Mombera Rising

By Future Ecosystems for Africa

This podcast is a series of discussions about ”Mombera Rising,” an anthology of speculative eco-fiction short stories detailing a few possible futures for the Ngoni community of Northern Malawi. Over ... more

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How many episodes does Mombera Rising have?

The podcast currently has 5 episodes available.

Mombera Rising episodes:

April 19, 2024 Episode 5: Telling the Stories
Discussing the story creation process, the inspiration for each story, and the role of nature futures in the story.
Download the book on the FEfA project page! Find Ekari on facebook or on her website. Find Muthi on Twitter @MuthiNhlema or on LinkedIn
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1h 3min
April 08, 2024 Episode 4: Balancing Science and Story
Discussing the Nature Futures Framework, its contributions to the writing process, and finding balance between science and storytelling
Download the book on the FEfA project page! Find Ekari on facebook or on her website. Find Muthi on Twitter @MuthiNhlema or on LinkedIn
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39min
April 01, 2024 Episode 3: What Is an Ngoni Future?
Discussing the community forecasting process by which the writers deconstructed ‘modernity’ to imagine an Ngoni future.
Download the book on the FEfA project page! Find Ekari on facebook or on her website. Find Muthi on Twitter @MuthiNhlema or on LinkedIn
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36min
March 18, 2024 Episode 2: Decolonization is Colonized
Balancing cultural sensitivity and literary freedom, when Africans write about another African culture they don’t belong to.
Download the book on the FEfA project page! Find Ekari on facebook or on her website. Find Muthi on Twitter @MuthiNhlema or on LinkedIn
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33min
March 11, 2024 Episode 1: Identity and Writing Style
Learn about how the writers' personal identities and backgrounds impact their writing styles and story choices.
Download the book on the FEfA project page! Find Ekari on facebook or on her website. Find Muthi on Twitter @MuthiNhlema or on LinkedIn
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27min

FAQs about Mombera Rising:

How many episodes does Mombera Rising have?

The podcast currently has 5 episodes available.