Lest We Forget: Slavery, Slave Trade, Emancipation, and Reparation

Lest We Forget offers a detailed and multifaceted exploration of slavery, colonialism, and their enduring impact on Africa and the African diaspora. Guided by contributions from a distinguished group of scholars and practitioners, this volume examines key themes including the transatlantic slave trade, colonial exploitation, struggles for self-determination, and the ongoing challenges of neo-colonialism.

Through essays and historical analysis, contributors such as Bridget Teboh, Hakeem Tijani, Olusegun Obasanjo, John Ayotunde Bewaji, Peter Okebukola, and Tiffany Fawn Jones uncover hidden histories, highlight the resilience of African peoples, and argue for reparative justice. From Moghamoland’s overlooked role in the slave trade to the educational legacies of colonialism, each chapter builds a vivid narrative of the past’s influence on present challenges and the potential pathways to a fairer future.

Rooted in both scholarship and advocacy, this book serves as a call to action: to remember, to educate, and to shape a world where equality, justice, and shared humanity prevail.