African Sentiments

Africa from the outside world is seen as continent that stands together, unlike other continents where every one is defined by their own national or individual achievements. People see Africa as a country not a continent with many nations. But we know that we are more divided than what other people think of us. 

The fact is that we would be a bit successful today if what outsiders think, is really how things are. 

Using Nigeria as an example, a country where tribal differences has deprived the nation of its position in the global arena. 

Igbos are not happy to welcome any Yoruba acheivement and the same with the latter. I'm only using Nigeria as example because I was born there. I believe other African countries are not any different, as tribal wars in Congo and Rwanda is a proof.  People  are too selfish and corrupt, clinging to their tribal and individual belief. We forgot that we're living in a new age where our old beliefs can neither help preserve our culture nor help us forge ahead or compete. 

Tribalism is the evil that is eating up African countries, it has delayed their development while leaving them barren, while the small profit they make from the huge resources are taken abroad by their thief leaders. It even helped slave trade. Yet the Africans are not learning to stick together to fight the common enemy. 

This book has been illustrated and published by the students of Edgbarrow School in Berkshire, England as a special project to raise funds for their Ghana Sponsorship campaign. DESCRIPTION: The Yoruba people are descendants from a variety of West African communities. They are united by Geography, History, Religion and most importantly their Language. Many years ago, before the advent of the West African slave trade, the Yoruba people inhabited an area which stretched, along the coast of West Africa, all the way inward and down to Angola in South West Africa.....

There're exceptions though, descendant of the diaspora. These youths try to forge together as one, not really caring who is from what tribe. But this is only out of ignorance and because they are away from home. In countries like the UK, the African youths seem to mingle, socialising to the grudge of other race. But of course these kind of youth association sometimes breeds criminals. And some go to the extent of joining some radical groups all to gain recognition.

The tribal sentiment is in every African and is denying the continent its huge pride in the new world.

African expatriates abroad are helping in the development of their countries of residence. These men and women of great knowledge are not ready to come back because of the hatred and envy that is the order of the day in their various homelands. They know their safety is not guaranteed even with the invitation of the head of state, then talk of ordinary visit. 

Today while continents are building bicycles tracks, Africa is still struggling to feed its population. Yet the people in power do not care, none of the government is ready to implement  any change that will directly benefit the people.  

Nigeria has the largest population in Africa, and is seen as the most prosperous after South Africa, with Petroleum as its major export. The returns petrol is bringing to the country is not worth the disaster that goes with it. Just imagine the amount of corrupt politicians the country has produced since the discovery of petroleum. And all the lives lost in pipe explosions. 

If Africans can learn to support whoever has a good idea, by promoting him or her and make sure his discovery is brought to the limelight, and not minding his tribe or family background, we will start seeing some good changes.

Africa has the largest tourist safari with the wildest animals in the world, It also has one of the best climate. Its people are the most divers which means everybody is in Africa and if everybody is in Africa, you'll definitely have everything in Africa. If its people can work together to secure its resources and promote each other, Africa will stand strong and build itself without much help from the outside world. 

Uche & Uzo Say it in Igbo 1...animals we see at home is an Igbo (Ibo) picture-work book showing animals found around the home and on the farm. The book has * a picture-word section with appealing illustrations and * a work book section for colouring and writing to help recognition of Igbo (Ibo) alphabets Children will find their new Igbo (Ibo) friends Uche and Uzo, fun companions all through their discovery of the Igbo (Ibo) language. Using the book along with its companion video, children will learn correct pronunciation of the Igbo language starting with simple words.