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Carl Nelson Show: Ɔbenfo Ọbádélé, Nataki, & Kala Kambon on New Ghana Citizenship Requirement Ọbádélé Kambon 73 Views • 8 months ago

In this conversation from Ghana, Ɔbenfo (Professor) Ọbádélé Bakari Kambon, Nataki Kambon, and Kala Kambon break down major changes to Ghana’s citizenship requirements and what those changes mean for historic diasporans who have repatriated (or are preparing to).They explain how a once streamlined pathway has shifted into a process with steep new costs and new hurdles, including concerns about fairness, representation, and whether these policies align with the long-stated spirit of “return” and reparative justice.Key points discussedThe previous administrative fee of 1,500 Ghana cedis (about $150) vs. the new $2,500 (about 25,000 Ghana cedis) citizenship feeRequirements and obstacles being reported (including concerns about proof of ties, residency, clearances, and language standards)Why the historic diaspora is a uniquely impacted group, and why “a seat at the table” mattersThe organizing response: 14 diaspora organizations, a press conference/town hall, and engagement with government officialsHow this shift impacts not just individuals, but also job creation, investments, retirees, and families building long-term futures in GhanaWhat you can do nextStay informed / get updates https://www.repatriatetoghana.comWebsite: https://decadeofourrepatriation.comJoin the newsletter via the form on the site.Text for more information (TEXT ONLY)+1 301 244 9072Text your name, phone number, email address, plus the words: “Ghana citizenship”(They advised: do not call—text only.)Chapters (timestamps)0:00 – Greetings from Ghana + why this matters now3:30 – What the old process looked like6:00 – Fee increase explained (cedis ↔ USD)8:30 – Concerns about “ties,” proof, and fairness14:00 – Organizing response + town hall / press conference24:00 – Requesting answers + meeting with government37:00 – Economic impact: jobs, businesses, investments41:00 – Caller question: U.S. politics and dual citizenship discussion46:00 – How to get updates and stay connectedNote: This discussion reflects what the speakers were seeing and responding to in real time. Policies can shift quickly—always confirm current requirements through official government channels.Share this with anyone considering repatriation, citizenship, or relocation to Ghana.#door #decadeofourrepatriation #ghanacitizenship #repatriation #diaspora #abibitumi #abibifahodie

AFRICAN STORIES WITHOUT BORDERS! BUILD-UP TO THE 2026 ABIBITUMI ABIBIFAHODIE FILM FESTIVAL Ọnuọra Abụah 73 Views • 5 months ago

African storytelling is taking center stage once again — not just as entertainment, but as a powerful tool for identity, history, liberation, and global cultural connection.

On this edition of the Morning Show Conversation Segment, Afia TV spotlights the build-up to the 2026 Abibitumi Abibifahodie Film Festival, an international platform dedicated to celebrating authentic African stories, Black identity, cultural memory, and diaspora connection through film and creative expression.

Joining the conversation is Ọnụọra Abuah, Director of the Abibitumi Film Festival & Conference, as we explore the vision behind one of the most culturally significant African-centered film gatherings bringing together filmmakers, storytellers, scholars, creatives, and audiences from across the continent and the global African diaspora.

Organized by Abibitumi and the Decade of Our Repatriation (DOOR) initiative, the festival is more than a showcase of films — it is a movement rooted in reclaiming African narratives and strengthening connections between Africans on the continent and descendants of Africa across the world.

At a time when global media spaces are increasingly questioning representation, ownership of narratives, and cultural authenticity, the Abibitumi Abibifahodie Film Festival seeks to create a platform where African stories are told by Africans, for Africans, and with the fullness of African identity intact.This conversation examines the growing influence of African cinema, the importance of preserving indigenous stories, and the role film can play in reconnecting communities separated by history, migration, and the transatlantic slave trade.
What kinds of stories are shaping the 2026 edition?How is African cinema evolving beyond stereotypes and survival narratives?And why are festivals like this becoming increasingly important in the global cultural conversation?From heritage and spirituality to resistance, identity, language, migration, and liberation, the festival promises to spotlight films that challenge dominant narratives while celebrating the richness and complexity of African experiences.

As Nollywood, independent African cinema, and diaspora storytelling continue gaining international recognition, platforms like Abibitumi are helping redefine what global African storytelling can look like — bold, rooted, unapologetic, and deeply connected to history.This is more than film.It is memory, identity, culture, and connection projected onto the screen.#abibitumifilmfestival

#africanstorytelling #africancinema #diasporaconnection #abibifahodie #nollywood #afiatv #blackculture #africanfilmfestival #door #panafricanism #filmandculture #creativeafrica #globalafrica #africanidentity

Why Africa Must Reclaim Its Language, Film & Political Power | Afrikan Lion Podcast #01 Baka Omubo 71 Views • 7 months ago

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This is the first episode of The Afrikan Lion Podcast, hosted by Ọnuọra Abuah — filmmaker, educator, and founder of AEA Films.

In this powerful conversation, Ọnuọra sits with Ɔbenfo (Professor) Ọbádélé Kambon, founder of Abibitumi, scholar, linguist, and cultural warrior. Together they discuss the reclamation of Black consciousness, the Abibitumi Abibifahodie Film Festival, and the broader movement to restore Black = African storytelling to Black = African hands.

🎬 Note: This episode was recorded prior to the Abibitumi Film Festival (Nov 28–30, 2025) but due to extended post-production and editing, it is being released now. The festival has already concluded successfully — however, its message and mission continue.

🦁 Topics include:
– The importance of African languages in liberation
– The legacy of Pan-African thinkers and educators
– The need for independent African cinema
– The philosophy behind Abibitumi
– Ọnuọra’s new film Catching a Thief
– ỌNUỌRA Menswear and creative African entrepreneurship

🌍 Explore more:
• AEA Films
• Abibitumi.com
• ỌNUỌRA Menswear (website launching soon)
• Teranga Senegal Tour 2026

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#afrikanlionpodcast #obadelekambon #abibitumi #africancinema #onuoraabuah #panafricanism #abibitumifilmfestival #africanliberation #africanexcellence #abibitumiabibifahodie #catchingathief timestamps

00:00 – Intro / Welcome + Episode Overview
01:56 – Ọnuora Menswear
02:55 – Guest Introduction: Ɔbenfo (Professor) Ọbádélé Kambon
11:29 – His First Visit to Afrika
20:21 – Upbringing in Amerikkka
22:40 – Independent Black Schools
25:06 – Living in a Log House in North Carolina
32:29 – Being called “Ọbádélé”
36:53 – Sankofa Journey
40:42 – Repatriating to Ghana & Building Abibitumi
51:00 - Abibifahodie Film Festival
01:01:52 - Lion’s Den Quick Fire Questions
01:09:30 - Upcoming Senegal Tour & Final Words