Sudanese-British television and radio journalist Zeinab Badawi has published her first book, An African History of Africa: From the Dawn of Civilization to Independence.
Everyone is originally from Africa, and this book is therefore for everyone. For too long, Africa’s history has been dominated by Western narratives of slavery and colonialism, or simply ignored. Now, Zeinab Badawi sets the record straight and guides readers through Africa’s spectacular history, from the origins of humanity, through ancient civilizations and medieval empires with powerful queens and kings, to the miseries of conquest and the elation of independence.
Seeking out occluded histories from across the continent, meeting with countless historians, anthropologists, archaeologists and local storytellers, while traveling through more than thirty countries, Badawi weaves together a fascinating new account of Africa: an epic, sweeping history of the oldest inhabited continent on the planet, told through the voices of Africans themselves.
Published by WH Allen (18 April 2024)
Available on Amazo