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Event:AfroLiterature:Quotes From African Literatures
AfroLiterature:Quotes From African Literatures
Organized by: Ebubechukwu1
Start and end time
00:00, 17 June 2024 to 23:59, 30 August 2024
Location
In-person event
Nigeria
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"Afroliterature: Quotes from African Literatures" is a project dedicated to capturing and sharing Africa's rich tradition of storytelling and oral wisdom. This tradition, a tapestry woven with African quotes, proverbs, parables, and philosophical tales, offers deep insights into life, spirituality, morality, and our shared human experiences. Today, African literature continues this legacy, spreading cultural wisdom around the world.
This project addresses the significant underrepresentation and lack of diversity in how African literature quotes are documented on Wikiquote. Our primary goal is to amplify the voices within African literature, making the profound wisdom and quotes more accessible to a global audience. By collecting and sharing these powerful quotes, we aim to ensure that the beauty and strength of African storytelling are celebrated and shared widely.
Purpose[edit]
AfroLiterature aims to celebrate and share the powerful words found in African literature. By gathering these quotes, the project helps preserve the unique and diverse stories, ideas, and wisdom that come from the African continent. These quotes show the richness of African cultures and perspectives, helping people understand and appreciate the variety of experiences and voices in African literature.
Sharing these quotes can spark interest in African books and encourage more people to read them. Quotes can highlight important themes and messages, making people curious to learn more about the stories behind them. By contributing to AfroLiterature, participants help create a valuable resource that showcases the beauty and depth of African literature. This not only promotes understanding and appreciation of African stories but also ensures that the voices within these books continue to inspire and educate for many years to come. Joining this project means helping to share the powerful words of African literature with the world.
Facilitators[edit]
- Ebubechukwu1 (Project Lead)
- Favourdare123 (Co-Facilitator)
- Kingaustin07 (Co-Facilitator)
- Alexander achie004 (Communication & Logistics)