Critically discuss or delve into customary contracting and explore the possibilities of re-purposing 'modern' commercial law to align it with the value of trust in customary contracting. To accomplish these tasks, the substance of your article should start by presenting the key features of contract-making in traditional African communities, with a largely historical character. Further, unpack the idea and value of 'trust' in customary commerce and compare it to other values of modern commercial law, especially good faith and the principle of pacta sunt servanda. In addition, the paper should examine circumstances through which the notion of trust can find its way into the whole realm of commercial law. Lastly, consider the need to develop African customary law and its developmental potential.