There is a perception of Africa that is very antiquated…that everything that comes out of Africa—apart from its resources—is burdened with failure. I think there are stories that need to be told that are African success stories.
Jarreth Merz, director of An African Election, in a 6/15/12 interview with Mac-Jordan Degadjor on what motivated him to do the documentary.  (via africanelection)

(via utnereader)