Pan-Africanist

A Pan-Africanist builds upon Africanist and Afrocentrist thought by advocating for unity, solidarity and collective liberation across African countries and the African diaspora. Pan-Africanism is political, cultural and ideological. It emerged in response to colonialism, slavery and systemic racism, and is grounded in the idea that the wellbeing of African people is interconnected, regardless of geography. Pan-Africanists work to dismantle the lingering effects of colonial rule, challenge global injustices, promote African self-determination, challenge epistemic and philosophical colonisation. This includes pushing for African-led regional and global cooperation, economic justice, and cultural revival. While Afrocentrism focuses on re-centring African narratives, Pan-Africanism adds a vision of continental and global mobilisation towards shared African futures.