http://nextpeacefulelection.com/2015/09/19/media-and-negativity-in-africa/

Growing up as a kid in an ancient city in Africa, I remember vividly how I used to draw close to statues erected at main road junctions and roundabout/ ringroads just to catch a little information on the personalities.Ibadan_statue I used to be amazed at stories of how individuals defended their regions with some selfless individuals laying down their lives. I was very proud of my tribe and always ready to share the stories with listening ears. Stories of great black people all over the world were inspiration and encouragement to me.
Back to the present, one can hardly read anything good about Africa in the media. News of corruption, extreme poverty and hunger, divorce, armed robbery, violent elections, loss of lives, terrorism and many other unpleasant stories are always the latest breaking news and headlines. Though one cannot ignore these issues with urgent need for attention but the other pleasant stories should not be totally discarded. I wonder what will the coming and younger generations look up too. Too much of negativity is being projected by the media both locally and internationally. This has further brought low our self-esteem. If we Africans do not see anything good about ourselves, what do we expect foreigners from afar to see? The only thing being celebrated on the media in Africa is nudity and waywardness...

http://nextpeacefulelection.com/2015/09/19/media-and-negativity-in-africa/