Re-centering Cultural Performance and Orange Economy in Post-colonial Africa

Re-centering Cultural Performance and Orange Economy in Post-colonial Africa
Author: Taiwo Afolabi
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2022-09-29
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9811906416

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This book explores the role of national theatres, national cultural centres, cultural policy, festivals, and the film industry as creative and cultural performances hubs for exercising soft power and cultural diplomacy. It shows how can existing cultural and non-cultural infrastructures, sometimes referred to as the Orange Economy, open opportunities for diplomacy and soft power; ways by which cultural performance and creative practice can be re-centered in post-colonial Africa and in post-global pandemic era; and existing structures that cultural performers, diplomats, administrators, cultural entrepreneurs, and managers can leverage to re-enact cultural performance and creative practice on the continent. This volume is positioned within postcolonial discourse to amplify narratives, experiences and realities that are anti-oppressive especially within critical discourse.

Africa's International Relations in a Globalising World

Africa's International Relations in a Globalising World
Author: Usman A. Tar
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2022-10-26
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1793646910

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Since its emergence in 1960 as an independent state, Nigeria has stood out as the most populous Black country in the world. In Africa’s International Relations in a Globalising World: Perspectives on Nigerian Foreign Policy at Sixty and Beyond, edited by Usman A. Tar and Sharkdam Wapmuk, contributors examine Nigeria’s role within Africa, as well as internationally. This book shows how Nigeria has used the platforms of international organisations to advance its interests while fulfilling its regional and global obligations. The contributors address areas such as Nigeria’s economic development and policies, Nigeria’s relationship with other countries, and the urgent challenge of countering terrorism in the context of ensuring sustainable development. The COVID-19 pandemic brought to the fore the need for strong global relations and reminded humanity of the importance of multilateral solutions to global problems such as health. The editors and contributors address essential questions such as how well has Nigerian foreign policy and its practice of diplomacy served national interest, and what more needs to be done to assure of better results now and into the future.

Ethnomusicology and Cultural Diplomacy

Ethnomusicology and Cultural Diplomacy
Author: David G. Hebert
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 373
Release: 2022-05-05
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1793642923

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Music has long played a prominent role in cultural diplomacy, but until now no resource has comparatively examined policies that shape how non-western countries use music for international relations. Ethnomusicology and Cultural Diplomacy, edited by scholars David G. Hebert and Jonathan McCollum, demonstrates music's role in international relations worldwide. Specifically, this book offers "insider" views from expert contributors writing about music as a part of cultural diplomacy initiatives in Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, Syria, Japan, China, India, Vietnam, Ethiopia, South Africa, and Nigeria. Unique features include the book’s emphasis on diverse legal frameworks, decolonial perspectives, and cultural policies that serve as a basis for how nations outside “the west” use music in their relationships with Europe and North America.

Culture and Foreign Policy

Culture and Foreign Policy
Author: Ade Adefuye
Publisher:
Total Pages: 264
Release: 1992
Genre: Culture conflict
ISBN:

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