Just listened to this great interview of celebrated Ghanian writer Ama Ata Aidoo where she challenges the interviewer to stop describing an “occupied space which [he hasn’t] seen or experienced” as ’empty’. Got me thinking of some criticism of young Zimbabwean players. Great interview and the clip is just under 5 minutes long.
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Hope you enjoyed it!
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Mbira reflections as Zimbabwe turns 44
Zimbabwe has turned 44. Here is some mbira music to reflect on the moment.
