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Make sure you show how Africans have music and rhythm deep in their souls, and eat things no other humans eat.
How to Write About Africa (2005)
Among your characters you must always include The Starving African, who wanders the refugee camp nearly naked, and waits for the benevolence of the West.
How to Write About Africa (2005)
The Loyal Servant always behaves like a seven-year-old and needs a firm hand; he is scared of snakes, good with children, and always involving you in his complex domestic dramas.
How to Write About Africa (2005)
Africa is to be pitied, worshipped or dominated. Whichever angle you take, be sure to leave the strong impression that without your intervention and your important book, Africa is doomed.
How to Write About Africa (2005)
When talking about exploitation by foreigners mention the Chinese and Indian traders. Blame the West for Africa’s situation. But do not be too specific.
How to Write About Africa (2005)
Africa is the only continent you can love—take advantage of this. If you are a man, thrust yourself into her warm virgin forests. If you are a woman, treat Africa as a man who wears a bush jacket and disappears off into the sunset.
How to Write About Africa (2005)
....see how lions teach their children? Elephants are caring, and are good feminists or dignified patriarchs. So are gorillas.
How to Write About Africa (2005)