The lies they told us about Africa. #thadmin #Africa For centuries, Western media has shaped global perceptions of Africa. Let's examine how these portrayals have evolved, often reinforcing harmful stereotypes. Early depictions often showcased Africa as a dark continent ripe for exploitation. Films and literature frequently portrayed Africans as primitive, savage, or in need of Western civilization, Professor Davies said, explaining that these narratives conveniently ignored the rich history, complex societies, and advanced civilizations that thrived across the continent long before European contact. As independence movement swept across Africa in the mid twentieth century, a new narrative began to emerge, but old stereotypes, diehard, famine, disease, and conflict became the dominant themes, The aid worker stated, acknowledging that while these challenges are real, they don't represent the full picture, focusing solely on the negative share believe inspire blacks be.