African Podiatry Journal

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004)

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Afrofuturism in Tanzanian Futures: A Scholarly Review

Kamonyi Masiya, Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) Simba Ngowi, Mkwawa University College of Education Mwita Kigeli, Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18783871
Published: September 3, 2004

Abstract

Afrofuturism is an interdisciplinary approach that explores how African cultures envision their future and respond to historical and contemporary challenges. The analysis draws from existing literature and scholarly works that have applied Afrofuturist lenses to understand African societal transformations. Themes of technological innovation and cultural preservation are prominent within the book's case studies, particularly in urban development projects. The review underscores the importance of Afrofuturism as a conceptual tool for understanding complex sociopolitical issues in Tanzania. Future research should consider incorporating diverse perspectives to enrich the Afrofuturist analysis of Tanzanian futures.

How to Cite

Kamonyi Masiya, Simba Ngowi, Mwita Kigeli (2004). Afrofuturism in Tanzanian Futures: A Scholarly Review. African Podiatry Journal, Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18783871

Keywords

TanzaniaAfrofuturismPan-AfricanismCritical TheoryPostcolonial StudiesCultural StudiesAfrican Renaissance

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