Against Decolonization: taking African agency seriously by Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò London: Hurst ISBN: 9781787386921; £14.99 (Pb) - Decolonization, Development and Knowledge in Africa: turning over a new leaf by Sabelo Ndlovu-Gatsheni London: Routledge, 2020. Pp202; ISBN: 9780367505950; £38.99 (Pb)

Key Points

• The books provide insights into the concept of decolonization, emphasizing the importance of African agency.
• Key themes include the relationship between development and knowledge within the context of postcolonial identities.
• Analysis of power dynamics illustrates how historical context shapes current perspectives on African agency in development processes and knowledge creation, revealing sociopolitical layers at play in these discussions and concepts of identity, belonging, and power for African peoples and nations. Their relevance highlights the need for a paradigm shift in understanding development frameworks, advocating for greater recognition of African perspectives.