In Land Dispossession as a Tool of Capitalism, Freddie Kagino unpacks one of the most violent and enduring legacies of colonialism: the theft of Indigenous land. Using “NYUKI: The Bee Story” as an allegorical lens, Kagino draws sharp parallels between the betrayal of the bees by the hive beetles and the historical reality of European colonisers who were once welcomed into African communities, only to seize land, wealth, and power by force.

This essay makes it clear: land dispossession was not just a byproduct of colonial conquest—it was a strategy. A deliberate tool of capitalism meant to uproot Indigenous people, force them into precarious labour markets, and build systems that hoard wealth for a powerful few. Today, we continue to live with the consequences of this theft.

NYUKI brings these themes to life with bold imagery and sharp symbolism. Through the story of bees and beetles, it invites us to reflect on real histories—and to demand real justice.

👉🏾 Read the comic here: The Bee Story: A Metaphorical Tale of Wealth Disparity and the Need to Tax the Rich
👉🏾 Download the full essay by Freddie Kagino: Land Dispossession as a Tool of Capitalism

The land remembers. Will we?