• I dream of the day when these, the African mathematicians and computer specialists in Washington and New York, the African physicists, engineers, doctors, business managers and economists, will return from London and Manchester and Paris and Brussels to add to the African pool of brain power, to enquire into and find solutions to Africa's problems and challenges, to open the African door to the world of knowledge, to elevate Africa's place within the universe of research the information of new knowledge, education and information -Thambo Mbeki, former South African President
  • They therefore concluded that “the findings of this (and other) surveys indicate that coverage of Africa, by the leading sources of American media is, at best, dismissive of the continent’s progress and potential, and thus leading to continued ‘exotification’ and marginalization of the African continent. At worst, coverage disregards recent trends toward democratization, thus betraying an almost contemptuous lack of interest in the potential and progress being achieved on the continent.”

Above excerpt is from a writer: Gbemisola Olujobi

  • By Gbemisola Olujobi - The Africa You Need to Know - Posted on Nov 28, 2006 See Full Article above

Why is the African image so negative?

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Friday, March 20, 2009

It's better to be recognized for something great.

You never know who may hear you....your dreams and your ambitions. You never know who may see your singing, and think....mmmhhh I'll sign him up! Most people always have things they desire, and what better way than just speaking it out. right? Even God listens....he really does.

It's good to be heard and noticed for the right reasons. It's even greater to be recognized for doing something great. At this point in my life, I don't necessarily need recognition, i did when i was younger, still not sure what i was looking for....but not anymore. That's why this blog has not been made public, and probably never will be....at least before it does....lemme show that I've achieved at least half of the things i've talked about. I want to leave this world....feeling that i've done something i loved, something that i had passion for and something that benefits those at risk, those ignored and those considered underdogs.

Everyday, I'm inspired to be better, to do better and i promise myself that I'll do everything i can to live a life of honor, integrity, passion and strength to face this coming generation. I've not been put here by mistake. It's not a coincidence that I'm alive. I truly believe that.
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