Africa Is Not A Country: Breaking Stereotypes of Modern Africa

What comes to mind when we hear the word “Africa”? Poverty. A crazy dictator rushing around in a jeep with a machete in his hands. Heat, savannah, safari and, of course, suffering. “No,” Nigerian journalist Dipo Faloin firmly denies. Africa is something much more.
Written with humor and knowledge, the book consistently debunks the most common myths about the colorful continent, tells us about the real and multi-voiced Africa. How do local authoritarian regimes emerge and operate? What is behind the Nollywood phenomenon? Why is 90 percent of Africa’s material cultural heritage located outside its borders? How to eat jollof properly? And finally, is it really necessary to “save Africa”?
This is not just a collection of facts, but a deep look at the history and current state of affairs in different countries, an overview of the consequences of colonialism, the intergenerational trauma of slavery and modern ways to overcome it. The book helps to see Africa beyond clichés, to understand its internal logic and dynamics, and to respect its uniqueness.