What's the role of African spirituality in decolonising? Join Sista Zai in conversation with the team from Ancestral Voices as we as discuss the meaning of "Success" and "What Does It Mean To Be Afrikan In The 21st Century?"

About Ancestral Voices

Dalian Adofo is a freelance creative artist who works across a range of media; from graphic design to film and video. He has also been in the teaching profession for over 10 years and also works on a range of youth work initiatives, both locally in the UK and abroad. He has also written and directed personal shorts and exhibited his artwork.

Culture is a fundamental element which bonds communities together, without it we lose identity and self awareness. The importance of preserving such knowledge is key to retelling the story of Africa and its contribution to world history, in a manner that is free from colonial imposition.

Verona Spence-Adofo has 10 years experience working in a variety of media roles including on-air promotions, corporate productions and TV distribution amongst others. She has also written, produced and directed personal shorts and documentaries. Her work has also been exhibited in international film festivals.

The denigration of African spiritual teachings has been prevalent for centuries. Once I came into knowledge that contradicted the negativity that I had previously been taught, I was compelled to share this insight with others. My aim for the work of Ancestral Voices is for African spiritual teachings to be given the same acknowledgement and respect as any other spiritual philosophy.

Ancestral Voices is an Educational Initiative documenting and disseminating research-based knowledge about African cosmologies & spiritual philosophies for over a decade, producing a wide range of educational materials including documentaries, books and courses. The primary purpose is to redress the negative depictions and inaccurate historical representations of it due to religious and colonial propaganda.

ABOUT SISTA ZAI

An Afrofuturistic Storyteller and Community Builder, Sista Zai loves big ideas. She has built literary platforms to celebrate the rich legacy and diversity of Africa's storytelling traditions, showcasing the traditional, the contemporary and the cutting edge. She's a Round 4 Recipient of the Neilma Sydney Literary Travel Fund and these interviews, #AfrikaSpeaksBack202 are an extension of the work she undertook during her 2019 self-directed residency in South Africa.