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I've already been to Accra Ghana once. Yea, African Americans come from Nigeria and are mixed with British, Scottish, and Irish blood mostly. Ghanians look very different. Small features, dark skin, robust and tight bodies, kinky hair. American blacks kind of look bleh compared to a lot of these Africans in their home countries, similar to how American whites look kind of bleh compared to their european counterparts.
All black Americans do not come from Nigeria....
The "slave coast" where a majority of the slaves were bought/captured stretched from Senegal all the way down to Angola and included those countries along with Liberia, Sierra Leone, Cameroon, Congo, and others along with Nigeria and Ghana.
My paternal enslaved ancestors from South Carolina have a high likelihood of having Angolan ancestry in particular since many slave owners preferred slaves from Angola who cultivated rice which was a crop grown in that region of Africa and slave owners wanted the knowledge of rice growers to work on their rice farms here in America.
1. I'm tired of Monsanto and the lack of organic food options.
Buy some land, plant some vegs, let me know how Africa is on its food supply :-)
2. I'm tired of thinking about race (if everyone was black it would never get brought up to me)
If your thinking about race then maybe Africa is not the place for you. After all in America we have so many races it shouldn't in matter.
3. I'm tired of the lackluster nightlife. Clubs closing at 2-3 with no establishment for after parties.
:-) ah yes the nightlife. After all Raves are still a thing it appears...
4. I'm tired of the senseless laws, there are too many laws in America, I can't even sneeze without getting questioned. I've travelled and it's the LEAST free place I've ever lived in. I swear the government monitors your bank account and if they see you not spending money for a month, somehow, someway you get a $300 parking ticket or traffic violation.
Let me know if the police stop in Africa and make up lies so you give them money to let you go. Or is that mexico ;-)
5. Too empty. Where are all the people? Besides New York we have no mega city.
You could try China thou if you look at senseless laws number 4. that might be issue for you.
6. Individualistic, small families, too many people with mental health issues. I don't know why people can't just be happy here.
You sure your not talking about yourself?
7. Awkward and uptight (probably comes from all our laws), have you spoken to a mainstream American?
Yes in America people are afraid of freedom
8. I feel like 95 % of the people I meet are social constructions and they pride themselves on being like everyone else.
It's easier to control people when everyone thinks the same. Let me know if your using a apple product :-)
9. Never been a fan of the looks that the British, Nigerian, Mexican, Chinese or these admixtures of people have. From the European world, I like Spain and Portugal. From Africa, Ghana, Kenya and Ethiopia. Asia, s Korea, Cambodia, phillapines. Latin world, brazil and Columbia. Call me vain but it seems we in the US got all immigrants from unattractive countries.
Vain. :-)
Now that I have responded to each line, I should just say good luck and have a nice life in Africa one less stupid person is probably a good thing in America.
Why should I, as a black American, invest money in an African country? What is the point? I would rather invest my money here in America. After all, I am an American before anything else. What about Europe? I am also part Irish by ancestry.
Aside from that, if I had to leave the United States, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and Germany would be my top choices. Most African countries are far too unstable, tribal, and protectionist. Also, I generally would not accept the collectivism that is present in Africa. One of the biggest differences between North America and Africa, is the concept of individualism. Finally, as someone in college to become a business professional, I enjoy free market economies. Outside of Nigeria and South Africa, I don't know too many African countries that have an economy that resemble the United States.
My in-laws are former African missionaries----they say that culturally, Africa is very tribal driven because life is so hard that they have to rely on everyone else in the tribe to get them thru the tough times. For example, if an African asks you for food, and you have any extra, you are expected to give it to them----and they are expected to give it to you when you're hungry. It's served them well in the hunter/gatherer past, but it's held Africa back in modern times because society is individual-driven.
For example, if you invent a better way to communicate on the internet, the individual reaps the rewards. It's been a difficult transition for them.
Saying that going to Africa would relieve a person of their racial issues, I don't think it will work. There are issues with tribalism in Africa. While it isn't as bad in Ghana, there are still some issues. There is also another matter to consider. I've met Africans who have come to the USA. Some have been very nice. There have also been some who look down on American Blacks, who see them as "ghetto" or "bad people". One can still run into ethnic issues in Africa because one is not "the right kind of Black".
I'm saying this. Being a Black American myself, there was a time when I thought "I have to get out of here". I've grown to understand that I could be looked down on anywhere. I've met sons and daughters of Black immigrants whose parents said "don't date American Blacks". Racism is a worldwide problem. Leaving the USA for Africa won't solve that problem.
There is a growing AA population in Ghana. I have been there a few times. I am also entertaining a move there for retirement.
I have always believed that African Americans should target an African country and invest heavily into it with our trillion plus dollar purchasing power. That country could then become a relocation option for many African Americans....if they choose. However, with white imperialism what it is, there is really no escape from its influence. In America, we are kind of in the eye of the storm of white imperialism, which is why I would want dual citizenship.
How do you surf porn with only drums to communicate?
This comment shows a very high level of ignorance and petulant thinking. You really believe the only way to communicate in African nations is through drums? If you do, you need to read more books. If you are making a joke, then you are just being crass and disgusting.
This comment shows a very high level of ignorance and petulant thinking. You really believe the only way to communicate in African nations is through drums? If you do, you need to read more books. If you are making a joke, then you are just being crass and disgusting.
Lighten up Francis. This entire thread is a joke. I am playing along.
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