The more I learn about these things the more provoked I get. These are stories that need to be told. Not to the world, and not for their validation. But to our children.
Agreed! I was just thinking this. Where I went to school, African History started at the slave trade to the US and Asian History was coloring a map of China. Everything was centered around the US and certain parts of Europe. It is basically teaching the world centers around the European traditions and the rest of the world had no value and always weak and abused. The few blacks at our school fought to change this; but were told Africans were nothing but savages and there was nothing to talk about. I feel like the lack of knowledge of so-called minorities and not being seen as people stems from poor education and living in bubbles. Right now our perspectives are ruled by poorly reported current events. Until our perspective and how we educate our youth changes, things will remain ugly. Sorry for the rant.
Hmm. I disagree. These stories need to be shared with the world! They're beautiful and empowering for many! People should know they're FULL history and not just the white man's history!
wow! I am Ghanaian, and have actually lived in Northern Ghana, where the Dagombas live for about 4 years and I have never heard this story before. There is obviously so much I am still yet to learn about my heritage, thank you.
I tried so hard to find information about the princess but has nothing in portuguese (I'm brazilian). I have great admiration and respect for this continent so rich in history and culture, wish we had more knowledge about all this. you are amazing thank you for this video
Don't be so quick to dismiss our Brazilian brothers and sisters as you may know Brazil saw a lot of enslaved Africans because of the Portuguese, so this young lady might be a descendant of one of our captured ancestors.
That is so rude. You have no ownership of African history it is the history of all human beings. Whether this Brazilian woman is a black Brazilian or not, she has a right learn about the history of Africa. It is All human beings have their origins in Africa. You are acting like whites who try to exclude us from humanity, when in fact Africans are at the center of the human story on earth. I'm ashamed of your reaction to our fellow human sister. Shooting without provocation is what racist whites have done to us for centuries and it is clearly an uncivilized manner of being. Why mimic that behavior, treating this lovely human being with such contempt? Shame on you Jackie. Mari I apologize for this woman's ignorance, all black Americans are not as uncouth as Jackie. You are my sister Mari as are all people of good will.
Mari I'm sorry Jackie was so rude to you. You are my Brazilian sister regardless of your race. Africa's history is yours too. One human race. We are all Africans under the skin. One love sister.
Wow! I love your delivery, if you don't mind I will use that in my history lessons although it's not on the currículum , I will use it as extra credit work. Thank you Sir!
You tell these beautiful stories so beautifully! You honestly have a gift. I feel like one of the things we lost being taken away was this.... the tales and legends that make up the foundation of a culture and identity. As a kid growing up my mom played the original Roots soundtrack to death, and there was that song where the trees and rivers and land were crying for its lost children and we the lost children cried for our mother.... It's so lovely to hear our mothers voice again telling us the stories, fitting the little pieces of self back together....
Thanks so much sister your comment touched my heart so much, however this mother land called africa belong to every black person no matter how fare you are, you still have your place in your mother land (africa). I m personally very happy to see some of our african american families are relocating back home (africa) which is a good thing to do.
I am so amaze and happy to see this video. I am from BURKINA FASO and this is incredible. You nailed it. This is the exact story we know back there and you did not even miss a detail of it. I am impressed. keep it up. definitely subscribing.
This would make an excellent Disney movie - or non-Disney. We should totally be the ones to make it. I think you'd like my stories on wattpad - also focused on pre-colonial Africa. The first is Eloko, the second Ogbanje. Now working on Ninki Nanka. All authentic folklore creatures from the continent. Once the anthology is complete, I'm hoping to create a next series of stories on queens, kings and other nobilities/elected officials (yep - some societies were democratic)
+Catherine O You sure corrected yourself that "WE" should be the ones to do these movies. And do you that we have the power to be bigger than hollowed and disney? The answer is in Psalm 133 and Bob's music "Africa Unite".
What a wonder truth story! How do we make her story come to life on film, starting a petitioner some kind. We need to let Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith know about this story also maybe their curiosity would help them back the making of this truth story. I want to help!
Excellent finding this page, especially after also finding a graphic novel creator based on African history! Perhaps we can approach him on the Princess Yennenga story. For now, you can find his story on Queen Malika on Kickstarter. I just pledged! One step at a time.
I appreciate this soo much. I subscribe after watching one video " The History of African Women and Their Hair" which led me to watching a few other videos back to back.I think what you're doing here is awesome. it's refreshing seeing young black men teaching our history. Keep doing your thing! Your work is needed and appreciated :)
Thank you so much for your videos I love this Channel. You are filling in a lot of the missing pieces and I am so grateful. This is the information we need for ourselves and our children. Blessings on you in everything you do. I will be supporting your efforts.
much much respect to your teachings... I happen to stroll across your videos while seeking deeper understanding passed my own and here you are. thank you. your tone in frequency makes it easy to hear these words as they resonate through me
This is a great story! It would make a nice movie. Hey, can you spell out the names of the people, languages and countries in your videos the same way you put up images of the people, artwork and kingdoms you talk about? Or if not in the video, type or copy them in the description below the videos. It will give us an idea of how to spell and pronounce the words and easier for us who would like to research these African people and kingdoms. Thanks!!
Home Team History thanks for another informative African history video. I try to share with my friends who have small children to spend less vacations at Disney amusement parks and acquaint their children with knowledge of our heritage. My parents taught me and in turn I taught my daughter the greatness of the African culture and people. Please continue your work you are respected, admired and appreciated. Peace and Blessing to you my Brother.
No. You're not alone. I love this RUclips channel it gives insight into our history that is not being tough in school. Our children need to know where they came from and our rich history. Because as my father and mother use to say if you know where you come from then you will know where your going. Keep up the good work.
kd amour Yes! I love Princess in the Frog but I think they should have went a different route. They need an African Princess story and perferably another African American princess story.
Brother truly your speech and characterization of African hertiage and history is beautiful to behold a wonderful music to listen to,it does things to my soul I can only explain as over whelming since of joy and pride..
They always do this is why we need to push our African history ourselves we need to flood the net the airwaves everywhere with Africans history from Africans...
Don't know about the show, but the books of A Song of Ice and Fire are heavily inspired by the War of the Roses, with that said I would also love to know the stories of princess Yennenga descendants.
Bro you are a blessing to our people dispersed through the diaspora. Thank you for dropping so much knowledge. Hey can I share you videos? I know so many people who would be blessed to hear your words brother.
Of course you can. The more people who get awaken, the better for us Africans. It's not even taught in schools here in Africa. Very wrong. These stories has the ability to bring our the best in us knowing who we are and where we are from
@Home Team. The story is not totally accurate ( then again there are several versions of that story) but i love what you do and all the effort of sharing this beautiful legend online. I know it very well as part of my family is linked to that story. I will be very happy to share what i know about it with you. Have you heard of FESPACO before? Its an African movie festival held in Burkina Faso. Interestingly enough, the award that is given to the best movie/director is called the Golden Yennenga. Its a statue of princess Yennenga riding her stallion, Ouedraogo. Furthermore, Ouedraogo is one of the most common name among Mossi people and in Burkina Faso. Keep up the good work!!!
hey my brother ..want to say congrat...to all you are doing... for all our people.. of African.. (this support comes the Caribbean) thanks for the great insight on African.. ancient. world-view and Culture ! (I got one for you bro..well a few this got some cool picture.. too!
I find it interesting how similar stories and legends popped up around the world despite having had no contact with each other; it just goes to show that no matter how different our cultures and histories may seem, we still all share some very base beliefs.
DEAR BROTHER : YOUR STORIES ALWAYS MAKE ME FEEL JOYFUL AND FREE. THE STORY YOU ❗ GAVE TODAY TRULY TOUCHED MY HEART AND VERY SOUL. SO 💯❗SO THANK YOU AGAIN. YOU KNOWLEDGE IS NOT IN (VAIN) 👑 👑YOU YOURSELF ARE A KING👑👑
Thank you Thank you for doing this. Our ppl are so beaten up, insecure and blinded by this society. This really helps with my confidence in this society.
One thing I am noticeing is that a alot of tales about ancestory passed on orally by almost all west african historians, say they emigrated from the north from the area of egypt or northern Africa generally.
![AFREEKAN HISTORY KLASS : YENNENGA [THE DAGOMBA WARRIOR PRINCESS WHO FOUNDED THE MOSSI KINGDOM]](/img/1.gif)
Am I the only one who wishes we could go back to these days, I wish I could've been born during this period of Africa's golden age.
Amir Sukai you're definitely not alone
You are not alone bro!
It's not about going back in time. It's about looking to resurrect a new one.
Victor you're missing the point...
Sarkin Makanda victor is right, we should honor those that came before but it is our time now.
The more I learn about these things the more provoked I get. These are stories that need to be told. Not to the world, and not for their validation. But to our children.
Agreed! I was just thinking this. Where I went to school, African History started at the slave trade to the US and Asian History was coloring a map of China. Everything was centered around the US and certain parts of Europe. It is basically teaching the world centers around the European traditions and the rest of the world had no value and always weak and abused. The few blacks at our school fought to change this; but were told Africans were nothing but savages and there was nothing to talk about. I feel like the lack of knowledge of so-called minorities and not being seen as people stems from poor education and living in bubbles. Right now our perspectives are ruled by poorly reported current events. Until our perspective and how we educate our youth changes, things will remain ugly. Sorry for the rant.
Prem Sawari Yes.
YESSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hmm. I disagree. These stories need to be shared with the world! They're beautiful and empowering for many! People should know they're FULL history and not just the white man's history!
It's sounds like Aladdin but much better cause it's real.
wow! I am Ghanaian, and have actually lived in Northern Ghana, where the Dagombas live for about 4 years and I have never heard this story before. There is obviously so much I am still yet to learn about my heritage, thank you.
I tried so hard to find information about the princess but has nothing in portuguese (I'm brazilian). I have great admiration and respect for this continent so rich in history and culture, wish we had more knowledge about all this. you are amazing thank you for this video
Bitch you need to leave. you have no business being here
Don't be so quick to dismiss our Brazilian brothers and sisters as you may know Brazil saw a lot of enslaved Africans because of the Portuguese, so this young lady might be a descendant of one of our captured ancestors.
That is so rude. You have no ownership of African history it is the history of all human beings. Whether this Brazilian woman is a black Brazilian or not, she has a right learn about the history of Africa. It is All human beings have their origins in Africa. You are acting like whites who try to exclude us from humanity, when in fact Africans are at the center of the human story on earth. I'm ashamed of your reaction to our fellow human sister. Shooting without provocation is what racist whites have done to us for centuries and it is clearly an uncivilized manner of being. Why mimic that behavior, treating this lovely human being with such contempt? Shame on you Jackie. Mari I apologize for this woman's ignorance, all black Americans are not as uncouth as Jackie. You are my sister Mari as are all people of good will.
Mari I'm sorry Jackie was so rude to you. You are my Brazilian sister regardless of your race. Africa's history is yours too. One human race. We are all Africans under the skin. One love sister.
Most "white Brazilians" have African ancestors.
this would be a great movie!!!
yes.
Thanks for sharing our story with the world brother! I'm from Burkina Faso.
Cypau Wiseman we need more of this from our people on the continent we need them to start telling our story
Wow! I love your delivery, if you don't mind I will use that in my history lessons although it's not on the currículum , I will use it as extra credit work. Thank you Sir!
This would be a good story book for girls
I know right
Why girls only?
Not just for girls. For boys too. Don’t discriminate.
Mar Mar I feel like for this story if anyone decides to make a movie deserves a prince
Nah everyone deserves to recognize her greatness
You tell these beautiful stories so beautifully! You honestly have a gift. I feel like one of the things we lost being taken away was this.... the tales and legends that make up the foundation of a culture and identity. As a kid growing up my mom played the original Roots soundtrack to death, and there was that song where the trees and rivers and land were crying for its lost children and we the lost children cried for our mother.... It's so lovely to hear our mothers voice again telling us the stories, fitting the little pieces of self back together....
Thanks so much sister your comment touched my heart so much, however this mother land called africa belong to every black person no matter how fare you are, you still have your place in your mother land (africa). I m personally very happy to see some of our african american families are relocating back home (africa) which is a good thing to do.
FIRST TIME I EVER HEARD OF OUR QUEEN YENNENGA, GREAT STORY TELLING TOO. GOOD JOB!!
African diaspora
I am so amaze and happy to see this video. I am from BURKINA FASO and this is incredible. You nailed it. This is the exact story we know back there and you did not even miss a detail of it. I am impressed. keep it up. definitely subscribing.
This would make an excellent Disney movie - or non-Disney. We should totally be the ones to make it. I think you'd like my stories on wattpad - also focused on pre-colonial Africa. The first is Eloko, the second Ogbanje. Now working on Ninki Nanka. All authentic folklore creatures from the continent. Once the anthology is complete, I'm hoping to create a next series of stories on queens, kings and other nobilities/elected officials (yep - some societies were democratic)
+Catherine O You sure corrected yourself that "WE" should be the ones to do these movies. And do you that we have the power to be bigger than hollowed and disney?
The answer is in Psalm 133 and Bob's music "Africa Unite".
What a wonder truth story! How do we make her story come to life on film, starting a petitioner some kind. We need to let Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith know about this story also maybe their curiosity would help them back the making of this truth story. I want to help!
Excellent finding this page, especially after also finding a graphic novel creator based on African history! Perhaps we can approach him on the Princess Yennenga story. For now, you can find his story on Queen Malika on Kickstarter. I just pledged! One step at a time.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/44069577/malika-warrior-queen-part-one?token=d5c15b29
I agree❣❣
I am from Burkina Faso, I am Mossi . Thank you for sharing the story of princess Yennenga.
I appreciate this soo much. I subscribe after watching one video " The History of African Women and Their Hair" which led me to watching a few other videos back to back.I think what you're doing here is awesome. it's refreshing seeing young black men teaching our history. Keep doing your thing! Your work is needed and appreciated :)
MY BROTHA WHERE ARE YOU FROM? I AM BINGE WATCHING YOUR ORAL HISTORY,
he is amazing
Wow, listen to you and thinking about my Ancestry DNA test, I'm blown away. These are legit my ancestors. Thank you for your work.
her story would make a great movie
Thank you so much for your videos I love this Channel. You are filling in a lot of the missing pieces and I am so grateful. This is the information we need for ourselves and our children. Blessings on you in everything you do. I will be supporting your efforts.
much much respect to your teachings... I happen to stroll across your videos while seeking deeper understanding passed my own and here you are. thank you. your tone in frequency makes it easy to hear these words as they resonate through me
Thank you so much for having this channel
I miss my African home. America is hell!😭😭😭😭
Only One MITCH! well, why do you stay ?
your welcome back to africa.
Fattie 2 BaddieTV because that only home she have..she not refugee or nomad .
Incredible, incredible story brother, one of your ancestors must have been a Griot.
I am glad you were born, excellent work, every day ! bless you , The Grandmothers listen .
:) You are doing great work, keep it up.
This is a great story! It would make a nice movie. Hey, can you spell out the names of the people, languages and countries in your videos the same way you put up images of the people, artwork and kingdoms you talk about?
Or if not in the video, type or copy them in the description below the videos.
It will give us an idea of how to spell and pronounce the words and easier for us who would like to research these African people and kingdoms. Thanks!!
Home team history! Thank you so much for this story!
Your channel is such a treasure.
Home Team History thanks for another informative African history video. I try to share with my friends who have small children to spend less vacations at Disney amusement parks and acquaint their children with knowledge of our heritage. My parents taught me and in turn I taught my daughter the greatness of the African culture and people. Please continue your work you are respected, admired and appreciated. Peace and Blessing to you my Brother.
When my boys get home from school I show them these stories. Keep on teaching us my King❤
Doing the same with my son
As always, the information is priceless. Thank you!
You are an amazing storyteller, and that is a great gift. It gives me hope that oral storytelling isn't a completely lost art
No. You're not alone. I love this RUclips channel it gives insight into our history that is not being tough in school. Our children need to know where they came from and our rich history. Because as my father and mother use to say if you know where you come from then you will know where your going. Keep up the good work.
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT U HAVE. AND UR PRESENT ING WONDERFUL INFORMATION GOD BLESS
you brought me to tears..you tell the story the way I heard them as a child.....thank you
Bless Up! Great to hear our history told with such passion. Subscribed. #Motivation
Thank you, your videos are so helpful .
You are such a beautiful man 💗
Disney should make a movie about Princess Yennenga and her legend
I wish they did this instead of Princess and frog.
kd amour Yes! I love Princess in the Frog but I think they should have went a different route. They need an African Princess story and perferably another African American princess story.
+Naturallychic3 Princess and Frog was awful!! The Yennega legend would of been perfect....
+bubblez Very true Disney would only insert some BS into it!
it sound similar to Mulan....
Great story. You did a great job telling her story 💕
You're amazing, please keep up the excellent work
These are my people, my family got a DNA test and the places you named were on the results. Im so excited!!!
Welcome home :) coming from Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 here
i enjoyed this video more history to be learn will share with my children. you have such a gentle sprit
this is dope much respect to you bro
Love and respect your work
I'm so pleased that I found your channel. I am looking forward to diving deep and learning this hidden knowledge. Know thy self for real for real. 🤗
You always have my respect. I was born in Ghana, paternally from Akropong and maternally from Benin/Togo.
Thank my brother, you have inspired me a lot.
New Sub here! Your channel is awesome! I will def. be pledging! Keep the info coming!!
Brother truly your speech and characterization of African hertiage and history is beautiful to behold a wonderful music to listen to,it does things to my soul I can only explain as over whelming since of joy and pride..
this is so lovely and informative. thank you so much. ❤ I'll sub to the class too. stay blessed
I appreciate your information and your choice to share that information 💕💞💘💓💗💖✊🏿
Hey, do a video on her son. Seems like game of thrones stealing from African culture.
They always do this is why we need to push our African history ourselves we need to flood the net the airwaves everywhere with Africans history from Africans...
Storm was stolen from "OYA" - the goddess of storm
Don't know about the show, but the books of A Song of Ice and Fire are heavily inspired by the War of the Roses, with that said I would also love to know the stories of princess Yennenga descendants.
Awesome work youngblood.
I love love love your videos!!!!!!
Do you have videos on the meanings of different tribal face paint?
Thank you so much.
I enjoyed it!!
Thank you !!
yo I love your channel, u bring a lot of African history to light. I'm learning a lot. where are u from bro?
Princess yenenga come from Burkina faso and she was the first girl who took empire on jer das trone
Thank you so much for sharing this I'm going to show my 12 year old daughter is so important for her to see this
Bro you are a blessing to our people dispersed through the diaspora. Thank you for dropping so much knowledge. Hey can I share you videos? I know so many people who would be blessed to hear your words brother.
Of course you can. The more people who get awaken, the better for us Africans. It's not even taught in schools here in Africa. Very wrong. These stories has the ability to bring our the best in us knowing who we are and where we are from
Great teacher, keep it up!
Thanks bro am a mossi from Ghana
@Home Team. The story is not totally accurate ( then again there are several versions of that story) but i love what you do and all the effort of sharing this beautiful legend online. I know it very well as part of my family is linked to that story. I will be very happy to share what i know about it with you. Have you heard of FESPACO before? Its an African movie festival held in Burkina Faso. Interestingly enough, the award that is given to the best movie/director is called the Golden Yennenga. Its a statue of princess Yennenga riding her stallion, Ouedraogo. Furthermore, Ouedraogo is one of the most common name among Mossi people and in Burkina Faso. Keep up the good work!!!
These stories warm my heart......
Fantastic!
hey my brother ..want to say congrat...to all you are doing... for all our people.. of African.. (this support comes the Caribbean) thanks for the great insight on African.. ancient. world-view and Culture ! (I got one for you bro..well a few this got some cool picture.. too!
Thank you brother
I find it interesting how similar stories and legends popped up around the world despite having had no contact with each other; it just goes to show that no matter how different our cultures and histories may seem, we still all share some very base beliefs.
Sundiata Kieta is a good example.
love love love the contents
We need a movie about this ASAP!! This is a real black girl Disney princess movie right here
No I need the makers of black panther to make this movie and only black producers
DEAR BROTHER : YOUR STORIES ALWAYS MAKE ME FEEL
JOYFUL AND FREE. THE STORY YOU ❗ GAVE TODAY
TRULY TOUCHED MY HEART AND VERY SOUL.
SO 💯❗SO THANK YOU AGAIN.
YOU KNOWLEDGE IS NOT IN (VAIN)
👑 👑YOU YOURSELF ARE A KING👑👑
Thanks for sharing.
thank you..just thank you.
I like the way you tell the story it's like bed time story lol.
Beautiful!
Woww this was so beautiful 😍😍😍
Beautiful video! Do you mind doing one on Guinea
Thank you Thank you for doing this. Our ppl are so beaten up, insecure and blinded by this society. This really helps with my confidence in this society.
agreed.
Great job!
Very good info. Could you do a video on the Mossi people?
We need these movies!!!!
This is awesome!!!!!!!
I love and I thank you.
Know thyself, remember my ancestors, Peace.
Wow that spoke to my soul some how.
Wow I'm floored!!!!! Amazing🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴😍😍😍😍
Loved it.
Thank you
Thanks brother!!
Would make a great bedtime story for little girls and boys of color❤️
I love this legend so much if they ever make a movie can I please be the princess this honestly deserves a whole movie
Awesomeness awesome awesomeness awesomely excellent lesson today
Could you do some other interesting videos about different cultures from different countries not only Africa. Love the vids!
My channel is dedicated to African people
HomeTeam History Could please give me the names of few African Trickster Gods?
I love this story.
this was such a beautiful heroic love story
Lovely story
Great video bro and I also want to know what is the name of the song you used at the end of the video??
1 dollar a month? 5 not gonna kill nobody! Great stuff!
One thing I am noticeing is that a alot of tales about ancestory passed on orally by almost all west african historians, say they emigrated from the north from the area of egypt or northern Africa generally.
YOUNG GREAT MAN SPEAK ON!!!