Summary Of Ppo On African Literature

African Literature
South Africa and Nigeria
South African Literature typically focused on colonialism, segregation and the apartheid. Key motifs are interracial loveaffairs and rural Africans encountering cities. Now it is concerned with truth and reconciliation, being more original
Biko (South African) [black]:
Born in 18 December 1946.Someone’s birthday. He was a leader of Black Consciousness, law student and he became a martyr for his cause.
Gordimer (South African) [white]:
Born in 1923
Nobel-Prizenovelist 1991. Considered a very important voice of her land.
Strong interest in writing sicne she was a student. Started in her teen years writing short stories.
First SouthAfrican and first woman to win this award.
Nigeria has the highest literary output of all African countries. Independence in 1960 influenced literature, especially in itsearly years.
Nigerian literature in English is more relevant to contemporary situations. Nigerian literature in native languages is present, but the English sector has a widerreach and therefore causes a larger effect and raises more concerns about the Nigerian society on the rest of the world.
Achabe (Nigerian) [black]:
Born in 1930Considered one of the most prominent writers of Africa
Focuses on the transformation of Africa due to Western cultures
Born on a tribe, depicts traditional culture
Satirizescorruption and other governmental aspects of his homeland
Spends his time in the United States, since he was exiled
Okara (Nigerian) [black]:
Born in 1921
Shows the Africanculture widely
Very effective with the use of moods and sights of the continent
Also concerned with the cultural clash between African cultures and modern western cultures.