Black Consciousness and the Formation of Afrocentric Leader Identities: Toward a Decolonial Coaching Framework

Afrocentric leader identity formation is essential for effective leadership in African contexts, yet leadership development frameworks remain largely Western. This study examines how Black Consciousness (BC) philosophy can shape leadership coaching to cultivate authentic Afrocentric identities. Using an integrative literature review, 15 studies were analyzed to identify key BC elements essential to cultivate Afrocentric leader identities, including resistance to colonial knowledge systems, affirmation of collectivist African identity, and psychological liberation. Findings show that decolonial coaching can help African leaders interrogate inherited leadership norms, reclaim cultural and intellectual heritage, and embed African values in practice. The study advances a coaching framework linking BC philosophy and leader identity development.