AMÍLCAR CABRAL ROLE IN THE LINGUISTIC IDENTITY, MULTILINGUALISM AND POST-INDEPENDENCE PROCESS IN CABO VERDE

Authors

  • MIGUEL ROSA DUQUE https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4558-4796
  • JOSÉ MANUEL SIMÕES https://orcid.org./0000-0002-0730-7780

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26619/1647-7251.DT0726.7

Keywords:

Amílcar Cabral, multilingualism, linguistic identity, national identity, decolonization, liberation struggle, cultural expression, language ideologies

Abstract

This study explores how Amílcar Cabral influenced Cabo Verde's linguistic identity and advanced the idea of multilingualism, especially after the country gained independence. Being one of the main leaders in the liberation struggle against the oppressive Portuguese colonial regime, Cabral was aware of how tightly linked language was to cultural and national identities. Cabral's move to encourage the use of Kriolu, the local creole language, was the highlight of efforts to unify the ethnic groups of Cabo Verde and helped generate a sense of national pride through the nation's cultural identity. Moreover, by emphasizing multilingualism, Cabral was able to strike a balance between Kriolu and Portuguese, thereby creating a linguistic culture that recognizes the colony’s past and the future to be shaped by the global community. This research investigates Cabral's language policies and the influence of these policies on the various sectors of education, politics, and cultural expression in post-independence Cabo Verde. We reveal how Cabral's concepts of language policy and identity continue to shape discussions in Cabo Verde today, thereby highlighting the key role linguistic diversity plays in the nation's ongoing socioeconomic progress.

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Author Biographies

MIGUEL ROSA DUQUE, https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4558-4796

He is a distinguished designer within the design industry with over 30 years of experience. He is an assistant professor at the University of Saint Joseph (China) and has taught previously at Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau Polytechnic University, and Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University in China. He holds a PhD in Communication from the University of Macau, with a focus on virtual reality research, a Master of Design in Virtual Environment Design from the University of Saint Joseph, and a Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Design from Curtin University in Australia. Renowned for his multidisciplinary education and commitment to fostering student creativity and consistently exceeding expectations, Miguel's pedagogical philosophy emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and inquiry, encouraging students to question and interact with contemporary design paradigms.

JOSÉ MANUEL SIMÕES, https://orcid.org./0000-0002-0730-7780

He received a postdoc in Communication Science from the Portuguese Catholic University (2017) and a PhD in Global Studies from the University of Saint Joseph, Macau-China (2011) with Summa Cum Laude. He has a master of Arts in Communication and Journalism from the Faculty of Letters of Coimbra University, Portugal, and a bachelor’s degree in International Journalism from the Superior School of Journalism, Porto, Portugal, where he taught for seven years. He is an associate professor and University of Saint Joseph Head (China) of the Media, Art & Technology Department until 2024 and the coordinator of the Communication and Media Master Programme since 2016. He published worldwide and participated in exhibitions, conferences, and academic committees on three continents. He published 11 books and is the editor, organiser, and co-author of five other books related to journalism and culture. He has also published extensively in international academic journals and media outlets, especially about ethics and communication and media.

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Published

2026-10-19

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 1, TD4 (2026): From Colonial Rule to Nationhood: Amílcar Cabral and the Birth of Lusophone Africa

Section

ARTICLES