Nkozia Bethune Talks About Cultural Storytelling And The Importance Of African History
Today, in Obehi Podcast, we are going to be talking about cultural storytelling and the importance of African history. The sound of drums echoes through the night, as the village elder begins to tell the story of the great African civilization of Timbuktu. As the children gather around, their eyes widen with wonder and amazement, as they hear tales of ancient kingdoms, powerful rulers, and magnificent works of art and architecture. This is the power of cultural storytelling, a vital tool for preserving African history and heritage, and promoting greater understanding and appreciation of this rich and diverse continent.
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Nkozia Bethune Talks About Cultural Storytelling And The Importance Of African History
Cultural storytelling is an essential part of African history and heritage. Storytelling is deeply embedded in African culture and is a powerful tool for transmitting knowledge, values, and traditions from one generation to the next. African storytelling has been used for centuries to share the history of the continent and its people, and to preserve cultural practices and beliefs.
African history is rich and diverse, with a complex tapestry of cultures, languages, and traditions that have evolved over thousands of years. It is important to recognize and celebrate this history, as it has played a significant role in shaping the world we live in today. However, African history has often been marginalized and overlooked, particularly in Western education systems.
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The importance of African history lies in its ability to provide a deeper understanding of the continent and its people. By learning about African history, we can gain insight into the struggles, triumphs, and contributions of African civilizations, as well as the impact of colonialism, slavery, and other forms of oppression. This knowledge can help us to appreciate the diversity of the continent and its people, and to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions.
Cultural storytelling can play a key role in promoting the importance of African history. Through stories, we can explore the richness of African culture, celebrate the achievements of African civilizations, and raise awareness of the challenges faced by African people throughout history. Storytelling can also help to connect people across cultures and to promote greater understanding and respect for cultural differences.
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On a serious note, you need to understand that studying history will help you develop a critical mind to appreciate the variety of human behaviors and motives. This can generally lead to empathy, respect, and tolerance in dealing with other people.
As an African or African diasporan, studying African history and politics not only helps you to better understand your origin and your ancestors but will also give you a deeper understanding of world history, especially the current Western-driven events.
The Keypoints In This Episode:
- What is the meaning of Cultural Storytelling?
- The financial benefits of telling African stories,
- How to dig up African histories to understand them.
These and more are what we will be discussing today in this episode of Obehi podcast and I am going to be doing this with an extremely intelligent woman, Nkozia Bethune.
The Full Interview With Nkozia Bethune
About The Guest Nkozia Bethune
Nkozia Bethune is an esteemed scholar and independent associate of World Financial Group Insurance Agency, Inc. (WFGIA). She is continuing her studies in Finance and International Affairs in pursuit of a humanitarian initiative in foreign policy. This is in addition to other disciplines, including Arabic and Swahili.
Nkozia Bethune has been fortunate to experience the project manager role with Gallup Polling Company. Within that capacity, she maintained responsibility for marketing the Global Builders’ program to different businesses and executing plans to network in search of shareholders for a youth entrepreneurship education organization.
With this position, she became a spokesperson and developed esteemed marketing skills.
Nkozia is an entrepreneur who was able to execute a business in five (5) weeks generating thousands of dollars in sales and is now in pursuit of publishing her first book discussing the development of Afro-Consciousness.
This entrepreneurial spirit will engender the development of her social venture, The United Association of Moors, which gives youth a platform in their community to learn laws, gain financial literacy and invoke financial/social independence and empowerment.
Nkozia Bethune aspires to study law for transitional justice and become a renowned contracts attorney, however, she chooses to devote her time as a student towards policy work in D.C. and entrepreneurship.
You can contact Nkozia Bethune on her LinkedIn page.
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Obehi Podcast brings you leaders and experts from different industries to share their experiences, relating to Africa and the African diaspora. Listen to Obehi Podcast across different platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube, and much more.
Download the first chapter of The Storytelling Series: Beginners’ Guide for Small Businesses & Content Creators by Obehi Ewanfoh.
