AFRICA

The journey we have made thus far

The African life has been at the mercy of the white man. They stormed our land, and at some point, the Westerners flocked to our blessed land in search of natural resources, to better their lives, to enrich themselves, and to gain power. They managed to take an immense amount of our rich heritage and also took our forefathers and foremothers, making them slaves to work for their freedom and happiness. While they enslaved the Black people, they also molested them, instilled fear in them, and didn’t care to treat them like humans. The Black man's humanity was taken away, making him believe he is inferior, and for that matter an underdog. This is the pathetic story of the Black race.

However, some amongst them refused to accept that fate and fought to gain their freedom. One such man is the legendary Kunta Kinte, who is believed to have fought and refused to be a slave. He remains a symbol of strength for the African child. In the land of Juffreh in the Gambia, there is a monument erected in his honor.

THE DAYS OF LIBERATION AND INDEPENDENCE

It all started after the Second World War (1945), when the veterans returned home from the brutal war they were forced into. The veterans began to contemplate the domination by Western imperialists. Many of them had supported their children in studying overseas, and these scholars were building ideas while in Europe and the Americas. This was the era of the Pan-Africanist movement.

In 1941, Jupiter was at 5 degrees of Taurus, Saturn in conjunction with Jupiter was at 7 degrees of Taurus, and Uranus, the planet of freedom and revolution, was also in Taurus. With all these three planets in Taurus, the zodiacal sign symbolizing determination and resilience, what else would you expect from Africans? Significantly, Pluto was in Leo, which additionally instills the urge to assert oneself. This happened because Pluto was in a frictional aspect to Jupiter and Saturn. The atmosphere was charged with the desire for freedom and a change in leadership. Indeed, planetary forces and vibrations affect us humans greatly, and we play to their tune.

THE INFLUENCE OF COSMIC FORCES AND PAN-AFRICANISM

The Second World War ended on September 2, 1945, but by the beginning of 1945, Pan-Africanism was building a strong case, fueled by strong emotions over the perceived unfair treatment of Blacks. At this point, Saturn had just entered Cancer, signaling a time for Black scholars to return home and claim their African heritage. As Jupiter entered Virgo, the sign of critics and analysts, these Blacks, scattered across Europe, had become very critical of how the Westerners manipulated the people of Africa. They were ready to confront the white leaders. With much of the planetary forces favoring Africa, the solidarity among them to return to their respective countries grew stronger. The Moon’s north node gave a boost to all these freedom movements; they believed there was no place like home. Imagine being in your home and a stranger comes to hijack and control everyone in it. How is that possible? This is, first of all, an insult to one’s dignity and personality.

Gradually, most of the African giants returned home, and a sense of racial security emerged. The revolutionary spirit grew stronger by the day. At this point, Neptune, the planet that rules generational consciousness, was in the zodiacal sign of Libra, the symbol of balance and equal rights. With Uranus in Gemini, the Black leaders became outspoken, and Pluto, the catalyst for enhancing self-image, triggered significant influences. They were building collective energy to meet the challenges ahead. Consequently, this was also the period when the United Nations Charter was created, aiming to enforce mutual respect and ensure equal rights for all people. These developments were driven by planetary forces carrying collective karmic messages, urging humans to reconsider their attitudes toward one another. The world war had taught world leaders bitter lessons, but in practical terms, the less privileged still had to fight for their rights.

CREATION OF THE POLITICAL STORM

The wave of cosmic awareness was blowing across the globe, bringing a new wave of consciousness that came as a political storm, shaking the world to its very foundation. Once Dr. Kwame Nkrumah landed on his motherland, the equation changed, and the indomitable Big Six was formed, turning the political storm into a raging fire. There was an astrological difference between Dr. J.B. Danquah and Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. Dr. Nkrumah was a Sagittarius, a fire sign, while Dr. J.B. Danquah was a Pisces, a water sign. Their differing perspectives and their impatience with each other's temperaments led to the split between Nkrumah and the rest of the Big Six. By 1947 to 1948, there were widespread cries for freedom in many parts of Africa, a wave of collective destiny agitating for independence and equal rights. Venus had entered Scorpio and was in conjunction with Jupiter. With both Venus and Jupiter in Scorpio, the desire for self-image and identity became the paramount focus. Political rallies increased despite threats from the white authorities.

THE TURNING POINT

In February 1948, the planetary configurations set the stage for intense agitation. Saturn and Pluto had come into conjunction in Leo, dispelling all forms of fear. Pluto was at the forefront, demanding independence, self-rule, and freedom from suppression and oppression.

At this point, the Moon’s north node was in Taurus, symbolizing karmic destiny and a time of change. On February 28, 1948, three Ghanaian veteran soldiers were on their way to the governor's office to present their petition regarding financial remuneration for their service in World War II. Unfortunately, they were shot and killed on the governor's orders. This incident became a turning point, sparking anger among people nationwide, leading to unrest and riots. The authorities arrested the Big Six, further causing commotion in the country. After their release, Dr. Nkrumah insisted on immediate independence, while Dr. J.B. Danquah preferred a gradual process. This disagreement led to a split, with Dr. Nkrumah breaking away from the UGCC (United Gold Coast Convention) to form his own political party, the CPP (Convention People's Party).

During this time, as Ghana (then Gold Coast) was crying for independence, other African countries were similarly fighting for their own freedom, contributing to the wave of independence sweeping across Africa.

THE ERA OF INDEPENDENCE

By the early 1960s, most African countries were fighting and demanding independence, either from Britain or from France. The determination for independence was strong and promising. Everywhere in Africa, there was jubilation. However, after we attained this gift of independence, what did we do with our freedom? How did we treat ourselves? So where is the victory? Where is the freedom if we cannot live together in peace and share our resources equally?

Africa!

We have come a long way, so it is time we sit and reassess ourselves.

There is hope for the future, so let us unite with better understanding of each other.

There is victory for us