Reclaimed narratives: Nonofficial names as counter-memories in Kigali’s urban landscape
Published online on March 23, 2026
Abstract
Memory Studies, Ahead of Print.
Drawing on the fields of cultural geography, critical toponymy and memory studies, this study investigates the names used by ordinary urban residents to navigate the streets of Kigali. In our study, we analyse the localised memories and narratives ...
Drawing on the fields of cultural geography, critical toponymy and memory studies, this study investigates the names used by ordinary urban residents to navigate the streets of Kigali. In our study, we analyse the localised memories and narratives ...