William Kamkwamba - HOW I HARNESSED THE WIND.

[@natashaone7221]

I have everything in my possession to build an empire yet I do nothing. Necessity is the mother of all inventions. This boy of 14 built a windmill by reading a book and harvesting materials from a junk yard and saved his village from famine. He literally brought light to his world by generating electricity from the windmill.

[@Uppercut443]

He did all that using books written in a foreign language

[@Uppercut443]

It occurred to me, not for the first ti when watching the movie, that we have created a world in which one human being has a monetary 'worth' of around two hundred billion dollars, and as recently as this (and still today) we have people suffering for the want of a simple windmill. Humans- amazing creatures, with hearts on both ends of the spectrum of selfish and teeny, and loving and huge. What a great mind this gentle man has.

[@BradHines]

I think I am just glad to see someone use the word literally properly for a change.

[@audreymai2773]

@@Uppercut443 I never thought of that...

[@c.calliecoleman1531]

I'm inclined to agree with you, about necessity is the mother of invention. This movie reminds me a lot of my childhood. Even though we had more than Thomas, we were still just above poverty. But as kids we would take our adventurous and creative minds outside and made our fun, and found ways to put money in our pockets like going to store for neighbors for 25cents, which bought our snacks. And catch a June bug and tie a thread to his leg and fly him like a airplane. That was big fun to us. Or catch lighting bugs at night, and made our glow in dark shirts with their glow ends.[Sorry Animal Rights, but that was big fun to us]. And one science project that blew my mind was 2styrofoam cups, a long thread, and 2buttons, and we created a telephone where I could talk to my friend, across the street, on his porch. I wish kids nowadays would put their phone down for a few minutes and try a few of those science projects, and feel the joy it brings. That's why I agreed with your comment, because I know for sure if our pockets had been packed with wealth, there is no way we would have tried any of these things. That's why I'm truly thankful for my childhood, for the lessons, people, and experiences it brought me.

[@apricusnorth9593]

It's 2024 and I am here to tell you how inspired I am after watching the movie on Netflix. You made a significant impact on people Sir William. Hats off to you Sir.

[@edona44]

Who is here after the movie?! 😆 the boy who harnessed the wind

[@AngelA-cl7fh]

Meeeeee

[@daisyzongo6978]

Me too

[@las2802]

Me2

[@burboniciousdelicious]

Meeeeee, He's amazing!

[@LanreEshofilms]

me

[@selim__m]

He came to my school, I talked to him and gave him a high five

[@cindyspoon9839]

As an ESL teacher, I love viewing this video and also his TED Talk from several years ago. Wow! His English has improved. An amazing young man!

[@mardybumflaus]

Cindy Spoon yes!!! I noticed the same thing. Isn't it amazing??

[@squatin4479]

You're a f**king weirdo

[@akintolu1]

Sure.. Improved a great deal

[@douglas3517]

Exactly, noticed the same. The first TED talk he did a few years ago he basically answered yes. The interview was short because of his english limitations. Now his english has improved substantially, dramatically. This boy is a brilliant mind indeed.

[@owenchikara517]

Here i was thinking about Selinker and the Interlanguage theory.

[@aishadorcasmwamalopa5691]

You're genius young man. Let dear LORD himself keep blessing you William

[@nicky3605]

He is amazing I saw jst movie..what a man..but why he is not recognised globally?he deserves nobel prize for his excellent work

[@ansuceesay4775]

Perhaps Greta has more inventions than him😂. And she's nominated more than 3 times.

[@eazydeeraps2276]

@@ansuceesay4775who’s Greta???

[@Tessy29k]

He is recognised globally. Venture capitalists invested in his education in America

[@lenoraelaine]

This crowd was too dead for such an amazing testimony

[@jaymason480]

Just watched the movie about him, The Boy Who Harnessed Harnessed the Wind. Excellent movie, worth while watching.

[@faithwafula7466]

You won't see this great minds from Africa making headlines in international news but any other negative news will be right left centre with their reporters

[@smoothoperator9845]

A Formidable True African Son! The African Sun can not be hidden, it's positive light would shine regardless.

[@Uppermanhattan]

Faith Wafula omgggg this is sooooooo trueeeeee. You couldn’t say it better

[@FidoeFTW]

@@smoothoperator9845 That was a beautiful phrase man.

[@smoothoperator9845]

NoNameforNow You are Welcome Brother! A Formidable African Lion Sleeps with both Eyes Closed, for the consequence of interruption by others, permeates its obvious foregone conclusion..! ☝️ One Love ❤️ Africa United 👊🏾!

[@kaypee4704]

Grandma's words about the Jacket burning, is so inspiring... I will cherish that.... thanks. all schools around the world needs to show this.... very encouraging..... ♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸

[@Uppermanhattan]

That Wind is gonna take you forever in the World Boy. Lets get it baby ! #ProudAfrican. The movie made me cry by the way

[@rumekpadamrophe912]

I wept during the movie, The boy who harnessed the wind

[@gilbertasingya]

Instead of getting inspired to do great things for your own society you wept😂😂😂😂😂

[@bblaam27]

I just watched the movie and i loved it i am soo happy that God created this young man with the passion, wit and ability to understand the science of electricity. My God that was a wonderful and inspirational story.

[@sobiasiddiquie]

What a beautiful speech! So inspiring! But I hate how the audience is so off!

[@africanchild5719]

When people can't empathise and have never been needy - such is the response. The body gestures never lie and they are universal.

[@sobiasiddiquie]

@@africanchild5719 Indeed, very true!

[@luispenaloza1602]

@@africanchild5719 Really unfortunate. They also probably do not think much of his accomplishment because his speech is not eloquent. Would like to see them try giving a speech in chichewa.

[@mmc5261]

Sobia Siddiquie because they are bored cause it’s a stupid story

[@GypsyGirl317]

@@mmc5261 so the reality of saving the lives of his village from famine is stupid??? 🙄 I truly feel sorry for you.

[@gradymukubwa2208]

18:10-43 "When your jacket get fire, you don't wait for somebody to put it off because you are the one who can start feeling the fire and you are the one who can start putting off the fire (...) if you are in trouble, you are the one who can know your troubles and you are the one who can start trying to find the solution to get out of that trouble and other people might see that you are in trouble and they can come along to help you to pull off from the trouble that you are in"...Great advice to all women out there, don't ever let people tell you can't do it because it's portrayed as men's job.

[@FredOalaKaroho]

Indeed. Wow, what a woman...seriously, when we limit ourselves, we don't get anywhere. William took his grandma's talk so seriously, look where he is now. Thanks William for such an inspiring advise. By the way, hats off to your grandma; she's a legend.

[@mallikbsp]

Hats off to you sir..you are amazing

[@smoothoperator9845]

A Formidable True African Son! The African Sun can not be hidden, it's positive light would shine regardless.

[@FredOalaKaroho]

A very inspiring young man; WK is walking evidence that if there is a Will, there is a Way. So true; when one does "strange" things, we all say, he's crazy, eccentric or mad. But seriously, these "crazy" ones have changed the world. I liken WK's "madness" to when Noah was building the ark...the "mad" ones were the only ones that survived. Thank you William, you saved a whole generation of Malawians and truly a whole lot more worldwide. May God continue to bless you in your endeavors.

[@shreejanayonjan9797]

Omg! I am looking for him everywhere after watching the movie, such a inspiring person..

[@negatuwesego4116]

my hero. I couldn't believe you are the man of the world for me. l am african american . since l saw your movie , you achieved your project wonderfully . I am so happy what you did for african people. you make me my head up brother . so l have plan for my african people to help the to get fresh water and full energy for us by us.

[@kaminidesilva705]

Oh I am blown away from your story. I happened to watch Netflix and we saw your story. I am so happy for your success and courage that you showed to achieve your goals. Stay blessed. I am from Canada.

[@mussaratjabeen7461]

God realy loves such rare people. Love u too William. U r a great man as well inspiration for the human beings

[@yalllouu1094]

the book was amazing, and you have to read it if you haven't. It's called "The Boy who Harnessed the Wind"

[@kundisyanamfukwe]

Where can I find it

[@yalllouu1094]

@@kundisyanamfukwe I'd check on book websites online

[@chukwumauzor882]

I just watched the movie now and I was triggered to know more about this amazing inventor.... then I landed here . What a nice movie may God continue to bless u William.

[@40s_fit_and_fab30]

I just watch the film very inspirational

[@adebayoadisa5451]

Pls what's the movie title

[@nickvanasas5280]

My absolute salute to you, sir! I have seen the movie and it was amazing. Love from the Philippines 🇵🇭❤️🇲🇼

[@RicksonUrubu-yl6dj]

Your sad and realistic story motivated me to find a program and project to develop my rural society. Watching from Papua New Guinea at Divine Word University. God bless you and your family and highly appreciate it.

[@aurorealis3249]

Amazing the sacrifices people of some countries are forced to endure. This young man decided to not become a victim of his dire circumstance but a victor and harnessed the power of the wind. I will see the movie and have just ordered the book!

[@hamandish78]

Guys like this one should be the ones to lead Africa.

[@fernandonyembo]

I am from DRC living in Malawi. The time I read your book I was so amazed.

[@kaypee4704]

What an example to all the spoil-brat Millennials of today..... nice man, with values... congratulations William.. keep up the good work.... this should be shown in all schools.🙂♥️🇺🇸

[@AbdulAziz-qf4qe]

Wow!!!amazing.....my home proud of you.

[@Alfi094]

OMG i already finished to watch the movie.... I think he is a great great man! Thanks for have demonstrated how important is school!

[@Kira-bj3wx]

I still doesn't watch the movie but our teacher showned us the trailer because this is our Topic about (I am An african child) and the trailer is very good Love you william:) From philippines

[@Uppermanhattan]

DogY DogY you are missing out, watch it you will not regret it

[@gcobisantsatha2017]

i just watched the movie. god this guy is cleaver.

[@adebayoadisa5451]

Pls what's the movie title

[@phumlatshobeni2059]

I salute you . I watched the movie from South africa and I cry a lot since I saw young boy saving the whole community

[@Em-fs1um]

We need more people like William in MALAWI 🇲🇼, umakwana iweyo

[@goldenptyth]

Can you give me your email please. I would like to have a conversation with you if its ok

[@ThisIsFez]

@@goldenptyth why...?If it's is about Africa..well I'm Ghanaian

[@XMariaGuadalupe]

Love this story of endurance and that it is true, as well. Beautiful gift of hope.

[@sheenaabrasado9313]

amazing, God bless your life and all your works:) ' just watched the movie from Netflix, twas amazing:)

[@akamegahone376]

The boy who harnessed the wind. What a mind blowing movie. I so loved it. What a boy. I pray I'd have a son of such bravery, intelligence and integrity someday. I had to dick this far just because of the movie, to see who really this boy was.

[@DiuQuy]

This is such an incredible and inspiring young man. ❤️

[@ludmilamaiolini6811]

His English is much better now 😍

[@valkilmer4310]

Congrats brother...I will have my kids see this inspiring story...Keep strong buddy!!

[@lorrainenyathi3645]

Loved reading his book, Inspiring!

[@ernamarlina2234]

This man is amazing...very inspiring the people..love from indonesia🇮🇩...

[@travelandeatwithamysweet2169]

i just watch to movie by today ‘ and i love it ! 🙏🙏🙏

[@georgeosman603]

Malawi government should make use of this guy especially water board and escom

[@lflekluwemba]

They will teach him how to steal and destroy the legacy has so made for himself.

[@claudiagandia2339]

Orgullo de persona y genio inigualable 😀

[@reymarteresuelo9392]

Salute to you sir...so inspiring story!!!love from Philippines

[@kemmyogeto7545]

I’m here after watching the movie

[@deladyM]

Powerful! Powerful. Despite all odds...

[@shfsp]

So proud of this man

[@gc6790]

Soo much respect for this man!

[@jhonbrewer7354]

this guy i good I'm reading his book

[@rosewatts2078]

Jhon Brewer Same

[@vjayaraman1]

You're an inspiration to the humanity...Best Wishes!!

[@laureleiwolf]

What an intelligent man!

[@fierylion2775]

He’s amazing

[@mikemaroyi7756]

Loved the movie

[@mober7430]

I was smiling throughout the movie.

[@VisionCityMedia]

true inspiration. God bless you.

[@oof6471]

He is very great

[@nyikomakaringe3454]

The story is inspiring but the audience is off🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️, If it was accomplished by the white snow, I assure you that they would be cheering him up, but since is a black snow you can relate... African child keep rising.

[@aliciamomat7963]

Maybe they are just attentive and focused on him

[@olenkukuu1666]

You've grown big Brother.your such a creative guy ever ,die hard and hard working

[@nanin152]

Well you harnessed the English as well 💐👏👏👏

[@stephenaustin8153]

this guy's amazing!!

[@lastfirst332]

'Necessity is the mother of all inventions'.

[@cspparames9446]

WILLIAM is genius

[@greenpastel8762]

Great movie, great real life story

[@adebayoadisa5451]

Pls what's the title of the movie

[@jorgeluca3460]

Parabéns William... 🇧🇷🇲🇼

[@josephjulius9294]

what a genius

[@jhonbrewer7354]

your right

[@papaya.05]

I agree

[@sparrowjenkins9897]

Facts I just finished the flick “the boy who harnessed the wind”

[@1330m]

so good Korea Huh kyung young Real genius

[@daisyzongo6978]

Bravooo tu es une fièrté!!

[@liumworldcreator3705]

Thanks guy for sharing, it's nice story. You are a great changer of your community and way of thinking to the world

[@harrys6238]

My inspiration. Love from India.

[@daughterofzion8884]

Kudos to you my brother. May God increase you on every sides.

[@peterchisangamwamba9100]

I am here after watching the movie .. you are really an inspiration to us young africans

[@adebayoadisa5451]

Pls what's the movie title

[@_Alshehri.]

What an incredible human being. Very fascinating.

[@dhakshaanbu7660]

William i like your confidence . Iam from India.

[@philiprowlands1619]

Inspirational

[@alex_ug256]

Adore you bro... the best wishes to you

[@kitchentime7012]

At 14 years old he was forced out of school. He did not allow that circumstance to stop him from learning, so he went to a library. There he spent time reading books but one book change his life and made him known in the internet and on other famous/known platforms. Lesson learnt: 1. Go to the library. 2. Read books and take note of something you wanted to do or further you study on or work on. 3. Put in action what you read and it will come to completion. Nb. I will definitely start going to the Library in preparing myself for my resumption of Uni. As well, to learn something on my other fields of interest. Library!!!!!!!!!!!

[@louisermkonkholo6257]

This is amazing

[@dimitrimountaingeorgian6821]

Inspirational person! wish you everything the best!

[@Jeffwaifei]

What an inspiration 👍👍. Ofcourse I came after I saw the movie 😅.

[@marymuyunda5179]

Amazing. God bless you

[@renatorodrigues.7319]

Gênio 👏❤️

[@valeriozecchinelli2555]

L'ho letto il suo libro,molto bello

[@geraldinejaspe3170]

The boy who harnessed the wind (netflix)

[@jamesgleeson6538]

Inspirational true story.

[@17msmyra]

Inspiring...thank u for sharing your story.Godbless you and more power🤓👍🏻🌷

[@kaps1110]

motivating

[@justicewillprevail1106]

Bravo!!!!

[@ramadhan646]

God bless this your work

[@dynamic118]

Just finished watching the film on Netflix, I was like this movie better be based on true life story cus the story line was superb ..thumps up to chiwetel ejiofor❤❤❤

[@alondrahernandez5548]

My class is,learning about,william

[@eyeswideopen7126]

Amazing

[@StevenHillz-e1p]

The move really inspired me ❤❤❤❤

[@tigansa6203]

Great #inspiration. Most time we as not able to share our success stories but when the negative is done by an Africa it becomes headlines worldwide.

[@dossube]

Bro, please! This story was turned into a movie/film years ago. Many watched it, I watched it. Stop trying to learn everything on the news.

[@simonisaacAlli25]

I just watched the movie now 😀