The True Roots Of Kunta Kinteh

[@splendidtime1]

This is why we must help Maya get to all 55 countries in Africa. He is the most passionate intense person when it concerns Africa. Donate, Give. Let's help him finish his course. I will continue to support you Maya. May God be with you. Let's help him guys.

[@racheljoash5226]

L Crom most definitely...what he is doing,can not be explained even in words🙌🏻

[@streetlawz3313]

Let's contribute ...each and everyone must pays 10euros

[@splendidtime1]

@Singina Nyathi Just Go to his lastest video. I think it was " The True Roots Of Kunta Kinteh" Then click show more and you will see all the ways you can donate. He even has Paypal. I will keep donating until he finishes his Journey. Tell others to Donate everytime you see a new video. What he is doing is beyond words.

[@gsheverything_2716]

I donate as much as I can on every Videyo drop.

[@splendidtime1]

@@gsheverything_2716 That is great. We gotta help him. He's still got the passion for this. We just gotta hang in there with him.

[@celestinechibuzor9923]

Gambain govt should invite this GENTLE MAN in the ministry of tourism.....And offered him a good job

[@nowouldacouldashoulda]

FACTS! He's doing much more for their tourism than the current tourism department.

[@badjiesalifu4534]

You nail it fam. Maya is really doing exceptional work for Africa at large blie

[@martinsocheje3260]

The tour guide don't have to work for the government To be happy. This is the colonial way of reasoning that is why we are still in our present situation in Africa today. It looks he's good with his job and might not want to work with the government. If you had suggested sponsoring the man for a documentary that would have made more sense.

[@winstond657]

Celestine Chibuzor what! ? you mean maya for president. he do more for afrika then the western media did in 60 years.

[@celestinechibuzor9923]

@@winstond657 I mean the gentle man from Gambain 😎

[@Moseswumbei]

If you know what WODE MAYA is doing for Africa kunta kinte is impressive than press the like button on.

[@alexandragames9792]

WUMBEI PRECIOUS you are right brother

[@JohnMooreBarbados]

That gentleman is truly a traditional oral historian who is very knowledgeable. Excellent history lesson. Great work Wode Maya.

[@DARLINGDOMPREH]

I had no idea about this island. I’m so lost. I need to start saving and take a trip to 🇬🇲 Gambia too. You’re doing a good job brother 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@karamobah9188]

I will be happy to see you in my home land my sister

[@kofeamafen8692]

Amazing tour guide. He's got amazing voice 👍

[@maomoah]

you are superman bruv. Africa hails you. thanks. Stay in charge. 1

[@marcustraore545]

My bowels were moved as I was listening careful to this man skillfully and beautifully explaining things to us. He's a true master. I appreciate it. Thank you for your dedication Wode Maya. Shalom!

[@lilmax_05]

This video will one day reach one million views. Gambia have a very rich history and I put to every black European or black American to visit this small and beautiful country. Proud to call myself a Gambian 🇬🇲🇬🇲💪💯

[@carlabrown5635]

I am going to vist Gambi.

[@famendiangne9623]

That is what i wanted to say, we need more view

[@onedeejon]

omg ! I remember going there about 15 years ago - and also meeting Binta Kinteh the oldest surviving relative who was in her 80's at the time. Very touching and sad.

[@rajavaja9761]

you should have informed me during going

[@zaliabutler1544]

WOW! THIS MAN IS FANTASTIC! HE SPEAKS VERY INTELLIGENTLY ABOUT OUR AFRICAN HISTORY. I LOVE HIM. THE WHOLE WORLD COULD LEARN ALOT FROM HIM!❤🙏🏾😇👏🏾👍🏾

[@santijula8403]

Tears drop from my eyes anytime i watch the story of kunta kinteh.😢

[@briminone1523]

Am Ghanaian and all my friends are Gambians one love

[@leachimettaj3071]

My sisters husband is a Ghanaian one family name Douglas mensah

[@fantaj7687]

I'm so glad you visited! I went there at 13 years old and would never forget! 🇬🇲💗💗 #Africatotheworld

[@sabz8992]

Wow 😮 then yhu must enjoy your journey

[@edumijeernestchinedum2359]

Who else liked the video before watching, Let's gather here and say thank you to Maya. May God bless you bro

[@samuelowusuboateng1803]

Kunta Kinte wow. ...Learnt a lot about him from the movie ROOTS. ....nice episode. ...Bos Gh Bos Gh

[@dcwashingtonpresident5938]

@Zenme Yangzi .... but slavery is real... roots was based on what happened

[@abdoulienjie1736]

Kunta kinteh island is a palace were all African American have to visit .

[@farrahc7055]

Only African Americans?

[@draleighd]

African Americans are 88% indigenous to America

[@nolavout5369]

@Akoben Renaissance that's a bit racist if I may say so!!!

[@watchulla]

Please go away with this. All this evidence and you just act like it is not there.

[@peaceandlovelove7679]

Hannibal go ask your story to the white people

[@carlmanney1160]

My brother! Such great diversity in content, love what you are doing 🌍

[@UNIVERSALTUBEdv]

Me too from ethiopia

[@caro8712]

We used to recite this beautiful poem about Africa in elementary school, here it goes : Africa my Africa Africa of proud warriors in ancestral savannahs Africa of whom my grandmother sings On the banks of the distant river I have never known you But your blood flows in my veins Your beautiful black blood that irrigates the fields The blood of your sweat The sweat of your work The work of your slavery Africa, tell me Africa Is this your back that is unbent This back that never breaks under the weight of humiliation, This back trembling with red scars And saying no to the whip under the midday sun But a grave voice answers me Impetuous child that tree, young and strong That tree over there Splendidly alone amidst white and faded flowers That is your Africa springing up anew Springing up patiently, obstinately Whose fruit bit by bit acquires The bitter taste of liberty. This poem was written by David Mandessi Diop who was born in Bordeaux to a Senegalese father and a Cameroonian mother. Reciting the poem in French is more beautiful!

[@TGEstablished2004]

@Meg Beach ..I remember that poem from school ❤️

[@BooksSignsSymbols]

Meg Beach what is the name of this poem but for it French version plz!

[@TGEstablished2004]

Evelyne Mbabazi ...Africa My Africa by David Diop

[@ChanVanessaErnandez]

I've never heard or read this poem before. It moved me to tears just 3 lines in. Who is the poet that wrote this beautiful piece? I'll be sure to remember it and teach it to my children, nieces and nephews.

[@WakilAli-e9g]

You do not have to recite it in those slave master languages..It is a beautiful poem with deep meaning..I'm a poet...Thats a deep poem.

[@TabsT-vy5jy]

Wow this channel is getting really deep. And the production levels are now off the chain.

[@Eric-Newman]

Wodemaya to be honest with you..you made good decision to bring this two young brilliant guys to help you in your Africatotheworld movement..i must say they doing well and giving us the best..we really appreciate them..it make the works easier..i wish you shld start from the beginning again with your crew.. the editing on pojnt the camera on point sound on point wodemaya super hero

[@johanajassey9692]

Am a Gambian base in Germany but I have learned a lot from this great man .thanks Aya Maya

[@numatafay5344]

Well done wode Maya, you are doing a great job. Am a Gambian but this is the first time I see this kunta kanta Island 👍🙏

[@josephochieng2522]

Maya!,this has been my favorite vlog,wow, that tour guide had me glued the entire time!,Never again!,viva africa!

[@yolowllandmifamilia2371]

Even though it pains me to hear what my ancestors have endured if they could see us now they would be so proud! ✊ #AfricanAmerican

[@fightmike8808]

This man is really fluent and has a great personality. Thanks man

[@thenativist3564]

He speaks very fast.

[@dgeesproductions7555]

Good job Wode. Thumbs up for your tour guide

[@gunvijazayeri]

Does any 1 have the contact of the gambian brother? I am from Gambia and i will love to work with him to educate the youths about our culture and history!! So we will stop worshiping white people!! He is really talented 💕

[@bamorojohn5419]

Go to albreda village Hus name is lamin trawally

[@nanakwabenaowusu-acheampon4939]

Wow amazing history. The narrator is very good . Thank you so much, Wode Maaaaaaya. I'm really blessed to follow you. #Never again to slavery# Africa to the world

[@shotelco]

The Tour Guide has an awesome voice. He could easily do voice over narration, audio books, or podcast with all that deep bass.

[@ajaddo2643]

Good job maya! God bless you

[@nellycious1692]

Exactly what i thought

[@mikelantern148]

He speaks too fast for my liking lol

[@XtaC78]

@@mikelantern148 Thought I was the only one! 😂 Only understood like half of what he said...

[@TEEJAY-ej5xt]

Well narrated. Thank you Wode Maya for making us see another part of Africa beside the part that had been shown in the Media.

[@israelachiro8189]

Thank you Mr Ghana Baby ❤️✊🏽👊🏾

[@kwamecudjoe1272]

Our Story Needs Documenting, Keep Up The Amazing Work Brother Wode Maya. Eye Want To Meet With You!!!

[@Eric-Newman]

whose responsibility..our leaders are there sleeping..even to recognize this young guy and support him...hmmm...Africa this is time we must all come together to support eachother..dont say wodemaya is not in your country so you wont support...lets take hatred from our heart and build africa again

[@beealert911]

Thank you Wode Maya another great and informative video. Don’t let anyone tell us to get over slavery because it happened a long time ago. Africans must unite.

[@rondelpertillar5795]

I'm African American, and used to live in Gambia. Juffere was one place I used to hang out from time to time. Kunta kinte family became my good friends. I was the one who brought the movie roots to the village for the people there to see.even though the movie was made there,they never seen the movie. Never ever forget kunta kinte.I hope lamin in juffere is watching this or reading this. If so please respond back. It's your old friend Kweku. I'm back in America. I was there a couple of weeks ago, forgive me for not stopping by. Allah u alim.

[@riquepuig1685]

Please back and maybe you will see Lamin again

[@marcharris2190]

Great video maya. Thank you again and again for what you are doing !!! Signing in from the U.S. This is an especially heartfelt reminder cause as a child I saw the series " ROOTS" . But I didn't completely understand the significance when I was young . Now that I'm older ...... it is priority 1 to make it back to the motherland........ to home. AFRICA UNITE.........

[@chuxyleea1222]

Wodemaya respect for this historic video. This video tag it cos it's gonna be your first break through in life.

[@diallophd6770]

Well done woda maya good job may God protect and guide you for the good job for africa one love to mama africa

[@wahabodusola6484]

This brother is well informed and detailed! Knowledge is power! I keep getting more enlightened everyday! Woda maya, keep up the good work.

[@kofeamafen8692]

Fantastic documentary. 15 minutes of massive knowledge. I pray for wisdom, good health and prosperity to you and your crew #africatotheworld

[@SunkissFlower]

Keeping telling our history, Wode Maya. We can NEVER let the world forget. The music you added at the end was very respectful.

[@racheljoash5226]

I mean...where will we not go with this brother🙌🏻You are taking us places Wode Maya!!!God bless u for this ...ever since I subscribed to ur channel I have learnt so much about Africa more than I even learnt in school 🙌🏻I was all teary watching this video!!!Thank u so much Wodemaya🙏

[@Impact7409]

the time has come,we need to write our own history....rise up Africa and shine......

[@getoutofthematrix3757]

I remember when Roots was released in Africa; many could not wait for the next episode. I think it was the first time a majority of Africans got a glimpse of the conditions of the Africans who were forced into slavery in America.

[@BIGMAMMA183]

Get out of the Matrix Very true. I was also glued to the TV when roots was aired in the UK in the 1970’s. It was the first time I ever heard of slavery....

[@sharaimakara9578]

Yes and many tears flow

[@getoutofthematrix3757]

@@BIGMAMMA183 So many Africans, even today, do not know about slavery. Even the syllabus, which was designed by Colonialists, has very little to say about slavery. It's now due to YT that I get to watch movies on slavery.

[@getoutofthematrix3757]

@Black To Grace So true. There has to be a sensitisation of Africans, esp rural ones, as to what happened during slavery. Maybe that is why they are so welcoming of ytes.

[@bdd2752]

@@getoutofthematrix3757 it's exactly that because our history is blind to us so we just grow up thinking that what our ancestors are telling us about whites is true. Here in malawi they assume all white people are nice to the point where they'll be screaming and shouting in a parade esque manner when white people are going to game reserves. Not knowing those are the same people poaching their animals🤦‍♂️

[@beatricebolger9824]

Love this great reminders of slavery through the eyes of Wode Maya.

[@kanakulyadaniel3524]

Seriously we needed like 40 parts about this. Thank you bro, love you from Uganda❤

[@oppongkwasi4912]

The reason why I love watching your Videos is. I always learn something new. May God bless you And protect you and your crews.

[@EAkanuThegoodlife]

What was Africa histoy before slavery,, Mr Wode i want you to interview somebody about it. and why did they make this negative history as the main history of Africa ??

[@Painandgain943]

There is a channel for that subscribe to home team history. He talks about African history before all these pale ppl came to the continent

[@EAkanuThegoodlife]

@Akoben Renaissance you are right, because to me is just like letting us know one side of our history but what lead to the slavery of the Africans, we are not hearing anything about it

[@EAkanuThegoodlife]

@Akoben Renaissance i am conciouse and i know something is not right, that why i ask that question at first, not everyone view things like me

[@nkslolo4100]

This is a POV that I have been ruminating on for a bit. Africa was filled with extraordinary people with astonishing lives and although slavery is a prominent part of our history, it's not all that we are. I intend to write a story that delves into the African way of life before colonization.

[@stephaniefrancis471]

Our ancestors were living in Kingdoms with many kings in different tribes

[@omotanwa2986]

The images are so sad and emotional what our ancestors went through. Thank you Maya for your education

[@carolcedeno1521]

DEEPLY SAD,AWESOME. TOO MUCH FOR WORDS. I AM PROCESSING. THANK YOU GAMBIAN BROTHER FOR THIS INCREDIBLE ,INCONCEIVABLY BONE CHILLING HISTORY. TRUTH CAN NOT HIDE. IT IS TIME FOR THE TRUTH TO BE REVEALED. GREAT, GREAT WORK WODE MAYA. KEEP UP, BE STEADFAST. WE LOVE AND APPRECIATE WHAT YOU ARE OBVIOUSLY CALLED TO DO, BRING "AFRICA TO THE WORLD" MUCH THANKS, LOVE AND LIGHT.

[@qasimtajudeen262]

Why some thumbs down on this video ? I wonder if those people are really human beings,..I believe they should be Portuguese the generation of the slave masters.. .Love you from Morocco, great job !!!

[@simonubiri7881]

Powerful stuff mate...continue pushing on

[@markathompson]

ONCE AGAIN, AMAZING VIDEO MAYA - KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK ........ THANKS FOR KEEPING US INFORMED .... I am watching your channel all the way from #TORONTO #CANADA 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@thewestside5825]

I almost cried, this is very sad. A big thanks to you wode maya. You the best

[@ronahmonie4584]

Africa is so rich thx Maya takin us along

[@IBN206]

Wode Maya never disappoint his viewers by bring the right people on board. The Historian knows his job . Thumbs up

[@muhammedsankareh4925]

Wow interesting this man is historian very intelligent indeed god bless Africa.

[@caro8712]

As the old African proverb says “Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.” We’ve only heard the side of the Europeans, they say we didn’t resist, that’s not true, the Kongo ruler Nzinga Mbemba resisted and fought against slavery, the queen of Ndongo (modern-day Angola) Nzinga Mbandi, resisted, in present day Senegal 🇸🇳 and Guinea , the kingdoms of Fouta Toro and Fouta Djalon resisted, the Queen of Walo (Sénégal) Ndate Yalla was a fierce warrior queen who resisted. Several major African kingdoms took measures to limit and suppress the slave trade, including the kingdoms of Benin and Dahomey. Agaja Trudo, the king of Dahomey (r. 1708-40), banned the slave trade and even went as far as attacking the European forts on the coast. Unfortunately, Agaja Trudo’s successor did not share his view and profited from engaging in the trade.

[@leticiathiombiano6966]

Thank u. That is how the amazon women were formed because many men was taken so the women had to join the army to fight .read aboud les femme amazon du Benin😇😇😇

[@caro8712]

Leticia Thiombiano you are right, I learned about them in school, in Senegal. They were fierce warriors.

[@romalawal1289]

Africa mama loves you Maya, slave trade is the most heinous trade ever, in the history of humanity. we should forgives but never forgets

[@tracymutamburo88]

I just want to applaud you for the job u are doing by putting Africa on the World Map. You are even teaching us Africans our own History.Im 43 yrs now and didnt know much about Kunta Kinte....but i remember very well when i wz young and when we used to hv the black and white television ....i remember watching a movie about a guy called Kunta Kinte....around the 1980s. We cant thank you enough my brother.God Bless.

[@getoutofthematrix3757]

Alex Hailey's documentary about Roots is here on YT. Check it out, amazing story

[@chukwumastjoseph9438]

Wow...I have never heard of this historical event before. Thanks wodemaya for educating us about kunta kinteh.long live Africa

[@bbmj804]

please don't watch the video if you are going to thumbs down. A standing ovation for wode maya, for going above and beyond. super proud of you.

[@sowbs6925]

We might forgive but never forget what our ancestors had passed through. Be blessed my african brothers and sisters!! ❤

[@MsHappytoo]

The first place on Earth that God set foot was AFRICA. He kissed and blessed her with beauty that makes all other continents pale in comparison! Truly Africa's beauty is beyond compare.

[@ibsidibe]

The only one Wode Maya in the world,like your thump up if you belive it who are learning this message may god bless your journey."Africa to the world is not a simple word but a mouvement."

[@lamboykanyi9826]

Thanks for showing the beautiful smiling coast to the world!

[@ACB2K]

I LOVE YOU Maya❤. Respect for your great works..

[@ghanija542]

I'm heading to the Gambian embassy on Tuesday to get a visa. The past couple of weeks the pull for the motherland has been so strong that it feels as if I'm suffocating. I need to go.

[@mahmoudann5523]

Welcome home

[@jammehebrima5411]

You are welcome

[@patriciamccaulsky7054]

Feel the same

[@marylandjowaka7069]

That tour guide has greatest communication skills. ..he knows every story of the Island from the heart. ..

[@riquepuig1685]

He is well informed

[@AnnaBah-p8m]

This really hurt me when ever i see some while people because it makes me remember my grand parents 😢😢

[@KINGKWESI]

I’m first here today No wonder my nickname was Kunta

[@blackblack8089]

Kunta it's actually a last name in Senegal

[@afrodetraveller6005]

Kunta kinteh the place they used to depatch our people, We will never forget this and we will never forgive them, #Africa2Dworld

[@sylviaogbarmey-tetteh8633]

The guide is so eloquent. He is so knowledgeable. He needs to start his own youtube channel

[@mosesacaidy4683]

I love my country Gambia.....Thanks Maya for showing my country to the world 🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲

[@mr.ifeoluwa4591]

Thanks and much love to the Gambian brother and Wode Maya for this great and educational video. Keep it up Maya bless you brother!

[@RAH-rd8ku]

Well done wode Maya.Looking forward to visiting that island.

[@princejj2222]

my brother you are doing a great job for Africa this is the greatest story that I ever hear

[@Assassinbeatsofficial]

This Man narrating the history is a true genius he memorise every bit of the dates and he is definitely a historian

[@thebridge5483]

Good maya, never again 🙌🏿🇭🇹

[@AnnaBah-p8m]

Gambia my motherland 💪🇬🇲

[@oboadumkusiwaa311]

Wade maya's happyness has vanish at this time if u agree with me thumb up!!!!

[@magdafrancis473]

Very informative! Thank you Wode Maya for your contribution. I always look at your videos and Miss. Trudy's as well. Stay focus and continue the great job.

[@andromedab902]

Wow! Wode Maya, that tourist guide is a real walking encyclopedia! Bravo! For all your efforts

[@rejjtaka]

Wow did not know that the Portugese were the first slave masters. Very interesting and so informative . Great job

[@geluwarndiaye1604]

Not the Portuguese is the Arabs were the first

[@beealert911]

Rena Kalahiki yes they were, most of the salves that arrived in the 1500’s arrived in Brazil. Brazil has the largest Portuguese speaking population in the world. The largest African population outside of Africa is also Brazil. When you study the history of sugar, you will come to understand that sugar was one of the major catalyst and capital in the Transatlantic slave trade. Sugar was the cocaine during that time of history. Most of the people who owned those ships were “Jews” with Spanish last names.

[@TheCa007]

@Leonice Williamson The 1st where always Africans on other Africans. Read about Ancient Egyptians, Ethiopians, Nigerians etc. There is more than enough blame to go around but that was the ancient world. The difference is the level of brutality, forced name change, forced working without compensation forever or until death, started with the Europeans not the Arabs. Blaming Arabs for what is clearly not an Arab practice is ridiculous, It has no historical precedent. Ex look up Africans living in Iraq, they have been there for over 400yrs. They know that they are Africans, most have not mixed, and they are not slaves, Most never where.

[@geluwarndiaye1604]

@@beealert911 the Islamic Arab slave trade well before what you are saying

[@TheCa007]

@Leonice Williamson Once again Arabs had indentured servitude also, you where not a slave for every study history ex Bilal ibn Rabat. Was a black slave and many others that where freed and where great people in history. Bilal became the governor of Syria, slavery among the Arab was different from the Europeans. Also Slav, is not an Arabic word. What muslim Army went to Morocco, Senegal, Nigeria or Mali? Also Spain Name it? Islam is not by force it’s by choice ex Malaysia and Bosnia

[@fatoubomjatta5537]

The Narrator is amazing so much knowledge wow brilliant

[@RadicalTruthjnr]

The tour guard gave a great narrative of the history of the island...kudos maya

[@dietriamichelle494]

This was a history lesson indeed, I was glued to my laptop just to listen intensively. Great work Wode Maya, you have my support.

[@PAnfrican_village_Farmer1]

This tour guide is well versed in his job! This is what I call 360° knowledge. I hope others are under training to be like him for sustainability. Excellent and practical historian

[@Blissfully2]

This video is educational and extremely tragic to our ancestors. These alien species human-like did the most unhuman attacks on our people. What they done and as of today their still attacking us. My heart flutter though I must know the truth.😢 Thank you Wode Maya💞

[@fitcongolesegirl501]

Wow Kunta Kinteh is amazing and very beautifully unique in Gambia. Powerful of what happened to the Portuguese slaves. I love African history stories.😊x

[@bassmanakaeasy6030]

Who are the portuguese slaves?

[@bassmanakaeasy6030]

Man fuck the Portugues

[@mahadonmahadon.g36]

Thanks maya for teaching me more about my country history the Gambia...am from Gambia resenly in Germany...am learning more in episode...

[@goldenheart751]

You are my Wode Maya 💙💚💛

[@veronawhite5050]

Healing is taking place. Ty so much Wide Maya. This is healing to the heart, body, mind and soul. You are a great servant. May he guide and build hedges over you, your family and those working with you. May his angels continue to lead you to help us to know the truth about what happened to our ancestors. It's time to him strength and continue the journey where they left off so that our future generation can embrace them and we can move forward. What a blessing it is to have you venture on such a journey. The world should join you and than God for you. Bless up my brother. Love you so much!

[@tammyphiri7718]

Wode Maya you are so brave, doing the extraordinary for mother Africa. And you have the best tour guide for this episode, he is amazing and knows his history well. Thank you Maya and team for the great work.

[@messeret911]

Thankyou MAYA I love your videos I love Mama Africa I am an Ethiopian I am proud I am an African

[@Deinistdasreich]

Thanks for all the interesting information all the time ..it is a joy to watch and listen 😊

[@leachimettaj3071]

Exactly

[@VuyokaziYonke]

Roots kunta kinte. Watching now!

[@chukwumajohnson01]

This travel guide needs an award. Very eloquent and smart.

[@famstadama3329]

Thank you my brother for doing this great job one love ✌

[@9tothe9thpowerof9ether5]

I love you Brothers & Sisters, Kings & Queens. Keep strong, may our melinated spirit manifest the truth in unity, regardless of physical location at this present time. However, may not only our spirits, but physical beings cross and manifest progress back in Africa, soon. RISE UP WODA MAYA! Nothing but Love King. Thank you so much. SBPM

[@lukesky4690]

INDEED NEVER AGAIN!🙏 #AFRICA TO THE WORLD!!

[@musicearthtoheaven8793]

That should be our resounding voice all over the world. NEVER AGAIN!