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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>I had been shrugging it off. For decades I have been shrugging it off. In us, I realized that it\u2019s imbued with mental images; Translated in real images.<\/p>\n

We are made to believe that the black is cursed. That it is a force That must be treated with an external force, So it will remain accursed. The tragedy of Africa…<\/p>\n

This implanted idea by the so-called masters and their cocky minions Even in this 21st century keeps ringing in our opinions. And I vehemently protest against this damn onion.<\/p>\n

An African to his fellow: \u201cHe\u2019s black and incompetent. His mind is not calculative.\u201d This is the voice that echoes wherever; A voice that echoes whenever<\/p>\n

And on our fate whatever. Hello Africa! You were slapped by these trampling forces And you still slap yourself for those forces. Hello Africa! Aren\u2019t you shame about the whole drama without foreshadowing?<\/p>\n

The whole drama without flashbacking? Hello Africa! We have had a spectrum of priorities Since pre- and post-independence yet we only theorize the theories Without implementing those enthused theories.<\/p>\n

For centuries you still can\u2019t be that desired bundle but a stick. A stick that you know can be broken by another mere stick. And this is what they use to galvanise the gangs within those sticks. In all to create cracks and crash your lofty dreams by your own sticks.<\/p>\n

Even diamond dealers can\u2019t converse without mentioning your name. Geographers can\u2019t describe their third-listed planet without mentioning your water bodies\u2019.<\/p>\n

Historians can\u2019t narrate the beginning of almost every story without your name. Scientists can\u2019t succeed in their mission without your goodies. Yet you keep slumbering at your own peril Whilst you know its peril.<\/p>\n

Your beloved sons and daughters have been stuck by your tail of shame. A shame you can shake up but you refuse to shake it off the shame. Still you wipe their tears\u2019 to rescrub those fresh wounds unashamed. Hello Africa! First redefine your manners Followed by your offspring of thugs\u2019 manners To better this continent of blessed yearners. Hello Africa!<\/p>\n

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