Interrogating Xenophobia and Nativism in Twenty-First-Century Africa

Emmanuel Matambo is research director for the Centre for Africa-China Studies (CACS) at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa.

• Introduction: Vying for Prominence: Xenophobia, Nativism and the prospects for Pan-Africanism in Twenty-First Century AfricaEmmanuel Kasonde Matambo Part I: Nativism and Xenophobia in Africa: Historical ContextsChapter One: Citizenship Crisis, Pervasive Nativity and Rising Afro-phobia: Engaging Africa’s “Trilemma” and Their Drivers in the Age of GlobalizationAdeniyi S. BasiruChapter Two: The Psychology and the Psychosocial Impacts of Xenophobia and NativismKizito N. C. OkekeChapter Three: Xenophobia and the Legacy of Apartheid in South Africa: The Continued Process of Creating Subalterns in Africa Robert MasekoChapter Four: “Xenophobia” or “Afrophobia”: Policy PerspectiveSeun BamideleChapter Five: #NigeriaMustFall: Exploring the Contours of New Media, Agenda Setting, and Communication Imperatives Janet Abosede Ogundairo, Victor Onyilor Achem, and Feyisetan IjimakinwaPart II: South Africa and Anti-Foreign National Sentiment: Xeno- or Afro-phobia?Chapter Six: Are So

“Without the world in general and Africa in particular exorcising the demon of xenophobia, humanity will never know real peace and enjoy true happiness. Interrogating Xenophobia and Nativism in Twenty-First Century Africa, exploiting the superb intellectual and political education and experience of the contributors, lays a powerful foundation for systematically engaging with the spectre of xenophobia especially in Africa. Although the focus is largely on xenophobia and South Africa, the book solidly anchors the discussion in Africa, Afro-phobia, and the elusive dream of Pan-Africanism. It is a must-read for every person willing to make their contribution to a world free of xenophobia and its deadly consequences. The book is one that every college and university, especially in Africa, must use particularly for undergraduate exploratory studies of the subjects of xenophobia, Afro-phobia, and Pan-Africanism. Skilfully edited, very readable, and well arranged, the contributors offer a wonderful panoramic view of the topics covered to enable both a general reader and an academic user to traverse the book as they wish.”