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Vubundada_Kandaba wrote:

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Due to slavery and the history of the diaspora, I understand why they still carry these names. On my part the Caribbean people I met have varying names. Some have European names and Some have African names andsome thatI encountered are more African then most Africans, even to the extend where they have rejected Christinianty and embraced African Religions. I have some Caribbean friends who practice African religions andthey freaked me out the first time I met them with the religion and stuff. They were even very hard on continental Africans that carryEuropean names and questioned us why we still go to church and stuff.

I believe that with time Diasporans will slowly reject European names, but it will take time. It is better to choose an African name where the person carrying the name knows its meaning and where the name originates from. So, one stepat time and we will get there. For continental Africans it is essential we start using our African names, and the process should begin with our children.As I have mentioned before, it is ok for us continentals who have one foreign name that was given for religious purposes but the other two last names should be all African and when we have kids they should have all three African names and no Peter or Abdullah.

So people please take it easy here and don't let this topic ruin your day. Mine is an attempt to bring unity to the house.

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