The Black conception of self is not a western construct — it never was. Afrikan people have always held a profound, sophisticated understanding of personhood, time, and reality. However, colonial education has buried these truths beneath layers of eurasian thought. As a result, many of us have inherited frameworks that do not serve our liberation. This lecture reclaims what was always ours.

Ɔbenfo Ọbádélé Kambon Restores the Black Conception of Self and Time

In this landmark session, Ɔbenfo (Professor) Ọbádélé Bakari Kambon delivers a masterclass in Afrikan-centered philosophy. He presented this lecture at UNiMAC for Dr. Joseph Aketema’s Introduction to African and Non-African Philosophies I class on April 12, 2025. Furthermore, he draws from the philosophies of Ancient Kemet, Yoruba, Igbo, Akan, Bini, Fon, and Bakongo traditions. Together, these traditions paint a complete picture of how Kmtyw have always understood existence. Most importantly, Ɔbenfo Kambon dismantles the linear, eurasian worldview with precision and clarity. He replaces it with a cyclical, Afrikan-centered understanding of time and identity.

This resource pack includes a full 1 hour, 12 minute video lecture and a downloadable 83-slide PDF. In addition, you get instant access the moment you purchase. The slides alone are a powerful study tool for students, educators, and community builders alike. Therefore, this is not merely a lecture — it is a liberation resource. Every Afrikan person seeking to understand themselves outside of western definitions needs this material.

Abibitumi exists to give Afrikan people the intellectual tools Abibifahodie demands. Consequently, every resource on this platform is built to strengthen our communities and sharpen our minds. The Black conception of self must be taught in our homes, our schools, and our study circles. This lecture makes that possible. It grounds us in Ma’at and reconnects us to the ancestors who built the foundations of human civilization. Do not let another generation grow up without this knowledge. Watch the full lecture and download the slides today.

Watch / Get it here: Personhood, Time, and Culture — Video + Slides | Abibitumi — $20.00