Why Pan-African “Black” Identity Fails: A Yoruba Commander’s Perspective
I once believed in a united Black struggle, but I now see it as a tactical failure. Skin color alone does not guarantee solidarity, and local survival matters more than abstract racial unity. The term “Black” is a colonial label that erases our ancient tribal identity. You are Omo Oduduwa before you are Black. Many descendants of slavery swear oaths to white benefactors in exchange for education and finances, then betray our quest for autonomy. Instead of chasing vague global alignments, we should reclaim our language, heritage, and lineage. Rebuilding our local identity offers a stronger path to independence than any pan-African slogan. This perspective sparks debate between regional isolationism and advocates of global diaspora unity.
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