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Africa Is Not a Country
- Notes on a Bright Continent
- By: Dipo Faloyin
- Narrated by: Dipo Faloyin
- Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 165
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 144
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Story5 out of 5 stars 144
So often, Africa has been depicted simplistically as a uniform land of famines and safaris, poverty and strife, stripped of all nuance. In this bold and insightful book, Dipo Faloyin offers a much-needed corrective, weaving a vibrant tapestry of stories that bring to life Africa's rich diversity, communities, and histories. Starting with an immersive description of the lively and complex urban life of Lagos, Faloyin unearths surprising truths about many African countries' colonial heritage and tells the story of the continent's struggles with democracy through seven dictatorships.
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Brilliant!
- By Jane on 01-26-23
- Africa Is Not a Country
- Notes on a Bright Continent
- By: Dipo Faloyin
- Narrated by: Dipo Faloyin
Sorely needed
Reviewed: 02-03-24
It's obvious there is so much more to the African continent, but that hasn't stopped the aid advert imagery and other stereotypes from taking root in my mind. This book does a remarkable job of guiding you through how we got there and dispelling myths along the way to show you much much more. A MUST read.
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