Elaeddîn Seccadî, Kurdewarî and Négritude

Despite his outstanding place in the study of Kurdish society, culture and literature, sadly, Elaeddîn Seccadî has not received scholarly attention he deserves. The very few sources on works tend to be descriptive biographical accounts. This exploratory paper sets out put into perspective Seccadî’s continued use concept kurdewarî. It is notable that often concerned language, literature a par with those other nations world. Indeed quick glance at forewords penned shows recurrent references “other nations” while talking about Kurds. suggests more justice can done intellectual legacy by placing their broader political historical milieu. An invitation approach contributions beyond merely and/or romanticizing manner, this preliminary attempts draw parallels between kurdewarî as it appears two books entitled Mêjûy Edebiy Kurdî Kurdewarî, négritude used African-Caribbean intellectuals. suggested both concepts aim delineate distinctive self-affirming Kurdishness Africanness.