Comments on: Jungle Fever: The Relationship Between African Men and White Women

By: Eve

Eve — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:32:30 +0000

The thing you have to remember about Australia is that it’s unique in the way it was founded – by an underclass from England (convicts) who were thrown out by the upper-class from England (lords). Therefore, the founders of the country come from very humble origins, and were basically dumped here to fend for themselves. Most convicts were male. Then, the English decided to send out a ship to Australia, called Lady Juliana in 1790, with nothing but female convicts. The men in Australia really resented the presence of women in their predominantly ‘blokes world,’ and it’s been the same way ever since!

So, when foreign men come and visit, they’re usually very popular with women, because women are so used to being ignored/ridiculed/bullied here. You said that initially, women were ’swooning’ over your accent. And that sounds about right! But women are so accustomed to feeling unwelcome, that I think foreign men need to make a bit of an effort, and show that you’re actually interested in them. Because otherwise, women here will just assume that you act like typical Australian men! Like The Supremes song goes, “Love don’t come easy/It’s a game of give and take.”

By: Gwoni

Gwoni — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:09:38 +0000

Shanna, your friend is an idiot. Shes deserves what she gets. Grow up, the world is a dangerous place, people need to be more careful. People need to be responsible for their actions. You westerners are so naive, childish and easily fooled. Show got what she deserved.

By: B

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:00:34 +0000

Just holding my hand up to represent the white women who are not overweight, suffer from low self esteem, drug addiction, over exposure to interracial porn or indeed unattractive…. and happen to be in a relationship with a good looking, successful black man…

But I can, kind of see where you are coming from.. some women can be like that.. but certainly not all

By: Don't be jealous

Don't be jealous — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:28:06 +0000

To say that White women and Black men must have problems (i.e. overweight, low self esteem) only shows how you dislike these people together. If you must know, there are plenty of quality interracial couples together in which the man and woman could pick and choose anyone they want. So, don’t try to make readers believe that the only way they are together is because something is wrong. You are only showing your jealously and hatred for interracial dating. In other words, get a life.

By: Irene

Irene — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:28:29 +0000

This article made me sad, because it’s so true! Most women in the West suffer from low self-esteem, due to advertisements, constantly bombarding us with images of the ‘perfect woman.’

By: cullen

cullen — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 07:16:09 +0000

Mwangi, this is a stupid article. It is insulting to women and African people. It subscribes to the stereotype which makes it impossible for black people to gain respect in an increasingly diverse world. And, it is very poorly written. Next time your write, pause and read it again before posting or better still don’t offer you unsolicited racialized poorly informed advice about interracial relationships. These are ideas the world can surely do without.

By: admin

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:20:28 +0000

@Ben: Noooo waayyy, for real? I have always looked for that pairing but it’s quite rare to find ( especially native Asian with native African, Westernized Asians and Africans, might be more common ).

In what country do you get this attention?

By: Paul Watson

Paul Watson — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 04:18:07 +0000

Wow….. what a collection ! and a damn good read…thx Mwangi. I am madly in love with a Zambian girl…… yes I have realised eventually (after being married n divorced to 2 blue eyed girls) that I am more attracted to dark eyed girls and find dark skin more attractive…. most white girls just don’t do it for me, even if I can see they are attractive and admire their beauty. Hoping to work out how we can be together here in Perth.

Whatever….as long as you treat each other with respect, just follow your heart and not any bad attitudes or expectations…. good people are good people. If you find the right person for you….. move the earth to be with her/him.

By: Ben Kraus

Ben Kraus — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:01:16 +0000

I found your article by mistake via google, and I must say, I thoroughly enjoyed reading your content. What caught my eye was the “Carnivore” sign as I remember enjoying many nights there one summer interning for IMC in Nairobi. In regards to your observations and conclusion, I, too, have made very similar conclusions over the years. Interestingly enough, i find the exact opposite is true in regards to Asian men. Being asian myself, I was amazed at how much female attention I have gotten from African women over the years.

By: Jarnel

Jarnel — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:12:17 +0000

Well bro, i understand where u’re headin to, but i guess you forgot the reverse of your case, i mean i’ve got friends who always goes for the thick ones… Black, white or whatever skin colour they’ve got, it just gotta be thick or call it overweight or fat i go with thick…
They’ve gone to the extend of tellin my friends(female)that every black dude love ‘em thick, so it aint just them thick girls tryna get to a black man but also the message u bring accross e.g when u’re in da club, or mingle with ppl like in college.
If u play your cards right u’re not gonna be forced to go home with the lest expected but with desired.
I’ll advice u to bigg up n be the man next time u’re in da club. U got a prestig as a man, nomatter what ya skin colour says and them good lookin or modeltype of girls(i would say every woman) wanna see that in u!!!
In a notshell some of this thick females comes to us cuz they believe we’re easy to have and bros like u or ya friend who’s made it a must, to go home wit somethin to hit on are proves to their believes.
Dont get scared i’m also an African immigrant in the middle of the western world and yes i’m in love wit a beautiful and intelligent young lady. Anybody can get to where i am just be yourself and let love flow its easy right???
Keep ya Head up
God bless!