Module 3.2: History Of Literacy In Africa
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23/10/2026 2:29 pm
Where and when: Ajami developed in West Africa, from around the 10th century as Islam spread.
Artifacts: Examples include handwritten manuscripts, letters, poems, religious texts, and medical records.
Languages: Ajami is used for Wolof, Hausa, Fulfulde, Mandinka, Swahili, and other languages.
Significance: Ajami preserves African languages, Islamic traditions, and local history. It also shows that African communities have rich written intellectual traditions.