African myths and histories seem to be something of a joke to some these days- a spectacle propped up for the highest bidder, used only for its commercial opportunity rather than any intrinsic value.
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Besides, my head is hardly level enough these days for creative winds to blow inside of my cranium. The country is hard, and a man must make ends meet.