Mariam Gichan
@mariamgichan.bsky.social
May kindness save Humanity
I was delighted to co-host the workshop “What do we (not) know about
German colonialism in Tanzania?” together with @seitzramona.bsky.social at the #bfuturefestival
The discussions reflected how important it is to continue uncovering & rethinking shared colonial histories.
#pamojart
German colonialism in Tanzania?” together with @seitzramona.bsky.social at the #bfuturefestival
The discussions reflected how important it is to continue uncovering & rethinking shared colonial histories.
#pamojart
October 5, 2025 at 11:55 AM
I was delighted to co-host the workshop “What do we (not) know about
German colonialism in Tanzania?” together with @seitzramona.bsky.social at the #bfuturefestival
The discussions reflected how important it is to continue uncovering & rethinking shared colonial histories.
#pamojart
German colonialism in Tanzania?” together with @seitzramona.bsky.social at the #bfuturefestival
The discussions reflected how important it is to continue uncovering & rethinking shared colonial histories.
#pamojart
Reposted by Mariam Gichan
Memories of German colonialism in Tanzania: Gratulation an Tanzania Network für tollen „Decolonial Travel Guide“ mit vielen Autor*innen aus TZ, zB @mariamgichan.bsky.social
Auf Deutsch, Kisuaheli, English
cc: @diplo.de @geronafrica.bsky.social
Free access: decolonial-travel-guide-tanzania.com
Auf Deutsch, Kisuaheli, English
cc: @diplo.de @geronafrica.bsky.social
Free access: decolonial-travel-guide-tanzania.com
October 1, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Memories of German colonialism in Tanzania: Gratulation an Tanzania Network für tollen „Decolonial Travel Guide“ mit vielen Autor*innen aus TZ, zB @mariamgichan.bsky.social
Auf Deutsch, Kisuaheli, English
cc: @diplo.de @geronafrica.bsky.social
Free access: decolonial-travel-guide-tanzania.com
Auf Deutsch, Kisuaheli, English
cc: @diplo.de @geronafrica.bsky.social
Free access: decolonial-travel-guide-tanzania.com
Reposted by Mariam Gichan
Memories of German colonialism in Tanzania: Dr Valence Silayo talks about entangled history & collaborative steps to address colonial legacies.
@lindenmuseum.bsky.social @gerda-henkel-stiftung.de @mehler.bsky.social @hdilger.bsky.social @mariamgichan.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/6qNU...
@lindenmuseum.bsky.social @gerda-henkel-stiftung.de @mehler.bsky.social @hdilger.bsky.social @mariamgichan.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/6qNU...
Episode 11 (English) with Dr Valence Silayo
open.spotify.com
October 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Memories of German colonialism in Tanzania: Dr Valence Silayo talks about entangled history & collaborative steps to address colonial legacies.
@lindenmuseum.bsky.social @gerda-henkel-stiftung.de @mehler.bsky.social @hdilger.bsky.social @mariamgichan.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/6qNU...
@lindenmuseum.bsky.social @gerda-henkel-stiftung.de @mehler.bsky.social @hdilger.bsky.social @mariamgichan.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/6qNU...
Reposted by Mariam Gichan
Dekolonial Erinnern im @lindenmuseum.bsky.social Stuttgart: Eröffnung der großartigen Ausstellung „Celebrating Womanhood“ zum Kulturerbe der Chagga. Kuratiert von Dr. Valence Silayo & Dr. Fiona Siegenthaler. Unterstützt von @mwk-bw.bsky.social & @gerda-henkel-stiftung.de.
@mariamgichan.bsky.social
@mariamgichan.bsky.social
September 28, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Dekolonial Erinnern im @lindenmuseum.bsky.social Stuttgart: Eröffnung der großartigen Ausstellung „Celebrating Womanhood“ zum Kulturerbe der Chagga. Kuratiert von Dr. Valence Silayo & Dr. Fiona Siegenthaler. Unterstützt von @mwk-bw.bsky.social & @gerda-henkel-stiftung.de.
@mariamgichan.bsky.social
@mariamgichan.bsky.social
Reposted by Mariam Gichan
Memories of German colonialism in Tanzania: New episode of podcast Decolonial Memories with Bernard Ntahondi, scholar of heritage studies.
@mariamgichan.bsky.social @seitzramona.bsky.social @hdilger.bsky.social @boellafrica.bsky.social
@geronafrica.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/2V6y...
@mariamgichan.bsky.social @seitzramona.bsky.social @hdilger.bsky.social @boellafrica.bsky.social
@geronafrica.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/2V6y...
Episode 10 (English) with Bernard Laulian Ntahondi
open.spotify.com
September 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Memories of German colonialism in Tanzania: New episode of podcast Decolonial Memories with Bernard Ntahondi, scholar of heritage studies.
@mariamgichan.bsky.social @seitzramona.bsky.social @hdilger.bsky.social @boellafrica.bsky.social
@geronafrica.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/2V6y...
@mariamgichan.bsky.social @seitzramona.bsky.social @hdilger.bsky.social @boellafrica.bsky.social
@geronafrica.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/2V6y...
Reposted by Mariam Gichan
Memories of German colonialism in Tanzania: Do not miss Chagga exhibition at @lindenmuseum.bsky.social curated by Dr Valence Silayo👇
@mehler.bsky.social @seitzramona.bsky.social @mariamgichan.bsky.social @bgissibl.bsky.social @hdilger.bsky.social @nadineseidu.bsky.social @mwk-bw.bsky.social
@mehler.bsky.social @seitzramona.bsky.social @mariamgichan.bsky.social @bgissibl.bsky.social @hdilger.bsky.social @nadineseidu.bsky.social @mwk-bw.bsky.social
On Sunday, we are opening a small but special exhibition: Celebrating Womanhood. Cultural Heritage from #Kilimanjaro. It combines historical objects with current knowledge and diverse perspectives – and shows the significance of this cultural heritage, which is over 100 years old, to this day.
September 22, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Memories of German colonialism in Tanzania: Do not miss Chagga exhibition at @lindenmuseum.bsky.social curated by Dr Valence Silayo👇
@mehler.bsky.social @seitzramona.bsky.social @mariamgichan.bsky.social @bgissibl.bsky.social @hdilger.bsky.social @nadineseidu.bsky.social @mwk-bw.bsky.social
@mehler.bsky.social @seitzramona.bsky.social @mariamgichan.bsky.social @bgissibl.bsky.social @hdilger.bsky.social @nadineseidu.bsky.social @mwk-bw.bsky.social
Reposted by Mariam Gichan
This Friday!
Join us for a free lecture by @bgissibl.bsky.social "The nature of German colonialism: wildlife and nature parks in colonial East Africa" hybrid format with English translation
Registration
forms.office.com/e/xAHzEpZC2D
@fiandeutschland.bsky.social @fian-international.bsky.social
Join us for a free lecture by @bgissibl.bsky.social "The nature of German colonialism: wildlife and nature parks in colonial East Africa" hybrid format with English translation
Registration
forms.office.com/e/xAHzEpZC2D
@fiandeutschland.bsky.social @fian-international.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 10:13 AM
This Friday!
Join us for a free lecture by @bgissibl.bsky.social "The nature of German colonialism: wildlife and nature parks in colonial East Africa" hybrid format with English translation
Registration
forms.office.com/e/xAHzEpZC2D
@fiandeutschland.bsky.social @fian-international.bsky.social
Join us for a free lecture by @bgissibl.bsky.social "The nature of German colonialism: wildlife and nature parks in colonial East Africa" hybrid format with English translation
Registration
forms.office.com/e/xAHzEpZC2D
@fiandeutschland.bsky.social @fian-international.bsky.social
Reposted by Mariam Gichan
Thank you, @mariamgichan.bsky.social, for a fascinating text. When will we have similar, community-oriented collaboration between Germany & Tanzania?
@diplo.de @geronafrica.bsky.social @laenderkultur.bsky.social @seitzramona.bsky.social
@diplo.de @geronafrica.bsky.social @laenderkultur.bsky.social @seitzramona.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Thank you, @mariamgichan.bsky.social, for a fascinating text. When will we have similar, community-oriented collaboration between Germany & Tanzania?
@diplo.de @geronafrica.bsky.social @laenderkultur.bsky.social @seitzramona.bsky.social
@diplo.de @geronafrica.bsky.social @laenderkultur.bsky.social @seitzramona.bsky.social
Reposted by Mariam Gichan
Vor 10 Jahren schuf die #UN ein Mandat für die Rechte von Menschen mit #Albinismus. Seither hat sich viel bewegt – aber brutale Gewalt wie der Mord an Asiimwe N. in #Tansania 2024 zeigt: Der Kampf ist nicht vorbei. Post aus #Genf – von @seitzramona.bsky.social:
Post aus Genf: UN-Expertise für Menschen mit Albinismus
Seit zehn Jahren gibt es das UN-Mandat einer unabhängigen Expertin für Menschen mit Albinismus. Vieles wurde erreicht, große Aufgaben liegen noch bevor.
www.riffreporter.de
June 12, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Vor 10 Jahren schuf die #UN ein Mandat für die Rechte von Menschen mit #Albinismus. Seither hat sich viel bewegt – aber brutale Gewalt wie der Mord an Asiimwe N. in #Tansania 2024 zeigt: Der Kampf ist nicht vorbei. Post aus #Genf – von @seitzramona.bsky.social:
Reposted by Mariam Gichan
I open my latest writing for @riffreporter.bsky.social by referring to Maalim Nash’s song “Nianzie wapi?” where he cries out his pain over young Asiimwe N.‘s violent death: youtu.be/BXBjeWnG8Uc?...
Maalim Nash - Nianzie Wapi? (Official Music Video) In loving memory of Asimwe Novart.
YouTube video by Nash Mc
youtu.be
June 13, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I open my latest writing for @riffreporter.bsky.social by referring to Maalim Nash’s song “Nianzie wapi?” where he cries out his pain over young Asiimwe N.‘s violent death: youtu.be/BXBjeWnG8Uc?...
Reposted by Mariam Gichan
Today on International Albinism Awareness Day, I share my latest for @riffreporter.bsky.social (in German). Few days ago when in Geneva, I wrote about 10 years of UN mandate for the Independent expert on rights of persons with albinism. www.riffreporter.de/de/internati...
Post aus Genf: UN-Expertise für Menschen mit Albinismus
Seit zehn Jahren gibt es das UN-Mandat einer unabhängigen Expertin für Menschen mit Albinismus. Vieles wurde erreicht, große Aufgaben liegen noch bevor.
www.riffreporter.de
June 13, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Today on International Albinism Awareness Day, I share my latest for @riffreporter.bsky.social (in German). Few days ago when in Geneva, I wrote about 10 years of UN mandate for the Independent expert on rights of persons with albinism. www.riffreporter.de/de/internati...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/demand...
Yesterday was international Albinism awareness Day and I wrote and op-ed -like article based on the theme..."Demanding our rights: Protect our skin , preserve our lives
#iaad #internationalalbinismawarenessday
Yesterday was international Albinism awareness Day and I wrote and op-ed -like article based on the theme..."Demanding our rights: Protect our skin , preserve our lives
#iaad #internationalalbinismawarenessday
June 14, 2025 at 11:50 AM
www.linkedin.com/pulse/demand...
Yesterday was international Albinism awareness Day and I wrote and op-ed -like article based on the theme..."Demanding our rights: Protect our skin , preserve our lives
#iaad #internationalalbinismawarenessday
Yesterday was international Albinism awareness Day and I wrote and op-ed -like article based on the theme..."Demanding our rights: Protect our skin , preserve our lives
#iaad #internationalalbinismawarenessday
When we say God Over Everything (GOE), It is stopping your work, study, or hustle to pray. It’s choosing halal even when haram feels easier and Fun. May Allah guide us to the right path and grant us khusnul khatima. Ameen.
May 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
When we say God Over Everything (GOE), It is stopping your work, study, or hustle to pray. It’s choosing halal even when haram feels easier and Fun. May Allah guide us to the right path and grant us khusnul khatima. Ameen.
Reposted by Mariam Gichan
Marejesho exhibition opened in the town hall of Marburg today. Thanks to everyone who made it possible. The work continues. #MarejeshoMarburg #Tanzania #BringThemBack
May 23, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Marejesho exhibition opened in the town hall of Marburg today. Thanks to everyone who made it possible. The work continues. #MarejeshoMarburg #Tanzania #BringThemBack
“Whoever mocks five will lose five:
Mocks scholars → loses religion
Mocks rulers → loses worldly success
Mocks neighbors → loses safety
Mocks family → loses joy
Mocks the poor → loses Allah’s mercy.”
Reflect. Respect. Reform.
#Jumaakareem
Mocks scholars → loses religion
Mocks rulers → loses worldly success
Mocks neighbors → loses safety
Mocks family → loses joy
Mocks the poor → loses Allah’s mercy.”
Reflect. Respect. Reform.
#Jumaakareem
May 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
“Whoever mocks five will lose five:
Mocks scholars → loses religion
Mocks rulers → loses worldly success
Mocks neighbors → loses safety
Mocks family → loses joy
Mocks the poor → loses Allah’s mercy.”
Reflect. Respect. Reform.
#Jumaakareem
Mocks scholars → loses religion
Mocks rulers → loses worldly success
Mocks neighbors → loses safety
Mocks family → loses joy
Mocks the poor → loses Allah’s mercy.”
Reflect. Respect. Reform.
#Jumaakareem
Reposted by Mariam Gichan
Der Vorteil von Zeitungsartikeln ist, dass man lernt, sich kurz zu fassen. Ein Nachteil ist jedoch, dass die Referenzen und Fußnoten, die man der Redaktion im Text liefert, oft im Redaktionsprozess verschwinden.
taz.de/debatte/!608...
taz.de/debatte/!608...
Wie koloniale Kompanien
Die US-Technologiekonzerne erinnern an das Zeitalter des Imperialismus. Es geht nicht nur um Profite, sondern um Infrastruktur, um Mobilität und Politik
taz.de
May 15, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Der Vorteil von Zeitungsartikeln ist, dass man lernt, sich kurz zu fassen. Ein Nachteil ist jedoch, dass die Referenzen und Fußnoten, die man der Redaktion im Text liefert, oft im Redaktionsprozess verschwinden.
taz.de/debatte/!608...
taz.de/debatte/!608...
When the EU Parliament comments on Tanzanian politics, it gives Berlin Conference vibes. Y’all divided Africa once maybe sit this one out. Once a colonizer, always a colonizer. Mind your business, bana.
May 7, 2025 at 9:33 PM
When the EU Parliament comments on Tanzanian politics, it gives Berlin Conference vibes. Y’all divided Africa once maybe sit this one out. Once a colonizer, always a colonizer. Mind your business, bana.
Reposted by Mariam Gichan
Memories of German colonialism in Tanzania: @patrickhege.bsky.social‘s excellent „Dividing Dar“ addresses role of intermediaries in the city under German colonial occupation. @degruyterbrill.bsky.social
@manubauche.bsky.social @noa-k-ha.bsky.social @michmo.bsky.social @seitzramona.bsky.social
@manubauche.bsky.social @noa-k-ha.bsky.social @michmo.bsky.social @seitzramona.bsky.social
April 21, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Memories of German colonialism in Tanzania: @patrickhege.bsky.social‘s excellent „Dividing Dar“ addresses role of intermediaries in the city under German colonial occupation. @degruyterbrill.bsky.social
@manubauche.bsky.social @noa-k-ha.bsky.social @michmo.bsky.social @seitzramona.bsky.social
@manubauche.bsky.social @noa-k-ha.bsky.social @michmo.bsky.social @seitzramona.bsky.social
Reposted by Mariam Gichan
Very happy to share the good news that our edited volume "Collections as Relations: Contestations of Belonging, Cultural Heritage, and Knowledge Infrastructures" is now #OpenAccess! You can download the book and the chapters here: www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-edi...
March 20, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Very happy to share the good news that our edited volume "Collections as Relations: Contestations of Belonging, Cultural Heritage, and Knowledge Infrastructures" is now #OpenAccess! You can download the book and the chapters here: www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-edi...
Reposted by Mariam Gichan
Memories of German colonialism in Tanzania: Great text by @seitzramona.bsky.social @riffreporter.bsky.social about recent commemoration in Moshi.
@hdilger.bsky.social @decolonizeberlin.bsky.social @lindenmuseum.bsky.social @diplo.de @rhoelzl.bsky.social
www.riffreporter.de/de/internati...
@hdilger.bsky.social @decolonizeberlin.bsky.social @lindenmuseum.bsky.social @diplo.de @rhoelzl.bsky.social
www.riffreporter.de/de/internati...
Post aus Moshi: Nachfahren warten auf Rückgabe von Ahnen
Nachfahren in Tansania warten auf die Repatriierung von Ancestral Remains ihrer Vorfahren, die seit der Kolonialzeit in deutschen Sammlungen liegen.
www.riffreporter.de
March 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Memories of German colonialism in Tanzania: Great text by @seitzramona.bsky.social @riffreporter.bsky.social about recent commemoration in Moshi.
@hdilger.bsky.social @decolonizeberlin.bsky.social @lindenmuseum.bsky.social @diplo.de @rhoelzl.bsky.social
www.riffreporter.de/de/internati...
@hdilger.bsky.social @decolonizeberlin.bsky.social @lindenmuseum.bsky.social @diplo.de @rhoelzl.bsky.social
www.riffreporter.de/de/internati...
Reposted by Mariam Gichan
Unfortunately the Maka from Cameroon are not alone in their pain and their goal to get back their missing ancestors.
Thank you this great text @seitzramona.bsky.social
Thank you this great text @seitzramona.bsky.social
Memories of German colonialism in Tanzania: Great text by @seitzramona.bsky.social @riffreporter.bsky.social about recent commemoration in Moshi.
@hdilger.bsky.social @decolonizeberlin.bsky.social @lindenmuseum.bsky.social @diplo.de @rhoelzl.bsky.social
www.riffreporter.de/de/internati...
@hdilger.bsky.social @decolonizeberlin.bsky.social @lindenmuseum.bsky.social @diplo.de @rhoelzl.bsky.social
www.riffreporter.de/de/internati...
Post aus Moshi: Nachfahren warten auf Rückgabe von Ahnen
Nachfahren in Tansania warten auf die Repatriierung von Ancestral Remains ihrer Vorfahren, die seit der Kolonialzeit in deutschen Sammlungen liegen.
www.riffreporter.de
March 6, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Unfortunately the Maka from Cameroon are not alone in their pain and their goal to get back their missing ancestors.
Thank you this great text @seitzramona.bsky.social
Thank you this great text @seitzramona.bsky.social
Reposted by Mariam Gichan
Post aus Moshi: Rund 17.000 geraubte menschliche Überreste aus kolonialen Kontexten liegen in deutschen Sammlungen. Darunter auch Knochen und Schädel aus #Tansania. Nachfahren hoffen auf Rückführung ihrer Ahnen. @seitzramona.bsky.social über ein andauerndes Trauma:
Post aus Moshi: Nachfahren warten auf Rückgabe von Ahnen
Nachfahren in Tansania warten auf die Repatriierung von Ancestral Remains ihrer Vorfahren, die seit der Kolonialzeit in deutschen Sammlungen liegen.
www.riffreporter.de
March 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Post aus Moshi: Rund 17.000 geraubte menschliche Überreste aus kolonialen Kontexten liegen in deutschen Sammlungen. Darunter auch Knochen und Schädel aus #Tansania. Nachfahren hoffen auf Rückführung ihrer Ahnen. @seitzramona.bsky.social über ein andauerndes Trauma:
Reposted by Mariam Gichan
The long way to repatriation of ancestral remains. My latest. Heartfelt thanks go to the descendants and others who have shared their stories with me over the years. With 📸 by Esther Awami, Imani Nsamila & me. Thanks to @mariamgichan.bsky.social & to amazing @riffreporter.bsky.social -colleagues.
Post aus Moshi: Rund 17.000 geraubte menschliche Überreste aus kolonialen Kontexten liegen in deutschen Sammlungen. Darunter auch Knochen und Schädel aus #Tansania. Nachfahren hoffen auf Rückführung ihrer Ahnen. @seitzramona.bsky.social über ein andauerndes Trauma:
Post aus Moshi: Nachfahren warten auf Rückgabe von Ahnen
Nachfahren in Tansania warten auf die Repatriierung von Ancestral Remains ihrer Vorfahren, die seit der Kolonialzeit in deutschen Sammlungen liegen.
www.riffreporter.de
March 6, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The long way to repatriation of ancestral remains. My latest. Heartfelt thanks go to the descendants and others who have shared their stories with me over the years. With 📸 by Esther Awami, Imani Nsamila & me. Thanks to @mariamgichan.bsky.social & to amazing @riffreporter.bsky.social -colleagues.