African Perspectives of King Dingane kaSenzangakhona: The by Sifiso Mxolisi Ndlovu

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By Sifiso Mxolisi Ndlovu

This ebook examines the energetic function performed by way of Africans within the pre-colonial creation of ancient wisdom in South Africa, concentrating on views of the second one king of amaZulu, King Dingane. It attracts upon a wealth of oral traditions, izibongo, and the paintings of public intellectuals equivalent to Magolwane kaMkhathini Jiyane and Mshongweni to provide African views of King Dingane as multifaceted, and every now and then, built in line with socio-political formations and aimed toward specific audiences. by way of bringing African views to the fore, this cutting edge historiography centralizes indigenous African languages within the creation of ancient knowledge.

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