DANCING TO CHANGE. Gender in the popular music of Kampala, Uganda

Authors

  • Evelyn Lutwama-Rukundo

Abstract

A growing body of scholars identifies a similarity between the didactic role of ancient art and modern edutainment: in their view, edutainment provides a platform for ideas to be processed, debated and disseminated. This article looks at lyrics of popular songs from the capital city of Uganda, Kampala, and investigates their contribution to the millennium development goals (MDG) on gender equity.

Author Biography

Evelyn Lutwama-Rukundo

Evelyn Lutwama-Rukundo, a graduate from Malmö University’s Master in Communication for Development, is a lecturer at the Dept. of Women and Gender Studies at Makerere University, Uganda. For 13 years, she has been involved in the production of and research on Ugandan entertainment with a focus on gender and development. She is currently completing her PhD in theatre and women's rights at the University of Leeds, UK.

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Published

2008-10-01

Issue

No. 11 (2008)

Section

Articles