UNILAG Philosophy Conference Charts Path Beyond Colonial Knowledge, as Afolayan Calls for Epistemic Liberation in Africa
In a compelling keynote address that set the tone for a landmark intellectual gathering, Professor Adeshina Afolayan of the University of Ibadan challenged African scholars and institutions to confront the persistent shadows of colonial knowledge systems and reclaim the continent’s intellectual agency. Speaking on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the international philosophy conference hosted by the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Afolayan described Africa’s postcolonial intellectual landscape as “a disturbing sight,” where universities continue to […]
