Africa Is Not A Country: Breaking Stereotypes of Modern Africa

Africa Is Not A Country is a bright portrait of modern Africa that pushes back against harmful stereotypes to tell a more comprehensive story. It is a must-read for anyone interested in learning more about the continent and its diverse cultures and communities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 06 April 2023
Publisher: Vintage Publishing

A captivating portrayal of modern Africa that challenges detrimental stereotypes to present a more comprehensive narrative.

Warm, humorous, thought-provoking, and utterly essential reading.

Adam Rutherford

An exhilarating exploration of the myths, misconceptions, and stereotypes surrounding modern Africa.

This book serves as a vital history lesson that we all require.

Jeffrey Boakye, Guardian

You are likely familiar with these stereotypes. Frequently, Africa is portrayed as a desolate, arid expanse characterized by famines and safaris, plagued solely by poverty and strife.

In this amusing and insightful book, Dipo Faloyin provides a much-needed corrective.

He delves into the colonial legacies of each country, examining a diverse range of topics, from documenting the vibrant urban life in Lagos to exploring the lively West African rivalry over who prepares the best Jollof rice.

Through its intimate and political narrative, Africa Is Not A Country brings the story of the continent to life, celebrating the energy and richness of its diverse cultures and communities in a manner that has never been accomplished before.

Hilarious, ferocious, generous, and convincing.

It compelled me to reevaluate nearly everything I believed to be true about Africa.

Oliver Bullough

This book deserves a prominent place in the curriculum.

Nikki May, Wahala, author

Weight: 278g
Dimension: 197 x 126 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529114829