LASUCAS 3rd International Conference – Exploring Brazil and Africa Relations, October 2024

BADDEST⚡ October 26, 2024

LASUCAS 3rd International Conference – Exploring Brazil and Africa Relations, October 2024

Lagos State University Centre for Afrobrazilian Studies (LASUCAS) will hold its 3rd International Conference from 28th to 30th October 2024. Find out more about the event and how to participate.

The Lagos State University (LASU) is preparing for an exciting event as its Centre for Afrobrazilian Studies (LASUCAS) is set to hold its third International Conference.

This highly anticipated conference will bring together scholars and experts from around the world to explore the rich connections between Brazil and Sub-Saharan Africa.

The event promises to foster intellectual exchange and promote South-South cooperation for growth.

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Event Details and Theme

The conference will take place over three days, with the following details:Date: Monday, 28th – Wednesday, 30th October 2024
Venue: Aderemi Makanjuola Lecture Theatre, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos
Time: 9:00 a.m.

The theme for this year’s conference is “Bridging the Atlantic: Brazil and Sub-Saharan Africa, South-South Partnering for Growth.”

Last Call for Papers: Diverse Sub-Themes

The conference is being organised in collaboration with several institutions from Brazil, 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 a wide range of topics, including:Education and curriculum development of African language and culture in Brazil
Politics, society, democracy, and economy
Alternative medicine, traditional medicine, and 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
The 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 InformationPresenters: 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 can present their papers online, allowing for greater accessibility.
How to Register

For registration, abstract submissions, and payment details, visit the LASU Conference Registration Portal.

To learn more about the Centre for Afrobrazilian Studies, explore the official LASUCAS website.

This event offers a unique platform to engage with diverse perspectives and strengthen ties between Brazil and Africa. Don’t miss out!