Africans can save Africa: Arnold Ekpe at TEDxEuston

[@metagee]

6:02 Allow for the free movement of people. How can you want Europe to accept Africans if Africans won't even accept each other. This is a VERY important point that he makes.

[@arnoldmwezi1326]

These kinds of talks about Africa, make me more optimistic

[@bowzist]

I'm a Togolese and the gnassimgbe family been leading the country for 50 years now and there's nothing changing. Rest In Peace silvanus Olympio

[@peacefreedom4930]

Can someone please tell me why African countries allow foreign nations so much access? I've heard there are at least 60+ American military bases on the continent of Africa. I've never heard of one foreign military base in America. Now, African countries are working with China. How are Africans planning to protect themselves? I don't know about China, but there's no way the American government isn't positioning itself to take control over parts of Africa. Is anything being done to safeguard against this?

[@GaryAskwith1in5]

I just listened to an enlightening talk by Andrew Mwenda who suggested that if there was a platform to inflict a genocide against homosexuals in Africa it would gain majority support! However, he said that things are changing. Well, I fucken hope so! It's scary enough that America has elected Donald Trump!

[@floreedith4667]

Leslie Sinclair the true answer to your question is....Corruption & Greed!!!! as simple as that but the speaker is right...I said the same thing to the world Bank president. Africa does not need externals Africa is rich enough to sort itself out and Africa needs to trade oil for resources not cash!!!!

[@ACB2K]

Leslie Sinclair China are the leaches of the world, China is not in no way helping Africa without an ulterior motive.

[@taq1238]

@@ACB2K Since China has not invaded our countries militarily, it is up to our leaders to negotiate with them in our best interest. And of course they are there to act in their best interest. Let us mot be naive about this.

[@taq1238]

Sister, don't rely on just hearing things. Do your own research to expand upon these things you hear and educate yourself on things that interests you and what you care about. Lesrning goes beyond the classroom.

[@harmoniousfrenchman8775]

We are not Europeans, nor Americans, nor Chinese, nor Russians. We are African, a group of countries with long and varied cultures, histories, traditions, and religions that we have either chosen or have been forced to relinquish by Christian and Muslim conquerors. It appears that we hate ourselves because we have let foreign powers marginalize who we are and what it means to be African, and we have accepted that the west is best. We must show the world that we are truly proud of our culture, our history and our people by teaching in truly formal settings the languages and history of our ancestors and controlling the narrative of what it means to be African. We must stop seeing ourselves through the eyes of the conquerors, and the imperialists and once and for all accept our heritage. We have survived for thousands upon thousands of years before coming across the European. It is well overdue to once and for all rid ourselves of the crushing IMF and World Bank destabilization.

[@reginatemple1359]

Harmonious Frenchman yes. Yes yes so well said

[@chestchirecateyes]

You're saying that we need to have a paradigm shift in how we see ourselves which will then determine our actions. Until that day, we'll continue to be lambs for slaughter. Understanding this, I reject any term that denotes less than for myself, my people and communities. We have to start redefining ourselves for ourselves.

[@inphanta]

Good talk. I am also of the opinion that those of the African diaspora (which would include myself), need to invest in Africa. Its success is also our success.

[@shesBlessed83]

Totally agree!

[@Ahyoka888]

With you!

[@ubuntumike5794]

inphanta 100 💯

[@fitawrarifitness6842]

We in the diaspora are going to waste, all our talents and skill are going to serve the interest of our former colonizers.

[@iconicthatsme]

I agree and this is why i highly recommend you all to go and visit invest-senegal on Instagram! Great company great support diaspora investment

[@jewel3567]

Very intelligent and inspiring speaker. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@LeahTVdotcom]

Very good video coverage , thank you for the shots of people listening !

[@echoemmanuel5254]

....sustainable development is all we need in Africa.

[@shesBlessed83]

I think that's a good start

[@anika14149]

Exactly brother, with out that Africa will stay poor.

[@robbie671000]

Mr Ekpe`s take on African country`s is very apt and well presented,thank you.

[@annefranciselizabeth3840]

Wow! The key is Biafra! This is a Biafran mindset.

[@dazhaitian6955]

Speaking as an African growing up in the diaspora. We are too scattered for a #1 whole change....I say it’s time that African Nations officials come to the table with a plan to gives AFRICAN WORLDWIDE That welcome home invitation. WE ARE READY to come 🏠!!

[@mikolowiskamikolowiska4993]

No you're not

[@shakalalakoo]

Thanks a lot brother. Much love from Togo👍👏🍾🍾

[@metagee]

11:10 When you're working you dont have time to talk. That's right!!!

[@leonidasdusengemungu2164]

Africa need to move fast. Why lagging behind? Resources are there but need good structures for development

[@theinternetsavedmylife]

Maybe the solution lies in Africans realizing that having natural resources does not equal to development...it just makes the process cheaper

[@briancasa1054]

I wish there was a simplistic answer to that! But I think it’s because we are not united as a people. Look at Jews, Chinese, and Indian communities around they all work together n lift there people.. again if you don’t believe in urself, well than you others will take advantage

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@briancasa1054 Jews are a small amount of people in a diaspora. Their homeland Israel has a strong military backed by the USA superpower. China is a military superpower and oppresses some of its minority tribes. India is a country with some economic issues. Africa is a continent of multiple tribes and false borders.

[@lissarodrigues8950]

Thinking agriculture like this speaker is talking about is a good idea because you have to be careful of taking too much out of the earth 🌎. Respect protect and love mother earth earth 🌍❤️. God bless 🙏.

[@madutk7156]

Africa can save Africa a usual is a dream from Arnold but Africa can not wake-up to implement it, well it is dream.

[@briancasa1054]

I totally agree, less talk n more action please! Africans are busy judging each other instead of lifting each other! It’s facts just ask urself! When did u last trust a person of ur own colour? We trust other nations before our own people! That’s the major issue! We are not as one as people!

[@aneianeiwunanei9950]

I'm very proud to An African

[@crispinswainstonharrison9042]

So 8 years on, and what’s been achieved??

[@illilichannel]

About integrating Africa, the reason its not happened is cause each country wants its own identity as well. Its a good to integrate markets, open movement across each nation, and combine airway systems but for ex. making the currency the same might have the same resistance it first had in Europe.I mean a lot of people already get pissed off when Africa is referred to as one whole country...my pt: I don't think integration will be wanted unless the uniqueness of each nation is somehow maintained

[@peacheskong2245]

How can Africa go straight to one currency when she has not yet experienced having different currencies printed in Africa? Africa is still running behind emulating the West instead of laying off and concentrating on developing in her own time. Europe was as fragmented as Africa was and still is today btw but that's an other story, Europe knows the history and culture of having different tribes but the Europeans conquered among themselves. They united based on their own elitist terms. Africans on the other hand are to take notes and study Europe for her success AND FAILURES. Instead of copy/pasting a whole economic system that has shown to be hazardous to ones health... IMHO

[@borninjordan7448]

You're beautiful:)

[@Eddy1992]

those benefiting from the resources of Africa are doing everything possible to keep Africans divided because the time we start thinking like one people with a common mentality and interest the stronger we will get. lets work together therefore. i am positive about our future.

[@nelsoncoelho2499]

Very nice to hear from you. Thanks.

[@collinskwabena5624]

I was trying to agree with what one woman said here about foreigners who are allowed access into African countries, taking charge of virtually everything. I rather agree with a sudden thought. ''No one African is ready to GIVE''. I have never seen a receiver who is blessed. Blessing and positive transformation are promised to those who GIVE. If All African Nations can give to even developed nations, the blessing of prosperity will befall the continent.

[@josesoarezz5780]

I see his point, but I quite disagree whit him saying that "No foreigners ever built a country". America was built by our African enslaved people... LOL. Now, I am just being sarcastic. But he is totally right, we Africans can do build our continent on our own!!!

[@xmediabox]

You must also mention that African airlines are serving the continent like Ethiopian Airline and serve..

[@glasgowafricanscociety5618]

thank you so much TEDX

[@goodstuff880]

hi im in Glasgow, where can I find out more about this society???

[@yhemysun]

This is exactly Gadhaffi's point

[@chakiraadam5608]

This is so sad 😭...Africa

[@usher12368]

I believe in it maybe one day I will invest into Africa inshallah.

[@natureboy9339]

We have done it.

[@sintayehutsehay4989]

Arnold EKPE, what about the inflow and Out flow of capital ?

[@eappea9109]

First Church Truth of God broadcast July 17th Saturday PM Kansas City MO This is what we should do the above Strong foundation is always required

[@Cng215]

AFRICA FOR AFRICANS

[@shakurssempa7262]

Thanks

[@johnkeithrobinson7399]

good job brother keep up the good work

[@terranowa2080]

Africa has resources and China has technology together they can progress with mutual benefits, west had only exploited africa but it's Africans responsibility to have good political structure in place

[@soleyene]

china never been for mutual benefits but for future colonization, they let you borrow money and if you don't pay in time they will take your country. they are not here for you.

[@milosavage7327]

the reason you dont have free movement of trade and people is imperialist. There was East Africa Airways and Unions it failed because imperialism.Ghadafi died because he called for African currency and developmental bank.

[@London_miss234]

Africans open businesses. I believe African can save Africa. Still a bit of foreign aid, and a lot work like banking and the different sectors. A mixed economy. Capitalism and a mix of other.

[@edwardsrubyg]

Brilliant! The Future is Africa indeed !

[@hafidhalawi4939]

Tanzania used to have one plain (not own by gorverment they just rent it but now thanks for new president Magufuli in four year they bought more than10 plain in four year so why not We can) We have long way to go but . hiWe have to find out way without outsider

[@lissarodrigues8950]

I think now is difficult to talk about growing industry with global warming. I'm rethinking. But all things are possible for those who believe.🤔. Here in America we are thinking of renewable resources. God help us all 🙏❤️🖤.

[@emmanueletuk199]

There's no political will. Period

[@StephenObiero]

An Afro-optimist, Pro-PanAfricanist view of the African Continent.

[@scott5358]

why is it such a mess ?

[@terranowa2080]

If there is free movement in Africa it becomes nearly impossible for the colonizers to control the continent from south africa

[@jacobmabula7527]

I stopped watching when he said "no foreigner has ever developed a country"

[@COLDoCLINCHER37]

Why? Name me one significant country that has developed because of foreigners.

[@johnkofi2688]

just the begining

[@UneNuRu]

Watched more interviews about Africa but most speakers are scared to spit out they all got limit to talk about Africa only Mugabe was unstoppable

[@mpabulungimark2980]

wow

[@crazyworldthis]

Our leaders. From the presidents, to the institutions, to the communities. When will we wake up ? 😒

[@davidomach6082]

Togo 5 million people 6 billion GDP negotiating with China

[@co7898]

Ghana was a hipic country. He said "is" and was so wrong. Please come again. Because by the time the presentation was made Ghana was way out of hipic.

[@goodlife1150]

Standing & Speaking on the colonial TED bill Gate and Belinda foundation platform who are part of IMF bankers same funders of structural adjustment program constraining loan and you expect any African change?

[@clementgavi7290]

Togo where you are living is a 53 years old bloody dynastic dictators where criminals such as Yacoubou Boukari who has married the sister of one of the wive of the bloody dictator Eyadema Gnassingbé who has ruled in a bloody way Togo for 38 years (1967 to 2005). And your surname 'EKPE' mean 'stone' or 'it, 'he has joined' in EWE.