Elders, oral history and the African roots of Christianity w/ Kirstie Kwarteng

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Return to Source

Araba Ofori-Acquah

12 episodes

3 days ago

Whether through stories, traditions or rituals, the wisdom of our Ancestors shows up in our lives more than we recognise. Ghanaian-British healer and writer, Araba Ofori-Acquah, interviews creatives, cultural leaders and entrepreneurs to learn how this wisdom influences their work and their lives. Return to Source is a podcast about culture and creativity, healing and heritage. As well as hearing about the innovative and impactful work of the guests, you'll gain an insight into the diverse Black and African cultures that shaped them 🌍✨

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Elders, oral history and the African roots of Christianity w/ Kirstie Kwarteng | S1E4

Return to Source

45 minutes 33 seconds

3 years ago

Elders, oral history and the African roots of Christianity w/ Kirstie Kwarteng | S1E4

In this episode, I speak to Kirstie Kwarteng, founder of The Nana Project and Doctoral Candidate at SOAS, University of London in the Department of Development Studies. This is a great interview for anyone interested in oral history and education. We discuss:

The difference between education and knowledge
The definition of first-generation and second-generation
The African roots of Christianity
The power of praying in your mother tongue
Honouring Ancestors without ‘worshipping’ them
The importance of capturing elders' stories
How Kirstie manages competing priorities
Kirstie’s biggest achievement so far

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Want to connect with The Nana Project? You can find them on Twitter, YouTube and Facebook @thenanaproject or @the_nana_project on Instagram. Check out their website and email them at stories@thenanaproject.org if you would like to contribute.

Be sure to watch Kirstie's powerful TED talk too!

Want to connect with me? Check out my website, connect with me on Instagram or TikTok @araba.oa, or meditate with me on Insight Timer. You can also join my mailing list for monthly musings about all things wellness.

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