The Coconet - Tama Uli

[@rojahcroker]

Born to a Fijian mother and raised in Samoa...oh the racism I faced growing up. Psychologically and emotionally draining childhood abuse. Thank I left the place.

[@ChrisEAdlay]

U know what if you're white u face racism too from samoans cos you're not samoan enough for them even if u speak it

[@MissLee33]

the govt needs to leave these tama uli alone!! it's their land, n they are Samoans too. keepn u guys in prayers my tama uli families!! luv u guys

[@maga_partyof53]

Malo Lee🤙

[@friedaschwalger7195]

Samoans are not white though lol look at your colour compare it it to a white and a black 😅!!!!!??These videos are stupid.

[@friedaschwalger7195]

Your light brown comes from the mixing with the colonisers! Yous are originally black

[@sasharowen9584]

@@friedaschwalger7195 no we are brown. how dare you tell us who we are

[@lencymuna465]

I am from Solomon Islands and this is an interest story. This is the first time I have heard that Solomon Islanders are also taken as slaves to work in Samoa. Thank you TheCoconet for sharing this piece of history.

[@faapologasolomons3095]

there are few tribes living in Samoa, my grandad was frm the tribes of Magusi

[@brideliatakanamadupeter3363]

true @Lency, an interesting piece of history....time Social Science lo high school iumi only savvy that some Solomon Islanders were taken to Queensland and Fiji to work in sugar cane plantations...now me just savvy that some of them were also taken to Samoa.

[@31titan70]

lency muna the trade slave in the island spark by the white man..not only your ppl was affected but the rest of the islanders was force into this..we have an island in Tonga nobody live there anymore but the story was they were taken to slavery

[@Vae07]

My great grandfather was taken from the Solomon islands as a boy to work in samoa. His marriage to my samoan great grandmother was the first of its kind under Samoan law and he was the last Solomon who came on that vessel at that time to pass away. He was over 100 years old when he passed away.

[@tristanprice401]

Lol didnt realise that samoan men held hands i thought it was only solomon islands i was always too embaressed to tell people boys hold hands in fear they would call me gay

[@RastasNevaDie]

When he’s holding hands with his uncle reminds me of my grandpa 😢😭 I’m Tongan and my grandpa used to hold my hand even up til I was in high school

[@ondreyahnoemafaatui.878]

Awesome work Coconet! This is a story that needs to be given as much oxygen as possible to make others aware of what's going on back home. Being a darker Samoan doesn't make you less of a Samoan. We are all one. Malo Coconet ☺

[@gfirisua6654]

Tama uli big love all the way from the Solomon islands 🇸🇧

[@lasarusasosiceni663]

There's so many rubbish on KZbin and this video added value to my life.

[@Jojo-fh2yr]

Can we just appreciate how amazing this doco is? As a teen nz raised pacific islander Ive never even heard about this part of our Island culture. I wish I learnt about it in history class while i learnt about trades/slaves in the all over the world dating centuries ago, never did it occur it happened in the islands too regarding melanesians and polynesians. So sad im glad they are fighting to stay you can see the emotions and determination in his eyes, no amount of money is equal to the land your parents sacrificed for you ❤ really sparked a fire in me being mela/polynesian ive experienced racism by my own kind

[@sonyastanley5163]

I love my TAMA ULI for life. Born bred and baptized EFKS SOGI.

[@orlanariee]

It took a dna test to realise that i was melanesian...This explains why it showed up that i was Samoan and from Solomon island too.. ❤

[@gfirisua6654]

Orla J. Solomon Islands descendants in Fiji and Australia came to the Solomons last year as part of their search of their motherland. Most of the black birding slaves were from the island of Malaita, and malaita is happy to welcome it's people.

[@UsoDak]

i truely hope the government is not treating these people as foreigners. racism towards our people is ridiculous

[@matasavelino9279]

Wow! I had no idea blackbirding was a part of Samoa's history. This is shameful!! The ancestors of the people of Sogi were forcibly removed from their homes, their land & loved ones and treated like animals. I'm appalled that the Samoan government is doing the exact same thing to the people of Sogi in this day in age. Thank U Oscar for shining a spotlight on this dark history of Samoa. I hope social media will continue the momentum in highlighting the plight of the people of Sogi. My prayers & thoughts are with you all. Keep up the fight✊❤🙏

[@saraphinateariki7092]

Mata Savelino we still havent learnt.history repeats

[@paulakula5121]

There's nothing shameful about this, if anything, its the Germans..

[@AnnaSapau]

@@paulakula5121 Exactly!! Such unnecessary drama haha Polynesians were slave trading amongst each island group long before the Europeans. Shining a light exposes facts about our history but as Oscar mentioned, we don’t dwell on the past, it’s all about now and the future. Nonetheless, the government’s actions were dishonorable, as proven by its current state and the current caretaker portraying a dictator role instead of stepping down as Prime Minister with dignity and honor.

[@vainekeanguna7572]

Why are you blaming Samoa it was the Europeans who took them there just like Fiji and West Indies

[@lrein077]

Please remember WE ALL are children of this great MOANA NUNUI (Pasifika). Sending ALOHA to all our Samoan cousins of ALL COLORS. Keep racial discrimination in the past.

[@mekisavaliga3003]

This is so sad man we are all Samoans doesn't matter what color skin you have and backgrounds and so forth. In my opinion they're a part of our history and they deserve all the respects well they have my respect. God bless y'all and hope everything works out and get to keep your land cus y'all deserve it y'all and myself are the same alofa aku we're one unity is our strength.

[@dvmei]

I am familiar with most of the Solomon descendants in Samoa. We had quite a lot of brothers and sisters who played a huge role in my great grandparents, grandmother's siblings, mother's siblings' lives, and then ours. Over time, we have considered them aiga after their many contributions to our family in Afega, Samoa. I love my tagata 'uli family!

[@vailima49aston99]

They are SAMOANS!!!!! Get over it GOD put our Solomon brothers there for a reason

[@vp5630]

God bless the people in Sogi! I pray God will continue to protect & guide then on their path of life! God will prevail!!!!

[@OMGitsPriesT]

Samoans need to understand that discrimination based on the color of our skin was brought to us by missionaries and europeans. It was the Eurpeans who divided us into Polynesia and Melanesia. Our Fijian brothers are as much a part of us as we are of them despite what palagis tell us. We are all tagata pasefika. Europeans and Australians black birded our polynesian ancestors, but we cannot hold a grudge because we were gullible to allow it to happen to our brothers and sisters. It is time for us to love and educate each other and move forward not as samoans, tongans, tahitians or fijians, but as Tagata Pasefika.

[@sonnyboy9257]

This is the third time watching this I feel so sorry for my pacific brothers and sisters, I was trying to link us up together with concerns generally for the well-being of others.but I’m getting a lot of bad feedback for trying to do so. The weather gets worse and the tide rides higher each year. Talking can open many doors through to many hearts. Plenty room in nz. Let’s heal together 💖

[@iosefotulafono6919]

That photograph I recognised this person at 0:08 my Great great great Grandfather is in this photograph in this as well but he is not shown his name was Josè Pereira who was of African Portuguese Samoan heritage he worked for Godffrey and sons which was a German copra firm during German colonisation in Samoa where alot of Melenesian people were taken to Samoa to work the copra fields I never realised the true significance of this photograph until now

[@iceandcoconuts]

This is such a very insightful documentary about our history.

[@FaleasiuFinest]

great doco. wish it was longer!! hearts go out to the people of Sogi...

[@realtalk682]

Awesome uce. We are all Samoan!!!! 🤟🏽💯🤜🏽✌🏼

[@danatito135]

This really saddens me 😢 Please do not give up!

[@sharono1227]

#FightForTamaUli✊

[@manavai9159]

Is there an update on this village? Thanks for putting out thought provoking stories of our people all acorss Oceania, Coconet. So happy that this platform exists!

[@tinogym4679]

The PM it all about himself. The people need to stand up for there right and for the future of there kids..🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@nafanuasfemur5733]

Can we please discuss the fact that anti-blackness in modern Samoa is influenced by decades of white occupation and influence???

[@nic506]

NafanuasFemur aye I've been razed in Samoa as a kid and we made fun of those with darker skin... ME'A ULI/black thing.... ranking one another buy skin tone is life:)

[@nafanuasfemur5733]

experienced MEME Source 2.0 not how you spell it but OK cool

[@nafanuasfemur5733]

ok bye edgelord

[@turnbacktime6618]

You can't blame whites for everything.

[@nafanuasfemur5733]

but you can blame them for what they're responsible for so tough tits

[@saasaachong7115]

Thank you for sharing this video, I always wondering about this issue when I first heard it on Talafou from Samoa everyday. What ever happen ile "Fa'avae ile Atua Samoa" This family have been in Samoa for over hundered years. Nanai I pray for you and your families. May God bless you and your aiga.

[@sidaisdad]

his grandma was so regal and beautiful 👊

[@faapologasolomons3095]

Oscar granma was frm Laulii, Taito Kalo's family.

[@RIAnizzle]

Wow. Thank you for sharing this video. It was sad to watch this in 2017, that Samoans in Samoa are being unfairly treated by the govt of Samoa. This doesn't surprise me tho, I know Samoans are a proud group of people, but even they mistreat and ridicule their own people for having dark skin color. Racism for sure. Glad this video has been filmed so that many become aware of social injustices among our own people.

[@rajadat4437]

RIAnizzle Agreed!

[@talavoualo2597]

The government want there land and who's next

[@MaluluKeleGuiSila]

I remember some people from Sogi. Mr Levi (was teacher at Leifiifi Junior Secondary School in late 90s), Mr Tokuma (was teacher at Apia Middle Primary School in the early 90s), some class mates from late 80s to late 90s; Kevita with the ponytails, KHart, and Peretiso...still remember them..great kids

[@paulakula5121]

Mr Tokuma spends some of his time is Lower Hutt, NZ..Great man..

[@tobidean7526]

I remember in 2009 whilst researching Pacific and Polynesian contribution to Australian society....let me tell you how angry, shocked and just very emotional I was when I came across black birding....I am a very proud Samoan living in Australia. These issues need to be raised I firmly believe that. I'm Samoan 100%....A bit of this and a bit of that but 100% Samoan lol...lol.. im proud to have artists such as Tama Uli, Forcing Samoa to see a true reflection of its Past and current prejudices. Good on you Oscar. I'm over the double standards in Samoa. you even get it with nz Samoans. They think just because we live in Australia we some how have no clue of what it is to be Samoan or we have magically forgotten... So you see its a trickle affect....Black Brown Yellow Light brown....Samoa is diverse...embrace it. Let's all get behind Sogi and make some noise because let's face it, this is just the beginning your village could be next.

[@pana6572]

May God bless our Tama Uli people and it breaks my heart stumbling upon this documentary. It was their ancestors sweat and Blood that helped to build Samoa. Leave them alone and they're Samoans as well.

[@jayshaw4197]

Amazing journalism! Thanks Osa!

[@djmlg4175]

Good on you Tama. Keep fighting for what it belongs to you and whole entire families. You are absolutely right, your parents worked so hard and have earned that and now they are trying to get rid of you and families, that is cruel and heartless. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Tokoa144]

Well done Oscar.. This is a great story to highlight.

[@tekuenertainment]

I’m truly amazed at this finding this out 5 years later is a definite shock doing all the research I can do to see if they still are there and what happened.really wish things like this were told to us in school and what can be done if anything can be done at this point😢

[@sienna3830]

Great story thanks for sharing! I hope the tama uli can keep there land and prosper and multiply for many more years to come. They belong there, born and bred. They’ve spent most of their time there. They have every right to claim.

[@anastasiaflynn5108]

As for me we are all one, God bless all peoples of Samoa

[@joefuti4279]

Wow this is the samoan culture? Since when samoa. You accepted the white man but couldn’t accept the brothers from the solomon islands. Samoa kalofae. I stand with the families of sogi. #TAMAULI

[@lesinatomasi348]

Wow I'm so sad so shock when I'm watching this video,thanks for sharing,we r all one blood black or white or what ever we r? God made us only one blood we r the Samoa family,o Samoa e FAAVAE ILE ATUA🙏👏🇼🇸👏🙏

[@MrBarelytone]

See the short film "Blackbird", about indentures Solomon Islands workers in Queensland. Sad history of the Pacific

[@elithexxx1020]

Gotta be kidding this is happening in Samoa much love to the family in Sogi 🇼🇸

[@kaisermichael4809]

I use to visit family who lived in Sogi I have fond memories of my Tamauli aiga full of love and Hospitality they are also awesome Samoan Citizens all my live and prayers for u all God Bless

[@TaavaoJohnTaavao]

An update would be nice. I truly hope our Tama Uli Samoan Brothers and Sisters were treated with Respect and Dignity. To me they are Samoans without a doubt.

[@penskyfile5290]

Thanks for sharing and I too hope that people will come away with a new appreciation for tolerance. Just last night I watched the dawn raids documentary and it’s sadly ironic that Samoans are not immune to imposing the same treatment on people that they endured in NZ. That said, it’s not surprising because man’s nature is depraved and we’re all capable of doing despicable things. Maranatha and may God bless Samoa.

[@bamfam8544]

These are our brothers from Soloman Islands. #TagataPasifika

[@saraphinateariki7092]

Gud example of history repeating itself. No matter wat country..greed n sum peoples eyes is wat seems to be the down fall. No matter wat race.

[@andreniko3563]

This is not the Samoa that I was raised under. They are more Samoan then I am. The government there needs to pay attention. They need to see that they are splitting Samoa. This man and his family have every right to stay. The government searching for some loophole to say they can not stay !!!! Omg. Not the true Samoan culture. True Samoan is who this family in Sogi is. Shame on the government. If the family say No. Then leave them alone. It’s called Not for sale!!!! Don’t cheat the family of there rights !!!!

[@efaleafine]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@whiteleleim]

Sounds similar to dragons of Samoa about the Chinese labours. Breaks my heart for our Solomon and Melanesian bro/sis were basically slaves, in the old times. Just like the song goes, stolen from Africa bough to America.. shame . Bob Marley sings in his music.. Being that I’m samoan and my father’s grandfather was a Chinese man. There were always story’s about my Chinese family but very short n confusing as hell, was not allowed to Talk about it. Watching these videos really open my mind and help me understand the b/s all around us. I’m here in the USA n I’m raising 3 beautiful afikasi girls and it burns me inside wen ppl say negative things about black dark skinned ppl. What’s really ashamed is we our God FEARING ppl yet wwjd . Is that not preach enough in SAMOA . I love Christ but don’t portray as that and discriminate on others ! ONLY GOD can JUDGE us. My pray goes out to this beautiful family, money is the root of all evil. GOD don’t like UGLY

[@louieiese154]

The land and home that Dad and Mom labored for and prepared for thier Children and their future is more important then all the Money in the world.

[@johncarter6331]

Great story, I just realized samoa has a big racist problem. I mean I've always learned about the German, British n NZ in Intermediate school back in samoa but never about the Tama Uli which are a part of our History.I've lived in samoa for 20years. My dad is a descendant of German n My mother is a descendant of the Tama Uli, her dad was fluent in Solomon Language. Alot of the Solomon descendants live in the village of Aele today.

[@gfirisua6654]

John Carter I'm an Solomon Islander and I'm interested in you familys story.

[@theephraimite]

Nope, not a huge racist problem. The Samoan government is just stupid for trying to reclaim the land. If it was land given by Samoan chiefs, the chiefs were never treat them like this. So you see, it’s the stupid government’s lust for land that is the problem, not Samoans in general.

[@teamyep4779]

I am a tama uli decent. And im sad hearing about this. Both my great grandfathers are from Solomon Islands and Papua new Guinea. Both on my mother side. This makes me sad.

[@paulakula5121]

Have you traced your ancestry, bro..

[@gfirisua6654]

Team YEP I'm interested in your story

[@michaelweb7416]

"Tama Uli" refers to melanesians or dark skin people of pacific origin. O le "Afelika" means someone who is of 1st generation African heritage. "Meauli" means the "black diaspora" or African descendants via transatlantic slave trade, people refer themselves as just "Black" who now have a distinct culture from Africans due to adaptation. The difference is labeling one "African" and the other "an African". Both not to be confused. The word "mea" ex "mea'ai" ,meatau, meafai" means variety. People with very little knowledge of their own culture can be confused with the context of their language.

[@generobinson1462]

What??!!

[@ChrisEAdlay]

Mea uli literally black thing. I don't like mea uli, a person is not a thing and afakasi cos we don't do caste system in samoa

[@Lexwin8923]

I thought I knew everything about blackbirding, looks like I don't. Shocked to find out it was also in Samoa. Thank you for sharing this piece of blackbirding history.

[@21685_]

Any update since FAST is now in charge?

[@jay.1925]

I have Solomon blood my great grandfather was full Solomon who was brought over for slavery with his brother and sister but his brother and sister went back to Solomon.

[@gfirisua6654]

Jason Maila wow, do you know which Island your great grandfather is from?

[@jay.1925]

@@gfirisua6654 Buka I remember my aunty saying she remembers her day saying puka. Would love to go there and find my Solomon side.

[@jay.1925]

@Tovala Cram samoa my grandpa from Aele my grandma from Falelatai

[@zzeedstun7151]

@@jay.1925 bougainville?

[@jay.1925]

@@zzeedstun7151 huh?

[@Seashepherd47]

Symptoms of the light skin complex, I think most small island countries have this problem.

[@tapumatamua7908]

As we know Samoa is one of Demoracy Country,,and I believe all human being we're in Samoa before 1962 was automatically resident,and they surely have freedom and right,I feel sorry about these people,I still remember the guy from this family in Sogi,his name is Tokuma we went together in School in Malifa and it's more than 20years I think,I suppose to love these people,we all human being and never never think like racial conflicts.

[@isodaniel371]

Melanesian Black Power !!! ✊✊✊

[@pandajay14]

I hope and pray something is done in favour of the SAMOAN people who are being served with this injustice..

[@Timuia_ipaepaetele685]

Talofa'e i hope they are still in sogi the tama uli

[@a.a9939]

"$3000 offer" lol that's just a big slap in face to the family

[@kckepu]

Thank you for that bit of history. Learnt something new.

[@ioanefagasa9532]

Money & Materials will go to dust but Land & Title is stay forever for children generation to come. Samoan 🇼🇸🇦🇸 should fight to keep their land & Title their Ancestors handed down to generation to generation.

[@danafatujr7214]

Is this still going on in 2021, Kalo Fai!…..my heart goes out to our darker, lighter people…Do not take our grace and patience for weakness….

[@lafitaniomani8520]

I have known some in my village and my congregation straighten them off,, well some of then to not call them meaulis (dark ones) but call them by their names and family name. Love and respect them uncondionality.

[@faipeaavaava4821]

Love and prayers to the Samoan family in Sogi. May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, cover you and your family an abundance of love, support, and blessings beyond all expectations. Alofa kele aku. Viia le Atua.

[@charlottetupou7118]

Wow! God speed thank you for such a informative video and speaking out. Prayers for you all in Samoa.

[@mikejones4628]

My great grandmothers family is from there...I don't know how she wined up in American Samoa...you can see in my bloodline the dark skin... we're also connected to the Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa...

[@PemasaAuelua]

God is good 💯 Awesome job buddy 👍

[@Skybar23]

This is called COLOURISM. IT happens literally everywhere in the world

[@peteopetaia7829]

Kalofae….God bless you all my Tokuma Aiga❤️🙏🏽

[@lexboi87]

I am Samoan & took DNA testing last year & found out I am 20% Melanesian. That was a nice surprise to now know.

[@robertjalu6897]

Yep we all have that Melanesian blood, if you were without it you would be South American - the Denisovan gene will make you bigger btw

[@psmith7344]

Which company did you use for dna testing?

[@mrfin02]

@@robertjalu6897 not all have Melanesian dna

[@rexfaleono5764]

I grew up knowing this man and his family this is sad and upsetting too hear what his family is going through...and the fuckn government to have the nerve to offer 3000 is a slap in the face wtf!!!

[@tamamatu6395]

I actually was born and raised in Samoa and never knew that some Samoans had foreign ancestry. I just thought they spent too much time in the sun. I always did used to wonder why my dad's side had darker skin and my mum side had lighter skin. Now I know my mom side mixed with some American with their village being close to a former US airbase and my dad had an Asian and Melanesian side.

[@ronaldnapoleone4443]

Than you for sharing this video.....

[@SuperItalics]

Thank you so much xxx

[@beetran2546]

Any follow up with this story

[@wadewilson7868]

I need to know more of this stories..

[@asomaliuaii2843]

Uso we love you,e le o Samoa o Kuilaepa

[@margropati2738]

This is interesting, I have been looking for my Grandmother’s ancestors for a long time. She died when my father was a young child and doesn’t remember her. She was dark skin woman(Fijian) named-Vaitupu Soli from Safune I believe, married to a Methodist Rev. Ropati. Her relative married Olaf Fredrick Nelson which she named my father after. If anyone have any info I would appreciated.

[@uasimoapaseka3068]

This is a heartbreaking discovery for me, to know that as Pacific Islanders we are capable of rejecting one of our own kinds! I am Tongan and we are one people of the Pacific.

[@sidaisdad]

The Pacific is all one people. The problem of color in Samoa finds its basis in Organized Religion through European Colonization. To solve these issues, we must think in terms of De-Colonization. I'm my honest opinion... Like some folks really believe the prophets in the holy scriptures are European 🤔. I liked this video, but it is the beginning of creating change, by starting the dialogue. Tasi Loto from Seattle ChoooHooooo

[@nic506]

Sea Iese we aren't even black,, ohh here we go Social Justice Warriors and BLACK LIES MATTER!!!... if you think of yourself being black then theirs no point to call yourself a POLY your better off being called MICRO or MELA.. poly is brown, not black...hahaha

[@sidaisdad]

experienced MEME Source 2.0 your brainwashed, when you make it out the sunken place, get at me. until then, you should do more reading.... Shout out to Fiji for the Kava, bulavanaka!

[@a-k6575]

How can reclaim land be Govt land? Leave these families in peace. Please give us an update on this dispute. Thank you

[@fredpuni]

Malo Lava Uso, and Coconut TV for making this public to the International Community. Now that Fiame and FAST have put an end to the HRPP and Tuilaepa’s (Hidden agenda of ) the Chinese funded wharf …we hope these “Samoans” (regardless of Colour) are granted their rightful entitlement to their heritage land. Samoa! “In God we trust “

[@JohnDoe-lb4bq]

"Aua ke gagu mai", something my late grandmother would have said. LOL 😂😄 kalofae si loomatua

[@romeo9281]

Prayers for sogi❤🥺

[@samuelc8894]

malo Oscar for open what might never be known to our people . .

[@MaluluKeleGuiSila]

Pls post one with translations. I want to hear what the old lady said

[@TamaitiLaie293]

Blacks in Samoa. Interesting segment.

[@zzeedstun7151]

Racist

[@jwul0058]

Ummm so what about all the Sogi people who have moved to Falelauniu and set up house on plantations that are far more fertile than the swamp land at Sogi?

[@lopatitaiafi2421]

The grave is a marker for the land,for your land n nobody can take that from you

[@amzamz6956]

That is his home, is there any update on this story?

[@gatway2376]

Very important history never told

[@Lannz31]

3000 tala for the family to move? Fa Felicia!

[@Lannz31]

Glad they're standing and keeping their home!

[@timkruse9912]

any updates??

[@omeromer9225]

Im from KANAKY new caledonia 🇳🇨💙😔✊🏾