Sovereign State in Jamaica? Meet the leader of the Maroons, Chief Richard Currie of Cockpit Country!

As the Head of State of Cockpit Country, His Excellency Chief Richard Currie serves as the leader of the indigenous maroons who live in a sovereign republic predating the British Treaty. The Maroons have a very rich history, and has given Jamaica some of her most cherished and honoured freedom fighters. This is the journey of the current, and youngest, Head of State, Chief Richard Currie.
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[@souflotv]

As a proud Maroon myself I totally enjoyed this interview. My grandpa is still alive so I know who I am not by paper work but by oral history handed down. Chief represents to the fullest. Well spoken Ina educated and articulated fashion in a modern up to date way that not only the elders can be proud of but the Youths of today can be enlightened. Thank you.

[@jamaicanyoungpolice1555]

@askella A Amen to your comment! My mother's father, whose Grandfather was a slave, told him everything the Maroon did to them. The first Heroes Day was when I was growing up and attending school, and I told the teacher that the Maroons were our greatest enemies and an obstacle to our ancestor's freedom from the British. She told me that I was listening to too many Rastas. “My grandfather, grandfather who was a slave, told me, “ “I've heard the same stories, but I thought it was Rasta's propaganda,” She said. Fire 🔥 for every Maroon! The government needs to take back the land and deport them to Britain and face their racist and wicked ally.

[@JahmekyaNo1]

Did you know the Maroons also captured their fellow Blacks for the slave master? That has to be addressed as well. I think the Maroons get much more credit than they deserve.

[@D.A.Powell]

I'm a maroon. Windward, wayward, If your ancestors was a ,double agent ,wolf in sheep clothing, Trojan Horse, traitor, he would be captured and returned.

[@justbelit]

@@JahmekyaNo1 I am from another caribbean island and know nothing of Jamaican history or the Maroons BUT if you all want to cause segregation by saying the Maroons captured slaves for the white man, then make note that ALL slaves, ALLLLLLLLLL, WERE CAPTURED AND SOLD BY THEIR OWN PEOPLE. so let's start the discussion there! Let's go back to Africa, where blacks betrayed, captured & sold their own tibes to the white man so that today we can all, as descendant of slaves.... still be here fighting amongst ourselves and hindering our own progress as a people. discuss that!

[@D.A.Powell]

@@justbelit Technically true. The real plot. Took 15 years to. Execute 1st step was to Capture over 800 5 year old kids to return. Brain washing them to carry out Spain’s bidding. They still use black people to destroy other black people. Then act as if it’s not going towards their plan.

[@Thrilladre]

He’s such an intelligent and eloquent speaker.

[@jacquelinerobinson8604]

I can listen 👂 to Chief Curry for hours, the 3 Life Hacks, mind-blowing. Thanks a million 🌟🌺❤️🇨🇦

[@ferdinandvanzyl1500]

Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦❤🇯🇲

[@D.A.Powell]

Big up to freetown S.A from freetown J.A.

[@kadieblack4034]

Well-spoken, intellectually inclined, intelligent. Born leader. I have now developed maximum respect for this gentleman. We need more leaders like this man.

[@TheDelaveaus]

I smiled the entire way through this yen, big up inno sir chief Currie.

[@shaneekhemmings2812]

I’ve been waiting for Yendi to interview the Chief. This man definitely knows and have the DNA of the Maroons. I have some the maroon from my grandma side. Learning about our ancestors is definitely important.

[@sgord1497]

99

[@spaescapeluxembourg8413]

An absolute gem of an interview. Being a Jamaican living in of all places Belgium, I'm feeling very proud of my roots sister Yendi and brother Chief Currie. It's good to have a detailed refresher on our history and specifically the history of the Cockpit Country, which I'm feeling very proud of. Being an entrepreneur myself, I'm proud to hear of the many initiatives that the Chief is spearheading to put his/our people on the map and to do it with Divine intervention and humility. Way to go! Can't wait to visit and hope there will be a Cockpit Country spa in the making which came to mind when he mentioned Health and Wellness which is my cup of tea!!! All positive energies go out to you both for your individual and global success Much love

[@yaniquewiggins4057]

This was a well needed history lesson. Thank you Yendi for this eye opening conversation. I wished I had learned this perspective in school.

[@kurlenejohn5463]

I never clicked so fast.👀👀👀❤❤❤❤🙀🙀🙀🙀 what a WAY this Black man sweeeeeet💚 !!! Jamaica needs to reclaim its ROYALTY with these type of men: - Humble, Intelligent, well-mannered !... and I can say so much more

[@GoddessShekmet444]

He’s Royal 👑 So Royal…

[@kurlenejohn5463]

@@GoddessShekmet444 I totally agree... I am sorry ... I am " highly educated...." but I can not focus on ONE word he has said.... I reminded three* times after the first five minutes... He is SO well created 💚💚💚🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟... Thank you Lord !

[@kurlenejohn5463]

( I meant I REWINDED the show ( restarted )) three times ( smile)

[@monickporter262]

I can officially say I am schooled today. The honesty and integrity of Chief Currie has me crying for our country leaders to take a look internally. We need to get somewhere and in order for us to do so we must learn to practice how to compromise. The treaty was for our land not freedom of the people 🗣🗣🗣 Yendi I do appreciate this interview it’s now on top ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@nolwazi20]

What an amazing interview, you can tell this man is intelligent and has his peoples interest at heart.. We need him to be prime minster of Jamaica. He will not sell out the country .!

[@esemteckreal4873]

This guy is well learnt. It’s amazing how much: a clean and selfless mind, a good education and a love for heritage can lead one to be so humble yet willing to fight through dialogue in order to safeguard a culture and a people. Long live the chief.

[@yoshi_godsgift]

I love how Yendi brings out the fun side of Chief Currie. 🥰🤗 Yendi always known the right questions to ask 👏🏽👏🏽

[@PercyKlaat]

Jamaica is lucky to have this brother in leadership.

[@silk.6617]

Man with all that accomplishment you deserve to be a leader .Very bright intelligent, and a real spokes person for your people and your pride so to speak. The perfect leader not just bright , intelligent but wise. Your life hacks chief are medicines to good health and long life with piece of mind and spirit , amazing , very inspiring.

[@stephenramsay7642]

Big boss currie u are a man from above, u spoke from the bottom of your heart.u are a true leader.God bless.

[@sinderabrissett4105]

Brilliant Man His ideas for expansion and growth shows that he is financially Astute

[@andrine1107]

Wow just wow. This man is absolutely brilliant. Enjoyed every minute of this interview and I learnt so much.

[@sandrascott8038]

Definitely the right person to take over as Chief! With his wisdom, experience and vision for the community…Accompong will be “reborn “‼️‼️

[@yoshi_godsgift]

Almost everyone was drooling when they first saw Chief Currie🥰🥰

[@betterliving4459]

Still drooling

[@diandradavis8223]

Haha you guys would die if you see him in real life 😂😂😂

[@diandradavis8223]

I actually live in accompong, maroon town I see him daily haha 😂😂 we in the country lmfao y'all can come and see him in January the 6th when we're having our big celebration

[@divinerae4966]

He is a beautiful and I have to say, smart man😂😂😂. Great Hx though😀

[@louise-yo7kz]

Poopah🥰

[@arthurcross9660]

He is a very intelligent and educated young man I hope his dreams and aspirations will materialize to the benefit of the people he serves. I think his intentions are noble and I’d like to see him achieve those goals.

[@rockyboo3759]

The ambiance is everything,another great interview Yendi!!!

[@hyacinthvernon]

Very intelligent young man, love this interview. ❤😅

[@tokyojayce3493]

He’s very intelligent, insightful. I see a chief with great purpose. Amazing life hacks too. Yenz, loving them ear rings!!! 🤎🤎🤎🤎

[@andieslive669]

Love, Honor and Respect to Yendi and Chief Richard Currie because really love the interview it was very informative and educational. In fact, really appreciate the Maroons and our ancestor for guiding and protecting us physically and spirtually to fight and keep our land safe.

[@annmariefrazier9811]

What an Amazing person the strength continues from your ancestors

[@lenorewatty4973]

His three life hacks brought tears to my eyes… I was looking for an answer and I got it. Just as he said… Thank you so much…

[@kurlenejohn5463]

Wow... you were blessed to receive such an intervention. I wish your life improvement, goodness and be blessed by God.❤❤❤❤❤🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌴

[@lenorewatty4973]

@@kurlenejohn5463 thank you so much… blessings to you also!

[@ShartasticKeniah]

WHAT A TREAT! Each episode gets better. I like Chief bawdddd! Kudos to you Chief for ALL your efforts. May our ancestors continue to guide and protect you each and every step of the way. Nuff love and respect to you. Jamaica might just be seeing me again for one (or all) of those tours.

[@trunobelsentertainment]

This was a great interview wid honorable Maroon Chief Currie...Wisdom Love and Light😇🙌🏾💯

[@10laughalot]

Wow such a brilliant man. Would sit and listen to him all day. Well done Yendi 👏

[@soniaharrison1016]

Be careful of these out of nowhere masters.

[@antiapiereid7066]

Yeah👏🏽

[@atlantisdirector2361]

Straight out of Munro College

[@sharondawkins9445]

What a best history lesson interview I have enjoyed since school 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@KINGDOMDAUGHTER]

Trust and believe in God always. For God's promises are never fickle as mankind's. God said, "He will Never Leave us Nor Forsake us" #Be you.

[@inspirestrength505]

I am blessed just to be able to hear this interview. Deeply honored that you have chosen to interview him and share knowledge that for myself living in Canada I was not aware of. xoxo

[@hdsigns4327]

I am so drawn into this interview as a Trini. I was supposed to skim through but it's so interesting and educating. I appreciate this knowledge

[@alliouaganapearl2939]

This entire interview is a WORD! You continue to bring life, learning and love in so many different ways. Thank you

[@maricaplummer5418]

Forgiveness, do what makes you happy , trust in the Supreme ( God) - thanks for these messages Chief Curie. The Lord bless you and the Maroons.... 🇯🇲 by extension....

[@mstibbs2781]

Ok he just answered my questions, yes talking Mr Currie to the right level of people, exactly mutual respect, not sure why the top people not recognising the wealth of knowledge that society can learn from❤

[@Prayerofemunah]

Well done… as a descendant of these great people I was born and raised in Canada my mom always told me about my heritage.

[@andreasamuels5875]

eeeyyyeeee BOBO SKIWANTALA ALA SKEWAH!! I went to Hampton! My X is the infamous Ginjah Munro football star of the late 70s-80s! brother also went to munro I used to hear this chant all di time! You carry yourself very well not surprised you went to munro! Big up my yute! I am also of maroon blood a lot of family in cockpit country

[@edparchment6978]

Chief Curry, we walked under the same arches, I did it a little ahead of you "Bobo Ski Watten". I would like to help, let's link up to see how I might be of value. Blessings, there in much to be done, but you are totally capable. Good job Yendi, lovely job.

[@RicardoJames]

This was amazing and eye opening interview. Thank you for this. One Love 🇯🇲

[@kimsue9115]

So inspired by this educated, well-spoken chief. Thanks Yendi!!!❤

[@SHILOH_7_7]

WOW! WOW! did I say WOW!!! I can listen to this guy speak allllllll day. Great on the eyes and extremely knowledgeable. I WISH HIM ALL THE BEST. I HOPE THAT HIS DREAMS TRULY MANIFEST FOR HIS COMMUNITY....BLESSINGS CHEIF CURRIE 👏👏

[@KINGDOMDAUGHTER]

Wisdom and knowledge with wise nuggets

[@cas7913]

Jamaican born living in Toronto Canada and recently had the opportunity to meet chief David Smith at a rally. It was amazing. Thanks for sharing this insightful interview.

[@kerishapowell6087]

Is a powerful man dis enuh...You have my full respect Sir 🙌 🙏 👏 😌...Yendi God bless you

[@soniaharrison1016]

Let's hope he is not leading up to power only for himself, you are all too gullible. After what happened last week, be very careful with these titles that are bestowed on.mere mortals. There once was a man known as Hi Excellency, we just saw what he did.

[@kerishapowell6087]

@@soniaharrison1016 who u calling gullible? Go sidung and lap yuh frak tail wid yo fren dem an nuh stop wid me...bright!!!!...Chat too rass much

[@dawnda4155]

Love that interview

[@kerishapowell6087]

@@dawnda4155 Nuh true...d man seek positive and he is putting in the work!

[@decijohn6855]

@@soniaharrison1016 Well said!

[@mevalriejohnson6680]

Not only handsome, but brilliant...accept, learn, forgive, adjust, trusting in God….get back in tune with yourself…

[@shandynazz]

Chief Currie is talking the same things I've been talking about. Agriculture and the value added component. Agri-processing and food security. It is the way to go sure.

[@sharonfearon3263]

Yes! Jamaica’s history of agriculture made Britain wealthy

[@sunsetsky7548]

Excellent..... Richard is so pure

[@yoshi_godsgift]

Take everything that comes, absorb it but don't let it be your gospel...👏🏽👏🏽

[@carolthompson674]

so true

[@514relaxmode]

Thank U for this, Yendi! I see some of his answers hit u in de same way they did to me. Much Luv n respect!!🇯🇲🖤💛💚🇯🇲

[@peterinegarwood9024]

Chief Curry I applaud you... man of class and high value.... really enjoyed this interview

[@subtly.t]

I like him. He exudes authenticity and it sounds like he has a real passion to help his people. Something we all know is missing in most governments. I also learnt a lot from listening to him. I will be following his journey from now on.

[@horrisbernard8340]

This is the most inspiring story and interview I have watched in a long time. Big up Yendi and Chief Currie.

[@dianajohnson.755]

Thank you yandi,for sharing this.Our history is rich.

[@keyanewen9736]

Chief Curry is very intellegent and articulate.... this is a part of Jamaican history that I knew nothing about. This is an inspiration for me to learn more about the Maroons. Thank Yendi, much appreciated.

[@doxcb4717]

I am ready to move to Maroon Town . Do you have to be a Maroon to move there . I so enjoy this interview and I learnt so much in this short time . Love the energy between the chief and Yendi

[@mercy1953]

Yendi, your interviewing style is impressive.

[@lilymbbrown2596]

Of all the interviews that I've watched on this your channel this is by far one of the most informative, interesting and motivated one I've seen .I am blown away to all that Chef Richard Curry had to say about the history and future of the great Maroon's . I want to thank you for this and wish the incompetent Government of Jamaica would show some respect to the nation of people who craved the way for us all instead of putting up barriers in the name of dirty money....shame on them... Thank you Chef Curry for this and I wish you all the best in your endeavors for your community and your people....Respect Always..

[@aloraelliston3141]

Very brilliant and intelligent man. Jah bless one love

[@jdane1228]

His Excellency was extremely informative. Thanks for the words.

[@dorothyvanrieal7941]

Yendi need some info on those tours. Needs to know more, bush medicines back to nature, wow!! Darned I loved it

[@bromellwright1916]

Well Yendi, you have been doing excellent interviews but this is excellent plus tax. Sir Currie I commend you. Today you have opened my eyes to several questions that I would have loved to ask my grandmother. Why are you not running to lead our beautiful Country. OMG you are a great inspiration 👏. Keep up the great work. Yendi, well done ✔ 👏

[@thekingsdaughter6525]

This interview was a WHOLE MOOD!!! If I love these two people one more time!!!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@claudenethomas4550]

Beautifully done Yendi. I learnt so much. Keep strong chief. God is your keeper.

[@KINGDOMDAUGHTER]

I am a proud and advocate philanthropist MAROON from Cujoe Hill, Saint Catharine. So family, legacy, land, inheritance is our key to our ancestors and their hard sweat, tears, pains, loss, hurts, and planting and living off the LAND of our BIRTH. So when government officials and its entities wants to come in and confiscate our land, our legacy we have to stand up for our rights. Taking a stance for our Human Rights, our Civil Rights, our Ancestral Rights, our Life, Our Legacy for our children and their children children's The government officials are infringing and trying make money, sellinh the lands that which belongs to the citizens, not for foreign entities to come and build when we as maroons, diverse people are rooted up We know our land rights. We know the treaty agreement, whether or not Jamaica itself took British authority and still under its authority sovereignty.

[@iahmeniah1love]

This an excellent interview. I have a lot of respect for Chief. I pray his strength and wisdom and he definitely has the knowledge. This is not a hard fix but greed of others create conflicts and deceite to put Cockpit Country in a state of antagonistic continuous road blocks of rights to exist. The Native Americans have their own governing police that works with the general law. Keep strong. There are more with you than against you (Acompong). Looking forward to visiting. Thanks Y.

[@KINGDOMDAUGHTER]

Insightful interview

[@racquelsinclair-smith3856]

I love this interview so much! As an educator of students who are now learning about their heritage, this has shed some light on the topic. I am definitely more empowered to deliver the content. Thank you Yendi and your eye-catching guest.

[@markferguson3477]

The maroons or traitors, back in the days they used to help capture blacks for the British.

[@decijohn6855]

Man, you cannot be an educator. You did not hear the whole story of the Jamaica, Maroons, British experience, so why would you teach this to youngsters without veting it? Man, I am embarrassed by your statement. Did you know that the Maroons aligned themselves with the British to capture Tacky, Paul Bogle and many other black Jamaicans? The same heroes that you love so much. Please go and learn the history of Jamaica.

[@markferguson3477]

@@decijohn6855 Well said bro 👍

[@herontait7263]

Very informative and thought-provoking. Actually, many thoughts have sprung to mind. I would really want to share them with the proud maroon chief.

[@afpowell912]

Blessings 🙏🏿🙏🏾🙏🏽

[@nicolarobinson1591]

Great interview and I’m learning about how the maroons come about. Never learn this in school back home, this has cause me to do some more research on the maroons. 🙌

[@TB-ip1fc]

I love this interview, go Yendi...... If Jah is standing by my side then why should i be afraid.🙏🙏

[@donnacampbell3505]

Interesting interview with Chief Curry. He is knowledgeable and well informed. History is so important. Good one Yandi.

[@RayonNelson]

Intelligent and well spoken! Came here from the Vice interview about the fight against Bauxite mining in Jamaica! Keep up the work man!

[@msmac3477]

Homerun again Yendi!!!!!

[@PoetClbrown]

I've watched a handful of videos of the Chief, but this one was truly an honor to sit down to. Born and raised in JA but left when I was 12. All these years I thought the maroons were runaway slaves. Feel likkle ashamed to say that but a full cup never has space for fresh water. Thank you for this one Yendi and bless up yuh self Chief. On another note, every time I watch your interviews mi waan come dig up that garden/backyard and transplant it bakka mi house 😂😂 beautiful space. Would be such a joy to sit there and write some poetry or edit my next book. Especially with a little tears from weeping clouds

[@nekovero93]

Lol, I asked my husband this morning what were we doing in history class..lol..he mentioned that they didn't teach us these things...hmmmm..

[@earthworldserver]

Yendi your spirit is so pure , it shows .

[@richardservice2452]

Great interview yendz as the ssyimg goes never judge a book by its cover......especially his biography it is on a never level and thanks for allowing your viewers to know about this man......shalom

[@myleneferriera]

Very interesting. His excellency represents the Maroons very well. I would be interested to know what name he would have liked to be called since Marrons was a name given to them. Good advice. Thanks for this video. Very insightful indeed.

[@richardfrancis915]

Chief Currie in de place....bobo ski watten talla ala - skiwah.... Great interview YP. Without doubt, the best ever interview. Big up yourself Richard Currie! We need to hear more from you.

[@tedserrant3536]

Really loving this interview….Yendi is really good at letting the subject tell the story. Inspiring Chief!

[@cherrystephenson6699]

From a young girl growing up I was told that my family are Maroons, and always saying that someday I would like to visit A campong, you are educated and obviously very smart. I enjoy listening to your interview with Yendi. We stand with you Chief Currie, thank you for enlightening us.

[@Celebritytavi]

Proud of you chief 🥰🥰🥰

[@jsnmad]

4:53 Onwards was a very very interesting statement that surprised me. It is a school of thought that I heard before. Basically, Africans were already navigating and settling in the Americas before the Europeans "discovered" it. This makes the backdrop of Queen Nanny even more coherent and sound. "His-story" may not be exactly as we have been told.

[@learnandteach7371]

Yes but European moors n Sephardi Jews of Spain n Portugal

[@jerrilous]

This interview left me inspired......

[@JayfkProductions876]

Couldn't even watch this in one sitting, I'm not that region of 🇯🇲 but trust me he's super inspiring, Thank You Yendi for brining this talk to us Hear di man when him seh THIS IS MY YAAAAD jahjah

[@auldinejohnson3213]

Nicole Marshall i am a Jamaican American. I too is a part of the Maroon heritage. Related to some by my grandma on my dads side. So when i hear about the Maroons I like to stay informed and connected in some way. Much love and peace.

[@TC-kq3eb]

Sound Di Abeng 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@henrikahill-joseph3836]

What does it mean when he said ‘Bobo ski wan talla all ski wa!!’ in reference to Munro College?🤔

[@tessi-annroberts1983]

Awwww...min 42 going into 43 plus was profound for me....

[@tamikafrancis2903]

SoulFilling❤️

[@allisonblenman8865]

Big chune at the end there Chief 🔥…It was a pleasure to meet you Chief Currie. All the very best to you and the Maroon nation. Yours is not an easy task, but as the song says “if Jah is standing by…” There is so much more I want to learn about the Maroons. Big up Yens for bringing us this amazing man and his story.

[@theHUBja]

Wow! I learnt so much. As usual Yendi never disappoints 💫

[@angelacampbell140]

Chief Currie, you are a brilliant and smart leader., please keep your life morally clean so that you can be a successful leader.

[@ethelwillams3556]

Happy to meet you chief love and blessings

[@hypebwoyshandapual]

I TRULY LOVE THIS I HAVE LEARNT ALOT OF STUFF THAT WAS NEEDED 💭🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️ much respect to CHIEF CURRIE things starting to make sense 🇯🇲🇯🇲💪🏾💪🏾

[@shawnsjreid8078]

I love this interview

[@TheKingkingg]

This is another awesome show Mrs Yendi, not many people even know about the maroons and their impact on Jamaican history. Thanks for another awesome educational experience. Keep up the great work...congratulations Mr currie...I'm even much more excited about your show young lady.