# Africana: An Encyclopedia of an Amazing Continent - Hardcover

by **Mayowa Alabi** (Illustrator), **Kim Chakanetsa** (Author)

**Discover the incredible history and diversity of the African continent in all its splendour with this beautifully illustrated and fact-filled encyclopedia.**

This **fascinating and beautiful** book is divided into broad geographical sections which celebrate and showcase the peoples, landscapes and wildlife from different regions of this great continent, and **bright and bold illustrations** bring these facts to life.

Learn about the **astonishing history of the continent,** as the birthplace of the very first human beings, through rich historical civilisations such as the **ancient Egyptians**, **the Benin Empire,** and the **Kingdom of Kush**, up to the development of the dynamic cities of the modern day.

_Africana_ explores:

-   The **beautiful visual cultures and artwork** from across Africa, including the the printed cottons of Guinea and the mud cloth of Mali,
-   **Famous figures from African history** and **modern-day change makers,**
-   The **incredible landscapes and wildlife of the continent**, ranging from the deserts of the north, the rainforests of the central regions and the savannahs of the south.

Featuring a stunning **copper foil-detailed cover**, this **large-format book** is packed with maps, timelines, and much, much more to open your eyes to the beauty and brilliance of this diverse continent.

### Author Biography

Lagos-based multidisciplinary artist, **Mayowa Alabi's** work is inspired by his childhood obsessions--African folklore and Afrofuturism. A graphic designer and photographer with over seven years of professional design experience, Mayowa previously worked as the Creative Lead at Co-Creation Hub Nigeria before taking on his current role as a visual artist for the BBC.

**Kim Chakanetsa** is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster and producer from Zimbabwe. She joined the BBC in 2013 after working for CNN International and Associated Press. For BBC World Service, she currently presents a weekly radio programme called _The Conversation_, which brings together women from different countries who have a shared profession, passion or experience. She has also worked on a number of documentaries for the World Service. When not in the studio, Kim likes attempting complex recipes.

**Number of Pages:** 96

**Dimensions:** 0.61 x 12.43 x 10.36 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** October 04, 2022

## Details

- **Price:** 30.0 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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