THE FACET OF BLACK CULTURE

About the Book

The Facet of Black Culture is a very unique book that talks about culture of the black people, the birth of a person to his final departure to our ancestors and how his property will be shared if he or she has any. This book begins with the brief history of some ethnic groups in Africa, particularly Ghana. In this chapter you will learn how some of the ethnic groups moved from their original geographical locations to present-day Ghana after which you will move to the next chapter, which talks about birth and naming ceremony in Africa. Chapter 2 basically talks about how naming ceremonies are performed in some parts of Africa. One will also learn about the first religion in Africa in this book; the features and beliefs of the traditional religion are found in this book. Marriage is the dream of every young man and woman in Africa; how marriage rites are performed Africa can also be found this book. The meals and preparations, the art and craft, music and dance, celebrations and festivals, death and funeral rites among black people are all tactically discussed in The Facet of Black Culture.

About the Author

Mr. Elias Yussif was born on March 5, 1979, in a village call Nalerigu in the Northern Region of present-day Ghana to Mr. and Mrs. Yussif. He started schooling in Nalerigu Presby Primary where he did his primary education and then later moved to Nalerigu L/A Middle School where he did his basic education. After that he went to Nalerigu Senior High School and read general arts after which he moved to Tamale Polytechnic and studied accounting. He is currently managing a media company in Kumasi.