They call it the Dark Continent br br And with pride it smiles br br Relishing the fragrance of the compliment br br And swimming in the ocean of its own style. br br br br A continent of people with intellect br br Dynamic people with strong will power br br Whose touch on many life’s reflects br br The gratitude of its effect forever. br br br br Where are the developed nations? br br Without the dark torch-bearers br br Whose skills leave the world in admiration br br And give nations the nickname, ’ super powers’. br br br br Oh! Africa, do smile br br Cos the power of Africans this poem illustrates br br For It is indeed worthwhile br br To be labeled the darkness that illuminates.