The Birth of Zimbabwe: No Safer, Kinder Hatred and Exit Wounds
About this event
Frank Thabani Sayi and Peter Godwin discuss the complex history of Zimbabwe's independence. An examination of the political upheaval, violence, and aftermath surrounding Zimbabwe's transition from colonial rule to independence.
Why you should come
AI-powered• Hear Frank Thabani Sayi recount his upbringing in a native reserve under white colonial rule
• Learn from Peter Godwin about his experiences as a conscript in the Rhodesian army
• Analyze how racial hatred and ethnic violence shaped the modern history of Zimbabwe
Event Highlights
- •Exploration of Zimbabwe's transition from colonial Rhodesia to the modern era
- •First-hand accounts of life in native reserves under white colonial rule
- •Insights into the Rhodesian army from a former conscript's perspective
- •Analysis of the impact of racial hatred and ethnic violence on family legacy
Speakers
Frank Thabani Sayi
Open University lecturer and former police officer
Peter Godwin
Author, journalist and former human rights lawyer
Programme
The Birth of Zimbabwe: No Safer Kinder Hatred and Exit Wounds
A discussion between Frank Thabani Sayi and Peter Godwin covering colonialism, migration, and war.
Organized by: Oxford Literary Festival