What Amiri Baraka Said About Kwame Nkrumah (l)

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francis kwarteng 11 years ago

Dear readers,

I just realized making a few subject-verb errors. My apologies.

I have corrected them on Spyghana. I hope to do the same on modernghana once it's published there.

Those interested can go there to read ...
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Dear readers,

I just realized making a few subject-verb errors. My apologies.

I have corrected them on Spyghana. I hope to do the same on modernghana once it's published there.

Those interested can go there to read the essay.

Thanks.
Kwesi 11 years ago

Can this guy EVER write an article without mentioning Molefi Asante?

Can this guy EVER write an article without mentioning Molefi Asante?
Koku 11 years ago

I love this intellectual piece in honour of Chairman Baraka. Pls leave your email address behind,l need to contact you. Thanks.

I love this intellectual piece in honour of Chairman Baraka. Pls leave your email address behind,l need to contact you. Thanks.
Abraham Kodua 11 years ago

Francis Kwarteng, remember that you are not writing an encyclopaedia for your readers on the Web. Cut out the unnecessary contextualization and say what you have to say briefly.

Nobody has time to focus on the desktop to r ...
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Francis Kwarteng, remember that you are not writing an encyclopaedia for your readers on the Web. Cut out the unnecessary contextualization and say what you have to say briefly.

Nobody has time to focus on the desktop to read all this long dissertation on one topic that has has nothing useful or our contemporary politics!!
Akos 11 years ago

Are we compelled to ram comparative literature down our pathetic throats?

Are we compelled to ram comparative literature down our pathetic throats?
Patriot 11 years ago

Francis, you might as well correct the error of characterizing Komla Agbeli Gbedemah as Mr. Howard Johnson. Matter of fact, it was at a Howard Johnson restaurant that Gbedemah was refused breakfast service and that unfortunat ...
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Francis, you might as well correct the error of characterizing Komla Agbeli Gbedemah as Mr. Howard Johnson. Matter of fact, it was at a Howard Johnson restaurant that Gbedemah was refused breakfast service and that unfortunate incident resulted in the Eisenhower administration agreeing to finance the Volta Dam at Akosombo.
And for your information, most of us share Nkrumah's views of American racism. For a country that claims to be a quintessential democracy, home of the free and the brave, what America does to its black minority even with a black president is a historical irony. What the US has been able to do effectively is to market itself well. That is why most of us whose kin are being discriminated against continue to struggle to go there.
Brother 11 years ago

Thanks for the articles. Lets come home. The so called elite behaves the same way. The laws be obeyed by the 'lower class'. The elite or class people are too intelligent and privileged and can not see other contribute in any ...
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Thanks for the articles. Lets come home. The so called elite behaves the same way. The laws be obeyed by the 'lower class'. The elite or class people are too intelligent and privileged and can not see other contribute in any way. Lets at least respect our fellow peoples then together we can liberate ourselves. How do you include a Buno who can not say 'beeni' in the presence of other Akans? What of the Loba in a gathering of Dagabas? What of a Dabgomba who must have a muslim name or be discriminated?
Chop chop 11 years ago

In fact JB Danquah was even voted the Best Black Politician of the Millenium before his death by Okoampa ahoofe. hahahahahahaha

In fact JB Danquah was even voted the Best Black Politician of the Millenium before his death by Okoampa ahoofe. hahahahahahaha
Mozato 11 years ago

What is all this twiddling and drivel? Those of you who want to deify Nkrumah can go ahead and do so but one thing still remain certain. Praising Nkrumah all the time and dragging us into unnecessary debates about who is the ...
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What is all this twiddling and drivel? Those of you who want to deify Nkrumah can go ahead and do so but one thing still remain certain. Praising Nkrumah all the time and dragging us into unnecessary debates about who is the greatest Ghanaian or African is just a drag, especially as such 'praise-singing,like this twiddling of Kwarteng, does not put out there, the good ideological policies that would educate readers about policy alternatives that can help extricate us from the economic mess we found ourselves under this clueless administration of criminally minded cabal, headed by Mahama. Such intertwined and convoluted write ups is very boring and turn off your admiring and avid readers. Haven taken the pain to read this piece, about 90% part, a total trash, the message, I suppose, you want to put across, at least per the caption of this essay,is how Ghana’s independence emboldened some civil right activist in the USA to demand freedom for the then oppressed black population in Alabama state. So if my supposition here is right then i see no reason why you force your admirers to read about the Molefi Kete Asante, the WoleSoyinkas, sheik Anta Diops and a host of others. I am going soft on you this time but trust me if you dare take us through this pain again I will dismiss you straight up from my book of admirers. What make Prof Ahoofe better than you is his short essays for both of you are somehow in the same league. By the way me think you are of the numerous Trokosis with Akan names . Aren't you?
Kojo T 11 years ago

Sure article is too long but no one forces Mozato to go through the " drivel" He is not arguing about Nkrumah's greatness. If you choose to say J B is the that is OK Just like you said come up with policies that will make Gh ...
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Sure article is too long but no one forces Mozato to go through the " drivel" He is not arguing about Nkrumah's greatness. If you choose to say J B is the that is OK Just like you said come up with policies that will make Ghana better. JB never really advocated anything . He was a traitor who sold his country to the CIA. Is that what you want from us? Maham has not made a mess . George Bush messedup the global economy and we are caught up in it. Today there is no clear cut path for success and we need to think out of the box. But again you Danquaists insist on " trickle down" . For 8 years under K4 you huffed and puffed without success. Give Mahama space to succeed or fail and stop always bad mouthing him. We need to manufacture , either do it or bring in the people to do it. That is our challenge

francis kwarteng 11 years ago

Dear Brother,

Good to see you here today. I usually don't spend time responding to readers like Mozato.

He's entitled to his/her opinion. Personally, I don't even know who JB Danquah is. Neither do I care about him. I ...
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Dear Brother,

Good to see you here today. I usually don't spend time responding to readers like Mozato.

He's entitled to his/her opinion. Personally, I don't even know who JB Danquah is. Neither do I care about him. I only know him intellectually though he's no match for Nkrumah by any standard.

That said, I spend quality time responding to critical readers with progressive ideas.

Like you said, no one forces anyone to read anybody's artcles. There are some columnists I personally don't read because they have nothing positive to offer society.

I go to the different artcles as soon as I click on their nonprogressive articles. Moreover, I knew someone will definitely respond to him but I never knew it will be you. Thanks.

Let's continue to push Nkrumah and his progressive ideas for the betterment of Africa and of the world.

Thanks again.
Kponyo 11 years ago

Shame on you Mozato. You are a disgrace to your own self.

In the same way that you do not have to admire or enjoy everything that you read, others may also not agree with your opinions on any given article that you read. I ...
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Shame on you Mozato. You are a disgrace to your own self.

In the same way that you do not have to admire or enjoy everything that you read, others may also not agree with your opinions on any given article that you read. I do not think that Kwarteng will be particularly bothered about what you, an apparent anti-Nkrumaist, thinks about his writing.

Again, every writer has his/her own style of writing which may not necessarily be agreeable to all readers. I am yet to read yours if as you claim, you know what a better write-up is.

The long and short of all this is that you do not have to read the mans articles if you do not like his style.

I am certain that whilst many more readers would be happily anticipating more articles of this kind, many more would simultaneously be happy not to see any hypocritical and pull-him-down rejoinder by yourself to any subsequent write-up by Kwarteng.

If you think that Africans have no business discussing who the greatest African is, alongside other current and pertinent issues, then clearly, it only means that you do not want to discuss the outstanding accomplishments of Kwame Nkrumah. Should that be the case, then I fear that you will eat your heart out with sour grapes until you puke.

It seems to me that your evidently acrimonious rejoinder was stimulated by some personal sentiment of vindictiveness. Should that truly be the case, I would advise that you be a man and go and sort it out with him, man to man.

Now this is the most disgusting part about your sorrowful rejoinder - the Trokosi thing. What difference does it make whether Kwarteng were to be Trokosi or not? Personally I do not know him and I do not know whether he is a Trokosi or not and I dont give a toss if he were a snow-man. Such bigotry is a misplaced issue in any intelligent discussion involving issues concerning the Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah. Grow up man!
francis kwarteng 11 years ago

Dear Kpondo,

You are right to tell this reader to engage me one on one. I will be glad to engage him/her.

The only problem is that I have not read his/her comments to respond to it. I don't think that's even necessary ...
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Dear Kpondo,

You are right to tell this reader to engage me one on one. I will be glad to engage him/her.

The only problem is that I have not read his/her comments to respond to it. I don't think that's even necessary because Kojo T has done that already.

You have put him/her in his/her place. That's is just enout for me. Thanks.

But it will be more interesting if he/she engaes me directly. I am not the fearless type. I look forward to it if he/she has the courage to engage me. Please send me an email at (franciskkwarteng@yahoo.com) if you are so inclined.

Thanks. Stay blessed.
jingoisis 11 years ago

Interesting article but way too long....killed my interest after the 4th paragraph....Kwarteng, some condensation absolutely needed if you are going to write these lengthy pieces....readers are turned off by pieces that seem ...
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Interesting article but way too long....killed my interest after the 4th paragraph....Kwarteng, some condensation absolutely needed if you are going to write these lengthy pieces....readers are turned off by pieces that seem to run endlessly.....nonetheless, very informative article
francis kwarteng 11 years ago

Jingoisis,

I shall try. It's why I don't publish articles everyday.

I always want to present one "good" article for publication.

Anyway, your advice is noted. Thanks.

Jingoisis,

I shall try. It's why I don't publish articles everyday.

I always want to present one "good" article for publication.

Anyway, your advice is noted. Thanks.
Kponyo 11 years ago

The greatest shortcoming of the African today, is his inability to read and to seek the living truths about life.

Jingoisis, if you fall in this category of reluctant readers and you think that this small article is too lo ...
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The greatest shortcoming of the African today, is his inability to read and to seek the living truths about life.

Jingoisis, if you fall in this category of reluctant readers and you think that this small article is too long, please speak for yourself. I would however advice you not to succumb to that weakness that shies away from reading.

Look at Africa and then take another look at Africans. Even the most educated African is so ignorant that it puts us all to shame. Our pathetic situation brings to mind the biblical maxim that says that 'for lack of knowledge my people perish'.

Those who think they do not have the time nor the patience to read vital details which make articles long, can simply shift to NDC/NPP antagonisms or go and watch cartoons to tickle their minds.
Nii Ashitey 11 years ago

our brothers and sisters from the diaspora wanted inspiration from their brothers and sisters from the mother continent of Africa in order to join and contribute to the liberation struggle.

They wanted that leadership from ...
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our brothers and sisters from the diaspora wanted inspiration from their brothers and sisters from the mother continent of Africa in order to join and contribute to the liberation struggle.

They wanted that leadership from the continent because it will give their struggle legitimacy.And this came from the Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah.It gave those intellectual heavy weights like Molefi Asante,Martin Luther King,“Amiri Baraka and co the weapon of authenticity and the right direction to continue the fight for the full emancipation of the black man.

The hero of that struggle is Nkrumah and he will ever remain the inspiration of that struggle.
Roland 11 years ago

Please,do your research well before you put any message across.None of Nkrumah's ministers was Mr Howard Johnson.It was rather K.A.Gbedemah,the first Finance minister.

Please,do your research well before you put any message across.None of Nkrumah's ministers was Mr Howard Johnson.It was rather K.A.Gbedemah,the first Finance minister.
francis kwarteng 11 years ago

Hello,

I used the restaurant's name "Howard Johnson's" for Gbedemah's. This is not the first time I am writing about this incident. Take note!

This is a story I (and most of my colleagues) know very well. I don't know w ...
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Hello,

I used the restaurant's name "Howard Johnson's" for Gbedemah's. This is not the first time I am writing about this incident. Take note!

This is a story I (and most of my colleagues) know very well. I don't know what happened. The story itself is on Wikipedia, public library!

This is no big news since it does not detract from the central message.

Thanks for bringing it to my
attention.

Continue to read.

Bye.
abra kuma 11 years ago

In the 1960's to 1980's Ghanaians in Europe were admired and respected by not only other Africans from the Continent but also by Africans of the Diaspora - especially by the conscious African American, or Afro-Caribbean - who ...
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In the 1960's to 1980's Ghanaians in Europe were admired and respected by not only other Africans from the Continent but also by Africans of the Diaspora - especially by the conscious African American, or Afro-Caribbean - who sought solidarity with us in our developmental struggles in areas like fashion (ex.the dashiki, Afro hair)and in music (James Brown's "Say It Loud")primarily because Nkrumah had set the stage so other "under-developed" countries(truly the colonizers did underdevelop us) could demand their rightful independence from Europe. To this very day, Ghana is given a synonymous status with Nkrumah and vice versa.I know of no other Ghanaian former President accorded that status of eminence. This article gives me a better understanding of the reasons behind that.Given the routine Western blah, blah(and our own too) about Blacks' inability to ever unite,it pleases me that this article shows Black leaders harmoniously working positively and tirelessly towards the same goals - specifically the wellfare of their peoples.

Indeed, Africa has its many heroes and heroines whose past and present activities we must celebrate; truly, they provide necessary healing for our battered spirits. Thank you, Francis Kwarteng.

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i am natasha.and barren for ten years.my mother-in-law.made me so confused that i almost committed suicide.and for my husband he was about getting another wife and i was so confused that i taught my world was coming to an end.untill i explained what i was passing through to a good friend named phyna and she said she will help me, and she contacted the high priest for me.and i explained everything to the high priest and he said that i am at the temple on permanent solution that what i seek is very small for him to handle.he gave some word of encouragement and he told me that all i need to do is to provide the materials needed to cast the spell.which i provided.and he said that he is not a magician so he will not give me time like other spell caster before i will start seeing result.what is told me is that i should beg my husband to be patience a little with me.which i did.96days after the high priest has casted the spell.i and my husband starting seeing result and i went to the hospital for check up and the doctor confirmed that i was pregnant.and now i am a mother of a bouncing baby boy and promise myself that if this is real i will tell the world about my story.how do i thank the high priest for all he has done for me and my family.my husband and i are so happy now.you can be happy too by contacting the high priest or you can via his email@.highpriestozigididon@gmail.com.high priest i am so grateful#so excited#

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