African News Review EP 3 Attiah, Kenya, Palestine and the U.N. I African News Review 🌍
In this episode of African News Review, hosts Adesoji Iginla and Aya Fubara Eneli discuss pressing issues affecting African communities, including civil rights, media representation, environmental rights, and cultural appropriation.
They explore the implications of political violence in the media, the environmental impact of mining in Kenya, the potential relocation of UN agencies to Nairobi, and the controversy surrounding an Israeli film festival in Ghana.
The conversation emphasises the importance of community resistance, cultural ownership, and the need for African narratives to be told by Africans themselves.
Takeaways
*Living in spite of adversity is an act of resistance.
*Civil rights are under attack and need courageous voices.
*The media often perpetuates political violence and double standards.
*Environmental rights are crucial in the fight against mining companies.
*The UN's relocation to Kenya raises concerns about local impact.
*Cultural appropriation in film festivals undermines African narratives.
*Community engagement is essential for effective resistance.
*Education and awareness are key to understanding our history.
*We must fund our own cultural events and narratives.
*Cinema serves as a powerful tool for social change.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:53 Civil Rights and Resistance
08:06 Media and Political Violence
16:56 Environmental Rights and Mining in Kenya
30:16 UN Relocation to Kenya
43:03 Cultural Appropriation and Film Festivals in Ghana