The Origin of Enemies of Africa

This book was born from a Black History Month personal side project that spiraled out of control. A few years back I wanted to use black history month as a way to inform and educate family and friends on black history globally rather than just focusing on African American history.

I wrote an article a day for a month and by the end had enough content to make a book. So, I did. I wanted to have people understand the history of racism and imperialism in the world using a more concrete and materialist way rather than the commendable but vague general idea most in the black community have as a result of generational trauma.

Given the dark subject matter and the emotional responses I received, especially from the slavery section, I decided to add more lightheartedness to balance it out. The snarky introduction and casual asides, while unbecoming of a truly scholarly text, proved to be a favorite of most casual readers. Hopefully that approach keeps the book entertaining while it is educating. It won awards or whatever, so some people seemed to like it.

Book Description

Winner of The Literary Titan Gold Book Award!

A gripping exposé, shining new light on Africa’s users and abusers, from the past to the present.

Enemies of Africa delivers an eye-opening narrative highlighting the monumental scope of exploitation and ill-treatment both Africa and its people have suffered for centuries. Exploring the varieties of Anti-Africanism that have evolved through the ages, author Jaiden Baynes highlights an array of institutions, individuals, and systematic establishments that have undermined, persecuted, and enslaved Africans both within and beyond The Mother Continent’s shores.

Africa’s indelible imprint on modern civilization emerges as we journey through time, from the dawn of slavery to contemporary remnants of colonialism and resource exploitation. Divulging the historical events and facts that many oppressors would want to bury, and some have tried to burn, Enemies of Africa delivers a timeless account of Black History. Discover the story of Africa and be inspired to overcome the systems designed to oppress.