That's why we say, 'Whatever you thought, think again.' Get rid of your misconceptions about Africa. Let African voices talk to you. We talked to the people … strong, honest, unfiltered voices from Africa.

I always return from Africa energized and rejuvenated. … Largely because of the African voices -- the wisdom in those voices -- [I'm] energized and invigorated!

Africa is a million voices,

Africa is not just a place; it's a million places. It's a million voices, ... We felt no one photograph could capture the mystery, the diversity and the surprise of Africa as it moves forward. Our issue is a very forward look at Africa.

highlight astonishing stories of renewal, ingenuity and potential heard through unfiltered African voices. These stories counterbalance the bleak headlines of civil war, disease, poverty and extinction.

Africa isn't one place. It's a million places. We felt that no single photograph could cover the depth of Africa.