ZAM Nelson Mandela lecture
The 5th ZAM Nelson Mandela Lecture will be delivered by the award winning Kenyan investigative journalist John-Allan Namu. The lecture will be embedded in a multifaceted programme under the motto Face Forward, a programme packed with performances, talks, exhibition and more.
35 years after Nelson Mandela's release in February 1990, ZAM provides an event where people from all walks of life can meet. Our search for the meaning of Mandela's practices and vision in the here and now, is more significant than ever, due to current, often very worrying developments in the world today. With this programme, ZAM Magazine makes a stand against discrimination and hate speech, war crimes and oppression and a manifestation of solidarity!
John-Allan Namu (b. 1983) heads Africa Uncensored in Nairobi. Founded in 2015, this media platform has uncovered numerous scandals of abuse of power and self-enrichment by the Kenyan authorities during its 10 years of existence. Namu has received numerous awards for his important and often dangerous work.
Programme 12:30 - 17:30
Genre Perspective
Language Dutch and English
Nelson Mandela Lecture
Pre-lecture Koninklijke Foyer (limited seating)
12.30 - 13.15 In conversation with Jerry Afriyie. With the campaign against Zwarte Piet nearing its conclusion, Afriyie is arguably the most successful campaigner in the Netherlands. How does he look back on his struggle, which was initially met with massive headwinds? What lessons can we learn, especially now that progressive change is under such pressure? In Dutch.
11 million people on the run. Homes destroyed. Education halted. Mass murder and rape. What forces are driving this two-year-long destruction? Why is the international community turning a blind eye to the struggle in one of Africa's largest countries? These are the topics of a conversation with Sudan experts Dr. Suliman Baldo and Hager Ali, moderated by Senior Adviser on Press Freedom Leon Willems. In English.
Programme Rabozaal
15.15 - 16.30 Lecture by John-Allan Namu. The cultural programme features Fra Fra Sound, acclaimed South African jazz musician Mthunzi Mvubu, pianist Djuwa Mroivili, opera singer Ashley Stapelfeldt, and a contribution from author Adriaan van Dis. The programme will be opened by Mayor Femke Halsema, with documentary maker Ikenna Azuike as your host.
-|-
After talk & drinks
17.00 – 17.30 After talk with John-Allan Namu in the Konklijke Foyer. Limited seating available.
Gijsbrechtbordes: books, films, art & snacks
The Gijsbrechtbordes is the beating heart of the event, with a curated selection of books, artwork, articles, and a small preview from the Framer Framed platform for contemporary art and visual culture, featuring their new exhibition Past Disquiet, opening on 27 February. The Black Archives and Athenaeum Bookshop will also be present! The icing on the cake is the exhibition Strength & Resilience in the Western Cape by South African photographer Gulshan Khan, on view for one day only to mark this special occasion.
