The integra on of Ar ficial Intelligence (AI) into the curricular of African higher educa on is increasingly framed as a crucial lever for sustainable educa on reforms in the 21st century. Proponents argue that to remain relevant in a globalized, digital economy, African universi es must pivot from tradi onal, o en theory-heavy, pedagogies to curricula that foster cri cal 21st century skills. Embedding AI literacy, data analy cs, and computa onal thinking across disciplines—from humani es to sciences—is seen as essential for producing a new generation on of innovators, problem-solvers, and entrepreneurs capable of addressing the con nent’s unique challenges in areas like healthcare, agriculture, and governance.