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A new contribution to the discussion of identity and its formation. The book presents a comparative analysis of Africa and the West.
It draws on the folk-lore of Illorin, Nigeria and considers Islamic influences and African identities.
“an eloquent demonstration of the power of performance.” S B Diagne, Columbia University
Contents: Africanity, Islamicity and performativity; Folktales and performance, narrative and performance; theorizing on identity and culture, traditional oral performance, conclusion. Annotated - Includes bibliography.
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| ISBN13/Barcode | 9783939661085 |
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| ISBN10 | 3939661082 |
| Author | NA'ALLAH, Abdul-Rasheed |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Date Published | 25 Apr 2002 |
| Frequency | No |
| Report Date | N/A |
| Pages | 215 |
| Publisher | Bayreuth African Studies |
