The goal of 'Ghosts of Africa: An African Khoisan Story' is to immerse readers in the rich cultural heritage and historical experiences of the Khoi-khoi people during the 1400s. Through the narrative of Kubi, a nomadic Khoi-khoi ancestor, the book aims to illuminate the complex social structures, traditions, and daily life of the Khoi-khoi tribe, bringing to light a lesser-known chapter of African history. It intends to foster a deep appreciation for indigenous African cultures and the resilience of these communities in the face of external threats and cultural encounters. The story also seeks to provoke reflections on the impacts of early European contact, colonization, and the
often tragic consequences for indigenous peoples. Overall, the book aspires to educate, engage, and inspire readers with a vivid historical fiction that bridges past and present understanding of African identity, survival, and intercultural
dynamics.
Anwar Khanyo Shaik has Khoi-khoi, European and Indian ancestry. He has a doctorate in Education from the University of Liverpool. He was born in Cape Town, South Africa, at the southern tip of Africa. Cape Town and the coastal area as far up as Saldanha Bay is the area where Portuguese and other European settlers first made contact with the indigenous Khoi-khoi, and also settled by the late 1600s. Anwar has been keenly interested in his Khoi-khoi heritage, and has traveled extensively to visit old locations where the Khoi-khoi once thrived. He spent time in prison under Apartheid.View all by Anwar Khanyo Shaik
