Advancements and future directions in queer African studies, Seminar 2

Session 2: week 7, Thursday 29 February 2024
Organised by @AfOx visiting fellow, Gibson Ncube

The two discussion will be chaired by Gibson Ncube and @AfCultures co-convenor Dorothée Boulanger

This seminar series provides a dynamic platform for postgraduate students and early-career scholars working in the field of Queer African Studies. This two-part series aims to showcase groundbreaking work and seeks to foster interdisciplinary discussions and promote critical reflections on the multifaceted intersections of queer identities, activism, and narratives in African context. Panelists will explore emerging research, share insights, and collaboratively contribute to understanding and shaping the complex and diverse landscape of queer experiences in Africa.

Abstracts:
Mami Wata and Gender Fluidities in Contemporary Nigerian Literature
Megan E. Fourqurean, Leeds University (UK)

Spiritual Embodiment and Human Sexuality among Sangomas in South African Townships
Nojenda Zwelidumile Ndungane, Stellenbosch University (South Africa)