I am the continent far and wide; home to the thirsty lips of the Sahara Desert, tropical jungles and lush green grasslands. I am harboured by people of different cultures, different religions, different languages and different identities; yet living and united as one. I am robbed of my riches, in history and still today. I am home to both civilization and victimization. I am carved out of glory, enriched with diamonds, gold and silver. Although they burden my back with a load so heavy some would fall, I remain standing tall and beautiful. My people have lived through chaos, made unwanted guests in their own home, but have gone beyond limitations, breaking boundaries and shattering stereotypes. They may take all I have, but until I allow it,
