The growing usage of African names in the United States makes this book appealing for those who want to understand the meaning, proper usage and significance of African names. Asante provides the historical rationale and the proper translations and usage of African names from the four corners of the continent.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Molefi K. Asante is a leading linguist and cultural historian. He is the chairperson of the African-American Studies Department at Temple University, and the author of over twenty books including Afrocentricity, African Culture and Kemet, Afrocentricity and Knowledge