The Dictionary of African Names Vol.1: Meanings, Pronunciations and Origin publishes thousands of African names, their ethnic and country of origin, and English phonetic pronunciation. The book is for those interested in African names and general readers seeking more knowledge about African culture or willing to recapture African heritage through the name. It is a thorough exposure of African names and meanings. It encourages and stimulates people of both African and non-African descent into feeling comfortable about taking on such names.

The book, Dictionary of African Names Vol1. was recommended in the READING KIT published in spring 2007 for English as a Second Language (ESL) supplemental program of English language learners and struggling readers at the high school level by Hampton Brown, a leading publisher of English as a Second Language (ESL) materials and a subsidiary of National Geographic.

The book was also recommended for reading in the published book, Black Inventors: Crafting Over 200 Years of Success By Keith Holmes, ‎Global Black Inventor Research Projects, Inc.; 1st Edition (July 11, 2008)