Ayinde:

I love the way you write and I have great appreciation and respect for your insight, however I have noticed that whenever anyone suggests an expansion of this forum, with the goal of including all Africans your responses seem steeped in pessimism. One is left to conclude that your reaction is like that of one who has already been burned for his efforts.

Never lose heart my friend. If it is your heart's desire, your bliss or anyone of the numerous labels ascribed to one's ntr/spirit, you are compelled to follow it or see it through to fruition.

What you and your fellow contributors have done with this website is miraculous. It is because we're in awe, that people like Eja and myself can't help but ask: why not?

Those people you speak of: the ego-trippers and the narrow minded are God's creation too, maybe you are the catalyst for their emancipation. The only antidote for blind faith is works.