The MUVASHIIIP: Understanding Afrofuturism, The Black Imagination, and Time Jumping Through the Past, Present, and Future

Abstract

This thesis explores the concept of Afrofuturism as a framework for understanding the Black Imagination and its capacity to navigate and transcend the boundaries of time. By examining the interconnectedness of the past, present, and future, this research highlights how Afrofuturism reclaims and reimagines Black cultural narratives through artistic, historical, and speculative lenses. Drawing on key themes such as resilience, identity, and innovation, this study investigates how creative expressions, which includes music, dance, pop culture, and visual art, serve as tools for time-jumping and reinterpreting history.Through an interdisciplinary approach that combines critical analysis and creative practice, this thesis examines the ways Afrofuturism offers a vision of liberation and empowerment. It challenges traditional constructs of temporality and oppression by centering Black experiences and perspectives. The research not only celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the African diaspora but also envisions transformative futures shaped by technological, cultural, and spiritual innovation.