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The research aims to explore how digital technologies can preserve cultural heritage while respecting traditional narratives.

March 12, 2026Open Access

Digital Dust: Preserving West African Heritage in the Digital Age

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Analytical review evaluates digital preservation of cultural heritage in West African communities, highlighting cultural integrity.

The research aims to explore how digital technologies can preserve cultural heritage while respecting traditional narratives.
Analytical approach to evaluate methodologies in digital heritage preservation
Review of existing literature on digitizing oral histories
Assessment of community involvement in preservation processes
Identifies challenges in digitizing oral histories while maintaining cultural integrity
Emphasizes the need for community input in digital preservation
Recommends ethnographic methods to complement technological assessments

Mutesi et al. (2011) studied this question.

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