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SUMMARY:African Studies Global Virtual Forum: Decoloniality and Southern Epistem
ologies—Noah Bologun
DESCRIPTION:\nAbstract: This study explores the philosophical underpinni
ngs of nonviolent resistance in Fela Anikulapo Kuti's Afrobeat music. Th
rough a critical analysis of Fela's lyrics\, music\, and activism\, this
study reveals how Afrobeat served as a powerful medium for articulating
resistance against oppression\, corruption\, and social injustice in Ni
geria. Drawing on the works of some prominent philosophers of nonviolent
resistance\, this study argues that Fela's music embodied a distinctive
philosophy of nonviolent resistance that emphasized the importance of g
rassroots mobilization\, cultural revitalization\, and Pan-African solid
arity. By examining the intersections between music\, politics\, and phi
losophy\, this study sheds new light on the enduring relevance of Fela's
legacy and the potential of Afrobeat as a vehicle for social change.\n\
nKeywords: Fela Kuti\, Afrobeat\, nonviolent resistance\, philosophy\, s
ocial justice\, Pan-Africanism.\n\nBiography: Noah Opeyemi Balogun\, is
a senior lecturer and head of Department of Conflict\, Peace and Strateg
ic Studies\, Afe Babalola University\, Ado-Ekiti received his bachelor o
f arts degree and master of arts in philosophy from the University of Ib
adan\, master of science degree in peace and conflict resolution from th
e National Open University of Nigeria\, and doctoral degree in African p
hilosophy from the University of South Africa. His research interest is
in the areas of nonviolence\, human rights\, and development.\n\nFor mor
e details: https://events.la.psu.edu/event/afr-global-virtual-forum-noah
-balogun/
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Abstract: This
study explores the philosophical underpinnings of nonviolent resistance
in Fela Anikulapo Kuti's Afrobeat music. Through a critical analysis of
Fela's lyrics, music, and activism, this study reveals how Afrobeat serv
ed as a powerful medium for articulating resistance against oppression,
corruption, and social injustice in Nigeria. Drawing on the works of som
e prominent philosophers of nonviolent resistance, this study argues tha
t Fela's music embodied a distinctive philosophy of nonviolent resistanc
e that emphasized the importance of grassroots mobilization, cultural re
vitalization, and Pan-African solidarity. By examining the intersections
between music, politics, and philosophy, this study sheds new light on
the enduring relevance of Fela's legacy and the potential of Afrobeat as
a vehicle for social change.
Keywords: Fela Kuti, Afrobeat, nonvi
olent resistance, philosophy, social justice, Pan-Africanism.
Biog
raphy: Noah Opeyemi Balogun, is a senior lecturer and head of Department
of Conflict, Peace and Strategic Studies, Afe Babalola University, Ado-
Ekiti received his bachelor of arts degree and master of arts in philoso
phy from the University of Ibadan, master of science degree in peace and
conflict resolution from the National Open University of Nigeria, and d
octoral degree in African philosophy from the University of South Africa
. His research interest is in the areas of nonviolence, human rights, an
d development.
For more details: https://events.la.psu.ed
u/event/afr-global-virtual-forum-noah-balogun/
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