On Hegel's ignorance of African History - by isaac Samuel
*my article for ROAPE journal
=========================== On Hegel's ignorance of African History
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## On Hegel's Ignorance of African History

### 1. Introduction 
- The article, written by Isaac Samuel for the ROAPE journal, addresses Hegel's lack of understanding regarding African history.

### 2. The Luba Kingdom and the Lukasa Memory Board
- In the 18th century, a secret society in the Luba Kingdom, located in present-day Democratic Republic of the Congo, developed the Lukasa memory board.
- The Lukasa is a sophisticated mnemonic device used for encoding and transmitting the oral history of the Luba people.

### 3. Significance of the Lukasa Memory Board
- The Lukasa memory board served an important cultural function in preserving and sharing the history and traditions of the Luba Kingdom.
- This device highlights the advanced forms of knowledge transmission and record-keeping that existed in Africa prior to European colonialism.

### 4. Hegel’s Perspective on African History
- Hegel's philosophical framework failed to acknowledge the complexities and richness of African histories and cultures, often reducing them to simplistic interpretations.
- This oversight reflects broader Eurocentric narratives that marginalized non-European histories.

### 5. Conclusion
- Understanding the contributions of African societies, such as the Luba Kingdom and their use of the Lukasa, is essential in challenging reductionist views and recognizing the depth of African history.
- The article ultimately argues for a reevaluation of historical narratives to include the significant achievements of African cultures.