THE EMERGENCE OF AFRICAN HISTORY

Abstract

History imparts a sense of identity. By comprehending our origins, we can attain a clearer grasp of our identity. History offers contextual understanding of our existence, aiding in comprehending current circumstances and informing our approach to the future. Consequently, discussing history or historical events necessitates reference to historiography or associated concepts. Historiography refers to the history of historical writing. Numerous authors have shown interest in the history of historical literature, perceiving it as a crucial element in the study and composition of history. This study primarily focuses on the emergence of African history, utilising secondary data derived from a variety of published and unpublished sources pertinent to the research. These encompass books, journals, periodicals, conference proceedings, newspapers, encyclopedias, and the internet. The findings indicated that the two world wars, in which a significant number of Africans fought alongside the British, engendered a new historiography in Africa. The emergence of African nationalism in the 19th and 20th centuries not only resulted in independence for African nations but also facilitated historical liberation. The study indicates that the emergence of African history has illuminated Africa's role in global history.