I’m American and this always reaffirm how much I love my people. The sprint of our ancestors will never die. We were created to be Royalty because we are ❤️
@@JOA-JADE there’s a reason why that didn’t want us to know our greatness, and why we were the only group of people that were enslaved after European colonization.
While we may not agree with everything Zeinab Badawi is doing I think it is unfair to dismiss her. She works within constraints for sure. She is doing her part to uncover African history. She is not perfect. Let us embrace the good she has done.
@@julianampanja5900 Personally - I don't know about anyone else - I find some of her approach a bit too "European" ...she interrupts locals when she's interviewing them, puts words in their mouths and sometimes wants a lot of attention on her. I still appreciate the documentary and all the hard work that has gone into it; she deserves a lot of credit for that! But wouldn't want her to be the next presenter, if another series was made - she put me off quite a few times. Sorry 🤷🏾♀️
The whole episodes told so much about African continent, its people, culture, traditions and religions. I'm a researcher in the field and PAN African and this is by far the must accurate account of our history. Thanks to Zeinab BBC Africa UNESCO And others that help to make the program possible.
Current literature would make us think as Africans we don’t have our own rich history. I know more about colonial conquests in Africa and wars in Europe than I do about my African History. Thank you BBC for this relevant documentary.
@Imhotep Genius Michael isn't actually a European name, but it is more anglicized after being derived from Hebrew p.s this is a really useless comment that i just wrote
@Imhotep Genius she is an African. When you don't own the institutions you have to play by the owners rules. We need our own Black-owned news agencies etc. We need control over information.
African history from the perspective of African historians. Thank you Zeinab and BBC for bringing this to life, we must not forget our history as it informs our future.
Goosebumps came all over me when she mentioned Benin kingdom, the edo people. Proud to see our new king. May you reign forever. One of your sons in diaspora
Utter nonsense. Obas of Benin = Agent of developmental retrogression, occultic confusion and perverse patriarchy. The Oba of Benin is an outdated, lawless and pagan man who does no useful work except to dress up in ridiculous clothes in the day and sleep with a harem of low-class women in the night. His harem even includes two sisters and in this modern days he does dog sacrifice and keeps slaves. Triple shame on educated Edos for wasting energy on an antiquated institution which will soon be consigned to the dustbin of history where it belongs!
@Mwatu Wa Ngoma You can not compare the popularity of any singer from Congo to Fela.Fela is known all over the world as the creator and king of Afro beat/Awilo is nobody
@Mwatu Wa Ngoma Congoolese music is not interesting in Nigeria/The Nigerian people preferred American music and British music, Nigerians don`t listen to music from Congo or Awilo/Nigerian traditional music and the modern Nigerian music has nothing similar to Congo music .Nigeria music is completely different from Congo music
@Mwatu Wa Ngoma Congolese music is not interesting to the extent that it will penetrated Nigeria .The Nigerian people do not speak French and they do not even understand Congolese language.Stop talking nonsense
I'm disappointed in the response the Oba gave when asked what the role his throne serves in today's world. Yet you had all his subjects praising him. This is a reflection of the African society where mediocrity is accepted as the norm. The truth of the matter is as much as the chieftain practice has it's unique role in the lives of its people, It has to redefine itself to serve the people better.
Western types of constitution stripes then right to performed some important functions,Africa will never see glory or development until Africa go back to their leadership system,Western systems was forced on Africans.
I'm equally disappointed in the weak resistance they gave the British including that of Oyo. Ashanti kingdom and the Zulu kingdom must be praised for fighting and fighting.
@@soartustus496 brah, the Benin kingdoms fought and resisted. The British were trying to take control of Benin for a long time until the did in the 1800s. This was way longer then any Zulu did. Go and learn the history before you disgrace yourself in the comments.
@@michellebrown9926 I get you Mr, what I meant was there were powerful kingdoms in Nigeria that could have defeated every white invasion. I'm talking about full blown wars not resistance. They could have killed all the British, for my people were stronger.
True, the Cullinan Diamond (largest clear cut diamond in the world) was actually mined from South Africa, and later presented to the Royal Crown in 1905, they then further cut the stones into smaller gems, these gems are called the Cullinan I, Cullinan II and so on, they are also known as the Stars of Africa.
They proudly display art looted from all around the world, without any kind of shame. They have a great part of the statues and front of the Parthenon and when the Greek government sued them to get them back (which didn't happen) they answered that they wanted to keep them to preserve the cultural heritage!
Zeinab badawi is just amazing . I watch everything she does especially Africans histories . Im Ethiopian and I grew up in Mali and I’m obsessed with my both countries histories,so proud to be an Ethiopian and a Malian prince .♥️♥️
@@Onneukbaar You think you are talking to a fool. Just admit your error. This is an honorary event for someone who has already become an Emir. Sanusi never schooled in England. He went to good schools in Nigeria with a good command of English language, assisted by some Fulani intonation.
They were not stolen,some of our greedy kings sold them,don't forget whiles our brother's and sister's were slaves in a foreign land, African's where slave's in africa too till today our leaders are still selling us it takes two to tango
@@princesslene55 we are talking colonialism! Yes we have always had bad leaders but to say artifacts were taken is so disingenuous! Were is the proof of sale! They have never been able to show proof it was sold and please dont say it was time.of old because they had written treaties even in those times !!!
@@doolittlefirstking6388 lol they didn't give them $ if that's the evidence you looking for then you won't find,remember they introduce their way of dressing,they gave them alcohol,cigarettes,Gun's shoes etc you think they gave them for free.history repeat itself look around you,see how foreigns can come to Africa and we treat them better than we treat our own people example China is taken over Africa thanks to our corrupt leaders now ask yourself how are Africans being treated in China.my dear until we learn to treat each other nice the rest of the race will keep mistreating us.always remember before an outsider can get your information there must be a sellout person selling you out.☝🏽💙
@@princesslene55 I agree we treat eachother as shit and we sell our own people out!!! I agree that we show much respect to foreigner than we do ourselves! And I know that our nations wont prosper till we get rid of corrupt leaders in government! That has always been our downfall bad leadership. It takes two and I know there are insiders who do us dirty! But they NEED TO RETURN those artifacts! It is our history. Tell me can we EVER for any reason whatsoever keep the crown jewels even if it was sold to us? They would demand and make a go for it even if is through an invasion. Tbh I dont care how they got it, I'm more concerned with them bringing it back. It belongs to Nigeria, the Benin kingdom and not the UK museum!👍
Dem, just after all This that we had saw from Africa history, and only from now on that the Europeans will start to know We African! Yes, we ,Africa, we are historical since the beginning of the world, since the beginning of mankind. One love to mother Africa ❤️💛💚
Wow! Nice job BBC and Zeinab. Very rich history and potential in Africa. Once we appreciate each other as humans, and our diversity, there's little space for hate.
They come in white an ask you all those questions make film let there people look at it then come two three lots stealing taking stuff next thing you dont have anything they got all you stuff an gone can not be trusted pitful mercy
Sister and Uganda's Neighbor Zeinab you're truly a moving library. I can imagine how much information you have shared and the African countries you have explored. God bless you
The different queens for the pageant are so beautiful. Our people are so amazing all over the world. We dont need. Sub- titles as we understand every word that the people are saying.
From Kenya. Although in brief, this is a very informative program about mother Africa. Very many similarities with those in early East Africa in terms of States/kingdoms, Justice system, education and commerce. It is very unjust that many of the early history told/recorded in the European's point of view depict Africa as having been a place of lawlessness, primitiveness and disorder. The beautiful true history is slowly emerging. I hope to visit this hallowed land one day inshallah.
It was their inferior complexes that they have, that they needed to show themselves as superior by belittling black people to look important. This shows inferior culture!
many thanks to Zeinab Badawi, UNESCO and BBC for such a magnificent documentary series. I have learnt so much. I wish this was taught in primary and secondary school through out Africa. Our people are fed bogus history.
Dear Mrs. Zeinab.... you have made a respectable landmark to the History of Africa documenting a great civilization being the cradle of humanity. The history will always remember your documentary being as great as the African civilization.
Kano, the ancient city, very unique in culture, hospitality and investment potentialities as it has the largest and oldest market in west Africa also the city is Nigerias` center of commerce. Zainab Badawi made me laugh hardly when she said i musn`t slip again when she was showing, touching and narrating admiringly about the ancient city wall. 30:28-30:59 even if it was deliberate, it honestly made me want to watch till the end. Seriously i enjoyed the part where Joke Silva, a Yoruba actress danced and was giving some explanations. She is so eloquent and lively. 22:48-23:35 The whole of Nigeria is interesting.
This is such a rich episode. I'm filled with awe just to learn about these mighty kingdoms. I loved the Queen and how cool she is. I loved how the actress is empowering women, it is evident that these beliefs come from so long ago.
I do love every program BBC are doing in relation to cultural backgrounds and ideologies. Especially the ones analysing and reminding us of our history.
Amazing and awesome subject matter. I wish it was introduced to children in schools at an early age in the west. This would help children to have a foundation for their identity. An identity that was and is purposely erased even now. Theses videos speak loud and clear . Thank you for all your wonderful work.
I was eager to hear comments about the Benin kingdom cause most that saw it were in awe. Would have really liked more on the Igbos too, and at least something on the Ijaws and more on the history of Lagos. I've been doing a bit of reading and different accounts say the Aworis were indigenous to Lagos and they weren't Yorubas, also that the Benin people got to Lagos first and also some Ijaws before Lagos was densely populated by Yorubas. But really good one
Your history is wrong. You need to go do more research. Sentiment is clouding you judgement. Your research is to prove Lagos is not a Yoruba land instead of researching with an open mind and logic. Firstly the people called Yoruba are heterogenous. It is a nation of different Nations with different cultures. It's not until 18th that these nations are group together and given that name. Now to Lagos, if you say Aworis are not Yorubas, the other Nations can be said not to be Yorubas. Question you should ask is what makes a nation Yoruba? Are Itsekiri Yorubas? Why or why not? Lagos state is a combination of towns and villages. Epe, the Lekkis, Ikorodu are all Ijebu towns. While Ikeja to Ojo axis are Awori. Badagary is Egun. Lagos Island which is called Eko or Isale eko is a settlement for many ethnicities which ranges from the Ijebus, The Ilajes, The Benins, The slave returness etc. Isale Eko has many quarters, one of them is Benin quarters, the slaves returnee too had their quaters, the Ilajes too, the Ijebus etc. Saying Benin founded Lagos state is lie from hell. Founding a quarter in Isale Eko doesn't you own Lagos state, other people founded quaters too. Just so you know, Oba of Eko is not the King of Lagos state but King of Lagos Island (where you have though quaters), and not a first class Oba. The Egun from Badagry to Benin Republic used to be under Oyo empire (note, not Yoruba empire), there was no word like Yoruba in 17th century. Origin of Yoruba might be from Hausa word Yeriba, because they referred to people in that axis as such. Yoruba is group of Nation from Ondo state bother (on paper, but some are in Delta and Edo state) all the way to Ghana. Ogun state enveloped Lagos. However, with you level of reason, none of these nations (the Ijebus of Epe, the Ilajes, the Awori, the Egbas) strolled to the neighboring town, which is a walking distance. Yoruba is just like Nigeria, a Nation with my ethnicities or nations. Just like someone saying Gbegiri with Amala is Yoruba food, technically they are right, but it is Oyo state or Oyo nation's food. Another thing to know is Lagos island is what is original name is Eko, the white called it Lagos, however the state is named after the quaters on the Island as Lagos state whick similar to naming Ondo state after Ondo town. Founding a quater in Ondo town doesn't mean you founded Ondo state. Same with Oyo state. Ondo state is a state of many Nations, same with Lagos state. A state is just a political geographical grouping of Nations or easy administration.
@@hapexconsulting3789 calm down. I've found that Awori are indeed a sub-group of the Yoruba, I know about the other settlers and the returnee slaves and the Edo and Nupe. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, the truth is all that matters.
@@hapexconsulting3789 the only group I'm aware of with Yoruba ancestry in Delta is the Itsekiris' who emigrated from Ogun state and mixed with some locals in Delta to form a new tribe (fasinating history by the way). I'm not aware of the Yorubas in Edo. I wouldn't mind learning.
Hi Mom enjoying these documentaries very much it hurts sometimes to watch them but I know I have to so thank you very much for the BBC presenting them to the world thank you
Loving this one thanks for sharing very important information giving thanks blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🙏🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💪💪💪
Great content Zeinab. But I think this documentary did a great injustice to the Igbos. They were grossly underreported. What about the archeological heritage of Awka, Nri and Nsukka? What about the history of the ancient Nri kingdom and many more?
I'm not from nigeria but I study 10 african languages. In my studies I found that Nigeria's history is older than Egypts. Linguistically igbo and yoruba languages are old . Many igbo and yoruba words are found in. english,Hawaiian,amharic. Most of all the egyptian names of gods and goddesses originate in nigerian linguistics. African linguistics are very organized.
@Heru Behudety that's what I've been doing for the last 7 years. Trying to use african linguistics to unravel africas past. From my studies I recognized a commonality that is purely african. Linguistics is like a trail ,that is the best source of preserving oral history. Artifacts can only explain so much . But egyptologist are scared of touching African linguistics because they know it will only show an advanced system of languages in subsaharan africa. The main african languages that created kemetic languages are igbo,yoruban,zulu/shona/chichewa. Ethiopian languages are only made up of igbo words. What kemetic people did was preserve the oral history of africa to document the 300,000 years of african intellectual knowledge. Kemetic people relied only on african knowledge , that originated from the heavens . Linguistics can prove what pharaoh was from what tribe.
@Heru Behudety I'm serious building a library of africas knowledge. I looking for individuals that also want to learn and study the linguistics. I also found the african origins of Judaism .
@@pejuodunlami238 yoruba people may say "every 5 5 days" because we count the first day twice. like if it's Monday and you are talking about next week Monday you might call it "8 days from now", because you are already counting this Monday as day 1....making Sunday day 7, and next Monday would be day 8. But that's just a particular way of speaking/counting....it' doesn't mean a modern week actually has 8 days.
Africans were intelligent, innovative and united and had a rich culture and heritage, but western civilization came to distort and steal our rich natural resources. Well done Zeinab Badawi for the apt documentary.
loved the video but. I just wonder why are all the original artifacts in the British museums seems to me the British took all their history and culture and displayed it as there own. I truly hope these beautiful people can get all their artifacts back in their own country.
@@jenniferriley7842 Whatever shade they've been at various periods, they had jack shit to do with you. And my name ain't Johnny. I'm not an Englishman.
Proud of our Arican sudanese intelligent broadcaster Zeiab Badeawi. Nigeria is a real land of culture and heritage. In Sudan we have round 4million Sudanese Hausa people. They the most hard woking honest God fearing ever.
7:50 "in Sub-Saharan African," where else in Africa were they doing Bronze Casting. Stop trying to divide Africa. North, South, East, West, Central is ALL Africa.
They do this with al continents. All of them have regions that have their own climate, geology, people, culture, language,...etc. Its only normal to do that...
@@therealgodessisis In Europe you have Western-Europe (Anglo & Germanic countries), Southern-Europe (Greek and Latin speaking countries in the Mediterranean), Eastern-Europe (Slavic countries), and Northern-Europe (Scandinavian countries). Its not rocket-science....
Thereal GodessIsis . Agreed. You also have this "Anglophone", then "Francophone", "Lusophone"" Africa, as if a Black person, slave, colonized, formerly colonized' s identity lies with that of his/her previous colonial masters, implying that Black Africans must or should always be defined through someone elsés. I really hate this! Je hais cela au plus haut point! Huyu, si taki , si pendi sana, to express myself in an African language.
i find it weird when they are showing subtitles even when the speakers are very clear while the narrator doesn't need them. Great content though, planning to finish all of them.
Always, salvaging and taking Mother Africa WEALTH whether it's Her natural resources but to stealing her art and claiming it as their own...just speaks volumes about who these people are.
As usual, very well done. I really wonder how it will be to read the book that comes from this series. If anyone has already read it please comment below. Thanks
Badawi you should also visit Uganda. The country has great history through the great kingdom of Buganda which satrted in the late 12th century and do still exist today as well as Bunyoro Kingdom
People already live in the Eko that beni man said was founded. We should understand that every people will tell history in their own way or according to what they were told by their ancestors. The Eko that beni man talked about is Lagos Business District which is Idumota area the stool of one of the king. It is not entire Lagos of Today. There is no argument about that. When you snatch a piece of land you can call it by your name. just like Nigeria territory was snatched by the british and call it Nigeria, when Portuguese came they combined many communities and call it Lagos. Awori are one the First Yoruba to reach Lagos, so if Awori call it OKO it is understandable. All Lagos land as of today are owned and sold by the Yoruba people in Lagos, that tells that Beni king dont own any part of Lagos but they just install a king there in before the British arrived during conquest of communities. same way British install themselves to rule over Nigeria. This is history that some people will contest but I think it needs no argument. It is good that we have this type history that shape us and we should use it to foster unity and peace between ourselves.
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Great content , Benin kingdom is one of the great civilisations of Africa. The Benin bronzes are still in European museums, we want them back
Lol. Blame the authorities who sold them off
@@MariamAAli-vm1yp who sold them?
@@MariamAAli-vm1yp Dumb ass, you must not know of colonisation
Benin bronzes werent sold, they were looted while Edo was being destroyed
We should start a twitter hash tag to advocate for repatriation of benin artifacts #bringbackourartpieces
Watching this, my heart swells with pride. I am African and my ancestors we very smart, creative and wise people.
I’m American and this always reaffirm how much I love my people. The sprint of our ancestors will never die. We were created to be Royalty because we are ❤️
@@tyiingram9878 absolutely!
@@JOA-JADE there’s a reason why that didn’t want us to know our greatness, and why we were the only group of people that were enslaved after European colonization.
@@tyiingram9878 Absolutely true 🙏🏽
Indeed!
While we may not agree with everything Zeinab Badawi is doing I think it is unfair to dismiss her. She works within constraints for sure. She is doing her part to uncover African history. She is not perfect. Let us embrace the good she has done.
May I ask why you don't agree with what she is doing? No shade I just don't understand
@@julianampanja5900 Personally - I don't know about anyone else - I find some of her approach a bit too "European" ...she interrupts locals when she's interviewing them, puts words in their mouths and sometimes wants a lot of attention on her.
I still appreciate the documentary and all the hard work that has gone into it; she deserves a lot of credit for that! But wouldn't want her to be the next presenter, if another series was made - she put me off quite a few times. Sorry 🤷🏾♀️
I agree.
Zeinab is African from Sudan, so why are you saying European?
@@msontopoftheworld Trolls
This is sickening a lot of Trolls in this comments
The whole episodes told so much about African continent, its people, culture, traditions and religions. I'm a researcher in the field and PAN African and this is by far the must accurate account of our history.
Thanks to Zeinab
BBC Africa
UNESCO
And others that help to make the program possible.
Current literature would make us think as Africans we don’t have our own rich history. I know more about colonial conquests in Africa and wars in Europe than I do about my African History. Thank you BBC for this relevant documentary.
@Imhotep Genius Michael isn't actually a European name, but it is more anglicized after being derived from Hebrew
p.s this is a really useless comment that i just wrote
@Imhotep Genius she is an African. When you don't own the institutions you have to play by the owners rules. We need our own Black-owned news agencies etc. We need control over information.
Imhotep Genius 😂😂😂😂
@@listenup2882 I doubt she will not claimed African Arabs as many do claimed this days.
Imhotep Genius you say European as if Europe was not ruled by so called black people as well.
I love These episodes with Zeinab. She is a a very competent Journalist.
It sheds a different light on Afrikan history.
I'm guessing you work for her or the BBC 😂
Zainab, great job. Much of these productions are subjects and footage many have never seen of Africa. I'm enjoying every episode!
African history from the perspective of African historians. Thank you Zeinab and BBC for bringing this to life, we must not forget our history as it informs our future.
Goosebumps came all over me when she mentioned Benin kingdom, the edo people. Proud to see our new king. May you reign forever.
One of your sons in diaspora
Utter nonsense. Obas of Benin = Agent of developmental retrogression, occultic confusion and perverse patriarchy. The Oba of Benin is an outdated, lawless and pagan man who does no useful work except to dress up in ridiculous clothes in the day and sleep with a harem of low-class women in the night. His harem even includes two sisters and in this modern days he does dog sacrifice and keeps slaves. Triple shame on educated Edos for wasting energy on an antiquated institution which will soon be consigned to the dustbin of history where it belongs!
Nigeria was and still is the home of art and music.
Point of correction Africa is home of art and music .... Nigeria is a British creation
@@oseitutu598 wdym?
@Mwatu Wa Ngoma You can not compare the popularity of any singer from Congo to Fela.Fela is known all over the world as the creator and king of Afro beat/Awilo is nobody
@Mwatu Wa Ngoma Congoolese music is not interesting in Nigeria/The Nigerian people preferred American music and British music, Nigerians don`t listen to music from Congo or Awilo/Nigerian traditional music and the modern Nigerian music has nothing similar to Congo music .Nigeria music is completely different from Congo music
@Mwatu Wa Ngoma Congolese music is not interesting to the extent that it will penetrated Nigeria .The Nigerian people do not speak French and they do not even understand Congolese language.Stop talking nonsense
I love this whole series showing the greatness of this country Love love mother Africa I pray one day Africa can be the leaders of the world again.
AMEN-FACT
This history will never repeat it self,time is moving on to the coming of God Almighty.
Good to see BBC finally taking interest in the African History that has been ignored for far too long.
I'm disappointed in the response the Oba gave when asked what the role his throne serves in today's world. Yet you had all his subjects praising him. This is a reflection of the African society where mediocrity is accepted as the norm. The truth of the matter is as much as the chieftain practice has it's unique role in the lives of its people, It has to redefine itself to serve the people better.
Western types of constitution stripes then right to performed some important functions,Africa will never see glory or development until Africa go back to their leadership system,Western systems was forced on Africans.
Watching the Hawks Morocco conserved its monarchy for 1200 years until today
I'm equally disappointed in the weak resistance they gave the British including that of Oyo.
Ashanti kingdom and the Zulu kingdom must be praised for fighting and fighting.
@@soartustus496 brah, the Benin kingdoms fought and resisted. The British were trying to take control of Benin for a long time until the did in the 1800s. This was way longer then any Zulu did. Go and learn the history before you disgrace yourself in the comments.
@@michellebrown9926
I get you Mr, what I meant was there were powerful kingdoms in Nigeria that could have defeated every white invasion.
I'm talking about full blown wars not resistance. They could have killed all the British, for my people were stronger.
Africa will rise to take its rightful place again in world development.
sorry deary, africa will be under chinese rule within 200 yrs
Amen it's a must
Africa didn’t develop much most things were developed in Asia that included Greece
@@shanabrown9249 Chinese would have to take America, Europe & Israel and Russia out first.
@@zahis9974 Such as?
Nigerians are very smart,educated and confident.
I think that's why trump banned them.
It's a muslim ban. It's a 1400 year war.
Yeah it's about muslims.
He only banned the Muslims
How does the British Government reconcile with itself displaying African Art forcefully taken !!!
They are shamless
True, the Cullinan Diamond (largest clear cut diamond in the world) was actually mined from South Africa, and later presented to the Royal Crown in 1905, they then further cut the stones into smaller gems, these gems are called the Cullinan I, Cullinan II and so on, they are also known as the Stars of Africa.
They proudly display art looted from all around the world, without any kind of shame. They have a great part of the statues and front of the Parthenon and when the Greek government sued them to get them back (which didn't happen) they answered that they wanted to keep them to preserve the cultural heritage!
They are never remorseful. The British have done so much harm to Nigerians and we have decided it's time to bring it to the fore again.
@@adeolaadebiyi7618 🎯💯💯
Zeinab badawi is just amazing . I watch everything she does especially Africans histories . Im Ethiopian and I grew up in Mali and I’m obsessed with my both countries histories,so proud to be an Ethiopian and a Malian prince .♥️♥️
Sanusi speaks English perfectly, he even studied in England. No need for subtitles
Please share a link that shows Sanusi studied in England.
@@tomiakinyemi8469 ruclips.net/video/laqvk8Fx1P0/видео.html here you go
@@Onneukbaar You think you are talking to a fool. Just admit your error. This is an honorary event for someone who has already become an Emir. Sanusi never schooled in England. He went to good schools in Nigeria with a good command of English language, assisted by some Fulani intonation.
@@tomiakinyemi8469 or maybe i could’ve just made a mistake? Jesus Christ it’s a mistake not a dick don’t take it so hard
Erm... everyone bar Zeinab has subtitles.
This is such a non argument.
They were not taken! They were stolen!!!
They were not stolen,some of our greedy kings sold them,don't forget whiles our brother's and sister's were slaves in a foreign land, African's where slave's in africa too till today our leaders are still selling us it takes two to tango
@@princesslene55 we are talking colonialism! Yes we have always had bad leaders but to say artifacts were taken is so disingenuous! Were is the proof of sale! They have never been able to show proof it was sold and please dont say it was time.of old because they had written treaties even in those times !!!
@@doolittlefirstking6388 lol they didn't give them $ if that's the evidence you looking for then you won't find,remember they introduce their way of dressing,they gave them alcohol,cigarettes,Gun's shoes etc you think they gave them for free.history repeat itself look around you,see how foreigns can come to Africa and we treat them better than we treat our own people example China is taken over Africa thanks to our corrupt leaders now ask yourself how are Africans being treated in China.my dear until we learn to treat each other nice the rest of the race will keep mistreating us.always remember before an outsider can get your information there must be a sellout person selling you out.☝🏽💙
@@princesslene55 I agree we treat eachother as shit and we sell our own people out!!! I agree that we show much respect to foreigner than we do ourselves! And I know that our nations wont prosper till we get rid of corrupt leaders in government! That has always been our downfall bad leadership. It takes two and I know there are insiders who do us dirty! But they NEED TO RETURN those artifacts! It is our history. Tell me can we EVER for any reason whatsoever keep the crown jewels even if it was sold to us? They would demand and make a go for it even if is through an invasion. Tbh I dont care how they got it, I'm more concerned with them bringing it back. It belongs to Nigeria, the Benin kingdom and not the UK museum!👍
@@doolittlefirstking6388 I agree with you 100% dear
Dem, just after all This that we had saw from Africa history, and only from now on that the Europeans will start to know We African!
Yes, we ,Africa, we are historical since the beginning of the world, since the beginning of mankind.
One love to mother Africa ❤️💛💚
Wow! Nice job BBC and Zeinab. Very rich history and potential in Africa. Once we appreciate each other as humans, and our diversity, there's little space for hate.
There's a huge space for hate when others get jealous for the type of Natural resources you have and rich culture.
They come in white an ask you all those questions make film let there people look at it then come two three lots stealing taking stuff next thing you dont have anything they got all you stuff an gone can not be trusted pitful mercy
IFE would have been an ideal place for her to understand Yoruba culture. All the same, is a good way to start
Sister and Uganda's Neighbor Zeinab you're truly a moving library. I can imagine how much information you have shared and the African countries you have explored. God bless you
Love this series. So much to learn. Thanks BBC.
this woman is 60 yrs, it's unbelievable
black dont crack
It’s the age that’s adding to her wisdom. Just the right age to embark on such a journey
Fidel is a fraud!!! This is his daughter that hates him!!!
She looks amazing wow
The different queens for the pageant are so beautiful. Our people are so amazing all over the world. We dont need. Sub- titles as we understand every word that the people are saying.
This series has such rich images of culture, buildings, items of daily use, the fantastic clothes, and the beautiful people too. Thanks Beeb.
Proudly Bini! Long live Benin...Long live Africa...thank you Zeinab Badawi!
From Kenya. Although in brief, this is a very informative program about mother Africa. Very many similarities with those in early East Africa in terms of States/kingdoms, Justice system, education and commerce. It is very unjust that many of the early history told/recorded in the European's point of view depict Africa as having been a place of lawlessness, primitiveness and disorder. The beautiful true history is slowly emerging. I hope to visit this hallowed land one day inshallah.
It was their inferior complexes that they have, that they needed to show themselves as superior by belittling black people to look important. This shows inferior culture!
Love this series so much and especially a black female presenter as skilled as Zeinab 💓🙏🏿💓
Interesting documentary. Would have been nice to hear and see a bit more about the Igbo civilisations (Arochukwu, Nri, Ohafia).
For reasons best known to her, she could only interview someone in Lagos. That's totally unjust/unfair for a race of a people.
many thanks to Zeinab Badawi, UNESCO and BBC for such a magnificent documentary series. I have learnt so much. I wish this was taught in primary and secondary school through out Africa. Our people are fed bogus history.
Dear Mrs. Zeinab.... you have made a respectable landmark to the History of Africa documenting a great civilization being the cradle of humanity. The history will always remember your documentary being as great as the African civilization.
Benin Bronzes are some of the most impressive artistic creations
Love this series! This is really great work on promoting African cultures.
Kano, the ancient city, very unique in culture, hospitality and investment potentialities as it has the largest and oldest market in west Africa also the city is Nigerias` center of commerce. Zainab Badawi made me laugh hardly when she said i musn`t slip again when she was showing, touching and narrating admiringly about the ancient city wall. 30:28-30:59 even if it was deliberate, it honestly made me want to watch till the end. Seriously i enjoyed the part where Joke Silva, a Yoruba actress danced and was giving some explanations. She is so eloquent and lively. 22:48-23:35 The whole of Nigeria is interesting.
i love their accent. the king has a nice accent as well.
Love the queen accent
This is such a rich episode.
I'm filled with awe just to learn about these mighty kingdoms. I loved the Queen and how cool she is.
I loved how the actress is empowering women, it is evident that these beliefs come from so long ago.
I love watching this, this is my wonderful great Kingdom of Benin I appreciate this video
I do love every program BBC are doing in relation to cultural backgrounds and ideologies. Especially the ones analysing and reminding us of our history.
Educational and informative. Thanks Zeinab.
Thank You...Zeinab Badawi...extraordinary wonderful approach with people!!!!
Great series! Beautiful history! ❤️
Heavenly Motherland Africa root of all Mankind .
Je suis heureuse de tous vous voir et je suis fort emue aussi de vous trouver enfin tous,je trouve ceci magique
25:26 she knows about the our 4 market day calendar. props Dr. Bedawi.
Great series on my beloved Nigeria!!
Tufiakwa. go and look at her treatment of Sudan and compare it to Nigeria.
This series is really cool. Thanks, Zeinab!
One Africa,one state one United Africa one love . There's a natural mystique moving in the land
Thanks you I really appreciate it Hassan momodu from Nigeria in Edo State in avelle here today
Amazing and awesome subject matter. I wish it was introduced to children in schools at an early age in the west. This would help children to have a foundation for their identity. An identity that was and is purposely erased even now. Theses videos speak loud and clear . Thank you for all your wonderful work.
The Oba is to Ghanaians a King. His way is amazing indeed.
At least this African story is being told by one of our people ❤️thank you
Excellent job by Zeinab, highly appreciated
I was eager to hear comments about the Benin kingdom cause most that saw it were in awe. Would have really liked more on the Igbos too, and at least something on the Ijaws and more on the history of Lagos. I've been doing a bit of reading and different accounts say the Aworis were indigenous to Lagos and they weren't Yorubas, also that the Benin people got to Lagos first and also some Ijaws before Lagos was densely populated by Yorubas. But really good one
Your history is wrong. You need to go do more research. Sentiment is clouding you judgement. Your research is to prove Lagos is not a Yoruba land instead of researching with an open mind and logic. Firstly the people called Yoruba are heterogenous. It is a nation of different Nations with different cultures. It's not until 18th that these nations are group together and given that name. Now to Lagos, if you say Aworis are not Yorubas, the other Nations can be said not to be Yorubas. Question you should ask is what makes a nation Yoruba? Are Itsekiri Yorubas? Why or why not? Lagos state is a combination of towns and villages. Epe, the Lekkis, Ikorodu are all Ijebu towns. While Ikeja to Ojo axis are Awori. Badagary is Egun. Lagos Island which is called Eko or Isale eko is a settlement for many ethnicities which ranges from the Ijebus, The Ilajes, The Benins, The slave returness etc. Isale Eko has many quarters, one of them is Benin quarters, the slaves returnee too had their quaters, the Ilajes too, the Ijebus etc. Saying Benin founded Lagos state is lie from hell. Founding a quarter in Isale Eko doesn't you own Lagos state, other people founded quaters too. Just so you know, Oba of Eko is not the King of Lagos state but King of Lagos Island (where you have though quaters), and not a first class Oba. The Egun from Badagry to Benin Republic used to be under Oyo empire (note, not Yoruba empire), there was no word like Yoruba in 17th century. Origin of Yoruba might be from Hausa word Yeriba, because they referred to people in that axis as such. Yoruba is group of Nation from Ondo state bother (on paper, but some are in Delta and Edo state) all the way to Ghana. Ogun state enveloped Lagos. However, with you level of reason, none of these nations (the Ijebus of Epe, the Ilajes, the Awori, the Egbas) strolled to the neighboring town, which is a walking distance. Yoruba is just like Nigeria, a Nation with my ethnicities or nations. Just like someone saying Gbegiri with Amala is Yoruba food, technically they are right, but it is Oyo state or Oyo nation's food.
Another thing to know is Lagos island is what is original name is Eko, the white called it Lagos, however the state is named after the quaters on the Island as Lagos state whick similar to naming Ondo state after Ondo town. Founding a quater in Ondo town doesn't mean you founded Ondo state. Same with Oyo state. Ondo state is a state of many Nations, same with Lagos state. A state is just a political geographical grouping of Nations or easy administration.
@@hapexconsulting3789 calm down. I've found that Awori are indeed a sub-group of the Yoruba, I know about the other settlers and the returnee slaves and the Edo and Nupe. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, the truth is all that matters.
@@hapexconsulting3789 the only group I'm aware of with Yoruba ancestry in Delta is the Itsekiris' who emigrated from Ogun state and mixed with some locals in Delta to form a new tribe (fasinating history by the way). I'm not aware of the Yorubas in Edo. I wouldn't mind learning.
There is no Yoruba in Edo. Benin kingdom established Eko and was recognized as Benin kingdom territory till her annexation by British.
Nigerians are amongst the most gorgeous people in Africa.
Please get the original bronze head of Queen Idah back from the British in exchange for the replica.
I'm sure the Kingdom of Benin is being paid for the display of Benin artefacts in the British Museum
@@blueroqltd387 it wouldn't surprise me.
@@blueroqltd387 No, they don't
Hi Mom enjoying these documentaries very much it hurts sometimes to watch them but I know I have to so thank you very much for the BBC presenting them to the world thank you
Loving this one thanks for sharing very important information giving thanks blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🙏🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💪💪💪
Igbo people are very entrepreneurial skills and very talented .
They are from KINGDOM of Benin
@@evelynosadolor4549 Oh please stop this.
Watch and stop blowing trumpet, it's not a contest. You see competition in everything. Hmmmmmn
Whilst Oprah and her ilk are busy denigrating, I would say this is time better spent. Well done.
Great content Zeinab. But I think this documentary did a great injustice to the Igbos. They were grossly underreported. What about the archeological heritage of Awka, Nri and Nsukka? What about the history of the ancient Nri kingdom and many more?
Am very upset 😢 she gave excuses not talk about the Igbos and spent All her time to talk to Hausas n oba n emir
I'm not from nigeria but I study 10 african languages. In my studies I found that Nigeria's history is older than Egypts. Linguistically igbo and yoruba languages are old . Many igbo and yoruba words are found in. english,Hawaiian,amharic. Most of all the egyptian names of gods and goddesses originate in nigerian linguistics. African linguistics are very organized.
@Heru Behudety that's what I've been doing for the last 7 years. Trying to use african linguistics to unravel africas past. From my studies I recognized a commonality that is purely african. Linguistics is like a trail ,that is the best source of preserving oral history. Artifacts can only explain so much . But egyptologist are scared of touching African linguistics because they know it will only show an advanced system of languages in subsaharan africa. The main african languages that created kemetic languages are igbo,yoruban,zulu/shona/chichewa. Ethiopian languages are only made up of igbo words. What kemetic people did was preserve the oral history of africa to document the 300,000 years of african intellectual knowledge. Kemetic people relied only on african knowledge , that originated from the heavens . Linguistics can prove what pharaoh was from what tribe.
@Heru Behudety I'm serious building a library of africas knowledge. I looking for individuals that also want to learn and study the linguistics. I also found the african origins of Judaism .
urbanization and farming together should be a lesson learned in USA, and throughout the world. Go Lagos
this is a well done documented program . we need more of this not only in Africa but all over the world . well done Zainab Badawi.
Thank you BBC..Thank you zeinab badawi for bringing ou our history...I will watch all. episodes right now I'm on episode 11
Yoruba people also have our 4-day traditional week, similar to Igbo
No, we have 5. It is called Øørun. That's why weeks are called Ørøørun where each market week is signified
@@pejuodunlami238 yoruba people have a traditional 4 day week, it's a fact
@@proverbalizer go
Just like in Bini.
@@pejuodunlami238 yoruba people may say "every 5 5 days" because we count the first day twice. like if it's Monday and you are talking about next week Monday you might call it "8 days from now", because you are already counting this Monday as day 1....making Sunday day 7, and next Monday would be day 8. But that's just a particular way of speaking/counting....it' doesn't mean a modern week actually has 8 days.
THE GREATEST OF ALL OF ALL IS OUR AFRICAN SPIRITUALITY...
Thank you Zainab!
This is beautiful
I thoroughly enjoyed reading the comments section 🤣🤣🤣
Africans were intelligent, innovative and united and had a rich culture and heritage, but western civilization came to distort and steal our rich natural resources. Well done Zeinab Badawi for the apt documentary.
loved the video but. I just wonder why are all the original artifacts in the British museums seems to me the British took all their history and culture and displayed it as there own. I truly hope these beautiful people can get all their artifacts back in their own country.
They'll never give them back. They rather keep them all and charge people for viewing them at the museum.
props to Edo of Benin. They represented.
Taken? Defeated? Invaded and stolen sounds more like a correct description.
What a interesting and informative programme, Thank you Zeinab Badawi, for making it and I am so glad to see you are alive and well.
Thank you for that words of wisdom: we don't measure illiteracy by means of not speaking English. 👩🎓👩🎓👩🎓
they also said they don't measure literacy only by means of the written word, but also by oral literacy.
Another great job and video!
BRAVA! ZEINAB BADAWI!
GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS!!!
Lagos original name is EKO. Which in Edo language means "Camp". Lagos is a Portuguese name..
I found this as wisdom ! 🙌 I am very proud to be an African!
All this greatness and you allow the world to mistreat you singing and dancing while European's and Chinese build empires on your back
Chinese been building empires long before anything you want to interpret as "on your backs"
@@ThaLinguist yeah I know they just weren't as pale as they are today
@@ThaLinguist your johnny come lately
@@jenniferriley7842 Whatever shade they've been at various periods, they had jack shit to do with you. And my name ain't Johnny. I'm not an Englishman.
@@ThaLinguist nothing to do with you as well you wasn't there
Beautiful , Because ,Beautiful
Because it's African we
Learning more.2020
Thankfully , Thank you.
Proud bini girl here😚😚😚😚
Proud of our Arican sudanese intelligent broadcaster Zeiab Badeawi. Nigeria is a real land of culture and heritage. In Sudan we have round 4million Sudanese Hausa people. They the most hard woking honest God fearing ever.
7:50 "in Sub-Saharan African," where else in Africa were they doing Bronze Casting. Stop trying to divide Africa. North, South, East, West, Central is ALL Africa.
They do this with al continents. All of them have regions that have their own climate, geology, people, culture, language,...etc. Its only normal to do that...
@@badmanthings Can you tell me what the countries of the European Sub-Continent have in common, that allows them to be lumped together.
@@therealgodessisis In Europe you have Western-Europe (Anglo & Germanic countries), Southern-Europe (Greek and Latin speaking countries in the Mediterranean), Eastern-Europe (Slavic countries), and Northern-Europe (Scandinavian countries). Its not rocket-science....
Thereal GodessIsis . Agreed. You also have this "Anglophone", then "Francophone", "Lusophone"" Africa, as if a Black person, slave, colonized, formerly colonized' s identity lies with that of his/her previous colonial masters, implying that Black Africans must or should always be defined through someone elsés. I really hate this! Je hais cela au plus haut point! Huyu, si taki , si pendi sana, to express myself in an African language.
i find it weird when they are showing subtitles even when the speakers are very clear while the narrator doesn't need them. Great content though, planning to finish all of them.
The Queen Mother is beautiful 😍
Yes she is.
Always, salvaging and taking Mother Africa WEALTH whether it's Her natural resources but to stealing her art and claiming it as their own...just speaks volumes about who these people are.
I don't know how to emphasis my love and respect to zainab badawi greetings from The Gambia West Africa
OMG Joke Silva is amazing!!!
Well done Zeinab Badawi.!!! Brilliant Series. Thank you.
beautiful documentary
Kabiyesi ooo. King hand staf says alot. Waow. GOD is in control.
So so beautiful words can't express
As usual, very well done. I really wonder how it will be to read the book that comes from this series. If anyone has already read it please comment below. Thanks
Outstanding! 💜
Omonoba ghator kpere isee.🙏🏿Edoisagbon
Iseee
Badawi you should also visit Uganda. The country has great history through the great kingdom of Buganda which satrted in the late 12th century and do still exist today as well as Bunyoro Kingdom
The Yorubas founded EKO, not LAGOS, it was originally called oko because the Aworis were farmers there.
Stop lying to yourself lol..
People already live in the Eko that beni man said was founded. We should understand that every people will tell history in their own way or according to what they were told by their ancestors. The Eko that beni man talked about is Lagos Business District which is Idumota area the stool of one of the king. It is not entire Lagos of Today. There is no argument about that. When you snatch a piece of land you can call it by your name. just like Nigeria territory was snatched by the british and call it Nigeria, when Portuguese came they combined many communities and call it Lagos. Awori are one the First Yoruba to reach Lagos, so if Awori call it OKO it is understandable. All Lagos land as of today are owned and sold by the Yoruba people in Lagos, that tells that Beni king dont own any part of Lagos but they just install a king there in before the British arrived during conquest of communities. same way British install themselves to rule over Nigeria. This is history that some people will contest but I think it needs no argument. It is good that we have this type history that shape us and we should use it to foster unity and peace between ourselves.
Why are you still sleeping by now , so you don't understand your History 😞
Stop sleeping
my brother go and study history very Benin descendants founded Lagos onitsha agbor asaba itshekiri they were all prince from Benin