Africa in Ecuador, You Will Love This!

[@TheYarbros]

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[@Sonofjake]

Say brother, can I use 5 seconds of your clip at minute 3:20 with the black Christ on the Wall?

[@TheYarbros]

@@Sonofjake All good...if you can place an attribute in the description that would be nice but not necessary. Have at it!

[@Sonofjake]

@@TheYarbros I got you family...... Thawada.....means thank you in Hebrew 👍

[@taharka3897]

Not black everything, Jesus and Mary, white

[@PFNewsScienceResearch]

Black side of town? African? Even my child had to laugh at this poor attempt to describe indigenous culture. Smh I can't tell if this is a .gov sponsoring or the short bus channel.

[@julioalvear1641]

I was born in Ecuador and I love the multi-cultural diversity of people, gastronomy, music and traditional clothing that make up Ecuador. 🇪🇨

[@matthewpuma-yq3yf]

Me too

[@effiongukih8827]

Great job brother. As a Nigerian 🇳🇬 🇳🇬, I'm very proud to see our African descendants and their communities in Ecuador 🇪🇨..I've visited many black neighbourhoods in Europe . I'll surely visit,the Caribbean, South America, sooner than later. GOD BLESS 🙌 .

[@TheYarbros]

Thanks, come in over when you get a chance. We plan on exploring black Europe late this year or early next year. Can't wait...

[@akinsolomon8571]

​@@TheYarbros kindly inform us about any of your trip including this one

[@JuanitoEsBonito]

As someone from Esmeraldas it was beautiful to see this my mother comes right from the afro-ecuadorian community and my father is afro-bolivian 🇪🇨✨

[@JuanitoEsBonito]

@@juanpablomoradelossantos6193 Eso no es lo que significa afro-latino, se nota tu ignorancia. Afro (y esto se aplica a cualquier persona, no solo a los latinos) es un término que se usa para describir a un grupo de personas EN OTRO CONTINENTE, es decir, afrodescendientes.

[@TheYarbros]

I just saw this comment. Thank you for addressing it and thank you for telling us about your Afro-Ecuadorian heritage! Can't wait to dig into Bolivia to see how we are doing there.... Have an awesome day!

[@edisonbolivia1143]

Am Afro Bolivian from Los Yungas Bolivia

[@JuanitoEsBonito]

@@edisonbolivia1143 oh yeah? Thats Wonderful I believe my father is from that region as well I hope your doing well!!!

[@Khafra-l8u]

@@edisonbolivia1143 How can I learn more about the Afro-Bolivian community?

[@mariafinley1112]

Black Ecuadorians are hard working people, family oriented, and love their nation. Great people.

[@TheYarbros]

We agree.

[@fidelangel4737]

Actually Latin America is very diverse, but the american mass media represent us as if everybody were the same.

[@TheYarbros]

I think the government has some responsibility for that as well. A couple of years ago in Costa Rica there was a HUGE media campaign that completely excluded the black... Caribbean side of the country. Same thing happened here in Ecuador. I believe the campaign here centered around futbol w/ no mention or show of Afro-Ecuadorians (outside of the champions). It has to be intentional and it will never be if we....(people of color) don't raise our voices in unison. I notice that the Afros here love this country and want to be included.

[@fidelangel4737]

@@TheYarbros Yeah, because colonial times the african american and native american roots were depreciated, so the people that descend from europeans have more political and economical power. Before Evo Morales, the indigenous people in Bolovia were very marginated and treated almost as slaves.

[@fidelangel4737]

@@TheYarbros The white latin american elites have a complex of inferiority, they want to be europeans, even so latin american is more complex than that. So they want to show these countries as mixed but standing out the european root. I expect that with the decline of european and anglosaxon countries and the arise of China and India this change, even so India is a very racist country too.

[@fidelangel4737]

@@TheYarbros And that with victory of Lula, latin america can be united and defend their sovereignity against the global north.

[@BenitoCBlanco]

It seems the media in latin America tends to act as if the African diaspora does not exist

[@nateswiss4708]

Thanks Yarbros for taking us to a place in Ecuador that most foreigners never get to see or experience.

[@TheYarbros]

Thanks for coming along with us.

[@susannahfox7188]

Amen!

[@Jetmab04]

I hope SO much to be allowed to visit when I come to Ecuador...especially this community and, for a specific reason..very closely related to the comments about when African-Americans were finally "free" as well as the "compensation" they were never given from my former colonial and all the other similar.. Peace 💕💓💕

[@gwendolynhannans6606]

Thank you so much for sharing. 1st time viewer♥️ Was looking for my peeps in Ecuador.

[@TheYarbros]

@@gwendolynhannans6606 Glad you found us! Welcome to our little corner of KZbin!👋🏾

[@simonmanley6257]

This is a real high quality documentary about the largely marginalized African-Ecuador people in the Americas. You guys have done a marvelous job. This presentation should receive a film award .The editing was flawless. Salute!. What a difference when we tell our own stories about our people, you guys handled this story eith much dignity

[@TheYarbros]

Flabbergasted over here! Thank you. It is wonderful that this is being received well. We feel encouraged to go deeper and do more. Thank you!!!

[@lureneblake3477]

I have never commented on ANYTHING on any social media platform. This is LOVE! IT IS TRUELY LOVE! For African people, Live, and do things from the standpoint of LOOVE Thank You. Much Thanks.

[@TheYarbros]

Well we thank you for supporting our channel with your comment and view! Thanks for appreciating our craft!

[@HouseDoneLifeOver]

This was a beautiful video. My mom has passed away but I felt her saying "that's right!" when Grandma brought out the switch. That made me smile😃And the indigenous women bringing the offering to the church was so moving.

[@TheYarbros]

Yes, I didn't expect the indigenous community to be there...but I heard that we were symbiotic here. I ❤️❤️❤️ That part. Some kids were off to the side kind of rocking with the. and the congregation passionately applauded them as well...very moving gesture!

[@jusbnreel]

I feel like you have given us a Gift! Thank you so much for sharing this experience!

[@TheYarbros]

You are so welcome! Thanks for sharing it w/ us!

[@iggychuck3679]

Wow an amazing documentary. As an Afro Ecuadorian from Guayaquil this really warmed my heart. Thank you so much for this.

[@kaydenpat]

They are such beautiful people with a vibrant African culture. Thank you for introducing us to them.

[@TheYarbros]

Thanks did riding along!

[@Negra_mbl]

I wouldn’t say African culture. Influences, yes, as much as Native American and European ones

[@sandrasgotvoice]

There's a catholic church on the Southside of Chicago named St. Sabina, where they celebrate African culture. Depending on the celebration, the processional is very similar to this. It's amazing how our (black) history is so similar, just in different languages and cultures. They are a proud people. I wish we could've, would've kept our traditions alive. I could see in Apryl's face that she wanted to volunteer right then and there; she genuinely wanted to help. I've been watching KZbinrs in Ecuador for at least two years now, and have never seen ANYTHING like this. Ecuador is about so much more than beaches, birds, fauna and food. Thank you for changing the narrative that we've been getting about Ecuador.

[@TheYarbros]

The ceremony was mesmerizing and deeply felt. We are such a spiritual ppl. Didn't understand the Spanish priest being there....it seemed a little odd to me but hey who am I. The pride, the cultural preservation and the ancestors emanating through their vibes, ours, cubanos, Caribbean.....all of the Afro cultures that we have had chance to engage with so many common factors. Loved it but hated the poverty of it all 🤨

[@carlabanks4023]

I was thinking about St. Sabina too while watching and several other Black Catholic congregations in Chicago. I grew up with a set of identical twins who went on to become the first Black twins ordained in the Catholic church.

[@nakho3550]

What traditions you wanted to keep alive? People create traditions. Old traditions dies, new ones are created as some evolve or die. Don't forget that Africans with African tradition captured and sold slaves to Europeans. So, if those traditions didn't help our people then, well we should let it go.

[@nakho3550]

George Stallings is the founder of the Imani Temple African-American Catholic Congregation and was long active in the Black Catholic Movement. He served as a Catholic priest from 1974 to 1989, and was based in Washington, DC, for many years. He established the Imani Temple as an independent denomination in 1989, making a public break in 1990 with the Catholic Church on The Phil Donahue Show. The Archbishop of Washington excommunicated him that year.

[@CasaELM]

Man, you out did yourselves with this one! Thank you! I was smiling ear to ear to see brown and black faces and the traditions celebrated here that we are not used to seeing from our lens. Just Beautiful!!!

[@TheYarbros]

Hey Michelle! Thanks for tuning it. We loved it to. We spent so much time with #ThePeople we could have easily made a 2 hour feature. Their customs and formal behavior ....We just Loved it!

[@dianabaltmar1813]

Great video !!

[@BPe-ie9je]

@@TheYarbros make Part 2. Please, please, please.

[@marceloarboleda2980]

What is Interesting this People are Not Rich and Yet Happy & so Proud and Happy to be Black & Ecuadorian

[@gatshatsha]

@@marceloarboleda2980 Black is Beautiful all over the 🌎.

[@cindyk3076]

The people living on the south side are so joyous! Wonderful people, and the leadership that just won't quit! Those women are amazing!

[@TheYarbros]

We thought so too.

[@zetozetojerry2125]

Great documentary! I'm a Nigerian who lived in Ecuador for some years and had the privilege to know this area very well. There's a Ghanaian man by name Thomas who also lives there and married to a black lady there, he can be helpful to take you around in case you wish to visit.

[@gregorriusadolphus2729]

OMG.....THISSSSSS...... Brought a tear to my eye. THIS is what we need to see more in these travel vlogs, more connections with locals. I've been fortunate to experience and see both sides.....from visiting my own family on my dad's side in Nigeria, and visiting these different countries with large diaspora populations. I love how those traditions have held together through slavery. It puts so much into perspective being a black person here in the US. And another thing; black sho does NOT crack-everyone looks 10-20 years younger than what they stated in the interviews!

[@TheYarbros]

Absolute facts. When the ladies told their ages I was in shock for a minute. Love me some us!

[@julietschida9114]

Can you change your font colors? Too light to read against the white shirts

[@TheYarbros]

@@julietschida9114 No, unfortunately not for this video.

[@TheYarbros]

@@julietschida9114 No, unfortunately not for this video.

[@jelezulu4707]

But they are from different countries in Africa not only Nigeria

[@javiermoran8412]

Maravilloso la cultura afroecuatorian. En su comida, su 🎶 música, bailes , sus costumbres. Ecuador es un país que se unen razas y culturas, que hacen un pais Maravilloso 👏 🙏 .

[@TheYarbros]

Yes, the struggles still exist between the classes and Indegenous & black ppl have the lowest class rankings but it's nice to see that there are groups of people pushing for change through all the classes.

[@juanpablomoradelossantos6193]

Nigún afro ellos no son son de África son de América.

[@fit4lifefifty8]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful part of Ecuador with us🙏🏾👍🏾👏🏾

[@TheYarbros]

It was a joy to see it and show it to the world! Thanks for watching!

[@garygeemoneycurry9401]

Thank you guys so much. We are currently visiting Salinas and just watched your video. This was by far the BEST VIDEO. Learning about and getting a better understand of the Afro Ecuadorian history in this region was beyond words. Keep sharing and God bless.

[@TheYarbros]

Thanks for the love - it was difficult to capture and convey everything we experienced but it was unforgettable. Grateful for the ppl we met and the introduction to this beautiful community! Hope Salinas is treating you well!

[@sayiddahbey4718]

This video really warmed my heart. I teared up seeing the indigenous folk come into the church to pay their respect to our people. That showed true love and community. The camaraderie of you all within the community was special. This will remain one of my very favorite videos that you have done. I too love being with my people, it's something that can't be explained, nor should it be! :)

[@TheYarbros]

You get IT!🤗

[@justcallmebrian793]

@@TheYarbros I am happy you did this show casing the afro side of Ecuador which is beautifully done, and i am also happy you have both highlighted the indigenous cultures in Latin America especially in Mexico and now Ecuador, which people hardly do in these travel channel spaces. Please do more of that highlighting the cultural influences in the countries you visited, because in North America we are ignorant about our South American neighbors. I would like to know what other Languages did you heard spoken besides Spanish? From my reading, I understand there are many indigenous languages spoken as well! Please highlight that as well. Need less say, Your travel blog is excellent!

[@iguanasranas07]

¡Es un video muy emotivo!❤❤❤ ¡Saludos afectuosos desde TOLUCA, Estado de MÉXICO!🇲🇽

[@TheYarbros]

Greetings!

[@misterjeny]

Embora o Equador seja um dos 2 países que não tenha fronteira com o Brasil aqui foi mostrado o quão parecido somos!é muito bom ver que conseguimos manter a nossa cultura africana em todos lugares que fomos levados reféns apesar de tudo.

[@TheYarbros]

Yes, that's amazing!

[@kaymartin5675]

Met an Ecuadorian man many years ago who taught me how to salsa. I had no idea about this Ecuador. This is amazing! Thank you.

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you for tuning in glad we could show you something different!

[@kaymartin5675]

@@TheYarbros I now want to go to Ecuador and see more. Thank you for what you do.

[@amonsabasaakana4802]

Most of the African presentations, from the African continent to the conceptual West, are not driven by consciousness, by questioning values and standards, but appear to imitate Euro-Western standards of behaviour and acquisitive culture. It is a breath of fresh air to see this presentation with such affinity with and understanding of the subjects. We get their own perspectives of things. Great viewing. I watched it four consecutive times. Well done team!

[@TheYarbros]

Really glad you enjoyed hearing their perspectives! Thank you for digging in!

[@rafaelsolorzano700]

It's good to see my Ecuadorian black people in my land.. enjoying their life.....I enjoyed this excellent video folks,depicting my Ecuadorian people of color,which makes me feel proud....they are a vibrant community in Guayaquil...

[@TheYarbros]

They are indeed. Thanks for tuning in!

[@gennisparry4352]

It’s God’s land, for us to use while we are alive. After death you have to leave it. So it’s not yours.

[@aseathompson]

Wow. This is so beautiful; I’m so happy y’all did this! I literally kept Googling, “where are the black peoples in Ecuador?” Couldn’t find anything, like it was a mystery. But I know for a fact we are everywhere! I’m saving this video and now I know where to carry my Black behind to next time I’m in Ecuador 💗💗💗🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@TheYarbros]

It was an awesome experience. Connect w/ an OG before you go. We have links in the description. There are some rules you need to follow there to stay safe!

[@aseathompson]

@@TheYarbros Absolutely, will do! Thank you so much 🙏🏿

[@rosaarodriguez9968]

@@TheYarbros yes, like everywhere!

[@carlabanks4023]

@@TheYarbros Thank you for the connect, I'd love to visit and experience this for myself.

[@benjaminellis5646]

Fascinating content. Surprised how proud to see how proud they are of Ecuador. Great.

[@TheYarbros]

Me too lol while interviewing ppl I made a broad highway for them to criticize their country and they all decidedly chose the high road. I found that fascinating.

[@nasteha874]

I’m from Africa-Somalia and my kids are mix Ecuadorian born in the US! Guayaquil is in our list❤

[@TheYarbros]

We're enjoying it. I heard it gets humid in a few months though...more afraid of the humidity than the streets here. lol Bet wishes to you and yours!

[@nasteha874]

@@TheYarbros thanks for the info 😊 enjoy!

[@pietrojenkins6901]

@@nasteha874 why did you marry an infidel?

[@hkay980]

...quit the crap n return home

[@DNF369]

Mix real ecuadirian ir african

[@jdsantibanez]

I am really glad you both showed me a part of my own city I didn't know.

[@TheYarbros]

Thanks for checking it out w/ us!

[@travelispassionromania1994]

I love your presentation! Thank you for shedding a great positive light and Vibration on the beautiful Afro-Ecuatoriano culture which I want to get to know for sure. I cannot wait to explore more of their food, culture, and it's beautiful diospora! Many blessings to you on all your travels, blessings to all people of this great nation. Love and respect to Ecuador 🇪🇨 from România 🇷🇴

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you so much!

[@justinpmendoza]

Muchas gracias por publicar este video! A veces la gente se olvida lo grande que es la comunidad Afroecuatoriana y cuánto aportan a nuestro país. Es una lástima que el Gobierno no apoye a las comunidades llenas de gente amable y de cultura rica. Sugiero que visiten al Valle del Chota y enterarse de cómo el deporte ha crecido inmensamente allá. Una grande parte de la representación exitosa al nivel internacional de nuestro país proviene de allá y, como dijo el muchacho, lo exitoso que el fútbol ecuatoriano ha sido gracias al talento Afroecuatoriano

[@TheYarbros]

Im glad we had the opportunity to learn and share about it. We've heard a lot also about Vale del Chota but haven't yet visited. Thank you for watching and sharing your insight.

[@emasani940]

Que gran comentario pana!. No solo en el fútbol eh, en muchas cosas más la comunidad afro se destaca.

[@ellaes6602]

Igual que con la gastronomía. La gastronomía de la costa le pertenece en gran parte a esmeraldas y la comunidad afro de todo el pais. Pero quieren hacerla pasar por manaba y eso es mentira

[@javiermoran8412]

emocionado viendo que un afroamericano viene a Ecuador a ver a su raza los afroecuatorianos, felicitaciones 👏 👍 y que lindo video.

[@TheYarbros]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.

[@kellierulla1735]

Wow! This was incredibly educational! I feel like it needs to be seen on a large platform. You have really done a fascinating documentary. I am very familiar with Ecuador and have been to Guayaquil many times. There is poverty there that is unbelievable. You have introduced us to some incredible People!

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you and yes the poverty is heart shattering but the ppl are golden!

[@infotecworld]

If you want to see more go North to Esmeraldes near the Colombian border. My father retired in Manta and he is originally from Trinidad and Tobago.

[@TheYarbros]

Yes, next time around!

[@donaldscullard4524]

Hi April, hi Rondell, what an amazing video! You guys have such a positive vibe in all of your presentations. You are no longer The Yabros, you are 'The Trailblazers'. Excellent!

[@TheYarbros]

Love that #Trailblazers Thanks for enjoying our labor of love!

[@ivanromanh7547]

Afro Ecuadorian food is absolutely delicious. Thanks for a great video.

[@TheYarbros]

Ohh, it's so good!

[@stephaniealbright8124]

OMG! I'm so emotional. This video brought some tears to my eyes. Mi gente. Mis primos! Wherever we are on the globe, it's never too nice of a nice place, always some chaos, some darkness. They are the places they tell you not to go to and perhaps with some truth to it, but why? Hmmmmmm! When the indigenous people came in to make their offering, it was so heartfelt. I'm sure they might experience some obstacle as well. I love it. I might just have to put this on my calendar. I'd love to go and would love to meet Senora Gonzalez and Dona Carmen. Those are the kinds of folks who keep the culture flowing. Thanks for this video!

[@stephaniealbright8124]

Dona Aida too. What I wouldn't give to just rub elbows with the cultural ambassadors!

[@stephaniealbright8124]

Sir, you said it...The moral of the story is CHARACTER and its passing on to the children. Poignant. That's great legacy that is lost in some places for us. I know I'm so extra, but this type of thing means a lot to me. This is probably MY FAVORITE of all your videos! WEPA!!!!!

[@TheYarbros]

Yes, yes, yes LOVED all the people we met and the love in them...it absolutely radiates. Thanks for coming along w/ us!

[@mujerec2072]

Los blancos y mestizos decimos a nuestras parejas Mi Negro o Mi Negra, pero es con cariño, con amor. Decir Mi negro en Ecuador no es despectivo, es con estima hacia un amigo o a la pareja sentimental. La historia entre indígenas y afros en Ecuador y países de LATAM tienen una historia en común, los indigenas siempre se sublevaron ante la corona española por la esclavitud y abusos que recibían y los afros tomaron eso como ejm para revelarse, ambos grupos en muchas ocasiones se unían para rebelarse en contra de la corona a la cual se unieron mestizos y criollos. 👍

[@TheYarbros]

Great info gracias!

[@isabelalmeida796]

Soy ecuatoriana u vivo en Guayaquil amo a mis negros y si he ido a bailar en Nigeria la isla Trinity... me encantó este video

[@TheYarbros]

¡Gracias por disfrutar nuestro video!

[@gloriarobinson1869]

Loving this video, to see the people so happy and conscious of who they are. Their plight the same in most parts of the world, but their spirit cannot be subdued nor taken away from them. Good work.

[@TheYarbros]

Glad you enjoyed our adventure!

[@travelispassionromania1994]

ECUADOR 🇪🇨 🇪🇨 🇪🇨. Been here once and will visit again this year. I cannot wait to explore Esmeraldas. And to see my friends again!

[@TheYarbros]

Enjoy!

[@sandrarandall6574]

I loved this video, thank you for sharing! The people reminded me more of the Afro Cubans! The music was awesome,

[@TheYarbros]

Yes, very reminiscent! We went to a Cubano all black orchesta w/ African drums while in Havana...it was a spectacular vibe.

[@deborahgiles3221]

This vid is amazing! You can see similar faces in cities and towns across the US. Their plight is the same as some here. I love the joy and spirit of the people, both black and indigenous. They look and feel like us. I will visit this country one day. Yarbros, thank you for sharing. May Father bless you and keep you. 😊

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you!

[@whitneywalsh9127]

What wonderful content in this video. Thanks for your courage to visit the beautiful black Ecuadorians. Stay safe as always 🙏🏾

[@TheYarbros]

It was definitely our joy to go and share and wouldn't have been possible w/ out the connections we made. Blessed..the way it all just came together.

[@easytraveljay]

I love the church scene. These people have a goal to unite their people within the country. It’s marvelous.

[@TheYarbros]

UT was beautiful to see the scenery!

[@biolafamimiko4519]

Thanks so much for sharing about this community plan on visiting Ecuador soon. I was planning to visit Esmeralda but it’s awesome to know the other area that is mostly Afro-based community!

[@TheYarbros]

Thanks for tuning in! We were always told about Esmeralda. We loved learning about Isla Trinitaria.

[@LightPerspectives]

Excellent Documentary. Beautiful People. 🇪🇨 Thank you!

[@TheYarbros]

Thanks for enjoying!

[@As_You_Love_Yourself]

Beautiful, and muy interesante! Glad you found ‘your people’ of Guayaquil. Seems like a lovely connection. Muy divertido!

[@TheYarbros]

It was special to experience a part of the diaspora here. Thank you for tuning in!

[@As_You_Love_Yourself]

Also, what a beautiful Mass! I am Catholic, and I love watching the African Masses in Nigeria online. Really special. Did you know that African Catholic communities have a special “papal permission” (or “dispensation”) to dance in the liturgy, as movement is such a part of their communication in worship. I love to watch, and pray with them online. A sad fact for the USA: after the civil War, during reconstruction, a bishop in the South was commissioned to help and catechize the black people, but he didn’t, because he was very racist. The Catholic Church in America might look very different today, if he had been faithful to his vows of obedience and God’s love. I never knew there were Afro-Ecuadorean Catholics! Que bonito!

[@As_You_Love_Yourself]

@@TheYarbros One more thought- if you go to Peru, you may like to learn about St. Martin de Porres. He is an amazing Afro-Peruvian lay-Dominican saint of the late 16th, early 17th centuries, who is known for his incredible humility, kindness and spiritual gifts, like bi-location, similar to Padre Pio, and he fought with demons like him too. Many testimonies of him appearing to comfort and strengthen people held in slave ships, hundreds of miles off the coast of South America. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaDaeHSAhqasntE

[@knjmoorhouse5093]

Oh yes! Those encocados are to die for! Sadly, here in Ecuador we have many Afro-Ecuadorians who consider themselves "white" and don't acknowledge their African roots, just like many mestizos distance themselves from their indigenous roots. It's sad because younger generations don't know their roots. It brought tears to my eyes to see the beautiful church celebration with self-determination. I hope you get to visit other Afro-Ecuadorian communities, such as those in the El Chota valley. My sister-in-law's first cousin was the first Afro-Ecuadorian anchorwoman on Ecuadorian t.v.

[@TheYarbros]

Yes, we were had some conversations with some of the community organizers and it seems that therein lies the fight. Convincing people to identify as afro...if the true numbers were reported during the census resources could be allocated but that job is proving to be difficult.

[@susannahfox7188]

It's complex here, as Rondell said. But I could definitely see the indigenous part of the Afro/Spanish mix in the faces of the people he talked to. Una mezcla buena.....

[@evemagg1250]

Thank you sooooo much for this Yarbros!!! Always wanted to see more videos/docs on Afro communities "South of the border" and beyond. Doña Carmen spoke to my soul, I appreciate her passion and commitment to her home and her people. This was truley beautiful💜💜💜💐

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you for watching! It was an experience like no other; we loved connecting with this community.

[@daniaa.oliva-pena7338]

What a beautiful tradition. I need to visit and take my kids . There grandparents are from Guayaquil. It's so beautiful! God bless the ancestors .

[@TheYarbros]

LOVED that malecon!🥰

[@TheCarters22222]

Just listen to the reverence & regard in the way Dona Solange’ family spoken. Her grandchildren’s word were dredged in respect! They addressed her as “La Senora Aida Solange.” In our vernacular, they put some respect on her name! Not a single person was casual or informal in the entire episode. Loved this video and everyone in it from the start!

[@TheYarbros]

Loved that and this part of the country is supposed to be laid back...all of our dealing were like that. Formal, sincere and beautiful.

[@TheCarters22222]

I meant Aida Quintero but my point about the evident levels of respect stands. lol.

[@SmoothSilk]

Wow! Wow! Simply Wow!!! Thank you for sharing this, I absolutely enjoyed it, the knowledge and history. And much intrigued by the community called "Nigeria" especially being a Nigerian. And the Church called "The Catholic Church of the Black Christ of Nigeria" Thank you again, for this piece. I have learned something new. I'm not even going to go into the history of the Catholic Church, The Spaniards, and the enslavement of Africans and indigenous people of the Americas, during the Spanish rule across the Americas. I saw much of it on my trips to many parts of Mexico, how religion and the Church were used to manipulate people.

[@TheYarbros]

Thanks for watching and yeah, the church was definitely a huge part of the problem!

[@jelezulu4707]

But doesn't mean they from Nigeria they are from different countries in Africa .

[@tellmeastory2323]

Whoa! This is a fantastic thing you guys are doing my brother keep it up. One thing they've got to know too is that as time goes on and civilization improves DNA will reconnect them with their families in Africa. Bless you.

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you!

[@oeajila]

I love my country Ecuador!

[@TheYarbros]

Its a gorgeous land

[@toyshiajohnson8604]

An awesome experience….such beautiful rich culture 🥰👍🏽thank you for sharing 😊

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you for being here for it!

[@RB3565]

Mucho saludos para mi jente en Equador, con mucho cariño, respecto y ❤ de 🇰🇪Kenia🇰🇪🥰

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you! s/o mi gusto Kenya 🇰🇪

[@bela-sofia34]

I absolutely LOVE what you're doing! You're pioneers fo'sho'! ❤️‍🔥

[@TheYarbros]

Wow! Thank you!

[@balthazard2012]

MAGNIFIQUE! YOUR ORIGINAL DOCU ON AFRICAN DESCEND IN ECUADOR IS JUST AMAZING. Tha,ks Family for this AFRICANFULL JOB. African from Paris

[@TheYarbros]

Thanks fam...in Brazil now researching more of the family tree...

[@bel8788]

This makes me so proud to be Ecuadorian ❤️🇪🇨

[@teddydavis2339]

I love it! It's always nice to see black people celebrating African heritage. We lack that in the US. We might be monetarily more wealthy, but culturally we are much poorer. The more money we have have or the more education we have, the more we want to live and be around Europeans or people of European decent. There is almost no celebration of African culture in the US. I kind of feel jealous, but not in a unhealthy way. I bet non of them are claiming to be Hebrew. Thanks for video. I really enjoyed it.

[@TheYarbros]

It was nice to be around ppl seeking to maintain their roots!

[@godschild618]

Black Americans claim to be Hebrew and indigenous Indian, most of them will claim to be anything rather then African.

[@Dude-gx2ul]

Another great video. Thank you for this new insight into Ecuador

[@TheYarbros]

Thanks for watching!

[@teachermomo2624]

I lived in northern Ecuador for 7 years and didn’t know this about Guayaquil. Thanks for sharing this video and traveling. You and @acelive provide a great service to us, people of the African Diaspora in the Americas. ❤

[@TheYarbros]

Its truly an honor. Ace is goals for us. Hope we can pursue more diaspora stories. Glad you enjoyed this one!

[@TheYarbros]

Also an honor to mentioned along the side of Acelive...love the work he is putting in!

[@divinaflamingarrow9556]

Great. Thanks for taking us along❤.

[@TheYarbros]

😁

[@danielleps0]

This was so beautiful. Thank you for bringing this part of life to us. You mentioned not being a part of Afro-Catholic traditions before. We outchea 😊. I grew up in a Black Catholic Church in Houston and recognized a lot of that ceremony- though the indigenous offering was new and brought me to tears, it was so beautiful. East Texas and Louisiana have decent sized Black Catholic congregations. When I last attended (like the late 90s) there were strong African themed services around Easter, Juneteenth, and during Kwanzaa at a minimum. Thank you again for sharing these stories and the history. That switch tho!!!! 😂

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you for sharing....I never new about that Black representation in the states. Thanks for enjoying the ride along!

[@jimbob8199]

Brother, it’s great to hear you navigate through the Spanish language! Saludos a usted y a la familia desde aquí en Texas/los Estados Unidos. Que inspiración cuando escucho alguien de mi cultura que conoce otra lengua, especialmente español. Estoy aprendiéndolo todavía y me gusta mucho como comunicaste con la gente allí. Como aprendiste el idioma? Este vídeo es maravilloso. Sigue haciéndolos por favor. Gracias por todo lo qué haces.

[@TheYarbros]

Gracias! lol

[@jorgejosse6636]

Great channel Yarbros and great episode ! Only want to explain that in Ecuador a huge and free black community, developed in Esmeraldas in the 16 th and 17th century, a northern coastal province, after two shipwrecks occured near the coast and the afro people from the ships fleed by the dozens and formed our black province of Esmeraldas. Other black people from Colombia joined in this área and mixed with indigenous people. They were let by the spaniards, to own all that land and for centuries they were the lords of all this province and even TIL today. So, It is not completely true to say that black people of Ecuador dont have their own land. They do own a vast land in Esmeraldas and that has been allways respected, but their extreme independence from spanish colonial influence lead to a lack of formal education and that has been their main limitation, my point of view. Also in Guayaquil black people were part of the first inhabitants and they took charge of the ship construcción industry that developed in the city. Please read obout Alonso de Illescas, a black Hero of Ecuador. 1528-Provincia de Esmeraldas, c. 1600) was a free african founder and leader of the "cacicazgo Reino de los Zambos de Esmeraldas" and recognized héroe nacional ecuatoriano y considered as the máximum héroe of the afroecuadorian freedom.

[@TheYarbros]

Yes, they definitely have their own land in Esmeraldas. I believe what Tony was referencing were the hundreds of thousands of slaves who were freed and simply had nothing. No compensation, no land, no place that they knew of to go. Interestingly enough most of the black ppl we spoke to in Guayaquil came from or parents came from Esmeraldas.

[@gatshatsha]

So moving history. Especially to me as an African person. I feel so proud of the the way our brothers in America could successfully resist to mistreatment and win 🏆.

[@jacobkoumalamassadeh7448]

Real history that has to be taught to our kids. Keep up the good work.

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you!

[@lorenagoodwin594]

This video is excellent, thank you so much for sharing it with the world.

[@TheYarbros]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jamesnjenga6818]

Feeling so good to see our kindred doing great in Ecuador

[@TheYarbros]

There is a great community there....they are still struggling though. The struggle is real everywhere for us!

[@mariesye7818]

This was a great video! I am so happy to see this area of GYE. Sorry I am sorry I didn't get the chance to visit this neighborhood. Thanks so much.

[@TheYarbros]

It was a beautiful thing. Thanks for watching!

[@BruceFerreira-g6b]

We must unite as one people no matter were in the world we are as we are all African ❤

[@puntakinte2049]

Wow what a video. Thank you very much for this video. You can't imagine the emotions it stirred in me.

[@TheYarbros]

Well, I hope they were positive. Thanks for stopping by!

[@carlaandrea24]

Ecuador presente 🇪🇨 🇪🇨 ❤

[@kwabenajacques4735]

Interesting story. I have a rather negative experience with Ecuador and the continental African community. I supported the aide and rescue of about 14 continental Africans from various African countries that were sort out and brought to Ecuador through an Ecuadorian government sponsored program to teach in their school system. There were a total of 200 Africans brought in for the program about 5 years ago and after 1 year, all individuals in the program were thrown out into the streets of Ecuador with no money and no work permits. One Ghana who I personally knew there contacted me about what happened and I put together a process to help as many as I could. So the 14 I assisted are now here with me in the US on the road to citizenship. So, it’s interesting to know we have Africans there as my recusees didn’t know nor had the support while they were beat up and sleeping on the streets with no help from the government nor locals.

[@TheYarbros]

That's kinda what the doc was about. The people ofAfrican descent have had to fend for themselves for a very, very long time and that is how that side of town emerged.

[@monyka001]

La gente afroecuatoriana, son personas muy alegres y amables, saliéndonos del contexto desearía saber que edad tienen, porque se los ve super jóvenes.🥰❤

[@chinchanchou]

Negros !!

[@TheYarbros]

We loved the culture and vibe as well...and we felt like family!

[@gylchrissprauve3760]

Thanks for such a wonderful video. It warmed my heart to see the Black family in Ecuador. How can I contact and visit them as well? I would love to be of assistance to youngsters who may be interested in studying classical music.

[@Brahanassei]

I live in the US and I know a lot of Ecodurian people,the surprising thing most indigenous Ecuadorian native people say that there are no black people in Ecuador.

[@travelispassionromania1994]

First off, I appreciate everything that you (the Yarbros) do for every community you visit. I'm learning so much about the African diospora around the world by viewing your amazing channels. I'd love to support you and this channel so please let me know how I can do that as a patreon. I just watched your series on Salvador Brazil and I will continue to watch. Second, I've been to Ecuador 🇪🇨 and have Ecuadorian friends that told me there were dangerous parts of Guayaquil. I'm coming back to Ecuador 🇪🇨 and would love to see the Afro-Ecuatoriano people (I can speak Spanish too although not 100 percent fluent yet). Is there any way I can connect with this man and Carmen who can give me a historical tour? I love history and Ecuador fascinates me. I also want to explore Esmeraldas and Playa de Oro. And could you tell me if there's volunteering opportunities in the Afro communities there? Thank you so much and I appreciate all that you do!

[@kingslj]

This video is worth a subscription & thank you for showing us some of our black Africans & their needs in Ecuador.

[@TheYarbros]

Humm🤔

[@djlightbolt]

The city of Esmeraldas must be next on your list, the Salvador da Bahia of Ecuador~

[@TheYarbros]

Yeah, we tried to make it down there while we were there and it didn't work out...

[@djlightbolt]

@@TheYarbros Next time! Thanx for the vids~

[@comfortuanserume7850]

Thanks for showing us another area of the black/African diaspora! It is fascinating to learn about our differences and similarities. Did you film a similar video in Mexico?

[@TheYarbros]

No, we went to film it and went to the wrong area.....we gonna do double back just to do that video though....

[@comfortuanserume7850]

@@TheYarbros Okay! Cool! Thanks for filming your journey!

[@bbanwo22]

Thank you brother for showing us this in the USA

[@TheYarbros]

My pleasure. Thanks for tuning in!

[@ynelypelez5979]

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[@tanyas.8619]

Wow! This was a a wonderful video and very informative! Now, I need to make another trip to Ecuador and locate my people. I was there about 4 years ago and loved it however, I didn't know anything about the Afro-Ecuadorians. I only spent a minimal amount of time in Guayaquil (Flying in and out of Ecuador). I spend most of my time in Cuenca.

[@TheYarbros]

It's a wonderful place ....the right time of year and it's one of The Spots for plugging into the Diaspora!

[@westendtdot4520]

Phenomenal work 👏🏾 Much love from 🇨🇦

[@TheYarbros]

Thanks Canada!

[@estevaogomesbaptistabaptis762]

I'm from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@TheYarbros]

👋🏾👋🏾

[@achik9]

La población negra de Ecuador se estableció como resultado de la esclavitud, aunque los primeros habitantes negros de Esmeraldas llegaron a sus costas de forma accidental a mediados del siglo XVI. Un barco que conducía a un grupo de esclavos de Panamá a Lima sufrió un naufragio y encalló en la costa esmeraldeña. Un grupo de hombres y mujeres negros supervivientes se escaparon al bosque y se establecieron en libertad. Se unieron con la población indígena de cayapas y otros grupos y con el tiempo formaron la llamada República de Zambos de Esmeraldas, que buscó el reconocimiento de las autoridades coloniales españolas de la capital en Quito. por esto es que en Ecuador fue el único país que en tiempos de la colonia tenia afrodescendientes libres!

[@estevaogomesbaptistabaptis762]

The Yarbros, the Best thanks Brothers

[@TheYarbros]

Our pleasure!

[@jujutrini8412]

God bless Auntie Aida.

[@tamloves2598]

I really appreciated this post, beautifully done 🤎

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you! Really glad you enjoyed it!

[@wadatmusik2859]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful video. I hope to visit Guayaquil and this wonderful community in the not too distant future.

[@TheYarbros]

I hope so too! Just be sure to have a guide.

[@haatpraat2993]

Great video. I have a fascination with the black diaspora community. I'm here because I just watched Ecuador beat Qatar in football. Almost all the Ecuador players were black. Myself, I'm of black Jamaican heritage - both sides, UK born and raised, now living in the Netherlands.

[@TheYarbros]

We are serious about spending some time in the Netherlands! Almost the entirety of their futbol team is black....but of course the struggle of the Diaspora is here as well....lots of back story there but the Afro- Ecuadorian is alive and kicking here! lol

[@FeliciaQuinn562]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for this video. I really appreciate this one. I am beyond words. We never see this and my kids and grandkids never knew this existed. Continued Love and blessings to you both. Love Love Love your videos. That switch had me flash-backing LOL

[@TheYarbros]

Thank you! That switch had me flashing back too 🤣🤣🥴

[@carlabanks4023]

That switch definitely gave me flashbacks! And my paternal grandmother would make you choose the switch from the tree. Choose wrong and it was even worse.

[@TheYarbros]

@@carlabanks4023 We had the same grandma 😄😄😭

[@Gboogie22]

No matter where blacks people are in the world, you can always see the African culture still being proudly displayed and practiced. Even in South Carolina with the Gula people.

[@SoulWhisperer]

Wow. How wonderful to see this (although for some reason it was blurry and I couldn't read the text). I had no idea that there was a large Afro Ecuadorian community in Gye. I appreciate you exploring and revealing so much to us. I wish it had been a little more crisp to see those beautiful colors. I was enthralled by the church service. Very African. And wish I could have had some of that coco pollo. Looked delish. And your guide was very informative and kind. What a blessing! Muchas gracias. 🌺

[@TheYarbros]

De nada Thanks for tuning in! Regarding the resolution quality in the video...hit that sprocket in the lower right of your YT screen go to "Quality" and select the highest one your computer can handle and your picture quality should be nice. We do all of our videos in 4k so they should not be blurry. Thanks for tuning in!

[@SoulWhisperer]

@@TheYarbros Okay, will try that. Usually it is crystal clear. YT. *smh*

[@alexkayejr9286]

When ever I see my African friends far from Africa in another land I appreciate God. We are all African from Africa the mother land. They dress just like us, look like us and they still remember their African heritage. ❤

[@TheYarbros]

Yes, it's remarkable and beautiful...and it's consistent. Everywhere we go there are a lot of very similar traits that I see in the afro-cultures. Almost like we took Africa with us and planted it everywhere.

[@Profound_Travelz]

Thank you for sharing this vid & information. This is groundbreaking stuff for me. Much appreciated fam!

[@TheYarbros]

Love this....thanks for watching!