African historiography

African historiography is like telling stories about what happened in the past in Africa. Imagine you have a big book with lots of pages. Each page tells a different story about Africa from a long time ago. The people who write in this book are called historians. They write these stories because they want other people to understand what happened in the past and how it affects the present.

Now imagine that in the past, there were many different groups of people living in Africa. Each group had its own language, culture, and way of life. Because of this, when historians write about African history, they need to take into account all these different groups and their perspectives.

For example, if a historian were to write about ancient Egypt, they would have to talk about how Egyptians lived and what they thought about their rulers. They would also have to talk about how other groups in Africa saw Egyptians and how these groups influenced Egypt as well.

African historiography can be a difficult subject to understand, but it is important to learn about Africa's past because it helps us understand how our world works today. By understanding the past, we can better understand the present and make better decisions for the future.