Animality and Colonial Subjecthood in Africa: The Human and Nonhuman Creatures of Nigeria.

Saheed Aderinto's book, "Animality and Colonial Subjecthood in Africa: The Human and Nonhuman Creatures of Nigeria," offers a nuanced and complex account of the role of animals in Nigerian history, challenging enduring stereotypes. The book explores a wide range of nonhuman animals and topics, expanding our understanding of how animals contribute to human history. Aderinto argues that animals were also colonial subjects and were governed by laws and institutions of power in similar ways to humans. The book raises questions about animal agency and the need for clearer periodization. Overall, it provides valuable insights into the relationship between humans and animals in colonial Africa. [Extracted from the article]