The man who plants baobabs: A Burkina Faso hero | Africa Direct Documentary

[@onestartravellermarkeymark5329]

brilliant, well done. Another example of an extemporary human being doing what we should all be doing. What a great man and his family showing the way. God bless Africa.

[@abdiqafarabdullahi9313]

Ameen

[@brahim119]

Amin. Their smiles are just beautiful and sincere.

[@UPAKHOSALA]

Nobel Peace Prize ✌️ for this GREAT PERSONALITY

[@micheleventuroni2080]

God bless who plants trees.

[@RollcageHiggins-uf9nm]

This is what the boat people should be doing building their own country

[@ongkhuongduy3498]

“Society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they never sit.” This man is even more lucky, since he gotta see a bit of the fruit of his labor before he is a memory.

[@huangmingcha]

he talked to the tree as if it's his own children.. he's also so generous to share the trees to villagers..

[@KombaConde]

How can I see him

[@wessamsaifeldin6715]

as a muslem , we should plant and grow as much trees as we can . This is prophet Mohammad advice 💙

[@jalilsungumo9358]

This man is a happy man. He has a healthy philosophy of life.

[@elizaeri1295]

This grandpa is so generous...may Allah reward him in this life and hereafter...ameen

[@africanday7337]

Thank you Al-Jazeera for covering this amazing project of an African Legend. The governments of the continent don't know the importance of such a life saving project

[@esecallum]

too busy stealing..

[@carolleota9000]

The govt will soon take control of this family jewels Well done man keep on. Godbless.

[@nightnyungwe5945]

Don't generalise. There is a very active forestry institute in my country and a forestry ranger force to protect trees.

[@africanday7337]

@@nightnyungwe5945 African countries are too small to work alone in this kind of project my friend. It requires a concerted regional efforts to drag international participants to save the continent and humanity from climate change

[@raincoast9010]

Yes, if you left the people alone they would do fine, involve government and it all goes down hill.

[@deidradahl2802]

I can't believe that one man and his family is responsible for this beautiful nature, I am so proud, to all the young men running to Europe, stay home and create your own Europe, outstanding, bless this man with long life, he is full of wisdom

[@baldeh4]

No one wants to leave their home, it’s because Europe has always been stealing and brutalizing this communities

[@deidradahl2802]

@@baldeh4 --Let us be honest, if Europe did not ''''steal and brutalize Africa''''' would the Africans know what to do with the resources? billions of dollars of resources are still there, in diamonds, raw ore, and oil, not to mention fertile land and water, billions have been given to the post colonial governments of Africa as reparation for the past injustices, YET they mismanage it all, stealing it for their family friends and the army, instead of using it to develop their countries, a few months ago, two African leaders sons, were caught on hidden camera, buying 19 Armani suits, EACH ,in France. I was in a train, in Italy, some Africans came in, and all the white passengers, left for another car , they are not wanted, they are scorned, these strong young men, leave Africa to '''park' cars in Europe for peanuts, sleeping on the streets, and being fed once daily, like dogs, by NGOs look at this blessed old man, and what one family has accomplished, O Great sons of Africa where is thy dignity, if you turn yourselves into doormats, people will wipe their feet on you

[@sivartb7273]

@@deidradahl2802 how much money do you have? I don't think you are using it properly. Let some strangers rummage through your pockets. They'll know how to spend your money well, don't worry.

[@mr.takethingstooseriously]

@@deidradahl2802 a lot of the leaders in Africa are friends and family of people who were propped up by the colonial governments African countries were designed designed to be the most effective at getting chaep or free labor, cheap or free resources and no capability for thier actions. Funny thing is that it's still running just as efficiently as it was set up to run. Once a third world country says I won't do the bidding of the west, opposition groups are propped up, sanctions are set and leaders are assassinated. African leaders, western leaders and the greedy and ignorant western citizens are to blame. Not humble Africans.

[@deidradahl2802]

@@mr.takethingstooseriously--- The '''humble Africans''' are in Italy picking tomatoes for peanuts as payment, and being lashed by the mafia, what kind of life is that? they have numbers on their sides at home, , they do not have to be confrontational to the government of their country, to be killed by the corrupt army, their land is beautiful, plant up Africa, and bring back the health and beauty, of flora and fauna, to entice tourism, in the country there will be more than enough to take care of their family. However much of your reasoning is spot on, you seem to be one of the few who sees the whole picture

[@hassanabdi2542]

May Allah bless this man and his family. He’s inspiration to mankind.

[@hornafrica7796]

Allah has nothing to do with this is the African humanity in all its essence cuz Allah is part of Africa destruction since it's arrivals through the brutal Arabs imperialism !

[@kmc7876]

Allah doesn't exist.. If he did half ur family would not be running to Europe or America so that ur 'Human rights' be respected.. If Allah existed the syruans would be happy in Syria.. If Allah existed Palestine would e a superpower.. If Allah existed..

[@kmc7876]

If Allah existed Prince bin salman would be behind f bars.. A murderer

[@kmc7876]

@JH P Osama bin laden existed

[@kmc7876]

@JH P all the crooked Muslim politicians exist for certain

[@prenomnom5715]

What a great man. He really has found his life's goal. May ALLAH GRANT YOU LONG LIFE AND JANNAH.

[@danielmoffatt8316]

Ameen Ameen

[@bapalorininya8128]

Not the arab jannah

[@justanerd414]

​@@bapalorininya8128whatever you believe then that

[@truthseeker6541]

My life is lifted by stories like this when I sometimes lose faith in myself and my fellow humans beings. These are the deeds that make a difference to our lives on earth.

[@themintleaf1778]

Baobab trees are called tree of life. I knew the fruit was edible but to eat the leaves is a revelation. Very educational. Not many know about Baobab tree benefits. Hats off to this Gentleman. Thank you for making this documentary.

[@melodyelodie861]

And the leaves are very rich in iron.

[@marygroeneveld849]

I grew up eating the leaves being prepared as soup by my grandmother. Very nutritious. Full of iron. No wonder my grandmother is still alive although she is more than 100 years. ..

[@themintleaf1778]

@@marygroeneveld849 Wow bless her. I grew up in Uganda and cannot remember seeing Baoboa trees but our parents and grandparents had wisdom and knew what was good.They ate natural foods unlike us.Are you from West Africa?

[@marygroeneveld849]

@@themintleaf1778 I am from West Africa. Precisely Ghana

[@clothildaabalansa5581]

The leaves are delicious

[@hajeevibes]

Beautiful!!! 🌏🙏🏾💚💙💜💫 There are men who destroy forests, towns and peoples to create their legacy. And then there are men like this who plant one tree and then another and whole ecosystems and continents will sing his name til the ends of time. These are the true legacies we should each strive to leave behind. God Bless!

[@RedPhone-mz5lv]

I have planted a tree for everyone of the babies born in my family so far I have 10 grandchildren and 11great grandchildren I ran out of room in my garden years ago so I plant along a local walking and cycle track so far all are looking good and out is not expensive I gather acorns and hazelnut seedlings and wild cherry this man is amazing we should be doing this everywhere

[@MrRossi1805]

Exactly my sentiments! As I’m from Germany, they talked about a sauce make from this tree leaves. Anyone able to tell me about? Or maybe a brand name so I can buy it online? I would love to try it! 😊

[@garbaado9147]

It's amazing to watch this video. According to the Hadith of the Rasul PBUH"When human being dies his deeds end except for three things: Ongoing charity[ Like in the case of Alh Salifou.],beneficial knowledge,or a righteous pray for him.And in another, He mentioned" There is none among Muslim who plant a tree or sows a seed,and then bird or person or an animal eat from it , but regarded as a charitable gift from him". May Allah bless Alh Salifou. With lone from Nigeria

[@SuperChannel777]

This brother is a real hero!!! Salute!

[@Rally328]

He’s a real hero 🦸‍♀️

[@LLL3712]

He has a big track of land which is very rare to find. Kudos for preserving the baobab tree. He deserves a Nobel peace price

[@mariachristinamirth3708]

This man is a real influencer. Thank you for documenting his great work that honors the heavens and mother earth.

[@davidmiles-hanschell]

El Hadji Salifou Ouedrago is a truly great individual. Watching this individual doing inspired work has given me hope for the New Year in broken world, waiting in fear of the effects of Climate Change. "Better to light a candle than curse the darkness." Do small things that will bear fruit in the long run.

[@Annie-ZA]

WONDERFUL! What a beautiful soul. 😍😇 God bless him and his family and village ALWAYS and in ALL WAYS. 🙏

[@zainzoala1083]

Very peaceful humble people. In countries where people claim to be first & rich countries. People living there are often in stress depressed miserable hate&fear & anger 😡😡😡 mood.

[@markj7612]

As an American, I can tell you that what you said here is absolutely true about America. Sadly.

[@juliusbanda4695]

This is awesome! Most of the baobab trees I have seen and whose fruits I have eaten in my life are hundreds of years old and I never thought anyone would plant a baobab tree in their above sixties. I have no words to describe him. He is a very good example of how all humans should live

[@esjey6953]

Hats off to this great African conservationist. May he plant more trees in Burkina Faso. Good story to end this pandemic ridden year, 2021.

[@georgenabulele]

AMEN.

[@devtech4661]

man thats another monoculture farm. The trees get sick because there is only one species. As baobaps are succulents, he likely takes clones to plant the new trees. He also clones the prunes to certin fungy. Same story as the original bananas

[@imraandesai9553]

Baobabs require little water when mature & its seasonal fruits are exported to the US where it is used to make pharmaceutical products & medicines. A much better investment than seasonal crops which many Africans plant for their own survival. Planting trees than can grow for a 1000 years is the way to go

[@NunyaHarmonee]

True enough. However, the increase in global temperatures has shifted the way and what people plant. If there is no rain, you cannot plant crops that require more time to grow. Trusting this man and his community are able to continue to grow these beautiful trees.

[@imraandesai9553]

@@NunyaHarmonee 'The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago, the second best time is now'

[@billtev9846]

True, I just repeated your statement

[@jrgentobies2510]

What kind of medicin is made of Bao bab?

[@bassirousawadogo8771]

Incroyable ce vieil homme ! Si seulement tout le monde choisissait une espèce de plante qu'il planterait autant que ce que fais El Hadji Salifou OUÉDRAOGO, la désertification allait changer de direction et il ferait mieux vivre dans ce monde ! Que Dieu bénisse cet homme et tous ceux qui l'aident à accomplir une tâche aussi merveilleuse !

[@africanfamilyhealthorganiz7238]

So happy to see this, especially having his children involved! Greed makes others destroy the earth and here he is...healing the earth!

[@JonathanWagener]

It's amazing what this man and his family have done. I love how he interacts with the trees as if they are people, asking them questions, scolding to stand up straight. Wonderful, inspires me to go out and plant trees.

[@inayved]

I personally believe that these kind of legacies really matter, survive generations and should be invested in ... Immensely grateful to this inspirational man.

[@mck5549]

Mashallah! Wow! Wisdom, strategy and determination! trees are life.

[@odeysoomaaliyeed]

This is Amazing. Uncle may Allah swt reward you immensely. Greetings from Somalia 🇸🇴 to my Muslim brothers and sisters in Burkina faso 🇧🇫 ❤️ ❤

[@vijayaluxmigovender4900]

Gosh i have so much respect for Him. What a great human being

[@davidwheatcroft2797]

"The tree of life." Bark for medicines and houses; the fruit for citrus flavour superfood; the leaves tasty and nutritious. Some are 1000s of years old! Mungu napenda Africa! (God loves Africa.)

[@BobSchoepenjr]

This brings back a lot of memories. In 1984 Michel Ratiau and I travelled with jeep and trailer through de Sahara direction Burkina Faso. The village were we delivered the donations was Bomboroqui in the Northwest. The people were so grateful, hard working and humble. Deep respect for mr Ouédraogo and thanks to mr Zongo for his amazing film. Grts from Belgium

[@bwindibwoy]

Lots of love and prayers for you and your family from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳❤️🙏

[@eswaribalan164]

LOve to you too india.

[@amistadkanlungan4549]

Africa will and always will be rich, it's the people who lost this sight and sense of its value so this Man is one of the rare gems. I for one cultivates and invests on my country with my earning in foreign land and a few years now will go home and enjoy the fruits of my labor in my country.

[@Mzola100]

I'm encouraged by the courage of this man. How I wish he had spent his energy planting trees that have commercial value.

[@rabiuhashim5890]

I was really inspired by the work of this great African, I promise to replicate it in future inshaallah

[@thebittertruth5381]

What a very hard work man Humble,vigilant Difenetly words is insufficient To Express this man My Allah preserve and bless you

[@tsulemtkr4420]

May God bless this man and his family,he is doing a great job.

[@the-common-man5795]

Give this man a medal...respect!!!!

[@bigdee199]

Wonderful. The people who are actually really making the planet a better place are such like unsung heroes! God bless

[@rashidhussain5977]

An African old man planting trees, that's my kind of story, thanks for posting these kinds stories ❤

[@loganwrider]

That is a good man. So happy for his devotion to his project.

[@MariaPereira-qc4px]

Big respect for helping this sacred tree continues to exist. Greetings from Canada ❤❤

[@bandit4true]

Wow! Wonderful work this man is doing by planting these trees. May he live a long and healthy life to continue such a wonderful contribution to mother earth.

[@AbdelhakimChouqar]

"If the Hour comes and one of you has a seedling in his hand, let him plant it". Prophet Muhammad.

[@abdulrahmanraheem423]

Exactly what I was thinking...This man is doing what is very necessary..

[@HA-in1me]

ALLAH bless him and grant him peace, salutation on our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.s. salla Allahu alayhi wa-aalihi wa-sallam

[@kadirushirazu1276]

Great man may GOD bless you 🙏

[@livingtheancestralway6473]

What an incredible person!!! I will love to meet and learn from him.I am so humbled and feeling so blessed to see this video. What a great human 🙏🏿🌍

[@livingtheancestralway6473]

This man is a hero of earth!!!

[@etcetera3282]

1000 people like this great man, spread in every corner of world, could bring an end to the much talked about Climate crisis in few decades...and bring Heaven to Earth. God bless this man, his family, his village, his people and country. The poor and the weak are still punished while contributing positively to the climate & environment. That's the sad part.

[@mohammedmallick6557]

Salute from India

[@zeeshanhasan2618]

You make me remember my village, I really love planting trees very much....

[@ebrimasillah2553]

Agriculturists feeds the World. Keep it up

[@bigsam9987]

they called me crazy and that encouraged me more.

[@africanday7337]

Wow!!! What a Legend!!! 👍👍👍

[@briannamwene469]

What a story! Beautiful...doesn"t the language he was speaking beautiful? It sounds poetic...like a song.

[@melodyelodie861]

This is amazing. Beside, the guy is really charismatic

[@diyanamaywassa367]

El Hadji Salifou OUEDRAOGO est un homme admirable . Quel exemple pour les jeunes africains ! Ce qui édifie et change le monde en bien est le travail appliqué à une volonté de construire, de transformer en nouvelle vie ce qui a été détruit , avec les moyens de bord, sans tenir compte des critiques toujours négatives quand on veut innover positivement.... Je suis vraiment impressionnée par cet exemple de courage, de volonté, d'amour de son pays, de son environnement immédiat et de vision pour l'avenir de l'Afrique confronté au réchauffement climatique . Ce grand Homme mériterait d'être récompensé par un milliardaire africain qui investisserait dans cette oeuvre sans la dénaturer....! Pour la décupler dans toutes ses dimensions ... Car c'est déjà un modèle de développement à maints égards.. L'appel est lancé. Love and Respect El Hadj Salifou OUEDRAGO . Longue vie à vous !

[@abbi3439]

That happens in his face he knows he achieve so much then most of us did running after toys and papers Masha Allah beautiful report

[@thejohnsonsnaturalliving1549]

May God continue to bless this man! He’s providing a lifetime means of healthy food for his village! I pray to do the same! Thank u for sharing 🙏🏾💕

[@ramatgan1]

This man has great wisdom. You can learn a lot from him. Burkina Faso is a blessed country that has produced greats like Thomas Sankara. Watching from Somalia!

[@Hicklety]

"When everyone is running in the same direction, you have to look out for an escape route for when things go wrong.". What a Wise Sage!

[@mokomdane4297]

This is the kind of person I will like to meet and learn from because the perspective they have on the long term is remarkable, a baobab take 25 years to mature and start bearing fruit for this man to dedicate his life like this is remarkable. This is a great man.

[@deniseb4426]

Thank you, Mr. Ouédraogo. God bless you

[@L3fT0H4nD]

Man you can see the passion and love for what he doing and has dedicated his life to. Well done.

[@kelvinwambura8083]

Aljezira your now doing the right thing for Africa God bless you more development news

[@rynob6350]

Ultimate respect for this man. What an inspiration!

[@markdonalquisalas3593]

100 years from now..cant imagine how beautiful it is as a forest🥰🥰

[@shoraimatyatya3040]

A man full of Godly wisdom may God grant you the desires of your heart🙏🙏🙏

[@HA-in1me]

Mumtaz, wonderful, magnifico...bravo . May God bless you

[@ginamitembe8935]

WHAT a beautiful happy and thoughtful man!🥰🥰👍 He puts us all to shame,of how we have taken this planet earth for granted!!😢 Bless him and his family🙏

[@zerrinekinci9219]

Hatts off to this wise soul and his family...And their language is very soothing too.

[@shaikbabjee4437]

May God keep on Blessing this hardworking Community.

[@flow10ng]

A humble and giving soul...Heal the world

[@farazrajput3536]

I love the way he talks to them ... like they are hearing him

[@Traveler012]

What an amazing person and what a beautiful family he has, may Allah always give them the best in this world and the next love from Bosnia. ❤ World has alot to learn from people like him.

[@Mwafrika]

This man is a legend and considering the longetivity of Baobab trees, his legacy will be long lasting

[@wilsonbio4454]

Preserving life by planting trees. This will prevent desert encroachment and it has beautify the ecosystem. Kudos!

[@keywinhomes8969]

We can crowd sources some solar panels and electric battery power augers for the planters so they can plant even more trees. These villagers can also benefit from solar powered pump and irrigation for some of their crops and green house

[@waleedmohamed3311]

Thank you, for good ideas, God bless.

[@onibioh]

Can someone start the crowd funding. Thanks

[@AbenaMcKenzieSoapiphany]

Let's do it!

[@sometimestesco166]

why? trees are better than solar panels

[@otaineydouglas7622]

no thanks, jus a other infiltration to destroy the natural world, keep that at your house 😂

[@alphajalloh6903]

May God bless this people's great work, this's what wealth and happiness is.

[@shihabkk5488]

Masha allah loves from india islam teaches to plant trees and protect environment

[@gattetta]

In my country there's a saying that recommends to be happy before dying everybody should "plant a tree, write a book and have a child", i wish you happiness and may nothing stop you from doing those three things. 😊

[@linzierogers5024]

A noble undertaking. My hat is off to him.

[@jenniferspring8741]

This is one of the most inspiring projects I have seen. Thanks for the wonderful interview with this generous and wise man.

[@kriskemet6364]

Waw i fill proud of myself and for him, he is totally a hero.

[@jeromelubabalojacobs8872]

He found his calling. Purpose driven life.

[@yatiyahya5345]

Alhamdulillah Haji.....Respect you

[@eugeniusbcmumba3710]

Extraordinary. Deserves support of his neighbours and all who crave for earth's healing and ultimately every human being's good life

[@charliechan6827]

So informative and inspiring. God bless this man and his family.

[@ameebedford9555]

African people are amazing they know so much more than u give them credit for.

[@Ubtwa]

This is our African hero, and our destination will remain to be neither die or washed away. Thank you baba.

[@Ahmet-wi4ee]

May Allah bless you and grant you highest paradise Hadjie. May Allah reward you for every blessing of the trees you planted and continue to reward you and those who maintain youre legacy until the day of judgement. Ameen

[@arielfernandezvlogs]

My heart is into immense happiness right now, seeing that there is this family who are making their all efforts to propagate and continue the existence of this amazing and incredible tree - baobab. I hope that someday I could travel to Madagascar to see these trees in person and touch maybe? 😅😊

[@Annie-ZA]

Hopefully OPRAH or some other BILLIONAIRE will see this and donate a few WELLS to this lovely man and his village. 🙏🙏🙏😊

[@onibioh]

We don't need to wait on them. Lets do a Gofundme for this project.

[@Boboli-m1q]

This genius person is always on my mind. May allah swt place him on janah. Aamiin.

[@pietskietpyl]

This man is the real MVP

[@xiomi5725]

Amazing..tank you aljajera,i love Baobab tre so much..🌱🌱🌱 Budi from Indonesia..🙏

[@billtev9846]

This is the man that is supposed to get a noble peace prize. Baobab trees can stand for over 2000 years, the one in VicFalls was dated to be about 2500 years.

[@Easy2Enjoy]

What a blessed profession!!!!

[@orlandoanselmetti]

love this guy, have to meet him.

[@denatalidenatali100]

am so proud of this man, and he is so kind he give his trees to the villagers, Thanks to Al Jazeera too for making the world see the beautiful job the man is doing

[@sureshchiatar9641]

Seem ordinary person but an extraordinary human being and good person. Leave this world better

[@abdoulkarimganame2188]

Pround of this wise man Proud of my country 🇧🇫🇧🇫🇧🇫