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This study investigated perceptions of climate change among residents of 12 villages in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, South Africa, through household surveys and focus group discussions. These perceptions were compared with climatic trends derived from Skukuza meteorological station data (1981–2023), focusing on summer seasonal temperature and rainfall patterns. The analysis of meteorological station data revealed significant increases in seasonal maximum temperatures, a marked decline in the number of wet days, and high interannual variability in total seasonal rainfall. While local perceptions aligned with recorded trends of rising temperatures, delayed onset of the rainy season, and more erratic rainfall patterns, discrepancies emerged regarding total rainfall amounts; participants perceived an overall decline, whereas meteorological data showed no statistically significant long-term trend in seasonal rainfall totals. These findings highlight the value of integrating local knowledge into climate change research. Local perceptions provide critical insights into micro-level climate impacts, such as changes in rainfall frequency and intensity, that may not be evident in observational data. Combining these perspectives with scientific measurements can enhance the design of culturally relevant and effective climate adaptation strategies. This approach fosters stronger community engagement and ensures that policies address both the observed and perceived impacts of climate change, thereby supporting more sustainable and inclusive responses at local and national scales.

Over the years, the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence has invited many renowned scholars and artists to talk about their take on the topics close to the Cluster's agenda.

In this video, Cluster co-spokesperson Prof Dr Ute Fendler talks with the renowned South Korean percussionist Chang Jae Hyo about his activities affiliated with the Cluster of Excellence. In July 2024, Chang Jae Hyo visited the Cluster of Excellence to perform on two occasions. On 14 July, he gave a concert at Kulturhaus Neuneinhalb called "Maum Percussion" and on 19 July he was part of the Africa Caribbean Festival of Bayreuth. Together with Tao Ravao, Childo Tomas and Matchume Zango he performed centre stage on Bayreuth's city centre.

In this video, Cluster co-spokesperson Prof Dr Ute Fendler talks with the renowned Mozambican bass player Childo Tomás about his activities affiliated with the Cluster of Excellence as well as his artistic vision. In July 2025, Childo Tomás visited the Cluster of Excellence to perform on 19 July as part of the Africa Caribbean Festival of Bayreuth. Together with Tao Ravao, Chang Jae Hyo, and Matchume Zango he performed centre stage on Bayreuth's city centre.

The interview “A Conversation with … Hugo Canuto” features a discussion between Ute Fendler and Adebanjo Baderin with Brazilian comic artist Hugo Canuto, who visited the University of Bayreuth in mid-May 2025 to participate in the workshop “From Oblivion to Memory: Transatlantic Memorial Echoes.” During the conversation, Hugo Canuto reflects on the role of comics and visual storytelling in preserving cultural memory and reimagining historical narratives. Drawing on Afro-Brazilian mythology, history, and popular culture, he explains how the graphic novel medium allows him to revisit marginalized histories and highlight connections between Africa and the Afro-diasporic world. Canuto also discusses his creative process, emphasizing the importance of visual symbolism, mythology, and narrative experimentation in his work. Find out more about the project "Black Atlantic Revisted" at the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence hier: https://www.africamultiple.uni-bayreuth.de/en/1_2-Research/Research-Projects/Arts-and-Aesthetics/Black-Atlantic-revisited/May-Exhibition/index.html

The interview “A Conversation with … Kangni Alem” features a discussion between Thierry Boudjekeu and Laude Ngadi with the Togolese writerKangni Alem, who visited the University of Bayreuth in May 2025 for the workshop “From Oblivion to Memory: Transatlantic Memorial Echoes.” During the conversation, Kangni Alem reflects on the role of literature in preserving memory and confronting historical silences. He discusses how transatlantic histories—especially those connected to colonialism, migration, and cultural exchanges between Africa and the diaspora—shape contemporary identities and narratives. Alem emphasizes the importance of storytelling as a tool to recover forgotten voices and to bridge past and present. --- L’entretien « A Conversation with … Kangni Alem » présente un échange entre Thierry Boudjekeu et Laude Ngadi avec l’écrivain togolais Kangni Alem invité à l’Université de Bayreuth en mai 2025 pour participer à l’atelier « From Oblivion to Memory: Transatlantic Memorial Echoes ». Au cours de la discussion, Kangni Alem réfléchit au rôle de la littérature dans la préservation de la mémoire et dans la mise en lumière d’histoires souvent réduites au silence. Il aborde la manière dont les histoires transatlantiques—liées notamment au colonialisme, aux migrations et aux échanges culturels entre l’Afrique et sa diaspora—façonnent les identités et les récits contemporains. --- Find out more about the project "Black Atlantic Revisted" at the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence hier: https://www.africamultiple.uni-bayreuth.de/en/1_2-Research/Research-Projects/Arts-and-Aesthetics/Black-Atlantic-revisited/May-Exhibition/index.html

The interview “A Conversation with … Kangni Alem” features a discussion between Thierry Boudjekeu and Laude Ngadi with the Togolese writerKangni Alem, who visited the University of Bayreuth in May 2025 for the workshop “From Oblivion to Memory: Transatlantic Memorial Echoes.” During the conversation, Kangni Alem reflects on the role of literature in preserving memory and confronting historical silences. He discusses how transatlantic histories - especially those connected to colonialism, migration, and cultural exchanges between Africa and the diaspora - shape contemporary identities and narratives. Alem emphasizes the importance of storytelling as a tool to recover forgotten voices and to bridge past and present. --- L’entretien « A Conversation with … Kangni Alem » présente un échange entre Thierry Boudjekeu et Laude Ngadi avec l’écrivain togolais Kangni Alem invité à l’Université de Bayreuth en mai 2025 pour participer à l’atelier « From Oblivion to Memory: Transatlantic Memorial Echoes ». Au cours de la discussion, Kangni Alem réfléchit au rôle de la littérature dans la préservation de la mémoire et dans la mise en lumière d’histoires souvent réduites au silence. Il aborde la manière dont les histoires transatlantiques—liées notamment au colonialisme, aux migrations et aux échanges culturels entre l’Afrique et sa diaspora—façonnent les identités et les récits contemporains. --- Find out more about the project "Black Atlantic Revisted" at the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence hier: https://www.africamultiple.uni-bayreuth.de/en/1_2-Research/Research-Projects/Arts-and-Aesthetics/Black-Atlantic-revisited/May-Exhibition/index.html

Interview “A Conversation with … Lobady Pérez” presents a dialogue between Ute Fendler and the dancer Lobady Pérez, who visited the University of Bayreuth in mid-May 2025 to participate in the workshop “From Oblivion to Memory: Transatlantic Memorial Echoes.” During the conversation, Lobady Pérez reflects on the relationship between dance, memory, and history. He explains how movement can serve as a powerful medium for transmitting cultural heritage and recalling experiences connected to transatlantic histories, particularly those shaped by colonial encounters, migration, and the African diaspora. Pérez also discusses his artistic practice and the role of the body as a site of memory, where personal and collective histories can be expressed and reinterpreted through performance. ******* La entrevista “A Conversation with … Lobady Pérez” presenta un diálogo entre la profesora Ute Fendler y el bailarín Lobady Pérez, quien visitó la University of Bayreuth a mediados de mayo de 2025 para participar en el taller “From Oblivion to Memory: Transatlantic Memorial Echoes.” En la conversación, Lobady Pérez reflexiona sobre la relación entre la danza, la memoria y la historia. Explica cómo el movimiento puede convertirse en un medio poderoso para transmitir herencias culturales y para evocar experiencias vinculadas a las historias transatlánticas, especialmente aquellas marcadas por el colonialismo, las migraciones y la diáspora africana. Pérez también habla de su práctica artística y del cuerpo como un espacio de memoria, donde las historias personales y colectivas pueden expresarse y reinterpretarse a través de la performance. Find out more about the project "Black Atlantic Revisted" at the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence hier: https://www.africamultiple.uni-bayreuth.de/en/1_2-Research/Research-Projects/Arts-and-Aesthetics/Black-Atlantic-revisited/May-Exhibition/index.html