The release of the long awaited GOT prequel - House of The Dragon with its first scene showcasing the end of an era and how it coincided with the demise of the longest serving British Monarch in real life was indeed symbolic. Other occurrences such as: the appearance of a double rainbow over Buckingham Palace and cloud resembling the Queen's form in an English town leaves much thoughts to heart.
As regards the polarized views sparked after the death of the Queen, I stand on both ends; the Christian in me has learnt to forgive and look at things in the positive light. However, the African in me keeps flashing back to the History lessons from school.
If I understood the perspective of the writer correctly, the British Monarchy is somewhat been exonerated of all evil to their colonies. The Prime Ministers sure had their roles but the power of the monarchy supersedes. I believe they could alter what was unjust. The ability of Queen Elizabeth II to steer the collapse of the British empire of exploitative colonial rule and birth the Commonwealth is a pointer to the powers of the Monarch. I'm of the opinion that the naivety and selfishness of some of our forefathers is part but not enough justification for British exploitation of Africa. And yes, I blame all other empires with a stake in our woes.
It's quite interesting how some Africans mourned the Queen's death with "asoebi" and other mega celebrations. Some wounds may heal but the scars remain. Rest in peace Lolo Eliza, Long Live Igwe Charlie!
I see your point, but even the Common Wealth wasn't really a prerogative of the Queen, the monarchy is head in mostly name and signature.
My view on the evils metted out is that, the Europeans were majorly benefiting from our wickedness to each other. And if the roles were reversed, we would have done the same. They just beat us to getting ships.
I agree that it is a lot more complicated though, they represent a nation that did us wrong. And so people are welcome to their outrage.
I too, am somewhat of a monarchist. I loved HM the Queen and her dedication, discipline and devotion. Considering her rather shy personality, she constantly rose to the occasion for 7 decades.
Thanks for explaining to people the manner in which the british monarchy operates, I feel many are angry with her without knowing what her limitations were.
The release of the long awaited GOT prequel - House of The Dragon with its first scene showcasing the end of an era and how it coincided with the demise of the longest serving British Monarch in real life was indeed symbolic. Other occurrences such as: the appearance of a double rainbow over Buckingham Palace and cloud resembling the Queen's form in an English town leaves much thoughts to heart.
As regards the polarized views sparked after the death of the Queen, I stand on both ends; the Christian in me has learnt to forgive and look at things in the positive light. However, the African in me keeps flashing back to the History lessons from school.
If I understood the perspective of the writer correctly, the British Monarchy is somewhat been exonerated of all evil to their colonies. The Prime Ministers sure had their roles but the power of the monarchy supersedes. I believe they could alter what was unjust. The ability of Queen Elizabeth II to steer the collapse of the British empire of exploitative colonial rule and birth the Commonwealth is a pointer to the powers of the Monarch. I'm of the opinion that the naivety and selfishness of some of our forefathers is part but not enough justification for British exploitation of Africa. And yes, I blame all other empires with a stake in our woes.
It's quite interesting how some Africans mourned the Queen's death with "asoebi" and other mega celebrations. Some wounds may heal but the scars remain. Rest in peace Lolo Eliza, Long Live Igwe Charlie!
Nice piece by the way!
Thank you so much for this man!
I see your point, but even the Common Wealth wasn't really a prerogative of the Queen, the monarchy is head in mostly name and signature.
My view on the evils metted out is that, the Europeans were majorly benefiting from our wickedness to each other. And if the roles were reversed, we would have done the same. They just beat us to getting ships.
I agree that it is a lot more complicated though, they represent a nation that did us wrong. And so people are welcome to their outrage.
Thanks again man, have a wonderful week ahead.
I too, am somewhat of a monarchist. I loved HM the Queen and her dedication, discipline and devotion. Considering her rather shy personality, she constantly rose to the occasion for 7 decades.
Thanks for explaining to people the manner in which the british monarchy operates, I feel many are angry with her without knowing what her limitations were.
God save the King!
Thank you so much for this man. The queen was the freshest!!!!
I really enjoyed this
Thank you so much my gee.
The Headies was held in Atlanta??? 💀
I swear fam💀💀💀💀