Afrika, a youthful hidtorical continent

A draft concept note articulating the vision and purpose of a proposed African Youth Caravan to commemorate the 50th anniversary  of the African Union (AU),  in May 2014,describes Afrika as the "most youthful continent in the world". The AU states that at least 60 per cent of the  continent's one billion population is between the ages of 15 and 35. 

However, the document, like many contemporary documents on the continent's present and future, fail to mention or event refer to Afrika's rich historical and cultural heritage. A picture is created of this wonderful youthful continent--that has seemingly "dropped" from the sky---no history, no culture.

We call on those behind the wonderful idea of an Afrikan Youth Caravan, to include as a matter of priority, exhibitions, discussions and talks  on the continent's history and cultural heritage.

Viva Afrika!

Steal her genes through forced enslavement; throw strange germs and diseases at her; use the gun and deceit to rob her of her nationhood and resources; rob her of her history, religion and heritage---the mother continent survives. Why? Because of the indestructible power that lies in her diversity. Long live, mother Afrika!

A heritage of world beaters

The world's elite sporting events---are turning out to be nothing but a display of the prowess and depth of Afrika's sporting heritage. Watching the Afro-heritage line up of world conquering female athletes, during the women's 100 meters finals in Moscow--was a jaw dropping experience.