There are thousands of quotes that have been said about Africa, some of which became famous because of the personalities behind them while some others were long lost and forgotten. Quotes usually become famous and well-known depending on the individual it is associated with and the circumstances under which it is proclaimed.
Most of the famous quotes about Africa are from some of the greatest leaders the continent has ever seen; the likes of Nelson Mandela, Kwame Nkrumah, Nnamdi Azikiwe and Julius Nyerere just to name a few. These famous quotes make up some of the longest lasting phrases that have ever been said about Africa. They have the ability to outlive those from whom out of the wealth of their knowledge and inspiration, brought it into existence. Answers Africa brings you some of the most famous quotes about Africa that are much more than inspiring.
1. “I dream of an Africa which is in peace with itself.”- Nelson Mandela
2. “The best way of learning to be an independent sovereign state is to be an independent sovereign state.”- Kwame Nkrumah.
3. “The darkest thing about Africa has always been our ignorance of it.”- George Kimble
4. “Originality is the essence of true scholarship. Creativity is the soul of the true scholar.” – Nnamdi Azikiwe