Oral tradition has long been the primary means of transmitting information, imparting knowledge and culture in Nkore, and indeed in much of Africa. It is the primary tool for linking generations, preserving the past, and shaping the future.
In this blog, I went "back to the roots", both figuratively and physically, to revisit the families the people and the experiences, mostly have them using oral tradition to re-tell and reconnect with our family history and Nkore culture - this time while writing what they said. I started the blog as a way to put in books the discourse of my life, family and society, because it wasn't written anywhere before, except folktales.
This blog is therefore my contribution to the historical records of families of Uganda. It provides a one young adult's perspective on African culture and family life, and it highlights the importance of bringing oral traditions into written text, as part of preserving our past and pondering on a course for the future
As a lover of history, I have relied on first-hand sources of information about our family history, who generously provided insights into the values, beliefs, and practices of our family and culture, while preserve memories of past events.
My blog is to inspire more African people to strive to document your own stories and traditions, so that future generations can learn from them, instead of relying only on the spoken word,
The bonds between successive generations spanning the vast expanse of time, traced back to my inaugural year of study at Makerere University, a somewhat modest endeavor on my part to inscribe the narrative of my personal and familial journey, a narrative which had hitherto remained unrecorded in any written form, save for the tapestry of oral folklore.
This digital repository of thoughts and reflections has withstood the trials of neglect, adaptations in blogging technology, and the persistent questioning of its very raison d'être.
Yet, upon contemplation and revisitation of the content contained within these electronic pages, I am reminded of the profound significance that underlies its preservation and the compelling reasons that drive me to maintain its continuity. Long Live my Family, Long Live My Clans. Long Live Nkore. Long Live Uganda. Long Africa
