LASUCAS 3rd International Conference – Exploring Brazil and Africa Relations October 2024. Lagos State University’s Centre for Afrobrazilian Studies (LASUCAS) is set to host its 3rd International Conference from 28th to 30th October 2024.
The event aims to bring together scholars and experts from around the globe to explore the deep connections between Brazil and Sub-Saharan Africa. The conference will focus on fostering intellectual exchange and strengthening South-South cooperation for mutual growth.
Event Details and Theme
- Date: Monday, 28th – Wednesday, 30th October 2024
- Venue: Aderemi Makanjuola Lecture Theatre, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos
- Time: 9:00 a.m.
- Theme: “Bridging the Atlantic: Brazil and Sub-Saharan Africa, South-South Partnering for Growth”
Last Call for Papers: Diverse Sub-Themes
The conference is organized in collaboration with Brazilian institutions, including the Federal University of Bahia, Instituto Hoju in Rio de Janeiro, and the Laboratory of African Studies at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Researchers are invited to submit papers on topics related to:
- Education and curriculum development of African language and culture in Brazil
- Politics, society, democracy, and economy
- Alternative and traditional medicine vs. modern science
- Afro-diasporic literature and epistemology
- Linguistics, socio-linguistics, and communication
- African and Afro-Brazilian culture and identities
- Ifa and traditional religion in Brazil and Africa
- Brazilian arts and architecture
- Racial classification and black identity
- Music, dance, and performance in Africa and Brazil
- Theatre in African and Brazilian societies
- African culinary traditions in the New World
- African and Afro-Brazilian philosophy and pedagogy
- Science, technology, and agriculture
- Racism, necropolitics, and ethnic segregation
- Black diaspora and city production in Brazil and Africa
- Patriarchy, matriarchy, and gender issues
Registration and Fee Information
- Presenters: N20,000
- Postgraduate Students: N15,000
- Foreign Participants: $20
- Foreign Postgraduate Students: $10
The registration deadline has been extended to Monday, 14th October 2024. Participants have the option to present their papers online, offering increased accessibility to international scholars.
How to Register
Participants are encouraged to visit the LASU Conference Registration Portal for more information on registration, abstract submissions, and payment details. Details about the Centre for Afrobrazilian Studies and its activities can be found on the official LASUCAS website.
This conference presents a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful discourse and strengthen ties between Brazil and Africa. Don’t miss out on this exciting academic event!
