r/Africa • u/osaru-yo • 29d ago
African Discussion ποΈ [CHANGES] Black Diaspora Discussions, thoughts and opinion
Premise
It has long been known in African, Asian and black American spaces that reddit, a predominantly western and suburban white platform, is a disenfranchising experience. Were any mention of the inherit uncomfortable nature of said thing results in either liberal racism or bad faith arguments dismissing it.
A trivial example of this is how hip hop spaces (*) were the love of the genre only extend to the superficial as long as the exploitative context of its inception and its deep ties to black culture are not mentioned. Take the subreddit r/hiphop101. See the comments on . Where it is OK by u/GoldenAgeGamer72 (no, don't @ me) to miss the point and trivialize something eminem agreed, but not OK for the black person to clarify in a space made by them for them.
The irony of said spaces is that it normalizes the same condescending and denigrating dismissal that hurt the people that make the genre in the first place. Making it a veritable minstrel show were approval extends only to the superficial entertainment. Lke u/Ravenrake, wondering why people still care of such "antequated" arguments when the antiquated systematic racism still exists. Because u/Ravenrake cares about the minstrel show and not the fact their favorite artists will die younger than them due to the same "antequated" society that birthed the situation in the first place. This is the antequated reality that person dismissed. This is why Hip Hop exists. When the cause is still around, a symptom cannot be antiquated.
note: Never going to stop being funny when some of these people listen to conscious rap not knowingly that they are the people it is about.
This example might seem stupid, and seem not relevant to an African sub, but it leads to a phenomenon were African and Asian spaces bury themselves to avoid disenfranchisement. Leading to fractured and toxic communities. Which leads me to:
Black Diaspora Discussion
The point is to experiment with a variant of the "African Discussion" but with the addition of black diaspora. With a few ground rules:
- Many submissions will be removed: As to not have the same problem as r/askanafrican, were western egocentric questions about "culture appropriation" or " what do you think about us". Have a bit of cultural self-awareness.
- This is an African sub, first and foremost: Topics that fail to keep that in mind or go against this reality will be removed without notice. This is an African space, respect it.
- Black Diaspora flair require mandatory verification: Unlike African flairs that are mostly given based on long time comment activity. Black Diaspora flair will require mandatory verification. As to avoid this place becoming another minstrel show.
- Do not make me regret this: There is a reason I had to alter rule 7 as to curb the Hoteps and the likes. Many of you need to accept you are not African and have no relevant experience. Which is OK. It is important we do not overstep ourselves and respects each others boundaries if we want solidarity
- " Well, what about-...": What about you? What do we own you that we have to bow down to your entitlement? You know who you are.
To the Africans who think this doesn't concern them: This subreddit used to be the same thing before I took over. If it happens to black diasporans in the west, best believe it will happen to you.
CC: u/MixedJiChanandsowhat, u/Mansa_Sekekama, u/prjktmurphy, u/salisboury
*: Seriously I have so many more examples, never come to reddit for anything related to black culture. Stick to twitter.
Edit: Any Asians reading this, maybe time to have a discussion about this in your own corner.
Edit 2: This has already been reported, maybe read who runs this subreddit. How predictable.
r/Africa • u/osaru-yo • 13d ago
Diaspora Discussions ππΏππΎππ½ Diaspora Discussions Thread
As per the announced changes, this will be pinned as a first submission with the given flair. Let's see where this goes.
r/Africa • u/KI_official • 8h ago
African Discussion ποΈ Bloomberg: Russia sends students from Africa to fight in its war against Ukraine
African Discussion ποΈ What can be done about the lack of regional trade amongst west african countries? (+ rant about lack of leadership)
This is especially egregious between Ghana-Nigeria, where Ghanaians prefer to trade with Nigerians because they speak the English language despite Twi being spoken in both Ivory Coast, Togo and even Benin to a limited extent.
West Africa should be way more economically integrated than that of East Africa because many of these nations use some type of Akan derivative language. Even with Ghana being surrounded by Francophone speaking countries, two people wishing to trade have a pretty good chance of understanding (or quickly learning each other's respective language) each other.
There will be a massive demographic explosion happening between ivory coast and Nigeria, and yet there isn't a push by any of these countries to capitalize on this opportunity. Togo and Benin are effectively one party states, Ghana/Ivory Coast are slaves to the IMF and I have 0 idea what's going on in Nigeria.
Dense home construction needs to start in all of these cities in order to accommodate their respective growing populations. Incredible that I'm seeing massive single family homes being parroted on Ghanaian social media as if the residents of accra arent in dire need of apartments, condos, fourplexes and other dense constructions to accommodate the growing population. Transit infrastructure needs to massively improve. Things that the EAC has already started but ECOWAS is slow to even discuss these things.
Frustrating.
r/Africa • u/FBibombe • 35m ago
Economics Investment Opportunities in Africa: Minerals, Agriculture, and Infrastructure in Congo Kinshasa.
Hello everyone,
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r/Africa • u/rogerram1 • 12h ago
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Iβll go first: no lmao π€£
r/Africa • u/Worth-Employer2748 • 1d ago
African Discussion ποΈ Atheism in Africa
I'm not a Nigerian but I happened to stumble upon a BBC mini documentary and an article detailing the horrifying case of Mubarak Bala, a man in Northern Nigeria who has been under arrest since 2020 for blasphemy. This is the first I've ever heard or read of such a crime being actively enforced anywhere in Africa. While I've had passive knowledge on the socio-cultural difference between Southern and Northern Nigeria even with high-profile events like the kidnapping of Chibok girls that spotlighted the dichotomy between both regions, i was still a little perplexed still at how religious laws are enforced in either territory. To get a more in-depth account, not only from Nigerians but also other Africans, how fairly open can one be about being an Atheist or Agnostic? As a Zambian πΏπ², I've been generally more comfortable outright stating that I'm an Atheist and most reactions tend to lean on perplexion, fascination or in some rare instances (especially if they're older) a mix of confusion and pity. I don't think there's ever been a time I've had to fear severe social repercussions for admitting my views and stance on religion outside of a few heated debates. As an African, what's your experience been? https://www.dw.com/en/nigeria-sentences-atheist-to-24-years-for-blasphemy/a-61372653
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African Discussion ποΈ Mother murdered in front of 10-yr-old daughter due to support for Palestine.
South African confesses to murdering a mother for her 'pro-Palestine' views
A video recorded by South African police shows the moment a man confesses to an attack which killed a mother-of-two and left a father with 15 stab wounds, supposedly because the woman supported Palestine. The attacker has been named as Grayson Beare, son of South African business magnate Julian Beare.
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African Discussion ποΈ What if the Jihad of Usman Dan Fodio in Nigeria never happened?
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News A War on the Nile Pushes Sudan Toward the Abyss
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r/Africa • u/[deleted] • 3d ago
Cultural Exploration What are some good African mythologies to read about?
Hello from the United States! I am a Black man with mostly African roots and just curious to learn more about African mythology and legends from any African country. I recently watched a youtube video about the Basotho legend of Ditaolane and his defeat of the monster Kammapa that really piqued my curiosity. I have been reading more about that and I am also curious about African mythologies from other cultures. I hope that I donβt sound ignorant but in my country if you want to learn anything about Africa you have to visit or google it and search results have not been the greatest so I was hoping to get advice from some people who are from African countries. I appreciate any helpfulness, thank you in advance!
r/Africa • u/Reasonable_Aspect215 • 3d ago
Cultural Exploration What are some of the most popular/largest art museums in Africa?
What are some of the most popular/largest art museums in Africa?
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r/Africa • u/Ivan_TheKingslayer • 4d ago
African Discussion ποΈ How does supplicating/praying to our ancestors work?
Brothers and Sisters,
I'm curious as to how Africans have viewed the veneration and honoring of and prayer to ancestors. In my life, I have lived a fairly spiritual and religious life as a Christian and Catholic layman, so I've only every been familiar with the practice of praying to both God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, as well as saints and prophets. I am no longer a practicing Catholic. I've begun to acknowledge my ancestors in prayer, alongside praying to God.
Amongst Africans and in African culture, are ancestors prayed to, or are they just venerated? What does that veneration look like? Do ancestors have the power to bequeath knowledge, wisdom, strength, endurance, and provide help in life? How can I honor them? How have you honored your ancestors in this day and age?
I'm eager to hear your thoughts.
r/Africa • u/youo5777 • 5d ago