A PHILOSOPHICAL EXAMINATION OF THE BAZA/KUNAMA TRADITIONAL BELIEF PRACTICES AS A RESPONSE TO THE OPPRESSIVE BIASES

Understanding genuine traditional belief practices is essential as they encapsulate a specific society's core integrity and essence.Exploring these practices provides a strong framework, serving as a powerful antidote to counter any oppressive biases.The Baza people's belief practices have often been misunderstood, resulting in misinterpretation and misrepresentation that jeopardise their distinct identity.A major challenge is the scarcity of first and documentation from the Indigenous community about their cultural conviction, which hinders progress and contributes to their apparent historical obliteration.The author's primary objective is to provide a comprehensive analysis of Baza's cultural belief practices, aiming to correct misconceptions and stereotypes.The study's objectives encompass exploring traditional belief practices, delineating foreigners' views and perceptions on them, and examining the entrenched biases, aiming to reconstruct genuine belief practices.To achieve this, the author employed philosophical analysis and arguments, which are essential from a philosophical perspective.The study aimed to investigate how foreign missionaries perceived Kunama's traditional beliefs that pose potential dangers to their cultural survival, highlighting the necessity of the study's findings.The author seeks to shed light on the impact of these claims on Kunama's cultural beliefs, intending to raise awareness and provide insights to help preserve their cultural heritage.