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It beggars belief that centuries after Britain committed mind-numbing atrocities against the African people, it is yet to offer any meaningful apologies. The former imperialists are yet to either apologise for the transatlantic slave trade which they spearheaded or the blatant stealing of resources in African colonies which they supervised. Despite trafficking more African slaves (at least 4 million people) than any of its cohorts, the best response Britain has been able to afford is to express ‘regret’. After spearheading the greatest atrocity in human history, Britain should be more circumspect than it currently postures but that is not the …

Many times, people have made the annoying mistake of judging history through simplistic prisms just to flatten or downplay certain things that they are not proud of. A notable example of this is how Europe has attempted to destroy the narratives, which ensured the right questions were asked about their past deeds and actions.

Regardless of the desperate effort made to alter these narratives, one fact that can never be destroyed is that many centuries ago, European nations invaded Africa and mindlessly stole from her. This stealing was later institutionalised under colonial systems, and it went on unhindered for several …