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The Grief of our Ancestors - cover

The Grief of our Ancestors

Nwankwo Johnson Chibuike

Publisher: COMMUNE WRITERS INT'L

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Summary

This poetry book tells us about the richness of the African culture, its tradition and religion and how it was abandoned by African children which followed foreign cultures and religions that were not theirs, which contributed to their downfall and daily misfortunes because their ancestors were angry.

The book reveals how African heritage was devastated, degraded and affected by foreigners through their cultures and religions which they claimed to be superior and demonized the indigenous one. It calls African children to go back to their roots and embrace the work of their forefathers.
Available since: 12/16/2022.

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