The Malcolm Effect

#134 Africa, Modernity & The Problem with 1492 - Zubairu Wai

The Malcolm Effect

Show Notes

This is the second episode in a 3-part series on African thought. In this second instalment, we discuss with Professor Zubairu Wai: What is missed by focusing on 1492? Coloniality and decolonisation, and so much more. I.G. @TheGambian Twitter: @MomodouTaal @CTayJ @ZubaWai

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