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Pure Akan ft. Senkülive: Back To The Roots Live Sessions (Accra)
Pure Akan ft. Senkülive: Back To The Roots Live Sessions (Accra) Kwadwo Danmeara Tòkunbọ̀ Datɛ 87 Views • 2 years ago

Pure Akan
Song Titles:
▶ Mensei Da
▶ Me Sika Aduro
▶ Aprodoo

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Back To The Roots is an intermedia format discovering inventive ways to illustrate an authentic contemporary narrative of the many places we come from through creativity and expression. Taking on the undertaking to explore for unique creators while building a stage highlighting talented individuals and collectives from a global community. The format is a medium to collaborate with local talents anywhere, making new avenues by which we may learn from each other.

Our first stop is Accra, Ghana.

Thank you to Soundboks for supporting this production and to everyone who helped make this all possible!

African spirituality vs Christian religion! Dr Khanyisile Litchfield-Tshabalala
African spirituality vs Christian religion! Dr Khanyisile Litchfield-Tshabalala Kwadwo Danmeara Tòkunbọ̀ Datɛ 96 Views • 2 years ago

Hey South Africa, we’ve finally landed in your beautiful land. We speak to one of your best African spirituality promoters -Dr. Khanyisile Tshabalala. We’re happy to host her and learn on African spirituality and how Africans practiced it then and why we need to hold onto it now more than ever.
Religion plays a key role in Africa. On this episode we look at what Africa was before colonization and the African spiritual practices held. Colonization as a social system affected how Africans behave on different life aspects and spiritual practice is major. We also detail on the effects of colonialism on African spirituality. Our guest shares on the differences between African spirituality vs Christianity as a religion.
00:01 – Colonialism as a social system.
01:43 – Effects of colonialism on African spirituality
05:10 – African spirituality, language culture vs African languages
08:40 – African spirituality vs Christianity practices
10:56 – Nation groups vs ethnic groups
12:40 – Gender grammar in Christianity vs spirituality
15:30 – Christianity vs dictatorship, colonialism, neocolonialism
17:17 – Africa pre-colonial
20:48 – The catholic church and colonization
22:47 – Religion as a patriarchal system vs spirituality
27:15 – The Spirituality practice vs religion practice
29:10 – Christianity is a western system
31:30 – African fundamental practices - Religion is faith spirituality you just know
35:08 – Embracing self as African and African spirituality
38:55 – Mediocrity in African politics
41:15 – Afrocentric leadership for Africa

The Black Agenda: Ghana Citizenship Requirements Update Pt 1
The Black Agenda: Ghana Citizenship Requirements Update Pt 1 Ọbádélé Kambon 30 Views • 4 months ago

https://www.decadeofourrepatriation.comIn this recorded emergency Zoom meeting, organizational leaders across Ghana and the historic diaspora come together to give clear, up-to-date guidance on the Ghana diaspora citizenship process following the January 30 policy announcement, the February 2 suspension, and the February 11 restart.You’ll hear directly from leaders connected to DOOR (Decade of Our Repatriation), RepatriateToGhana, the Rastafari Council of Ghana, the Ghana Caribbean Association, AAA Ghana, Real Repatriation Consultant, Ministry of the Future, and other community partners—sharing what applicants can do right now to move forward, and how we continue advocating for a fair and workable process for our people.What you’ll learn in this videoKey guidance discussed includes:The 3 core pillars being used in vetting (as shared by officials in direct conversations with leadership):Cumulative time in Ghana (1 year or more)Strong ties to Ghana (examples discussed: land/home, business, NGO/community impact, Ghanaian language ability, etc.)Background checks (Ghana + home country)Why vetting before payment matters (to avoid risking fees before qualification)How applicants are being asked to demonstrate time in GhanaPractical notes on police clearance and typical turnaround expectationsWhy community and organization membership matters for support, accurate info-flow, and safetyUpdates on upcoming citizenship timelines/ceremony expectations (as discussed in the meeting)Note: Processes can change quickly. This discussion reflects what was shared and discussed during this live meeting and should not be treated as legal advice.Helpful linksRepatriateToGhana: https://repatriatetoghana.comDOOR (Decade of Our Repatriation): https://decadeofourrepatriation.comAbibitumi: https://abibitumi.comAbibitumi Conference: https://conference.abibitumi.comSankɔfa Journey: https://www.sankofajourney.comChapters0:00 – Greetings from Ghana + why this matters now3:30 – What the old process looked like5:45 – Timeline recap: Jan 30 announcement → Feb 2 pause → Feb 11 restart9:22 – Vetting pillar #1: 1 year cumulative time in Ghana (not necessarily continuous)12:00 – Vetting pillar #2: Strong ties to Ghana (what counts)14:20 – Vetting pillar #3: Background checks (Ghana + home country)15:40 – Fee discussion: 25,000 GHS + clarification on paying after vetting21:10 – Live Q&A: proof of time in Ghana, background checks, FBI/local checks, documents31:47 – Fairness concerns + why legal clarity matters for background checks41:38 – Real applicant walkthrough: what vetting looked like in practice54:22 – Why joining an organization matters (community, safety, support, info access)1:00:08 – Language as “strong ties” + learning options1:07:22 – How to get updates + next meeting plans1:10:24 – Recap: the 3 key pillars again1:16:11 – Dual citizenship considerations (as discussed)1:51:15 – Organization introductions + collaboration moving forward2:09:39 – DOOR overview: vetted resources + on-the-ground support2:14:22 – Closing remarks + next stepsIf this helped you✅ Like the video✅ Subscribe for updates✅ Share with someone preparing for Ghana✅ Comment where you’re tuning in from (and your repatriation timeline)#ghanacitizenship #repatriation #door #repatriatetoghana #diaspora #blackpower #abibitumi #abibifahodiehttps://www.decadeofourrepatriation.com

Hausa architecture of Northern Nigeria and Niger Republic
Hausa architecture of Northern Nigeria and Niger Republic Shabaka 79 Views • 2 years ago

⁣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

Pan‑Africanism vs Empire: Nigeria, the AES, and the Fight for Africa’s Future | David Hundeyin
Pan‑Africanism vs Empire: Nigeria, the AES, and the Fight for Africa’s Future | David Hundeyin Kwabena Ofori Osei 29 Views • 2 months ago

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In episode 68 of Global Majority for Peace, Nigerian investigative journalist David Hundeyin, founder of West Africa Weekly and The Spearhead @spearhead_af joins Ileana Chan to discuss his journey from award-winning journalism to political exile and the brutal reality of U.S. imperialism in Africa.

David traces his political awakening to his father's preventable death, which launched him into a confrontation with the Nigerian establishment and a career of full-contact investigative journalism. He details his explosive exposé of Nigeria's current president as a convicted U.S. drug dealer and CIA asset, the subsequent lawsuit against the CIA, FBI, and DEA, and how he was placed on a no-fly list after the 2020 Lekki massacre before fleeing into exile.

Together, Ileana and David explore what it truly means to be a politically conscious journalist in an age of empire, the revolutionary potential of the Alliance of Sahel States, and whether the multipolar world offers the Global South a genuine path out of dependency.
#nigeria #usimperialism #allianceofsahelstates #multipolarworld david Hundeyin is a Nigerian investigative journalist, author, and founder of West Africa Weekly and The Spearhead. He won the People Journalism Prize for Africa in 2020, and he was named one of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2022 by New African Magazine. His sophomore nonfiction book titled ‘Breaking Point’ won the 2025 ANA Prize for Nonfiction. Hundeyin currently lives under political asylum protection in Ghana where he is working on his third book.

For more from David:
https://www.davidhundeyin.com/

0:00 - Introduction: David Hundeyin, Investigative Journalist in Exile
2:51 - Political Awakening, Lekki Massacre & Escape from Nigeria
6:42 - Exposing Nigeria's President as a CIA Asset & the FOIA Lawsuit
13:22 - The Realization: Marxists Were Right & Journalism Cannot Be Neutral
18:37 - The "Christian Genocide" Hoax & US Military Base in Nigeria
26:28 - David's Unknowing Role in a Western-Funded Propaganda Project
32:20 - Alliance of Sahel States (AES): Data Sovereignty & State-Led Development
45:08 - Challenging Neoliberalism: Government Has Business in Business
53:59 - Contradictions: The US Health Deal & Why Anti-Imperialism Cannot Be Half-Assed
1:02:39 - China's Zero-Tariff Policy & The Multipolar World

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