Symbol of Senegal's Renaissance

Senegal recently unveiled a symbol of its (and Africa's) renaissance called Monument of African Renaissance - a statue higher than the Statue of Liberty. See the picture here. Even though some currently do not appreciate the structure, I hope it would prove to have been prescient in the future. You may read part of the story here. The country also began to assert its independence from France by re-taking control of military bases still under French control. A wise and adequate move?