West Africa: The Epic of Kelefaa Saane
The epic, as it describes Kelefaa’s life and exploits, relates what it means to be Mandinka. Kelefaa’s extraordinary prowess and virtue derive from the political, social, moral and theological founding myths of the Mandinka people. This beautiful and engaging performance, provides a unique perspective on the intellectual and literary heritage of West Africa. Author, Sana […]
The epic, as it describes Kelefaa’s life and exploits, relates what it means to be Mandinka. Kelefaa’s extraordinary prowess and virtue derive from the political, social, moral and theological founding myths of the Mandinka people. This beautiful and engaging performance, provides a unique perspective on the intellectual and literary heritage of West Africa.
Author, Sana Camara is Associate Professor of French at Truman State University. He is editor of Wolof Lexicon and Grammar and editor of Sëriñ Muusaa Ka: Melokaani Roytéef [Sëriñ Muusaa Ka: the example of a role model], a compilation of six Wolof poems about the life of the spiritual guide of the Muridiyya brotherhood.
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