ORAL AESTHETICS IN CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN DRAMA: A READING OF EFUA SUTHERLAND'S THE MARRIAGE OF ANANSEWA

Abstract

Oral literature has remained a source and material for African literature. The intentions of most African writers are to uphold and ensure that the traditions do not go extinct. This paper maintains that The Marriage of Anansewa is an adaptation and exploitation of the indigenous Akan storytelling tradition. The paper also establishes that, both content and technique of contemporary African drama is a reflection of the oral story telling performance. It concludes that the contribution of these writers have played a huge role in sustaining the African tradition and culture.