Accra:Da Sié de Bindouté, a member of the Steering Committee of the Farafina Institute of Black Peoples, called on Africans to reject cultural and religious alienation and to reclaim the continent's history, drawing inspiration from the ideas of Cheikh Anta Diop. He made these remarks during an international symposium focused on the sovereignty and legacy of the Senegalese Egyptologist.

According to Burkina Information Agency, Da Sié de Bindouté argued that the current cultural alienation in West Africa is not only a result of political colonization but also stems from the influence of introduced religions, which have overshadowed native systems of thought and spirituality.

He addressed the theme "Sovereignty and Pan-Africanism in Cheikh Anta Diop Place and Role of Youth," asserting that concepts such as life after death or the Trinity, often linked to other cultures, actually originate in ancient Egyptian and African traditions.

The speaker highlighted the significant impact of Cheikh Anta Diop's work on political and cultural movements across the continent, particularly among youth and intellectuals who have been pivotal in the fight for national identity.

Da Sié de Bindouté also noted the important role of women in traditional African societies, using the matrilineal structure of the Lobi people in Burkina Faso as an example. He pointed out that these traditions emphasize identity and social connections based on the maternal figure, contrasting with imported patriarchal systems.

He concluded by urging African states to incorporate African history into educational systems and to preserve cultural and audiovisual archives, citing the contributions of journalist Issouf Osiris Sawadogo as part of this cultural legacy.