Monday's Girls (1993, 50 min) The documentary provides a look at tradition in today's changing Africa. It examines the Iria, a women's initiation ceremony of the Niger River delta, through the contrasting viewpoints of two young women with different educational background and attitude towards tradition.
Entrance free (with English subtitles)
Albert Kasanda, Contemporary African Social and Political Philosophy: Trends, Debates and Challenges. Routledge, 2018.
The book explores what constitutes contemporary African social and political philosophy with regard to its meaning, aims, sources, and relevance for today’s Africa. Kasanda defines contemporary African social and political philosophy as an inclusive reflection of African communities with regard to power and equitable modes of social and political organization. The book sheds new light on debates concerning topics such as ethnophilosophy, negritude, pan-Africanism, democracy, African civil society, African cultures, and globalization.
Xoliswa Ndoyiya: Ukutya KwasekhayaTastes from Nelson Mandela’s kitchen
A collection of recipes by Nelson Mandela's personal chef, this book contains the food served to visiting heads of state, celebrities, politicians for more than 20 years. Featuring some of the favourite former South African president's favourite meals including samp and beans, farm chicken, tripe, this book also features paella, peri-peri chicken, prawn curry, and myriad of other delights. With simple, delicious and nourishing recipes, it will interest those who wish to prepare meals that are both elegant and healthy.More
Our library has aquired a number of new and interesting books. Here is the list of the latest titles.
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