"Patrice Lumumba" is a historical novel by the Congolese writer Marie Luca Kayambe, which tells about the life and struggle of the legendary Congolese nationalist leader Patrice Lumumba. The book reveals to the reader the complexity of the political situation in Africa at the beginning of the 60s, when the multinational state of the Congo was just gaining independence from colonial rule. The author highlights in detail the ideals that Lumumba based his struggle on, his commitment to the idea of independence and the struggle against colonial oppression. This is a fascinating and very important work that raises topical issues of power, national self-awareness and dignity.