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Emmanuel Mutungi
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DOI:10.17265/2159-5836/2020.12.012
Kyambogo University, Uganda
Afrikan narratives such as folktales, proverbs and taboos were clear systems and structures on which societies operated. These were used to guide society’s values that promoted trust, accountability, self respect and many more for the wellbeing of the entire community. This paper discussesone of the Banyankole folktale Kanzanise empimba za Nzima atarikimanya akangaya (Let me stand in the gap of my sister (Nzima) while she is away or else, I will be shamed in case she knows I did not). The purpose of the paper is to demonstrate how Afrikan indigenous knowledge and specifically this folktale Kanzanise empimba za Nzima atarikimanya akangaya inculcated in the community a spirit of care, commitment to one another and transparency which are fundamental values that create peaceful societies. The paper argues that there is a wealth of wisdom residing in the African cultures to be exploited to guide African policy development. This will raise African indigenous knowledge to a platform worth recognition for its contribution towards positive transformation. Furthermore, that the Western systems and structures currently guiding Afrikan policy development are oblivious of the richness of Afrikan indigenous knowledge that united the people. The paper concludes that for Afrikans to contribute to the global agenda, they need to bring to the table of globalization a unique product such as the Afrikan indigenous narratives that contribues to world peace. The paper recommends moving back into our past, identify and promote those unique Afrikan values that sustained Africa before the Western influence.
Afrikan narratives, folktale co-existence, sustainable development insights
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