Personally, I regard myself as an intellectual 'rebel,' kicking against the 'old colonialism-imperialism paradigm' which has landed Africa in a conundrum.

The solutions to Africa's problems lie in Africa, not in Live Aid concerts.

The 'Cheetah Generation' refers to the new and angry generation of young African graduates and professionals, who look at African issues and problems from a totally different and unique perspective.

African history is filled with experiences of people shooting their way to power and then splintering into factions, like in Somalia and Liberia.

Getting rid of the dictator is only a first step in establishing a free society. The dictatorship must also be disassembled.

Traditionally, Africans hate governments. They hate tyranny.

Africa is poor because she is not free.

Africa's salvation doesn't lie in begging and begging for more aid, and as an African, I find it very, very humiliating.

In the West, the basic economic and social unit is the individual; in Africa, it is the extended family or the collective.

If NATO goes in and solves the crisis in Darfur, when the next one comes along Africa's leaders will just sit back.

The election of Senator Barack Obama brought jubilation across Africa, where millions celebrated him as 'one of their own.'

Sting my heart, but don't rip it apart.

I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self.

Best to have only a few absolutely perfect trait - for example, my hair and eyes and sparkling personality - so you don't overwhelm.

Our guilt has its uses. It justifies much in the lives of others.

If we remain determined to shape a new and better world of separate, sovereign nations, this new century will be a happier one.

Many men are like unto sausages: Whatever you stuff them with, that they will bear in them.

Anger is energy, and you've got to find a place to put it that works for you.

I have been an Anarchist all my life.

My close proximity to many of the newsmakers can give me a different perspective about people in politics and what they might say than others who don't know them.

I don't have a career, I have a life. Don't think of a career, think about your passion and look for inspiration.