African AMERICANS & AFRICANS are NOT one?

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One of the largest of the many ethnic groups in the United States, African Americans are mainly of African ancestry, but many have non-Black ancestors as well. whiles largely the descendants of people who were brought from the African homelands by force to work in the New World, some also reason that the disparities between African AMERICANS & AFRICANS can not make us one, unite or come together.
CARLYA (AMA) LAWSON, VANESSA GYAN & SELENA CARTY graced the Diaspora Transition series to discuss this topic and the place of an AFRICAN WOMAN..
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With Degrees in Television & Radio Communications and Public Relations from Brooklyn College, VANESSA GYAN, the daughter of the late Kiki Gyan of famed group Osibisa, brings her education, knowledge, and international experience to the Ghanaian media industry. She moved to Ghana and has made her imprint in various sectors. Vanessa hosted 'The Late Night Celebrity Show', 'Celebrity Samba, produced 'E on E' and was the head of entertainment at eTV Ghana. Vanessa also launched the Sincerely, Vee brand, which after two seasons of premiering the self-produced 'Sincerely, Vee' show, made an impact on young girls and women not just in Africa but globally.
Vanessa Gyan quickly grabbed the attention of many, as part of the EIB family, Gyan was handpicked to represent EIB at the 2016 BET Awards held in Los Angeles, California.
In 2017, Vanessa officially launched The Post Pregnancy Boujie Express at Ridge Hospital in Accra. Her goal is for moms-to-be and postpartum women to leave knowing they aren’t alone in the journey of motherhood while educating them on self-care, breastfeeding, CPR, and more.
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SELENA CARTY is a Cultural & Ancestral Historian: World History
Afro-Centric Genealogist, Founder of the BlackPoppyRose & BlackRose of Remembrance, global symbols to honor & respect our ancestors whose history has been marginalized and under shadowed which has crippled the confidence of several generations. She aims to remedy this through education and empowerment of the facts of ‘History behind the History’.
Blood, Culture, Identity are the key reasons she moved back home. ‘Home’ is in the heart and soul. Being born in the UK to Jamaican parents both born before independence has led to a craving of what it means to be Black/West Indian/Caribbean/African. Traveling the world documenting our ancestors, her, and other families has made her draw several conclusions about how she choose to live her life. Ghana has a history and energy that allows her to feel that she is not missing anything more. She loves traveling and learning, absorbing and emerging herself into the unknown. Learning is about feeling, from her perspective and as a race, conscientiously and sub-conscientiously we have and continue to be disrespected on the world stage and she has accepted the status that the world continues to offer. We must come home to the Motherland to re-assert our status. That comes from healing the broken lineage and family timelines.
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CARLYA (AMA) LAWSON is an IT Project Manager who relocated from Dallas, Tx. to Accra Ghana to become an Agriculture Processor and Exporter. Leaving behind 2 adult children and her mother; she set off to answer the call for African Americans and other Diasporas to return to Africa. Originally visiting Ghana during the YOR; she started off as a tourist but quickly realized this was a business trip. Changing course from partying to planning, Carlya began to research what opportunities a foreigner could access. Agricultural Processing stood out as one of the 10 sectors supported by the Ministry of Trade & Industry. To assist in her transition and business development; she incorporates some of the products into cooking vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian meals at her restaurant in Osu.
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black lives matter, blacks in America

[@malissa29soulmoxiefoods]

Africans are not even one on the continent so of course Africans are not one with African Americans. And that's not an issue. Doesn't mean that we can't respect each other and work together. Our differences is what makes us unique.

[@gregharris5278]

Bingo you nailed it ...we need to continue sending the message to all black peoples...Bottom line to be African is to be black.

[@malissa29soulmoxiefoods]

@Tony Brown we are definitely not addressing Asians cause they are totally different in culture. Like I said. Our differences makes us unique. But we still can respect each other and work together.

[@garlandowls1134]

I agree. I feel as though that we should work with each other to free ourselves from white supremacy, colonialism and imperialism. We must make Africa better.

[@SerpentFire]

Beautifully said!

[@crimsonsigma5531]

Same with non American black ppl

[@kachebeeabdullah4297]

Africans are not even one! Africans are diverse. There are 54 countries in Africa which contains over 3000 different tribes! When you add all of this together you get about 1.3 billion Africans living on the continent. We African Americans are children of our African Ancestors. However, after 400 plus years - we have evolved into our own mind(s) and culture(s). I think it is beautiful... We can certainly learn from one another and support each other.

[@porschenator]

*55 countries.

[@kachebeeabdullah4297]

@@porschenator Over time - even more countries, with varying cultures may come into existence. This is my whole point. Africa is powerfully diverse.

[@kachebeeabdullah4297]

@GYPSY JEWS I believe it's very important that Africans and African Americans Unite and cooperate wherever possible. It's so much we can learn from one another. We must stop killing our own progress and future.

[@porschenator]

@@kachebeeabdullah4297 fair enough indeed.

[@kevinwilmore3604]

@@kachebeeabdullah4297 You have to understand that "Culture" is beautiful... To a degree. It has its limits especially when it comes to the perception of "Truth."

[@nopenallnull]

Not seeing ourselves as one is part of the reason we continue to be oppressed and dominated by others.

[@kennykross3306]

We arent the same though. Many so called diasporans bring nothing but eurocentric attitude

[@jeffreykofikarikari762]

@@kennykross3306 l saw you every videos, and always disgrace yourself with hash comments

[@WonderWoman-so4mk]

Exactly right. People without vision don't comprehend that we all don't have to be exactly the same to cooperate more toward collective empowerment.

[@kennykross3306]

@@WonderWoman-so4mk ur people can even co operate in so called usa fool. Why crip don't work with blood ,ahha .

[@kennykross3306]

@@jeffreykofikarikari762 my fella, ghana doesnt need akatas.

[@bellymus1]

Thank you it's not a monolithic race. West indies has also entered the chat: 🇯🇲

[@malachiyahyisrael3187]

Hebrew, from Shem Noah’s first born. Ham fathered the African Nation, Japheth fathered the European nations. That’s why we are a lost people, we are the people of the Atlantic slave trade, read Deuteronomy 28 the entire chapter, it tells you all about the ships, bond men, bond women, sold into slavery. This that call African Americans are the people of the original testament. The facts are all there, it’s our I.D. Card, it’s the entire truth. Research it for yourself, you don’t have to believe me!!!!!

[@Pe.gets2842]

Why are these jamaicans always trying to claim african americans you lot ain't the same there africans that really look black American it will suprise you there black Americans to that look african

[@jordanalston8378]

I think we're family, but Black Americans are our own distinct ethnic group with our own history, culture, distinct story, unique challenges, and goals within The Diaspora.

[@tyriqcollier5509]

By this theory majority of the people in African nations can say same thing

[@jacolbyxbx6762]

@@tyriqcollier5509 but they do a yuriba and an ohoo aren't the same even though both are from Nigeria

[@odinanithegreat7544]

@@jacolbyxbx6762 what tribes are yuriba and ohoo?

[@quianaj499]

Facts!!! As Black Americans we have a very unique identity and shared perspective unlike any other ethnic group. Black Americans and Africans are like long lost family members. Same origin, totally different upbringing and life experiences. We should respectfully acknowledge this and learn how to love rather than spread hate and division unnecessarily

[@sepulcher8263]

@@odinanithegreat7544 Yoruba and Igbo?

[@digitaria6574]

" I am not African because i was born in Africa but because Africa was born in me" Kwame Nkrumah

[@garlandowls1134]

One of my favorite quotes ❤ 🙏🏾

[@isadore9793]

Ghanaian live matter😃 who a hell is kwame nkrumah.

[@digitaria6574]

@@isadore9793 Go google it dumbo

[@jeffsamcowie364]

Black Americans your not going to be African no matter what because of your attitude and thinking that your more better than Africans born in Africa

[@jeffsamcowie364]

You see the woman with white shirt she thinks that she was soo special when she was in America she forgot that she was one of them slave but we African we are not slave you guys have no culture in you its always in the books to you it's never in you guys the African culture

[@ngoziokafor2648]

As a Nigerian Lady,i really like the African-American Lady.. I love her points and delivery the most...She also seems like a positive-minded person.

[@egnerozo1160]

… Black American lady…

[@rjenkens2774]

Africa is not one country. There are 54 different countries.

[@juaneduardo504]

#FREEBIAFRA

[@immaculateprince]

As a black american i most definitely dig her logic as well. Due to all the bad treatment we have endured for hundreds of years, you would think we'd see ourselves as one in this specific day and age

[@biokomalabo9468]

@@rjenkens2774 It's not a country , true! But the 54 countries are NOT countries, just legacy of colonialism.

[@savedbyjesus318]

The historian is intelligent. I love her positive and honest contributions. I am from Zambia. Greetings to my African-american/european brothers and sisters!

[@XXX-ir4iq]

Do native africans treat enslaved africans differently once we find our way back home or are we accepted?

[@tonysparks9453]

European? My great great grandfather was 100% Native American. I’m black and Native American. I don’t have European ancestry. This is why I don’t like foreigners.

[@maureenjackson2041]

@@XXX-ir4iq Ykur ancestors were enslaved Africans NOT those living today.

[@purplegirl8036]

They way I hear African tribes talk about the other ain’t no way they are accepting African Americans as one 😂.

[@refinedsolutions1513]

Lol. Bullseye.

[@lele3822]

Nothing but the TRUTH ,🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Daveandian10]

Yo that's facts lol

[@adewilliams8]

Are you saying black Americans don't hate each other?? Just look at the homicide statistics...it said it all. BTW, there are no African tribes but ethnicities, ok? Love & unity is the key to all divisions created between Africa and her diaspora by Europeans.

[@adewilliams8]

@I love you Hairy Jane! It must be your attitude to some Africans you've met.

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[@philomenajack9172]

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[@philomenajack9172]

She helped me recover what I lost trying to trade my self

[@helenjane1316]

I think I'm blessed because if not I wouldn't have met someone who is as spectacular as expert Mrs Charlottes

[@helenjane1316]

I think that she is the best broker I ever seen

[@veraaida4147]

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[@kiso-em3px]

Wow! I am blown away by the African Americans humbleness, passion & positivity on this topic. You are a beautiful soul, God bless you abundantly sister❤❤

[@floradouglas4611]

She is just diffrent🖤

[@tourist-journey444]

Yes she was amazing

[@zunaiandre2341]

The literate once are kinda humble

[@malachiyahyisrael3187]

Hebrew, from Shem Noah’s first born. Ham fathered the African Nation, Japheth fathered the European nations. That’s why we are a lost people, we are the people of the Atlantic slave trade, read Deuteronomy 28 the entire chapter, it tells you all about the ships, bond men, bond women, sold into slavery. This that call African Americans are the people of the original testament. The facts are all there, it’s our I.D. Card, it’s the entire truth. Research it for yourself, you don’t have to believe me!!!!!

[@missdiscoverme]

Where are you originated from might i ask? Also, curious, i dont mean this in a disrespectful tone of voice, just curiosity why you are blown away or surprised that the "African American" woman as you called her was humble over ghanian culture and development!?

[@daron6616]

I see us as a great tree with the same roots but different branches.

[@sshane178]

Agreed. Hit the nail on the head

[@tiaipaye-macaulay9614]

love your illustration. Very spot on

[@sshane178]

@@tiaipaye-macaulay9614 👌

[@royalflemming89]

This is the one... 👑💜

[@kachebeeabdullah4297]

Yes indeed...

[@arimdu1408]

This is why i have an issue with the term 'Black Culture' we are so diverse it doesn't do us justice

[@kimmminemwest8850]

Amaricans are the only black people at this point ... We dominate what is considered black culture.

[@arimdu1408]

@@kimmminemwest8850 that’s small minded, Nigeria has almost the same population as the USA and yet you think African American culture dominates black culture ? I disagree, My black culture is pounded yam and soup, not Mac and Cheese

[@kimmminemwest8850]

@@arimdu1408 yes I think black amaricans (NOT African American) culture domination culture .. Nigeria has Nigerian culture not black culture so 🤷

[@kimmminemwest8850]

@@arimdu1408 I don't like macaroni and cheese either but Nigerian culture is not black culture.

[@arimdu1408]

@@kimmminemwest8850 It’s a shame you think like that, black is more diverse than black American culture. So black American culture is black culture but black African is not ……? It’s a big world out there bigger than you think 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@NanaKNOwusu]

My answer to your question: We are one. We are all Africans. But we are not monolithic. Variety is beautiful and we must celebrate it.

[@WonderWoman-so4mk]

We don't have to become a 100% homogeneous monolith or lose variety in order to cooperate more and ACT as one solid block. I'm talking about unity in PURPOSE for collective progress.

[@slarvadain188]

@@WonderWoman-so4mk I co-sign. Many groups, like Asians, have many different cultures and languages but they work as a collective and do very well. You don’t hear conflicts between Asians and Asian-Americans. They are very successful together.

[@slarvadain188]

@B1Chronixx but they still operate collectively as one group in America to be an economic power.

[@OriginalGaPeach]

Could u get on the panel next time, to spread this message? We need inclusivity NOT division!

[@garygnu8775]

@@slarvadain188 you are sooo uninformed

[@michaelcampbell5849]

These Sisters do have a self awareness and consciousness about themselves.

[@malcolmn.5222]

🥱

[@fredhaywoodjr]

This was an amazing and healthy conversation that was much needed. Thank you to all of the beautiful women in the conversation!

[@shirleycummings-hall6643]

No matter where you were born or come from as long as you are BLACK you are an AFRICAN. Thanks Peter Tosh.

[@blackceasar2141]

Very well said. Have a good rest of your day

[@maureenjackson2041]

@@blackceasar2141 Agreed I hate it when those Boers claim African identity, they're European.

[@pump1180]

The African dispora is huge and we should support each other and celebrate our differences instead of forcing one way to express Africanisim

[@pump1180]

@Massambula2 mass yeah I agree moving to a seperate country means assimilation

[@zunaiandre2341]

No,we are not.My Ethiopians will never

[@malachiyahyisrael3187]

Hebrew, from Shem Noah’s first born. Ham fathered the African Nation, Japheth fathered the European nations. That’s why we are a lost people, we are the people of the Atlantic slave trade, read Deuteronomy 28 the entire chapter, it tells you all about the ships, bond men, bond women, sold into slavery. This that call African Americans are the people of the original testament. The facts are all there, it’s our I.D. Card, it’s the entire truth. Research it for yourself, you don’t have to believe me!!!!!

[@okey9236]

This kind of divisiveness that allowed our oppressors the opportunity to conquered our ancestors....

[@okuomose1]

They take advantage from your flaws

[@sumisumi8181]

100%

[@geraldpotkah1050]

👌

[@KOFIV77]

this is not divisiveness. it is know your self. what makes one "black" or "brown" if you I showed some two peoples hands one "black" and the other "brown" but did not show you shoulders and up would you know the difference? Many are of "African ancestry" but that does not make one "African". There is language, subtle "cultural' nuisance, mannerisms, thought, personal relationships with family, work, school, marriage, divorce, etc, understand sayings which are not literally translated. what respect can mean for a women or man... there is who you must respect such as your elder sister even if you are the guy.. or they older brother.. there is some much to being from place "A" or place "B". As a young child my grand mother would not give me soup she made because it contained meat my by father's people did not eat. she said "your" people do not eat this" yet I was of blood. That is respect. Though I was disappointed I came to understand. Yet all was Ghanaian. in Italy the Sicilian does not say they are from Milan or are from Veneto... in fact they will be very upset if one mistakes them for some from Veneto... however they are still Italian. "African" Americans... are Americans. Do not think of yourself as the other. Love where you from and you can adopt another country and love it, get to know it but when or it is said you are not from there do not get upset. its the truth. since where we are born, live, raised and nurtured also shapes us in so many ways. this is why no matter where you go in the world even if you the same the natives know you are not from there. The opportunity was for many reasons but not because one said you are not African. This is a brilliant discussion too bad it cannot be drilled down further. This could be a master class which can be discussed for 12 months with ease. Maybe it should. Thank you for the beginning of an intellectual discussion.

[@okey9236]

@@KOFIV77what? I have no idea what you're talking about

[@Soluchi-InfiniteCoCreatorGod]

Strength In Unity. Divided We Fall. We all come from the One Infinite Creator and should be Compassionate to one another, regardless of our differences in the Diaspora. 💯

[@michaelkedar9078]

True , I agree and also the scriptures says that the Egyptians and Ethiopian, is like his people the children of Israel, the black Hebrews, and in the latter days, that all them, and some of the other African people will raise their hands to God

[@corey1time897]

Bro look up the progenitor of the dark races Hamm kjv

[@miaj94]

@@michaelkedar9078 What scriptures are you referring to? Send me the reference so I can examine this.

[@michaelkedar9078]

@@miaj94 Amos : chapter 9 thru verse 7. And also read Psalm 68 verse 31

[@kimmminemwest8850]

No we don't ..

[@eljay4k]

Bravo to these ladies for putting together this long overdue and important convo. I thought it was especially telling of how we view relationships in the diaspora when the discussion shifted to marriage and they all subtly suggested that Africa is backwards for still having traditional family structures. I also loved when the historian sister extrapolated on how the process of colonialism permanently changed our psyche and culture for those of us who were taken. I don't think a lot of us realize just how much the last 400 years really changed us.

[@williebriscoe2400]

Focus on similarities not diffrences

[@eljay4k]

@@williebriscoe2400 I see where you're coming from but it's important that we're realistic about our similarities and our differences. If we can speak honestly and openly about these things, we can improve our respective cultures by picking and choosing from who's ways work better. Even as a Foundational African American, I believe wholeheartedly that traditional African family structures are superior for community building and cohesion than what we've developed in the States and that's something we can relearn from our people on the continent.

[@fidelcastro236]

If you’re AA successful man most African women will not date you they only want white and Asian men there !!!

[@MercyAlwyz23]

The historian went right into the heart of the issue! We have never saw ourselves as one! We need to accept that and learn to work with our differences like Asians. They don’t consider themselves all the same and actually take pride in their differences.

[@XXX-ir4iq]

Facts I feel the same as she do

[@akuatiwaa1992]

Africa is a continent made up of different countries with unique personalities, l am a proud African woman from 🇬🇭 , why take it away for one culture

[@inthahous87]

Are you single or taken

[@kihro]

Because surviving and thriving is more important. But you don't have to give up your culture.

[@inthahous87]

@@hakunamatata-w3873 mutti what's wrong with trying me luck 🙄

[@maryagyemang9870]

@@inthahous87 lol

[@HatesRacists]

Because you have no power as your own. Africa is being bought up by china while Europe currently owns it. You have your culture while the majority of your own people lives in poverty.

[@rasslinreads5666]

I love all my black people. We can embrace our differences while still embracing each other. Something that has added value to my life. I did a dna test to find my roots and traced it back to Cameroon 🇨🇲 and Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇶 tied to Bubi, Hausa, Tika and Fulani. We are an extremely diverse strong and beautiful people. We are stronger together than apart. 💖

[@barrychilds109]

Yesszz, and yesssss, and I definitely agree with you 100%

[@rasslinreads5666]

@Palma Entertainment I made sure to check that before it was done. Trust I know how some of these sites work. * shady *Good looking out though 🙏🏾

[@BajanBrit]

Snap!! Bubi ppl in Bioko Island and Tikar, Hausa and Fulani in Cameroon on my maternal side.

[@rasslinreads5666]

@@BajanBrit Same!!!!

[@oseitututawiah2109]

You will never feel the same because you were brought up with different values on a different continent. However, your children will feel the same as those in Ghana because they will grow up together. Differences are everywhere even among Ghanaians themselves.

[@Biobele]

🇳🇬 I agree with you

[@Akwakween]

As as African born in America I went to South Africa and our people are so welcoming and feel we are one. I didn’t feel any of this negativity there. They said bring more of our ppl back. 🇿🇦😁💯

[@bumbobaggins]

Are you sure you are in S.A. the country that stones people from the neighbouring countries. The xenophobic country

[@gloriasimon697]

south Africans are not your people but west Africans and central Africans the victims of transatlantic slave trade

[@thewatchtower8330]

Most don't do that, though. They all speak about "we're one people", but 99% of the black people chose to stay in the Western countries, because they know which societies are the best for better chances. Also, there are thousands and thousands moving weekly to Europe. Why? For the same reason: better chances in the West. It's popular to say to all be one, but most of them don't walk the talk. They don't even go to Africa on a holiday to check things out for themselves.

[@sharellecountz1624]

Your African people need to stay in your damn country and stay the fu×ck away from us African Americans especially if u don't like us

[@tibuyilehlophe5271]

Thts coz u were visiting 🙄

[@Jah_Nzola]

“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” African American here, and VERY proud of my West African and Bantu roots! Tuko Pamoja!♥️

[@nkkas7542]

Jambo! Habari yako bwana? Salam ya kutoka Congo

[@Jah_Nzola]

@@nkkas7542 Nawapenda sana kaka na dada zangu wa Kongo! Salamu kutoka kwa kaka yako huko Amerika! Kembo Tata Nzambi yamaZulu! ♥️

[@wairuriblackpoet8252]

Greetings my sisters from Nairobi Kenya

[@apacademy]

I say the illiterate of the 21st Century will remain the same as the illiterate of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries...those who DO NOT CONTROL their own educational systems....

[@kenyasims1428]

Amen. Shout out to African Caribbeans, Luhya, Kenya, Gambia, Esan Nigeria, plus all the other brothers, sisters, cousins from Africa from Ancient Day up to Modern Day Age. Long journey it has been yet still continues. Amen. Love yall Father, Son/Brother, Holy Spirit (dwells in all) Ancestors. Amen.

[@johnparham6796]

Salute to you sistas coming together and discussing African family matters in a civil manner! Sincerely, The Black Man of the Nile

[@clementmakamo4557]

is a ring african culture or just western?

[@mistaman5443]

Next time there needs to be a real discussion involving the African and so called African American.

[@johnparham6796]

@@clementmakamo4557 Why did you ask that question to me?

[@johnparham6796]

@@mistaman5443 I wouldn't disagree with that. But what do mean when you say "real discussion?"

[@malachiyahyisrael3187]

Hebrew, from Shem Noah’s first born. Ham fathered the African Nation, Japheth fathered the European nations. That’s why we are a lost people, we are the people of the Atlantic slave trade, read Deuteronomy 28 the entire chapter, it tells you all about the ships, bond men, bond women, sold into slavery. This that call African Americans are the people of the original testament. The facts are all there, it’s our I.D. Card, it’s the entire truth. Research it for yourself, you don’t have to believe me!!!!!

[@naye5178]

Such a beautiful dialogue between sisters💜. I love the way Dentaa allows her guest to speak without interruption. I love this channel!

[@peterinasolvesit3702]

I enjoyed the interview and different perspectives that shared a commonality and even saw a slight glimpse of hope...then, I came to the comment section and the vaseilne and boxing gloves had to come on again. lol I am sure some are trolls, however....hopefully.

[@mr.khoisankenya501]

From Africa Kenya with love and i love this conversation that this wonderful sisters are having. Its true that Africa is still under some colonial hangover. However for Africa to grow especially economically and politically we all need one another's wisdom, knowledge, creativity, innovation, spiritual guidance from both home and abroad. When you are outside you can not see it but the continent is building and its happening at a very fast rate. Arabs, Europeans, Asians, and Americans both North and south see this and Africans abroad should too. When we are still having the discussion of whether we are one or not, young generation of Africans are driving this continent and they are one. Despite our deferences and challanges Africa is on the rise and it wont be long. One Love

[@miaj94]

I have a different view. We are not one. One cold reality that always seems to be missing from these conversations is the fact that there were Africans in different parts of the continent that sold their own people out into slavery for profit. Yes. I said that because it’s true. The horrific abuses that black people experienced under chattel slavery in the Americas was one of the worst crimes against humanity in world history and Africa played its role in that tragedy. Everyone feels that black people should bow to “Mother Africa,” but I don’t feel we owe them anything. Where in the historical record do you find that Africans were intentional about helping us when we were suffering under slavery? I know I have African ancestry, but because of slavery, the blood of many nations runs through my veins. Many Africans do not regard black people born in America as Africans. Not only did we survive the long nightmare of slavery but we triumphed over it, built our own culture, and fought and died for our own freedom without help from Africa. Black people are not even 200 years removed from slavery and have done some incredible things in a short period of time. We should unify and continue to build upon that legacy. Black people in America need to focus on finding our own way, building a black economy, creating collective unity, rebuilding and strengthening our families, reclaiming our communities, reconnecting with our Creator, and educating our children about their history and give them the tools and resources to move forward and face the future in full strength.

[@riobae8139]

I respect these sentiments but do remember that African countries were also going through colonialism at this time. Most countries in Africa truly did not have freedom until the 1960s.

[@miaj94]

@@riobae8139 I’m well aware of that fact, but I believe black Americans need to forge a path of our own so that we can be self sufficient. No one is going to help us do that, not even Africa.

[@toochukwuowoh606]

@@miaj94 hey if you think you can dominate in white dominated community you are delusional... your first black American president is not even a true Black American, black Americans lost their identity that's affecting you guys.

[@miaj94]

@@toochukwuowoh606 When Africa sold its own people out to slavery for profit, it cursed itself as a nation; in my opinion. We didn’t loose our identity, it was ripped from us by violence, as was everything else. And where is the great prosperity of black people in Africa? Are there any automobiles, technology, and other inventions created by an “African dominated nation” and sold throughout the world to contribute to its economic growth, respected world presence, and prosperity of its people? Just asking.

[@toochukwuowoh606]

@@miaj94 curse really? My dear slavery is as old as mankind, that means everyone who engaged in slavery is cursed... You comments shows your level of ignorance... Not knowing Africa has been and is still been exploited by the same white nations who systematically install dictators who aide them in their exploitation.... No big deal about automobile industries etc we can still have that.. but can you still have your lost identity? Channel your bitterness to the white man

[@lburg3780]

Living in Africa I was most surprised by how little the average person knew about pre-colonial history. As an African American that CAN'T trace my ancestors very far, I was shocked that Africans couldn't tell me much beyond their family tree. No one was able to tell me much about what was in their country before colonization. But you can find whole books (written by non-Africans) about what was there before.

[@mediacare6744]

That in the books does not apply to every tribe. There are tribes, many of which are still evolving.

[@aginimiriam8019]

which country in Africa? Pls stop Generalizing. come to my country, i Will tell you everything you need to know about my country and my tribe, both past and present.

[@eddieokojie5425]

You’ll need to be more specific. It’s not enough to just use a small group to make a sweeping generalisation. That’s wrong. Now, tell us where you encountered this experience. Even at that, it’ll still depend on the level of education and interest of the people you interacted with. And for the most part, you’ll be wrong because even for those areas without written history, there’re local historians, known as Griots, who can dive into history, reeling out historical facts and events generation upon generations ago.

[@patrioticpeoplespartyofrev4675]

I would easily trace n place you per your physical attributes right away! Tell you from which a race of people your From or very close promicity of it! From your features on your photo though tiny... Your roots are deeply from Kenya or Uganda..or Rwanda! The Kalenjins in kenya or Luyahs you do fit in minus! queries! Am from Kenya..n why I can easily relate you to many of our 47tribes I have grown amongst! Now that's something you don't read everyday.. Written by the white supremacists!! Mmph 🥴👍 The Dorobos as well...

[@robto]

Which country in Africa you were living if I may ask? Besides, Isn't the average person - no matter which continent his from - pretty much uninterested in history or knowing their own family tree?

[@savvyeyemedia]

I agree with everything that the historian lady said. We are different by Tribes but when we deal with outsiders (EU, USA, etc) we must tire as ONE, this is very important. I love you sistes and thanks for this discussion!!!

[@OriginalGaPeach]

Do u see Blacks in the diaspora as OUTSIDERS

[@555125kevin]

yeah too many blacks in America are Xenophobic, which makes no sense because we face the same racism when we walk outside our front doors. The next racist person u bump into doesn't know/care if you're from the LA, Africa, Carribean, etc.

[@OriginalGaPeach]

@@555125kevin Yes, some Black Americans are xenophobic and u are correct in saying racist people see all of us as Black and it makes no difference in whether we are from America, Africa, Europe(Black Brits)or the Caribbean. But I would like to interject this tidbit of info, equally sad is there are some Africans who refer to us Blacks in the diaspora as "akata" which is a derogatory term from Nigeria (my lineage) which means cat. In this context many Nigerians have told me it means a stray cat that has no home, referring to us diasporians who lost our history, language and culture when our ancestors were taken from the Motherland. Obviously, we had no control over losing those things, but we have proudly built a strong African American culture and many of us have reconnected to our roots and are coming home to visit or stay. I just left Gambia after a month long stay in June, planning to visit Naija for a month in June 2022!

[@okaforhouevi7726]

True talk thanks

[@555125kevin]

@@OriginalGaPeach sure there have been some Nigerians that referred to diasporas here as Akata(which is disgraceful to do), we both know more black Americans look down on Africans than there are Nigerians going around saying Akata. Great you've been to Gambia & have a interest for Africa (u obviously know u have a connection to Africa).

[@wonodiprecious6364]

This is so insightful. As a Nigerian,I've really learnt a lot♥️

[@urbanomics1013]

I am an a Pan Africanist man in America and I found this to be a very insightful interview. Shout out to my sisters!

[@kwameaboagye121]

Am a Pan Africanist too.

[@desireawinton9745]

It is possible most "Black Americans are not African, when it was black Americans in America way before the so called Natives? Evidently African cam to America generations ago, before the Natives and Europeans? Most Natives, were originally Black and brown people, some natives that are light complexion came from the lands of Siberia, and why they don't say this, do they not know were their ancestors originally came from? or do they not speak on it because the white man set them up to look as if they were here first? or to get the money that was giving to them, while most black people didn't even get any lands, or money for the crimes that was done to them and their people!

[@fredrickpoggi5493]

@@desireawinton9745 Their DNA results say otherwise. Africans arrived to the Americas with the Europeans.

[@desireawinton9745]

@@fredrickpoggi5493 Yes the enslave Africans, I'm talking about the aboriginal people! What are you trying to say?"

[@challow90221]

@@desireawinton9745 what you speak of is a minority of minorities, with in the larger black minority. Aboriginals married in with the natives and the black population. Its likely to be percentage traces with in our DNA but not a majority. Think of the Neanderthal DNA in Europeans being only 2% of their genetics. Similar situation here but likely less then even that.

[@dicestbug9538]

As a a African American I view myself as someone who has been snatched away and stripped of what was suppose to be called home and I all ive wanted really was to be welcomed back with open arms 🤝

[@dicestbug9538]

@Massambula2 mass I just got looked up and down before and generalized with something stereotypical

[@vincentalakija5515]

@Proud Mary, Sorry that happened to you, happens to me too and i'm of Nigerian heritage born and raised in the west.

[@MrFancyjohnson1]

We weren’t welcomed back, they never even attempted to rescue our ancestors…it’s really sad

[@Bv3276]

I’d recommend to please start with a African Ancestry DNA test. It can trace back your tribe on your mother’s side and/or fathers side(if you have a male to test for you on your fathers side). 💕

[@Bv3276]

@Proud Mary I know my mother’s lineage tribe The Tikar of Cameroon, the women holed there selves in their huts and burned the huts down. They didn’t want to go with the enslavers. It was so sad to read that but of information. The people that did go were mostly women. Most of the men committed suicide. That’s why within the African Ancestry testing community, it’s a lot of Tikar of Cameroon results. Brought tears to my eyes. I hope to do my fathers side soon.

[@michaelel8602]

I'm married to a Nigerian and I love her with all my heart and soul

[@edwardhill7045]

whats not to love about African women ? they are beautiful .

[@edwardhill7045]

the whole world knows the beauty of African women and thats why they want to enslave them .Beauty can sometimes be a burden for everyone wants one of those beautiful African women

[@busterc6600]

michael im engaged to a nigerian.

[@asiyahad-deenislam5289]

Married to a Yoruba man.

[@joedias7946]

All women are human. It depends what human is your Partner. Africa and America Women are all the same humans. It is finding the right Human for you. you don't understand this then you are lost. No big debate. Very simple. Get used to it.

[@p4rt_t1me_g0d]

This is one of the most honest conversations I've seen, and to see black women discussing this matter is extremely impressive to me!

[@talinaellington8710]

Is not supposed to be impressive to you.. because the reality about black woman is that she is a Queens, a Warrior, a noble and the Mather of all civilization.. believe it or not.

[@kickrocks71]

@raveoni926 There are Africans in America as well. There is Diaspora and Contintental Africans. Pieces of the same puzzle. It would be amazing for all Africans home and abroad uplifted the Africam women for all they have done to birth us, nourish us, protect us throughout our generations joy and pain.

[@PMMM7]

@@kickrocks71 what on earth are you talking about?

[@kickrocks71]

@@PMMM7 Please elaborate your confusion.

[@PMMM7]

@@kickrocks71 “Africans” that are in the world, know exactly where they come from. Look at Obama, but African Americans have zero clue about their homeland. What’s confusing about that?

[@jacksonmichael5603]

Damn! The lady with dreadlocks is solid, beautiful, and knowledgeable. She articulates her ideas so well..No wonder no man can match her at 48. Because some men fear such brilliant minds...

[@brianbouf8303]

She was chatting a sh*t, probably you not familiar with this topics.

[@MrWood-qd6kr]

Lol stop the 🧢

[@newmoneymarcus]

Huh?!

[@jacksonmichael5603]

@@brianbouf8303 then tell us Mr.Know it all.

[@empress1306]

It is funny how when these topics are brought up, afro caribbean and afro south americans are not brought up. It speaks volume on how oppressed our experience is.

[@empress1306]

@Clayton Phillips yes cental america too. They make these things and forget that we exist. Our stories are just as important.

[@raijongriggs2031]

It's because you all have more afracanisms and like to believe yall are closer to Africa than us... the big beef is between africans and African Americans because our cultures are polar opposite.

[@empress1306]

@@raijongriggs2031 no we don't you are those people that think that jamaica is the only caribbean country.

[@raijongriggs2031]

@@empress1306 I'm from south Florida and am surrounded by more carribean people than black americans. I know what I'm talking about lol. Im very familiar with the west indies. You shouldn't assume because I'm american.

[@laurawilliams4087]

To be honest a lot of afro south Americans don't even claim black.

[@antoinnesplash8403]

The AA women really carried this discussion. She had some really great insights.

[@TheBlinked1]

Riiiight. They weren't clowning her the _entire_ video at all.🙄

[@Bricktown982]

Yeah she was great. Very mature. But that historian carried the convo

[@eljay4k]

I think due to our history that African Americans just have the strongest Panafrican leanings on average. We all became one tribe when we got off those ships

[@ronnie2699]

@@eljay4k fact

[@crankdatbartman3497]

@@mitch3902 the thing is no matter how much you hate it you’re african American Why? Because thats your ethnicity So it doesn’t matter how you feel you are indeed the ethnicity of african American

[@qytstorm6016]

We are leaving out so much of the other diaspora in this conversation. There are many others of the Trans-Atlantic Diaspora that experienced the same as a Black Americans. I would love to see interviews/conversations with Brazilians, Scotians, Central/South Americans and Caribbean. I would love to hear the stories from other TA Diaspora and how they fit into Pan-Africanism and if it’s even a thought. Are they also moving back to the continent as well? Black American here 👋🏾.

[@Ghanadiaries]

They are all involved and are moving there too. Many have been there for years. They were also very active in the year of reture.

[@staceyscot.-mason5597]

Hood point

[@staceyscot.-mason5597]

Good point

[@KnowThyself47]

@Bridgette. The "Year of Return" was ONLY MARKETED to Black Americans but Why❓........I know Endless Africans that live in America and the overwhelming majority say I'll never go back to Africa.......Pan-Africanism is a Failed ideology.......Why leave America when it's Millions of Africans Fleeing Africa to come to America❓

[@khem127]

Yes, I agree!!! This was a great conversation, but if it's not a series, there definitely needs to be conversations with other African and diasporan groups.

[@twosignmilli]

I loved this conversation because these are the conversations that my family have at our table forever. There are many African Americans whose families have passed down who our ancestor from slavery was. I am one of those people. As much as you hear about African Americans not knowing there are those of us who have maintained the traditions it's just that we forgot overtime where we came from and language. Humans are made to forget and we learn and remember through repetition. Truth as it should be told so that we really begin to make the bridge stronger! Bravo ladies!!!

[@rancidbutter9669]

No, we didn't forget. That's why we were sold so we COULDN'T pass none of that down.

[@malachiyahyisrael3187]

Hebrew, from Shem Noah’s first born. Ham fathered the African Nation, Japheth fathered the European nations. That’s why we are a lost people, we are the people of the Atlantic slave trade, read Deuteronomy 28 the entire chapter, it tells you all about the ships, bond men, bond women, sold into slavery. This that call African Americans are the people of the original testament. The facts are all there, it’s our I.D. Card, it’s the entire truth. Research it for yourself, you don’t have to believe me!!!!!

[@twosignmilli]

@@rancidbutter9669 Maybe for you and your family history. I spoke for myself and many others that I know that maintained some of the knowledge. The Gullah people are a prime example of a people that had maintained the history and culture and passed if down.

[@twosignmilli]

@@malachiyahyisrael3187 Thank you for your reply. I must say respectfully that I've done my own research and have traveled to parts of the world and learned many things. So maybe it is me who can show and tell you a few things. As far as my stance about the Hebrews being black is that they were a past civilization. We have evolved far beyond what they did then. We discover we are Hebrews then what brother? We just sit around saying how we are Hebrews? Those descendant of the Ashkenazi seem to be the only ones benefitting from such. They don't talk about being Hebrews they straight up tell you they are Jewish. Being Hebrew and being Jewish is not one in the same. My understanding of who I am and my lineage is very intact and I won't call upon a people that to me does not exist in this day and age. The creator made us with the ability to evolve. How many great civilizations and people have come and gone? I appreciate your words but I'm beyond what you are talking about brother. Peace!

[@Aku_Mula]

3 months in, giving my all to improving customer service and customer experience. I am truly the happiest I've been in a long time. My children are homeschooling, so far so good! 🇬🇭🇺🇸 Thanks for another brilliant video.

[@XXX-ir4iq]

Do native africans treat us africans who were enslaved the same as they treat other native africans or are we looked down upon?

[@sandy-sd7jj]

THE WORLD TREATS ALL PEOPLE OF COLOR THE SAME . THATS WHY WE ALL NEED TO COME TOGETHER AS ONE PEOPLE AND STOP THIS SEPARATION.

[@adinkrafuotv]

Wooow how i wish the british historian lady use some of the amount of her knowledge to educate most of us africans on some kind of a platform. I also love the black american woman,her humbleness Infact you were all on point in your ideas. I loved this conversation overall.

[@UniquelyImani]

OMG the historian! I love her 😍☺️ an amazing historian, crazy in America they’re trying to take away teaching slavery, civil rights and all that history from the education system. WOW.

[@mylesmills9666]

she on point

[@desireawinton9745]

"They are scared that the people will turn on them, their kids ect.. because they know they are some within the high up in America that is still doing modern day things still?

[@benjaminsmith2287]

I love her, too. I think black people should focus on history, philosophy and a bigger range of expression. I think that will aid us as a people a lot.

[@Sole-Survivor]

In America they would not be able to "take away" teaching the history of black Americans, IF BLACK AMERICANS WERE INTERESTED. I KNOW FOR A COMPLETE AND TOTAL FACT, IF YOU ARE BLACK IN AMERICA AND TALK ABOUT BLACK HISTORY ETC. YOU WILL NOT HAVE MANY FRIENDS. Black Americans want to integrate i.e. disappear into whiteness. Black Americans are prepared to wait light years for the DREAM to come true, the dream being that one day like magic, white will suddenly change OF THEIR OWN VOLITION and by decree make everybody equal.

[@qjtvaddict]

America is an oligarchy

[@AuthorLHollingsworth]

Black American here and proud of my West African Roots. We Diaspora Africans are blessed to have whatever our African Ancestors were able to secretly keep once forced into slavery. Without the ideas of Africa, we are nothing. We have evolved as a people from food to dance. Cultures may be different, but we still have our African Roots. Period! Love the video!

[@kwakumaatra8886]

The question is nonessential, we are one but with different cultures, in our collective DNA proves this.

[@316JOHNLT]

Africa is a continent with 54 country and your DNA is not all over Africa but it probably be one or three African country so we're not one!

[@paulelago9453]

The same with all other races.

[@364anw]

Exactly

[@Peacekeepa317]

@@316JOHNLT Precisely. I hate these dumb ass politically correct "woke" generalizations. The stuff that sounds good but doesnt really mean or accomplish anything. Just empty verbiage to placate one's emotions.

[@B_Me1111]

@@316JOHNLT That’s nice but who created those 54 land designations. It was not black people who sat at the Geneva conference and decided. We love to focus so much on our uniqueness but a lot of times we forget how necessary appreciating our oneness is to survival and progress to a better future. History shows how easy it was for tribes to be turned against each other... this is why conversations like these are sometimes slightly divisive....too much separation is not always a good thing

[@rm26367]

If we spend more or as much time talking about solution and actually implement that solution, one issue at a time, we will be in a much better place. We have spent enough time discussing the issues, now it is time to move forward. We can’t change history but we can make sure it never happens again.

[@uriahblanks343]

💯✔🙌

[@malachiyahyisrael3187]

Hebrew, from Shem Noah’s first born. Ham fathered the African Nation, Japheth fathered the European nations. That’s why we are a lost people, we are the people of the Atlantic slave trade, read Deuteronomy 28 the entire chapter, it tells you all about the ships, bond men, bond women, sold into slavery. This that call African Americans are the people of the original testament. The facts are all there, it’s our I.D. Card, it’s the entire truth. Research it for yourself, you don’t have to believe me!!!!!

[@iloveyou281000]

We are one people, whether we accept each other or not. It's sad that we dont even understand who we are. We have been divided due to our past enslavement, but the African Diaspora is beginning to return to the African Continent. Africans you must welcome us back.

[@jonez2020]

No..we are not one people!

[@nathanmanu6075]

@@jonez2020 what makes you think we're different? Smh! We are the same people but it is history that differ us.

[@iloveyou281000]

@@jonez2020 Explain how were not one people, I'm waiting for your explanation. We are only culturally different, due to enslavement of Africans in the Americas and the Carribean, but were still the same people of African origin. All of us need to understand this and stop with this nonsense.

[@neilosborne8682]

You are welcome @Antonio. Those of us who are educated know that we are all brothers and sisters. You are very welcome back home in Ghana 🇬🇭

[@JLDReactions]

@@iloveyou281000 We're not one people because Africa is filled with thousands of ethnic groups with their own distinct history, ancestry, language, DNA, customs, phenotypes, etc. This idea of of us being one people because we are black is a very American idea. They don't relate to each by skin color. Why should they? British people don't identify with Italians or Spaniards just cause they are white.

[@indiradeja4218]

This was a much needed, over due conversation GLOBALLY. Thank you, now time to continue. I will share with current African students in America college graduates, American who love AFRICA 🤗 and encourage ongoing conversation, support of your projects & hope we can build partnerships GLOBALLY with each other. You're all very beautiful inside and out and I'm proud of you all. US Ohio

[@abushwelosh5471]

As a East African I am fascinated by this conversation. Both of the Diasporans carried this convo.

[@yokotastrong3902]

Wow! This was one of the most relevant, thought provoking conversations I have seen on KZbin lately. Each of the women shared valuable perspectives and all of you are Queens in your own right. Most of all, I absolutely love the representation from the US and UK, and the pride and passion each display for re-claiming and connecting with continental Africans organically. Excellent conversation. More of this please!

[@moderndaymomghana]

Thank you!! (Vanessa Gyan)

[@yermiyahbenisrael7182]

I agree with you wholeheartedly this video was well put together and well thought out.

[@trecymachuki6135]

Queen without a king?! Nway, juuust from the way the women are talking explains why they're not married and/or marriable...age aside!

[@malachiyahyisrael3187]

Hebrew, from Shem Noah’s first born. Ham fathered the African Nation, Japheth fathered the European nations. That’s why we are a lost people, we are the people of the Atlantic slave trade, read Deuteronomy 28 the entire chapter, it tells you all about the ships, bond men, bond women, sold into slavery. This that call African Americans are the people of the original testament. The facts are all there, it’s our I.D. Card, it’s the entire truth. Research it for yourself, you don’t have to believe me!!!!!

[@anthonyblack5190]

I love how our Sister tied in the history which affects much of our interactions with each other.

[@NTGNatural]

She was brilliant

[@malachiyahyisrael3187]

Hebrew, from Shem Noah’s first born. Ham fathered the African Nation, Japheth fathered the European nations. That’s why we are a lost people, we are the people of the Atlantic slave trade, read Deuteronomy 28 the entire chapter, it tells you all about the ships, bond men, bond women, sold into slavery. This that call African Americans are the people of the original testament. The facts are all there, it’s our I.D. Card, it’s the entire truth. Research it for yourself, you don’t have to believe me!!!!!

[@leonwoods4052]

WE ARE DIFFERENT,WE ARE FOUNDATIONAL BLACK AMERICANS,I WILL NEVER FLEE MY COUNTRY. HONESTLY WE LOOK DIFFERENT FROM THEM BY FAR.

[@jonward5441]

Fabulous Conversation! Thanks for allowing us to listen in…🙏🏾

[@switchurnotions]

Apart from race, color or culture, there is a separation between righteousness and evil. No matter the natural existence of humans, people are either one in righteousness or one in evil.

[@johnampiah2110]

Wow black women seem’s to be setting the pace for black excellence. I mean just look this amazing and very intelligent women on this panel. This right here gives me hope for the future.well done odana you doing a great job ♥️🔥❤️❤️🔥♥️👍🏾🙏🏾

[@francisnwadike9505]

They are always excellent but we have fo*Lish ones who only on IG and TikTok

[@kwamebushman606]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 you should see the rest 99% think. MOST have kids without husbands...most have multiple without partners

[@johnampiah2110]

@@kwamebushman606 no actual I think you are referring to white women

[@dukeofjax]

This is hands down one of the best conversations on this subject. The historian has hit on every point I’ve made to associates of mine. Work WITH Ghanaians…. Don’t exploit, partner with the locals to help produce a stronger middle class, and respect differences!!!

[@makedanation9164]

This interview was so thought provoking stimulating and inspiring. The wealth of knowledge on that table is priceless. #selenacarty dope as always 👏🏾👏🏾.

[@ragwarkanisa9831]

They should have put one Ghana born and raised or Nigerian or any African born lady and raised to enrich this discussion!!!

[@MooneLightEntertainment]

That was what I expected to see when I clicked on the video.

[@nostalgicbliss5547]

@Japhya What are you trying to say? That the girl who claimed to be from New York is lying? Cause even if you're born in America and have African parents, you will pick up the accent. Plus she has been back in Ghana for 8 years.

[@nostalgicbliss5547]

@Japhya Gatekeeping accents on the internet lol. I have a niece who was born and raised in America, but has a slight African accent cause of how she was raised. She knows how to turn it off and on when she needs to. Even with the two women that were from England, you can see how the switch between accents in this very interview. And there is nothing special about an American accent, no one views it in high regard apart from immigrants trying so hard to assimilate to that culture.

[@ebenezereghan9464]

We cannot always blame others for our problems. Growing up involves accepting responsibilities and changing your narrative

[@messironaldo8717]

Exactly.

[@kwamebushman606]

You should see over here in the states, we blame everything one everyone...besides ourselves. ACCOUNTABILITY is highly lacking in our modern community.

[@ejiro241]

I get what you mean and i fully agree however the historian makes a very good point. Its always good to know the origin of these things.

[@out2lunch4]

@@kwamebushman606 My brother I’m tired of reading these false negative comments criticizing foundational Black Americans. We were brought here to be slaves - nothing more. Every privilege and right you have in the USA is because of our hard work. Not because we’re lazy or making excuses. We’re not the ones catching airplanes running from our struggle - you are. When Obama was elected in 2009 a record number of guns were purchased. A record number of unarmed black Americans were gunned down by cops. When Biden was elected the shelves were cleared again. Open your eyes and stop with this foolish slave olympics competition. “We are smart- we work hard, we have culture” nonsense. You’re not in the land of opportunity- this nation was built via enslavement and genocidal acts. You don’t know our history - worse you don’t even know your own history. Wake up brother we’re 13% of the USA population - and have made astronomical achievements. What percentage of black are you back in your home country? What’s your excuse? Remember when you point the finger - there’s 3 pointed back at you. If we leave America - we take everything with us including Civil Rights.

[@simplereally6317]

@@kwamebushman606 You have inserted yourself into business you know not of. Africans can get off of the plane today in America and have access to capital for business, school and public assistance those same opportunities are not given to Native born Blacks. Africans win lotteries and come into this country with their own Capital this is how you thrive because America is about the money. Whites like Africans because you have capital, it has nothing to with anything else other than that. Let's not get it twisted ALL blacks in America aren't struggling and many Native born in this country are doing just as well if not better than you.

[@jacobm745]

This was so awesome ladies!! Black girl Power at its best.. I’m watching from detroit, mi USA , and love to see these type of conversations going on! Keep it coming I’ll keep sharing it here 🖤🤎

[@Roni62]

Great job ladies! 59 years young, no husband and no children. Best decision I ever made!

[@SerpentFire]

50 and the same! Best decision 👏👌!!

[@jackjackson4412]

Thanks for the conversation. We dont need to be One we need to be UNITED instead. Unity will make Continent greater.

[@Crob100]

Best comment on this thread.

[@johnkuma6867]

I am from Africa and i.love my African American people. Like everywhere in the world you have good and bad people but they are near to me

[@scarlitisbustedhaslessteet4007]

There is no versus. We just aren't the same. I am Black American.

[@thyeocroft205]

To all the black people remember; u were African before u were anything else - Mama Burna

[@ahlivyahyisrael3456]

What were we before the colonizers named the continent and her people Africa?

[@thyeocroft205]

@@ahlivyahyisrael3456 Human

[@thyeocroft205]

@Greg Bell And ur Grandmother did her DNA Ancestry?... Skin colour doesnt lie...

[@ahlivyahyisrael3456]

@@thyeocroft205 I was expecting an intelligent response, but ok, human

[@machiavellisprince5986]

Beautiful dialogue and honest from their standpoint. There's a lot that is hardly said for the sake of getting along. It's the uncivil conversation that expresses the real issues we sometimes have with each other. But the civil conversation gives us a chance to see how alike we can be.

[@WonderWoman-so4mk]

To say we never will see ourselves as 1 b/c of the past is very defeatist/backward looking. All it takes is conscious education, more geopolitical awareness, & a conscious change of mindset. Did europeans always see themselves as europeans or whites as whites? Afro-optimists can choose to learn from history, not repeat it, & to shift their longstanding/present mindsets to create a better future for us collectively. That's not impossible.

[@truebeliever7662]

NO!!! ALL IT TAKES IS TO COME OUT OF FALSE RELIGION!! EPN 4:5 RELIGION IS NOT MENTIONED!!! WHICH THE BIBLE DOESN'T TEACH!! FIND OUT WHO YOU REALLY ARE ...DEUT 1:1,7:6....THE BIBLE TEACHES OUR HISTORY...START AT DEUT 28:1 THE BLESSING AND DEUT 28:15 THE CURSES..16-68...WE HAVE TO LEARN WHAT GOD IS REALLY SAYING TO US IN THIS GOOD BOOK!!!🤔KEEPING GODS COMMANDMENTS...LEV 11 9:10..PRAWNS ARE AN ABOMINATION!!!

[@dr.edwardrsmith5855]

I agree with your observation.

[@orangemoonglows2692]

she has very old world thinking. like, the kind that endangered black people/africans to begin with.

[@truebeliever7662]

@@orangemoonglows2692 highlights replays are fake trollers😃😄😁🎯🏌️

[@algamaboba167]

Yes most definitely, she also ignores the tribal divisions within African countries. Yes when we are abroad we look at each other as the same but within our countries we are still divided by tribe. She wants to so badly ignore it.

[@elleselixir]

Laaaaaawd, when the historian said "they will never teach you what they have done to you for you to learn to undo it!" My Gooood! It hit hard!

[@highintelligenc]

I've noticed something very interesting about the title card. The African female is looking down on the "African American" he's in an inferior position. This is projection at its finest.

[@kimcole2865]

I pay them no mind , they all come here & look down on African Americans women, most of these women are jealous straight up, because they features ain’t all that! I have yet to see beautiful African women like u see in your country here in America, it seem like all the wore out women come here, u kno the ones the men bring out here to braid hair all day😂 plz don’t have me go there

[@James_150]

@@kimcole2865 this is rather misinformed. I used to drive taxi in NYC few years ago and the way BA trash talk n treat a driver is terrible but I didn’t take it to heart cuz I know its ignorance at best cuz my gf is an AAW. This hatred will never end if we continue this narrative. They came from a culture that is very different from the American culture and a lot of them are even copying the American culture which is funny in a way...let love lead

[@highintelligenc]

@@kimcole2865 I'm a Black American. Your point is valid though.

[@fidelcastro236]

@@kimcole2865 yup Africans don’t even like us African Americans when they come to America 🇺🇸 they won’t even speak 🗣 to us !

[@sampsonpaintsil9839]

Ms Dentaa, please can you have these powerful ladies come back for a part two,the conversation is not complete,what a blessing to hear this episode,I’m waiting for part two please,thanks for the wealth of immense information.

[@YPM498]

Same, I want more

[@sampsonpaintsil9839]

@@YPM498 I know it was a good conversation,thanks.

[@mduzulu3033]

"Don't care where you come from as long as you are a black man you are an African" -Peter Tosh

[@sonofsoweto]

Well, he was wrong, the black americans are americans

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@sonofsoweto Well, you are African descent. But distance and time changes people. African-Americans are Americans. That's clear when you travel abroad.

[@sonofsoweto]

@@benjaminsmith2287 yes they are of african descent just like white americans are of European descent, but none of them are africans or Europeans

[@mishaladara]

Anna from Ghana she's my friend. I used to work for her loading trucks with goods to Africa. We don't drag the bags because it would spoil the goods. Hard work we have to carry the bags to the truck.

[@mafrica8105]

I can totally relate with the Ghanian American girl. I was born in Lesotho in Southern Africa and lived in America for over 45 yrs and 3 yrs in England while in US Air Force. I moved back to my home country in Africa in 2017 and people treat me sometimes like l am an American not as an African. So moving here after so long l wished l had moved sooner back to Africa. And now l would never live in America again l no longer feel like a second class citizen here or being afraid of the police

[@johnlembo2955]

Soo interesting. Better that you hanged on rather than loosing interest and return to the US

[@mafrica8105]

@Palma Entertainment yes l used to feel l didnt fit in because l wasnt black enough or didnt sound black enough. If l did too well in school l was trying to be white. Here in South Africa it is alot cheaper to live but it helps to have your own game plan or an idea for a business instead of hoping to just find a job

[@janelleshanise]

Well this isn’t all the way true. I’m African American. And I love Africans in fact I’ve created a discord for Africans across the diaspora so we can discuss building and coming together . It’s time to get to work

[@blazeshaun1115]

Can we speak on the fact that blacks in America 🇺🇸 was already here before slavery. Not everyone was taken away from “Africa”. Just saying….

[@nakiadeonpresents6488]

I was prepared for AAs to be put down especially by the look of the thumbnail but I was pleasantly surprised. I personally will not be leaving America, mostly for the lack of finances to survive in Ghana but also because my ancestors are buried here. My history, culture etc.are here. I'm proud of who we are especially because of what we've survived and overcome. Many miles to go for sure. America is still incredibly oppressive. I just don't think I would fit in anywhere else.

[@ameetachi9510]

Ask yourself why you expected the worst from Africans before even watching the video. Then juxtapose it with how some white people always act like they expect the worst from Black people. That’s the crux of the internal conflict a lot of Black/African people all over the world have. We have allowed ourselves to be programmed to expect the worst from each other.

[@candiced2138]

@@ameetachi9510 You are spot on!

[@sarahmariejoseedasilveira4495]

I am from Ivory Coast and living to the UK and I absolutely loved watching you ladies. Thanks for this video, love you all xx

[@husseinkanga5414]

Hi to you all. Your conversation is really emotional. Heart touching and leaves very tearful. As an African, I do believe Africa is a beautiful work of art with a few missing pieces of puzzles here and there,and I KNOW NOW that you are those missing pieces that will complete the picture. WELCOME BACK HOME ,BROTHERS AND SISTERS. From North to South, East to West, take your pick KARIBUNI SANA AFRICA NI YETU

[@ebenezereghan9464]

Education involves learning, relearning and unlearning

[@kwamezulushabazz]

Im African American. Been to 9 West African nations but mostly Ghana stretching back to 1997. I've also been to Kenya recently. I get nothing but love in Africa. Africans all over world must unite ✊🏿

[@AfroJamaican]

Over the last few years I’ve begun to question my place in North America, I am beginning to realize that we are merely tolerated. When I look at independence from colonial oppressors, I’m beginning to realize that we were not we did not win our independence, we were granted independence. It was simply a matter of economics, we were beginning to get more expensive than we were profitable. So they figured out a way to still get the best, brightest, and, strongest of us to come to their countries to do jobs they don’t want to do, and to work for less money than they’re willing to work for. I am Jamaican, and I am trying organized a group of like minded people to try and make a difference. Our people need to know their history, they need to know self-worth…. It’s so hard to complete with the North American marketing machine… most young people now are distracted…

[@tonysparks9453]

You belong in Jamaica that’s why. I don’t have to question my place in America. I know my place. This is my ancestral land. Everybody else are thieves/pirates and squatters on my land. This land belongs to the Native American and Black Americans, and a very small small number of Latinos and Caribbeans but technically y’all got y’all islands and they got Mexico and west of the Mississippi a Nd a few islands.

[@OriginalGaPeach]

Bottom line Black people worldwide are so confused about our identity, which causes us to keep strife, doubt and backbiting going between us. I pray that we will get it together. Also, the historian is the 💣!

[@ahlivyahyisrael3456]

There are many of us who are not confused about who we are. There’s the Bible that clearly tells us who we are and many history books that specifically speak about many of our people transported from portigual to Africa . There are also many of our people still living in Africa today who were not captured and put into slavery who never lost their identity. They are Hebrew people who are descendants of Abraham Issac and Jacob.

[@OriginalGaPeach]

@@ahlivyahyisrael3456 OK thanks

[@MboroNyeusiKubwa]

We still have our cultures intact on the continent. Speak for yourself

[@ahlivyahyisrael3456]

@Kiss Me If The Most High gave his laws, statutes and the commandments to the Children of Israel, and you are the Children of Israel, how would you ever learn instructions in holiness and righteousness? Would you risk not knowing what your identity is knowing that The Most High have expectations from you that are unconditional? What’s going to happen when you stand before The Most High on judgment day to give account of how you lived here on earth, and whether you followed his laws statutes and commandments that he gave you to live by? What’s going to happen when you tell The Most High “ I didn’t keep your commandments and instructions because I didn’t want to know who I was, so I didn’t know those laws, statutes and commandments were for me to keep. The Bible identifies Jesus as a descendant from the tribe of Judah. Do you think The Most High wanted us to know that? Know that you are chosen above all the nations of the earth! You are a royal priesthood and a holy nation. (I’m assuming you are a descendant of slaves) correct me if I’m wrong. Please get to know yourself and your people. Repent and seek The Most High with all your heart. Let him lead and guide you to all truth. You will forever be a changed person and will be extremely proud of your true heritage and nationality.❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@TheGreatNatTurner]

@@MboroNyeusiKubwa and speaking Mandarin is apart of it now

[@YPM498]

Wow the lady with locs is aging so gracefully

[@abeltembe2347]

The chef lady is so articulated and well spoken

[@myAfricanAffairs]

"Love is a seed that one must sow and nurture it to grow." - Eric Agyapong Mensah. If you are waiting to find happiness before you get married then it will probably never happen. You have to sow that seed of love and nurture it.

[@fireontherunway4060]

This was truly an Amazing conversation so organic each Woman really represented different aspects of the topic I loved it would love to see a part 2!!!

[@richardderossmensah5213]

It so lovely 😍 to see great Black/African women having these positive conversations...

[@johnnysasu4997]

Great conversation. I just don't want it to end. Everyone was on point and really enjoyed it.

[@tarwehharris4717]

I have watched quite a few programs but this is by far the most intellectual & informative conversation of queens from diverse backgrounds. At times, i just wanted to watch for moment & go unto something else, but i just couldn't do that. The conversation was so rich & informative it kept me glued to it.

[@thaddsreal]

This is a really solid discussion. Thank you for putting this series together.

[@AnikenSkiwalker]

Thank you for sharing. I am Canadian by birth to Caribbean parents. I have always been searching for my identity. My whole life people have been telling me that I look Nigerian/Ghanaian and it use to upset me as a child. However in my middle-age , and my partner being south African, I am happy to continue to strive for my African identity.

[@lavonnealexander6936]

Cool I am Canadian too. Lol 😆 I used to get mad too because my mom (Caribbean) would be very insecure about being African. As I grew up in my mid 20’s now. I am very accepting of this side of me but I don’t date African men.

[@AnikenSkiwalker]

@@lavonnealexander6936 we as a people have been deceived by the children of the dragon. We have to wake up.

[@James_150]

That mentality has changed tremendously In the west. Back then kids born of African parents will fight you when u Call dem Africans. Behold, my 6 year old son tells people he’s Nigerian when being asked. I couldn’t be more proud and I see it everywhere now they identify with their fatherland first before being American, British, Canadian or wherever in the Western Hemisphere

[@James_150]

@@lavonnealexander6936 It’s your choice...in the US, a lot of women with Caribbean heritage are married to African men and they are loving it

[@bigbusiness4335]

We are not one....

[@NanaKNOwusu]

0.2%. you are so right. Africana Studies is desperately needed in the diaspora.

[@qjtvaddict]

It’s needed period

[@femmefatale3055]

We are not one and have never been one and would never be one because we are completely DIFFERENT. And I really hate the whole idea of Pan Africanism bcuz no African in Africa believes in it. How am I meant to view you as my sister or brother just because we share a skin color? Nothing else. We all have completely different values, cultures, mindsets and upbringing. And that is fine . You don’t see white ppl having this discussions and I hate how oneness is being forced on us.

[@femmefatale3055]

@Jason Saren my point exactly. And it’s always been this way too. But the false narrative of us once being besties is really what the diaspora use in consoling themselves when thinking of Africa.

[@catsrus-es9eu]

God yes. It's so stupid. Us Black Americans and black africans need to stop worrying about "oneness" and start fixing our countries and communities. We are not the same people for God's sake!

[@melvinsharty4417]

The most amazing part about this conversation is not only the unique, true and honest perspectives each of the women bring, but their high sense of social responsibility, and investment initiatives are just powerful! It is normally easier to talk, what is more honorable is to make a difference! These women are champions! Thanks for sharing your stories...

[@stormie7766]

I'm crying of joy this magnificent women. Because this conversation was needed. I feel that it was very informative of both sides of the same Culture. At the in of the day it is Unity that we strive for by use our resources from Multiple nations.

[@ODANANETWORK]

Thank you