Abstract:
This study sought to account for meaning construction in the
blend of the conceptual metaphors found in the two songs sung
by Bongo artists Harmonize and Rayvanny; identify the similarities
in the political leadership qualities of President Thomas I. Sankara
and John P. Magufuli and to discuss the lessons African leaders can
learn from the strategic leadership styles of the two former
African Statesmen. The study used the Conceptual Integration
theory established by Fauconnier and Turner (2002) to analyze the
data. A descriptive research design was employed and the data
was analyzed qualitatively. Findings reveal that metaphors portray
political leaders as larger-than-life individuals who are capable of
providing solutions to myriad problems that bedevil their
countries. The two former African presidents championed the
sovereignty of their countries and defended the citizens against
neo-colonialism and exploitation by foreigners.
Keywords: corruption, development, metaphors, nationalism,
Pan-Africanism
