Communicating Indigenous Knowledge through Exogenous Channel : A Comparative Content Analysis of Adelakun’s under the Brown Rusted Roofs and Achebe’s Things Fall Apart

Abstract

This study is a comparative appraisal  of indigenous content in Adelakun’s Under the Brown Rusted Roofs and Achebe’s Things Fall Apart. Findings show that the two books are rich in indigenous information/knowledge in varying degrees. The study reaffirmed that exogenous media can be a veritable complementary tool for the preservation of local or indigenous knowledge, culture and language. The study recommended that books and other exogenous media should continuously be utilized in the preservation and documentation of indigenous culture and communication systems. It was also suggested that the relationship between reading culture and the effectiveness of books to preserve indigenous knowledge should be investigated while more research light should be beamed on issues surrounding the access to such indigenous knowledge.

Keywords: indigenous communication, indigenous knowledge, exogenous media, Chinua Achebe, Abimbola Adelakun