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Just a quick preview to my convo with Brother Obadele Kambon details below:
ANCIENT ORIGINS OF PAN-AFRICANISM
Most people believe that the Pan-Afrikan Movement is little more than 100 years old. Most people also believe that Pan-Afrikanism is merely an invention dreamed up by diasporans; and that it is not indigenous to Afrikans on the continent. In this exclusive interaction we explode both myths as Bro. Obadele Kambon presents his ground breaking research.
Featuring Master Linguist
OBADELE KAMBON
Senior Research Fellow • Institute of African Studies •University of Ghana.
Date: Thurs 28th Nov
Time: 7pm GMT | 2pm GMT
Watch Live: https://youtu.be/xwc9BkAibWM
ABIBITUMI! ABIBIFAHODIE!This live community briefing brings on-the-ground updates on Ghana’s citizenship vetting (interview) process for historic diasporans—including what changed, what the vetting panel is actually looking for, what documents to bring, and how to prepare strategically (financially, legally, and organizationally).Panel representatives include leaders connected to:DOOR (Decade of Our Repatriation)RepatriateToGhana.comAfrican-American Association of Ghana (AAAG)Real Repatriation ConsultationRastafari Counciland other community partners working together to advocate for a clearer, fairer process.Key Updates Shared in This Session✅ Vetting is in-person (not virtual) — you must be physically in Ghana for the interview/vetting stage.✅ Vetting happens BEFORE payment — you can complete vetting first, and only proceed to upload/pay after confirmation.✅ Core focus areas being assessed (case-by-case):Time in Ghana (cumulative) — guidance shared that 1 year cumulative may be acceptable (not necessarily continuous), and panelists may consider less depending on the case.Strong ties to Ghana — examples discussed include business activity, land/home building, community/NGO contributions, speaking a Ghanaian language, and other measurable social/economic impact.Background checks — home-country background check + Ghana police clearance.✅ Items reportedly removed/softened vs earlier portal requirements: DNA test requirement (removed), and other prior portal demands were described as no longer central in the updated flow.💰 Fee discussed: GHS 25,000 (current as stated in the call) after vetting confirmation; leaders emphasized ongoing advocacy framed as restoration of birthright / reparative justice, not “pay-to-belong.”What to Bring to Vetting (As Emphasized in the Call)Bring multiple copies (the recommendation shared was 3 copies):Birth certificate (copy)Passport bio-data page (copy)Passport photo (red background mentioned in the call)Home-country background check (recent)Ghana police clearance/background check (CID HQ at Nima Police Station mentioned)Evidence of strong ties (bring “more rather than less”): business documents, land paperwork, building documentation, language/community work proof, etc.Important Notes & Warnings DiscussedDeadlines & scheduling may shift. The call noted uncertainty about the final day of vetting beyond the dates being circulated.Avoid scams and “cash-grab” operators. The panel emphasized using vetted organizations and trusted networks.Citizenship is not the end of the journey. Repatriation requires planning—housing, health, income strategy, and realistic budgeting.Financial strategy matters. Leaders stressed thinking beyond the passport: sustainable income, emergency funds, and not moving “on vibes alone” without a plan (even while respecting spiritual conviction).Featured Voices (As Heard in the Call)Shannan Nana Akosua McGee — President, African-American Association of Ghana (AAAG)Ɔbenfo (Professor) Ọbádélé Bakari Kambon — DOOR / RepatriateToGhana.com / AbibitumiNataki Kambon — DOOR (Decade of Our Repatriation)Yazid Muhammad — Real Repatriation Consultation (Eastern Region / Akosombo area)Mama One Africa — One Africa Health Resort / CRAAG elder councilRas Aswad — Rastafari Council (plus community activism and business work referenced)Chapters / Timestamps00:08 – Welcome, recording confirmation, opening context01:45 – Panel introductions (AAAG, DOOR, repatriation support leaders)09:39 – Summary of updated vetting guidance (time in Ghana, strong ties, background checks)12:42 – Portal changes and what’s no longer emphasized15:01 – “One year cumulative” clarification + what interviewers are saying on the ground19:18 – Documents to bring + vetting flow explained20:49 – Confirmation after vetting + payment follows later27:21 – Next rounds & scheduling uncertainty45:36 – Fee discussion + advocacy framing (restoration/birthright)49:11 – Strategic narrative: avoid framing as indigence; center reparative justice51:36 – Repatriation is bigger than citizenship (housing, income, stability)1:23:14 – Warning about misunderstandings, scams, and “buying citizenship” talk1:26:10 – Why joining trusted organizations matters2:01:56 – Closing notes: follow-up email with org contacts + next stepsLinks & ContactDOOR (Decade of Our Repatriation): https://decadeofourrepatriation.comRepatriation services: https://repatriatetoghana.comSupport email: support@repatriatetoghana.comAbibitumi: https://abibitumi.comSankɔfa Journey: https://www.sankofajourney.comAbibitumiTV: https://abibitumitv.com#DOOR #repatriatetoghana #ghanacitizenship #historicdiaspora #blackliberation #abibifahodie #abibitumi #repatriation #ghana
Hausa architecture of Northern Nigeria and Niger Republic
// Architecture haoussa du Niger et du Nord du Nigeria.
ENGLISH (French below/Français plus bas):
Hausa architecture is a distinct sub-style among the different Sudano-Sahelian architectural styles found throughout the Sahel-geographic band of Africa. It is mostly prevalent in the Hausaland region (North Western Nigeria and Southern Niger Republic) inhabited by the Hausawa people, but the previous popularity of Hausa architects brought it to Northern Niger and Cameroon. The one or two storey buildings are made with dry mud bricks. They are characterized by the extensive use of parapets, the stucco detail used for decoration on the facades, and the Hausa vault.
Different types of urban houses, royal palaces and mosques can be seen in this video,
FRANÇAIS :
L’architecture haoussa est une branche distincte de l’architecture Soudano-sahélienne du Sahel africain. On la retrouve principalement dans la région du Pays Haoussa (Nord-ouest du Nigeria et Sud de la République du Niger), habitée par le peuple Hausawa ou Haoussa, mais la popularité ancienne des architectes haoussas l’a amenée jusqu’au Nord du Niger ou du Cameroun. Les bâtiments, d’un ou deux étages, sont construits avec des briques en terre séchée. Ils sont caractérisés par l’usage récurrent de parapets, de détails en stuc pour la décoration des façades, ainsi que de la voûte haoussa. Divers exemples de maisons citadines, palais royaux et mosquées sont présentés dans cette vidéo.
For more information / Pour plus d’informations :
Building facades in Hausa architecture: http://www.thinkingafritecture.org/?p...
Hausa architecture on afropedea: http://www.afropedea.org/hausa-archit...
MUSIC / MUSIQUE:
ABDOU SALAM, Dunia Labari
MAMMAN SANI, Dan Yar Mata
SAADOU BORI, Yelleru
AKAZAMA, Chakirari