Colonial Architecture in Africa

Architecture

Colonial Reign in Africa is commonly associated with Slave Trade, Exploitation of the resources ,Racism and segregation of the indigenous people. Nevertheless, there are Few benefits and legacy hallmark in architecture that where left behind.Colonial Architecture is visible in part of Africa from Togo to Namibia. In my travels across some part of Africa , I have come Across some Breathtaking Architectural Sites like the Governors Palace in Lome Togo built by the colonial German ruler in 1884 and the Old navy School in Lome built in 1905.So many of these architecture sites are still structurally sound and have been in use for many year. colonialism in Africa was not all bad because it brought about ubanism and the structures built were made for good use.google images

Economic Difference in Classes in Africa

Classes

The Economic different in classes African countries are mainly divided into two major groups the "Rich and Poor".

Rich

The rich class in African countries are just 2% of the population and they control 98% of the wealth in their respective economies . The rich hug the wealth of their nation between themselves through corruption and political power. For example the Ex.President of Nigeria Sani Abacha Amassed a Wealth of 3Trillion Niara (£20 billion pounds) through loot the countries funds.

Poor

The majority of the masses in African countries live in total poverty and many earn a maximum of One pound a hour at work

Nevertheless, some of the population are average classed whom can afford the basic amenities and a little more for their family this is a minimum average .

The Gap between the rich and the poor in most African countries is so larger that progress in the growth of the economy and living standards cannot reach a equilibrium .A change has to take place for the good of the continent and it people.

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Africa Unity

African Unity

The African Unity was established from its predecessor called Organisation Of African Unity , which was established in 1963 to promote cooperation between members states and economic growth, the initial members were 52 with its Head quarter in Add is Abba in Ethiopia. The OAU was later disbanded in 2002 and re named the African Unity , it was supposed to correct the major problems affect the OAU which is that it discussion on issues but could not implement results . I respects to the AU they have tried to be more determined and tried to implement their results on discussions , but it lack the authority to be taking really serious we international Organisation . they need to be more forceful with their decision to make a different in a trouble Continent Google Images

Africa Movies (NollyWood)

Nollywood

The Nigeria film industry known as "nollywood"has been growing for many years and now has been compared to the likes of Hollywood and Bollywood. The name Nollywood has uncertain origins ,but it seems to have been derived from Hollywood.The history of the film industry in Nigeria started in the 1970s with pioneer filmmakers such as Ola Balogun and Hubert Ogunde whom tried to produce motion features, but the industry really came into the limelight in 1992 with the movie called "Living in bondage" in local scene and on the international scene the movie "Osufia in London" in 2003.Movies in Nigeria are shot at different location around the country with distinct difference because of the different languages in the region. The Industry has come along way from make movies in the past with traditional video ,now movies are made by Digital Video Technology. Furthermore the industry has amassed over 250million Dollar in the past Decade and continuous to grow, with the average film costing a maximum of $10,000 and the average production of 1000 movies per month the skies are their limit for the movie industry in Nigeria.

I personally have been a fan since 1998 when i watched the movie "Domitilla" and i have continued to have interest in the movie industry,here are a few movies that i would recommend to watch.

Son of Devil

Domitilla

Osufia in London

Joshua

Akin and Pawpaw

Here are a few Nollywood Stars

1. Regina Askia
2. Liz Benson
3. Richard Mofe Damijo
4. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
5. Desmond Elliot
6. Jim Iyke
7. Jide Kosoko
8. Genevieve Nnaji
9. Ramsey Tokunbo Nouah Jr
10. Zack Orji
11. Nkem Owoh

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Tribalism in African Countries

Problem Facing Africa

The Problem Tribalism in africa has been a traditionally problem which instigated by the colonially diversification of power to the local indigenes.p>The Problem Tribalism in Africa has been a traditionally problem which was instigated by the colonially masters whom introduced the Indirect Rule or diversification of power to the local indigenous. This simple act has become the the foundation that has plagued African countries in the past and has continued to play a vital role in present Africa.

There was a time, not that long ago, when African leaders insisted that it was politically incorrect to discuss tribalism. Tribalism was the face of old Africa that the modernizers, inheriting their domains from the departing colonialists, refused to accept.(By Jonathan Power International Herald Tribune)

In fact some leaders and individuals in African countries have identified with the problem but have not taking any process to "President Moi of Kenya has characterized tribalism as a cancer. This is an accurate description of a demoralizing challenge that we face in Africa. Increasingly lately I have come to regard tribalism both as a cancer and also a tool that can be used to propel Africa to a new dimension of development".(hatford archives)

Conclusion

African tribalism is the foundation of many of the problem facing the growth and stability of the nations in the region, without some kind of unity and oneness in the mind set of the individuals ,be it leader or local the stability of the African region will never been accomplished.

References

www.iht.com/articles/2006/05/25/opinion/edpower.php

www.hartford-hwp.com

Tourism in Africa

Beauty in Within

The Beauty of Africa is in its lands space, culture and natural resources that can used to produce goods and services. The nature resources of countries in the region have been utilized and exploited by the indigenous and the Western countries, but the other aspect have not be full explored. In the past Tourism have had minimum effect to the economic growth of the nation , but present countries in the region have started to reap the benefits of tourism , countries such as Kenya , Nigeria , Morocco , Tanzania , south Africa , Egypt.

It is common knowledge that many foreigners from western countries are interested in coming to Africa for Holidays , but for many year the have been many hindrances like lack of security, politic violence and adequate facilities that have stopped inflow. Today's Africa are trying to reverse the trend, which has seen some kind of growth.

Africa in Whole," the tourism in Africa grew an estimated 10 percent, much more than the global average of 5.5 percent. African countries showed good prospect in 2005 with increasing numbers of tourist, with the growth at 10 percent high in Africa. Tourism seem to be at last be taking some affect in the economy, "tourism which is one of the world's leading and most fast developing industries, is thus rapidly making an economic impact in Africa. Last year, an estimated 36.7 million tourists visited Africa, up from 33.3 million in 2004". (WTO Organisational journal)

In conclusion tourism in Africa can be a big economic factor if managed well and with the increase in terrorist activities in in western countries tourism can be safe alternative.

Notable Tourist Locations I Recommend

• Obudu Cattle Ranch in Nigeria

• Ngorongoro Crater highlands trekking in Tanazania

• Le Meridien Makadi Bay Resort in Egypt

• Costa Del Sol in Morocco

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