Commentary

I recently re-read an article that caused quite a furore, when it came out in January of this year, by Zambian writer Field Ruwe. The article, titled “You Lazy (Intellectual) African Scum!”, still reproduces mixed feelings not only in me, but many Africans who’ve read it as well.

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