He would announce the various dimensions of African Ancestral Studies in greater detail, focusing on the following areas; Genealogy and Ancestral Lineage, Cultural Practices and Traditions, Governance, Kingship and Political Institutions, Spiritual and Religious Beliefs, Historical Studies, Diaspora and Identity, Language and Oral Traditions, Arts and Material Culture, Intersections with African Philosophy, African Ancestral Studies and Modernity, Indigenous Knowledges, Ancestral Studies and Popular Culture, and the Role of African Ancestral Studies in Global Africa. From tracing ancestral lineage to recovering cultural knowledge and identity.
It added, “The idea of this new field has generated widespread enthusiasm as he explains its foundational platform and multi-layered contents. To those who want to teach the subject, Falola has made available close to a dozen syllabi. In a series of interviews with journalists across Africa, he explains that the field will cumulate themes and topics from a dozen fields into what is deeply African, thus adding to the promotion of the idea of African universities instead of universities in Africa. AAS will merge ideas on what we traditionally call heritage, culture, and identity.”
The statement maintained that Falola was committed to ensuring that African Ancestral Studies becomes a vibrant and sustainable field of inquiry.
“He believes it will inspire original research and foster a transformational impact on scholars and communities alike. By situating ancestral studies at the core of African scholarship, AAS aims to engage with and contribute to ongoing debates within African Studies.
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