Why is it difficult to know about the empires and civilizations of Africa
People only want to know about today not yesterday
No one is interested in African history
Many did not have a written language
Limited access to historical records and documentation
Colonialism and imperialism have distorted and suppressed African history
Lack of funding and resources for research and study of African history
Eurocentric bias in education and mainstream media coverage
Systemic racism and discrimination that devalues African history and culture
Political instability and conflicts in many African countries hinder efforts to study and preserve their history.