AFRONAISSANCE


"…
Young, gifted and black
How I long to know the truth
There are times when I look back
And I am haunted by my youth

Oh but my joy of today
Is that we can all be proud to say
To be young, gifted and black
Is where it's at" 

-  Nina Simone 


I find within the lyrics of this song the feel and expressive definition of the nu Africa and it's self celebration within the world today.

21st century Africa has captured the imagination of the world. The continent that was once regarded by imperial Europe as dark and mysterious,  invoking both dread and fascination barely a century ago, is now the illuminating spark, firing up the flames of a new renaissance.

This largest of continents has come of age and with youthful exuberance is taking firm control in the telling of its story. in the process redefining not only her identity but the entire spectrum of global culture.

Indeed, young, gifted and black is where it's at ! The Zeitgeist pulsates to the rhythms of the drums of a pristine Africa reimagined.

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