Upcoming Event

The Institute of African Studies Graduate Students invite you to join us for a film screening of The Man They Called “The Mad Mullah” on March 4 at 4:00 PM in the Pius Adesanmi Resource Room (Dunton Tower 1706).

The film explores the life and legacy of Sayyid Mohammed Abdullah Hassan – often labeled “The Mad Mullah” by the British – who was a pivotal leader in Somali resistance against colonial rule. He challenged European colonial authority and mobilized emerging national consciousness. The film revisits his contested legacy, examining how colonial narratives shaped his image and how he remains a symbol of Somali nationalism in the Horn of Africa.

Following the screening, we will hold an informal discussion reflecting on the histories of resistance, colonial narratives, and the politics of representation in the Horn of Africa. Beyond the film itself, we hope to foster thoughtful discussion, intellectual exchange, and community across disciplines.

Popcorn will be provided

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