IGWEBUIKE ATTRIBUTES IN THE MEDIEVAL FRENCH SYSTEM: A REVIEW OF CHARLEMAGNE’S LEADERSHIP IN “LA CHANSON DE ROLAND”

Abstract

The fact that the society is filled with human beings, and not only a single being, justifies the Supreme Being’s intentions for all beings to relate with each other and work together to achieve a common goal. As such, the logical understanding of the Igbo adage “A nyukoo amiri onu, o gbaa ufufu” simply depicts the Igwebuike philosophy which propagates the limited nature of the individual person and uplifts the unity of the collective human person in achieving far greater positive results. As early as the middle ages, France has recorded a great success in unity, and regretted every form of betrayal and division; hence, the title “La Belle France “ was not a misconception of aesthetics and glamour, rather, the beauty in unity, togetherness and solidarity. La chanson de Roland clearly conveys Charlemagne’s victorious achievements in the medieval period, which was not by mere fortress, rather by unity and solidarity. Unfortunately, the regrettable destruction that befell his reign was as a result of disunity in the form of betrayal, treachery and division. This paper will significantly unveil the importance of solidarity, the need to be unified as a nation to fight insecurity and maintain national peace. Political analysis of the role of unity in Charlemagne’s ruling class and solidarity skills utilized to overcome problems will be deployed, while the integration of the principles of Igwebuike philosophy for national security and peace are strongly recommended.