Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo of Zimbabwe

1. Introduction: Writing Joshua Nkomo into History and Narration of the Nation
Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni

Part I. Imperialism, Nationalism, Liberation and Leadership

2. The Contributions of Joshua Nkomo to the Liberation of Zimbabwe
Eliakim M. Sibanda

3. Joshua Nkomo and the Internationalization of Zimbabwe’s Struggle for Liberation
Martin Rupiya

4. Joshua Nkomo and the Quest for Unity and Peace in Zimbabwe
Kenneth Tafira

5. The Entrapment of Joshua Nkomo Within Global Imperial Snares
Gorden Moyo

6. Lancaster House Talks: Timing, Cold War and Joshua Nkomo
Pathisa Nyathi

Part II. Legacy, Diplomacy, Political Philosophy and Fatherhood

7. Joshua Nkomo: Nationalist Diplomat, ‘Father of the Nation’ or ‘Enemy of the State’
Timothy Scarnecchia

8. Joshua Nkomo: The Trial of a Philosopher of Liberation
William Jethro Mpofu

9. Unearthing the Legacy of ‘Father Zimbabwe’: A Decolonial Imaginary
Blessed Ngwenya

10. Making Sense of Joshua Nkomo’s Political Behaviour: A Sociogenic Approach
Morgan Ndlovu

11. Joshua Nkomo on Land: Exploring His Vision for Land Reform and Land Use in Zimbabwe
Rudo Gaidzanwa

12. Joshua Nkomo on Transitional Justice in Zimbabwe
Everisto Benyera

Part III. Nation-Building, Persecution, Autobiography and Rehabilitation

13. Joshua Nkomo and Nelson Mandela: Ideas of Nation and Liberation
Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni, Busani Mpofu

14. Reconstructing the Self: Hauntology and Spectrality in Nkomo’s Autobiography
Josiah Nyanda

15. Self-Writing and Subjection: Frederick Douglas and Joshua Nkomo
Tendayi Sithole

16. Father Zimbabwe: Media, Memory and Joshua Nkomo
Sylvester Dombo

17. The Immortalisation of Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo
Henry Chiwaura

18. Whose Nkomo Is It Anyway? Joshua Nkomo’s Statue and Commemorative Landscape
Thabisani Ndlovu

Keywords: History, African History, African Politics, African Culture, International Relations, Political Leadership