Abstract
Philosophy is a mother blessed with adorable children. It discriminates against no child, irrespective of age. That some children muster the audacity to question their sibling’s legitimacy so surely courtesy of politico-economic circumstances preceding its birth reeks of prejudice. African Philosophy, over the years, has confronted Western philosophy’s skepticisms about its validity with significant success. Another prominent challenge is uncertainty about a methodology for optimally exploring African philosophy. Hence, divergence among African philosophers on methodology ideal for philosophizing in African contexts—akin it is to Western philosophy’s medieval period contest on whether reason as the handmaid of faith or vice-versa is the path to reliable philosophy. Though this exudes a philosophical spirit, it may confuse and constrain debutants in African philosophy. Different schools of thought have emerged with persuasive postulations on how best to profess African philosophy so proficiently. This paper exposes these existing methodological positions. How thoroughly comprehensive an approach examines African worldviews and rigorously logical they are communicated, consistent with philosophic tenets, inform recommendation of eclectic methodology. The paper provides those unsure of how to navigate African Philosophy waters with a compass for a successful voyage. It stays faithful to expositions on African Philosophy study approaches from past to present. Undertaking this research with analytical and dialectical methods is crucial. The paper concludes methodological diversity in African philosophy is a double-edged sword; it can perplex researchers without and prosper the sphere within.