“Africa and the disruptions of the 21st century is a global public intellectual’s relection of Africa’s place in a rapidly changing world. Compellingly, he sees Africa’s place as far from marginal. Through the prism of his direct observation of events in the US and Africa, he skillfully weaves together his personal relections and well-researched accounts. There is much insight to draw on and much to ponder. The rich relections of this global African point to the dire need for such works among African academics.”