Views on Africa (What Americans think)" by Maya's World, it’s insightful to see how many Americans perceive Africa. Unfortunately, many of these perceptions are shaped by stereotypes or misconceptions that often overshadow the continent's complexity. For instance, there is a common tendency to equate Africa with poverty, war, and famine, ignoring the vast diversity of cultures, languages, and experiences that exist across its 54 countries. It's interesting that when Americans think of Africa, they frequently picture a homogenous and impoverished place, even though Africa is home to some of the world's fastest-growing economies, a wide range of technological advancements, and rich cultural traditions. While there’s a growing interest in learning more about Africa especially through entertainment, like movies and documentaries these representations often remain limited, and the true scope of African history, innovation, and contributions to the global stage is underrepresented. What is often overlooked in these discussions is Africa's modernity, resilience, and diversity. From thriving tech hubs in Nairobi to the arts and music scenes in Lagos, Africa is a continent that is rich in potential and promise. Understanding these nuances could shift the narrative and lead to more meaningful exchanges between people in Africa and other parts of the world. Channels like Maya's World are valuable in challenging these simplistic views and encouraging viewers to explore more nuanced, diverse perspectives of Africa. In moving forward, more content that highlights the real stories of African people, their success, their cultures, and their innovations is crucial in changing the narrative. The conversation about Africa needs to be reframed to focus on the richness of its people, their achievements, and their potential, not just the struggles that have often dominated Western media coverage. This kind of shift in storytelling can inspire greater empathy, respect, and collaboration between the global community and Africa.
West and East Africa are hot all year around but in the northern and southern tip of Africa you get all four seasons. South Africa has one of the best weather in all of Africa.
Can you talk about important historical African areas in USA. Example - Congo square - where every Sunday, African Americans gather to dance - they been doing that since 1700s Or Stono rebellion area in South Carolina (the Congo /angola rebellion) Or Angola Florida.- freed enslaved ppl from Angola and then black Indians escaped to Florida and built a town together, but the President destroyed it. Gullah geechee - one of the first African American tribes- their language is similar to the Krio in Sierra Leone as many escaped to Sierra Leone in the 1790s with the help of the British
Denmark Vesey - a Ghanaian man born in caribbean x Gullah Jack - an Angola man who joined the Gullah geechee group in South Carolina USA- United and formed one of the largest revolts.
Everyone needs to Visit the Continent especially African Americans for the beauty and history see the cities like Lagos.Accura, Kampala, Nairobi ect.visit the markets and taste the deciduous food✊😎 Visit the Mother Land Baby😀
Watch my other videos then you come comment!!! What’s wrong with trying to know if someone knows something about a place after asking about Africa in general ugh
Im shocked that these students knew nothing about Africa, especially the black students. Their excuse are that nobody learned them about Africa. People from that country are ignorant. I wonder if they know about the wărs going on in the world
First its "Nobody taught them" if you're gonna talk shit make sure your grammar is correct, and second black students and other black people from America know little to nothing about Africa because we are not born there and we are not taught everything there is to know about Africa. Just like other people around the world know little about America and other countries, but you have no right to put "black students" down for it. 0:01
It's time ya'll start getting creative with this your little RUclips stuff! Going around asking people what they think about Africa!!? This is some Damn shits!!! Stay away from RUclips if you don't have any content!! Am sick of people going around asking people what they think about Africa!!
👰🏿♀💇🏿♀💆🏿♀Black Women have either been President or Prime Minister in the following countries: Liberia Tanzania Ethiopia Barbados Gabon Congo Central African Republic Rwanda Senegal Sao Tome and Princia Jamaica Haiti Trinidad and Tobago So why are we really so upset when a majority European American country says no to us, is it that we value their acceptance over our own people???💪🏿 If you want the priveleges and benefits of being in the majority, you must go to where you are the majority! if you are living in a country where not a single bill of currency looks like you, then you are in the wrong place! I know many of you have been conditioned to believe you are too good to be part of a black Nation, well how is that belief been working out for you the last 400 years? 🤟🏿 This country is not a place for African Americans to feel hurt because they did not win the presidency, Obama's win was a pure miracle. Think about this no other European country has ever elected and African/black to being their president! The whole problem is being separated or denying your true roots, which black immigrants dont have. You dont see them crying their eyes out because America elects another European American male. Do you see Asian Americans tearing up because they have never even had an American president? No, because they know where they come from, and its only natural for the majority to pick one of their own.✍🏿
My sister unfortunetly it is pointless to ask people what they think about africa because they will asume tha you are african and will try to paint on a good light, when deep down we all know what they really think. What do you know about the continent of africa would be better question. Also africa has many countries there are number of small and medium size countries in the continent that are doing way better then their biguer and resource rich neighbour in terms of overall development. So you better ask about you own country insteady. Please stop treating africa like single country, specially when we aren't closely united yet like european union. We africans have a lot work to do, to unite africa .
Thank you for educating us more. Can't wait for the many years to come ❤
@@AliyahsRoom. thanks baby❤️❤️❤️
Prove that's how you look thou meanwhile :)
This is amazing, keep it up🎉❤
@@Takyiwa_vlogs thank youuuuuu💃🏽💃🏽
Views on Africa (What Americans think)" by Maya's World, it’s insightful to see how many Americans perceive Africa. Unfortunately, many of these perceptions are shaped by stereotypes or misconceptions that often overshadow the continent's complexity. For instance, there is a common tendency to equate Africa with poverty, war, and famine, ignoring the vast diversity of cultures, languages, and experiences that exist across its 54 countries.
It's interesting that when Americans think of Africa, they frequently picture a homogenous and impoverished place, even though Africa is home to some of the world's fastest-growing economies, a wide range of technological advancements, and rich cultural traditions. While there’s a growing interest in learning more about Africa especially through entertainment, like movies and documentaries these representations often remain limited, and the true scope of African history, innovation, and contributions to the global stage is underrepresented.
What is often overlooked in these discussions is Africa's modernity, resilience, and diversity. From thriving tech hubs in Nairobi to the arts and music scenes in Lagos, Africa is a continent that is rich in potential and promise. Understanding these nuances could shift the narrative and lead to more meaningful exchanges between people in Africa and other parts of the world. Channels like Maya's World are valuable in challenging these simplistic views and encouraging viewers to explore more nuanced, diverse perspectives of Africa.
In moving forward, more content that highlights the real stories of African people, their success, their cultures, and their innovations is crucial in changing the narrative. The conversation about Africa needs to be reframed to focus on the richness of its people, their achievements, and their potential, not just the struggles that have often dominated Western media coverage. This kind of shift in storytelling can inspire greater empathy, respect, and collaboration between the global community and Africa.
@@NerdNovaTech thank you so much, and expect nothing but this and many more
West and East Africa are hot all year around but in the northern and southern tip of Africa you get all four seasons. South Africa has one of the best weather in all of Africa.
@@phethuxolobooi4898 wow really
Kenya is not hot and is in East Africa. Question is have you ever been to East Africa.?
Very educative 🤗🤗
Thanks for watching❤❤❤❤
Nice video
@@frankrenouf8015 thank you Frank🎊🥺❤️❤️
Amazing content👍
Glad you liked it🙏🏾❤️
Can you talk about important historical African areas in USA.
Example - Congo square - where every Sunday, African Americans gather to dance - they been doing that since 1700s
Or
Stono rebellion area in South Carolina (the Congo /angola rebellion)
Or
Angola Florida.- freed enslaved ppl from Angola and then black Indians escaped to Florida and built a town together, but the President destroyed it.
Gullah geechee - one of the first African American tribes- their language is similar to the Krio in Sierra Leone as many escaped to Sierra Leone in the 1790s with the help of the British
Denmark Vesey - a Ghanaian man born in caribbean x Gullah Jack - an Angola man who joined the Gullah geechee group in South Carolina USA- United and formed one of the largest revolts.
@@beforethenextstep305 I’m in Texas but will love to do documentaries of such places.
Thank you 🙏🏾☺️☺️
Intriguing 😁😁💯💯🌎
Thank you
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@@Mayasworld28😚😘
Everyone needs to Visit the Continent especially African Americans for the beauty and history see the cities like Lagos.Accura, Kampala, Nairobi ect.visit the markets and taste the deciduous food✊😎 Visit the Mother Land Baby😀
@@billward1080 yessssss🎉💕💕
Shasta wale to the world 🎉🎉
😂❤️
What do you mean about west African music? Africa have 54 countries and they have their own music. Dont be ignorant
Watch my other videos then you come comment!!!
What’s wrong with trying to know if someone knows something about a place after asking about Africa in general ugh
Im shocked that these students knew nothing about Africa, especially the black students. Their excuse are that nobody learned them about Africa. People from that country are ignorant. I wonder if they know about the wărs going on in the world
Mmmm
First its "Nobody taught them" if you're gonna talk shit make sure your grammar is correct, and second black students and other black people from America know little to nothing about Africa because we are not born there and we are not taught everything there is to know about Africa. Just like other people around the world know little about America and other countries, but you have no right to put "black students" down for it. 0:01
It's time ya'll start getting creative with this your little RUclips stuff! Going around asking people what they think about Africa!!? This is some Damn shits!!! Stay away from RUclips if you don't have any content!! Am sick of people going around asking people what they think about Africa!!
@@davidgobrain497 😂
It’s all fun here, trying to know what others know isn’t a crime
👰🏿♀💇🏿♀💆🏿♀Black Women have either been President or Prime Minister in the following countries:
Liberia
Tanzania
Ethiopia
Barbados
Gabon
Congo
Central African Republic
Rwanda
Senegal
Sao Tome and Princia
Jamaica
Haiti
Trinidad and Tobago
So why are we really so upset when a majority European American country says no to us, is it that we value their acceptance over our own people???💪🏿
If you want the priveleges and benefits of being in the majority, you must go to where you are the majority! if you are living in a country where not a single bill of currency looks like you, then you are in the wrong place! I know many of you have been conditioned to believe you are too good to be part of a black Nation, well how is that belief been working out for you the last 400 years? 🤟🏿
This country is not a place for African Americans to feel hurt because they did not win the presidency, Obama's win was a pure miracle. Think about this no other European country has ever elected and African/black to being their president! The whole problem is being separated or denying your true roots, which black immigrants dont have. You dont see them crying their eyes out because America elects another European American male. Do you see Asian Americans tearing up because they have never even had an American president? No, because they know where they come from, and its only natural for the majority to pick one of their own.✍🏿
Great thoughts 🎉
My sister unfortunetly it is pointless to ask people what they think about africa because they will asume tha you are african and will try to paint on a good light, when deep down we all know what they really think. What do you know about the continent of africa would be better question. Also africa has many countries there are number of small and medium size countries in the continent that are doing way better then their biguer and resource rich neighbour in terms of overall development. So you better ask about you own country insteady. Please stop treating africa like single country, specially when we aren't closely united yet like european union. We africans have a lot work to do, to unite africa .
@@digitalgenre7194 one step at a time dear
But thank you