Tag: Zanzibar
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Theft audiobook review: Abdulrazak Gurnah’s coming-of-age in Tanzania
Introduction: A coming-of-age saga rooted in place Abdulrazak Gurnah’s Theft follows a life shaped by shifting political tides and personal reckonings. Opening in Zanzibar soon after independence and moving through half a century, the novel offers a coming-of-age tale framed by the social and historical textures of East Africa. The audiobook adapts this intricate narrative…
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The Theft audiobook review: a coming-of-age journey through post‑colonial Zanzibar
Introduction: Gurnah’s Theft as a coming-of-age odyssey Abdulrazak Gurnah’s Theft, set in and around Zanzibar and the wider Tanzanian coast, unfolds as a long, patient coming-of-age saga. The book, and its audiobook adaptation, invite listeners to trail a young narrator as he moves from childhood into adulthood across several turbulent decades in East Africa. As…
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MiMa Zanzibar: Sports as a Catalyst for Women and Youth Leadership
MiMa Zanzibar: A Movement Where Play Fuels Progress MiMa Zanzibar, short for Michezo kwa Maendeleo, is redefining how communities perceive sport in Zanzibar. Far from a mere pastime, MiMa leverages athletics as a strategic instrument for advancing women’s rights, youth leadership, and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Rooted in the belief that “Every…
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MiMa Zanzibar: Building Future Leaders Through Sport and SRHR
MiMa Zanzibar: A Sports-Driven Path to Gender Equality and Leadership In the vibrant archipelago of Zanzibar, a movement is reshaping how communities view sport, leadership, and health. MiMa Zanzibar (Michezo kwa Maendeleo) stands at the forefront of Sports for Development, leveraging athletic activity to advocate for women’s and youths’ rights. Grounded in the belief that…