De-neocolonizing Africa

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This book fills a critical void in African research: a lack of engagement with the question of how digital capabilities can be harnessed to liberate Africa from the subtle grips of neocolonization. Bringing together seasoned and emerging scholars from diverse regions of Africa, the book dissects the intricate relationship between technology and the persistent echoes of colonial legacies. The authors distinguish between 'decolonization'—the historical struggle for independence—and the ongoing imperative of 'de-neocolonization,' an evolving battle against persistent but more subtle colonial influences, now manifesting in the digital terrain. With a focus on the profound impact of digital tools, the contributors question how these capabilities can serve as instruments of liberation in a globalized age. Through a comprehensive examination of the intersection between Africa, digital technology, and neocolonization, the book not only breaks new ground but also positions itself as an invaluable resource for students, academics, and professionals globally. By offering fresh perspectives, nuanced analyses, and innovative solutions, this book emerges as an essential addition to the global intellectual academe, reshaping the discourse on African autonomy, identity, and emancipation from neocolonial chains.

Dr. Unwana Samuel Akpan is a media scholar-practitioner with over two decades of broadcast experience. He has been a visiting scholar at the Department of Communication, Culture and Media Studies (CCMS), where he completed his postdoctoral studies in the School of Communication and Media Studies, Howard University, Washington DC, USA. He is the editor of the University of Lagos Communication Review and presently a lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos, Akoka-Lagos, Akoka.

This book fills a critical void in African research: a lack of engagement with the question of how digital capabilities can be harnessed to liberate Africa from the subtle grips of neocolonization. Bringing together seasoned and emerging scholars from diverse regions of Africa, the book dissects the intricate relationship between technology and the persistent echoes of colonial legacies. The authors distinguish between 'decolonization'—the historical struggle for independence—and the ongoing imperative of 'de-neocolonization,' an evolving battle against persistent but more subtle colonial influences, now manifesting in the digital terrain. With a focus on the profound impact of digital tools, the contributors question how these capabilities can serve as instruments of liberation in a globalized age. Through a comprehensive examination of the intersection between Africa, digital technology, and neocolonization, the book not only breaks new ground but also positions itself as an invaluable resource for students, academics, and professionals globally. By offering fresh perspectives, nuanced analyses, and innovative solutions, this book emerges as an essential addition to the global intellectual academe, reshaping the discourse on African autonomy, identity, and emancipation from neocolonial chains.

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Africa Colonization Decolonization Neo-colonization De-neocolonization De-westernization Domestication Digital technology Digital Capabilities

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“Seeing a work from a  fast-rising budding Afrocentric scholar that thematically treats the issue of de-neocolonizing Euro-American mentalities in Africa through harnessing the digital frontier is heartwarming. For me, "De-neocolonizing Africa: Harnessing the Digital Frontier"  is the second most important work on the subject since Kwame Nkrumah's pioneering 1965 text, “Neo-colonialism: The Last Stage of Imperialism.” This edited volume masterfully brings together a diverse group of scholars, each contributing unique insights into the complex intersections of digital innovation and neocolonialism in Africa. The editor is to be commended for curating such a comprehensive and thought-provoking collection, ensuring that each chapter does justice to the central theme of de-neocolonization in the digital age. This book is an essential read for anyone committed to understanding and addressing the contemporary challenges facing Africa.” (Prof. Des Wilson, Vice Chancellor, Obong University, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria)

“"De-neocolonizing Africa: Harnessing the Digital Frontier" stands out as a seminal volume in the discourse of African decoloniality. With contributions from seasoned global scholars, this collection offers unparalleled insights into how digital technologies are reshaping the African continent. Each chapter explores the innovative strategies for leveraging digital tools to dismantle colonial legacies and foster self-determined futures. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and de-neocolonization in Africa.” (Prof. Mellitus N. Wanyama, Founding Dean, School of Music and Media, Kabarak University, Kenya)
 

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