
CHIBUCHIE_5
I love the way you portray our African culture. And as a writer obviously with more experience than myself, I've come to you oh wise one for advice. How do I mix different cultures from different regions, countries and old religions to create a symbolic and iconographic context. I want to invent an African kind of Dan Brown's the Da Vinci Code with African symbology. I also want to blend in every African cultural and religious theme to create a uniformed and diverse African society. I want to create a context that takes us all back to the day when everyone was a nextdoor neighboor and there were no borders. Please, I want to know your thoughts on whether I am headed the right way or if my goals are the proverbial headless cow. Thank you.

LydiaOceans19
@CHIBUCHIE_5 Thank you so much I’m honored you value my take on African culture. What you’re aiming for, blending African cultures, religions, and symbols into a Da Vinci Code–style story, is ambitious, but absolutely possible. Your idea of a shared, borderless African past is a brilliant anchor for mystery and symbolism. My advice: Start with research, dive deep into the myths, rituals, and symbols from different regions, find universal themes to unify your story, and layer symbols thoughtfully. Represent each culture respectfully, and use the shared humanity of our histories to connect it all. You’re definitely on the right path .bold, visionary, and exciting. Keep building your world carefully, and it will shine.
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