Africa Quotes · Page 15

“In reality most human beings are not, to most human beings, more important than money.”

— Mokokoma Mokhonoana

When I went to Africa, I was reduced to floods of tears every day.

— Madonna Ciccone

“Do the little things. In the future when you look back, they'd have made the greatest change.”

— Nike Thaddeus

I like the idea of readers feeling a familiarity, whether it's with Africa or childhood.

— Binyavanga Wainaina

There is a crisis of leadership and governance in Africa, and we must face it.

— Mo Ibrahim

It's a blessing that South Africa has a man like Nelson Mandela.

— Desmond Tutu

My passion is more about bringing the stories out from the African continent mixed with the West.

— Djimon Hounsou

I want to show the world that there is more to Africa than poverty, hunger, and disease.

— Leila Lopes

When diamonds' role in fuelling violent conflict in Africa gained worldwide attention, the diamond industry established the Kimberley process in order to…

— Peter Singer

“Indeed, there is something in this valley, some spirit and some life, and much to talk about in the huts. Although nothing…

— Alan Paton

It was a lot of insensitivity, especially as maybe as far as the 'Africa' video goes. But the song was about a…

— Steve Porcaro

Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. If Nigeria succeeds at democratic governance it will be an anchor for all of…

— Ed Royce

To be able to come back to Nigeria and get so much love for my work is my biggest life blessing. I've…

— Skepta

Africa is our center of gravity, our cultural and spiritual mother and father, our beating heart, no matter where we live on…

— John Henrik Clarke

Niger is not an isolated island of desperation. It lies within a sea of problems across Africa - particularly the 'forgotten emergencies'…

— Desmond Tutu

“The future of wildlife and the habitat that they depend on is being destroyed. It is time to make nature and all…

— Paul Oxton

I played an integral part in helpings formulating that new vision... that we must abandon apartheid and accept one united South Africa…

— F. W. de Klerk

South Africa has been building ties to countries and actors that undermine America's national security and threaten our way of life through…

— John E. James

I think Africa is slowly learning - and painfully - that importance of insisting on responsible leadership. It will come eventually, and…

— Chinua Achebe

I wasn't born Austrian; I wasn't born German. My roots are from Africa, and I do not have any reason for not…

— Jessye Norman

What I quickly discovered is that our so-called new South Africa has as much material for a story-teller as the old one.…

— Athol Fugard

“I thought I was getting away from politics for a while. But I now realise that the vuvuzela is to these World…

— Richard Calland

“To put it in a nutshell- in Africa, your utmost strength is not enough to exhaust all the possibilities of life; in…

— Werner Junge

People just think Africa is this one thing. So if you're from Nigeria, then you're the same as somebody from Kenya; not…

— Uzodinma Iweala

I never think of playing for South Africa. It's the furthest thing from my mind.

— Kevin Pietersen

The importance of tackling inequality in Africa cannot be overstated.

— Winnie Byanyima

You can't hate the roots of a tree and not hate the tree. You can't hate Africa and not hate yourself.

— Malcolm X

My biggest obsession is to show Africans and the world who the people of Africa really are,

— Hugh Masekela

In Africa, those who have money - businessmen and banks - do not believe in film.

— Wole Soyinka

“Volunteering abroad is a powerful force for change but only if you choose the right project.”

— Volunteer 4 Africa

In Africa, in general, when a lot of young boys start playing football they don't start with boots.

— Victor Wanyama

We all have to acknowledge a simple fact: Africa is growing.

— Miroslav Lajcak

I work a lot in Africa: Texas and Africa have the best sunsets on the planet, that I've ever seen.

— Taylor Kitsch

Africa is a paradise. You meet people who look at life differently. They love the adventure.

— Jocelyn Wildenstein

Education, particularly higher education, will take Africa into the mainstream of globalization.

— Anonymous

“I want to live in a society where we are all liberated. This is what my feminism looks like”

— Malebo Sephodi

We're very excited about Africa - it can be the breadbasket of the world.

— Erik Prince

Believe me, my knowledge in geography are good enough, to differentiate between Guinea and Africa.

— Ralf Rangnick

“I love you so much, Sahra. You will do wonderful things. Have courage and believe in yourself.”

— Abeba Habtu

We believe that the world, too, can destroy apartheid, firstly by striking at the economy of South Africa.

— Oliver Tambo