ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Africanisation

Hello there! Today, let's talk about Africanisation as if you were five years old.

Africanisation is when things become more like Africa. It can apply to culture, language, beliefs or even job opportunities.

You know how your family celebrates your birthday with a cake, balloons and gifts? This is part of your culture! Similarly, in Africa, people have certain traditions and customs that make up their African culture, like music, dances, and ceremonies. When other cultures get influenced by African traditions, it is called Africanisation.

For example, let’s say you live in America and you hear someone speaking with an African accent. This may be an Africanisation of language! Or, you see people wearing colourful African clothes, that’s clothing Africanisation.

The concept of Africanisation can also apply to education and job opportunities, where governments may try to make it easier for Africans to study, work and thrive in their own countries. This is important because it helps Africans to be in charge of their own affairs and promote their own development.

Overall, Africanisation is a way to celebrate, preserve and promote African traditions and culture while sharing them with the world.