Blasting stereotypes of Africa

I just came across this video. It’s funny, ridiculous, absurd, sad, and more true than I care to admit.

I love how the chief tells her that they put the silliest answers possible on the survey because they thought it was a joke! I also love how he said that Americans can’t tell Africans to develop if Ghana beat the U.S. in the World Cup. I also like how the girl says she can’t stay in the village because there’s not internet, but the chief sounds totally hooked up.

But I’m telling you, at least some of these African chiefs seriously have Got It Goin’ On! Check out this chief who manages his entire constituency and does an awesome job of “member care” through twitter: Kenyan Chief Tweets His Way to Reducing Crime … I kind of wish I had a tribal leader like that!

 

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  • http://beinghappygirl.blogspot.com happygirl

    There is always truth in humor. That is why it’s funny. This is such a dilemma. Thanks for sharing. It makes you think. :)

  • http://www.abundantlifewithkids.blogspot.com/ Alittlebitograce

    Could you please mention if the video is safe for small children next time? I was watching this with my six year old when the chief dropped the f-bomb. Oops.

    • http://www.katiworonka.com Kati Woronka

      Sorry… not having kids around me all that often, it’s not something I tend to notice in the first place. I’ll try to pay more attention.