the future is african

 How do we and how should we see Africa?

LANGUAGE:

The continent is part of the Anglosphere:

Jay Doubleyou: the english-speaking world: west africa

Jay Doubleyou: different african english accents

Jay Doubleyou: english is an african language

Jay Doubleyou: west african pidgin english

Nigeria is the third largest country when it comes to English speakers, after India and the USA, although the list on Wikipedia can be questioned...

List of countries by English-speaking population - Wikipedia

And arguably the largest English speaking city in the entire world is Lagos, Nigeria:

The largest city by population in Africa with close to 25 million people! Also, arguably the largest English speaking city in the entire... | Instagram

Here's a better list:

English Speaking Countries in Africa - WorldAtlas

CULTURE:

In that case, when learning English, we do not need to stick with the UK - but can read and listen to stuff and have conversations with people coming out of places such as Cameroon and Kenya:

Jay Doubleyou: "let’s not make english about british culture"

When it comes to music, there is so much coming out of Anglophone Africa:

Jay Doubleyou: the music of west africa

Yes, London is a cultural centre, but much of this is multicultural, with the African diaspora contributing considerably:

Jay Doubleyou: adventures in art at the british museum

Jay Doubleyou: shonibare - gorgeously recognisable artist

And as for writing, there are powerful African voices making up the 'canon':

Jay Doubleyou: english literature

POLITICS:

Europeans have made their mark in the continent of course - and some are only just realising their impact:

Jay Doubleyou: facing up to your imperial past: the belgians

And this might also involve 'paying back' for any gains and losses:

Jay Doubleyou: reparations

But Africa has not always been on the receiving end of violence and robbery - but might have something to teach the rest of the world:

Jay Doubleyou: non-western democratic traditions

Jay Doubleyou: non-western democratic traditions - part two

THE FUTURE IS AFRICAN

Maybe, then, Africa can be seen not as a victim but as a provider and innovator:

Myth 6: Africa needs our help - Global Justice Now Global Justice Now

Here's another list:

10 things Africa has given the world | Eliza Anyangwe | The Guardian

Here's real promise for the future:

How Africa can help drive global climate change solutions - ONE Data & Analysis

Including in sport:

Newly elected IOC President Kirsty Coventry celebrated on return home to Zimbabwe | AP News

View from Africa: how Kirsty Coventry will handle sport’s biggest job at the IOC | International Olympic Committee | The Guardian

We need to think of Africa as more than a place to extract stuff:

What does Africa offer to global world development apart from Natural Resources? - Quora

And this might well become a source of power:

Why Africa will become a prominent player in global geopolitics | World Economic Forum

The future is African:

The Future Is African | Council on Foreign Relations

6 numbers that prove the future is African | World Economic Forum

To finish:

Afrofuturism is a cultural aesthetic that combines science-fiction, history and fantasy to explore the African-American experience and aims to connect those from the black diaspora with their forgotten African ancestry

Afrofuturism | Tate

Afrofuturism | National Museum of African American History and Culture

Afrofuturism: Turning pain into possibility - YouTube

And:

Let's Talk About 'Black Panther' And Afrofuturism - YouTube

Black Panther and Afrofuturism - YouTube

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