African culture in the 21st century : persistence, opportunities, challenges and prospects / Mary N. Getui, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Getui, Mary N., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Africa--Social conditions--21st century.

Africa.

Africa--Civilization--21st century.

Africa--Religion--21st century.

Civilization.

Religion.

Social conditions.

Physical Description:

xiv, 280 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

illustration

Other Title:

African culture in the twenty-first century

Place of Publication:

Eldoret, Kenya : AMECEA Gaba Publications-CUEA Press, 2024

Summary:

"The study of African culture pioneered by Western anthropologists, created a knowledge gap: articulating African culture more as a living and dynamic reality. This work, by outstanding scholars of our times, is a sterling resource on critical aspects of African culture dovetailing with priority areas of life, including, values, community, sexuality, epistemology, other faiths, nationalism, peace, health and healing. It is a must-read on African Studies amidst globalization." -- Publisher description.

Contents:

Dedication

Acknowledgements / Mary N. Getui

Foreword / Gerald M. Boodoo, Francis Philben

Preface / Peter Kanyandago

Introduction / Mary N. Getui

Shaping future values: the relics of today began yesterday in Africa / Elizabeth Isingi, Dominic Byarugaba

Challenges impacting on African cultural values in the 21st century / Rachel Chepkemoi

Ubuntu spiritual philosophy and the reconstruction of a desired future for Africa / Samuel Ébalé

Initiation rites in Kenya: Past and present / Mary N. Getui

Perspectives and practices on sex and sexuality communication and education in Central Africa / Lilian Adhiambo Peter

Resilient cultural practices in the 21st century: A case of Akamba indigenous weddings / Telesia K Musili

Navigating cultural traditions: Widowhood among the Ameru of Kenya and church response / James Mwita

Destabilization of burial rituals during COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya: Theological and spiritual reflections / Loreen Maseno

The African concept of sacrifice in the 21st century: Persistence, change, challenges and the future / Chrispine Ouma Nyandiwa

Cultural value of the Meskel/Masala feast in Central Ethiopia regional state / Woldemariam Adane

Ritual in Ozo initiation among the Onicha-Ugbo people, Nigeria: Persistence, change, challenges and the future / Maria E. Aganoke

Deep wells of African women and the age of resilience: Yesterday, today, and tomorrow / Petronilla Muteshi Lumati

Cultural change among the Maasai of Kenya with reference to gender roles / Margaret Akinyi Buore

The Prospects of Ubuntu inspired education for communities in Africa / Beatrice Wairimu Churu

Culture, nationalism and politics in Kenya: Interlocking facets of an African society / Kenneth S. Ombongi

Religious and cultural lessons from the Mugwe for contemporary leadership in Africa / Zablon Nthamburi

African epistemology: A catalyst for addressing 21st century environmental challenges / Carolyne S. Mudeje Buya

African indigenous peace practices among pastoral communities in Kenya / Michael T. Katola

The potency and flaw in African tradition health and healing practices / Bibiana M. Ngundo

Pentecostalism and African traditional religion / James Wambugu

Thread of identity: West Africa fabrics navigation cultural roots and global trends / James Adeyemi Oluwatoyin Babalola, Dauda Daniel Gambo, Gariel Masfa

Being at home far from home / Elizabeth Wangui Wanyoike.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9789966836724

9966836721

OCLC:

1548421292