Thompson Samkange (1893–1956) was a major figure in the history of Rhodesian/Zimbabwean independence.[1] He led the African National Council in 1945, and was one of the founders of the Bantu National Congress.

He was the father of Zimbabwean historical novelist Stanlake Samkange.

References

  1. ↑ Missionalia. South African Missiological Society. 1999.
  • Ranger, Terence (1995). Are We Not Also Men?: The Samkange Family and African Politics in Zimbabwe, 1920–64. Oxford: James Currey. ISBN 978-0-852-55618-4.
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