1. This book explores the diversity of Africa's cultural heritage, analyses how and why this heritage has been managed and considers the factors that continue to influence management strategies and systems throughout the African continent.

2. This book includes contributions from a cast of prominent scholars and heritage professionals working across Africa.

3. This book examines the ideological influence of independence movements on the African continent's management and remembering of heritage.

4. This will be essential reading for those engaged in the study of museums and heritage, development, archaeology, anthropology, history and African studies. It will also be of interest to heritage and museum professionals who wish to learn more about the issues of decolonisation of heritage.