An Unparalleled Exploration of Yoruba Existence Across Time and Global Space: Toyin Falola’s Global Yoruba: Regional and Diasporic Networks

Abstract

This is a review of Toyin Falola's Global Yoruba: Regional and Diasporic Networks (2024), describing its strengths, its limitations and my understanding of the promise it holds for the further development of Yoruba historiography. The main text of the essay is punctuated by a collage made by me from pictures from the Internet and images of some of the art from the book, accompanied by commentary. The art chosen represents those that appeal most to my personal taste, even though I enjoy all the art in the work. I credit the creators of the art I reference if their names are indicated in the book. 

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