Ijeruka

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."

- Elechi Amadi (Nigerian Novelist)

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and collective action as we explore the power of a Pan-African Renaissance. This interactive conversation will delve into the dynamism of culture, the malleability of reality, and the agency we hold to shape our own destinies.

We'll unpack the legacies of colonialism and oppression, but move beyond them to identify the unique gifts we bring to our communities. Together, we'll explore how centering ourselves, our knowledge, and indigenous values allows us to tackle global challenges.

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that will introduce you to the core themes of the Ijeruka course "Cultural Architectures: Building Afrocentric Realities.

Themes

The dynamism of culture and the power of collective imagination

Overcoming the shadows of colonialism and oppression
Identifying our unique gifts and roles in shaping the future
Seeing ourselves as part of a social change ecosystem

The importance of indigenous knowledge systems and values
Problem-solving with a Pan-African perspective
Afrofuturism as World-Building

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Meet our speakers

Uzoma Orji

Creative Technologist

Chidumaga Uzoma Orji is an indigenous futurist, visual and experiential artist and creative technologist. His work is concerned with unpacking post-colonial crises of identity, fuelling imagination in service of progressive African futures, and conceptualising a digital ethos for the 21st century that is reflective of ancestral technological modalities, all with a view to contributing to a liberated, free and healed African psyche.

Anwulika Okonjo

Founder of Ijeruka

Anwulika Okonjo is a Nigerian entrepreneur, social innovation strategist, and the founder of Ijeruka. Her work explores the politics of imagination and engaged citizenship, using education and media as tools for social transformation. With a background as vibrant as the communities she serves, she's worn many hats: from scholar-activist and community organiser, mobilising young women activists across Africa and capturing their stories, to advisor for the Association for Women's Rights in Development, and speaker at the African Union.

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