Although quite a popular topic in classrooms and news sources, the African continent nevertheless ends up clouded by frequent overgeneralizations, misportrayals, misconceptions and myths regarding its issues and its people.
One cannot ignore its history of violence, subjugation, poverty, famine, and disease, of course, but the truly savvy understand that there is much potential to be found in its eclectic peoples and environment alike. TED, as one can probably imagine, set out to peel back the myriad layers in order to showcase the continent’s (not country’s!) true diversity and opportunities. And despite its efforts, one gets the impression that only the surface receives a scratching. Albeit a rather deep one!
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