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The Petrodollar: How America Made the World Buy Oil in Fiat Dollars — And Trapped Everyone In It
The Petrodollar: How America Made the World Buy Oil in Fiat Dollars — And Trapped Everyone In It Kwabena Ofori Osei 4 Views • 2 days ago

In 1971, the United States cut the dollar loose from gold and gambled the entire global economy on a single question: what gives a piece of paper its value once the metal underneath is gone? The answer turned out to be oil — and the deal that made it happen was kept secret for forty-one years.

This is the story of the petrodollar: how a moment of weakness became the most durable instrument of power any nation has ever wielded. From the collapse of Bretton Woods and the Nixon Shock, to the 1973 oil embargo that quadrupled prices overnight, to the chain-smoking Wall Street bond trader who flew secretly into Saudi Arabia in 1974 to strike a deal that would anchor the dollar to the world's most essential commodity.

But this isn't just a story about American advantage. It's a story about a trap. We follow the petrodollars on their journey — from oil importers, into Gulf treasuries, through Western banks, and out as cheap dollar loans to the developing world. Then we watch Paul Volcker raise interest rates to nearly twenty percent and the bill reset overnight, triggering Latin America's "lost decade," sovereign defaults, and more than twenty million people pushed into extreme poverty.

We separate documented history from myth: the real secret Treasury bond arrangement versus the viral "single 1974 oil treaty" that never actually existed. We look honestly at the contested "petrodollar war theory" surrounding Iraq and Libya — what's proven, what's speculation, and why the truth refuses to be neat. And we examine whether the system is finally cracking, with the dollar's reserve share at a three-decade low, the rise of the petroyuan, and central banks quietly stacking gold.

How did America make the world buy oil in dollars? And who really got trapped in it?

If this pulled back the curtain on something you only half understood, hit like and subscribe for more deep dives into the hidden machinery of money and power.

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"Days of the Week" Song for Kids! | Dance | Nana's African TV
"Days of the Week" Song for Kids! | Dance | Nana's African TV T. Y. Adodo 4 Views • 1 day ago

Days Of The Week Song For Kids | Twi Song | Nana's African TV.
The Days of the Week Song is a great educational tune, which teaches kids the seven days of the week in a fun and exciting way.
This song/dance video is a fun way to introduce kids to the days of the week in Twi.
A classic Ghanaian nursery rhyme that everyone can sing along to.

Lyrics and translation below:

Obiara yɛawon Ɛdwoada, bɛsa, bɛsa x2
(All those born on Monday, come in and dance, bɛsa, bɛsa! )

La la la la la la la la, la la la!

Obiara yɛawon Ɛbenada, bɛsa, bɛsa x2
(All those born on Tuesday, come in and dance! bɛsa, bɛsa!)

La la la la la la la la, la la la la!

Obiara yɛawon Wukuada, bɛsa, bɛsa x2
(All those born on Wednesday, come in and dance, bɛsa, bɛsa!)

La la la la la la la la, la la la la !

Obiara yɛawon Yawoada, bɛsa, bɛsa x2
(All those born on Thursday, come in and dance, bɛsa, bɛsa!)

La la la la la la la la, la la la la!

Obiara yɛawon Ɛfiada, bɛsa, bɛsa x2
(All those born on Friday, come and dance, bɛsa, bɛsa!)

La la la la la la la la, la la la la la la la la, la la la la

Obiara yɛawon Memeneda, bɛsa, bɛsa x2
(All those born on Saturday, come and dance, come and dance)

La la la la la la la la, la la la la la la la la, la la la la

Obiara yɛawon Kwasiada, bɛsa, bɛsa x2
(All those born on Sunday, come in and dance, bɛsa, bɛsa!)

La la la la la la la la, la la la la la la la la, la la la la
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AES: Burkina Faso Takes Control | EU Kicked Out of Burkina Faso | The African Shift Nobody Expected
AES: Burkina Faso Takes Control | EU Kicked Out of Burkina Faso | The African Shift Nobody Expected Kwabena Ofori Osei 4 Views • 20 hours ago

Burkina Faso Expels EU Officials as Mali Celebrates Anéfis Victory | Africa's New Direction. United States of Africa
Stay informed on the latest diplomatic shifts and security developments shaping the African continent. In today's report, we dive into Burkina Faso's bold stance on national sovereignty and the growing public support for military partnerships in Mali. These events mark a significant turning point in how African nations engage with international partners and manage internal security.

🚀 In this episode, Akosua Prempe reports on Burkina Faso's decision to expel two senior European Union officials. The transitional authorities have declared these individuals persona non grata, giving them 72 hours to leave the country. This move, supported by the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traore, reflects a new era of pragmatic diplomacy where national sovereignty is non-negotiable and foreign interference is no longer tolerated.

🌍 We also take you to the streets of Bamako, Mali, where large crowds gathered to celebrate the victory of the Malian armed forces in Anafis. Despite challenging weather, the people showed overwhelming support for their military and the strategic partnership with Russia's Africa Corps. The report highlights how this collaboration is helping Mali restructure its defense and combat terrorism while promoting national unity against external pressures.

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0:00 Intro and Today's Headlines
2:15 Burkina Faso Expels EU Officials
5:30 The Shift to Pragmatic Diplomacy
8:10 Mali Celebrates Victory in Anafis
10:45 Public Support for Russia Partnership
12:05 Conclusion and Community Discussion

💬 What are your thoughts on Burkina Faso's decision regarding the EU? Do you believe the security partnerships in Mali are the right path forward for stability in the Sahel? We want to hear your perspective in the comments below. Your voice matters in shaping the conversation about Africa's future.

📢 Please remember to subscribe to the channel, like this video, and share it with your family and friends on WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, and X. Every share helps strengthen our collective voice and promotes unity across the continent.

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If You Don't Understand the Petrodollar, You Don't Understand Money
If You Don't Understand the Petrodollar, You Don't Understand Money Kwabena Ofori Osei 3 Views • 2 days ago

👤 Meet Felix Prehn:I'm your host, Felix Prehn. My journey took me from being a novice investor to an investment banker, a corporate lawyer, and an entrepreneur. Investing was my key to early retirement at 40. My goal? To empower YOU to navigate the financial market with ease and transparency, free from the conventional financial system's noise. Let's embark on this journey to financial freedom together!⚖️This is from my lovely lawyers:The content in this video is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute and should not be construed as financial or investment advice or an offer to purchase or sell securities. The content is not personalized or tailored to a specific person or group of persons, nor to their personal investment or financial needs. You should consult a financial adviser or other investment professional authorized to provide investment advice. Investing comes with risks, including the risk of loss. Presentations of trades made by Felix Prehn or Goat Academy Ltd or its personnel are not a guarantee that any investment decision made by a student will be successful. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance.Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:31 Follow the Energy: Why Oil is Everything (93M Barrels/Day)02:48 The Natural Trade: Saudi Arabia, Japan, and the Currency Catch04:37 History: Bretton Woods (1944) and the Dollar-Gold Peg06:56 Nixon’s Shock (1971): The Death of the Gold Standard07:51 The Fiat Problem: Money Backed by Nothing08:28 1973 Crisis: Kissinger, Saudi Arabia, and the Birth of the Petrodollar10:26 The Loop: How Petrodollar Recycling Creates Forced Customers13:47 3 Massive Advantages for America: Demand, Debt, and Power14:36 Live Intelligence: Tracking the Petrodollar, Metals, and the Middle East16:48 The Weaponized Dollar: Sanctions as an Economic Nuke17:57 De-dollarization Begins: China, Russia, India, and the Backup Plan19:05 3 Investment Risks: Dollar Weakness, Higher Rates, and Geopolitics20:49 3 Investment Opportunities: Hard Assets, Emerging Markets, and the Green Transition22:45 The Future: Why the Dollar Isn’t Collapsing Tomorrow (Momentum & Military)24:35 Gradual Erosion: The "Newspaper Moment" for the US Dollar26:03 Outro#felixprehn #stockmarket

If You Don't Understand the Petrodollar, You Don't Understand Geopolitics
If You Don't Understand the Petrodollar, You Don't Understand Geopolitics Kwabena Ofori Osei 3 Views • 2 days ago

Trump's War in Iran has sparked global fears about the economy. If the Strait of Hormuz were to remain closed, and Dubai, Saudi Arabia, UAE and the other Gulf states continue to come under attack, global oil prices could surge.

Why has Trump launched this attack on Iran now?

Everything comes back to the US Petrodollar system. Oil is at the root of everything. It's been the basis of our global economy since the Second World War.

But what actually is the Petrodollar system? How does it work? Why was it put in place? What's the future of the Petrodollar?

In this video, we dive into the topic. Keeping the Petrodollar afloat explains all the US foreign policy, and all geopolitics, for more than 70 years. Everything from the first Gulf War, to the War in Iraq, to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, to the current War with Iran.

00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - Why Is Oil So Important?
01:17 - How the US Dollar Controlled Global Economy
01:53 - Gold Standard and The Nixon Shock
02:44 - Global Reserve Currency
03:20 - Petrodollar Agreement with the Saudis
04:00 - How the Petrodollar System Works
05:00 - Petrodollar Recycling
05:43 - Future of the Petrodollar
06:06 - Why Hostile Countries Trade In Dollars
06:50 - China and Russia

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