360 Abibisika (Black Gold) Points

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This paper explores ethological and sociological parallels drawing upon
research on interspecific and intraspecific aggressive mimicry. In
aggressive mimicry, the mimic imitates the model, oftentimes to achieve
predatory or parasitic ends. By looking at articulated thoughts, words, and
actions as covered in this study, we advance the idea that “All-Africanism”
is an ideological mimic with respect to authentic Pan-Afrikanism20
centered on Black Power and the Black Survival Thrust. In fine, in their
role as predators/parasites, All-Africanists lure in unsuspecting prey/hosts
via a simple bait-and-switch strategy commonly seen in ethological
contexts. In such contexts, mimicry can be visual, acoustic, chemical,
tactile, electric, or any combination of these sensory modalities (Dalziell &
Welbergen, 2016). We find that, similar to observations made in
ethological studies, success of the aggressive mimic is often dependent on
the victim not being able to discern the difference between the authentic
model and the mimic. When and where timely discernment is possible,
intended victims may be able to escape ideological predation just as in the
case of physical predation.