Countrymen, the task ahead is great indeed, and heavy is the responsibility; and yet it is a noble and glorious challenge.
KWAME NKRUMAHThe white man arrogated to himself the right to rule and to be obeyed by the non-white; his mission, he claimed, was to “civilize” Africa. Under this cloak, the Europeans robbed the continent of vast riches and inflicted unimaginable suffering on the African people.
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A challenge which calls for the courage to dream, the courage to believe, the courage to dare, the courage to do, the courage to envision, the courage to fight.
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The forces that unite us are intrinsic and greater than the superimposed influences that keep us apart.
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For centuries, Europeans dominated the African continent.
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The notion that in order to have a nation it is necessary for there to be a common language, a common territory and common culture has failed to stand the test of time or the scrutiny of scientific definition of objective reality…
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I am not African because I was born in Africa but because Africa was born in me.
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There is a close connection between socio-political development.
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It is an objective which when achieved, will bring about the fulfillment of the aspirations of Africans and people of African descent everywhere. It will at the same time advance the triumph of the international socialist revolution.
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Long after i am dead and gone, the light will continue to burn and be borne aloft, giving light and guidance to all people
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Africa is one continent, one people and one nation
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Divided we are weak; united, Africa could become one of the greatest forces for good in the world.
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It is far better to be free to govern or misgovern yourself than to be governed by anybody else
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Africa is one continent, one people, and one nation.
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The oppressed and exploited people are striving for their freedom against exploitation and suppression.
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Africa is a paradox which illustrates and highlights neo-colonialism .
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The courage to work, the courage to achieve – to achieve the highest excellencies and the fullest greatness of man. Dare we ask for more in life?
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