Communities turn spectators as 'White Saviours' battle
Friday, March 08, 2019
It could have been the 19th century novels written by H. Rider Haggard giving his British readers a never-seen-before, if not patently prejudiced, view into Africa, that ignited the West’s fascination with the Dark Continent.
Haggard’s novels of exotic African locations, mystery and adventure, reinforced the enduring stereotype of the African in the minds of the West: a thick-lipped bare-foot heathen, surrounded by pristine natural wonders, who needed to be helped down from the trees, clothed, taught a language and given a purpose.
The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...