Robert Mugabe, 1997 - BBC HARDtalk

Following the death of the former President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe, another chance to watch Nik Gowing’s 1997 interview recorded in Harare for HARDtalk. Seventeen years after the country’s independence from Britain was Mugabe’s grip on power too strong?

[samjena]

Gushungo your legacy is spot on we remember your words now your seed is geminating all over Africa. Thank you in Zimbabwe land is now easily available for everyone and your resilience is profound❤

[wizardundesputed]

BEING REAL AND TALKING TRUTH IS ALWAYS UNPOPULAR IN THIS WORLD, mugabe you were always real and you talked truth without fear or favour. rest in peace my mentor.love from kenya

[mesfinwelderufael]

a man who preferred poverty under liberty than wealth under slavery. despite the limitations and challenges encountered during his reign; Mugabe is remembered as son of Africa who is anti-colonialists, love black empowerment and pan-Africanist. once again rest in peace Mr. president!!

[TheAILLC]

Kenya salutes you.Rest In Peace Gushungo.Africa shall never forget you.🇰🇪

[FKtdyvan]

At that time Mugabe was young, vibrant, well-spoken, eloquent, and highly intelligent. A highly educated leader of all times. We will always remember and cherish his command of the English language. Just impressive.

[albertmashambanhaka]

RIP my President. I'm now witnessing transformation of thinking in Zimbabwe and its a fresh start. We will develop in our own way.

[iannyanyiwa_nd]

The Language was so unique well educated

[EMADKHAN]

I didnt know much about Robert Mugabe, until I heard about his death on social media. I started doing some research about his politcal lifestyle. Judging by his interviews he sounds smart and an articulated leader. Zimbabwe will honor his legacy. May he rest in peace.

[miraclechigaro]

He was a great man no matter the mistakes he did which might be coming from from the team he worked with but I like his style. He stands firm on what you believe is right. No one is perfect in this world and this man did just that. He took us to varsity and allows Zimbabweans to believe in working hard for anything they want. I respect this man. Though i don't like the fact that he overstays in power. May His Soul Rest In Peace

[AnthonyD-yyin]

I saw Robert Mugabe in Harare in 1985, he was looking straight ahead in the backseat of a car and looked so serious. I always wondered what was on his mind at that very precise moment.

[clunkCA]

He made all Zimbabweans trillionares in only 25 years. Legend

[mathewmapako]

Robert Mugabe, my president, my everything. May your soul rest in peace. We are going to keep your legacy, "Zimbabwe wil never be a colony again"

[doubleyou]

This is the Great African leader of all time

[Someone_in_africa]

watching this in 2025 and I say we lost a great man. The greatest Zim fumble

[baldinib]

We people of Ethiopia love You and respect you so much Mr President. RIP

[capoislamort]

No one had a more supreme command of the English language than this ex school master Robert Mugabe

[pitasaimonebusseta]

President Robert Gabriel Mugabe, you left a deep wound in our hearts that will never cure. We will remember your legacy by protecting our sovereignty, democracy and peace. May Your Soul Rest In Peace Father!!!

[medardsotta]

The True Son of Africa! ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 A True Pan-Africanist.

[misskaykayRSA]

This man was well spoken and stern. I will forever respect him and his great mind. RIP Mr President.

[DonDezz]

The complexities of the questions that were brought to him and his ability to answer them wholesomely say a lot about his intellectual capabilities and judgement. As the younger generation we will visit these interviews to understand real history.