The continent of Africa is usually referred to as the Dark Continent. It has a chequered history and her people have been co-travellers with the continent on her journey through time. Europe, then the United States of America and now China have all had engagements with Africa and all these engagements have had lasting effects amongst other outcomes on all parties involved.
One of such outcomes was the attribution of the term, Dark Continent, to Africa.

This article was triggered by a tribute to Late Desmond Tutu on Facebook. This post was made by a respected mass communicator, trainer and influencer of African origin (name withheld).
The post states that Late Desmond Tutu was “One of the few bright spots in the Dark Continent”.

This is one of the many times that the continent is referred to as such. Africa was first called the Dark Continent by the Europeans and it stuck.

The reference to Africa, by an African, as a dark continent is disturbing and yet very intriguing and instructive. Some Africans find the description offensive but taking offence may not be the right move.
Dark Continent: The Meaning.
Collins English Dictionary gives the meaning to be “a term for Africa when it was relatively unexplored”.

Dictionary.com refers to the Dark Continent as “a term for Africa when it was relatively unexplored”.

Merriam-webster.com offers two definitions of the dark continent as follows:

1: Dark Continent: the continent of Africa...

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A white man named BOB journeyed from the west and met another race different from his then he went back and told his people about it. To them he is the one that opened their eyes to another world, they educated their children in schools about this with books and stuff.. Someone in a geographical location called Nigeria decided that they should use the same curriculum and books that they are using... I am tired ahbeg

Thank you for highlighting this anomaly. Our educational system needs an overhaul in order to cater to African needs.