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An elder telling a story to the young generation. Photo credit - Afriklens

The Power of Oral Storytelling in African Cultures and Press Freedom

Introduction African storytelling is a vital art form that conveys morality, reinforces social cohesion, and shapes gender roles within communities. It serves as an entertainment medium, education, and cultural identity, focusing on imparting moral lessons through folktales, fables, and proverbs, often featuring animal characters or depicting heroic figures. Through this,

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The Memorial Portraits of the Akan people (Ghana)

In the second half of the 1500s in Ghana, the Akan people created clay sculptures of heads. These sculptures, made by women, would be used to remember the dead. Ordinary people and royalty would use this method of remembrance. During certain parts of the year, prayers and offerings would be

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