Donald Trump is a man who has never had genuine sincerity for Africa. But surprisingly, he is popular in Africa. Here is why Donald Trump is popular in Africa.

If there is any president of any powerful country who has made their distaste for Africa open, it is America's president Donald Trump. Since assuming power, he has not set foot in Africa yet, and he is very blunt as regards his disapproval of the whole continent.

He infamously referred to African countries as "shithole" countries. It sparked a lot of rage, but he just seemed not to care about the fuss of it all. He once dismissed Nigerians as "hut-dwellers" and once mentioned Namibia as "Nambia." And you know, no African country is called "Nambia". Despite all of this, Donald Trump is very popular in Africa.

Donald Trump is more popular in Africa than in any other region, according to a 25-nation survey by Pew, a pollster, as cited by The Economist. The figures clearly show a good rating for Trump from the perspective of Africans. According to the research, some 59% of Nigerians and 56% of Kenyans believe Trump has a positive influence on world affairs.

South Africans are not as enthusiastic with Trump. Only 39% express their confidence in Trump, but still, it's 12 percentage points higher than the global median. These are favourable figures for Donald Trump, coming from Africa, despite his apparent dislike for the continent.

At any point, Trump is less popular than Barack Obama, whose father was Kenyan. But what makes Africans like a president who shows no regard for them, who throws around derogatory terms whenever he feels like, just to feed his egotistical whims, and who thinks "Nambia" is a country?

Ignorance could play a part. Another pollster, Ipso, found that 38% of Kenyans could not name the American president. So, how can you resent someone you have not heard of yet?

America's influence in global culture is of immense proportions. Africans like the United States of America. And perhaps, this could explain why some Africans are fond of Donald Trump. Nigerians, Kenyans and South Africans are twice as likely to hold pro-American views as the average German. Africans like all things American. "Black Panther" is trending in Africa. Hip-Hop is also trendy in Africa. Talk about fast-food joints too.

But then again, is this only the reason why Africans are willing to tolerate Trump, and to like him? Here's what Trevor Noah, a South African comedian, said in 2015, "As an African, there’s just something familiar about Trump that makes me feel at home." So somewhere in there, Africans resonate with Trump's character and behaviour, they relate to that. Trevor Noah made note of how Mr Trump boasts about his wealth, power and that his brains are similar to those of the late Ugandan dictator, Idi Amin.

On a continent that has been inundated with over-bearing and bombastic presidents, there is something in Donald Trump that Africans find familiar. The outward expression of strength. "Somali parents like to name their sons after powerful men," says Saddam Hussein Adani, a logistician from Mogadishu. "If Trump were a Muslim, I’m sure you would have a few baby Donalds today."

Then, there is also the issue of USA vs China in controlling the world. For some Kenyans, a world that is controlled by the United States is better than that controlled by China. And so for this, the only reasonable thing is to show unwavering support for Donald Trump. They praise Trump for standing up to China.

Perhaps someone informed Trump about the harshness of his impolite and crude remarks towards Africa, and of late, he has tried to adopt a conciliatory tone. "Africa is so beautiful," he gushed ahead of his wife Melania’s recent tour of the continent.

But Africans are aware that this is not Trump. They prefer the real, blunt Donald Trump who expresses what is exactly on his mind whether you like it or not. They know the conciliatory tone is just for public relations.

No insincere flattery. "He’s only saying what the others think," says Willie Wekesa, a truck driver, glancing away from the American wrestling show on the television behind him. "At least he’s honest about it."

Source: The African Exponent

Personally I think he's garbage, but that's just my opinion.

He's a man that says things how they are without fear or favour, though, the Media Giants are trying to give him bad name....



I pray a bigger him....

Donald Trump may not be a Saint but his Election and his acts after The Election has shown that He is a Willing tool in the Hands of The CREATOR

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Donald Trump may not be a Saint but his Election and his acts after The Election has shown that He is a Willing tool in the Hands of The CREATOR

In the hands of Putin you mean?

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khalhokage:


In the hands of Putin you mean?

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is putin your Creator ?

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is putin your Creator ?

Putin might as well be his creator, but don't bring God into this, I don't know what type of God he would be if he supports Donald Trump, but I know it wouldn't be a good one.

khalhokage:



Putin might as well be his creator, but don't bring God into this, I don't know what type of God he would be if he supports Donald Trump, but I know it wouldn't be a good one.

Sooner or Later u will understand!!

President Trump is A Blessing !! A Great BLESSING !
You hate him or love him! It's your cup!!

I BLESS GOD FOR Giving The Earth a Donald Trump!!

Donald Trump is The FINGER of GOD

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Sooner or Later u will understand!!
President Trump is A Blessing !! A Great BLESSING ! You hate him or love him! It's your cup!!
I BLESS GOD FOR Giving The Earth a Donald Trump!!
Donald Trump is The FINGER of GOD

lol, you sound like a loon.
What the hell has he done that makes you think he's been sent by God?

khalhokage:


lol, you sound like a loon.

What the hell has he done that makes you think he's been sent by God?

Only a Blind fellow does not know or See Greatness and Sweetness the USA has been Under President Trump!!


When a US president decides to involve GOD ALMIGHTY, it can't be otherwise! It's Greatness Everywhere!!

After the Mid-Term Elections you will know more!!

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Only a Blind fellow does not know or See Greatness and Sweetness the USA has been Under President Trump!!

After the Mid-Term Elections you will know more!!

ugh! fine, I don't have the energy to go in an endless circle with you in an attempt to coax some semblance of a coherent argument.

In the same way Buhari has been revealed as a failure, I believe time will do the same for Trump.

khalhokage:


ugh! fine, I don't have the energy to go in an endless circle with you in an attempt to coax some semblance of a coherent argument.

In the same way Buhari has been revealed as a failure, I believe time will do the same for Trump.

bye

khalhokage:



Putin might as well be his creator, but don't bring God into this, I don't know what type of God he would be if he supports Donald Trump, but I know it wouldn't be a good one.

We love Donald Trump because he is Trump is the Lords anointed.

America is Gods country.

khalhokage:
Personally I think he's garbage, but that's just my opinion.

IMAM LUCASBALO AKA ABBEBAILEY IS THAT YOU

FRESHG:
IMAM LUCASBALO AKA ABBEBAILEY IS THAT YOU

What?

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We love Donald Trump because he is Trump is the Lords anointed.

America is Gods country.

So God anointed a thieving, lying, racist, fornicating, adulterous fraudster to lead a country you called "God's own country"?

Leave God out of human politics, it's blasphemous to throw his name about in this manner.

The "pollsters" from Nigeria are mostly the flaatheaded drug dealers and their foot soldiers on the internet. Every little thing they face, they cry by calling "amelika". No sensible person takes the dotard seriously.

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The "pollsters" from Nigeria are mostly the flaatheaded drug dealers and their foot soldiers on the internet. Every little thing they face, they cry by calling "amelika". No sensible person takes the dotard seriously.

I'm an Igbo man and i don't like the man, so fûck off you hate filled tribalist dumbass.

Caseless:
The "pollsters" from Nigeria are mostly the flaatheaded drug dealers and their foot soldiers on the internet. Every little thing they face, they cry by calling "amelika". No sensible person takes the dotard seriously.

Only yoruba moslems hate Trump. They know with Trump, there is no way for terrorists in the world, especially in the holy land.

khalhokage:


So God anointed a thieving, lying, racist, fornicating, adulterous fraudster to lead a country you called "God's own country"?

Leave God out of human politics, it's blasphemous to throw his name about in this manner.

I caution you.

Be careful how you speak about Gods servants.

Caseless:
The "pollsters" from Nigeria are mostly the flaatheaded drug dealers and their foot soldiers on the internet. Every little thing they face, they cry by calling "amelika". No sensible person takes the dotard seriously.

You mean the millions of Americans that voted the man in are not sensible? Mr Sensible, if Obama did so well Hillary would've been President but he spent time creating wars. It was the only opportunity Africa had to be free from every year aid but he bleeped up. Libya is a clear example of Obama's legacy. Now, Mr Sensible you're Senseless.

Why won't I love the man when a certain African
privileged to be Pres. in America ravaged Libya. Didn't come to Africa with any economic policy other than telling us how gays should be accepted.