Patrice Lumumba Vintage Postage Stamp T-Shirt | Congo Independence Tee | Pan-African art
Patrice Lumumba — Congo Vintage Stamp Tee
Honor the man who dreamed of a Congo that belonged to Congolese people. Patrice Émery Lumumba led the Democratic Republic of the Congo to independence from Belgium on 30 June 1960, becoming the nation's first prime minister and its first democratically elected leader. An African nationalist and pan-Africanist who led the Congolese National Movement (MNC), Lumumba was ousted after less than three months in office and assassinated on 17 January 1961 — a killing Belgium's government later acknowledged moral responsibility for. More than six decades later, he remains one of the most enduring symbols of African liberation and resistance to Western imperialism.
This design reimagines Lumumba's iconic portrait — bow tie, glasses, and all — as a weathered Congolese postage stamp, framed by a geometric halo pattern, DRC flag borders, and a fingerprint stamped in Congo's blue, red, and gold. Part of the Pan-African Legacy House stamp collection, honoring the leaders who paid the ultimate price for African self-determination.
Printed on the ultra-soft Bella+Canvas 3001 tee, available in Black, Red, White, Maroon, Heather Green, Ocean Blue, Mauve, and Gold.
Why you'll love it:
- Vintage postage stamp collectible design — wearable Congolese history
- Soft, breathable 100% combed cotton (Bella+Canvas 3001)
- 8 colorways for every Pan-African fit
- Part of the Pan-African Legacy House liberation icons series
- Perfect for Congo Independence Day (June 30), Lumumba Day (January 17), Black History Month & Pan-African pride fits
Art that inspires!
Details:
The Unisex Staple T-Shirt feels soft and light with just the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for all. We can't compliment this shirt enough–it's one of our crowd favorites, and it's sure to be your next favorite too!
- Solid colors are 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton
- Ash color is 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester
- Heather colors are 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester
- Athletic and Black Heather are 90% combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
- Heather Prism colors are 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester
- Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²)
- Pre-shrunk fabric
- 30 singles
- Side-seamed construction
- Tear-away label
- Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
- Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US
Machine wash cold, inside-out, gentle cycle with mild detergent and similar colors. Use non-chlorine bleach, only when necessary. No fabric softeners.
Tumble dry low, or hang-dry for longest life.
Cool iron inside-out if necessary. Do not iron decoration.
Do not dry clean.
More details
- Solid colors are 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton
- Ash color is 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester
- Heather colors are 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester
- Athletic and Black Heather are 90% combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
- Heather Prism colors are 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester
- Lightweight fabric (4.2 oz)
- Regular fit
- Unisex sizing
EU GPSR Product Information:
- Manufacturer contact information
- Name: Pan-African Legacy House
- Email: contact@support.youngkevarts.com
- Postal address: PO Box 5696 Santa Monica, CA 90405
- Additional information: This product is made for adults. 2 year warranty in EEA and UK, established by Directive 1999/44/EC.
Quality Guarantee & Returns
- Quality is guaranteed. If there is a print error or visible quality issue, we'll replace or refund it.
- Because the products are made to order, we do not accept general returns or sizing-related returns.
Patrice Lumumba Vintage Postage Stamp T-Shirt | Congo Independence Tee | Pan-African art Size Guide
| Size label | Length | Width |
|---|---|---|
|
XS
|
27
|
16 1/2
|
|
S
|
28
|
18
|
|
M
|
29
|
20
|
|
L
|
30
|
22
|
|
XL
|
31
|
24
|
|
2XL
|
32
|
26
|
|
3XL
|
33
|
28
|
|
4XL
|
34
|
30
|
|
5XL
|
35
|
32
|
