VOA Interview: African Union Ambassador Arikana Chihombori-Quao

[@kwabenakyereme6028]

Most courageous woman and mother of Africa for the 21st C, l love you from Ghana. You make Africans proud. May the Almighty bless you Dr Arikana.

[@Itarusii]

We have been quiet too long as Africans!

[@lorainecodrington5721]

I love you Ambassador Arikana. You are beautiful outwardly and inwardly. You are a very wise woman, with beautiful words of wisdom. I hope our people (the world)listen to you and follow in your leadership values. The world would be a better place, if everyone had a Heart full of love and care. God Bless Africa.

[@craigirvingsr.5366]

The most high god of Israel it's going to handle Africa the same way Africa handle God's people let me make this perfectly clear God is going to do straw. Some of Africans people to he's doing it right now but you just can't see it the same way you put his people into slavery he's putting your people into slavery so I could care less about f****** Africa the most high god of Israel is not going to forgive you for what you have done to his people NFL the rest of the nation's they're going to suffer along with you including your beloved America

[@carlroberts4963]

You.were.placed.with. Connected.responsibulity Not.your.fault.but.you Know.who.the.accquers.are.to.deal.with.later.

[@bismarkyeboah2360]

Lady you are a chosen one for Africa even before born and through you great things are going to happen in Africa.Stay strong and focus.

[@marymande7919]

No she is Not.This Ambassador has an Agenda still she is Not fully telling the truth ! I do Not Trust this "Ambassador " .! She is really I feel working against Her Ppl ! She isn't telling the full truth .I feel her n Nana that President of Ghana are hiding "Something " ! And AA don't belong over there, it's just like what this lady said month ago , Africans don't want us there , they just want AA 's Money .So they can give it to the other countries they pay off ! This is just my feeling .but it is very strong feeling from the beginning .I still wouldn't trust her or President Of Ghana! Watch it A A !!

[@cia6566]

@@marymande7919 They stay in your master's country who is forcing you to travel if not the police brutality going on in USA against blacks

[@davidcammeron3910]

@@marymande7919 Trusting someone is not base from strong feelings. You are not Black and if you are , there's lots like you around. She don't speak for all Black , she speak for those who are ready for real change reconciliation. It's a fact that all Black want changes to Africa or their conditions . Some are born desiring to be slave. Many who accept their faith will be left behind. While some will die fighting as they did in the past for future generations.

[@figueiredocelia39]

We all are choosen one. She is just saying the true in bigger platform. But we will indeed back her up.

[@carstellamoore8863]

And Africa should stay awake and never trust America's lies

[@diasporaafortiori5180]

Don't be naive European countries are behind this

[@diasporaafortiori5180]

Not only America

[@WakilAli-e9g]

America speaks with forked tongues.

[@WakilAli-e9g]

Africa is being robbed just like the Blackman and black woman is robbed.But our robbers are our enemy.

[@Omega1st]

ARIKANA CHIHIMBORI- QUAO is a wonderful person.

[@Omega1st]

@Joni Jo Queen Of Sheba? Why not Amanirenas? There were no Queen of Sheba.

[@joselinopinto7979]

So brave and straight forward

[@lovemorekatsande6591]

That is a typical African Zimbabwean. Come home sister we were wondering where will we get a leader. There you are.

[@ErnestPorter-wl1cx]

I would to see Julius Malema and this Sister be President and Vice President of Africa. Also I would to see the Country Change its name.

[@cinkmoot]

Proof read next time please. But I'd love for us to change the names if they were instilled by colonizers. I don't go by my English name any more.

[@jonb4808]

Africa didn't get its name from a German man, it's been refuted and debunked

[@Omega1st]

You people are emotional, for a good President is one who is Vetted from amongst others vying for the position and the best chosen by the people, not you choosing as an individual.

[@Tchafa505]

Africa will be great.

[@TheLilly]

What she said!!!☝🏾 AGAIN!!!!!✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@jeanwilliams-bowens124]

Amed Tchafa undeniable. The bile prophesy must fulfill

[@aleethelfa9880]

Ambassador Dr.Arikana is Sharp.Her Knowledge of her People is priceless and should continue doing speeches.However,America does not treat it's Black masses with respect which to this day created a deep resentment towards their oppressors(whites).

[@johnkofi2688]

THEY NEVER TALK ABOUT REPARATIONS FOR SLAVERY! LET`S START THERE BEFORE WE CAN HAVE NORMAL RELATIONS1 WE WOKE YET!!!

[@lorainecodrington5721]

Never rush into a relationship. Percy Sledge, "Take time to know her"

[@jamesbilly7141]

If they give you money, what are you going to do with it?

[@jamesbilly7141]

@ebony bishop Well, lands will be better.

[@Omega1st]

@@jamesbilly7141 You could buy land with the money or whatever you want.

[@mrduerson3515]

Agree

[@alimo2000]

It’s big time for Africa to Unite cause we start to see the beginnings of race-base societies in USA , Europe and Asia..thanks God Africans have Home to go to anytime things go south...

[@shifanabukeera86]

Disrespected to an extent that even our leaders were not allowed to speak at the UN.

[@rabiafuwai6835]

Our Mama Africa. You are such a great and courageous woman. ❤

[@nnaemekaagbasi367]

My sister Dr Arikana has "vomited" what Europeans would prefer nobody ever mentions. I hope "we" (Africans) are listening. Africa MUST change mindset NOW. We know we have been shortchanged, defrauded, oppressed, ridiculed and subjugated on all sides. Further talks about it is well in order, for as many as possible, to learn. But what is vitally important is action to get us out of bondage; less talk, more action. Let's make conscious effort to not be as we have derogatorily been referred to/ described. God bless Africa.

[@lisaudi7119]

Whatever Africa is do you know that we do it now did friends have a simulation police that's different

[@marypeters2344]

You are Class!

[@makeitreal4848]

Today WE know that WE can't be Friend!!!

[@quietstorm9436]

She's got my vote as the first president of the United States is Africa (USA)

[@rachelodimah1647]

I agree totally!

[@jean-vincent7830]

We have been trapped here is the truth

[@jacquelinefreeman4855]

Ambassador.you are a beautiful classy lady. What a beautiful heart that you have. You are. a gift to The diaspora people. I will continue to pray for you.and your mission.

[@2headeddoctuh]

why are some of the questions muted.

[@yummyhammy7547]

Love this woman because everything she says is basically true. Let Africans woke up and do their business. Africa is the most richest continent which doesn’t need anything from anywhere else on the Earth.

[@islamicchronicles5381]

THANK YOU

[@JahpilaIndaba]

This lady is Army Jacques ( Hon.Marcus Garvey senior wife) ressurect the spirit of our ancestors, salute to your Excellency madame Africa ambassador

[@TheIramzi]

Yess the surname is French btw

[@manyard5833]

Thank you very Arikana hope they understood you well like 1 2 3 Africa for Africans Inka....

[@davidnkrumah5621]

Mama I love you soo much because of your boldness. You’re the second Nana Yaa Asantoah. Africa youth we are at your back . enough is enough

[@matthewakorly1278]

And it is really enough. We can't take it anymore enough....

[@karmagra2]

Why is the audio not working when the interviewer asks these questions? I can read lips.

[@lorainecodrington5721]

I reported on this but got no reply

[@rachelodimah1647]

You are one of a kind Ma am glad you came It is well with you This is the Lord's doing He will protect you all the way, this is out of the ordinary And it will come to pass IJMN AMEN ???

[@mockingjay6762]

It's time for those of us in the Diaspora to protest Trump and petition him to lift rediculous unnecessary sanctions on Zimbabwe! He's definitely trying to hurt Ambassador Quao because its her home. I PROTEST. Stop this strife and division NOW.

[@bw_locked_in_arms_globally5732]

Love our Blk sisters globally!

[@sulimankarusi8345]

We are glad you are fighting for that is great and hope you to move headquarters to Africa than staying in aboard and that you act now to improve the requirements. May God bless you and make it happen Suleiman born in Uganda.

[@jean-vincent7830]

We have encountered the reality of corruption, people must know and realize how dangerous it is for their lives and freedom, how corruption is impacted their possibilities, innocent people are being sent to jail and are persecuted for just saying what is going on

[@ellenmoses9586]

Shalom may The Great l Am give you Long Life we need People like you Pamberi

[@bw_locked_in_arms_globally5732]

Afrikaans must build their military and became a superpower!! That way no country can bully them for their resources!!

[@obinnaomego1971]

This woman is too much

[@guitarjams4504]

Only to be said by A MAN!

[@pangiesmokie3350]

Mrs./Dr. Ambassador, you speak eloquently and with love and understanding. I realize the USA didn’t colonize Africa (except for Liberia) which is probably the reason Africans have high regard for her and want to align with her. Every country need allies and Africa could certainly benefit from a UNIFIED army for the entirety of the continent! But can you feel the pain of those who were enslaved in this country? With all respect, as an ADOS, I feel we are owed reparations from this country. Where do you and members of the AU stand on the ADOS movement? Why are you and so many Africans in love with a country that continues to murder innocent Black men, Black women, and Black children with impunity? Would you feel differently if the innocent blood was that of an African immigrant? Why do you trust her so? Why should Africans born in America, particularly ADOS, trust you and the AU? Why not partner, first, with ADOS? Anyhow....

[@williamwhyte8539]

.....So if you get reparations as you disire , will you then pay back the trillions of dollars you have received in aid over sixty year's ? or is that a Different subject ?

[@joshnengi]

@@williamwhyte8539 how is that your business?

[@aminahmajied3373]

@@williamwhyte8539 Seriously, where did those numbers come from? Why don't you ask the same of the uber rich and wealthy about their trillions in welfare that comes in the form of tax breaks? They are the ultimate welfare queens! What ADOS has received is chump change. If this country paid us what they owe us we would own it all. I'm sure you may wonder why? My ancestors built the foundation of the United States. They were promised 40 acres and and a mule which would have given us generational wealth. And we never got it. You can be sure that those plantation families still reap the benefits of my ancestors enslavement. And don't get me started on how whenever we begin to progress then came Jim crow, the destruction of black wall street, black codes, redlining, unauthorized medical experiments, poisonous vaccines, police executions of innocent black people and centuries of torture and false imprisonment. IT'S TIME FOR THIS EVIL GOVERNMENT TO GIVE US OUR MONEY BAG!

[@attajacob]

because africans are weak thats all it is we are weak. I support ados because i hate the way africans hide behind their blackness when its convenient for them but when its time to stand up for US!! no more im black its im african now. Being black = being african to me so how can we leave our brothers and sisters alone in this fight ? imagine if black people all over the world actually work together

[@timing9163]

How are some of the "Interviewer " questions "silenced out" when addressed to the Dr. (Interviewee) ..??

[@albertwells7986]

It's very intentional. The Agents are interfering with the interview. SMDH.

[@gdeharris8261]

What was the question asked the Ambassador after she answered the question about Sec. Tillisons visit? The volume went out

[@jacquelinefreeman4855]

Please fix your sound system White lady is mute

[@Ziggi9116]

I think it's been done on purpose

[@prossynannyanzi7072]

"Please fix your sound system the white lady in mute" I think it was done on purpose ... So the viewers can't hear her questions... I wonder y? Why was those questions were blocked?

[@brettwilliams6749]

I wonder y I'm not hearing some of her questions??.?

[@bankslarry7226]

All that Africans need is to innovate engineering and technical capabilities of their own to explore their own minerals rather be the ones selling to foreign cooperation instead of Western cooperations giving technical assistance and hijacking bigger part of the cake..oil and mining is Africa's major wealth we have take control of it out selves like Saudi has done

[@clevelandrichardson123]

I think he made himself crystal clear by himself and follower,s of his base.Enough said

[@actionpack4432]

Victory can only comes in blood France will not let go of Africa.

[@CBaule-wm2xv]

for president

[@wakeupwiseupriseup1107]

WHAT IS THIS AMBASSADOR TALKING ABOUT???? AMERICAN BEING AFRICA'S BFF?? REALLY! THIS LADY HAS BEEN BOUGHT AND PAID FOR.

[@Ascension1004]

I agree. She's a sell out

[@neomongale7414]

Sad to say but I must say I agree too, she is no different. She is an agent of white supremacy. We have seen this wolf dressed in sheep skin before. America owes Afrika all it's wealth. America is what it is today because of Afrika. I don't hear her talking about slavery and reparations, arrests of colonizers and the oppressor. Afrika doesn't want to be a BFF of evil America.

[@lewiskianthony8163]

She's talking about African American

[@cia6566]

They muted the question why???

[@TheBlackr0se]

If President Trump holds Africa and its people in disdain, he is continuing what all his predecessors and friends else where have done and doing. Some do it smiling and achieve the same results.

[@thinkinlove-om5le]

We Africans have to isolate ourself. It's critical for our survival

[@ElStands]

I admire the ambassador immensely, but it's disappointing to hear her believe the U.S. to be an ally or a BFF based on its colonial past. As a descendant of those who were enslaved here-- who suffered under Jim Crow and have been repeatedly and viciously victimized by laws leading to segregated neighborhoods and schools, job discrimination, an unending wealth gap, disparities in healthcare and child mortality rates and, of course, mass incarceration-- it feels like a slap in the face for one designated to call the diaspora home to desire such chumminess with one so anti everything we are. I don't know if this is shortsightedness or literal ignorance on her part, but after having spent 40 years in this country, how can she not know about America's gross history of anti-blackness even up to this current day? At a recent pan-African conference, I heard her talk about how the diaspora outside the continent should consider investing in a general fund to help build infrastructure on the continent. Thinking of those words while I listen to these sounds like the aim is to use us while ignoring us at the same time. Sort of like the Democratic party has done for 50 years. I do strongly believe the diaspora should turn attention and resources to the Mother continent, her words should caution us to ONLY do so on our terms and, frankly, to leverage our funds and resources wisely. When it's all said and done, all we got is us.

[@Ziggi9116]

It is called diplomacy..do you expect her to muddy the waters with the bully of the world?

[@yahschosen7831]

ALL of that is right on point... and if the diaspora, whom I believe in our hearts that some (many?) WANT to genuinely invest our attention and resources there, one thing mother Africa (or rather the countries within her) should in return offer the diaspora AUTOMATIC DUAL CITIZENSHIP with land or at least full/infinite ownership/partnership of any land purchases made, etc. with NO FUNNY BUSINESS. NOT for the diaspora to go there to exploit anything or anybody, but also not to BE exploited either. This way we CAN come together as a UNITED front and work together to develop for the total well being of Africa and the diaspora as one.

[@jamesrobinson9460]

I prayed for the African Union today. I prayed for Islam. I prayed to the Lord, our God - the Creator of the Universe.

[@thebridge5483]

Asia not going through this cause they have an army so Africa have follow Asia

[@jeanwilliams-bowens124]

The BRIDGE 54 who the check is making this statement?? must be an Asian?. Do you actually think if you engage Africa in a fight that all these black people would pack up and run. No one is going to take over . God put who he want on the continent.....Black people as keepers

[@velvetchackel5808]

The chicken falls in love with the fox

[@leovirgo2906]

Vengeance is of the LORD! Yes, we may pretend as if we do not know the truth but we know the in and out of it all. Their repay is not of man so let’s watch out!

[@shebajanera4712]

God bless you ma 🙏🙏🙏

[@wearemore560]

This lady conducting the interview is terrible..with her Trump obsession. If you called the good Dr. there to try to put her and Africa on your Trump Hate and incite Negativity between the two, you should have not wasted your time. What an embarassment. God Bless Africa rising, God bless the Doctor, and God Bless President Trump.

[@jeanwilliams-bowens124]

We Are More Because his administration sent her to do this interview

[@EndlessLugo]

Try to understand my brothers and sisters, with the highest respects: Good diplomacy comes from greater moral ground. She would not be doing her job well or responsibly if she used the power of her voice in this interview to express her disdain with Trump or the U.S. A true well-meaning ambassador will remain PUBLICLY neutral, as she has done, in hopes of not tarnishing the view of an improved relationship with America in the bigger picture of it all. Regardless of what she FEELS about Trump and Trump's America. She is, after all, in a position of power as Ambassador and a general representative of a collective of Human beings on Planet Earth.

[@mumududon3597]

Nice one

[@narrowway9537]

The French can come in and do those things bc Africa allows it. Africa must stop allowing those things to happen on the continent. Your house your rules.

[@input365]

And you Dr, think that the US will or think of Africa with equality? You must be dreaming.....

[@Whatsyournarrative]

VOA, why is this censored?

[@dorise8715]

How can she say with a straight face "Africa and America are BFF forever?"

[@hitachi8356]

KEEP PRESSING

[@abdulrahmanyakubu1371]

I salute mum

[@black50736]

i love this lady

[@starbright2119]

DEAR CREATOR, AFRICA, HAS PROVIDED THE AIDE FOR CENTURIES IN MANY MANY MANY ARENAS ALL OVER THE WORLD. SINCERELY YOURS

[@princendlovu5936]

I think this time she was too diplomatic on her answers.

[@chrisbana5874]

She should outline America,s role in Africa like the killing of our fathers like Gaddafi,Kwame Nkrumah and others

[@marciabryce8451]

Deut 28 stated we will be hated by the world! Messiah was hated by the world and he use that word hated to identify his chosen people.

[@gregory9028]

The interviewer is just engaged in intelligence gathering. A friendly game of cat and mouse. American history speaks volumes about its devalued assessment black people from around the world. The underlining truth of the conversation is ... allies and enemies, friends or foe, Internatioal diplomacy, temporary alliances. Africa has been wounded for centuries and is now ready to play on the world stage. Keep your friends close but your enemies closer.

[@bubatouray1201]

This is true what mam saying let us wake up

[@lewiskianthony8163]

World's are built by words and works

[@Omega1st]

Lewiski Anthony The West was built by (Lies) and (Slave Labor)

[@lewiskianthony8163]

@@Omega1st the word built is the most important. As a man I don't blame my failure on other men I stand up and move on when I fall

[@lewiskianthony8163]

@@Omega1st if we had not failed we won't be robbed. But the idea of building is good I believe we should start building rather than just talking

[@Omega1st]

@@lewiskianthony8163 No, Africans must first Take Back everything the was "Taken" from them then build from that point.

[@ZeraldGoliath]

I wouldn't be too offended by any comments made by Donald Trump in whatever context or position he found himself in. Many institutions may find itself prey to people not endowed with a great sense of wisdom, let alone a high sense of intelligence perhaps.

[@allanavery7537]

How was the question to the Ambassador about blacks , deleted ? Muted. Thats control.

[@blessingsaflow4854]

Agree totally

[@familyslove7036]

We not BFF. It's force BFF.

[@garbi27]

Karma they say is a bitch and years to come Africa will reverse to its rightful existence.

[@mrduerson3515]

She. Play both sides of the fence too much for me 👎

[@jamilmccall6553]

Elaborate please

[@jonb4808]

12:38 very powerful

[@brettwilliams6749]

She look like she was brief before, my opinion she don't look sincere.

[@casiandsouza7031]

If you want Jesus, be aware that he was a Palestinian not a European crusader or an American slave owner.

[@marymande7919]

The Ambassador lives in Tennessee! How can see speak for Africa? She don't even live in Africa ! She should be living there to be speaker for Africa!

[@lagosian123]

She was born and bred and lived most of her adult life in Africa. By the way as a diplomat she lives in both places. SHE'S ON A MISSION IN USA

[@lagosian123]

@ebony bishop Yes an Ambassador is a high-ranking diplomat representing a State.

[@luveniag107]

Some of the Questions are NOT heard.

[@adamjackson9441]

It's like listening to ALLAH speaking in PERSON.

[@janpretorius7379]

Voice of America is a weird outfit. It's not like the BBC.

[@MsTriteseariaCammy]

He meant everything he said we as the descendants of slaves in America live like everything he said there is no respect on the planet for black people there's no place for black people to call home except for mother Africa therefore we wish that you would stop entertaining these Caucasians and these Asians about their dealings with our only home recognize that African people are no more respected than the descendants of slaves if you believe in one minute if there's any place on this planet other than Africa and Haiti and a few Islands were black people are respected and treated like equals you are delusional Trump meant everything he said about Africans but if you don't believe it I can show you better than I can tell you it is a very good reason why Africans and African-Americans are treated the way we are treated all over the globe and it has nothing to do with us and everything to do with them

[@lisaudi7119]

Different Travis Malaysian rules differential of assimilation rule

[@francescaharbor1731]

What? Half of Africans are franch speaking folks. Cameron's and Kongo are franch names. Yep.

[@AntiFakeJewsRev2-9-0Zach9-6]

#Long Live Ahayah!!!!!!! #Long Live Hamashiach Yashaya #Long Live Malcolm X/Jean Jacques Dessalines

[@Mfh650]

Live! Kiswahili as our African continental language. Jambo. Hakuna matata Africa.

[@PPPP-fb7zm]

Non hindus are malaysian .. reply are not portable me you . An anbs 🥰

[@J3nJ3n13]

Ut oh America it's not your ally, she is so intelligent but unknowledgeable... it's a shame. I was impressed up until she said that.... disappointed. How can she speak her mind living in the USA? This is ludicrous. Gotdamn I'm furious

[@allanavery7537]

CHANGE THE NAME OF AFRICA TO ALKEBULAN !!!!

[@jonathandalton2447]

SHE HAS BEEN FIRED FOR CORRUPTION.

[@davidcammeron3910]

She work within it, so what is your point?

[@chukesobialo5706]

It's all Africa fault.. Her Excellency has alluded to this indirectly. ..

[@gregorywynn9504]

Much WAS TAKEN FROM THE. MOTHERLAND WE HAVE NO FRIENDS

[@erd3175]

Again and again, this video has been doctored, some questions that white woman was cut out but you can hear Arikana still answers them, again trying to fool people, you still trying to fuss and tweak what I hear no way, your gutter snippers, you cannot be straight, you just have to rob, rob, in front of the viewer, you just have to take a dig, you just got to scum things up. you simply corrode your grandmother.

[@nnoromnaudochukwuemeka9432]

A man, woke all of u" up! And his name is mazi nnamdi kalu. And know one, wanna listing to his demand! About English and there puppet Hausa fulanis, that they choose as the slave drivers of the great tribe of igbos(Hebrews)Israelites(Africa). Well keep ur good work, it is the beginning of the salvation. But without the freedom of this tribe of people, called biafra nation(igbos Hebrews) Israelites African! Nothing can be fix and stand, only to gave bath to biafra the Hebrew(igbo) tribe, can solve the problems of Africa, Mark my words. ...

[@AliHassan-hb1bn]

Master lovers and white women lovers are my enemies not white man

[@superwensly]

No white voice

[@superwensly]

Ferry ferry strange

[@carlroberts4963]

Innocent.charged.with. Collective.responsibelty English.law.by.e.f.f.

[@approachpositivity]

what is the difference b/n France and US .. I believe is the same soup

[@lisaudi7119]

The French has Alex Malaysia route that's different

[@purpledolphinstv2884]

L.L Milly its not the US is better more powerful more fair