African globalization is a multifaceted academic concept and research field investigating the complex processes of Africa's integration into global systems. It analyzes the historical trajectories, including the enduring legacies of colonialism, and the contemporary dynamics of economic, political, social, and cultural interconnectedness, examining both the opportunities and challenges, such as trade expansion and vulnerability to external shocks, that arise from this engagement. This field seeks to understand the specific ways global forces interact with African agency, shaping development pathways and socio-political transformations across the continent.