The emergence of a black man as the president of America has shown the world, especially the black race what is possible, (if they would work it). In 2008, I read one of Obama’s books, The Audacity of Hope and knew that the man was up to something big! And I wasn’t so surprised when …
Spotlight on Africans in Diaspora
As the spot light shines away from the 115 youths from the African continent that were recently hosted by President Obama, it is not only prudent but also timely to remind ourselves about our roles in the continent’s development as well as our goal as Africans living abroad.
As Africans living abroad, our role in Africa’s …
Corruption and the President’s Speech in Minna
WE have not been able to tap the huge resources and utilize them because of greed, love for materialism and quest for wealth…Unless Nigeria retraces its steps and take the right steps very soon, the system will collapse”. These were the words of Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday July 26, in Niger State’s capital …
Africa Rising: This Time Is Different
In early June this year, global strategy firm, the Boston Consulting Group published a report on the rising profile of forty fast growing and globalizing companies on the continent. Aptly named “The African Challengers,” the report showcased leading African firms with strong growth, annual sales ranging between $350 million to $80 billion and global ambitions. …
Oral Tradition – July 23rd!
Unveiling Africa is so excited to announce what is sure to be an amazing event! We have collaborated with the Breath In Poetry Collective to put together a night of awe-inspiring spoken word and music.
Oral Tradition will be a night of story telling and testimony through the use of poetry and music. If you’re a lover of spoken …
Unveiling Africa – A Poem by Tony Ajah
Unveiling Africa
She’s clothed in rags
In a wrinkled wretched linen
So helpless and hapless
The bystanders watched
With little or no concern
Some laughed or scorned
Some gazed indifferently
Others even took advantage
Of Her pure despondency
Poor fragile soul, poor Her
Who‘d save Her soul?
‘Twas a horrible sight
No drop of hope in sight
She’s utterly forgotten
By all and Her relatives
Who indulge in indulgence
In a …
Press For Unveiling Africa!!
Hello All,
We continue to roll out the essay contest in Nigeria and have receive amazing support throughout the process! Check out this wonderful article by the Punch newspaper, on Unveiling Africa and the essay contest!
Nigeria at 50: Dreams and dreamers
By Abimbola Adelakun
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
As Nigeria reaches her 50th year as a country, a frenzy …
Mama Africa
Mama Africa,
Like a son watching his mother struggle through the agony of death,
I stand helplessly with tears in my eyes watching your pain.
Raped naked of all your resources it is not right you are left with nothing but a sour name,
you would think the rivers worth of tears from the oppressed weak and poor,
that it would flood our hearts and minds with remembrance while replenishing your soul,