Redefining our ideology and understanding our true value
Much has been said about the mystic Africa, a blessed paradise flowing with milk and honey. Thanks to the voyage of the courageous Portuguese in the 15th century which led to the discovery of a unique land body, a distinctive populace was birthed.
Without any bias, the land has undergone a sustained stream of changes that has continually shaped and modeled the life of its inhabitants. Having survived wars, natural disasters, pandemics, and other problems that periodically plague human existence, Africa still stands gallant without any blemish.
Blessed beyond all unreasonable expectations, Africa boasts of a soil fertile for agriculture of all kinds, is endowed with mineral resources, boasts an impeccable climate and pristine land topography, and is empowered by a young energetic population that has a thorough blend of rich cultural heritage. With all these qualities, the uniqueness lies in the beauty, warmth, and true hospitality of its people. Many still get stuck trying to unravel the fact of how a populace could have so much in abundance. It’s never been in doubt that Africa is indeed rich in all that it could imagine.
A critical look on the horizon reveals the steady growth and positive upscale of Africa in all sectors. For a continent that trailed for the majority of its existence and only started to evolve properly within the last millennium, it’s fair to say that it’s done well. The majority of African countries became independent in the mid-1900s and of truth had to embattle the characteristic challenges that accompany sovereignty. Having to stretch out its little wings and fly post-independence was a challenge faced by all African nations. Times have rolled past and now the continent is experiencing rapid growth in diverse sectors like agriculture, education, healthcare, finance, infrastructure, and technology.
Irrespective of the challenges we have faced or continue to face, we must begin to see ourselves as a privileged species. We go through these challenges and it builds our identity and resilience. As we continue to grow and develop, more challenges tend to erupt and they can only be stepping stones towards a brighter future. The wars, the hardships, the economic sabotage, and the inefficacies of the government have in one way or another propelled us to find unconventional and innovative solutions that have improved our living conditions and drawn us closer to becoming a global haven.
I strongly believe that we must begin to recognise the God-given abilities we possess and be aware of the unique qualities that give us a comparative advantage as global species. We must begin to see ourselves as knowledgeable and capable enough to dictate and implement how we operate. The structures that need to be put in place for us to achieve productivity must be willingly set up by us all. The ideology shift to switch to producers who attain self-sufficiency and become global exporters is a positive narrative as well as a new awakening. It is point blank to all that being the world’s leading labour force avails us a unique advantage that means we can have it all stem from our motherland.
Fellow compadres, awaken and alight from your slumber, the dark days are over. Arise and conquer the future!!!
Ubuntu
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