GRIOT OF THE DIASPORA

Ghana’s Galamsey Crisis: Illegal Gold Mining, Environmental Collapse, and the Fight for the Nation’s Future
Written by Nakira G.

"What began as localized artisanal mining stemming back hundreds of years, has expanded into a large underground economy involving heavy machinery, foreign investors, and networks of political protection. The result is a complex crisis that blurs the line between survival economics and environmental destruction.
The most visible consequence of galamsey is environmental collapse."
https://youtu.be/Zgp23kIr114

2 months ago | [YT] | 4

GRIOT OF THE DIASPORA

The Troll-ification of Digital Black Political Spaces: Real, Fake, AI & Everything In Between
Written by NG

"Ultimately, diaspora “wars” online reveal both the power and vulnerability of digital Black public spheres."

Read more:
griotofthediaspora.substack.com/p/the-troll-ificat…

2 months ago | [YT] | 2

GRIOT OF THE DIASPORA

New Episode of GRIOT OF THE DIASPORA is out NOW on Youtube featuring Dr. Taharka Ade, A Professor at UCSD in the African American Studies Department.

We sit down to discuss the issues in Egypt's Anti-Afrocentrist rhetoric regarding the exhibitions, tours and media. This video was recorded prior to iShowSpeed's trip to Egypt so stay til the end to listen to my post-show commentary which breaks down the re-branding of 'North Africa' and the subtlety of the racism Black Africans experience in Arab dominant countries in Africa. Subscribe to the channel today.
https://youtu.be/Ci9pnIuIyis

2 months ago | [YT] | 8

GRIOT OF THE DIASPORA

New Episode OUT now on YouTube
https://youtu.be/PJ2O73w_Ihs

Meet Virginia Bookstore Owner as he talks to us about Black bookstores, Economic Support & the importance of Black people working together. #virginia #dmv #blackbusiness #bookstore #education #blackpower #YouTube

2 months ago | [YT] | 4

GRIOT OF THE DIASPORA

New Episode of The Africa Pivot:

Coup D'etat in Benin & The Museum of West African Art in Benin City, Nigeria Causes Outrage Amongst Citizens

full episode:
https://youtu.be/rwv0enGT3Sk

4 months ago | [YT] | 0

GRIOT OF THE DIASPORA

This Week in Black America:

Azealia Banks in I*rael, Timbaland's New AI artist, Kyren Lacy's case in Louisiana & more...
https://youtu.be/V1z0_TxhWFI

6 months ago | [YT] | 2

GRIOT OF THE DIASPORA

Episode 70 OUT NOW
Left Ghana, Moved to Ghana...Here's Why

In this episode, I talk with Nzali about her transition from Ghana to Kenya after living in Ghana full time for several years. She shares her story, lifestyle journey, digital nomad career and why she ultimately made a decision to move to East Africa. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/rydL0ikvg34

7 months ago | [YT] | 0

GRIOT OF THE DIASPORA

New Episode 68:
LGBTQ Laws in Africa: Burkina Faso Awaits Captain Traore's Signature

As we await for Traore's comments or signature on the Persons and Family Code bill, let's discuss why targeting the homosexual and LGBTQIA minority in African countries is problematic.
We discuss how Western aid givers are using LGBTQ as a pawn to threaten African countries and why African history should continuously be challenged even within our own communities without the authority of religion or Western colonization standards.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/BjY5Ns7eve4

8 months ago | [YT] | 9

GRIOT OF THE DIASPORA

Ghanaian Playwright Chief Moomen launched a new theatre play and orchestra entitled, MANSA WORLD: A TRAIL OF LOST GOLD, he shares what to expect this year while on his global tour in Nigeria and Barbados. Catch the theatre play, art exhibition and orchestra this December in Accra.

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9 months ago | [YT] | 1

GRIOT OF THE DIASPORA

Another article came out claiming Black Americans are the problem to Ghana's rent prices?
Yet, Black Americans don't own even 1/4 of what other non-africans own in Ghana.
Is Pan Africanism really possible or is it a dream to abandon? Let's talk about it....

9 months ago | [YT] | 1