Panafricanism | Thomas Wakiaga | TEDxYouth@BrookhouseSchool

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  • čas přidán 8. 03. 2017
  • His TEDx talk will be on Panafricanism. He was inspired by all the history and research on the topic and where he lives.
    Thomas is 18 years old and is in his final year at Brookhouse School. Some of his hobbies include basketball and rugby.
    This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

Komentáře • 181

  • @deanwillis6213
    @deanwillis6213 Před 3 lety +158

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

  • @raestera
    @raestera Před 3 lety +46

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

  • @AntonsClass
    @AntonsClass Před 6 lety +168

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

    • @ms.rstake_1211
      @ms.rstake_1211 Před 4 lety +8

      Thank you

    • @rodrickoftaokingdom1557
      @rodrickoftaokingdom1557 Před 3 lety +1

      Me too❤🖤💚

    • @x-isaac3385
      @x-isaac3385 Před 3 lety +2

      Is fake ideologie

    • @kingaura480
      @kingaura480 Před 2 lety +3

      afro european here. love seeing us wake up.

    • @onevideo2rulethemall223
      @onevideo2rulethemall223 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @sanahshah8213
    @sanahshah8213 Před 6 lety +126

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

  • @aden-lj7wb
    @aden-lj7wb Před 4 lety +120

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

  • @eddierocksteady5740
    @eddierocksteady5740 Před 6 lety +42

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

  • @alickmsolola8995
    @alickmsolola8995 Před 6 lety +40

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

    • @alamazieu3896
      @alamazieu3896 Před 6 lety +6

      Africa should unite and I am ready to defend.

    • @Ebk2solild
      @Ebk2solild Před 4 lety

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

  • @arayahbanyasharalah4234
    @arayahbanyasharalah4234 Před 4 lety +17

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

    • @haroldwilson6015
      @haroldwilson6015 Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @thebridge5483
    @thebridge5483 Před 5 lety +18

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

  • @kwameaboagye940
    @kwameaboagye940 Před 3 lety +6

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

  • @thinadlamini4671
    @thinadlamini4671 Před 5 lety +12

    This world needs more people like you.

  • @noirfeline
    @noirfeline Před 7 lety +17

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

  • @arrow8420
    @arrow8420 Před 3 lety +5

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

  • @superbere
    @superbere Před 4 lety +4

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

  • @matamba6774
    @matamba6774 Před 6 lety +82

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

  • @morgiana111
    @morgiana111 Před 7 lety +28

    So proud of you Thomas 🙏🏻 This is great!

  • @kentsaarnaud3354
    @kentsaarnaud3354 Před 2 lety +2

    the best explanation and expression I have heard without contradiction

  • @MrWakiaga
    @MrWakiaga Před 7 lety +10

    This is so awesome Big bro you are the best

  • @pmaloba7714
    @pmaloba7714 Před 3 lety +4

    very well said, solidarity and unity

  • @dr.eduardoviana
    @dr.eduardoviana Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @theindiespotlightphilly
    @theindiespotlightphilly Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @mts4428
    @mts4428 Před 4 lety +9

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

  • @njabulomazibuko3495
    @njabulomazibuko3495 Před 4 lety +25

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

  • @n3phatkomu30
    @n3phatkomu30 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @nehemiahvoid4670
    @nehemiahvoid4670 Před 5 lety +8

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

  • @musiqkidchristian
    @musiqkidchristian Před 5 lety +60

    ✊🏿❤🖤💚 Pan-African unity!

  • @freemind7406
    @freemind7406 Před 7 lety +54

    much love my african brothers

  • @kipchirchiralex
    @kipchirchiralex Před 5 lety +19

    I really love being pan-Africanism

  • @manishadadlani2086
    @manishadadlani2086 Před 5 lety +7

    Well-spoken talk with a key core message!

    • @bigdawgtaylor348
      @bigdawgtaylor348 Před 3 lety

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

  • @araps4w354
    @araps4w354 Před 4 lety +17

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

  • @kmille120364
    @kmille120364 Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks for your true said from 🇫🇷🇨🇮

  • @TheHappyCompanion
    @TheHappyCompanion Před 2 lety +1

    Outstanding!!

  • @greatemc832
    @greatemc832 Před 4 lety +1

    Good information, keep the coordinations.

  • @terryfitz7702
    @terryfitz7702 Před 4 lety +37

    PAN AFRICANISM 2019✊🏿💓💯👁️

  • @johnkeithrobinson7399
    @johnkeithrobinson7399 Před 3 lety +2

    good job brother keep up the good work

  • @ronalddowdell1931
    @ronalddowdell1931 Před 2 lety +1

    Smart and insightful.

  • @Ebk2solild
    @Ebk2solild Před 4 lety +4

    Preach Thomas!! PREACH!!!!

  • @Rauff83
    @Rauff83 Před 5 lety +5

    Well said sir

  • @cassieberyl3469
    @cassieberyl3469 Před 4 lety +4

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

  • @morrismwatata7482
    @morrismwatata7482 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @jimmykalyowa2410
    @jimmykalyowa2410 Před 4 lety +4

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

  • @VivianBeard-yk8yu
    @VivianBeard-yk8yu Před rokem +1

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

  • @Esmexie
    @Esmexie Před 4 lety +6

    Let’s get it done!

  • @worshipperofnoidols7972
    @worshipperofnoidols7972 Před 4 lety +3

    I'm with You

  • @victorchelashow3263
    @victorchelashow3263 Před 3 lety +2

    Way to go!

  • @harrychipelelo4074
    @harrychipelelo4074 Před 10 měsíci +1

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

  • @yawshillin5443
    @yawshillin5443 Před 3 lety +2

    Proud of u ma guy

  • @DJB1PlanetFunksville
    @DJB1PlanetFunksville Před 6 lety +13

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

  • @lebanhussein8239
    @lebanhussein8239 Před 3 lety +2

    inspiring young man- this makes my heart sing

  • @kobysmultiverse.4643
    @kobysmultiverse.4643 Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @oluchiosakwe
    @oluchiosakwe Před 2 lety

    Nice speech

  • @bebopnola
    @bebopnola Před 3 lety +10

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

  • @emmynova1357
    @emmynova1357 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @abrahammuuo3095
    @abrahammuuo3095 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm a proud African

  • @doumjawaziri5579
    @doumjawaziri5579 Před rokem +1

    Look within our selves,

  • @lilyofthevalley2248
    @lilyofthevalley2248 Před 3 lety +1

    👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @dugawayabiyaf2510
    @dugawayabiyaf2510 Před 2 lety

    We all Africans should like and proud of being Africans

  • @tyow95
    @tyow95 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @deanwillis6213
    @deanwillis6213 Před 3 lety

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

  • @user-tu3fy2qy9b
    @user-tu3fy2qy9b Před měsícem +1

    We are Africans we love Africa

  • @burtisaac1000
    @burtisaac1000 Před 3 lety

    Salud 🥂

  • @colinpatterson728
    @colinpatterson728 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @mariasunasisse7878
    @mariasunasisse7878 Před rokem +1

    👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @PanAfricanLifestyle
    @PanAfricanLifestyle Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @Rosie-KM
    @Rosie-KM Před měsícem +1

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @s.hervey6173
    @s.hervey6173 Před rokem +1

    💯🙌🏾

  • @missymaisie7761
    @missymaisie7761 Před 3 lety +2

    Africa should unite and end tribalism!

  • @amaruneter83
    @amaruneter83 Před 2 lety +1

    👊🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

  • @mumborepublik4560
    @mumborepublik4560 Před 4 lety +1

    Umoja ni nguvu

  • @premiermix530
    @premiermix530 Před 4 lety +3

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

  • @queenlove6218
    @queenlove6218 Před rokem +1

    👏🏾👏🏾☀️

  • @dustinsmith4860
    @dustinsmith4860 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @HERES_JAWNiE
    @HERES_JAWNiE Před 2 lety

    ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

  • @evolvedape3341
    @evolvedape3341 Před 2 lety

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

  • @josephmoela2960
    @josephmoela2960 Před rokem

    Wow

  • @samuelshegu8919
    @samuelshegu8919 Před 2 lety

    He should have mentioned Emperor Hailesilasie of Ethiopia.

  • @quinceycarpenter2875
    @quinceycarpenter2875 Před 4 lety

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

  • @rodlambo
    @rodlambo Před 3 lety +3

    🇪🇹💚💛❤

  • @haroldwilson6015
    @haroldwilson6015 Před 3 lety +2

    Am 100% panafrican

  • @josephmoela2960
    @josephmoela2960 Před rokem

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

  • @birhanyemra4695
    @birhanyemra4695 Před 4 lety +3

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

    • @okbaygoitom3557
      @okbaygoitom3557 Před 3 lety +8

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

    • @lmeko9787
      @lmeko9787 Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @tonantzinlacomandante1838

    PANAFRIKA!!!

  • @NdayikengurutseEmanuel
    @NdayikengurutseEmanuel Před měsícem

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

  • @sagamba
    @sagamba Před 2 lety

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

  • @quinceycarpenter2875
    @quinceycarpenter2875 Před 4 lety

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

  • @quinceycarpenter2875
    @quinceycarpenter2875 Před 4 lety

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

  • @hekxzerzoi424
    @hekxzerzoi424 Před 4 lety

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

  • @navigatefreely3449
    @navigatefreely3449 Před 2 lety

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

  • @timsafak5840
    @timsafak5840 Před 4 lety

    Corruption is in human blood more in underdeveloped countries

  • @Muadexperience
    @Muadexperience Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @mikeandrew8973
    @mikeandrew8973 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @tdavis9610
    @tdavis9610 Před 3 lety +4

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

    • @MonDieuMaCauseMonEpee
      @MonDieuMaCauseMonEpee Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @dontmatter211
    @dontmatter211 Před 2 lety

    Can an African American be a pan Africanist

  • @QueenLiya
    @QueenLiya Před 4 lety

    I dont agree because ther are better solutions

  • @ibrahimalbaker8309
    @ibrahimalbaker8309 Před 2 lety +1

    Pan Arabic unity

    • @samuelshegu8919
      @samuelshegu8919 Před 2 lety

      Yeah, Arab people must unite.

    • @Punicia
      @Punicia Před 2 lety

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

  • @AfricanProudVillageWomanJuju

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

    • @Gainde215
      @Gainde215 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @NkrumahTure
    @NkrumahTure Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @plumjade4584
    @plumjade4584 Před 2 lety +1

    Pan Africanism or perish

  • @deborahfox3943
    @deborahfox3943 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @Alexjacinto831
    @Alexjacinto831 Před 2 lety

    William plecker is your Master