Years back when I visited the country, I saw a young woman walking alone at night, arms swinging with her handbag. I was shook & voiced my concern to the local guys we were with. They were confused - what was my concern? They assured me no harm would befall the sister. 🥹 Guys!
“Family, an Igbo is not identical to a Zulu. But they are still African. A Wolof is not identical to an Kikuyu. But they are still African. A Yoruba is not the same as a Dogon. But they are still African. An African-American is not identical to a Dinka. But they are still African. These differences do not make us more or less African or negate our African identity. We are African people born in different parts of the world. We are not identical but we are one. More than that, we need each other and must learn to see the big picture. Marcus Garvey put it straight. When asked if he was an African or a Jamaican he responded with a classic line. He said, "I will not give up a continent for an island." Garvey saw the big picture. So should we! Ase!” - Runoko Rashidi