Panafricanism | Thomas Wakiaga | TEDxYouth@BrookhouseSchool

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  • Опубліковано 8 бер 2017
  • His TEDx talk will be on Panafricanism. He was inspired by all the history and research on the topic and where he lives.
    Thomas is 18 years old and is in his final year at Brookhouse School. Some of his hobbies include basketball and rugby.
    This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

КОМЕНТАРІ • 181

  • @deanwillis6213
    @deanwillis6213 4 роки тому +160

    They made us think being African was a curse and in all actuality it is the greatest blessing given to us

  • @AntonsClass
    @AntonsClass 6 років тому +168

    African American, son of the Diaspora here. I'm definitely down with panafricanism.

    • @ms.rstake_1211
      @ms.rstake_1211 4 роки тому +8

      Thank you

    • @rodrickoftaokingdom1557
      @rodrickoftaokingdom1557 3 роки тому +1

      Me too❤🖤💚

    • @x-isaac3385
      @x-isaac3385 3 роки тому +2

      Is fake ideologie

    • @kingaura480
      @kingaura480 3 роки тому +3

      afro european here. love seeing us wake up.

    • @onevideo2rulethemall223
      @onevideo2rulethemall223 2 роки тому +2

      Stop calling yourself African American or European. You're AFRICAN period!
      Why trying to be someone or something that you are NOT. Those who label you such things doesn't even accept you as their equal.

  • @raestera
    @raestera 3 роки тому +47

    Asian-American here. I 100% support Pan-Africanism. I hope see my African brothers and sisters unite and take their continent's future in their own hands

  • @sanahshah8213
    @sanahshah8213 6 років тому +126

    Beautifully expressed and said, I agree that the movement towards pan africanism especially in the youth is paramount for our development. As Africans lets fall back in love with our home and break free of these western biases!!!

    • @k.c.5426
      @k.c.5426 6 років тому +3

      sanah shah Amen! Say that!👏👏

    • @thebridge5483
      @thebridge5483 5 років тому +2

      sanah shah it’s happening and you Are right

    • @fadwaregani9821
      @fadwaregani9821 5 років тому

      h

    • @Rolando_Cueva
      @Rolando_Cueva Рік тому

      Western biases? Where is Africa huh, in the East??

  • @eddierocksteady5740
    @eddierocksteady5740 6 років тому +42

    We need a young man like you, to move and make a shift in our mindset.
    Thanks for your speech.

  • @aden-lj7wb
    @aden-lj7wb 4 роки тому +122

    I am half Ethiopian and half Nigerian. Panafricanism is in my blood.

  • @alickmsolola8995
    @alickmsolola8995 6 років тому +41

    Brilliant! We need more young people like this in Africa.

    • @alamazieu3896
      @alamazieu3896 6 років тому +6

      Africa should unite and I am ready to defend.

    • @Ebk2solild
      @Ebk2solild 4 роки тому

      Ya that is true of my house will be for smell like to keep one in my house to keep me safe trip back to the pride lands and the pride lands in a dome and it will be more than happy to play on my ps4 and my T shirt for the rest of the United States of my house will be for smell like to keep one in my house to keep me safe trip back to

  • @thebridge5483
    @thebridge5483 5 років тому +18

    The best thing about this his 18 our future is looking great

  • @arayahbanyasharalah4234
    @arayahbanyasharalah4234 4 роки тому +17

    Im of bantu african descend born here in Bahamas!! Me my wife and kids will be movin to africa this year.. make space for your kids mama africa.. im an israelite and im fully down with pan africanism.. this is the correct way for us Africans in the diaspora and home!!

    • @haroldwilson6015
      @haroldwilson6015 3 роки тому +4

      You are an afrikan but not an Israelite. Afrikan Bahamian are not Israelites lion.

  • @noirfeline
    @noirfeline 7 років тому +17

    Outstanding talk by someone who's well posed to shape this world's future. Extremely proud of you Thomas!

  • @thinadlamini4671
    @thinadlamini4671 5 років тому +12

    This world needs more people like you.

  • @kwameaboagye940
    @kwameaboagye940 3 роки тому +6

    It’s vital Africans must be reunite as well as rebuild our land once more.
    I have been a Pan African journalist, activist and author for twenty six years being fortunate enough to cover our issues as Africans at home and abroad.
    I love being involved in our events including Kwanzaa from 26/12 to 1/1.
    Africa for Africans at home and abroad.💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🇬🇭🇧🇴🇬🇳

  • @arrow8420
    @arrow8420 4 роки тому +5

    This video is so underrated . People should speak and care more for this subject

  • @mts4428
    @mts4428 4 роки тому +9

    Imagine that!! They don't want us that powerful!! Re-teach the world and unite our brothers and sisters!!! I'm all for it!!

  • @morgiana111
    @morgiana111 7 років тому +28

    So proud of you Thomas 🙏🏻 This is great!

  • @superbere
    @superbere 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you for this, this was fantastic and you are wise beyond your age! I am not african and I do not belong to the diaspora, but I enjoyed listening to every second of this. People like you are the world's beacons of hope in these dark times.

  • @matamba6774
    @matamba6774 6 років тому +82

    We need more african men and women with that spirit. Nice one!

  • @musiqkidchristian
    @musiqkidchristian 5 років тому +60

    ✊🏿❤🖤💚 Pan-African unity!

  • @njabulomazibuko3495
    @njabulomazibuko3495 4 роки тому +25

    I am African before I am Zulu. An "African-Zulu"

  • @pmaloba7714
    @pmaloba7714 3 роки тому +4

    very well said, solidarity and unity

  • @n3phatkomu30
    @n3phatkomu30 4 роки тому +2

    Am here in 2020....and now more than ever know that Africa must and can unite.

  • @theindiespotlightphilly
    @theindiespotlightphilly 2 роки тому +4

    This was beautiful🖤❤💚 im new to Pan-African Nationalism and im loving it🙏🏿

  • @MrWakiaga
    @MrWakiaga 7 років тому +10

    This is so awesome Big bro you are the best

  • @dr.eduardoviana
    @dr.eduardoviana 2 роки тому +3

    👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿Very good. I am so gladed to see a young man speaking so well about Pan-Africanism.

  • @kentsaarnaud3354
    @kentsaarnaud3354 3 роки тому +2

    the best explanation and expression I have heard without contradiction

  • @nehemiahvoid4670
    @nehemiahvoid4670 5 років тому +8

    Truly remarkable and insightful words from an innovative person! I will work to live and strive by this idea and uphold the moralization behind it.

    • @thebridge5483
      @thebridge5483 5 років тому

      V O I D Matt ✊🏿🇭🇹🌎

  • @VivianBeard-yk8yu
    @VivianBeard-yk8yu Рік тому +1

    This is awesome, Africa would be in a better place if younger african people can gain access to educational programs that focuses on Pan Africanism, programs that will raise awareness about our beautiful rich Africa. We need mindful leaders with great leadership skills. Time is running out, action is needed soon . May God of heaven who is the God of our ancestors help our continent to raise intelligent selfless leaders

  • @terryfitz7702
    @terryfitz7702 5 років тому +37

    PAN AFRICANISM 2019✊🏿💓💯👁️

  • @freemind7406
    @freemind7406 7 років тому +54

    much love my african brothers

  • @kipchirchiralex
    @kipchirchiralex 5 років тому +19

    I really love being pan-Africanism

  • @araps4w354
    @araps4w354 4 роки тому +17

    I call for the creation of the United States of Africa. That’s the ultimate goal of Pan-Africanism. One people, one economy, one country

  • @harrychipelelo4074
    @harrychipelelo4074 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm encouraging the African youths to take their time and understand pan africanism. Our ancestors did a lot of work. They created an enabling environment for us to bild africa and resist neo colonialism

  • @manishadadlani2086
    @manishadadlani2086 5 років тому +7

    Well-spoken talk with a key core message!

    • @bigdawgtaylor348
      @bigdawgtaylor348 3 роки тому

      White and the rest of the world will pay for what they've done once we are in power

  • @kmille120364
    @kmille120364 5 років тому +2

    Thanks for your true said from 🇫🇷🇨🇮

  • @TheHappyCompanion
    @TheHappyCompanion 2 роки тому +1

    Outstanding!!

  • @jimmykalyowa2410
    @jimmykalyowa2410 4 роки тому +4

    THE ONLY REASON AFRICA IS FREE TODAY IS BECAUSE THE LEADERS ARE UNITED. AND WORKING TOGETHER TO BENEFIT AND LIFT ALL AFRICANS FROM ABJECT POVERTY DESPITE THE CHALLENGES NOW THAT THEY ARE TREADING WITH EACH OTHER, AND KEEP MONEY IN THEIR COUNTRIES,THEY ARE VERY SOON BE IN THE DRIVING SEAT. YOU ARE A VERY WISE, BRAINY AND INSPIRATIONAL YOUNGER MAN. KEEP UP THE VISION AND BE BLESSED.

  • @Ebk2solild
    @Ebk2solild 4 роки тому +4

    Preach Thomas!! PREACH!!!!

  • @cassieberyl3469
    @cassieberyl3469 4 роки тому +4

    I love ma continent and i hope ro make a change too.Go Panafricanism!

  • @johnkeithrobinson7399
    @johnkeithrobinson7399 3 роки тому +2

    good job brother keep up the good work

  • @greatemc832
    @greatemc832 4 роки тому +1

    Good information, keep the coordinations.

  • @Esmexie
    @Esmexie 4 роки тому +6

    Let’s get it done!

  • @ronalddowdell1931
    @ronalddowdell1931 2 роки тому +1

    Smart and insightful.

  • @Rauff83
    @Rauff83 5 років тому +5

    Well said sir

  • @morrismwatata7482
    @morrismwatata7482 4 роки тому +2

    Nice bro we need gentleman like keep it up keep the spirit we are behind you

  • @victorchelashow3263
    @victorchelashow3263 3 роки тому +2

    Way to go!

  • @worshipperofnoidols7972
    @worshipperofnoidols7972 4 роки тому +3

    I'm with You

  • @DJB1PlanetFunksville
    @DJB1PlanetFunksville 6 років тому +13

    12 million subs and this video has only 7,000 views hmm...

  • @yawshillin5443
    @yawshillin5443 3 роки тому +2

    Proud of u ma guy

  • @kobysmultiverse.4643
    @kobysmultiverse.4643 3 роки тому +3

    Hey....I am a pan Africanist....and I’m a Nigerian.

  • @emmynova1357
    @emmynova1357 2 роки тому +1

    No one knows when the hour of Africa's Redemption cometh. It is in the wind. It is coming. One day, like a storm, it will be here. When that day comes all Africa will stand together.

  • @bebopnola
    @bebopnola 3 роки тому +10

    Lol he just described American politics and the ruling elite when he said “who would want to live in a country....”

  • @user-tu3fy2qy9b
    @user-tu3fy2qy9b Місяць тому +1

    We are Africans we love Africa

  • @doumjawaziri5579
    @doumjawaziri5579 2 роки тому +1

    Look within our selves,

  • @PanAfricanLifestyle
    @PanAfricanLifestyle 3 роки тому +1

    The time has come for us to express - through action - the dreams that we have for Africa. Follow @panafricanlifestyle if you rep the motherland. 🌍

  • @lebanhussein8239
    @lebanhussein8239 3 роки тому +2

    inspiring young man- this makes my heart sing

  • @oluchiosakwe
    @oluchiosakwe 2 роки тому

    Nice speech

  • @abrahammuuo3095
    @abrahammuuo3095 3 роки тому +1

    I'm a proud African

  • @Rosie-KM
    @Rosie-KM 2 місяці тому +1

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @mariasunasisse7878
    @mariasunasisse7878 Рік тому +1

    👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @lilyofthevalley2248
    @lilyofthevalley2248 3 роки тому +1

    👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @s.hervey6173
    @s.hervey6173 Рік тому +1

    💯🙌🏾

  • @missymaisie7761
    @missymaisie7761 3 роки тому +2

    Africa should unite and end tribalism!

  • @deanwillis6213
    @deanwillis6213 4 роки тому

    You cant get from one point to another without first starting with one point. Should I elaborate?

  • @HERES_JAWNiE
    @HERES_JAWNiE 2 роки тому

    ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

  • @dugawayabiyaf2510
    @dugawayabiyaf2510 2 роки тому

    We all Africans should like and proud of being Africans

  • @amaruneter83
    @amaruneter83 2 роки тому +1

    👊🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

  • @colinpatterson728
    @colinpatterson728 2 роки тому +1

    Yes Kaka - "We have some here" ---------------It is too obvious -----and away with the later/gradualism mindset -----We want to live while we are alive. Love the reference to Several Countries and African linguistic groups -------This wide and holistic view of Africa, if taught in African schools would transform the mindset, not of the 'leaders' but of the led.

  • @premiermix530
    @premiermix530 4 роки тому +3

    PanAfricanism! PanAfricanism!!PanAfricanism!!! We love ya :)

  • @tyow95
    @tyow95 4 роки тому +1

    nice video, but I'm from Ethiopia but there isn't famine at least after the 80's, different than elsewhere in Africa

  • @queenlove6218
    @queenlove6218 Рік тому +1

    👏🏾👏🏾☀️

  • @burtisaac1000
    @burtisaac1000 3 роки тому

    Salud 🥂

  • @evolvedape3341
    @evolvedape3341 2 роки тому

    The world is an eternity away from anything near this happening.

  • @rodlambo
    @rodlambo 3 роки тому +3

    🇪🇹💚💛❤

  • @dustinsmith4860
    @dustinsmith4860 2 роки тому +1

    I have 1 opinion and 2 questions after watching. 1. My opinion - Africa absolutely can be an amazing, united country. No doubt at all. It could take off economically at super speeds due to untapped resources. 2. I got lost me at 8:30, that it can be done without ethnic barriers / ethnic intolerances... My question to that would be: is Pan Africanism for only the original descendants of Africa, or anyone who supports it? Could the country be a "melting pot" of anyone who desires to be part of it? Thanks.

  • @josephmoela2960
    @josephmoela2960 Рік тому

    Wow

  • @samuelshegu8919
    @samuelshegu8919 2 роки тому

    He should have mentioned Emperor Hailesilasie of Ethiopia.

  • @quinceycarpenter2875
    @quinceycarpenter2875 4 роки тому

    AU board of governors which are the nations head of states with a chair and vice chair

  • @josephmoela2960
    @josephmoela2960 Рік тому

    Pan-Africanism is the only way to rescue Africa but its unfortunately that only a handful population are in support of this ideology Africans I urge u especially the youths join this movement.

  • @haroldwilson6015
    @haroldwilson6015 3 роки тому +2

    Am 100% panafrican

  • @mumborepublik4560
    @mumborepublik4560 4 роки тому +1

    Umoja ni nguvu

  • @quinceycarpenter2875
    @quinceycarpenter2875 4 роки тому

    an A.U. afrcican union must have a federal reserves system to protect its common dollar

  • @sagamba
    @sagamba 3 роки тому

    Let's vote for unite stateof African one country one currency one ring will rule all.

  • @tonantzinlacomandante1838
    @tonantzinlacomandante1838 2 роки тому

    PANAFRIKA!!!

  • @hekxzerzoi424
    @hekxzerzoi424 4 роки тому

    PAN AFRICANISTS JOIN THE REST OF OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS FOR A UNITED AFRICA NOW !! WE DON'T NEED THE WORLD VIEW TO MARCH FOR OUR DESTINY. JOIN US ON SEPTEMBER 30TH , MARCHING ACROSS THE COUNTRIES OF AFRICA ....FOR A UNITED AFRICA NOW.

  • @navigatefreely3449
    @navigatefreely3449 2 роки тому

    If you can't protect what is yours, it's not yours.

  • @quinceycarpenter2875
    @quinceycarpenter2875 4 роки тому

    A.U. afroican union with an AU capitol thats a dsitric separate from any conutry

  • @timsafak5840
    @timsafak5840 4 роки тому

    Corruption is in human blood more in underdeveloped countries

  • @NdayikengurutseEmanuel
    @NdayikengurutseEmanuel 2 місяці тому

    We are African but we still use the bazungu languages when will be free?

  • @birhanyemra4695
    @birhanyemra4695 4 роки тому +3

    Nice speech but it shows you didn't dig much enough. Shame that you didn't mention about Emperor Haileselassie of Ethiopia if you are talking about Panafricanism

    • @okbaygoitom3557
      @okbaygoitom3557 3 роки тому +8

      That’s the problem with us, he’s not saying he knows everything. But he’s presenting what he knows so far. He has nothing to be ashamed of for not knowing about Haileselassie. We should teach other about African history. And don’t get angry if he doesn’t mention Ethiopian history. He doesn’t know everything, but he knows some and that’s beautiful... just teach people what you know and be ready for new knowledge

    • @lmeko9787
      @lmeko9787 3 роки тому +2

      @@okbaygoitom3557 halie sellasie was an imperialist backed by the west

  • @Muadexperience
    @Muadexperience 3 роки тому +3

    What unity is he talking about? When was Africa united ?

  • @tdavis9610
    @tdavis9610 3 роки тому +4

    I think the only issue i have with his portrayal of Pan Africanism is his exemption of socialism. The ideology or objective of Pan-africanism is the total unification of the continent under scientific socialism.

    • @MonDieuMaCauseMonEpee
      @MonDieuMaCauseMonEpee 3 роки тому +3

      Africans are far too religious bro. I think Africans simply need an Industrial revolution fueled by their own interest. Capitalism can be successful in Africa if it's FOR AND BY Africans.

  • @mikeandrew8973
    @mikeandrew8973 3 роки тому +1

    Im not 100% sure but PanAfricanism dosent work . just use Pan-Liberty-ism@ 7.28 what about teaching Economics

  • @QueenLiya
    @QueenLiya 4 роки тому

    I dont agree because ther are better solutions

  • @dontmatter211
    @dontmatter211 2 роки тому

    Can an African American be a pan Africanist

  • @NkrumahTure
    @NkrumahTure 3 роки тому +3

    Now imperialism is attempting to water down Pan-Africanism to a nondescript definition. We knew this deliberate confusion would finally show itself, and here we are.

  • @ibrahimalbaker8309
    @ibrahimalbaker8309 3 роки тому +1

    Pan Arabic unity

    • @samuelshegu8919
      @samuelshegu8919 2 роки тому

      Yeah, Arab people must unite.

    • @Punicia
      @Punicia 2 роки тому

      Why are y'all here ew smh let us have our movement get off of this video

  • @AfricanProudVillageWomanJuju
    @AfricanProudVillageWomanJuju 4 роки тому +6

    You cannot be Pan Afrikan if you’re religious!
    Rule number 1

    • @Gainde215
      @Gainde215 3 роки тому +1

      Why do you say that? I can’t tell people what I to practice we be religious and Pan-Africanist I am one.

  • @Alexjacinto831
    @Alexjacinto831 3 роки тому

    William plecker is your Master

  • @deborahfox3943
    @deborahfox3943 3 роки тому +1

    Alot of Africans come over with disrespect toward Foundational Americans and don't use TV as an excuse for calling us Akatas.

  • @Dr.Oppenheimer-Style
    @Dr.Oppenheimer-Style 3 роки тому +1

    I don't think it would work because of the culture present in different African countries, and the different values present in those countries. Sure Africa, if united with peace would most certainly prosper, so would a "United World" do, but that's a perfect world, and that can not happen today. Especially with the Chinese "investments" into certain African countries, it won't happen soon. Pan-Africanism is a dream that probably won't come true.