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The Africa Institute participated in an event organized by Pop-up Library by Bootleg Griot, which took place on April 9, 2023, at Alserkal Avenue, Dubai. The event was themed ‘Lost in Translation: Exploring Language and Culture’ and aimed to explore the impact of language on culture, identity, and the challenges of translation.
Bootleg Griot, rooted in African literature, was a public library concept created by Ronald Ekore and Fawaz Abdulazeez. The installation featured a curated selection of books and print media that highlighted the richness and diversity of world literature, with a focus on African literature. The Africa Institute showcased its publications, including Writing Africa, The Africa Institute and Skira series, and the Institute’s publications promoting Africa and African Diaspora.
Representing The Africa Institute, Binyam Sisay Mendisu, Associate Professor of African Languages and Linguistics, spoke about the different ways that language is used in African literature and how this has evolved over time. “My talk was an open conversation about African literature and languages with diverse group of people, and we had a great discussion,” said Professor Mendisu.
The event also hosted a conversation with the founders of Efie Gallery, tracing the link between the West African tradition of oral storytelling and contemporary African music, among other interactive elements. These included a language exchange program and workshops by local authors and translators for visitors to practice their language skills and learn from others.
The Africa Institute congratulates Pop-up Library by Bootleg Griot for their efforts in creating an opportunity to explore language and culture through literature.
The Institute looks forward to participating in similar events in the future, as it continues to promote the richness and diversity of African literature and culture. As a research-based think-tank and postgraduate studies institution, it intends to familiarize the public with the complexities of African societies, their histories and future through research, teaching, and documentation as well as train a new generation of critical thinkers in African and African diaspora studies in its mission to become a model of global excellence.
The Africa Institute participated in an event organized by Pop-up Library by Bootleg Griot, which took place on April 9, 2023, at Alserkal Avenue, Dubai. The event was themed ‘Lost in Translation: Exploring Language and Culture’ and aimed to explore the impact of language on culture, identity, and the challenges of translation.
The Africa Institute participated in an event organized by Pop-up Library by Bootleg Griot, which took place on April 9, 2023, at Alserkal Avenue, Dubai. The event was themed ‘Lost in Translation: Exploring Language and Culture’ and aimed to explore the impact of language on culture, identity, and the challenges of translation.
Bootleg Griot, rooted in African literature, was a public library concept created by Ronald Ekore and Fawaz Abdulazeez. The installation featured a curated selection of books and print media that highlighted the richness and diversity of world literature, with a focus on African literature. The Africa Institute showcased its publications, including Writing Africa, The Africa Institute and Skira series, and the Institute’s publications promoting Africa and African Diaspora.
Representing The Africa Institute, Binyam Sisay Mendisu, Associate Professor of African Languages and Linguistics, spoke about the different ways that language is used in African literature and how this has evolved over time. “My talk was an open conversation about African literature and languages with diverse group of people, and we had a great discussion,” said Professor Mendisu.
The event also hosted a conversation with the founders of Efie Gallery, tracing the link between the West African tradition of oral storytelling and contemporary African music, among other interactive elements. These included a language exchange program and workshops by local authors and translators for visitors to practice their language skills and learn from others.
The Africa Institute congratulates Pop-up Library by Bootleg Griot for their efforts in creating an opportunity to explore language and culture through literature.
The Institute looks forward to participating in similar events in the future, as it continues to promote the richness and diversity of African literature and culture. As a research-based think-tank and postgraduate studies institution, it intends to familiarize the public with the complexities of African societies, their histories and future through research, teaching, and documentation as well as train a new generation of critical thinkers in African and African diaspora studies in its mission to become a model of global excellence.
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