"I am an African" by Thabo Mbeki, South African President.

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  • South Africa's former President, Thabo Mbeki's speech poem of, "I am an African." Filmed in HD, this is the full, extended version of his video speech poem brought to you by True African Art .com, an online African paintings gallery store featuring contemporary Black Art by 60 African artists. This video poem was delivered by Thabo Mbeki in 1999 right before becoming South Africa's President.

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  • @frankvendetta9230
    @frankvendetta9230 9 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    In my humble opinion not even Mandela could say it better. Thanks Mbeki I'm a very proud African.

  • @georgesekonya9031
    @georgesekonya9031 10 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    The best President of South Africa in all history

  • @leonardabdol2808
    @leonardabdol2808 9 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    There is nothing on this earth that can diminish my pride in being an African.

  • @laurettataunyane9317
    @laurettataunyane9317 9 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    It feels good to be an African! Every time I listen to this speech is like a first time. Honorable Pres Mbeki with his greatest wisdom and magnificent soul. I like this!

  • @Trueafricanart
    @Trueafricanart  10 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    This is the person who posted this video....Thanks to all the true AFRICANS out there! Be proud of your continent and country and join as ONE...Gathinja, Website Owner of True African Art.

  • @sandilemathonsi3298
    @sandilemathonsi3298 9 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I am an African. Is this the best speech ever?

  • @markoliver7781
    @markoliver7781 10 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Makes the heart burn to be back....I am an AFRICAN

  • @nhlanhlankosi2430
    @nhlanhlankosi2430 10 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    It feels good to be an African. Thank you Mr President for reminding us how good it is to be an African. South Africa, the most beautiful country in the world

  • @judybrunette9796
    @judybrunette9796 10 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I am an African - and #proudtobesouthafrican !

  • @odwamvimbi4855
    @odwamvimbi4855 10 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    This speech always bring smile to my face when I listen to it.

  • @lusandamazibuko9777
    @lusandamazibuko9777 8 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    I will always love this speech. I will always love being Africa. Umuhle Africa 😍💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

  • @colbynpretoria
    @colbynpretoria 9 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    The most beautiful speech...ever!

  • @nthangeni123
    @nthangeni123 9 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Although with sadness and disppointment of political landscape of today, i am still proud to say I am an African

  • @garyhough8784
    @garyhough8784 11 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Brings tears of patriotism to my eyes

  • @IncredibleSolv
    @IncredibleSolv 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I am an African. the roots of the place in the space of my heart and soul will always be part of me. I will be part of Africa, no matter where I am or what I am doing. It never leaves my thoughts. I live in Africa. I am of Africa. I am an African.

  • @amogelangseitisho980
    @amogelangseitisho980 9 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Iam an African, iam not an African because i was born in Africa but Africa was born in me (Kwame Nkrumah and Marima Ani)

  • @BRENDAWARDLE
    @BRENDAWARDLE 10 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Poignant vintage Thabo Mbeki and one of the best speeches ever made on the continent

  • @mpenduloogle7111
    @mpenduloogle7111 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am an African-this is one of the best speech in the world by the former president of the republic of South Africa and the African National Congress,our own COMRADE,a proud AFRICAN,an INTELLECT,and a PATRIOT.I too,I AM AN AFRICAN and I know that "none dare challenge me when I say I AM AN AFRICAN".

  • @bridgettekannemeyer9123
    @bridgettekannemeyer9123 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    None dare contest that assertion, I shall claim that I am an African!

  • @lindelaphinda6084
    @lindelaphinda6084 10 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    "Today, it feels good to be an African". Yepiesssss!!!

  • @rahdlamini6000
    @rahdlamini6000 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I am an African, wow Powerful, best speech I have ever heard in the whole wide world, indeed it feels good to be an African

  • @mjaumin
    @mjaumin 10 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Today it feels good to an African. Mandela passing fills us with sadness. But thanks to him, today it feels good to be an African !

    • @Trueafricanart
      @Trueafricanart  10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We mourn with South Africa in the passing of Nelson Mandela. Be strong and courageous! ~ True African Art

    • @Jacquobite
      @Jacquobite 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Unfortunately no one will ever meat his greatness. RIP and hopefully we will get another great leader soon.

  • @pholask3847
    @pholask3847 9 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    i say no to xenophobia as a SOUTH AFICAN & AFRICAN..

  • @jeannotdulac
    @jeannotdulac 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    To be largely shared. Beautiful speech.

  • @garyhough8784
    @garyhough8784 11 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    None dare challenge me when I say I am an African
    Respect!

  • @JacquelineduPlessis
    @JacquelineduPlessis 10 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I am an African!

  • @markellmitti901
    @markellmitti901 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I too am an African. the background music is ecstatic.

  • @nangamsosmanyakanyaka2048
    @nangamsosmanyakanyaka2048 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "Today it feels GOOD to be An AFRICAN"
    I stand with pride

  • @ntshavhenimudau1271
    @ntshavhenimudau1271 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It feels good to be an African. Let us all be proud of our African Identity and live the life full of love to each other irrespective of collonial boundaries. "Africa Unite"

  • @anelemvumbi7923
    @anelemvumbi7923 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mr thabo mbeki I wish he can be president again I so in love with his speech so much describing south Africa and Africa as well I am African and I am proud

  • @andilegwangqa3292
    @andilegwangqa3292 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I am a proudly South African

  • @williamsephirimakgoe167
    @williamsephirimakgoe167 11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The greatest speech ever.

  • @ehsanabdoh-tabrizi6898
    @ehsanabdoh-tabrizi6898 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I saw this ad about 12 years ago when Mandela was still alive and South Africa had won the right to host FIFA world cup. That ad included scenes from the FIFA ceremony and Mandela's joy of South Africa's win. Even without that, the eloquence of President Mbeki and video's power was as such that it brought tears of hope & joy to my eyes. It still can bring tears to my eyes but I am not full of hope any more. Mandela is gone, Mbeki had to resign and in his place is Zuma and South Africa's future and Mandela's legacy are in great danger. Does it still feel good to be an African?

  • @libertymotaung1723
    @libertymotaung1723 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i am an African ... I love being an African...

  • @leontj5818
    @leontj5818 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is amazing,,,It gives me hope,,,Hopefully one day we as Africans will unite and show the world that yes we can,,,We are one people,,blessed by God.

  • @nomthandazotwala7620
    @nomthandazotwala7620 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am proud to say i am an AFRICAN....Indeed TODAY it feels good to say i am an African

  • @kamvelihlebonakele9009
    @kamvelihlebonakele9009 10 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    At some point SouthAfrica was once on the right track

  • @lizelleswart5310
    @lizelleswart5310 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am a proud African and happy to say so !!!

  • @idrnoel
    @idrnoel 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow! Absolutely stunning!

  • @munodeimpando7814
    @munodeimpando7814 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The speech marked the arrival of one of the best modern day African leaders.

  • @queenestherc-squared802
    @queenestherc-squared802 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much tata!

  • @benjaminbrown1849
    @benjaminbrown1849 10 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I am not proud of the deeds of man and the anger and the hate bred by them. I am not proud of discrimination, corruption and the destruction of our wildlife for money. I am not proud of the manipulation, ignorance and the pain and suffering that it has brought our people. If money is the root of all evil then our government is becoming more evil by the day... But man I am PROUD to be an African and I will never give that up.

  • @siyethabadludla5108
    @siyethabadludla5108 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    How I loved President Mbeki , Respectable honourable man

  • @VuyaniN
    @VuyaniN 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Deep, always liked this poem.

  • @aubreymasanyane748
    @aubreymasanyane748 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    God Bless Africa,Prayer for African Man,,,,,

  • @elvismendu4886
    @elvismendu4886 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this is powerful full stop.... I am an AFRICAN nd Iam proud to say it

  • @gailpatriccharalambous4934
    @gailpatriccharalambous4934 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I, too am an African and proudly so............

  • @casacavalaria
    @casacavalaria 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Please who can tell me the name of the song in the background of this beautiful video?

  • @ayandamandleliza8822
    @ayandamandleliza8822 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    President of Life, it feels to be an African. The intelligent man ever

  • @monakodibetle7503
    @monakodibetle7503 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Today, it indeed feels good to be an African... We miss you Mr President!!

  • @sipiwomkunyana8786
    @sipiwomkunyana8786 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a reminder of who I'm and a motivator of what I have to stand for

  • @vusumzimpongoma5433
    @vusumzimpongoma5433 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Powerful!! I'm truly African!

  • @lukhanyomtshingana1962
    @lukhanyomtshingana1962 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Tata! you will always be my president! Enkosi.

  • @Timothymukansi
    @Timothymukansi 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What is the soundtrack playing in the background?

  • @mphembaomuhle9079
    @mphembaomuhle9079 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm an African.These words should be incorporated into our education system somehow

  • @sivematshikiza4436
    @sivematshikiza4436 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    WHAT A PRESIDENT, WHAT A MAYYNE (man)

  • @DaniJade026
    @DaniJade026 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Proud to be African!

  • @cherylmccrindle5645
    @cherylmccrindle5645 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So beautiful!!!!!

  • @josephgeorge2206
    @josephgeorge2206 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He is a true leader

  • @clintonmavuyangwa7854
    @clintonmavuyangwa7854 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Today i am proud to stand up and say."I am an African"

  • @godwingoitsemodimo6031
    @godwingoitsemodimo6031 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You inspire us

  • @LebogangRatsoana
    @LebogangRatsoana 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am a proud African.

  • @sean_parker
    @sean_parker 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am an African.

  • @joseph-ndilmanisosinyi7056
    @joseph-ndilmanisosinyi7056 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Timeless

  • @uyandasondlo7660
    @uyandasondlo7660 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Today, it feels good to say, "I am an African"

  • @Mphajay
    @Mphajay 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love being african.........so Yes I am an African

  • @ayshapatel8858
    @ayshapatel8858 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It always feels good to be an African

  • @tsekeditshego4873
    @tsekeditshego4873 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What is the name of the song playing in the background?

    • @ShonakParbhoo
      @ShonakParbhoo 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Even me I need to know!!!

  • @jgabriels8170
    @jgabriels8170 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    a gentle reminder

  • @herimallya3385
    @herimallya3385 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am an African. .

  • @victorzwelo5004
    @victorzwelo5004 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    AM AN AFRICAN

  • @BonganiSangweni
    @BonganiSangweni 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am an African

  • @alathandlebe3535
    @alathandlebe3535 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Zizi, dlozi lika Ddlamini no Dlangamandla, singo Mchenge ooMabhanekazi, ooZulu sikuvile. Ewe man...ooNgwenyankomo, ooNkomo zikaMasango,. Amatolo...Sikuvile nto yaka bawo. Namhlanje siyazidla ngobu Afrika bethu ngenxa yakho.

  • @asavelaqubaace1955
    @asavelaqubaace1955 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nam ndingu Afrika,I am an African

  • @ahmednur7690
    @ahmednur7690 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    best speech

  • @nonsikelelonkuna8898
    @nonsikelelonkuna8898 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We miss you pres

  • @philanisboniso3961
    @philanisboniso3961 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    true leader

  • @umfundiseThabo
    @umfundiseThabo 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am an African!!!!!!

  • @iamafrica5735
    @iamafrica5735 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am Africa

  • @blicahable
    @blicahable 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    well said tumi ..... i like i like

  • @kenean92
    @kenean92 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am an African

  • @zwelandilempukwana3893
    @zwelandilempukwana3893 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i am proudly african

  • @busindebele5282
    @busindebele5282 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes I am an african

  • @georgesekonya9031
    @georgesekonya9031 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    My President Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki

  • @txgmike
    @txgmike 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I too am an African

  • @christopherluke9658
    @christopherluke9658 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It was a sin on all of us that we would trade this man for one who is not even worthy of the beauty of our native land.

  • @cofuaccounting3831
    @cofuaccounting3831 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can I find the whole speech, in audio? I printed it but I also want the audio

  • @refiloenicolasrantekoa1878
    @refiloenicolasrantekoa1878 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    classic

  • @gcinasibiya7615
    @gcinasibiya7615 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    PRESIDENT MY PRESIDENT # I AM AN AFRICAN#

  • @mthokozisikhumalo6067
    @mthokozisikhumalo6067 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    you are my president

  • @thabisogumede2912
    @thabisogumede2912 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    We want to be like what we see on tv

  • @lorrainemhlambi2582
    @lorrainemhlambi2582 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am an African woman

  • @cassiusselala497
    @cassiusselala497 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    indeed

  • @luckyphiri56
    @luckyphiri56 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    my president

  • @lebogangmashala2932
    @lebogangmashala2932 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    i am an African

  • @masivuyemdlulwa4828
    @masivuyemdlulwa4828 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    am an AFRICAN

  • @mphoratshefola8319
    @mphoratshefola8319 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    MY PRESIDENT!!!

  • @Rhupza
    @Rhupza 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm an African

  • @sphiweluthuli4613
    @sphiweluthuli4613 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    only if you were still president Sir