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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.

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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 Séverin, 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'

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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.

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