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<p>For centuries, the African stories have traditionally been transmitted to the supervening generations, enriched and popularised by the mouthpiece of the authors. This research paper aims to delve into the rich tapestry of oral literature, written literature and folk literature within African societies, with a particular focus on the narratives of Buchi Emecheta. African folktales and mythologies are replete with supernatural elements in the ritual practices mirroring the beliefs of Europeans who also venerate such phenomena. In Nigeria, Yoruba people believe that a person has at least three spiritual beings— lungs (Emi meaning ‘breath’ a vital force to be alive), heart (Eleda meaning heart or spirit responsible for kindness or cruelty), and the mind (Ori meaning ‘head or mind’ responsible for man’s choices or actions) (African Myths, n.d.). In this paper what all the beliefs and cultures of Igbo people have, will be examined and analysed. Igbo cultural practices are vibrant, dynamic and polygamous in nature. The analysis begins by exploring the oral arts and folklore traditions of Africans that are rich and varied which present African cultures and features from embryonic stages to their mature forms. Some familiar features of the folktales are a common kind of story around the world. They draw upon the collective wisdom of thoughts, feelings, expressions and transformations. The primary focus is on the study of folklore, rituals, practices, material culture, spirituality with African traditions and customs. It is undeniable that oral literature and folk literature are easily recognisable in traditional societies, convincing varieties of narratives, epics, and ethics etc. The paper urges to engage on the level of improvement of self-identity creation of black women, the literature of marginalised cultures and analysis of the interior life of the individuals. Africanist’s portrayal is the portrayal of the host culture and concerned with an “alien African self.” A brief examination of traditional Igbo cultures present in the works of Buchi Emecheta is done. The research paper aims to shed light on various approaches including traditionalism, womanism, colonialism, mythology, spirituality etc. The main thrust of this paper is based on the study of Emecheta’s narratives including <i>In the Ditch; Second Class Citizen; The Bride Price; The Joys of Motherhood</i> and <i>The Slave Girl</i>.</p>

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Exploring African Myth, Culture, Tradition and Folklore in the Works of Buchi Emecheta

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    2026年7月3日

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  • Ambreen Fatima,
  • Ram Naresh Patel

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For centuries, the African stories have traditionally been transmitted to the supervening generations, enriched and popularised by the mouthpiece of the authors. This research paper aims to delve into the rich tapestry of oral literature, written literature and folk literature within African societies, with a particular focus on the narratives of Buchi Emecheta. African folktales and mythologies are replete with supernatural elements in the ritual practices mirroring the beliefs of Europeans who also venerate such phenomena. In Nigeria, Yoruba people believe that a person has at least three spiritual beings— lungs (Emi meaning ‘breath’ a vital force to be alive), heart (Eleda meaning heart or spirit responsible for kindness or cruelty), and the mind (Ori meaning ‘head or mind’ responsible for man’s choices or actions) (African Myths, n.d.). In this paper what all the beliefs and cultures of Igbo people have, will be examined and analysed. Igbo cultural practices are vibrant, dynamic and polygamous in nature. The analysis begins by exploring the oral arts and folklore traditions of Africans that are rich and varied which present African cultures and features from embryonic stages to their mature forms. Some familiar features of the folktales are a common kind of story around the world. They draw upon the collective wisdom of thoughts, feelings, expressions and transformations. The primary focus is on the study of folklore, rituals, practices, material culture, spirituality with African traditions and customs. It is undeniable that oral literature and folk literature are easily recognisable in traditional societies, convincing varieties of narratives, epics, and ethics etc. The paper urges to engage on the level of improvement of self-identity creation of black women, the literature of marginalised cultures and analysis of the interior life of the individuals. Africanist’s portrayal is the portrayal of the host culture and concerned with an “alien African self.” A brief examination of traditional Igbo cultures present in the works of Buchi Emecheta is done. The research paper aims to shed light on various approaches including traditionalism, womanism, colonialism, mythology, spirituality etc. The main thrust of this paper is based on the study of Emecheta’s narratives including In the Ditch; Second Class Citizen; The Bride Price; The Joys of Motherhood and The Slave Girl.