Excuse My African Excuse My African

When you hear the phrase "The American Dream," at least 5 things come to mind, and I bet you 4 out of those 5 things would also come to the next persons' mind. But, when I say 'The African Dream' ... *silence*. We, especially Africans both at home and in the diaspora, are so overtaken by our need to survive the hardships in Africa that we sometimes forget to stop and DREAM. What is your dream for Africa and the children of Africa? 

What is THE AFRICAN DREAM?

Mentioned In This Episode:


Nigeria: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigeria
Montana State University (A Night in Africa): https://www.msuexponent.com/culture/a-night-in-africa-challenges-the-single-story-of-a-continent/article_53921eda-a0b5-11ec-8333-cbe1c48baf62.html
Wilmot Collins: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilmot_Collins 
Umu Igbo Unite Dallas: https://www.instagram.com/p/CbD3SaKrBXE/
Aba Women’s Riot: https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history/aba-womens-riots-november-december-1929/

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March is women's month, and every year we have a different theme, yet our problems are still the same. I will always celebrate the strength and resilience of women. Still, I also look forward to when I can genuinely, happily celebrate women's month. Knowing that Women are finally at a place in this world where we are no longer treated as the weaker gender, where we do not have to fight for our rights, where we are respected and acknowledged in society.

Still, Happy Women's Month!


Mentioned In This Episode:


International Women's Day: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/
Women's month: https://www.womenshistory.org/womens-history/womens-history-month
BRT Bus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bus_rapid_transit
Cameroon Crisis: https://www.crisisgroup.org/africa/central-africa/cameroon
Ukraine Crisis: https://www.cfr.org/global-conflict-tracker/conflict/conflict-ukraine 


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In This Episode:

61 years in, and I still find it hard to celebrate Nigeria's Independence wholeheartedly. The events of October 20th, 2020, do not make it any easier, as the first anniversary of the Lekki Toll Gate Massacre is only 19 days away. May the souls of the departed continue to rest in peace.

HOWEVER ...

Despite the failure, greediness, and general gross negligence of our nation's leaders, I have decided that no matter where I go or who I become, I will never forget home, Nigeria. I will never stop fighting and advocating for a better nation.

(Not So) Happy Independence, Nigeria!



Mentioned In This Episode:


Lekki Toll Gate Massacre (Oct 20th, 2020): https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/18/africa/lagos-nigeria-lekki-toll-gate-feature-intl/index.html (WARNING: Article Contains Graphic Images)


Connect:

Email: excusemyafrican@gmail.com
Website: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/
Stella Damasus Blog: http://www.stelladamasusblog.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/excusemyafrican
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/excusemyafrican/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/excusemyafrican


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In This Episode:

For the longest time, women have been treated poorly around the world, but especially in Africa. A lot of us have been fighting for the rights of WOMEN in Africa for decades. However, at the time, advocacy wasn't an 'in thing.' We were insulted and referred to as what is known as 'clout chasers.'

Now, advocacy seems to be an in, and every other day there is a new hashtag. While this is great, because the louder the voice, the better, we need to make sure that we are not just making noise and chasing our tails. We need to change tactics and look inward; change will begin with society first.

Mentioned In This Episode:


STIWANIST: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/2020/12/ep-80-stiwanist.html
Aljazeera: https://www.aljazeera.com/
Stella Damasus Aljazeera Interview: https://youtu.be/nypkT5OewuA


Connect:

Email: excusemyafrican@gmail.com
Website: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/
Stella Damasus Blog: http://www.stelladamasusblog.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/excusemyafrican
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/excusemyafrican/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/excusemyafrican






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AFRICA! WAKE UP! We've allowed false prophets preaching false religion to take advantage of us for too long. These false Pastors make some of you do demeaning things with false promises of riches and healing.

Open your eyes, don't be deceived.

Mentioned In This Episode:


Uganda: https://www.netflix.com/
Geoffrey Ssemwogerere
Glory Sinai Ministries
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
Bible: https://www.bible.com/

Connect:
Email: excusemyafrican@gmail.com
Website: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/
Stella Damasus Blog: http://www.stelladamasusblog.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/excusemyafrican
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/excusemyafrican


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In This Episode:

The education system in Africa has always been a bit flawed to me. Even when I was in school, I felt that the workload was too much. We were forced to do almost 20-25 subjects each school year. Yet, some fundamental subjects such as leadership skills, human rights, etc., are missing from the curriculum.

I think it's time we restructure our curriculum in Africa, especially for high school kids.



Connect:

Email: excusemyafrican@gmail.com
Website: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/
Stella Damasus Blog: http://www.stelladamasusblog.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/excusemyafrican
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/excusemyafrican/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/excusemyafrican


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