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Klub der Weisheit KDW

Live Philosophy

Klub der Weisheit offers neutral ground for the debate of ideas that shape the world today facilitated by performances from genre-defying musicians and performance acts in dialogue with writers, artists, activists, and thinkers. kdw, creates intimate social evenings where these performance acts engage participatorily with the audience, exploring ideas on art, culture, and life. These sessions combine performance and conversation, offering a glimpse into the inspirations, creative processes, and ongoing projects of the participants.

Klub der Weisheit: Live Philosophy © Goethe-Institut

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This year’s program takes a radical approach, targeting and platforming women*. The program, over the course of five sessions aims to set lively engaged conversations towards postmodern frameworks of Nigerian womanhood and its negotiation with both the local and global environment. The program aims first to hold space and celebrate the lived experiences and shapes of women* and empower new ideas for shapes society can take. The open calls invite performances, texts, poetry readings etc. from different standpoints along ideological spectrums to facilitate the conversation

To be a Nigerian Woman*

While Western feminism often emphasizes individual agency, Nigerian feminist thought navigates womanhood through communal, cultural, and religious lenses. Feminism as a global movement has evolved in waves, each shaped by its sociopolitical context. In Nigeria, it follows a unique trajectory influenced by indigenous structures, colonial histories, and economic realities.
This edition of KDW will explore how Nigerian women negotiate their identities within and beyond dominant patriarchal narratives, examining the intersections of gender with class, sexuality, tradition, and modernity.

To be a Nigerian Woman flyer © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

Past Gatherings

  • Pan Africanism

    Pan Africanism is a concept which at its core champions the unity and solidarity of people of African decent
    Pan-Africanism remains a powerful yet contested idea. While it advocates for unity, empowerment, and a return to traditional values, it has faced criticism for homogenizing diverse African experiences. This program encourages us engage with the ideals and critiques of Pan-Africanism, exploring its history, complexities, and future.
     

    Contemplating Pan Africanism © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

  • Contemplating Community

    In Yoruba indigenous ecosystems, Olodumare sustains multiple realities in harmony with other beings. Central to this is Egbẹ, spiritual companions who help navigate life’s challenges, offering support and connection. Similarly, house music has served as a powerful force for community building, especially among marginalized groups, creating safe spaces for care, growth, and shared healing. For this edition we invite you to dialogue between the Egbe framework in Yoruba spirituality alongside the thriving house music communities in Lagos

    Community KDW © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

  • To be a Nigerian Woman*

    While Western feminism often emphasizes individual agency, Nigerian feminist thought navigates womanhood through communal, cultural, and religious lenses. Feminism as a global movement has evolved in waves, each shaped by its sociopolitical context. In Nigeria, it follows a unique trajectory influenced by indigenous structures, colonial histories, and economic realities.
    This edition of KDW will explore how Nigerian women negotiate their identities within and beyond dominant patriarchal narratives, examining the intersections of gender with class, sexuality, tradition, and modernity.

    To be a Nigerian Woman flyer © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

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