I discuss a conversation I had with a Japanese man who questioned the logic of our nation importing goods we can grow ourselves, attributing it to a lack of proper education
The Japanese Man’s Observation
I recall a Japanese acquaintance asking me, "Atama daijoubu desu ka?" meaning "Are Tanzanians mentally sane?" He was confused because he saw our leader asking for foreign aid, despite Tanzania being a tropical paradise with fertile soil, regular seasons, and rain. He could not understand why a country so rich in resources would need to beg, and at first, I questioned his premise, but I realized the contradiction he was pointing out regarding our reliance on others.
The Absurdity of Importing Our Own Produce
I questioned why we go to supermarkets to buy coconut or mango juice processed in Dubai, a desert place with no trees. It makes no sense that our fruits are harvested here, sent away, and then sold back to us in boxes, yet people especially the young "Gen Z" girls buy these imported juices and brag about them while walking down the street. This behavior highlights a deep-seated mental slavery where we despise our own production in favor of foreign labels.
The Barrier of the English Language
This mindset stems from the way we were educated and how English was imposed on us to hide knowledge. I tell my students that if they haven't finished Form Four, I cannot teach them effectively because I have to spend too much energy translating concepts from English to Swahili. The system was designed so that vital information is locked behind a language barrier, making us dependent on others to interpret the world for us.
Hidden Knowledge and the Library of Egypt
I explain that real education and knowledge were originally stolen from Egypt, where libraries were hidden or burned to keep us in the dark. Now, when we try to access this ancient knowledge or wear minerals, we are told it is "forbidden" or labeled as witchcraft. They hid the truth in their stores and books, knowing that if they labeled it as evil, we would be too scared to look for it ourselves.
A Critique of the Communion Ritual
I strongly criticize the religious practice of Holy Communion, asking why people readily accept the idea of "eating the body" and "drinking the blood." Even in the biblical story of Abraham, the angel stopped him from sacrificing his son and provided a ram instead, yet modern religion asks people to symbolically consume a human. I find this contradictory and illogical, wondering why people do not question a ritual that mimics cannibalism.
Vampirism and the Suppression of Vernacular
I conclude that participating in these rituals creates a subconscious "vampire" mentality where people normalize the consumption of blood. This lack of critical thinking is reinforced by the suppression of our native languages; just as the Sukuma people were denied a radio station in their own dialect, we are forced to use a foreign language that keeps us disconnected from our roots and unable to think for ourselves.
I discuss a conversation I had with a Japanese man who questioned the logic of our nation importing goods we can grow ourselves, attributing it to a lack of proper education
The Japanese Man’s Observation
I recall a Japanese acquaintance asking me, "Atama daijoubu desu ka?" meaning "Are Tanzanians mentally sane?" He was confused because he saw our leader asking for foreign aid, despite Tanzania being a tropical paradise with fertile soil, regular seasons, and rain. He could not understand why a country so rich in resources would need to beg, and at first, I questioned his premise, but I realized the contradiction he was pointing out regarding our reliance on others.
The Absurdity of Importing Our Own Produce
I questioned why we go to supermarkets to buy coconut or mango juice processed in Dubai, a desert place with no trees. It makes no sense that our fruits are harvested here, sent away, and then sold back to us in boxes, yet people especially the young "Gen Z" girls buy these imported juices and brag about them while walking down the street. This behavior highlights a deep-seated mental slavery where we despise our own production in favor of foreign labels.
The Barrier of the English Language
This mindset stems from the way we were educated and how English was imposed on us to hide knowledge. I tell my students that if they haven't finished Form Four, I cannot teach them effectively because I have to spend too much energy translating concepts from English to Swahili. The system was designed so that vital information is locked behind a language barrier, making us dependent on others to interpret the world for us.
Hidden Knowledge and the Library of Egypt
I explain that real education and knowledge were originally stolen from Egypt, where libraries were hidden or burned to keep us in the dark. Now, when we try to access this ancient knowledge or wear minerals, we are told it is "forbidden" or labeled as witchcraft. They hid the truth in their stores and books, knowing that if they labeled it as evil, we would be too scared to look for it ourselves.
A Critique of the Communion Ritual
I strongly criticize the religious practice of Holy Communion, asking why people readily accept the idea of "eating the body" and "drinking the blood." Even in the biblical story of Abraham, the angel stopped him from sacrificing his son and provided a ram instead, yet modern religion asks people to symbolically consume a human. I find this contradictory and illogical, wondering why people do not question a ritual that mimics cannibalism.
Vampirism and the Suppression of Vernacular
I conclude that participating in these rituals creates a subconscious "vampire" mentality where people normalize the consumption of blood. This lack of critical thinking is reinforced by the suppression of our native languages; just as the Sukuma people were denied a radio station in their own dialect, we are forced to use a foreign language that keeps us disconnected from our roots and unable to think for ourselves.
I discuss a conversation I had with a Japanese man who questioned the logic of our nation importing goods we can grow ourselves, attributing it to a lack of proper education
The Japanese Man’s Observation
I recall a Japanese acquaintance asking me, "Atama daijoubu desu ka?" meaning "Are Tanzanians mentally sane?" He was confused because he saw our leader asking for foreign aid, despite Tanzania being a tropical paradise with fertile soil, regular seasons, and rain. He could not understand why a country so rich in resources would need to beg, and at first, I questioned his premise, but I realized the contradiction he was pointing out regarding our reliance on others.
The Absurdity of Importing Our Own Produce
I questioned why we go to supermarkets to buy coconut or mango juice processed in Dubai, a desert place with no trees. It makes no sense that our fruits are harvested here, sent away, and then sold back to us in boxes, yet people especially the young "Gen Z" girls buy these imported juices and brag about them while walking down the street. This behavior highlights a deep-seated mental slavery where we despise our own production in favor of foreign labels.
The Barrier of the English Language
This mindset stems from the way we were educated and how English was imposed on us to hide knowledge. I tell my students that if they haven't finished Form Four, I cannot teach them effectively because I have to spend too much energy translating concepts from English to Swahili. The system was designed so that vital information is locked behind a language barrier, making us dependent on others to interpret the world for us.
Hidden Knowledge and the Library of Egypt
I explain that real education and knowledge were originally stolen from Egypt, where libraries were hidden or burned to keep us in the dark. Now, when we try to access this ancient knowledge or wear minerals, we are told it is "forbidden" or labeled as witchcraft. They hid the truth in their stores and books, knowing that if they labeled it as evil, we would be too scared to look for it ourselves.
A Critique of the Communion Ritual
I strongly criticize the religious practice of Holy Communion, asking why people readily accept the idea of "eating the body" and "drinking the blood." Even in the biblical story of Abraham, the angel stopped him from sacrificing his son and provided a ram instead, yet modern religion asks people to symbolically consume a human. I find this contradictory and illogical, wondering why people do not question a ritual that mimics cannibalism.
Vampirism and the Suppression of Vernacular
I conclude that participating in these rituals creates a subconscious "vampire" mentality where people normalize the consumption of blood. This lack of critical thinking is reinforced by the suppression of our native languages; just as the Sukuma people were denied a radio station in their own dialect, we are forced to use a foreign language that keeps us disconnected from our roots and unable to think for ourselves.
