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Episode 102: African Food as a Means of Self-Preservation and Resistance in the Face of Trauma

Tapiwa discusses his mission to transform the perception of African food and its cultural significance. He explains how colonialism has negatively impacted the way Africans relate to their traditional foods, replacing native ingredients with foreign ones that were introduced for colonial economic benefits. He emphasizes the importance of reclaiming and valuing indigenous foods to restore self-esteem and cultural identity among Afro-descendant people.