African Anthropologist provides a forum for African and Africanist anthropologists, researchers, social scientists, writers, thinkers, philosophers, and artists to explore what it means to be human. 

AA seeks to stimulate conversation on culture, diversity, ideas, and life processes' complex webs and fabrics while developing anthropological conceptual and theoretical frameworks and research methodologies. 

AA is committed to advancing anthropological research and practice developments, initiating and sustaining multidisciplinary collaboration, and protecting human life and human rights.

Cover art: Virtud Femenina, by artist Mene Manresa Bodipo

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