Through the person and thought of Osabarima Kwaku Adu, one finds a compelling reflection on the human condition, articulated within the rich and nuanced framework of African philosophy.
In a powerful distillation of thought, he asserts that through labour, one not only survives, but also defines oneself.
He writes: WORK IS MAN.
Africa and Africans must be taught about the fruits of hard work. We Africacans have learnt a lot but need to put it into practice. It seems true that we enjoy in our comfort zones more than necessary. History is made on bold ventures, but we are more reluctant to act with boldness to yield positive results for our unborn generations. More often than not, we use negative energy to destroy the nature around us for the sake of today’s happiness. What future are you building for posterity?
Africa has nature and culture, but no future, whilst the European and other races have artificial and no culture but a built future.
The Black man is destroying the natural richness within his reach.
How can Africa allow citizens from other nations to become naturalised as citizens and therefore seek loans from their mother countries to engage in destructive businesses like Galamsey, human trafficking, cheating and disrespecting the Black man on his land.
The Governments in Africa have to rise up to say ‘no’ to the old systems of exploitation. The Black man is becoming a foreigner on his own Land because of economic hardships. Political leaders are taking too much from the bargaining table into their pockets.
The hopeful spirit of Africa is being undermined by a troubling reality: the begging bowl is leaking due to the influence of corrupt leaders. It’s time for a change that restores dignity and prosperity to the continent.
It is almost impossible for us as Africans to practice what we preach in both political and religious arenas.
The only way is for youth to stand behind the Queens and Kings to go back to our roots by reinstating the traditional systems of monarchial rules in both English and French colonised countries.
The Black Restoration Foundation is urging the body politic to consider handing over governance to the custodians of the lands: Kings and Queens supported by little military power to use culture, customs and traditions to draw a reformed constitution for Ghana, leading to all of Africa. The demarcated country borders drawn by Europeans must be erased for the Black man to live free in his environment.
To work is man. No one can make Africa better than ourselves. Coming to know that the colonialist is not happy to leave Africa in peace. Africans do not know what we have to know what we are. We are the children of the Most High, naturally made to enjoy free gifts of nature.
Let the African live to work to protect our earth.
As we live in global village, let us understand to cherish one another’s equal rights and justice. The earth can give more than we can imagine to eat and cure diseases provided we will respect mother nature with love for all creatures. Let us work it out together for Africa and the rest of the World at large.
*Osabarima Kwaku Adu holds the position of Chief Executive Officer at the Black Restoration Foundation, a Netherlands-based institution committed to cultural and historical restoration.
