Caribbean Identity Crisis: "Jamaicans Are Not African" Narrative

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:33:57 +0200

A powerful conversation with African Stream founder Ahmed Kaballo on one of the most controversial identity debates in the African diaspora.

Following comments made by comedian Gina Yashere on the One 54 Podcast, Ahmed Kaballo shares his perspective on the growing debate surrounding Jamaican identity in the United Kingdom and whether it is accurate to generalize that Jamaicans do not identify as Africans.

As a Pan-Africanist, Kaballo argues that such broad statements ignore history and the many Jamaicans who have proudly embraced their African heritage. He points to the legacy of The Right Excellent Marcus Garvey, the greatest Pan-African leader in history, as evidence that Jamaica has produced influential voices dedicated to African unity.

This interview explores:
• The Jamaican identity debate in the UK
• Gina Yashere's viral comments
• Marcus Garvey's Pan-African legacy
• African identity in the diaspora
• Pan-Africanism today
• Black identity and history
• The future of African unity

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