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Topics such as religious life, domestic life, and recreational life are discussed, exemplifying Africa's rich history and its diverse and vibrant cultures and heritage. 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Readers encounter women reclaiming land through ritual, sustaining markets through tontine investment plans and WhatsApp savings groups, and negotiating identity through dress—from Ankara prints to secondhand \u003ci\u003emitumba\u003c\/i\u003e. The book also illuminates intellectual and political spheres: clandestine schooling under Boko Haram, indigenous councils of justice, and digital feminism challenging algorithmic silencing. Even joy becomes resistance, as women claim pleasure through dancefloors, Nollywood, and \u003ci\u003eamapiano \u003c\/i\u003ebeats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRejecting both pity-driven narratives and glossy myths of “super-resilience,” this work offers clarity without condescension and complexity without confusion. 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Organized around core dimensions of daily life—from family and economic activity to language, politics, religion, and leisure—the book moves from intimate domestic spaces to national systems of power and belief.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing on examples from rural villages, the megacity of Lagos, and diverse cultural regions, it examines how Nigerians navigate kinship, markets, education, healthcare, and governance in a complex and rapidly changing society. 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The book covers various aspects of the lives of the peoples of Africa in the post-colonial era, such as domestic life, economic activities, intellectual pursuits, material culture, political power, leisure, and spiritual engagements. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis addition to the Daily Life through History series recognizes the anguish of previous experiences of colonial rule while simultaneously commemorating the optimism and liveliness of the present and future of Africa. Discussing large moments – Nelson Mandela’s presidency or South Africa hosting the FIFA world cup – to the small – what a typical meal or holiday might look like for those across the continent – this book is an homage to the eternal essence of Africa and its inhabitants. Ultimately, the volume provides readers a glimpse into the diverse lived experiences across this remarkable continent, as it navigates the intricacies of post-colonial existence and establishes its trajectory on the international platform.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57680287334773,"sku":"9798765130087","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9798765130087.jpg?v=1792423682"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-dr-toyin-falola.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}