Will Africans' Self-Sabotage allow us to Prosper ? // SAY IT LIKE IT IS – Ep 163
Will Africans' Self-Sabotage allow us to Prosper ? // SAY IT LIKE IT IS – Ep 163
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It is not wrong to Express you right to agitate for secession irrespective of the country u are in. You attacking them for that is outrageous and wrong. That shows you ignore what is happening in Nigeria and you ignore your country. Agitation was never an attack on a nation but a request having experienced the lack of progress and continued marginalisation of their region. You could have handled it better by not telling them to carry there worries to Nigeria because that is shear ignorance. You are probably following the trend that it is a crime to agitate. Suffer and smile is not a solution as well.
Very sad brother
I feel the exact same way when it comes to Africans the sad part about it is when Africans come to America and how they interact with afro Americans they feel like they're better they listen to what has been programmed to people that come from everywhere and that is that Afro Americans are lazy they don't want to do anything they don't try to do anything that's why we do them the way we do and the sad part about it is that you're not trying to see the bigger picture the issues the of the place where they are, just like someone would have to understand the issues that they deal with in Africa when you come from another places and you don't talk the same language it's always walls where people have a hard time understanding one another. So no I'm not sure when it comes to Africa and they have their top people in government and they sell them out the way they do how can you get past that and the next one comes in and does the same thing same with in America how you elect people into positions and office then once they get there they began to play the game of politics and sell out. Because the powers-that-be fights them so that they can't make any moves and not given the sane capital that other areas are getting. and that is the ones that try to fight for people. so what do you do?
There is always an inside man, to allow the Chinese companies, individuals to whatever they come to do in the African countries. There is always a "Bastard" that has or willing to sell their birth right.
Black people all over the world have to learn how to create alliances among ourselves.
I have seen similar situation here in Houston, TX. Biafrans should understand that their agitation should be directed to Nigeria government not the other tribes. Just like my own situation, Lots of Ibos marry Yorubas and vice-versa. Ibos are the one always settling up businesses, they should know that, they need friendships of other people to go long way.
Tribalism makes me sick to my stomach!! Infuriating!!
It's the truth, we Africans have great potential, but self Sabotage, it's a big problem,even here in Qatar…..I witness it every day….
I'm an Australian and I've been watching your videos a lot, great work! I recently interviewed my good friend Moses who is originally from Nigeria on my channel, he is a successful entrepreneur and after asking him some deep questions about life, I've been fascinated with Nigeria and its culture. Keep up the good work!
I lived in China for about 8 years and I left last year. I know them well and I can tell there's nothing nice about them. They hate black folks alot. Tbh, we are too greedy and they know it so I think we have lost our continent. Only war that we can win or a bloody Revolution can save us now and we better act faster and swiftly.
Sometimes i sit and wonder how far would we be as a global family (Africa & Diaspora) if we worked together? smdh
I grew up in England and a lot of us 2nd generation British Nigerians are not tribalistic.. whether Igbo, Hausa or Yoruba we are Nigerian!
Wonderful vlog Phrankleen. This is everywhere in the diaspora. It is sad.
Do you really have to tell us what you were driving? Just get to the story bro.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQaMg-fw2ZY
If you are emotionally attached to your tribe, religion or political leaning to the point that truth and justice become secondary considerations, your education and exposure is useless. If you cannot reason beyond petty sentiments, you are a liability – Quote from Chuba Okadigbo
I came across this online, thought you'd like it Edo Language Institute – https://youtu.be/dj7KIuT5BJQ
For African people to be able to come together and unite, we have to first heal ourselves from all the generational trauma that we have faced.
Brother but i haven't seen you for one's calling out Adayinka Groundson over his viral hate speech videos directed against the igbos? 🤔🤔🤔Or haven't you heard any of those? 🙄🙄
I keep saying that we are our own problem not other races. Period!
Yeah I understand this totally our Igbo brothers need to let go of the past quickly or they might lose their freedom! I’m not sure what’s going on with the Igbos and their ways smh why can’t we get along? Why?! Fuck the past let’s talk about it ! For example in South Africa and China mostly filled with Igbo people! Yet you get our support!!! They pretend a lot ! That’s why they can’t rule the country because of trust! Nobody trust the igbos period ! they would rather deal with the Yorubas or Hausa!
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I believe we need to preach and practice love for one another . We also need to be able to tolerate each other's differences.
That is the tragedy of Nigeria. Tribalism between the major tribes is holding everybody else back. Nigeria is ripe for capture by any foreign governmens, they just need to know how to exploit these differences.
Unfortunately some rudimentary men in Nigeria and diaspora are being tamed by a guy who knows very little about himself and his tongue. Yet he calls the country a zoo & he's got a following on SocMed & his followers dare not question him.
They recently cried in SA & China and the world responded with love and support for them, but some of them still don't get it.
These people should be re-educated to conform to the modern society of moderate, tolerant, forgiving and loving people.
A modern successful Afrocentric-society has no place for such crap.
Lets not ignore that there are certain blacks that like to gain from snitching on others.. it was why the colonialists succeeded in suppressing Africans with very few communities…people should just bypass this groups and move on with the positive people who want change..
Hello can we get an update on this man whose tires were shot at by Nigerian police. The video is circulating on Youtube:
"Policemen Threaten To Kill Man, Shoot His Tyres For Refusing To Offer Money Before Withdrawing Cash From ATM Point"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuyywcIlg0U
Phrankleen you're the man! Thank you again for another great video!
This story of self-sabotage is painful and certainly one that is relatable. Back in 2009 when I was 21 I set up a joint African and Caribbean UK business and cultural expo; I set up a UK black business directory covering solicitors, tailors, accountants, property developers, food etc; an exclusive black recruitment business; and an investment fund for early stage black-owned businesses. I was ruined and lost the equivalent of £63,000 because egos overshadowed the widely acknowledged potential benefits – all because I was young and many were consequently resentful. Though I had stakeholders from across Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Kenya, Uganda, Somalia, Jamaica, South Africa – and the numerous ethic groups within each – the one thing that united them was a willingness to undermine the project, and ultimately they succeeded in doing so. Sadly, English and American organizations provided more support 🤦🏽♂️.
Granted, I learned some very priceless lessons, came across a very limited pool of black people who were progressive, and was exposed to content which has helped me to produce a book on black identity globally, which I'm currently working on. I'm determined something good can eventually result from it, notwithstanding the tsunami of self-hatred and alluring self-sabotage that plagues black people.
With respect to the Biafra issue, it's another painful and relatable one. I am Igbo and distantly part Egba-Yoruba (before Yoruba coalesced into one group). My grandad – a senior high-ranking police officer) died in the early stages of the war outbreak, and it definitely influenced me to learn more about it. Whilst I understand the lingering pain, experienced marginalization first-hand through coming across tribalists whilst doing business in Lagos, I am adamant we can work together – though naturally among like-minded folk. One thing we Nigerians, and Africans/Black people need to do is become more acquainted with history – especially within the last 100 odd years and how ethnicity has been weaponized against and amongst us to varying degrees for economic and political expediency. This will underscore the necessity to view ourselves as Africans first and foremost, so we ensure our survival. I'm in favour of a Nigerian referendum as none of us were given a say in the 1999 4th republic constitution, and even if there were to be successor nations in future, the possibility of a recalibration to support trade and ecosystems amongst us is necessary. Perhaps a confederation of some kind if the will is there.
Forgive the long comment but we need to work together now more than ever before. Nigeria and other countries are in an accelerating debt-trap. China and the US's relationship is an example of the adage "there are no permanent friends, and no permanent foes"; they work together such that the US helped build China's economy (to it's own detriment) through offshoring it's manufacturing there in the 1970s, China holds $1.1 trillion worth of US debt, and the nuclear potential found in Kaduna has been collaboratively locked down by both nations. When it comes down to devaluations of African currencies against the US$ China benefits such as through making countries like Angola increase crude quantities – thus exacerbating an extant cash flow problem; and accelerates interest payable on external Nigerian borrowings which have skyrocked by over $50 billion since APC came into office in 2015.
Ultimately, where we are at presently with growing continental encroachment by the Chinese [among others], understanding the need to work together will prove to be the greatest test of our self-love as Africans. It is said that there is a thin line between love and hate, the question is: on which side of the divide we fall on as a people?
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Teaching nationalism could combat tribalism.
We are intelligent as a people. But culturally, we are not sophisticated. We major in pettiness and egoism. Individualism will not take us anywhere..
I can relate to your first story Phrankleen, when we arranged a party a while back, the alcohol gave some men the courage to go overboard and spoil the fun for others and it ended in a rowdy mess, it wasn't good at all but I guess it was lack of respect etc. Not sure why tribal issues bring out the worst in people especially those living abroad 🙄
Take heart Victoria and Phrankleen 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💖 sending loads of hugs to your son….. You both are very strong. I would have never guessed.
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Tribalism is Africa's weakest link. Starting from political parties
One of the reasons why I don’t associate with my own tribe. I am not saying everyone but the bitterness from Biafra is poison. I don’t want to have anything to do with it.
The youth must not follow our politicians who are in their journey for selfish reasons.Trust me even when you gain independence as biafra the politicians will not improve your living standards.The only thing that will change you is unity as a people.Because when you unite this may prosper you because in business you need people remember we are in a diverse community with different nationalities, and if you are myopic in your thinking you will only serve a small number of people. That is what is finishing us as a people.
Good question. They have been self sabotaging for years until they think its normal.
So true, I live in Oxford, we also have a shop here where igbos and yorubas hate themselves too, I also have been trying to do business with all of them but this one will say I don’t like that one vice versa , and the Asians I do business with just ignore attitude and trade with you, bro we have problems man! Great topic.
Our people need to remember that as black people we are at the bottom, those at the top who run things do not care for our tribes, in fact they work together at the top, they like it when we tear ourselves apart, it makes it easy to exploit us. We need to wise up now. We must unite to survive. Thanks Phrankleen.
Tribalism religion politics is the downfall of africa.I hope youtubers can set database and platforms to help.