THE FIVE SECRETS ABOUT AFRICAN SHORT STORIES ONLY A HANDFUL OF PEOPLE KNOW.
There’s no doubt that African literature is booming. But while most people are familiar with the big names and best-selling books, there are still some secrets about African short stories that remain hidden. In this blog post, we’ll unveil five of the most interesting facts about this genre. So if you’re a fan of African writing, or just want to learn more about it, keep reading!
1. African stories are full of wisdom and knowledge
A lot can be learnt from traditional folklores that remain undiscovered unless one takes time out in their busy schedule (which might not even exist) just so someone else could tell them about it first hand through storytelling which also makes this activity more enjoyable than if somebody was simply reading information of an insert sheet without involvement at all
African stories are filled with wisdom and knowledge. They teach us that no matter what happens in life, there will always be a lesson to learn from them somewhere down the line!
A lot can happen within just one story; it could have an ordinary beginning but then turn out quite extraordinary after a while due to its powerful message about how important staying true everything else does become when you’re facing difficult situations head-on without losing hope or faith ever again.
2. There is a reason why the Bible refers to Africa as "the cradle of civilization"
The Bible is not only a historical document but also an account of the world’s most ancient and important civilizations. One such civilization can be found in Africa, where it was born more than 3100 years ago -the originator behind some very important innovations including writing systems that were used around Christianity’s globe Such as Greek mathematics and medicine which helped shape Western culture
It’s not a coincidence that Africa is considered the Cradle of Civilizations. Lost in time and space, these ancient cultures left behind some incredible discoveries for modern-day researchers to uncover
The story begins with an adventurous Physician who became famished while on his/her journey through Egypt; so he ate something offered by locals at a festival - which turned out only being leaves off trees! His curiosity aroused after tasting this new foodstuff (which we now know as tea), but before anything else could happen there was suddenly loud music playing nearby & everyone started dancing...
3. "Mukanda" means a ritual, and the rituals in many African cultures revolve around storytelling
This tradition is called "mukanda" and it’s where our stories come from, passing on what has been taught to us by ancestors who went before us so that future generations can continue living together well within their communities. It refers to the practice of using stories as a way for people from different walks of life or backgrounds to come together with one another so they can share their experiences to build trust between each other while also learning more about themselves.
The storytellers are crucial members during this process because they keep memories alive through song or poem; these are passed down orally over time then, written down when needed- usually after significant events happened such as wars which caused people to flee towards other villages looking for safety.
4. Most people don’t know that there is more than one type of African story, but they all share a common goal - to teach us something about life and ourselves.
Common African stories are centered on teaching morals and transferring lessons from one generation to the other, especially from life experiences. These makes African stories more unique because they encompass all African experience, which happen to be particular to Africa alone.
Hence, it is almost impossible for a non African to tell African stories narrating the experience as natural as they are. Except the person has lived in Africa to have the first hand African experience. It’s unarguable that African stories are diverse, yet particularly unique to Africa.
5. The oral tradition of storytelling is an integral part of African culture
As an African, I love the oral tradition of storytelling. Not only does it help people pass down information from generation to generation but also gives context and meaning that is often lost in written form.
Knowledge is a powerful tool. The oral tradition of storytelling has been an integral part of African culture for generations, and it’s no wonder why stories are how we pass on wisdom from one person to another! They make us want to get up out of our seats because who doesn’t love watching something exciting happen? And when you add in all those clever turns of phrases that can only come with years upon years’ worth of experience telling these tales yourself? Well, then there isn’t any other form quite like them anywhere else.
To be a part of the African culture, one must learn to appreciate storytelling. Oral tradition is an integral part that binds together people from different regions and eras with their shared memories in this vastness called Africa.
