Panafricanism | Thomas Wakiaga | TEDxYouth@BrookhouseSchool

His TEDx talk will be on Panafricanism. He was inspired by all the history and research on the topic and where he lives.
Thomas is 18 years old and is in his final year at Brookhouse School. Some of his hobbies include basketball and rugby.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@deanwillis6213]

They made us think being African was a curse and in all actuality it is the greatest blessing given to us

[@evolvedape3341]

Pitiful

[@AntonsClass]

African American, son of the Diaspora here. I'm definitely down with panafricanism.

[@ms.rstake_1211]

Thank you

[@rodrickoftaokingdom1557]

Me too❤🖤💚

[@x-isaac3385]

Is fake ideologie

[@kingaura480]

afro european here. love seeing us wake up.

[@onevideo2rulethemall223]

Stop calling yourself African American or European. You're AFRICAN period! Why trying to be someone or something that you are NOT. Those who label you such things doesn't even accept you as their equal.

[@raestera]

Asian-American here. I 100% support Pan-Africanism. I hope see my African brothers and sisters unite and take their continent's future in their own hands

[@sanahshah8213]

Beautifully expressed and said, I agree that the movement towards pan africanism especially in the youth is paramount for our development. As Africans lets fall back in love with our home and break free of these western biases!!!

[@k.c.5426]

sanah shah Amen! Say that!👏👏

[@thebridge5483]

sanah shah it’s happening and you Are right

[@fadwaregani9821]

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[@Rolando_Cueva]

Western biases? Where is Africa huh, in the East??

[@eddierocksteady5740]

We need a young man like you, to move and make a shift in our mindset. Thanks for your speech.

[@aden-lj7wb]

I am half Ethiopian and half Nigerian. Panafricanism is in my blood.

[@swaybryan524]

You sound yummy

[@deedeeumondak4490]

aden east and west bro

[@King-is3td]

Blood is from the East and West Coast

[@Therealmoseslupai]

That’s a great mix. I’m half Habesha and Sudanese.

[@alickmsolola8995]

Brilliant! We need more young people like this in Africa.

[@alamazieu3896]

Africa should unite and I am ready to defend.

[@Ebk2solild]

Ya that is true of my house will be for smell like to keep one in my house to keep me safe trip back to the pride lands and the pride lands in a dome and it will be more than happy to play on my ps4 and my T shirt for the rest of the United States of my house will be for smell like to keep one in my house to keep me safe trip back to

[@thebridge5483]

The best thing about this his 18 our future is looking great

[@arayahbanyasharalah4234]

Im of bantu african descend born here in Bahamas!! Me my wife and kids will be movin to africa this year.. make space for your kids mama africa.. im an israelite and im fully down with pan africanism.. this is the correct way for us Africans in the diaspora and home!!

[@haroldwilson6015]

You are an afrikan but not an Israelite. Afrikan Bahamian are not Israelites lion.

[@noirfeline]

Outstanding talk by someone who's well posed to shape this world's future. Extremely proud of you Thomas!

[@thinadlamini4671]

This world needs more people like you.

[@kwameaboagye940]

It’s vital Africans must be reunite as well as rebuild our land once more. I have been a Pan African journalist, activist and author for twenty six years being fortunate enough to cover our issues as Africans at home and abroad. I love being involved in our events including Kwanzaa from 26/12 to 1/1. Africa for Africans at home and abroad.💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🇬🇭🇧🇴🇬🇳

[@arrow8420]

This video is so underrated . People should speak and care more for this subject

[@kunalbenjamin956]

I'm watching this in 2022 and i'm very impressed

[@mts4428]

Imagine that!! They don't want us that powerful!! Re-teach the world and unite our brothers and sisters!!! I'm all for it!!

[@morgiana111]

So proud of you Thomas 🙏🏻 This is great!

[@superbere]

Thank you for this, this was fantastic and you are wise beyond your age! I am not african and I do not belong to the diaspora, but I enjoyed listening to every second of this. People like you are the world's beacons of hope in these dark times.

[@matamba6774]

We need more african men and women with that spirit. Nice one!

[@musiqkidchristian]

✊🏿❤🖤💚 Pan-African unity!

[@x-isaac3385]

Fake ideologie

[@bemnetsamson5281]

@@x-isaac3385 why?

[@x-isaac3385]

@@bemnetsamson5281 because we hate Each other

[@bemnetsamson5281]

@@x-isaac3385 pan Africanism can stop that

[@x-isaac3385]

@@bemnetsamson5281 you can dream

[@njabulomazibuko3495]

I am African before I am Zulu. An "African-Zulu"

[@pmaloba7714]

very well said, solidarity and unity

[@n3phatkomu30]

Am here in 2020....and now more than ever know that Africa must and can unite.

[@theindiespotlightphilly]

This was beautiful🖤❤💚 im new to Pan-African Nationalism and im loving it🙏🏿

[@MrWakiaga]

This is so awesome Big bro you are the best

[@dr.eduardoviana]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿Very good. I am so gladed to see a young man speaking so well about Pan-Africanism.

[@kentsaarnaud3354]

the best explanation and expression I have heard without contradiction

[@nehemiahvoid4670]

Truly remarkable and insightful words from an innovative person! I will work to live and strive by this idea and uphold the moralization behind it.

[@thebridge5483]

V O I D Matt ✊🏿🇭🇹🌎

[@VivianBeard-yk8yu]

This is awesome, Africa would be in a better place if younger african people can gain access to educational programs that focuses on Pan Africanism, programs that will raise awareness about our beautiful rich Africa. We need mindful leaders with great leadership skills. Time is running out, action is needed soon . May God of heaven who is the God of our ancestors help our continent to raise intelligent selfless leaders

[@terryfitz7702]

PAN AFRICANISM 2019✊🏿💓💯👁️

[@rodrickoftaokingdom1557]

2021 and beyond

[@lynxaway]

And beyond!

[@kingaura480]

we in here

[@dystopianaverice1981]

Good luck i dont think this will ever work try getting all regions to get a long they wont

[@heitorfuzii7398]

@@dystopianaverice1981 Don't forget about the ethnic groups

[@freemind7406]

much love my african brothers

[@kipchirchiralex]

I really love being pan-Africanism

[@araps4w354]

I call for the creation of the United States of Africa. That’s the ultimate goal of Pan-Africanism. One people, one economy, one country

[@harrychipelelo4074]

I'm encouraging the African youths to take their time and understand pan africanism. Our ancestors did a lot of work. They created an enabling environment for us to bild africa and resist neo colonialism

[@manishadadlani2086]

Well-spoken talk with a key core message!

[@bigdawgtaylor348]

White and the rest of the world will pay for what they've done once we are in power

[@kmille120364]

Thanks for your true said from 🇫🇷🇨🇮

[@TheHappyCompanion]

Outstanding!!

[@jimmykalyowa2410]

THE ONLY REASON AFRICA IS FREE TODAY IS BECAUSE THE LEADERS ARE UNITED. AND WORKING TOGETHER TO BENEFIT AND LIFT ALL AFRICANS FROM ABJECT POVERTY DESPITE THE CHALLENGES NOW THAT THEY ARE TREADING WITH EACH OTHER, AND KEEP MONEY IN THEIR COUNTRIES,THEY ARE VERY SOON BE IN THE DRIVING SEAT. YOU ARE A VERY WISE, BRAINY AND INSPIRATIONAL YOUNGER MAN. KEEP UP THE VISION AND BE BLESSED.

[@Ebk2solild]

Preach Thomas!! PREACH!!!!

[@cassieberyl3469]

I love ma continent and i hope ro make a change too.Go Panafricanism!

[@johnkeithrobinson7399]

good job brother keep up the good work

[@greatemc832]

Good information, keep the coordinations.

[@Esmexie]

Let’s get it done!

[@barnabasayalew1935]

How?

[@ronalddowdell1931]

Smart and insightful.

[@Rauff83]

Well said sir

[@morrismwatata7482]

Nice bro we need gentleman like keep it up keep the spirit we are behind you

[@victorchelashow3263]

Way to go!

[@worshipperofnoidols7972]

I'm with You

[@DJB1PlanetFunksville]

12 million subs and this video has only 7,000 views hmm...

[@yawshillin5443]

Proud of u ma guy

[@kobysmultiverse.4643]

Hey....I am a pan Africanist....and I’m a Nigerian.

[@emmynova1357]

No one knows when the hour of Africa's Redemption cometh. It is in the wind. It is coming. One day, like a storm, it will be here. When that day comes all Africa will stand together.

[@bebopnola]

Lol he just described American politics and the ruling elite when he said “who would want to live in a country....”

[@user-tu3fy2qy9b]

We are Africans we love Africa

[@doumjawaziri5579]

Look within our selves,

[@PanAfricanLifestyle]

The time has come for us to express - through action - the dreams that we have for Africa. Follow @panafricanlifestyle if you rep the motherland. 🌍

[@lebanhussein8239]

inspiring young man- this makes my heart sing

[@oluchiosakwe]

Nice speech

[@abrahammuuo3095]

I'm a proud African

[@Rosie-KM]

❤❤❤❤

[@mariasunasisse7878]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@lilyofthevalley2248]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@s.hervey6173]

💯🙌🏾

[@missymaisie7761]

Africa should unite and end tribalism!

[@deanwillis6213]

You cant get from one point to another without first starting with one point. Should I elaborate?

[@HERES_JAWNiE]

✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@dugawayabiyaf2510]

We all Africans should like and proud of being Africans

[@amaruneter83]

👊🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@colinpatterson728]

Yes Kaka - "We have some here" ---------------It is too obvious -----and away with the later/gradualism mindset -----We want to live while we are alive. Love the reference to Several Countries and African linguistic groups -------This wide and holistic view of Africa, if taught in African schools would transform the mindset, not of the 'leaders' but of the led.

[@premiermix530]

PanAfricanism! PanAfricanism!!PanAfricanism!!! We love ya :)

[@tyow95]

nice video, but I'm from Ethiopia but there isn't famine at least after the 80's, different than elsewhere in Africa

[@queenlove6218]

👏🏾👏🏾☀️

[@burtisaac1000]

Salud 🥂

[@evolvedape3341]

The world is an eternity away from anything near this happening.

[@rodlambo]

🇪🇹💚💛❤

[@dustinsmith4860]

I have 1 opinion and 2 questions after watching. 1. My opinion - Africa absolutely can be an amazing, united country. No doubt at all. It could take off economically at super speeds due to untapped resources. 2. I got lost me at 8:30, that it can be done without ethnic barriers / ethnic intolerances... My question to that would be: is Pan Africanism for only the original descendants of Africa, or anyone who supports it? Could the country be a "melting pot" of anyone who desires to be part of it? Thanks.

[@sumpa9967]

No

[@josephmoela2960]

Wow

[@samuelshegu8919]

He should have mentioned Emperor Hailesilasie of Ethiopia.

[@quinceycarpenter2875]

AU board of governors which are the nations head of states with a chair and vice chair

[@josephmoela2960]

Pan-Africanism is the only way to rescue Africa but its unfortunately that only a handful population are in support of this ideology Africans I urge u especially the youths join this movement.

[@haroldwilson6015]

Am 100% panafrican

[@mumborepublik4560]

Umoja ni nguvu

[@quinceycarpenter2875]

an A.U. afrcican union must have a federal reserves system to protect its common dollar

[@sagamba]

Let's vote for unite stateof African one country one currency one ring will rule all.

[@tonantzinlacomandante1838]

PANAFRIKA!!!

[@hekxzerzoi424]

PAN AFRICANISTS JOIN THE REST OF OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS FOR A UNITED AFRICA NOW !! WE DON'T NEED THE WORLD VIEW TO MARCH FOR OUR DESTINY. JOIN US ON SEPTEMBER 30TH , MARCHING ACROSS THE COUNTRIES OF AFRICA ....FOR A UNITED AFRICA NOW.

[@navigatefreely3449]

If you can't protect what is yours, it's not yours.

[@quinceycarpenter2875]

A.U. afroican union with an AU capitol thats a dsitric separate from any conutry

[@timsafak5840]

Corruption is in human blood more in underdeveloped countries

[@NdayikengurutseEmanuel]

We are African but we still use the bazungu languages when will be free?

[@birhanyemra4695]

Nice speech but it shows you didn't dig much enough. Shame that you didn't mention about Emperor Haileselassie of Ethiopia if you are talking about Panafricanism

[@okbaygoitom3557]

That’s the problem with us, he’s not saying he knows everything. But he’s presenting what he knows so far. He has nothing to be ashamed of for not knowing about Haileselassie. We should teach other about African history. And don’t get angry if he doesn’t mention Ethiopian history. He doesn’t know everything, but he knows some and that’s beautiful... just teach people what you know and be ready for new knowledge

[@lmeko9787]

@@okbaygoitom3557 halie sellasie was an imperialist backed by the west

[@Muadexperience]

What unity is he talking about? When was Africa united ?

[@MonDieuMaCauseMonEpee]

It has to be otherwise it is doomed.

[@tdavis9610]

I think the only issue i have with his portrayal of Pan Africanism is his exemption of socialism. The ideology or objective of Pan-africanism is the total unification of the continent under scientific socialism.

[@MonDieuMaCauseMonEpee]

Africans are far too religious bro. I think Africans simply need an Industrial revolution fueled by their own interest. Capitalism can be successful in Africa if it's FOR AND BY Africans.

[@mikeandrew8973]

Im not 100% sure but PanAfricanism dosent work . just use Pan-Liberty-ism@ 7.28 what about teaching Economics

[@QueenLiya]

I dont agree because ther are better solutions

[@dontmatter211]

Can an African American be a pan Africanist

[@SaKura-il8op]

Yeah Diaspora counts too

[@NkrumahTure]

Now imperialism is attempting to water down Pan-Africanism to a nondescript definition. We knew this deliberate confusion would finally show itself, and here we are.

[@ibrahimalbaker8309]

Pan Arabic unity

[@samuelshegu8919]

Yeah, Arab people must unite.

[@Punicia]

Why are y'all here ew smh let us have our movement get off of this video

[@AfricanProudVillageWomanJuju]

You cannot be Pan Afrikan if you’re religious! Rule number 1

[@Gainde215]

Why do you say that? I can’t tell people what I to practice we be religious and Pan-Africanist I am one.

[@Alexjacinto831]

William plecker is your Master

[@deborahfox3943]

Alot of Africans come over with disrespect toward Foundational Americans and don't use TV as an excuse for calling us Akatas.

[@Dr.Oppenheimer-Style]

I don't think it would work because of the culture present in different African countries, and the different values present in those countries. Sure Africa, if united with peace would most certainly prosper, so would a "United World" do, but that's a perfect world, and that can not happen today. Especially with the Chinese "investments" into certain African countries, it won't happen soon. Pan-Africanism is a dream that probably won't come true.