@vusithembekwayo_official: One of the biggest misconceptions Africans have about themselves—and by extension, African entrepreneurs—is that something is only "good enough" if it’s cheap or free. This mindset has long limited the growth of local businesses and stifled innovation across the continent. We often find ourselves willing to spend exorbitant amounts on imported goods simply because they carry a recognized international brand name. But why is it that when local entrepreneurs create something of equal or even better quality, the first reaction is often skepticism, criticism, or bargaining for the lowest price? Why do we devalue what comes from our own soil? This misconception is not just about economics—it’s about mindset. It’s about believing that excellence can come from within, that African brands can be world-class, and that supporting them means investing in the continent’s future.

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teacherstvafrica
Teachers TV Africa :
We are not good at supporting each other.
2024-12-12 20:13:57
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cavellalexander29
cavell :
The pin on your jacket what does it represent?
2024-12-15 23:54:02
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lindelolindz
Lindelo Qiniso Shangase😌🔥✌🏾 :
fact 💯🤦🏾‍♂️and it sad
2024-12-12 10:01:38
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pinkygodmercy
Pinky Godmercy :
true we are not supporting each other
2024-12-13 11:04:35
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thadishe_m
thadishe :
true, but what causes that?
2024-12-20 05:12:17
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nramaite2022
consti101 :
I have never really understood why I should wear clothes with people's names on... maybe kuthetha ipoverty.😂😂😂
2024-12-14 06:08:26
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marlonmusithu
Marlon Musithu :
celebs did the same with David Tlale and the masses did/do it on DJ SBU ( MOFIRE) but nearly emptied shelves when prime was introduced
2024-12-12 19:02:16
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judith.nyawate
Judith Nyawate :
We have our own in Kenya called Jokajok, very beautiful ❤️
2024-12-18 11:09:42
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mpa.the.refresher
The Refresher. :
I don’t think this is particularly about Africa Sir. No matter how good a tecno mobile phone is, you will never pay the price for an “IPhone”. It’s just about brand perception.
2024-12-12 10:10:54
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portiadwala
Thobeka | Mompreneur🌻🌼💮💫 :
This is true
2024-12-12 10:27:04
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tudah6
tudah :
even when it comes to football they would support European football that their own leagues and you wonder why Africa is yet to win the world cup
2024-12-12 10:40:07
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evelynmachingambi
evelynmachingambi :
maChairman you are doing the same thing to Mudiwa and Hatiperi henyu
2024-12-18 18:15:35
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ibson994
ismaeel :
that's how finance works. Louise Voitton spend millions on advertising and branding to be able to sell thousand dollar hand bags. build your brand too, and you can charge whatever
2024-12-12 11:28:00
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desireematlala5
Desiree Matlala Hypnotherapist :
we have been conditioned to believe that we are not enough, that we are less than, so we need to heal, unlearn and relearn our own self concept
2024-12-13 06:05:23
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mayhalli
mayhalli :
True. Fabiani is a South Africa brand marketed as Italian. Now people don't mind spending almost R2000 for a golf shirt because of perception!
2024-12-12 20:19:15
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n_e_o_22
Neo_22 :
South Africans will fight for the whole of Africa
2024-12-12 20:20:41
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