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Born in Port-Harcourt City Nigeria. I am a current student at the University of Arizona where i major in Graphics Design and International Relation. through lifes experience, I have become very passionate about International politics and the elimination of corruption within African nations. Some of my many hobbies include graphics design, soccer, and writing proverbs (you can find few of them on this page)and finally, finding solutions on how to stop AIDS and hunger in Africa. For more info on my works or list of associations, contact me via myspaceFor more info on my company please visit the official web page www.blacink.comWhile the call for the return of Africans in the Diaspora continues to ring, Africans in Diaspora could do a lot to help matters even if they are not ready to return to Africa at the moment. Being proud of Africa and being good ambassadors of Africa anywhere the African finds himself in the world could go a long way to help. This does not have to involve a mammoth task. It could be as simple as not being ashamed of owning up to being an African, or simply proving the critics wrong when they expect some negative behavior from the African. This is not a call for a moral revolution (although that would be interesting). It is rather a simple restatement of our civic duty to promote the goodwill of our motherland - Africa.To those who have done a lot and have remained in the forefront of promoting the positive attributes of Africa and Africans, the comment would be for them to keep up the good work. I am not a crusader and I have nothing to say to those who continue to pull the name of the continent down for reasons best known to them. They will decide for themselves at the right time. However, to those who are not sure of Africa or Africans, I would make an appeal for them to please give Africa and Africans a chance devoid of prejudicial assessment A simple request to be treated with an open heart, not with a preconceived impression. But what chance do we Africans give ourselves? How do we respect our honor and integrity when tested by situations that tell the kind of stuff that we are made of? If an African is not proud enough to stand up for one single fellow African out there whether at home or abroad, how could he contribute to the betterment of the continent as a larger entity? If man is ashamed of himself, how would he expect more from others? Quotes & Proverbs from the motherland.You cannot shave a man in his absence (Igbo Language - Anaghi akpu nwoke isi na azu ya) - VITUS LAURENCEeven though the baby monkey appears so ugly it mother loves it anyway - Archibong eyo okonwhere the loepard is made judge the goat will never get a fair judgement. - makanze emekaHe who wrestles with a gorilla will find his back dusty. - Jude EzedikeNo mattter how long and staunch a person's neck, on top of it must always sit the head. - Jude EzedikeYouth is like a stream, if it is not directed to its course it meanders and swallows its tail.- Jude EzedikeAn Owl farted and demanded to be praised by his kinsmen, they mocked him that it is not right to dance to an abomination. (In Igbo Language: Ikwikwi nyuru ahuru si umunna ya kwere ya egwu, ha si ya "tufia" anghi ekwere ihe ojoo egwu) - Jude EzedikeWhen two Brothers fight, Strangers always reap the harvest' An Ibo saying. "Words are easy, friendship is hard" It is only God that saves a cow that has no tail from flies - Submitted by Wale ogunbiyiNo one can corrupt you unless you are corrupt (ewe proverb from Ghana) - Submitted by Clarence dodzi amedofu.The old pumpkin in tne courtyard shall not be uprooted (acholi proverb from Uganda) "In acholi: te okono machon pe gi putu." Submitted by Okema Leonard."You have to count one before counting two""If you hear a mad man talking, wait for a minute you will hear what makes people think he is mad""A fool is always right in his own eyes- no wonder he is a fool"The prosperity of the trees is the well being of the birds.If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off your lips.An old man who by himself carries one load on the head and another in his hand, must have played away his youth.One does not use both feet in testing the depth of the river.No one drinks hot pepper soup in a hurryThere is no need to hurry in the licking of the finger because it will not be put away on the rafter.The heart of man and the bottom of the sea are unfathomable.Do not call the forest that shelters you a jungle.One must first praise the farmer for a job well done before asking him for a yam.Do not tell the man that is carrying you that he stinks.All of us cannot sleep and place our heads in the same direction at the same time.The cock that is drunk is yet to meet the hawk that is irate.When the cock is drunk he forgets about the hawk.If one overeats, he will either throw up (vomit) or swell up.The one who overfears, is the one who meets with hardship.It takes a whole village to raise a child.He, who learns, teaches.When the door is opened, the mouth is opened.The fool speaks, the wise listens.After a foolish deed comes remorse.The King, who surrounds himself with good counselors, has a good reign.One cannot run away from his behind.A man, who knows the use of proverbs, reconciles difficulties.Knowledge is not the main thing, but good deed is.The child that washes his hand well gets to eat with the elders.A roaring lion kills no game.He, who marries a woman only for her beauty, has ignored a major part of what makes a woman.He, who marries a beauty, marries trouble.It is Mr. Old-Monkey that marries Mrs. Old Monkey.It is a hand soiled with oil that brings about the lips soiled with oil. An old field is easy to cultivate.- Matengu KatukulaTomorrow is pregnant and no-one knows what she will give birth to. - Andrew Uwaomatell me who ya love and i will tell ya who ya are. - amaA fly with out an adviser, usually follow the corpse to the grave. - Andrew UwaomaThe liver of a lion is a vain wish for the dog - Chike CletusEVEN THOUGH THE BABY MONKEY APPEARS SO UGLY IT MOTHER LOVES IT ANYWHERE. - Archibong Eyo Okona king eats every thing only when he is working with a mouth conscious man - ikechukwu anyanwuHE WHO DECIDES TO PLAY WITH THE DOGS SHOULD NOT KEEP HIS THREAD AND NIDDLE FAR AWAY. - Archibong Eyo OkonShow me your friend and I will show you your character (in Akan kyereme woadamfo na menkyere wo wosuban.) - Kwaku BoatengDreamers remember their dreams when they are in trouble. When you throw a stone at God, it lands right on top of your head - nii-adotey acquaye-baddoo"You don't buy a hen to rear from the market." In Chichewa, "Nkhuku yoweta sagula pa msika." - Nyurukuta NamahetcheKings are born but not made.The more one talks the more he/she reveals his/her secrets.Great towns grow with peace but not by killing and intimidation.when a child is crying and pointing his hand toward one direction, if his father is not there then his mother must be there.Peace-talk comes after war.A good liar can never lie with his name, and a good believer can never leave his father's and grand father's beliefs.Action speaks louder than the words.If there are good rules and order in a society then we don't need law and punishment.A man can never have a male child before his father.God made man, Man made money but money corrupts man.All religion belief that there is only "One God" but we don't know if God is a man or woman. ------------- Submitted by Prince Arusi ObiWhen the foolish man realizes wisdom, know that he has exhausted all he has.The friends of our friends are our friends.When a woman behaves like a woman, the man should behave like a man.An intelligent enemy is better than a stupid friend.Good cooking is a woman's surest path to a man's heartA child who washes his hands clean enough gets to eat with the eldersA blind man can be told that there is no oil in the soup, but he will have to use his tongue if he must find out the level of the salt."May he who comes to visit me never bring death to me, and when he does depart, may he never grow a hunch-back.""What an old man can see while seated a young man can not see standing.""When a head is too big it cannot avoid punches.""Two trees planted together cannot avoid brushing against each other.""The man whose house is on fire does not go hunting for a rat..""If a bachelor decides to cook and at the same time goes to climb the palm tree, if he does not fall from the palmtree, his food on the fire (stove) will get burnt.""The mind is like a bag, everyone carries his/her own.""Character is like smoke, it cannot be hidden.""The market is not attended from a single road.""When a road is good, it is used a second time.""The child that leaves the fate of his future in the hope of inheritance property, sets himself up for a life of poverty.""The frog never runs in daylight for nothing."