ifebosco: so we can´t uphold civilization??

all4naija:

Why don't you get the story across yourself? Until Africans are able to organized themselves and build a civil societies no developing nation is going to take them for granted or seriously!

Thank you.

all4naija: Point to a civilized nation in Africa to me as to modern standards as the developed nations?

ifebosco: yes we don´t have a system,our civil society is not yet in place,does it mean they should tell lies about us??we have our share of blame,but not manipulating our history,or giving us aid while stealing our natural resouces behind

ifebosco:
so as we don´t have development in africa,they should insult us in their televisions abi

all4naija:

Bwahaha... You should listen to posters who are supporting the argument that civilization started from Africa and as such has the saying in that regard. I would be interested to know about this civilization that hasn't been of good use to the people of the continent. You should tell your leaders to organize themselves and use the resources for the good of the continent than pointing accusing fingers to those who are only helping to make use of opportunities in whatsoever way termed to make better use of them than allowing them to lie non-utilized by the primitive Africans.

I am so much concerned about South Africa that cannot even make head of their resources for the good of the continent than to brag to other Africans and take to xenophobic attacks. It is a big shame to the people of the continent though. Africans have no reason to complain about foul play when they cannot help themselves.

ifebosco: we have our own blames but oyibo has too

watch this aljazeera video you will understand better


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmHJlrILnZE

thisisayus:
Here is the reply from BBC via bbc_complaints_website@bbc.co.uk


Dear Mr. Ogunsola

Reference CAS-2428933-TJJY8Y

Thanks for contacting the BBC.

We understand you feel there has been a lack of coverage of Africa in our output, we note you feel the BBC should feature more aspects of Africa in broadcasts to inform and educate audience members.

In our output we strive to provide a range of subjects and issues, we are always working to inform audience members of issues from all locations. The BBC has broadcast programmes and reports on Africa and its wildlife recently but we certainly will take on board your suggestion.

We are grateful that you've taken the time to put your suggestion forward and be assured that your comments will be registered on our audience log.

This is an internal report of audience feedback which we compile daily for all programme makers and commissioning executives within the BBC, and also their senior management. It ensures that your points, and all other comments we receive, are made available across the BBC.

Thank you again for taking the time to contact us.

Kind Regards

Tanya McKee

BBC Complaints

Bandit C.:


Lol at "great country"

I repeat, UK is trash and I am not here to argue that with you. Take away the schools there and all you have left is a third world country surviving on taxes. No productions, no exports, no viable economic activities.

A place where people still earn 5-6 pounds per hour to survive on.

Like I said earlier, it is an open secret around this neck of the wood that UK is officially done. They are just counting down on them till the inevitable happens.

UK would be history soon. The earlier you get out and save your head, the better for you. Lol.

all4naija: Point to a civilized nation in Africa to me as to modern standards as the developed nations?

flinton:
what are you proud of? the scourage of hiv/aids? political unrest? terrorist attacks? tell me what are you proud of?

Skinni10ne:

Why is it that Africans always bring up the past? We are almost in 2014 and still developing. Leave the past alone, leave Egypt alone...we are not Egyptians, they dont even want to be african.

obo_man: There are so many problems with Africa if we are to be truly honest with ourselves but I understand what the OP is trying to put across. He thinks BBC's report on Africa is biased but here are my thoughts


1) News generally are meant to be shocking, saddening and pitiful. If you go to BBC or CNN website and read the local news, the news that mainly make headlines are deaths, catastrophes, scandals, etc. This is because as a society, we naturally crave for something shocking, hence why it is fed to us. This therefore means that coverage of positive things across Africa would most likely be shunned, not because of bias but because of human's nature to desire news that are pitiful and shocking.


2) If we think mainstream News broadcasters are not doing enough, we also can be journalists ourselves and enlighten the masses through all forms of media provided by the internet. Nowadays, people ( esp the young) mostly get their news feeds online, so Africans posting positive stories about their continent will go along way to change general bias about Africa. We shouldn't let other people report our stories for us.

3) Finally, if your western friends ask you if there are houses, planes and cars in Africa, just be sarcastic and informative about your reply.. Tell them you swarm Atlantic Ocean to be in USA, and that the swim was treacherous. lol Tell them you live in huts, hence all the snake bites they could see all over your body. .

all4naai: I am so much concerned about South Africa that cannot even make head of their resources for the good of the continent.

Tumisang:

I'll keep on telling you this until you get it through your thick skull: AFRICA IS NOT OUR RESPONSIBILITY!! As for "xenophobia": We will keep on rejecting you until you learn to be individuals and use your own resources for the good of your country!

alienware: civilization started from africa and you 've been unable to replicate that development here. The Egyptians who doesn't want to be lumped together with africans ? U were dey learned tell us why africa still dey backward. Mumu

Tumisang:

I'll keep on telling you this until you get it through your thick skull: AFRICA IS NOT OUR RESPONSIBILITY!! As for "xenophobia": We will keep on rejecting you until you learn to be individuals and use your own resources for the good of your country!

Edoboy1: I have noticed this trend too. Its really annoying when you some of their portrays of Africa. At times, I will be so ashamed I will just put off the tv. A friend of mine went abroad and he said the first question a man asked him there was how comfortable is it to sleep on trees? Can you imagine.

ROSSIKE:

You are IGNORANT of African history. Learn a thing or two here:

https://www.nairaland.com/326177/tomb-art-ancient-egypt-black

Tumisang:

I'll keep on telling you this until you get it through your thick skull: AFRICA IS NOT OUR RESPONSIBILITY!! As for "xenophobia": We will keep on rejecting you until you learn to be individuals and use your own resources for the good of your country!

Nonsense! Do you think the developed nations see South Africa to be different from other countries in the continent? Bwahaha... Sometimes they use SA as an example to talk about the deplorable conditions of the people of the continent. You have forgotten soon about the showing of peanuts by Zulus as their tradition which is a symbol of primitiveness, on the news media. Keep thinking your country is a developed nation when it is not. This is a clear reason why Africa will remain where it is,backward, because nobody really wants to make a change. Mandela must be crying over this your silly statement and think the next generation of South Africans are just bunches of waste to his legacy. Hahaha...

Thank you a little!

Diasporan:
This your post reminds me of an encounter I had with a Guyanese American few months ago.She told me she thought Mandela was the President of Africa and Nigeria is a state in Africa.Couldn't stop laughing at her ignorance.Don't blame 'most' Americans that see Africa as a single country but blame Africans in the US.Majority of them especially Nigerians when you ask them where they are from they will tell you they are from Africa.It's common amongst the girls.It is also prevalent when you ask them who they are speaking to on the phone the reply you get is that they are speaking to someone in Africa.It annoys me whenever I hear my fellow Nigerians say so.Ghanians and Camerounians I have met are even more specific about their country but for Nigerians the reverse is the case.Am not trying to make excuse for the so called dumb Americans but an 'average' American is not interested in what's happening outside his or her state talkless of other states in America or some other continent.