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HAP 16 - Samuel Imbo on Okot p'Bitek and Oral Traditions

History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China

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Exploring Traditional vs. Western Values in African Culture

The chapter analyzes two poems, Song of La Wino and Song of Ocho, that depict the clash of perspectives between L'Omino and Ocholy regarding traditional African culture and Western education. It delves into the complexities of P'Dayo B'Tech's portrayal of the struggle faced by educated Africans in reconciling their heritage with modernization.

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