Tackles the question of race in West Africa through its postcolonial manifestations. Challenging the view of the African continent as a nonracialized space, the author envisions Africa, and in particular the nation of Ghana, as a place whose local relationships are deeply informed by global structures of race, economics, and politics.
Focusing on the intersection of race and European imperialism, this book explores both historical and modern race-making in Africa. It posits that Africa is crucial for comprehending the evolution of racial concepts and their global implications. The analysis highlights the continent's historical experiences of otherness while addressing the ironic neglect of Africa in current racial discourse. Through various studies, it seeks to illuminate Africa's significant role in shaping and understanding contemporary racial meanings worldwide.