State the role of elders in traditional African communities.

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anonymous · Answer 1 · 2021-06-23T09:44:31+0000

Elders are custodians of traditions/customs/teach the history of the community.
They make laws in the community
They settle disputes in the community.
They fix dates for community rituals/ceremonies.
Elders preside over the distribution of property/ inheritance
They negotiate for peace with other communities.
They advise the members of the community on the steps to take during the times of difficulties/calamities/ceremonies
They are in charge/preside over the community rituals/ceremonies.
They teach the youths on their responsibilities/duties in the community.
They reprimand/punish the wrongdoers/law offenders.
They act as spokesmen of their community.
They mediate between God, Spirits, ancestors and people

Isaiahbisonganyagoche · Answer 2 · 2021-07-11T22:23:01+0000

Settling disputes
Dividing land
Conducting ceremonies
Uniting the community
Teaching role models