After all, we are all one people despite our differences.
Western journalists and writers often consider tribalism and ethnicity in Africa to be "ethnocentrism",a situation whereby one considers his or her own ethnic group the best and all others inferior (very similar to racism) to the point where they fight and kill for no good reasons at all. Remember, what makes Africa, Africa is our culture and traditions and we cannot throw these away all in the name of nationalism. In conformity, tribalism refers to a cultural term, a way of thinking or behaving in which people are more loyal to their tribes than to their friends, countries or social groups. endstream endobj 21 0 obj <> endobj 22 0 obj <>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 23 0 obj <>stream We can combine all three and still live in peace. If not just being Prisoners to ourselves. I've seen that today there are so many fake and unprofessional people who call themselves international (western) journalists or writers.
it also includes loyalty to one's party, or group. Living a base nameless life without an identity. However, it wasn't that bad compared to what we are witnessing today in Africa.Although there were no modern day court systems in Africa, everybody knew the dos and the donts. Remember, what makes Africa, Africa is our culture and traditions and we cannot throw these away all in the name of nationalism. Although Akan is the most dominant ethnic group in Ghana today, leaders are chosen not just from the Akan ethnic group but from the entire country. 50 0 obj <>stream Why all these tribal conflicts? This article is educative. endstream endobj 24 0 obj <>stream It is because we allow stupidity to reign supreme within our communities. ?���0�/����� u��m_�n��x��p�^��2b �7kZ6t$���S��eM[T^��:�v���$��j�v�M��� ��|y� P���!�x��}��W��U� �������>N� wal����1����B/T�i|f�DZ߆���!H���Rj�i�K$����������~x��e�k�4�C�|.���}��*��O���13�p+��w���j�6���yX���E>l�g`�9b�C��IHc�0z�5^K#`;^���^P�+@5^���AȂ����~x��K�Fsj�L�T��#�à̂��������2*�Ċx�����!֒��a;��b,^�X�?9\e�4��Ⱥ�Ʃ�+������p �? The Ashantis, the Akyems, the Bonos , etc. Like it or not, together we create a cocktail and that comfort in our small diverse bubbles. The tribal tensions and tribal conflicts we witness today in Africa are some of the outcomes of the failures of nationalism. %%EOF CONCEPT OF TRIBALISM IN AFRICA Tribalism is the state of being organized and advocating for a tribe. %PDF-1.6 %���� Africa’s Response to the Challenge. Africa nation-building. There are several ethnic and tribal groups in Ghana today yet Ghana remains one of the most peaceful countries in all of Africa. c9�@. These include an idea of common heritage, common culture, a shared language, or dialect and most importantly, common ancestry and religion. "�L�` ��$m Lk My tribe and culture can be singled out, thanks to many. Where would our identity be without a diversity?
Ghana has perhaps the best democratic system of government in Africa today. The establishment of borders to clearly define areas of influence has had major impacts. Just staying in the library or in the bathroom and say Africa is this and that sometimes with fake pics. The answer is a very big NO. It is in such harmonious combinations that we have music.