Identity Entrepreneurs and Cultural Framers in Contemporary Ethnic Identity Mobilisation in Malawi
| Autor: | Michael Chasukwa, Happy Kayuni, Boniface Dulani, Asiyati L. Chiweza |
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| Rok vydání: | 2023 |
| Zdroj: | The African Review. :1-22 |
| ISSN: | 1821-889X 0856-0056 |
| Popis: | After the re-introduction of multiparty system of governance in Malawi in 1993, ethnic associations have become popular for mobilising and re-asserting identity. Some of the most notable ethnic associations are Chewa Heritage Foundation, Mulhakho wa Alhomwe, and Mzimba Heritage Association. These associations mainly claim that their establishment is mainly to promote and preserve their culture while some go further to add that they also aim at facilitating socio-economic development of its membership or community. At the center of this mobilisation process are highly publicised annual cultural festivals which bring together members of the ethnic community led by their traditional leaders and political figures. This paper discusses the ethnic mobilisation through cultural associations in Malawi. The paper examines key actors, their roles and interests. The paper also discusses implications of ethnic groups on mobilisation for national building. |
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