Love as a Tool of Change between Tradition and Modernism: A Case Study of Femi Osofisan’s Farewell to a Cannibal Rage

Abstract

Traditionally, Love is as old as man.  Its practice is given the very sacrosanct it deserves within the various African societal set up.  The various norms, values, ethics of the African societies cannot be overemphasized.  They form the basic guiding principles in the daily dealings of an ordinary African man.  The advent of civilization these days has partially (if not totally) eroded the values of traditional beliefs in African setting.  This paper reveals the clash of interest between traditional beliefs and the modern influences on Love.  It could be seen that Love transcends any belief be it traditional or modern while the influence of modernity (civilization) on Love affairs overrides the tenacity of the old (ancient) order.

Keywords: Love, Society, Principles, Civilization, Belief, Influence