It's important to debunk the myths of Africa being this benighted continent civilized only when white people arrived. In fact, Africans had been creators of culture for thousands of years before. These were very intelligent, subtle and sophisticated people, with organized societies and great art.
“I think I can connect with an audience because I know what it's like to be on the other side of it and I really remember all of that.”
“I don't have children that I've lost in a bitter custody dispute. But I see an enormous wound in kids due to a lack of their dads.”