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Afro-
Asian
Literature
Africa…
•a vast continent rich in
folktales
•proud owner of several
unrivalled folk literature
Africa’s Folk Literature
•links its ancient past to its
vibrant present
•replete with moral lessons and
cultural and historical colors
Africa’s Folk Literature

•rooted on orature
•sung and recited by skilled
storytellers or the griots
African’s Tradition

•They use music, dance, and

occasionally, masks.
Africa’s Orature
•interrupted when Europeans
came in the late nineteenth
century
Africa’s Orature
•After colonization, literary writings
are widespread. But still, most
African writers use orature as their
guiding principle in writing their
most passionate works.
African
Chants and
Poems
Features of African Chants
•The word chant originated
from the French word chanter.
•It is measured or rhythmical
singing or reciting.
Features of African Chants
•The lyrics are repetitive,
rhythmical, and common.
•Sung without accompaniment
except for drums which keeps to
the rhythmic movements.
Genres of Chants
1. Hunting Chants or
Poems
2. Agricultural work songs
or chants
Hunting Chants or Poems
express the hunter’s
experiences when hunting for
a wild game
expressions of praise, pride,
honor, and glory during and
after the hunting
Agricultural work songs or
chants
Mostly associated with farm
work
Express their sentiments and
frustrations, to speed up their
work, and to stir up team effort
and support.
 Limpopo River
Translation
We crossed it, we crossed it
We really crossed it
We crossed Ingulukudela
To look for money

Where are those

fathers/mothers?
They are in heaven
They left us problems
These earthly difficulties
1. To travel, swimming, and
to read are my past time
activities.
2. Joe wants to buy a vest
that has buttons or closing
with a zipper.
3. Chris has been a
waitress, a tour guide and
taught in school.
4. The professor told us that
we should do research on
the subject and to read
several books.
5. The painting was
marvelous, superb, and
looks beautiful.
How do the chants make
you aware of about African
life? (minimum of 3
sentences, 5pts.)