#African Storytelling

[rizumuj]

Tola is the moment!!

Have you all seen Iwájú? It's pretty good, and I hope it gets another season to properly explore the advancement of technology in Lagos and fixing the classism that takes place throughout the series.

[thrdnarrative]

We want to tell our own stories.

We refuse to accept the outdated "third world" labeling and are committed to reshaping and retelling this narrative through authentic stories. At the core, our commitment is to promote inclusivity, understanding, and acknowledgment of the multifaceted nature of Africans. We believe in the power of storytelling to challenge stereotypes and inspire a more accurate and positive representation of Africa.

It's our narrative. We are THRD Narrative.

[postcard-from-the-past]

A griot (West African historian, storyteller, praise singer, poet, and musician) playing on Kora instrument

French vintage postcard

[the-swift-tricker]

The trickster-god Eshu from Yoruba mythology and his mortal lover Oyinlolla as they appear in "Jim Henson's The Storyteller: Tricksters: A Heart That Beats Forever" by Jordan Ifueko

[id a screenshot showing a comic book drawing of a young black woman gently kissing the cheek of a young black man who has a spiral design on his forehead. he asks "you...lied to me?" and she replies "i tricked the trickster." end id]

[christiangeistdorfer]

John Whatswrong - a clever nickname used by the McLaren mechanics to describe the serious face of driver John Watson

[ddavi-dmi]

If we had African Superheroes! This is how I imagine them.

[globalriseofblackpeople]

Elder tells her story about picking Cotton and to never forget what they did .

[queerlyfemmeandblack]

Obeah Opera

“Rooted in the 17th century world of the Salem Witch Trials, (the same story found in Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’ among other famous works including operas and films) this production revisits history and tells the story from the perspective of a young Caribbean slave, Tituba.” -

https://obeahopera.com/#about

[macoquetza]

[mongoliannomad84]

Zion Pride is proud in his dashiki 🌍❤️💛💚

[eeloom]

exploring architecture through the lens: a reflection on my participation in a photography workshop with jean molitor

as a photographer passionate about architecture, i was thrilled to receive an invitation from my friend and instructor, alex ndibwami, to participate in a photography workshop led by the legendary architectural photographer, jean molitor. the workshop was held at the university of rwanda's school of architecture and environmental design, and it brought together rwandan architecture students, instructors, and their colleagues from around the world, for a day of exploring and documenting the city's heritage buildings.

the objective of the workshop was to share tips and tricks in architectural photography (being mindful of light, lens choice, and angles) and to encourage the students to be aware of the storytelling aspects of capturing the buildings and structures they create around them. as an integral component of the extensive DOCOMOMO international initiative, the school of architecture and environmental design is vigorously advocating for the establishment of a rwanda chapter, as part of the critically important shared heritage africa program overseen by DOCOMOMO germany.

through the day’s exercise, i had the privilege of facilitating the conversation between the students and their mentors as we explored key heritage buildings in kigali, including the cloister of bernadine sisters (built in 1930) and sainte-famille church (built in 1914) to name a few. this experience was a reminder of the significance of documenting heritage structures, especially with the fast-paced modernization and urbanization that many african cities are experiencing.

in today's rapidly changing world, the need to document and preserve our built environments is more critical than ever. through collaborations such as DOCOMOMO international and shared heritage africa, young architects and creatives have a unique opportunity to showcase the beauty and significance of modernist buildings and other architectural wonders built in the mid-twentieth century in various African countries. The photo exhibition hosted at the gallery of the school of art and industrial design (kyambogo university, uganda) displaying modernist buildings from ghana, nigeria, rwanda, and uganda is an excellent example of the potential for such collaborations. 

the impact of the spaces we inhabit on our lives is profound, and preserving them for future generations is of utmost importance. was reminded of the work of other talented photographers such as mutua matheka of kenya and timothy latim of uganda, who are advancing the conversation in this field.

in conclusion, as storytellers, it's crucial that we collaborate with architects and creatives to document and preserve our changing built environment. let's join hands to tell the stories of the architectural wonders around us, ensuring that they inspire and inform future generations as they design and shape the world.

suggested links:

https://architectuul.tumblr.com/tagged/SharedHeritageAfrica

https://sha.architectuul.com/

https://twitter.com/omar_degan/

https://www.instagram.com/starp/

[mercutiotakethewheel]

realizing very quickly that bugs bunny is only the latest in a long line of powerful trickster rabbit gods who have been populating american and african folklore for a long longgg time

[lorrainekinnearphotographs]

Do we ever think about how when a child is born there is two births - a birth of the child and that of the mother into a whole new world?

[blake25537-blog]

Evil Strikes Kijiji Mwangaza | Captivating African Folklore | #AfricanTa...

[blessedmoonsoul]

the amount of musical biopics coming out and being produced is concerning atp enough is enough can we get some new stories helloooo