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Looking at the Africa of Today I can't but remember this great man DAVID DIOP and his wonderful poem that keeps reminding me of the hope in Africa.
"that is your Africa springing up again"
Africa is raising up again no matter the limitations holding us down.
DAVID DIOP(July 1927-1960)
Af1rica, my Africa
Africa of proud warriors in ancestral savannahs
Africa of whom my grandmother sings
On the banks of the distant river
I have never known you
But your blood flows in my veins
Your beautiful black blood that irrigates the fields
The blood of your sweat
The sweat of your work
The work of your slavery
Africa, tell me Africa
Is this you, this back that is bent
This back that breaks
Under the weight of humiliation
This back trembling with red scars
And saying yes to the whip under the midday sun
But a grave voice answers me
Impetuous child that tree, young and strong
That tree over there
Splendidly alone amidst white and faded flowers
That is your Africa springing up anew
Springing up patiently, obstinately
Whose fruit bit by bit acquires
The bitter taste of liberty
Africa is raising again
Nigeria is springing up anew
There is hope for us
Thanks for reading.......
