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I’ve been thinking of them lately, the ‘nèg mawon’ aka maroons of Martinique. How determimed their spirit of liberation was!
I’ve returned from a short stay in the Caribbean island of Martinique where my plane landed on the 22nd may when many events were organised to mark the date of 22nd May 1848 when it was made known publicly that… Read more
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Wow, thanks for sharing this beautiful reflection.
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French A Prominent “African” Language?
French reported to be in west and central Africa considered as a prominent “African” language as it is said to be spoken by roughly 200 million Africans.
Is “Abolition” or “Independence” Liberation?
I have read this interesting and recommended book titled Transatlantic Africa 1440 – 1880 by… Read more
Fafa posted an update 6 years ago
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Abibisika (Black Gold) Points One of my Gambian friend told me about a regrettable incident that happened again in Banjul, the capital of Gambia and which I sadly had the opportunity to witness during my first ever stay on African soil in the Gambia with him on our way to get the ferry from Banjul to Barra. Here is what he’s saying happened yesterday in his own words.
“i… Read more
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The worship of an imaginary white man as their creator and saviour is all I can think of. Very sad indeed.
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Fafa posted an update 6 years ago
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Abibisika (Black Gold) Points Afrocentric cultural rediscovery and uncompromising reaffirmation at the source of Africa unity and renaissance?
“Wood may remain in water for ten years, but will never become crocodile” (Asante, 2009)
“One thing that happens to a people who lose their god, is that they lose their institutions, their reasons for being, and their language,… Read more
Fafa posted an update 7 years ago
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Abibisika (Black Gold) Points Homeless at home
He was thrilled. He never felt so liberated.
He looked as though nothing else was more important.
He looked for once so much relaxed and lighthearted.
He felt at home right there at that very moment.
It was as if he had been in the promised land.
He looked forward to enjoying a nice weekend.
He left behind his study mood for… Read more-
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Post traumatic slave syndrome is a must read, especially for confused and miseducated Afrikans. I’m not familiar with the work of Kwasi Konadu but I will check it out.
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