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A Congolese football fan dressed as Patrice Lumumba has become one of the most talked-about figures around this year’s World Cup.

But this is about far more than fandom.

By appearing dressed as Lumumba, the fan revived global conversations about anti-colonialism, African unity, and the legacy of one of Africa’s most iconic revolutionary leaders.

Who was Lumumba, and why are so many Africans celebrating this moment online?

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