Sign and share the petition:https://www.change.org/ghanacitizenshipƆbenfo Ọbádélé Kambon joins WSYP Sankɔfa Radio to discuss the urgent petition for fair, transparent, accessible, and affordable reparative citizenship for the Historic Diaspora in Ghana.In this wide-ranging interview, Ɔbenfo Ọbádélé Kambon explains how the current citizenship petition grew out of years of organizing, beginning with the 2016 citizenship process that helped 34 Historic Diasporans receive Ghanaian citizenship under President John Dramani Mahama. He recounts how the original process emerged from meetings at the Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana, and how there was no GHS 25,000 citizenship fee, no DNA requirement, and no sudden 48-hour compliance window at that time.The interview breaks down the major concerns raised in the petition, including:The prohibitive GHS 25,000 citizenship application feeThe need to permanently remove DNA as an exclusionary barrierUnclear and rushed application timelinesThe absence of constituency-mandated Historic Diaspora representationThe contradiction between calling the Historic Diaspora Ghana’s “17th Region” while treating reparative citizenship like ordinary immigrationThe need for Ghana to live up to its own Diaspora Engagement Policy and Pan-Afrikan commitmentsƆbenfo Ọbádélé Kambon also explains why this is not anti-Ghana. It is a call for Ghana to live up to the best of what it has already declared. The discussion emphasizes that a huge swath of petition signatories are Ghanaians born and raised in Ghana, showing that this is not a conflict between Ghanaians and the Historic Diaspora. It is Pan-Afrikan solidarity in practice.This conversation also connects the petition to the Decade of Our Repatriation, the Sankɔfa Journey, Abibitumi’s 20th anniversary, and the broader need to keep the door open for Black people seeking repair, repatriation, and restored relationship with Ghana and Abibiman.Sign and share the petition:https://www.change.org/ghanacitizenshipLearn more about Decade of Our Repatriation:https://decadeofourrepatriation.comJoin The Black Agenda GH on Black platforms, beyond the algorithm & blues:Abibitumi Public Group:https://www.abibitumi.com/grou....ps/the-black-agenda- The Black Agenda GH:https://youtube.com/@Blackagen....daghhttps://www.inst @blackagendaghRecorded and transcribed by Ɔbenfo Ọbádélé Kambon.The process must match the promise.#reparativecitizenship #ghanacitizenship #historicdiaspora #theblackagenda #decadeofourrepatriation #wsypsankofaradio #SankɔfaRadio #ghana #panafrikan #rightofreturn #abibifahodie #abibitumi

Join us for the Abibitumi conference at https://www.abibitumi.comVideo description: Launch of The Gourd Magazine — Readings, Rationale & Q&A (Festival Session)On the third and final day of the PA Festival in Accra, this session launches The Gourd Magazine—a new platform for critical writing and creative work in Ghanaian and other Afrikan languages. The conversation covers the magazine’s mission, why language choice matters, and live readings by contributors.Who’s in the videoƆbenfo (Professor) Ọbádélé Bakari Kambon — Associate Professor, Institute of African Studies (UG). Reads his Twi poem “When the Enemy Shows the Way” and discusses composing exclusively in Afrikan languages; later shares a Yoruba oríkì for Dr. John Henrik Clarke.Kofi Nazzah (video link, from Manchester) — Founder/Editor of The Gourd Magazine. Outlines the vision: rigorous cultural criticism and creative writing in local languages; previews his review of the film “The Eyes of Ghana.”Kofi Akpabli — Writer/lecturer/journalist. Reads from “What Is Right with Akpeteshie?” — a long-form cultural meditation on Ghana’s famed local gin.What you’ll hearWhy The Gourd Magazine centers indigenous languages for poetry, essays, and reviewsA Twi performance of “When the Enemy Shows the Way” with English renderingA lively reading on akpeteshie—history, stigma, scent, and social lifePlans for print + digital editions and publishing cadence (aiming for quarterly; may begin with two issues annually)Closing launch announcement and performance of “Quiet Warrior”Chapters0:00 Welcome & session setup0:33 Opening remarks — festival day 3, intro to The Gourd Magazine1:03 Introducing online panelist Kofi Nazzah (audio link-up)2:48 Ɔbenfo Ọbádélé Bakari Kambon — background & contribution5:00 Connection stabilizes; panel flow resumes8:06 Magazine purpose & contributor intros (on-stage)13:12 Twi poem reading: “When the Enemy Shows the Way” (+ translation)18:33 Kofi Akpabli reading: “What Is Right with Akpeteshie?” (excerpt)22:28 Editor’s note: film review “The Eyes of Ghana” (Nazzah)28:58 Audience Q&A — print vs. digital, frequency31:10 More readings & reflections (Akpeteshie; Yoruba oríkì follows)34:32 Oríkì: Yoruba praise poem for Dr. John Henrik Clarke39:03 Official launch of The Gourd Magazine41:18 Closing announcement & “Quiet Warrior” performanceHow to supportGrab the print issue when announced and share the digital releaseSubmit original work (poetry, essays, reviews) in Ghanaian and other Afrikan languagesSpread the word to readers, writers, and educatorsPlease download and register for our apps so we can chat in real time:1. Abibitumi.com (Social Education App)Abibitumi.com (Social Education App): Learn and network—access courses & live sessions, join groups, share photos/videos, message your community, and get event updates in one place. Android: https://play.google.com/store/....apps/details?id=com. https://apps.apple.com/pl/app/....abibitumi-com/id1641 2. Abibinkra (Messaging App)Abibinkra (Messaging App): Free photo/video sharing, free voice & video calls, fast group chats, voice notes, and file sharing with Kmtyw 'Black People' worldwide. Android: https://play.google.com/store/....apps/details?id=com. (direct download): https://www.abibitumi.com/abibinkraiosappOnce you create your login on Abibitumi.com you can use the same username and password for Abibinkra.Tech Support: Kodjo of Asuture — +233 50 554 8436Email support: Agya Kwadwo Tòkunbọ̀ kwadwo@abibitumi.com

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On 28 December 2016, President John Dramani Mahama addressed a historic citizenship ceremony in Ghana, where members of the Historic Diaspora were granted Ghanaian citizenship.In this speech, President Mahama framed the ceremony as part of Ghana’s long Pan-African legacy, connecting it to Nana Kwame Nkrumah, Nana Marcus Garvey, W.E.B. Du Bois, George Padmore, Martin Luther King Jr., and the broader struggle for Black liberation and return. He described the enslavement trade as “the most evil act ever perpetrated by humans on other humans” and declared that Ghana was helping turn the “Door of No Return” into a door of return.Most importantly, President Mahama stated that restoring citizenship to descendants of those displaced through enslavement was not a favor, but a matter of rightful restoration:“I deserve no thanks or praise, because I’m giving back to you what rightfully belong to you.”This video is especially relevant in the context of the historic Decade of Our Repatriation (2026-2036) and the current Black Agenda petition for fair, transparent, accessible, restorative, and representative reform of Historic Diaspora reparative citizenship, representation, and inclusion in Ghana.Sign and share the petition here:https://www.change.org/ghanacitizenshipThe process must match the promise.Recorded and transcribed by Ɔbenfo Ọbádélé Kambon - 28 December 2016. https://decadeofourrepatriatio....n.com/exclusive-28-d #historicdiaspora #reparativejustice #blackagenda #decadeofourrepatriation #ghana #panafricanism #doorofreturn #citizenship #rightofreturn

Military leaders in Gabon seized power on Wednesday shortly after reigning President Ali Bongo had been named the winner of last week's contested election. Bongo and his family have led the country for close to 60 years, during which they have been accused of enriching themselves at the expense of the country. The military junta announced General Brice Oligui Nguema would serve as transitional leader in what is the latest military coup in a former French colony, joining recent power shifts in Niger, Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso and Chad. "The independence of Gabon has never been real," says Thomas Deltombe, French journalist and expert on the French African empire. "I think we might be witnessing a second independence, a new decolonization process." We also speak with Daniel Mengara, a professor of French and Francophone studies and founder of the exiled opposition movement Bongo Must Leave, which he continues to head. "This is a rare opportunity for the Gabonese people to engage in national dialogue," says Mengara, who warns that the intentions of the coup leaders are still unclear.

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Exploring the Deep Symbolism Behind This Unique Building Design | African Heritage & Creation Stories

In this video, we dive deep into the incredible symbolism and intricate details of a truly unique building inspired by ancient African heritage and creation stories. 🌍✨

Our guide explains the meaning behind every aspect of the design — from the sculptures, symbols, and carvings, to the choice of materials like cut stone and mahogany wood. Discover how the number EIGHT influences the architecture, representing profound cultural and spiritual significance.

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Learn about the original creation stories from ancient Kemet, including:
- The story of the Eight Divinities (Nunu) and their roles in creation.
- The metaphor of the black woman's womb as the source of life.
- The representation of the **dung beetle** and its connection to transformation and rebirth.
- The interplay of nature's elements: fire, earth, air, and water.
- The first creation story recorded on the Shabaka Stone, linking Africa’s legacy to places like Memphis, Tennessee.

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- The year-long process of carving the solid mahogany door.
- How twisted flax and ripples in water represent life's cyclical nature.
- The significance of the spinning motion and the double helix in creation myths.
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