Valentine Strasser: The youngest African President
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- Опубликовано: 28 ноя 2020
- Valentine Strasser was the youngest African president at the time he took power on 29th April 1992 aged just 25years.
The story of his takeover and how he survived for four years is one that's worth telling in this episode. Maybe Stressar could have lasted longer had he not made so many mistakes. External factors like the war in Liberia that was fueled by the minerals in his country also were contributing factor to the destabilization of the country.
Eventually, Strasser kicked out of power in 1996 by his second in command, Julius Maada Bio, the current president of Sierra Leone. Stressar currently lives with his mother in Freetown in dire poverty.
I sat in the same class as him for quite a while and we even used to go to private maths lessons together. I tried to see him in the mid-nineties to offer my services, but he wouldn't receive me. What a demise!
Offering someone service , who is not supposed to be a rightful president, is called corruption. You can do better.
Wow
What services?
@Fletcher Sawyer sounds like you are a shitty friend
He should right a book about his life, it would sell out guarantee
This is for those of you that keep commenting on the documentarian pronunciation. I sence a bit of jealousy a foreigner has gone all the way to document a lovely bit of history about our country and all you people can do is to comment on his pronunciation. Well from a very proud Sierra Leonean I thank you on the behalf of the country.
Many thanks this is really encouraging I appreciate
True English is just a language not a sign of achievement.
@@AFRISTORYNETWORK yeah brother don't let the haters get you down, keep up the good work.
The main aim of language is to communicate, and he has done that perfectly. Keep going
A good majority of people think English is a measure of intelligence....I say no! It's just a mode of communicagion
Wow, I'm a Sierra Leonean and strasser happened to be my relative, I'm impressed with your research. Btw he's in Ghana seeking medical attention no longer in the village atm.
What is wrong with him?
You should get someone to film an interview with him.
I wish him the best. I got touched when I learnt of him, how He got into power , what they went through when he was a captain. He is a living experience . Long live captain. Please i am from a country in Southern Africa.
Wowwww!
@@haddingtoniangcp2464 his leg got amputated
Wow! Never heard about this guy before. Thanks for educating us.❣️
Our pleasure!
Nilijua story yake juzi juzi nekagereti Infact thinj are na thimu ithatu after his 25th Birthday!+44
+254 you never disappoints mko kila pahali👍👍👍🙌🙌I recommends to learn more of Thomas Sankara late president of Bukina fasa to me the bwsr African preside ever lived May he rest in peace
2nd that! Just the fact we hadn't heard of him shows the deficiency in African History commonly available.
English is just a language , speaking it is for knowledge not for any achievement.
From india and encourage your vids, keep doing more
Well said my friend. Thank you
Amen. Talking dictionaries aren't impressive.
@@OttomanSultana Thank you for proving my point.
Thanks bro
You are right brada!!!
Wow...i didn't know about this guy until today. A Wonderful gem of history!
Thanks for the upload!
Don't know who wrote this for him but its bunch of lies
From Kenya. I came here after Abel Mutua’s video. Big up Mkurugenzi
😅😅😅 team mkurungezi
Mimi pia
Seems like a good guy. In my early twenties, I was still doing assignments, and my biggest issue was exams. He can make millions on a book deal.
They all come with a motive to make their countries and people great but then greed sets in and all the good motives disappear!
If he had continue the way he started,he would have been the youngest greatest president
Hmmm...it's so sad
Yes some one like Thomas Sankara of Bukina faso I adore the style of hat his leadwrship may hw Rest ib peace
He was and still my favorite head of state Sierra Leone has ever produced. His gorverment was unique.
Did he understand leadership ?
I am a Nigerian who happened to lived in Sierra Leone during this guy era. Sierra Leone was sweet back in those days. As a business man based in Freetown back in those days, I will shock you by telling you that the economy was at its finest back then. 55 thousand Leones for 100 dollars. 100 thousand Leones for 100 pounds. This is exact exchange rate back in those days. Today, 100 dollars will give you around 1 million Leones. Sierra Leoneans are very capable of enduring any situation. After this guy was overthrown the economy has been in mess.
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They should stop enduring hardships! Work to mprove the economic performance......
You are right my brother unfortunately we keep blaming outsiders. And the underlying problem is ourselves.
"children are running the country"
Given that most "adults" can only run the country via pumping it to some rich foreigners, it's best we give them kids a chance.
Fact
I do not know for sure if it is true but why do aliens abduct People starting at childhood ? In My country USA there is a former President DJT. This Man is the ultimate child. His arrogance is rooted in childishness but like all children He is NOT A PHONY. And pile on Me if You will , but His POLICIES were almost universally not Phony and were simply in the right direction. The only modern USA President to be real. And He was robbed of the second round when He was going to lay all the cards on the table. And now that I see how fake modern world leaders are ( and the ruling class in general) I just want more adult children to come forward and tell Their version of the truth. You know Who You are. I would like to know more about this Man Strasser. I would like to sit on the curb and drink with Him.
@@timetraveller4116 Your are delusional dt doesn't care about anything but money and power like rich men do...poor in Spirit! He lost the election fairly and because he is a complete, loud mouth idiot. Tuh!
@@roseyposey6129 Lost fairly?
A former leader of any country shouldn't be allowed to rot away like this, it's a disgrace to the country. His deputy, who is now president of the country, should provide him with whatever accoutrement is due to former leaders.
Exactly my thoughts. I think the president hate him
President Bio is doing it. He cares for him and is taking care of him.
@@jouisea632 I hope you’re right. A former President, however he/she got into office, should never be abandoned to the point of penury, doing so disgraces the country, not just the ex-leader. Not long after Harry Truman left office, he became impoverished, and possibly died so, after dedicating all his life serving his country in different capacities. For that, US Congress enacted a law that remunerated former Presidents for life; same thing applies in Nigeria and other developed countries. It shouldn’t be left up to the President, there should be a law that prescribes how ex-leaders are taken care of, else you encourage future leaders to loot country dry while in office. I heard that this fellow was beaten up in a nightclub for the actions he took while Head of state. That’s an affront on the sovereignty of Sierra Leone, that can’t happen to past leaders of any respectable country. As much as we despise Trump, he will still be entitled to Secret Service protection plus the salary of a sitting President for the rest of his life.
So he can get back to his feet and then plan another take over?
@@torideymedia898 No! The advocacy is not about reabsorbing him into the army, it’s about giving him the entitlement befitting a former Head of state-that’s what every dignified country does. To have your former leader live in abject poverty speaks volumes to the world as to the wretchedness of your country. From what I understand, Strasser was not a complete failure while in office, so why discard him into wretchedness, as if he was never a leader of Sierra Leone. You can’t name any other country on earth that allows its former leader to live in penury. You guys should be thankful that he was not a Nigerian leader, he would have looted the country dry and would be wealthier than it today. It wouldn’t cost Sierra Leone more than a $100k for his upkeep annually, so do it for the country’s dignity.
This story needs a movie.
Yes indeed!
Yesssssss
I was there during his presidency he was actually one of the most famous or popular Sierra Leone Presidents besides Milti Magui
So why did he become a poor man
Very insightful story; it’s a lesson to all that hold power around the world to treat people with some form of dignity and respect. Power, is not forever!
I've never head of him, me being the avid reader and a history enthusiast that I am. Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure!
Great video.I never knew about this guy until now.Thank you🙏💯
If that was the passing assignment many of us here wouldn't make it. Truth be told. All the best Valentine Strasser.
Watching two of your videos (so far) I can really see how much damage journalism causes to countries and their citizens. It is a good thing people are starting to realize this.
Which other video have you watched of the channel
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This is my new favourite channel. Having a binge session watching all the material.
Same here!✌
Me too...😄
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A very good report of uncommon knowledge about Sierra Leone's former young leader of the 1990s. Thumbs Up.
He looked like Kendrick Lamar on that picture of him wearing military wear
Thought the same
Yep he does
Loving the history lessons on this channel...Biggup yourself
Well done. There aren't enough channels on RUclips which specialize in the history of modern Africa and its leaders as well as ethnic peoples. Would like to see a video on the history of white mercenary groups that sprang up after the independence of many African countries like South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Congo as well as Angola and Mozambique. Looking forward to more.
I’d like to see that too!
I can reccomend u few other cool channels about African history.
Yes told by an African
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Regardless of his mistakes as a leader at that age. I believe former head of State Valentine Strasser should be Celebrated in Seria Leone. Leading an African country at that age is tough job.
Exactly. As a Sierra Leonean who's getting this other side of the story, I feel his squad including the current president who overthrew him failed him. I see him almost daily as he jogs on the street, he's almost insane, he's bitter and frustrated.
Here in our country the Philippines our first President was elected on his 28th B-day on March 22, 1897
Ohhhhh my goodness! What a wonderful channel❤️! I immediately subscribed and turned on the notification bell. #AfricanandProud🏅
Thank you so much!!
so wierd to see babaginda of Nigeria in the video. I love this channel. This should be a series on Netflix.
Very interesting video. Keep up the good work brother. 💪🏿
Incredible presentation!! Kudos!
This channel has become my number one in all RUclips.yess!!!
This is the funniest story I've heard... they forgot the keys and had to go back🤣🤣🤣🤣 that off me
The picture in 3:20 the three men that raised their hands are the ones that did the Coupe d’état in The Gambia in July 1994 the former President of The Gambia YaYa Jammeh on the right, Edward Singateh in the middle with the glasses and then Sanna Sabally on the left end....but this is my first time knowing about Valentine thank you for educating people like me
No matter how old, and how experienced a man may be, to be a good leader, one needs the humility to receive counsel and the wisdom to know who to receive counsel from. This poor guy was too young to have the wisdom to walk in all this.
There is a saying, Any man can endure suffering, but few men can endure power.
I actually feel sorry for this fellow, I have compassion on him, even with the firing squad thing, I don't think he was all out malevolent, I think he was just "stupid", it was a move of lack of wisdom, hence, life experience and etc are definitely an asset for good leadership.... though, as we see from the president of Zimbabwe, Mugabe, those factors are not necessarily leading to a positive leader. He became full tilt corrupt.
Lesson: Without realizing the fact that there is a KING of kings, and that even if we are handed big authority on this planet, we are going to be held accountable to Jesus, the King of kings, and Lord of lords.... That knowledge will keep us on the straight path.
Once again, well done objective documentary! Thanks!
NO THANK YOU! I had heard of him. Only few things such as he was youngest Ruler as well being educated and those factors. I had no idea of what had become of him. Thanks for providing it.
Good work, Keep them coming!
Diamonds, gold, oil, mercernaries...........thats how the African drum beats.
You really think u know Africa? Didn't think so.
@@paulbaah178What makes you think I don't?
@ThirdeyeStrike tell him lmaoo 🤣. Love this reaponse
He has gone through some hard experiences, for a former head of state.
Thank you for this. Very informative
Precious history. Very educative.
Great content. Loving yr channel.
Following this documentary, the govt of Sierra Leone eventually bought a fully furnished home for the fallen leader... I think a one Bio did the needful...I saw a big flatscreen as part of the package.
Thank you Afristory for the good documentary
Wow! I cant believe I never knew about this. Interesting.
The only clip we have of this guy is of him stressing and wiping off sweat from his brow. These were crazy times
Very good work, great content!
Thankyou for these videos
My pleasure!
He's still one of the best from Sierra Leone....trust me
Tragic story, he was in an impossible position. Can't say I blame him, nor do I believe that he's evil. They should have just let him have an education, if all of them had had that to start, all of it could have been avoided.
Valentine Strasser, Sankara, .... are the type, caliber, .... of leaders/politicians, .... that the world needs; and this is especially what Africa needs - urgently!!!
I love this channel so much. So many gems!💎
Thanks for the story!
“Na pikin run countri” 😂😂
This might be the craziest story i have ever heard
The more I learn the morr I realize no one could write a better book than George Orwel did.. Animal Farm. 8 can see the pigs everywhere
Well presented brother.
Thanks
My pleasure
Woow. 👍🏽Thanx a million for the story. It's a misused unexpected opportunity. He did not take his opportunity seriously. 😴😴😴
He didn't see it coming so when He got it He didn't know how to handle it
One thing is for sure he dint loot money...big up we need such leaders
This is a good lesson to other leaders in Africa, this exactly what happened to him,good job and keep the fire burning.
Do they ever learn?🙆🏽♀️🙆🏽♀️🙆🏽♀️
I have been planning to visit your country because of the country rich history and political history as well
The name is Captain Valentine Strasser. Not stresser. The country is Sierra Leone, the city is Freetown.
Your channel is fantastic
Love ❤️ your well researched content very much
Thank you so much!
Good work nice piece
Thank you for educating me FOC . 👍👍👍👍👍👍
So nice of you
Strasser appears stressed in that press conference
I don’t know how good or true it’s but is a history lesson for me.👍🏾
It’s true dear
I liveed close to him for complete 8 years and he never liked talking about these issues and usually gets angry easily
Strasser was never part of the soldiers that went to Freetown he was already in Freetown receiving treatment at the 34 military hospital when the soldiers raid the state house, yes they choose him because he was the most educated one among them so they decided they should go for him at the hospital he can't even walk by then and when they told him about there plans he at first turn down the offer until one of his friend who later became his deputy point a gun on his head and said"captain lead us" so at this point he has no choice
Fact. Absolute truth.
Wow what a story.
Wow!
Proof ?
The chief coup plotter pointed a gun Valentine Strasser's head, who was lying in the hospital bed, and said to him: "Captain lead us." WOW! What a story!
My question is why can't the government of Sierra Leone rehabilitate him with a home and presidential pension?
Bio the current president was part of this junta right? and why is Strasser the only black sheep?
I pity Strasser for wasting his youthfulness into this mess
It's because he came into power via a coup
@@haddingtoniangcp2464
Give the devil his due.
Don’t forget that the current President was part of the coup.
Strasser needs to be rehabilitated. He deserves presidential pension and prerogatives as an ex president.
Common!
Kool channel you earned yourself a subscriber do Idi Amin Dada Next
This guy's life is so interesting and unique. It can become one of the best sellers in books and films. If his life is not already in books and films then someone should help the guy by telling him to write a book or someone could meet him, get the story and write the book for him. A film could also be done. Does anyone know how l can get in contact with Valentine Strasser? Thank you.
You can find him in Freetown
he would expose the the new Sierra Leonean president and the western world how the are stealing and controlling our land.
I am friends with his son
We roll together but I travelled to Ghana, hoping to fly back soon. Reach me let's see... +233208532040
Fazir thanks for the history
Good job guys...subscribed at the story of Grace Mugabe. This is excellent!!!
Me too. Then Mobutu and then Stresser(it was my first time to hear of him). These are the channels ❤️❤️ we want as Africans.
"Lack of ammunition"
*Shows soldiers firing an AK without aiming*
Jeeeez! I wonder why they ran out of supplies.....
The biggest reason for Strasser downfall was lack of foresight on his own part, due to his youth and tribalism.
Was he tribalistic?
He was too young to perform at that stage back then. U need very strong backers and advisors
Shame on the government of sierra leone for abandoning their former head of state like that
Wow. Love your story telling! My third story Grace Mugabe, Bokasas daughters were quite something. Got comment and make comments 667
This man should have been the prident of sierra leone. The people let him down.
Only fools sit in their lazy chair and complain about someone abilities to move and bring us good documentaries like this, speaking good English doesn't mean you're intelligent, smart or educated. My mom can't speak good English but sponsored my education in United States and today I'll take her with me to everywhere because her level of intelligence brought me this far. You're a fool if you complain about this channel
I could make a whole 3 season series on the mercenaries brought in from south africa.
Between which years
Whenever I think the lack of opportunities in my country is crippling, I just feel lucky I wasn't born on the other side of the continent. The liberators of our continent really ruined our future
This is brilliant
Brother do videos on those potentially great leaders like Lumumba and Sankara whose times were cut short.
The name is Patrice Lumumba, if you referring to the Congo politician. Just thought I should correct you.
@@PatrickSwizzy Oh.....wow, I just realized I spelled his name incorrectly.....Thanks, I will edit it to the correct spelling.
Sankara for me top them all
All da Best Righteous People..
Very good your voice sounds very familiar.🥇
Great video
The best president Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 ever produced.
I thank u enough!
Valentine Strasser - Samuel Doe on Opposite Day. Fortunately given who Samuel Kanyon Doe was, that was a good thing. One has to admire how effective Strasser was given his age and the situation at holding things together for as long as he did.
There was a documentary on him on 60 mins. When he Grabbed Power. This is how i remember his name." Valentines Day and Tracer Bullets. "
Good one
Sierra Leone should not have abandonedvthe young guy. He is a former head of state there was need for his predisegsors to respect him and take care of him.
@Papa F Jose thank you do much Papa F Joe. God bless you for the wise advice. Amen
Never heard of him until now
I pray West African presidents do something for him now.
After all, why can't his country assist him with rehabilitation in whatever way inorder to protect the dignity of their nation?
Who agrees with me?
Sometime a good heart doesn't see the bad
I lived through all this- thanks for this piece despite the terrible pronunciations
Wow
Wondering what you went through then..
I hope you're able to get over it
Will endeavour to perfect next time.
@@zimozumo5850 i wasn't too traumatised thanks. It didn't take too long to stop hearing gunshots at night even though there were none. After i moved to England fireworks made nervous for a good while but I'm over that too 😊
@@AFRISTORYNETWORK thanks 😊
Greed is the worst enemy of humanity
Jealousy or envy being the close second.