Author: Femi Akomolafe
publisher name: Femi Akomolafe
ISBN: 9781326724955
The book "Black Damage" challenges prevailing explanations for the challenges faced by Africa and black communities worldwide. While corruption and weak institutions in Africa and broken family structures in the diaspora are often cited as causes, the book argues that these are symptoms of deeper, more fundamental issues. Through empirical and qualitative studies, the author, Femi Akomolafe, explores the roots of the socio-economic challenges in Africa and global black communities.
Drawing on over ten years of research and personal insight as an African living in the UK diaspora, Akomolafe takes readers through 500 years of history to unveil the underlying causes of the current predicaments of black communities globally. The book contends that the plight of Africa and its diasporas is interconnected and addresses them concurrently. Importantly, it doesn't just identify problems but also provides solutions.
