Kankourang: How this guardian of justice and spirit defender of the Mandingue society lost his place?

The kankourang, a mythical spirit of Mandingue culture, has seen its role desacralized due to inappropriate behaviors of some non-initiates who disguise themselves to represent this culture. In Mandingue villages, the kankourang was the representative of the law, protecting harvests and populations. However, impostors, particularly in the Dakar region, exploit this figure for commercial interests, thus distorting its true role. The Mandingue language is often unknown to these individuals, which further emphasizes the misunderstanding of Mandingue culture.