The Complex Interplay between Power, Politics, and African Agency: The Philosophy of Toyin Falola by Serges Djoyou Kamga examines the experience of colonialism, using Falola's works as a guiding point, to understand the evolutionary character of African political culture that emerged at the ascent of the colonial powers. This book offers a unique perspective on the intricate dynamics of African society, providing a deeper understanding of the role of power and politics in shaping African culture. Kamga highlights the complex interplay between these elements and sheds light on the significance of African voices in shaping their own destiny. Using Falola's contributing works, this book illuminates and critiques the Greek gifts offered by Europe, establishing the connection between the continued relationship between the ex-colonized African countries and their imperialist colonizers. This book is a must read for scholars of African studies, political science, and those interested in learning more about African history and culture.
Serges Djoyou Kamga is distinguished professor of human rights law and serves as the dean of the faculty of law at the University of the Free State.
Foreword Preface Introduction Chapter 1: Studying Falola, and Its Enriching Experience Chapter 2: Decolonial Agency, Hybridity, and Modernity Chapter 3: African Politics and Nationalism in Transition Chapter 4: Coloniality and Its Ambiguities Chapter 5: Coloniality of Culture: How Colonialism Ongoing Influences Perception, Beliefs, and Values in Africa Chapter 6: Postcoloniality of Culture: Developing Awareness of How Colonialism Has Shaped Cultural Expression Chapter 7: Memoirs of Power in the Postcolonial Chapter 8: The Limit of Power and Democracy Chapter 9: Elusive Development: The Challenge of Alleviating Poverty and Achieving Prosperity and Progress in Africa Chapter 10: Gendered Politics and Agency: For a Fair and Equal Society, Women Need to Become Agents of Political Change Chapter 11: Rethinking Knowledge: Toward Decolonizing Knowledge Production in Africa Conclusion: Imagined Future Bibliography About the Author
The Complex Interplay between Power, Politics, and African Agency: The Philosophy of Toyin Falola deepens our understanding of an Africanist's response to the challenge of African agency in the twenty-first century. Africa's development will remain still born if the continent refuses to take charge of its affairs through an ideological reawakening. The African renaissance is an agential imperative. -- Adeshina Afolayan, University of Ibadan Africa's liberation from Western paradigms is achieved when a brilliant academic honors the work of one of the most brilliant and prolific African intellectuals. Serges Djoyou Kamga's new book honors Toyin Falola's philosophical vision of an African continent where the return of its noble letters is necessary. -- Marianne Severin, Les Afriques dans le Monde This book is a huge step in attempting to cover significant parts of Toyin Falola's incredibly vast scholarly output. -- Sanya Osha, author of 'Postethnophilosophy'
