The first Annual Report of the UN IGF Data and Artificial Intelligence Governance (DAIG) Coalition, released at IGF 2023, focused on "The Quest for AI Sovereignty, Transparency, and Accountability." Building on this outcome, the DAIG Coalition initiated a multistakeholder effort to discuss "AI from the Global Majority," aiming to provide insights for IGF 2024. This volume, compiled from an open Call for Essays, highlights AI initiatives from the perspectives of populations in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. These regions, often underrepresented in AI governance discussions, share a history of colonial exploitation and face ongoing neo-colonial and digital colonialism dynamics, which are becoming particularly evident as regards their adoption and regulation of AI as well as their capacity to contribute to global AI fora. The essays emphasise the need for inclusive and equitable representation in global AI dialogues. They explore the impact of AI on civil, political, economic, and social rights, addressing issues like surveillance, labour displacement, and environmental degradation. The volume advocates for AI systems designed with diverse data sets and inclusive practices to mitigate biases and promote fairness. Importantly, it outlines not only problems faced by the global majority, but also relevant solutions emerging from such countries.