Representation of Africa and Colonialism Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms, concepts, and key figures related to the representation of Africa, stereotypes, colonialism, art, Afrofuturism, and language.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Author known for 'The danger of a single story', explaining that a single story creates stereotypes.

Chinua Achebe

Author of 'Things Fall Apart' who shows the impact of colonialism on African society.

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o

Writer who questions the dominance of English and reflects on language, colonialism, and decolonisation of the mind.

Lupita Nyong’o

Actress who speaks about Black Panther and the positive, futuristic representation of Africa.

Dada Masilo

South African dancer and choreographer who mixes African culture with Western classical ballet.

Afrofuturism

Movement combining African/African-American culture, technology, future, and identity.

Africa / the African continent

l’Afrique / le continent africain

African identity

l’identité africaine

African heritage

l’héritage africain

a stereotype

un stéréotype

a preconceived idea

une idée préconçue

a misconception

une idée fausse

a prejudice

un préjugé

to challenge a stereotype

remettre en question un stéréotype

colonial rule

la domination coloniale

colonial power

le pouvoir colonial

colonized people

les peuples colonisés

decolonisation

décolonisation

sovereignty

souveraineté

visual representation

représentation visuelle

mother tongue

langue maternelle

to decolonize

décoloniser