Constitutionalism has played a pivotal role in shaping legal orders across African nations, particularly during transitions. No empirical data is used; instead, this paper employs a critical legal analysis to explore the theoretical underpinnings of constitutional governance in African contexts. This article contributes by providing a comprehensive theoretical framework to understand the complexities of constitutionalism in African legal transitions. Further research should focus on empirical studies to validate these theoretical insights and explore how regional variations affect constitutional governance outcomes.