This book tears down colonial myths that sought to erase Black identity from one of the world’s greatest civilizations. With conviction and clarity, Seutloali repositions Egypt firmly within its African context, exploring its connections to Nubia, its cultural and spiritual foundations in Kushite traditions, and the enduring contributions of Black people to science, architecture, governance, and religion.
Far more than a historical account, From Kush to Cairo is a declaration of cultural reclamation—a call for African people to reconnect with their stolen past and walk with pride in the footsteps of their ancestors. It is a necessary tool for unlearning colonial lies and re-educating a generation seeking truth, dignity, and power rooted in African greatness.
Justice Seutloali, writing as Amaru X, is a legal scholar and author from South Africa. His work focuses on African history, land justice, and the decolonisation of knowledge. In From Kush to Cairo: Tracing the Black Legacy of Ancient Egypt, he reclaims the narrative of ancient African civilisation and challenges centuries of colonial distortion.