‘Kongism’ in Kongi’s Harvest
Sachin V. Londhe, Somanth V. Panade
Abstract
The play is based on the situation of postcolonial Africa and the political leaders of that time the postcolonial
leaders of African countries engaged themselves in power and corruption. The play Kongi’s Harvest displays the
same situation. The central character Kongi wants to become king and usurper the state from earlier King
Danlola. He started ruling state according to his style called Kongism. Under the Kongism he established
different institutions to create his image in the society. Thus he creates illusion in the mind of Isma people only to
achieve the power and gain wealth.
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