Why Are Black Women Leading the Charge to Rewrite Colonial History?

Kemi Badenoch and Candace Owens — two leading voices of Black conservatism — challenge traditional narratives and rewrite the conversation around colonial history and identity.

Meet the new faces of Black conservatism: Kemi Badenoch, the fresh-out-of-the-box leader of the Conservative Party and potential British Prime Minister. Born to wealthy  Nigerian parents in Wimbledon. Since joining the Tories in 2005, her career has shot faster than a bullet through butter. Then there’s Candace Owens.

In April 2018, Kanye West tweeted, “I love the way Candace Owens thinks.” The rest, they say, is history. She has become one of conservative media’s most influential and respected voices today. A girl who transformed from a victim of racism in Connecticut to one with a following that would make African mega-churches sweat with jealousy.

The Unlikely Defenders

Meet Kemi Badenoch, who tells Parliament that colonialism wasn’t all bad. Then there’s Candace Owens, whose Blexit movement has convinced thousands of Black Americans to leave the Democratic Party…

The Ideological Twins

Despite an ocean between them, these women march to the same drumbeat. Their  conservative ideology syncs perfectly:

• They fight “woke culture” like traditional warriors battled colonial invaders
• Both preach personal responsibility with the enthusiasm of Yoruba elders
• Their stance on free speech is as firm as an ancient baobab tree

What’s fascinating isn’t just their message – but how perfectly their voices harmonise despite never sharing a stage. While Badenoch crafts policies in Westminster, Owens shapes minds through media, but their song remains the same: tradition over progression, personal responsibility over collective guilt, merit over melanin.

But wait – there’s a method to this madness. In the conservative political marketplace, being a Black woman who defends colonial legacy is like finding a diamond in a coal mine – rare, valuable, and handy to those in power.

The Power Play

Kemi Badenoch, UK Conservative Party leader, advocates for free-market policies and reevaluating colonial legacies from the heart of Westminster.

Listen carefully – these sisters aren’t just playing politics. They’re performing magic! Watch how they turn the exact words that would get a white conservative cancelled.

In a statement to the House of Commons in December 2023, Kemi said, “We do not want to see teachers teaching their white pupils about white privilege and inherited racial guilt.”

Candance Owens, in an online video chat: “The fact that he has been held up as a martyr sickens me. George Floyd was not a good person. I don’t care who wants to spin that.”

They slap “woke culture” with confidence. They:

– Preach free-market

– Dismiss climate change concerns

– Fight racial quotas while climbing ladders their ancestors couldn’t even touch

When white conservatives talk about merit over melanin, they get the racism label. But when Badenoch and Owens do it? They’re celebrated like prophets bringing a new gospel!

The Politics of Profit

Look at how this game is played! While our communities debate reparations, these two build careers on colonial nostalgia. Badenoch climbs the Conservative Party ladder, while Owens’ speaking engagement moves from Boston to Sydney.

They’ve mastered what I call the “Colonial Comfort Strategy” – making white conservatives feel good about their history while making themselves indispensable to the conservative cause. It’s a dance more sophisticated than any traditional African ceremony!

The African Paradox

Here’s where it gets hotter: These daughters of Africa aren’t just changing the narrative – they’re setting fire to it! Both of them stand in the halls of Western power, preaching a gospel that would make Marcus Garvey choke on his breakfast.

Badenoch designs policies in Parliament like she’s rewriting colonial history with a red pen. At the same time, Owens drops truth bombs on Fox News that explode every traditional Black narrative into pieces. They’re not just refusing to play the victim card but burning the whole deck!

Their playbook?:

– They fight “systemic racism” by denying its existence

– Promote traditional values while shattering traditional expectations

– Champion merit while benefiting from their unique position

But here’s the million-dollar question: When you dance perfectly to the coloniser’s tune, are you leading the dance or just performing on command? I am not being sarcastic because these two intelligent ladies inspire me greatly, but what exactly are they doing?

The uncomfortable Truth

What if these women aren’t selling out but buying in? While we’re busy accusing them of betrayal, they’re transforming conservative spaces.

Look at the scoreboard: Badenoch could become Britain’s first Black Prime Minister, not by begging for reparations, but by making white conservatives comfortable enough to vote for her. Owens has built an empire worth millions not by crying about racism but by challenging every assumption about what a Black woman should think or say.

Their success isn’t just about personal gain – it’s a masterclass in power politics. They’ve turned their Black identity from a barrier into a battering ram, smashing through conservative glass ceilings while everyone else is still debating which stones to throw.

Is it collaboration or colonisation from within? Are they infiltrating the system or being infected by it?

Beyond Victimhood (Strategic Genius)

Candace Owens, American conservative commentator, leads the Blexit movement and challenges mainstream views on race, identity, and personal responsibility.

Their message resonates because it carries a kernel of truth: Africa’s story isn’t just one of victimisation. Our continent birthed empires before colonialism and continues to produce innovators, leaders, and visionaries. When these women refuse to be defined by historical trauma, they’re also channelling the strength of African kings and queens who ruled before any European set foot on our shores.

The Balancing Act

The real genius of their position isn’t in denying history – it’s in refusing to be imprisoned by it. While we might question their methods, their success proves crucial: Black excellence doesn’t need permission from colonial guilt to thrive.

Chink in the Armour

Still, there’s a fine line between empowerment and erasure. The challenge isn’t choosing between perpetual victimhood and historical amnesia – it’s finding the strength to acknowledge past wounds while walking boldly toward future victories. The truth lies somewhere between betrayal and brilliance. These women have mastered the art of using the master’s tools to dismantle his house and build their mansion next door. The question isn’t whether they’re right or wrong – it’s whether their success opens doors for others or validates the system that keeps those doors closed.

Tiger’s Roar

Listen up! This isn’t just about two Black women choosing conservatism – it’s about power, strategy, and survival.

These sisters aren’t just playing chess – they’re flipping the whole board! Whether you see them as traitors or trailblazers, one thing’s sure: they’ve proven that Black excellence doesn’t need permission to thrive.

The real question isn’t whether they’re right or wrong. It’s whether we’re brave enough to admit that maybe, just maybe, they’ve figured out something about power that the rest of us are too busy protesting to see.

Redefining Africa’s narrative: One audacious cut at a time.