Pre-colonial and Post-colonial Drama and Theatre in AfricaLokangaka Losambe, Devi Sarinjeive The last two decades saw an unprecedented upsurge of interest in African drama and theatre, as African playwrights bore witness to the strivings of African people as they challenged the vices that continued to plague the continent, including neo-colonialism, dictatorship, corruption, nepotism, inter-ethnic conflicts, poverty, gender inequality and HIV/AIDS. These essays emphasise the organic continuity within the African literary tradition, between the pre-colonial and post-colonial forms of drama, and is a valuable resource for general readers and students alike. |
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... become co - participants . They also express their joy and gratitude to the spirits for blessing and healing the graduands . The audience's hopes and dreams are expressed through their dancing and singing . The interaction between the ...
... become co - participants . They also express their joy and gratitude to the spirits for blessing and healing the graduands . The audience's hopes and dreams are expressed through their dancing and singing . The interaction between the ...
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... become more spiritually involved in their performance , leading to a heightened evocation of voice , an intensified projection of group sentiment and an expressive interpretation of the songs . The songs become a direct channel for ...
... become more spiritually involved in their performance , leading to a heightened evocation of voice , an intensified projection of group sentiment and an expressive interpretation of the songs . The songs become a direct channel for ...
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... become a Christian ... I feel a traitor to my people and I feel as though every one of my ancestors has turned his ... becomes a prey of crime , a victim of corruption and degradation in the city . Each adventure is also a misfortune , a ...
... become a Christian ... I feel a traitor to my people and I feel as though every one of my ancestors has turned his ... becomes a prey of crime , a victim of corruption and degradation in the city . Each adventure is also a misfortune , a ...
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