MY AFRICANA WOMAN (HAPPY WOMEN'S DAY)
“Love your color, Love
your heritage
for out of you is valor birthed and the strength of generations undiscovered, discovered...”
African women are women who were born in, who are born of parent(s), who live in, and are from the continent of Africa. The culture evolution and history of African women is related to the evolution and history of the African continent itself.
In describing an
African woman most people believe that she must be a deeply dark skinned, full
figured voluptuous woman, hardworking and full of respect both for the old and
the young.
But the Africana woman
is not one who is merely described by her outward appearance, she is worth more
than a skin tone or a hair texture or even the outfit she wears. She is worth
more than the cowries on her neck and the “jigida” beads, on her waist.
She is a woman of great
strength, profound wisdom and “Humble Pride” a humble pride because humility is
her nature and pride because she hails from the great continent of Africa. .
Women have fought to
achieve equal rights in many parts of Africa and the world, even though it is
still traditionally believed that the African woman’s role is to look after the
homestead while men find jobs outside the home.
African women in these
present days have evolved into strong independent individuals as they can now
be actively selected for top positions although in some countries in Africa
women are still considered unfit for top positions or political exercises
despite their achievements.
Women in Africa have
proven their worth and strength in various capacities and have indeed delivered
above expectations, some of these exceptional women include
Ladi Kwali who is well known for her distinctive work of pottery, Elisabeth
Domitien of Central African Republic who is the first Female Prime Minister in
Africa, Ellen Johnson the First Female to become a president of a modern
African nation, Ngozi Iwela the First female African president of World bank,
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie a multi award winner in literature to name a few.
Everyone has their
shortcomings, so it is not out of place to see a woman fall short of certain
expectations. Although her shortcomings does not deny her of her strengths, she
is not a perfect being and neither can she be underrated.
To
my Africana woman; you have come a long way to be bullied
for your skin tone, you have come a long way to be mocked for your hair
texture, you have come a long way to be shammed for your thick thighs and
succulent boobs.
So;
When next you are
called an Africana, wear the title like a queen seated on a powerful throne, in
a great kingdom called Africa.
Embrace your color, because a
shade darker or a shade lighter cannot describe the depth and totality of who
you truly are. You are beautiful in the skin you have, and in the thickness of
your flesh.
To
every woman; irrespective of color and race you are a
special specie of the human race, inarguably strong, mentally brave, psychologically
gallant and spiritually sacred. Crafted, molded and created by God to fulfill a
unique purpose on earth.
To every man; every woman is a rare gem, treat us with love and watch us double your happiness.
HAPPY WOMEN'S DAY
See you soon
XoXo...
Fulaneey
Pero
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