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Mythological Africans PodcastGame of StoolsBut First…You Were Promised Discounts! The Watkins Book of African Folklore is on Tertulia!Pro-Tip: If you create an account and join the Tertulia co-op, you get 50% off your first book, up to 20% off all books, and free shipping. Pretty sweet, huh? It only costs $25/year after your free 30-day trial and you can cancel anytime!Back To Regularly Scheduled ProgrammingWe’ve spent the last couple of episodes talking about the women who play important roles in the foundation legends of some African people. More recently, we’ve exp...2024-12-1614 min
Embodied Worlds - A Podcast by The Jugaad ProjectS2E1 Convivial Scholarship in an Incomplete World – An Interview with Prof. Francis NyamnjohIn this interview Prof. Francis Nyamnjoh, a world-renowned anthropologist, discusses his life and ideas in the context of being a scholar and publisher. Born in Bum, Cameroon in 1961 and currently teaching anthropology at the University of Cape Town, Prof. Nyamnjoh’s work is inspired by the people he meets as well as African literature like the work of the Nigerian author Amos Tutuola. Francis’ philosophy of conviviality and collaboration is part of his framework of ‘incompleteness’ and he discussed its use in contexts of ecology, healing systems, and knowledge making. We have started our podcast’s second season with this interview...2024-09-1650 min
Unlearning Strongwoman Podcast15. Embracing Incompleteness - Dr JC NialaIn today's episode, Tolu Agbelusi speaks with poet, playwright, anthropologist, historian and artist Dr JC Niala. She is the Head of Research, Teaching and Collections at Oxford University. In this conversation we explore what women have to contain, the freedom that comes from letting go of perfection, entertaining new viewpoints and choosing which parts of our cultures serve us.JC referenced Francis B. Nyamnjoh from whom comes the title of this episode. Find out more about JC at https://www.jcniala.com/Support the showI am always keen...2024-06-3048 min
Architects of Communication ScholarshipArchitects of Communication Scholarship - Francis Nyamnjoh theorizing incompleteness, mobility, belonging, and conviviality from the Global SouthCommunication Professor Francis Nyamnjoh discusses studying social anthropology as it pertains to communication scholarship in Africa. He continues to explore the role of technology in many African societies and communication. Francis also gives his thoughts on how his journey in communication has helped to shape his personal thoughts along the way. Click here for the episode transcript FeaturingEllen WartellaHerman WassermanFrancis Nyamnjoh SponsorsSchool of Communication at Hong Kong Baptist UniversityMore from...2022-09-2323 min
Ufahamu AfricaEp. 109: A conversation with Grace Adeniyi-Ogunyankin, Francis Nyamnjoh, and George OfosuNot one guest, but three on our latest episode! Rachel speaks with Grace Adeniyi-Ogunyankin, Francis Nyamnjoh, and George Ofosu about postcolonial theory, decolonization of the university, and knowledge generation. All three have contributed to the Oxford Encyclopedia of African Politics, and we have access for our listeners to the chapters of our guests.Books, Links, & ArticlesLiving by the Gun in Chad: Combatants, Impunity and State Formation by Marielle DebosThe Oxford Encyclopedia of African PoliticsThe Palm-Wine Drinkard by Amos TutuolaMy...2021-03-061h 08
African Studies CentreBeing and Becoming African as a Permanent Work in Progress: Inspiration from Chinua Achebe’s ProverbsIn this seminar we hosted Professor Francis Nyamnjoh as he presented his lecture titled Being and Becoming African as a Permanent Work in Progress: Inspiration from Chinua Achebe’s Proverbs.2021-03-0534 min
Was weiss ich? Ein Podcast über das WeisseinDER UMGEKEHRTE BLICK: SCHWARZE REPRÄSENTATIONEN VON WEISSSEIN IM AFRIKANISCHEN KONTEXTWas Weißsein ausmacht wird seit Jahrhunderten von schwarzen Menschen beobachtet und wo möglich auch artikuliert, z.B. in Sprichwoertern oder Literatur. Viele weisse Menschen können gar nicht glauben, dass sie von schwarzen Menschen beobachtet und analysiert werden. Bell Hooks beschreibt diesen kritischen wie folgt:
Socialized to believe the fantasy, that whiteness represents goodness and all that is benign and non-treatening, many white people think this is the way black people conceptualise whiteness. They do not imagine that the way whiteness makes its presence felt in black life, most often as terrorizing imposition, a power that wounds, hurts, tor...2020-10-0552 min
Walking on WaterOn XenophobiaThe resilience of colonialism and its expression as black on black, Afrophobic violence, has plagued South Africa post-apartheid. In this episode, Ayanda and Dambudzo detail the fatal consequences of creating ‘insider’ and ‘outsider’ identities, challenging the Church to walk in the way of Jesus in creating an inclusive identity.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Sisonke Msimang - Always another country - a memoir of exile and home
Francis Nyamnjoh - #RhodesMustFall - nibbling at resilient colonialism in South Africa
Emmanuel Katongole - The sacrifice of Africa
Prof. T. Maluleke - Look at the kwerekwere in the mirror
V.Y. Mudimbe - The idea of Africa...2020-02-2554 min
The ForumReducing Urban PovertyWith half the world’s population now living in just 1% of the land area, urban poverty is a growing problem. We head to a gathering of leading global thinkers at the Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Centre, to explore practical and innovative ways to tackle the issue. Quentin Cooper is joined by population expert Purnima Mane, anthropologist professor Francis Nyamnjoh, former president of a chain of ethical grocery stores Doug Rauch, and food and water policy expert Paula Daniels.(Photo: Comuna 13 Shantytown Colombia. Credit: Raul Arboleda/AFP/Getty Images)2016-10-0340 min