Sundiata is one of my favorite reads of the semester. I enjoy when I can connect to a text (although it is not necessary for me to connect to a text in order to enjoy it), and I had none of that all semester. I am not Christian, I am not Catholic, I do not believe in multiple gods or any gods for that matter.

I can, however, relate to Africa.

In America we do not always have the option to read African texts if we are not directly from the continent. African religion is frowned upon, and sine 400 years of slavery erased my heritage, I cannot have a very personal connection with my homeland.

Reading this however?

I was able to relate to the text. The Griot is telling a story to the younger people within his village, but I feel like he’s looking straight me, teaching me about a long legacy long forgotten.