Challenging conventional notions of racial and regional identity, Léonora Miano provides a fresh perspective on the complexities of self-perception. -In this ground-breaking exploration, French-Cameroonian author Léonora Miano unveils a distinct sensibility shaped by her sub-Saharan African roots, setting her apart from those who identify as Afro-Europeans, or Afropeans, a group forged within the European context. Drawing on her unique perspective, Miano reveals the complexities that determine self-perception and complicate the bonds of identification and solidarity between Afro-Europeans and their sub-Saharan counterparts. Contrasting with France-s approach of lumping all citizens of sub-Saharan descent together under an -African- label, the author questions the effectiveness of such categorization in fostering a genuine connection to one-s country and assuming responsibility for its future. -Despite the many challenges, Miano finds hope in the Afropean identity-those who embrace the
