There's so much more to tell about Africa than the usual stories about war, famine and disease.
Interpretation
Africa's narrative is richer and more diverse than commonly portrayed, moving beyond negative stereotypes.
Komla Dumor emphasizes the need to broaden the narrative surrounding Africa, advocating for a representation that highlights its diverse cultures, achievements, and stories beyond the prevalent themes of conflict and poverty. His words challenge the dominant discourse by calling for a recognition of the continent's complexity and richness, which includes history, innovation, and resilience.
In practice
In a documentary discussing African culture and contributions, this quote can highlight the need for diverse storytelling.
The difference between the novice and the master is simply that the novice has not learnt, yet, how to do things in such a way that he can afford to make small mistakes. The master knows that the sequence of his actions will always allow him to cover his mistakes a little further down the line. It is this simple but essential knowledge which gives the work of a master carpenter its wonderful, smooth, relaxed, and almost unconcerned simplicity.
Further Education should be about the ability to learn, not the ability to pay - everyone who is able should have the opportunity, regardless of their family background. I don't want to see students struggling with huge debts or frightened off even going to university in the first place.
All that is valuable in human society depends upon the opportunity for development accorded the individual.
Books are the carriers of civilization. Without books, history is silent.
Only a fool would let his enemy teach his children.
We must make up our minds to be ignorant of much, if we would know anything.
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