Cultural heritage or commercial asset, the legal battle over African folklore

1.0. INTRODUCTION African folklore is more than storytelling, music, dance, and symbols passed down through generations. It encompasses the collective read more Cultural heritage or commercial asset, the legal battle over African folklore


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