Racial identity, Nationality and Post-colonial unrest in Africa

The book explores the complexities of Africa's colonial history and the challenges of applying postcolonial theories in African studies. It critiques the tendency to romanticize pre-colonial identities while emphasizing the need to reject European-centric frameworks. The persistence of colonial power dynamics is highlighted, particularly through the adoption of the "Africa rising" narrative by governments, which reflects Western notions of progress. The discussion raises questions about the implications of essentialism and colonial binaries in contemporary African identity and discourse.