October 12, 2025Africa Today

Returning to an Authentic African Community: Intercultural and Decolonial Challenges

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Decolonial advocacy for a return to the pristine African community may hinder modern progress, presenting unique challenges.
Exploration of the tension between colonial hegemony and decoloniality yields insights into Africa's epistemic formation and authenticity.
An ideal authentic African community must balance cultural heritage with progressive values to support contemporary life.
The discussion raises questions on the viability of both pristine and colonized African communities as frameworks for today's society.

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This essay examines decolonial advocacy for an authentic African community, highlighting the conflict between pristine and colonized identities.

Chimakonam et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This essay examines decolonial advocacy for an authentic African community, highlighting the conflict between pristine and colonized identities.