Global cooperation and collaboration in African historiography: the example of J. F. Ade Ajayi

This study, constructed with the use of the hitherto little-consulted personal archives of Jacob Festus Ade Ajayi, 1929–2014, one of the pioneer historians from Africa, explores his emergence as a historian who fervently believed in the value of working in collaboration with colleague historians committed to the promotion of the history of Africa. It discusses the impact of his unique role in the furtherance of cooperation as demonstrated both by his work in global institutions, including universities in Africa, UNESCO and the International African Institute, and his publications. It concludes with a commendation of his contribution to the development of historiography in Africa.