African Slum Journal

02/07/2024

28/06/2024

Underdevelopment in Africa is often associated with poor governance and mismanagement. With the youth being the majority force, For a positive or critical transition to occur, the youth need to get more involved.

In any society, the youth is the engine of growth not only because a state’s economic growth depends on how productive and creative the youthful population is, but more than often, the youth ramify the type of ‘environment’ from political to cultural a state acquires, Thus for transitions to be made in a society, it largely depends on how the youth are involved in matters of the state.

How can we create inclusive platforms to engage youth in governance conversation? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Producer: Abdallah Lomoro
Camera: Shin
Edit: Jasmijin Schrofer

30/03/2024

Join us at the Movies that Matter in The Hague, where our producer, Abdallah Lomoro, interviews Zippy Kimundu, the co-director and co-producer of the film 'Our Land, Our Freedom.'

This powerful film explores the horrific legacy of Kenya's atrocities during British colonialism, with a particular focus on Wanjugu Kimathi's quest to uncover the remains of her father, Dedan Kimathi, the legendary leader of the fierce Kenyan Land and Freedom Army, or Mau Mau.

The Mau Mau Rebellion, from 1952 to 1960, fiercely fought to prevent the confiscation of land by the British authorities. Despite Dedan Kimathi's efforts, he was hanged by the British in 1957, and his body was cruelly disposed of at an undisclosed location.

As Zippy emphasizes, the film sheds light on the plight of forgotten freedom fighters, overlooked for over 60 years, and the ongoing struggle for economic independence in post-colonial Kenya.

Through films like this, Zippy aims to educate, challenge, and shift perspectives, often shaped by colonial narratives, offering a vital counterpoint to these engineered colonial narratives.

Watch, Like, Share, and comment!

The Movies that Matter Festival 2024 comes to an end today.

Watch more on - www.africanslumjournal.com

23/03/2024

Grateful for the profound experience of watching 'Our Land, Our Freedom' a film directed by Zippy Kimundu & Meena Nanji,
at the ongoing 2024 Movies that Matter festival here in the Netherlands.

Wanjugu Kimathi's courageous journey to reclaim her father's legacy resonates deeply with us. As the daughter of Dedan Kimathi, the fierce legendary leader of the Kenyan Land and Freedom Army, or Mau Mau, she carries forward a legacy of resistance against British colonial oppression.

The Mau Mau Rebellion, from 1952 to 1960, was a fierce struggle to prevent the confiscation of land by the British authorities. In 1957, Dedan was hanged by the British for possession of fi****ms, his body cruelly disposed of at an undisclosed location.

This film deeply resonated with us as we confront the enduring legacies of colonialism, serving as a powerful testament to the resilience of those affected by colonial injustices.

Stay tuned for more insights from our panel discussions!

Watch the trailer here 👉https://youtu.be/fGamuGcv-fo?si=qfoYcErs-UKiYk7j

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01/03/2024

🎥 Join us at The Kamene Residency, Santack Estate - Ngong Road, this Saturday 18:00-21:00 on March 2nd for "IF OBJECTS COULD SPEAK," a documentary exploring the colonial history of Kenyan/African artifacts.

🎬 Follow Elena and Saitabao Kaiyare as they reclaim the Kikuyu tribe's heritage, unveiling the truth of a mysterious artifact from a museum cellar. Witness their journey across Kenya to showcase 3D scans through AR installations while searching for its origins.

🔍 Explore the depths of European museum cellars, where African artifacts lie imprisoned, treated with chemicals—a poignant loss of culture. Each artifact holds its own narrative, waiting to be heard.

📅 Save the Date: March 2nd, 18:00-21:00
📍 The Kamene Residency, Santack Estate

Don't forget to RSVP and secure your spot for this thought-provoking screening and discussion! (Link on bio) 👉 https://client.gig.co.ke/event/gev_763/rsvp

Under Our Skin Film Festival

27/02/2024

Join us at The Kamene Residency Santack Estate, this Friday, March 2nd, 18:00–21:00, for the screening of "IF OBJECTS COULD SPEAK", a documentary film exploring the complexities of Kenyan/African artifacts lost to colonial history. If Objects Could Speak

Two fearless filmmakers, Elena Schilling and Saitabao Kaiyare, take a Kenyan artifact of Kikuyu heritage, once hidden away in the depths of a German museum cellar, produce 3D scans of the artifact through an AR installation, and set off on a journey to showcase the AR installation across communities in Kenya to find out its origins and use.

The only information about the object was that it entered the Linden Museum-Stuttgart in 1903.

The museum database does not provide any additional information about it - which triggers many questions. European museum cellars are full of African artifacts, they are stored, imprisoned, and treated with chemicals—a loss of culture—and each of them has its own story.

This event, curated by African Slum Journal, The Kamene Residency, & Under Our Skin Film Festival on Human Rights & Culture, aims to reclaim lost narratives, sparking crucial conversations on the intersection of colonial legacies, cultural identity/repatriation, restitution, and the profound impact of lost treasures returning home.

RSVP via this link; only a few slots remain: https://client.gig.co.ke/event/gev_763/rsvp.

27/02/2024

Join us at The Kamene Residency Santack Estate, this Friday, March 2nd, 18:00–21:00, for the screening of "IF OBJECTS COULD SPEAK", a documentary film exploring the complexities of Kenyan/African artifacts lost to colonial history. If Objects Could Speak

Two fearless filmmakers, Elena Schilling and Saitabao Kaiyare, take a Kenyan artifact of Kikuyu heritage, once hidden away in the depths of a German museum cellar, produce 3D scans of the artifact through an AR installation, and set off on a journey to showcase the AR installation across communities in Kenya to find out its origins and use.

The only information about the object was that it entered the Linden Museum-Stuttgart in 1903.

The museum database does not provide any additional information about it - which triggers many questions. European museum cellars are full of African artifacts, they are stored, imprisoned, and treated with chemicals—a loss of culture—and each of them has its own story.

This event, curated by African Slum Journal, The Kamene Residency, & Under Our Skin Film Festival on Human Rights & Culture, aims to reclaim lost narratives, sparking crucial conversations on the intersection of colonial legacies, cultural identity/repatriation, restitution, and the profound impact of lost treasures returning home.

RSVP via this link; only a few slots remain: https://client.gig.co.ke/event/gev_763/rsvp.

Film Screening If Objects Could Speak Directed by Elena Schilling and Saitabao Kaitare | Art Exhibition by Laura Arminda Kingsley