# James Currey
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james currey is a former academic publisher specialising in African Studies which since 2008 has been an imprint of Boydell & Brewer. It is named after its founder who established the company in 1984. It publishes on a full spectrum of topics—including anthropology, archaeology, history, politics, economics, development studies, gender studies, literature, theatre, film studies, and the humanities and social sciences generally—and its authors include leading names such as Bethwell Ogot and Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o.
Contextualized Perspectives on Development and Justice, with Ralf Syring
In this episode, we speak with Ralf Syring, expert in decolonial and solidarity work and later so-called “international development” in the African and Central American continents. He studied theology, sociology and medicine, and is an avid reader of fiction and non-fiction on the most diverse subj…
The Cannibal Night Dancer | African Book of Monsters, Episode 2
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In this episode, I dive into the chilling legends of the cannibal night dancer said to feast on human flesh and embody the darkest fears of African folklore. But beyond the myths, how did accusations of cannibalism shape perceptions of morality, justice, and otherness? I explore th…
Rethinking Sea Turtle Conservation (Part 2) - With Dr Kartik Shanker
"There is no such thing as a sea turtle expert!" Dr. Kartik chuckles, recalling veteran biologist Dr. Jack Frazier’s words. "Sea turtles will always find a way to do something that baffles you."
Although lighthearted, Dr Kartik's remark speaks to his instinctive curiosity and ever-evolving underst…
Rethinking Sea Turtle Conservation (Part 1) – With Dr Kartik Shanker
"There is no such thing as a sea turtle expert!" Dr. Kartik chuckles, recalling veteran biologist Dr. Jack Frazier’s words. "Sea turtles will always find a way to do something that baffles you."
Although lighthearted, Dr Kartik's remark speaks to his instinctive curiosity and ever-evolving underst…
Kasubi Tombs: Palace, Power, and the Afterlife of Buganda Kings
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What if a king never truly dies? In Buganda, power doesn’t end with a funeral. It transforms.
Today, the royal palace is modern, more European in design than ancestral. But at the Kasubi Tombs, the old world still breathes. This episode traces how the king’s presence moved from pal…
Circle the Wagons Foundation
This week, I’m joined by James Currey and Christian Buerk of the Circle the Wagons Foundation—two genuinely great guys working tirelessly to support Western New Yorkers impacted by cancer.
In our conversation, you’ll hear:
The inspiring work their foundation is doing in our community
How we …
Leadership In A Multipolar New World Order
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In the podcast episode featuring Lord Peter Hain, the discussion revolves around the complexities of leadership in a multipolar world, particularly in the context of South Africa's historical and contemporary challenges. Hain's insights draw from his experiences as the child of…
Trade, Diplomacy, and Rivalry — How Competition Coexisted with Cooperation
In 19th-century Yorubaland, rival kingdoms fought for sixteen years — and traded with each other the entire time. This is the story of how the Kiriji (Ekitiparapo) War reveals a system of rivalry that was brutal, sophisticated, and governed by rules we still haven't fully understood.Episode 5 of Yo…
Charles Schaefer, *Peace Not War: Traditions of Restorative Justice in Imperial Ethiopia, 1769-1960*. Rochester, NY: James Currey (an imprint of Boydell and Brewer), 2025.
Ethiopian emperors and their adversaries documented their accomplishments, including initiatives aimed at promoting peace, through a written language. This book emphasizes and analyzes historically substantiated instances, tracing back to 1769, where restorative justice techniques were utilized to …
Jelmer Vos, *Coffee and Colonialism in Angola 1820-1960*. Suffolk, UK: James Currey, 2025.
This book delivers a compelling reexamination of Angola's colonial past and labor systems, focusing on how coffee cultivation—the nation's premier export—shaped one of Africa's most enduring commercial zones south of the Sahara. In the post-World War II era, Angola ascended to become a global coffe…
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