In discussing the politics of life across Africa, we cannot ignore religion. As Africans, our unique history of belief has made religion such an integrated part of our lives.
The colonization of Africa was a multifaceted subjugation of political and economic independence, language, religion and culture. In both the Arab and European colonization of Africa, religion was a central tenet, and the theology of each form of colonization has contributed immeasurably to the state of Africa today. Therefore, in discussing the politics of life across the continent, even currently, we cannot ignore religion. As Africans, our unique history of belief has made religion such an integrated part of our lives. And for us to even begin to consider the ways in which we can decolonize ourselves, we must call into question our very own history.
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