Is It Time for Africans and the Black Diaspora to Refocus on Africa?

This misrepresentation was not accidental. Through colonization, the continent was divided, its unity fractured, and its resources siphoned off. Leaders who cooperated with colonial and neocolonial interests were rewarded, while others who resisted were undermined or removed. The “charity narrative” was pushed relentlessly, conditioning both Africans and the world to see Africa as a continent in need of saving, rather than as the richest continent on the planet — rich not only in minerals, farmland, and energy resources, but also in culture, human capital, and sheer intellectual brilliance.

The impact of this programming has been profound. Many Africans, along with the global Black Diaspora, were encouraged to turn their gaze away from their homeland — toward Europe, America, or elsewhere — in search of “good things.” Over time, many forgot who they were, what they were, and the central place Africa occupies in human history and in the modern world.

But things are beginning to shift. Across the continent, a new narrative is emerging. From Rwanda’s transformation to Senegal’s resilience, and most recently the rise of Burkina Faso under Captain Ibrahim Traoré, African nations are reclaiming their stories. The Sahel states are proving that Africa can rise, govern itself, and chart its own course without Western dependency or propaganda. These bold examples are reigniting pride not just within Africa, but among the Diaspora, who are watching a new era unfold.

At Feeln on the 5th, we believe now is the time for Africans and the global Black Diaspora to turn their focus back to Africa. To recognize the real stories, the transformations, and the cultural rebirth happening across the continent. That’s why we’ve launched Feeln Africa Focus — a dedicated channel with curated content designed to inform, inspire, and connect you to the heartbeat of Africa today.

We encourage our community to stay globally aware, but to also be firmly rooted in the realities of their own homeland. Knowing, supporting, and uplifting Africa is the first step in a longer journey — one that will require commitment, unity, and vision. It is time for us to take care of our own, to know our worth, and to stand in our rightful place on the global stage.

The journey is long, but the shift has begun.

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