Widows and Land Rights in Africa: a conversation
When and Where
Friday, April 25, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Media Commons Theatre
Robarts Library
130 St George St, Toronto, ON M5S 0C2
Speakers
Zippy Kimundu
Rodah Wafula Wekesa
Nakanyike Musisi (University of Toronto)
Kariuki Kirigia (University of Toronto)
Description
Join us on April 25 to celebrate the World Premiere of a new documentary film, WIDOW CHAMPION! Kenyan filmmaker Zippy Kimundu and widows' rights activist Rodah Wafula Wekesa will be joined by Prof. Nakanyike Musisi and Prof. Kariuki Kirigia for an in-depth conversation around questions of land rights, grassroots activism, tradition, gender, sexuality, and conceptions of family in modern Africa. This dynamic panel will include a sneak peek of WIDOW CHAMPION and include a chance to win free tickets to the documentary’s world premiere at Toronto’s HotDocs festival (April 26, 2025 at 2:30pm).
Contact Information
Julie MacArthur
Sponsors
Cinema Studies Institute, Department of History, African Studies Centre
Map
130 St George St, Toronto, ON M5S 0C2