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Kwasi & Ama Conquer Betrayal (The Sa Ra Kamose Story)

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Bakari Kwento
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Episode Baako (1) Kwasi and Ama are learning how to conquer betrayal by seeking out the wisdom of our Nananom. In this story, Kwasi and Ama will go on a Sankͻfa Journey to Kmt (Land of the Blacks), and learn about the Sa Ra Kamose story. The lessons they learn will assist them in conquering betrayal - because Kwasi and Ama Always Win!

The purpose of this work is to assist Kmt(yw) families with practical and necessary ways to maintain and restore balance when dealing with their everyday challenges.

Correction: The Medja Archers are from Ta-Nahasy (Land of Nahasy). Ta = physical land

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The animated video version inspired by my Sa Ra Kamose research, done by Kwento Kreations in partnership with Abibitumi and BlackNificent Books, does a great job of bringing our narrative to life. It captures the heart of the historical account I translated for my book The Construction of Black Civilization, which I’m also translating collaboratively with sbA Bonotchi Montgomery and Okunini Talawa Adodo, keeping key teachings intact and enhancing them through vibrant and accessible animation.

One of the strengths is how the animation clearly and powerfully conveys central themes like Sankɔfa, Kmt(yw) identity, and respect for our Nananom (ancestors). The visuals are dynamic and culturally authentic, making complex historical concepts accessible—especially the clever time-travel framing where Kwasi and Ama witness how Sa Ra Kamose dealt with the hyksos/aAmw in ancient times as a lesson for how they should deal with krakkkaz being let into their playground in the present day by Blaise.

That framing device is brilliant because it shows that our struggles are not new—and neither are the solutions. By going back to our Nananom, we gain insight on how to move forward. The way betrayal and resistance are shown—first with Kamose unifying the Kmt(yw) to expel the invaders, and then Kwasi and Ama applying that same strategy to deal with their own situation—is powerful and practical.

It already provides context and terms, so what it really should do is inspire those who want to go deeper to do more research. That’s the whole point of Sankɔfa—go back and fetch it! But even as it stands, the narrative is solid and the lesson is clear: betrayal must be met with unity and action, guided by ancestral wisdom.

Overall, the animation is a success. It makes the Sa Ra Kamose research both educational and exciting, and does the work of reinforcing cultural pride, historical insight, and the importance of turning to our Nananom for answers we still need today.

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Bakari Kwento
Bakari Kwento 17 days ago

dwA n.k. Meda mo ase for laying the contextual framework for projects like this! It has been inspiring and transformative!

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Kwaku Obibini
Kwaku Obibini 19 days ago

Lol, Not little blaise. A BlackCellent lesson for Abibifoɔ of all ages to know!

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Bakari Kwento
Bakari Kwento 19 days ago

dwA n.k.

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Mayowa Vusi Ajala
Mayowa Vusi Ajala 20 days ago

I really enjoyed watching this so much that I watched it 3 times! I wish it was a little longer. Trust me when I say that this is right ON TIME. I can't wait to show this to the watoto in the rising. I've been recently searching ZooTube for Afrikan folklore but it's mostly trash and watered down. I really appreciate it and looking forward to more content.

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Bakari Kwento
Bakari Kwento 20 days ago

Broooo this means everything! Appreciate the feedBlack. We gonna make sure the watoto are ready to push this forward!

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