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Oil promises – how oil changed a country | DW Documentary
Oil promises – how oil changed a country | DW Documentary Ambakisye-Okang Dukuzumurenyi 51 Views • 6 years ago

When oil was discovered in Ghana in 2007, the country began to dream big. It dreamed that the ‘black gold’ would bring economic upswing and long-awaited prosperity to its nation. But what happens when dreams and globalization meet?The global economy continues to rely on oil — but the so-called ‘black gold’ is becoming scarce. If a country has oil, so we tend to believe, it has all it needs to become a wealthy country. When oil was discovered in Ghana in 2007, Ghanaians also believed that economic prosperity would soon sweep over their country. By 2010, drilling had started. Ghana was determined to do better than Nigeria, a country that exports oil, but has to import gasoline.This documentary, shot over a period of ten years, is a case study of globalization. Filmed in a coastal region where people lived off fishing and rubber cultivation for decades, it shows the impact the oil discovery has had on their lives. Would the promises come true? Would the ‘black gold’ bring modern life and progress, paved streets, electricity and jobs even to small villages? Filmmaker Elke Sasse and journalist Andrea Stäritz spent ten years documenting the developments on Ghana’s western coast. Nigerian animator Ebele Okoye adds her personal perspective through art, as a citizen of a nation hit by the oil curse.

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Art of Healing Descendant Pain - Trailer
Art of Healing Descendant Pain - Trailer Ọbádélé Kambon 55 Views • 2 years ago

⁣The Art of Healing, a feature documentary that tells the story of transatlantic trade from the Ghanaian perspective, has premiered.
The documentary, which was inspired by the works of Ghanaian sculptor Kwame Akoto-Bamfo, premiered at Silverbird Cinemas in Accra last Sunday, with some attendees from the diaspora and some top personalities gracing the occasion.
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The feature documentary themed: "Finding Freedom from the Descendant Pain of Slavery" is a production of V1 Film Studios with Mr. Amar Deep Singh Hari as the Executive Producer and was directed by Yaw Pare and Darius Matheson.
The documentary captures scenes of Akoto-Bamfo's Nkyinkyim museum, which showcases various artistic monuments, including the 1500 concrete life-size heads and 3000 terracotta miniature sculpted heads.
According to Akoto-Bamfo, these installations at his museum represent captive Africans who were abducted and sold forcibly during the transatlantic slave trade.

"The healing from the trauma of the slave trade has not been fully addressed by us. So on my journey in trying to find myself as an African and Ghanaian, I came across all forms of trauma in people and that is why I saw the need to do this documentary so that Africans can heal and move forward, especially considering our dark history," he told pressmen at the documentary premiere.
He added: "The Nkyinkyim museum is a creative space that seeks to contribute to telling our story, and it has over the years incorporated our understanding of what it means to promote and preserve our intangible cultural heritage."
The documentary details the shock, horror, distress, and anger that occurred during the peak of the transatlantic slave trade and also recalls how the slavery phenomenon started.
Mr Yaw Pare, a co-director of the documentary, was elated with the massive turnout of the premiere and stated the commitment of his outfit to make more of such a series.
"This documentary is the beginning of creating a dialogue between the diaspora and also bridging the communication gap so that we can both understand each other about the real happenings of slavery so that we can move forward," he said.
The feature documentary is expected to be made available on Netflix in the coming weeks.

Defining Culture - (Pan-Afrikan Culture & Economics in Practice pt2)
Defining Culture - (Pan-Afrikan Culture & Economics in Practice pt2) ShakaRa 45 Views • 7 years ago

Full presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1GFqTGpvzg

This is the fuller version of the presentation I delivered at the Re-Engaging Pan-Africanism Conference at Birmingham City University, Dec 2018.

The presentation explores the relationship between Culture & Economics as an attempt to:
Rescue "culture" from reductive definitions by demonstrating the relationship between it & economic development.
Demonstrate how revolutionary movements have pursued economic development from a culturally appropriate foundation.
Its pre-recorded, but will be broadcast with a live chat. I look forward to hearing your feedback.

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Story Time with Crystal – Honoring the Blacknificent Legacy of Nana Kamau Kambon
Story Time with Crystal – Honoring the Blacknificent Legacy of Nana Kamau Kambon Ọbádélé Kambon 92 Views • 2 years ago

⁣Join us for an inspiring and powerful episode of Story Time with Crystal, where we celebrate the legacy of the late Dr. Kamau Kambon, a visionary leader, educator, and author dedicated to Black Liberation. In honor of Black History Month, we welcome his family—Dr. Mawiyah Kambon, Nataki Kambon, Ɔbenfo Ọbádélé Kambon, and Kala Kambon—who continue his mission of empowerment, education, and self-determination.
This special episode explores Dr. Kambon’s lifelong commitment to uplifting Black people through his groundbreaking works, including Black Guerrilla Warfare in America and The Last Black Man Standing. We also highlight the family's incredible efforts to preserve his legacy through the Quiet Warrior documentary, the unveiling of his statue at Abibitumi Headquarters in Ghana, and the relaunch of Blacknificent Books as a publishing house.
From repatriation guidance at RepatriateToGhana.com to the transformative Sankɔfa Journey experience in Ghana, the Kambon family is actively building the future that Marcus Garvey envisioned. Learn how you can be part of the upcoming journey to Ghana and the Abibitumi Conference on Black Power.
Don’t miss this heartfelt discussion filled with wisdom, family reflections, and a call to action for Black liberation worldwide. Watch now and be inspired to carry forward the mission of self-sufficiency, unity, and Blackpowerment!
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You Have Been Programmed | The  Great The Honorable Nana Frances Cress Welsing  | TheNewBlackMind
You Have Been Programmed | The Great The Honorable Nana Frances Cress Welsing | TheNewBlackMind Kwabena Ofori Osei 29 Views • 2 years ago

In this eye-opening talk, Dr. Frances Cress Welsing explores the concept of societal programming and its effects on racial identity and consciousness. She delves into how cultural narratives, media representations, and systemic racism influence the way individuals perceive themselves and their communities. Drawing from her extensive background in psychology and race relations, Dr. Welsing provides critical insights into the mechanisms of oppression and the importance of reclaiming one’s identity. This video serves as a vital resource for understanding the psychological impacts of racism and the need for empowerment and awareness.**Key Topics:**- The concept of societal programming- Media influence on racial identity- Dr. Welsing’s insights on psychology and race- Strategies for reclaiming identity and empowerment### Hashtags:#francescresswelsing #youhavebeenprogrammed #societalprogramming #raceandidentity #culturalnarratives #psychologyofrace #empowerment #racialawareness#TheNewBlackMind► Subscribe to Transatlantic Productions 💥Smash The LIKE Button👍🏿 Share↗️ & hit the Notifications Bell 🔔► Donate so we can complete the upload https://www.gofundme.com/tapvideo► Cash App: $Tapvideo $GodKingD91 $BrotherRonn $Moneymark0730► Share on video on all Social Media.► Website https://tapvideo.blogspot.comh....ttps://www.facebook. Back up Channels:https://www.youtube.com/channe....l/UCs9-wRHfFb7v7RQAi

#AffirmingBlackManhood Live Chat • Convo w/ Andrew Muhammad & Davis J. Williams
#AffirmingBlackManhood Live Chat • Convo w/ Andrew Muhammad & Davis J. Williams ShakaRa 26 Views • 5 years ago

Affirming Black Manhood
Tickets & Info:
https://www.shakaraspeaks.com/

We speak to Andrew Muhammad of West Side Young Leaders Academy & Davis J Williams of Manhood Academy Global - 2 Black men who have a tracked record in instill productive values of Manhood in Black boys!

It has almost become unpopular to talk about what it means to be a man, to deal with the concept of Manhood. You’ve got to deal with it.
About this event.

WE ARE BLACK MEN!

“It has almost become unpopular to talk about what it means to be a man, to deal with the concept of Manhood. You’ve got to deal with it. You can’t get around it.” – Nana Amos Wilson

“Affirming Black Manhood” attempts to contribute to the process of Black man taking back the power to define, develop & project what it means to be a Black Man. Our facilitators approach Black Manhood from varying perspectives, with an emphasis on promoting the values, principles & ideals that represent the best of who we be... And need to become.

We will engage a series of workshops on various aspects of Black Manhood, including space for general discussion. Our special guest facilitators are all Black Afrikan Men with a proven track record of sustained work with Black Men; addressing issues pertaining to Black Manhood!

We feature:

BABA MWALIMU BARUTI • DEFINING PRINCIPLES OF BLACK MANHOOD

ROBIN WALKER • THE ECONOMICS OF BLACK MANHOOD

IFAYOMI GRANT • CHALLENGING MISOGYNY: REBUILDING AFRIKAN MANHOOD

BRO. LDR. MBANDAKA • BLACK MANHOOD, FATHERHOOD & RITES OF PASSAGE

BABA BUNTU • THE POWER OF BLACK BROTHERHOOD

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20th june 2021 • 12pm-8pm GMT •Tickets £10 ��� available from ShakaRaSpeaks.com

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