Jimmy Kainja
Biographic Data
| ID | 6324574 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jimmy Kainja |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jimmy |
| FAMILY NAME | Kainja |
| SIGNATURE | KAINJA J |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Malawi |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7036-3144 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Olakwa Ndani? commodity fetishism and resistance in Evison Matafale’s reggae music
This paper examines the relevance of Karl Marx’s theory of commodity fetishism in African postcolonial contexts, using Malawian reggae artist Evison Matafale’s 1999 song, “Olakwa Ndani?” (“Who is to Blame?”) as a case study. Developed initially to critique European industrial capitalism, commodity fetishism explains how social relations and labour become hidden behind a commodity’s perceived intrinsic value. In urban African settings, this shift …
Cultural determinants of Covid-19 vaccines misinformation in Malawi
This study investigates how global misinformation and local cultural factors shape public perceptions of COVID-19 in Malawi. While misinformation about the pandemic often originates from global sources like the Internet and social media, its impact is influenced by religious and cultural narratives that resonate differently across various demographics, including gender. These ‘cultural determinants’ amplify the influence of misinformation, leadin…
Stewards or Manipulators? Knowledge Brokers’ Complex Positionality in Combating the Covid-19 Infodemic in Malawi
In the era of the COVID-19 pandemic, the spread of misinformation has become a significant challenge, undermining public health efforts and causing confusion among the general population. Amidst this infodemic, knowledge brokers have emerged as crucial figures in combating the proliferation of false and misleading information. These individuals serve as vital intermediaries, bridging the gap between the scientific community and the broader societ…
The world is coming to an end! Covid-19, depression, and anxiety among adolescents in Malawi
The adolescents expressed that Covid-19 affected their social, academic, and financial status. These effects had a significant bearing on their mental health in that they led to depression, anxiety, fear of the unknown, and stress. During the Covid-19 pandemic, adolescents' mental health diminished and posed a considerable risk to productivity of adolescents. As a result, adolescents may not fully realize their potential, form and maintain good r…
Reimagining 21st Century Development in Malawi
Policymaking on development in Malawi has long taken place in a heavily government, NGO and donor-run system. Policymakers are invariably informed by the usual types of evidence from established sources, which reinforce existing agendas. Online communities present a free space, bringing together a spectrum of people and perspectives in a setting where debates can evolve, are continuously updated and interaction is key. This space can provide a fe…
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Reimagining 21st Century Development in Malawi
Policymaking on development in Malawi has long taken place in a heavily government, NGO and donor-run system. Policymakers are invariably informed by the usual types of evidence from established sources, which reinforce existing agendas. Online communities present a free space, bringing together a spectrum of people and perspectives in a setting where debates can evolve, are continuously updated and interaction is key. This space can provide a fe…
The world is coming to an end! Covid-19, depression, and anxiety among adolescents in Malawi
The adolescents expressed that Covid-19 affected their social, academic, and financial status. These effects had a significant bearing on their mental health in that they led to depression, anxiety, fear of the unknown, and stress. During the Covid-19 pandemic, adolescents' mental health diminished and posed a considerable risk to productivity of adolescents. As a result, adolescents may not fully realize their potential, form and maintain good r…
Cultural determinants of Covid-19 vaccines misinformation in Malawi
This study investigates how global misinformation and local cultural factors shape public perceptions of COVID-19 in Malawi. While misinformation about the pandemic often originates from global sources like the Internet and social media, its impact is influenced by religious and cultural narratives that resonate differently across various demographics, including gender. These ‘cultural determinants’ amplify the influence of misinformation, leadin…
Stewards or Manipulators? Knowledge Brokers’ Complex Positionality in Combating the Covid-19 Infodemic in Malawi
In the era of the COVID-19 pandemic, the spread of misinformation has become a significant challenge, undermining public health efforts and causing confusion among the general population. Amidst this infodemic, knowledge brokers have emerged as crucial figures in combating the proliferation of false and misleading information. These individuals serve as vital intermediaries, bridging the gap between the scientific community and the broader societ…
Olakwa Ndani? commodity fetishism and resistance in Evison Matafale’s reggae music
This paper examines the relevance of Karl Marx’s theory of commodity fetishism in African postcolonial contexts, using Malawian reggae artist Evison Matafale’s 1999 song, “Olakwa Ndani?” (“Who is to Blame?”) as a case study. Developed initially to critique European industrial capitalism, commodity fetishism explains how social relations and labour become hidden behind a commodity’s perceived intrinsic value. In urban African settings, this shift …
Medicine (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak (2 works) · Misinformation and Its Impacts (2 works) · Public relations (2 works) · Virology (2 works) · Alienation (1 work) · Anthropological Studies and Insights (1 work) · Anxiety (1 work)