ABSTRACT

Colonization of African nations commenced in 1884. Decolonization of African nations took place about thirty-three years ago. One major consequences of colonization is the two unblending cultures of tradition and modernity, as colonization, apart from being a forceful taking of the rein of power from Africans, it also involves the introduction of the culture of the invading powers. Through analytical and deductive methods of Philosophy, this discourse identifies the disorientation of the African arising from two unblending cultures of tradition and modernity. For the African to reclaim his/her true self, there is need of simplification of culture involving evidential provision of supports for our beliefs and convictions in order to be free and authentic, as well as to engage in actions that will guarantee the good life for the African.