In Africa,we appreciate those who appreciate us.

[@darkarai5241]

Why is it so hard for people to get that Cultural appropriatIon is only when you use something from another culture and don't credit them for creating it? 😂😂 Appreciating something from another culture's and giving them their flowers for making it is supporting!!

[@CharityEkezie]

Very supporting!! Especially with the fact that we have to work twice as hard as Africans and black people.to get recognized

[@SilverAuntie]

​@@CharityEkezieVery unfair, but still true, even today. 😢

[@angelinamauritius3157]

We're not even asking much!!!.🙄😒

[@alwaysmisscee]

"One good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain." -Bob Marley

[@CharityEkezie]

Love this

[@frederickuzokwe1271]

@@alwaysmisscee ...trenchtown rock...hit me with music!

[@tarasanchez8274]

❤️💛💚

[@victoriabarivure8211]

It doesn't need permission to enter your spirit. Mohbad

[@ObinnaIzuora-f2f]

Trenchtown rock....one of my favorite of Marley hits. You will feel no pain when it hits you.

[@BasheerahAdams]

Don't apologize for the way you look. You're an African QUEEN ✨

[@alan77764]

I love African music 😁 And don’t worry how you look Charity , you still look beautiful 😊

[@CharityEkezie]

😁😁 thank you

[@TheVillageBeast]

Listen to the music ❤❤❤

[@CharityEkezie]

Yesss

[@cathleenc6943]

Why do people think that appreciating the cultures of others is cultural appropriation? Also, if he is listening to African musicians on here or another streaming service, he is literally helping to support them and their music.

[@jusletursoulglobaby]

I have no clue. especially if LISTENING to music. it is very bizarre

[@CharityEkezie]

Exactly! I think the word cultural appropriation has been misappropriated 😅

[@baerkaabnaab2388]

Don't fall for the trick. Some people don't appreciate it unless they say they invented it. ​@@CharityEkezie

[@rachelfranco8486]

You never know how people will react these days. I've talked to my husband about this. I'm in an interracial marriage, and he's told me that he would love to see me in his culture's traditional clothes. I've also bought earrings and other things made by locals here. It supports them, and if the locals don't mind - I don't see anything wrong with it. I've also asked my husband if he would get angry, seeing people wear things from Honduras, and he said no. "That means they know about our culture, and they like our culture. What's wrong with that?" Normally when I go back to The States to see my family - if people see the things I have from Honduras - it always starts a conversation about the country and the culture. Many people these days though, think that if you touch something from a culture that's not "yours," that it's appropriation. Now I'm not saying appropriation doesn't happen. It does. However, people need to learn about what they're interested in, before they get so upset. It's sad, because instead of sharing cultures and appreciating their different characteristics and creations, people just get angry at each other.

[@cathleenc6943]

@rachelfranco8486 it does depend on which cultural group. Here in the US there has been such a long history of people discriminating against, abusing, and killing Indiginous Americans, while at the same time using their images, art, traditional clothing, etc. and even impersonating them, all for profit, humor, and entertainment, to the point that they tend to be unhappy about people dressing like them even in appreciation of their culture. That attitude is less common in many other cultures. Since people don't really understand that cultural appropriation is when you take or use someone else's cultural style or item to make something for profit, and market it as your own, or falsely marketed as made by people of that culture, without giving credit or compensation to the originator(s) of whatever it is you're selling. In my mind, it kind of falls into same category as plagiarism, intellectual property theft, and such, but instead of their being one person/author/creator that you're stealing ideas from, it's a group of people that you are disrespecting and taking advantage of. But if I buy something, listen to something, etc. that is made by an artisan of that group, and I paid them for it, that's just commerce and cultural sharing. Even taking lessons on how to cook, dance, make music, or art from somekne of another culture, that is not, IMO, cultural appropriation. We Americans sure spread our culture anywhere people will let us, so I am more than stoked when I get to participate in, learn about, and enjoy other people's cultures.

[@AA_dagr8t]

As an African American, I listen to African music more than our music here, it's a regular part of my playlist.

[@Andrea-f9j]

Me too 😊

[@chilombomululu6034]

🎶 ❤

[@the8thchurch461]

What do you mean African American, do you mean you were born in Africa and migrated to America?

[@Gabby101talks]

He means hes a stolen african taken to the America's and has african ancestors ​@@the8thchurch461

[@AmeliaEarhart53756]

I'm white and from the US but I very much love and appreciate the African and African American cultures (and other cultures too)

[@jadaw644]

Cultural appreciation is different from appropriation. Appropriation would be removing the African context behind it, like when people don't respect the roots behind the music or try to take credit for it. Like how rock music is considered a "white people thing" in America, even though it has roots in Black culture.

[@CharityEkezie]

Exactly! Now this is the difference

[@ryanelliott9391]

My neighbour is Nigerian and loves to play afrocan music on the weekend , another neighbour told him to stop , I told that neighbour to either go out or close thier windows then told my friend turn the music up so I can hear it in my home 😁

[@RoyalEagle1960]

🗿👌🕺

[@frederickuzokwe1271]

❤❤❤

[@CharityEkezie]

😅 the music really makes you want to move something

[@cathleenc6943]

@@CharityEkezie absolutely!!!

[@perryreynolds9047]

Thank you so much, I love African culture, I am married to a beautiful Kenyan lady, and have a home there. I love your channel

[@CharityEkezie]

Thank you so much. So happy for you 👏🏾

[@Red_Asters]

The thing I love about the diverse cultures through the continent of Africa is how they influence places outside of Africa, especially in the countries throughout the Caribbean!

[@Kand.a_4]

"Music dont need permission to enter your spirit " - Mohbad

[@Meredythe]

Not only do I appreciate African culture, I love learning about it. I also love your humor.

[@preciousogbiruo4945]

As a Nigerian i can testify that what she said is true💯 we love it when people appreciate our music and culture❤

[@kreiner1]

Music belongs to the soul. You can own a song and get royalties on it. But music at its core belongs to the soul of everyone.

[@CharityEkezie]

Exactly how I feel....

[@Benwut]

I'm tunisian, and I love the music of subsaharan africa just as much as I like arabic music and western music. Each is so different but so beautiful in their own ways.

[@Saaaranghaeyo]

As a British person I'm sorry. 😔 But I wish you all the best things in the world, and your music is beautiful! I hope you can maintain and grow your culture without being interrupted again.

[@Brownhawk-u5s]

Yeah, some of our culture was lost during colonial times, but much of it is still intact esp in West Africa.....you can see it in our music, arts, food, clothing, languages, family life etc

[@NorsePearl]

Culture is there to be enjoyed. As long as you treat it with proper respect, it's appreciation and not appropriation.

[@piedradesechada]

Imitation is the greatest compliment!!!👏👏🤗

[@williepirtle7201]

See Charity... you hit something right on the head that some of us American blacks have forgotten. That colonizers, according to what is written, raided many African countries in attempts to enslave them by tactics of compassion, religion, war, and miseducation. That's why I got love for all my peoples of different nationalities. 💪🏿💪🏿

[@tokayanazolana9543]

All African countries my Dear... love from Angola 🇦🇴 Africa

[@l33t007]

Thanks to your channel I'm finding more and more absolutely hysterical African channels.❤

[@phyllisalsterberg3108]

I absolutely love listening to you. I love seeing your country in the background. Your comments are amazing

[@YahayaUmar-q9f]

Natural beauty ❤❤❤

[@ryanelliott9391]

I love to listen to music from all over the world and appreciate the happiness it makes me feel , music often brings happiness to many people . I especially feel happy when I listen to brenda fassie vuli ndlela As it is a great a song and it always reminds me of seeing my amazing friend singing, dancing and non stop smiling to this song ❤ I'm always most happy when I see the people I care about happy ❤

[@max.fleming1045]

Just to add in Charity something you already know, but so many don't. Africa is a continent of 54 nations and the music is just as diverse and rich in all that cultural diversity. As for cultural appropriation?. Didn't someone say that " imitation is the sincerest form of flattery"?. PS, you're always gorgeous regardless 😊.

[@CharityEkezie]

Awww thank you you're so kind 🥰

[@joseflindsey2260]

I love this sista so much. And I appreciate her energy. She’s teaching so much that the West needs to understand- because it tends to underestimate- the vast richness of African cultures. We thank you, Queen. Keep teaching the real of the Motherland. Asè

[@tpatt513]

I'm from the States. I love listening to Amapiano. It has gotten to the point that it has become one of the best things I pay attention to thanks to the innanets. The artists, producers, dancers, and DJs are legit.

[@connellacyrus5468]

I absolutely love African food and music ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Edofin]

Awesome Vibe!

[@MalcolmKingSr-l2b]

Even when you wake up from sleep you are still beautiful.

[@chiomaritaonunaku4695]

You are beautiful biko. 🎉❤

[@deborahhudson5756]

Thank you for clarifying ❤

[@NancyThigpen]

Amen . Keep heritage alive .

[@richardsheffield2823]

Beautiful ❤❤❤

[@TheFuture36520]

Ride on Queen 🎉❤😊 cheers 🍻 👏 ✌️

[@suerosenthal-matthews9565]

So glad you're in this world with me. Love you Charity. You are a beautiful voice in this world.

[@morriskabba3135]

Please don't be sorry of how you look dear, you are beautiful the way you are ❤❤❤

[@Leo-wg1hq]

yes discovered Asake and life change

[@Vassi_Drakonov]

Music knows no boundaries. I listen to and sing songs from 40+ languages. A good music is a good music.

[@jasonsimmons671]

Add me to that list of appreciation 😂❤🌍! Most of my music playlists is afrobeat and Amapiano 😂🎉 Only thing missing is I’m not living there….. yet 😅

[@toodles2978]

Please do come. . You may not want to return.. don't say I didn't warn you.😂

[@jasonsimmons671]

@ @ 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I’ve actually already crossed that warning line! I’ve been to Kenya 🇰🇪 and Ghana 🇬🇭 . Two countries in ….and I’m already loving it there ❤️ . Planning on Tanzania 🇹🇿 next year God willing, so yeah , I’m all in on Africa lol

[@sirmikesan]

This message was beautiful and we in the Diaspora needed to hear it

[@juliananjathi5432]

You are a beautiful African Queen, you don’t need any make up ❤️🇰🇪

[@FaithBouss]

You look good @CHARITYEKEZIE ❤

[@Sliverstormcreations]

❤ facts❤

[@Randomobserverhere]

Facts!!!!!!

[@VexHappyTheActor]

Wait, how did I get here? Different kind of content 😊 I love thiiiiissss😊😊

[@melodyjiang8094]

Charity! Could you do a video about African music especially contemporary ones!

[@sacassashimidrama7088]

I hear you . Smart woman.

[@OrganicPlayfulJoyful]

Listen to the Music❤🎉🎉

[@auxelleshan]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@BlenMehari-x7d]

Exactly❤❤😂

[@troybradley2575]

I Appreciate You Queen

[@pearls1626]

Music is food to our soul! it connects, it heals etc Same with food!

[@OtistheGoat27]

its so frustrating when people mix up cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation. if you love something, enjoy it, just dont claim it as your own. thank you for sharing this message 💕 (also theres no need to apologize for how you look, you always look gorgeous)

[@heart.and.soul.essence]

I was going to listen, dance and sing to African music no matter what. 😂 you can’t stop me ❤️

[@abbiabbey4536]

Please keep educating & sharing!!

[@peggyluby]

True@Grace.

[@carolinehardware9982]

As a Jamaican that is also share your opinion on culturalappreciation. I like when people appreciate my culture.

[@ayisyen.305]

Ou bèl chéri ❤

[@kylesalaam4355]

U look amazing 🔥

[@catmomsheri]

African music and rhythms free the soul. 😊. I love it!

[@CharityEkezie]

I knowwww

[@PatriciaLuff-xj6ck]

You look Beautiful as usual😊

[@melaine23]

It's cultural appreciation ❤

[@tyronewest6625]

I appreciate Africa culture setapa, dihossana, ampiano God bless Africa ❤️

[@gmafwolo]

listen, dance, sing even if you won't spell right, just do you. we love to see other race enjoy and try our culture. ❤❤

[@courtneycriner810]

Gorgeous. Thoughts and face

[@leoperez6953]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@senujohnson5029]

You are so great! Love your work. ❤ Blessings 🙏🏾

[@sarahrinear5582]

❤❤❤

[@overmarsleftfoot4679]

Going to see Seun Kuti in 2 weeks. Can’t wait

[@beadwovendreams6605]

That's right!!!

[@tokayanazolana9543]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jeromethomas8857]

Listen to the music ❤

[@CharityEkezie]

Exactly

[@watermelon_0566]

I love African music 🎶❤️ thank you for all you do, Charity ❤️❤️❤️

[@CharityEkezie]

Thank you for watching ❤

[@residentrump3271]

Good morning Charity! 😁😁😁

[@CharityEkezie]

🥰Good morning!

[@thepathoforion]

You look beautiful, and I appreciate you and your videos.🥰

[@darianclery4455]

African culture is the best love love and respect

[@Brownhawk-u5s]

African music esp Afrobeats is for everyone.....you can listen and dance to it all you want; we create music and dance for the world to enjoy so you are welcome to vibe to our culture

[@nathananaluba5366]

you dont have yo be sorry you look absolutely gorgeous, naturally beautiful ❤

[@Boston-l1t]

Yesterday i was checked from beautiful Dr female from Africa 💚

[@patriciamatthews9390]

❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥🇯🇲

[@nikereisner8928]

Thank you very much

[@Shmitty2023]

We appreciate all the information you give from a different perspective & narrative we don't get. An u kno u look good, stop playin. Lol

[@CharityEkezie]

🙈 thank you

[@ywoulduchoosetousethis]

Lol, I am from Guyana at a time we had 2 radio stations. We got Spanish, Portuguese, French, Indian, African, and Billboard. We did not know the meaning of the words we imitated. We did it with glee and gusto.

[@robbob1866]

Hi Charity! 👋🥰 What are some of your favourite bands and artists? I would be most interested in older or classic music. Much love from Canada

[@jaysoncarter5093]

❤😂❤❤❤❤❤

[@netclouts]

I love how you love Africa

[@texman323]

love frm PNG 🇵🇬

[@chasingthesun2133]

Just a fyi I’m sure you just said it but never apologize for how you look when you just got up no makeup anything whatsoever your fantastic beautiful just the way you are I love it sis

[@rebeccalaschansky4584]

You are so funny and beautiful! I appreciate the invitation to love your culture

[@mysteriouswonders528]

Does that beauty mean you haven't put on make up yet?, then don't make up. your beauty is enough.😂❤❤❤ so don't try to apologize.

[@hauwamshelia6218]

Well said sister, your a hero, you brought enlightment about Africa. More kudos to you❤❤❤

[@Nonameconservative]

Ms Charity, best message ever. 🎉

[@nanajaceliebakalafouambous1646]

💯💯💯 she said it perfectly! Appreciation is always welcome and it’s a pleasure, mockery on the other hand is not acceptable Idk who you are

[@HallowWeener]

❤

[@baphithi]

Charity!! One of the wisest Africans of our day. Love you so much nono for what you do. 🇿🇦

[@aac6109]

No sorry you look beautiful. Natural beauty ❤️🫶🏻

[@manfromyard3143]

Natural beauty. Extremely hot girl.

[@CharityEkezie]

😊I appreciate that

[@banafanafofana6914]

No one will EVER convince me listening to Ethiopian Jazz is appropriation! 🗣

[@sandramays795]

I’m so glad to hear your perspective on this because here, in the US, everything is labeled cultural appropriation and people get really angry about it and it can be kind of scary. I love learning about and honoring and enjoying other cultures and don’t understand why people get so worked up about that.