Griots, satirical columns, and the micro-public sphere

Keyan Tomaselli; Phebbie Sakarombe

doi:10.1386/jams.7.3.315_1

Griots, satirical columns, and the micro-public sphere

Keyan Tomaselli, Phebbie Sakarombe

University of KwaZulu-Natal

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Abstract

This reflexive study examines the idea of African storytelling. It sheds light on a specific university newspaper column, The UKZN Griot. A critique of neoliberal managerialism backgrounds the discussion of the satirical column that examines the local in relation to global issues of academic governance. The Habermasian theory of the public sphere frames the discussion. Responses to the column are analysed in terms of power relations, resistance and democracy.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	315-328
Number of pages	14
Journal	Journal of African Media Studies
Volume	7
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1386/jams.7.3.315_1
Publication status	Published - 1 Sept 2015
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Griot
Imbongi
Managerialism
Newspaper column
Public sphere
Satire

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Communication

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