Thomas Sankara, an iconic figure in African political history, continues to arouse the interest and admiration of many people around the world. This is the case of the Italian author and screenwriter Franco Dusio, who recently released a comic strip entitled “Thomas Sankara, a broken dream”. This comic book, published by L’Harmattan, is intended to be a tribute to this charismatic and visionary man.
In “Thomas Sankara, a broken dream”, Franco Dusio traces the journey of this former president of Burkina Faso, from his rapid rise to power to his sad fate. The author chose to tell this story through the medium of comics, thus offering a new perspective and a captivating visual approach.
But what pushed Franco Dusio to become interested in Thomas Sankara and to write a comic strip about him? According to the author himself, it was during his retirement that he began to become interested in the history of this African leader. He was particularly marked by the ideals and achievements of Sankara, who was known for his commitment to the fight against corruption, the promotion of women’s rights and the economic sovereignty of his country.
Franco Dusio declared: “I remember from Thomas Sankara this cultural advance that he had. He wanted to make the Burkinabè people proud of their culture and he defended African culture. »
Dusio’s comic, while being a tribute to Thomas Sankara, also seeks to raise public awareness of the importance of preserving the memory and legacy of this African leader. By telling his story in comic book form, the author hopes to reach a wide audience, including younger generations, and encourage them to take an interest in the history of Africa and its inspiring leaders.
“Thomas Sankara, A Broken Dream” is a work that demonstrates the power of comics as a means of transmitting history and disseminating ideas. By combining the visual and narrative style of comics, Franco Dusio brings the story of Thomas Sankara to life and invites readers to reflect on his legacy and the values he embodied.
In conclusion, the comic strip “Thomas Sankara, a broken dream” by Italian author Franco Dusio offers a new perspective on the life and journey of this former president of Burkina Faso. Using the medium of comics, Dusio pays homage to Thomas Sankara while raising awareness of his legacy to a wide audience. An initiative that shows that the story and ideals of this African leader continue to inspire and touch people around the world.