Kiswahili Shakespeares - Part Two

Kiswahili Shakespeares - Part Two

Shake the Sword!

08/10/2021 11:02AM

Episode Synopsis "Kiswahili Shakespeares - Part Two "

In our first two episodes, we learn about translations of Shakespeare's plays into Kiswahili - a language spoken by more than 100 million people across eastern, central and southern Africa. Part two explores this topic beyond the prominent figure of Julius Nyerere: we discuss the work of his contemporaries and those who came after him, and the relationship between Shakespeare and Kiswahili today. Director of the Tsikinya-Chaka Centre, Chris Thurman, introduces two experts on the subject: Kimani Njogu and Serena Talento. You'll also hear snippets from Kenyan theatre company Bitter Pill and from musical sensation Sho Madjozi!

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