@gogoafrika: Song: Great Mother RECLAIMING DIGNITY: THE AFROCENTRIC PERSPECTIVE In the annals of history, there lies a painful truth—a truth about the imposition of foreign values and the erosion of self-worth among the people of Africa. It is a tale of intrusion, where external forces came with the pretense of enlightenment but left a legacy of self-doubt. THE SEEDS OF SELF-DOUBT Who has taught us to hate ourselves and despise our own traditions? The answer lies in the shadows of colonialism, where the colonizers sought to assert their dominance not only through physical control but also by instilling a sense of inferiority in the colonized. They portrayed African customs as primitive and their own as the pinnacle of civilization. THE THEFT OF DIGNITY Who came, removed our dignity, and taught us their manners? It was those who believed they held the torch of progress, disregarding the rich cultural heritage that thrived long before their arrival. They dismantled social structures, ridiculed rites of passage, and replaced them with their practices, claiming superiority. THE MEASURE OF CIVILIZATION Who said eating food with your hands is primitive and that a fork and knife is a measure of civilization? This notion was propagated by those who could not appreciate the intimacy and connection of sharing a meal as a community, the way many African cultures have done for centuries. They failed to see the beauty in the simplicity and the depth of tradition. AWAKENING TO OUR TRUTH It is time for an awakening—an Afrocentric renaissance that honors our past and shapes our future. We must look within to find our strength, to celebrate our heritage, and to recognize the wisdom of our ancestors. Our traditions are not relics of the past; they are living, breathing aspects of our identity. THE PATH FORWARD As we forge ahead, let us carry the torch of our own history. Let us teach our children the value of our customs and the beauty of our languages. Let us dine with our hands and feel the earth beneath our feet, for these are the practices that keep us grounded and connected to our roots. CONCLUSION: EMBRACING OUR LEGACY The measure of civilization is not found in the utensils we use but in the respect we hold for our heritage. It is in the stories we tell, the respect we give to our elders, and the unity we find in our diversity. To reclaim our dignity, we must embrace our identity with pride and move forward with the knowledge that our ways are not just valid but vital to the tapestry of human civilization. #GogoAfrica #Ubuntu #afrocentric #spirituality #reggaeroots #reggaemusic #reggae #reggaeton

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