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The conversation explores how African countries are not truly formed by their indigenous populations but are constructs of colonial imposition. Students highlight that Nigerians or Ghanaians lack a singular, cohesive historical identity, instead being collections of diverse tribes, languages, and cultures. This fragmentation hampers the development of a unified national vision. The analogy of the Tower of Babel underscores this, illustrating how linguistic and cultural diversity prevent collective progress—unless a shared identity and purpose are cultivated.