Uzodinma Iweala Quotes

There is no African, myself included, who does not appreciate the help of the wider world, but we do question whether aid is genuine or given in the spirit of affirming one's cultural superiority.

Uzodinma Iweala

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• There is no African, myself included, who does not appreciate the help of the wider world, but we do question whether aid is genuine or given in the spirit of affirming one's cultural superiority.

  

  Uzodinma Iweala
  • Help
  • Genuine
  • Superiority