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Songhaï : Agroecologie et La Renaissance Africaine (Eng subtitles)
Songhaï : Agroecologie et La Renaissance Africaine (Eng subtitles) Ambakisye-Okang Dukuzumurenyi 25 Views • 5 years ago

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Songhaï est avant tout motivé par le bonheur ! Le désir de bonheur est l'impulsion pour un développement socio-économique durable. Il n'y a pas de bonheur dans l'insuffisance alimentaire, l'actuel exode rural africain et la fuite des cerveaux, une économie dépendante des importations, la dégradation de l'environnement, la perte d'espoir pour l'avenir chez les jeunes, l'agriculture de subsistance et la dévaluation de l'opportunité qui vient avec une croissance démographique excessive.
Le père Godfrey Nzamujo, est un prêtre dominicain, titulaire d'un doctorat en électronique, microbiologie et sciences du développement. Le père Nzamujo s'est associé à un groupe d'Africains et d'amis de l'Afrique qui partagent la vision de rendre à l'Afrique sa dignité, trop longtemps bafouée.
En 1982-1983, les médias ont fourni de nombreuses images de la famine africaine et de la grave sécheresse qui ont frappé l'Éthiopie en particulier. Ces images ont dépeint l'Afrique comme un continent ravagé par des guerres sanglantes, la famine, les crises et la pauvreté - un continent où l'espoir n'était pas permis. Le père Nzamujo, qui était alors professeur d'université aux États-Unis, a débarqué en Afrique avec la ferme conviction de changer les choses. "Au début, personne n'y croyait, ni mon ordre religieux, ni ma famille et mes amis. Mais j'étais convaincu que demain serait différent, parce que Dieu allait nous aider et que l'injustice pouvait être repoussée. ("Songhai When Africa stands up", p.28).

Quatre ans après sa création, Songhai a commencé à former de jeunes entrepreneurs agricoles. La formation de longue durée a commencé à Porto-Novo en 1989. Le Centre a étendu sa mission à tout le Bénin et à la sous-région occidentale de l'Afrique.

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Songhai is motivated primarily by happiness! The desire for happiness is the impetus for sustainable socio-economic development. There is no happiness in food insufficiency, the current African rural exodus and brain drain, an import-dependent economy, environmental degradation, loss of hope for the future among young people, subsistence agriculture, and devaluation of the opportunity that comes with excessive population growth.
Father Godfrey Nzamujo, is a Dominican priest with doctorate degrees in electronics, microbiology, and development science. Father Nzamujo joined forces with a group of Africans and friends of Africa who shared the vision of giving back to Africa its dignity, which has been scorned for far too long.
During 1982-1983, the media provided abundant images of African famine and severe drought, which struck Ethiopia in particular. These images portrayed Africa as a continent ravaged by bloody wars, famine, crisis, and poverty -- a continent where hope was not permitted. Father Nzamujo, who was then a university professor in the United States, landed in Africa with the firm conviction to change things. "At first, nobody believed it, neither my religious order, nor my family and friends. But I was convinced that tomorrow would be different, because God was going to help us and that injustice could be pushed away. (“Songhai When Africa stands up”, p.28).

Four years after its creation, Songhai began to train young agricultural entrepreneurs. Long duration training began in Porto-Novo in 1989. The Centre expanded its mission throughout Benin and western sub-region of Africa.

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Why Blacks REALLY Love Jesus: SLAVE SERMONS "The Whipping Post"
Why Blacks REALLY Love Jesus: SLAVE SERMONS "The Whipping Post" Kwabena Ofori Osei 55 Views • 3 years ago

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Those in power have always used religion as a transport system into the psychology of the people. Here is a very brief explanation of how the conquerors of the world used and continue to use religion to maintain dominance over the masses.

The conquerors of various cultures ultimately become the providers of resources to those cultures which overtime will appear as a "naturally superior" group over a "naturally inferior" group. Once this perception is established, it becomes easier for the conqueror to convince the conquered that their position has been divinely arranged and part of an omniscient plan. The conquered people on the bottom, in reality, have no fair way of reaching the top and are now at the mercy of those on the top to provide them with a liberating belief system, of which those on the top pretend to have experienced.

The dream of the conquered to be in the position of their conquerors becomes so great that the conquerors must provide a way to make their dreams come true without actually changing their collective position. This is achieved by creating the illusion that they can make it to the top. There are many ways this is done but the most efficient way of accomplishing this illusion is by creating a theology that offers the people on the bottom a way to get to the top (heaven)---virtually.

A monotheistic belief system is created and at its essence, is a loving, kind and all-inclusive savior that allows an opportunity for the conquerors to be forgiven for their transgressions. The conqueror's diabolical acts of enslaving, subjugating and decimating various cultures are willingly expunged by the conquered through the act of forgiveness. The conquered passively become bound, tied or fastened (Latin description of the derivation of the word religion/religare) to "god" and worship instead of freedom and liberation. Individual and personal relationships with provided deities take precedence over group goals and agendas, which is what constitutes a culture in the first place. The conquered pathologically rationalize their privation with the hope and faith that one day their predicament will change and they will ultimately be escorted to a place where unconditional love, wealth and peace abound.

Religious belief and imperialistic agendas go hand-in-hand. In order to break the cycle of ecclesiastical enslavement, one must be willing to challenge the status quo, particularly in areas pertaining to psychological bondage. As long as religion exists, there will be fear, powerlessness, dependency, separatism, imperialism and delusion. Until we (the conquered) understand how we arrived at where we are in terms of our beliefs and how our beliefs perpetuate social impotence, we will continue to be the bottom-feeders of the world. There is no divine plan behind the equation of conqueror over conquered. The meek have not inherited anything and the last have not finished first. It is only by recognizing that real liberation comes from knowing the conqueror's motives and strategies. Conquerors need victims and bible believing, "god"-fearing, church loving people are just the prey that keeps them in power. Religion must die so that we may live.

#TPAQ (xtra) • #ADOS vs PAN-AFRIKAN - What the Beef?
#TPAQ (xtra) • #ADOS vs PAN-AFRIKAN - What the Beef? ShakaRa 38 Views • 5 years ago

A likle addition to da ting for good measure... So... Just stepping away from regular programming for a sec to delve in to a breakdown of a recent debate held on Black Power Media.

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Why President Captain Ibrahim Traoré Just Banned 118 NGOs in Burkina Faso | The TRUTH Explained
Why President Captain Ibrahim Traoré Just Banned 118 NGOs in Burkina Faso | The TRUTH Explained Kwabena Ofori Osei 36 Views • 3 months ago

In a move that has shocked the international community but rallied supporters of African sovereignty, Ibrahim Traoré’s government in Burkina Faso has officially dissolved 118 NGOs and civil society groups. Is this a necessary step for national security, or a crackdown on dissent? Today, we dive deep into the "Western Version" vs. the "Burkina Faso Reality."
[What’s Happening?]
On April 15, 2026, the Burkinabé Ministry of Territorial Administration announced a massive sweep, revoking the licenses of over 100 organizations. While Western headlines call it a threat to democracy, the government in Ouagadougou points to a 2025 law aimed at protecting national sovereignty and ending foreign interference during a time of war.
[Key Topics Covered:]
• The Dissolution: Why 118 groups were targeted and what the July 2025 law actually says.
• Sovereignty vs. Security: Understanding Traoré’s stance that "Western democracy is a stick used against Africans."
• The NGO Paradox: How foreign-funded groups are being scrutinized for "administrative errors" and "data security" concerns.
• The Frontline Reality: Why the junta believes "total freedom" is a luxury during an existential fight against terrorism.
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"Is Traoré right to prioritize national security over Western-style civic freedom, or is this going too far? Let’s discuss in the comments—keep it respectful! 👇🌍
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Besouro
Besouro AfroN8V 39 Views • 10 months ago

Since he was a young boy, Manuel Henrique, son of Joao Grosso and Maria Haifa, learned the secrets of capoeira in the street, with Mestre Alipio, in Santa Amaro da Purificaçao. He was "baptized" into capoeira with the name "Besouro Mangangá", (a large and dark species of maybug), for his flexibility and the ability to disappear when the time called for it. Strong, black and with an adventurous spirit, he never worked in one place steadily nor had a definitive profession. When the adversities were heavy and the advantage of the fight was with the opponent, Besouro would disappear "flying" without a trace. The belief that he had supernatural powers began to grow.

By train, by horse or on foot, depending on the circumstances, Besouro traveled from Santo Amaro to Maracangalha or vice versa, working on plantations, farms or mills.

Mestre Cobrinha Verde, Besouro's cousin and capoeira student tells a story about him. One day unemployed, Besouro went to Colonia Mill (now called Santa Elizia), in Santa Amaro to look for work. He was authorized to work and became an employee there. One week later, on payday, the boss told all of the employees, that the work contract was "quebrado para São Caetano" (closed or broken for Saint Caetano). This saying was used during this time period to say that no one was going to get paid. Those who dared to challenge the boss were tied to a trunk of a tree, whipped and left there for 24 hours, but with Besouro, it was different. When the boss told him he would not pay him, Besouro grabbed him by the shirt and violently forced him to pay the money he owed him.

Besouro was a revolutionary. He didn't like the police and was always involved in complications with them. More than once he used physical force to disarm policemen. Once armed with their guns, he would use them to lock the policemen up in jail cells meant for criminals.

One time, in Largo de Santa, one of the main squares of Santo Amaro, Besouro forced a soldier to drink such a large quantity of alcohol that he passed out on the ground. When the soldier woke up, he went to his commander, Capitan José Costal, who assigned 10 men to catch Besouro dead or alive. Besouro, hanging out in a local bar, had an intuition that the police were coming. He left the bar and went to the main square. When the police arrived, he walked up to the Christian cross that was in the square. He proceeded to spread his arms out like Jesus Christ and told the police he would not surrender to them. Violent shots were heard and the capoeirista fell to the ground. Capitan José Costa walked up to him and probed him with his gun, thinking the was dead. Besouro, who was very much alive, to the great surprise of the Captain, grabbed his rifle from him. He then ordered all the policemen to put down their guns and leave the square. They left unarmed and to the tune of Besouro singing a cheerful song.

Besouro's fights and revolts were successive and much of the time, he was in opposition with the police and owners of the farms and mill. While Besouro was working on Dr. Zeca's plantation, the father of a young man called Memeu, he was marked to die.

Dr. Zeca was an influential man, who wanted Besouro dead. He ordered Besouro, who didn't know how to read or write, to deliver a piece of mail to the administrator of Maracancalha mill, a friend of his. The piece of mail said, "Kill the man who is delivering this letter." Dr. Zeca's friend said very calmly to Besouro that he would stay the night and return to Dr. Zeca's with a response the following day. Early the next morning Besouro went to look for the man and was surrounded by a group of about 40 soldiers. They shot at him with a violent round of bullets. The capoeirista began to escape, dodging bullets by moving his body to the rhythm of the guns. At this moment, a man arrived called, Eusebio de Quisaba, who violently stabbed Besouro with a knife made out of a special wood called "turcum". This wooden knife has significance in the African tradition of Candomblé. Candomblé is a strong, religious tradition that was established in all Latin countries where there was commercial slave trade of Africans. The folklore says that this wood is the only way to kill a man whose body and spirit are "closed" to death. This idea that a person is unable to die was a characteristic associated with Besouro; a man that no bullet could enter.

Manuel Henrique, Besouro Mangangá, died in 1924, at the young age of 27, but lived on in two of his capoeira students Rafael Alves Franca, Mestre Cobrinha Verde and Siri de Mangue.

Today Besouro is a capoeira symbol throughout all of Bahia. He is well known for his bravery and loyalty. The support he gave to those who were persecuted and oppressed by the police and owners of plantations was not forgotten.

Caribbean Identity Crisis: "Jamaicans Are Not African" Narrative
Caribbean Identity Crisis: "Jamaicans Are Not African" Narrative Kwabena Ofori Osei 13 Views • 9 days ago

A powerful conversation with African Stream founder Ahmed Kaballo on one of the most controversial identity debates in the African diaspora.

Following comments made by comedian Gina Yashere on the One 54 Podcast, Ahmed Kaballo shares his perspective on the growing debate surrounding Jamaican identity in the United Kingdom and whether it is accurate to generalize that Jamaicans do not identify as Africans.

As a Pan-Africanist, Kaballo argues that such broad statements ignore history and the many Jamaicans who have proudly embraced their African heritage. He points to the legacy of The Right Excellent Marcus Garvey, the greatest Pan-African leader in history, as evidence that Jamaica has produced influential voices dedicated to African unity.

This interview explores:
• The Jamaican identity debate in the UK
• Gina Yashere's viral comments
• Marcus Garvey's Pan-African legacy
• African identity in the diaspora
• Pan-Africanism today
• Black identity and history
• The future of African unity

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Sudan is Dying and the World is Ignoring It
Sudan is Dying and the World is Ignoring It Kwabena Ofori Osei 44 Views • 2 years ago

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