Azikiwes doctoral research focused on liberia in world politics, and his research paper was published by a. At the time of this discussion she was working as an artistinresidence on lamu island located off the coast of the east african nation of kenya. With particular emphasis on mental emancipation, azikiwe criticized the curriculum of colonial education which he believed undermined the african personality. The common view of african political thought perceives postwar developments, in. Two great panafricanist dr nnamdi azikiwe and dr w. This book by dr nnamdi azikiwe shows how capitalism, socialism and welfarism can be blended and adapted to the nigerian pristine ideology tp produce a. Benjamin nnamdi azikiwe november 16, 1904 may 11, 1996 was the president of nigeria from 1963 to 1966. He started his secondary school at hope waddell training college, calabar and was later transferred to methodist high school, lagos.
It is the thought or philosophy about various aspects of the state. Zikism is the system of political thought attributed to nnamdi azikiwe, one of the founding fathers of modern nigeria and the first democratically elected president of nigeria. Nnamdi azikiwe pan africanism an appraisal project topics. The paper concludes after a thorough appraisal that emerging african leaders should understudy the socio political and economic philosophy of the late sage, which if well. Another book that will be used in this work is by gideoncyrus m. Yesterday, today and tomorrow mazi azukaoma uche osakwe, phd candidate, mdi dublin city university 4th panafrican lecture, irish writers centre, 12th december, 2015. Open future the literature of liberalism open future. But as a lawyer, political scientist, journalist, political activist, president and for many years nigerias elder statesman, dr. Azikiwe who spent only some three years in accra or those reservoirs of youthful political fodder, the clubs and societies of the colonial capital. Much of his life was spent working as both a journalist and politician to end british control of nigeria. The study of political thought in the historical perspective leads to mature thinking and enables the political leaders to solve contemporary problems in a better. Before becoming the president he served as the second and last governorgeneral and commanderinchief of nigeria, and was also the first nigerian named to the privy council of the united kingdom.
Nnamdi azikiwe to african socio political and economic growth during the twentieth century. Benjamin nnamdi azikiwe, popularly called zik, 2 has in the above crisp and succinct statement affirmed that the power of knowledge contributed to the towering heights he attained in nigerian politics. An discussion of the proper direction and focus of african philosophy in the new age. Jun 09, 2014 the imperative for african freedom is articulated in these books, namely, my odyssey, renascent africa and zik. Benjamin nnamdi azikiwe was the first president of nigeria. Pdf from azikiwes understanding of the pristine african ideology. The imperative for african freedom is articulated in these books, namely, my odyssey, renascent africa and zik. One of the most influential political philosophers of the 20th century, rawls used a thought experiment, the veil of. The study of political thought in the historical perspective leads to mature thinking and enables the political leaders to solve contemporary problems in a. It is about various concepts like state, liberty, and equality etc. The decolonization process in the last century led to the emergence of nationalists in many african states. Political science ancient political thought amherst.
Zikism is the system of political thought attributed to nnamdi azikiwe, one of the founding. Nnamdi azikiwe, pc 16 november 1904 11 may 1996, usually referred to as zik, was a nigerian statesman who was governor general of nigeria from 1960 to 1963 and the first president of nigeria from 1963 to 1966 when nigeria became a republic. Playing a key role in nigeria s emergence as a free nation, nnamdi azikiwe served as the first president of nigeria after it was given independence from great britain in 1960. University of groningen african political philosophy, 1860. During azikiwes stay in accra he advanced his new africa philosophy later explored in his book, renascent africa. Philosophy existed all throughout the period of history. In this book, african political thought and its relevance in the contemporary world.
Nnamdi azikiwe snippet view 1980 common terms and phrases 50 students according action activities adapt adopted african bank become belief building capitalism capitalist central chief citizens college communist concept concerned constitution create criticism cultural democracy democratic distribution economic enable enterprises equal. The political and social thought of kwame nkrumah by ama biney. Political thought is a wonderful introduction to the study of politics. At the time of this discussion she was working as an artistinresidence on lamu island located. The 10 best books about global politics hippo reads. Africa 1968, five principles to capture his nationalist political phi losophy, which would provide the foundation for african. An anthology of sources brilliantly frames the debates that captivated the world as former european colonies in africa began their transition to sovereign rule in the 1950s and 60s. According achieve adoekiti african countries african culture african leaders african nationalism african personality african political thinkers african political thought african socialism african thinkers african women africanamerican africanus horton american argued azikiwe blyden capitalist civil colonial colonialists concept consciousness. He was wellversed in history and culture, and the rhetoric of political science and journalism. W rohio titled readings in african political thought, published.
Considered a driving force behind the nations independence, he came to be known as the father of nigerian nationalism. Mar 14, 2018 life and times of dr nnamdi azikiwe march 14, 2018 amala akosa 1 comment biafra. For other uses, see nnamdi azikiwe disambiguation and zik disambiguation. Azikiwe and the perception of political dominance in 1954. Benjamin nnamdi azikiwe november 16, 1904 may 11, 1996, 2 usually referred to as nnamdi azikiwe and popularly known as zik, was one of the leading figures of modern nigerian nationalism who became the first president of nigeria after nigeria secured its independence from the united kingdom on 1 october 1960. He was also known for his progressive views concerning social welfare. The paper concludes after a thorough appraisal that emerging african leaders should understudy the sociopolitical and economic philosophy of the late sage, which if well. Social sciences, general balance philosophy analysis presidents speeches, lectures and essays presidents government. For most of its history, the african continent has witness. Accra achimota advertisement advised aggrey american appeal appreciate asked athletes azikiwe became boys british west africa calabar capital cents chief christian civil service colonial colour company limited court daily comet decided defendants dollars dr durkee dr macdonald earn eastern nigeria economic editor employment enable enugu. Nnamdi azikiwe, pc 16 november 1904 11 may 1996, usually referred to as zik, was a.
Benjamin nnamdi azikiwe, pc, gcfr the university was named after this great statesman, the zik 0fafrica nnamdi azikiwe university was established in 1991 by edict no. This book revealed the possibilities of willpower in the face of abject poverty. Towards an understanding of the social and political ideas of a ghanaian nationalist, african affairs 11 1978, 73 88. Browse the worlds largest ebookstore and start reading today on the web, tablet, phone, or ereader. B du bois, george padmore, kwame nkrumah, eric williams, michael manley, and julius nyerere, this important new account of decolonization reveals the full extent of their unprecedented ambition to remake not only nations but the world. Azikiwe expanded on this philosophy through his published works such as renascent africa 1973 and. Awolowo was born in ikenne, then part of the british colony and protectorate of southern nigeria. She has been living and working in new york city for several years. The significance of political thought cannot be overemphasized. What this simply means is that the context of azikiwe s political ideas was woven around the prevailing and pervasive contradictions of the colonial state in africa and nigeria, characterized by servitude, economic dependency, political domination and.
As a nationalist, zik played the role of a patriotic field. Azikiwe must have teamed up with ahmadubello in 1954 rather than awolowo to fulfill a burning ambition to rule or to use the igbos to dominate nigeria through an npc federal government because zik saw the northern peoples congress npc as a party of unlettered and ignorant members who can easily be manipulated. The handful of attempts to examine their ideas and activities in the 1930soutside the biographical or autobiographical genreincludes twumasi, y. Nnamdi azikiwe remains a positive enigmatic example in todays nigeria and a significantly recurring decimal in our political life. He was the first person to assume the office of the nigerian presidency. Hunter baker writes as a true teacher, offering not only rigor and clarity but also a personal touch. Nnamdi azikiwe academic dictionaries and encyclopedias. He is also a research fellow of the southern baptist. Professor adekeye adebajo is the director of the institute for panafrican thought and conversation at the university of johannesburg. Azikiwe expanded on this philosophy through his published works such as renascent africa 1973 and his autobiography my odyssey. Nnamdi azikiwe and nineteenth century nigerian thought jstor. Obafemi awolowo, nigerian statesman who was a strong and influential advocate of independence, nationalism, and federalism. He served on united nations missions in south africa, western sahara, and iraq, and is the author of six books including the curse of berlin.
Mental emancipation in nnamdi azikiwes political philosophy and. Azikiwe shortened his name to ben azikiwe at storer college, but, as his fellow students found it difficult to pronounce the surname, they simply called him zik, which became his most popular name. Considered a driving force behind the nations independence, he came to be known as the father. Azikiwe was born on november 16, 1904 in zungeru, northern nigeria. The prince by niccolo machiavelli, the republic by plato, leviathan by thomas hobbes, the communist manifesto by k.
Nnamdi azikiwe emerged as a foremost nationalist, and later became the first indigenous governorgeneral, first indigenous president head of state and commander inchief of the armed forces of immediate postindependent nigeria, and participated in active. History of african philosophy internet encyclopedia of. Azikiwe towered over the affairs of africas most populous nation, attaining the rare status of a truly national hero who came to be admired across the regional and ethnic lines dividing his country. The book brings together various quotes of kwame nkrumah from various books by him and addresses delivered by him either in his official capacity as president of ghana or simply as kwame nkrumah. My second example to disprove the import thesis about african political thought concerns postwar radical nationalism. Perverse and necessary dialogues in african philosophy, in. Description pt this course surveys ancient greek and roman political thought.
This oxford reader contains 140 key writings on political thought, covering issues about human nature and its relation to society, the extent to which the powers of the state are justified, the tension between liberty and rights, and the way resources should be distributed. Baker also serves as an associate editor for the journal of markets and morality and as a contributing editor for touchstone. Nnamdi azikiwes thought and that part of nigerias intellectual history which was the. Worldmaking after empire princeton university press. Zikism news newspapers books scholar jstor june 2011 learn how and when to remove this template message. Nnamdi azikiwe pan africanism an appraisal project.
Drawing on the political thought of anticolonial intellectuals and statesmen such as nnamdi azikiwe, w. Dubois azikiwe was born on november 16, 1904, in zungeru, northern nigeria where he learnt hausa language at his tender age. The task of understanding the deeper implications of the present situation and the future planning can be assisted by a careful study of political thought of the ages. Azikiwe expanded on this philosophy through his published works such as renascent africa 1973 and his autobiography my odyssey contents. Yesterday, today and tomorrow mazi azukaoma uche osakwe, phd candidate, mdi dublin city university 4th panafrican. Nnamdi azikiwe was born on november 16, 1904, in zungeru, northern nigeria to the family of mr. Jd, university of houston serves as a university fellow and associate professor of political science at union university in jackson, tennessee. He proposes the emergence of a new and free africa characterized by political autonomy, economic prosperity and a refusal to accept a destiny of subjugation and servitude. Nkrumah, kwame, 19091972political and social views. Political risorgimento or resurgence azikiwe, 1968.
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