Podcasts about manyika

In this episode, I have five fun and happy songs for you. The songs are "Co nas rozdeli" by Pavol Hammel a Radim Hladik, "How To Play" by Vince Kaichan, "Kus železa" by Poletíme?, "¿Qué más da?" by Buena Suerte, and "Godo" by Manyika & Moyo.

How can AI help solve global problems such as poverty, hunger, and disease? Is there a hidden dark side to this new technology? What is in store for the future of artificial intelligence? Rory and Alastair are joined by Senior Vice President of Google, James Manyika, to answer all these questions and more. TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Email: restispolitics@gmail.com Video Editor: Kieron Leslie Assistant Producer: India Dunkley + Alice Horrell Social Producer: Jess Kidson Producer: Nicole Maslen Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How can people in all corners of the world participate in the AI revolution and unlock benefits in their own lives? James Manyika, Senior Vice President of Research, Technology & Society at Google, joins the show to discuss global access to AI and the impact on capitalism, the economy, science, and the workforce. He speaks to Google's latest AI developments, including tools to warn people about natural disasters like floods and wildfires, along with the virtual research assistant NotebookLM. Read the transcript of this episode here: www.possible.fm/podcasts/manyika For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/  Topics: 01:18 - Hellos and intros 02:36 - James's career and path into AI 03:59 - UN involvement and diversity of perspectives in global AI  08:04 - Learnings from UN High-Level Advisory Body on AI 10:01 - NotebookLM demo 12:06 - Specific uses of the virtual research assistant NotebookLM  15:03 - Global positive impacts of AI 18:38 - AI and capitalism, the economy  24:10 - AI and climate change  29:17 - Humanity and AI development  32:14 - How to mitigate risks  35:02 - The rising importance of humanist disciplines  36:50 - NotebookLM rollout  39:31 - Truth and bias in the age of AI 40:58 - Rapid-fire questions Select mentions:  NotebookLM - https://notebooklm.google.com/  Governing AI for Humanity, from the UN's High-level Advisory Body on AI - https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/governing_ai_for_humanity_final_report_en.pdf Project Green Light - https://sites.research.google/greenlight/  “Applying AI to Rebuild Middle Class Jobs” by David Autor - https://www.nber.org/papers/w32140  “Accelerating Climate Action with AI” from BCG – https://web-assets.bcg.com/72/cf/b609ac3d4ac6829bae6fa88b8329/bcg-accelerating-climate-action-with-ai-nov-2023-rev.pdf  Possible is an award-winning podcast that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring change and transforming the future. Hosted by Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger, each episode features an interview with an ambitious builder or deep thinker on a topic, from art to geopolitics and from healthcare to education. These conversations also showcase another kind of guest: AI. Whether it's Inflection's Pi, OpenAI's ChatGPT or other AI tools, each episode will use AI to enhance and advance our discussion about what humanity could possibly get right if we leverage technology—and our collective effort—effectively.

Co-Occurrence #3 - Grappling with Bias in AI: How are You Inspiring a Critical Mindset? (EP.26) With Tacita Morway (she/her) How can we mitigate the biases present in Generative AI? What role do we play in shaping a more equitable outcome? In this episode, Tacita Morway, Textio's Chief Technology Officer, weighs in to share her insights on bias in AI, the importance of critical thinking, and using your fears as a roadmap to discovery. This episode is the third installment of our limited series, "Co-Occurrence," featuring conversations exploring AI and related technologies as well as possible, probably and actual impacts on education. From discussions around what we know, what we hope for, and what is happening concretely today - this limited series will give you some things to ponder and actionable takeaways. Questions? Feedback? Ideas? Contact us at edufi@mayo.edu Audio Editor: Jaquan Leonard Additional Resources: Guvvala, Sujitha. “Bias Mitigation in Generative AI.” Analytics Vidhya. N.p., 12 Oct. 2023. Manyika, James. “What Do We Do about the Biases in AI?” Harvard Business Review. N.p., 17 Nov. 2022. Landers, R. N., & Behrend, T. S. (2023). Auditing the AI auditors: A framework for evaluating fairness and bias in high stakes AI predictive models. American Psychologist, 78(1), 36. Buslón, N., Cortés, A., Catuara-Solarz, S., Cirillo, D., & Rementeria, M. J. (2023). Raising awareness of sex and gender bias in artificial intelligence and health. Frontiers in Global Women's Health, 4. Ferrara, E. (2023). Should chatgpt be biased? challenges and risks of bias in large language models. arXiv preprint arXiv:2304.03738. Shiroma, Mauricio. “Critical Thinking – the Bias Battle | Cambridge English.” World of Better Learning | Cambridge University Press. N.p., 7 Sept. 2022. Synder, K., Textio Blog: Mindful AI: Crafting Prompts to Mitigate the Bias in Generative AI - 2023.

Google revealed a slew of new products this week at its annual developer conference, I/O. But it was artificial intelligence that stole the show, from new search integrations and updates to its Bard chatbot to an automatic translation dubbing service. Google is clearly going big on AI as it tries to fend off competition from Microsoft and OpenAI. It’s part of a strategy to be simultaneously bold and responsible, says James Manyika, Google’s senior vice president of technology and society. Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Manyika about what that “bold” and “responsible” stance means in practice.

Google revealed a slew of new products this week at its annual developer conference, I/O. But it was artificial intelligence that stole the show, from new search integrations and updates to its Bard chatbot to an automatic translation dubbing service. Google is clearly going big on AI as it tries to fend off competition from Microsoft and OpenAI. It’s part of a strategy to be simultaneously bold and responsible, says James Manyika, Google’s senior vice president of technology and society. Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Manyika about what that “bold” and “responsible” stance means in practice.

Google's first-ever SVP of Technology and Society James Manyika joins Greylock general partner Reid Hoffman for a discussion on the various ways technology impacts business, global economies, culture, and humankind. Manyika is a renowned expert in artificial intelligence, robotics, and globalization, and has been a highly-sought out advisor to many of the world's top tech companies. He spent nearly 30 years as an advisor at McKinsey Global and has held numerous board and consulting roles across academia, nonprofits, and government. This interview is part of Greylock's Iconversation speaker series. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/NAAT2wO-ZrQ You can read a transcript of the interview here: https://greylock.com/greymatter/social-intelligence/

Hello everyone!Welcome to episode 88.Nyasha Manyika is from Zimbabwe and is currently based in South Africa. Nyasha is a qualified Commercial Pilot and who also serves as registrar at 43 Air School, a leading Aviation College in Port Alfred, South Africa. Her passion for sustainable development within the Aviation Industry saw her becoming a Co-Founder of African Leaders in Aviation (ALA), a registered NPO which serves and supports the African Aviation Industry and Careers in STEM by empowering women and raising honorable leaders. Nyasha is also a member of Women in Aviation International and of the Keep Flying International Scholarship. As Registrar, Nyasha's role involves working with 250 to 300 student pilots at a time from over 40 different countries globally. This has exposed her to a diverse range of cultures which she appreciates as an opportunity to learn and grow. Her commitment and contribution to the Aviation Industry in Africa has been widely recognised and in 2021 she was selected as 1 of Africa's 100 Brightest Young Mind (BYM) - BYM identifies, connects and mobilizes Africa's most innovative and responsible young people. Tune in as we hear all of this, the ROOT of her science and much more!Twitter: @girlfly2 Instagram: fly_nyashFacebook and Linkedin: Nyasha ManyikaEmail: hello@africanleadersinaviation.orgVisit: https://linktr.ee/africanleadersinaviationSupport the show (https://paypal.me/RootofSciPod?locale.x=en_US)

The key to biblical, transformational leadership is presence - God's presence and our presence. Listen to discover what our presence should do to fulfill the Great Commission and our Cultural Mandate. Blog Post: https://fxmissions.com/223 One Click Tweet: https://fxmissions.com/223t One Click Facebook Share: https://fxmissions.com/223f God has called Christians to not only fulfill the Great Commission, but to also transform our culture. But how do we do that? Often, it seems like instead of shaping culture, we are being shaped by culture and that our efforts are reactionary. However, as we learn through the PREVAIL model of leadership, presence - specifically six kinds of presence - is the key to true transformation and the true fulfillment of both the Great Commission and our cultural mandate. KEY TAKEAWAYS: V - Validating presence  A - Alleviating presence I - Inspiring presence L - Leveraging presence What can be lost when worth isn't validated Validating divinity and leveraging that; an example The balance between the Great Commission and cultural mandate LINKS & RESOURCES: https://noahmanyika.com/ drnmanyika@gmail.com Get Noah's book, The Challenge of Leadership: Is There Not a Cause? Download the PREVAIL Model for FREE! (PDF) ABOUT DR. NOAH MANYIKA Dr. Noah Manyika is a Senior Fellow with the Sagamore Institute for Policy Research. He has served as an advisor to the Zimbabwe Government of National Unity led by John Nkomo, former Vice President of Zimbabwe. He also served as an adviser to ministry organizations in the Charlotte area on developing their urban and global missions work. Read Noah's story at noahmanyika.com/my-story. ABOUT THE LEADERSHIP MOMENT Scott McClelland of Foundational Missions shares bite-sized insights into leadership, with a focus on the Bible, missions, and ministry. He pulls from a wide variety of sources and always has something to inspire and challenge us to greatness. Leave a Rating or Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/leadersmoment Follow to get the show for free: https://followthepodcast.com/leadersmoment

Humans are made in the image of God, blessed by Him to lead society. But what does this mean for our influence today?  Blog Post: https://fxmissions.com/222 One Click Tweet: https://fxmissions.com/222t One Click Facebook Share: https://fxmissions.com/222f Have you been wondering how to be effective in fulfilling the Great Commission and impacting the surrounding culture? In this episode, Dr. Noah Manyika shares the PREVAIL model of leadership called PREVAIL that will help you do just that. Hear about what it means to be present in order to impact culture for Christ and explore what's happening around you so that your faith-based organization or nonprofit can measure its effectiveness. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Fulfilling the mandate of making disciples Defining acts of worship more broadly The acronym of PREVAIL (the first 3) Measuring the effectiveness of nonprofits and, especially faith-based organizations, and the fulfillment of the Great Commission LINKS & RESOURCES: Noahmanyika.com drnmanyika@gmail.com Download the PREVAIL Model of Leadership (PDF) Get Dr. Noah's book, The Challenge of Leadership: Is There Not a Cause? ABOUT DR. NOAH MANYIKA Dr. Noah Manyika is a Senior Fellow with the Sagamore Institute for Policy Research. He has served as an advisor to the Zimbabwe Government of National Unity led by John Nkomo, former Vice President of Zimbabwe. He also served as an adviser to ministry organizations in the Charlotte area on developing their urban and global missions work. Read Noah's story at noahmanyika.com/my-story. ABOUT THE LEADERSHIP MOMENT Scott McClelland of Foundational Missions shares bite-sized insights into leadership, with a focus on the Bible, missions, and ministry. He pulls from a wide variety of sources and always has something to inspire and challenge us to greatness. Leave a Rating or Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/leadersmoment Follow to get the show for free: https://followthepodcast.com/leadersmoment    

In this episode, I have five songs for you that deal with the soul and the mind. For all the seriousness of the topic, the songs aren't weighted down by it. I hope you enjoy them. The songs are "Kutenda" by Manyika & Moyo, "Ганеша" by Василий К & Интеллигенты, "Optimist" by Clouded Filter, "Černou" by Zvíře jménem Podzim, and "Paranoia" by Skinny Ricky & The Casual Encounters.

Humans are made in the image of God, blessed by Him to lead society. But what does this mean for our influence today?  Blog Post: https://fxmissions.com/221 One Click Tweet: https://www.fxmissions.com/221fb One Click Facebook Share: https://www.fxmissions.com/221t The Prevail Model of Leadership is a new way to think about leadership both within and outside the Church. In this episode, you'll learn how to lead with God's blessing and biblical mandate. You'll also get an understanding of what it means for our influence today. What Dr. Manyika shares will help you understand the importance of leading with God's blessing and biblical mandate, as well as what it means for our influence today. Listen to Part 1 today and follow the podcast, so you don't miss the rest. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN   The “Prevail” acronym Sustainable model of social innovation The biblical mandate and God's blessing to lead The split of social applicability Answers to the deception by the enemy LINKS & RESOURCES: com drnmanyika@gmail.com ABOUT DR. NOAH MANYIKA Dr. Noah Manyika is a Senior Fellow with the Sagamore Institute for Policy Research. He has served as an advisor to the Zimbabwe Government of National Unity led by John Nkomo, former Vice President of Zimbabwe. He also served as an adviser to ministry organizations in the Charlotte area on developing their urban and global missions work.  ABOUT THE LEADERSHIP MOMENT Scott McClelland of Foundational Missions shares bite-sized insights into leadership, with a focus on the Bible, missions, and ministry. He pulls from a wide variety of sources and always has something to inspire and challenge us to greatness. Leave a Rating or Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/leadersmoment Follow to get the show for free: https://followthepodcast.com/leadersmoment

James Manyika, Chairman and Director of the McKinsey Global Institute, joins us to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of the modern global economy and the role of technology in it.  Topics discussed in this episode include: -The modern social contract -Reskilling, wage stagnation, and inequality -Technology induced unemployment -The structure of the global economy -The geographic concentration of economic growth You can find the page for this podcast here: https://futureoflife.org/2021/09/06/james-manyika-on-global-economic-and-technological-trends/ Check out the video version of the episode here: https://youtu.be/zLXmFiwT0-M Check out the McKinsey Global Institute here: https://www.mckinsey.com/mgi/overview Have any feedback about the podcast? You can share your thoughts here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/DRBFZCT Timestamps:  0:00 Intro 2:14 What are the most important problems in the world today? 4:30 The issue of inequality 8:17 How the structure of the global economy is changing 10:21 How does the role of incentives fit into global issues? 13:00 How the social contract has evolved in the 21st century 18:20 A billion people lifted out of poverty 19:04 What drives economic growth? 29:28 How does AI automation affect the virtuous and vicious versions of productivity growth? 38:06 Automation and reflecting on jobs lost, jobs gained, and jobs changed 43:15 AGI and automation 48:00 How do we address the issue of technology induced unemployment 58:05 Developing countries and economies 1:01:29  The central forces in the global economy 1:07:36 The global economic center of gravity 1:09:42 Understanding the core impacts of AI 1:12:32 How do global catastrophic and existential risks fit into the modern global economy? 1:17:52 The economics of climate change and AI risk 1:20:50 Will we use AI technology like we've used fossil fuel technology? 1:24:34 The risks of AI contributing to inequality and bias 1:31:45 How do we integrate developing countries voices in the development and deployment of AI systems 1:33:42 James' core takeaway 1:37:19 Where to follow and learn more about James' work This podcast is possible because of the support of listeners like you. If you found this conversation to be meaningful or valuable, consider supporting it directly by donating at futureoflife.org/donate. Contributions like yours make these conversations possible.

As we celebrate the Olympics, meet the Marketing and Communication Officer for the Zambia National Olympic Committee, Felix Munyika. Even with an early defeat in women's futball (soccer) , the NOCZ is proud of its team's showing. Zambia sent a delegation of 50 athletes in 5 sports to the Tokyo games. Listen as Felix reveals how the Olympics in Zambia has parallel goals to those of Sew Powerful with a prediction our two organizations could find synergy in the future.

Our Style Council Celebration continues with drummer, percussonist & singer - Zeke Manyika Winning the accolade of 1st Honorary Councillor - listed on the back of the 'Speak Like a Child' sleeve with Tracie Young - Zeke was part of The Style Council before it even existed - working with Paul and Mick on 3 of the first 4 singles. As part of Orange Juice, Zeke tour up the charts in the early 80s before working with The The, The Zeros, Route 66, Mark Almond and more recently Faze Action. In the early 90s, it was Zeke that Paul Weller turned to to enhance the sound of The Paul Weller Movement - his first solo venture after the break of The Style Council. Check out Zeke on Spotify here If you want to support the podcast financially, you can buy me a virtual coffee via the link below (£3) Buy me a coffee on ko-fi

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Can artificial intelligence (AI) be deployed in ways that enhance equality, or will these systems exacerbate existing structural inequalities and create new ones? In this webinar McKinsey Global Institute's James Manyika and Carnegie-Uehiro Fellow Wendell Wallach delve into questions concerning the ethical implications of AI, the present and future of work in the United States and Europe, and the evolution of the social contract.

In this episode, we hear from Dr Batanayi I. Manyika. Dr Manyika is the incumbent Head of Academics at the South African Theological Seminary (SATS) and Acts 29 Southern Africa's first board member to come on the show. Dr Manyika gave his views on theology, church-planting, prayer and the global role that the church in Southern Africa is called to play at this time. Be prepared to be challenged and encouraged. You can follow, or connect with Dr Manyika on: Twitter - @BatManyika ; Facebook - Bat Manyika ;Academia.edu - sats-za.academia.edu/BatanayiManyika and;Research Gate -  researchgate.net/profile/Batanayi_Manyika .For more information about Acts 29 Southern Africa, check out: https://www.acts29.com/network/southern-africa . If  you are interested in applying to plant a church with Acts 29, Southern Africa, check out: https://application.acts29.com/courses/acts-29-application-preparing-to-plant-southern-africa-network-p2p-v21 . Or perhaps you are an existing church interested in joining our diverse family of church-planting churches, then check out: https://application.acts29.com/courses/existing-church-southern-africa-exca-v3

Can artificial intelligence (AI) be deployed in ways that enhance equality, or will these systems exacerbate existing structural inequalities and create new ones? In this webinar McKinsey Global Institute's James Manyika and Carnegie-Uehiro Fellow Wendell Wallach delve into questions concerning the ethical implications of AI, the present and future of work in the United States and Europe, and the evolution of the social contract.

Can artificial intelligence (AI) be deployed in ways that enhance equality, or will these systems exacerbate existing structural inequalities and create new ones? In this webinar McKinsey Global Institute's James Manyika and Carnegie-Uehiro Fellow Wendell Wallach delve into questions concerning the ethical implications of AI, the present and future of work in the United States and Europe, and the evolution of the social contract.

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Shepherd Manyika is based in South East London and his work ranges from video to sculpture to performance and everything in-between. He has also worked in arts education for a long time and his projects tend to have a big emphasis on community. We talk about Shepherd's progression as an artist and how music and art were something he kept separate, but are now part of the same practice. We talk about his Sound Opus series, which feature a sound system he built using and old supermarket trolley and also his collaborations with the 22A Records camp. We also touch on our time working together at the South London Gallery and how lockdown may begin to erode the exclusivity of the gallery industry.

Today on Are You Real Government we are honored to talk to Dr. Noah Manyika. He is running for the presidential office of Zimbabwe in the 2018 race under the Build Zimbabwe Alliance. Dr. Manyika truly is a man after Gods own heart. He grew up in Zimbabwe with parents who had faith and taught him how to have hope despite the circumstances that were around him. When he was older, God called Dr. Manyika and his wife to be missionaries in the North Carolina for 22 years. More recently God has brought the Manyika's back home to Zimbabwe to claim their inheritance and change the direction of the country. You will hear about how God has guided his campaign trail, and how the Kingdom is manifesting in the country of Africa. This interview has so much depth, insight, and wisdom from Dr. Noah Manyika that it is undeniable that God is moving in the Government Mountain.  If you would like to hear more about Dr. Manyika and his team we recommend going back and listening to episode 08 with Dr. Manyika's campaign advisor Chantelle Irish. LINKS: buildzimbabwe.org BZA Manifesto Donate to BZA Email the BAZ BZA Facebook

Carl Weinberg, High Frequency Economics Founder & Chief Economist, says in order to create jobs, we need a project like the space race in the sixties. Mike Darda, MKM Partners Chief Economist & Chief Market Strategist, suspects nominal growth will return to below 4%. Libby Cantrill, PIMCO Executive Vice President & Head of Public Policy, wonders if this fiscal stimulus will result in a sugar high or sustainable growth. James Manyika, McKinsey Global Institute Chairman & Director, says manufacturing is on the upswing in the U.S.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Carl Weinberg, High Frequency Economics Founder & Chief Economist, says in order to create jobs, we need a project like the space race in the sixties. Mike Darda, MKM Partners Chief Economist & Chief Market Strategist, suspects nominal growth will return to below 4%. Libby Cantrill, PIMCO Executive Vice President & Head of Public Policy, wonders if this fiscal stimulus will result in a sugar high or sustainable growth. James Manyika, McKinsey Global Institute Chairman & Director, says manufacturing is on the upswing in the U.S. 

Capital26Free — Chris and Henry are joined by Presidential aspirant from Build Zimbabwe Alliance, Dr Noah Manyika. They speak on the ideology of this party, what he thinks is important to turn around Zimbabwe and how he rates his chances in the 2018 elections

We are facing a unique and interesting time with the confluence of fundamental disruptive trends that are shaping our world. The dramatic transition witnessed since the beginning of the 21st century has been brought about by the convergence of the following: the shifting locus of economic activity and dynamism to emerging markets like China; the acceleration in the scope, scale, and economic impact of technology; changing world demographics; and global connectivity through trade and cross border flows in capital, people and information. Virtually every market in every sector has been or will be affected by the growing impacts of these trends whose multiplier effects stand to radically change long-standing expectations. In the midst of this era of disruption is opportunity. Those who are agile, forward thinking and optimistic will harness the power of disruption and thrive. Join us for a conversation about the four global forces breaking all the trends. Speaker Thomas Friedman is a Foreign Affairs Columnist at The New York Times. He is in conversation with James M. Manyika, Senior Partner and Director of McKinsey & Company, and Director of the McKinsey Global Institute. For more information about this event please visit: http://www.worldaffairs.org/events/event/1523

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Jason Furman has served as the chairman of President Obama's Council of Economic Advisers since August of 2013. In this role, he is charged with offering the president objective economic advice on the formulation of both domestic and international economic policy. Furman will discuss trends shaping the US economy, opportunities for future economic growth and public policy considerations to ensure that growth is sustainable and shared.Speaker Jason Furman is the Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers.The conversation is moderated by James M. Manyika, Senior Partner and Director, McKinsey & Company; Director, McKinsey Global Institute.For more information about this event please visit: http://www.worldaffairs.org/events/event/1398

Acclaimed author ZZ Packer has been the recipient of a Rona Jaffe Foundation Writer’s Award, a Whiting Award, and a Guggenheim Fellowship. Her story collection Drinking Coffee Elsewhere won the Commonwealth First Fiction Award and an ALEX award, and was selected for the Today Show Book Club by John Updike. She is currently at work on a novel, Thousands, about the Buffalo Soldiers, which was excerpted in The New Yorker’s 20 Under 40 Fiction Issue. Here, we present Packer reading from Thousands, followed by a wide-ranging conversation with author and professor Sarah Ladipo Manyika. ZZ Packer’s stories and nonfiction have appeared in Harper’s, Story, Ploughshares, Zoetrope All-Story, and The New York Times Magazine. She was recently named a professor of Creative Writing at San Francisco State University. Sarah Ladipo Manyika was raised in Nigeria and her writing includes essays, academic papers, reviews and short stories. Her first novel is In Dependence (Legend Press, London; Cassava Republic Press, Abuja). She teaches literature at San Francisco State University. This program is co-presented by MoAD and Litquake.

Widely regarded as the father of modern African literature in English, Chinua Achebe was born in Nigeria in 1930. A prolific writer, Achebe authored several works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. His debut and most well known novel, Things Fall Apart, was first published in 1958 and has since sold over 12 million copies internationally. He passed away on March 21, 2013 at the age of 82. He was a widely influential figure in the literary world and within academia. The Museum of the African Diaspora presents a roundtable discussion in celebration of the life and legacy of Chinua Achebe. Sarah Ladipo Manyika is an author and teaches literature at San Francisco State University. She will moderate and be joined in discussion by G. Ugo Nwokeji, Associate Professor of African American Studies at UC Berkeley; Saikat Majumdar, Assistant Professor of English at Stanford University; Sarita Cannon, Associate Professor of English Literature at San Francisco State University; and Donna V. Jones, Associate Professor of English at UC Berkeley. Sarah Ladipo Manyika was raised in Nigeria and has lived in Kenya, France, and England. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, and currently teaches literature at San Francisco State University. Her writing includes essays, academic papers, book reviews and short stories. Sarah’s first novel, In Dependence, is published by Legend Press and Cassava Republic Press.

Join us for an afternoon of reading and conversation with Chinelo Okparanta and Sarah Ladipo Manyika co-presented by Museum of the African Diaspora and Litquake. Chinelo Okparanta will read from her highly acclaimed collection of short stories Happiness, Like Water. Born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Chinelo Okparanta earned her B.Sc. from the Pennsylvania State University, her M.A. from Rutgers University, and her M.F.A from the Iowa Writers' Workshop. Her collection of short stories entitled Happiness, Like Water was published this year by GRANTA in the UK and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in the US. She has been nominated for a United States Artists Fellowship in Literature, long-listed for the Frank O’Connor International Short Story Award, and short-listed for the Caine Prize for African Writing. Sarah Ladipo Manyika was raised in Nigeria and has lived in Kenya, France, and England. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, and currently teaches literature at San Francisco State University. Her writing includes published essays, academic papers, book reviews and short stories. Sarah's first novel, In Dependence, is published by Legend Press.