I See A New Africa

I had great time during Pamoja Africa 4 with staff, students, and volunteers from all over Africa in Lusaka, Zambia. This was my fourth time attending Pamoja Africa confernece. Read my journey with Pamoja here.

Pamoja Africa is a transformational journey to see a new Africa. One of my highlight of the program was listening to Dr. Dela's vision and passion for Africa. I would like to quote you two sections of Dr. Delanyo Adadevoh's excellent poetry work called I see a new Africa. And you may listen to his full poetry here

​Enjoy the reading below the picture.

I see a new Africa!
Do you see it?
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Posetive Self-Identity & Patriotism
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I see a new African who wakes up in the morning Looks out the window and sees the beautiful golden rising sun
Another day with its puzzles of questions and answers; its promises of sweat and harvest And says, “Thank God, I am an African.”
I see a new Africa that is no longer the mockery of nations.
It is no longer a huge land filled with minerals, long rivers and tall trees, 
yet inhabited by a people, poor and desperate.
The new Africans take their seat at the global round table, 
adorned with splendor, respect and royalty.

The energetic youth are no longer slaves in foreign lands, 
standing in long queues seeking greener pastures elsewhere.
The wonderments of “What is wrong with Africa?,” have been replaced with the declaration: 
“The beautiful ones have been born!”
The spirit of Afro-pessimism has been replaced with chants of, “Yes, we can!”
The new Africans are confidently and creatively designing African solutions to African problems

They are no longer expert copiers of foreign ideas. 

They are not turning to the East or the West, North or South, seeking affirmation of their ideas
They just know that they can think and make things happen in Africa like anywhere else in the world.

The new Africans are thinking first class and acting First World  

Freedom & Justice
Yes, I see a new Africa. Do you see it?
I see a new Africa where justice is flowing like a rushing stream.
The poor have faces and voices
Might is no longer right
Truth and honesty are the bedrock of justice. 

The nations have free and democratic institutions that promote the wellbeing of all citizens.
Men and women have the freedom to choose their life partners 
I SEE A New AFRICA
Young girls are no longer offered in marriage to older men against their will.

People have the freedom to choose their leaders Self appointed “messiahs” no longer seize power and declare themselves men or women of the people.

Men and women are complementing one another in service and leadership.
The youth are free to pursue their dream careers. 

An aspiring doctor does not end up studying biology
Or an aspiring engineer end up studying history.

Women are free to pursue their dreams, They no longer have to compromise their dignity in order to have access to opportunities that are freely available to their male counterparts.

I see a new Africa where workers are paid what they are due Teachers and health workers are not treated like volunteers on allowances

The police are not beggars in uniform
The monthly salaries of civil servants are not more like weekly allowances.
Some are not more equal than others.

A few privileged people are not swimming in wealth when the majorities are wallowing in poverty.
The people are motivated to work because they know they will receive their due reward.
The law is king.

It is no respecter of persons
The wicked do not walk away scot-free because of their connections
The innocent are not languishing in jail without fair trial.

The prisons are not hells on earth
The police are not secret partners to criminals. I see a new Africa where democracy is truly a government of the people by the people and for the people.

The electoral systems are independent, fair and just
The votes of the people represent their consciences and true wishes
The votes are not only counted, but they also count
People do not only have votes but they also have a say in what governments do.

I see a free and democratic Africa where black, white, brown and yellow live in harmony

Source www.transformingleadership.com