Lets Talk "Allys" : Murad Merali, People of Color or Black?

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[@adorali727]

POC originally (the term that came before "POC") only referred to black and mixed race people. It was a way to group black and people mixed with black together in one category. Nowdays it means anyone who isnt the typical western/northern european. Its the same with the term "brown". It used to refer to South asian Dravidian people but now it refers to native americans, South asians, Latinos and south east asians. All these terms are literally meaningless but keep getting overused for certain agendas

[@mayowasworld]

wow thank you for this explanation! yes we've just expanded it to something that doesn't make sense anymore.

[@2120musiclover]

Exactly

[@flod104]

South africans are much smarter with how they use the term poc. If i remember correctly, in south africa the only people who are considered people of colour are mixed race and or multiracial people. Basically any person who is has black mixed with something else. At least this doesnt lead to any confusions

[@JamieJamie2o2]

The term “Brown” was also used for blk people too. Boney M (who are a blk music group), literally have a song called “Brown Girl in the Ring.” Which was intended for blk girls.

[@peachesandpoets]

Girl once they called the Kardashians people of colour I said please don't put me in the same fucking group as whatever a people of colour is bruv! Hell Jesy Nelson is a POC if you let them tell it!

[@Gross126]

This is also why I hate it when people are under black women’s comments asking them why they aren’t speaking on blk issues. Like she’s black! She’s LIVING it. Leave black female creators tf alone.

[@tmsphere]

Is Sasha & Malia Obama “living your blacknes”?

[@chocolate_cosmos]

@@tmsphere I guess all black people think and believe the same 🙄

[@myristicina.]

@@tmsphere stop grouping black people into boxes, black people are human before they’re black. Everyone has different personalities and lifestyles….

[@solomoon3083]

@@tmsphere dusty. That seems accurate.

[@divarlyasmr]

This is why I always say we shouldn't praise men and non black people for supporting us. Like okay? You're a decent person. A normal person. Next.... And I know this may sound mean but I'm not going to celebrate anybody for deciding to speak up on a privilege they enjoy at the expense of others like myself.

[@Inkbkank.2029]

Bingo

[@RomanceVoyage]

SPEAK ON IT!!!‼️💯

[@J_Summer69]

As a black British women, born and raised in London - issues pertaining to race is a mess here and grouping all non whites together as one homogeneous group is big problem which a lot of ‘educated’ blacks who should be leading from the front don’t want to admit. Regarding Murad Murali, I was subscribed to him briefly and then I caught on that he was being disingenuous and was lapping up the glory of being idolised by his followers in the comments - I’m so glad my intuition was right on this. Great video - well explained.

[@LizzieWindsor]

Same here. As a Londoner, I was familiar with his content but I had to unsubscribe over 1 year ago as I thought he was using BW for clout. There was something fake about him and now I know what…

[@RachieBee]

So true they would get mad at me when I gave him constructive criticism in the comments lol. If you are going to be daily and consistent with celebrity news at least do a little research.

[@user-dv3kq3rm4h]

@q Well said, I love the way you've expressed this and unfortunately this happens too often when non-blk people wrigle into blk spaces and become pedestalized. The power struggle of that in itself is so problematic and goes against the ally concept anyway. I do wonder why as blk people we continue to let everyone in to infiltrate our community and prop them up while they make money off us and our culture. It's an age old thing. What's more disturbing is the blk people making excuses for him. I used to watch him during the bkchat days but stopped as I felt like his mannerisms were giving appropriation and I've had too much anti-blk micro-agressions from men from his community/s so I knew something wasn't quite right.

[@RachieBee]

@Barbara Kibira I watch her too ❤! She does a good job researching. I watch/listen to a bunch of celebrity news channels while I work so I can tell who is doing their research and who is not.

[@user-dv3kq3rm4h]

@q Sorry, I've only just seen this response. You are SPOT ON- we could never enter their spaces and be considered a voice for their culture which is fine and shows that they have boundaries, but why is it that every other culture does this but us? And the thing that I personally find painful is the fact that too many of us don't understand how detrimental it is to our visibility and cultural aesthetic that we continue to welcome in people whose ulterior motive it is to profit off of us. Not enough of us know our history and are too naïve about the motives of infiltrators. Just look at blk music videos full of women of different races- I know I'm going onto a different topic but it's yet another example of how we don't gatekeep our own culture yet everyone else does and wouldn't dream of letting us in just to peep, let alone build a platform off them. Like I said, his Black British mannerisms (speech patterns, body language) just seemed very off and I've seen too many brown men appropriate mannerisms stereotypically 'blk' mannerisms whilst hating blk people. It's warfare out here but a lot of us aren't switched on or informed enough to even detect it.

[@howtotododo]

I always thought he was off-putting. Idk but I'm so wary of non black ppl ( even black men) who sings praises of black women. If they make it the only content or point of contingency in their content, I check out. Probably a projection but it makes situations like these hurt less.

[@mayowasworld]

right!! this is such a good point!! I feel like they're aware they will be leveraged for it. im always suspicious too

[@SJP43]

Even certain black women! My discernment is real! A lot of celebrities, influencers and people in general talking all this blackety black woke stuff for a come up and check. I peep it, especially a lot of these commentary channels are definitely guilty of this.

[@Xara_K1]

He was so clearly pandering I couldn't even take him seriously

[@D1Snr]

@xo V You're right.

[@jennalud4748]

I hear you, black men who panders to black women, then when you check it they're married or dating a white woman!

[@josss_ie8083]

My older sister always used to tell me he's such a weirdo for only talking about black people but I didn't listen to her 🤦🏽‍♀️😭

[@TheRealLastJedi721]

Also found it weird in the beginning how he’d fight too hard for black women like don’t get me wrong it’s nice seeing people watch out for blk people but he’d do it to the extreme but I ignored it cause I was thinking to myself you can’t always expect the worst from people then this came out 🤦🏽‍♂️😂feel like I’m back at square 1

[@josss_ie8083]

@@TheRealLastJedi721 nah I'm actually traumatised 😓. Only supporting black creators from now on. Any non-black person over obssessed with talking about black women is just doing it for personal gain 😒

[@princesschanel469]

@@TheRealLastJedi721 true but most bm never defend us so

[@leese-anngordon4704]

@@TheRealLastJedi721 yup!!! I noticed too

[@tropicalstormxox9444]

Notice he also had a tendency to emphasize the hate and racism that was in the Arabic community. That was suspicious to me. I commented it on fred stones video about vulture culture. It was like he was subtly playing out his fetish . I do believe he is racist tbh. Especially wanting being in the position of a DOM and wanting to dominate with the use of those words. Its like externalising behaviour. He was very proud of his arabic heritage too - despite claims that he is pakistani and that he is only arabic because some of his relatives lived there but aren’t actually from there. I dont believe he was raped in the sense that he is making out. I think he started engaging in sexual relations with men willingly. I think the shame he carries is from being gay in a muslim community, not from being sexually abused ( as i dont think this happened) . He is the biggest showman - always claiming he is hard and will say things to peoples faces, acting like he is straight, acting nigerian 😭. The video was so theatrical like he is getting desperate.!

[@pup4corn]

I hate the words POC, WOC, Minorities, BIPOC or so called Allies because I don't want my issues grouped with others who use black women to as mules for their own selfish causes. I never use those words ever and side-eye people who do because usually that is a calling card saying that they want something from black people without having to do the hard work. *cough* *cough* we know who I'm refering to.

[@Cnichal]

Well… Or lazy. I’m a black woman, and I’ve used BIPOC before, because if I’m talking about a subject that effects us all. I’m not going to type all that out.

[@royalityr]

What does WOC & BIPOC mean? I know the rest

[@toasturhztoastbunz896]

@@royalityr Women Of Color & Bi People Of Color *(I think).*

[@MsObsidianReloaded]

@@toasturhztoastbunz896 I think BIPOC is Black, Indigenous, People of Color

[@roshie187]

So you only have the struggle? Other people of different races don't have those experiences? That's a very narrow mindset and gatekeepers that others can't have those struggles.

[@bt2598]

wow thanks for educating me on this. you're totally right, speaking on black issues is extremely profitable for non-black people. the issue isn't the foot fetish, it's about him saying he is truly an advocate when his actions show that he is not. People can change sure, but it shows when push comes to show, other PoC will put Black people down because it's socially acceptable to do so. also your hair is cute!

[@mayowasworld]

exactlyyy they know the currency. and thank u boo!!

[@flowerchildd423]

Im a black brit, and i hated how in infiltrated our spaces. This dude got support from bw cos we are SO easy to bamboozle. So easy to bamboozle that when his friend was on Love Island (an asian dude) he told us that this friend is half black. NO. Nas is Indian & Guyanese. Indo Guyanese. One look at that man & he is fully asian. Whatever u do in the bedroom, its on YOU. I dont care about allat. However, you built your platform talking about misogynoir. Specifically speaking about black women's plight. I would tell the girls to wake up. This man is South Asian. And thats when i knew he was an opportunist because he lied about Nas being half black to get the vote from bw. There are hella scandals & issues in their community. He couldn't do youtube vids based on that???? If EYE sat on a platform, speaking about South Asian issues they would call me ALL types of monkeys. Im over it. And ive been saying it for years. I liked him at first but he did too much speaking about black business. Regurgitating the talking points on the black british TL & talking points. But cos black women r so thirsty for acceptance, they ran to accept him. Anyways, i digress. Hopefully we've learnt our lesson. Probably not sigh.

[@isharamsi2595]

@@flowerchildd423 That half Black thing with Nas is what did it with me. He was already a liar before but that video showed that he was a liar on purpose! And then he makes Nas out to be the bad one just because the guy wanted to distance himself from everything Murad said while he was on the show? The guy is manipulative. Everytime there is some drama involving him he brings up some kind of sob story. Not saying the stories arent true but the timing is always convinient. When it was Nas, he had the story of his grandparent and the A.. and all that was piled on to the conclusion of "Nas is evil for not reaching out". If you feel that way then thats okay but there is something disgusting about putting all this in a public video knowing your loyal followers will sent online hate to Nas because of their overprotectiveness for Murad. Now with this Drama he bring up SA. When he first started youtube he was just south asian. Then he became south asian and west asian. And then he became south asian and west asian with a dash of east african lol. So many issues in the Asian communitiy yet he only focuses to on negative black topics and when discussing them he makes sure he always sides with the popular black opinion I had to side eye him even more with all this Prince Harry worship. All this "omg prince william is evil and prince Harry is a victim" nonsense... Why is Murad who is apparently half Pakistani, calling William racist for the whole meghan thing but calling Harry an Angel eventhough the guy used terms that were HISTORICALLY racially degrading for Pakistani people? But of course making a video on Harrys racist past towards MURADS PEOPLE wouldnt gain him the same views and followings

[@flod104]

@@flowerchildd423 what happened with Nas?

[@onlineonlineaccount2368]

@@flowerchildd423 Sarah i applaud you big time big to you sis. I said this over and over again. But many of these Blk feminist/sheabutter POC fantasy heads came after me. Murad is a South Asian-Arab muslim many of them have racist vieuws. His exposure is just a reflection of his community. He and many others know BW are very emotional, sentimental, easy led by visual image and fake empowerment talk so it helps. The man still rides for his own South Asian-Arab communities nothing wrong with that. But alot blk females have the tendency to use his channel as some ''race therapy'' talking about colorism, blk women isssues etc. Now tell me a Blk youtuber where Asians come to to tell their issues NONE ! This one of the reasons why people take Blk women and blk people as joke nothing serious then a consumer money grab.

[@HeroicMermaids98]

I am white but the term POC never sat right with me as it makes white seem the “norm” and everyone else as the other. I also think it erases the differences of so many different cultures. These different cultures from so many different countries and cultures have as much in common as “white” people and culture. I don’t know it just sounds like an easy tick box exercise and I can imagine it feeling slightly dismissive and dismissive

[@adaceline1740]

Well put! Its so weird. I am black but i have never used the term and never will.

[@HeroicMermaids98]

I realised I made so many typos when writing this comment 😂 oh well you get my point. Note to self: don’t write stuff when you’re half asleep 😵‍💫

[@JP-br4mx]

Shut up. You created race

[@eseodia7105]

100%

[@jackiemaldonado7777]

You get it

[@jessiklovecine]

As a latina who is racially half asian and half black the term POC does more harm than good in my opinion. A lot of people who are stereotypically seen as “latinos” outside of America latina are just white people in their Latam countries, and very much benefit from being physically white and at most tan.

[@hugsandfries7252]

As a black girl, I’ve been asked, unprovoked I might add, by non black guys i have been talking to engage in race play via text etc. Like no warning signs! At all! This has happened multiple times and it’s and instant block. Fucking yuck. It’s low-key traumatising and it has always left me feeling like a piece of meat can’t lie.

[@mayowasworld]

yuppp! I've been there too. its sick

[@AR-fb1nw]

I'm sorry to hear that, you shouldn't have to experience that at all!

[@datfreakyboinicky]

GURL I FEEL YOU..I've unfortunately been there myself me n the dude ended up dating but after a while his behavior started becoming more n more racially fueled till the point that one day he said the n word to me repeatedly over a call and in text with no remorse whatsoever (he is an Asian man btw and very much aware that I am black so it hurt like shit.) I wouldn't exactly say we broke up but I left him in April of 2022 because it was just too much for me to mentally process so I deeply understand how horrible u must feel I'm not too good on advice but ima send you love regardless!!

[@flod104]

Im white with a mixed race mother so yeah its not my place to say. However, I think people underestimate the danger of pandering. They think that if someone continuously tells them what they want to hear, then they are good people but that's not the case. People who pander literally rely on your problems to stay the same. They need you to be a victim so that they can come and play knight and shining armor. They need your self esteem to be low so that they can exploit your pain. It's easy to take a negative topic and then tell people whatever popular opinion is out there in that community.

[@lsweet222]

Excellent point👏🏾

[@girlfromlondontown.442]

You're white with a mixed race mother? So you're 1/4 black but you identify as white?

[@sunflowers1009]

💯

[@UnknownUser-by4le]

It is your place to say. Anyone can say anything 🙄

[@blessednotstressed2739]

@@UnknownUser-by4le I mean you can have an opinion but depending on the topic your opinion may not be the one people are looking to hear.

[@hodanhalo4880]

Very insightful…. I hate going to beauty shop in the UK. The Asians that work there are hella rude and I refuse to give my money to them. The audacity of them being racist and wanting your coins. Shout out to Shikaane tv and Fred stone who are amazing KZbinrs and deserve more recognition! 💛

[@josephinebournes8212]

Same in the US, Koreans monopolize black beauty stores here while treating black people like trash.

[@marisawhitneyy]

I've been ordering my hair products from a site called naturalisticproducts. It is owned by a black couple here in the UK. I rarely step foot in those beauty shops now

[@liv-oy3vs]

@@marisawhitneyy omg thank you for this because i have been looking for a black owned beauty store in the uk! thank you 😊

[@hanaxx9899]

It’s interesting to know the history or reason why south asians ended up owning the black hair businesses in the UK as it was not always the case. I was reading an article which said that South Asians have been involved with black hair products from the beginning in terms of wigs, hair, producing the products and the technical aspects as suppliers so when there was a gap in the UK when the main black owned hair company sold their company, they decided to become suppliers to owners.

[@scovyaporsha]

@@marisawhitneyy Thank you so much. I've been looking to order from one of us too on line. Thank you.

[@stephanieokoli7205]

Bro, in Canada, BLACK people own stores Black stores. We call them African and Caribbean stores. There was one Asian man that owned a store in my neighbourhood but no one shopped there 😬.

[@Asia.Persuasia]

At least the Black Canadians are staying on code lol.

[@dreamHIGH94]

Okay I live in Toronto and literally 95% of our stores are owned by East Asians and Indians. Almost all the hair stores are Korean owned so not sure what you're talking about. And then the very small African/caribbean grocery stores we do have are owned by again asian and indians, with a small minority of them owned by africans and black carribean people. We're no different from the UK really

[@qj8091]

It’s very interesting to hear about the hair store thing. Where I live (Sweden) all the African hair stores are owned by East Africans (Ethiopians/Eritreans usually) so I was a bit shocked to hear that those types of stores are not owned by black people in the uk or the us 🤔

[@user-qn1zp5bi2h]

To busy living off of government cheques, or engaging in gang warfare and drug pushing, to invest time and money into starting their own legitimate businesses.

[@peachesandpoets]

@@user-qn1zp5bi2h you type "systemically oppressed" really weirdly

[@flod104]

In the UK you will find some hair stores owned by black caribbeans but most of the time it is indeed owned by indians or arab people. They literally sell everything from wigs, hair extensions, skin care products to black hair care products. In Germany you will find afro stores owned by africans that sell food and hair products or afro stores that just sell hair products but there are still also a lot of Indian and Arab stores that sell at least african hair extensions or sometimes only black care products but interestingly enough they will still complain about their african costumers which i dont get.

[@lmusima3275]

It’s the same here in a London Uk. Many of the Afro hair shops are owned by Asian people

[@user-qn1zp5bi2h]

@@peachesandpoets Yeah, "oppressed" by your own laziness, inactivity and lack of entrepreneurship.

[@lashurediscussion4970]

it's seem to be a trend to be black as longs as you are not a darker skin person.

[@mayowasworld]

BOOP! NO LIES.

[@lolaispure4296]

Not really....please litsen to Afrobeats. You will have an African perspective on "blackness". Not every black person wants to be light skin, because we are bot that mixed anyway. And we love and respect our ancestors. I think Afrobeats helped me make sense of my identity. Even Eye, an African born and raised, i didnt thibk we had much to offer because of this war on our self esteem. But now, nigerians changed my perspective sooo much. I feel sooo happy being who Eye am. It did the same thing to me that Reggea did back in the days. Making you feel proud of your roots. Regardless ehat other races think of us.

[@jojon4272]

18:18 You always drop gems. I have never heard of a Black person being referred to as an ally unless it is to the LGBT community, but EVERYONE who's heard of MLK Jr. is an ally to black people.

[@mayowasworld]

LMAOOO EXACTLY. THE BAR IS SO LOW.

[@UnknownUser-by4le]

@@mayowasworld do you want inclusion. Or would you rather perpetuate polarisation. I recommend reading man’s most dangerous myth: the fallacy of race. Good-day.

[@beautyquing4590]

@@UnknownUser-by4le yes while race is a fallacy, genetically speaking. The concept has taken on a living, breathing life. And while it is not necessarily real, it became real in our minds because we performed it over over and over over a long time so it exist as if it is a truth. Reversing all of this in the mind will take a long time and also takes stating the problem as Mayowa is doing. You can't correct a problem without identifying it. Identifying it is not being divisive. Probably the reason you think it is divisive is because it brings up uncomfortable feelings in you yourself.

[@Barbiette123]

@@UnknownUser-by4le Boundaries are important. It is black people's right to gatekeep and protect themselves. Stop trying to emotionally manipulate the narrative by mentioning 'polarisation' when black people are already a very (unfortunately) inclusive people....SMH

[@UnknownUser-by4le]

@@beautyquing4590 it doesn’t make me Uncomfortable at all. The term Black is racist itself, if you looked at the history of categorising people in to race then you probably would not categorise yourself as black. Personally I don’t care what “race” anyone is. I take you as you and respect your culture heritage.

[@debbygift5314]

Adella Afadi is a Black British youtube that talks about love Island and other interesting topics

[@blueorchid5971]

Yes we need to support our own especially women. Nicole Davies and Sarah Destiny have been fun to watch, unfortunately they were friends with Murad. I wonder how they must be feeling now.

[@debbygift5314]

@@blueorchid5971 yes i agree 100%. But i don't know those 2 youtubers :/

[@tropicalstormxox9444]

That doesnt sound like a black name it sounds asian

[@meeunice]

The fact that black people propped him up above other black love island content creators will forever be wild to me. P.s. I no longer like being referred to as a POC or BAME. I'm a Black Woman.

[@lsweet222]

Nicole Davies Queen E Sarah Destiny Beamie All black ladies who discuss abd review love island. They're great. Also Fred Stones for comedic relief. You made a very intelligent video 👏👑🌹

[@tinss5004]

I really Like Queen E ad Fred Stones 💯✅🤪🤪They are too Funny

[@lsweet222]

@@tinss5004 yes I love them lol 😂

[@orls9068]

Discover Ngozi

[@rhispence]

Shiikane tv ! Check them out to!

[@fungaiblake3594]

I love ❤️ Queen E

[@Maki-00]

I always hated “people of color”. When I was in college in the 90s, there was this “women of color” poetry slam/seminar where they discussed racism, oppression, etc. One of the poets/panelists was a half white and half Japanese. She pretty much looked like a white woman and you wouldn’t have even known she was half Asian if she hadn’t said so. We know good and well that her experience with “race” could in no way compare to the other black women on the panel. 🙄

[@mayowasworld]

yupppp! and thats the real issue is that because it is so vague it ends up making people who are socialized in this world as white and then they will often be the ones who have so much leverage. I also didn't kno that term was popular in the 90s! was this in the US?

[@Maki-00]

@@mayowasworld Yes, this was in the U.S. in Ohio. It all started back then, LOL!

[@adorali727]

the term "POC" means nothing. POC has becoming an umbrella term for every and anything that isnt/ doesnt look germanic or anglo european. "POC" still includes a lot of Caucasian people e.g. caucasian west asians, caucasian latinos etc.. point is it has no meaning and doesnt say anything about a person so i never understand this idea that "POC" automatically meant someone was an "ally" to black pepole or automatically a victim of some kind.

[@isharamsi2595]

lmao someone needs to remind the black community that it was POC who started the black slave trade ...

[@zetovidillard]

I disagree bc it sounds like you have to experience a certain level of oppression in order to be grouped with black people. That leads to more division. For one example, people who are white passing still experience oppression, especially when they are outspoken about ALL of their heritage. We as black American people keep separating ourselves from Asian, Indigenous, and even Black African people. Everyone knows black people experienced the worst in the western world besides indigenous folk. Refusing to be grouped with those who have more privelege further divides us. Intersectionality exists, but society tries to confine us into boxes, further dividing us. And we feed into it all the time, and this is a prime example of that. We can be Black and a person of color. Umbrella terms unify, and there's nothing wrong with unity, even if it is with someone who is white passing. Another example is how some black people deem mixed or lightskinned people as non black. They are still black, they are just not solely black.

[@saxviars9749]

Not to double comment, but I do think its a problem that these "kinks" come from toxic power dynamics. For example, I just realized that the "maid outfit" isn't sexy because it's just a cute outfit like I thought, but because they are actually servants, which made the clothes become sexy because of how they were objectified.I'm sure most people don't care about the outfit, but this is a group who faces so much harassment and abuse even today for the work they do. This is the same for race play, incest and role playing as a little or whatever. Its tied too much to real abuse, and I would never want to participate in that and I would go far away from one who does want to, despite my relative open mind to sexuality.

[@CONE57CONE57]

Very true, school girl outfits aswell. Major issue

[@PossibleBat]

The thing with kinks is that people cannot control what kind of kinks they have, it’s tricky to politicize

[@blacksunlight2618]

I'm a black British woman of African descent born and raised in London. I have also travelled very widely too. I have only heard the term 'politically Black' used within academic or more intellectual circles and in this day and age this is extremely rare. The last time I heard the term was maybe more than a decade ago and most of my life and career choices have been motivated by my concerns around human rights, anti-racism and social justice so I am very often engaged in these types of discussions. I also studied these issues at university. I can confidently assert that no one uses that term now and there has recently been quite a lot of backlash even against the term BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic), with Black people wanting distinct recognition of the specific societal injustices and discrimination we face as a collective 'ethnic group'. This is still also quite problematic since there are significant socio-economic and cultural differences between the recent immigrant African population and more established Afro Caribbeans who began migrating to the UK just after the Second World War. In reality Murad Murali is insubstantial and of no meaningful significance. He also has no real power or political influence. What you describe about his former life on the Only Fans platform definitely sounds quite shady and extremely tacky, but I am more interested to know what you think of Kemi Badenoch who is an extreme right wing British Tory MP of full Black African Nigerian Yoruba heritage. Her stance was so racist and extreme that when she stood for the recent contest for leadership of the Conservative Party she was openly supported by far right British white Nazis and nationalists affiliated to the British National Party (BNP). She lost the contest but is still supported by far right factions in the Conservative Party and she has recently been made Secretary of State for Trade. Previously she was the Equalities Minister. In the role she advocated for the banning of the Black Lives Matter movement and rejected any teaching of critical race theory or the British colonial history in schools. She also wanted any teaching about 'white privilege' in the British education system to be banned. There are other Black and Asian politicians who have risen to the highest and most powerful positions in government and they are also hideously right wing, racist Uncle Toms. As Home Secretary Priti Patel has masterminded the policy of deporting all asylum seekers who seek refuge in the UK to Rwanda immediately as soon as they set foot on British shores. This policy which blatantly breaks international law, is now set to continue and maybe become even worse under Suella Braverman who is the new Home Secretary and another South Asian woman. So from this perspective anything being discussed by Murad Murali pales into complete insignificance and he does not deserve the platform you have just given him. I am about to begin a PhD at a UK university. I am pleased to say that my PhD supervisor is an amazingly inspiring and highly intelligent Black woman. There is a fantastic network of Black academics and scholars developing across UK universities and I am very much looking forward to learning from them.

[@ronaldogatti1878]

We need to own our own hair shops, and stop giving our money to people who don't respect us

[@karencussoutaboy6214]

🎯🎯💯

[@skottie222]

I HATE the term "ppl of color." That phrase bunches "minorities" (I don't like that term either but I use it to make my point more understandable) into 1 category, and we are NOT the same. My experience as a black person is an extremely unique one. Other "minorities" have a much closer proximity to whiteness than I ever will have, and alot of them consciously use that to their advantage. There is no solidarity specifically with black ppl from their end. Alongside the fact that alot of them are honestly just white ppl but of different cultures/ethnicities/nationalities anyway. Alot of them have the same white supremacist mentality towards black ppl as well. I will never consider myself a person of color...I am BLACK/African American/of African descent. And that's that on that.

[@hazar2354]

Arabic, Muslim people are also treated with a lot of racism. You think it's fun, that the whole world assumes we are terrorists.

[@skottie222]

@@hazar2354 who said they aren't? I am speaking on the experience of black ppl, not anyone else. Let's not "all lives matter" the situation love, you're purposefully deflecting from the topic at hand. What you said is proving my point and the point of this video

[@TamR10]

Agree. You perfectly encapsulated this.

[@onlineonlineaccount2368]

@@skottie222 That is the point only naive and ignorant blk folks use POC term. Many people have nothing in common with blks many dont socialize with blks, many have western/eurocentric stigmas and stereotypes of blks but yet you have these idiotic liberal blk feminist/BLM and diversity and inclusivity clowns calling for a POC allience. How many times do Asians socialize with blacks. Many rather date, socialize, marry and live around white people despite them being racist to asians for centuries. Its clear it dont bother them being white is just to powerful of a mangnet to avoid for these so called ''stop asian racism'' crowd.

[@JulianSteve]

Perfectly said. Thank you✊🏾‼️

[@ItsShayyy]

I knew he was too good to be true. People like him are exactly why POC’s and black people shouldn’t be boxed into the same category.

[@rotisserie8444]

How are you going to listen to skz but then bash Murad for his racism? Kpop Stans are a different breed lol

[@theemanuella9456]

@@rotisserie8444 ong 😂

[@nareegreel]

The Indian people I know, even those who are darker than my dark skin self. Made it VERY clear they are brown 😂, this is the first time I've heard of Indians referring to themselves as black. The more you live the more you learn

[@AR-fb1nw]

Yeah, because who wants to be called black?

[@rotisserie8444]

“Made it VERY clear” yeah that’s because that’s what they call “Indian people” (Indians not a race, it’s south asian) in countries like Canada, the uk and more. It’s not that deep. They’re just called brown here.

[@realpluslovely]

Put that capital B on it!!! I'm BLACK!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I LOVE IT!

[@JulianSteve]

YESSSSSSS and PROUDDDDDDD✊🏾‼️

[@Whatsjonosaying]

As a black British person born in the UK, I haven't never heard politically black (PB) outside of this episode. We have a term called BAME ((which is basically the same as 'people of colour'), that may be used interchangeably with PB. However no-one Chinese person is walking around saying they are PB. I think a lot of this language is born out of people believing all black people are from one monolithic group. Anyway, lovely video. What you said about allies was a new to me but it immediately made sense, particularly the comparison with a fat lady

[@HyphenatedHistoryUK]

Political Blackness is quite a dated term to be fair but there are definitely people (esp “conscious” non white Gen Xers) who still live and die by it

[@nmart1n]

Londoner here 👋🏽 I really like you, I’m subscribing. I always knew that there was something I didn’t like about Murad, I’m pretty sure I don’t subscribe to him now, but just in case I’m double-checking.

[@byst8729]

Political black is used regularly in the UK by unions including the Labour Party. That’s probably why you’ve not heard it as you’d have an interest in the work of the unions to know this.

[@shvetahariharan6849]

He was always a negative man who was so overly self righteous when discussing things. Definitely pandered to Black women. Knew this would happen

[@mayowasworld]

I also feel like the content he made about a lot of black issues was regurgitated from black content creators as well. I didn't find a lot of what he said original but he always good praised

[@shvetahariharan6849]

@@mayowasworld so true. He never ever ever added anything original. Very boring creator taking advantage of others work. I am Indian and other Indians love their shit being reviewed by other races esp White ppl. Its like we want to be seen or witnessed by people who are nothing like us to feel validated sometimes

[@Xara_K1]

Peeped the pandering when I saw his videos on the Kardashians and I was like HEEEEEELLLLLL NAH 🤣. This is definitely pandering!

[@mayowasworld]

@@Xara_K1 lol what was he saying about the kardashians!?

[@blueorchid5971]

@@mayowasworld basically regurgitating centuries of black literature and commentary. Non black people like to profit off of our trauma on their youtube channels and I don't know how to feel about that. He just jumped on the bandwagon about love island racism issue and got more credit than the black women who originally pointed that out. The same old problem of "Act black but be white". In this case non black, it was giving white saviour tho

[@not0bvious]

"allyship is not real" THANK YOU

[@afrodisiacbrocka8061]

Really love your commentary on this… what really hurts me as a black woman and black person is we as a community we do not hate keep our culture or our values.. I honestly think from all cultures black culture is the easiest to manipulate and make money off without second thoughts. Look how the Asians gate keep their own culture..kpop is really hip hop however they do not let any black person that makes Kpop music in and why is it all the time when I see most ambw couples the black person always have to go out of their way to learn/respect the other person culture. We still have a long way to go as black people

[@whatsonhermind1768]

True

[@ella5442]

Well said..

[@UnknownUser-by4le]

How are black people not allowed to make K-pop?

[@maryqueenofscots3006]

African Americans and Caribbeans are only interested in keeping up the degeneracy part of their culture. They rather assimilate into white culture.

[@AR-fb1nw]

Why should it be the easiest to capitalise off? Why aren't 'black' people being more territorial over their cultures? If we aren't territorial over our culture at mass, what makes us think that our children will, at mass, and then somewhere down the line everything will be magically okay for 'black' people again? I understand your concerns, but you need to do something about this. Teach your children all these things and make a difference.

[@shayjoe7303]

I really don’t like the term POC. POC is most people. I just feel like there is not one issue where all “POC” should be lumped together in terms of treatment. That lessens that perception of how some people are treated and leads to gaslighting. Blk women experience this so much. And the term centers white ppl. I wanted to add this. It was gonna be a reply ,but YT is blocking it. Why would we allow and perpetuate the idea that a minority group can make outliers of us all and oppress us all. It’s not even possible for a minority to oppress the majority. The majority would have to be partaking in some way, there are just too many of us. And one way we do this is by creating these all encompassing terms that minimize our experiences and trauma bonding over our inability it fit into their world.

[@erinniccoinn1gh]

thank you for expressing this as i've thought it for a long time but didn't want to say it myself lol!! it makes no sense to create an outlier group that actually describes most of the world. and that's not even getting into the fact that europe is technically a large-ish peninsula in western eurasia we've arbitrarily decided is a continent depending on which geographer you ask.

[@Daraling1]

Off topic but that eye makeup is stunning

[@mayowasworld]

I love off topic compliments :)

[@KpTheG]

Isn’t it? She looks so regal! Like an island princess

[@chloep8808]

I had a black professor (U.K.) and he made me realise that we truly have to work twice as hard despite the perceived progressive society we live in.

[@livingfinance]

Yes we have to work twice as hard because our countries of origin are not advancing economically or at the same economic/political level as other more stable or wealthy economies. Name me a single black majority country that is at the same economic level as a Korea/China or a western country? Many of the more stable black countries do not own their own economies and are highly dependent on other countries via consumer goods, so yes we need to understand that we have a lot of work to do collectively to catch up to others or else we will continue to be every other group’s punching bag. The issue with some black people in the West is they get too comfortable with the idea of progressiveness. A “progressive society” doesn’t change the power dynamic of people groups it just lulls you to inaction.

[@Shayiamiam]

I unsubbed from him a while ago. Something wasn't sitting right in my spirit at all when I watched his stuff. 🥴 Thank you for the video! I can't wait to watch all of it.

[@mayowasworld]

yessssss when I tell you the spirit in my body was like nooooo this aint it lol

[@Cocochantelle]

Saaaaame. The content he was reporting on, the speed at which he was pumping them out and his attitude in the videos, rubbed me wrong.

[@Shayiamiam]

@@Cocochantelle every day. Sometimes a couple a times a day. He was posting. Like sir. How and why 🥴?

[@kylarush]

Same. Bad vibes. And content was always click bait like and negative.

[@SJP43]

Same!! Been unsubscribed years ago!!

[@greengoddess6355]

I love love your hair and makeup!! It's very important to gatekeep blackness. If you don't have two black parents, then you are NOT black. Simple.

[@maryqueenofscots3006]

Gate keeping blackness is a wee bit too late. The battle was lost once black people allowed Biracials or mixed people to represent you. The new face of black is Biracials in the entertainment industry. Black people let that happen so sorry not sorry.

[@bluebuffy5]

@@maryqueenofscots3006 not true. Lupita Nyongo, Tiffany Haddish, Loni Love, Gabourey Sibide, Angela Bassett, Viola Davis, Jennifer Hudson … the list goes on. Mixed people should respect that although they may have a black parent, they are still mixed and not black.

[@maryqueenofscots3006]

@@bluebuffy5 Which is fine however all these people you’ve mentioned are employed and given opportunities by white Hollywood ( white people) Tiffany Haddish is a comedian and got international attention by white people. Can you mention any non ambiguous black women that features in black entertainment that is a love interest? Or are at par with the ladies you’ve mentioned in working in blk entertainment only.

[@bluebuffy5]

@@maryqueenofscots3006 black people have been oppressed for centuries and yet they’re still managing to break through and achieve success. It doesn’t take away from the fact that they’ve made a name for themselves. A lot of the names I’ve mentioned are multi-talented black women. Queen Latifah, Mo’Nique, Janet Jackson, Keke Palmer …

[@maryqueenofscots3006]

@@bluebuffy5 I’m aware of all you’ve mentioned however you did not answer the question.

[@nameisamine]

How dare anybody call me a kink-shamer for condemning Raceplay. How dare you ignore all the worlds racist traumas and how it affects people for your own sordid pleasures. And when I call it out you try and make me the bad guy? 😂

[@mayowasworld]

lol they wanna make me the bad guy Chung li

[@nameisamine]

@@mayowasworld 😭 💀

[@bunnywavyxx9524]

raceplay is disgusting and no one should participate in it, anyone with race kinks needs therapy there should not be a space for them.

[@leaveitayy6246]

I caught "off" vibes from him because I noticed he started filtering/blocking my comments and then my talking points were later used in videos by him 🤐

[@mayowasworld]

WAITTTT I NEED TO HEAR MORE ABOUT THIS LOL

[@leaveitayy6246]

@@mayowasworld LOL! So basically it was the time of the whole #FreePalestine thing. Basically I mentioned how Israeli Jews have been anti black in the past - forcibly sterilising Ethiopian Jews etc and then several videos later he mentions it (after having deleted my comment). He initally blocked me because I called him out for fake outrage re some other womens rights issue because I observed how he has no moral qualms with endorsing UAE and patronising that monarchy through tourism and he didn't like that very much.

[@SallayMusic]

I'm sorry but Zayn would never be considered Black in the UK just like Thandie Newton would never be considered dark skinned, there is Black, white and Asian(South and South East) in the UK some people do still use the outdated term "oriental" to describe South East Asian people and food, in the UK we use the term POC also but we also have our own version called BAME (Black, Asian Minority Ethnic). I also share the same sentiment that lumping all minorities isn't a good idea. And there are many African restaurants owned by Black people here in London especially in places like Peckham, Elephant and Castle etc, but I do get what you mean that South Asians own a lot of the shops here in the UK like the hair shops, they own all kinds of food even other types of Asian shops or restaurants

[@wordsbymaribeja1470]

In the UK, 'POC' has come from the US and has been pushed by the BBC. We used to know what we were in the UK, I for one have never stopped being African. I identify with what I am, not what I'm not, and whiteness (or not being white which is the real issue) doesn't sit at the centre of my world.

[@SallayMusic]

@@wordsbymaribeja1470 I know it comes from the US, I'm from the UK, I'm just saying that we also use the term POC, like there are many terms from the US that become popular and used here in the UK

[@marig9236]

Thank you for educating me on the term political blackness

[@Kgfhff]

‘Educating’ she ain’t a teacher you know? Just an opinion ffs

[@milikoshki]

u look SO good!!! I've also always felt weird about "allyship" and u helped me flesh out why - being a decent human being isn't a thing that should be treated as special or above and beyond. I feel like social media fuels the fire- people feel a need to advertise all their "activism" and get brownie points. Just makes me wanna scream "sometimes it's not about you!!" y'know?

[@CA-tf7tl]

Negrophobia (also termed anti-Blackness) is characterized by a fear, hatred or extreme aversion to black people and black culture worldwide. The term "negrophilia" itself describes the craze for black culture that was prevalent among avant-garde artists and bohemian types in 20s Paris, when to collect African art, to listen to black music and to dance with black people was a sign of being modern and fashionable. Afrophobia is a term used to describe the specificities of racism that targets people of African descent. Afrophobia seeks to dehumanise and deny the dignity of a large group of people. Afrophilia : A love of Africa or the African people.

[@maryqueenofscots3006]

Going by your beautiful explanation we can conveniently say black men are Negrophobic. At least they have publicly demonstrated their hatred for black women. Sorry not sorry!!🤔

[@michellekinde]

I attend a high achieving sixth form in the UK( year 12 and 13) and we had no single black teacher and the only black staff were the cooks and each time we had a new receptionist she was black. I had multiple student leadership roles in the school so I constantly fought to get Black teachers hired. We had other Poc ( ie multiple East Asians were math teachers but the head of department was white, many south Asians in the biology department and leader was white etc). They mainly hired teachers who attended oxbridge and essentially that also put many blacks at a disadvantage as not many were welcomed to Oxford or Cambridge In the past but before leaving after being slammed for Islamophobia and racism by previous students they ensured they hired a black teacher to the psychology department and although it felt she was only found to stop the slander against them I was happy because she was the most qualified in the department and had the best experience previously so it just proved if they wanted to they would have

[@UnknownUser-by4le]

Where was this school situated. What was it called? I attend a high achieving school in the U.K. and all the teachers were with south Asian or black. The location of the school says a lot about who will be applying and hired.

[@lonalis4224]

What sixth form is it

[@chicken5706]

I think I know what sixth form this is ☕️🐸 if it's the one that I think, I was the first cohort to ever attend and girl...it was a shitshow from the start.

[@AMMA83]

You're right, there needs to be better gatekeeping of the black community.

[@livingfinance]

That’s the real issue, black people don’t gatekeeper but are mad that other groups do. Then want to guilt trip others for gatekeeping instead of employing the same tactics.

[@Super007911]

You can tell a Nigerian when we see ourselves, this girl fine sha.

[@bajanboinoho5378]

I’ve been following Murad Murali for a minute (discovered him just before the pandemic). Over time his content took a turn where he was hyper focused on the Atlanta housewives, Wendy Williams and other themes pertaining to blackness and black women. I think Murad is looking at his KZbin algorithms and turning up on what is bringing him the most clicks and views.

[@isharamsi2595]

I used to watch his videos but stopped being a subscriber years ago. Im black and i got tired of his black, mainly female, fanbase telling me i was white anytime i didnt agree with Murad or even telling me it was not my place to speak on black issues everytime i didnt agree with Murad lol. I will never trust someone who keeps using the term POC as a way to make themselves seem like "natural" allies to black people. I am also tired of this idea that ALL white people are apparently inheritely evil but ALL Poc are good and wish nothing but the best for black people. Its become a running joke at this point! People should remember that Murads ancestors were the OG slavetraders before they buy all this woke crap from a man who apparently called himself a Arabmaster. I stopped watching him years ago because i was tired of the contradictions and lies. Quite disgusted at how mean his following was and how he encouraged bullying back in the day. A lot of his new fans dont know how brutal this guy used to be lol he wasnt always on this "dont sent hate" trend. I also didnt like how he used his platform against other people e.g. his whole Nas situation was quite disgusting for me and i think I was already turned of at the very begining when he lied about Nas being half black. I also didnt like how he would often bully a lot of black and mixed race men for minor things yet when done by other peple it was suddenly okay? Even shocked when i found out from others that he was an Ekin Su fan this season with the way he treated people like for instance Danny from season 5 love island and some others or even Shaughna. This guy literally profited of "cancel culture" and "exposing" but now that its happening to him his loyal black women want to talk about how disgusting it is to expose people for their past?

[@thatgirlkells5505]

His obsession with the Katrashians turned me completely off. Been stopped watching him!!!!

[@munirayussuf8558]

@@thatgirlkells5505 ‼️‼️

[@tikosharoan9977]

I used to watch him but I also stopped

[@Dobetter15]

He’s not even Arab he is Asian 🤣

[@isharamsi2595]

@@Dobetter15 you do realise that Yemen is in west asia right? Honestly, do you people think Asia just means India, China and Korea?

[@teeade]

11:06 right. gatekeeping isn't strong out here at all. our culture is often reduced to "uk culture" or "london culture." it's frustrating. with the migration of people from colonies and former colonies of britain last century, yts would lump all people who weren't white under the black umbrella, even if people were in a position whereby they could exploit us; socially, economically, and culturally. it's a shame that some of us black people are still acting out this "political blackness" thingy.

[@mayowasworld]

yess thats a good breakdown. i feel like there's a shyness with claiming things as black british culture and gatekeeping in fear of looking like 'youre not a team player'. black british culture is so powerful and has influenced so much and it often gets watered down in media

[@trent_king]

one of the main reasons gatekeeping is important is so that creeps like this guy cant build a platform the way he did on the strength of all his blaq women subbies! i watched one or two videos of him like 4 years ago and saw how excited he was criticizing blaq people and was instantly disgusted and turned off by that dude! yes gatekeeping and discernment are very important!

[@westafricana4343]

@@trent_king I read a comment today where someone asked what Murads platform would be if colorism and racism didnt exist and it actually got me thinking

[@teeade]

@@mayowasworld yes! i'm guilty of that shyness in claiming our culture myself.

[@adaceline1740]

@@trent_king lmao people would say "he is doing what black men are supposed to be doing" acting as if there arent any black male youtubers out there speaking on issues every single day. Urgh. Just reminds me of those non black "heroes" who will travel to some african country, do things natives have always been doing and say the most basic stuff and all of a sudden they are given some big titles.

[@IMETGODSHEBLACK]

Chile after you posted on instagram I was gagging for a while 🥴😵‍💫!!! Like non-black folks are truly unhinged

[@Bishopmoni]

So agree. Also "allies" should be renamed as "sympathizers" not allie's. Allies are normally people who help fight in war with others. For example America and Britain were allies who helped defeat the German army in WW2. Getting on TikTok and going on a two minute rant on why you dislike racism is sympathizing no true help is being provided. So I never refer to these people as allies. Sympathizers.

[@mayowasworld]

lol truuuu allies is an actual war strategy!

[@mayowasworld]

also the word ally is too strong, it even gives too much power but sympathizers is much more honest because it doesn't imply going to war for someone which most people wouldn't lol

[@Bishopmoni]

@@mayowasworld first off it's an honor that you responded and yes the term ally is a war word. these TikTok'ers disagreeing with ws ain't willing to put their life on the line nor their livelihood on the line for black lives It's just so funny how they have been labeled allies when they're absolutely doing no fighting just getting on front of a camera spewing a monologue of harsh words.like I said it's an honor that you responded keep pushing out great content

[@mayowasworld]

@@Bishopmoni thank you boo!! and you said it perfectly! there is no risk, just monologues and vibes! thank u for engaging!

[@Bishopmoni]

@@mayowasworld :) :) :) no worries :) :) :)

[@sjcooks3664]

whats even shocking is the fact that theres videos that show that alot of these videos were not that far back in his past, some go back to as recently as 2020. Which is so ironic watching him going all out for the black lives matter that same year too.

Omg he's a demon

[@fatpinkteddy]

Yeah 2021 some of the videos where.

[@fatpinkteddy]

Yeah 2021 some of the videos where.

[@orilocs]

Only ally we have is ourselves. Others let us fight and then reap the rewards 👌🏿

[@Xara_K1]

Everybody has made such smart comments. You look amazing, sis

[@westgal2]

This idolization of murad came from black peoples constant need of affirmation from other races.

[@peachesandpoets]

The way some of these people want actual trophies for understanding that violence against black people is wrong lmfao. We got this far DESPITE y'all, don't bring your nonsense to our cause.

[@AR-fb1nw]

Actually you asked them to do so. You asked them to advocate and 'stick up for you'. The BLM movement caused many non-'black' individuals to feel forced to speak up and post about it, otherwise they weren't a decent human being, or, out of fear of being cancelled. Now, you're laughing at some of these people, without right, and being ungrateful for their support. A lot of 'black' people are like this, and that's why everyone else gets a bad rep unfortunately.

[@shakirasmith6454]

@@AR-fb1nw Alexa, play Mariah Carey’s “obsessed” because this person clearly is.

[@peachesandpoets]

@@AR-fb1nw um I'm sorry you felt forced to speak out about injustice. If it helps, it stinks like raw fish and bad clams when it is disingenuous, so you might as well stop pretending. Please stick to the anti blackness and hate that you were raised with. The bottom line is to leave us the fuck alone. Thanks!

[@grace3485]

​@@AR-fb1nwgo take a hike

[@hahaherby]

I keep telling our people!! GATEKEEP!!

[@blackqueen2205]

I LOVE the way you articulate and express your views.

[@xinthamiddle]

Yes all of this was flames 🔥. Thank you for the insight on allyship just being another form of capitalism or symbolism for a good deed (the plus size example was good). I’m starting to think there is no such thing either. And thank you for saying everything I’ve been saying about global blackness, I’m tired of them playing in our faces like we don’t know that they know what black means and exactly how they view us. We need to gatekeep more! 🫶🏾you Mayowa!

[@renitaroberts831]

Your experience and insight is vital to this conversation. You put a voice to my thoughts and i love you for that!

[@whatsonhermind1768]

Those hair stores are very triggering for me - I don’t go to them anymore - and I agree there’s an obsession - and a hatred - for black people globally - it’s very unsettling - I hope one day it will go away Haha this white guy tried to tell me I was gatekeeping blackness - because I said logic (the rapper) was not black I don’t talk to him anymore hahahaha

[@JulianSteve]

I made a whole video on why Logic is NOT Black… He’s mostly White = he’s White. I do not know why that White man tried to debate you on that🤦🏾‍♂️‼️

[@bunnywavyxx9524]

@TN We ALLOW them to tell us what black is by calling these biracials black. We need to just start gatekeeping unapologetically and owning what we create.

[@bunnywavyxx9524]

I don't care for poc talking about black issues because they get it all from other black people who, like me, LIVE the experience. Why would I need a 2nd hand account of what I go through. Please.

[@mimiosu302]

Mayowa came to kill us with beauty today, damn!😍🌼🍋

[@mayowasworld]

lmaoo!! thank u my love!

[@HandofHolmes]

I LOVE YOUR HAIR! Including the cowrie shells. I went back to my Nana's to relearn crochet for a dress to put cowries on it and just own my Afro-Caribbean shine. I'm glad you're speaking out on this.

[@erinniccoinn1gh]

thank you as always for your insights, wow didn't know you'd lived in the uk and germany too! what a valuable range in your perspectives! no wonder you're always putting things together and making these connections. hair looks super cute too x

[@grassfedcharlie]

Absolutely lovinggg the hair and makeup. I could tell right away that you had the half up/half down hairstyle. Super cute and the makeup looks perfect, love the color. I would like to see more dotted work 😍

[@Mdee17]

“You call me ‘person of color,’ I really don’t know who you’re talking to. You must be talking to shorty back there bc it’s definitely not me ok. I’m Black” 😁Yes ma’am, thank you🤎. Thanks always for sharing Mayowa😊🤎 & yes babe, I love how you tied your hair & the makeup look🤩!

[@Itzsheila3087]

I loved everything you had to say here, like you I have previously used POC but listening to your breakdown of why it’s best not to use to use this term has indeed got me thinking. Your content is always very informative & amazing!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Thank you

[@destinymagic7694]

It's just *really* sad because he *was* a really good Ally 😭. He always had black woman on his shows and videos. So it wasn't like he was placing his views *above* black woman. He promoted Black woman and a plethora of black woman businesses constantly...so, I'm disappointed

[@MsXenyy1]

I think black men should speak up about this. Majority of his clients were Black men

[@trent_king]

Ive been waaaaaaaiting for someone to speak on this guy!

[@chiamakaonyenekwe2106]

Your makeup is beautiful, you wear yellow so well. 💛 💛 I totally agree on everything you've said especially your stance on allyship. It's basically the least people should do, be human and supportive of the rights of others. When people start asking or expecting ribbons for doing the right thing as simple as "breathing", it's usually downhill from there. Plenty of ego and yeye pride.

[@mayowasworld]

Chiamaka! lets catch up soon

[@val5431]

i had no idea that political blackness was a thing. and ur points are always so well thought out. thank you mayowa for speaking your mind! ur hair looks lovely btw

[@angelinaoliver5587]

Can I just say I love how confident you👌🏾. You're a very smart woman and I want to continue to learn from you💯

[@limoneraa]

Fred Stones brittish black commentator on love Island...hes the best and hillarioussss

[@j.r.765]

I hope I have an extended stay in Mayowa's World. Love it here.

[@irenewilliams1396]

I also agree with systemic issues and oppression. Here in America most black American men are comfortable with the oppression, majority are mentally defeated. I see mostly black women still keeping our blackness.

[@Xena395]

And the only way out they see, is to get money and get a trophy.

[@bunnywavyxx9524]

Agree

[@destinylove1673]

Absolutely love your take on this.

[@natsdaley9615]

This is everything watching from the UK

[@what_da_FND]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾all of the facts!!...so refreshing to see a beautiful BLACK woman articulate such complex issues. Hair and make up on point too🔥

[@anonymousanonymous870]

Not only the shops but African foods too

[@lyndak3269]

Like your makeup, hair and content. Peace and Blessings Sis.✊🏾👍🏾🙏🏾🌺

[@tytybaby06]

Well damn sis I just unsubscribed from him & subscribed to you! You are absolutely 100% right we gotta stop feeding the non black pandering trolls thanks for the message ❤️🖤💚

[@codedee]

Shots fired 8:00-8:06. You leave Michael ‘it don’t matter if you’re Black or White’ Jackson out of this 😂😂😂

[@andrewDaMack]

Great commentary. You hit the nail on its head.

[@kah023]

Ty for the valuable info. Hair and makeup on point 💅🏾

[@NB-lk7yd]

@fred stones is an hilarious black love island reviewer! He deserves more subs for sure! 🙏🏾

[@martam1995xx]

Big up Fred Stones

[@yuelondaoutlaw6291]

Very interesting , an informative video. Totally enjoyed. I most definitely am subscribing.

[@crazysexycool4361]

🗣 Preach! I appreciate you doing the work to dispell the results stemming from historical COLONIALISM, basically.

[@Rashida6891]

Mayowa, thank you for speaking on this. And your makeup and cascading updo came out nice.

[@dolphinswilltakeover]

Thank u for talking about the point of anti blackness being global, and each country and language having its own word for the n word, it infuriates when people try to deny that.

[@jagirl_vendetta2197]

I haven’t finished the video yet but just based on the top comments I’m wondering if the nuisances we have in Canada is different than the US? At least in Ontario, I cannot speak for other parts of Canada… Brown- Indians and Pakistani people… and the other south asians Black/ people of African descent- Black People Latinos- individuals from any Spanish speaking place POC- we rarely use this broad sweeping acronym, it’s fairly new but when used yes it might include everyone who ain’t white Indigenous - native Canadians Racialized- mainly blacks and indigenous Canadian… Fun fact, CAnada is racist AF to their indigenous people.. my caribbean black ass was SHOCKED when I moved here and found that out

[@mayowasworld]

I heard about the racism in Canada! i also heard that Canada used to own black slaves..!? do you kno much about this?

[@NM-en3fl]

I am always weary of people who are more invested in my issues vs their own.

[@lillybilly9954]

What!!!! I’m not going to pretend I knew he was like this. I’m completely shocked. Thank you for this video. Shooketh.

[@michellekinde]

A lot of black people and Poc in the Uk used to or still feel the racism here differs to USA as it is covert here whole overt there. The racism we face here in the UK is not direct to your face so some people are able to pretend it doesnt exist. But I am legally Canadian and my experience there and the UK differ. A lot of UK people use the term POC more as our population is so low here and all minorities are 14 percent and this includes white minorities (ie Eastern Europeans etc) so people want to hold on to as many people as possible to not feel like a minority. But I am BLACK, my experience differs from other minorités I can sympathise with others but it’s not the same experience as I feel I face more day to day racism from other minorities majority South Asians. Many south Asians are extremely racist over here and easily say the N word to insult blacks. Many Eastern Europeans use the N word to describe us and others chose to use it as a term for friend which is not right. London has a high percentage of black people also leading to an illusion that we are a lot nationally in the Uk which is false.

[@Coco-uk9tv]

Disagree. In the UK blsck people use the term black not POC. Media use the term POC or BAME.

[@beast9125]

What about the black men calling black girls racial slurs and the ‘I don’t want no black girl’ or purple puzzy all over KZbin videos coming straight out of the uk?

[@Dobetter15]

I have never in my life heard any south Asians say that word in Uk stop chatting shit

[@ericadee6050]

you are gorgeous ! smart and very well spoken! I'm glad I came across your channel. keep up the amazing content and thanks for being unapologetically you!!!

[@corinacharalambous3132]

Thank you for sharing this ❤️ I love everything about this

[@ephamurfi]

Thank you Mayowa. Everything you said about "allyship" is all that needs to be said. People identifying themselves as or aspiring to be "allies" is gross. As you point out, decency is the minimal. Your clarity is powerful; may it reach those who need to hear it. I really appreciate you explaining the term "political blackness" too. Looking forward to the next vid darling, with or without the ladies 😁👀🌊💛

[@mayowasworld]

hahaha!! thank you for these kind beautiful words! made me smile :)

[@ephamurfi]

@@mayowasworld oh my goodness! Please know you've just made my day!!! You teach us and uplift us, speaking to my soul and leaving my mind near speechess. Thank you for your content, your format and everything in between ♥️💚💜💛

[@BBrunnel]

What you said about privileged people speaking on the oppressed and making a platform off of it makes so much sense. As a trans person, I do side eye cis people whose entire perception of transness is 'trans women are women', pronouns and new names. Yet, they are able to be viewed as allies even so far as being invited to speak about transness when their views are simply 'respect people' rather than actually dismantling the gender binary. I also feel the same about men who speak on Andrew Tate. Instead of really understanding what is happening, they just simply discard him as an incel because it's easier to call someone an extremist since then, it allows men to absolve themselves from being complicit in how they view dating. Because Andrew Tate's views aren't novel, nor are they radical. They're pretty much the norm; they're just repackaged in a boisterous and attention-seeking personality.

[@user-jt9ju5jy7u]

You made a very valid point 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ghanwin]

I stan Queen E, love her channel and reviews on love island and she's so funny !