“At the time when she was born, Africans still suffered the stigma that they were intellectually inferior to the extent that they were considered sub… - Bolanle Awe

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“At the time when she was born, Africans still suffered the stigma that they were intellectually inferior to the extent that they were considered subhuman and could not understand the gravity of intellectualism, much less talk of contributing to the debate,” by Toyin Falola

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About Bolanle Awe

(born 28 January 1933) is a Professor of history and of Yoruba studies based in Nigeria. She was then appointed Pro-Chancellor of University of Nigeria, Nsukka. She has been called an “intellectual hero” of Nigerian nationality.

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Alternative Names: Mama Awe
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