Voices of Nation Building in Africa

The year of 1960 was named the "Year of Africa" for obvious reasons. The continent has just seen seventeen of its member states today gained their independence from foreign rule in a time when nationalistic sentiments were ripe. This surge was the beginning of the true African Dream and the rebuilding of the continent by Africans. This progress, however, was not achieved without a cost. These individuals, while their struggles are well documented, their achievements for changing the...
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The year of 1960 was named the "Year of Africa" for obvious reasons. The continent has just seen seventeen of its member states today gained their independence from foreign rule in a time when nationalistic sentiments were ripe. This surge was the beginning of the true African Dream and the rebuilding of the continent by Africans. This progress, however, was not achieved without a cost. These individuals, while their struggles are well documented, their achievements for changing the mindset of their people and the trajectory of the continent are sometimes forgotten or swept under the rug. This work, a compendium of quotations on nation building from African leaders, statesmen, and pioneers seek to recollect and refresh the minds of young Africans and any one interested in learning about the Africa's prospects in the world order. Having read the works of many of these individuals, I am convinced that I have sharpened my understanding of their visions and aspirations for the African continent. This book of quotations about nation building in Africa is intended to do the same for you. Enjoy!