Chinweizu's Vision
Unveiling the Complexities of Pan-Africanism and African Sovereignty
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2098685 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Richard Atimniraye Nyelade (0000-0002-7638-4763, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 68 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 111-132 |
| Publication date | 2025-03-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | African Studies Review (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0002-0206 • E-ISSN: 1555-2462 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/asr.2024.228 |
| OpenAlex | W4407828776 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 14 |
The paper critically revisits Chinweizu's contributions to Pan-Africanism and African sovereignty, focusing on his analysis of Arab and Western imperialism, internal complicity, and the concept of "culturecide." His call for a distinct Black African identity is explored as a foundation for reclaiming sovereignty, while also addressing critiques of nativism and essentialism. A nuanced approach to decolonization is proposed, emphasizing its relevance in today's globalized world. Chinweizu's ideas challenge a rethinking of the intersections between history, culture, and power in the ongoing quest for African autonomy
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Cosmopolitanism
The Lies that Bind
Against Decolonisation
Voices from Twentieth-Century Africa
Centuries of Recorded Science and Technology in Black Africa
Decolonising the African Mind
Black Athena
Black Orientalism? Further Reflections on “Wonders of the African World”
They Came before Columbus
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |