Books, Films, and the Arts
Reviews and discussions of new books, films, and other forms of artistic expression that offer a creative perspective on African politics and society.
A Deeper Look into the Web Series, “An African City”
Now with two season complete, we at The CIHA Blog are weighing in on the Ghanaian television and web series, An African City. Dubbed as Africa’s “Sex in the City”, the show portrays […]
New Videos from the University of Ghana’s Institute of African Studies / Nouveau vidéos de l’Institut des études africaines de l’Université de Ghana
As part of its numerous activities, The Institute of African Studies at the University of Ghana hosts weekly seminars and occasional talks and presentation from faculty as well as visiting […]
Race and Violence: The Past and the Present
by Abena Kyere and Edwin Adjei
We review here two films – If Only I Were That Warrior and Ferguson – shown at the University of Ghana that address themes that […]
“A Girl’s Voice Doesn’t Break, It Gets Firmer”: Girl-Child Education in Film / «La voix d’une fille ne rompt, il se raffermit» : l’éducation des filles en film
by Abena Kyere and Edwin Adjei
It is unnerving to still hear and watch advertisements on the need for girl-child education. After years of discussion on radio and television, […]
“Revisiting Kwame Nkrumah: Pathways for the Future” – A Q&A with Prof. Jacob U. Gordon
Kwame Nkrumah, an Africanist and first president of Ghana, inspired his generation and continues to inspire Africanists worldwide decades after his demise. His ideals have inspired another Africanist, Prof Jacob […]
From Manufactured Debts to Chronic Humanitarianism: Lessons from Haiti and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
by Cilas Kemedjio
I was struck by the massive presence of NGOs in Haiti. Shortly after the 2010 earthquake, Former Alaskan Governor and US vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin visited Haiti with a […]
In the News: Things People Who Want to Help Africa Should Know
The CIHA Blog is starting a new series called “Things People Who Want to Help Africa Should Know,” which we hope students, activists and scholars will use and contribute to. Here […]