Ep. 19 - Ubuntu, Belonging and Connection with Wakanyi Hoffman

🎙️ Welcome to a new season of the IDGs Plus Podcast! We are thrilled to welcome Wakanyi Hoffman, an author and African indigenous knowledge scholar, to this episode.

Gonzalo sits down with Wakanyi to explore her unique upbringing in Nairobi, Kenya—where she grew up near the world’s only indigenous forest in a capital city 🌿. Their conversation delves into profound themes of Ubuntu, legacy, accountability, and inner development, emphasizing the deep interconnection between community, nature, and personal growth.

Wakanyi reflects on how modern society often overlooks the richness of life beyond the individual, advocating for a renewed sense of trust, connection, and responsibility in storytelling 📖. She shares insights into the influence of our ancestors, the significance of pausing in a fast-paced world, and the lessons woven into her book Salah: Mountain Warrior.

Through this dialogue, Gonzalo and Wakanyi highlight resilience, identity, and the transformative power of reconnecting with nature and our inner selves 🌍. Join us for an inspiring conversation on embracing wisdom from the past to shape a more conscious future.

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About Wakanyi

Wakanyi Hoffman is an author, African Indigenous Knowledge scholar, and global speaker on Ubuntu philosophy. Born in Nairobi, Kenya, and raised near the Ngong Hills in an indigenous forest, she draws deep inspiration from her roots to advocate for the integration of indigenous wisdom into global education and technology.

As Lead Researcher for Sustainable African AI Systems, Wakanyi works to embed culturally inclusive ethics into artificial intelligence, promoting environmental and social responsibility. Guided by the principles of Utu/Ubuntu, she champions collective inner development and global flourishing.

A writer of children’s books and a global nomad, Wakanyi's work blends the art of being human with Africa's cultural wisdom, offering a fresh perspective on the intersection of tradition, innovation, and humanity.