Tue, 19 Jul 2011 Feature Article

Clips From The Video – Creating The Blackness Of Africa

Below are few clips from the documentary, all in addressing the essential argument, the false identity of Africans, BLACKNESS.

“The classification of people into different colours is an invention... When I was in Africa, I did not have the conception of people on the basis of colours. We thought we were humans; that we are all humans…,” GRACE FOLLY, Dr. in International Politics & Diplomacy, University of Padova, Italy.

“We should have long refused to be catalogued as Blacks. If they see an Arabic person, they call him an Arab; if he is an Indian, they call him an Indian. It is only an African that somebody deliberately calls the coloured person. Name and surname is what should be used to call a person…,” JEAN-PAUL POUGALA, Professor of Sociology & Geopolitics, School of Diplomacy – Geneva, Switzerland.

“Somewhere in the mind of the westerners, terms like Negros or people of colour denote something negative. When people say Negro or black, it tends to mean a person who has just left savagery. …Africa was not in darkness; Africa was covered up with darkness...,” FRANCO MORETI, Director of Nigrizia, A Missionary Magazine – Verona Italy.

“We have to begin to modify these terminologies because to some people, they have a very strong impact. …In Africa, there were well-organised and orderly societies, but with black, all these were covered up. … Through some terminologies, the identity and what has been the history of a people was denied…,” CÉCILE KYENGE KASHETU, Medical doctor and politician, Emilia Romania, Italy.

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Obehi Ewanfoh is the author of The Storytelling Series for businesses. He helps Businesses to Leverage the Power of Storytelling, he is the founder of AClases Media and the host of Obehi Podcast. More Obehi Ewanfoh hails from the town of Uromi in Edo State, Nigeria, where he was born and raised. With a passion for words and a flair for captivating narratives, he embarked on a remarkable journey that has taken him from the heart of Nigeria to the city of Verona in northern Italy.

Obehi's thirst for knowledge and his dedication to the art of storytelling led him to the London School of Journalism, where he honed his skills in feature writing. Armed with a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective on the world, he set out to share his stories with the world.

Currently residing in the city of Verona, Obehi has become a prolific contributor to various media houses, newspapers, and online publications, earning him a reputation as a versatile and insightful writer.
In addition to his written work, Obehi is also the creative mind behind a captivating storytelling series designed specifically for businesses. His ability to craft compelling narratives has proven invaluable to companies, seeking to connect with their audience on a deeper level.

Moreover, Obehi is the charismatic host of the "Obehi Podcast," a platform where he delves into a wide range of topics, sharing his unique insights and engaging guests in thought-provoking conversations.
With his roots in Nigeria and his current home in Italy, Obehi bridges cultures and perspectives, enriching the world with his storytelling prowess. His journey is a testament to the power of words and the impact of a passionate storyteller on a global stage.
Column: Ewanfoh Obehi

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