Showing posts with label Dr Abner Nyamende. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dr Abner Nyamende. Show all posts

Wednesday, 25 March 2009

Dr Abner Nyamende speaks about Clan names


Dr Nyamende from UCT talking about Iziduko - the Clan names

In order to explore the context within which our portraits exist, we talked to Dr Abner Nyamende, one of the custodians of African heritage. You can listen to his insight on the value of the Clan names, the meaning of ancestors and a host of other topics regarding Iziduko.

Dr Nyamende introduces himself










To put Clan names in context and gain some perspective, Dr Nyamende explained about African indigenous knowledge.

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Dr Nyamende explains the concept of Clan names.

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Dr Nyamende explains the practicalities of Clan names and marriage.

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Clan names as source for identity.

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Dr Nyamende explains the signifigance of Ancestors.

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Dr Nyamende explains the relevance of ancestors in modern day society.

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