Morphological Confetti

Happy Birthday, Mandela! 90 years and going strong. Rethabile has a wonderful post on his page. Go see . Enjoy your weekend. Peace~ Photo Source: www.eco-afrika-tours.co.za

On June 2, 1999, South Africans went to the polls in their second post-apartheid election, giving the African National Congress a decisive victory. This also marked the retirement of President Nelson Mandela (Tata) and Thabo Mbeki takes office. Some describe this as the moment that the South African government became an independent government in the truest sense. On the other hand, some see South Africa's progress as a pyrrhic victory considering the violent crime sprees and recent xenophobic violence . Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrica. Amen Sources: informationman.com, phrases.org Photo Source : cache.eb.com

Kwame Nkrumah (September 21, 1909 - April 27, 1972) Led Ghana to Independence on March 6, 1957. He emerged as one the most influential Pan-Africanist of the 2oth Century. Today marks the 5oth anniversary of Ghana's Independence from British rule. The achievements of Dr. Nkrumah and the support from the people of Ghana remains to be a Black Star in the history of liberation and freedom on the African continent. Ghana is known today as the first African country to gain it's independence. Egypt, Sudan, Tunisia, and Morocco became independent in previous years before Ghana in 1951-1956. They are not considered predominantly "Black" countries by the West so Ghana is considered the first "Black" African nation to achieve it's independence. However, the achievements of all of these African nations created a fervor and determination that spread throughout the continent. Note: I had previously referred to Ghana as the first "Black" African nation. This...