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Black Africans seem to get the impression the"Messiah" is running to become their President.
Africans Root For Obama
The Associated PressLAGOS, Nigeria — The performers pounded on animal-skin
drums, the singer howled praise for Barack Obama, and the audience
of fist-bumping supporters of the U.S. presidential candidate
joined in the chorus: “We can do it! Yes we can!”
The shindig, held by a group calling itself “Africans for Obama 08,”
drew hundreds of people from the Nigerian business elite. Each paid
more than $2,000 to munch on grilled snails, sip from flutes of Veuve
Cliquot and Moet & Chandon and join in a lively, if poorly executed,
series of the “fist bumps” popularized by Obama and his wife, Michelle.
poorest continent ( Meaning they expect more aid than ever
since he's Black) as Obama emerges as the Democratic candidate,
stunning many here who never believed that a son of Africa had a real
shot at leading the United States. Now, with roasted snails and
Champagne, text messages and T-shirts, both political organizers
and entrepreneurs are seeking to harness the growing enthusiasm
for Obama’s message of youthful change, which resonates on a
continent where leaders often hang on as long as possible.
“In Africa, we just keep recycling the same old people, so change isn’t
welcome. Let people who are unique, who are young, who have
ideas — let them come up,” said Robinson Allen, a 40-year old banker
at a recent gala in support of Obama. He said Obama’s achievements
show a triumph over discrimination (Another swipe at America as
being such a "racist" nation for Blacks). “It’s an event that’s
enabling for all people.” ( He means one race in particular )
The group says it plans to use the proceeds for advertisements in African
media urging people to pray for Obama. The message, according to one
organizer: “We can’t vote for you, but we can pray for you.” Similar
efforts are under way in Tanzania, South Africa and Kenya, organizers
said.
Another Nigerian group, “Blacks Unite for Obama 08,” (This verifies
race does matter in this election. Remember 90 % of
American Blacks voted for Obama in the primaries too. And
their political persuasion did not matter in voting for him. See
the links below ) is running full-page ads in the country’s mass dailies
asking customers to send text messages costing about 75 cents in support
of Obama, while registering to win a trip to the United States.
In Ghana, songs boosting Obama run on the radio. An artist called
Blakk Rasta sings in pidgin English of his pride at Obama’s quest:
“Originally stepping out of Kenya, Africa/Adopted into the cold
woodlands of America/Dem youthboy defied every order and
turned a Senator.” ( Cold woodlands ? Defied every order ?
Must be another nonsensical whine about how "racist"
America is for Blacks.)
And in Uganda, about 5,000 students at Makarere University have
joined the Obama Solidarity Group, essentially a fan club for the
candidate. Its leader, Patrick Rutalo, cited Obama’s example in his
own successful drive for student body president. “He inspires young
leaders to go for the highest offices,” said Rutalo.
In fact, the Obama infatuation seems to have somewhat annoyed
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who told Ugandans to turn
their attention in more self-fulfilling directions. “Obama, Obama,
Obama. He is an American. Why are you looking at him and not
yourself? Why don’t you build your strength here?” Museveni said
at a news conference. ( Finally an African that is talking some
sense in this article.)
The interest in Obama may be highest in Kenya, where his father was
born and lived before traveling to study in the United States. There,
vendors sell T-shirts, key chains, banners and hats to capitalize on the
popularity of the candidate locals consider practically a native son.
Links-
Obama Has Black Conservatives Conflicted
Exit Polls: Black Voters Catapult Obama To Big Win
News results for 90 % of blacks vote for obama
