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Minority Identities in Nigeria provides a comprehensive historical analysis of how minority communities in Nigeria have actively contested and claimed their rights to citizenship and recognition. Through detailed examination of twentieth-century political, social, and cultural developments, author Oghenetoja Okoh demonstrates that minority identities were not merely passive categories but dynamic forces that shaped Nigeria’s nation-building processes.
The book explores the intersection of ethnicity, religion, and politics in colonial and post-colonial Nigeria, revealing how minority groups mobilized around shared identities to assert their claims within the Nigerian state. Okoh’s work challenges conventional narratives by centering minority voices and experiences, illustrating how these communities navigated majoritarian pressures while maintaining cultural distinctiveness.
Essential reading for scholars of African history, political science, and identity studies, this volume contributes significantly to our understanding of citizenship, belonging, and social change in Nigeria and the broader African continent.
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