Ujamaa, Ubuntu and Reimagining Pan-Africanism
Keynote Address at the Interna/onal Conference on Ujamaa, Ubuntu and New Pan Africanisms, Arusha, 23-25 May 2024
by Issa G. Shivji, Professor Emeritus, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
This keynote address at the International Conference on Ujamaa, Ubuntu, and New Pan-Africanisms explores the deep philosophical roots of African values like Ujamaa and Ubuntu, emphasizing human dignity and equality. Prof Shivji critiques Western interpretations of African humanism, offering instead a perspective rooted in the African philosophical context. Highlighting Nyerere’s views on the unequal nature of human beings and their inherent equality in humanity, the text urges a reconsideration of Pan-Africanism as a revolutionary ideology against imperialism and capitalism. With thought-provoking insights on shifting from state-centric to people-centric approaches, it calls for a reimagined, anti-imperialist Pan-Africanism rooted in solidarity and human dignity.
This address provides a powerful framework for those interested in Pan-Africanism and African values, urging readers to rethink current ideologies and engage in intellectual activism. Dive into the full text for a compelling vision on how to revolutionize African thought and the global struggle for justice. Read more
