Welcome to BOKUTANI: Journal of the African Studies Association of Africa (ASAA)
A peer-reviewed, multilingual, open-access journal dedicated to African-centered scholarship.
About Bokutani
Bokutani is a peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary journal published by the African Studies Association of Africa (ASAA). It is dedicated to advancing African perspectives on Africa and the world by promoting research that is theoretically innovative, methodologically plural, and intellectually grounded in African realities.
Bokutani is more than a scholarly platform—it is a space of epistemic justice, committed to nurturing new voices, amplifying diasporic and continental intellectual contributions, and offering content in both written and oral formats. The journal is published annually and is fully open-access.
Multilingual
English, French, and African languages
Multiformat
Articles, translations, audio essays (podicles)
Frequency
1 issue per year (alternating thematic and varia)
Access
Online-only, HTML + PDF, no paywalls
Connecting Ideas
Meet Our Editorial Board
Our editorial team is composed of renowned scholars and practitioners committed to advancing knowledge and promoting academic discourse.
Cheikh Thiam
Editor-in-Chief
Cheikh Thiam is Chair of the English Department and Professor of English and Black Studies at Amherst College. He is the author and editor of several influential volumes on African philosophy and literature.
Serigne Bassirou MBOUP
Managing Editor
Serigne Bassirou Mboup specializes in English grammar and applied linguistics. His work spans language education, research, and cross-cultural communication, with a strong interest in African studies and African linguistics.
Dr. Sarah Ndori
Editorial Advisor
Dr. Ndori’s research focuses on social justice issues within African studies, enriching our editorial perspective.
Ms. Temi Abiola
Managing Editor
Ms. Abiola oversees the journal’s day-to-day operations, ensuring the highest standards of publication.
Dr. Paul Mensah
Technical Editor
Dr. Mensah’s expertise in digital publishing enhances our journal’s online presence and accessibility.
Ms. Lila Essien
Editorial Assistant
Ms. Essien supports the editorial team with research and coordination to streamline the publication process.
Dr. Kofi Acheampong
Advisory Editor
Dr. Acheampong provides strategic guidance for research themes and initiatives of the journal.
Acknowledgements
The Bokutani Editors, Editorial Team and Editorial Associates thank all our contributors, reviewers, and everyone who supported this issue. We are especially grateful to the African Studies Association of Africa (ASAA) and our partner institutions for their ongoing support of African-centred scholarship.
Disclaimer
The views expressed by contributors to Bokutani are not necessarily those of the Editors, Editorial Advisory Board, the African Studies Association of Africa (ASAA), or our partners. While every reasonable effort is made to check factual accuracy in published material, the contributors are ultimately responsible for verifying claims made in their writings. Neither Bokutani nor the African Studies Association of Africa will be responsible for errors or inaccuracies in contributions.
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