IMBO Magazine Issue 32 | Page 35

NA I Ja Rising Barring Boko Haram, Nigeria has had a sterling year. Her economy has surpassed South Afrika and she looks certain to keep growing! O nce known as the Dark Continent, plagued by unnecessary wars that left scars on its people - Africa was thought to be a place where indigenous inhabitants would forever be haunted by tragic events. But when we cut to the 21st century, we see a proud continent shining light in the darkness that once covered it. 35 IMBO/ ISSUE 32/ '14