Paul Gonzalez, Loved traveling across different African nations
I’ll tell you about Africa by showing you what the media doesn’t want you to see.
- This is Nairobi, the Capital of Kenya, one of the only cities with a national Park within its perimeter (the other being Mumbai).
That’s a section of Nairobi CBD at night. Most people know Africa as the dark continent and thus assume there’s no electricity.
2. What about we touch on education? Here is The University of Cape Town, one of the biggest universities in Africa.
The University of Nairobi…
Makerere University, Uganda (One of the oldest universities in Africa established in 1922)
Africans also have functional learning institutions including universities.
3. Now lets talk about Infrastructure.. Begin with Abuja-Lokoja-Okene Road, Nigeria
Africans have good roads as well..
Southern Bypass, Nairobi
Addis Ababa Light Rail, Ethiopia
Nairobi railway terminus
4. Hey, they have healthcare facilities too. This is Adama General Hospital in Ethiopia.
5. What about this?
This could be you.
Below is Empakaai crater, Tanzania.
6. Rich in Heritage (Uganda)
The performances are awesome and full of energy and beauty. (Sadly their rich culture is swiftly being eroded and replaced with westernization). I particularly love their poetry and theater performances.
I could go on but what am trying to say is that despite the challenges African countries have been facing, they also have a lot of things to celebrate. Africa has progressed and is on its way to liberating its people from poverty. The biggest problem is how the media in western countries will report about this part of the world, making it appear that only the worst can come from Africa.
Take a trip to one of these African countries and you will be amazed to meet highly educated and intelligent people who are doing things you never thought would be possible in a third world country. Many industries backed by technology are thriving and the creative mind of the African child is working to ensure this benefits the population in every way.
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