Modernisation and African Cultures
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2014
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Humanism, Existential predicaments and Africa
Abstract
Attempt by African societies to keep up-to-date with global trends by upgrading indigenous ideas to meet with modern tastes is commendable. Nevertheless, this endeavour becomes a concern when done at the peril of indigenous cultures. It is the case that a lot of what is been described as modern today are Western in orientation and autochthonous traditional African values, arts and crafts have scarcely been developed to the status of global relevance. The aim of this work is to advocate for the development of African values, arts and crafts to the status of global relevance with the conviction that this will greatly contribute towards advancement in civilisation. It will also take a look at the effects of modernisation on African society with the aim of establishing that a harmonious development of African ideas alongside other cultures of the world will certainly speed up development around the world.