THINGS HAVE FALLEN APART
By : Yaw-kan Kwabena JP Prelude: "The limit of my language means the limit of me" (Wittgenstein). Culture is immortal but stands the chance of being transformed over time. This piece is a reminder to us about what has gone at stake for the upcoming generation of Anufo users. Introduction: Language death occurs when the last user of a language dies. This is to bring to light the fact that languages too do die. We acknowledge the beauty in diversifying culture. By dint of culture diversity, the world has come to embrace tolerance. But does diversity call for total transformation? Let us find out. Discussions: 1. Language is useful in cultural identity. 2. Language is useful in education, politics, and in trade and commerce. In Anufoland, does the Anufo Language play a significant role in any of the above? Yes. Our speaking of Anufo identifies us as Anufos or Anufo people. When we speak, and write Anufo, respond to Anufo names, mark, celebrate and practise Anufo cu...