What does it mean to be 'Proudly African'?steemCreated with Sketch.

in teamsouthafrica •  7 years ago 

For me being proudly African is to share a common heritage with some great Africans such as


JRR Tolkien

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Legendary Hugh Masekela
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The late great Nelson 'Madiba' Mandela
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Elon Musk
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Miriam Makeba a musical diva known throughout the world as 'Mama Africa'
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Abdullah Ibrahim also well known as Dollar Brand
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Professor Chris Barnard - heart transplant pioneer
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There are many many more brothers and sisters which make this continent great.... too many to mention

Thanks for reading ..... I look forward to seeing your African greats below in the comments....

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MLK did a lot to bring equality and humanity "o'er the mountain"

Correct .... I did a blog around the man and his contribution some time back ....

oww africa has got some tremendous sight

There are some really popular and legendary people from Africa I didn't knew.
Never mentioned, that JRR Tolkien is an African.
Although I'm a very huge Hobbit /LOTR Fan^^
Thanks!

I agree with your list. We have produced some great personalities. We have also introduced the world to new music, our own Ladysmith Black Mambaso,

Yup... I was listening to the Paul Simon album this morning ... Diamonds on the Soles of my Feet ... a tremendous song.