Em entrevista a VEJA, Achille Mbembe falou sobre filosofia africana, fragilidades da democracia contemporânea e construção de uma sociedade mais sustentável
[Translation] In an interview with VEJA, Achille Mbembe talked about African philosophy, the fragilities of contemporary democracy, and the construction of a more sustainable society.
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Hlonipha Mokoena, speaks on Pax Africana: The Southern Question exploring how Meleko Mokgosi’s large-scale paintings open up novel histories of southern Africa’s contested political ideas and traditions, at University of Michigan’s Smart Museum.
'In Nigeria, to be an emigrant is to possess illustrious social capital and a badge of honor that is not only reserved for you, but also for your family'.
Professor Achille Mbembe, from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa, has become the first African to win the Holberg Prize, recognizing his pioneering work in the humanities, social sciences, law, or theology. Awarded annually with a value of approximately US$575,000, the prize honors Mbembe's contributions that challenge traditional views on decolonization and humanity. His influential research, which has been translated into 17 languages, promotes a global understanding that transcends racial and colonial legacies.
Following the launch of the The WiSER Podcast in 2020, WiSER is proud to announce The WiSER Transcripts which makes podcast transcipts available in text, for ease of reference and citation. Every several weeks, we will release a batch of 4-5 transcripts.
The Gray Center for Arts and Inquiry invites you to a FarBar program of Sonic as Landscape with curator Mpho Matsipa, artist Olalekan Jeyifous, writer and researcher Wale Lawal, and composer Dani Kyengo O'Neill.
Youth and Feminism in South Africa (The French Embassy In partnership with The Forge)
Feminism is sometimes a contested space and keeps changing in purpose and meaning throughout the ages. The fight for space and equality demands that each of us speaks our truths. This panel, bringing together young inspiring voices, will discuss feminisms, gender equality and the rights of sexual minorities, including through the lens of decolonial and intersectional approaches.
Panelist included, WiSER's Associate Professor, Hlonipha Mokoena
Hlonipha Mokoena
