Do colonisers still have power? Racing driver Lewis Hamilton has called for African countries to free themselves from European powers — and opened a debate on colonialism today.
‘Time for Africa to take back control’
Colonial legacy: Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has sparked an international conversation on the lasting impact of colonialism after calling for African nations to unite and reclaim their independence from European influence. Glossary
Colonisers - A country or a group of people who take control of another land and its people, often by force, to use its resources and increase their own power.
Grand Prix - A French term meaning "Great Prize". It was originally applied to a horse race, the Grand Prix de Paris. There are around 20 Formula 1 races per season, each called the Grand Prix of the country or region it is held in.
Ethiopia - A landlocked country in Africa. With a population of about 120 million, Ethiopia represents a melting pot of ancient cultures.
Liberia - A country on the West Coast of Africa which, along with Ethiopia, was one of the only two African nations to remain independent during the "Scramble for Africa".
Legacy - Something that comes from events in the past.
Stranglehold - In this context, it means having complete control over something, making it impossible for others to compete or act freely.
Evolved - Changed slowly.