Why I Almost Got Denied Entry Into Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

[@ntongweenongene49]

Thanks Wode Maya, I was arrested and detained in Gabon at the airport on a business trip with my CEMAC passport. Yes they locked me up and I spent the night in detention. I flew in on business class and ended up in detention at the airport with all the right documents, i guess i didnt just look like i was a business man. They said even with my CEMAC passport i still needed a visa. Its like you being detained in Cote d'ivoir with you ECOWAS psssport. Funny thing is while i was being harshly interogated, i counted 20 chines and 30 french who went in with no visa at all and they were greeted like Gods. Shame!!!!!!!!

[@vnation4443]

It's a pity

[@teamsheilablessings.6076]

Shameful how we treat our African brothers and sisters, but favouring Asians, European, Americans and Arabs. Pathetic 🤧🤧🤮

[@messansegbonou1690]

Continue voicing out this injustice and inhuman behavior

[@tbdan3793]

@@messansegbonou1690 We must not save asking the real question: Why? Why do we treat in this way the one or the one we sometimes hasten to call Sister or Brother? One of the causes is the inking of the depreciation of self-esteem and therefore of the similar. This depreciation is the most aimed impact left by the mental tortures of slavery and colonization. Africans are still lost because no serious work of cultural reconstruction has been done. The schools resulting from colonization always have teachings thought out by colonial and neocolonial schools. We must therefore attack the roots of the evil. Mao's China had made its cultural revolution, other examples exist. We can find fault but the Chinese are now masters of their projects. Instead of depending on it absolutely, Africans must take from outside only what is necessary for reconstruction and seek within ourselves the means of African renaissance. "Educate or Perish" according to Joseph Ki-Zerbo. Getting out of other people's school, out of the cave where we have been locked up for several centuries is absolute imperative for young people 🙏🏾

[@dumisanimbele3426]

Sorry you had to go through that

[@WODEMAYA]

Africa belongs to Africans✅ We Need a Free Movement Of Africans within Africa🙏🏿

[@theharryexperience_]

They movement has started and we wont stop.

[@Isookoyibyiza]

Sure bro

[@rosahacketts1668]

I don't believe in a free movement within Africa due to there being corrupt people all over the world. But I do believe all people should be treated equally and respectfully, especially when a person is travelling from country to country.

[@icetrip2417]

Facts

[@khaltsharivist365]

Maya, you are foodie, link up with KZbinr in Zimbabwe Prince Mahlangu ‘Magriza made me cook’ channel showcasing African cuisine and for travels link up with Claudia Ndlovu she a digital content creator on local travel.

[@muller_509]

Why are we so brainwashed? How can you treat a foreigner aka Asians, Europeans, better than your fellow Africans? Thanks for sharing Maya; hopefully change is coming.

[@AllanLimosin]

Africans are not fellows between one another.

[@JohnHaze4666]

It's not brainwashed is xenophobic. If it was in S.A. it was going to be called xenophobia

[@gibson2675]

Here we go again. Always playing the race card

[@Vbelle8]

Shameful!

[@mbizi4573]

And how were Asians treated better than Africans here? So an immigration officer shouldn't ask how much you have to cover your expenses as a tourist? This is BS.

[@bekisiphotshili2566]

This is so heartbreaking. I am so ashamed of my country right now. What's left in Zimbabwe to steal? Who will come to Zimbabwe to steal? Everything has been stolen.

[@trivagravia4837]

Dont hate on your country..hate the system not the country.. There are great humans like you who are living happy fulfilling lives in Zimbabwe.

[@maadsik]

The people and the land are the most valuable resources to steal... Chinese wouldn't be there if there wasn't something to gain.

[@rannydewah8549]

@@trivagravia4837 thank you

[@professormoyo449]

True wats there to steal

[@musemuse1507]

Asians and white people are wlc

[@zuva4768]

I am Zimbabwean and I AM MAYA. You are welcome son of the soil. I am wululating, I am clapping, I am beating a drum and I am thankful to God and to my ancestors that Kobina AKA Wode Maya is finally in my home, in Zimbabwe. You make me think of Josiah Tongogara, Patrice Lumumba, Julius Nyerere and the list goes on. Oh Africa iam in tears. Go on Wode Maya you will be guided ,you will be safe. The great ones before you are with you.

[@ugo8448]

I wish Africans would realize that the fastest way to success is to love one another unconditionally!!

[@immadeusrex6113]

That is a low hanging fruit, a shortcut to developement

[@dzunguehendini4264]

I am Zimbabwean but you are talking to the wrong audience zimbabwe is hell of a place idiotic mentality

[@njonjokibera9587]

Well sadly Africans are suffering from self-hate. Yet they roll the red card for Chinese Europeans and other nonAfricans. This lack of self esteem needs to end because Africa belongs to Africans and the people deserve more than just being harassed by immigration officials in the airport. The AU needs to scrape the visa on arrival and just let Africans travel from one country to another free of charge that way Africa will benefit for good.

[@shingimanyame4157]

But we don't consider that in Africa, we hate each other to the bone marrow

[@theblackgods4699]

As a zimbabwean I apologise and ask for forgiveness 🙏🏾

[@Oldman1912]

Not just Zimbabwe, it is all over Africa

[@ghsmartnewstv8899]

I know how you might feel now. But your apology won't change the mindset of those operating like rogues. There needs to be an entire formatting of the African mindset and installation of our real values. These values have been tainted. We need to go back, all Africa.

[@MarcusGarvey2021]

What forgiveness, Immigration is just doing it's job as it should. When we're you last in Zimbabwe? Have you seen the number of drug dealers from West Africa causing problems in communities? The immigration guys are doing a good job.

[@AfricanMaverick]

Those countries don't like West Africans, did you notice how Wode Maya only mentioned east and southern African countries: Kenya, Somalia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Zambia, Uganda, Mozambique, South Africa, etc... They don't trust West Africans, they assume they're drug dealers. It's all those Bantu/Cushitic/Nilote countries.

[@MrMichackm]

What forgiveness, corruption from immigration officers.

[@chipmunkred1519]

This kind of thinking is what caused the trans Atlantic slave trade/ colonialism. It’s so sad we as a people haven’t learned from our mistakes.

[@lemigod4475]

Now they have sold us to China.

[@tbdan3793]

@Chimunk Red This is not the origin of slavery and colonization. This is the greatest consequence, the disease which continues to accompany us and which must be radically treated. It takes a good upbringing that teaches us history, our cultures and unity in diversity. UBUNTU ❤️ I'm not talking about the story that begins with colonial defeat and victimization. Not the one that only glorifies the cultures of slavers and settlers to make us love the neo-colonists. "Educate or Perish" according to Joseph Ki-Zerbo 🙏🏾

[@chipmunkred1519]

@@tbdan3793 I agree, but tribalism and dis trust of one another definitely played a part in why Africa is where it is today. It’s sad that Africans can’t even travel to African countries without being treated badly. As an African American woman who hopes to one day be able too come and live in the mother land. Situations like the one Wode maya goes through is disheartening and brings me to the thought of how tribal wars and dis trust , as well as trade with the Europeans brought my people to America.

[@tbdan3793]

@@chipmunkred1519 Yes, tribalism plays a role but not exactly the one we experience today. Europe also has ethnic groups and tribes. The difference is that their stories are written by Europeans, their stories are not written by Africans for example. The narrative that facilitated the genocide in Rwanda was German and above all Belgian. It magnifies traits of differences and not shared values ​​for easy division and domination. How can a people who have the same language, the same dances and the same gods commit suicide until genocide? By adhering to the narrative manipulated by the colonizers (Belgians) or Neo-colonists (French). But, we have our own responsibility indeed because we continue to hate our true history, our cultures and the necessary intimate fight of mental liberation. Wars between ethnic groups existed before colonization but they ended in marriages, reconciliations because the extermination of the other ethnic group was prohibited in the majority of dominant African cultures. We are therefore condemned to ask ourselves the real questions and to give the right answers. This is why history is so important and the reform of the post-colonial educational system is necessary.

[@gibson2675]

More Marxist bullshit talk

[@DrMumbiShow]

I’m so sorry for your experience bro. But it’s so great that you’re exposing this BS …one Africa is a must within our generation!

[@muchit3629]

Yes Dr Mumbi ,Say it Loud. We need leaders with a continent wide vision. You are doing a great job yourself teaching us to have knowledge of self and embracing each other across all these silly tribal and artifical border lines.

[@Lenahoney24]

Thank you @wodemaya. You have grown from strength to strenght. You have shown us Africa in a new light and inspired in us all a deeper love for the homeland. We will always support you.

[@tazviona]

Hey Bro, I am from Zimbabwe. I am truly sorry you had to go through all of that unnecessary hassle. I have been following your work for a number of years and believe you are doing great work for the continent. May your future trips go smoothly. Peace and Blessings.

[@giftdonga5641]

As a zimbo i am happy you managed to unearth this rot at our ports of entry. AFRICA FOR ALL AFRICANS!!!

[@MrZim263]

On behalf of Zimbabwe and airport officials, I am saddened and I apologize for this kind of treatment. Wishing you a terrific time in Zimbabwe

[@NoneFiatOnX]

Oh behalf of airport officials, wow

[@panachemountainzeiths]

But its pathetic,how could they treat another african like that

[@johnpringle5199]

"On behalf of airport officials" 🤦🏾‍♂️Are you on the zim government payroll?. This is was disgraceful and sadly common fare at Zimbabwe ports of entry.

[@MrZim263]

@@johnpringle5199 I was treated the same in Mozambique as an innocent tourist, I know the pain. As for the payroll... I'm a youtuber, my videos pay me.

[@ettcha]

Even when they were cornered into apologised directly over African Tigress, these officials ultimately changed nothing. This is business as usual and its shameful. Don't waste your breath apologising on their behalf, you will just taint yourself

[@Deeplyrooted73]

I just returned form to the US from Ethiopia. During our return flight there was a layover in Dublin Ireland. My family and children were stuck in an isolated section of the airport like prisoners for 9 hrs with no food and just on ration of water. I noticed that there were only a handful of whites and everyone else was African or diasporans. As I was standing there with the swelling crowd of discontent, I thought about the struggles of African travelers in this world of colonization and systematic oppression. My Queen advised that Ethiopian Airlines should have made sure that their customers would be taken care of. However, Dublin Airport treated paying customers like refugees, rationing water! I'm giving you this story to express the new found respect I have specifically for African and African diasporan travelers, RESPECT. 🙌🏿 Oh, believe I can't wait to return to the Motherland. I was greeted with, "Welcome Home." I felt the well in my soul being filled. 🇪🇹 🙌🏿

[@irenedavo3768]

Please watch Afrimax English

[@woodsman9922]

I lived in the UAE for 14 years and the difficulty that my friends have had with the Immigration officers at airports all over Sub Saharan Africa was a major reason for me not even bothering to plan a trip to an African country. It was much better traveling around the Gulf countries, I travelled to the Seychelles and had issues with customs officers who decided that I should be searched while the whites simply walked through. I was only released after they realized that I was staying at the Anantara resort...I guess that meant that I had money.

[@muchit3629]

That is the problem. Black people need some mahor rewiring of our hard drives. It is all in the brain. We have been humiliated through slavery and colonization and we see each other as less than instead of focusing on joining hands and rebuilding Africa. Unfortunately the artificial borders and the foreign languages imposed have served to continue these divisions. That is precisely why the Chinese are very careful and wuick to shut down outside influences. A nation or continent cannot prosper when we do not see eye to eye.

[@vertibelleclarke4361]

It is so painful to watch Africans turning their discriminating agaist each other. That is one of the reasos why slavery destroyed our ancestors. It makes me sad. Can I visit an African country and feel free?

[@jerrykings8929]

We all need to come together, protest and make it unbearable for AU until they do the needful....thanks guys for speaking out.

[@rikilove4568]

100% with you

[@suleiinjai9946]

Absolutely my brothers n sisters, you right, not just that, but there is alot to say regarding to that, once again divided we fall together we win and get stronger. Peace and love my beautiful black people of Afrika home and abroad. Much love in behalf of Guinea bissau 🇬🇼 people

[@marlandtownsend4715]

The AU is a WORTHLESS AND USELESS organization. They won't do shit.

[@angulaaagula5926]

I am Africa I will never unless Marriage to Africans have children with them. Defense cannot happened without help of building up Afrikkan body and minds You alone cannot do much!! Unity how Marriage Languages Traditional clothing codes Afro Centric classes Foods and Music Afrikans name Afrikan CURRENCIES Immigrat with Africa policy Afrikan policy Uniforms

[@angulaaagula5926]

@@suleiinjai9946 Thanks a million You are blessed words to units US What in practice if you are not married not have Afrikka kids? Where Marriage with a white person you go settled in Egypts lol Africa and Asia we are one biological

[@abdihalimyusufmohamed8903]

oh Man! Traveling within the countries outside Africa is way easier than traveling within Africa (the mother land).

[@busangaman]

a great country alright but shitty backward and ignorant immigrations.

[@TeacherKevin]

Sad

[@sozb6708]

Cameras everywhere prevent extortion

[@abdihalimyusufmohamed8903]

@@sozb6708 what do you mean by that?

[@sozb6708]

@@abdihalimyusufmohamed8903 I mean people don't exploit or take advantage of people in the airports of western countries because they are nice people. They don't do it because everything is on camera they would be caught and fired from their jobs. I have worked in Airports in the US.... there is a camera watching the team that watches the cameras.

[@TrulyAngieM]

Zimbabwe is a great country with so much to explore, and many lovely people. Am sorry you had to go through that 💔

[@oseitututawiah2109]

It's not only in Zimbabwe, in Ghana some immigration officers, especially the ladies, they behave as if they're sitting on top of the world, and Ghana is even considered as one of the easiest places in Africa to gain entry by air. So I can imagine what Africans go through in the other countries.

[@gibson2675]

90% unemployment and to you that's a great country lol

[@oseitututawiah2109]

@@gibson2675 A great country but not a great economy. Zimbabwe's problems are artificial, created by the West out of malice.

[@TrulyAngieM]

@@gibson2675 We have The Victoria Falls, Matopos, Great Zimbabwe, Mount Nyangani, Mutarazi Falls, Mana Pools, Kariba, Chimanimani, Vumba Mountains, Chinhoyi Caves, Many National Parks, Many Lakes just to mention a few

[@gibson2675]

@@TrulyAngieM That's called natures bounty. In the meantime 90% unemployment. Half the working age population have fled. So sad

[@Vbelle8]

Sooo glad you made this video! The issue has to be highlighted. We have to fix this issue of a lack of unity and trust. Great video! Let’s make this go viral.

[@khunibikizana2287]

I love what you are doing Wode you are uniting Africa & doing a good job big up for that

[@timewithdennis3152]

I am ready to help champion this Course bro. You have 100% of my endorsement. Nothing is impossible

[@pauladomah9847]

THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AT AFRICAN UNION.

[@fabiancharles1666]

When and where ,the French and Chinese own the " African ONIONS " so-called Union . They only make Africans cry .

[@vanhuvanhuvese2738]

Zimbabwe has laws and does not report to the AU Only Elected Zimbabweans decide Zimbabwean laws

[@mszikhali5751]

Let's all tag the ministry of tourism once Wode put it on Instagram. We tired of this!!!

[@kindomofghana]

Nothing is really going to change for Africans, especially West Africans when you do this. They will contact Wode Maya especially if they find out that he is popular, or some people in authority already know him. They will give him assurance that this will never happen again. They will even put this in writing and give him special VIP treatment in order to demonstrate that this was just a few bad nuts and is not a reflection of how emigration operates in Zimbabwe. They will do all this, banking on the assurance that Wode Maya will tell his audience about the special treatment he received and how they are so open to criticism and correction. They will then continue to do this to the average person who doesn't have the clout or an audience to complain to. This is the same PR stunt they pulled on the extremely bitter and Jealous KZbinr called African Tigress.

[@wilsonjean7745]

lol, what? Ministry of Tourism? FYI, Zimbabwe is back under British Rules, Mugabe had Russia Support and they get rid of Mugabe and put this Zambian as President , the country is back to the Commonwealth under Queen Elizabeth

[@vanhuvanhuvese2738]

@@wilsonjean7745 Zimbabwe is not part of the common wealth

[@eschatologian]

Keep making videos like this wode. Even if you are seeking attention, you’re putting emphasis on good points. You are the truth wode for exposing the bad apples & informing your followers, noble traits of a great leader. Keep fighting the good fight wode. You’re doing the right thing! Stay encouraged brother✊🏾❤️🖤💚✊🏾

[@koolohinde]

I was denied entry into Rwanda in 2018. I witnessed several Asians and Europeans that were with me on the plane granted in, but not me. I had my visa online, I had a hotel reservation, a flight ticket for two ways, a credit card, and cash on me.

[@jerrykings8929]

I'm sharing this video to all my contacts and platforms....the protest must start with this video. Please I urge you all to do the same. AU need to do something about this rubbish immediately.

[@tyroneamirthornton9109]

Wode Maya I love all your videos Man stay encouraged stay focused it's sometimes sad to waste some African countries treat other Africans but you are there to promote Africa and we in America as black Americans and black from other countries we really appreciate that stay strong my brother stay focused and keep sharing Africa with the world thank you for sharing .

[@WODEMAYA]

Thank you !

[@happymunchertraveler]

I feel you Wode Maya, same thing happened to me in Tanzania and I never talked about it, I just canceled my flight ticket to Zambia and left for Europe. I wanted to vlog and experience Africa but I felt I can't deal with this anymore 😢

[@tshidimonatsi8754]

So sad. So sorry for that bad unnecessary experience. Hope you come back someday and be part of the "change" movement. Blessings to u.

[@happymunchertraveler]

@@tshidimonatsi8754 I will come back. I am also promoting my country Botswana. It seems nobody knows anything about my country.

[@esem135]

Vlog it. We have to shame all these people!

[@mtuflani]

Sorry dear. We were really enjoying your videos. The switch to Europe was unexpected. Now it makes sense.

[@IronikView]

this doesn't reflect Zim one bit, wait till he meets regular people. Zimbos are some of the nicest people you will find in the world

[@MaiA-Jay]

As a Zimbabwean I apologise on behalf of my fellow people. Keep doing the great work you are doing.

[@emmanueloish]

Your story just brought me memories, I had privilege due of my work visiting 35 countries in Africa: I got arrested by South African Police ( Johannesburg) in November 2018.I have been to RSA 7 times, started traveling there for business purpose since 2016.The first time I got there I met very cool Zebra Taxi driver and he was my driver every time I come back to the country. In 2017 when I came back he has his own taxi and in 2018 he pick me up with BMW at the airport so during my visiting he was driving me in that BMW until one Friday , we went to Benoni (a town in Ekurhuleni municipality, Gauteng, South Africa.) and our way back to Sandton where I have another meeting at 2 PM so we stopped on the way to have lunch together. After the lunch we started our journey to my meeting point and suddenly after only 5min of drive the police car was following us and I didn't knew but my driver notice until they started making us to stop, so they came over and my driver started talking to them in Zulu that my client is legit and proper business guy and they came to me asking my passport I said I don't carry my passport , they said they have to check the back of car and my bag was there and I have my laptop inside so check my bag and they want to check my laptop( I refused ) so they said you are detained because you didn't take your passport so they put me in police car...the rest is the story and made missed my important meeting

[@MaLiArtworks186]

Sad to hear of your horrible experience.

[@elijahlord-adem1097]

Thanks for letting we Africans know the struggle we have to endure at the port of entry into Zimbabwe. You have done a good job once again Woda Maya

[@taharka3897]

@@dimbwemazala8978 you are a fuc#@$%^ing idiot, as an American I would have no trouble traveling in Africa but africans have a hard time that's pathetic.

[@diasporanbuildingahomeinzi9622]

@@dimbwemazala8978 well said, the problem is when Africans reach a level of celebrity they think they can do what they want. Zimbabwe is a transit point for a lot of unscrupulous activities and is neighbours with Mozambique which is battling boko harem, so the immigration officers must be vigilant, well done to them. That dude his travelling with didn't even know the address of their accommodation! You can't just rock up and enter like its your house!

[@richardkotei6259]

@@dimbwemazala8978 shame on you

[@victorymainasara]

@@dimbwemazala8978 😭😭😭

[@victorymainasara]

@@richardkotei6259 honestly

[@dallastyle2009]

Welcome to Zimbabwe Wode Maya! Do not let a few bad apple's spoil the whole of the most beautiful spirited people ( My peeps😘) I know, if I may say so...Give them a chance and you will see I am so glad you are in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 Welcome! Next is Zimbabwe's fraternal twin, 🇿🇲

[@niiemmanuel519]

Zimbabwe never seems to amaze me anymore, my friend went through the same treatment early this year. They are off my travel🧳 list as a Ghanaian🇬🇭. Stay safe #WodeMaya 🙏

[@esem135]

Believe you me, you will strike off all countries. This sh*t goes on on the entire continent, including Ghana!!

[@immadeusrex6113]

The largest immigrant group in SA are Zims right?

[@GrumpyTinashe]

@@immadeusrex6113 So what you idiot

[@GrumpyTinashe]

We won't miss you anyway bye

[@missmoyo6310]

@@immadeusrex6113 and what’s your point? I hope your not viewing these airport guys as representing the average Zimbabwean who are very kind and welcoming people. This displayed corruption/ wanna be dictatorship behaviour is why people are forced to flea

[@abigirl1a466]

Wade thank you for exposing them, I was going to book my next holiday as a tourist to Zimbabwe instead of Europe. African Leader should address this issues.

[@jreid2171]

This was an eye opener for me personally I'm glad you shed light on this people everywhere must know what is happening. And those officials need to be held accountable. Africans should not have to ever go through hoops and hurdles to come to another. Thank you for all you do Wode Maya. 👍🏿

[@vegtales_larry4962]

I started watching you when you were in China. I got to know more about African countries through your videos. Keep going Wade Maya 🏆. You are doing a great job. God bless you.

[@kaydenpat]

After what happened with African Tigress, I thought the 🇿🇼 airport authorities had changed for the good. What a shame.

[@esem135]

When AT mentioned it, the Kenya haters were busy throwing all manner of twisted narratives. No African country is also innocent. The madness goes on at all immigration centres/ports of entry. Some are just worse than others and some are less spoken about, so they appear good behind the scenes.

[@kindomofghana]

They are going to do the same thing with Wode Maya, you watch out for it in a few days. Nothing is really going to change for Africans, especially West Africans. They will contact Wode Maya especially if they find out that he is popular, or some people in authority already know him. They will give him assurance that this will never happen again. They will even put this in writing and give him special VIP treatment in order to demonstrate that this was just a few bad nuts and is not a reflection of how emigration operates in Zimbabwe. They will do all this, banking on the assurance that Wode Maya will tell his audience about the special treatment he received and how they are so open to criticism and correction. They will then continue to do this to the average person who doesn't have the clout or an audience to complain to. This is the same PR stunt they pulled on the extremely bitter and Jealous KZbinr called African Tigress.

[@missbeen9905]

exactly they even apologised and here we go again...disgusting behavior

[@MarcusGarvey2021]

With African Tigress that was straight corruption. Here I am failing to understand what really happened

[@RwandasAngel]

Wow Ghana 🇬🇭 village baby!😁 I will keep you in my prayers as you continue to walk in your God given purpose 🙏🏾🥹👑🙌🏾🙋🏾‍♀️ May God continue to bless and protect you always amen 🙌🏾🙋🏾‍♀️👏🏾🔥🧖🏾‍♀️🥹

[@wilfredkoo6895]

Your speech almost brought tears to my eyes. I thought color discrimination existed among only "black and white". Regardless to color we are all equal. Awesome video

[@fortunatebabygirl8812]

Maya, I am so happy you're putting this nonsense out there for all Africans and the whole world to see. Continue doing this great work for us all 🙏🏾

[@alfredabam1758]

The day the blacks will understand the meaning of the black skin that very day Africa will change to the United State of Africa. The fight is not for this old leaders leading Africa now but the fight and the aim of the fight is for the next generation of Africa to understand the power we have as Africans. That we can feed the whole world and still feed ourselves as Africans. Thanks Wode Maya the spirit of Nkrumah is working in you.

[@bonniek20]

Africans need to understand who they are from the heart not just skin color. Conflicts between African people has always been there even before colonization. If you want African unity, similar skin color can never unite it has to be way deeper than that...

[@samsubs9180]

Just keep doing your thing my son. You are a visionary, you are operating at a higher intellectual level so don't let anyone or anything stop you. Your dreams of seeing Africa as a united nation will soon come through.

[@casmirifeanyi7788]

Well spoken

[@a.m.4289]

I agreed, "seeing Africa as a united nation, is really a dream." Keep dreaming.

[@fredinauto]

We need to change our orientations and perception towards one another and understand we are one Africa. God bless Africans all over the world.

[@yesohyes9198]

One Africa with different characters and everyone should be respected

[@lorrainehanson2868]

Start in schools Every African school such teach history of the continent and their country and pride to be an African the role of a man and woman and the laws .All Africans should plague to the better ment of the continent of Africa.

[@sheenadawkins4703]

I totally agree with you. That is one African continent and all Africans should be able to move around freely on the continent. I live in the Caribbean and I always wonder the same thing. You are a true pioneer in Africa. I agree, enough is enough. Keep going brother. I also wonder why is it that there are Africans on the continent of Africa starving while Chinese and Europeans are on the continent filling their stomachs.

[@vanhuvanhuvese2738]

Its a continent not a country and has never been one africa and will never exist. Each country has laws better obey immigration law if officials are corrupt they can be called out as for white people they also get deported if their visa is not right

[@Ceedeetunis]

I am glad that you are addressing this. I hear you always saying that you want to change the narrative about Africa and my question has always been, change the narrative to who exactly? We cannot worry so much about what outsiders think about our continent and fail to honestly address the self induced road blocks that we face as African within our very own continent. I have watched in my travels, so many of these officials unapologetically giving the Chinese and others, who are there to exploit, red carpet treatment but harass the heck out of fellow Africans.

[@Kosgeisamuel2001]

Wode maya....continue GLORIFYING AFRICAN CONTINENT 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@maggiewills1776]

As a West Indian-American, who has just retired , and who is ready to explore the African continent (I’ve already visited South Africa, Zimbabwe and now considering Ghana), this is so disheartening to hear. African countries need to stop pitting themselves against each other and come together to make Africa strong, independent, self-sufficient, and wealthy. It was the colonial mentality to divide and conquer you. If Africa unites as one, if will be a win win for all because with unity, comes strength. You have the manpower and natural resources to accomplish anything.

[@kikiliko4638]

This system was put in place to devide and conquer, so while they fight against each other, the outsiders come in and exploit their resources under their nose, because the true thieves have no barriers to go through.

[@maggiewills1776]

@@kikiliko4638 True!

[@eagledice2008]

We already know this you need to stay there and focus on the American experiment that is falling apart deal with the criminal man child you put in office in 2016 and the old demented Joe please while people leave us alone we will fix our own problems as long as America can stop messing with actual democracies John Bolton said you guys are big on coups so please sit down bye Felicia

[@AfricanMaverick]

You clearly don't understand it's those countries that don't like West Africans, did you notice how Wode Maya only mentioned east and southern African countries: Kenya, Somalia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Zambia, Uganda, Mozambique, South Africa, etc... They don't trust West Africans, they assume they're drug dealers. It's all those Bantu/Cushitic countries as usual.

[@a.m.4289]

The natural resources is indeed in Africa, but it doesn't belong to Africans. It belongs to the west, the colonizers, the chinese, and everyone else except Africans.

[@lulun8740]

Thank you for speaking up about this! I am Zimbabwean and I am very upset at how they treated you. It’s not right!!! Thank you for raising awareness! And don’t ever stop telling the truth 🙌🏾

[@africanspeck8083]

Can you assist me I'm to work on a project for a month in the capital city of zimbabwe vry soon from italy🇮🇹

[@kenajiyo]

Formulate an online petition and let all people of African decent living on the continent and in the diaspora sign it and send it to the AU,PERIOD!

[@vanhuvanhuvese2738]

Zimbabwe is Zimbabwe does not report to the AU the government pof Zimbabwe is accountable to Zimbabwean voters Zimbabweans only and not ruled by AU.Any corruption will be prosecuted by Zimbabwean law but we will not be bullied to do what does not suit us or not want to do by anyone including AU.

[@MaLiArtworks186]

Stand together or fall separately!

[@vanhuvanhuvese2738]

@@MaLiArtworks186 nonsense

[@MaLiArtworks186]

@@vanhuvanhuvese2738 No nonsense. This is how our people got in this situation in Africa and the Americas. Fighting internally and being manipulated via tribalism. Fighting one another is our Achilles Heel aka our weak spot. The Oppressors noticed this weakness and have using this tactic for their benefit and our demise ever since.

[@vanhuvanhuvese2738]

@@MaLiArtworks186 First Of Africa was never one country it was always unique kingdoms with unique cultures what you want is imperialism you cannot force those who dont want to be part of you to be one with you. Keep your unity unless if you want to use force on other nations then how are you different from slavers who force their ideas on other societies???

[@neoyaku]

You’re doing great work Wode Maya.

[@samsonmasimo765]

This is pathetic...most immigration officers believe that tourists are only from Europe....there is a need for mindset change

[@lorrainehanson2868]

But the same country that's complaining about the way their citizens is being treated in South Africa but what can you expect these the same people when the white farmers was back in Zimbabwe the Black natives was jumping and praising the Lord and crying on their knees Thanking GOD the white man is back on the farm . With people living in poor housing they dancing thanking the Chinese for building a grand parliament house .Obviously the intelligent Zimbabwe people are in South Africa.

[@daveglo70]

Unfortunately they are trained to believe that only white peoples are tourists. What a shame?

[@theharryexperience_]

This so disheartening that when people see us at tourist in the Gulf they want to host us because they believe we have money to invest here, but on our continent its different. Why cant we embrace each other.

[@maggieburnett3261]

It's the brainwashing we as black people have got to undo. It happens here in the US among our own as well as the Whites too.

[@gibson2675]

On our continent its corruption and money.

[@PrisTvv]

Good to be on time today 👍

[@PrisTvv]

I guess they don't know your mission, they need to be enlightened more. I can't wait to see the beauty in Zimbabwe.

[@patiencemucheche2571]

Welcome to Zimbabwe Wode Maya!!! We are very sorry for the bad start, but we sure hope you will have a great time in Zim.

[@madechipimichael7458]

Wode Maya no man can deem your light only God can. Please please do not be stressed about such. You are not a Ghanaian but you are an African Son. You are son of the soil. Keep doing the goog work. Aluta continua

[@thyeocroft205]

Maya.. Many are the obstacles we may endure in the pursuit of our dreams and ambitions but the joy of success like the rise of the morning sunlight keeps us soildering in the mist of the biting cold...

[@hajiahajo1760]

You were really excited about this visit. its sad that you are treated this way by fellow Africans. Just think of the positive side of the country. I have many lovely Zimbabwean friends and colleagues. One love❤

[@jjmkitchentv4397]

When are we going to wakeup and build our continent, the more we fight among ourselves the more the outside world takes advantage of us. Thank you wode maya for the good work you do.

[@clementgoodliving6399]

I know issues like this won’t survive forever but the question is until when?? Well, we should try and keep highlighting this issue every now and then until those responsible put their selfish interest aside and fix it for us all.

[@fitawrarifitness6842]

Until these people are fired!!!.

[@emmanuelsimfukwe7231]

I visited Ghana from Zambia 🇿🇲. I received the same treatment at kotoka international airport. I felt really bad personally.

[@elijahlord-adem1097]

Woda Maya, this is what the major problem is. I currently live in Dubai but intend to spend my 1month vacation in at least 4 African countries I have not been yet. and Zim happens to be one of the countries I intend to.

[@4kwalkinghanavideos331]

Wow.. countries should be happily welcoming you. Keep it up bro.

[@timcamer4702]

Watching from NYC . It’s a shame how we treat each other. Keep up the good work Wode .

[@royindalox4217]

Wode, I felt your soul and your spirit through your words. While it was a statement of motivation, it also saddens me that there is so much division between our people. Keep fighting the good fight brother!

[@cwisdomijioma4363]

Respect my dear Elite of our Ancestors. You're doing a good honor 🎖 🥇 for ours. May all our Ancestors and the African heroes be with you. One day we all will meet.

[@QODESH]

Your good spirit of how you don't let negativity affect your mission is priceless ....... More love from Malawi

[@elizajacob1]

African we need to be a humane society .please Wode Maya you've taught us alot .good job Mr.

[@dolapo4578]

It's sad to hear this kind of story again. Some of our law enforcement agency are just wicked against people of their kind.

[@nkosilathindlovu9404]

Sorry about this my brother. We follow and love your work here in Zimbabwe.

[@michaeldesta3883]

Hi Wode Maya, I am from a country where you have not visited yet( It's Eritrea). It's a country under brutal dictatorship for more than 30 years. I am looking forward to hear from you about Eritrea. I am sure there is no country in africa that you can compare to Eritrea.

[@babaadammedia4921]

Why do we do this to ourselves as an Africans 😪

[@roseyedwards3140]

Because of the colonial MISeducation and mainstream media! That's why 🙄😥

[@adjeiboateng1671]

Keep up the good work Maya. This is what slavery did to us. We see ourselves as enemies and treat foreigners as our masters and superiors. The AU needs to be alerted to this.

[@esthervanda7401]

The AU is not better off

[@tbdan3793]

@adjei boateng No ! We must start by working on the establishment of an African Union of Peoples to impose on the Club which receives its salaries from abroad to really change.✊🏾

[@88motho]

Are you serious 😐?

[@adjeiboateng1671]

@@dimbwemazala8978 It is a subjective one and I am sure a number of people here will disagree with you on that. I am keen to know in your opinion why they treated him like that at the airport?

[@roseyedwards3140]

The AU is FULLY AWARE! Unfortunately in their current state They are NOT for the unity/ UBUNTU of AfRaKans ad the AU is controlled by the same corp orate entities that enslaved Us and maintain Their colonial knee on our necks! But WE the AfRaKans in the Diaspora are changing this! WE will no longer enable this oppression to continue! Baba Marcus' words are coming to pass! WE ARE THE WHIRLWIND! UBUNTU✊🏿

[@williamgamelisenaya793]

Thanks for highlighting the flaws in our systems. Enough is indeed enough. Let our people be free. Bless up Watching from Sydney

[@dna791]

KEEP GOING @wode maya!!!! I always tell everyone. You will be the most well known African in African world history Brother. I KNOW THIS MY BROTHER!!!!....Keep going! NEVER STOP!!!

[@rambo30521]

Wode Maya, thank you for taking on the mission of changing the narrative. When I watch your videos I relate to a lot of the people you interview. I always feel like the ancestors want me to come home. It is important to realize much of history is his-story. It is a story told by a person's perspective. You are showing us a different perspective.

[@Lilimobet9069]

I’ve been harassed as a Zimbabwean by Zim immigration officers so I believe you and it’s disgusting what we do to each other as Africans and reasons for the harassment is always baseless😞

[@genieinabottleworld]

Sad situation. I am an African American and I always wanted to visit 🇿🇼 this definitely changes my mind.. you are right Maya! Africans should be able to travel freely without being harassed for money and threatened with jail time! So sad! Tell your story brother 🤜 I support you 💯

[@yesohyes9198]

You can go its not the citizens but the government and its all around Africa. Zim citizens are nice not the leaders. But with American passport you are good to go. Explore don’t use because of this to say no to beautiful Zim.

[@genieinabottleworld]

@@yesohyes9198 thank you 🙏🏾

[@yesohyes9198]

@@genieinabottleworld You are welcome

[@dadao8564]

@@genieinabottleworld if you didn t have an american passport you would be teeated just like Wode. Let that sink in. They don t respect or value you as a black or African person..they value the Muzungu behind the passport🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️

[@daveglo70]

The complaint about Zimbabwean immigration is too much!

[@rutsoka9194]

This is heartbreaking. I used to think you just like to complain but having followed your story I know I was wrong. This has happened to one too many people. The great thing though is that it's just a handful of gatekeepers who need reorientation otherwise we the people of Zimbabwe and Africa as a whole are warm and hospitable. I look forward to seeing you guys in Mosi-Oa-Tunya!!!

[@barbarafisher7390]

This is my first time seeing your channel. I love your energy and honesty. I am so sorry to hear all the things you have been put through. I would love to see the day when there is not so much hatred among black people.

[@CommonSenseSisters]

This is very sad that some Africans don’t like other Africans….. 😭 If we don’t treat our own with respect ✊🏽, the rest of the world 🌎 will continue to treat we Africans like trash. Blessings upon the Zimbabwean 🇿🇼 guy that intervened despite being threatened ✊🏽✊🏽 Wode Maya and team, you all are doing an incredible work journeying round the continent just to promote the image of the continent!!! May all your incredible work never be in vein. Our African leaders need to do better because they are the ones that people follow especially their immigration officials. It’s good you’re speaking up @WODE MAYA . More blessings & grace be upon you all

[@just_ayounggal]

Those were exactly the words they told me at that same airport, they told me they will deport me in the next flight, they told me that my boyfriend is already married yet I am coming to visit him. They took my passport and were speaking in Shona then they kept checking my phone especially my WhatsApp messages.

[@Jousieshipepe]

Sad!

[@casmirifeanyi7788]

So sad....African why?

[@daveglo70]

Why do people still visit countries like this?

[@messansegbonou1690]

@@daveglo70 We have full right to visit cause all of Africa lands belong to we Africans

[@TedVeroTV]

This is sad, but we trust that change is coming. We need to keep supporting people like Wode Maya and others who are dedicated to educating people, bringing enlightenment, and fostering peace and positive change for all. ❤❤❤

[@derrickbonnah2020]

I’m in Zimbabwe playing soccer, a girl send me your picture asking me about you lol and I ask her why and she was like you are in Zimbabwe and her friend is hosting you and I said okay lol

[@getrudelubasi2025]

Thank you for speaking the trueth maya-Africa who ever has bewitched Africa should reverse it. Have been searched in most African countries for being a fellow African.. This has to come to un end. Continue changing the Narratives maya.stay blessed and enjoy zimbabwean sazda. Sending some love from zambia 🇿🇲 💕 .

[@deloresgupton3567]

Yes bring light to this problem! I remember African Tigress had this problem and she brought light to the issue and the officials contacted her and apologized. The officials are looking into fixing the problem and I believe the reprimanded the officer that did not allow her to enter.

[@airgentille2788]

Wodemaya, I support your idea about talking about the border entrance problem when visiting African countries. IMPUNITY is the problem. Those at the AU who want to make Africa great are threatened, harrassed etc. at work. AU has too many head of States who are Dictators and not working for the People. Sorry you all went to trouble when entering Zimbabwe. Its' s a shame and pity. God bless you and your team.

[@BlueNile707]

Reading through the comments, am beginning to understand that being and African in another African country is a serious crime😭😭

[@shinke2835]

As a fellow Zimbabwean l apologise. This is a disgusting behaviour that needs to be addressed. We must unite with each other as Africans and not to treat each other as outsiders.

[@shupikaicumbers5915]

Well said Wode Maya, thank you for all you do for our continent

[@TKworldwideNet]

Great work Wode Maya, we pray for a united Afrika in our lifetime.

[@Hertha_Imene9845]

It's like Africans do self hate but embrace other people. Don't generalise people. Please treat people with Courtesy and professional at all times and represent the country well. Thank you Keep up the good work Wode Maya I love your spirit. I always wanted to see Zimbabwe. Love from Namibia Jah Bless.

[@Hertha_Imene9845]

Please be good and fair. Because bad behaviour will discourage people to visit. One love to you all. God bless

[@esthervanda7401]

@@Hertha_Imene9845 love Namibia. Would love to own a Namibia passport and even stay there. How can I go about it!

[@skezaBLACK]

I shed a tear it's really sad that every time every moment and every day we are still faced with such a situation which does not even honor us which disunites us and which insults Our race since when and when is it going to stop, that's the question I ask myself, are we going to continue in this or are we going with all this, not even the respect of others, we underestimate We overestimate others since when and when you're on this chain of mental slavery will they stop when will we do more in your next than our enemy when will we Really love each other as a continent thank you very much Maya we love you very much

[@gibson2675]

You right. This tribalism needs to stop

[@eltonmuchemwa2276]

@@gibson2675 No. in Zimbabwe evey visitor is asked if they can upkeep themselves you did not want to answer questions full stop don't spoil us sellout

[@eltonmuchemwa2276]

Click beit idiot

[@gibson2675]

@@eltonmuchemwa2276 What's a sellout. Can a communist like me be a sellout

[@musamabunda9316]

I'm a Zimbabwean citizen I'm so embarrassed after seeing this post. Why is Africans behave like they have never stepped their feet on the door step of a classroom. Zimbabwe why my country I'm very much disappointed with my country. Continue with your journey Maya I really learnt a lot from you on you tube.

[@tvs9978]

You shouldn't be ashamed. I've travelled many times to Zim. Never had an issue. You know why? I knew how much money I had and where I was going to stay. This is unnecessary drama

[@dna791]

Nothing to be embarrassed about Brother. Although I am from the U.S. this can happen anywhere. Not a Zimbabwean issue. It is a Black or African issue Brother. We know that you are good people!

[@mkapakapaful]

Don't be embarrassed bafo,my SA🇿🇦 and other countries also did this to him. We just need a change of government in our countries, which is not gonna be easy

[@philipbanda6637]

I expected this to happen to whites, Asians, Arabs not harassment directed at Africans (owners of the continent ) . Africa starts from Roben island to Cairo ,, Africa is for Africans not Whites.

[@muchit3629]

I am Zimbabwean and embarrassed too. Stop telling someone how they should feel. The fact that this is continent wide is embarrassing. Most modern countries do not ask someone how much they have to spend or ask for someone to write down their credit card details which is a fraud risk. Also, the same questions i can assure you are not asked of Westerners. The only thing I observed and commended on is that it is good practice to have your address ready for where you will be staying which is important in case of emergency.

[@7-96]

Keep doing your good journalism. Africa needs to become one unit working together and not each country competing with each other other. Selfish leaders wanting their own piece of the pie for whatever selfish reasons. Working together they would be so powerful!!!

[@kissPhamous]

Keep hammering n xposing them it's gonna change.luv from Ghana 🇬🇭

[@ldzakpasu8741]

The only way to solve this problem is to perform research in each African country and find out the pressing issues and challenges as well as biases from some African countries against others. We can work on breaking these barriers by confronting and addressing these issues at the psychological level. This research should be led by visionary governmental leaders or private individuals with finance to establish the mitigating circumstances and provide practical and tangible solutions. Although talking, discussing, and making videos help in bringing the issues to the public domain and gradually bridging the gap, until comprehensive and holistic research is performed on a continental-wide scale and a combination of these various African nations' researches are collated, these issues will keep on happening over and over again in the long term. We have a long way to go in achieving the united African continent objectives.

[@WDBsirLocksight]

What a level-headed and intelligent delivery of an insightful idea.

[@MS-tc2fs]

🍏🍏The US/ EU intel agencies destabilize the African nations that don’t allow them to exploit them for their natural resources. Notice that whenever an African nation pivots towards China or towards self sufficiency, random groups appear and destabilize the area. People need to speak openly about this.

[@WDBsirLocksight]

@@MS-tc2fs That's because Chinese while a Great Power is a strategic but not a direct threat to the Five Eyes and NATO. China as a people are most likely wonderful. China as a government...while you know. And if China allies with Africa, EU/US sees that as a great economic strategic threat. Not saying the dance looks nice or is correct.

[@philipobeng5366]

long way to go bro

[@WDBsirLocksight]

@Esther Com maybe

[@rosahacketts1668]

This is scary! A good friend of mine was harassed in Nigeria he was the only black guy amongst a group of whites. They harassed him for money - took his passport. Left him sit outside the office - called him back in wanting money - he said no. He looks like his father who was Gambian and I wonder if he looked Caribbean they would have done the same. Wode, you need to find yourself a very good lawyer so when these issues arise and it becomes a terrible situation you can call them to deal with the nonsense. Appoint a lawyer in each country but of course don't pay any until you need to appoint the person.

[@James-sf7wf]

Useless type why bringing Nigerians into this... we know your type.. Nigeria are not like that okay.. I hope you rest in jesus name 🙌🙌🙌

[@WakandaStreetJournal]

@@dimbwemazala8978 sure you didn't watch the video. Thank you.

[@yesohyes9198]

@@dimbwemazala8978 Do you listen to him at all or you are just crazy. The whole African need brain check especially the leaders and its citizens. Why would a black hate his/her fellow black. Its sad traveling around Africa is crazy some citizens look down on black content creators and not white shame.

[@rohanlashley5948]

they probably would its always about money with a lot of these people you bought your plane ticket and its like they actually want you to pay again for entry

[@sonia_barbie_thucker]

@@dimbwemazala8978 Which law are you talking about,,

[@mohankossie399]

The self hate as black Africans is so appalling. I don't know if its the post-colonial era effects or whoever bewitched us took a spaceship to the moon, eitherways my apologies for what you guys went through in my motherland. Hope you have a hospitable and memorable stay in Zim

[@gibson2675]

Are you talking about tribalism. Every year over 250000 die Because of it.

[@MaLiArtworks186]

Revelation 18:23 "By your magic spell all the nations were led astray." These evil people have put us under a spell; incantation; witchcraft to where we believe these demons are better than us! I pray that our people worldwide will WAKE UP!

[@7-96]

Awesome report, thank you so much. Makes me want to go there!!! Love you from America 💕♥️

[@SpringWashamTeacher]

Your work is so important Wode Maya! I am so sorry this is happening to you. It's internalized self-hatred, bias, and delusion. Keep going Wode Maya you are changing the narrative and it's so important. keep telling your story.