The Luba Basa Institution: The Challenge on Shinasha Identity

Abstract

The Article deals, among other things with the traditions of origin, early patterns of expansion and settlements of Shinasha. It also explores the history and culture of the Shinasha and Oromo communities in the region of Metekel and their assimilation and inco-operation of the former by later. The paper aims to contribute to the understanding of the impact of Luba Basa institution on people and culture of the Shinasha society.