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This was inspired by the article- South Africa: of self hate and Xenophobia, published by the Blueprint News paper (page 2) and written by Gimba Kakanda.

Black Africa Still In Chains

Its creation’s simplicity still stands as a difficult puzzle head is twisted backwards while in a forward motion still looking behind at the chronicles of some centuries ago long before the infiltration of Christian missionaries and Arab traders is the exact factor making its existence seemingly complex. Foreign politics and faiths both adopted, have tied it with the ropes of inferiority systematically indoctrinated to condemn its history, personality and civilization, while grabbing other languages and cultures so dearly to the point of blindly pushed into Anarchy. The modern world is on a high speed, excuses of the west’s exploitations to build their civilizations are noisy complaints and already cliched. Small islands with no natural resources as Singapore; the awe of the miracle of the Han River portrayed by south Korea and the magical performance of India in information technology are evidences of old colonies beating their colonizers in some phases of development. From Abuja to Addis Ababa, Khartounm to Kigali, no Caucasian is seen, staying in charge of its state houses but to give reasons to its mediocrity and indifference, conspiracy theories and neo-imperialism twaddle are coined. All these, just complications of a chronic low self esteem but unfortunately manifesting at a time it should be confident in the chaotic universe of western imperialism, Christian materialism and Arab expansionism.
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Johnson Avatar
January 23, 2016 at 7:42 PM
Thank you Funom for sharing this awakening poem. It is "reality written", forcing one to confront the issues of struggle the world over. I am encouraged to enhance my contribution of love, understanding, and Godly wisdom to my world.
Makama Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 11:37 AM
WOW! Thank you for your wonderful and encouraging words Curtis.... I really appreciate this
Carmack Avatar
January 1, 2016 at 1:09 PM
Funom, this is a great poem. Most just can't be happy with just what they need. What a world we could have if we could only tame greed.
Makama Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 11:36 AM
Yes rob... You cannot be more right. Its been a while. Happy new year dear friend and poet
Callus Avatar
December 17, 2015 at 4:33 AM
Funom, I have never been to any parts of Africa, but I have seen documentaries which show the beauty of African countries, as well as the many problems that they are riddled with. I hope that one day peace and confidence will help raise self esteem. // paul
Makama Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 11:35 AM
AMEN! AMEN! Paul Callus.... Thank you so much for your prayer
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