African philosophy must grow from indigenous cultural resources to enrich humanity.

Evidence

It is by giving considered attention to the philosophical resources arising out of our own culture and historical realities that Africa can witness “the birth of credible alternative philosophies whose complementary characteristics would make humanity richer and the philosophic enterprise itself more fascinating” (Okere, 1983, p. 129) instead of simply replicating another philosophical tradition. — Frans Dokman, Beyond Bantu Philosophy_…, 382

Categorization

• DEFINE: Defines the ‘African discourse’ ideal for African philosophy against extraversion.