Very interesting Jacob. Thank you for sharing this. Great history lesson! What makes your show so special is that you are always willing to think outside the box. Great show!
Very interesting video Jacob. I was going to say that I never knew any place like this existed but, I see that no one else did either. Thanks very much for taking us here.
Hi from Tucson Arizona thanks for sharing this village with us i love this kind of history i never knew this village exsisted till now im very greatful to be apart of this video thank you very much
I remember reading about it when young and thought it was a tourist attraction, had no idea that people lived their lives there. Thanks for sharing, love seeing your adventures
Ive heard of this African Village Before but I didnt realize they were located in South Carolina. Last Summer some of tribe was at Art Exhibit in Savanah Ga. Pretty awesome you got a chance to vlog this.
Tons of African cultures are located off the coast of South Carolina and Georgia, mainly the Gullah culture. It was prob a Gullah art exhibit you saw in Savannah.
I am astounded by this new discovery. I am of Nigerian decent . It is one of many bloodlines discovered in my DNA . I hv always wanted to know abt the culture of Nigeria. This looks so beautiful . I would luv to experience seeing a Voodoo ceremony.
I'm absolutely certain it was never recognized. The Constitution forbids erecting a state in the territory of an existing state without that state's permission. Show me where South Carolina ever agreed to this. Even if it did, the Supreme Court case Texas v. White (1869) ruled that secession is illegal, so there's no way an independent country can be carved out of American territory. I bet you one of two things: 1. These people pay property taxes to the State of South Carolina; 2. If they don't pay property taxes, then they're registered with the State as a tax-exempt religious organization. This isn't an independent country. These people are LARPers.
They do not claim to be seperate from U.S. law. They are sovereign "spiritually, socially." Here's more info: www.postandcourier.com/news/voodoo-alive-in-south-carolina/article_f48343df-b29a-54c2-a38c-7292fe55df97.html
@@Ash-ms Thanks for the link. As I surmised, they have a tax exemption as a religious organisation. The title of this video calls them a "sovereign nation." The definition of a sovereign nation is that it has its own laws and doesn't obey another nation. This "nation" fails on both counts. The American government makes no claim to have sovereignty over people's spiritual or social lives. The First Amendment guarantees freedom of religion, and the Supreme Court has recognised freedom of association as a part of freedom of speech. Their claim to be a sovereign nation is bunk. They are a religious organisation and nothing more.
@@bigscarysteve the title calls them that because that's what they call themselves. And people can call themselves whatever they want, and it doesn't mean it's true. It also doesn't hurt you in any way, so I'm not sure why you are so bothered
As an active part of Oyotunji, these comment show American (white American) ignorance. Funny how many WP visit the village for tours yet say the dumbest shit online.
It’s not a nation or country within the USA, the people there just say it is. There have actually been several people/groups that have made there own mini-countries with their own “laws” and presidents/leaders though legally it holds nothing. It’s the same as buying land and telling people “I am king of this land”, sure it’s your land but it’s still part of the USA and it’s laws. Fun places to visit though
Hello, the tradition that you refer to is NOT called voodoo. That is a corruption of the term. It is called OdÙ Ifá, meaning "mystery Divination". This is a Yorùbá traditional village, just like you will find in many Yorùbá kingdoms of Nigeria West Africa. The Oba (king) is linked to the 16 kingdoms of the collective Yoruba peoples of current Nigeria. This village is a big deal and definitely not some voodoo practicing sect. This is a Yorùbá village, descending from prophet Odudua, the progenitor of Yorùbá land and the Yorùbá peoples of the world. Some in South America call it Santeria, kandomble or lukumi...
If they are a sovereign nation did you have to have a passport to go there? Do they need one to come out of there? I see they have American cars... American license.. hmmm
Connecticut actually has 2 sovereign nations in it. Have you ever heard of Mohegan Sun casino or Foxwoods casino? Both of those are on sovereign land of the Pequot and Mohegan Native American tribes. For the most part they are about 95% like anywhere else in the US. No passports or anything else needed and most Federal and State law is recognized there. Mostly it's taxes and the court system that is different. I admit that I do not know for sure, but I would suspect that this group of people from the video consider themselves to be a sovereign nation but are not recognized officially as so because their society was established after the U.S. was already established whereas the Native American tribes I mentioned previously predated the U.S. I'm happy to hear if anyone else has any insight!
Jacob, how's about visiting the small Channel Island of Sark, it's a small nation that is a British Crown Dependency that's located in sea between The United Kingdom (my country) and France. There's not any cars driving on there, it's mostly just horse drawn carriages, that and the odd tractor and with the surroundings, it's mostly like a whole village on an Island with also a few natural landmarks.
Very interesting place. How can a location like this claim to be its own sovereign nation within another nation? (maybe it's possible - I failed civics in college so I honestly don't know how that works...)
How interesting. A country within a country. I had never heard of this before. Found the religion a little hard to follow. This is something I would like to learn more about. Thanks for introducing us to this. Keep Safe❤Keep Well ❤
Funny first question camera lady asked was to know if they pay land taxes. Dahhh!!! Obviously they do pay taxes or else government would have shut all down.
Oh, cool place! Is this near Myrtle Beach or Charleston? Our family goes to Myrtle Beach every summer and I've never seen or heard of this place before. I've heard of the Gullah community. Is this part of that? I'm gonna ask my parents if we can stop by if it's close to the beach. It looks like it's on the highway so it must be close to the road we go on when we go to the beach. Anyway, really interesting place. Learned a lot of history by listening to the lady. Thanks for sharing!
We would love to have you visit the village ma’am. We are located 70 miles south of Charleston between Savannah and Charleston. Beaufort County, Sheldon, SC
@@originalredneckgirl I agree with you , I don't have a problem with them or anyone who wants to play that sovereign nation game , my problem is collecting a check from the nation that they parasite from , namely the American taxpayers . Now in all fairness I can't say for sure if any of them are sponging, BUT ! In all likelihood it's probably a community that's 100 % dependent upon United States government handouts ,,, food stamps / cash assistance etc.
@@bonniebrown6960 And I'm sorry to say that with recent developments in the political world of America that things are going to get much worse for the average American citizen that needs assistance , especially if your caucasian , I wonder how long I could really get away with saying I'm my own sovereign nation , I guess about 30 seconds because of what I am .
@@nobleroman5601 Humans are supposed to help each other. It shouldn't matter why. I bet you're a Trump supporter who is okay with your tax dollars going to the military and killing people, but helping people, able bodied or not, nope.
@@intentionalrelations It's not much of an announcement if you play a tape constantly. It's a pre-recorded tourist trap gimmick. Such an ignorant answer - und such an embarassing generalisation about supposedly African cultures.
Why because it’s black people? Shut down it because it’s black and misunderstood. Reason why the government leaves them alone, maybe they’re on something you have not a clue about? Ignorant WP🙄
you always show the most interesting places!
Omg I have waited sooo long for this video! Ha!(I totally suggested this trip) super happy you visited!
Thanks good job.
Ooo yess thanks for that this is going to be very interesting I hope one day I can check it out
So have I although this is my great uncles village so I’m my culture I say ADUPÉ (Thank You) and AŚE o (Peace and power)
Very interesting Jacob. Thank you for sharing this. Great history lesson! What makes your show so special is that you are always willing to think outside the box. Great show!
Thank you so much for sharing this. I didn’t know this place existed and I think it deserves more attention and recognition.
Very interesting video Jacob. I was going to say that I never knew any place like this existed but, I see that no one else did either. Thanks very much for taking us here.
Hi from Tucson Arizona thanks for sharing this village with us i love this kind of history i never knew this village exsisted till now im very greatful to be apart of this video thank you very much
I remember reading about it when young and thought it was a tourist attraction, had no idea that people lived their lives there. Thanks for sharing, love seeing your adventures
Wow, I have been educated! Nice one Carpetbagger for this 👍💖
I believe I heard about this village many years ago on Paul Harvey's "The rest of the story"
Thank you for sharing, very interesting video, didn’t know this place existed...
I had no idea this was here, even after living in SC my whole life. Thank you for taking us here and letting us peak inside along with you.
Hi Jacob awesome vlog at the African village in South Carolina. I am glad you met interesting and wonderful people here. Like the paintings👍🏻😺
Ive heard of this African Village Before but I didnt realize they were located in South Carolina. Last Summer some of tribe was at Art Exhibit in Savanah Ga. Pretty awesome you got a chance to vlog this.
What do you think they eat there
Tons of African cultures are located off the coast of South Carolina and Georgia, mainly the Gullah culture. It was prob a Gullah art exhibit you saw in Savannah.
WOW! Never heard of this before. Another unseen sight. Good job.
I had no idea this existed. Thanks for the tour!
I think carpetbagger is a Divine communicator
I did not know any of these museums even exsisted so thank you so much for making these videos
Thank you for showing the world more about that beautiful village. I'm glad to see foreigner interested in what's not their culture.
If you go to the Caribbean, you basically see what’s happening in this video. Very interesting for sure.
Where in the Caribbean?
I have Yourba roots and never knew this place existed.
I really like your intro! Love your content SO much aswell! 👌✌️❤️😌
Thank you for sharing this. Had no idea such a place/village existed in the United States. Very interesting.
Wow! I learned quite a few things today. Thanks Jacob! Have a great Saturday buddy!!
Very interesting! Great choice of places to visit 👍
What a beautiful place; true artist creating
Never even heard of this place before. Very beautiful. So much history and knowledge. Thank you!!
Very cool!
I love seeing cultural attractions of any kind. Let's see more of these! 👍
Wow so cool
Wow. just wow, what a marvelous place I sure hope to visit one day. Thank you for sharing this with us.
I am astounded by this new discovery. I am of Nigerian decent . It is one of many bloodlines discovered in my DNA . I hv always wanted to know abt the culture of Nigeria. This looks so beautiful . I would luv to experience seeing a Voodoo ceremony.
13:07 Exactly what crossed my mind :P
Interesting place.
I keep listening when they came down from Harlem and started this in South Carolina
Really really cool would love to visit
Thank you for the video. I live in SC and had no idea of this sovereign nation within!
I don't get why people wear their mask on their chin?
Cause these people are wackjobs.
I dont think it was ever recognized.
Yeah, because we live in the USA!
I'm absolutely certain it was never recognized. The Constitution forbids erecting a state in the territory of an existing state without that state's permission. Show me where South Carolina ever agreed to this. Even if it did, the Supreme Court case Texas v. White (1869) ruled that secession is illegal, so there's no way an independent country can be carved out of American territory. I bet you one of two things: 1. These people pay property taxes to the State of South Carolina; 2. If they don't pay property taxes, then they're registered with the State as a tax-exempt religious organization. This isn't an independent country. These people are LARPers.
They do not claim to be seperate from U.S. law. They are sovereign "spiritually, socially." Here's more info: www.postandcourier.com/news/voodoo-alive-in-south-carolina/article_f48343df-b29a-54c2-a38c-7292fe55df97.html
@@Ash-ms Thanks for the link. As I surmised, they have a tax exemption as a religious organisation. The title of this video calls them a "sovereign nation." The definition of a sovereign nation is that it has its own laws and doesn't obey another nation. This "nation" fails on both counts. The American government makes no claim to have sovereignty over people's spiritual or social lives. The First Amendment guarantees freedom of religion, and the Supreme Court has recognised freedom of association as a part of freedom of speech. Their claim to be a sovereign nation is bunk. They are a religious organisation and nothing more.
@@bigscarysteve the title calls them that because that's what they call themselves. And people can call themselves whatever they want, and it doesn't mean it's true. It also doesn't hurt you in any way, so I'm not sure why you are so bothered
Cool
I’m afraid the ignorance is showing in these comments. What a shame.
For real 🤦🏻♀️ you can see it in the dislikes too
As an active part of Oyotunji, these comment show American (white American) ignorance. Funny how many WP visit the village for tours yet say the dumbest shit online.
@@intentionalrelations I’m so sorry. Please believe we aren’t all like that.
I’m like really, is this for real, never heard of anything like this before, fascinating, thankyou Jacob x
Just drove past this place, definitely going to stop if I ever get the chance!
It’s not a nation or country within the USA, the people there just say it is. There have actually been several people/groups that have made there own mini-countries with their own “laws” and presidents/leaders though legally it holds nothing. It’s the same as buying land and telling people “I am king of this land”, sure it’s your land but it’s still part of the USA and it’s laws. Fun places to visit though
@Hellbound420 They can call it what they want but when carpetbagger titles his video that, people will believe that it is actually a sovereign Nation.
Its* laws.
What was it that was poisonous she warned someone not to touch?
Hello, the tradition that you refer to is NOT called voodoo. That is a corruption of the term. It is called OdÙ Ifá, meaning "mystery Divination". This is a Yorùbá traditional village, just like you will find in many Yorùbá kingdoms of Nigeria West Africa. The Oba (king) is linked to the 16 kingdoms of the collective Yoruba peoples of current Nigeria. This village is a big deal and definitely not some voodoo practicing sect. This is a Yorùbá village, descending from prophet Odudua, the progenitor of Yorùbá land and the Yorùbá peoples of the world.
Some in South America call it Santeria, kandomble or lukumi...
This is awesome!
Excellent video!
Would love to visit
Very interesting my brother never knew that this exists. !!!
If they are a sovereign nation did you have to have a passport to go there? Do they need one to come out of there? I see they have American cars... American license.. hmmm
Connecticut actually has 2 sovereign nations in it. Have you ever heard of Mohegan Sun casino or Foxwoods casino? Both of those are on sovereign land of the Pequot and Mohegan Native American tribes. For the most part they are about 95% like anywhere else in the US. No passports or anything else needed and most Federal and State law is recognized there. Mostly it's taxes and the court system that is different. I admit that I do not know for sure, but I would suspect that this group of people from the video consider themselves to be a sovereign nation but are not recognized officially as so because their society was established after the U.S. was already established whereas the Native American tribes I mentioned previously predated the U.S. I'm happy to hear if anyone else has any insight!
@@SurvivorsQuest1I know the the NATIVE lands are sovereign they always have been and granted that way by the US Gov.
@@originalredneckgirl Fair enough. Just trying to help out.
Jacob, how's about visiting the small Channel Island of Sark, it's a small nation that is a British Crown Dependency that's located in sea between The United Kingdom (my country) and France. There's not any cars driving on there, it's mostly just horse drawn carriages, that and the odd tractor and with the surroundings, it's mostly like a whole village on an Island with also a few natural landmarks.
Very cool! I wonder if they let visitors play the drums with the group?
Oyotunji Forever
Very interesting place. How can a location like this claim to be its own sovereign nation within another nation? (maybe it's possible - I failed civics in college so I honestly don't know how that works...)
If you walk thru the Grand Canyon it will lead you to South Africa that’s why they don’t let’s us walk thru
South Carolina welcomes you
Dude you're in my backyard ..Great Video..
Some of these comments are wildly disappointing.
Agreed.
Racist typical WP.
How interesting. A country within a country. I had never heard of this before. Found the religion a little hard to follow. This is something I would like to learn more about. Thanks for introducing us to this. Keep Safe❤Keep Well ❤
Lol it's defs a cult thing but they seem pretty chill and harmless. Let them have fun.
This is not vodun, or voodoo it is ifa.
Things that make you go Hmmmm
A hollywood version of voodoo from a few years ago
The Serpent and the Rainbow
Funny first question camera lady asked was to know if they pay land taxes. Dahhh!!! Obviously they do pay taxes or else government would have shut all down.
Come to Fort Scott Kansas. We have a Civil War Fort and the first National Cemetery.
Did they offer you guys free sample of Italian Ice with Barcardi Gold?
So is this the equivalent to native tribes?
Who'd of thought it. Something is ringing a bell. I think an old UK documentary may have covered this 🤔
Different ty.
HOW DID I NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS PLACE?!
It’s not Voodoo. I promise you 🙏
Oh does that mean you’re gonna visit Santa Claus, Indiana
Oh, cool place! Is this near Myrtle Beach or Charleston? Our family goes to Myrtle Beach every summer and I've never seen or heard of this place before. I've heard of the Gullah community. Is this part of that? I'm gonna ask my parents if we can stop by if it's close to the beach. It looks like it's on the highway so it must be close to the road we go on when we go to the beach. Anyway, really interesting place. Learned a lot of history by listening to the lady. Thanks for sharing!
We would love to have you visit the village ma’am. We are located 70 miles south of Charleston between Savannah and Charleston. Beaufort County, Sheldon, SC
my default thought before watching......... HIPPIES
There is no king… they still use US dollar lol
I have been to South Carolina many times, but have never been there. I have been to New Orleans and know all about voodoo. It’s for real.
We don’t practice voodoo sir. Google Ifa/Orisha worship
I bet these so called, sovereign nations would not be as comfortable without the protection and provision of America.🐾🐾😻✝
I'm a sovereign nation upon myself , just keep my social security checks coming 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 That's all I have to say , thanks for the tour Jacob.
Thats always been my first question , how many checks go to sovereign nations.. how many food stamps.. just askin.
@@originalredneckgirl I agree with you , I don't have a problem with them or anyone who wants to play that sovereign nation game , my problem is collecting a check from the nation that they parasite from , namely the American taxpayers . Now in all fairness I can't say for sure if any of them are sponging, BUT ! In all likelihood it's probably a community that's 100 % dependent upon United States government handouts ,,, food stamps / cash assistance etc.
@@nobleroman5601 I agree I would like to know for sure before I praise anyone .
@@bonniebrown6960 And I'm sorry to say that with recent developments in the political world of America that things are going to get much worse for the average American citizen that needs assistance , especially if your caucasian , I wonder how long I could really get away with saying I'm my own sovereign nation , I guess about 30 seconds because of what I am .
@@nobleroman5601 Humans are supposed to help each other. It shouldn't matter why. I bet you're a Trump supporter who is okay with your tax dollars going to the military and killing people, but helping people, able bodied or not, nope.
This is not Voodoo. Voodoo is not a yoruba word or language.
Hi
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I have heard of this place before. This would be really cool to visit. Don’t let them vodoo you!!! I actually use to live in Nigeria. So interesting.
Graphic nudity at 6.44
They consider themselves a sovereign country
America's future. How timely.
The “opposite of all energy” -is ‘Death’💀
Peter Griffin is jealous.
Could we talk about the constant drum banging for a minute?
Probably not - it's too loud.
In Africa, the drum is the announcer, it’s announcing either time or civil servants, the messenger. Such an ignorant post
@@intentionalrelations
It's not much of an announcement if you play a tape constantly.
It's a pre-recorded tourist trap gimmick.
Such an ignorant answer - und such an embarassing generalisation about supposedly African cultures.
सरस विडियों भया
👌👌👍👍
Is this an island where the inhabitants speak Gullah? I cannot remember which islands off the US, founded by ex slaves speak it.
Earlyish
Not gonna lie. I was scared for Jacob on this one
Why people it’s African culture? Afraid of the Africa ancestors whom your ancestors killed and plotted against.
Is this a found footage video?
😂
I’m all for people having their culture, but how is this legally allowed? In America, it seems like they would have shut this down kinda fast
Why because it’s black people? Shut down it because it’s black and misunderstood. Reason why the government leaves them alone, maybe they’re on something you have not a clue about? Ignorant WP🙄
It’s been there before you were even born Idc how old you are
Why? they are not hurting anyone and no one is their by force or asked to do anything harmful
Why Not go to Africa??
I'm second!
You must be kidding.
So theyre basically Hoteps
Negative
What is a Hotep?
Hoteps are followers of Ancient Kemet not the Yourba Ifa so no they’re nothing alike
Boy, Wakanda's really gone downhill the last couple years...
If you’re not going to wear a mask properly, just take it off for gods sake
What a nice cult, must be nice to be the king and have multiple wife's and control everything.
Sure, but is being the king of a garbage camp ground really worth it?
@@ferrari250tr lmao no
The plural of "wife" is "wives."
@@englishatheart Spelling errors aside, it's still a valid point.
I can't handle seeing people wearing masks on their necks