ABOUT THIS EPISODE
This week, we were joined by Nanjala Nyabola, a leading African scholar, writer and thinker. She has published two books––Digital Democracy, Analogue Politics: How the Internet Era is Transforming Politics in Kenya in 2018; and Travelling While Black: Essays Inspired by a Life on the Move in 2020. She also writes frequently for a host of prominent media outlets in Africa and abroad about the cruelty of western migration policies; the failings of African leaders; the dynamism of youth on the African continent, and many other issues.
On this episode, we discussed:
- the need for new political visions that escape neoliberal, apolitical frames
- the role of religion in social movements
- Big "P" Politics vs. small "p" politics
- the challenge for movements in Kenya
- social media and liberation
What is inspiring Nanjala these days: art. Galal Yousif and Eddy Kamuanga.
Ukombozi is a podcast about social movements on the African continent and what it means to get free. We appreciate your feedback and ratings on your various listening platforms. Spread the word! You can also contact us at jason underscore stearns at sfu dot ca and baumafred at gmail dot com.
This podcast is brought to you with the support of the Program on African Social Research at CUNY.
