Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011)

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Afrofuturism and Its Potential for Shaping African Futures in Kenya's Context

Odhiambo Kibet, Technical University of Kenya Macharia Kamau, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Wambugu Gitonga, Egerton University Kinyanjui Kimutai, Department of Advanced Studies, Technical University of Kenya
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18931844
Published: June 4, 2011

Abstract

Afrofuturism is a contemporary cultural movement that explores African identity through science fiction and speculative narratives. The approach draws on existing scholarly works but does not include empirical data collection or analysis. This commentary underscores the significance of Afrofuturism for understanding African futures, particularly within Kenya's context. Further research should explore how specific Afrofuturist works impact public discourse on African development and identity.

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Odhiambo Kibet, Macharia Kamau, Wambugu Gitonga, Kinyanjui Kimutai (2011). Afrofuturism and Its Potential for Shaping African Futures in Kenya's Context. African Mass Communication Review, Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18931844

Keywords

African diasporaAfrocentricityFuturismSpeculative fictionCultural syncretismPan-AfricanismScience studies

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