Telling it as it deserves to be told: no embellishments, no diplomatic language, no half-truths, and no taking sides, The Narrative of Africa Rising: Changing Perspectives edited by Darlingtina K. Esiaka and Jamaine Abidogun has provided us with one of the best ways to tell the world about Africa, giving readers room to draw their conclusions without pulling them in any direction. This is a brilliant work.

Uzoma Odera Okoye, University of Nigeria-Nsukka

"The Narrative of Africa Rising: Changing Perspectives, a thought-provoking anthology, critically examines the multifaceted and complex narrative of Africa's rise. This work brilliantly deconstructs and re-evaluates the widely touted 'Africa Rising' discourse, juxtaposing it with on-ground realities and historical contexts. Through its diverse chapters, this book offers a nuanced exploration of varied themes including political dynamics, economic development, social change, and cultural resurgence across the African continent. Each contribution is meticulously researched and presented, making this book an indispensable resource for understanding contemporary Africa in all its complexity. The editors and contributors, experts in their respective fields, provide compelling evidence and insights that challenge conventional wisdom and contribute to a more balanced understanding of Africa's position in the global arena. This book is essential reading for scholars, policymakers, students, and anyone interested in comprehending the intricacies of African development and its global implications."

Bukola A. Oyeniyi, Missouri State University

Accomplished scholars, Darlingtina K. Esiaka and Jamaine Abidogun, have transformed their considerable knowledge and experience on the African continent into this insightful masterpiece. The Narrative of Africa Rising: Changing Perspectives assembles a veritable set of Africanists to examine complex issues of contemporary import such as, inter alia, democracy, terrorism and violence as well as African art, music and literature. Their exploration of the current narratives concerning Africa Rising is robust, nuanced and thought-provoking. This is a must read for those of us who care about what happens to and in Africa.

Atim Eneida George, Antioch University