Theater, Decolonization, and Identity in Francophone Africa: A conversation with Prof Brian Valente-Quinn

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Africanist Voices

Malick Lo

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Africanist Voices is a podcast dedicated to exploring Africa's political, socio-economic, and cultural landscapes, along with its connections to the global African diaspora. Through in-depth conversations with scholars, researchers, writers, artists, and activists, we create a space for critical engagement with African studies, literature, migration, gender, history, and more.

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Theater, Decolonization, and Identity in Francophone Africa: A conversation with Prof Brian Valente-Quinn

Africanist Voices

34 minutes 52 seconds

9 months ago

Theater, Decolonization, and Identity in Francophone Africa: A conversation with Prof Brian Valente-Quinn

This episode examines the transformative role of theater in Francophone Africa as a tool for decolonial resistance and cultural expression. From the role of theater in decolonial resistance to the unique stagecraft of Senegal, Professor Brian Valente-Quinn (University of Colorado Boulder) discusses how performance has shaped national identities, religious communities, and social movements. Featuring insights from immersive study programs in Dakar, Dr. Valente-Quinn discusses how these experiences shape student's understanding of activism, performance, and African theater. In addition, Dr. Valente-Quinn delves into the intersection of religious identity and performance in Murid culture, highlighting the significance of activism, performance, and African theater. Whether you're a student, researcher, or theater enthusiast, this episode offers a captivating journey into evolving art of African performance.

Music: Jammu Africa by Ismael Lo &(217) Gainde - YouTube

NB: I do not own the rights to the music.

Selected readings: "Senegalese Stagecraft - Northwestern University Press" by Brian Valente-QuinnBamba, The Taste of Knowledge on Vimeo Programs>Education Abroad