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Ufahamu AfricaEp. 203: Fellows Fu Asiedu and Ami Tamakloe on the Anti-LGBT Bill in GhanaThis week we feature an episode by our nonresident fellows Fu Asiedu and Ami Tamakloe. They discuss the anti-LGBT bill in Ghana, providing some background on the bill and the politics surrounding it. They also convene a roundtable conversation of Ghanaians discussing the realities of everyday life under this bill.This is a really important episode and we’re grateful to Fu and Ami for giving a fuller sense than what our listeners might glean from international media headlines. As some of you might know, the anti-LGBT bill passed in February but since May, it has been un...2024-06-291h 19Ufahamu AfricaEp. 194: Fellows Fu Asiedu and Ami Tamakloe and a People's Political History of GhanaImagine other worldly visitors have landed on Earth and are trying to learn about and understand Ghana and its politics. This episode from our new fellows, Fu Asiedu and Ami Tamakloe, provides a people’s political history and Ghanaian voices about its political present and their dreams for the country’s future.They don’t just share what they think about former leaders like the father of independence, Kwame Nkhrumah, or about the two main political parties, the New Patriotic Party – the NPP – and the National Democratic Congress – the NDC. These Ghanaians who hail from different regions of the count...2024-03-2327 minUfahamu AfricaIntroducing Our New FellowsMeet our new non-resident podcast fellows! Tune in today to hear short introductions to our fellows: Ami Tamakloe and Afua "Fu" Asiedu, Gopolang Botlhokwane, Expédit Ologou, and Basil Ibrahim. We're looking forward to sharing their amazing episodes this spring - stay tuned! Find the books, links, and articles we mentioned in this episode on our website, ufahamuafrica.com. 2024-02-2403 minUfahamu AfricaBonus: Zimbabwe's 2023 Elections"Few were surprised as, near midnight on August 26, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission announced incumbent president Emmerson Mnangagwa’s reelection in yet another of Zimbabwe’s tendentious contests," writes David B. Moore. "His inauguration on September 4 sanctified his return to power."In this article by Moore, first published in The Conversation Africa, he explains how the country's ruling party has clung to power for 43 years. David B. Moore is research associate in the Department of Anthropology & Development Studies at the University of Johannesburg and fellow in Clare Hall at the University of Cambridge. The arti...2023-11-0410 min
Ufahamu AfricaEp. 179: #OccupyJulorbiHouse Protests in GhanaA three-day protest in Accra, Ghana, in late September addressed the economic strife faced by Ghanaians. Demonstrators were met with large numbers of arrests and pushback from police.In today's episode, - the launch of season 8! - our graduate podcast fellow Ami Tamakloe speaks with three guests who were involved with the protests: Antoinette Boama, Barbara Ntumy, and Benjamin Darko. Find the books, links, and articles we mentioned in this episode on our website, ufahamuafrica.com. 2023-10-141h 06
Books With Abena22. Self Publishing Pt.2 with Ami TamakloeIn today’s episode, we will discuss Self Publishing with my guest Ami Tamakloe author of Charcoal. We talk about why they chose to self-publish, the cost of self-publishing, and the publishing industry. About the author:Ami Tamakloe is human unravelling and reconstructing. Originally from Ghana, they are currently a PhD student in the Department of Anthropology at Cornell University. Through artistry, activism and intellect, Ami resists by creating work that foregrounds accessibility around themes of Blackness, gender, sexuality and culture. Artistically, Ami is a unicorn who creates through writing, oration, performance, filmmaking and textiles. Whe...2023-07-0729 min
Adventures ReadsS1 E8: Shall I Remain A Virgin?Decisions, decisions. Should a girl say bye-bye to her resolve of getting that "perfect first time" and get a permanent solution to this itch, or scratch on with her trusted toy until she finds perfection?
Written by Guest Contributor Eleanor T.K.
Read by Ami Tamakloe
Audio Production: The Stub Accra
Original Post: https://adventuresfrom.com/2014/01/12/shall-i-remain-a-virgin-asks-guest-contributor-eleanor-t-k/2023-06-3008 minAdventures ReadsS1 E6: Two Things You Learn About Ghanaian Men By Walking the StreetsYes, this is about Ghanaian Men. But it makes one wonder what else could be said about other men outside of this demographic, doesn't it?
Written by Esi W Cleland
Read by Ami Tamakloe
Audio Production: The Stub
Original Post: adventuresfrom.com/2009/07/29/gues…ng-the-streets/2023-06-3008 minAdventures ReadsS1 E4: Blurred Boundaries, Threesomes and FriendshipsIs it safe to cross boundaries in friendships, especially when there's an urge for more, and when? If said boundaries are crossed, after tongues flick and lick dripping juices, fingers part and rub inner lips to ecstasy, and nipples align as two friends straddle each other to abandon, what then remains?
Written by Guest Contributor Ingrid
Read by Ami Tamakloe
Audio Production: The Stub Accra
Original Post: https://adventuresfrom.com/2014/01/30/blurred-boundaries-threesomes-and-friendship-by-guest-contributor-ingrid/2023-06-3006 min
Adventures ReadsS1 E1: AishaA trip into the mind of a young girl, smitten by her friend and first crush, Aisha, and the imagery of her sexual fantasies..
Written by Guest Contributor African Wanderlust Read by Ami Tamakloe
Audio Production: The Stub, Accra Cover Photo Credit: Cindy Leah
Original Post: https://adventuresfrom.com/2014/01/17/i-remember-aisha-by-guest-contributor-african-wanderlust/2023-06-3006 minUfahamu AfricaBonus: Laura Seay's review of "Roadblock Politics," "The War That Doesn't Say Its Name," and "Batman Saves the Congo"Roadblock Politics, The War That Doesn't Say Its Name, and Batman Saves the Congo all examine the seeming perpetual violence in the Congo and dispel misconceptions surrounding Congolese conflicts. These books were reviewed by Laura Seay, who wrote “No, Batman didn’t save the Congo, and other book reviews” for The Monkey Cage as part of the 2022 African Politics Summer Reading Spectacular. Review read by Ami Tamakloe. Episode edited by Funanya Ikechukwu. Find the books, links, and articles we mentioned in this episode on our website, ufahamuafrica.com. 2023-06-1009 min
Ufahamu AfricaEp. 170: A conversation with activist Fatima Derby on Uganda's anti-gay billAmi Tamakloe, our graduate podcast fellow, is today's host! Ami speaks with activist Fatima Derby about Uganda's anti-gay bill, passed by its parliament on March 21. The bill criminalizes people who identify as LGBTQ and compels citizens to report those who do to authorities. Find the books, links, and articles we mentioned in this episode on our website, ufahamuafrica.com. 2023-04-291h 02Ufahamu AfricaBonus: Miriam Anderson reviews "War, Women, and Post-conflict Empowerment"“War, Women, and Post-conflict Empowerment: Lessons from Sierra Leone depicts the everyday struggles of women trying to improve their lives, while illuminating the political, legal and economic conditions of Sierra Leoneans after civil war," writes Miriam Anderson. This week's episode is Anderson's full review of the book, originally published in The Monkey Cage. Review read by Ami Tamakloe. Episode edited by Jack Kubinec. Find the books, links, and articles we mentioned in this episode on our website, ufahamuafrica.com. 2023-04-2207 minUfahamu AfricaBonus: Carolyn E. Holmes reviews "The Inheritors" and "Until We Have Won Our Liberty"Carolyn E. Holmes writes for The Monkey Cage about two books that take different roads to understand South Africa:The Inheritors: An Intimate Portrait of South Africa’s Racial Awakening by Eve Fairbanks and Until We Have Won Our Liberty: South Africa after Apartheid by Evan Lieberman. "It is not that Fairbanks’s account of the New South Africa is pessimistic while Lieberman’s is optimistic," writes Holmes. "Rather, Fairbanks understands the transition away from apartheid as a continuation of, rather than merely a break from, the past. And this is perhaps where the subtitles of each...2023-04-1508 minUfahamu AfricaBonus: Laura Seay reviews "These Are Not Gentle People"Laura Seay writes for The Monkey Cage that These Are Not Gentle People takes a deep look at community fear and mistrust.“Harding explores questions of fear, race and equality in post-apartheid South Africa, drawing a portrait of a community in which individuals of different racial groups are still very much afraid of one another," writes Seay. "This lack of connection, trust and knowledge creates a vicious cycle, creating misunderstanding, fear, and more mistrust."Review read by Ami Tamakloe. This episode was edited by Jack Kubinec.Find the books, links, and ar...2023-04-0108 minUfahamu AfricaBonus: Travis B. Curtice's review of "Policing and Politics in Nigeria"In this review from The Monkey Cage's African Politics Summer Reading Spectacular, Travis B. Curtice tells us that Policing and Politics in Nigeria: A Comprehensive History "is a must read" for anyone trying to understand #ENDSARS, militarization, and the lingering effects of settler colonial dynamics on police. The book was reviewed by Curtice in July 2022.Review read by Ami Tamakloe.Find the books, links, and articles we mentioned in this episode on our website, ufahamuafrica.com. 2023-02-1808 minUfahamu AfricaBonus: Dan Eizenga's review of "The Islamic State in Africa"In this review from The Monkey Cage's African Politics Summer Reading Spectacular, Dan Eizenga tells us that The Islamic State in Africa "offers a wealth of information, contributing a great deal to the scholarly body of work focused on militant Islamist groups in Africa." The book was reviewed by Eizenga in July 2022.Review read by Ami Tamakloe.Find the books, links, and articles we mentioned in this episode on our website, ufahamuafrica.com. 2023-01-2109 minUfahamu AfricaBonus: Laura Seay's review of "Born in Blackness"In this review from The Monkey Cage's African Politics Summer Reading Spectacular, Laura Seay tells us that Born in Blackness is a compelling, unforgettable read. Hear the full review on today's bonus episode!Review read by Ami Tamakloe.Books, Links, & ArticlesBorn in Blackness: Africa, Africans, and the Making of the Modern World, 1471 to the Second World War by Howard French"Born in Blackness is a compelling, unforgettable read" by Laura SeayFind the books, links, and articles we mentioned in this episode on our website, ufahamuafrica.com. 2022-10-2206 minUfahamu AfricaBonus: Senegal's Voters in the Driver's Seat"Despite a tense campaign period, low voter turnout (46%), and the opposition’s calls to secure the votes in certain localities, election day remained peaceful and highly competitive," write Oumar Ba, Rachel Beatty Riedl, and Bamba Ndiaye. Hear the full article from The Conversation: Africa on today's bonus episode, read by Ami Tamakloe. Books, Links, & Articles"Senegal’s Presidential Poll Is Shaping Up as a Real Contest, With Voters in the Driver’s Seat" by Oumar Ba, Rachel Beatty Riedl, and Bamba NdiayeFind the books, links, and articles we mentioned in this e...2022-10-0810 minUfahamu AfricaBonus: Laura Seay's review of "The Black and White Rainbow"In this review from The Monkey Cage's African Politics Summer Reading Spectacular, Laura Seay tells us that The Black and White Rainbow "deserves to be a classic in the field." The book is a story of race, citizenship, and memory in South Africa, reviewed by Seay in September 2021.Review read by Ami Tamakloe.Books, Links, & ArticlesThe Black and White Rainbow: Reconciliation, Opposition, and Nation-Building in Democratic South Africa by Carolyn Holmes"The Black and White Rainbow Reveals How Hard It Is to Build a 'Rainbow' Nation" by...2022-09-2408 minUfahamu AfricaBonus: Laura Seay's review of "Bring Back Our Girls"What happened to the 276 girls kidnapped by Boko Haram in April 2014? A book by Joe Parkinson and Drew Hinshaw named after the movement, "Bring Back Our Girls," tells the story. This episode is a reading of Laura Seay's review of the book, first published in The Monkey Cage in July 2021. Review read by Ami Tamakloe.Books, Links, & ArticlesBring Back Our Girls: The Untold Story of the Global Search for Nigeria's Missing Schoolgirls by Joe Parkinson and Drew Hinshaw"Seven Years Ago, #BringBackOurGirls Was a Global Campaign. What Happened?" by Laura Seay i...2022-09-1008 minUfahamu AfricaBonus: Laura Seay and Kim Yi Dionne recommend 3 books on Kenyan politicsToday's bonus episode is three book recommendations in one! Our co-host Kim Yi Dionne co-wrote this article with Laura Seay in July 2021 about three reads that offer a deep dive into Kenyan politics: Regime Threats and State Solutions, Political Violence in Kenya, and Kakuma Refugee Camp. Review read by Ami Tamakloe. Books, Links, & Articles"3 Books Offer Deep Dive into Kenyan Politics" by Laura Seay and Kim Yi DionneRegime Threats and State Solutions: Bureaucratic Loyalty and Embeddedness in Kenya by Mai HassanPolitical Violence in Kenya: Land, Elections, and Claim-making by Kathleen KlausKakuma Refugee...2022-09-0309 minUfahamu AfricaBonus: Fulya Felicity Turkmen's review of "Development, (Dual) Citizenship, and Its Discontents in Africa"Robtel Neajai Pailey's Development, (Dual) Citizenship, and Its Discontents in Africa is a "must-read for researchers and policymakers working in the fields of migration, citizenship, diasporas, and development." This week's bonus review from The Monkey Cage is by Fulya Felicity Turkmen, our former podcast research assistant! The review is read by Ami Tamakloe. Books, Links, & ArticlesDevelopment, (Dual) Citizenship and Its Discontents in Africa: The Political Economy of Belonging to Liberia by Robtel Neajai Pailey"Can You Be a Citizen of More Than One Country? Here’s What to Learn from Liberia." by Fulya Fel...2022-08-2708 minUfahamu AfricaBonus: Naazneen H. Barma's review of "The Frontlines of Peace"What creates peace in war-torn countries? Naazneen H. Barma writes a review of The Frontlines of Peace and emphasizes the importance of grassroots movements. This review was read by Ami Tamakloe. Books, Links, & Articles"This Book Explains When Peacekeeping Works—And When It Doesn’t" by Naazneen H. BarmaThe Frontlines of Peace: An Insider's Guide to Changing the World by Séverine AutesserreFind the books, links, and articles we mentioned in this episode on our website, ufahamuafrica.com. 2022-08-2009 minUfahamu AfricaBonus: Kate Cronin-Furman's review of "States of Justice"This week's bonus episode is a review of States of Justice: The Politics of the International Criminal Court by Oumar Ba. Reviewer Kate Cronin-Furman writes that the book asks tough questions about the International Criminal Court and illuminates the relationship between African governments and the ICC. Review read by Ami Tamakloe.Books, Links, & Articles"States of Justice Asks Tough Questions about the International Criminal Court" by Kate Cronin-FurmanStates of Justice: The Politics of the International Criminal Court by Oumar BaEp. 95: A conversation with Oumar Ba about international justiceAmi TamakloeFind the books, links...2022-07-0908 minUfahamu AfricaBonus: Zainab Usman's review of "The Politics of Order in Informal Markets"This week's bonus episode features a book review written by Zainab Usman. She writes about The Politics of Order in Informal Markets by Shelby Grossman and how informal markets have far more structure and self-governance than you'd think. Review read by Ami Tamakloe.Books, Links, & Articles"Africa’s Informal Markets Have Far More Structure and Self-Governance Than You’d Think, Book Shows" by Zainab UsmanThe Politics of Order in Informal Markets: How the State Shapes Private Governance by Shelby GrossmanAmi Tamakloe Ep. 139: A conversation with Zainab Usman about climate changeFind the books, links...2022-06-2509 minUfahamu AfricaBonus: Laura Seay's review of "Tanzania's Informal Economy"This week's bonus episode features a book review written by Laura Seay. She writes about Tanzania's Informal Economy by Alexis Malefakis and the ways that the book challenges our assumptions about kinships, social networks, trust, and solidarity. Review read by Ami Tamakloe. Books, Links, & Articles"Tanzania's Informal Economy Offers a Rare Glimpse at the Dynamics of Africa's Street Markets" by Laura SeayTanzania's Informal Economy: The Micro-politics of Street Vending by Alexis MalefakisFind the books, links, and articles we mentioned in this episode on our website, ufahamuafrica.com. 2022-06-1107 minUfahamu AfricaBonus: Laura Seay's review of "The Shadow King"Laura Seay tells us this week that The Shadow King, a story about fascists and freedom fighters, emperors, and common people is a must-read on Ethiopia’s history. Listen now to this bonus episode featuring a review from the 2020 African Politics Summer Reading Spectacular. Review read by Ami Tamakloe. Books, Links, & ArticlesThe Shadow King by Maaza Mengiste“Maaza Mengiste’s The Shadow King is a masterpiece. Here’s why.” by Laura SeayFind the books, links, and articles we mentioned in this episode on our website, ufahamuafrica.com. 2022-05-1407 minUfahamu AfricaBonus: How a new UK program will endanger migrants, not protect themOut now from The Monkey Cage: Rachel Beatty Riedl, Eleanor Paynter, and Christa Kuntzelman write "The UK Wants to Send Refugees to Rwanda. That's Become a Trend." Ami Tamakloe reads this article for a bonus episode about how a new United Kingdom program will endanger migrants, not protect them. Books, Links, & Articles"The UK Wants to Send Refugees to Rwanda. That's Become a Trend." by Rachel Beatty Riedl, Christa Kuntzelman, and Eleanor PaynterAmi Tamakloe Find the books, links, and articles we mentioned in this episode on our website, ufahamuafrica.com. 2022-04-3009 minUfahamu AfricaBonus: Laura Seay's review of "Negotiating Public Service in Congo"In this bonus episode, hear Ami Tamakloe read Laura Seay’s review of Negotiating Public Service in Congo, a collection edited by Tom De Herdt and Kristof Titeca.The review was published as part of the 2020 African Politics Summer Reading Spectacular (#APSRS20), and this recording is being shared as part of a collaboration with The Monkey Cage, a blog on politics and political science at The Washington Post.Books, Links, & Articles"Negotiating Public Serve in Congo Is a Smart and Compelling Read" by Laura SeayNegotiating Public Service in Congo: State, Society, and Go...2022-04-0908 min
Lemon Adaptation ClubEPISODE #8 / Ready Player OneDeuxième étape du cycle consacré à Steven Spielberg, le Lemon Adaptation Club revient sur le dernier film de la décennie réalisé par le cinéaste : Ready Player One, adaptation du roman éponyme d'Ernest Cline.
Entre réussite visuelle et soucis de scénario et d'éthique, l'équipe du mois, composée de Carl (twitter : @carl_tamakloe) et du Stagiaire des Affiches, accompagne Océane dans la dissection d'un film symbolique de son époque, dans tous les sens du terme !
Une discussion passionnée, probablement l'une des plus argumentées depuis les débuts du podcast (rien que ça !) qui se conclut...2019-11-021h 49