This paper critically examines the intersections of gender, power, and cultural continuity in contemporary African societies through the lens of feminist and indigenous perspectives. Drawing on decolonial scholarship, the study interrogates how African feminist thought challenges Western gender epistemologies while recuperating indigenous knowledge systems as sites of women's agency and cultural preservation. The analysis demonstrates that patriarchal structures persist despite legal reforms, however, indigenous institutions offer alternative modalities of power that inform culturally grounded empowerment strategies. Through a synthesis of theoretical frameworks and empirical case studies from diverse African contexts, this review reveals tensions between constitutional equality and customary law, universal feminism and localized epistemologies, and cultural preservation and gender justice. The paper argues for decolonizing gender analysis by centering African ontologies and recognizing cultural continuity as both a constraint and resource for feminist praxis. Key findings indicate that effective gender empowerment in African societies requires integrating indigenous knowledge with contemporary feminist activism, reimagining traditional leadership structures, and developing policy frameworks that honor cultural specificity while advancing substantive equality. The study concludes by proposing directions for future research and practice that bridge feminist theory, indigenous wisdom, and transformative social change in African contexts.