JONO TERRY They Still Owe Him A Boat

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JONO TERRY They Still Owe Him A Boat

JONO TERRY They Still Owe Him A Boat. An examination of the myth and folklore of the Zambezi Valley and the legacy of Lake Kariba, which flooded it all.

This book explores the colonial legacy of the largest machine-made lake in the world (by volume) as the construction of mega dams, their environmental impact, and long-term sustainability come under increased scrutiny. Sixty-five years on, this body of work examines the collective memory of Lake Kariba’s creation – who it benefited, and at what cost? What is Kariba’s future, and how do we ensure its continued existence is for the good of all Zimbabweans?

‘They Still Owe Him a Boat’ platforms, respects, and acknowledges the original narratives and indigenous practices of the land, ones which recent research is proving vital to a more sustainable future, whilst reckoning with my own cultural history. It offers a more complete story of Lake Kariba so that it can be the same for all Zimbabweans: magic.

Jono Terry

Jono Terry is a Zimbabwean-born, London-based documentary photographer, researcher, and writer. His work is primarily focused on post-colonial Africa and his long-term photographic projects aim to both unpack and confront colonial history whilst offering insights into its continued legacy on contemporary African society.

Most recently he has been exploring the social history of Zimbabwe, the country of his birth, and the subsequent politics of belonging that remain since its independence in 1980. As a grandson of British immigrants to Rhodesia, he is interested in questioning his own belonging as a colonial remnant and navigating the complex landscape of white, Zimbabwean (African) identity. He is strongly motivated by creating a dialogue about the past to decolonize the present. The core of his practice is rooted in challenging Western, colonial narratives, acknowledging the systems of power that created them, and celebrating the innate beauty of his home.

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