Omowale Jabali : Origins of the Word "Africa"

[Omowale Jabali]

This is in response to another thread. This is based on a topic of debate that has gone on for generations and I am sure other posts or threads here have attempted to explain the correct or incorrect usage of the word "Africa". I'm going to take a different approach to this first by asking a question.

Can someone quote historical evidence supporting the claim that "Africa" is a term that was NOT used by the people of Africa prior to the advent of modern history and archaeology?

My second question is based on a number of different THEORIES concerning the etymology of the word "Africa" where is there evidence in African historical writings prior to 1609 not only using the word "Africa" but ascribing the etymology of this word to a Roman general?


Just to be upfront with this, any material listed needs to pre-date the writings of the following.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leo_Africanus

 

[Omowale Jabali]

Odwirafo

This is in response to another thread. This is based on a topic of debate that has gone on for generations and I am sure other posts or threads here have attempted to explain the correct or incorrect usage of the word "Africa". I'm going to take a different approach to this first by asking a question.

Can someone quote historical evidence supporting the claim that "Africa" is a term that was NOT used by the people of Africa prior to the advent of modern history and archaeology?

My second question is based on a number of different THEORIES concerning the etymology of the word "Africa" where is there evidence in African historical writings prior to 1609 not only using the word "Africa" but ascribing the etymology of this word to a Roman general?


Just to be upfront with this, any material listed needs to pre-date the writings of the following.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leo_Africanus

http://www.odwirafo.com/

 

[ang-EL]

Receive with honor

Before I officially respond to the questions at hand I would like to say you are my brother. Both physically and intellectualy. We both have the same mission in general and we both have race pride....I love you brother. Any debates we have are under love, truth, peace, freedom, and justice....

One thought comes to mind in retrospect. The Native Americans refer to themselves as Indians does that make it a correct identification.... The last I checked Indians are from India... Just proof that the European psycology is strong enough to manipulate ones own perspective of themselves.

 

[ang-EL]

I must attend sunday school so I will be back in a few hours peace.

 

[Da Street So'ja]

i've heard the same arguement about the word "AFRICA"

myself and would be interested in hearing some of the Destee pham's
position on this subject