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  • čas přidán 25. 01. 2015
  • This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Mallence Bart-Williams introduced her second home Sierra Leone and its talented people, who are part of her project FOLORUNSHO. Find out more via www.tedxberlin.de
    Mallence Bart-Williams was born in Cologne, Germany. She is a Sierra Leonean writer and filmmaker and a German fashion designer. She pursued her studies in economics and finance in Paris, Singapore, and Great Britain. Today she lives across the globe, produces an all-natural cosmetics line in Hong Kong, and is the founder and creative director of the Freetown-based creative collective FOLORUNSHO, a ‘SHARITY’ that she initiated with street kids in Sierra Leone.
    Due to her German-Sierra Leonean roots she perceives herself as a bridge connecting two vastly different worlds. Her diverse background enables her to see creative solutions to common problems. Within their three years of operation, her collective has taken homeless children off the streets and into school, developed a sneaker and clothing collection, published a book and documentary of their story, and has held fine art exhibitions. Through her work with FOLORUNSHO she connects cultural contrast, enabling people to share ideas, take action, and get results.
    About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

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  • @waleidris-giwa3298
    @waleidris-giwa3298 Před 3 měsíci +15

    I've seen this a couple of times. I've just seen it again in 2024. It never get old.

  • @flaviotamele5074
    @flaviotamele5074 Před 3 lety +307

    Who is still watching this in 2021, much love and respect from Mozambique

    • @irenemassawe9931
      @irenemassawe9931 Před 3 lety +5

      Much love from Tanzania

    • @emmanuelemilejohnson996
      @emmanuelemilejohnson996 Před 3 lety +1

      I'm! Excellent and bord speech. Our solutions lies in education and selflessness.

    • @davisochieng6036
      @davisochieng6036 Před 3 lety +2

      Ever fresh... couldn't stop but imagine the "twinching" and turning of the rumbling stomach while the soft and clear Mallence was laying down the facts. She is graceful and phenomenal

    • @cognitionup5211
      @cognitionup5211 Před 3 lety +3

      I am, April 2021

    • @misst.e.a.187
      @misst.e.a.187 Před 3 lety +3

      🙋

  • @bj.bollus
    @bj.bollus Před 11 měsíci +131

    This presentation by Mallence is truly timeless. Her message, tone of voice, and body language is captivating. You're a gift to Africa, Mallence Bart-Williams.

    • @XTRABIG
      @XTRABIG Před 11 měsíci +2

      I was unimpressed by the presentation. She spoke in generalities and didn't touch on the African continents responsibility for it's situation. "gift to Africa"? She was born in Germany and studied in Europe.

  • @davidtembo2354
    @davidtembo2354 Před rokem +165

    This should be played in all classrooms as part of curriculum. And also played in every African economics class

    • @boma8437
      @boma8437 Před 11 měsíci +5

      Exactly!!!

    • @Demonhead1
      @Demonhead1 Před 10 měsíci +2

      lol

    • @einrib4truth
      @einrib4truth Před 8 měsíci

      if Prof. Tony Martin were heard by not only the worlds African community but the entire world... it would not take long before we all understood that we are not taught "History;" but "His Story!!" and who writes and controls it... 🙂

    • @Ardillion
      @Ardillion Před 3 měsíci

      What would that achieve???

  • @misskaykay1856
    @misskaykay1856 Před 4 lety +1164

    This woman’s aura is just something out of this world. She is not in the business of impressing these people or awaiting their approval. Nah fam! She spoke her truth, our truth. The truth. The African truth!!!! The Lord is coming to save His people.

    • @blackpanther-et7hu
      @blackpanther-et7hu Před 4 lety +30

      The sleeping giant is beginning to awaken

    • @Jetagenetworks
      @Jetagenetworks Před 4 lety +8

      She spoke your country's truth not Africa's truth.

    • @jon_s
      @jon_s Před 4 lety +15

      "The Lord", you mean the western Lord?

    • @MwAfrika_Kev
      @MwAfrika_Kev Před 4 lety +14

      @@Jetagenetworks which Africa are you from coz what I heard is exactly what's happening in the whole of Africa,

    • @Jetagenetworks
      @Jetagenetworks Před 4 lety +2

      @@MwAfrika_Kev The country I come from doesn't relate to the discussion being raised here. I mean, check all of her claims and see if she does what she preaches...

  • @soulrebel1987
    @soulrebel1987 Před 5 lety +905

    "Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter." Zimbabwean proverb

  • @LivingOutLoudwithTshepoHMaloa
    @LivingOutLoudwithTshepoHMaloa Před 11 měsíci +36

    This is my favourite Ted Talk of all time. Been coming back to this video since it came out and have never seen anything like it before. Such calm power. Not a word or moment wasted throughout the speech.
    The way you can hear a pin fall throughout the room, and the tension making some in the room restless on their sits.
    I can never get enough of it.

  • @dominiceze1165
    @dominiceze1165 Před 11 měsíci +95

    Watching this in 2023 and it never gets old. Mallence Williams is composure and confidence personified.

    • @yuppy178
      @yuppy178 Před 10 měsíci +3

      Same here! I saw it off tiktok

  • @bracceimmanuel7185
    @bracceimmanuel7185 Před 4 lety +1410

    Who’s still watching this at 3am in 2020? Mallence is phenomenal. Much love and respect from Namibia 🇳🇦

    • @Schmidtczech
      @Schmidtczech Před 4 lety +11

      Respect from Czech republic... Iam so sad thet cold war won USA and not USSR.

    • @ZK-hh2or
      @ZK-hh2or Před 4 lety +21

      I am only watching this in mid 2020. Yes in the midst of the Covid-19 "stay at home" campaign.
      The words of this woman give me chills. She is so calm, collected and spirited in every sentence she articulated.
      Let us have more of the western population be invited into her ideas & understanding her perpective. She said the truth.
      I live in a young & progressive country with a more than 500 years history of being colonies 4 major powers of the past & present. No doubt that we are doing a whole lot better than Sierra Leone, there remains elements in society & nature are not in place as they should have been. The west continue to dictate what is good & what is bad according to their perpective; lots of times without regard to our domestic situation.
      Well done Mallence !

    • @kennedychibesakunda9286
      @kennedychibesakunda9286 Před 4 lety +3

      I'm watching

    • @boysafe5818
      @boysafe5818 Před 4 lety +7

      Bracce Immanuel I’ll even be back in 2030! This is the message that I always felt in my heart.

    • @mejaz2
      @mejaz2 Před 4 lety +6

      I am from Pakistan and can relate. Much respect to this woman.

  • @Sharing_laughter_to_the_world
    @Sharing_laughter_to_the_world Před 8 lety +2947

    She said it all with boldness and courage. true African lioness.

    • @FarmaTemne
      @FarmaTemne Před 8 lety +15

      +angela simunza Yes yes yes

    • @egbertbeekman5853
      @egbertbeekman5853 Před 7 lety +17

      when i was for my holiday in Fréjus in The South of France , in a Youth
      Hostel , in august this year a friend of mine show me a vidéo of
      Mallence from nearly five minuts..., and i was shocked!! Crystal really!!..., lots of Dutch , Jewish Kisses and Greeetings from Egbert in The Hague within The Netherlands...,

    • @iamarbj40
      @iamarbj40 Před 7 lety +23

      This really encourages me that we can succeed and be first again. I'm glad she didn't mention the three letter word! G*D! That is worst than the four letter words. Because they stole Our Goddess (Woman) and made a God (man). There are the sex changes in the bible! And what? It's written: on Our Spirit and Our Spirit is truth and real.
      facebook.com/urbanintellectuals/videos/10154316521239366/

    • @kyleedward6364
      @kyleedward6364 Před 7 lety +11

      angela simunza The Truth Never Needs Validation by Anyone

    • @egbertbeekman5853
      @egbertbeekman5853 Před 7 lety +3

      i'm sorry but not!! all!!!!!! white people not My Motheer and me and some Friends of mine... Devin , Friendly greetings from Egbert ;)

  • @SibusisoMbuli-my8ue
    @SibusisoMbuli-my8ue Před 10 měsíci +23

    The Africa I dream about... Let it become reality.... Good presentation... I have never seen any African President or Politician presenting such a wonderful image of the African Continent.....God bless you my fellow African Sister!!!

  • @NdellaTall
    @NdellaTall Před rokem +438

    they need to play this in every classroom ever

    • @NdellaTall
      @NdellaTall Před rokem

      its amazing to see how the corrupt media can literally form an entire generation

    • @dmblack1780
      @dmblack1780 Před rokem

      I agree. But if so many feel so threatened by just the idea of real history being taught to the point of whitewashing it and banning certain aspects of it from schools, they’ll surely ban this.

    • @clearercarton
      @clearercarton Před rokem +5

      Nah she doesn’t know much about Asia and claims many stuff that are untrue

    • @CopperAboriginies
      @CopperAboriginies Před rokem +16

      @@clearercarton
      If it was untrue or is untrue then explain the looks on there faces as she runs it down on them. She’s not lying, she produced evidence.

    • @CopperAboriginies
      @CopperAboriginies Před rokem

      I read White fear in the comments. As I restate this!!! This need to be heard in schools, Churches, Homes, blaring out of the car speaking. She’s a Diamond Expert but she’s lying!!!! Time reveals all truths and that is doing, Blood Diamonds, maybe it’s time these young Blacks don’t show up to get the stones then what?

  • @kelennaanyanwu5372
    @kelennaanyanwu5372 Před 7 lety +3019

    It's clear she wasn't interested in pleasing the audience or getting their approvals

    • @XTRABIG
      @XTRABIG Před 7 lety +14

      Kelenna Anyanwu this is nonsense.

    • @patrickmwiti6432
      @patrickmwiti6432 Před 7 lety +33

      xtrabig
      you are pathetic.

    • @XTRABIG
      @XTRABIG Před 7 lety +14

      patrick mwiti sorry to disappoint you bro but I know a fraud when I see one. and she's a BIG ONE.

    • @mohamedkamara8153
      @mohamedkamara8153 Před 7 lety +119

      XTRABIG you are not alone in your category , being overwhelmed by an indoctrinated mindset of indifference , which unfortunately you will never be able to wean yourself off , if even the next breath you take depends on it. I guess you have been used to hearing from misguided black folks who are appreciative for their eurocentric brainwash. Thus Mallence's deviation from that clouded judgement got you emotionally rattled.

    • @sabcam2000
      @sabcam2000 Před 6 lety +83

      True. She looked like she wanted to murder them all. LOL.

  • @liferealtv2885
    @liferealtv2885 Před 4 lety +335

    I wish i could give this speech a million likes....

  • @laraking804
    @laraking804 Před rokem +108

    Her voice tone is mesmerising. Great speaker, great presentation.

  • @mikemendo2793
    @mikemendo2793 Před rokem +150

    How did it take me 7 years to see this video, just now ? Great Ted talk by her!

    • @churchillomokaro520
      @churchillomokaro520 Před rokem +2

      Same here... I'm in tears

    • @buyandsellwithdebrah7330
      @buyandsellwithdebrah7330 Před rokem

      This video has been out for a very long time. It had been shared all across social media for many years now.

    • @ach473
      @ach473 Před rokem +5

      This is my first time seeing this. I loved her presentation. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

    • @bashirjalloh3850
      @bashirjalloh3850 Před rokem +1

      Because the media will not allow this kind of videos to go viral that’s why it’s not seen by everyone this should be seen by every individual on this planet

    • @BESTPublishing
      @BESTPublishing Před rokem

      Glad that after 7 years it has resurface. I'm just now seeing it as well..

  • @mulsam2011
    @mulsam2011 Před 4 lety +396

    "Charity brings inferiority and dependent"
    Absolutely true. Africa unite !!!!

    • @anyanwu65
      @anyanwu65 Před 3 lety +2

      African to unite is by restructuring and giving ethnic groups referendum.

    • @ecosubb
      @ecosubb Před 3 lety +1

      Global Africa! Unite ! Live Love Thrive Africa! 1

    • @wendellspivey3747
      @wendellspivey3747 Před 3 lety

      @@ecosubb UNITY is the key. We must unite or we will perish.

    • @Bogusgal
      @Bogusgal Před 2 lety

      You need more than unity. lol!

    • @nnamdichrisume9384
      @nnamdichrisume9384 Před 2 lety +1

      Charity from a pure heart is the greatest gift and has the power of transformation

  • @dineompati2780
    @dineompati2780 Před 8 lety +593

    "The land is golden... literally! I love her confidence and how she pouts when she says all this. Man,I love her!

  • @leeseongwee8157
    @leeseongwee8157 Před 11 měsíci +23

    This is absolutely the best TED talk I’ve heard, laying bare the truths about the centuries of Colonial looting that continues even today.

  • @melaniedyal5883
    @melaniedyal5883 Před rokem +273

    I am so happy there are people like Mallence Bart-Williams in the world! ❤🌍❤

    • @sezaaleu2790
      @sezaaleu2790 Před rokem +8

      There are more like her,they just lack the platform.

    • @simonpure109
      @simonpure109 Před rokem +3

      Absolutely...am from subsaharan Africa and international trade lawyer...it's frustrating

  • @bastetmt1447
    @bastetmt1447 Před 3 lety +457

    “ I Come from the Richest Country in the World 🌎 it’s location in the richest Continent of the world 🌎. In the West my Country is called Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 “. On the surfest we are bless with infinite beauty and an aboundant of flora and fauna ..I admired how she spoke that with such authority..

    • @codyham9508
      @codyham9508 Před 3 lety +6

      Ready to talk, It's high time we Africans took some action.

    • @justinamusyoka4986
      @justinamusyoka4986 Před 3 lety +7

      She says the first university in the world was in Timbuktu and the second in sierra Leon,how did this change till today Africans move abroad to study and others still can't read or write ?

    • @ecosubb
      @ecosubb Před 3 lety +4

      Truth can be denied but never dismayed.

    • @hadiatukamara744
      @hadiatukamara744 Před 3 lety +3

      @@justinamusyoka4986 Good question!

    • @playerone2480
      @playerone2480 Před 3 lety +1

      But it’s not when looked to with GDP. So why lie?

  • @doctorjoe6541
    @doctorjoe6541 Před 8 lety +659

    That's it!!! Am going back home to Africa. We are the solutions not the problems. People of AFRICA all over the world. Let us rise up and go back and develop our lands. Well done my dear sister Mallence. God bless and keep you.

    • @EJBanks
      @EJBanks Před 6 lety +14

      i'm coming with you!

    • @Jinhunter1
      @Jinhunter1 Před 6 lety +1

      TheComment YouScrolledPassed Simply no. Go away.

    • @5504berry
      @5504berry Před 6 lety +19

      "We are the answers to their problems" American arrogance at its best.

    • @Onserio.
      @Onserio. Před 5 lety +3

      It's happening more than you know

    • @CocoHue-oc2ds
      @CocoHue-oc2ds Před 5 lety

      @@Onserio. 😊

  • @thepowerofyourvoicepodcast

    What an incredible and beautiful soul. This gave me tears… always look for what’s possible.

  • @agnesmbura8292
    @agnesmbura8292 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Still watching this 8yrs later….can never get any better❤❤❤

  • @Miz-B
    @Miz-B Před 8 lety +250

    Every time I watch this video (and her attitude).......I feel a fire burning inside me.

  • @dockarish
    @dockarish Před 8 lety +447

    every African should read Mallence's presentation and then reflect deeply. these are the lessons our children must be taught from the time they are born.

  • @mdfaizanshakeel5591
    @mdfaizanshakeel5591 Před 2 lety +24

    Watching again after a long time...
    Sadness in her eyes and the way she speak. I wish i could give more than one like ❤. Huge respect for this strong woman.

  • @carymiller5998
    @carymiller5998 Před rokem +24

    Wow! I'm speechless. So much we don't know about the world outside our own. How she delivered her message without raising her voice was so powerful yet touching.

    • @davidm7740
      @davidm7740 Před rokem

      Gadaffi tried, and by causing instability among the nations, they caused us to turn against one another. The people of Libya are constantly killing one another to determine who will control the oil plants. As a result of our inability to care for ourselves and our preference for Western countries to assist us, Morocco African nation is being paid to killing thousands of Africans who are fleeing to their shores in search of a better life or sell Africans to arab countries as slaves to work them. UAE, will take your passport as soon as your arrive especially if you came from Africa and some Asian countries. They won't give you an indefinite but you will work in their gulag. These western nations do not even want us to live in their nations. As soon as we cross the sea and onto their lands they will ship you back to Rwanda haha. No wonder Rwandan president doesn't want them because they Rwanda is the new Singapore of Africa.

  • @yazidherizi7760
    @yazidherizi7760 Před 5 lety +183

    She is ambassadors from Africa to the world.
    she said the hardest truth.

    • @mst9135
      @mst9135 Před 2 lety

      Yes..yes..yes...AMBASSADOR OF AFRICA💞💗❤💝👌✔

  • @henrienene8877
    @henrienene8877 Před 8 lety +840

    "Natural selection would sooner or later take the predator out because it offsets the balance"... that's just how ugly the truth can be.. **Flawless**

    • @ericcartman5722
      @ericcartman5722 Před 7 lety +7

      Name 1 single ecosystem without a predator
      "flawless"
      The health of any given ecosystem is based on the health of their predators

    • @jacobschimp7939
      @jacobschimp7939 Před 7 lety +73

      Did you not hear what she said? She explained that if there is an overexploitation on a species or is overhunted, that nature will soon have to decrease the number of the predators because it offsets the balance of nature.

    • @ericcartman5722
      @ericcartman5722 Před 7 lety +7

      You just defined balance in nature, not the opposite.
      She says as quoted "take the predator out", not decrease the number of, do not be naive.

    • @jacobschimp7939
      @jacobschimp7939 Před 7 lety +1

      Oh ok, thank you for correcting me, I did not know.

    • @Monkeyninjaghost
      @Monkeyninjaghost Před 7 lety +7

      Nzings Dee, that is not how demographic transition works. As your standard of living rises your birth rate will inevitably drop off. As small a thing as a pension system can dramatically reduce birthrate. On the other hand, countries with a lot of conflicts and high level of poverty will almost always have a high birthrate.
      It is not about some mysterious force but logic, a high standard of living and a safe society means that almost all children will survive to adulthood and a healthy pension system means that that you do not have to rely on your children take care of you when get to old to work.
      There is also a tendency that after a conflict the birthrate will rise, like the baby-boomers after the second world war.

  • @OlufemiSoyinka
    @OlufemiSoyinka Před 11 měsíci +6

    The sadness, the sorrow from within her soul. And the Truth! The reality pouring out from a very painful heart! Bless you beautiful woman!

  • @kjm485
    @kjm485 Před 2 lety +16

    I'm surprised they let this go public. This is powerful beyond words. All truth!

  • @Lea-db1df
    @Lea-db1df Před 3 lety +343

    "We all know the dollar is worthless" 😂😂😂😂 gal, I couldn't have said this so calmly ...👏👏👏👏 you're special 😍😍

    • @curtleyollivierre7671
      @curtleyollivierre7671 Před 3 lety +23

      yes...its only backed by military power and savagery
      ...America is all about hypocrisy and it lives off others virtue...

    • @mobileandroid5299
      @mobileandroid5299 Před rokem +1

      ROTFLMAO! 100%! I busted out laughing!

  • @medinacheikhmedias
    @medinacheikhmedias Před 8 lety +421

    Damn, her voice alone is killing it. And the essence, the truth that is spoken is gooolllld!

    • @Luzitanium
      @Luzitanium Před 6 lety +1

      is not completely truth is victimization of a frustated individual.

    • @oluwaseundawodu3648
      @oluwaseundawodu3648 Před 5 lety +7

      Ken Valens she should have been grinning or smiling? She didn’t come to play. She did the job powerfully!

    • @dokorobia8713
      @dokorobia8713 Před 4 lety +3

      Luzitanium You are right the truth of what your country’s governments have done is MUCH worse.

    • @alamakadeus2289
      @alamakadeus2289 Před 4 lety +1

      What was powerful about her presentation was the even tone and cadence in which it was delivered. One would have expected such a call for justice by a representative of a much-maligned continent to be rancorous and hectoring. She's certainly made her point. Well done!

  • @otisharris7380
    @otisharris7380 Před rokem +14

    The power of her speech, persuasion, and presentation is very contagious. I love how she owns the platform from beginning to end. Such mastery!

  • @raski6911
    @raski6911 Před rokem +53

    I am a Sierra Leonean. Born and raised in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Thank you my sister for this approach.

  • @CLAUDEZO1
    @CLAUDEZO1 Před 9 lety +629

    That was a well articulated and moving presentation. She should be an ambassador for Sierra Leone

    • @Cybraxas
      @Cybraxas Před 7 lety +5

      I think her father is an exiled former oppositionalist

    • @XTRABIG
      @XTRABIG Před 7 lety +5

      Claudia A Bultman she's a poor speaker. this is uninspiring and she's reading from a card. cmon

    • @DevonahBlackwellT.I.
      @DevonahBlackwellT.I. Před 7 lety +15

      But it's truth. And we can tell from all of the 'hit dogs' in the audience and the ones loitering on this thread.

    • @patrickmwiti6432
      @patrickmwiti6432 Před 7 lety +31

      XTRABIG.
      You are are a fluent speaker who has never done a presentation in your pathetic life.
      "poor speaker".?
      Go get a life pathetic one

    • @patrickmwiti6432
      @patrickmwiti6432 Před 7 lety +10

      XTRABIG
      pathetic

  • @MarkAKathurima
    @MarkAKathurima Před 3 lety +619

    This will forever be my favorite TED talk of all time

  • @nyagahmuriuki8717
    @nyagahmuriuki8717 Před 2 lety +16

    I just can't explain it. She's summarized it all. She's a gem. Indeed, we have one standing alone in what many have feared to venture in.
    She is my hero.

    • @davidm7740
      @davidm7740 Před rokem

      Gadaffi tried, and by causing instability among the nations, they caused us to turn against one another. The people of Libya are constantly killing one another to determine who will control the oil plants. As a result of our inability to care for ourselves and our preference for Western countries to assist us, Morocco African nation is being paid to killing thousands of Africans who are fleeing to their shores in search of a better life or sell Africans to arab countries as slaves to work them. UAE, will take your passport as soon as your arrive especially if you came from Africa and some Asian countries. They won't give you an indefinite but you will work in their gulag. These western nations do not even want us to live in their nations. As soon as we cross the sea and onto their lands they will ship you back to Rwanda haha. No wonder Rwandan president doesn't want them because they Rwanda is the new Singapore of Africa.

  • @bernicejane5714
    @bernicejane5714 Před rokem +567

    The message, the voice tone, the body language....perfection!This lady is phenomenal.

    • @ansumanacamara9335
      @ansumanacamara9335 Před rokem +10

      She is a princess

    • @janetallie1032
      @janetallie1032 Před rokem +8

      Yes indeed she’s a Princess!

    • @CopperAboriginies
      @CopperAboriginies Před rokem +10

      You can tell she’s not an American Woman.
      The tone of her voice and the information she disclosed is priceless knowledge.
      To bad the Blacks and the African Americans can’t see their way out of the nonsense in their communities across America.
      Something is wrong with Our people here in America. This lady has the correct formula for the success of her people in Africa.

    • @adolfkamuzora9044
      @adolfkamuzora9044 Před rokem +2

      I agree the full 100%. Simply put, stunning!

    • @Makinde_Taiwo_Mary
      @Makinde_Taiwo_Mary Před rokem +2

      All was just perfect

  • @nothandomasango7704
    @nothandomasango7704 Před 3 lety +109

    I always come back to watch this clip once a year at least. So much respect for Mallence from the kingdom of Eswatini. 🇸🇿

    • @reggie_ulon
      @reggie_ulon Před 2 lety +3

      Swaziland in the house!

    • @ang78able
      @ang78able Před rokem

      Sierra leonian

    • @nothandomasango7704
      @nothandomasango7704 Před rokem

      @@ang78able lmao. I’m aware. I was saying I , who’s in Eswatini, have so much respect for her.

  • @lovemidou9619
    @lovemidou9619 Před 5 lety +597

    This is the type of person want to associate myself with.

  • @danmann5009
    @danmann5009 Před rokem +14

    That's one of the most brilliant speeches I've ever heard.

  • @narratingwithtuwilika
    @narratingwithtuwilika Před 2 měsíci +2

    2024, and keep coming back to one of the most timeless TEDx presentations.

  • @athariqbal2843
    @athariqbal2843 Před 4 lety +38

    While watching this clip, i was more concentrating on the faces and feelings of the audiences- absolutely depressed, sank in their seats, sweating and being beaten by their guilt of last 600 years

  • @rollodj
    @rollodj Před 8 lety +153

    Education is a powerful thing. It can influence change, power, and mind set. Please view and pass on.

  • @kalonjeebless
    @kalonjeebless Před 7 měsíci +3

    Chills down my spine. Her courage and her captivating voice; She is a true African Goddess with might. I feel great to have come across this in the long run and this message needs to be channeled to many.

  • @oziomaperpetual5545
    @oziomaperpetual5545 Před rokem +5

    Recognise diamonds 💎 in the rough. Dollar is worthless! Who else is watching this by 5:20am 17th November 2022.
    She's fearless! I love the way she praised my continent!
    In synopsis, Africa lacks opportunities. Only 3 years and guys that couldn't read and write became lawyers, designers and musicians.

  • @rainshilongo9928
    @rainshilongo9928 Před 3 lety +318

    Rewatching this in 2021, this woman gives me chills. I love it, we need more of her in the world.
    From Namibia 🇳🇦

    • @abrayanmakondeRC
      @abrayanmakondeRC Před 3 lety +6

      She gives me chills as well, she's outstanding.

    • @maroua9279
      @maroua9279 Před 3 lety +2

      From algeria too 🇩🇿

    • @davidleect784
      @davidleect784 Před 2 lety +4

      Always The Rich Robbing The Poor .
      Understand The True Reality and Life .

    • @malatjijohannes8722
      @malatjijohannes8722 Před 11 měsíci

      as i watching the beautiful young African Queen my tears roll dawn

  • @nguforgroup6759
    @nguforgroup6759 Před 4 lety +55

    Watching this today and tears rolling down my eyes.Oh Africa!

  • @stellagreen1816
    @stellagreen1816 Před 3 lety +29

    She’s brave and dared to speak the truth . I believe I can use three words to describe Mallence :
    integrity , respectful & honourable
    Well done Mallence

  • @rodneysmith6639
    @rodneysmith6639 Před rokem +38

    This was one of the best presentations I’ve seen❤❤

  • @firenkelo
    @firenkelo Před 8 lety +59

    The highest level of eloquence .

  • @erickoukos
    @erickoukos Před 3 lety +28

    It's 2020 November and I'm watching this with tears 😭. Much love for Africa, from Kenya 🇰🇪

  • @VictoriaReynolds
    @VictoriaReynolds Před 3 lety +151

    This is proof that one person can make a difference. We need to stop looking for leaders to fix our problems and instead be a part of the solutions.

    • @davidm7740
      @davidm7740 Před rokem

      Gadaffi tried, and by causing instability among the nations, they caused us to turn against one another. The people of Libya are constantly killing one another to determine who will control the oil plants. As a result of our inability to care for ourselves and our preference for Western countries to assist us, Morocco African nation is being paid to killing thousands of Africans who are fleeing to their shores in search of a better life or sell Africans to arab countries as slaves to work them. UAE, will take your passport as soon as your arrive especially if you came from Africa and some Asian countries. They won't give you an indefinite but you will work in their gulag. These western nations do not even want us to live in their nations. As soon as we cross the sea and onto their lands they will ship you back to Rwanda haha. No wonder Rwandan president doesn't want them because they Rwanda is the new Singapore of Africa.

    • @VictoriaReynolds
      @VictoriaReynolds Před rokem +2

      @@davidm7740, thank you for sharing this. It is too sad for words. I find that all across this beautiful planet of ours, those who see themselves as more worthy than the rest are always pitting people against each other to take eyes off those who are really propegating the suffering. Here in America our news is carefully screened, although Americans don't know this. We only get international news if someone here is profiting from it. I had no idea the extent of what is happening in Africa.

  • @prof.julsonetienne3181
    @prof.julsonetienne3181 Před 2 lety +4

    The Africans and People of African descent NEED to change their channels as well. Peace & Love from Haiti 🇭🇹 ❤ 🖤

  • @nopeacefordwicked5315
    @nopeacefordwicked5315 Před 4 lety +30

    I am Jet Osirim from Nigeria. I am so proud of you Mallence. Just got to see your world class presentation. I believe if all African tv and radio stations can play this presentation at least once a month, things will begin to change in Africa. I love you so very much. God bless you sister.

  • @elmuftee
    @elmuftee Před 9 lety +250

    One of the most powerful speech I have ever listened to in my entire life. Mallence is an ambassador of the black African. Brilliant, historical, and powerful speech. God bless your soul.

    • @anthonyajibolaomoruyi8054
      @anthonyajibolaomoruyi8054 Před 5 lety

      You've just spoken thought without missing a comma.

    • @tigress4960
      @tigress4960 Před 5 lety +2

      If our governments were doing this, where do you think Africa would be? But NO they are still looking out for whoever/WHICHEVER COUNTRY gives them money with false pretenses which they never use to educate the next generations.

    • @davidm7740
      @davidm7740 Před rokem

      Gadaffi tried, and by causing instability among the nations, they caused us to turn against one another. The people of Libya are constantly killing one another to determine who will control the oil plants. As a result of our inability to care for ourselves and our preference for Western countries to assist us, Morocco African nation is being paid to killing thousands of Africans who are fleeing to their shores in search of a better life or sell Africans to arab countries as slaves to work them. UAE, will take your passport as soon as your arrive especially if you came from Africa and some Asian countries. They won't give you an indefinite but you will work in their gulag. These western nations do not even want us to live in their nations. As soon as we cross the sea and onto their lands they will ship you back to Rwanda haha. No wonder Rwandan president doesn't want them because they Rwanda is the new Singapore of Africa.

  • @brianrees6969
    @brianrees6969 Před 11 měsíci +5

    She blew me away, well done 👏❤️... Africa needs more of you... God bless you and your loving soul... ❤

  • @Timmytheonemost
    @Timmytheonemost Před 2 lety +12

    Her speech was hypnotic! A true Goddess! Sadly some still won’t get it.

  • @obi1moon
    @obi1moon Před 4 lety +120

    Absolute class and intelligence. Such an inspiration. Imagine her on the UN stage. She would decimate them all.

    • @BritWit1
      @BritWit1 Před 2 lety +6

      Yes, incredible

    • @pamelawoodey204
      @pamelawoodey204 Před rokem

      UN is the enemy of humanity. Open your eyes!!

    • @davidm7740
      @davidm7740 Před rokem

      Gadaffi tried, and by causing instability among the nations, they caused us to turn against one another. The people of Libya are constantly killing one another to determine who will control the oil plants. As a result of our inability to care for ourselves and our preference for Western countries to assist us, Morocco African nation is being paid to killing thousands of Africans who are fleeing to their shores in search of a better life or sell Africans to arab countries as slaves to work them. UAE, will take your passport as soon as your arrive especially if you came from Africa and some Asian countries. They won't give you an indefinite but you will work in their gulag. These western nations do not even want us to live in their nations. As soon as we cross the sea and onto their lands they will ship you back to Rwanda haha. No wonder Rwandan president doesn't want them because they Rwanda is the new Singapore of Africa.

  • @hussenstevenmdala5263
    @hussenstevenmdala5263 Před 3 lety +307

    I like her courage to stand and speak the truth for Africa. Fact remains, Africa has been exploited for so long and the Western countries depends on Africa. You have my vote Mallence

    • @davidm7740
      @davidm7740 Před rokem

      Gadaffi tried, and by causing instability among the nations, they caused us to turn against one another. The people of Libya are constantly killing one another to determine who will control the oil plants. As a result of our inability to care for ourselves and our preference for Western countries to assist us, Morocco African nation is being paid to killing thousands of Africans who are fleeing to their shores in search of a better life or sell Africans to arab countries as slaves to work them. UAE, will take your passport as soon as your arrive especially if you came from Africa and some Asian countries. They won't give you an indefinite but you will work in their gulag. These western nations do not even want us to live in their nations. As soon as we cross the sea and onto their lands they will ship you back to Rwanda haha. No wonder Rwandan president doesn't want them because they Rwanda is the new Singapore of Africa.

  • @NandiMakg
    @NandiMakg Před rokem +4

    I’ve been coming back every year for the past 6 years to watch this movie since my mother showed it to me. Love Mallence ❤

    • @NandiMakg
      @NandiMakg Před 3 měsíci

      Not me being back again

  • @daksheii
    @daksheii Před 11 měsíci +4

    After 8years I came too late but too early to listen to such touching words from an Africa.
    The lioness roar from Africa, Sierra Leone

  • @MakedaRasta
    @MakedaRasta Před 8 lety +26

    i like how she is real smooth with it.....she is a very keen and intelligent strategist! Respect Queen! hope you will appear in the U.S. in the near future. continue the healing of the nation!

  • @johnyscash6878
    @johnyscash6878 Před 4 lety +53

    5:40 - While one hand gives in the flashing lights of cameras, the other takes in the shadows.

  • @ezeohajudith5564
    @ezeohajudith5564 Před rokem +108

    I am from Nigeria this is so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes

    • @meritbrownihe
      @meritbrownihe Před rokem +1

      Hope you have gat your PVC

    • @debramorgan3824
      @debramorgan3824 Před rokem +1

      My DNA is nigerian

    • @magicalisticable
      @magicalisticable Před 4 měsíci

      I cried so bad in the middle of this speech I had to stop the video to make a break. It breaks my heart to hear this and how degrading it is to Africa what we’re doing for centuries … I knew most of the information she said and had an awareness … but this now just hit me again and real bad……

  • @shaunnesh4021
    @shaunnesh4021 Před rokem +4

    Its now the 7th time I'm watching this video in a span of 5years. I'M glad she exists, I'm glad she's letting them know we know, I'm optimistic we'll have many that will open our eyes, accept ourselves as the preys, unleash our potential and eliminate our predators. WE'LL OVERCOME THIS HOWEVER LONG IT MAY TAKE

  • @geraldgeejones38
    @geraldgeejones38 Před 8 lety +203

    This was so impactful. She spoke with such calm, confidence, and unapologetic. Makes me view those organizations begging for donations in a whole new light. Thanks you!!!

  • @Canadian2498
    @Canadian2498 Před 8 lety +14

    A very captivating speech. Not only does Mallence look very passionate about Sierra Leone, she looks very concerned about what the future could bring for Africa... Amazing job delivering your point of view.

  • @secretserviceangel7038
    @secretserviceangel7038 Před rokem +6

    There is so much sincerity, love, giftedness & consciousness screaming through you that even the comments about you have to bow to your elegance and sophistication! You bring a whole other level of meaning to Martin Luther King’s quote...”let us conduct our struggle on the high plain of discipline and dignity!” Mallence, you are proof of Sierra Leone’s riches, all by yourself! Thank you! 🙏🏽😇🌏

    • @j.gyamayaka5826
      @j.gyamayaka5826 Před 9 měsíci

      Lady what in the world are you talking about? Why are you invoking Martin Luther king?
      How about commenting on the meaning of what she's saying instead of useless flattery

  • @Lyfe495
    @Lyfe495 Před rokem +82

    Never had a speech so perfect In my life before ❤️

  • @roxannebrown4503
    @roxannebrown4503 Před 8 lety +26

    Mallence, thank you for the inspiration and motivation. At 61 years, I now understand that there is more for me to do. "Sharity" is a concept I now embrace fully. Helping youth to learn how to survive and thrive one a larger scale is now my mission. Teach, my sister, teach!

    • @muhammedking2290
      @muhammedking2290 Před 6 lety

      Roxanne Brown may God almighty give you more time to do more for the coming generation's...

  • @kiki23
    @kiki23 Před 4 lety +10

    I dont understand how this TED hasn't been watched more and how it has so few likes. I do understand but it aggrevates me deeply.

  • @oxbythomas839
    @oxbythomas839 Před 5 měsíci +6

    Still watching this clip 2024

  • @menoverse
    @menoverse Před 3 lety +3

    BEST EVER TED TALK!!!!!!!! NONE COME REMOTELY CLOSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @BarryTones
    @BarryTones Před 8 lety +191

    thank you Mallence, I can't undo the evils of my forebears, but I will work for freedom and love between all peoples of the Earth

    • @folorunsho1793
      @folorunsho1793 Před 8 lety +3

      Thank you!

    • @jneroo226
      @jneroo226 Před 6 lety +4

      That's not true. No one but them thought to enslave Israelites and scatter them abroad. It seems like Nature will be the only thing that can stop them.

    • @sydneyhoward3754
      @sydneyhoward3754 Před 5 lety +10

      @Will Barclay This is exactly what i just said to somebody and you have just proven me right. Europeans dont know the meaning of guilt even if its burned of their forehead. They always justify their pillage, looting murders and destruction. Curse on this earth the day they appeared on the scene

    • @christieatuh
      @christieatuh Před 5 lety +1

      You brother are golden

    • @leaderbad1548
      @leaderbad1548 Před 4 lety +1

      @@sydneyhoward3754 yup....same way they even justify the colonialism of my country india

  • @Lanichan96
    @Lanichan96 Před 4 lety +99

    Her voice is very soothing and pretty, yet cuts me hard and deep. Her message is something I have wondered myself as well, but never truly searched for an answer. And I'm affraid its meaning fell away from those people. She feels like she can move the world with just a sentence. I would like to see a world in a thousand years and see Africa thrive and live without being robbed constantly.

    • @seekandyeshallfindit
      @seekandyeshallfindit Před 4 lety +4

      Amen ❤

    • @menardtexsampson3745
      @menardtexsampson3745 Před 3 lety +3

      Thanks for your comment I am scrolling through to see if I see any more white folks that comment on this injustice for so many years that she articulated so well well I am assuming based on your photo and how you said what you said

    • @BritWit1
      @BritWit1 Před 2 lety +3

      No my dear. She has already moved the world with her speech. Those people in that room were enraptured, they will never forget her. Something (even if miniscule) from that lesson will stay with each and every one of them. Walk in her shoes, with her melanin and then you may think differently. In order to be understood, seek to understand

    • @BritWit1
      @BritWit1 Před 2 lety +2

      You yourself said you never truly looked for the answer, well here it is, she is telling it. How many times has a woman been doubted, and yet changed the world. Otherwise we should have told Rosa Parks to sit down(no civil rights advancements) and Madame Curie to stay at home in her kitchen (No radium, no x-rays). They were the 🥇 first.

    • @BritWit1
      @BritWit1 Před 2 lety

      @@menardtexsampson3745 Right (you probably won't see this months later), but I concur

  • @MrInternationalSound
    @MrInternationalSound Před rokem +6

    Her demeanor, her tone, her beauty her message 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾✊🏾 powerful

  • @mindykaur8139
    @mindykaur8139 Před 3 lety +77

    Love her cool calm and composed presentation but with razor sharp impact on the mainly white audience who are probably squirming in their seats listening to the hard truths that are being blown in their direction. Well spoken Mallence. You are a rare and exquisite African diamond yourself.

  • @iamaku09
    @iamaku09 Před 8 lety +36

    i actually stood and clapped when she finished lol. Powerful presentation, i am inspired!

  • @syedjawadjaws24
    @syedjawadjaws24 Před 3 lety +18

    One of the best TED lectures I have ever heard. Brilliant message delivered in a devastatingly blunt, mocking and at the same time in a deadpan manner. Rise Africa Rise.

  • @voices4ethiopia567
    @voices4ethiopia567 Před rokem +4

    Wow, what a confronting and moving message. Thank you Mallence Bart-Williams. What is happening in Ethiopia today is a continuation of what you described 7 years ago. Your message, is Africa's message to the world. Hope millions will hear your voice.

  • @tshepoepaphrusmaphepha6430
    @tshepoepaphrusmaphepha6430 Před 9 měsíci +5

    😢 A woman had to do it for all of Africa ✊️
    She did it without a gun or bomb, but with what God gave her, "her sweet and calm voice."
    African will rise again.

  • @mikolomoni5685
    @mikolomoni5685 Před 5 lety +11

    Her boldness , her voice, her truth, the whole presentation and particularly the story made me sheared tears.
    I am African.

  • @wennyboo8753
    @wennyboo8753 Před 8 lety +225

    Standing Ovation, Bravo!!!

    • @KimNswati
      @KimNswati Před 8 lety +3

      why didn't everyone stand??

    • @wennyboo8753
      @wennyboo8753 Před 8 lety +1

      IDK

    • @wennyboo8753
      @wennyboo8753 Před 8 lety +13

      Kim Nswati maybe they felt a type of way about hearing the truth

    • @KimNswati
      @KimNswati Před 8 lety +2

      +Wendy Jules Maybe

    • @sgtdolphin01
      @sgtdolphin01 Před 8 lety +25

      Because it's the truth and it's shameful. excellent video.

  • @marcelinogomess5273
    @marcelinogomess5273 Před 7 měsíci +3

    She opened heart up and nailed ❤

  • @brink6463
    @brink6463 Před 2 lety +2

    Just came. Across a snippet of this on Reddit and had to look up the full video. What a fantastic lecture.

  • @nefertitibelinda1146
    @nefertitibelinda1146 Před 4 lety +90

    I LOVE THIS YOUNG AFRICAN QUEEN. I LOVE HER TONE AND FEARLESS GLANCES AT THE AUDIENCE. SHE GUARANTEES HOPE FOR AFRICA AND HER PEOPLE. GOD bless you Barlance.

  • @SoCalLAKid
    @SoCalLAKid Před 3 lety +43

    Wow. I was hypnotized from the very first second. Blown away by her powerful words. Enlightened by her message. Inspired by her work. Drawn to her aura. Charmed by her manner. This is a unique human being.

  • @enochosei1630
    @enochosei1630 Před 2 lety +2

    I managed to download this video. Mallence's demeanour, voice and speaking skills, I will definitely leave it as an inheritance to my children. Sooooo much power and truth in such a silent and quite voice.

  • @Ra-cx2pn
    @Ra-cx2pn Před rokem +31

    Mallence is truly the example of a Goddess whom cares for mother earth and humanity.

    • @YAHUSHUAISLORD468
      @YAHUSHUAISLORD468 Před rokem

      Please don’t refer to anyone as goddess. It is a sin. Only God is God. No goddess. Goddess don’t exist.
      What this woman did is good. But don’t refer to anyone as goddess.

    • @Ra-cx2pn
      @Ra-cx2pn Před rokem

      @@YAHUSHUAISLORD468 Clearly your own ignorance is your own enemy that dwells within yourself, the arrogance and ignorance within men started that "story", that "God" is a man, Pay attention and study more red flags matter.

  • @KeithAdamMahommed
    @KeithAdamMahommed Před 8 lety +12

    Brilliant. I feel like a prodigal child that had lost my way. Thank you for bringing me home.

  • @nyuno2652
    @nyuno2652 Před 3 lety +53

    Mallence, you're the most inspiring woman i've ever seen.

    • @BritWit1
      @BritWit1 Před 2 lety +3

      Yes what a captivating woman!

  • @simpledeliciousfoodie3476
    @simpledeliciousfoodie3476 Před 3 lety +51

    This woman is fierce, we need more people like her in the world. Fearless!

  • @bailorbah5904
    @bailorbah5904 Před rokem +2

    This is one of the best presentation about Africa, Sierra Leone to be specific.

  • @parnianx
    @parnianx Před 7 lety +295

    I had goosebumps throughout the entire video, don't believe any youtube video has ever made me cry like this. Stay proud Africa, we will make a change together

    • @violinfire24
      @violinfire24 Před 7 lety +13

      Watch your words and read your history (or lack thereof).

    • @parnianx
      @parnianx Před 7 lety +33

      A what now?! Race traitor??? The hell is that! Ain't no such thing in my world. I'm not familiar with the dictionary of the racists. And there's no 'we' darling. Me and you we most certainly don't have anything in common. Unlike you, the color of my skin does not define whom I feel sympathy and love for and for whom I don't.

    • @parnianx
      @parnianx Před 7 lety +14

      You're worse than him if you think somebody's "blood" makes them say such nonsense. This is certainly a successful example of racist parents brainwashing their child to grow into an adult with such narrow minded perspective, not god or satan or any of that okay? I have the same skin color and I feel 180 degrees different from this man. Stop making this about blood, and stop using this argument to suit your own agenda.

    • @antoniojavatube
      @antoniojavatube Před 7 lety +3

      You are so sweet Parnian.

    • @johnmartin6579
      @johnmartin6579 Před 7 lety

      Zikora Obiageli Africa is for everyone so we must share the resources. Why would you prefer to be living in a Bush? we Anglos gave you civilisation and clothing, we taught you how to live in an apartment building and be modern people

  • @ReinitaAnne
    @ReinitaAnne Před 7 lety +299

    You can just see how over the western world she is ....I feel you sis

    • @Schmidtczech
      @Schmidtczech Před 5 lety +9

      Iam from Czech Republic 🇨🇿 we are eastern Europe... Western Europe and USA colonized eastern Europe too...

    • @cryptospacemedia5382
      @cryptospacemedia5382 Před 5 lety +7

      A true African Queen. Bold and Courageous.

    • @williamtukei1488
      @williamtukei1488 Před 4 lety +5

      @@Craigx71 why do you accept a fact if you're theif every one knows

    • @nellzbellzzzzzz3286
      @nellzbellzzzzzz3286 Před 4 lety +28

      Craigx71 and she should continue to utilize everything you listed, the resources to build the infrastructures you named come from her country.

    • @melbournaut
      @melbournaut Před 4 lety +3

      She isn't over it. She loves the west and everything it has to offer. She has just found a way to use racial tensions to fleece people for money

  • @EstherAivinhenyi
    @EstherAivinhenyi Před 3 lety +7

    So refreshing to hear the TRUTH and FACTS played out so eloquently by one of our FEARLESS African Warrior Queens, more are on the way!! 👑👑👑🥰🥰🥰✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

  • @kelvinmbi1601
    @kelvinmbi1601 Před 3 lety +4

    I have never been moved by a speech such as this. Her demeanor is exclusive and she speaks from deep down her soul. Africa’s time is near th🙏🙏🙏💪💪💪