Internationally-recognised anthropologist, UCT's Professor Francis Nyamnjoh was named African Hero of the Year for 2013 by the African Student Union of Ohio University, US, in March.
The student union's annual African Hero Day celebration honours one person from the continent that has made a significant contribution to improving the lives of its inhabitants.
Anthropologist Nyamnjoh follows a long line of distinguished African Heroes, the first of whom was former South African President Nelson Mandela in 1993. Nyamnjoh's honour recognises his "outstanding contribution to the advancement of Africa through your scholarship as well as teaching practice", as the winner's plaque reads.
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