To be an African means to wrestle with poverty daily, but also to vehemently declare, "Poverty? Never heard of her!"
To be an African means to fervently champion against colonisation and our former colonisers, but the moment they bring money, to be first in line to receive it.
To be an African is to look round at all the poor and homeless people and say it is the government's problem, not our own.
To be an African is to love only members of one's country, tribe and family - in that order.
To be an African is to be a pan-African, to campaign for an "Africa for Africans". But in the case of conflicts in fellow African countries, "Ahh...such and such country are fighting against themselves! Let them fight, we'll go with who wins!"
To be an African is to not like the rich, while praying for wealth.
To be an African is complaining about the state of poor roads, schools and hospitals in one’s country, becoming a politician to enforce change, then embezzling funds once in power.
To be an African is sitting in political conversations all day, but still voting from one's tribe.
To be an African is to believe in God in all aspects of one's life; except for partying, alcohol, sex and local prestige.
To be an African is to say, "I love my country with all my heart, but if a wealthy nation granted me citizenship, why wouldn't I agree?"
To be an African is to know more about American politics and history than the average American.
