Afro-Decolonial Manifesto

Forthcoming in May 2025.

Offers a compelling call to arms, challenging the pervasive grip of colonialism on the Black psyche while charting a course towards a future defined by autonomy, dignity, and radical liberation.

In Afro-Decolonial Manifesto, the echoes of Negritude, Black nationalism, and pan-Africanism resound as a rallying cry against the persistent grip of colonialism on the psyche and identity of people of African descent. Delving into the historical currents of resistance, this manifesto unapologetically confronts the insidious nature of modern colonialism. In a world where the very presence of the Black body incites fear and insecurity among white supremacists, the manifesto exposes the fallacy of equating Black existence with reverse colonialism. It challenges the prevailing narratives of gratitude and guilt, asserting the right of the Black diaspora to reclaim its autonomy and dignity.

Through a critical lens, scholar Norman Ajari interrogates the efficacy of movements like Black Lives Matter, navigating the complexities of political compromise and ideological divergence. With a keen eye on the global stage, Afro-Decolonial Manifesto envisions a reinvigorated Black internationalism, rooted in Africa’s unity and autonomy. Even today George Floyd’s tragic death reverberates across continents. This volume recognizes both the difficulty of the Black condition and the emergence of a collective consciousness poised for transformative action. It heralds a new era of resistance, where reparation becomes not just a demand for restitution, but a catalyst for radical change.

In this stirring call to arms, Afro-Decolonial Manifesto emboldens Black people to reclaim their narrative, their agency, and their future. It is a testament to the enduring spirit of liberation and the indomitable resilience of Black lives.