Great content , Benin kingdom is one of the great civilisations of Africa. The Benin bronzes are still in European museums, we want them back

@MariamAAli-vm1yp

4 жыл бұрын

Lol. Blame the authorities who sold them off

@zigzag1able

4 жыл бұрын

@@MariamAAli-vm1yp who sold them?

@wanjikuroki2688

4 жыл бұрын

@@MariamAAli-vm1yp Dumb ass, you must not know of colonisation

@t-mamba3893

4 жыл бұрын

Benin bronzes werent sold, they were looted while Edo was being destroyed

@alikinoti3130

4 жыл бұрын

We should start a twitter hash tag to advocate for repatriation of benin artifacts #bringbackourartpieces

Watching this, my heart swells with pride. I am African and my ancestors we very smart, creative and wise people.

@tyiingram9878

3 жыл бұрын

I’m American and this always reaffirm how much I love my people. The sprint of our ancestors will never die. We were created to be Royalty because we are ❤️

@JOA-JADE

3 жыл бұрын

@@tyiingram9878 absolutely!

@tyiingram9878

3 жыл бұрын

@@JOA-JADE there’s a reason why that didn’t want us to know our greatness, and why we were the only group of people that were enslaved after European colonization.

@lindaransom2541

3 жыл бұрын

@@tyiingram9878 Absolutely true 🙏🏽

@esiasante338

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed!

While we may not agree with everything Zeinab Badawi is doing I think it is unfair to dismiss her. She works within constraints for sure. She is doing her part to uncover African history. She is not perfect. Let us embrace the good she has done.

@julianampanja5900

4 жыл бұрын

May I ask why you don't agree with what she is doing? No shade I just don't understand

@msontopoftheworld

3 жыл бұрын

@@julianampanja5900 Personally - I don't know about anyone else - I find some of her approach a bit too "European" ...she interrupts locals when she's interviewing them, puts words in their mouths and sometimes wants a lot of attention on her. I still appreciate the documentary and all the hard work that has gone into it; she deserves a lot of credit for that! But wouldn't want her to be the next presenter, if another series was made - she put me off quite a few times. Sorry 🤷🏾‍♀️

@Okwash1

3 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@mikolohouse

2 жыл бұрын

Zeinab is African from Sudan, so why are you saying European?

@sunboy1558

2 жыл бұрын

@@msontopoftheworld Trolls This is sickening a lot of Trolls in this comments

The whole episodes told so much about African continent, its people, culture, traditions and religions. I'm a researcher in the field and PAN African and this is by far the must accurate account of our history. Thanks to Zeinab BBC Africa UNESCO And others that help to make the program possible.

I love These episodes with Zeinab. She is a a very competent Journalist. It sheds a different light on Afrikan history.

@msontopoftheworld

3 жыл бұрын

I'm guessing you work for her or the BBC 😂

Current literature would make us think as Africans we don’t have our own rich history. I know more about colonial conquests in Africa and wars in Europe than I do about my African History. Thank you BBC for this relevant documentary.

@d.leonanderson5317

4 жыл бұрын

@Imhotep Genius Michael isn't actually a European name, but it is more anglicized after being derived from Hebrew p.s this is a really useless comment that i just wrote

@listenup2882

4 жыл бұрын

@Imhotep Genius she is an African. When you don't own the institutions you have to play by the owners rules. We need our own Black-owned news agencies etc. We need control over information.

@LILPANDA57

4 жыл бұрын

Imhotep Genius 😂😂😂😂

@watchingthehawks355

4 жыл бұрын

@@listenup2882 I doubt she will not claimed African Arabs as many do claimed this days.

@MrHighyellowred

4 жыл бұрын

Imhotep Genius you say European as if Europe was not ruled by so called black people as well.

Zainab, great job. Much of these productions are subjects and footage many have never seen of Africa. I'm enjoying every episode!

Goosebumps came all over me when she mentioned Benin kingdom, the edo people. Proud to see our new king. May you reign forever. One of your sons in diaspora

@annefranciselizabeth3840

Жыл бұрын

Utter nonsense. Obas of Benin = Agent of developmental retrogression, occultic confusion and perverse patriarchy. The Oba of Benin is an outdated, lawless and pagan man who does no useful work except to dress up in ridiculous clothes in the day and sleep with a harem of low-class women in the night. His harem even includes two sisters and in this modern days he does dog sacrifice and keeps slaves. Triple shame on educated Edos for wasting energy on an antiquated institution which will soon be consigned to the dustbin of history where it belongs!

Sanusi speaks English perfectly, he even studied in England. No need for subtitles

@tomiakinyemi8469

3 жыл бұрын

Please share a link that shows Sanusi studied in England.

@Onneukbaar

3 жыл бұрын

@@tomiakinyemi8469 kzread.info/dash/bejne/npWl2M1xdtuXgJM.html here you go

@tomiakinyemi8469

3 жыл бұрын

@@Onneukbaar You think you are talking to a fool. Just admit your error. This is an honorary event for someone who has already become an Emir. Sanusi never schooled in England. He went to good schools in Nigeria with a good command of English language, assisted by some Fulani intonation.

@Onneukbaar

3 жыл бұрын

@@tomiakinyemi8469 or maybe i could’ve just made a mistake? Jesus Christ it’s a mistake not a dick don’t take it so hard

@RankinMsP

3 жыл бұрын

Erm... everyone bar Zeinab has subtitles. This is such a non argument.

African history from the perspective of African historians. Thank you Zeinab and BBC for bringing this to life, we must not forget our history as it informs our future.

How does the British Government reconcile with itself displaying African Art forcefully taken !!!

@adeolaadebiyi7618

3 жыл бұрын

They are shamless

@tigerivi1977

3 жыл бұрын

True, the Cullinan Diamond (largest clear cut diamond in the world) was actually mined from South Africa, and later presented to the Royal Crown in 1905, they then further cut the stones into smaller gems, these gems are called the Cullinan I, Cullinan II and so on, they are also known as the Stars of Africa.

@silviac221

3 жыл бұрын

They proudly display art looted from all around the world, without any kind of shame. They have a great part of the statues and front of the Parthenon and when the Greek government sued them to get them back (which didn't happen) they answered that they wanted to keep them to preserve the cultural heritage!

@mimigracious6886

2 жыл бұрын

They are never remorseful. The British have done so much harm to Nigerians and we have decided it's time to bring it to the fore again.

@louise-yo7kz

2 жыл бұрын

@@adeolaadebiyi7618 🎯💯💯

Nigeria was and still is the home of art and music.

@oseitutu598

4 жыл бұрын

Point of correction Africa is home of art and music .... Nigeria is a British creation

@petergriffin3723

3 жыл бұрын

@@oseitutu598 wdym?

@RobbySyzing-mt4zo

3 жыл бұрын

@Mwatu Wa Ngoma You can not compare the popularity of any singer from Congo to Fela.Fela is known all over the world as the creator and king of Afro beat/Awilo is nobody

@RobbySyzing-mt4zo

3 жыл бұрын

@Mwatu Wa Ngoma Congoolese music is not interesting in Nigeria/The Nigerian people preferred American music and British music, Nigerians don`t listen to music from Congo or Awilo/Nigerian traditional music and the modern Nigerian music has nothing similar to Congo music .Nigeria music is completely different from Congo music

@RobbySyzing-mt4zo

3 жыл бұрын

@Mwatu Wa Ngoma Congolese music is not interesting to the extent that it will penetrated Nigeria .The Nigerian people do not speak French and they do not even understand Congolese language.Stop talking nonsense

Good to see BBC finally taking interest in the African History that has been ignored for far too long.

Africa will rise to take its rightful place again in world development.

@shanabrown9249

3 жыл бұрын

sorry deary, africa will be under chinese rule within 200 yrs

@jackieking1298

3 жыл бұрын

Amen it's a must

@zahis9974

3 жыл бұрын

Africa didn’t develop much most things were developed in Asia that included Greece

@patrellabell1575

3 жыл бұрын

@@shanabrown9249 Chinese would have to take America, Europe & Israel and Russia out first.

@cavaugnsharkey2699

2 жыл бұрын

@@zahis9974 Such as?

I love this whole series showing the greatness of this country Love love mother Africa I pray one day Africa can be the leaders of the world again.

@stephaniehuff3112

3 жыл бұрын

AMEN-FACT

@genevastrayhorn9640

2 жыл бұрын

This history will never repeat it self,time is moving on to the coming of God Almighty.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading the comments section 🤣🤣🤣

this woman is 60 yrs, it's unbelievable

@keithmburu8269

4 жыл бұрын

black dont crack

@fatimahayat7693

3 жыл бұрын

It’s the age that’s adding to her wisdom. Just the right age to embark on such a journey

@fidelcastro3789

3 жыл бұрын

Fidel is a fraud!!! This is his daughter that hates him!!!

@rollitupmars

3 ай бұрын

She looks amazing wow

Zeinab badawi is just amazing . I watch everything she does especially Africans histories . Im Malian and I’m obsessed with my histories,so proud to be a Malian prince .♥️♥️

Nigerians are very smart,educated and confident. I think that's why trump banned them.

@grahamt5924

4 жыл бұрын

It's a muslim ban. It's a 1400 year war.

@Swagalious689

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's about muslims.

@idontgiveafaboutyou

3 жыл бұрын

He only banned the Muslims

Dem, just after all This that we had saw from Africa history, and only from now on that the Europeans will start to know We African! Yes, we ,Africa, we are historical since the beginning of the world, since the beginning of mankind. One love to mother Africa ❤️💛💚

They were not taken! They were stolen!!!

@princesslene55

4 жыл бұрын

They were not stolen,some of our greedy kings sold them,don't forget whiles our brother's and sister's were slaves in a foreign land, African's where slave's in africa too till today our leaders are still selling us it takes two to tango

@doolittlefirstking6388

4 жыл бұрын

@@princesslene55 we are talking colonialism! Yes we have always had bad leaders but to say artifacts were taken is so disingenuous! Were is the proof of sale! They have never been able to show proof it was sold and please dont say it was time.of old because they had written treaties even in those times !!!

@princesslene55

4 жыл бұрын

@@doolittlefirstking6388 lol they didn't give them $ if that's the evidence you looking for then you won't find,remember they introduce their way of dressing,they gave them alcohol,cigarettes,Gun's shoes etc you think they gave them for free.history repeat itself look around you,see how foreigns can come to Africa and we treat them better than we treat our own people example China is taken over Africa thanks to our corrupt leaders now ask yourself how are Africans being treated in China.my dear until we learn to treat each other nice the rest of the race will keep mistreating us.always remember before an outsider can get your information there must be a sellout person selling you out.☝🏽💙

@doolittlefirstking6388

4 жыл бұрын

@@princesslene55 I agree we treat eachother as shit and we sell our own people out!!! I agree that we show much respect to foreigner than we do ourselves! And I know that our nations wont prosper till we get rid of corrupt leaders in government! That has always been our downfall bad leadership. It takes two and I know there are insiders who do us dirty! But they NEED TO RETURN those artifacts! It is our history. Tell me can we EVER for any reason whatsoever keep the crown jewels even if it was sold to us? They would demand and make a go for it even if is through an invasion. Tbh I dont care how they got it, I'm more concerned with them bringing it back. It belongs to Nigeria, the Benin kingdom and not the UK museum!👍

@princesslene55

4 жыл бұрын

@@doolittlefirstking6388 I agree with you 100% dear

Africans were intelligent, innovative and united and had a rich culture and heritage, but western civilization came to distort and steal our rich natural resources. Well done Zeinab Badawi for the apt documentary.

IFE would have been an ideal place for her to understand Yoruba culture. All the same, is a good way to start

Proudly Bini! Long live Benin...Long live Africa...thank you Zeinab Badawi!

Love this series. So much to learn. Thanks BBC.

The different queens for the pageant are so beautiful. Our people are so amazing all over the world. We dont need. Sub- titles as we understand every word that the people are saying.

Wow! Nice job BBC and Zeinab. Very rich history and potential in Africa. Once we appreciate each other as humans, and our diversity, there's little space for hate.

@watchingthehawks355

4 жыл бұрын

There's a huge space for hate when others get jealous for the type of Natural resources you have and rich culture.

@patriciawilliams5557

3 жыл бұрын

They come in white an ask you all those questions make film let there people look at it then come two three lots stealing taking stuff next thing you dont have anything they got all you stuff an gone can not be trusted pitful mercy

Benin Bronzes are some of the most impressive artistic creations

I'm disappointed in the response the Oba gave when asked what the role his throne serves in today's world. Yet you had all his subjects praising him. This is a reflection of the African society where mediocrity is accepted as the norm. The truth of the matter is as much as the chieftain practice has it's unique role in the lives of its people, It has to redefine itself to serve the people better.

@watchingthehawks355

4 жыл бұрын

Western types of constitution stripes then right to performed some important functions,Africa will never see glory or development until Africa go back to their leadership system,Western systems was forced on Africans.

@MrLion0121

4 жыл бұрын

Watching the Hawks Morocco conserved its monarchy for 1200 years until today

@soartustus496

4 жыл бұрын

I'm equally disappointed in the weak resistance they gave the British including that of Oyo. Ashanti kingdom and the Zulu kingdom must be praised for fighting and fighting.

@michellebrown9926

4 жыл бұрын

@@soartustus496 brah, the Benin kingdoms fought and resisted. The British were trying to take control of Benin for a long time until the did in the 1800s. This was way longer then any Zulu did. Go and learn the history before you disgrace yourself in the comments.

@soartustus496

4 жыл бұрын

@@michellebrown9926 I get you Mr, what I meant was there were powerful kingdoms in Nigeria that could have defeated every white invasion. I'm talking about full blown wars not resistance. They could have killed all the British, for my people were stronger.

One Africa,one state one United Africa one love . There's a natural mystique moving in the land

Please get the original bronze head of Queen Idah back from the British in exchange for the replica.

@blueroqltd387

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure the Kingdom of Benin is being paid for the display of Benin artefacts in the British Museum

@missjuneplum1

3 жыл бұрын

@@blueroqltd387 it wouldn't surprise me.

@paulphilip257

Жыл бұрын

@@blueroqltd387 No, they don't

Educational and informative. Thanks Zeinab.

i love their accent. the king has a nice accent as well.

@juniorgeorge9563

3 жыл бұрын

Love the queen accent

Love this series! This is really great work on promoting African cultures.

Great series! Beautiful history! ❤️

Thank You...Zeinab Badawi...extraordinary wonderful approach with people!!!!

Proud bini girl here😚😚😚😚

Whilst Oprah and her ilk are busy denigrating, I would say this is time better spent. Well done.

Nigerians are amongst the most gorgeous people in Africa.

Love this series so much and especially a black female presenter as skilled as Zeinab 💓🙏🏿💓

This series is really cool. Thanks, Zeinab!

Sister and Uganda's Neighbor Zeinab you're truly a moving library. I can imagine how much information you have shared and the African countries you have explored. God bless you

From Kenya. Although in brief, this is a very informative program about mother Africa. Very many similarities with those in early East Africa in terms of States/kingdoms, Justice system, education and commerce. It is very unjust that many of the early history told/recorded in the European's point of view depict Africa as having been a place of lawlessness, primitiveness and disorder. The beautiful true history is slowly emerging. I hope to visit this hallowed land one day inshallah.

@oliviamonteque6407

Жыл бұрын

It was their inferior complexes that they have, that they needed to show themselves as superior by belittling black people to look important. This shows inferior culture!

Yoruba people also have our 4-day traditional week, similar to Igbo

@pejuodunlami238

3 жыл бұрын

No, we have 5. It is called Øørun. That's why weeks are called Ørøørun where each market week is signified

@proverbalizer

3 жыл бұрын

@@pejuodunlami238 yoruba people have a traditional 4 day week, it's a fact

@samuelhenry9941

3 жыл бұрын

@@proverbalizer go

@kimberlymarion7447

Жыл бұрын

Just like in Bini.

@proverbalizer

Жыл бұрын

@@pejuodunlami238 yoruba people may say "every 5 5 days" because we count the first day twice. like if it's Monday and you are talking about next week Monday you might call it "8 days from now", because you are already counting this Monday as day 1....making Sunday day 7, and next Monday would be day 8. But that's just a particular way of speaking/counting....it' doesn't mean a modern week actually has 8 days.

urbanization and farming together should be a lesson learned in USA, and throughout the world. Go Lagos

I love watching this, this is my wonderful great Kingdom of Benin I appreciate this video

This is beautiful

Loving this one thanks for sharing very important information giving thanks blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🙏🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💪💪💪

BRAVA! ZEINAB BADAWI! GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS!!!

Great series on my beloved Nigeria!!

@noisycomment1990

4 жыл бұрын

Tufiakwa. go and look at her treatment of Sudan and compare it to Nigeria.

This is such a rich episode. I'm filled with awe just to learn about these mighty kingdoms. I loved the Queen and how cool she is. I loved how the actress is empowering women, it is evident that these beliefs come from so long ago.

props to Edo of Benin. They represented.

Taken? Defeated? Invaded and stolen sounds more like a correct description.

I'm not from nigeria but I study 10 african languages. In my studies I found that Nigeria's history is older than Egypts. Linguistically igbo and yoruba languages are old . Many igbo and yoruba words are found in. english,Hawaiian,amharic. Most of all the egyptian names of gods and goddesses originate in nigerian linguistics. African linguistics are very organized.

@TheTrill334

4 жыл бұрын

@Heru Behudety that's what I've been doing for the last 7 years. Trying to use african linguistics to unravel africas past. From my studies I recognized a commonality that is purely african. Linguistics is like a trail ,that is the best source of preserving oral history. Artifacts can only explain so much . But egyptologist are scared of touching African linguistics because they know it will only show an advanced system of languages in subsaharan africa. The main african languages that created kemetic languages are igbo,yoruban,zulu/shona/chichewa. Ethiopian languages are only made up of igbo words. What kemetic people did was preserve the oral history of africa to document the 300,000 years of african intellectual knowledge. Kemetic people relied only on african knowledge , that originated from the heavens . Linguistics can prove what pharaoh was from what tribe.

@TheTrill334

4 жыл бұрын

@Heru Behudety I'm serious building a library of africas knowledge. I looking for individuals that also want to learn and study the linguistics. I also found the african origins of Judaism .

Igbo people are very entrepreneurial skills and very talented .

@evelynosadolor4549

3 жыл бұрын

They are from KINGDOM of Benin

@childrentoys4537

3 жыл бұрын

@@evelynosadolor4549 Oh please stop this.

@FERESE

3 жыл бұрын

Watch and stop blowing trumpet, it's not a contest. You see competition in everything. Hmmmmmn

Thank you for that words of wisdom: we don't measure illiteracy by means of not speaking English. 👩‍🎓👩‍🎓👩‍🎓

@Kathleen122mil

3 жыл бұрын

they also said they don't measure literacy only by means of the written word, but also by oral literacy.

Thank you Zainab!

25:26 she knows about the our 4 market day calendar. props Dr. Bedawi.

Another great job and video!

Well done Zeinab Badawi.!!! Brilliant Series. Thank you.

The Queen Mother is beautiful 😍

@juniorgeorge9563

3 жыл бұрын

Yes she is.

Loving this series.

The Oba is to Ghanaians a King. His way is amazing indeed.

OMG Joke Silva is amazing!!!

This series has such rich images of culture, buildings, items of daily use, the fantastic clothes, and the beautiful people too. Thanks Beeb.

I don't know how to emphasis my love and respect to zainab badawi greetings from The Gambia West Africa

Thank you BBC..Thank you zeinab badawi for bringing ou our history...I will watch all. episodes right now I'm on episode 11

I do love every program BBC are doing in relation to cultural backgrounds and ideologies. Especially the ones analysing and reminding us of our history.

Dear Mrs. Zeinab.... you have made a respectable landmark to the History of Africa documenting a great civilization being the cradle of humanity. The history will always remember your documentary being as great as the African civilization.

beautiful documentary

What a interesting and informative programme, Thank you Zeinab Badawi, for making it and I am so glad to see you are alive and well.

Them Grannys was cutting up in Church..Hip Hop Grannys

Great content Zeinab. But I think this documentary did a great injustice to the Igbos. They were grossly underreported. What about the archeological heritage of Awka, Nri and Nsukka? What about the history of the ancient Nri kingdom and many more?

@preciousuzoma6897

Жыл бұрын

Am very upset 😢 she gave excuses not talk about the Igbos and spent All her time to talk to Hausas n oba n emir

loved the video but. I just wonder why are all the original artifacts in the British museums seems to me the British took all their history and culture and displayed it as there own. I truly hope these beautiful people can get all their artifacts back in their own country.

@purplerocket4300

2 жыл бұрын

They'll never give them back. They rather keep them all and charge people for viewing them at the museum.

So so beautiful words can't express

Amazing and awesome subject matter. I wish it was introduced to children in schools at an early age in the west. This would help children to have a foundation for their identity. An identity that was and is purposely erased even now. Theses videos speak loud and clear . Thank you for all your wonderful work.

Beautiful , Because ,Beautiful Because it's African we Learning more.2020 Thankfully , Thank you.

Beautiful people very rich history

this is a well done documented program . we need more of this not only in Africa but all over the world . well done Zainab Badawi.

Outstanding! 💜

Je suis heureuse de tous vous voir et je suis fort emue aussi de vous trouver enfin tous,je trouve ceci magique

The Kanem Borno Empire..... I'm soooo proud of being a Kanuri

Very funny how BBC has this unwritten law that subtitles must be given when an african is talking as if the viewers have a problem understanding what they are saying. Even Sanusi who has a some worth british accent had to be subtitled...lmao.

Hi Mom enjoying these documentaries very much it hurts sometimes to watch them but I know I have to so thank you very much for the BBC presenting them to the world thank you

Lagos original name is EKO. Which in Edo language means "Camp". Lagos is a Portuguese name..

I found this as wisdom ! 🙌 I am very proud to be an African!

many thanks to Zeinab Badawi, UNESCO and BBC for such a magnificent documentary series. I have learnt so much. I wish this was taught in primary and secondary school through out Africa. Our people are fed bogus history.

Kabiyesi ooo. King hand staf says alot. Waow. GOD is in control.

Kano, the ancient city, very unique in culture, hospitality and investment potentialities as it has the largest and oldest market in west Africa also the city is Nigerias` center of commerce. Zainab Badawi made me laugh hardly when she said i musn`t slip again when she was showing, touching and narrating admiringly about the ancient city wall. 30:28-30:59 even if it was deliberate, it honestly made me want to watch till the end. Seriously i enjoyed the part where Joke Silva, a Yoruba actress danced and was giving some explanations. She is so eloquent and lively. 22:48-23:35 The whole of Nigeria is interesting.

Thank you zeyneb !!

At least this African story is being told by one of our people ❤️thank you

She handled that with poise... beautiful smart woman.

Omonoba ghator kpere isee.🙏🏿Edoisagbon

@edosamartin4712

3 жыл бұрын

Iseee

A well organized people endowed with their arts work .

Commendable depth.

All this greatness and you allow the world to mistreat you singing and dancing while European's and Chinese build empires on your back

@ThaLinguist

4 жыл бұрын

Chinese been building empires long before anything you want to interpret as "on your backs"

@jenniferriley7842

4 жыл бұрын

@@ThaLinguist yeah I know they just weren't as pale as they are today

@jenniferriley7842

4 жыл бұрын

@@ThaLinguist your johnny come lately

@ThaLinguist

4 жыл бұрын

@@jenniferriley7842 Whatever shade they've been at various periods, they had jack shit to do with you. And my name ain't Johnny. I'm not an Englishman.

@jenniferriley7842

4 жыл бұрын

@@ThaLinguist nothing to do with you as well you wasn't there

Beautiful content Zeinab Badawi

Am happy for thes video

Always, salvaging and taking Mother Africa WEALTH whether it's Her natural resources but to stealing her art and claiming it as their own...just speaks volumes about who these people are.

Love this series, this accent..