UCC Hosts Inaugural Sociology and Anthropology Lecture, Champions Unity for Pan-Africanism’s Success
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has launched its maiden Sociology and Anthropology Public Lecture, urging African nations and institutions to foster unity, cultural understanding, and academic collaboration as critical pillars for advancing the Pan-African agenda.
UCC Hosts Inaugural Sociology and Anthropology Lecture, Champions Unity for Pan-Africanism’s Success
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has held its first-ever public lecture under the newly launched Sociology and Anthropology Lecture Series, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s commitment to advancing social science scholarship in Ghana and across the continent.
Themed "Sociological Perspectives on Pan-Africanism: Culture, Identity, and the Struggle for Unity", the event brought together academics, students, policymakers, and cultural advocates to reflect on Africa’s socio-political journey and the path toward a more united continent.
Speaking at the event, Professor Angela Ofori-Atta, a distinguished academic and keynote speaker, stressed the importance of using sociology and anthropology to shape inclusive policies that reflect Africa’s diverse identities while nurturing continental unity.
“Pan-Africanism must not remain an ideological slogan — it must be lived in our academic spaces, our cultural expressions, and our political choices,” she emphasized.
The lecture highlighted how fragmented colonial legacies, language barriers, and ethnic nationalism continue to undermine Pan-African solidarity. Participants discussed the need for decolonized education, inter-African academic partnerships, and grassroots cultural exchanges to foster deeper bonds among African nations.
Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Dr. Kwabena Asante, applauded the initiative, stating that the series would become a permanent platform for exploring sociocultural issues affecting Ghana and the wider African community.
“This is not just an academic exercise,” he said. “It is a call to action for young scholars, policy thinkers, and cultural leaders to reimagine African unity beyond politics — through the lens of lived experience and shared values.”
The Sociology and Anthropology Department announced that subsequent lectures in the series would address themes such as migration, gender identity in African societies, indigenous knowledge systems, and the role of youth in social transformation.
Attendees hailed the event as both timely and impactful, particularly in the face of growing calls for African nations to forge stronger intra-continental ties in trade, security, and education.
The lecture concluded with a call for more Pan-African-oriented research and academic collaboration, positioning UCC as a thought leader in fostering African unity through scholarship.
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