Africa Unites the World - A Message to Africans

The spirit of the World Cup brings different people different feelings and emotions, and as I was watching the final celebration tonight, I couldn't help but think to myself how proud I am as an African that this was happening on African soil.

The first World Cup in Africa, SUCCESSFULLY hosted, shows how much we as a continent can do, shows the potential we have despite our challenges challenges, shows the difference that positive will can make where there is the determination to succeed.

For the last 30 days, Africa has been on the lips of over 3 billion football enthusiasts worldwide, in all types of media, TV, Radio, internet - not because of poverty, HIV/AIDS, war or other negative activities, but as a continent that unites the world.

This is an amazing feeling for me because it shows me that when I look into the future I can see a continent that will lead.

I hope our leaders can learn from this as a progressive symbol of truth and hope for the continent. It is time we show the world what we are really capable of.

Today I am so proud to be African, and I feel reassured. I want to say THANK YOU to South Africa for taking the lead in making this big difference for the continent.

There is so much more we can do to reposition the perception people have of us. Let's not allow this momentum die - young or old, male or female, leader or follower, this task in our hands.

Do your part and make us proud!!