The Only Country In The World Formed By African American!

[@cjm5926]

So excited. My mother is African American and my father is Nigerian. Growing up I was always taught about AA building Liberia 🇱🇷. I am so optimistic about the future of Africa, especially Liberia

[@youkendehunique6317]

I feel the same as an American woman it's why I want to move to Liberia so bad.

[@africanprincessrams]

I felt in love with this man's speech he elaborated everything. Ooh my God bless Wode Maya for Africa. This is the history we never knew about, how sweet of you my brother. Live long dear

[@freer1176]

I know, we have such a rich history. All I have heard was Africa is a poverty stricken country not a continent. They can't imitate, and don't want to join, so they stole our history. Literally "take from the best (Africa) and make it your own (us into slavery) "

[@africanprincessrams]

@@freer1176 True that my dear but now we are blessed with people like Wode Maya who are telling us a true story of Africa

[@dan9886]

That old man it's a living history book 👏🏾

[@Dermont1]

That young man is a "griot."

[@iwantthisandthat2256]

@Black Minoan Well said! www.iwantthisandthat2.com

[@Mindbodyandspirit240]

This Elder is indeed.

[@jerrod_7]

I'm proud to be a Liberian 🇱🇷_WODE MAYA 🌎 May GOD continue to bless you, my brother.

[@buntrabiekanu6933]

Let us congratulate our Africa father here and the team of trudmaya well done sir

[@rohaaniidaalii9758]

This history needs a movie

[@omartistry]

That’s a good idea. It would establish a connection between the Afro-Americans and their Liberian cousins. As well as educate people on this part of history.

[@MS-ld3jn]

So true

[@Konou189]

Why don't we African do our own documentary to tell our part of the story to the world

[@nkwakutoure]

There are many historical documentaries created by African Americans. Why don't other people do it? Because they don't have the money nor access to the sources. Much of historical records are keep by western government, the big prestigious universities, churches, etc and regular people don't have access to these records which are scattered all over the world.

[@fruitsarelife148]

Because we have to create a stronger community and proud patriotic population. Once people are truly proud, everything comes on its own. People like maya make us proud. The spirits need to be inspired and uplifted. Africans are very spiritual. When we are truly happy and focused we create the best things in the world.

[@WilliamGarrow]

@@nkwakutoure Definitely. There are places around the world but people are aware. For example Sengal has the museum of Black civilization. South Africa has Freedom Park which has a Pan African section and memorials to numerous people. The UK has the Black Cultural archives which deals with the history of black people in the UK. Panama has Africa- Panama month. Barbados has African heritage month as well. I think there needs to be a way these groups can work together to tell our history on a grand scale.

[@nkwakutoure]

@@WilliamGarrow It's not our history. Panama's history is panama. Liberia's history is Liberians. African American history is Americans history...

[@WilliamGarrow]

@@nkwakutoure I'm aware of that. But there is information about other black people's history if people are prepared to research. African Americans have more global reach due to America being a superpower. Also this channel is promoting African countries so I presume most people watching are interested in more than just their own country.

[@SEEAFRIKA]

Waw bro thanks This is one of the must import inside regarding the return of our people back to African. Liberia is a MUST visit destination

[@etxsports5836]

There's Pyramids in the Americas also, your people was always the Americas

[@etxsports5836]

There's Pyramids in the Americas also oil and gold, your people was always in the Americas, Hence the phrase by Malcolm "you didn't land on Plymouth rock, Plymouth rock landed on you".

[@torlokollie5045]

I studied portion of this speech in grade school but I didn't appreciate it till I left Liberia. Thanks a million WODE MAYA. You are doing a great job.

[@niiamu3300]

Speaking English is not the measurement of being educated.

[@tyahtyah3848]

@LaToya Ravenel especially our own LANGUGAGE that is being kept from us and being GRADED on a language that is not OURS.

[@tyahtyah3848]

@Sheree Hardin know africa language's tought here unless the class were in secretes. Should be taught here.

[@abundantsunflower1107]

All Facts!

[@grassrootstalks7448]

Dame Liberia got a lot of history. Very important country

[@presidentoneday6634]

We do, many Africans don't even know.

[@benedictaafful2956]

Wode maya well done for showing us beautiful places in Africa, Africa to the world 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭

[@iwantthisandthat2256]

Wode in up to some big stuff and we all need to support him for real. I have learnt so much history about Liberia in this video than from any other source in my entire life. www.iwantthisandthat2.com

[@OriginalGaPeach]

This was amazing! I'm a proud African American and I knew a little about American/Liberia, but this was eye opening and VERY educational...Movie, movie, movie!

[@jesulasmith3148]

Maya you probably don't realize what you doing for African yet but future generations will honor you. Brother you are laying foundations for a better Africa .I hope you will get the recognition that you deserve if not now at least in the future.

[@Duwor]

I'm so proud to be Liberian. The story is exactly truth. I wish one day Americo's Liberians and Native Liberians will get together and stop hate for one another.

[@legalnightowl4207]

The issue is not Americo Liberian and native liberian hating one another the problem is neither hate Racism/White Supremacy enough to focus on eliminating it and to be constructive with one another. Both are Afrikans whether they like it or not and other non Afrikans show that to Blacks worldwide by their disdain and hatred towards Blacks regardless how Blacks/Afrikans define themselves.

[@iTuber012]

Indeed.

[@Obsermeneh]

@Legal Night Owl the settlers brought segregation that affected the country till this day. Look at the names of places, that's a complete Eurocentric bs. Not to even mention the flag and system they had in place, all this still affect the country. In order to move forward as Afrikan people we have to create an Afrikan center system that works for us as a people.

[@nkwakutoure]

@@Obsermeneh There are European names all over Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya etc. Nigerian, Ghana, Kenya have the same system of government as Liberia, except Liberia has more Native control, where as the others are linked to England. Just look at the blond wigs worn by Nigerian lawyers. Their legal system's final say is British law.

[@Duwor]

Liberia is the only country in West Africa that had so many white presidents. Presently now based on the Liberian Constitution you have to be black to be called Liberian. Another race can't be a citizen of Liberia. Either one of your parents is black Liberian therefore you can be a Liberian. like for example if your parents bone you in Liberia and you are full-white that means you are not Liberian citizen. The Liberian Constitution grant any Liberian child born abroad a free citizenship in Liberia. As long as your parents are Liberians are either one of them is Liberian, that's up to you to be a Liberian citizen at the age of 21. At the same time it comes with some rules, you cannot take part in Liberians politics, neither run for government in Liberians.. but you can own properties in Liberia, that is your full right. I wish every part of Africa can have that Constitution, exclude the North side 🤫👉🏿💪🏼 because I don't think they're Africans.

[@ericb.1902]

It's a shame that stories such as this are not being told in schools throughout Africa and many people don't know that in Africa we had the world's oldest universities and the Europeans came into Africa to learn and these are the things that they need to teach the youth in schools throughout Africa but they are not doing it instead they are teaching the youth that the Europeans created everything and everything good came from the Europeans and that is a disaster because it teaches Africans to not be proud of themselves and our reach culture.

[@shebanayah1]

@Sheree Hardin www.wonderopolis.org/wonder/why-was-school-created "In the United States, the first schools began in the 13 original colonies in the 17th century. For example, Boston Latin School, which was founded in 1635, was the first public school and the oldest existing school in the country. Credit for our modern version of the school system usually goes to Horace Mann. When he became Secretary of Education in Massachusetts in 1837, he set forth his vision for a system of professional teachers who would teach students an organized curriculum of basic content. For this reason, Mann is often called the “Father of the Common School Movement"

[@johnakonzee2782]

do not worry, we will destroy all these nonsense.

[@lisas8916]

Probably american/European text books too like text books in america deceive & clearly lie, in a multitude of ways also

[@chiefdryno]

Peace bro! Of course i never trust anything the Europeans teach about African History.. My brain agrees not! ✊🏿🌍

[@ahmadahmed214]

1000% true. African American were brought into Africa. They did the same to eastern Ethiopia now called india.

[@morriekenya633]

Maya is really doing great things we should vote him as best Vlogger of the year🗣🗣🗣🗣

[@alphadukuly1986]

I think this old man has more stories about Liberia wide maya can please give the old man time to tell us more stories about Liberia? I really enjoy the story thanks so much my brother

[@abdullahiadan4930]

I want Mr.maya to reach a million subscribers.

[@ezelacornette3175]

That is easy so many ppl live in Africa and this guy can't meet one million man i am South American and i ask some of my ppl to subscribe so he can meet million

[@dontgoalongjusttogetalong1822]

I absolutely love the insight ... It was refreshing to hear about Paul Cuffey; more people should study his life and some of the struggles he encountered to get our people back to Afrika... @WodeMaya I'm committing to donate every month. @subscribers we can do this let's not make Wode Maya's task more difficult than it has to be. If many of our people can go to church and pay tithes every Sunday then certainly we can support our brother ( no matter the amount ) plz do what's comfortable for you! And I promise you that not only will you see a change in your life but you will also see a change in the world Aiyaaa Maya..... (SmilE)

[@kiizaj2002]

I did some west Africa history But I never came across this wonderful information. thx so much

[@iamtrinafreeman]

Take me back to the classroom Papa, I really like it here! Thanks so much African King! May GOD blesses you abundantly!!! #AFRICAN4EVA!!!! AFRICA TO THE TOP!!!🇱🇷PROUD🇱🇷

[@tank11-e5g]

I love everything that you are doing for the continent from Ghana 🇬🇭 but Live in Oman 🇴🇲

[@gabrielledennis4103]

Thank you Wode Maya. I enjoy watching your informative videos. My father is Liberian.

[@samuelsesay4110]

Beautiful history, God bless you Maya.

[@Africanvillageactivities]

Road to 300k .Africa to the world

[@Africanvillageactivities]

@Adaobi Tv 😘

[@youssouphislam4676]

Right on point cutee pie,Are you from the diaspora or the motherland?

[@amanhyiraministries56]

The history of slavery is so disturbing yet, it has to be told. God bless you Bro!

[@etxsports5836]

You lose a war you become slave, your children get taken and indoctrinated, your women raped and given diseases and birthing new babies...there's Heavy Pyramids in the Americas also.

[@carrinajohnson2685]

amazing, this guy is a walking treasure!

[@emzumakoweh1384]

He is. I'm younger than him and I don't remember all the dates and major players in our history anymore.

[@zlanvillasowjr4921]

Thanks a lot Aiya Maya, Liberia has lots of History, myself didn’t do all this in high school but indeed I have learned a lot of my country history through this brilliant scholar, thanks so much Wode Maya, 谢谢你 🙏🏽

[@streetlawz3313]

Our great land 🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷

[@doreenonekalit9888]

Wow! Africans have been self determined for centuries Liberia is the evidence.. Just wow. 1700 - 1800 must have been a tumultuous time in the Continent .A lot was happening as the shackles of slavery were being fought to be removed , these same White People were redesigning a new grip, by living on the Continent and controlling the resources administrative through colonisation and the story continues. I guess they copied it, from the African American Liberia model. It's the same manner the Portuguese merchants started selling us as commodity from using our system of skavery and switching it around to somthing else .History really gives you the perspective of why things are the way they are. Thanks Maya for educating us through your Vlogs. #africatotheworld🌍

[@shar1202]

It was told that Liberians were the ones who was coming back for us and some of the slaves returned back to Liberia... 😘😘😘💯💯💯

[@doreenonekalit9888]

@jay fine I agree with you.

[@TGEstablished2004]

Request that a video be made about each countries history as it seems that most people are unaware of true history of the country.

[@alphaj33326]

I learned this story in the 6th grade, it was my favorite back then. It made me feel in love with history

[@daudaconteh7144]

Wow!Wow!Wow!! What a good Orator, well explained, Hail my Liberian Brethren!!!!!! You are Blessed🇱🇷🇱🇷🇸🇱🇸🇱...Africa to the World 🌍🏖🏝⛰

[@DivineFamTVGreatchannel]

Hi Conteh....We Rep Lib Anyway. GOD bless our Sweet land of Liberty..

[@agyaisaac3163]

Yes wode maya God bless you Aya maya 🙏

[@AJAruna]

Liberia has deep history with USA. Thanks for educating us.

[@coreberry]

Thinking Mr Ghana Baby and the older brother for this wisdom! I really have to visit Africa soon!

[@RashidFreestyler]

Who else loves Maya......

[@ernestgbarbea1878]

Brilliant oldman and a great historians🗣💓🇱🇷 Liberia will rise again, with God on our side.

[@jeangermain3621]

This is a great story, I do love the spirit of the brothers who reach the land of liberty!

[@asanteakan70]

That British governor Charles McCarthy of Sierra Leon he mentioned ended up going to Ghana. While in Ghana he led an army to attack the Ashanti kingdom but was killed in a battle with the Ashanti. His skull was used as a drinking cup by our royals for years after. 😂

[@kingterrence]

Asante Akan I Found This On Google Brigadier-General Sir Charles McCarthy, a soldier of Irish descent, was appointed governor. He decided to resist the incursions made from the interior by the warlike Ashanti tribe against the more peaceable Fanti who inhabited the coastal region.

[@asanteakan70]

King Terrence lol that’s some propaganda at the end. British were trying Fante were killing Asante traders. British merchants were trying to undermine Asante.

[@bigmama4293]

This is Gold Maya, Thanks!

[@alieupaasewe5111]

This history is a hart toughing story,you can see the reality in this story,Maya you need more information from Liberia,moreover from this man,thanks you some much,new member here.

[@startpage717]

DAMN! I am learning so much from your videos...Thank you.

[@dpgcook8]

Thanks, Woda Maya! For one day the people will make a statue of you; for bringing African information to the masses!!! God bless you, my brother & give your ma a kiss from the guy from Chicago :) Sincerely, your friend Dave

[@HH-vg5sb]

WOW...This is news to me!!! “Amazing”

[@roscoegreen547]

Love it, very knowledgeable guy of the history, gonna make it my goal to visit and maybe even relocate there.

[@HH-vg5sb]

Thanks for presenting this story!

[@clarencedunn5113]

WOWW!! GREAT HISTORICAL INFORMATION VIDEO. THANK YOU FOR SHARING WODE MAYA YOU ARE AMAZING. I❤🖤💚 LOVE YOU BROTHER/MR. GHANA BABY!! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL 🌷🌻🌹FAMILY.

[@BRUSEMISSIONTRAVEL]

@ WODEMAYA I grew up in Chicago and apparently a hand shake I thought was gang related was really African culture LOL damn Africa really is in our DNA. Maya you did ya thing Bro! #knowthyself

[@bobbye.wright4424]

That soul shake was adopted by brothas in the 60s when afrikan people in amerikkka were more culturally aware and knew about our heritage

[@lyfeislivingtv7095]

I was looking for this comment. That handshake blew me away, WOW we still do this in the hood until this day.

[@BRUSEMISSIONTRAVEL]

Bobby E. Wright I think a lot of things we do are just ancestral memories not necessarily a learned behavior. We did the same thing with libations and called it pouring out for the homies. Africa really is in our DNA.

[@jamalbeh8864]

Yea im a Liberian and whenever i go back home a lot of the old folks still do that handshake till this day

[@Simplyolivia1000]

Even in the hood when they used to "pour one out for the homey"... That's libations. I didn't know about that until years later..

[@niiamu3300]

There were African natives there in liberia before the return of the Africans from America.

[@niiamu3300]

@joe Johnson some do and some don't

[@villageboydee]

What’s your point?

[@Jaylove777]

Nii Zuzi Montezuma exactly, some people think it was empty land o

[@niiamu3300]

@beugre marie True but the new comers can not enslave and dominate the people they came to meet until Samuel Doe took power by force.

[@niiamu3300]

@beugre marie We learn from the past and build the present and the future.

[@robertb1508]

This is the best history lesson I've heard in years. Thanks for making this possible.

[@dxologistics3601]

The rise of Liberia is not too far from now, we have the mineral resources to return to pre-war status, what's lacking is leadership. When that problem is solved, there'll be no stopping Liberia.

[@derickm4273]

Well done Wode Maya. You're truly enlightening us. God bless Africa. #africatotheworld.

[@sakkysha5496]

Very informative!! Thanks, Wode Maya!

[@adugyamfisampson48]

That's my Man WODE MAYA...

[@carlmanney1160]

Very interesting video my brother, the content just keeps getting better on your channel. Amazing work bro

[@nwaubabedechidozie3216]

No regret at all following your channel. You are doing a great job. Keep it up bro one love.✌

[@worldtraveler2417]

The history of The American Colonization Society (ACS) role in the establishment of a Freed Black Country called Liberia in West Africa was intentionally left out of the high school history books in the U.S. I was surprised to find a small chapter on The ACS in my American History book in college. College students who are majoring in African American Studies or doing courses in AA studies are privileged with such vast information on the role African Americans have in the establishment of Liberia. Up till now it baffles me why this important African American history is not taught in American High School? The White Man divide and conquer of the black race continues unabated! The struggle for African Unity must continue unabated.

[@akikiaovie]

Retired African like it’s an African American country that I’m sure African Americans don’t know it’s theirs 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@TGEstablished2004]

Retired African ..Wow ...So who teaches AA studies?...And if it’s an AA professor,then it’s more shameful....If they write the books,how come they allow pieces of information to be left out ?They need to come to the source of history to find out the real actual history about Africa’s origins...I don’t seem to see any AA Professors collaborating with their colleagues in Africa either to learn the true history about African roots!!

[@born_supreme]

I can't lie, as an AA, I was blown away by that handshake. That's literally how we shake hands here amongst each other. Crazy!!!

[@BRUSEMISSIONTRAVEL]

I learned a lot Wode Maya thanks again bro you rock!

[@IAMAFRICANMAN.]

fascinating story indeed, god of Africa must bless you WODE MAYA. Take Greetings From Namibia.

[@greatafrican913]

All hail Liberia. This glorious land of Liberty shall long be ours!🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷

[@DivineFamTVGreatchannel]

Yes brother....All Hail Mama Liberia. The sweet Land Of Glorious Liberty shall Long be Ours. We are People Of Love and we shall Conquer with Love

[@creativelifestyle.prophetic]

Wow what great history about Liberia 🇱🇷 my beautiful land of liberty. Thanks Wode Maya

[@richardservice2452]

Loving this history MAYA?, very very deep........thanks man.

[@dartamahjoegar7738]

Great history Thanks a lot Maya for your good works

[@KYTVIDEO]

Wow!!! So much to learn about my people, the Continent of Africa and the Diaspora. Thank you Maya.

[@iTuber012]

I often tell blacks in the diaspora who have ancestors who were enslaved that Liberia is our new home. It was founded by our ancestors for us to start over in Africa. Liberia has a troubled history but I think it can become prosperous because of the newfound peace. I encourage all blacks in the diaspora who cannot directly trace their roots to a specific tribe in Africa to consider making Liberia their new home. The Liberian Senate just a few months ago approved dual citizenship and it should be properly placed into law within a year if signed by President Weah.

[@dubshakmusic9209]

I live in Macon Georgia. Its documented that the largest single group of African Americans left Macon around 1866, just after the end of chattel slavery in the United States . . . Headed for Liberia. I'm sure their families are still here, but not sure if anyone kept the story.

[@niiamu3300]

The flag is based on America flag. Many names in Liberia are American. Liberia is dominated by the people that came from America. Some think they are better than the natives that gave them a place to stay. The first president was a mixed race born in America, the flag is based on America flag, etc. These shows Liberia was a colony.

[@niiamu3300]

The troubled history is the domination of people coming from America to dominate the natives. Until they respect the natives as equals the troubles will still be there.

[@nkwakutoure]

You have no idea what you are talking about and I doubt if you have ever been to Liberia. So, how are you going to tell people where they should go? If you want to go, then go and be an example but don't tell me or anyone else where they should go. Liberia has not approved dual citizenship and the reason it is even discussed is because of the Lebanese that are there. It has absolutely nothing to do with African Americans. There is a reason that Liberians refugees in America protest every few years to not be forced to returned to Liberia. So, if Liberians don't want to return there, why should African Americans immigrate there?

[@7Fields16]

@@nkwakutoure Nobody should be forced to go to Liberia. Liberia is willing to accept and open their arms to people who are willing to help develop this sweet land of Liberty.

[@alphadukuly1986]

Thanks for the history I never knew these in the status i used to go sit up ducor almost everyday thanks so much

[@truthseeker6541]

This is fantastic. Wode Maya is doing great works on his channel telling our story, for all Africans at home and abroad. Good job story teller on video.

[@briafx]

Wow I did not know this this really needs to be shared

[@albertinanyantee]

Thank you for sharing this my brother! I’m proud to be a Liberian 🇱🇷👍🏾❤️

[@chantallew1471]

at 8:25 sec ! We do that same handshake in Jamaica !!! Mind Blown . We are all connected

[@rarnold310]

The Blacks who were sent there were from both America and the Caribbean nations.

[@JohnMooreBarbados]

This gentleman is a fountain of historical information on Liberia, relating a history never taught in such a manner before, which I'm sure has enlightened many. Excellent work by Wode Maya for capturing some of it for the generations to come.

[@lanaknorman1202]

Wow WOW of the part that they left out in the books in school .. knowledge is power so American blacks some are from Africa and England from from Haiti in a list go on and on why I can't understand is why we so hated but we are so powerful and numbers we are powerful and skills real powerful anything that we put our hands to do yet we prejudice with each other as well as the other racist Prejudice on us what is really going on if you know that do better... if all shades of brown black light skin Brown Come Together We overtake the whole world is that what they are afraid of that's why they keep us divided my prayer is that we United no matter or color or gender a financial status or education or sex Unity is Power and Jesus Christ is Lord amen

[@jewel3567]

Wow just like a little America. They were the fortunate ones who got to go back home.

[@joseph9531]

This settlement story sounds eerily similar to the African Americans that first settled in Haiti via Philadelphia. They landed in Haiti but were not comfortable living there so they migrated to Samana in the Dominican republic. To this day the American surnames still exist largely in that community.

[@vickiev.7016]

Oh!

[@arawaksprince944]

Joseph 9 that’s because they was taking American Indians from the state and sent them to the island and Indian from the island to the state and the folks that were sent to Africa was from the Islam’s and the state.... the first chief of Liberia was American Indian way before this President he just mentioned

[@joseph9531]

@@arawaksprince944 what was this chiefs name?

[@jeswazwadi7049]

Liberian history is so interesting so basically ita a mixture of Liberian indigenous and enslaved blacks merging together

[@emzumakoweh1384]

Correct. Indigenous and freed slaves.

[@youkendehunique6317]

@@emzumakoweh1384 How do you feel about Americans moving to Liberia now?

[@emzumakoweh1384]

@@youkendehunique6317 In my view, Americans will enjoy Liberia if they're prepared to adjust to the realities of everday Liberian life and if they have a steady source of income. We have a shared history and the people are very welcoming.

[@youkendehunique6317]

@@emzumakoweh1384 Ok no problem thank you so much, I am an American that is considering relocating to Liberia for good I am humble and ready to learn. I’d love to adapt to the culture and environment. I do appreciate your advice much. 🙏🏽

[@emzumakoweh1384]

@@youkendehunique6317 Absolutely! I know a couple of people who just moved back home after years of living in the US. They will be able to provide some guidance. I reside in the US myself but have connections back home. Hit me up if you need additional info🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@shawng93]

8:20 We still do that EXACT SAME handshake in America. 🤯 I never knew its origin.

[@DivineFamTVGreatchannel]

Oh really? That is Our Hand shakes in Liberia.

[@akikiaovie]

Black folk in America for those of you that say you don’t know your ancestry ou can see Liberia is literally a country formed by you? So what’s the excuse? The only way we will ever be respected and won’t need validation is when we have fixed Africa

[@shawng93]

@@DivineFamTVGreatchannel Some black people in America greet each other like that if they are close friends.

[@Kreedo1110]

@@DivineFamTVGreatchannel You got the handshake from African-Americans.

[@babsjob8729]

@@Kreedo1110 the hand shake is from Africa we been doing this in Senegal don’t forget the slaves came from Senegal first. We have even different types of handshakes

[@abdihalimyusufmohamed8903]

one day African people will understand what you're doing for them.

[@richardservice2452]

As i say in one of my post,let us start a petition that he will be recognized for what he's doing so his traveling in and around the continent wont be that of a challenge for him and his team........he has done about 12 countries now he need to cover the 43 without any hassle etc.....SO LETS GET THE PETITION GOING......AFRICA TO THE WORLD.

[@abdihalimyusufmohamed8903]

@@richardservice2452 Yes bro, we are ready for it with a sincere heart.

[@doreenonekalit9888]

@@abdihalimyusufmohamed8903 I think we should. This is ground breaking, what this young man is doing. And I strongly believe, that he himself had no idea what this desire of his, was going to be this transformational to even us the viewers. This whole experience has been like reconnecting the dots of who we are as a PEOPLE from our history to present day. It's is just astounding when you get the epiphany of who we are as Africans. We are so rich in culture and knowledge. Just such a great race. And after all we have been through! We stand as an Edifice. Still unbroken! Still undefeated!

[@doreenonekalit9888]

@@richardservice2452 Can you ask Maya for my email? I will send it to him

[@isiahmatthews]

Are you saying that the African people is blind

[@emzumakoweh1384]

Great overview of the founding of Liberia by this amazing historian. Kudos 💪🏾🇱🇷

[@InformationManShow]

I'm watching and learning brother

[@kwanastrongphotography]

Please is there a part two too this History lesson? I need to hear it all but thank you for sharing the knowledge! It’s all part of changing our MINDSET and bringing forth the real African MYstory. No longer HISstory!!!

[@Mebro3556]

I knew you'll come to Liberia. I am Maya. Thanx.

[@InformationManShow]

Peace to you my brother

[@Unruly6ixx]

Edward Wilmot Blyden is important to Virgin Islands history never knew he was important to Liberian history aswell

[@thenewmayorofcrazytown7392]

Island Boy didn’t he invent the notion of pan africanism?

[@Unruly6ixx]

theNewMayor Of CrazyTown He is known as the father of pan africanism so yeah I think he was he is from the same island as me he was born in the Danish West Indies and went Liberia to study schools in America wouldn’t take him because he was black he died in Liberia. Still a lot of Blydens on our island don’t know if there all related to him.

[@gemjewelle2687]

Yes he is important in Liberia.

[@thegigadykid1]

Our people were educated just not bu western standards

[@daudaconteh7144]

Wow another great and touching Video again from Wode Maya. God will richly bless and reward you beyond immagination. You are doing a GREAT Job. You are going the extra mile to Educate, to Explore, to Exhibit the uniqueness of Africa .May I take this opportunity to wish you a very Glorious and Happy Christmas 2019🎶🎵🎼📯🎹🎁🎈🎉🎊🎆✨🎄🎄🎄🎋🙏🙏

[@emmanuelkorantengappiah7394]

Always we need to remember our history, The struggles of our fallfathers

[@UnderRatedBeauty88]

African Americans formed America’s infrastructure first. When some of the freed slaves migrated to Liberia it was already occupied. African Americans helped.

[@marthacmd]

I learned a valuable lesson/ more please

[@trksanhoes]

Love his story telling. I could listen to him all day 👍🏿👍🏿 ✊🏿✌🏿 🤺🏋🏿‍♂️👌🏿

[@IsaacOwusu639]

Africa together as one

[@olalaoye4318]

Africa is Soo beautiful !!

[@ritamensahn2594]

I feel so emotional tears 😭 come out of my eyes. the only country that was colonized by American . but is the least poor country.and Liberia 🇱🇷🇱🇷 is the first African country that got there independent but is undelove

[@Fannie_Mae]

We African Americans were never taught this in school! Thank you!

[@Fannie_Mae]

Samatha 4U I am fine. I’m almost 30 years old and never knew this valuable history. So grateful to Maya

[@bobbye.wright4424]

Afrikans in america

[@Fannie_Mae]

Samatha 4U sure

[@doreenonekalit9888]

#africatotheworld🌍 We have been self determined for centuries. Liberia is the Model story of Our History.

[@pietrojenkins6901]

Doreen , but why is Liberia so badly off in development ,economy ,human welfare etc? Its been over 170yrs they should've had enough time to get their act together.

[@doreenonekalit9888]

@@pietrojenkins6901 why are you asking me? Do I look like Mrs Africa or Mrs President?😁 You just can't shake off me😂😂😂 On a serious note. There are lot of factors, just like most African countries of West Africa, I think colonialism affected us so badly because we had assimilate to the British Psych so we struggled to form our National Identity we became more confused. And you have to go back to the history of the remnants of slavery transitioning into colonialism. So as the Freed settlers are integrated with the indigeneous people there is an underling fault. This division played a major role in the political tussles, cope detas, and instabilities in these Nation. Liberia just had the worst end on the stick! And the civil war in Liberia was no joke! I almost lost my sister to that war. That's story for another day. Plus a lot of Liberians next for the USA. We have big thriving Liberians communities in Philadelphia PA , Princeton NJ, Boston MA .When a generation leaves a country. The void is what you see in present day Liberia.

[@pietrojenkins6901]

@@doreenonekalit9888 thanks fr the lesson .We love ya Doreen, its hard to ignore you.

[@doreenonekalit9888]

@@pietrojenkins6901 Love you more! Always a pleasure. ❤❤❤ Any more questions?? Or arjourned to the next episode 😂😂😂😂 Happy Tuesday.😊

[@oppongkwasi4912]

How sad it is What a History I have never heard of it. Many thanks Wode maya.

[@juliusikogho3226]

Good video Wode Maya. Very educative and historical.

[@travelsquadd]

Very informative...these types of videos are motivational....excellent work

[@BarryWisdom1]

Thank you, i have learned alot about my country 🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷❤🇱🇷🇱🇷

[@beatricebolger9824]

Wow very educational thank you Wode Maya

[@maslinemumbamarwo4190]

Hello wode Maya