Prime Minister Mia Mottley delivers the 20th Annual Nelson Mandela Lecture

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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024

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  • @jumpupbounces6743
    @jumpupbounces6743 Год назад +83

    The best leader in the world today. As a Jamaican, I am so proud of Hon. Mia Mottley, PM of Barbados

  • @tamaraalleyne
    @tamaraalleyne 2 года назад +122

    I am so proud of our Prime Minister, who does not just represent Barbados brilliantly, but the entire Caribbean. We share her with South Africa and the entire world. Thank you all for showing so much love and respect for her. 🇧🇧

    • @simeonkapenda3136
      @simeonkapenda3136 Год назад +11

      She is such a gift...

    • @ahmadrashad6130
      @ahmadrashad6130 Год назад

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    • @fernmcfarlane5375
      @fernmcfarlane5375 Год назад

      ​@@simeonkapenda3136 ö9j788 hobo 88i

    • @ossiebeckford
      @ossiebeckford Год назад +1

      M

    • @stephenashitey5653
      @stephenashitey5653 Год назад +4

      Great woman .we are proud to have you. Best regards.

  • @soniafisher4855
    @soniafisher4855 Год назад +29

    This lady is endowed with brillance. I am so proud of her and l am not a Barbadian (Jamaican) so l can imagine how proud her people are of her. Prime Minister, you are admired and loved. God's blessings be with you always.

    • @footalee2
      @footalee2 8 месяцев назад +3

      So true 👍 🇯🇲

    • @UnicieSmart-m1v
      @UnicieSmart-m1v 7 месяцев назад +1

      I love Mia Neita Barrow❤❤❤😊😊😊She is bold and has her country's interests at heart👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼💐💐

  • @patrickwhite9937
    @patrickwhite9937 Год назад +3

    I too extends my pride and joy for PM Mia Motley. She truly has expanded her moral leadership beyond the boundaries of Barbados to the world. She has Dwarf all those male leaders in caricom to say the least.

  • @samuelosaji5921
    @samuelosaji5921 Год назад +26

    the iron lady of the Caribbean, you are a beacon of light and hope to humanity.

    • @hgfh4684
      @hgfh4684 Год назад

      Not Iron lady. That was the title of Margaret Thatcher of the UK a despot of the UK.

    • @samuelosaji5921
      @samuelosaji5921 Год назад +1

      @@hgfh4684 Am not aware that the word iron lady, is exclusively reserved for Margaret thatcher. And the context which I used it, it doesn't connote any negative impressions. Especially, when there is nothing negative about her excellence , Pm. Mottley. She is my hero and I admire her immensely.

    • @asaasare220
      @asaasare220 Год назад

      @@samuelosaji5921 it is not.. but please don't limit Mia to the Carrib... she is of the whole Pan African world

  • @luckymashaba7132
    @luckymashaba7132 2 года назад +79

    Mia Mottley spitting facts........she's a great leader and she's passionate about human development.

  • @bdenzmbb
    @bdenzmbb 2 года назад +46

    I salute this woman leadership, thank you honourable Mia Motley. Congratulations Barbados!!

  • @giftofgodstarnorth6363
    @giftofgodstarnorth6363 2 года назад +36

    This woman needs protection at all costs, she is such a powerful woman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @ericyeboah277
      @ericyeboah277 2 года назад +6

      She already has the ancestors and the creator of the universal protecting her.

    • @snowball6175
      @snowball6175 Год назад

      Same thing I said when came to Ghana... for me she is more than a Goddess

    • @ciscodealmeida8541
      @ciscodealmeida8541 Месяц назад

      only in your mind, i detest her.

  • @edithmichel4342
    @edithmichel4342 2 года назад +57

    She delivered a global lesson and message that should not be ignored.

  • @gossettbowen1950
    @gossettbowen1950 Год назад +18

    Love you sister Motley, you're the most powerful leader in the Carribbean region. Am from Jamaica and i love the way you endorse our African culture, you acknowledge our great freedom fighters both in the Carribbean and Africa. You're a great woman and your name will go down in history, for your great works that you've done for us. I love you because you're a very bold and a brave woman, who stand up for your people you don't bow to Babylon like our weak back PM who's acting like he don't know his roots. Big up uself Mama luv u every time. 🇯🇲 🇧🇧 🌍

    • @asaasare220
      @asaasare220 Год назад

      please do not limit her to the Carrib she is of the whole Pan African world

  • @BjorninAfrika
    @BjorninAfrika 2 года назад +41

    PM Mia makes the Caribbean proud! Much love from St Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean.

    • @oscarraphael2171
      @oscarraphael2171 Год назад

      I wish she was the pm of Trinidad and Tobago because you don’t hear any brilliance coming from those leaders who are wasting the money selling out the people so they can become billionaires, too much political corruption and not taking care of the needs of the people living in cages as if the country is at war.

    • @asaasare220
      @asaasare220 Год назад +2

      please don't limit her... she's of the whole Pan African world ... U limit her and they pick her off

  • @luckymashaba7132
    @luckymashaba7132 2 года назад +48

    Mia Mottley remains a great orator.

  • @marvileesmith6580
    @marvileesmith6580 Год назад +15

    How can I be a citizen of Barbados.i just love this PM. Greatest in our time Jamaica take lesson

    • @philbertsmith4948
      @philbertsmith4948 Год назад

      You must be young.Michael Manley her mentor was the forerunner globally.

  • @therootoflife5290
    @therootoflife5290 10 месяцев назад +3

    She is not a politician, she is a leader.... Respect

  • @soniaoneal3949
    @soniaoneal3949 2 года назад +30

    Thank you Caribbean global leader for awakening us to our urgent reality. May we take responsibility for our reality - present and future.

  • @thelungism6377
    @thelungism6377 2 года назад +60

    Wow she's a great teacher, I learned a lot from watching this

    • @leroybailey7015
      @leroybailey7015 Год назад +1

      She is so blessed and fortified with language

  • @yongzeehow2045
    @yongzeehow2045 2 года назад +20

    Amazing PM .Mia Motley,this is the type of person every countries need .
    Do not have leaders that serves with motives.

  • @equipproject9710
    @equipproject9710 Год назад +40

    Powerful delivery from a brilliant Caribbean regionalist with an unmatched global presence.

  • @derrickclarke9926
    @derrickclarke9926 2 года назад +52

    Jamaica need a Prime Minister like her.

    • @blackmanfromtheislands6460
      @blackmanfromtheislands6460 2 года назад

      There is a saying, "be careful what you ask for"

    • @philbertsmith4948
      @philbertsmith4948 Год назад +6

      We had.Mia was a "student "of his.His name was Michael Manley.Known and loved globally.

    • @asaasare220
      @asaasare220 Год назад

      weren't jamaicans the same ones who sold Marcus Garvey... same way the ghanaians sold Nkrumah...? we are doomed... she probably has a target on her back already

    • @lornabrooks2907
      @lornabrooks2907 Год назад

      @@philbertsmith4948 Yes indeed,that why she is so brilliant. The enormity of the man Michael Manley was felt internationally. I was happy when she mentioned his name. 🙏🏼🤛

    • @AnkhGirl
      @AnkhGirl Год назад

      Say that 10x more

  • @Myvillagedev
    @Myvillagedev 2 года назад +40

    Brilliance at its best. These are leaders the world needs..... she is upfront and saying things that many global leaders want to brush off.

  • @anniemarshall1156
    @anniemarshall1156 2 года назад +31

    Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Amor Mottley is a brilliant speaker. Bajans should be extremely proud of her as their leader.

  • @gloriaziegler5890
    @gloriaziegler5890 Год назад +13

    PM Mia Mottley is one of the greatest female speaker I have ever heard.. I adore her. To me, she is very special. A gift to mankind.

    • @bbrowngrooms
      @bbrowngrooms Месяц назад +1

      She is a great human being, who happens to be female. She is a gift to humanity and the Earth.

  • @tridabalira5992
    @tridabalira5992 2 года назад +27

    Prime Minister Mia thank you for awakening the African spirit

  • @innocent4583
    @innocent4583 2 года назад +27

    Passionate and knowledgeable about the injustices of racial capitalism. Real and powerful speaker.

  • @claudettemclymont7274
    @claudettemclymont7274 Год назад +14

    PM Mia Mottley the best most profound PM in the entire Caribbean. The others need to take a leaf out of her book including and in particular PM of Jamaica my homeland.

  • @Rev_Blanket
    @Rev_Blanket Год назад +8

    Honorable Prime Minister, you have my respect and love. Thanks a lot.

  • @empresszolakhadijah9819
    @empresszolakhadijah9819 Год назад +2

    This is pure love my pm have in her heart. Pure live❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @oneekwilliams7563
    @oneekwilliams7563 2 года назад +45

    Well put together speech , I'm happy that she mention some of past leaders from the Caribbean who help to liberate the struggles of South Africa in the apathide movement, yes all of us should agree that Michael Manley was the greatest Jamaican prime Minister who was a global leader, we salute the organizers of the mandela lecture, it's very important to keep reminding us how powerful and wise this man was, he was so humble.

  • @pmb6667
    @pmb6667 2 года назад +51

    Brilliance, personified in PM Mia Mottley. Bringing the *hard facts and solutions* to the table, as always. I am so very proud that she is the Prime Minister of my birth island. Wonderful lecture! All the best to the people of South Africa!!

    • @khomotjolesiba7057
      @khomotjolesiba7057 2 года назад +6

      You're blessed to have such a LEADER

    • @leroybailey7015
      @leroybailey7015 Год назад +2

      What a genius of what a brilliant mind and person should be. She reminded me of the late great orator Michael Manley such brilliance such intelligence expounded

  • @musfazahosein7463
    @musfazahosein7463 Год назад +14

    I hope this lady becomes the UN Secretary-General one day soon. Her moral and spiritual values are outstanding. May she have a very long life.

  • @katmc3341
    @katmc3341 Год назад +1

    Amazing and very special speech so appropriate for all of us to hear. All of us, right now!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @mphomuthubi7363
    @mphomuthubi7363 Год назад +8

    Mia Asentewaa Motley, my leader and inspiration, I salute you from the hinterlands of South Africa, Venda! I pray and hope to visit Barbados before my final curtain shuffles downward.

  • @MakhaolaNdebele
    @MakhaolaNdebele 2 года назад +20

    What a fantastic experience it was, listening to her speak!

  • @stephaniemathivet1648
    @stephaniemathivet1648 Год назад +43

    Given the absolute sh.. show we have as a government in the UK, Mia Amor Mottley is a beacon of hope in our fragmented world. Not just a Barbadian leader, not just a Caribbean leader but a world leader. Anywhere she goes she inspires, influences and educates and holds the banner for truth and justice.

  • @wilsonmacharia9568
    @wilsonmacharia9568 Год назад +8

    This is probably the most intelligent human being I’ve ever heard. 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

  • @jambo2511
    @jambo2511 Год назад +9

    Every well thinking human being should listen to this address and alot of measures needs to be put in place so we all can have better lives

  • @joeldlamini319
    @joeldlamini319 Год назад +11

    That is an incredibly powerful speech. The world needs more of her kind to be able to deal with the current challenges in global political, economic and ideological realities. I like her public speaking talent.

  • @DukeOfEmbu
    @DukeOfEmbu 2 года назад +16

    Powerful and brilliant PM Mia Mottley. 🇰🇪

  • @williamgamelisenaya793
    @williamgamelisenaya793 Год назад +8

    Wow,what a beautiful speech,a true discription of the man.
    The content of his character is indisputable.
    Nuff respect Mrs Prime Minister.
    Bless up 🙏🙏
    Watching from the land downunder Sydney NSW

  • @sisterphyllis4753
    @sisterphyllis4753 Год назад +2

    I love hearing her speak. She speaks with such common sense compassion for humanity. Thank you for sharing.❤

  • @mrspleats
    @mrspleats Год назад +8

    Brilliant Brilliant Brilliant. Hard conversations and covering issues worth addressing & paying deep attention to without subjective blame. Mitigation from all sectors for everyone is a must. The colonizers really did a number on the world. Love her facts facts facts I appreciate this. And a Caribbean female leader shall lead them💪💪💖💖💖

  • @thembi9645
    @thembi9645 2 года назад +29

    She’s powerful ❤

  • @merlethompson4351
    @merlethompson4351 Год назад +7

    So proud of our brilliant Prime Minister may we heed the word and do the right thing

  • @ednakamanda4402
    @ednakamanda4402 Год назад +10

    Powerful speech Prime Minister Mia Motley.May the Lord continues to elevate you.

  • @franciscomandlate1029
    @franciscomandlate1029 2 года назад +35

    She’s brilliant ❤

  • @nelsonsibiya9204
    @nelsonsibiya9204 Год назад +3

    I admire this woman so much. Hope Barbados 🇧🇧 will succeed into a new thriving and prosperous Republic. Welcome back to South Africa, madame Prime Minister.

  • @BrotherM1978
    @BrotherM1978 Месяц назад

    What a phenomenal woman. How I yearn for your kind of leadership Mama 😢. Listening to you is such a treat, thank you Mama ❤. Much love from South Africa 🇿🇦

  • @footalee2
    @footalee2 8 месяцев назад

    Thanks for social media and its archives I'm able to view this speach on RUclips, Mia Mottley I salute you from Kingston Jamaica 🇯🇲 👍

  • @annettewharry5768
    @annettewharry5768 Год назад +2

    Nothing but ❤️. We need her to be the president.

  • @oscarraphael2171
    @oscarraphael2171 Год назад +8

    The spirit of oneness ignites when you are reminded that all African people are one, I love the PM of Barbados she knows how to make you understand what she speaks. Speaking of how black peoples all over the West Indies who had no power use the little that they had to stand with the black peoples of South Africa tears welled up in my eyes because I was a boy in those days and I remember the suffering of the people,

  • @gloriarobinson1869
    @gloriarobinson1869 Год назад +5

    PM Mia Motley I salute you. Your eloquent speech and poise in which you delivered it made me so very proud. The leaders all around the world should take note and actioned positively and honestly what you spoke of in your speech, too much injustice being accepted and forced on people around the globe. Time for unity and change amongst nations of whom are being affected with this cancer of inequality and injustice. Proud of you Ma'am. Thank you.

  • @lornabrooks2907
    @lornabrooks2907 Год назад +3

    A very knowledgeable and prepared Prime Minister👍🏽

  • @robertbutahe2835
    @robertbutahe2835 Год назад +2

    This is a fantastic speech from one of the greatest leaders of our time, PM Mia Mottley. She has been my inspirational and strategic thinking leader of my time. I solute her and we welcome her in our beautiful and most peaceful country, Tanzania.

  • @chotaconhyedoss2657
    @chotaconhyedoss2657 Год назад +4

    The only Caribbean Prime Minister who understand the impact of 400 years of enslavement of Africans in the Caribbean ( physical and mental) and who is uncompromising and not afraid to hold the global north accountable. I salute her courage, bravery, honesty,and leadership! We need more leaders like her .I wish a lot of men in our communities globally will humble themselves and learn a thing or two from her. She displays resilience and strength.

  • @chard-richardsmaui
    @chard-richardsmaui Год назад +4

    The kind of leader we need in our world today who have the heart for global family.

  • @adriankatebe3451
    @adriankatebe3451 Год назад +7

    This aunt is so eloquent and very rational and unapologetically truthful

  • @yagyabasnet4712
    @yagyabasnet4712 Год назад +2

    The greatest speech of the extraordinary noble lady.🙏💯✅💐❤️

  • @ndureone999
    @ndureone999 Год назад +2

    The spirit of the world has now awaken and everything would be alright.
    Can’t get enough of her video’s.
    Please know that Africa love’s you.
    Sending love from Africa 🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️

  • @MusehanaH
    @MusehanaH Год назад +4

    I was brought here after seeing her roasts a few journalists...She is brilliant and fearless. Congratulations to Barbados for this great woman...So much respect for her...from South Africa 🇿🇦

  • @lusciammusi9985
    @lusciammusi9985 Год назад +1

    Phenomenal, eloquent, she is a true african leader, a great example to the world, wake up africa and work together with this amazing woman, her ideas and real and she is so passionate about humanity! I salute you Mia Mottley! May you live longer and serve longer till your mission is achieved and fulfilled!

  • @johnnycrepaul547
    @johnnycrepaul547 2 года назад +27

    A True World Leader

  • @anthonymckenzie8174
    @anthonymckenzie8174 Год назад +3

    This lady is one of the best I have ever see. she his the world leader. brilliant leader 💜 love her all the best Mia.thanks to be with us in the Caribbean

  • @gomejumengeshahaile2369
    @gomejumengeshahaile2369 Год назад +1

    Great PM! we love Barbados❤

  • @Dodilafir
    @Dodilafir Год назад +1

    I just admire this Prime Minister from a tiny Island of Barbados....my respect for this intelligent leader.

  • @jeanfabius9661
    @jeanfabius9661 Год назад +4

    Awesome, PM Mottley you are a POWER HOUSE of ENERGY.

  • @YouTubeBlueButterflies
    @YouTubeBlueButterflies Год назад +7

    This woman is brilliant!!! I just found out that I have Barbadian roots, way back to the 1700s and I am black American!!!!

  • @jackielowe8699
    @jackielowe8699 Год назад +2

    Prime Minister Mia Amor Motley spoke so well..... I'm not from Barbados 🇧🇧 but , I do appreciate how well she spoke and just captivated the ordinance speaking about Mr Nelson Mandela....❤❤

  • @The246Historian
    @The246Historian Год назад +3

    I am a student of history and this is my Prime Minister.

  • @baboucarrbojang7551
    @baboucarrbojang7551 Год назад +3

    The IMMORTAL Nelson MADIBA Mandela. The World will never forget Nelson Madiba Mandela because of what he has gone through and what he has done for The continent of Africa and for South Africa in particular. Thanks.

  • @ndureone999
    @ndureone999 Год назад +2

    Am always happy to watch you and listen to your speeches on RUclips even if it’s going to took a whole day, I don’t mind.
    Just wants to say this know that Africa love you ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥

  • @Sunnybwoy47
    @Sunnybwoy47 2 года назад +16

    Madam Mia MOTTLEY ------PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLICS OF THE CARRIBEAN .

  • @1JAM62
    @1JAM62 Год назад +4

    My leader, Motley, you are the best.🤙🏾

  • @haroldbrown7930
    @haroldbrown7930 Год назад +2

    GREAT LEADER SPEAKING FACTS, MORE LOVE 🇯🇲🇯🇲

  • @keithporter4710
    @keithporter4710 Год назад +2

    Barbados and Caribbean to the world! Kudos to Madam Mia Motley

  • @aetsft
    @aetsft 2 года назад +14

    It's true most people around the world contributed to liberation of South Africa. I thank you very sincere

  • @thomasyormahsnr5412
    @thomasyormahsnr5412 Год назад +2

    A GREAT - inspiring and motivating speech garnished with super eloquent delivery! 🙌🏽💪🏾👏🏽👏🏽

  • @lloyddavidson7886
    @lloyddavidson7886 Год назад +3

    The only Political Leader in the Caribbean and the wider community who exudes class !

  • @kaybarrett1401
    @kaybarrett1401 Год назад +1

    Excellent excellent sound words.🇯🇲 Manley stand with them tooth and nail

  • @tyronSonny
    @tyronSonny Год назад +1

    Best in our world today.❤

  • @georgeondiro8214
    @georgeondiro8214 6 месяцев назад

    M just glad she mentioned Kenya... Makes me get this sense of belonging to her! This lady Mama Mia is no doubt a powerhouse... And just like me, I believe everyone who hears her talk would like to have a piece of her... She's simply lovable because she loves first... ❤

  • @marocampbell7367
    @marocampbell7367 Год назад +2

    ‼️‼️👏🏼👏🏼 Study to show thy self Approve.....PM Mia is such and example ❤👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @ewarthall8736
    @ewarthall8736 6 месяцев назад

    Madame Mottley as à Jamaican I am proud of you you speak so much truth and wisdom the Caribbean and the world need leaders like you hope some of these spineless men are listening

  • @kofiadu01
    @kofiadu01 Год назад +2

    Inspirational, accessible, internationalist leader. Always meets the occasion. Kudos PM Mottley.

  • @CelestineStjean-mz6rs
    @CelestineStjean-mz6rs 2 года назад +9

    Prime minister Mia motley.speak's my language meaning the words I have in mind well done lady

  • @sifisosithole7656
    @sifisosithole7656 Год назад +1

    Oh Prime Minister Mottley, not only was this an enlightening lecture but you have brilliantly and diplomatically intertwined the effected of colonialism and neo-colonialsm within the context of JUSTICE. Thank you so very much. Will keep referring to it. Very proud of you. ❤❤❤

  • @adtiamzon3663
    @adtiamzon3663 Год назад +6

    Barbados PM Mia Mottley 🌞👏👏💪Stay strong and courageous for African and Caribbean nations' right to live in peace and prosperity with dignity and respect. 💪😍💪❤️✌️

  • @queenannaincbrown9979
    @queenannaincbrown9979 Год назад +1

    Asante sana waziri mkuu Mia Motley. Waafrika wanakupenda sana.

  • @Bim2464
    @Bim2464 Год назад +5

    Wowwww…Brilliant madame Prime Minister,thank you Mia Amor Mottley..

  • @sarojdip6498
    @sarojdip6498 Год назад +2

    Very impressive speech of Honourable PM Mia Mottley

  • @finitewonder4978
    @finitewonder4978 2 года назад +11

    Reputation is the most profound of judges. He is as unbiased as he is biased. He walks before, beside and behind all our life, shielding, exposing, accusing and excusing. Reputation sees us at birth and death...But our reputation will never die.

  • @jeremiahtheofarr2022
    @jeremiahtheofarr2022 Год назад +1

    That's so excellent great Leader!🙏🙏🤳🤳🤳🤳

  • @margejoseph9886
    @margejoseph9886 Год назад +7

    Well spoken, the leaders of the diaspora must act now.

  • @horacesaunders617
    @horacesaunders617 6 месяцев назад

    As a Jamaican I must say Hon. Mia Mottley is one of the greatest leaders on a global scale.. She sees herselt as an ambasor for change not just for her own country, but for the whole entire caribbean group of countries. This is how a Prime Minister should be. This is woman with balls who desides to speak truth to power.

  • @jacobzaranyika9334
    @jacobzaranyika9334 2 года назад +6

    Thank you🙏 Mama.

  • @floribertmwelwa8220
    @floribertmwelwa8220 Год назад +2

    Pm Mia Mottley is the voice of the South in today's world!

  • @susancerezo401
    @susancerezo401 Год назад +2

    So impressed by such a fine leader. Would that we had such eloquence and passion from our French leaders !❤

  • @leonardtoby4281
    @leonardtoby4281 6 месяцев назад

    Honestly, I'm captivated, haven't heard such real talk in a long time.👏👏👏

  • @RajendraSingh-tw1de
    @RajendraSingh-tw1de Год назад +3

    Well said listening from Guyana poverty at its best n corruption the fastest growing country on earth Wish we had u here

    • @VibertWhyte-gy8js
      @VibertWhyte-gy8js 6 месяцев назад

      Am a true admirer of Mia Mottley, Yes she is a great speaker,,But what has me baffled is Mia has mentioned all the other carribean leaders without any indication that ..L.F.S BURNAM..existed a man who stood in the forefront in the fight against apartheid he took several stands against apartheid..Financially and otherwise he contributed Y was he exempted??....?????

  • @marishavanrensburg7969
    @marishavanrensburg7969 Год назад +2

    I just love her❤

  • @sanelisiwemdlalose1986
    @sanelisiwemdlalose1986 2 года назад +12

    She conquered. Thank you Madam Prime Minister.