ABSTRACT
There has been increasing concern over the years by the scholars and writers on how the world is being compressed into a single space now referred to as ‘global village’. Countries at various stages of development are increasingly forced to take account of an ever expanding interconnection of socio-cultural affairs. The states are increasingly losing their capacity to govern and regulate an increasingly borderless world; with an increasing homogenization and domination of traditional African cultures. African societies are forced into accepting uniform moral principle or what is right and wrong within the global cultures. Scholars and writers often focus attention on economic aspect of globalization, while neglecting other aspects, more importantly, its cultural and religious aspects. This research work examine what exactly is globalization, and how can we best conceptualize this phenomenon? Lastly, what are its impacts on the development of African cultural norms and values? These amongst others are the questions which this research work seeks to examine and answer using the African traditional religious convergence as guide.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE i
CERTIFICATION ii
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS iii
ABSTRACT v
TABLE OF CONTENTS vi
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
- Background of the study 1
- Statement of Problem 4
- Purpose of Study/Objectives 5
- Scope of Study 6
- Significance of Study 7
- Research Methodology 8
- Literature Review 8
1.7.1 African Traditional Religion 11
1.7.2 The Concept of Globalization 22
1.7.3 Traditional Worship/Shrine 25
1.7.4 African Traditional Music (Songs) and Dance 27
CHAPTER TWO: CONCEPT OF GLOBALIZATION AND AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION
2.1 Meaning of Globalization 30
2.2 Historical Antecedents of Globalization in Nigeria 34
2.3 Origin of African Traditional Religion 37
2.3.2 Sources of African Traditional Religion 42
2.3.3 Hierarchy and Beliefs of African Traditional Religion 50
2.4 African Traditional Religion in a Globalized World 56
2.5 Changes in African Tradition Religion 60
CHAPTER THREE: TRANSFORMATION OF AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION
3.1 Globalization and African Traditional System of Justice 73
3.2 Globalization and African Traditional Worship/Shrine 83
3.3 Globalization and African Traditional Music and Dance 87
3.4 Globalization in African Dressing and Cuisines (Food) 89
3.5 Globalization in African Culture and Tradition 96
3.6 Globalization of African Traditional Medicine 105
CHAPTER FOUR: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
4.1 Summary 107
4.2 Conclusion 108
4.3 Recommendation 109
ORAL INTERVIEW 111
WORKS CITED 113
