https://www.decadeofourrepatri....ation.comhttps://www of Historic Diasporans and allies—in person at the Institute of African Studies (University of Ghana, Legon) and online—gathered for an urgent Ghana Citizenship Emergency Town Hall & Press Conference during the 100th Anniversary of Black History Month.This centennial moment demanded clarity and action: honoring Nana Carter G. Woodson’s blueprint while translating history into language, land, business, organized power, and a practical pathway home.Keynote Highlight: Prof. James Small (eminent Pan-Africanist) delivered a centennial keynote connecting Woodson’s 1926 vision to what we must build and implement now—year-round—through DOOR, repatriation work, and institution building.What this program covers:A formal press conference presenting a joint resolution responding to newly circulated citizenship criteria for Historic DiasporansTown Hall questions & testimonies from community membersPanel discussion: “What Does Citizenship in Africa Mean to Me?”Confirmed action steps for engagement with relevant government institutionsFeatured Speakers / Panelists:Prof. James Small, Ɔbenfo (Professor) Ọbádélé Bakari Kambon, Raswad Nkrabea, Kevoy Burton, Nana Akosua, Kofi Brian Gray (and stakeholder representatives)Event Details:Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026Time: 1:00 PM GMT / 8:00 AM EasternLocation: Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana (Legon) + OnlineReplay: https://Abibitumi.com/BHM100Ha....shtags:#BlackHistory #diasporatownhall #ghanacitizenship #door #abibitumi #repatriation #panafrican #africandiaspora #legon

Anowa by Ama Ata Aidoo with subtitlesWritten by Ama Ata AidooProduced by Almasi Collaborative

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This is the official music video for 'Shebeleza (OKongo Mame)' by actor, musician, comedian, producer, director, businessman and writer Ntate Joe Mafela. The song is from the album titled 'Shebeleza Felas' , which was released in 1995.
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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

Witness the historic moment Guinea claimed its independence! This powerful 1958 speech by Sekou Toure, translated for English speakers, ignited the passion for freedom across Africa. Hear Toure's defiance in the face of French colonialism and the birth of a new nation.

This video includes:

The full translated speech of Sekou Toure (1958)
Historical context of Guinea's fight for independence
The impact of Toure's speech on Pan-Africanism
Learn more about:

Sekou Toure: A prominent figure in African liberation movements
Decolonization in Africa: The fight for self-rule
The legacy of Guinea's independence

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👉🏿 JOIN THE MOVEMENT → 🇬🇭 Click the link to LEARN MORE about 'Repatriate To Ghana' https://www.R2GH.comObenfo Obadele Kambon is a world-renowned master linguist, scholar and the architect of Abibitumi the oldest and largest Black social education network on the planet.In this powerful reasoning, Obenfo Obadale Kambon explores ancient Kemetic wisdom and how symbols like the vulture can guide modern men and women through today’s challenges. Kambon breaks down whether African spiritual sciences can truly be understood without learning the original languages, and why Medu Neter translations reveal deep connections between Black American culture and ancient Kemet.Kambon also discusses Ghana’s present-day realities, from meaningful cultural engagement versus superficial tourism, to the psychological roots of skin bleaching, to what it really takes for members of the diaspora to thrive, invest, and protect themselves when relocating. Finally, Kambon examines the transformation of the “Door of No Return” into the “Door of Return” and what this moment represents for the global African family.Please click link below to learn more about Obenfo Obadele Kambon and his work:https://www.repatriatetoghana.....comhttps://www.abibi

⁣Link Up Podcast — Episode 2 | Featuring Baba Kofi and Mama Abena (The Shakirs)

Hosts: Niara Esi Ìjèawelē Ọmọlará Kwento & Bakari Kwadwo Ọbatayé Kwento

* with an Abibitumi 20 year tribute from Ɛna Nkanyezi *

Akɔaba, Woezɔ, Oɔbaake (welcome) Black to the Link Up Podcast, where we connect with Abibifoɔ (Black People) doing Black powerful work across Abibiman (the Black Land) and the diaspora.

In this episode, we Link Up with Baba Kofi and Mama Abena (The Shakir's) — a Blacktacular couple who share their journey from life in the snakkkes to repatriating home to Ghana. Their story moves through family, community, raised consciousness, the Marcus Garvey influence, Nation of Islam experiences, travel across the Black Land, and the deeper process of (the 4 R's) relocating, repatriating, reclaiming Blackness, and recovering from life inside the “snakkkes”.

This is a conversation about more than moving. It is about coming home, building family infrastructure, recovering humanity, and demonstrating over conversation.

Feel free to share your thoughts, and Link Up!

if you like the music featured during the episode, check out https://www.abibitumi.com/kwento-xpr/

Our steamed elder, Mama Marimba Ani addresses the crowd during the closing remarks of the National Race 1st Convention in Baltimore, Maryland, 2025.

In this powerful address, Mama Marimba Ani calls us to recapture the tradition of African sovereignty that was lost when leadership lost vision and accommodation replaced determination.

She reminds us that:
𓅃𓇴 We are at war for our people — a matter of life and death.
𓅃𓇴 African people cannot find safety in systems built by our oppressors — true security is only through African power.
𓅃𓇴 Our children must be raised as leaders, visionaries, and protectors, prepared for sovereignty worldwide.
𓅃𓇴 Liberation is not a weekend activity — it must become a way of life.

This message is more than words — it’s a call to organize, unify, and build systems that ensure our future. 💚❤🖤

🌍 African sovereignty is not optional — it is our path to survival and victory.

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