Nyerere was a pillar of Pan‑Africanism, insisting that divided, African nations remain vulnerable. Unity, he argued, enables collective bargaining, resource sharing, and defense against external pressures. Today, as Africa seeks to rewrite global rules, Nyerere’s call for solidarity remains urgent. Together with Madaraka Nyerere, we explore how his father’s Pan‑Africanism can fuel continental self‑determination.