I recently came across an article in one of the online magazine talking about slavery and Africa. Quiet alarming is the content of the article. To summarize the whole message, the writer said black people are still under slavery because of our IGNORANCE, SELFISHNESS and GREED? Do you agree? Would you support such claims that a continent like Africa can be under slavery at this time of global civilization?
I don't want to assume you have an opinion but I certainly have something to say concerning where the African continent is and what should be done. But are we ignorant?
There is a set of people that have a great responsibility as regards to the development of this continent. An entire continent lies in their hands and their efforts. For quiet a while, I have tried to think where Africa is going with the current leadership in our various nations. Scary, to say the least. But why is it so?
There is a very interesting statement in proverbs of Solomon that says "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it". I have usually asked this question whenever this proverb is brought up, " Most African leaders are well advanced in age and they have lived most parts of their lives in corrupt environments. So, what makes you think that because they are put in office they will change overnight?" I think this is were we are missing it. These men and women we call our leaders have lived corrupt lives from I don't know when. Departing from it will therefore be another heavy task for them. Honestly, I appreciate the fact that people consider so much political theories to help solve most of the noise in most African states but I firmly stand to say it has left that realm. The realm of so and so propounded that 'this and that'. I see us not going anywhere that way. Ok, do I have anything to say?
Yes! The African youth is what I call it. That's what I have to say. The African youth has so much opportunity today more than ever before to assume leadership roles. With the current spread of the gospel, the youth have a greater opportunity to assess life applicable training for sustainable leadership. Books for personal development are everywhere but the question is "Are they developing?"
Like the article I talked about in the opening paragraph, I will honestly tell you a big NO! An African youth has come to terms with the American style of living and sees no importance in personal development. They would rather spend their time than invest it in anything of value. The music, clothing and the rides of the American stars have taken the attention of an average African youth. The latest design on the market is the average youth's concern and anything linking them to life training is a waste of time and resources. It's so disturbing when I see how much potential is wasting away just in the name of following the current trend. Oh, the African youth has lost his identity.
The least I can say is that our continent might continue in this state if this group will not rise up to take responsibility and assume it's position. We have waited for decades to see change. Have we seen it? Continuous degradation in the African society. Poverty deepening to the best of a child's knowledge. So painful to say. If only the African youth will open her eyes to behold a little light. The truth? I am pained.
I have colleagues that would rather buy clothes, shoes rather than buy a $1 book. One of them plainly put it to my face that she is not interested in reading all these books. No time for such makes us useless where we are suppose to take the stage.
All in all, it's Africa's times and whoever chooses to take the stage must brace up and take responsibility.
Hope you have had a happy reading. I want to hear from you too.
Yes! The African youth is what I call it. That's what I have to say. The African youth has so much opportunity today more than ever before to assume leadership roles. With the current spread of the gospel, the youth have a greater opportunity to assess life applicable training for sustainable leadership. Books for personal development are everywhere but the question is "Are they developing?"
Like the article I talked about in the opening paragraph, I will honestly tell you a big NO! An African youth has come to terms with the American style of living and sees no importance in personal development. They would rather spend their time than invest it in anything of value. The music, clothing and the rides of the American stars have taken the attention of an average African youth. The latest design on the market is the average youth's concern and anything linking them to life training is a waste of time and resources. It's so disturbing when I see how much potential is wasting away just in the name of following the current trend. Oh, the African youth has lost his identity.
The least I can say is that our continent might continue in this state if this group will not rise up to take responsibility and assume it's position. We have waited for decades to see change. Have we seen it? Continuous degradation in the African society. Poverty deepening to the best of a child's knowledge. So painful to say. If only the African youth will open her eyes to behold a little light. The truth? I am pained.
I have colleagues that would rather buy clothes, shoes rather than buy a $1 book. One of them plainly put it to my face that she is not interested in reading all these books. No time for such makes us useless where we are suppose to take the stage.
All in all, it's Africa's times and whoever chooses to take the stage must brace up and take responsibility.
Hope you have had a happy reading. I want to hear from you too.
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