{"id":6688,"date":"2021-02-23T15:39:27","date_gmt":"2021-02-23T15:39:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uaaglobal.com\/i-want-to-report-a-theft-activist-mwazulu-diyabanza-tells-his-own-story-in-new-episode-of-resistance\/"},"modified":"2021-02-23T15:39:27","modified_gmt":"2021-02-23T15:39:27","slug":"i-want-to-report-a-theft-activist-mwazulu-diyabanza-tells-his-own-story-in-new-episode-of-resistance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uaaglobal.com\/i-want-to-report-a-theft-activist-mwazulu-diyabanza-tells-his-own-story-in-new-episode-of-resistance\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cI Want To Report A Theft\u201d: Activist Mwazulu Diyabanza tells his own story in new episode of Resistance"},"content":{"rendered":"

A year ago, you might not have been aware of a man by the name of Mwazulu Diyabanza<\/a>. But that all changed last summer when Diyabanza made a name for himself as a repatriation activist with one singular protest.<\/p>\n

By now, you\u2019re probably familiar with the story. On June 12th, 2020, Diyabanza and four friends bought tickets and entered the Mus\u00e9e du quai Branly in Paris. Soon after entering the museum, Diyabanza was making an impassioned speech on repatriation<\/a> and the need to return the thousands of cultural objects held in European institutions. He then pried a funerary post free from its mount and headed for the door. The entire event was filmed by his friend and when the police arrived, Diyabanza said \u201cwell that\u2019s good, I want to report a theft.\u201d<\/p>\n

This story has been widely circulated by news outlets, but Resistance<\/a>, a Gimlet podcast, recently released an interview Diyabanza, giving him the opportunity to tell the story in his own words.<\/p>\n

Hosted by Sierra Leonean poet, producer, and storyteller Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr<\/a>, Resistance \u201cis a show about refusing to accept things as they are.\u201d Diyabanza, without a doubt, is someone who fits that brief.<\/p>\n

Diyabanza spoke with reporter Bethel Habte<\/a> for a new episode of the podcast, fittingly titled \u201cI Want To Report A Theft<\/a>,\u201d and it\u2019s a must-listen, even if podcasts aren\u2019t your usual thing.<\/p>\n

Habte\u2019s story on Diyabanza allows the activist to add context to his protests, which he\u2019s now carried out a number of museums including the Louvre, and why he\u2019s doing what he\u2019s doing.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are not waiting for Emmanuel Macron\u2019s \u2018good faith,\u2019\u201d Diyabanza said in the interview, referencing the French president\u2019s commitment to return stolen cultural objects<\/a> to their homes in Africa. Macron\u2019s promises, and the lack of fulfilling those promises, became a catalyst for Diyabanza\u2019s actions.<\/p>\n

During the interview, listeners gain insight into Diyabanza\u2019s family and the bloody colonialist history of King Leopold II of Belgium. Diyabanza recounts the June day that catapulted him into the headlines with details that, until now, haven\u2019t made their way into the press. Although a translator speaks over much of his words, Diyabanza\u2019s passion comes through. He is direct with his words and leaves no room for interpretation.<\/p>\n

The podcast, itself, is an excellently produced show. Through a perfect blend of narrative, information, and music, Diyabanza\u2019s story is well accentuated, making it accessible to listeners everywhere.<\/p>\n

Diyabanza\u2019s work is undeniably changing the game for repatriation. However, it\u2019s not the work of one man to single-handedly change the landscape of repatriation, but a fight that will require everyone in all parts of the world. Resistance\u2019s episode is rooted in Diyabanza\u2019s efforts, but it\u2019s a call to join him, in any way you can, to recognise and fight the lingering issues of colonialism.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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