@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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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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blackchildgroup
Black Child Group :
True, I realized the same thing with Tsepo jeans. Someone once commented about their jeans saying imagine the name Tsepo on my jeans
2024-12-12 10:44:19
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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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lindelolindz
Lindelo Qiniso Shangase😌🔥✌🏾 :
fact 💯🤦🏾‍♂️and it sad
2024-12-12 10:01:38
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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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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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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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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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lifeofgnaj
Whitney |Eastafrica +lifestyle :
Sadly. However we the innovators and creatives, we will not give up.
2024-12-12 11:00:53
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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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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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pinkygodmercy
Pinky Godmercy :
true we are not supporting each other
2024-12-13 11:04:35
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mambedla
MandyM :
Same thing they doing with MaXhosa 🥺
2024-12-12 10:29:02
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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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jackmatome771
Jack Malatji :
YOU ONLY BUY A BRAND OR NAME OF THAT PRODUCT .
2024-12-19 11:58:07
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kibemartin2
kibemartin :
In Kenya we have some very good startups but ghe corrupt leadership is busy killing local production by imposing very punitive taxes
2024-12-14 15:37:02
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thadishe_m
thadishe :
true, but what causes that?
2024-12-20 05:12:17
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portiadwala
Thobeka | Mompreneur🌻🌼💮💫 :
This is true
2024-12-12 10:27:04
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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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inocentkhumalo
inocentkhumalo :
you are so right leader
2024-12-12 14:51:43
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user6069263348358
A.Qiqa :
instead we jealous to support others
2024-12-16 18:03:14
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tobidavid21
I'm_Dex :
Never reduce the price for people to buy, increase the value, trust me, everyone will save their last penny to get it.
2024-12-21 10:12:20
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mpho.rapeo
Mpho Rapeo :
it's really a big problem sir.
2024-12-12 10:11:57
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lindor233
Lindt :
I wear local brand
2024-12-21 07:47:28
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