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The research aims to understand how Afrofuturism reinterprets African identity and envisions better futures for South Africa.

March 7, 2026Open Access

Afrofuturism and Its Potential to Illuminate African South African Futures

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The research aims to understand how Afrofuturism reinterprets African identity and envisions better futures for South Africa.
Conducted qualitative analysis of various Afrofuturist works from Africa and South Africa
Focused on key themes such as technological advancement, environmental sustainability, and socio-political change
Promoted Afrofuturist discourse in academic and public settings
Afrofuturism highlights innovative solutions to existing South African challenges
It fosters a dialogue on positive futures by blending cultural narratives with futuristic ideas
Encouraged greater academic and public engagement with Afrofuturist themes

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Afrofuturism is a contemporary cultural movement that explores African identity through futuristic perspectives. A qualitative analysis of existing Afrofuturist works from Africa and South Africa. The analysed works predominantly focus on themes such as technological advancement, environmental sustainability, and socio-political change. Afrofuturism provides a constructive framework for envisioning positive futures in South Africa by addressing existing challenges with innovative solutions. Promote Afrofuturist discourse within academic circles and public forums to foster dialogue on potential African South African futures.

Afrofuturism and Its Potential to Illuminate African South African Futures

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