Pan-Africanist, philosopher, and organiser Marcus Garvey (1887-1940) powerfully and tirelessly advocated for the economic liberation of African people worldwide. His succinct words echo just as strongly now as they did then.
His teachings prompt us, as Africans, to recognise that there is still much to be done to achieve true independence. To depend on another means to relinquish control, sovereignty and ultimately the very thread of existence we hang on to, as their whims determine our state.
Needless to say, if money is the world’s language, until Africans are economically independent, we have no tongue.