You make some really great points. I'm totally against automatic citizenship for any African nation and I think a fast track process could be a better option instead. I find the BlaXit demand for automatic citizenship very aggressive and I do question their motives. Why the urgency for citizenship? Would they be willing to give up British citizenship to gain automatic Gambian citizenship instead?
We at the Afrikan Diaspora Returnee Association formed 2018 were working with the CRC from 2018 for fast tracked citizenship which would be an exceptional clause in the 2020 draft constitution for fast tracked citizenship for 2-4 years of continuous residency. We would not demand automatic citizenship but a phased citizenship of less than 15 years which is too long for returning Afrikans. The CRC accepted our submission and included our submission of fast tracked citizenship in the recommendation booklet which went to the national Assembly. We put something on the table rather than just demand from Gambia.
This video is very sensitizing brother I hope our leaders r watching it so that they do the right thing. There's constitution in every country that is put in place n individuals must respect n follow. No exceptions
exactly am with you bro, you can go to any african country that you live just for 2 years and start demanding for Automatic citizenship.I have never heard this before this is the first time.
I can 💯 % remember watching the “CRC” response to julliet question on “ automatic citizenship “. They categorically made it clear that The Gambia 🇬🇲 is the smallest country in Africa and doesn’t has the land size for mass migrations but the government should make a sensible pathway to citizenship. However, julliet doesn’t give a damn to “ constitutional review committee “ advice instead she is busy stealing and fooling the agricultural lands of poor indigenous farmers for her selfish gains. How on earth are you helping the poor farmers in Busura by selling their farm lands for millions and in-return give them a charity boreholes worth D250,000 when you have already made millions on their own assets. Isn’t that is the same “stealing and fooling “ methods used by Chinese, Europeans, Indians and Lebanese to loot Africa all these years
You should check out the video they did on Fatu Network dated on April 20th just less than a week ago. Very chilling and interesting discussion was said. That should answer most of what the curious minds wants to know. I am in awe and speechless.
@@BlaXit Art Cathey was right, these people will lie in your face for no reason. It's almost crazy. They do it verbally, in writing, on video for virtually no gain.
Don't mind these people. Their entitled attitude gave them nothing in the West and now they've taken that same attitude to Africa. You can have automatic citizenship in many African countries if you invest. If you return with resources that can help solve problems at home, you will be granted citizenship. You won't need to run from office to office and ministry to ministry.
Preach the truth SISTER. She Seems desperate and eagered for power without representation and her only way about it is AUTOMATIC CITIZENSHIP regardless of background checks or history of criminal activity. She must lost her rightful mind or don't care about our country's safety and security but herself and anyone behind this insidious movement. Hidious, just insane mundane and irresponsible wreckless demand. Even for Romeo and Juliet. SMH
As a African diasporan. I welcome your Sensible logic.Yes their is a discussion to be had ,and I agree with some of the points you raised and I think what is important is that the love is maintained from Africans and African diasporans. .
Thank you for making this video brother, I am a african diasporan living in Gambia and I mostly agree with what you have said. I do believe that this is an issue that should be on the AU agenda and needs to be addressed right away. We diasporans are returning to the land of our ancestors and there should be a specific procedure tailored for us across Africa. I believe we should be naturalised based on our bloodline heritage and willingness/commitment to integrate into the communities. I think part of this procedure should include becoming a resident for 5years, learning a language of the region we choose to reside in and making at least one other investment or positive contribution to the country we decide to repatriate to. In this way we will help to build up the country and help ourselves to become one with the people whom we already share our bloodline with. ❤️
Assalam alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu wa Ramadan mubarak my brother, That was insightful talk and as an individual from the diaspora I understand your position. People can think I am bias, but there are reasons why I support your point of view but with some further thought. Gambia is a tolerant country, but Gambia is an Islamic country and because of that we have rules and regulations within Islam there may be contradictory or contrary to some of the Western values. I believe, rightfully or wrongly, that there should be period of time that non-Muslims Should have to live in the Gambia, show that they understand the culture, rules, and values of Gambia before they can apply for citizenship.
There should always be a process I also agree the term automatic is not logic how ever there should be a reasonable process that should geared toward the interest of The Gambia and the Gambian people. We have a society that is completely different from the western one and there is chance we may experience people of different genders, from Transgenders, homosexuals, transvestites, lesbians etc. Not to say have problem with how they chooses to live their lives but those norms are completely foreign to us, and we are not equipped to handle those types of issues , but if we have proper procedures in place that allows us to screen and come out with the proper solution I think in my opinion is the best way.....the bottom line is we have absolutely wonderful diasporans in the Gambia who are doing a wonderful job and deserve consideration as to fast track towards citizenship
Maybe you should check out the video they did on Fatu Network dated on April 20th just less than a week ago. That should sum it up for you as to what they reall want from the Gambia.
Yes I agreed. You should check out the video they did on Fatu Network dated on April 20th just less than a week ago. It summed it all for me. She was very candid as to what they really want from the Gambia.
Don't worry. Most African Americans and those in Europe will not leave the West for so many reasons. So, you don't have to worry. Gambia is safe from the African diaspora.
Hmm not ya'll in the comment sections saying all souts of things this is not the time to argue if u need something you've to be polite but not to force anything. And ya'll forget that Gambians have more rights than the president and The MPs bcos they voted them so it'll be very easy to vote dem out. What's important is that ya'll are living in the Gambia peacefully and ya'll have rights like Gambians so why the rush huh?? We always say we want united Africa and our colonizers are tearing us apart, but no!! We are our own enemies every country have their own laws so ya'll should abide by it. Gambia can't be compared to another countries bcos they are different in many things. And lastly ya'll be saying that the Automatic Citizenship is on the new draft hmmm but ya'll forgot dat that draft was rejected and if still the Gambian people are not pleased with the new one no amendment will take place its gonna be changed again. So ya'll should mind your words if u want your visions to be accomplish. This brother have a right to say his own suggestion bcos he's a Gambian, but it's saddening and maddening that the none Gambians think they have right to say what they want but Gambians don't hmmm how pathetic
You are indeed a Wise Man...Atleast you understand that Every Country has LAWS and should be Respected if you want to live long in this country. But Juliet to me looks like she has a hidden AGENDA or an Agent.. she is on a Rush.. why the Rush? Why can't she take her time and learn the Language, the culture before demanding Citizenship? I'm SMELLING a Rat somewhere.
Citizenship award on arrival for all new arrivals with melanin and possible african ancestry! has never happened in any country on the planet, So why should it happen in the smallest country on the continent before anywhere else? Fifteen years is instinctively long but considering the land mass of the country, population size and the potential of native voters being promptly outnumbered, fifteen or more years may just be reasonable. Or if it is to be reduced vetting should begin to enhance prolonged harmony. Most African countries will not even condone the discussion let alone have the previous repeated public and private rants tolerated, these rants are now taking a new alteration in phase and style to persuasive meetings and interviews, sweet talk and charity acts to attain the unheard of citizenship on arrival demands. Weakness is perceived from your kindness kindness Gambia! You are not as cunning as who you are facing. Before you know it you could become another Liberia with most of your citizens subjugated and exploited in the name of domestic or other job offers. It is beautiful to see brothers and sisters from around the world comming to live in Gambia but unreasonable demands and rejection accusations are now the order of the day, even though people come live, work, buy lands or houses, open businesses and so on no questions asked still we will never be satisfied. If one demand is met new ones will emerge. We dare not in other countries.
@@HalatAfricaShow Many in the Gambia are now being urged and maybe even bribed to talk about and support a movement they don't truly understand. Only a few have a bird's eye view of things and can be the voice of the masses let me and you be among them. Stay blessed Lama!
They did a recent interview on Fatu Network dated on April 20th just less than a week ago. Maybe you all should check out the video. Something very revealing and some of what was said may strike your curiosity as to what they want from the Gambia.
Salaam my dear brother You make some valid points in your talk. But one factor that should be probed: Granting reparations for kidnapped and enslaved Africans from the Senegambia region. Their descendants are being called to return to their natural homeland. This fact cannot be underplayed here. That reparation Gambian citizenship in an equitable way. Secondly, the disconnect of the aforementioned was not considered, and the government of The Gambia brothers and sisters underestimated the zeal and arrival of hungry African Americans, and Caribbean Africans. To be reconnected with their ancestral home of Gambia. Because their ancestors lived and died in Gambia too. Thirdly, The Gambia is a Islamic State. Islamic culture and ideals are incorporated in Gambia homegrown culture. This fact is adding to the difficulty of some namely non Muslim African Americans finding it hard to adjust. Not only are they finding the Gambian African culture hard but the Islamic etiquette is difficult too. Fourth, Africans from the Americas have developed a mental block. They are not making the effort to learn any African dialect. Mende, Mandinka etc. This is very telling as well. They shout out that they are African but don't want to learn a local language to solidify their Africanist. This is very troubling. Lastly, the misadventures of some African Americans have added to the problem and disconnect. Untimely comments and uppity behavior set back the cohesion between homegrown Gambians and newly arrival Africans from the Americas. I agree a pathway to citizenship should be in place. Africans from the Americas should not be lumped in with the Toubab and Asians. The Toubab and Asians are immigrants. Africans from the Americas are connected to the land with confirmed DNA. A (2) year adjustment cycle should be in place for them. In this, all Africans especially from the Americas and Europe are required to pass some sort of language testing. Basic language skills in order to help in their adjustment. A certificate is given to confirm that they can speak well enough to ask for basic things while in town. Thus putting pressure on them to learn more. When they begin speaking a local dialect their Africanist would ignite in them. older Africans should be exempted or given lesser requirements in this. For their ability to grasp a new language at advanced ages is difficult. The second part to this pathway. Learning and tested on various laws of the land. Gambians cultural mores taught to them. Islamic etiquettes as well. Why? Many Africans from the Americas aren't Muslims. Many grown accustom to talking against Islam and are free to do so in the Americas, not so in Gambia. defamation of the prophet pbuh and Muslims cannot be tolerated in any Islamic State. They must be taught this and reprogramed and told of the dire consequences of such speech. So in year (2) the African from the Americas would be versed in a local language and have a good understanding of the Gambia laws: and as well, Islamic etiquette. At this point, citizenship should be granted to them. Once the word is out of the process, this will weed out the weaker ones from coming to The Gambia. Inspired those who truly seek Africa as their natural homeland. This would attract more better crop of Africans from the Americas as well, since their is an equitable path to Gambian citizenship. And Allah knows best
As an Afrikan in born in the Caribbean, a resident of The Gambia and someone whose DNA test indicates that some of my ancestors were from Senegambia (I will add that one of my maternal uncles was recognised as Fulani when he visited Senegal). I agree with the point that it is not practical to confer automatic citizenship on all Afrikan returnees without a process. I also agree that the AU should have a role in the implementation of a wider process for fast tracked citizenship for Afrikans in the diaspora repatriating to the continent; the caveat being that the majority of us were kidnapped from West, South West and Central Afrika. It is extremely concerning to read such misinformed vitriol being expressed by Gambians although to some extent perhaps Juliet Ryan has some culpability because of the way that she presented herself and articulated her demands for “automatic citizenship”. It is very important that Gambians and diasporan Afrikans have a clear understanding of the history of the return to Afrika movement as articulated by the Hon. Marcus Mosiah Garvey, the Brotha in the video touched upon it, and the rationale for returning being a deeply spiritual, healing and part of the quest for reparations for not only enslavement of our ancestors but the extreme damage done by colonisation; the residual psychological damage done to the Afrikan mind is evident in language and tone of some of the comments. As part of that process of repair, work has been going on in The Gambia long before JR arrived. Much of the work being done in recent years is by for example Sista Shakina and the Returnees Association. Her approach is reasonable, process oriented and respectful to Gambian people’s sovereignty. Hence it is unfair to label all Afrikans returnees as land grabbing, power hungry, miscreants with duplicitous agendas or to imply that all are collaborators. It is also noteworthy that some Diasporan Afrikans in the comments section raised the very threat that non Afrikans (whites, Lebanese, Indians and Chinese) pose to The Gambia both in terms of taking land and resources and maintaining racist colonial hierarchical systems in the country. I too have witnessed very serious examples of sex tourism, worst than in other parts of Afrika, I have witnessed the way in which those categories of people treat Gambians, essentially as a serving class, as commodities and in many many cases as intellectually inferior and child like; continuing the colonial legacy. These attitudes and behaviours are in stark contrast to those of diasporan Afrikans, though of course we recognise that we have many differences due to culture and socialisation. I believe we return home in search of our similarities, we bring the Sankofaa principle: return and fetch it, we wish to assert our Afrikaness and return to source. When we raise concerns regarding non Afrikans it is because we have knowledge of those people in a way that many of our people on the continent do not because we have been forced to live as minorities in their societies. In summary, it is incumbent upon Gambians to recognise that Afrikans returnees also have a legitimate claim to Afrika, through no fault of our own we lost our direct connection to the places from whence we were taken. Remember when we were taken Senegal and The Gambia were not separated, the map of Afrika with the counties as they are now did not exist; Afrika as she is today was carved out by the colonial butcher’s knife. Yes there must be a fair and transparent process for citizenship, 15 years is far to long, but the process must be distinct from that applied to non- Afrikans and it should ideally be implemented across West, South West and Central Afrika. However, there is no reason why The Gambia should not be amongst the vanguard of nations offering Afrikan diasporan citizenship and honest, respectful, informed dialogue must take place between The Gambian government, Gambians and reputable bodies such as for example the Returnees Association.
@Isis thank you very much you raised very important points. We need to dialogue among ourselves. We have legitimate concerns on both sides that needs to be addressed. I invite you to a discussion to be held on May 8th at 2pm EST. I will provide the link on my channel on May 8th. We want as many as possible to join.
I am African natural born living in the United states of America No Countries allowed hand out citizenship at the entry it takes minimum of five years after an individual become Green card holder ( residency Visa card) by then can apply to become an American citizen ; I believe diaspora should have abide by the constitution of the lands most countries in Africa are offering five years Visa with multiple entry similar to Green card ( USA residency Visa card) With the privilege to become citizens can't Get nothing better than that Except in special circumstances host by Government officials like the 2018 Ghana the Year of return Where hundreds of Hollywood Diaspora Got their duals citizenship at the event.
And I think diaspora also have to create one group with one voice but I can see only one group is fighting for citizenship why it's so difficult to united us
Cuz mostly African Americans have no worries about Automatic Citizenship. It's only juliet and her cohorts that are making all these noise cuz she is upto something and she cant get it unless she becomes a Citizen.. self centered attitude.
Not just one group. The Afrikan Diaspora Returnee Association has been campaigning for fast tracked citizenship quietly with the CRC since 2018. We are just not all over You Tube.
@@gambianjourney6560 Yes Fastrack is better than this crazy Julliet asking for Automatic Citizenship thinking that Gambians are that Docile or Stupid to accept that ridiculousness. Even if it's a fastrack its going to be thorough Vetting and stay in the Country for atleast 7yrs with good conduct to be qualified for Citizenship in The Gambian.
@@melaninduu9898 Romeo and Juliet are only interested in selling lands for huge profits than advocating Automatic Citizenship. They using the Automatic Citizenship as an angle and a scapegoating to further their agenda and personal selfish interest and greed. This is all a distraction to draw attention to themselves for publicity purpose and name recognition and while we giving them all the attention, they too busy robbing and ravishing our lands on our expense to their accounts creating a huge inflation for the future of the generation who will find it hard to afford any land of their own. Youths don't understand this now but we are the ones who is going to be hit hard if this trend continues . This must and should be investigated promptu. It is unfair to Gambian citizenship and need some regulations and strict laws to be applied. Lets be very patriotic to our country and not take is lightly or for granted. The impact of the ramifications and repercussions in the future could have devastating consequences for the future generations to come.
Any person who has been ordinarily resident in The as a Citizen Gambia for a continuous period of not less than fifteen years and who satisfies the conditions set out in subsection (2) may apply, in such manner as may be prescribed by or under an Act of the National Assembly, to be naturalised as a citizen of The Gambia. (2) The conditions referred to in subsection (1) are that the applicant- (a) is of full age and capacity; (b) is of good character (c) has clearly shown that, if naturalised, he or she intends to continue permanently to reside in The Gambia; (d) is capable of supporting himself or herself and his or her dependents. (3) The Secretary of State shall give reasons for any refusal of an application made under this section. (4) No person shall be naturalized until he or she has RENOUNCED any other citizenship he or she may have take an oath of allegiance to The Gambia. (1997 constitution)
For me it's difficult to explain this issue definitely we shouldn't abandon our brothers and sisters as we all knows how they ve been treating in West let them also feel like they also have home But what the brother said is also true is not that he didn't want diaspora in the gambia not at all but I think what he's trying to say is outomatic citizenship will not be good for all of us both diaspora and we gambian because the country is too small for me if the government can give 50 citizenship every year thas okay but only those who have been there for 5 years without any criminal cases
Well, I have a few thoughts about the Gambia's (and Africa-at-large's) approach to the African Diaspora, especially the descendents of slaves. I need only point to the Chinese and their approach, and what has been their approach? China for the Chinese in China and in the Diaspora. They don't put these kinds of restrictions on Chinese returning from the Diaspora, and how has that worked out for them? It's been wildly successful. Native Africans can learn from the Chinese. The idea that Africans, born on the continent, aren't given citizenship isn't the same as Africans returning from the Diaspora, especially the descendents of slaves. It's really an apples to oranges comparison. But, there are huge benefits for Gambia. For instance, African-Americans are the wealthiest of group of Africans in the Diaspora. According to Forbes, we're at 1.8 million African-descended millionaires, and the number is growing. And, if we were a country, we'd be the 15th wealthiest according to BBC in 2014. But, is but just about money. Now -- apply the Chinese approach and watch Gambia change in ways that you describe in other videos (e.g., healthcare). But, Africa-at-large has an attitude towards its diaspora that I've never seen before. Other countries don't hold such an attitude towards their diasporans. Africa should be for Africans no matter where they are born. The Africans coming from other countries should be allowed to be become citizens of Gambia. Personally, I have no issue with it. However, the notion that African-diasporans have no connection to Africa because they are born somewhere else is ... insanity. I'm America, the African-American community have been faithfully supportive of the Africans all over the continent. When Native Africans move to the United States, they live among us. Gambia, I think, has a tremendous opportunity to bring investment, skills, and talent to country through this citizenship initiative. At very least, if Gambia implemented its version of 'the right to abode in Gambia' -- that would also be a great idea.
After saying all of that, what you have missed out from your talk is that every country I don't think Gambia, I don't know. But if you're talking about the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa and Ghana to name a few, If you are was classified as a ... I forgot the actual Word or expression but if you are a high quality applicant would they mean is someone who is a medical doctor or someone who has a PhD then your application is fast track and I know personally if you have a PhD I can go right now and apply to any University and if they accept me in and in the United States and Canada in Australia that's it and straight into the country with no issues and the same thing you have a lot of Indians and Africans who come to the United Kingdom, and because of their status as medical doctors or scientists et cetera they they get this automatic pathway application. You still have to go through the application process but it's not like an ordinary person applying. I believe this will be very beneficial for the Gambia. If you had applications from the diaspora people who were high quality medical doctors, PhD holders, personally I believe that this would benefit the Gambia in the big way. Prior to the issues in the Yemen, they had a program like this for doctors and also high qualified educators know you didn't have to have a PhD in education by you had to be a very experienced high-quality educator, I know because I got into Yemen under this scheme back in 1995. This overall was really beneficial for the Yemen, and I know personally that they gave preferential treatment to Muslims who were coming from United Kingdom, America and Canada.
We at the Afrikan Diaspora Returnee Association formed 2018 were working with the CRC from 2018 for fast tracked citizenship which would be an exceptional clause in the 2020 draft constitution for fast tracked citizenship for 2-4 years of continuous residency. We would not demand automatic citizenship but a phased citizenship of less than 15 years which is too long for returning Afrikans. The CRC accepted our submission and included our submission of fast tracked citizenship in the recommendation booklet which went to the national Assembly. We put something on the table rather than just demand from Gambia.
That's the thing. You have multiple association. Why not form just one. When u come already divided like that is not good. Did blaxit knew that this association existed and also worked with CRC?
Very interesting discussion. You should check out the video they did on Fatu Network dated on April 20th just less than a week ago. It was very candid and interesting discussion. I have learned a lot from watching it. I keep watching and every time I watched, I am in awe and speechless. She is truly one of a kind. She is very believable to be unbelievable. Wow. I am glad we talking about it. There is a reason she is not uploading that video for her viewers and subscribers but have managed to upload any other videos done on her through other Gambian networks. I wondered why. Now to think of it, did she incriminated herself by confessing to her viewers and subscribers what we all Gambians been thinking or reluctant to speak about? People are entitled to know and get some answers.
She and her other partners in crime like Shakina Chinedou from the U.K. are busy stealing and fooling local farmers off their agricultural lands and selling them on the Internet like hot cakes.
@@gambiaglobaltv1352 They maybe laughing to the bank but not for long. The people buying will soon learn that the lands they buying was never theirs to begin with. Haven't you heard what Juliet said on Fatu's Network? In her own words, I quote:: She is experiencing hurdles and set backs from Land officials and she Juliet wants to have complete control of all land buying and selling procedures .. She has already made herself the Ministry of Land selling with her permanent Secretary in crime whatever her name is. The losers are the buyers and they meaning Juliet and her accomplice will answer to their fate by misleading and misrepresenting people and taking Gambians as fools.
@@hommiekeepitreal6299 there are millions of Gambians who don’t have a plot of land or cannot even afford one. Besides, we have no entitlement to land ownership because our ancestors or great grandparents are Gambian or whatever illusion they call it. It’s a fact that The Gambia 🇬🇲 is the smallest country in main land Africa, therefore we need to think the future of our grandchildren, at this rate of land grabbing, in 10 to 15 years time there won’t be any land left in the greater kombo area and this is already causing a lot of feud, tensions and endless fights in Brufut, sukuta, brusubi, and all over the place, this is an open secret.
@@gambiaglobaltv1352 I predicted this a while back that the WRITING IS ON THE WALL . Sooner or later our small peaceful country will turn into a mayhem of chaos and everyone is going to fight for a territory for lack of space and boundaries. Unfortunately we don't plan landscaping and future development for the next generation and the next and follow through with our plans to be implemented in the future. I watched Juliet in her early videos going around scouting and interviewing some well known Gambians and locals trying to get a feel of us pretending to care or interested but she was only doing it to feel us out on how we think and behaved. Her nose was longer then because she was too busy smelling where the money is and she finally stumbled on a gold mine by selling lands to fill up her pockets. Now she thinks she has more than what she has bargained for, her mouth has gotten bigger than her nose and she think with her ungrateful self she can say anything she wants to say to Gambians. Now she is trying to grow bigger feet to take over the Government because according to them, our GOVERNMENT is the ICING on the cake. They believe that they have the people of Gambia on their side because we are the CAKE AND THE APPLE PIE. They just missing the ICE ON THE CAKE and are waiting for the Gambia Government officials and dignitaries to hand it over to them on a silver platter because they feel some sort of entitlement and believed that they deserved it more than us Gambians. Well I got news for them, our late President Sir Dawda KAIRABA Jawara and our founding fathers of the Land did not fight for our freedom and independence just so we can hand it over to any strangers especially to these ungrateful wanna be phony and fake good Samaritans who are wolves in sheep clothing to run us all out of town so they can have Gambia all to themselves. It would be a day in HELL before that ever happens. Not today, not tomorrow and definitely not ever. Our Founding fathers will be rolling over their graves if that ever happens for what they fought for us so it can be handed from generation to generation. It maybe their dream to have Gambia for themselves but to us no matter how small Gambia is, it is home for us Gambians and we shouldn't take it lightly or for granted and be disrespected or taking advantage of in our peaceful Gambia we called our HOMELANDAND.. Smh. Unbelievable what a family or strangers can do to you when you give them an inch they want a yard and their demands never stops from there until they destroyed your house or peaceful home and kick you out.They want to turn Gambia into a LAWLESS country and create chaos and mayhem in the country so their demands are met. If Gambia remains to be peaceful then they will face challenges on their demands period. Camouflage and pretense that is what we have in our hands and they are semi good at it. I won't give them too much credit for trying to rob us of our LANDS. What? Who died and make these people the sole proprietors of selling our LANDS to any Tom, Dick,Harry and Sally for twelve pieces of silver. Are we Gambians sleeping or are we been taken for FOOLS and a joy ride on our backs?
@@hommiekeepitreal6299 Heard you Loud and Clear Hommie. Its us The Youths who have to Mobilize our people and let them know the Consequences. I agree with you, Juliet is has got more than she bargain for and she cant hold her mouth but Talk Rudely and anyhow and felt Entitled...funny this nonsense can only be entertained in The Gambia. No country in Africa will entertain her nonsense.
Hi my friend, it looks like the world will end, and there will not be a united Africa. We are fighting over the earth 🌎 all we need love, love conquered all, a divided Africa, is a defeated Africa for the next 100 years. Africa for all Africans home and abroad. Start to preaching love and unity to your African brothers and sisters teach them how to love each others ❤
So Gambians are not allowed to say a word or be wrongly accused of what they know not! The same people who do this are most likely to have been the ones praising applauding ''heroic'' AC as she mercilessly went on the offensive towards her hosts on a daily basis shocking!
@@hommiekeepitreal6299 Much earlier videos and interviews are even more revealing and disturbing than these recent ones, the tone has now softened and becomes a little more tactful and persuasive. Since the forceful demands are not met the strategy has now changed, but the exerggerations and mind games continue. The siblings who want to come will come anyway regardless of any laws that is fine, but the questions by some incoming folkes relating to wanting to be private gun owners in that small country is particularly menacing and unheard of all these centuries, furthermore the moral conducts have large variances from those of the local natives. We will try to focus on the commonalities as long as the accusations and hidden grudges are surpressed at least for now, when citizenship gets granted in large numbers the true picture and feelings will then become more evident and shouted about, the accusations will escalate even more, get ready native folkes!
Eric Scotland That is beautiful and it should prevail on whatever shore we are on and not just on African shores. Most travelled Africans have stories of very bad treatment in the west not because of Toubabs but because of native melanated, rejection is fine but sometimes it is horror stories you will not believe.
@@cuteniece4461 Right. And on her last speech she have the audacity to be so vocal to the audience by saying more of us coming so you better get used to it. I wondered if that statement is an implications of a threats to Gambians because if it is a threat as she boastfully ranted to the people, Gambians ain't scared of her or whatever they got in mind. She sounded very convincing and sure of something in her trick mind. The nerve of her. Who she think she is? Coming to people's country and threatening us with bold statement like that. By saying get used to us we coming in battalions. Be humble Juliet and eat a slice of humble pie. You are not scaring nobody.
I am all in favour of our newly found brothers and sisters having citizenship, but only if they give up their birth nationality and prove a strong DNA link to the gambia - that should cut out 99% of them.
I don't want automatic citizenship and I am an African American and I American and I intend to visit I intend to do trade I intend to establish roots there but I do not want it automatically . Sometimes when you get something for free you don't appreciate it as much as you do if you work for it for it this is life
I tell you the difference is that if you where Born in another African countries you where never forcefully taking our of your homeland and force to crossed the Atlantic ocean to be put into slavery, think of it this way if you have a child that was forced out of your house because someone at your house was wicked and did not want to see the child there later on when circumstances change doesn't that child have the right to return home to his blood family
No . I just learned about this so I don't know too much but off the top of the head I say no. There should be a process like every other country nothing automatic . Didn't that happen in Liberia there are many many many many many many money money moons ago? In my best, Dr. Phil voice, " How's that working out for you(Native Liberians)?"
15 years? No thank you. That's not too welcoming. As a Diaspora I feel I should be able to matriculate back to the continent of my ancestors. The ancestors that remained on the continent have some fault in the slave trade. Europeans got a lot of help from our own to make the trade possible. This case is far different than an Italian trying to become a citizen of France. It shouldn't be automatic, however years of application is a non starter. Moreover, it's not our fault we have no idea of where to go. The countries that exist now didn't exist back then. This brother doesn't sound like he wants us in his country and that's fine. I'm becoming a citizen of Ghana. ✌🏾
Y so we have to go through all that if we coming back home.you Africans have strong hate in your heart for us.yall are so pitiful.always crying.me myself i don't want be no where near you people.
Is this the last video you ever made? It makes me sad to see your face, as, there are many brothers here in Philadelphia that look just like you. We belong to each other. African Ancestry DNA testing can help many Africans locate exactly which African Country and tribe they share DNA with. So, knowing that Gambia contributed to the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade, when I get my test results back, if I share DNA with Gambians, you don't want me to have automatic citizenship? My great, great, great, great, great grandmother was born in Gambia and sold into slavery, survived and I am her desendant and you don't want that for me? My brother, you don't seem to understand. But, maybe one day you will💜
We of the diaspora have a different situation brother. Our ancestors were taken from Africa by force not choice. It is insane really the fact that we are looked down upon as if we are not African, this is Allahs swt earth and no one should be denied. This is a deep subject that cannot be explained in such a short time. 15 years is way too long. Even when our brothers and sisters come to the U.S. we here advocate for our brothers and sisters to be given the opportunity to come for refuge and a better life. If we keep seeing each other as different, we will never truly be United.
You are totally WRONG on this brother Yusuf. Nobody is looking down on African African Diasporas. It's a PROCESS and every country has it's way of Authority. BLAXIT dont wanna follow the PROCESS they want riff raff and nobody is willing to prove that their ancestors came from The Gambia. That's not fair.
The Gambian constitution prohibits triple citizenship and allows dual citizenship thus Americans are more entitled to it but are hardly seen ranting about it. Most of those who rant give automatic citizenship already have dual citizenship in the Caribbean and in the west. Gambia is inevitably heading for a changed indentity regardless of how long it takes to get citizenship. The campaign is now y'all just come from wherever and do all that citizens can do except voting for now at least, but hang on we want more and want it now!!!
I somewhat disagree with you there bro...automatic citizenship in the Gambia for all the diaspora or most of them doesn't make any sense. The issue is simple take it to the AU and they will distribute everyone to different countries in Africa...not this Small Gambia housing automatic Citizenship!
Check out their videos they did on Fatu Network dated on April 20th just less than a week. The questions on our curious minds is that , is it citizenship they want or is it The Gambian Government they want to themselves so then Gambia is now in their hands? Anyone can get a citizenship anywhere in the world if you act right and follow their laws and due process. I don't think citizenship is the issue here. They already admit on Fatu Network that they are free and feeling at home and Gambians are very welcoming and warm hearted people but they want the ICE ON THE CAKE which is our GOVERNMENT. Interesting demand wouldn't you say? I am just getting over the flip flopping. One minute Gambians are kind and welcoming and the nexy minute when you in public gathering you yelling and screaming saying you don't feel safe in the Gambia and don't want to feel as an outsiders. Very contradictory to me. That is like a boy or girl crying out wolf just to get unwarranted and unnecessary attention. Something doesn't smell right. Where there is smoke there is fire and I don't like what is cooking behind closed doors. We will wait and find out sooner or later the truth will come out. Stay tuned.
. Very sadden and surprise reading some of the comments. This video, which felt more like a Town Hall meeting was much more than about citizenship after 15 years. Someone said Gambia was getting retirees and where are the young lawyers, doctors, investors, and professionals.etc Others concerns were non Gambians buying up the land (meanwhile land is being sold everyday to different countries and nationalities). Some concerns were about changes coming to Gambia. Even if my lawyer, doctor, professional son or daughter wanted to come to Gambia they could not because of all the high student loans they have to pay off. Their fee’s would have to be high enough to cover their loans. As I read more of their comments I thought about all of our Ancestors who were brought to this foreign land( the west) and sold out to different slave masters. The slave owners had the money and were able to buy up the land because of free labor provided by Africans. The poor whites (who could not afford the land or slaves) felt pushed out of opportunities, jobs and land possession. This caused bitterness and hate towards Africans who where brought here, not by choice. They had to endure unthinkable acts that came out of hate and greed. No matter how hard we as Africans in the west have fought to escape the hate and oppression back than, we are still fighting it today. I traveled to Ghana a few times and for many of us it’s a spiritual journey. When I return home I will be representing my Aunty, Uncle, Cousin, Grandparents etc who were taken away from their home on a boat. Through my return and that of my family, my ancestors also return home. If we as a people what Africa for all to flourish and grow we have to first love and respect each other with compassion or we are doomed to failure. 😔 PS I’m not going to debate with you. Your opinion is your opinion my opinion is my opinion. Be blessed...🤫
My brother and fellow brothers and sisters on here with the same mindset. You all are all wrong. I am your brother who is African American and all of us who are dependents of slaves in the west have a right to return back to African and be given automatic citizenship. Our ancestors where stolen into slavery and did not give up their citizenship for themselves or their ancestors. Nobody asked them if they wanted to leave which they did not and had some of their fellow Africans capture and sold them. They where done wrong and them and their dependents endured and continue to endure some horrendous things unimaginable. So their dependents deserves automatic citizenship without questions asked. You noticed I said DECENDENTS OF SLAVES and not everyone. Also we all know the decendents of slaves in the west came from west Africa so we have a right to come home to west Africa and be given automatic citizenship with no question asked. Through DNA we can pinpoint where and which tribe of that region. My fellow brothers and sisters just take some time and think how you feel if you where in the same situationbas us. Additionally all of us ain't coming to the Gambia just some like myself. Some Nigeria,Ghana,Congo and man other nations. But wherever in west Africa we go we have the right to return and be given our citizenship back which we never gave up through automatic citizenship. We got the same blood and DNA as you. Please support you brothers and sisters coming back home and using our skills, knowledge and resources to help you build a great Gambia and Africa together. Please tell your president and elected official to give the decendents of slave automatic citizenship which we never gave up. Thank you brothers and sisters.
Greetings my brother, my challenge here is how we refer to each other first and foremost. I am talking from my own opinion and with the knowledge I have of our story. Lack of knowledge of self is a extreme disease that is impacting on us as a global family. The continent was previously one land mass and not separated. We need to firstly agree that we are one and no matter where we come from, as a Blackman/woman, we are an African. If we are not United as one in our history how can we move forward and start to rebuild our continent back to its former glory. Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of history. The mere imparting of information is not education. Personally, I’m an African descent according to my history and I am now fulfilling my duty and responsibility as a torchbearer to support and develop-the mindset of our family on the continent. Divide and conquer approach is not the way regardless of how it is articulated. Thank you for sharing your perspective ✊🏾😊
A Senegalese or Ugandan person has a home in Africa. Regardless if it isn't in Gambia. So comparing their situation with those in the diaspora isn't compatible. An African descendant who is a generational member of the diaspora outside of Africa is vastly different. After all, the trans-atlantic slave trade was an atrocity made by both Europeans and Africans. Hence, those in the diaspora are a victim of their circumstances. It wasn't a choice. Plus I do not think that every person in the diaspora will be interested or participate to warrant any panic or irrational fear. Many in the diaspora do not feel connected to Africa and will opt to stay in the west and/or diaspora 🤷🏾♀️ However, I do agree that other African countries should share the responsibility with Gambia for those in the diaspora who are interested in returning. But I do not think it will be in droves. This would be hyperbole. Perhaps CBI (citizenship by investment) could be a solution as currently done in some of the Carribbean countries. My father's country of Kenya 🇰🇪 is thinking about doing CBI. The African nation of Comoros did CBI at one point in time. Many white rich or Arab people participate heavily in CBI (in the Caribbean). In order to have multiple citizenships. Diaspora descendants should have a hefty discount for CBI imho (50-60%), if implemented. Just some thoughts. ✌🏾
Why do you guys say "The Gambia" actually? What is the use of that?? If you people say just Gambia, that sounds even better, is that not enough? Look brothers, the case of The United States or The Netherlands is different. Somebody can not just wake up in the morning say The Gambia and the whole nation follow. Imagine people start saying "The France, The Ghana, The Nigeria" oooooh
Gambia needs to take a page out of Sierra Leone book .. They giving citizenship after taking a ancestry test and if there any trace from either sides of family coming from there then citizenship is granted with no waiting period..
@Fatimaxn Barry size doesn’t matter but seems like you want Gambia to stay stuck back in time.. I understand no automatic citizenship but at least show appreciation and welcome the diaspora. I’m waiting on Akon city that’s more my speed but anyway good luck in Gambia have a good day..
I agree with you, I think it's natural that Gambians should be concerned of this whole issue surrounding automatic citizenship. However, the black diaspora in the West has a very solid case in their favor. These people did not asked to be in the Caribbean, Europe or the USA. Their foreparents were kidnapped and enslaved in the West. These long last brothers and sisters are still faced with great oppression and discrimination by the former slave master. It should not be all that difficult to understand the position taken by those who want to return to feel that they should be embraced and welcomed on the continent upon arrival. In our analysis of this topic, we should guard against using false equivalence to support the angle we are coming from. It is not a fair argument to compare citizenship status of a continental African versus a diasporan. The latter is in a total different situation. I am fully in support of the idea that the solution to this problem should come from the African Union. This body is a very toothless organization. I don't believe the AU has a strong record of doing anything tangible for the people of Africa. So, it would be wishful thinking to put the ball totally in its court. Until that day comes the realistic integration process of the diasporans has to be undertaken by the respective country that the individual chooses to settle. To my brothers and sisters in the Gambia, please stop giving the impression that Gambia is the only country in Africa that diasporans are returning to. Diasporans are settling all over the continent. Let us all wake up and welcome our brothers and sisters who were forcibly taken from our shores. That is our obligation. A new dawn is awaiting Africa and Africans. Our time is at hand. The only way forward, is through global black unity. This I know will certainly pleases the ancestors.
You don't have to listen as this is your channel and you can do whatever you want. But my advice is for you to take down this video because although it started from manhood place- you made some cogent points in your arguments about why it would be unreasonable to expect automatic citizenship-which I agree with- and that there should instead be a methodical and thoughtful process to obtaining citizenship for the returning diaspora, some of the commenters have taken it upon themselves to spew hateful language that is scaring some people away from wanting to invest and move to The Gambia. These commenters could express their points about why they are opposed to AUTOMATIC citizenship in a logical way but instead, I am seeing so much anger and hate. My goodness, this is not the image of Gambians that I had. This is just my advice but you can keep the video up if you want. I think your points are sensible and I agree with them but this is a give and take. You also have to address the concerns of the diaspora who feel like they are taking a huge risk investing millions of dalasis in The Gambia through buying homes, or buying land and building homes, establishing businesses and hiring Gambians without any assurance of their investments being protected and passed down to their children. If you look at The Gambia's economy last year, it did NOT suffer as much as was anticipated due to COVID-19 and lack of tourism, which is a huge sector of the economy. The reason for this resilience: Yes, part of that was the aid that was frontloaded by the EU and others but part of it was also the tsunami of investment and travel to the continent by diasporans- both Gambians and nonGambian diasporans alike. Many restaurants and other small businesses did not go under because of the presence of diasporans, who are all about supporting local Gambian businesses over businesses owned by others (that is the Chinese, Indians etc). Diasporans are all about boosting local Gambian-owned businesses over others. You yourself have had many videos in the past about areas in The Gambia that need investment such as education, technology, IT, Agriculture etc and a lot of diasporans, myself included, welcomed that and have started investing, with hopefully more to come. But we have to feel like we are also wanted there for more than just our investments. After all, we are descended from African slaves with SeneGambian blood in many of our DNAs. We are not just any old foreign investors who want to go to Africa and just drain it of its resources for the benefit of the countries of origin, like some others do. Africa is our home and we want to see it rise instead of being disrespected and seen as the beggars of the world where other countries can just dump expired medications, plastic rice and such in exchange for destroying the environment and draining the resources. We are moving back HOME to integrate with our brothers and sisters and raise our kids there permanently. I think you should invite Juliet to join you in a live discussion so there can be some reconciliation and clearing away of some misunderstandings. She needs to be more open minded to a healthy debate without pouting and twisting your argument as one of a wholesale rejection of diasporans, and you need to engage with some of her points about why she feels the African diaspora should be exempted from the prolonged normal process of attaining citizenship because we are a special case. Sierra Leone does grant citizenship to those with DNA ancestry that is partly from there. As you know, hardly any diaspora will be 100% Gambian or 100% Sierra Leonian or 100% Ghanian as our slave ancestors captured from various subsaharan African countries intermarried, so a DNA test reveals ancestry from multiple countries, mostly in West Africa. However, I do think, as you addressed in your video, that she cannot bypass the ordinary Gambians and just try to get a vote in The National Assembly as those are elected representatives of the PEOPLE It needs to be grassroots. Thanks and sorry for the long comment.
@@dunstancole989 I didn't dictate that he take the video down, it was a suggestion. Read my comment again properly. Get over yourself. I just thought the video was no longer fruitful to our discussion and reconciling of our differences because some of the comments had devolved into personal attacks and vitriol, which have nothing to do with the topic at hand, regardless of whether you support Automatic or a more protracted pathway to citizenship. Once a debate devolves into personal insults, it is no longer a debate. Present your opposing points respectfully. I can see valid points on both sides of this debate. African descendants of slaves have a right to return because our ancestors did not renounce their citizenships when they were automatically snatched from Africa but also, there must be a process established for vetting and re-integration to ensure a smooth reunion between diasporans and continentals. Thank you
I'm not sure that I wholeheartedly agree with your logic. 1st: most of the national borders in Africa were drawn by Europeans and postcolonialism Africans chose to keep those dividing borders. Since the days of Kwame Nkruma and up until recently promoted by Julius Malema "One Africa" has been suggested. I bring this up because the subject of African "foreigners" in The Gambia is a separate subject that can be easily resolved by adopting a One Africa philosophy. 2nd: if you are removed from The Gambia against your will do you stop being Gambian? Ok, how about your children? Your grandchildren? Which descendant is no longer considered to be Gambian? Now, the technology and opportunity evolve and now you're able to prove your family was removed from The Gambia. Are you now saying that this long-lost Gambian has to prove themselves to the current government that they are worthy to return, or should the government welcome this child of The Gambia back home? As an African in the diaspora, I would personally tell the Gambian government to kiss my foot, because in 400 years you never had the forethought to either fight to return my family home, nor make the path to return easier. As a matter of fact, every African nation that played any implicit or explicit role in the enslavement of its people should welcome its descendants back with open arms and make it an easy transition.
You’re so self contradicting you want them to Come to The Gambia and add value to the country but you don’t support giving them citizenship. I am Gambian and I support automatic citizenship for anyone with any African blood in them.
First, there will never be a mass exodus of diasporans to any one country in Africa. Everywhere in Africa countries are granting citizenship to diasporans. After considering your statements I suggest the diasporans in The Gambia leave and go to the countries that want us to be there and assist in Africa's development. You are suggesting that we from the diaspora are just complaining and not assisting in the development of The Gambia. Most of my fellow diasporans who came to live in The Gambia do not take anything from the economy but rather put Billions of Dalasi into it. When I and my fellow diasporans hire a Gambian for our business we pay them more than you the Gambian and your european friends. When we see the need we give assistance without any strings attached. This subject is one which needs to be discussed in a different forum than videos on RUclips, have you and your fellow nay sayers sat down with any of the diasporans to discuss the matter? Do you realize the the freedom of you and your fellow Africans is at stake if we cannot settle this issue by 2034? You need to get diasporans invested in not Just The Gambia but the whole of Africa very quickly or the consequences will be much greater than the 400 years of slavery that we are suffering today.
In Israel, you MUST PROOf that you have Jewes heritage via DNA, same should apply to Gambia too, cuz Gambia isn't The Only Country that Suffer SLAVERY. The ECOWAS/AFRICAN UNION is the Right Place to Handle this Sensitive issue, so let them Write a Petition there.
Subscribed from Rene Marcus show. You were great on that show.
You make some really great points. I'm totally against automatic citizenship for any African nation and I think a fast track process could be a better option instead. I find the BlaXit demand for automatic citizenship very aggressive and I do question their motives. Why the urgency for citizenship? Would they be willing to give up British citizenship to gain automatic Gambian citizenship instead?
We at the Afrikan Diaspora Returnee Association formed 2018 were working with the CRC from 2018 for fast tracked citizenship which would be an exceptional clause in the 2020 draft constitution for fast tracked citizenship for 2-4 years of continuous residency. We would not demand automatic citizenship but a phased citizenship of less than 15 years which is too long for returning Afrikans. The CRC accepted our submission and included our submission of fast tracked citizenship in the recommendation booklet which went to the national Assembly. We put something on the table rather than just demand from Gambia.
Halat definitely you are brilliant.
This video is very sensitizing brother I hope our leaders r watching it so that they do the right thing. There's constitution in every country that is put in place n individuals must respect n follow. No exceptions
they only waste energy and time such a thing will never be possible in our little gambia.
exactly am with you bro, you can go to any african country that you live just for 2 years and start demanding for Automatic citizenship.I have never heard this before this is the first time.
I can 💯 % remember watching the “CRC” response to julliet question on “ automatic citizenship “. They categorically made it clear that The Gambia 🇬🇲 is the smallest country in Africa and doesn’t has the land size for mass migrations but the government should make a sensible pathway to citizenship. However, julliet doesn’t give a damn to “ constitutional review committee “ advice instead she is busy stealing and fooling the agricultural lands of poor indigenous farmers for her selfish gains. How on earth are you helping the poor farmers in Busura by selling their farm lands for millions and in-return give them a charity boreholes worth D250,000 when you have already made millions on their own assets. Isn’t that is the same “stealing and fooling “ methods used by Chinese, Europeans, Indians and Lebanese to loot Africa all these years
You should check out the video they did on Fatu Network dated on April 20th just less than a week ago. Very chilling and interesting discussion was said. That should answer most of what the curious minds wants to know. I am in awe and speechless.
I warned you before stop your lies. I have never stolen any land. Ask your Realtor companies who sell land.
Call Mr Jallow.
@@BlaXit Art Cathey was right, these people will lie in your face for no reason. It's almost crazy. They do it verbally, in writing, on video for virtually no gain.
@@awakenow6349 There is nothing Art C did is right. She was completely wrong and if you believe in Art C then stay in your west not Africa.
Thank you for making sense! Just subcribed by the way.
Don't mind these people. Their entitled attitude gave them nothing in the West and now they've taken that same attitude to Africa.
You can have automatic citizenship in many African countries if you invest. If you return with resources that can help solve problems at home, you will be granted citizenship. You won't need to run from office to office and ministry to ministry.
Preach the truth SISTER. She Seems desperate and eagered for power without representation and her only way about it is AUTOMATIC CITIZENSHIP regardless of background checks or history of criminal activity. She must lost her rightful mind or don't care about our country's safety and security but herself and anyone behind this insidious movement. Hidious, just insane mundane and irresponsible wreckless demand. Even for Romeo and Juliet. SMH
As a African diasporan.
I welcome your Sensible logic.Yes their is a discussion to be had ,and I agree with some of the points you raised and I think what is important is that the love is maintained from Africans and African diasporans. .
Thank you for making this video brother, I am a african diasporan living in Gambia and I mostly agree with what you have said. I do believe that this is an issue that should be on the AU agenda and needs to be addressed right away. We diasporans are returning to the land of our ancestors and there should be a specific procedure tailored for us across Africa. I believe we should be naturalised based on our bloodline heritage and willingness/commitment to integrate into the communities. I think part of this procedure should include becoming a resident for 5years, learning a language of the region we choose to reside in and making at least one other investment or positive contribution to the country we decide to repatriate to. In this way we will help to build up the country and help ourselves to become one with the people whom we already share our bloodline with. ❤️
Assalam alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu wa Ramadan mubarak my brother,
That was insightful talk and as an individual from the diaspora I understand your position. People can think I am bias, but there are reasons why I support your point of view but with some further thought. Gambia is a tolerant country, but Gambia is an Islamic country and because of that we have rules and regulations within Islam there may be contradictory or contrary to some of the Western values. I believe, rightfully or wrongly, that there should be period of time that non-Muslims Should have to live in the Gambia, show that they understand the culture, rules, and values of Gambia before they can apply for citizenship.
There should always be a process I also agree the term automatic is not logic how ever there should be a reasonable process that should geared toward the interest of The Gambia and the Gambian people. We have a society that is completely different from the western one and there is chance we may experience people of different genders, from Transgenders, homosexuals, transvestites, lesbians etc. Not to say have problem with how they chooses to live their lives but those norms are completely foreign to us, and we are not equipped to handle those types of issues , but if we have proper procedures in place that allows us to screen and come out with the proper solution I think in my opinion is the best way.....the bottom line is we have absolutely wonderful diasporans in the Gambia who are doing a wonderful job and deserve consideration as to fast track towards citizenship
Maybe you should check out the video they did on Fatu Network dated on April 20th just less than a week ago. That should sum it up for you as to what they reall want from the Gambia.
@@hommiekeepitreal6299 ok thanks I will
I hope they will listen to the message that you are not against it. All I hear is giving solutions that can benefit them on a different level.
Yes I agreed. You should check out the video they did on Fatu Network dated on April 20th just less than a week ago. It summed it all for me. She was very candid as to what they really want from the Gambia.
Thank for this video bro as this topic needs addressing
Don't worry. Most African Americans and those in Europe will not leave the West for so many reasons. So, you don't have to worry. Gambia is safe from the African diaspora.
Hmm not ya'll in the comment sections saying all souts of things this is not the time to argue if u need something you've to be polite but not to force anything. And ya'll forget that Gambians have more rights than the president and The MPs bcos they voted them so it'll be very easy to vote dem out. What's important is that ya'll are living in the Gambia peacefully and ya'll have rights like Gambians so why the rush huh?? We always say we want united Africa and our colonizers are tearing us apart, but no!! We are our own enemies every country have their own laws so ya'll should abide by it. Gambia can't be compared to another countries bcos they are different in many things. And lastly ya'll be saying that the Automatic Citizenship is on the new draft hmmm but ya'll forgot dat that draft was rejected and if still the Gambian people are not pleased with the new one no amendment will take place its gonna be changed again. So ya'll should mind your words if u want your visions to be accomplish. This brother have a right to say his own suggestion bcos he's a Gambian, but it's saddening and maddening that the none Gambians think they have right to say what they want but Gambians don't hmmm how pathetic
You are indeed a Wise Man...Atleast you understand that Every Country has LAWS and should be Respected if you want to live long in this country. But Juliet to me looks like she has a hidden AGENDA or an Agent.. she is on a Rush.. why the Rush? Why can't she take her time and learn the Language, the culture before demanding Citizenship? I'm SMELLING a Rat somewhere.
Citizenship award on arrival for all new arrivals with melanin and possible african ancestry! has never happened in any country on the planet, So why should it happen in the smallest country on the continent before anywhere else? Fifteen years is instinctively long but considering the land mass of the country, population size and the potential of native voters being promptly outnumbered, fifteen or more years may just be reasonable. Or if it is to be reduced vetting should begin to enhance prolonged harmony.
Most African countries will not even condone the discussion let alone have the previous repeated public and private rants tolerated, these rants are now taking a new alteration in phase and style to persuasive meetings and interviews, sweet talk and charity acts to attain the unheard of citizenship on arrival demands.
Weakness is perceived from your kindness kindness Gambia! You are not as cunning as who you are facing. Before you know it you could become another Liberia with most of your citizens subjugated and exploited in the name of domestic or other job offers.
It is beautiful to see brothers and sisters from around the world comming to live in Gambia but unreasonable demands and rejection accusations are now the order of the day, even though people come live, work, buy lands or houses, open businesses and so on no questions asked still we will never be satisfied. If one demand is met new ones will emerge. We dare not in other countries.
@Golden Dame you said it all. Gambia welcome you, yet still you are asking for the insane to be done. I bet to ask, what is you intention?
@@HalatAfricaShow Many in the Gambia are now being urged and maybe even bribed to talk about and support a movement they don't truly understand. Only a few have a bird's eye view of things and can be the voice of the masses let me and you be among them.
Stay blessed Lama!
Wow simply well said 👏👍🏿
They did a recent interview on Fatu Network dated on April 20th just less than a week ago. Maybe you all should check out the video. Something very revealing and some of what was said may strike your curiosity as to what they want from the Gambia.
Salaam my dear brother
You make some valid points in your talk. But one factor that should be probed: Granting reparations for kidnapped and enslaved Africans from the Senegambia region. Their descendants are being called to return to their natural homeland. This fact cannot be underplayed here. That reparation Gambian citizenship in an equitable way.
Secondly, the disconnect of the aforementioned was not considered, and the government of The Gambia brothers and sisters underestimated the zeal and arrival of hungry African Americans, and Caribbean Africans. To be reconnected with their ancestral home of Gambia. Because their ancestors lived and died in Gambia too.
Thirdly, The Gambia is a Islamic State. Islamic culture and ideals are incorporated in Gambia homegrown culture. This fact is adding to the difficulty of some namely non Muslim African Americans finding it hard to adjust. Not only are they finding the Gambian African culture hard but the Islamic etiquette is difficult too.
Fourth, Africans from the Americas have developed a mental block. They are not making the effort to learn any African dialect. Mende, Mandinka etc. This is very telling as well. They shout out that they are African but don't want to learn a local language to solidify their Africanist. This is very troubling.
Lastly, the misadventures of some African Americans have added to the problem and disconnect. Untimely comments and uppity behavior set back the cohesion between homegrown Gambians and newly arrival Africans from the Americas.
I agree a pathway to citizenship should be in place. Africans from the Americas should not be lumped in with the Toubab and Asians. The Toubab and Asians are immigrants. Africans from the Americas are connected to the land with confirmed DNA.
A (2) year adjustment cycle should be in place for them. In this, all Africans especially from the Americas and Europe are required to pass some sort of language testing. Basic language skills in order to help in their adjustment. A certificate is given to confirm that they can speak well enough to ask for basic things while in town. Thus putting pressure on them to learn more. When they begin speaking a local dialect their Africanist would ignite in them.
older Africans should be exempted or given lesser requirements in this. For their ability to grasp a new language at advanced ages is difficult.
The second part to this pathway. Learning and tested on various laws of the land. Gambians cultural mores taught to them. Islamic etiquettes as well. Why? Many Africans from the Americas aren't Muslims. Many grown accustom to talking against Islam and are free to do so in the Americas, not so in Gambia. defamation of the prophet pbuh and Muslims cannot be tolerated in any Islamic State. They must be taught this and reprogramed and told of the dire consequences of such speech.
So in year (2) the African from the Americas would be versed in a local language and have a good understanding of the Gambia laws: and as well, Islamic etiquette.
At this point, citizenship should be granted to them.
Once the word is out of the process, this will weed out the weaker ones from coming to The Gambia. Inspired those who truly seek Africa as their natural homeland. This would attract more better crop of Africans from the Americas as well, since their is an equitable path to Gambian citizenship. And Allah knows best
This is actually the most profound proposal I've seen suggested where citizenship is concerned 😳
DNA test may be one way to solve who is Gambian and who's not by percentages.
Should Africans be given automatic Citizenship in America????
As an Afrikan in born in the Caribbean, a resident of The Gambia and someone whose DNA test indicates that some of my ancestors were from Senegambia (I will add that one of my maternal uncles was recognised as Fulani when he visited Senegal). I agree with the point that it is not practical to confer automatic citizenship on all Afrikan returnees without a process. I also agree that the AU should have a role in the implementation of a wider process for fast tracked citizenship for Afrikans in the diaspora repatriating to the continent; the caveat being that the majority of us were kidnapped from West, South West and Central Afrika.
It is extremely concerning to read such misinformed vitriol being expressed by Gambians although to some extent perhaps Juliet Ryan has some culpability because of the way that she presented herself and articulated her demands for “automatic citizenship”. It is very important that Gambians and diasporan Afrikans have a clear understanding of the history of the return to Afrika movement as articulated by the Hon. Marcus Mosiah Garvey, the Brotha in the video touched upon it, and the rationale for returning being a deeply spiritual, healing and part of the quest for reparations for not only enslavement of our ancestors but the extreme damage done by colonisation; the residual psychological damage done to the Afrikan mind is evident in language and tone of some of the comments.
As part of that process of repair, work has been going on in The Gambia long before JR arrived. Much of the work being done in recent years is by for example Sista Shakina and the Returnees Association. Her approach is reasonable, process oriented and respectful to Gambian people’s sovereignty. Hence it is unfair to label all Afrikans returnees as land grabbing, power hungry, miscreants with duplicitous agendas or to imply that all are collaborators.
It is also noteworthy that some Diasporan Afrikans in the comments section raised the very threat that non Afrikans (whites, Lebanese, Indians and Chinese) pose to The Gambia both in terms of taking land and resources and maintaining racist colonial hierarchical systems in the country. I too have witnessed very serious examples of sex tourism, worst than in other parts of Afrika, I have witnessed the way in which those categories of people treat Gambians, essentially as a serving class, as commodities and in many many cases as intellectually inferior and child like; continuing the colonial legacy. These attitudes and behaviours are in stark contrast to those of diasporan Afrikans, though of course we recognise that we have many differences due to culture and socialisation. I believe we return home in search of our similarities, we bring the Sankofaa principle: return and fetch it, we wish to assert our Afrikaness and return to source. When we raise concerns regarding non Afrikans it is because we have knowledge of those people in a way that many of our people on the continent do not because we have been forced to live as minorities in their societies.
In summary, it is incumbent upon Gambians to recognise that Afrikans returnees also have a legitimate claim to Afrika, through no fault of our own we lost our direct connection to the places from whence we were taken. Remember when we were taken Senegal and The Gambia were not separated, the map of Afrika with the counties as they are now did not exist; Afrika as she is today was carved out by the colonial butcher’s knife. Yes there must be a fair and transparent process for citizenship, 15 years is far to long, but the process must be distinct from that applied to non- Afrikans and it should ideally be implemented across West, South West and Central Afrika. However, there is no reason why The Gambia should not be amongst the vanguard of nations offering Afrikan diasporan citizenship and honest, respectful, informed dialogue must take place between The Gambian government, Gambians and reputable bodies such as for example the Returnees Association.
@Isis thank you very much you raised very important points. We need to dialogue among ourselves. We have legitimate concerns on both sides that needs to be addressed. I invite you to a discussion to be held on May 8th at 2pm EST. I will provide the link on my channel on May 8th. We want as many as possible to join.
Halat Africa Show Greetings thank you for the invitation, just to be clear 2pm Est is 9pm U.K. Time? I am in the U.K. at present. Peace
Well analysts brother
I am African natural born living in the United states of America No Countries allowed hand out citizenship at the entry it takes minimum of five years after an individual become Green card holder ( residency Visa card) by then can apply to become an American citizen ; I believe diaspora should have abide by the constitution of the lands most countries in Africa are offering five years Visa with multiple entry similar to Green card ( USA residency Visa card)
With the privilege to become citizens can't Get nothing better than that Except in special circumstances host by Government officials like the 2018 Ghana the Year of return
Where hundreds of Hollywood Diaspora Got their duals citizenship at the event.
And I think diaspora also have to create one group with one voice but I can see only one group is fighting for citizenship why it's so difficult to united us
Cuz mostly African Americans have no worries about Automatic Citizenship. It's only juliet and her cohorts that are making all these noise cuz she is upto something and she cant get it unless she becomes a Citizen.. self centered attitude.
Not just one group. The Afrikan Diaspora Returnee Association has been campaigning for fast tracked citizenship quietly with the CRC since 2018. We are just not all over You Tube.
@@gambianjourney6560 offcus you are right I watch you since 2018 you are doing well underground
@@gambianjourney6560 Yes Fastrack is better than this crazy Julliet asking for Automatic Citizenship thinking that Gambians are that Docile or Stupid to accept that ridiculousness.
Even if it's a fastrack its going to be thorough Vetting and stay in the Country for atleast 7yrs with good conduct to be qualified for Citizenship in The Gambian.
@@melaninduu9898 Romeo and Juliet are only interested in selling lands for huge profits than advocating Automatic Citizenship. They using the Automatic Citizenship as an angle and a scapegoating to further their agenda and personal selfish interest and greed. This is all a distraction to draw attention to themselves for publicity purpose and name recognition and while we giving them all the attention, they too busy robbing and ravishing our lands on our expense to their accounts creating a huge inflation for the future of the generation who will find it hard to afford any land of their own. Youths don't understand this now but we are the ones who is going to be hit hard if this trend continues . This must and should be investigated promptu. It is unfair to Gambian citizenship and need some regulations and strict laws to be applied. Lets be very patriotic to our country and not take is lightly or for granted. The impact of the ramifications and repercussions in the future could have devastating consequences for the future generations to come.
Any person who has been ordinarily resident in The
as a Citizen Gambia for a continuous period of not less than fifteen
years and who satisfies the conditions set out in subsection
(2) may apply, in such manner as may be prescribed by or
under an Act of the National Assembly, to be naturalised as
a citizen of The Gambia.
(2) The conditions referred to in subsection (1) are that the
applicant-
(a) is of full age and capacity;
(b) is of good character
(c) has clearly shown that, if naturalised, he or she
intends to continue permanently to reside in The
Gambia;
(d) is capable of supporting himself or herself and his
or her dependents. (3) The Secretary of State shall give reasons for any refusal of
an application made under this section.
(4) No person shall be naturalized until he or she has
RENOUNCED any other citizenship he or she may have take an
oath of allegiance to The Gambia. (1997 constitution)
(b) is of good character - that cuts out many who arrive here trying to save us lol...
Thanks for ur video!
For me it's difficult to explain this issue definitely we shouldn't abandon our brothers and sisters as we all knows how they ve been treating in West let them also feel like they also have home
But what the brother said is also true is not that he didn't want diaspora in the gambia not at all but I think what he's trying to say is outomatic citizenship will not be good for all of us both diaspora and we gambian because the country is too small for me if the government can give 50 citizenship every year thas okay but only those who have been there for 5 years without any criminal cases
as a diasporan i agree with 100 percent, some of us needs to cut out the entitlement attitude
Well, I have a few thoughts about the Gambia's (and Africa-at-large's) approach to the African Diaspora, especially the descendents of slaves.
I need only point to the Chinese and their approach, and what has been their approach? China for the Chinese in China and in the Diaspora. They don't put these kinds of restrictions on Chinese returning from the Diaspora, and how has that worked out for them? It's been wildly successful.
Native Africans can learn from the Chinese.
The idea that Africans, born on the continent, aren't given citizenship isn't the same as Africans returning from the Diaspora, especially the descendents of slaves. It's really an apples to oranges comparison. But, there are huge benefits for Gambia. For instance, African-Americans are the wealthiest of group of Africans in the Diaspora. According to Forbes, we're at 1.8 million African-descended millionaires, and the number is growing. And, if we were a country, we'd be the 15th wealthiest according to BBC in 2014. But, is but just about money.
Now -- apply the Chinese approach and watch Gambia change in ways that you describe in other videos (e.g., healthcare).
But, Africa-at-large has an attitude towards its diaspora that I've never seen before. Other countries don't hold such an attitude towards their diasporans. Africa should be for Africans no matter where they are born. The Africans coming from other countries should be allowed to be become citizens of Gambia. Personally, I have no issue with it.
However, the notion that African-diasporans have no connection to Africa because they are born somewhere else is ... insanity. I'm America, the African-American community have been faithfully supportive of the Africans all over the continent. When Native Africans move to the United States, they live among us.
Gambia, I think, has a tremendous opportunity to bring investment, skills, and talent to country through this citizenship initiative. At very least, if Gambia implemented its version of 'the right to abode in Gambia' -- that would also be a great idea.
After saying all of that, what you have missed out from your talk is that every country I don't think Gambia, I don't know. But if you're talking about the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa and Ghana to name a few, If you are was classified as a ... I forgot the actual Word or expression but if you are a high quality applicant would they mean is someone who is a medical doctor or someone who has a PhD then your application is fast track and I know personally if you have a PhD I can go right now and apply to any University and if they accept me in and in the United States and Canada in Australia that's it and straight into the country with no issues and the same thing you have a lot of Indians and Africans who come to the United Kingdom, and because of their status as medical doctors or scientists et cetera they they get this automatic pathway application. You still have to go through the application process but it's not like an ordinary person applying. I believe this will be very beneficial for the Gambia. If you had applications from the diaspora people who were high quality medical doctors, PhD holders, personally I believe that this would benefit the Gambia in the big way. Prior to the issues in the Yemen, they had a program like this for doctors and also high qualified educators know you didn't have to have a PhD in education by you had to be a very experienced high-quality educator, I know because I got into Yemen under this scheme back in 1995. This overall was really beneficial for the Yemen, and I know personally that they gave preferential treatment to Muslims who were coming from United Kingdom, America and Canada.
We at the Afrikan Diaspora Returnee Association formed 2018 were working with the CRC from 2018 for fast tracked citizenship which would be an exceptional clause in the 2020 draft constitution for fast tracked citizenship for 2-4 years of continuous residency. We would not demand automatic citizenship but a phased citizenship of less than 15 years which is too long for returning Afrikans. The CRC accepted our submission and included our submission of fast tracked citizenship in the recommendation booklet which went to the national Assembly. We put something on the table rather than just demand from Gambia.
That's the thing. You have multiple association. Why not form just one. When u come already divided like that is not good. Did blaxit knew that this association existed and also worked with CRC?
@@africaine4889 yes they knew but wanted to do their own thing.
They should send their petition to the “AU“
PERFECT BUT they are not Ready for that. They want short cut
15 yrs, nooooo we're good. We'll for sure look to other african countries that take us more seriously.
Very interesting discussion. You should check out the video they did on Fatu Network dated on April 20th just less than a week ago. It was very candid and interesting discussion. I have learned a lot from watching it. I keep watching and every time I watched, I am in awe and speechless. She is truly one of a kind. She is very believable to be unbelievable. Wow. I am glad we talking about it. There is a reason she is not uploading that video for her viewers and subscribers but have managed to upload any other videos done on her through other Gambian networks. I wondered why. Now to think of it, did she incriminated herself by confessing to her viewers and subscribers what we all Gambians been thinking or reluctant to speak about? People are entitled to know and get some answers.
She and her other partners in crime like Shakina Chinedou from the U.K. are busy stealing and fooling local farmers off their agricultural lands and selling them on the Internet like hot cakes.
@@gambiaglobaltv1352 They maybe laughing to the bank but not for long. The people buying will soon learn that the lands they buying was never theirs to begin with. Haven't you heard what Juliet said on Fatu's Network? In her own words, I quote:: She is experiencing hurdles and set backs from Land officials and she Juliet wants to have complete control of all land buying and selling procedures .. She has already made herself the Ministry of Land selling with her permanent Secretary in crime whatever her name is. The losers are the buyers and they meaning Juliet and her accomplice will answer to their fate by misleading and misrepresenting people and taking Gambians as fools.
@@hommiekeepitreal6299 there are millions of Gambians who don’t have a plot of land or cannot even afford one. Besides, we have no entitlement to land ownership because our ancestors or great grandparents are Gambian or whatever illusion they call it. It’s a fact that The Gambia 🇬🇲 is the smallest country in main land Africa, therefore we need to think the future of our grandchildren, at this rate of land grabbing, in 10 to 15 years time there won’t be any land left in the greater kombo area and this is already causing a lot of feud, tensions and endless fights in Brufut, sukuta, brusubi, and all over the place, this is an open secret.
@@gambiaglobaltv1352 I predicted this a while back that the WRITING IS ON THE WALL . Sooner or later our small peaceful country will turn into a mayhem of chaos and everyone is going to fight for a territory for lack of space and boundaries. Unfortunately we don't plan landscaping and future development for the next generation and the next and follow through with our plans to be implemented in the future. I watched Juliet in her early videos going around scouting and interviewing some well known Gambians and locals trying to get a feel of us pretending to care or interested but she was only doing it to feel us out on how we think and behaved. Her nose was longer then because she was too busy smelling where the money is and she finally stumbled on a gold mine by selling lands to fill up her pockets. Now she thinks she has more than what she has bargained for, her mouth has gotten bigger than her nose and she think with her ungrateful self she can say anything she wants to say to Gambians. Now she is trying to grow bigger feet to take over the Government because according to them, our GOVERNMENT is the ICING on the cake. They believe that they have the people of Gambia on their side because we are the CAKE AND THE APPLE PIE. They just missing the ICE ON THE CAKE and are waiting for the Gambia Government officials and dignitaries to hand it over to them on a silver platter because they feel some sort of entitlement and believed that they deserved it more than us Gambians. Well I got news for them, our late President Sir Dawda KAIRABA Jawara and our founding fathers of the Land did not fight for our freedom and independence just so we can hand it over to any strangers especially to these ungrateful wanna be phony and fake good Samaritans who are wolves in sheep clothing to run us all out of town so they can have Gambia all to themselves. It would be a day in HELL before that ever happens. Not today, not tomorrow and definitely not ever. Our Founding fathers will be rolling over their graves if that ever happens for what they fought for us so it can be handed from generation to generation. It maybe their dream to have Gambia for themselves but to us no matter how small Gambia is, it is home for us Gambians and we shouldn't take it lightly or for granted and be disrespected or taking advantage of in our peaceful Gambia we called our HOMELANDAND.. Smh. Unbelievable what a family or strangers can do to you when you give them an inch they want a yard and their demands never stops from there until they destroyed your house or peaceful home and kick you out.They want to turn Gambia into a LAWLESS country and create chaos and mayhem in the country so their demands are met. If Gambia remains to be peaceful then they will face challenges on their demands period. Camouflage and pretense that is what we have in our hands and they are semi good at it. I won't give them too much credit for trying to rob us of our LANDS. What? Who died and make these people the sole proprietors of selling our LANDS to any Tom, Dick,Harry and Sally for twelve pieces of silver. Are we Gambians sleeping or are we been taken for FOOLS and a joy ride on our backs?
@@hommiekeepitreal6299 Heard you Loud and Clear Hommie. Its us The Youths who have to Mobilize our people and let them know the Consequences.
I agree with you, Juliet is has got more than she bargain for and she cant hold her mouth but Talk Rudely and anyhow and felt Entitled...funny this nonsense can only be entertained in The Gambia. No country in Africa will entertain her nonsense.
Hi my friend, it looks like the world will end, and there will not be a united Africa. We are fighting over the earth 🌎 all we need love, love conquered all, a divided Africa, is a defeated Africa for the next 100 years. Africa for all Africans home and abroad. Start to preaching love and unity to your African brothers and sisters teach them how to love each others ❤
So Gambians are not allowed to say a word or be wrongly accused of what they know not! The same people who do this are most likely to have been the ones praising applauding ''heroic'' AC as she mercilessly went on the offensive towards her hosts on a daily basis shocking!
@@cuteniece4461 Exactly. Check out their videos they did on Fatu Network dated on April 20th just less than a week ago. That should sum it up for you.
@@hommiekeepitreal6299 Much earlier videos and interviews are even more revealing and disturbing than these recent ones, the tone has now softened and becomes a little more tactful and persuasive. Since the forceful demands are not met the strategy has now changed, but the exerggerations and mind games continue.
The siblings who want to come will come anyway regardless of any laws that is fine, but the questions by some incoming folkes relating to wanting to be private gun owners in that small country is particularly menacing and unheard of all these centuries, furthermore the moral conducts have large variances from those of the local natives.
We will try to focus on the commonalities as long as the accusations and hidden grudges are surpressed at least for now, when citizenship gets granted in large numbers the true picture and feelings will then become more evident and shouted about, the accusations will escalate even more, get ready native folkes!
Eric Scotland That is beautiful and it should prevail on whatever shore we are on and not just on African shores. Most travelled Africans have stories of very bad treatment in the west not because of Toubabs but because of native melanated, rejection is fine but sometimes it is horror stories you will not believe.
@@cuteniece4461 Right. And on her last speech she have the audacity to be so vocal to the audience by saying more of us coming so you better get used to it. I wondered if that statement is an implications of a threats to Gambians because if it is a threat as she boastfully ranted to the people, Gambians ain't scared of her or whatever they got in mind. She sounded very convincing and sure of something in her trick mind. The nerve of her. Who she think she is? Coming to people's country and threatening us with bold statement like that. By saying get used to us we coming in battalions. Be humble Juliet and eat a slice of humble pie. You are not scaring nobody.
I am all in favour of our newly found brothers and sisters having citizenship, but only if they give up their birth nationality and prove a strong DNA link to the gambia - that should cut out 99% of them.
I don't want automatic citizenship and I am an African American and I American and I intend to visit I intend to do trade I intend to establish roots there but I do not want it automatically . Sometimes when you get something for free you don't appreciate it as much as you do if you work for it for it this is life
They shouldn't be given automatic citizenship Gambia has it's own immigration laws just like the United States they should go through the process
What about seeking asylum from America, due to the brutal violence and killing of blks in America??
I would love to teach in Gambia.
I tell you the difference is that if you where Born in another African countries you where never forcefully taking our of your homeland and force to crossed the Atlantic ocean to be put into slavery, think of it this way if you have a child that was forced out of your house because someone at your house was wicked and did not want to see the child there later on when circumstances change doesn't that child have the right to return home to his blood family
No . I just learned about this so I don't know too much but off the top of the head I say no. There should be a process like every other country nothing automatic . Didn't that happen in Liberia there are many many many many many many money money moons ago?
In my best, Dr. Phil voice, " How's that working out for you(Native Liberians)?"
15 years? No thank you. That's not too welcoming. As a Diaspora I feel I should be able to matriculate back to the continent of my ancestors. The ancestors that remained on the continent have some fault in the slave trade. Europeans got a lot of help from our own to make the trade possible. This case is far different than an Italian trying to become a citizen of France. It shouldn't be automatic, however years of application is a non starter. Moreover, it's not our fault we have no idea of where to go. The countries that exist now didn't exist back then. This brother doesn't sound like he wants us in his country and that's fine. I'm becoming a citizen of Ghana. ✌🏾
Y so we have to go through all that if we coming back home.you Africans have strong hate in your heart for us.yall are so pitiful.always crying.me myself i don't want be no where near you people.
Hello Sir how are you ?
@Kay Jay, wassup big bro?
These are very good points, however the naturalization process waiting time is too long.
Is this the last video you ever made? It makes me sad to see your face, as, there are many brothers here in Philadelphia that look just like you. We belong to each other. African Ancestry
DNA testing can help many Africans locate exactly which African Country and tribe they share DNA with. So, knowing that Gambia contributed to the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade, when I get my test results back, if I share DNA with Gambians, you don't want me to have automatic citizenship? My great, great, great, great, great grandmother was born in Gambia and sold into slavery, survived and I am her desendant and you don't want that for me? My brother, you don't seem to understand. But, maybe one day you will💜
We of the diaspora have a different situation brother. Our ancestors were taken from Africa by force not choice. It is insane really the fact that we are looked down upon as if we are not African, this is Allahs swt earth and no one should be denied. This is a deep subject that cannot be explained in such a short time. 15 years is way too long. Even when our brothers and sisters come to the U.S. we here advocate for our brothers and sisters to be given the opportunity to come for refuge and a better life. If we keep seeing each other as different, we will never truly be United.
You are totally WRONG on this brother Yusuf. Nobody is looking down on African African Diasporas. It's a PROCESS and every country has it's way of Authority. BLAXIT dont wanna follow the PROCESS they want riff raff and nobody is willing to prove that their ancestors came from The Gambia. That's not fair.
The Gambian constitution prohibits triple citizenship and allows dual citizenship thus Americans are more entitled to it but are hardly seen ranting about it. Most of those who rant give automatic citizenship already have dual citizenship in the Caribbean and in the west. Gambia is inevitably heading for a changed indentity regardless of how long it takes to get citizenship. The campaign is now y'all just come from wherever and do all that citizens can do except voting for now at least, but hang on we want more and want it now!!!
I somewhat disagree with you there bro...automatic citizenship in the Gambia for all the diaspora or most of them doesn't make any sense. The issue is simple take it to the AU and they will distribute everyone to different countries in Africa...not this Small Gambia housing automatic Citizenship!
Check out their videos they did on Fatu Network dated on April 20th just less than a week. The questions on our curious minds is that , is it citizenship they want or is it The Gambian Government they want to themselves so then Gambia is now in their hands? Anyone can get a citizenship anywhere in the world if you act right and follow their laws and due process. I don't think citizenship is the issue here. They already admit on Fatu Network that they are free and feeling at home and Gambians are very welcoming and warm hearted people but they want the ICE ON THE CAKE which is our GOVERNMENT. Interesting demand wouldn't you say? I am just getting over the flip flopping. One minute Gambians are kind and welcoming and the nexy minute when you in public gathering you yelling and screaming saying you don't feel safe in the Gambia and don't want to feel as an outsiders. Very contradictory to me. That is like a boy or girl crying out wolf just to get unwarranted and unnecessary attention. Something doesn't smell right. Where there is smoke there is fire and I don't like what is cooking behind closed doors. We will wait and find out sooner or later the truth will come out. Stay tuned.
@@hommiekeepitreal6299 You must be smelling yourself. We want equal rights . The right to abode the right to return. Simple
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Very sadden and surprise reading some of the comments. This video, which felt more like a Town Hall meeting was much more than about citizenship after 15 years. Someone said Gambia was getting retirees and where are the young lawyers, doctors, investors, and professionals.etc
Others concerns were non Gambians buying up the land (meanwhile land is being sold everyday to different countries and nationalities). Some concerns were about changes coming to Gambia. Even if my lawyer, doctor, professional son or daughter wanted to come to Gambia they could not because of all the high student loans they have to pay off. Their fee’s would have to be high enough to cover their loans. As I read more of their comments I thought about all of our Ancestors who were brought to this foreign land( the west) and sold out to different slave masters. The slave owners had the money and were able to buy up the land because of free labor provided by Africans. The poor whites (who could not afford the land or slaves) felt pushed out of opportunities, jobs and land possession. This caused bitterness and hate towards Africans who where brought here, not by choice. They had to endure unthinkable acts that came out of hate and greed. No matter how hard we as Africans in the west have fought to escape the hate and oppression back than, we are still fighting it today.
I traveled to Ghana a few times and for many of us it’s a spiritual journey. When I return home I will be representing my Aunty, Uncle, Cousin, Grandparents etc who were taken away from their home on a boat. Through my return and that of my family, my ancestors also return home. If we as a people what Africa for all to flourish and grow we have to first love and respect each other with compassion or we are doomed to failure. 😔 PS I’m not going to debate with you. Your opinion is your opinion my opinion is my opinion. Be blessed...🤫
Well said !❤️
My brother and fellow brothers and sisters on here with the same mindset. You all are all wrong. I am your brother who is African American and all of us who are dependents of slaves in the west have a right to return back to African and be given automatic citizenship. Our ancestors where stolen into slavery and did not give up their citizenship for themselves or their ancestors. Nobody asked them if they wanted to leave which they did not and had some of their fellow Africans capture and sold them. They where done wrong and them and their dependents endured and continue to endure some horrendous things unimaginable. So their dependents deserves automatic citizenship without questions asked. You noticed I said DECENDENTS OF SLAVES and not everyone. Also we all know the decendents of slaves in the west came from west Africa so we have a right to come home to west Africa and be given automatic citizenship with no question asked. Through DNA we can pinpoint where and which tribe of that region. My fellow brothers and sisters just take some time and think how you feel if you where in the same situationbas us. Additionally all of us ain't coming to the Gambia just some like myself. Some Nigeria,Ghana,Congo and man other nations. But wherever in west Africa we go we have the right to return and be given our citizenship back which we never gave up through automatic citizenship. We got the same blood and DNA as you. Please support you brothers and sisters coming back home and using our skills, knowledge and resources to help you build a great Gambia and Africa together. Please tell your president and elected official to give the decendents of slave automatic citizenship which we never gave up. Thank you brothers and sisters.
7 years sounds fair.I pray the boarders in Africa come DOWN...1 Africa or Africa will continue to SERVE the rest of the World.
Greetings my brother, my challenge here is how we refer to each other first and foremost.
I am talking from my own opinion and with the knowledge I have of our story. Lack of knowledge of self is a extreme disease that is impacting on us as a global family.
The continent was previously one land mass and not separated. We need to firstly agree that we are one and no matter where we come from, as a Blackman/woman, we are an African.
If we are not United as one in our history how can we move forward and start to rebuild our continent back to its former glory. Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of history.
The mere imparting of information is not education.
Personally, I’m an African descent according to my history and I am now fulfilling my duty and responsibility as a torchbearer to support and develop-the mindset of our family on the continent.
Divide and conquer approach is not the way regardless of how it is articulated.
Thank you for sharing your perspective ✊🏾😊
A Senegalese or Ugandan person has a home in Africa. Regardless if it isn't in Gambia. So comparing their situation with those in the diaspora isn't compatible.
An African descendant who is a generational member of the diaspora outside of Africa is vastly different.
After all, the trans-atlantic slave trade was an atrocity made by both Europeans and Africans. Hence, those in the diaspora are a victim of their circumstances. It wasn't a choice.
Plus I do not think that every person in the diaspora will be interested or participate to warrant any panic or irrational fear.
Many in the diaspora do not feel connected to Africa and will opt to stay in the west and/or diaspora 🤷🏾♀️
However, I do agree that other African countries should share the responsibility with Gambia for those in the diaspora who are interested in returning. But I do not think it will be in droves. This would be hyperbole.
Perhaps CBI (citizenship by investment) could be a solution as currently done in some of the Carribbean countries.
My father's country of Kenya 🇰🇪 is thinking about doing CBI. The African nation of Comoros did CBI at one point in time.
Many white rich or Arab people participate heavily in CBI (in the Caribbean). In order to have multiple citizenships.
Diaspora descendants should have a hefty discount for CBI imho (50-60%), if implemented.
Just some thoughts. ✌🏾
Why do you guys say "The Gambia" actually? What is the use of that?? If you people say just Gambia, that sounds even better, is that not enough? Look brothers, the case of The United States or The Netherlands is different. Somebody can not just wake up in the morning say The Gambia and the whole nation follow. Imagine people start saying "The France, The Ghana, The Nigeria" oooooh
Gambia needs to take a page out of Sierra Leone book .. They giving citizenship after taking a ancestry test and if there any trace from either sides of family coming from there then citizenship is granted with no waiting period..
@Fatimaxn Barry size doesn’t matter but seems like you want Gambia to stay stuck back in time.. I understand no automatic citizenship but at least show appreciation and welcome the diaspora. I’m waiting on Akon city that’s more my speed but anyway good luck in Gambia have a good day..
What about bring an African by heritage.
We were taken by force from Africa ,It's only right to acknowledge our ansestrial rights
I agree with you, I think it's natural that Gambians should be concerned of this whole issue surrounding automatic citizenship. However, the black diaspora in the West has a very solid case in their favor. These people did not asked to be in the Caribbean, Europe or the USA. Their foreparents were kidnapped and enslaved in the West. These long last brothers and sisters are still faced with great oppression and discrimination by the former slave master. It should not be all that difficult to understand the position taken by those who want to return to feel that they should be embraced and welcomed on the continent upon arrival. In our analysis of this topic, we should guard against using false equivalence to support the angle we are coming from. It is not a fair argument to compare citizenship status of a continental African versus a diasporan. The latter is in a total different situation. I am fully in support of the idea that the solution to this problem should come from the African Union. This body is a very toothless organization. I don't believe the AU has a strong record of doing anything tangible for the people of Africa. So, it would be wishful thinking to put the ball totally in its court. Until that day comes the realistic integration process of the diasporans has to be undertaken by the respective country that the individual chooses to settle. To my brothers and sisters in the Gambia, please stop giving the impression that Gambia is the only country in Africa that diasporans are returning to. Diasporans are settling all over the continent. Let us all wake up and welcome our brothers and sisters who were forcibly taken from our shores. That is our obligation. A new dawn is awaiting Africa and Africans. Our time is at hand. The only way forward, is through global black unity. This I know will certainly pleases the ancestors.
You don't have to listen as this is your channel and you can do whatever you want. But my advice is for you to take down this video because although it started from manhood place- you made some cogent points in your arguments about why it would be unreasonable to expect automatic citizenship-which I agree with- and that there should instead be a methodical and thoughtful process to obtaining citizenship for the returning diaspora, some of the commenters have taken it upon themselves to spew hateful language that is scaring some people away from wanting to invest and move to The Gambia. These commenters could express their points about why they are opposed to AUTOMATIC citizenship in a logical way but instead, I am seeing so much anger and hate. My goodness, this is not the image of Gambians that I had. This is just my advice but you can keep the video up if you want.
I think your points are sensible and I agree with them but this is a give and take. You also have to address the concerns of the diaspora who feel like they are taking a huge risk investing millions of dalasis in The Gambia through buying homes, or buying land and building homes, establishing businesses and hiring Gambians without any assurance of their investments being protected and passed down to their children. If you look at The Gambia's economy last year, it did NOT suffer as much as was anticipated due to COVID-19 and lack of tourism, which is a huge sector of the economy. The reason for this resilience: Yes, part of that was the aid that was frontloaded by the EU and others but part of it was also the tsunami of investment and travel to the continent by diasporans- both Gambians and nonGambian diasporans alike. Many restaurants and other small businesses did not go under because of the presence of diasporans, who are all about supporting local Gambian businesses over businesses owned by others (that is the Chinese, Indians etc). Diasporans are all about boosting local Gambian-owned businesses over others.
You yourself have had many videos in the past about areas in The Gambia that need investment such as education, technology, IT, Agriculture etc and a lot of diasporans, myself included, welcomed that and have started investing, with hopefully more to come. But we have to feel like we are also wanted there for more than just our investments. After all, we are descended from African slaves with SeneGambian blood in many of our DNAs. We are not just any old foreign investors who want to go to Africa and just drain it of its resources for the benefit of the countries of origin, like some others do. Africa is our home and we want to see it rise instead of being disrespected and seen as the beggars of the world where other countries can just dump expired medications, plastic rice and such in exchange for destroying the environment and draining the resources. We are moving back HOME to integrate with our brothers and sisters and raise our kids there permanently.
I think you should invite Juliet to join you in a live discussion so there can be some reconciliation and clearing away of some misunderstandings. She needs to be more open minded to a healthy debate without pouting and twisting your argument as one of a wholesale rejection of diasporans, and you need to engage with some of her points about why she feels the African diaspora should be exempted from the prolonged normal process of attaining citizenship because we are a special case. Sierra Leone does grant citizenship to those with DNA ancestry that is partly from there. As you know, hardly any diaspora will be 100% Gambian or 100% Sierra Leonian or 100% Ghanian as our slave ancestors captured from various subsaharan African countries intermarried, so a DNA test reveals ancestry from multiple countries, mostly in West Africa. However, I do think, as you addressed in your video, that she cannot bypass the ordinary Gambians and just try to get a vote in The National Assembly as those are elected representatives of the PEOPLE
It needs to be grassroots. Thanks and sorry for the long comment.
Who are you to tell him to take the video down
@@dunstancole989 I didn't dictate that he take the video down, it was a suggestion. Read my comment again properly. Get over yourself. I just thought the video was no longer fruitful to our discussion and reconciling of our differences because some of the comments had devolved into personal attacks and vitriol, which have nothing to do with the topic at hand, regardless of whether you support Automatic or a more protracted pathway to citizenship. Once a debate devolves into personal insults, it is no longer a debate. Present your opposing points respectfully. I can see valid points on both sides of this debate. African descendants of slaves have a right to return because our ancestors did not renounce their citizenships when they were automatically snatched from Africa but also, there must be a process established for vetting and re-integration to ensure a smooth reunion between diasporans and continentals. Thank you
I'm not sure that I wholeheartedly agree with your logic. 1st: most of the national borders in Africa were drawn by Europeans and postcolonialism Africans chose to keep those dividing borders. Since the days of Kwame Nkruma and up until recently promoted by Julius Malema "One Africa" has been suggested. I bring this up because the subject of African "foreigners" in The Gambia is a separate subject that can be easily resolved by adopting a One Africa philosophy. 2nd: if you are removed from The Gambia against your will do you stop being Gambian? Ok, how about your children? Your grandchildren? Which descendant is no longer considered to be Gambian? Now, the technology and opportunity evolve and now you're able to prove your family was removed from The Gambia. Are you now saying that this long-lost Gambian has to prove themselves to the current government that they are worthy to return, or should the government welcome this child of The Gambia back home? As an African in the diaspora, I would personally tell the Gambian government to kiss my foot, because in 400 years you never had the forethought to either fight to return my family home, nor make the path to return easier. As a matter of fact, every African nation that played any implicit or explicit role in the enslavement of its people should welcome its descendants back with open arms and make it an easy transition.
No
You’re so self contradicting you want them to Come to The Gambia and add value to the country but you don’t support giving them citizenship. I am Gambian and I support automatic citizenship for anyone with any African blood in them.
Dont be driven by emotions. Think and analyse the situation deeply.
First, there will never be a mass exodus of diasporans to any one country in Africa. Everywhere in Africa countries are granting citizenship to diasporans.
After considering your statements I suggest the diasporans in The Gambia leave and go to the countries that want us to be there and assist in Africa's development.
You are suggesting that we from the diaspora are just complaining and not assisting in the development of The Gambia. Most of my fellow diasporans who came to live in The Gambia do not take anything from the economy but rather put Billions of Dalasi into it. When I and my fellow diasporans hire a Gambian for our business we pay them more than you the Gambian and your european friends. When we see the need we give assistance without any strings attached.
This subject is one which needs to be discussed in a different forum than videos on RUclips, have you and your fellow nay sayers sat down with any of the diasporans to discuss the matter?
Do you realize the the freedom of you and your fellow Africans is at stake if we cannot settle this issue by 2034?
You need to get diasporans invested in not Just The Gambia but the whole of Africa very quickly or the consequences will be much greater than the 400 years of slavery that we are suffering today.
I think u need to educale yourself some more. And compare moder Israel to this . we know what they have done in history
In Israel, you MUST PROOf that you have Jewes heritage via DNA, same should apply to Gambia too, cuz Gambia isn't The Only Country that Suffer SLAVERY. The ECOWAS/AFRICAN UNION is the Right Place to Handle this Sensitive issue, so let them Write a Petition there.