CHALLENGING LIES: The Racist White Man Has Told Lies About Africa Long Enough’, by Massocki Ma Massocki
Paperback ISBN: 978-9956-465-10-1
E-BOOK ISBN: 978-9956-465-11-8
Publication date: 16 September 2025
Author’s website: http://massockimamassocki.com/
BOOK DESCRIPTION
“Challenging Lies” is an eye-opener on the origin of the plight of Africa. A well-researched and brilliant expository presentation of all forms of imperialism on the black continent. Massocki left no stone unturned. If there were one book to read on Western imperialism in Africa, it would be this one. This book is set to become a classic in black revolutionary literature against white supremacy’.
– Pierced Rock Press
Massocki describes the plight of African people with no holds barred. “Challenging Lies” dismantles Western narratives and historical misrepresentations of the African experience. It’s a book that offers a powerful counterpoint to mainstream discourse, and allows you to see Africa through a different lens – one that is beyond colonial bias’.
– Jericka Orellano, Published Editor
‘In this current era of information warfare in a globalised world where information is weaponised, African writers must shield Africa against weaponised information. In order to reinstate the truth, African writers must be ready to intervene intellectually in the event of disinformation, which is a form of aggression. In this context, Africa does not need and cannot afford politically correct writers. Still, more than ever before, Africa needs writers who are radical to the bone, unapologetic and uncompromising.’
– From the author
Africa is a continent in a permanent state of emergency. In other words, there are always crises to address, whether they are security, political, economic, health-related or others. This book is titled ‘Challenging Lies’ simply because it challenges the disinformation propagated by dominant Western institutions and media concerning crises listed above and the colonial misrepresentation of Africa.
This disinformation has led to the belief that the coma into which African countries have been plunged since their independence is a result of internal conditions such as bad governance on the part of African governments. On the contrary, this book argues that Africa’s plight is external in origin-the result of the interference of imperialist Western forces whose survival depends on the systematic plundering of Africa. From the Western perspective, the right of states to be sovereign does not include African states. As a matter of fact, an American proverb says, ‘Africa is the continent God kept for the reserve of humanity.’1 In other words, Africa is a continent destined to be looted.
The happiness of the Western world depends on the misery of African people. For instance, in Niger, imperialist powers of the West have been exploiting uranium for many decades to produce energy for themselves. As a result, they have electricity, the streets of Paris are illuminated. However, in Niger, it is darkness. Moreover, there is rarely a single road to access the areas where they exploit the uranium, let alone other basic social services. Former French President, Jacques Chirac, admitted the exploitation of Africa. He said:
‘Much of the money that is in our wallet comes precisely from the exploitation for centuries of Africa. So, we need to have a little bit of common sense and justice to restore to Africans what we took from them’.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Massocki Ma Massocki is an unapologetic activist and Pan-Africanist with articles published in newspapers worldwide and contributions to regional and international organisations. Massocki has also delivered lectures and hosted conferences on Pan-Africanism and global issues in Africa, Asia and Europe.
His first book, titled ‘The Pride of an African Migrant: Revised Edition’, exposes the gaping horror and indescribable violations of human rights faced by asylum seekers and migrants from Africa in the United Kingdom. Here, he provides a frank, expository conversation about enduring oppression and injustice. This book remains an important read for anyone involved in immigration, from migrants themselves to diplomats, policymakers and every person with a migrant in their family or community.
Massocki’s second book, titled ‘BITÉK: He From Whom Death Ran’, explores the impact of European colonisation on African societies and the resistance efforts of the indigenous people to preserve their culture and autonomy. It delves into the rich cultural, social and spiritual traditions of African ancestors, showcasing their resilience and wisdom in the face of colonial aggressions. The book is an exhaustive account of European colonisation’s religious beliefs, laws, blatant violations and historical aggressions geared towards eradicating the cultural identity of Africans, presenting a vibrant appeal for the protection and preservation of world heritage.
Born in Cameroon in West Africa, Massocki continues to create work that advocates Pan-Africanism and challenges the forces that continue to oppress the marginalised.