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African oral literature took various forms like folktales, folksongs, chants, myths, legends, and epics. It was integrated into daily life through songs for activities like farming and travel. Oral literature was passed down generations through memory and performance. It served to teach cultural lessons and bring communities together. Modern African literature since colonization blends oral traditions with Western influences. It responds to history, environment, and languages while maintaining cultural iden
- Author
- Ricardo Santillan
- Language
- EN