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Be More Black Than White.

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Ever seen a woman urinate like a man? If you haven't ever seen that, imagine the scene. Do you think she will succeed without getting herself wet? Now stop imagining and think about Africans trying to do everything like those from the West. I wish to express my thoughts on what the effects of being completely ‘westernized’ has on us, Africans. I think not knowing when, where and how to apply the ideas of Americans and Europeans can be harmful to Africans in diverse ways. First example; in Ghana - just ‘knocking’ (traditional form of engagement) and a traditional wedding will suffice for a man and woman to be together as married couples. But after spending so much strength, time and money to perform the traditional ceremony, most couples burden themselves again to organize a ‘white wedding’ when they don't even have the resources. Second example; again in Ghana, we prefer to speak English more with our children more than our local dialects...