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What institutions did Zainab Badawi attend for her higher education?
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Oxford for PPE and SOAS for her Masters.
Who is the author of 'An African History of Africa from the Dawn of Humanity to Independence'?
Zainab Badawi
What significant role did Zainab Badawi's great-grandfather, Babiker Bedri, play in Sudan?
He was a pioneer of female education, establishing girls' schools against opposition.
What inspired Zainab Badawi to create her TV series and eventually the book on African history?
Observing UNESCO’s General History of Africa volumes and wanting to bring those African perspectives to a wider audience.
How does Zainab Badawi's background influence her perspective on African history?
Being of dual British and Sudanese heritage, she straddles both worlds and provides a unique perspective.
What Western historian is mentioned as denying African history?
Hugh Trevor-Roper.
What impact did Zainab Badawi's early exposure to news and current affairs have on her career?
It steered her into a career in journalism despite initially wanting to be a doctor.
Who is the target audience of Zainab Badawi's book?
The younger generation both in and out of Africa to correct stereotypes and foster pride in African history.
What major book creation challenge did Zainab Badawi face?
Creating a comprehensive history that spans vast geographical and gender representations while overcoming Western historians' biases.
What was the main objective of Zainab Badawi's book?
To stimulate interest in Africa's rich and often occluded history.
Why did Zainab Badawi's family move to the UK?
Her father moved due to press restrictions in Sudan and her mother persuaded him to stay in the UK.
How does Zainab Badawi's family's approach to education contrast with popular media portrayals?
Unlike campaigns like Malala's, girls' education was a family tradition embedded in her family, contradicting the oppressed image.
What future projects does Zainab Badawi intend to focus on?
Continued advocacy for African history, possibly writing another book, and bringing African perspectives to the forefront.
Why is the restitution of African artifacts important according to Zainab Badawi?
To understand and honor African history as most artifacts are currently outside Africa.
How does Zainab Badawi address Western historians' biases in her book?
By using varied sources such as Arab scholars and oral traditions to present African perspectives.
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