https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hb01mf4Q7O5JaeeWmdiD6b *History of Zimbabwe Myths and Truths Villaedge* 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼 *AFRICA DAY 2025: Revisiting Our History, Shaping Our Future* So here’s something interesting—today, May 25th, is Africa Day. A big deal, right? Well... not everywhere. Surprisingly, only 9 African countries (yes, including Zimbabwe) treat it as a public holiday. Most of the continent just keeps it moving like it’s any other day. But why is that? Let’s rewind. *Back to 1963 – What’s the Deal with the “32”?* On this day 62 years ago, 32 African countries gathered in Addis Ababa to form the Organisation of African Unity (OAU)—the early version of today’s African Union. You might ask, “Why only 32?” Well, most African countries hadn’t gained independence yet. The 32 were the trailblazers—fresh out of colonial rule, fired up, and ready to push the rest of the continent towards freedom. That moment was about more than just flags and borders. It was a statement: *“We’re done with division. Let’s build something together.”* *Holiday or Not? Let’s Talk Realities* Now back to that holiday question. Why only 9 countries? Here are some real-talk reasons: * Everyone has their own independence day—Africa Day feels a bit... “extra” for some. * Governments count holidays like coins—too many days off isn’t seen as good for business. * Some just don't feel the vibe yet—Africa Day hasn’t become part of popular culture in many places. Still, the spirit of the day lives on—in cultural events, radio shows, online spaces, and community gatherings. *This Year’s Theme Hits Deep* The 2025 theme is: *“Revisiting Our History, Shaping Our Future”* It’s like the AU is saying:  *“Before we chase the future, let’s make sure we understand where we’ve been.”* Not just the pain of colonialism—but the wisdom in our stories, the beauty in our cultures, and the lessons we never got to fully teach ourselves. *So... What Could Africa Day Actually Be?* Here’s a thought—Africa Day doesn’t need to be just a public holiday. It can be a creative outlet. A memory bank. A mirror. Imagine: * A dance-off featuring traditional dances from 10 countries. * Street murals that retell African myths and history. * Podcasts where youth talk to elders about identity and dreams. * A meme fest. A food fair. A flash fiction series. *Whatever brings our African-ness alive.* So yeah. It’s Africa Day. Some will march, others will scroll past it.  But maybe you’re the one who’ll help make it stick.  Not just for show. But for meaning. For memory. For movement. #africaday2025 #revisitingourhistory #shapingourfuture 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼 *Join Us* https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hb01mf4Q7O5JaeeWmdiD6b