Books published by Books of Africa Ltd

Runoko Rashidi is the foremost living scholar in the field of research into Black communities all over the world. He is not the kind of academic who sits in an ivory tower studying manuscripts. In fact, he has met with Black communities in over 100 countries and visited countless museums and historical sites and given thousands of lectures.

This is the third in a trilogy by the well-known African-American scholar, Runoko Rashidi. In the first two volumes which have sold well, Black Star: The African Presence in Early Europe, and African Star over Asia: The African Presence in the East he interpreted the work of earlier scholars and provided new evidence of the important historical

What is the origin of the many Black populations in Asia? What are their links to Africa in pre-historic times and in recent times? Runoko Rashidi's reputation was based on his research and travels in Asia and this well illustrated book is a must for all those interested in Black history.

Didier Drogba is one of the best-known and most successful African footballers who have played in Europe. This short cartoon history of his life will interest football fans everywhere.