Sapologie as a site of power : video essay

This video essay is on another aspect of Congolese popular culture, specifically fashion. Sapologie is one of the many great things about Congo and it is so much more than designer clothes. It has a rich and powerful history that I’ve only covered a small part of :))

References:

Resources on Sapeurs

Sapeurs: Ladies and Gentlemen of the Congo Book by Tariq Zaidi

Theories & Scholars discussed
Fanon - A dying Colonialism (book)
John Street - Popular Culture and Politics (book)
Giselle Aris - The power and politics of dress in Africa (article)

Carol Hanisch & Combahee River Collective - The personal is political

The history of sapologie

Resources on Congolese culture & history

Papa Wemba

Music
Solange - Losing You
Kendrick Lamar ft SZA - All the Stars
Maitre Gims ft Niska- Sape Comme Jamais