The African City Outside Of Africa!Salvador Bahia Brazil 🇧🇷

[@WODEMAYA]

Thank You So Much For Clicking ❤Did You Learn Anything New? Please Like Share & Comment below!

[@stacybarnes8428]

For me personally I didn’t know that Brazil was a second largest city out of Africa pretty interesting 🤔 also, there were somewhere that you were standing and you mentioned it was built by Black people but through slavery my heart was broken but proud at the same time 🥰

[@stacybarnes8428]

You are so welcome my bro

[@dotolaj3263]

Yes I did. First time the vlogs I’ve seen previously on Salvador Bahia made sense. Thank you. Oh and that blue shirt with the dark front is lit!

[@YESYOUMA]

As African American did and black south African are starting to do, black Brazilian need to create and take initiative. This start with creating black schools, University, banks, etc... only then will black Brazilian situations, especially in Bahia can change. It's all about economics and empowerment. Black Brazilians need to take charge and not wait

[@larrose9377]

Hello, Wodemaya. Your video of Salvador gave me homesickness. I been there so many times that I can't remember. But I did see that of all the people there, somehow you managed to find my good friend GEORGE, aka DJ Sankofa. He's a great guy. And Ghanian too. If you ever start doing videos about individuals, his life story would amaze you. Man I wish I was there. But I plan to be there next carnaval. On a more serious, this was a great presentation. Thank you. One love!

[@wardoonacademy]

Eu sou da Somália e amo Brasil. é um país que simboliza a beleza da diversidade. um abraço forte pra os/as Brasileiros/ras.

[@AfricanMaverick]

Você tem bom coração

[@caelsimas9419]

Obrigado, cara. Um grande abraço para você também! Só uma dica, o termo "brasileiros" é neutro, por isso inclui tanto homens quanto mulheres. Então você não precisa escrever tudo isso, apenas escreva "brasileiros" para facilitar sua vida.

[@wardoonacademy]

@@caelsimas9419 Obrigado pela dica, na proxima farei isso, estou sempre ganhando conhecimento linguístico e neste processo sei que estou cometendo alguns erros gramaticais e não só. Estou grato pela correição.

[@caelsimas9419]

@@wardoonacademy Eu que lhe agradeço pelo carinho.

[@guitarlawyer75]

Sou brasileira! Obrigada!

[@pchrides1559]

From America: Thank you for connecting Africa to the African Diaspora! No one has ever done this on such a scale and I can assure you we are loving you for it Woda Maya!

[@WODEMAYA]

Can’t wait for finish them all

[@TheRamamedia]

Fact

[@YESYOUMA]

As African American did and black south African are starting to do, black Brazilian need to create and take initiative. This start with creating black schools, University, banks, etc... only then will black Brazilian situations, especially in Bahia can change. It's all about economics and empowerment. Black Brazilians need to take charge and not wait

[@kathleensmith3489]

Earlier this year I am _Marwa from Kenya went there.

[@pchrides1559]

@@YESYOUMA To be able to communicate like this is just the beginning. It's so inspiring to open up this discourse among our people around the world, I feel like I'm discovering new family. Much love from America Yestouma!

[@IvanSilvaSotero]

Nasci em Salvador. Nossa cidade tem uma conexão profunda com a África. Em minha familia há antepassados das regiões de Gana, Benin, Angola, Nigeria e Congo. Temos muito orgulho de nossa matriz africana e preservar as heranças é uma forma de conectar ao passado e ao presente. Aos nossos irmãos da diáspora que estão espalhados pelo mundo, meus votos de sucesso. Obrigado irmão. ❤

[@gems3604]

Wow, it's heartwarming to see an African come to America and understand the history of our diasporan struggle. From Haiti to Cuba to Brazil and to the US we are tied to each other. Yes, our ancestors who survived the trans Atlantic slavery were incredibly resilient and strong. They didn't perish. They went on to give birth to new generations despite all odds. We're still here. We still love. We still hope. We still dream.

[@gerrytushh]

Surely, this is wonderful ❤😊 Against all odds, our brothers and sisters stolen from Africa have survived and THRIVED❤🎉. Wonderful 😊💯

[@BrazilianColombian]

@@gerrytushh Brazilian DNA is more European than African.

[@africaine4889]

​​@@BrazilianColombianu have a lot of dark complexion there. And all of the descendents of enslaved has some European dna i. Some less some more. Some thing they didn't ask for

[@gerrytushh]

@@BrazilianColombian really?? Hahaha 😂 I visited Rio de Janeiro city for 8 days a few years ago. I think Brazilian DNA is MOSTLY African💪🏾😍. But our Brazilian brothers and sisters are still facing suppression over there. But we are a very strong and resilient people. We shall overcome 💪🏾😊

[@BrazilianColombian]

@@gerrytushh You have no idea what you are talking about. DNA tests have confirmed everything I have already said. Across all regions of Brazil European DNA is more prevalent. Brazilians are predominately European. Black people are a minority in Brazil. Why do you so desperately want to claim us?

[@MissTrudyy]

I thought I would be 1st here! I didn’t know we have the biggest African city out of Africa in Brazil! Great information! 😀

[@WODEMAYA]

Good To See You here Babe 😍♥️😍❤️

[@boakyefelicia2480]

Mrs Maya we miss you so much ❤

[@earlybirddove]

Mrs. Maya in the building, miss you young lady.😘😘

[@f6876]

Miss Trudy, u ok? You are starving us

[@berthekabwe871]

❤❤❤

[@NumexP]

In Nigeria, the descendants of the returnees are all over Lagos. They call them the Amaros or popularly Agudas. You can tell from their names. The Cardosos, Da rochas, Pedro, Silva, Pinheiro, Hernandez, Fernandez and co. Some have changed their names (Alakija, Adetokunbo Ademola, Doherty and others). They stayed in a place called Popo Aguda. It was initially called Brazilian Quarters (Some still call it Brazilian Quarters). We need to note that some of them also came from Cuba but majority were from Bahia Brazil. The first millionaire in Nigeria Candido Da Rochas was the son of a returnee Joao Esan Da Rocha.

[@africaine4889]

Yes, they are also called Agusas in Benin. And the majority of the returnees got rich because they came with new skills that the locals didn't have Construction, bakery, seamstress, menusier etc...

[@GrailArmattoe-2424]

@@africaine4889interesting! Kind of like the African Americans who returned to Liberia? I wonder how they are doing in Liberia.

[@NumexP]

@@GrailArmattoe-2424 the ones in Liberia ruled the country for almost 100yrs. They created laws that made sure only them could be Presidents. This caused tension with the locals. Because the locals could not vote in elections. Many of their descendants were killed during the Samuel Doe Era of the 1980-89 and also during the Liberian Civil War. In summary, they didn't end well like the others in Benin, Togo and Nigeria.

[@achempim2023]

in Ghana we also have the da rochas , the Nelson's , the ribeiros etc etc with majority of them settling in accra . it's great that with all the struggles the direct ancestors had to deal with , they made a conscious effort to come back to their heritage - the motherland. may God continue to bless and protect our king folks in the Americas 🙏🙏👌🏼👌🏼💯 great job @ Maya .👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼💯

[@cmartin5903]

Wow history at it's best.

[@lakeinrocks]

Fellow Africans, in the spirit of Panafricanism, please let's speak up for the women in the Congo that WHO admits their personnel abused. They are being paid $250. No one is speaking about it. Learn more about it people, and let's speak up for our brothers and sisters and help stop abuse by these foreign organizations in Africa

[@Che1980s]

Yes will do

[@kwekswilliams6884]

100 percent

[@leonardorjioffor6683]

It's to kick them out of Africa, that's the solutions

[@lutaayam]

Let’s also speak out where human rights of blacks are being abused by other blacks

[@thyrabriggs5466]

Also, the African leaders who are so enraged about the "genocide" in Palestine should speak up. African brothers and sisters start holding your leaders accountable!!! I will be praying.

[@samisrael4931]

Great content. As a Ghanaian American living in the USA, one thing I noticed is the similarities between our foods and that of Brazil. My legs never end from going to Brazilian restaurants. Their food is almost like what we eat in Ghana and I always enjoy eating from their restaurants.

[@billtev9846]

Now I see why you Ghanaian and Nigerian people have been dominating African soccer, you had your Tabom cousins playing for you kkkkkkkkkkk

[@aishabaidydiop]

Am african woman from Sénégal. When i was studiant in Paris French, I had a brasilian friend who came from Salvador da Bahia. She was like african girl. She remind me my africans sisters. That why i was friend with her. And sometimes she used to invite me at her home and cooked brasilian food for me. It is like african food. Exactly the same. .The culture of Black People in Bahia is like african. I want really to go to visit Bahia one day...

[@augustalopes4926]

​@@aishabaidydiopWelcome! It could be so nice to cook some afro-brazilian food to my african friends! ❤

[@loucc5056]

Brazil is not African at all. Like usa. Football also have so many descendant of African who are also indigenous and Portuguese. I know you want to African wash everything. But simple fact food like beans and rice is just everywhere in America latina cause this is what we found the most in our nature. Also this place is still a indigenous land. Then it’s a mixed and that’s it. Unfortalely we are too much tolerant and people who are even not Brazilian just identify the way they choose with us. Sad . I still believe that this country will be decolonize.because white people are responsible but tourist and immigrant mentality who just see with one point of view the story have the same energy

[@beatrizsantana3169]

Im Brazilian and I have eaten and dated Nigerian and Ghanaian and the food is very similar too, I guess only difference is quality of meat since we are big producers the meat is better but all the flavors are very similar

[@AngelicaMariaESS]

I'm Brazilian, from the state of Minas Gerais. Here we also have a very strong African culture and the sad (but strong, resilient and incredible) African slaves who came to Brazil and the ancestors' struggle for life and their history. I recommend visiting the cities of Serro, Mariana, Ouro Preto... And I would like to congratulate you on the video. You do an incredible job and, despite my suspicions because I love my country, I got goosebumps from beginning to end because of the great tribute paid to the ancestors in this video. Long live Africa, long live Brazil!

[@theman8070]

Hello, where by do you live in minas?? I'm from Africa but hardly find someone who speaks English can we link?

[@Ramu-bw4ub]

But i don't think your country is good for people of black skin. In Brazil, skin colour matters a lot in almost every sphere of life, especially in politics and even demographics wherein even black people want to identify themselves as moreno or pardos rather than just black or preto. Brazil has one of the most strangest classifications when it comes to race and skin colour hahaa.

[@Ramu-bw4ub]

​@@theman8070 You can learn portuguese. It's easier than other latin languages. Brazilian portuguese is the easiest to learn, comprehend and master. Just try to communicate with the native brazilians, cuz they are very friendly and will definitely respond. I love speaking portuguese though, it's fun.

[@theman8070]

@@Ramu-bw4ub so you don't want to link up

[@valdomirojunior7864]

​@@Ramu-bw4ubInfelizmente é verdade.

[@uzoejekwumadu7731]

There's Brazilian quarters in Lagos Island Nigeria 🇳🇬. Campos Square is a good example. A neighbourhood of returned ex slaves. They still maintain their culture, carnival, etc. contributed so much in the fight against colonialism.

[@commscompany1502]

Yes the Nigerians with surnames that are Pinhero and Dos Santos among others (I met some in Ibadan and lagos). Also learned how to make frejon (for Good Friday) from them

[@uzoejekwumadu7731]

@@commscompany1502 You will add Cardosos, Da Silva, Macaulay, Randle, Thomas, etc. Big names of Lagos Island

[@fjohn8985]

Look up _Tabom_ people history in Ghana.

[@rosahacketts1668]

What interested me about that is that some after a while returned to Brazil.

[@commscompany1502]

I think the MacCaulys and McGregors are from British /American slave trade though not Portuguese/Brazil because the Mc/Mac names are more Scottish/UK based. Whereas others you mention are Portuguese names. However I can see how all the returnees from all corners of the world hung out together to form one large lagos elite.

[@aliceneba]

As an African it hurts me to see my fellow black people being mistreated for their color. Africa might not be as developed as the other continents but most of grow up with a sense of belonging and pride. This comes naturally to us because our race is not something that is used against us in our own countries.

[@mugumemelas5185]

The racism in Africa is TRIBALISM , there is a lot of tribalism in Africa which is always the major source of conflict, it hurts me being segregated here in my own Homeland due to my tribe and then when I leave mother Africa still face racism due to my skin color. we should learn to love and embrace one another as Africans back home because we have same ancestry and share same DNA.

[@All_royal]

​@@mugumemelas5185The major source of conflict is people accepting bribes from the West to destabilize their countries, thus allowing said Western countries to get the natural resources for next to nothing, leaving the people suffer in dire poverty. In cases that does not involve conflict, the leaders accept bribes to give away the resources for pennies. Those lost income could have helped with development and create economic opprtunities for the youths in any career field of their choosing. Win - Win partnerships will set the continent on a fast track to becoming economically independent.

[@alimo3011]

Black is not a race. And sub Saharan Africa doesn’t have a single race. Recognize SSA and Africa’s diversity

[@koredenoir8899]

I feel the same 😢

[@racialselfdefense]

POWERFUL WORDS SISTER

[@kwasiSarkcess]

If you love wodemaya, let me see your hands ✋️ ♥️

[@debbiemarquis3231]

👋

[@WODEMAYA]

I love him too

[@kwasiSarkcess]

@@WODEMAYA 🙌

[@kwasiSarkcess]

@@debbiemarquis3231 👍

[@judithbalchin6777]

This is called real content thks true history sad one at large

[@taisgleice7815]

Aff foi tão lindo eles conhecendo a culinária e a cultura e achando conexões com a africa, ficou tão feliz. Além disso o fato dele ter conhecido lugares lindos de Salvador, que normalmente não são divulgados para os estrangeiros. Definitivamente Wode é gente, como a gente.

[@rebeccaphaleni6156]

I felt like I was watching a city in Africa,learned a lot about the slavery pain,thanks Maya for your undying passion to unite us Africans. Blessings

[@Eric-Newman]

someone has took upon himself to show and tell you the history you were not taught in our school and the amazing part is that he's on the ground reporting it live just to feel the impact and know your value as a black person. why don't we show him more love and subscribed to his channel. thank you.

[@DarekBirton]

Because he pray on the sympathy of Pan African to enrich himself and don’t help individuals. It is all about him. me, Me,me. He help only himself. He use the same formula church on every corner use to pray on the Diaspora in America and UK and every Diaspora that buys into his pretense. If he were to help individuals and small businesses in Africa and promote them in his videos, he would be more helpful but I have never seen him in his village helping them and building it up. He has only been asking the Diaspora to come home but it was all a lie. The Diaspora were sold a lie to come to Ghana and he promoted this lie. Because of this lie I as well as many have changed our minds about Ghana and no longer coming to live there. It is a shame that those that invested in land their bought land that was sold that they could not own and get proper paperwork. It is sad. I saw this too much. May visit but definitely not live there. These people attack their own people. Woda attacks other successful KZbinrs and use what they call reactors on KZbin to attack them. He is just another crap that try to pull down others they he see doing better than himself. I saw that and said what a shame that he don’t focus on other things than attacking other big KZbinrs. I have never seen him do any collaboration with them. He is fake.

[@Jas-pe8ti]

I am so shocked that Wode Maya has such few followers. For all the transformational videos he makes , you would think all of African would support him more - but as usual , nope. African's have a big issue. Our lack of solidarity is the reason why we will never go anywhere. Sad but true.

[@BoqPrecision]

I was subscribed to Wode when he still had only 100k followers.

[@culturavibe]

10 years ago I went to Salvador and it was such an emotional experience that’s hard to describe-your vídeo has brought those feelings back. I’m so happy that you’ve used your platform to bring this to everyone’s attention. As a speaker of Brazilian portuguese (I learned) and in dealing with Brazilians abroad I’ve had people tell me - no Brasil o racismo não existe (In Brazil racism doesn’t exist) 🤦🏾‍♀️ Of course those that tell me are the ones that have the skin tone that is in power. Knowing the culture and having been there, I know differently. It’s quite sad the situation of the diaspora …but still we push through and shine despite all of this struggle! Thanks for this Wodemaya! ❤

[@gerrytushh]

Thank you so much Wode Maya ❤ You're doing what the African Union has failed to do: reconnecting the Africans on the continent with our brothers and sisters in the diaspora ❤🎉😊

[@GrailArmattoe-2424]

AU has failed as all !!! Even those on the continent

[@barbaragrindstaff8734]

SO PROUD of being of African descent and Brazilian! Without African culture we would be nothing, and we know it. We are brothers and sisters. Thank you for bringing us the very essence of our own culture. Samba wouldn't exist if it wasn't for our African ancestors, axé wouldn't have existed without our African ancestors, our percussion wouldn't have existed without our African ancestors, our religion, even Catholic, wouldn't have existed without our African ancestors. Our famous foods wouldn't have existed without our African ancestors. THANK YOU GUYS FOR EVERYTHING! Africans, the countries that came here by force, you didn't do it for nothing... you didn't go through all of the pain for nothing. You made who we are. We will never forget. For that we are thankful, SO THANKFUL ❤

[@kilabob1200]

Once again, you have done an excellent job bringing light to the African diaspora. Thank you, Wode Maya.

[@WODEMAYA]

My pleasure

[@Angeladixon4395]

@@WODEMAYA👑🧎🏽‍♀️👏🏽🤝🙏❤️blessings always. I have learned a lot Tnk you 🇯🇲watching fr the 🇬🇧🙏

[@ameenahameed8874]

This entire video is excellent. The way that you are telling the story, including that of bondage and struggle yet showing the beautiful culture of the Brazilians and their connection to Africa is so good. I feel like you are doing us diasporans in the Americas well. Thank you Wode Maya!

[@Rastaindacity784]

Peace ✌🏾 and Love To Our Afro Brazilians. Big Up From ST.VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES 🇻🇨 The Afro Caribbean ( THE GARIFUNA AFRICAN PEOPLE ) THAT FOUGHT AGAINST THE PORTUGUESE AND ENGLISH COLONIALISM. ONE LOVE 💚💛❤️✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾

[@mugumemelas5185]

I felt more connected with this video, it felt like I was was physically in Bahia Salvador Brazil, I could see the nostalgia on your face when the explanation of African religion and twins festival were done same way in Ghana and Nigeria, I love Brasil because of its African diversity, even when they 10K KMs from the mother Africa land mass they are still our distant brothers and sisters. big up to you Wode Maya for connecting Africans in the diaspora back to their roots . as long as the roots are deep in the soil the stem and branches will never dry .

[@brendonmartin9550]

African diaspora stories told by Africans , very inspiring video I wasn’t aware of such large population of our people out of Africa. Thank you Wodemaya, well done #Africatotheworld❤

[@lucyaraujo9043]

Haiti

[@ReneSampaio777]

​@@lucyaraujo9043Jamaica também

[@capstone1073]

Wode, all of your traveling is turning you into a historian. You are able to add value to your videos through your experiences from all these different countries. It's amazing that so much of heritage is connected throughout these countries in spite of the slave trade.

[@AkinolaAdeyemi-pu6vq]

This is a well researched and properly shot video. Historical events packaged in 30 minutes of mind blowing revelations. As a Yorùbá man from southwest Nigeria, I can walk around feeling like I'm among my relatives with the similarities in culture. We'll done Bro. This is a good one for the Culture.

[@WaithakaEnt]

I’ve been to Cartagena, Colombia 🇨🇴 and it felt like Africa (Mombasa for me) on the other side of the 🌎 🌍. Next major trip to South America again has to be Salvador Bahia & Rio de Janerio, Brazil 🇧🇷

[@timasuna1756]

So you're a sex tourist? 😅

[@godwinoghenede8382]

The Black African struggle is real. Despite all the odds, we survived to keep the struggle alive. Unite we shall and winning we will. The future belongs to us as we continue to educate and embrace our history. Thank you Wode Maya, for being part of this struggle. Your mission is rea, and your name shall be written in Gold in the indelible sand of the African history. Cheers.

[@UrielKouassi-c9q]

after seing this video, i just want to say thank you so muuuuch for sharing our story.🙏

[@Hlulizinyanga]

The only way as Africans to heal from this extreme hatred for Africans is for us to cultivate love for each other as Africans ❤ May God protect and strengthen us

[@davidampeh1484]

It shows me how scattered Africans are we are by enlarge the most scattered people across the earth we are all connected to each other just distance relatives ❤

[@CaioFran]

I think people don't really hate Africans. It's more about despising them, not necessarily based on hatred.

[@njonjokibera9587]

@@CaioFranbut why do they despise Africa? If anything Africa is their homeland.

[@fcrowson6480]

​@@CaioFranIt's the same thing!

[@THETRAVELOGIST1]

We are very grateful 🙏🏾 to have you in Brazil especially Sao Paulo and Bahia-Salvador 🤝🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@WODEMAYA]

Thank You Man

[@THETRAVELOGIST1]

@@WODEMAYA We are together 🤝🏾 ❤️

[@sabititom]

From Arab Emirates 🇦🇪, thank you Wode for connecting Africa to the world.

[@Onedon29]

Brazil is beautiful I will visit Salvador de Bahia one day🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.

[@WODEMAYA]

Definitely

[@macacoacido4904]

Uma dica não vá! Pior lugar da terra .

[@MovingViewsYT]

I've been following your channel for a few years. Amazing to see you arrive in my city, Salvador.

[@WODEMAYA]

Oh wow!You are from Salvador ??

[@MovingViewsYT]

@@WODEMAYA Yes, man. Born and raised. Happy to see my city being shown to the world on your channel. I hope to one day visit Ghana and other African countries and see our connections up close.

[@Citadel-n4d]

The Olodum on the ladies shirt is Olodumare in Yoruba culture. Nigeria. This are our brothers and sisters.

[@WODEMAYA]

Interesting

[@Citadel-n4d]

@@WODEMAYA yes brother. It’s crazy. Our ancestors lives on. Both home and abroad. 🥰

[@TheHoonJin]

@@WODEMAYA the candomblé and umbanda religions came from africa, its the main point of salvador, the relgion who accepts everyone, specially gays and transgenders, and give love instead of hate, like christianism

[@TheHoonJin]

@@Citadel-n4d you can research about umbanda, candomblé, and macumba, the brazilian religions from africa, there are many african saints, from yoruba culture

[@jelezulu4707]

Afro Brazilians came from Angola,congo ,Mozambique and Nigeria not Ghana or west African countries

[@williamgamelisenaya793]

Wow,Maya you're on another level. No show off just a humble guy doing your thang. Nuff respect for your hustle. Bless uo🙏🙏💗 Watching from the land downunder Sydney NSW

[@WODEMAYA]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@doreenonekalit9888]

He truly is. Beautifully documented. 💯

[@boakyefelicia2480]

Wode Maya, the most love Africa youtuber, very energetic and the charisma is so beautiful ❤❤❤

[@WODEMAYA]

Thanks for the unconditional love ❤️

[@0tismadaline]

It feels like am on this journey with you Maya, such an amazing moment and such beautiful city ❤

[@matthewsamuel8687]

So happy to see your comment. Thats exactly how I felt watching the video

[@WODEMAYA]

That is how it’s supposed to be

[@amandareis6461]

Através desse video pude enxergar minha cidade com outros olhos! que video lindo, incrivel e rico em detalhes, olhos sensiveis para ver ao redor desta cidade, se eu nascesse de novo e escolhesse um estado/cidade pra morar, eu escolheria milhares de vezes a minha Bahia, Salvador. Mesmo com todas dificuldades, erros, defeitos que temos, somos felizes, de vez em quando "unidos" kkkkkk que video lindo, que mais pessoas possam visitar nossa cidade, e ter esses olhos sensiveis e detalhado..

[@Chol1992Vlog-ul6vt]

Thank you Wode Maya for visiting our descendent brothers and sisters in Brazil. One of my dreams is to visit Brazil and play Soccer with our brothers and sisters at Salvador Bahia, beach. We have a dark history as Africans but it is our duty now to reconnect and interact with our Black sisters and brothers in the diaspora. Thank you for this great video Son of Africa!

[@rosahacketts1668]

We are not descendants though. What happened to my ancestors is not tied with your ancestors. We are black people of African heritage and we do not hide this. Our story is different.

[@Chol1992Vlog-ul6vt]

@@rosahacketts1668 I respect your opinion brother but we're still the same people regardless of what happened in history. I personally think slavery was a curse to the black race but we're still the same people!

[@stacybarnes8428]

First of let give Wode Maya editing team 🙌🏾🙌🏾 they really are on top of there game flawlessly wow 😮tanks you sir for taking us along on ur journey to showcase of our people all over the world. We appreciate you and the job that you’re doing stay safe and God bless.❤🙏🏾🥰🇨🇦🥰🇯🇲🇨🇦🙏🏾

[@WODEMAYA]

More to come!

[@projectrain2254]

That team played a lot of SPANISH music🤦🤦

[@MZ_TV]

Wodemaya, You and Tayo are a big Inspiration to me. Love you❤

[@t.kayoung5304]

The Scenery The Music 🎼 Culture, foods And people ...etc are so so Amazing... Wode thank you for taking to the African Diasporan family... Thank you very.. We wish you save Journey always and that God send good people your way .. Following from Cameroon

[@WODEMAYA]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@startingoverbygrace]

This one thus far from the Brazil series has been joyous. Despite the struggle our people are so resilient.

[@rosahacketts1668]

Indeed, my people are resilient indeed -it has taken years for my ancestors to build the resilience in them that makes Western blacks and blacks of the Americas very resilient people.

[@samil5601]

Probably the best video of Salvador I've seen. Thank you!

[@MrVdurrell]

Woda Maya will go down in history as an ambassador for connecting African people worldwide. WELL DONE SIR!!!

[@berthekabwe871]

This video was interesting, engaging and educational. You captured the essence of the people and the history behind the city. I appreciate that you drove deep into the history of slavery and the challenges that Afro Brazilians continue to face today. The editing was good and made the video enjoyable to watch. Well done Wode and your team for this amazing video👌🏽🙏🏿❤.

[@DarkAngel-cj6sx]

My heart cries for all our ancestors who had to go through these atrocities

[@rob3rt788]

We are our ancestors

[@rosahacketts1668]

And it is for you and I to make great progress in our lives and for the lives of other Western blacks whose ancestors were enslaved.

[@rosahacketts1668]

If your ancestors were enslaved in the West and the Americas then yes they are your ancestors but if not they are not your ancestors but brothers and sisters by way of being African.

[@MarcosNascimento-ce8hu]

​@@rosahacketts1668Repito o que ele disse, " Nós somos os nossos antepassados " Não sabe do que estamos falando né? É assim mesmo , só quem é vai saber! Bom dia!

[@peterflynn6478]

We love you wode Maya.. Thank you , we thank you so much ...more life and wonderful blessings, Marcus Garvey look alike Shalom 🇯🇲🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️👏👏👏👏👈👈👈

[@AfroMillennialMomma]

Thank you so much Maya for all the sacrifices you take to show us the Africa and Africans worldwide the tv doesn't show us!

[@luedch8460]

Muito obrigado! Thank you for visiting my lovely city. In Salvador the music is in the air. When I am in Salvador I feel that insite of the everyday struggle people of low social economic are happier than in London . I am Afro Brazilian and in my family education was the way to improve your life for generations. I always appreciated my culture because we studied in school about the influence of African, Portuguese and Indigenous people , and this was very important for me because my mum was had indigenous blood in her and she was very pride of her heritage. Thank you for your beautiful video. 👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️🇧🇷

[@jland904]

As a Black American thank you for your travels to link us blacks better together. We all know WYT people from North America. South America and Europe hate to see us come together not all but some. It’s time we come together stand strong and live great lives

[@CarlosEduardoRuizGómez-f4w]

I'm Not Black, but I Hate any Kind of Injustice.

[@madstarr2]

Wode Maya, this documentary had me feeling so much! I appreciate you and what you and your team do!

[@WODEMAYA]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@oseniajayi51]

This is another eyes opening and educational historical lesson at the same time; brings tears into our eyes reliving what our people went through for their survival in the Americas. Maya, you are the best in building bridges to connect our brothers and sisters in the Americas, that we are able to watch the video that make it possible in the comfort of our living room. God bless you abundantly. The introduction into the video with your body language is touching and heartfelt. I just wish that more people subscribe to your channel because you deserve more subscribers than what you have at the moment. Keep doing what you do best, God Almighty will reward you handsomely for the great work you do for Mama Africa.

[@alexbento7378]

As a Brazilian, watching a video like this, I have two types of feelings, happiness and sadness, I am very happy to live in Brazil, a country with so many different cultures, a country that welcomes people from anywhere in the world with open arms, a country that has a connection very strong with Africa. Today Brazil is the ninth economic power in the world and Brazil entered the map of wealth through the hands of enslaved black people and today not even 1% of this wealth is aimed at social reparation, today the Brazilian Indian is treated as a stranger within his own country. But as we know, all countries have problems and even so, I love Brazil and I wouldn't trade it for any European country, the only country I would trade for Brazil is the United States because I've lived there for many years and I miss seeing black people with high self esteem. Or some country in Africa that would be an ideal connection of real identity.

[@Boomarrang]

Great words. You can pay a visit to Africa and see. Ghana

[@retirementtoafrica]

Are you African or Indian?

[@mugumemelas5185]

Angola and Mozambique would give you a Brazilian feeling as they one of the 3 Portuguese speaking nations in Africa.

[@startingoverbygrace]

Why would you go back to the country of your oppressors? 🤔

[@luisafrance1635]

@@mugumemelas5185… Not 3 speaking nations in Africa, but 5. Guinea-Bissau, Cabo Verde, Moçambique, Angola and São Tomé e Príncipe. Please stop. Cabo Verde Will give more of Brasil than the two countries you mentioned. I have been to Angola and Mozambique in 2021 and nothing similar to Brasil. I have also been to Brasil in 2005 and 2009.

[@Matrix609z]

Many Blessings to you Wode Maya for using for platform to show the injustice for our brothers and sisters in Brazil and I want all my brothers and sisters of the African diaspora around the world to know that even though we are from different countries and speak different languages, we are one family, and have common enemies and we have to come together to get the power one love❤️

[@dawntrenchfield7920]

They treated our ancestors very bad the whole world was built on the backs of the Africans

[@gerrytushh]

Surely ❤😊 Thanks for your thoughts 💯

[@timasuna1756]

What injustice? You must mean the past, when you sold them to the Portugese. I see well dressed 🤷 English speaking so clearly educated Brazilians. What injustice do you mean?

[@Matrix609z]

@@timasuna1756 watch the video again and you’ll know actually watch all his videos in Brazil and watch the Brazilians explain the situation there and I’m american buddy get your facts together no one here sold any Africans to the Portuguese 😂

[@timasuna1756]

@@Matrix609z No African sold Africans to Portuguese? You must like rocks 🤣

[@donquantum1615]

The quality of your videos, editing is excellent... enjoy Brazil. Com certeza.

[@WODEMAYA]

Glad you like them!

[@benedictkanu6062]

This is awesome, Brazil is beautiful.thank u bro @ Wode Maya for showing us the Brazil we never saw on TV.

[@mauriceharvey1084]

WODE MAYA ITS SOO INSPIRING TO LET THESE BLACK PEOPLE KNOW THAT THEY HAVE A PEACEFUL HOME IN AFRICA ❤ WHO AGREE WITH ME?

[@WODEMAYA]

That’s the most important thing 😊

[@AfroMillennialMomma]

its so beautiful, I had no idea it was located on a peninsula. I always wanted to go there, now I'm really gonna do it soon!

[@vegasmitch1472]

Thanks for Showing an American Who definitely needs to get His African Travel on some ideas of where to go & what to Maybe Expect!!

[@aniasacrario9993]

The quality of this documentary should be a good platform at the schools in Africa. I much appreciate as an Brazilian living in Europe.

[@ameenahameed8874]

Yes.

[@WODEMAYA]

Definitely gonna share the ideas with them 😊

[@joyceakoto9522]

@aniasacrario9993, I agree with you. I am a Ghanaian American, but growing up in Ghana and in school, I don't even remember been thought in class about slavery. it is about time they show all these vidoes about the slave trade. The truth needs to be told and they would see the world differently. Ty.

[@kwadwo9681]

This is such a heartwarming video. Wode this is a masterpiece. Thank you for sharing your travels. We are one African people and, as a Jamaican, I pray for and look forward to the day when all African / Black people worldwide unite and move forward together as the one beautiful mighty people that we are. I love your content. It brings me hope. I will travel to Salvador next year. I especially enjoyed that they keep in touch with African history, African religion and African spirituality.

[@newyorklens8525]

Bro! What a GREAT personality you have. You killed this video! By far the most informative video that I've seen on Salvador. Great job! I'm moving to Salvador!

[@abdouliejanneh5548]

just impeccable WODE MAYA, love from the GAMBIA. AFRICA TO THE WORLD!!!

[@Eziopct]

Mr brother from the smiling coast!

[@abdouliejanneh5548]

@@Eziopct yeah man brother

[@ikhowaka1471]

If blacks can value each other and treat each other with compassion. It will be the beginning of the end of our suffering.

[@WODEMAYA]

You are right

[@kwabenadankwa6237]

This is excellent. Getting to know of our brother's and sister across the Atlantic

[@ibrahimbyaruhanga9374]

From 🇺🇸 the city of Indianapolis, thank you for connecting Africans from different continents. I am making my trip soon to Brazil, and I want to connect with travelogist man because I am my first time too

[@rayajao1566]

Thank you Maya..the African baby...I will definitely visit Bahia El-salvador in Brazil

[@arturmachado7360]

I was born in SALVADOR, capital of Bahia State, Brazil, and live here. You are welcome, be sure. But please, don't buy the ticket to EL SALVADOR, or you will land in a country of Central America, not in Brazil, South America. 😉😄

[@leongrant2320]

Wodey! Thanks for coming to the diaspora to teach us all, especially our brothers and sisters on the continental, our story so we can connect with each other.

[@WODEMAYA]

Well said!

[@adedayoadesanya2807]

Great to see wode maya tasting what looks like Nigerian moin moin in Brazil. It shows the resilience of the Yoruba culture spread across the world despite painful experience of slavery

[@stilladey]

This is an amazing expository video that takes a peek into the very life of Afro-Brazilian, African true brothers and sisters carted away by slave masters. Great work Wode Maya😇

[@senesieamara790]

Thanks so much Wodemaya gor such an outstanding exposure that links the two continents with the tru African people and culture.

[@ponnie1978]

As a citizen from Salvador, I felt so pleased by watching this video, especially at the end of it when you showed your joy by being surrounded by so many "brothers" and "sisters"... You felt the connection, man... Lovely...❤❤❤

[@jtramalmasi8311]

Incredible! Love from Dar es salaam🇹🇿

[@Betafrb]

Thank you for showing people the history and beauties of my hometown 🙏🏻

[@anaclaudialaura5813]

Nunca vou entender o porquê dos gringos colocarem como músicas caribenhas, mexicanas, enfim músicas espanicas quando estão no Brasil

[@FactoryFancy]

Pra quem esta acostumado a musicalidade eh bem pparecida...muda que um eh mais ritmado q o outro, bem ppouca coisa..mas quem n tem o ouvido treinado ou nao eh do local n pega n

[@damonicajones4396]

Watching from America. Thank you so much for creating this channel ⭐

[@mustaffda]

Watching frome south africa maya u doing great job keep it up i like brazil is one of the countries i like

[@providetriggersforevolutio3748]

This was amazingly done and the last 15mns revealed lots of history! The drone shots were superb!

[@EnterTheNinja101]

Our people are strong and resilient we have survived the worst of the worst and we are still vibrant and joyful God is great all praises to the most high GOD!!!!

[@baxendermediagh]

This video is very educative❤... Love you Maya

[@tessievictor5023]

Very informative. Learn a lot about a not so well known of city in Brazil. Wonderful Salvador!! Culturally rich and despite of its dark history it's ppl are full of Joie de vivre.

[@bitushamusona6424]

This is what we call master class,you representing Africa so well and you are the best

[@janetpatterson9729]

Great work Wode! I appreciate all that you do; really enjoying this video!❤

[@stephenjohnson3542]

Everybody in the city is happy. This is really good. Thanks

[@WODEMAYA]

A very happy City

[@FredNaija]

Early bird here😅 i told you i have camped here since days ago waiting for this video. There are Afro Brazilians, Cuba returnees and Saros from Sierra Leone in Lagos Nigeria as well, in an area of Lagos Island. We call them Aguda, Brazilian quarters, Campos etc. Great job bro

[@normamckie9213]

Thank you Wode Maya for sharing Brazile. ❤ I am Belizean we would love for you to also visit there.

[@phillipkudzayi4579]

This video is your best work. Thank you for taking us to Salvador, I can feel the spirit and energy of the place from your video! Phillip, from Zimbabwe!

[@TheSENYO]

Wow 🤩. Absolutely amazing 🤩 and well filmed. Greatness in one video with a well defined narrative. The history of Africa is unique. This video is a masterpiece and must be televised for all to see.

[@refreshingpsalms774]

I learn a lot from your content 🙌. Thanks for sharing this 👍. Watching from Kenya 🇰🇪.

[@LadyAmit]

Travel KZbinrs let’s gather here and thank Wode Maya for a job well done❤

[@alfa_romeo55yush82]

Wow, I cant tell you how much my cheeks are hurting me. I smiled the entire time watching your beautiful video. hailing you from Jamaica. A White Jamaican. I love my black people. Ever living ever faithful.

[@arlitilhocastilho4553]

I would really like my brother to interview one of the great figures of this city, the musician Gilberto Gil. A big hug from the island of São Tome and Principe

[@africaine4889]

Love his music

[@tshepomoletsane9764]

Wode - I can feel my spirit reconnecting to our brothers, sisters, uncles and aunts, we are truly one people. Doing this might not be easy for you and the team, but the vibration and frequency that you are restoring has no measure. This is perhaps one of the chapters on the reawakening of Kings and Queens of Africa - true reconnection of our roots. Thank You - This Is Major And Soul Healing Experience. Our DNA carries an imprint of this trauma ( those taken from us), our souls are truly one. This episode evokes feelings that cant be explained. We Are Truly One & A Chosen People. Love Africa and All Its People ( Diaspora included).

[@kenchagos]

Thank you brother Maya. You are fulfilling your purpose by bringing this history they don't teach in schools. Be blessed.

[@WODEMAYA]

that's the goal

[@bridgettayong8223]

Wode Maya , you are the best son of Africa. You have made some of us learn a lot. May you continue to be blessed.

[@dandamuxima]

Thank you for connecting us once more, big brother! We're all the same, in spite of bad things like racism here, we resist becoz our African Ancestors strengthen us. We love you!

[@jaylisaheinecke-ivhalenekh9594]

Wode Maya you just won me over. I had goose pimples watching this Clip. You are good at what you do , being an Ambassador of Africa. Keep it up.