Afua captures a Pan-Africanist narrative in the most stunning and empowering way. In the words of George Orwell, “Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past”. Afua has managed to expose the likes of myself to a Pan-Africanist narrative that is not usually communicated: Abrahamic biblical legacy, competent emperors, effective and adequate pre-colonial civilisation and leadership, defeat to imperialism, and a rich and proud cultural and art history.
I can’t wait for the rest of the series to educate myself and others on the complexity and beautiful narrative about the continent of Africa.
A gentle reminder to the Race police, a love for the continent isn’t hatred or opposition to western culture or society, this isn’t a binary choice of good or bad, but rather bringing the Pan-Africanist narrative which has long been relegated to subversive cultures and mediums to the contemporary stage.
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Diversity is beautiful and a collective effort, yet, for each to truly contribute to the world and bring their full self to the diversity table, we must each understand our past, to make sense of our present, and work progressively towards our shared future.
A ADAMA
