Lost in Translation: The Impact of African Colonialism

A seminar challenging the perception of African cultures as a "Homogenous African Identity.” This engaging event will focus on the impact of sociopolitical declines of African native languages through encouragement of Eurocentric languages in academia.This event will highlight the historical impact of colonization on specific African nations/tribes and how those effects are causing the extinction of various African dialects.We will explore the effects on Black African identity, specifically how Igbo and other African languages are being Lost in Translation. For any questions, please email us at mosaic@umbc.edu.