Literature

Fine writing comes from Guinea. Traditional poets known as Malinke and Peul griots, sometimes known as praise-singers, tell stories and sing songs to recite and transmit ancient customs. French writers have created works that have gained recognition around the world, like Malinke Camara Laye. He depicts a young boy growing up in the Malinke homeland in his book The African Child (L'Enfant Noir). The boy is taught about spirits and taboos by his parents, who also happen to be goldsmiths. American institutions frequently use the book in their French and literature courses.

Unfortunately, the literature is not very sophisticated because of the nation's shockingly low literacy rates. The nation actually has among of the highest rates of illiteracy worldwide. Despite the fact that primary education is required, this illiteracy persists. Because of this, the majority of literature has been passed down orally from generation to generation. In this context, oral media like radio and other broadcasts have also been quite important.