"Ujamaa" ('family hood' in Swahili) was the concept that formed the basis of Julius Nyerere's social and economic development policies in Tanzania after it gained independence from Britain in 1961. "Ujamaa" ('family hood' in Swahili) was the concept that formed the basis of Julius Nyerere's social and economic development policies in Tanzania after it gained independence from Britain in 1961.
We have named this event Ujamaa as it ties into our theme for the year: Embracing Pan-Africa.
We hope you join us for this amazing event!
Our guests for the evening include our keynote speaker, Dr. Awam Amkpa as well as performances by Sammus, OgaSilachi and more!
You definitely do not want to miss this.
We will require our guests to fill out this Google form:
http://goo.gl/forms/uQblJc89mN
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We ask that you fill out this form as it is required for entry. The form will close at 11:59PM on Thursday.
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Rita Bunatal at rbunata1@ithaca.edu. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.
Our keynote speaker will be Dr. Awam Amkpa.
Awam Amkpa is the author of Theatre and Postcolonial Desires (Routledge, 2003). He is director of film documentaries and curator of photographic exhibitions and film festivals. Amkpa has written several articles on representations in Africa and its diasporas, representations, and modernisms in theatre, postcolonial theatre, and Black Atlantic films.
https://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20160413223049836