Africa Beyond aid was nothing but a slogan – Blakk Rasta

Blakk Rasta has taken a strong stance against what he describes as the failure of African leadership to practice what they preach.

Speaking on his Urban Blend show on 3News monitored by MyNewsGH, he criticized the hypocrisy of leaders who promote economic self-reliance while relying on foreign goods.

“Africa Beyond Aid, I was waiting for action,” he said. “Eight years down the line, Africa Beyond Aid was nothing but a slogan.”

Blakk Rasta pointed out the contradiction in leaders advocating for intra-African trade while visibly adorning themselves in imported suits and shoes. He singled out former President Nana Akufo-Addo, questioning his commitment to the initiative.

“What kind of president was this? Most of the time, he was wearing a suit, yet he was encouraging African governments to trade among themselves. His suits and shoes were all coming from Italy, America, and England,” he remarked.

The reggae artist and radio host argued that leadership should set the example, emphasizing that a leader who does not embody his own policies weakens their effectiveness.