The mid-twentieth century marked a transformative period for Africa as 29 countries achieved independence between 1956 and 1964, signaling the dawn of the nation-state across the continent.
Modernist architecture emerged as a powerful symbol of national identity, ambition, and the collective aspiration for a brighter future, reflecting the spirit of liberation and progress in newly independent nations.
The mood of liberation could be compared with the euphoria at the end of the Second World War that led to the creation of the United Nations and its Modernist architecture.
The break with the past, a defining aspect of the Modern Movement, allowed newly independent African countries to adopt new architectural styles that reflected their aspirations and identity.
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