Politics, Patterns, And Processes Of Pseudonym Of Decolonization: The Sustainability Of Knowledge Production And Language Fragility In China-Nigeria Relations

Abstract

This study investigates the intricate politics, patterns, and processes involved in the pseudonym of
decolonization, focusing on knowledge production and language fragility within China-Nigeria
relations. Utilizing a qualitative ethnographic approach, the research probes into the lived
experiences of Nigerian communities and Chinese actors engaged in political, economic, and
cultural exchanges. The analysis reveals that while China's involvement in Nigeria is often framed
as a departure from Western colonial legacies, it simultaneously introduces new forms of power
dynamics that shape knowledge production. Using Critical Discourse Theory and Post-Colonial
Theory highlights the fragile status of Indigenous languages as both a site of resistance and a
medium of engagement, often overshadowed by the dominance of global languages like English
and Mandarin. Through participant, Key Informant Interview (KII), and textual analysis, the
research uncovers how local narratives and identities are negotiated, contested, and redefined
amidst these interactions. The findings contribute to the discourse on decolonization by revealing
how purportedly neutral partnerships can perpetuate linguistic and epistemic marginalization. This
study revealed the nuanced understanding of China-Nigeria relations, urging policymakers and
scholars to consider the complex interplay between global power structures, language politics, and
knowledge production in the ongoing processes of decolonization.