Decolonize, Indigenize and Africanize the Stomach | Joy Ndwandwe | TEDxGwamileStreet
25 Jul 2024 (2 months ago)
- Joy Ndwandwe, a Queen of Indigenous Knowledge, argues that we need to decolonize, indigenize, and Africanize our stomachs by returning to traditional African foods.
- She traces the history of African food practices back to the abantu migration, highlighting the importance of indigenous knowledge in survival and adaptation.
- Ndwandwe emphasizes the systemic negation of African knowledge by colonialism, which led to the suppression of indigenous foods and the adoption of refined, unhealthy diets.
- She advocates for the reintegration of indigenous vegetables like okra into our diets, emphasizing their nutritional value and potential to mitigate health risks like obesity, cancer, and diabetes.
- Ndwandwe envisions a future where indigenous vegetables become a major cash crop, creating economic opportunities and empowering African communities.
- She calls for the development of internal markets within Africa, promoting intra-African trade and utilizing the African diaspora as a potential market for processed indigenous foods.
- Ndwandwe concludes by urging everyone to embrace the decolonization, indigenization, and Africanization of their stomachs, promoting a healthier and more sustainable future for Africa.