Author: Rodima-Taylor

The Social Life of African Ajami: Connecting the Grassroots, Mediating the Mundane

By Daivi Rodima-Taylor, Mustapha H. Kurfi, and Fallou Ngom Grassroots Ajami literacy has been historically high in the communities of West Africa. While often viewed through the lens of its religious historical origins, it is increasingly evident that the use of Ajami scripts in a variety of African languages extends far beyond religious and educational […]

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