Basil Davidson's book on West Africa before the Colonial Era provides a very traditional and fact-oriented narrative of the traditional and troubled concept of Atlantic history up to 1850 In sixteen chapters, Davidson explores the majesty of West African kingdoms and contacts within and between neighboring borders regarding commodity trade, religion, art, education, and warfare. Davidson's approach offers many fascinating stories about West African kingdoms to present a detailed history of West Africa before colonialism during the mid-nineteenth century. Davidson explores the constant struggle against prejudice and indifference that has plagued West Africa for centuries. It focuses on the achievements and complexity of pre-colonial West African peoples to illustrate social and political independence before the encroachment of European colonial rule. He points out that until recent years the conversation about Africa's rich and ancient history was muted, the belief was that Africa had no history. Therefore, African peoples were inferior and backward, thus creating myths and various forms of racism and inequality. Looking at African studies, Davidson reminds us that most published history is dominated by the colonial and postcolonial periods rather than the precolonial. colonial as it is difficult to research. Furthermore, the expansion of rare or non-existent languages ​​and sources, including the need for professional services such as archaeological and geographical investigations, are expensive and can overextend research budgets. Davidson's passion for communicating and informing the public about the great kingdoms of West Africa and their history is a fantastic and well thought out production. In the first chapter, David...... in the center of the sheet ...... inserted and took away the identity of the continents; its countries have been raped and plundered, as has their wealth and independence. The relevance of West African history exists and is important to the world. Davidson's ability to communicate in his elegance the role of kinship, belief systems and ideas, the expansion of art and culture, as well as the spread of learning and language throughout West Africa, cannot be duplicated. The growth of the slave trade is all but forgotten as Davidson illustrates the beauty and rich culture of West Africa before 1850. Davidson encourages the reader to ignore the perceived modern boundaries of Western beliefs and ideologies and to embrace the fact that the Africa was created and nurtured by Africans, and for Africans. The book under review is well written and balanced and offers a wealth of information on African history before colonialism.