Africa is the home of the black people, but if the black people are becoming strangers in their own lands, then what can we do? I believe it is more harder to live in Africa than even in the middle east. The middle east may be one geographical boiling cauldron, but they still have countries that could be said to be very developed, like Israel.
Africa is different. Out of the over fifty countries making her up, there is none that can be said to be a first world nation like Germany in Europe or South Korea in Asia. You can talk of countries like South Africa or Botswana, but these countries are still farther away from the worst countries in Europe.
The average african deals with an inflation rate that makes big money small and small money like nothing. In Nigeria, the inflation rate is about 18 percent. When stuffs are scarce, their prices would be high. Even when stuffs are abundant, their prices may still be high.
The african deals with a currency that is almost useless in value compared to international standard. In Nigeria, a dollar is about 365 naira. This means that a dollar in the hands of an america will buy 300 naira worth of recharge card and there will still be change. No american sweats to get one dollar, but many africans don't even earn one dollar in a day. So pathetic.
The african deals with a system where there are almost no social palliatives. Even if there are palliatives, many africans still can't afford them. Many times, you find that it is the rich people or the friends of politicians who can even afford these palliatives. That is why in africa, you find so many big business thriving on the grounds of monopolistic concessions. The banks? They don't give loans to ordinary people. They never do that.
The african deals with governments that don't offer them anything. Truth is, it can't always be the faults of the politicians. Many of them are elected by the people. This makes me wonder where africans put their brains when they are voting. When people vote rightly, no election rigging would entrench unwanted people in leadership positions.
Many africans prefer to criticize politicians, but they themselves won't get involved in it, even if they believe they can make more difference. Many times in africa, elections are between bad choices. I mean all the contestants would be bad choices, but people still have to vote, so they vote for the lesser evil. Who then do we blame? The people or the politicians? We blame the people. Why? Simple. The politicians are not aliens and they come from the people.
Today, more africans are leaving africa than any continent in the world. They want to go to Canada and the USA, especially USA where they feel they can live better lives. Who can blame them? If africa is conducive, with a low inflation like G8 countries, better currency value and other good things, nobody would be wanting to run away. I use run away as many africans don't intend returning.
Many times, you would wish you were not african, but now that it can't be changed, we just have to keep hoping that our hope is not a waste of time. If you have enjoyed this article, please share. Thanks.
Africa is different. Out of the over fifty countries making her up, there is none that can be said to be a first world nation like Germany in Europe or South Korea in Asia. You can talk of countries like South Africa or Botswana, but these countries are still farther away from the worst countries in Europe.
The average african deals with an inflation rate that makes big money small and small money like nothing. In Nigeria, the inflation rate is about 18 percent. When stuffs are scarce, their prices would be high. Even when stuffs are abundant, their prices may still be high.
The african deals with a currency that is almost useless in value compared to international standard. In Nigeria, a dollar is about 365 naira. This means that a dollar in the hands of an america will buy 300 naira worth of recharge card and there will still be change. No american sweats to get one dollar, but many africans don't even earn one dollar in a day. So pathetic.
The african deals with a system where there are almost no social palliatives. Even if there are palliatives, many africans still can't afford them. Many times, you find that it is the rich people or the friends of politicians who can even afford these palliatives. That is why in africa, you find so many big business thriving on the grounds of monopolistic concessions. The banks? They don't give loans to ordinary people. They never do that.
The african deals with governments that don't offer them anything. Truth is, it can't always be the faults of the politicians. Many of them are elected by the people. This makes me wonder where africans put their brains when they are voting. When people vote rightly, no election rigging would entrench unwanted people in leadership positions.
Many africans prefer to criticize politicians, but they themselves won't get involved in it, even if they believe they can make more difference. Many times in africa, elections are between bad choices. I mean all the contestants would be bad choices, but people still have to vote, so they vote for the lesser evil. Who then do we blame? The people or the politicians? We blame the people. Why? Simple. The politicians are not aliens and they come from the people.
Today, more africans are leaving africa than any continent in the world. They want to go to Canada and the USA, especially USA where they feel they can live better lives. Who can blame them? If africa is conducive, with a low inflation like G8 countries, better currency value and other good things, nobody would be wanting to run away. I use run away as many africans don't intend returning.
Many times, you would wish you were not african, but now that it can't be changed, we just have to keep hoping that our hope is not a waste of time. If you have enjoyed this article, please share. Thanks.
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