Indeed, this was Africa’s week in Washington DC

This was Africa week in DC. Evidence of Africa’s presence in the otherwise dour Capital was obvious from the amount of colour the continent wrought. Everywhere one walked the flowing Agbadas and Kaftans spoke of the beauty of the continent. The other unusual thing the continent brought was human sound in the Washington streets and Metro.

For some reason, the African is boisterous, even in his worst moments. He talks loud and laughs with etiquette-less gusto, even in amid crisis. And of course, Washington is definitely much the richer. In true “shared prosperity”, which was the conference buzzword, DC departmental stores especially those with exotic international brands have been overwhelmed. Americans should look forward to positive  economic performance numbers at month end!