With the mainstream media often portraying a negative image of Africa, many people turn to social media to share their personal experiences. This week, users on Twitter are discussing their childhoods growing up in Africa through the hashtag #growingupafrican. The tweets covered funny habits African parents have, cultural mores, pictures of mouth-watering meals, and funny anecdotes in general. Here are some of our favorite tweets.
Breaking Stereotypes
Africans do not all live in huts.
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Doing The Dishes
Some parents will give you a hard time, but it’s all love.
Mastering The Art Of Recycling
Some of your cravings will be unsatisfied.
#GrowingUpAfrican #GrowingUpNigerian When you thought 😔 pic.twitter.com/uluWNY9IS4
— Preyé (@preye_itams) July 15, 2015
This Plastic Cover Will Save Your Life
#GrowingUpAfrican this is suppose to protect you from cancer when using the microwave pic.twitter.com/5vkERBwhQM
— Dilys 🦢 (@Dilysnana) July 14, 2015
The Food Is Delicious
A breakfast of champions.
https://twitter.com/_umanta/status/621090068862763008
Sharing Is Caring
There is always enough food for everyone.
https://twitter.com/Quo_Djo/status/621578372745949186
Things You Will Find In Every Home
It “cures” everything.
https://twitter.com/_umanta/status/621099213699592192
Funny Experiences With Parents
#GrowingUpAfrican Career choices:
1. Doctor
2. Lawyer
3. Engineer
4. All of the aboveME: *gives an opinion*
DAD: pic.twitter.com/7ZEM8zHc08
— Elie Bahati (@EllisBht) July 16, 2015
SEE ALSO: A Twitter Campaign Is Disrupting The Standard Stereotypes About Africa.
