Secretary-General Kofi Atta Annan-1997 MIT Commencement Address

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  • Kofi Atta Annan MS '72, Seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations, is the Guest Speaker at the 1997 MIT Commencement Exercises, on June 6, 1997.

Komentáře • 93

  • @jeanraysanchez7304
    @jeanraysanchez7304 Před 9 měsíci +3

    He was a great man indeed, may your humble soul continue resting in peace

  • @georginaasare448
    @georginaasare448 Před 5 lety +18

    You are. Such a gentle man, And such a God fearing person.I wish people like you should live forever, l am so glad l met you in the 90s when you came to Chicago for a speech at Jersey Jackson's church.l was so pleased .Such a humble human being.May the good lord keep you at a safe place.R.I. P.Much 💘 till we meet.Am glad to be a Ghanaian.

  • @annesiduhm2703
    @annesiduhm2703 Před 5 lety +10

    Global citizen. Eloquent, smart, handsome, inspiring, rest peacefully you worked so hard for peace. We will truly miss you🌹🌹

  • @nanafranklin3836
    @nanafranklin3836 Před 5 lety +14

    A man of inspiration, indeed, GHANA has lost a nation, Kofi, Rest In Peace.

  • @curthwellmulivha3705
    @curthwellmulivha3705 Před 7 lety +18

    i love this man , he's eloquent , words so clear ....besides he's visionary leader

  • @vambas.fofana5433
    @vambas.fofana5433 Před 5 lety +3

    The late KOFI ANNAN, my former boss at the United Nations, was an inspiration to millions and a friend to thousands. May his humble soul RIP!

  • @user-pj3tu3jz2p
    @user-pj3tu3jz2p Před 8 měsíci +1

    Quite inspirational. The truly global citizen!. LEGEND. RIP. ️.

  • @pastorbrightamegazo9231
    @pastorbrightamegazo9231 Před 5 lety +6

    Very humble and intelligent! Rest in peace.

  • @mrokodebronz
    @mrokodebronz Před 5 lety +5

    A great Son of humanity! You did your part to make this planet a best place for all. Your memory and great works will continue in our hearts forever. Rest in perfect peace Kofi Annan.

  • @wateromiproduction3898
    @wateromiproduction3898 Před 5 lety +5

    We all release energy for either good or evil in our limited time on earth. Koffi Annan RIP. You have been and now in another place of eternity where only peace exists.

  • @nkoneninetshiendeulu4120
    @nkoneninetshiendeulu4120 Před 6 lety +10

    Kofi is a great narrator; and so eloquent. It is only through him and Nelson Mandela that I believe leaders are born rather than made. After listening to his speech; you feel so great to be an African.

  • @danielwaweru2808
    @danielwaweru2808 Před 10 měsíci

    you worked hard for peace throughout the world may your generations leave in peace forever and may you rest in eternal peace

  • @yahyaalimadenge2425
    @yahyaalimadenge2425 Před 5 lety +2

    The iconic grandchild of Africa! RIP Annan!

  • @livybestokoli8539
    @livybestokoli8539 Před 4 lety

    I cry each time i listen to your speeches... "your such a global gift" you live forever...my role model..

  • @nanatano
    @nanatano Před 5 lety +4

    May your humble soul rest in perfect peace

  • @MichaelPhilipMaunes
    @MichaelPhilipMaunes Před rokem

    A humble man and a great visionary. Kofi Annan was a diplomat, a former secretary-general of the United Nations, and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001. May he rest in peace.

  • @abdelnasiradam1745
    @abdelnasiradam1745 Před 6 lety +3

    The history should talk for a long time.
    we miss you Annan and we love you

  • @goodthinking5768
    @goodthinking5768 Před 6 lety +7

    He is great man one of in the world

  • @johnmarko4493
    @johnmarko4493 Před 5 lety +1

    Kofi Atta we love you , you are the Mentor and Oracle , Rest in Peace

  • @rolynsonmuga5279
    @rolynsonmuga5279 Před 5 lety +1

    My your soul rest in peace I remember when you came to Kenya after 2007post poll scarmises here in Kenya the whole globe will miss you!!

  • @abhishek15894
    @abhishek15894 Před 4 lety

    22 years later. This sentiment stands to be a much needed one.

  • @user-ve5ru8fl7x
    @user-ve5ru8fl7x Před 5 měsíci

    He was the best person ever

  • @petermapigano2607
    @petermapigano2607 Před 5 lety +2

    He use to be a great personality worthy to live. His legacies shall never be forgotten. God gave and God has taken

  • @ericboateng1781
    @ericboateng1781 Před 5 lety

    Rest in Peace, Mr Annan. You were really one of a kind. Ghana, Africa and the world is proud of you.

  • @derekmuaka9411
    @derekmuaka9411 Před 6 lety +2

    great leader, very inspiring.

  • @kellykelly-mm5co
    @kellykelly-mm5co Před 5 lety

    Great man indeed and he will be missed buy many....RIP baba.

  • @dannydekeyser7401
    @dannydekeyser7401 Před 5 lety +3

    I saw the Secretary - General ones in my town in Belgium , for making a painting

  • @AEGR123456
    @AEGR123456 Před 5 lety +1

    Se le recordará, por su inteligencia y humildad. Un honor haberlo tenido en nuestra graduación.

  • @snrmckooms1165
    @snrmckooms1165 Před 3 lety +1

    LEGEND. RIP. 🙏🏾❤️

  • @ravindertalwar553
    @ravindertalwar553 Před rokem

    I pray to Almighty God for the wellbeing and happiness for everyone in the Global World based on Friendship, Mutual Understanding, Peaceful Coexistence,Non Violence and JUSTICE FOR ALL

  • @ghanabaaremeyawabas3074

    Someday we gonna die,Heroes!
    We ain't gonna live forever,until then R.I.P Father!

  • @sandraarthur8211
    @sandraarthur8211 Před 5 lety

    Rip Mr Kofi we Love but God love you more

  • @billyotienojuma9932
    @billyotienojuma9932 Před 5 lety +1

    Rest in peace Koffi Annan

  • @Abdou-jk7ke
    @Abdou-jk7ke Před měsícem +1

    wise man.

  • @jameshumbo4646
    @jameshumbo4646 Před 7 lety +2

    Quite inspirational. The truly global citizen!

  • @user-bk3wt8nw5q
    @user-bk3wt8nw5q Před měsícem

    Great man

  • @akotaugustina3214
    @akotaugustina3214 Před 5 lety

    Even all the other countries in Africa are praising you what can we say our father may the Good God remember you .still remain in our hearts ♥️ the daddy Rest in peace ✌️Good bye 👋 till we meet again

  • @alexmartey5798
    @alexmartey5798 Před 3 lety

    Africa has the men to make it great but what has happened. He played his part and left his mark. Rest in peace.

  • @josephpaita696
    @josephpaita696 Před 5 lety

    Ghana have lost a nation. An African icon. Rest in peace

  • @secgen8592
    @secgen8592 Před 11 měsíci

    Remarkable

  • @Akua_Madiba.D
    @Akua_Madiba.D Před 5 lety +2

    Aww He was really handsome

  • @kitetutitus4503
    @kitetutitus4503 Před 7 lety +6

    my mentor.he is one of global citizen

  • @emmafredrick0215
    @emmafredrick0215 Před rokem

    The great man

  • @elvissackey1
    @elvissackey1 Před 5 lety

    You are a great man....

  • @reginaanim8287
    @reginaanim8287 Před 5 lety

    Ghana is proud of you

  • @asarereuben7123
    @asarereuben7123 Před 10 měsíci

    My role model.

  • @sammysamuel8557
    @sammysamuel8557 Před 5 lety +1

    Rip father of peace

  • @than.aung.740
    @than.aung.740 Před rokem

    good.morning..mr.kofi.annan..

  • @ALLALENINAAmsterdam
    @ALLALENINAAmsterdam Před 8 měsíci

    I love you ❤️🎉😊

  • @bmcoul
    @bmcoul Před 4 lety

    Rest in peace

  • @ayubajohn1970
    @ayubajohn1970 Před 5 lety +4

    Africa are proud of u

  • @emmanuelasmahessiedu4431
    @emmanuelasmahessiedu4431 Před 5 lety +2

    U are like a 🌲 tree planted on a fertilize land thinking it will always brought out the fruits in it but now it has been cut down short. Daddy Rest in Perfect Peace

  • @irenealimaacan3031
    @irenealimaacan3031 Před 4 lety +1

    How far did they riche of stressing that wiggle ? Are the leading ?

  • @awingajaygerman242
    @awingajaygerman242 Před 5 lety +1

    rest in peace son of Africa

  • @lambamoleimebo7298
    @lambamoleimebo7298 Před 5 lety

    You are great African boy.

  • @pranavkrishna274
    @pranavkrishna274 Před 4 lety

    once a legend always a legend

  • @saadaatmuuse111
    @saadaatmuuse111 Před 5 lety +4

    It's pleasure to me that this man is an African man

    • @maryampah8362
      @maryampah8362 Před 5 lety +1

      Great man of Africa may his soul rest in perfect peace

    • @davidaonnkwentiachu3080
      @davidaonnkwentiachu3080 Před 5 lety

      You did your best, but was never opted to assist in the an go phone problem in Cameroon before you death. Intercede for the N. W./S.W REGIONS OF CAMEROON YOU KNOW VERY WELL. TALK TO GOD. R. I. P. CHILD OF GOD

  • @fantablum
    @fantablum Před 6 lety +1

    Coffee, wheres the Mercedes.

  • @alijunasolomon7649
    @alijunasolomon7649 Před 5 lety +2

    Our great man from uganda.

  • @duchessofkwahu1311
    @duchessofkwahu1311 Před 5 lety

    The world peacemaker from AFRICA, sleep well😢😢😢

  • @ravindertalwar553
    @ravindertalwar553 Před rokem

    PRAYERS 🙏 BY RAVINDER TALWAR JALANDHAR CITY PUNJAB INDIA

  • @abiodunadegbulugbe1746
    @abiodunadegbulugbe1746 Před 6 měsíci

    December 2023
    February 2024

  • @lambamoleimebo7298
    @lambamoleimebo7298 Před 5 lety

    World lost great African boy and he was father of Nation

  • @ninjakid3150
    @ninjakid3150 Před 5 lety +1

    african has lost a legend😉😢😢😢

  • @abiodunadegbulugbe1746
    @abiodunadegbulugbe1746 Před 6 měsíci

    Semse word thirty one state Nigeria 2004 ^^^ 2023

  • @lodvickswai2397
    @lodvickswai2397 Před 5 lety +1

    World lost necessary diplomatic

  • @saturdayseptember1593
    @saturdayseptember1593 Před 5 měsíci

    He impacted zero percent on ghana

  • @ALLALENINAAmsterdam
    @ALLALENINAAmsterdam Před 8 měsíci

    Welcome in Mongolia Migration OOH Moscow - Ulan Bator aeroport new Mongolia Prezident OOH Akzer AllA Bekzatova

  • @abiodunadegbulugbe1746
    @abiodunadegbulugbe1746 Před 6 měsíci

    World aids day

  • @addorichmond6523
    @addorichmond6523 Před rokem

    Ghana is a blessed country but partly the influx of foreign culture, indiscipline, lawlessness, from top to down is and has ruined Ghana

  • @zefallafez
    @zefallafez Před rokem

    Corrupt bureaucrat.