L'Afrique- Has Borne Many Stars-For years and years the continent of Africa has tolerated pain, political turmoil, famine, and the lack of basic human respect from many other nations. But the ironic part is that the continent and its countries have never ceased to produce honorable, hardworking, and success-drivin individuals. The verb to bear has many meanings; among them is the act of giving birth, of creating. From the slaves brought to the Americas way back when, to recent imigrants, Africa has brought forth a mass of stars, individuals who have no choice but to shine and make their difference.