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What is the true history of Africa’s global presence? In this groundbreaking work, Runoko Rashidi explores the deep and enduring connections between Africa and Asia, from prehistoric migrations to the age of enslavement and beyond. Drawing on the research of pioneering scholars and enriched by his own extensive travels, Rashidi documents the African presence in Arabia, India, China, Japan, Southeast Asia and more. With rare illustrations and a detailed bibliography, this compelling study challenges distorted narratives and restores forgotten chapters of world history. A powerful, accessible and meticulously researched contribution to global Black studies.







