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QAA Podcast
Episode 267: Black Magic Panic & the Mau Mau Rebellion
Feb 16, 2024
The podcast explores the Mau Mau Rebellion in Kenya, delving into the use of black magic as propaganda. It discusses the controversial figure of General Kitzen in Northern Ireland and his involvement in the Satanic Panic. The origins of the term 'Mau Mau' and the rebellion's brutality are examined. The chapter also explores the origins of mental illnesses and the quest for justice by survivors of the rebellion.
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- The Mau Mau Rebellion in Kenya was fueled by injustices faced by the Gikuyu people under British colonial rule, leading to nationalist sentiment and resistance against colonialism.
- The British government used propaganda and exaggerated portrayals of the Mau Mau fighters to justify their violent suppression and delegitimize the movement's political arguments.
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The podcast episode explores the Mau Mau Rebellion in Kenya during the colonial era. It delves into the conspiracy theories, colonialism, and the use of dark rituals as political propaganda. The host discusses the need to distinguish between legitimate abuses of power and absurd claims made by conspiracy theorists. The episode highlights the injustices faced by the Gikuyu people and the brutality of the Mau Mau movement, as well as the human rights abuses committed by the British colonial government.
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