I'm form Liberia, been in Colorado for about 6yrs. I get along with some AA. And I don't get along with others. I get along with some Liberian, and I don't get along with others, that's it.... I think it's comes down to individuals, and or character type. Some folks called it vibe!!!
exactly. I'm American. I like some African americans and some I dont. I like some continental Africans and some I don't. People are people no matter where they're from. Some you will like, some you wont.
I totally get it. As a African American woman when comparing the mannerism partially the walk of black men here in the US they walk differently than most . idris Elba has the bounce (rhythmic walking pattern) I always wondered is that part of him acting or does he really walk that way. John Boyega can fake a american accent well, but his walk is a dead giveaway that he is foreign.
In fact sometimes I am mistaken for African American whenever I walk with a swagger like Luda and fake an African American English accent full of 'gonna' and 'wanna' vocabulary.
Don't mind black Americans they dont even know that we are better off than them coz we aren't seen as migrants, we are in our countries whether poor or rich we are happy to be home 😃 we ain't fighting for recognitions like them ignorant people
They think negative because wat we are taught in our history and also wat is shown on tv I think Africans need to speak up more to educate correctly instead of being arrogant
Lonelyeco I love Africans I feel like Many AAs were brainwashed into hating themselves and all things black, but thats changing. I want there to be more unity between us. I love all black people. American, African, Brazilian, European whatever. We are all of the same place
Lonelyeco I was thinking the same thing! None them stated how I feel as an "African American" ( I don't care for the term but anyway) towards African people.
Lamara Gray many Africans are brainwashed too it's all over the world white supremacy affects all nations where ppl of color thrive I'm AA and I'm conscious and not brainwashed I hope he interview some women and different African Americans that have different beliefs like myself I'm into African spirituality I believe in voodoo and i know a lot of about the many countries in Africa and it's ppl
I peep that too.......but he got some African American opinions 3 different ones. I'm satisfied... I don't think every African man or woman would share all the same opinions anyway. Everybody would say something different....which is what happen.
Yea and it's sad don't see it getting any better because everyone is like trying to step on the other instead of being happy for each other. It is really a crab in the bucket mentality.
Divided? Russia, Britain, Us, They all feel divided. They would even go to war with each other. So saying blacks feel divide. No you wrong. African Americans are AMERICAN not AFRICAN so you guys may have the same skin colour but you lost your cultural roots and your not 100% African.. btw I feel like Afro American and Africans are united and we should be united. But then its not different then Britain and US.
the third guy(on gray shirt) speaks like some amerian racist. he feels africans are underdeveloped and not tush. jeez, he really pissed me off. he looks like someone who just got into america not quite long and is trying to act TUSH. In addition, i've met a couple of african-americans in china who would ignore you when they see you on the street(like act like you're invisible to them). when i meet africans on the street, we greet eachother regardless of whether we know eachother or not, it's called MANNERS dudes, we are one.
Emmanuel Deborah, If they ignored you, it's not a personal thing. We are used to being separated and not having communication amongst each other. As an African you see things differently. We just have to communicate better. I get that here in America. I speak to just about anyone as long as they give me eye contact. But I have met all kinds of rude people. Just don't take it to heart, it's not everyone that acts like that.
Ronnetta Lee ok. but just wanna let them know we are from the same race and color, shouldn't be because they stay abroad, that means africans who are still in africa are illitrates or something less important. they shouldn't forget there they whites who are africans living in africa too. 他们别小看我们
The guy on grey shirt still think we live in caves. Let tell you, we have 500 Mbps fiber internet service, 4G radio communications, solar panel, free basic health care, imported cars Lexus/Ferrari/BMW/Audi/RangeRover whatever you can buy, etc. My bros in america, here some people have very fucking high life standards, it depends on the country of course. For example there are no ghettos or projects in my country.
Africans and African Americans are incredibly different, but the fundamental difference is cultural. Africans have their own culture, just as African Americans have their own culture, just as Afro-Carribeans have their own culture. That's really it.
WODE MAYA Thanks for doing this. Next time ask a panel of African-American intellectuals with African intellectuals and mainly about pre-colonial African history from Kemet/Egypt- Nubia the Sudan and further in South Sudan, West Africa-Timbktu, Ashanti, Songhai Empire, the Benin city which was one of the most advanced city like the Swahili coast in East-Africa to the Great Zimbabwe ruins in Southern Africa. Ask them about this history and see how much they know their great great parents ingenuity prior to European invasion into Africa. i think by knowing and discussing this together will bring the two bodies together as brothers. African-American should even realise that their musical talents, sportive abilities, endurance, intelligence is an African DNA that dates back centuries ago from the moors in North Africa to the Malian in Timbuktu in West Africa then East Africa-Ethiopia ancient Abbysinia to the Kongo Kingdom a well organised system by then and well admired by first European explorers/invaders..to queen Nziga Akuvu of Angola who fought the Portuguese for dacades and Shaka Zulu in the South. It will be amazing to see their views. Please make this happen.
Lumping all Africans together is a mistake. The people in Eritrea or Ethiopia are very different than the people in Mali, who are in turn very different from people in the Cameroon who are very different from people in Namibia, who are very different from Zulus in South Africa. I am not even counting island nations like Madagascar or Cape Verde. African nations and peoples are at least as diverse as are Europeans.
True but you would need to travel or read books to know these things. Unfortunately, reading is something that is not celebrated enough in the black race in America, especially for black men. I see many of my AAs friends traveling to Italy, france, India, China, Dubai, etc..., and of course these sisters see the world from a different sense.
+You'll See It When You Believe It I'm not sure but I know that the worlds oldest Bible is in Ethiopia and the "Ark of Covenant" is in Ethiopia. Ethiopia, Mali and in particular Timbuktu, a city in Mali has a rich biblical history and also had many scholars in those days.
the third guys with grey t shirt cultural ignorance is very sad ! alot of africans dont speak english ? u know why because they have their own languages !!
From watching both videos on this subject, I feel like Africans and African Americans do not fully understand each other. You cannot judge an entire culture based on bad experiences met with each group. I think that in order for both groups to grow, we should be willing to fully study the history behind African American culture and African culture. Studies should not be based on what is seen on the news, what our parents taught us, or what we read in "University Books." No, we have to go deeper by actually learning the history, seeing discrimination from both sides, and basically educating ourselves about each other. When I hear people say "We have light-skin blacks and Dark-skin blacks," that irritates me because whether dark or light-skin, we'll still be judged and discriminate against just because of who we are. Both Africans and African Americans are beautiful people no matter the shade of their skin. The only way we can connect is by educating ourselves as if we were going to a new country and really wanted to understand the history and culture of a people. I am African American and this is just my point of view.
Judith Y I totally agree with u, I think that's exactly the problem and am heartbroken by the fact that we don't understand /know each other, but I still have faith that in time we will. Am Nigerian btw and ur comment is very reasonable 👍
I love how you sound mature and reasonable, ignorance is a huge part of the hate and division, I wish people could be more understanding with each other. I am sad to see that even blacks treat each other differently, I do see African Americans, all blacks for that matter as my brothers and sisters and I'm Nigerian.
That's is I am African and I'm not dark skinned but rather I have the light skin of the black Americans and there are some out there too that have the same skin but the thing is whether Africans or African Americans the focus is we both have the same route They are African Americans, they shouldn't forget before "America", there is " Africa" By the way I'm from Ghana
Am Frican and l have been in the United States for two years but for real some of African American are really racist they think they like white people to be honest l go to school but all the African American do not talk with me l just have white friends and Mexican lol
@@Duro_Cubano I have a lot of cameroonian friends and Nigerian friends on Facebook and out of all my Facebook friends all my African friends always comment on my post and say good things
I wish there were more African Americans in this video. Some of the statements that they said sounded very ignorant, . As an African American, I take pride in my African ancestry. I am them, and they are me. I see no difference. Except for our culture. & Yes some African Americans can be very ignorant but this video doesn't speak for all.
RIAH VLOGS XO Have you been to China? I have and as a Black Man in the west our African Brotha's over there treated me like an outsider which was disheartening to say the least so that is why you hear those guys say what they said and I 100% agree with them
RIAH VLOGS XO not all AAs are as ignorant as some of the clowns on this video. I have been bless to have AAs friends that are educated and well travel and they act and think differently than some of the clowns in this video.
@ Oh please, you say that like it's all of us Africans that do that, well it's not. I have African American friends,two of which I'm real close to, I love them like family, I could be friends with you too.What I'm trying to say is we're not all bad, every race has good and bad people you know?
@ why would I lie, no one pays me to say I love people that I don't, I'm totally serious. And what you said about Africans getting insulted when referred to as African American does not apply to all of us. I agree I don't speak for all Africans, but I do speak for many of them I know,so many of them think Blacks everywhere are cool, so many look up to you guys and so many are dying to visit America cause they feel that's the one place where they have people like them who will accept them, cause they see all blacks as one.I feel sad that you seem to believe we all hate blacks that aren't African,all I can do is tell you there are good and bad people in every race and the good ones love everyone just cause they are human, and love people of their colour/race more cause they see them as their brothers and sisters.
@ I'm still repeating we're not all like that, a smart person would acknowledge the fact that there is no way a whole continent would only feel hate for another. I don't know what else to say, perhaps you like being a martyr or felt bad for. I'm trying to show love here and you're knocking me down.It does not change the fact I've been trying to get across since though,I'M AFRICAN and I LOVE ALL BLACKS.MANY AFRICANS LOVE ALL BLACKS. If some people would only like to stay focused on others who carry hate and overlook the sincere love of those whom only want to show sincere affection, then so be it. It's sad though, but I can't force affections or anything else on people who don't want it.
I love this video. I am African American and I can say from own experience, there is definitely a misconception about Africans in America. Africans have always been portrayed as poor, they don't like Americans and of course slavery. So I grew thinking these things and it wasn't until I had black history teacher who taught just black history, and she flip the whole mindset about Africans and African American history and I started reading about Africans, listening to African music hanging around Africans, and boy I can wait to take a trip to Africa one day. A lot of African Americans are so divided here and we can't stick together for nothing. Its a lot brain washing and miseducation in America when it comes to Africans and African Americans. If we the people want to know the truth we have to teacher ourselves period.
I'm African American and the other AA's that I know have always called Africa "The Mother Land". The first time I went to Africa, I felt like I had gone home. I realize that as an AA I have so much to learn about where I am from and the culture that was stripped from me and all AA's. I see the Africans as my brothers and sisters. I love their culture and clothing.
Val Pow.....You actually got on a plane to go to Africa so you have done the homework but a majority of AAs haven't travel enough to appreciate the black race as a whole group of people. I am telling you, traveling makes a world of difference. Bless you Val Pow.
I feel zero connection to that continent and to African people. ZERO. Whenever I see African clothing or prints, it does nothing for me. It's so unappealing.
@@konpeitosama your so sad all you do is cause diaspora wars. All you do is comment crap about other black ppl. We dont care if you dont claim us. Your not an aboriginal and never will be. When an aboriginal looks at you they feel ZERO connection.
First I view myself as an African in America. I've always had a spiritual and cultural connection to Africa. Even so 7 years ago I did the African Ancestry DNA test to find my patrilineal roots came from the Ewe people of Ghana and the matrilineal roots to be a combination of Mandinke of Senegal, Temne of Sierra Leone, and Kru of Liberia. I have not touched down on the Mother Land yet but will very soon. As far as African Americans views on Africans and even Africans views on African Americans especially as it pertains to the ones being interviewed they don't speak for the many who are Pan African. Seeing this brothers say we don't look alike well I'm thinking where are you and what are you looking at. To quote the great Malcolm X Omowale who said you look as much Congolese as Congolese does. There's many who have to search their truth and their history. Even in America within the buildings of houses and architecture and see African symbols. I'm not African because I was born there we are African because African was born in us. There is a disconnect with many who view each other as different. But there are many who view us as the same. Africans at Home and Abroad like Marcus Garvey said.
As an african girl, I know places in the Americas where I'd feel like I'm still home are the carribeans (Haïti, Jamaica, St Lucia etc... ) primarly because our staple foods are there I think 😂😂😂. I can't wait to visit yaaay. 🙌
The last African American guy who spoke said “we don’t look anything like Africans” and I was like, really???? He looks more African than anything else.
As an African American who has had extensive interactions with native Africans I wish I could chime in. I ask people these kind of questions every day here in the US
African Americans are the same as West Africans. They've got the same physique and the only difference is on the melanin in their skin and their English accent
Ayebare Alexander I've spent a lot of time in Ghana with a black American; when I asked the locals their opinion they said they can distinguish between locals and black Americans way before they speak by their demeaned, how hey carry themselves which as a white man I found interesting. Great videos dude - just what does 'Aya maya' mean? Lol ...........whatever, makes me smile every time you say it
Hello Akun! Sorry if I'm mistaken I just remember you said it in one video. I'd like to ask you. Is it possible to find a part-time job as an English teacher in China if I will come to study there. I ask you because I'm not white, I'm an Asian looking guy. And I've heard that appearance plays a big role in China, and Chinese hire only European looking people. Thank you! :)
Very interesting to gain insight into what a collage of African Americans in China think of Africans. No one knew of each others interviews so it was kind of off the hook. Nicely put together . Good job, Wode Maya.
I am African American. No one in my family or African American friends feel like Africans are beneath us. I live in Winston Salem North Carolina. I wish that I knew my roots. I also know that the Africans that I see on TV is just not realistic. I do not try to disassociate myself from my African brother's & Sister's. We know that much of what we have came from Africa. That dude in the gray shirt was on some other shit. It sounds like he might be dealing with something.
Thank you for that. You know I've been trying to explain to someone that every one's not the same, their are African Americans that love Africans and Africans that love African Americans.it's not only the hate that exists,the love is there too.
The media always show Africans living in the wilderness & ugly starving kids but those are just tribes in African countries Africa is a Continent that consists of 54 countries and each Country has got more than 50 tribes and each tribe has its own language & culture those poor starving , halfnaked children u see on TV they belong to a tribe in any African Country cause every country has got those types of people who live in the wilderness but that doesn't mean the Whole Africa as a Continent kids are Starving The media make People think of Africa as Country Yet it's a #CONTINENT with 54 countries
Before I even watch this video, I'll say African aka non-American Africans ARE my brothers/sisters. And have been among some of the best people that I ever met. And most black people that I know says the same thing. We could learn from each other and I hope to visit Africa one day. Anyway, I love everybody! Peace!
We love african Americans too many think we don’t, both my parents are african and some of my relatives have false assumptions about black peoples based on tv but we really do cus we brothers in melanin
I'm African American, and I love my African brothers and sisters. I know I come from them and I'm proud of that ❤️ most of us actually take pride in our African heritage. I hope Africans know that we all aren't arrogant or ashame to be their people just because we were born in America.
breezy babe001 there are a lot of Ethiopian and Eritrean not looks like India aswell I personally looks way beautiful than American and Indian so don't judge ppl by nation
They don't speak English? Shit, I know ppl in America that barely speak English man. Just go to Atlanta, The Bayou, and parts of Appalachia like Southeast Ohio or West Virginia. However, I do know Africans that speak their people's language and French or Dutch. Do you speak multiple languages? That's what I wanted to scream at the guy in gray.
Lmfaooooo I was just about to write this, look sour cream, this doesn't concern you or me, so just be quiet, sit back and watch the damn video, now don't go all Columbine High on the comments now, Billy
benavrahamyitzchak you are a liar, you can't even speak English very well without put American accent there. You black is too pride for nothing. That's why white people make you people look shit.
AS AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN I LOVE ALL MY AFRICAN BROTHERS AND SISTERS AND DO NOT BELIEVE THE HYPE AND THE STEREOTYPES THAT THEY SAY ABOUT AFRICAN AMERICANS I KNOW THERE ARE AFRICAN AMERICANS THAT LOOK DOWN ON AFRICANS BUT THAY JUST LOST AND BLIND BUT ME AS AFRICAN AMERICAN I'M FULLY AWARE THAT AFRICANS AND AFRICAN AMERICANS ARE THE SAME PEOPLE THE ONLY THING THAT MAKES US DIFFERENT IS OUR CULTURE THAT'S IT AND I TOOK A DNA TEST I HAVE 90% OF AFRICAN DNA AND MY HIGHEST PERCENT IS CAMEROON AND CONGO
Most of these guys are making me cringe as an African American. The only one that speaks with an informed opinion is of course the guy with African parents. AAs are what happen when you remove an African from his history, language, culture, religion, family and identity and replace those things with European history, language, and religion
Yeah, I thought a lot of these responses were very ignorant. As an American, I'll be the first to tell you we don't learn anything about Africa except poverty and violence, hence why many Westerners, in general, are scared to death of the entire continent.
As AA we have our own culture. When we were taken to America/West we werent welcomed with opened arms and shared culture. We made our own shit and other cultures took from us. Yes some originate from Africa but as the generations past, weve become more and more disconnected.
So glad I came across this channel! I love what your doing for Africans across the Diaspora. However, as being an African American (and New Yorker) My experience with my African brothers and sisters are sort of interesting. I have been around Nigerians and some Senegalese, Liberians. I will say that Aficans have great qualities like; high standards, believe in education to the highest levels. As an African you're expected to achieve and achieve greatly. They are also giving people. These are great wonderful qualities to have. But, they seem to believe that African Americans are lazy, uneducated, shiftless, and disrespectful. I also, have found Africans to behave in an elist fashion. They don't want their children to marry African Americans. But it's ok if they marry outside their race🤔 Although they want to stay within their own ie; Nigerians with Nigerians. It is painful that Some of our African brethren separate themselves from us. Can you imagine the trauma of an African American being taken from your homeland, into a strange place, with strange people then disconnected from your language, your everything, and then when you meet someone from your homeland you are then rejected again. Its hurtful. I think that we would all benefit as a people if we really understand the history of what African Americans went through in this country and how are enslavement affected us and Africans. Black Americans are not lazy, we are educated, and have those same qualities and standards. The reason other members from the Diaspora can come to America and enjoy those freedoms is because African Americans have put their blood, sweat, and tears to make it possible for all minorities and our family members throughout the Diaspora to make it so. So before you start to disparage "Blacks" in America remember why you can go into that college, buy that house in that neighborhood, and all the other things that Black people in America fought and died to have these rights that exist today that benefit all.
I love this! Thank you for posting. I proudly accept & represent my African roots! Our creator is from Israel, (from the Tribe of Juda) which many don't know is on the African tectonic plate, which means its in Africa. So if your Father is Black or African YOU ARE TOO! Embrace your heritage. Shalom
what the guy in the white shirt with lite Brown skin said is wrong, ghanians are actually way more polite than Americans. They're parents discipline them more
Tahiri Abatso Many African American families discipline and teach respect of elders, etc. These "new age blacks" are a product of crack cocaine, Pb poisoning, and all things the white supremacy system has in place to dumb down and kill African American's off.
I am happy that these conversations are happening, I've seen a lot of videos recently on similar topics and there is a disconnect between us but mostly from lack of knowledge and respect for each other's cultures and ways. I hope these conversations continue, I feel it is a great way to bridge the gap and lesson the divide. People don't like to hear the negative things but unless we address them how can we resolve them? I've always been curious about lots of African countries and cultures and would love to visit some, hopefully I'll get the opportunity to explore and learn with an open heart and open mind.
massive respect and love my brother ... we are all a family of Earthlings and the colors make this Cosmic painting more beautiful and full of life! peace
We're just extremely culturally different. We have different beliefs, values, and lifestyles for the most part. Yes, we may all be considered "black", but it's just about learning and respecting our differences. That's it
The last minute of the video is the best one. There you see how beautiful the African clothes are. I am from the Caribbean. For those of you who want to know what's the difference between Africans and Afroamericans, I would tell you: We are all beautiful People!
I'm proud of all my people of color, and would love to see the continent of Africa continue to prosper. It seems as if Europe and Asia is loosening their financial grip of the Mother Land.
Khari Asani . Really shame on you. Brainwashed. do some research about yourself and history. That’s why many of African Americans are lost . You realise you mean nothing when the white supremacy call you a nigga ha . Shame on you
@@fatimamadou7021 it doesn't matter, that's my point. I'm BLACK and proud, I could be anything, any nationality but I'm specially talking about the skin tone. It doesn't matter where ones from Black is Beautiful, we're all one. And its not Tommy, it's Tammy you fool
"A lot of Africans *still* dont speak English" what the actual fuck did i just hear lmao i hate people who think english is a superior language "We wear the ties,jeans t-shirts" Lmao almost everyone in africa wears that, traditional clothing is also worn but it depends on the country but most people wewr "normal" clothes
It's a little bit of language envy. Lots of us would prefer to speak another language. Spanish, French and German are prevalent. Learning a African language is a something you have to seek. If you independently learn its hard to find someone to vibe with you. Truthfully, I traced my DNA and found out the places of my origin and "snuck " into African forums on social media to learn more about African foods, cultures , history , and "pop culture". However, "we African American that have "snuck" to learn more aren't always welcome. I've even heard that I am not supposed to see my self as "African-american'" and told we are just "Black American"..... I think we should be more welcoming to each other.
English is the world language and the most important language in the world. Why do you think we're talking english right now? Because it in fact is the most superior language
+AFCA 1900 English is one of the most spoken languages in the world and is an international language , but it is not the most superior language. It is a language that has been forced by the British Empire in most continents . No language is more superior. What about chinese then ,that is the most spoken language in the world , and also spanish and hindi.
Jamie Food Dreamer How often do you hear a european, north american, south american, african or an australian speak hindi or mandarin (chinese is not a language) Because English is the international language. The fact that we talk english as we speak is proof of that. Go on holiday to any non-english speaking country, they will speak english to it. It is the language every country in the world studies because it's the most important one
I would have loved to have heard what African American women thought too.. I watched the other video on what Africans think of African Americans and what I got from both is a lot of separation. We are from two different worlds but from the same root. I really wish that African Americans would be a little bit more awake then what we are, because although our original cultural has been stripped from us, doesn't mean we can't learn and appreciate it more. And on the other hand I wish Africans wouldn't look at us as if we think we are better and look down on us. Because we had to overcome our own struggles to be where we are as a people today. We can better, but we not all thugs . Personally all the Africans I've ever met were really cool and I feel like we learn from each other
We don't have to all look alike. Not all Africans look alike they are just as diverse as we are, and so is every other ethnicity. One thing you will find in America is that African Americans like to brag about everything they are mixed with including caucasian, except their African roots. I am not knocking them My family has other ethnicities mixed in but I am most proud of my African roots and love having African roots.
We African dnt really copy the American or African-American culture... Chanting on a drum(rap or hiphop) is something that was and is still in practise in some African communities.. FYI most of our product come from China and Asian countries.. To my African-American fam... We dnt really hate you guys.... Its more of how you speak about us African Natives.. After a lifetime.. Only a few have managed to visit africa... My views from most of my African American friends is the perception that Africa is poor... People walk with lion in the wilderness... The respect will only come when you are able to use your smartphone google some information about africa... Check images about Africa... And even ask yourself who is the richest black person(hint: Dangote) in the world.. We may respect the white people because they have been here and are the highest investors... Including Tourism... BE PART OF THE CULTURE AND COMMUNITY YOU COME FROM..
Sleeky Xplicit, Did you not know the maker of this video just ups likes on African Americans With Name calls of there kids as Ghetto, So let's not that goes Both wAys and yes, Hip hop is African Americans Culture off top, Jazz what you mean? Drums okay, Beats and so on, African Americans, Hair, styles, Slogans Or broken English, Because it's not or original, Yes is highly Co-opted sorry it's true. When did Africans start calling themselvez, black, most went by there tribal Sects, Us black Americans just started hearing about this 5yrs ago, We believe it started in the Middle East with migrant workers, okay reggae comes from is brothers here in America, they also have there own distinct slang, & language or broken English, its an admixture of french, latin, And semi Hebrew, really. which is so big it now defines the whole English dictionary my brotha, And not to mention our Afro latins, very diverse and even there slang words are spoken heavily into the New wave of English Grammar, Still some.do not understand unless it's used around them enough, we speak what's called broken English with a mix of Other languages, Freedom fighters started in the Americas, Black Panthers started in the Americas , Funk music and many others is just another way we call era's, Our generation's our times, places and things, our movements. Swagg styles, started in Americas Ganges started here in America but was more political. with our Latin Brothas and so on. Blues and reds, Colors of our flag Colors of our opposing sides demo- Republicans. But many will blame that on Blk Americans, I can go on, However none of this originated in Africa, But now if Africans are part of our Generational movements worldwide, That's on yall.
Hip Hop is AFRICAN AMERICAN. Don't try to steal our shit. I'm all for unity and everything, but what we're not going to do is appropriate culture or take credit for somebody else's creation. With that being said, if you listen to Hip Hop, R&B, Jazz, Rock n Roll, or Country, you are practicing and/or copying AFRICAN AMERICAN culture 💯
I'm African-Canadian. What I see is Africans who were born elsewhere, seem to be more whitewashed. They lose their pride of being "African". Even going so far as to bleach their skin, which is self-hatred in my opinion. I love Africans who were born and raised there. I love all shades of my people. Most that I know are not lazy, very educated, family oriented. I would love to visit Africa one day. I can't imagine the feeling I would get.
There's a lot of variables it comes to whether or not Africans and Africans Americans look alike. I have West African friends in America who I originally didn't know were African unless their name was a dead giveaway, they told me and/or I met their parents who still have an accent. However we def look different than most North and East Africans due to different ethnicities and mixes of different races. For example a Kenyan and a black American definitely don't look alike. In general, culture is different. Black Americans have a lot of euro/Western influence (e.g. how we dress, more individualistic values). Some things that are common in certain African countries actually remind me of the Caribbean (Jamaica specifically), where my family is from like certain foods, more collective values, and hospitality. Nice video.
Nicole C Ethiopians, Somalia, Rwandase and people from North Africa don't look like African Americans, the people who looks like african americans are West Africans people
Why can't African natives and African Americans still find commonality while acknowledging their own historical and cultural differences? It's wrong to say there is no difference between Africans and African Americans, unless you mean on a human level. There is different history and cultural development there and we should all celebrate the diversity which exists between each other. It is rather racist for us all to reduce ourselves to just "black" people. Kind of Euro-centric. The truth is also that African Americans are, today, culturally removed from Africa, our ancestors and communities have developed in their own way. We are our own people. This doesn't mean we are trying to distance ourselves from Africa; Africa and its people are a part of our story. We can still stand together for things we have common while learning and celebrating our differences.
I couldn't finish the video. Cringed at our ignorance. I'm AA and I know AA are less informed and culturally aware, not just about Africa, but we are culture starved. Every African I have met has superior intelligence, speaking at least 3 or 4 languages. One woman spoke 20 languages, she was South African. I had to learn about African countries as an adult because I was so ignorant. We are not taught it in school and definitely not in our families. I have the pleasure of meeting many different Africans now because of my work and I have been encouraged by them to learn more. They don't hate AA, they are have been very encouraging. I have even started showing my kids music in Zulu and have presents from African countries given to me. Never too late to learn. We just can't be arrogant AA about our own culture.
Lmao you're stupid as fuck if you think Black* Americans are culturally starved or that Africans are superior to us in intelligence. - Black Americans have a higher IQ than Africans - Black Americans have higher life expectancy than Africans - Black Americans are taller on average compared to Africans - Black Americans have more prominent historical figures than Africans, MLK alone is better than any African person in history - Black Americans have created the greatest music genres in history (Jazz, Rock And Roll, Rap) while Africans still play with drums - Black Americans have better inventors
Cuffthots you need to be cured with rap music obviously. And what's the price for being tall by the way or then again legend has it, only running and fucking is it
@Cuffthots, and there you go showing the ignorance she wrote about. Ignorance of the highest level. Ever heard of Mansa Musa, Queen of Sheba, Queen Nerfetiti, etc? I do not even believe you are black, you are the usual muck raker racists that hops from one forum to the other, mainly to sow disunity and hate. Away with you.
The guy in the grey shirt is making us look bad. I promise you that not all Africa-American think like this. I have been fortunate to have some beautiful African friends from both East and West African. I loved learning about the culture and their food is amazing. I feel like we share some similarity when it comes to our food, we don't just BBQ.
From my perspective as a black american, on Africans its a mixed bag. I went to high school with a lot of Africans (Nigerians, Sudanese, Somali's, Congolese and Ethiopians and we all got a long for the most part. I have had very little negative experiences with them.
the grey shirt guy thinks Africans don't wear suits and deo? what in the world? one thing I know is that East Africans do not look Indian. Africans vary in appearance some ethnic Kenyan tribes have features similar to west africans, South Africans and also Sudanese. some are light skin and some are dark but the differences aren't widely gapped
6:23 he said we don’t wear deodorant 😂😂 All the stereotypes white people have about African Americans are almost the same stereotype they have about us. The irony 🤦🏿♂️
Sometimes I feel African Americans are more Africans than the Africans,they are still proud of their origin and they are so friendly with their Africans brothers
I am African American and i love Africans. I love their culture to sum it up. I often wish I was home and the first international trip I take will be to my home land!!! I feel Africans are smart, strong, more family/ tribal than American blacks. I love African Americans and Africans!!! We are the same, only thing different is African Americans have lost our core values that Africans still maintain!!!
Born in 🇺🇸 America my Roots AFRICA ❤💛💚 love my African family ooo 💞 I will not begg or force my American family nd friends to return back home sweet home to the MOTHERLAND AFRICA they must want to go for themselves to EXPERIENCE THE GREAT AWESOME FEELING OF THE LOVE CULTURE ND FAMILY OOO UNITY last year 2018 August i had my calling to come back home to the MOTHERLAND AFRICA 🇬🇭❤💛💚 my ANCESTORS AKWAABAA ME HOME SWEET HOME I'M BLACK I'M AFRICAN ND I'M PROUD ✊💪👍💞💛 I AM... NAA AMA ADORKOR KOSIWAH #MyRoots❤💛💚🇬🇭 #AFRICA
People have gone far..we should talk about Africans within Africa..we actually don't like each other that much. Like North part of Africa, I don't think they consider themselves Africans..People from the West Africa, most of them are super aggressive and this make people from East Africa and South Africa a bit afraid to interact with them, you just never know what they are upto. And people from South Africa..hahahaa. just a lot is happening within the continent of Africa that we don't have to cross the ocean to discuss other issues, let's deal with our within issues first. I wish Africa was one big happy family( remember families do argue and fight alot but the love is what bond them). PEACE, LOVE & UNITY ✊💞
amma east african and i have once ever travelled to U.K but when i was there the thing that amazed me is that they think Africa is all of wars and killings and stuffs like that but that is not true. Most part of Africa is cool,and even in them TVs,the just show places which in chaos and generalised that Africa is a lot struggles,yeah is struggle but not like that, and thats why a clolored dude in a video said that we do not ask we just grab,thatts nat true bway,................. TYPICAL BLACKBOY from EAST AFRICA. I LIKED RASTA'S views in a video not not those other dumbs
No difference at all except cultural differences. People are people, and each individual has his own personality no matter where you are from. Cultural differences should be celebrated. Much love from an African American to all of Africa.
I got love for my African brothers and sisters. the programming of the African Americans minds in America is destructive. hell some of us believe African American is a nationality when it's just a term.
I am African (from Rwanda), and I've met a few African-Americans here in Africa, and I've a lot of them on TV. My opinion is that we (Africans) do not dislike you (the African-Americans); but perhaps there are some of us who expect you guys to be exactly like us in every way(culture, language, behaviour, dress code, food preferences etc...), which is quite impossible because you have been influenced by a different world with totally different challenges over a long period of time and therefore you have had to adapt by creating a culture that favors you in the new environment. Then when we meet and interract we get very disappointed because the above expectations are not met! Nonetheless, I see a lot of common core values among us like how families keep together (you guys have family reunions like us 😊); most I have met believe in God, you love music and express yourselves through music, you are passionate about what you believe just like us etc... So I think that we are you and you are us in a way, especially considering the fact that we look the same. Cultural differences are not a big deal to me, I believe that there is something to learn from either side. I personally admire you guys!
This has been my experience living in America as an Africa woman. I live in MA so my experience is from MA. African Americans are not that many where I live so I have only worked with them. The men have been awesome people to work with. They are protective in a way and they always have your back. Just absolutely pleasant people. The African American women I have worked with have been a different case. They are plain out mean and treat you like you are beneath them. From my past experience I would rather deal with white people at work than an African American lady. That has been my experience. I have nothing against them at all just being my honest about my experience .
I think 1 of the biggest differences between us and our brothers and sisters in Africa I've noticed is Africans can't seem to relate to the slavery issues. Some of them (not all) seem to think that we make the issue of slavery too much of an issue.
The only difference between African Americans and Africans is that we don't inter act wit each other... they believe we don't like them, and we believe they don't like us.... so the real question is ,How can we get to know each other better!!!
Did I heard one of the guy saying that African do not speak English? 🤔🤔🤔...AA really need to do more research when its comes to knowledge about the rest of the world especially about Africa. However English is a slave language so we prefer to speak our mother tongue sometimes
Till today I don't get where black Americans get this idea that Africans hate them, cause here we look up to black Americans the music, dressing, the way black Americans speak, we think you are cool.
Rt soca Thank You. I also know the mean jokes that darker Africans face because I have been called the same mean things. I hated being dark when I was younger now I'm proud of my dark skin. I wish everyone would stop the hate because dark is beautiful.
...... many African Americans have Native American blood and it is more common than people in the United States realize. Very few African Americans are 100% African in heritage, many are mixed with Native American and European. Also, on average African Americans are bigger in stature than Africans because of slavery. African Americans are truly a hybrid race of people indigenous to North America and while many of the traits of African Americans originate from Africa, many more are truly unique to North America. There is a difference, and I'm not saying better just different.
I'm form Liberia, been in Colorado for about 6yrs. I get along with some AA. And I don't get along with others. I get along with some Liberian, and I don't get along with others, that's it.... I think it's comes down to individuals, and or character type. Some folks called it vibe!!!
Yeah right. The problem is that they are generalising the issues.
I love people from the Motherland. I really wanna go
I think it's just a large amount of AAs that Africans have bad experiences with
exactly. I'm American. I like some African americans and some I dont. I like some continental Africans and some I don't. People are people no matter where they're from. Some you will like, some you wont.
@@rtray2541 which country do you wanna visit
African Americans are just our westernised brothers who walk with a bounce.
I totally get it. As a African American woman when comparing the mannerism partially the walk of black men here in the US they walk differently than most . idris Elba has the bounce (rhythmic walking pattern) I always wondered is that part of him acting or does he really walk that way. John Boyega can fake a american accent well, but his walk is a dead giveaway that he is foreign.
Coffee Brown, He was tryna be funny, He should said African Americans are our westernized brothers with a bouce we try to imitate... Ha ha ha.
Ayebare Alexander before any Europeans were here,we was here!
In fact sometimes I am mistaken for African American whenever I walk with a swagger like Luda and fake an African American English accent full of 'gonna' and 'wanna' vocabulary.
Jerry Booker I think that part of history was erased from the history curriculum of my African country.
The guy in grey with the bottle gosh is he serious? Clearly he needs to visit an African country before he drowns in his own ignorance. 😒
The traveler Most sensible Africans don't. But you do get some ignorant people who behave like this. But it happens on both sides.
Yeah, you can tell he needs some education about his own race. Sad!!!!
Don't mind black Americans they dont even know that we are better off than them coz we aren't seen as migrants, we are in our countries whether poor or rich we are happy to be home 😃 we ain't fighting for recognitions like them ignorant people
@Billy Thorton wtf are you talking about
They think negative because wat we are taught in our history and also wat is shown on tv I think Africans need to speak up more to educate correctly instead of being arrogant
Wode Maya, next time can you mix it up by having Black American women. You will find a complete contrast and perspective.
Feel free to give your perspective right here, right now :)
Lonelyeco I love Africans I feel like Many AAs were brainwashed into hating themselves and all things black, but thats changing. I want there to be more unity between us. I love all black people. American, African, Brazilian, European whatever. We are all of the same place
Lonelyeco
I was thinking the same thing! None them stated how I feel as an "African American" ( I don't care for the term but anyway) towards African people.
Lamara Gray many Africans are brainwashed too it's all over the world white supremacy affects all nations where ppl of color thrive I'm AA and I'm conscious and not brainwashed I hope he interview some women and different African Americans that have different beliefs like myself I'm into African spirituality I believe in voodoo and i know a lot of about the many countries in Africa and it's ppl
I peep that too.......but he got some African American opinions 3 different ones. I'm satisfied... I don't think every African man or woman would share all the same opinions anyway. Everybody would say something different....which is what happen.
it kinda imperative to see what actually blacks thinks of each other...... interesting
David Kotei Exactly it always cracks me up because we are the only race that acts this way
+tango2u it really is strange to think we are more like divided than any other race what a crappy bunch of shit we are....
Yea and it's sad don't see it getting any better because everyone is like trying to step on the other instead of being happy for each other. It is really a crab in the bucket mentality.
What a sad reality....
Divided? Russia, Britain, Us, They all feel divided. They would even go to war with each other. So saying blacks feel divide. No you wrong. African Americans are AMERICAN not AFRICAN so you guys may have the same skin colour but you lost your cultural roots and your not 100% African..
btw I feel like Afro American and Africans are united and we should be united. But then its not different then Britain and US.
the third guy(on gray shirt) speaks like some amerian racist. he feels africans are underdeveloped and not tush. jeez, he really pissed me off. he looks like someone who just got into america not quite long and is trying to act TUSH.
In addition, i've met a couple of african-americans in china who would ignore you when they see you on the street(like act like you're invisible to them). when i meet africans on the street, we greet eachother regardless of whether we know eachother or not, it's called MANNERS dudes, we are one.
Emmanuel Deborah,
If they ignored you, it's not a personal thing. We are used to being separated and not having communication amongst each other. As an African you see things differently. We just have to communicate better. I get that here in America. I speak to just about anyone as long as they give me eye contact. But I have met all kinds of rude people. Just don't take it to heart, it's not everyone that acts like that.
Ronnetta Lee ok. but just wanna let them know we are from the same race and color, shouldn't be because they stay abroad, that means africans who are still in africa are illitrates or something less important. they shouldn't forget there they whites who are africans living in africa too. 他们别小看我们
dont worry we know africans and that guy is completely racist.. he is probably having a fight with an African so he is biased
The guy on grey shirt still think we live in caves. Let tell you, we have 500 Mbps fiber internet service, 4G radio communications, solar panel, free basic health care, imported cars Lexus/Ferrari/BMW/Audi/RangeRover whatever you can buy, etc.
My bros in america, here some people have very fucking high life standards, it depends on the country of course.
For example there are no ghettos or projects in my country.
I agree on the point that African people have very good manners and polite.
Africans and African Americans are incredibly different, but the fundamental difference is cultural. Africans have their own culture, just as African Americans have their own culture, just as Afro-Carribeans have their own culture. That's really it.
airplainchild. WELL EXPLAINED
@@daphnesmith1686 I'm with you.
@@burhaanrahman5712 Thanks BROTHER. With well intentions.
@@daphnesmith1686 no probs.
@Michael Garcia why you so angry?
Where did you find all of these african americans in china LOL
Probably Beijing lol
Andre Ndoye Beijing
WODE MAYA Thanks for doing this. Next time ask a panel of African-American intellectuals with African intellectuals and mainly about pre-colonial African history from Kemet/Egypt- Nubia the Sudan and further in South Sudan, West Africa-Timbktu, Ashanti, Songhai Empire, the Benin city which was one of the most advanced city like the Swahili coast in East-Africa to the Great Zimbabwe ruins in Southern Africa. Ask them about this history and see how much they know their great great parents ingenuity prior to European invasion into Africa. i think by knowing and discussing this together will bring the two bodies together as brothers. African-American should even realise that their musical talents, sportive abilities, endurance, intelligence is an African DNA that dates back centuries ago from the moors in North Africa to the Malian in Timbuktu in West Africa then East Africa-Ethiopia ancient Abbysinia to the Kongo Kingdom a well organised system by then and well admired by first European explorers/invaders..to queen Nziga Akuvu of Angola who fought the Portuguese for dacades and Shaka Zulu in the South. It will be amazing to see their views. Please make this happen.
I was in china almost 3 years ago and I saw only one black guy lol.
African Americans in China. Damn I'm really closed on the world lol
Lumping all Africans together is a mistake. The people in Eritrea or Ethiopia are very different than the people in Mali, who are in turn very different from people in the Cameroon who are very different from people in Namibia, who are very different from Zulus in South Africa. I am not even counting island nations like Madagascar or Cape Verde. African nations and peoples are at least as diverse as are Europeans.
True but you would need to travel or read books to know these things. Unfortunately, reading is something that is not celebrated enough in the black race in America, especially for black men. I see many of my AAs friends traveling to Italy, france, India, China, Dubai, etc..., and of course these sisters see the world from a different sense.
At the end of the day ur all Africans
I know the white man is proud of what he has accomplished 🤦🏾♀️
Yep, when I hear the negative comments, all I can say is Jim Crow babies.
White man ? What do they have to do with this ?
baj aj just shut tf up
What ignorance and racist black girl ! Stick to your bubble USA !
@@pizdanpula223 shut up
Much love to African Americans and Africans. We all have the same mother, Africa. We are all family.
We love our African American brothers. A.A should come visit the new Africa.
Alex Jhons where should we start ? thanks bro ☺
I would start with Ethiopia, Ghana or Angola.
Alex Jhons Thanks bro ! ☺ isn't Ethiopia the first ever Christian nation ? - 1 LOVE 💜 😉
+You'll See It When You Believe It I'm not sure but I know that the worlds oldest Bible is in Ethiopia and the "Ark of Covenant" is in Ethiopia. Ethiopia, Mali and in particular Timbuktu, a city in Mali has a rich biblical history and also had many scholars in those days.
Yes Ethiopia is very old. You can fly Ethiopian Airlines direct to Ethiopia from L.A or DC.
the third guys with grey t shirt cultural ignorance is very sad ! alot of africans dont speak english ? u know why because they have their own languages !!
Yess
Right
He should visit the continent and will find most can string sentences in English or French ,Portuguese depending where he lands.
Right. I was shaking my head the entire time. Like sir.... be quiet
I mean he didn’t say anything bad that’s not even that bad
I'm Somalian and I like all African people
karim mohamd vlogs your heart is full of 💜
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Respect from Angola bro...
I mean i'd hope so, you're african as well lol :)
fruit punch yes I'm african and ilove my people
You'll See It When You Believe It !! thanks you too
I am African and I just so happen to live in America! I look like my people. we are a reflection to one another. Much love❤
From watching both videos on this subject, I feel like Africans and
African Americans do not fully understand each other. You cannot judge
an entire culture based on bad experiences met with each group. I think
that in order for both groups to grow, we should be willing to fully
study the history behind African American culture and African culture.
Studies should not be based on what is seen on the news, what our
parents taught us, or what we read in "University Books." No, we have to
go deeper by actually learning the history, seeing discrimination from
both sides, and basically educating ourselves about each other. When I
hear people say "We have light-skin blacks and Dark-skin blacks," that
irritates me because whether dark or light-skin, we'll still be judged
and discriminate against just because of who we are. Both Africans and
African Americans are beautiful people no matter the shade of their
skin. The only way we can connect is by educating ourselves as if we
were going to a new country and really wanted to understand the history
and culture of a people. I am African American and this is just my point
of view.
Judith Y I totally agree with u, I think that's exactly the problem and am heartbroken by the fact that we don't understand /know each other, but I still have faith that in time we will. Am Nigerian btw and ur comment is very reasonable 👍
I love how you sound mature and reasonable, ignorance is a huge part of the hate and division, I wish people could be more understanding with each other. I am sad to see that even blacks treat each other differently, I do see African Americans, all blacks for that matter as my brothers and sisters and I'm Nigerian.
That's is
I am African and I'm not dark skinned but rather I have the light skin of the black Americans and there are some out there too that have the same skin but the thing is whether Africans or African Americans the focus is we both have the same route
They are African Americans, they shouldn't forget before "America", there is " Africa"
By the way I'm from Ghana
I am Nigerian,I love all Black people
Am Frican and l have been in the United States for two years but for real some of African American are really racist they think they like white people to be honest l go to school but all the African American do not talk with me l just have white friends and Mexican lol
Esther Kahindo They have this mindset that although you may be my color you can never be my kind and that goes both ways
Esther Kahindo Africans do as well, every Nigerian I have met here hates African Americans, I love all black people abroad.
And I love African people and all black people
@@Duro_Cubano I have a lot of cameroonian friends and Nigerian friends on Facebook and out of all my Facebook friends all my African friends always comment on my post and say good things
The dude with the dreads is the most African looking African American I have ever seen and he says "we dont look alike" lol
Laura Williams same here bro
I was thinking that lol and I’m African American
I know! I've seen African Americans that look just like continental Africans.
Me: 😳
It's like a Chinese-American saying he doesn't look the same as the Chinese in China 🤷🏾♂️
I'm Ethiopian & he literally looks like my brother lol. I think he was the most kind & understanding in the video tho
the guy in the Gray t shirt. I'm east African and I don't even look indian at all. and the way he talks pisses me off.
Valencia rose tell me about it 😩
Yeah, I was embarrassed for him. I thought maybe he has a gym head, been lifting too much. Just pray for him.
Valencia rose sorry he offended you. I'm African American and I love my African roots and embrace them!! 💜
beanie they do not look Indian at all.. they just have really different futures, especially their nose
@@Itshannahef lips , hair ,skin colour
I wish there were more African Americans in this video. Some of the statements that they said sounded very ignorant, . As an African American, I take pride in my African ancestry. I am them, and they are me. I see no difference. Except for our culture. & Yes some African Americans can be very ignorant but this video doesn't speak for all.
RIAH VLOGS XO Have you been to China? I have and as a Black Man in the west our African Brotha's over there treated me like an outsider which was disheartening to say the least so that is why you hear those guys say what they said and I 100% agree with them
RIAH VLOGS XO not all AAs are as ignorant as some of the clowns on this video. I have been bless to have AAs friends that are educated and well travel and they act and think differently than some of the clowns in this video.
@ Oh please, you say that like it's all of us Africans that do that, well it's not. I have African American friends,two of which I'm real close to, I love them like family, I could be friends with you too.What I'm trying to say is we're not all bad, every race has good and bad people you know?
@ why would I lie, no one pays me to say I love people that I don't, I'm totally serious. And what you said about Africans getting insulted when referred to as African American does not apply to all of us. I agree I don't speak for all Africans, but I do speak for many of them I know,so many of them think Blacks everywhere are cool, so many look up to you guys and so many are dying to visit America cause they feel that's the one place where they have people like them who will accept them, cause they see all blacks as one.I feel sad that you seem to believe we all hate blacks that aren't African,all I can do is tell you there are good and bad people in every race and the good ones love everyone just cause they are human, and love people of their colour/race more cause they see them as their brothers and sisters.
@ I'm still repeating we're not all like that, a smart person would acknowledge the fact that there is no way a whole continent would only feel hate for another. I don't know what else to say, perhaps you like being a martyr or felt bad for. I'm trying to show love here and you're knocking me down.It does not change the fact I've been trying to get across since though,I'M AFRICAN and I LOVE ALL BLACKS.MANY AFRICANS LOVE ALL BLACKS. If some people would only like to stay focused on others who carry hate and overlook the sincere love of those whom only want to show sincere affection, then so be it. It's sad though, but I can't force affections or anything else on people who don't want it.
I love this video. I am African American and I can say from own experience, there is definitely a misconception about Africans in America. Africans have always been portrayed as poor, they don't like Americans and of course slavery. So I grew thinking these things and it wasn't until I had black history teacher who taught just black history, and she flip the whole mindset about Africans and African American history and I started reading about Africans, listening to African music hanging around Africans, and boy I can wait to take a trip to Africa one day. A lot of African Americans are so divided here and we can't stick together for nothing. Its a lot brain washing and miseducation in America when it comes to Africans and African Americans. If we the people want to know the truth we have to teacher ourselves period.
Leave then
Yup! Unity seems to be a myth. What a damn shame!
I agree they want us sometimes correct us there own ways as I was born in Texas I'm truly American since I was born I know who I am..
I agree with you
you hit the hammer right on the nail with that period
The ignorance is reallllll in this video smh
Shukri Ibrahim, Ignorance is in the comments...
its sad
Well, I’ve seen it worse on the African side as well. Truth be told, both sides need to do more research on each other.
S larvadain to many “white” lies have been told to both sides
I'm African American and the other AA's that I know have always called Africa "The Mother Land". The first time I went to Africa, I felt like I had gone home. I realize that as an AA I have so much to learn about where I am from and the culture that was stripped from me and all AA's. I see the Africans as my brothers and sisters. I love their culture and clothing.
You know that there are really many cultures there?
Val Pow.....You actually got on a plane to go to Africa so you have done the homework but a majority of AAs haven't travel enough to appreciate the black race as a whole group of people. I am telling you, traveling makes a world of difference. Bless you Val Pow.
I feel zero connection to that continent and to African people. ZERO. Whenever I see African clothing or prints, it does nothing for me. It's so unappealing.
Africa is not your home. Stop being dramatic. I hope korea blows USA with African Americans in it and leave pure Africans🥰
@@konpeitosama your so sad all you do is cause diaspora wars. All you do is comment crap about other black ppl. We dont care if you dont claim us. Your not an aboriginal and never will be. When an aboriginal looks at you they feel ZERO connection.
First I view myself as an African in America. I've always had a spiritual and cultural connection to Africa. Even so 7 years ago I did the African Ancestry DNA test to find my patrilineal roots came from the Ewe people of Ghana and the matrilineal roots to be a combination of Mandinke of Senegal, Temne of Sierra Leone, and Kru of Liberia. I have not touched down on the Mother Land yet but will very soon. As far as African Americans views on Africans and even Africans views on African Americans especially as it pertains to the ones being interviewed they don't speak for the many who are Pan African. Seeing this brothers say we don't look alike well I'm thinking where are you and what are you looking at. To quote the great Malcolm X Omowale who said you look as much Congolese as Congolese does. There's many who have to search their truth and their history. Even in America within the buildings of houses and architecture and see African symbols. I'm not African because I was born there we are African because African was born in us. There is a disconnect with many who view each other as different. But there are many who view us as the same. Africans at Home and Abroad like Marcus Garvey said.
Bro, I like your style.👏👏✌
As an african girl, I know places in the Americas where I'd feel like I'm still home are the carribeans (Haïti, Jamaica, St Lucia etc... ) primarly because our staple foods are there I think 😂😂😂. I can't wait to visit yaaay. 🙌
I wish people would try to understand each other better. It requires patience and compassion.
The last African American guy who spoke said “we don’t look anything like Africans” and I was like, really????
He looks more African than anything else.
As an African American who has had extensive interactions with native Africans I wish I could chime in. I ask people these kind of questions every day here in the US
African Americans are the same as West Africans. They've got the same physique and the only difference is on the melanin in their skin and their English accent
Ayebare Alexander I've spent a lot of time in Ghana with a black American; when I asked the locals their opinion they said they can distinguish between locals and black Americans way before they speak by their demeaned, how hey carry themselves which as a white man I found interesting. Great videos dude - just what does 'Aya maya' mean? Lol ...........whatever, makes me smile every time you say it
Mark Roberts Aiya Maya is local Chinese dialect which means oh my God(Oh my Mother)
Hello Akun! Sorry if I'm mistaken I just remember you said it in one video. I'd like to ask you. Is it possible to find a part-time job as an English teacher in China if I will come to study there. I ask you because I'm not white, I'm an Asian looking guy. And I've heard that appearance plays a big role in China, and Chinese hire only European looking people. Thank you! :)
And I thought it was twi!!! Lol - keep up the good work
I thought Aida maya was twi! Lol
Very interesting to gain insight into what a collage of African Americans in China think of Africans. No one knew of each others interviews so it was kind of off the hook. Nicely put together . Good job, Wode Maya.
Hi Mr Trevino it's really great to see u here..stay awesome and nice meeting you that day
Wally Trevino
Why do you even care. Mind your business.
I am African American. No one in my family or African American friends feel like Africans are beneath us. I live in Winston Salem North Carolina. I wish that I knew my roots. I also know that the Africans that I see on TV is just not realistic. I do not try to disassociate myself from my African brother's & Sister's. We know that much of what we have came from Africa. That dude in the gray shirt was on some other shit. It sounds like he might be dealing with something.
Just speaking want is on his mind.BBQ
You, like most Murricans need self esteem and learn self love!
So@dwc you wish to see us africans look like you sorry for you we know ourselves and our heritage we aint confused like u
Thank you for that. You know I've been trying to explain to someone that every one's not the same, their are African Americans that love Africans and Africans that love African Americans.it's not only the hate that exists,the love is there too.
The media always show Africans living in the wilderness & ugly starving kids but those are just tribes in African countries
Africa is a Continent that consists of 54 countries and each Country has got more than 50 tribes and each tribe has its own language & culture those poor starving , halfnaked children u see on TV they belong to a tribe in any African Country cause every country has got those types of people who live in the wilderness but that doesn't mean the Whole Africa as a Continent kids are Starving
The media make People think of Africa as Country Yet it's a #CONTINENT with 54 countries
Before I even watch this video, I'll say African aka non-American Africans ARE my brothers/sisters. And have been among some of the best people that I ever met. And most black people that I know says the same thing. We could learn from each other and I hope to visit Africa one day. Anyway, I love everybody! Peace!
HE36
We love african Americans too many think we don’t, both my parents are african and some of my relatives have false assumptions about black peoples based on tv but we really do cus we brothers in melanin
@@Suuubi01 exactly we Africans love Americans
This is really an interesting video, I'm very glad you made this. I hope to see more videos like this one in the future.
I'm African American, and I love my African brothers and sisters. I know I come from them and I'm proud of that ❤️ most of us actually take pride in our African heritage. I hope Africans know that we all aren't arrogant or ashame to be their people just because we were born in America.
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east africans dont look like indians bruh he is wrong
Brian Koko i was like bruh am from East Africa Tanzania to be exact and i dont look like indians...maybe he was referring to Ethiopians and Eritreans
Eritreans tend to have lighter skin; I think some may have mixed with India or Pakistan, etc. Maybe that's what he was referring to.
breezy babe001 agreed
breezy babe001 there are a lot of Ethiopian and Eritrean not looks like India aswell I personally looks way beautiful than American and Indian so don't judge ppl by nation
Darwin Harris how come you say that don't you Study geography where is indian and pakistan smh
I love my African roots....it'll never change🤗🤗🤗😎😎
They don't speak English? Shit, I know ppl in America that barely speak English man. Just go to Atlanta, The Bayou, and parts of Appalachia like Southeast Ohio or West Virginia. However, I do know Africans that speak their people's language and French or Dutch. Do you speak multiple languages? That's what I wanted to scream at the guy in gray.
Lmfaooooo I was just about to write this, look sour cream, this doesn't concern you or me, so just be quiet, sit back and watch the damn video, now don't go all Columbine High on the comments now, Billy
True inform him
I'm black American and I speak seven language fluent.
benavrahamyitzchak you are a liar, you can't even speak English very well without put American accent there. You black is too pride for nothing. That's why white people make you people look shit.
@@benavrahamyitzchak8433 we're talking on Evarage
AS AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN I LOVE ALL MY AFRICAN BROTHERS AND SISTERS AND DO NOT BELIEVE THE HYPE AND THE STEREOTYPES THAT THEY SAY ABOUT AFRICAN AMERICANS I KNOW THERE ARE AFRICAN AMERICANS THAT LOOK DOWN ON AFRICANS BUT THAY JUST LOST AND BLIND BUT ME AS AFRICAN AMERICAN I'M FULLY AWARE THAT AFRICANS AND AFRICAN AMERICANS ARE THE SAME PEOPLE THE ONLY THING THAT MAKES US DIFFERENT IS OUR CULTURE THAT'S IT AND I TOOK A DNA TEST I HAVE 90% OF AFRICAN DNA AND MY HIGHEST PERCENT IS CAMEROON AND CONGO
I love all African people, wherever you are in the world. We're global people 🌏 🌎
we are amazing people
Most of these guys are making me cringe as an African American. The only one that speaks with an informed opinion is of course the guy with African parents. AAs are what happen when you remove an African from his history, language, culture, religion, family and identity and replace those things with European history, language, and religion
Yeah, I thought a lot of these responses were very ignorant. As an American, I'll be the first to tell you we don't learn anything about Africa except poverty and violence, hence why many Westerners, in general, are scared to death of the entire continent.
As AA we have our own culture. When we were taken to America/West we werent welcomed with opened arms and shared culture. We made our own shit and other cultures took from us. Yes some originate from Africa but as the generations past, weve become more and more disconnected.
shany385 white Americans don't consider themselves Europeans either.
kev villa They don't consider themselves Europeans; however, they most certainly are.
shany385 same with AA's, it's not about lost identity.
So glad I came across this channel! I love what your doing for Africans across the Diaspora. However, as being an African American (and New Yorker) My experience with my African brothers and sisters are sort of interesting.
I have been around Nigerians and some Senegalese, Liberians. I will say that Aficans have great qualities like; high standards, believe in education to the highest levels. As an African you're expected to achieve and achieve greatly. They are also giving people. These are great wonderful qualities to have. But, they seem to believe that African Americans are lazy, uneducated, shiftless, and disrespectful.
I also, have found Africans to behave in an elist fashion. They don't want their children to marry African Americans. But it's ok if they marry outside their race🤔 Although they want to stay within their own ie; Nigerians with Nigerians. It is painful that Some of our African brethren separate themselves from us. Can you imagine the trauma of an African American being taken from your homeland, into a strange place, with strange people then disconnected from your language, your everything, and then when you meet someone from your homeland you are then rejected again. Its hurtful.
I think that we would all benefit as a people if we really understand the history of what African Americans went through in this country and how are enslavement affected us and Africans. Black Americans are not lazy, we are educated, and have those same qualities and standards. The reason other members from the Diaspora can come to America and enjoy those freedoms is because African Americans have put their blood, sweat, and tears to make it possible for all minorities and our family members throughout the Diaspora to make it so. So before you start to disparage "Blacks" in America remember why you can go into that college, buy that house in that neighborhood, and all the other things that Black people in America fought and died to have these rights that exist today that benefit all.
I love this! Thank you for posting. I proudly accept & represent my African roots! Our creator is from Israel, (from the Tribe of Juda) which many don't know is on the African tectonic plate, which means its in Africa. So if your Father is Black or African YOU ARE TOO! Embrace your heritage. Shalom
what the guy in the white shirt with lite Brown skin said is wrong, ghanians are actually way more polite than Americans. They're parents discipline them more
Tahiri Abatso
Many African American families discipline and teach respect of elders, etc. These "new age blacks" are a product of crack cocaine, Pb poisoning, and all things the white supremacy system has in place to dumb down and kill African American's off.
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I am happy that these conversations are happening, I've seen a lot of videos recently on similar topics and there is a disconnect between us but mostly from lack of knowledge and respect for each other's cultures and ways. I hope these conversations continue, I feel it is a great way to bridge the gap and lesson the divide. People don't like to hear the negative things but unless we address them how can we resolve them? I've always been curious about lots of African countries and cultures and would love to visit some, hopefully I'll get the opportunity to explore and learn with an open heart and open mind.
massive respect and love my brother ... we are all a family of Earthlings and the colors make this Cosmic painting more beautiful and full of life! peace
Just here to say I'm a African American and I love my African brothers and sisters. We're all Black. That is what matters.
Yes
We're just extremely culturally different. We have different beliefs, values, and lifestyles for the most part. Yes, we may all be considered "black", but it's just about learning and respecting our differences. That's it
The last minute of the video is the best one.
There you see how beautiful the African clothes are.
I am from the Caribbean. For those of you who want to know what's the difference between Africans and Afroamericans, I would tell you: We are all beautiful People!
I'm proud of all my people of color, and would love to see the continent of Africa continue to prosper. It seems as if Europe and Asia is loosening their financial grip of the Mother Land.
Much Love to all my African Brothers
Am from 🇬🇭and I adore my brothers and sisters in Mama Africa and the diaspora.
You make grate videos Wode Maya. You got skills :)
Make more vidoes soon
We are Black Americans not African Americans.
Khari Asani . Really shame on you. Brainwashed. do some research about yourself and history. That’s why many of African Americans are lost . You realise you mean nothing when the white supremacy call you a nigga ha . Shame on you
Am African and am proud of it 💯
I'm Black and I'm proud
@tommy black is colour not country or nationality who are you and where ar you from he said he's proud african en you ? 😂😂😂😂😂😂 ignorance is a disease
How about before the Europeans came and carved Africa up into countries Africa was just Africa.
@@fatimamadou7021 it doesn't matter, that's my point. I'm BLACK and proud, I could be anything, any nationality but I'm specially talking about the skin tone. It doesn't matter where ones from Black is Beautiful, we're all one. And its not Tommy, it's Tammy you fool
@@fatimamadou7021 and before you start calling someone ignorant you need to check your ignorance first because honey you need help.
Very interesting perspective and another great video idea my brother!
First of all I really love you Maya and second I am American and really love and appreciate Africans God bless Africa For Bless
"A lot of Africans *still* dont speak English"
what the actual fuck did i just hear lmao i hate people who think english is a superior language
"We wear the ties,jeans t-shirts"
Lmao almost everyone in africa wears that, traditional clothing is also worn but it depends on the country but most people wewr "normal" clothes
It's a little bit of language envy. Lots of us would prefer to speak another language. Spanish, French and German are prevalent. Learning a African language is a something you have to seek. If you independently learn its hard to find someone to vibe with you. Truthfully, I traced my DNA and found out the places of my origin and "snuck " into African forums on social media to learn more about African foods, cultures , history , and "pop culture". However, "we African American that have "snuck" to learn more aren't always welcome. I've even heard that I am not supposed to see my self as "African-american'" and told we are just "Black American"..... I think we should be more welcoming to each other.
English is the world language and the most important language in the world. Why do you think we're talking english right now? Because it in fact is the most superior language
+AFCA 1900 English is one of the most spoken languages in the world and is an international language , but it is not the most superior language. It is a language that has been forced by the British Empire in most continents . No language is more superior. What about chinese then ,that is the most spoken language in the world , and also spanish and hindi.
Jamie Food Dreamer How often do you hear a european, north american, south american, african or an australian speak hindi or mandarin (chinese is not a language) Because English is the international language. The fact that we talk english as we speak is proof of that. Go on holiday to any non-english speaking country, they will speak english to it. It is the language every country in the world studies because it's the most important one
I understand what you`re trying so say and I agree in some Points. But my point is that no Language is more superior that others.
You should make a Video about what African think about Hatians 🇭🇹.
I would have loved to have heard what African American women thought too.. I watched the other video on what Africans think of African Americans and what I got from both is a lot of separation. We are from two different worlds but from the same root. I really wish that African Americans would be a little bit more awake then what we are, because although our original cultural has been stripped from us, doesn't mean we can't learn and appreciate it more. And on the other hand I wish Africans wouldn't look at us as if we think we are better and look down on us. Because we had to overcome our own struggles to be where we are as a people today. We can better, but we not all thugs . Personally all the Africans I've ever met were really cool and I feel like we learn from each other
We don't have to all look alike. Not all Africans look alike they are just as diverse as we are, and so is every other ethnicity. One thing you will find in America is that African Americans like to brag about everything they are mixed with including caucasian, except their African roots. I am not knocking them My family has other ethnicities mixed in but I am most proud of my African roots and love having African roots.
india that's not true, get to know each person and not generalize everyone.
We African dnt really copy the American or African-American culture...
Chanting on a drum(rap or hiphop) is something that was and is still in practise in some African communities..
FYI most of our product come from China and Asian countries..
To my African-American fam... We dnt really hate you guys.... Its more of how you speak about us African Natives..
After a lifetime.. Only a few have managed to visit africa...
My views from most of my African American friends is the perception that Africa is poor... People walk with lion in the wilderness...
The respect will only come when you are able to use your smartphone google some information about africa... Check images about Africa... And even ask yourself who is the richest black person(hint: Dangote) in the world..
We may respect the white people because they have been here and are the highest investors... Including Tourism...
BE PART OF THE CULTURE AND COMMUNITY YOU COME FROM..
Sleeky Xplicit, Did you not know the maker of this video just ups likes on African Americans With Name calls of there kids as Ghetto, So let's not that goes Both wAys and yes, Hip hop is African Americans Culture off top, Jazz what you mean? Drums okay, Beats and so on, African Americans, Hair, styles, Slogans Or broken English, Because it's not or original, Yes is highly Co-opted sorry it's true. When did Africans start calling themselvez, black, most went by there tribal Sects,
Us black Americans just started hearing about this 5yrs ago, We believe it started in the Middle East with migrant workers, okay
reggae comes from is brothers here in America, they also have there own distinct slang, & language or broken English, its an admixture of french, latin, And semi Hebrew, really.
which is so big it now defines the whole English dictionary my brotha,
And not to mention our Afro latins, very diverse and even there slang words are spoken heavily into the New wave of English Grammar,
Still some.do not understand unless it's used around them enough,
we speak what's called broken English with a mix of Other languages, Freedom fighters started in the Americas,
Black Panthers started in the Americas , Funk music and many others is just another way we call era's, Our generation's our times, places and things, our movements.
Swagg styles, started in Americas
Ganges started here in America but was more political.
with our Latin Brothas and so on.
Blues and reds, Colors of our flag Colors of our opposing sides demo- Republicans.
But many will blame that on Blk Americans, I can go on, However none of this originated in Africa, But now if Africans are part of our Generational movements worldwide, That's on yall.
Tabitha Horton
Why are you so angry?
Hahaha respect? Why would we want respect from you trash
Hip Hop is AFRICAN AMERICAN. Don't try to steal our shit. I'm all for unity and everything, but what we're not going to do is appropriate culture or take credit for somebody else's creation. With that being said, if you listen to Hip Hop, R&B, Jazz, Rock n Roll, or Country, you are practicing and/or copying AFRICAN AMERICAN culture 💯
Im black American...African culture is not my culture..
I'm African-Canadian. What I see is Africans who were born elsewhere, seem to be more whitewashed. They lose their pride of being "African". Even going so far as to bleach their skin, which is self-hatred in my opinion. I love Africans who were born and raised there. I love all shades of my people. Most that I know are not lazy, very educated, family oriented. I would love to visit Africa one day. I can't imagine the feeling I would get.
There's a lot of variables it comes to whether or not Africans and Africans Americans look alike. I have West African friends in America who I originally didn't know were African unless their name was a dead giveaway, they told me and/or I met their parents who still have an accent. However we def look different than most North and East Africans due to different ethnicities and mixes of different races. For example a Kenyan and a black American definitely don't look alike.
In general, culture is different.
Black Americans have a lot of euro/Western influence (e.g. how we dress, more individualistic values). Some things that are common in certain African countries actually remind me of the Caribbean (Jamaica specifically), where my family is from like certain foods, more collective values, and hospitality.
Nice video.
Awesome comment.thanks for breaking it down for us..Cheers☺
Nicole C Ethiopians, Somalia, Rwandase and people from North Africa don't look like African Americans, the people who looks like african americans are West Africans people
@Fidele I said that lol. I used Kenya as an example to be specific.
Some South Africans look like African Americans. I've never been there, but the country seems to be very racially diverse.
Nicole C South Africans look like african americans, there is a lot of Brown people in africa, like Ethiopia most of them are brown
Why can't African natives and African Americans still find commonality while acknowledging their own historical and cultural differences? It's wrong to say there is no difference between Africans and African Americans, unless you mean on a human level. There is different history and cultural development there and we should all celebrate the diversity which exists between each other. It is rather racist for us all to reduce ourselves to just "black" people. Kind of Euro-centric. The truth is also that African Americans are, today, culturally removed from Africa, our ancestors and communities have developed in their own way. We are our own people. This doesn't mean we are trying to distance ourselves from Africa; Africa and its people are a part of our story. We can still stand together for things we have common while learning and celebrating our differences.
I couldn't finish the video. Cringed at our ignorance. I'm AA and I know AA are less informed and culturally aware, not just about Africa, but we are culture starved. Every African I have met has superior intelligence, speaking at least 3 or 4 languages. One woman spoke 20 languages, she was South African. I had to learn about African countries as an adult because I was so ignorant. We are not taught it in school and definitely not in our families. I have the pleasure of meeting many different Africans now because of my work and I have been encouraged by them to learn more. They don't hate AA, they are have been very encouraging. I have even started showing my kids music in Zulu and have presents from African countries given to me. Never too late to learn. We just can't be arrogant AA about our own culture.
4Knewt exactly and if only you can see my hand raised :)
Lmao you're stupid as fuck if you think Black* Americans are culturally starved or that Africans are superior to us in intelligence.
- Black Americans have a higher IQ than Africans
- Black Americans have higher life expectancy than Africans
- Black Americans are taller on average compared to Africans
- Black Americans have more prominent historical figures than Africans, MLK alone is better than any African person in history
- Black Americans have created the greatest music genres in history (Jazz, Rock And Roll, Rap) while Africans still play with drums
- Black Americans have better inventors
Cuffthots you need to be cured with rap music obviously. And what's the price for being tall by the way or then again legend has it, only running and fucking is it
@Cuffthots, and there you go showing the ignorance she wrote about. Ignorance of the highest level. Ever heard of Mansa Musa, Queen of Sheba, Queen Nerfetiti, etc? I do not even believe you are black, you are the usual muck raker racists that hops from one forum to the other, mainly to sow disunity and hate. Away with you.
African Americans are lost. White man got them hating Africa and kissing western/European ass
The guy in the grey shirt is making us look bad. I promise you that not all Africa-American think like this. I have been fortunate to have some beautiful African friends from both East and West African. I loved learning about the culture and their food is amazing. I feel like we share some similarity when it comes to our food, we don't just BBQ.
Yes exactly
From my perspective as a black american, on Africans its a mixed bag. I went to high school with a lot of Africans (Nigerians, Sudanese, Somali's, Congolese and Ethiopians and we all got a long for the most part. I have had very little negative experiences with them.
The ppl that make the final cut on this video are unlearned, and have no idea who they really are. Shalom fam
i am african american and i think africans all across the globe are awesome. love my african family no mater what country they live in.
the grey shirt guy thinks Africans don't wear suits and deo?
what in the world?
one thing I know is that East Africans do not look Indian. Africans vary in appearance some ethnic Kenyan tribes have features similar to west africans, South Africans and also Sudanese. some are light skin and some are dark but the differences aren't widely gapped
6:23 he said we don’t wear deodorant 😂😂
All the stereotypes white people have about African Americans are almost the same stereotype they have about us. The irony 🤦🏿♂️
As an African American I would like too apologize for the guy in the grey shirt. This level of ignorance plays a big part in the division between us.
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Sometimes I feel African Americans are more Africans than the Africans,they are still proud of their origin and they are so friendly with their Africans brothers
May I ask what the Africans and African Americans are doing living in China? Just curious.
When I went to Nigeria they knew I wasn't African. They thought I was Jamaican.
I am African American and i love Africans. I love their culture to sum it up. I often wish I was home and the first international trip I take will be to my home land!!! I feel Africans are smart, strong, more family/ tribal than American blacks. I love African Americans and Africans!!! We are the same, only thing different is African Americans have lost our core values that Africans still maintain!!!
Kimble Simpson fuck em
Born in 🇺🇸 America my Roots AFRICA ❤💛💚 love my African family ooo 💞
I will not begg or force my American family nd friends to return back home sweet home to the MOTHERLAND AFRICA they must want to go for themselves to EXPERIENCE THE GREAT AWESOME FEELING OF THE LOVE CULTURE ND FAMILY OOO UNITY
last year 2018 August i had my calling to come back home to the MOTHERLAND AFRICA 🇬🇭❤💛💚 my ANCESTORS AKWAABAA ME HOME SWEET HOME
I'M BLACK I'M AFRICAN ND I'M PROUD ✊💪👍💞💛 I AM... NAA AMA ADORKOR KOSIWAH
#MyRoots❤💛💚🇬🇭 #AFRICA
People have gone far..we should talk about Africans within Africa..we actually don't like each other that much. Like North part of Africa, I don't think they consider themselves Africans..People from the West Africa, most of them are super aggressive and this make people from East Africa and South Africa a bit afraid to interact with them, you just never know what they are upto. And people from South Africa..hahahaa. just a lot is happening within the continent of Africa that we don't have to cross the ocean to discuss other issues, let's deal with our within issues first. I wish Africa was one big happy family( remember families do argue and fight alot but the love is what bond them). PEACE, LOVE & UNITY ✊💞
Thank you for addressing and dismissing the propaganda that divides us spiritually.
amma east african and i have once ever travelled to U.K but when i was there the thing that amazed me is that they think Africa is all of wars and killings and stuffs like that but that is not true. Most part of Africa is cool,and even in them TVs,the just show places which in chaos and generalised that Africa is a lot struggles,yeah is struggle but not like that,
and thats why a clolored dude in a video said that we do not ask we just grab,thatts nat true bway,................. TYPICAL BLACKBOY from EAST AFRICA. I LIKED RASTA'S views in a video not not those other dumbs
No difference at all except cultural differences. People are people, and each individual has his own personality no matter where you are from. Cultural differences should be celebrated. Much love from an African American to all of Africa.
WODE MAYA WHERE ARE THE WOMEN IN THIS VIDEO??? OUR OPINION MATTERS 😶☝️☝️
Nigerian American guy starting @ 2:07 pretty much summed it up perfectly. Couldn't have said it better.👌🏽👍🏽👍🏽
I got love for my African brothers and sisters. the programming of the African Americans minds in America is destructive. hell some of us believe African American is a nationality when it's just a term.
23supastar
I am African (from Rwanda), and I've met a few African-Americans here in Africa, and I've a lot of them on TV. My opinion is that we (Africans) do not dislike you (the African-Americans); but perhaps there are some of us who expect you guys to be exactly like us in every way(culture, language, behaviour, dress code, food preferences etc...), which is quite impossible because you have been influenced by a different world with totally different challenges over a long period of time and therefore you have had to adapt by creating a culture that favors you in the new environment. Then when we meet and interract we get very disappointed because the above expectations are not met! Nonetheless, I see a lot of common core values among us like how families keep together (you guys have family reunions like us 😊); most I have met believe in God, you love music and express yourselves through music, you are passionate about what you believe just like us etc... So I think that we are you and you are us in a way, especially considering the fact that we look the same. Cultural differences are not a big deal to me, I believe that there is something to learn from either side. I personally admire you guys!
lily mwiza
do a video of black brazilain, Caribbean "what they think of aficans?
This has been my experience living in America as an Africa woman. I live in MA so my experience is from MA. African Americans are not that many where I live so I have only worked with them. The men have been awesome people to work with. They are protective in a way and they always have your back. Just absolutely pleasant people. The African American women I have worked with have been a different case. They are plain out mean and treat you like you are beneath them. From my past experience I would rather deal with white people at work than an African American lady. That has been my experience. I have nothing against them at all just being my honest about my experience .
He did ask African American girls ???? Hmmmm.
I think 1 of the biggest differences between us and our brothers and sisters in Africa I've noticed is Africans can't seem to relate to the slavery issues. Some of them (not all) seem to think that we make the issue of slavery too much of an issue.
Yo I tried African rice one time , that shit was gooooodddd🔥🤤🤤
The only difference between African Americans and Africans is that we don't inter act wit each other... they believe we don't like them, and we believe they don't like us.... so the real question is ,How can we get to know each other better!!!
Did I heard one of the guy saying that African do not speak English? 🤔🤔🤔...AA really need to do more research when its comes to knowledge about the rest of the world especially about Africa. However English is a slave language so we prefer to speak our mother tongue sometimes
can't wait for d next episode
Stay Tuned brother!!Thanks for the love
Having African parents is a blessing!!! Do you wanna know? Just watch this video and you will find lol
Who the most popular group in the world?
Black Americans
@Mal Dice English
@Mal Dice get tf outta the comments mayne
We African Americans aren’t African. I think we just be labeled as black American. It’s the truth
Love the energy!! Mr Ghana baby
Sometimes I feel like African Americans forgot that they are actually west Africans.
Brae Boujee
How can you forget something you were never taught or had beat out of you. We had our language and culture taken from us.
i a french caribbean from Guadeloupe i do like AFRICANS!!!!
Till today I don't get where black Americans get this idea that Africans hate them, cause here we look up to black Americans the music, dressing, the way black Americans speak, we think you are cool.
Chukwuebukajoseph Nwobu because Africans here tell us they don't like us. I had a guy call me a slave in so many words.
BreYah 1 it is the nigerians who says that things like that. They also say those things to the Caribbeans in the UK
Rt soca Thank You. I also know the mean jokes that darker Africans face because I have been called the same mean things. I hated being dark when I was younger now I'm proud of my dark skin. I wish everyone would stop the hate because dark is beautiful.
...... many African Americans have Native American blood and it is more common than people in the United States realize. Very few African Americans are 100% African in heritage, many are mixed with Native American and European.
Also, on average African Americans are bigger in stature than Africans because of slavery. African Americans are truly a hybrid race of people indigenous to North America and while many of the traits of African Americans originate from Africa, many more are truly unique to North America. There is a difference, and I'm not saying better just different.