she's such a gifted speaker, goodness. I watched all 17 minutes without fast forwading to find a "more interesting part.: She's such a gift and I enjoy her acting on an african city. Maame Adjei (Zainab) in the audience..hello!
Moral of the story: the best and brightest from Africa should be trying to build up their own entertainment industry to provide opportunities for Africans to show themselves in their full glory on film. Last I checked Nigeria has a big film industry which is ready and waiting for some of these talented Africans to take to the next level..... Cinematography, acting, writing, directing and all these other skills can and should be applied to making African cinema the epitome of black excellence/identity on film in all of its aspects.... Recall the greats like Ousmane Sembene and others. As opposed to telling stories about fighting racism because black actors and actresses seem to only know how to go to Europe and America to try and find fame. In fact many of these black women's stories told at TED talks remind me of the movie "Black Girl" by Ousmane Sembene from 1966. And here we are 50 years later still telling the same story....
dnifty1 Yassssh!! You said it all! For some reason we (Africans) tend to belittle our homeland opportunities. Now I know there are many obstacles to building our own things but I believe if we collectivelly were ready to invest our knowledge in our homelands, we would also find the means.
+2802lise hmm I see, I didn't know that. I thought they only had the TH-cam videos and so all I've seen is one 4 minute video on TH-cam from season 2. Thanks for the heads up!
I could listen to Maame Yaa Boafo talk all day. And yes, as the saying goes, she's "easy on the eyes", but even more than that--she is melodic on the ears. Truly radiant. Maybe it's been said already in the comments, but appearance-wise, with her beautiful facial structure, slim build, poised with a graceful strength, she'd make a great Lauryn Hill in a biopic that is brought to life by the RIGHT hands AND hearts.
I watched this on my tv and I had to come to my phone to comment and say that you are truly inspiring and your passion shines through. Keep pushing. Never stop. Much love.
That's so beautiful Maame, such an inspiration to all the African girls out there. All that discrimination happened for you to be the leader you are! Adorable in and out!
That was so goood!!! I love emphasis that she placed on community and also nurturing yourself. When we are able to accept ourselves the world follows. Very important to remember, thank you!
It was very touching to see how proud her father was of her. It is easy to see why she is so courageous: she comes from good stock, with a father like that, who cared that a child not his own was separated from their family -- and worked to reunite them. Beautiful, positive, erudite young woman. I wish her well in all her endeavors.
Breathtakingly Beautiful, her looks, her nature..........I wish you all the best in your career and in life. I look forward to seeing you in film. Continue to be modest and true to yourself.
Hello people I am from Honduras Central America and I am follower of inteligent people in you tube I think this is an important manner to grow up mentaly I never went to school in my childhood but I am very happy because I ve learned to speake English,catalan,and to play the guitar watching videos in you tube this is my teacher TH-cam.I am very thankfull with technology and persons like this interesting woman.thank
such a beautiful Queen with brilliance. original speaker like her self knows the struggle and loves being open and honest.She knows her roots and speaks about today! listen with you ears not with your eyes.Focus on the message.
Wów! what an Intelligent,Inspiring & Trué Beautiful African Queen... My 5yr'old Daughter has to See & Follow'this. Love & Appreciate U'Lady. Thankx só Much!!!
Thank you for being brave to follow your passion. I will recommend all the storytellers under our Sigana mentorship program to listen to you during our first unit class. Secondly, i have really learnt a lot in this 17 minutes. Stay blessed
Eloquent, passionate, honest. May she have all the best luck in her acting career.
she's such a gifted speaker, goodness. I watched all 17 minutes without fast forwading to find a "more interesting part.: She's such a gift and I enjoy her acting on an african city. Maame Adjei (Zainab) in the audience..hello!
She's beautiful, quirky and graceful...love it 😍😍😍
beauty and intelligence combined in this woman is mezmerizing, much luv from your ethiopian brother.
"I always felt I wasn't good enough but you have to push through that"
The way her voice shifted when she talked about her parents, you could tell how much respect, love, and admiration she had for them.
she is a beautiful woman💕
So greatful for black women on the "screen". A blessing to see yourself even in another culture.
If you are seeing yourself on the screen, doesn't that suggest that the culture factor is trivial or nearly moot?
You are amazing, and you have made us proud as African. Great work.
shes a great actress.
Love me some Ted Talks! It's like travelling the World via TH-cam!
Miri Kiri Yesssssss.... how did u knw dis 😀😃
Awesome one. You rock dear.
+Victoria Okorie c
You said the right thing , self confidence, and do what you like.
from somalia as africans honey we are so proud to u 😍😍😍
ubah keyse we love you too
ubah keyse
thank you Ubah
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Moral of the story: the best and brightest from Africa should be trying to build up their own entertainment industry to provide opportunities for Africans to show themselves in their full glory on film. Last I checked Nigeria has a big film industry which is ready and waiting for some of these talented Africans to take to the next level..... Cinematography, acting, writing, directing and all these other skills can and should be applied to making African cinema the epitome of black excellence/identity on film in all of its aspects.... Recall the greats like Ousmane Sembene and others. As opposed to telling stories about fighting racism because black actors and actresses seem to only know how to go to Europe and America to try and find fame.
In fact many of these black women's stories told at TED talks remind me of the movie "Black Girl" by Ousmane Sembene from 1966. And here we are 50 years later still telling the same story....
dnifty1 Yassssh!! You said it all! For some reason we (Africans) tend to belittle our homeland opportunities. Now I know there are many obstacles to building our own things but I believe if we collectivelly were ready to invest our knowledge in our homelands, we would also find the means.
I've been following Maameyaa since A A C. I've seen her in a few other things, love her!!!
"Be that person and completely unapologetically."
Extremely inspirational and amazing to stumble. Needed this!
she is so inspiring..
she is so gorgeous
Brilliant.Beautiful.Articulate.Fierce.
She's a modern educated cultured woman....reminds me of Viola Davis
Charles Quriah lovely comment!
Charles Quriah lovely comment!
She's gorgeous! Love her in An African City!
She's moved and moving. Love her!!
This is such a positive message. I really enjoyed the honesty and the challenge to create what you need.
Her message has transformed my inner world. I love it more more
Amazing! Absolutely love you MaameYaa and the whole cast & crew of an An African City
I am currently searching for a work visa in the US and this video has lifted my spirit 🙀😍
u are an inspiration to many African n non African women
she is such a great speaker
OMG SHES GORGEOUS!!!!
Very inspiring. You are perfect never let anyone tell you how to be yourself.
Awesome message. Thanks for sharing!! I love "An African City"
Can't wait for season 2!! We got a sneak peek recently!
+Yonnette Joseph (Oni) season 2 is out already on their website every Sunday ! :)
+2802lise hmm I see, I didn't know that. I thought they only had the TH-cam videos and so all I've seen is one 4 minute video on TH-cam from season 2. Thanks for the heads up!
+Yonnette Joseph (Oni) No problem! Enjoy :)
I could listen to Maame Yaa Boafo talk all day. And yes, as the saying goes, she's "easy on the eyes", but even more than that--she is melodic on the ears. Truly radiant.
Maybe it's been said already in the comments, but appearance-wise, with her beautiful facial structure, slim build, poised with a graceful strength, she'd make a great Lauryn Hill in a biopic that is brought to life by the RIGHT hands AND hearts.
You are a phenomenal woman! Asante
Gosh! she is so beautiful!
I wasn't paying attention too her hair, more like noticing her on a spiritual level, how honest (nervous), and sweet she iz.
Great speech. Well communicated.
I watched this on my tv and I had to come to my phone to comment and say that you are truly inspiring and your passion shines through. Keep pushing. Never stop. Much love.
That's so beautiful Maame, such an inspiration to all the African girls out there. All that discrimination happened for you to be the leader you are! Adorable in and out!
I loved your presentation MaameYaa, and I am enjoying the character you play on An African City. Looking forward to seeing you in more film projects.
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Congrats to you MaameYaa!! This was enjoyable to watch. Mr. Abiah is a lucky man!!
so much of this story is mine thnks for the encourgement
YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADY!!! Just beautiful!!!
I get in the way of myself ... Wow ! Thank you
OMG! you've literally spoken my world! Thank you so much! xxxx
Hey MaameYaa...what a wonderful Journey and a wonderful story...you are the one we have been waiting for!!!
That was so goood!!! I love emphasis that she placed on community and also nurturing yourself. When we are able to accept ourselves the world follows. Very important to remember, thank you!
It was very touching to see how proud her father was of her. It is easy to see why she is so courageous: she comes from good stock, with a father like that, who cared that a child not his own was separated from their family -- and worked to reunite them. Beautiful, positive, erudite young woman. I wish her well in all her endeavors.
Look forward to what you'll achieve more and more in your career, so beautiful and ambitious! Love her!
Omggg when she said Rutgers I had to comment! I'm a Rutgers graduate myself Rutgers is awesome! Also she's so beautiful and talented 😍
she was great. Every young person can be inspired by her message.
Oh my! Such a confirmation for what I want to do. If you want something that doesn't exist, create it. Powerful!
She is so talented. I enjoy her work so much!
Absolutely love your confidence and passion for what you do! You did amazing! OMG!
I adore her outfit! Especially her colorful top! :-)
Breathtakingly Beautiful, her looks, her nature..........I wish you all the best in your career and in life. I look forward to seeing you in film. Continue to be modest and true to yourself.
True talent worthy of celebration... Continue breaking all boundaries. Kudos! Thanks for the inspiration yeah
Prince Mensah M
From Kenya. You just did justice to my selfesteem.iam encouraged to be better
As a lady thinks, so is she! I soo love you li'l girl. May God continue to protect you and your loved ones.
Hello people I am from Honduras Central America and I am follower of inteligent people in you tube I think this is an important manner to grow up mentaly I never went to school in my childhood but I am very happy because I ve learned to speake English,catalan,and to play the guitar watching videos in you tube this is my teacher TH-cam.I am very thankfull with technology and persons like this interesting woman.thank
she is beautiful and awesome
She's so natural and original
Wow, she went to Hood College in Maryland! My cousin graduated from there last year.
she is so articulated. inspiring story.
So motivating! ❤️❤️ I hope the acting career of her dreams come to her. So well spoken, gifted and positive. Beautiful
She's acting in a show on Disney+ called "The Mysterious Benedict Society" if you want to see her act.
beautiful speech. very inspiring
Very intelligent woman! I am happy for you that you pursued your dream. There are greater things ahead for you.
such an awesome speech. wow! I really love your natural look. let's embrace our natural look. you're so inspiring.
The Benedict Society brought me here. Absolutely beautiful, funny and talented. I'm gonna need more of her!
So good I can feel her emotion through her challenges
such a beautiful Queen with brilliance.
original speaker like her self knows the struggle and loves being open and honest.She knows her roots and speaks about today! listen with you ears not with your eyes.Focus on the message.
youre soo awesome...love you guys on african city.great inspiration
Bingham!! Yay ... I have the same story... in the Caribbean and perplexed as to why i have an American mindset.
Such an inspiration! Thank You for sharing. I needed to hear this at this time!
she is so real and vulnerable
Great inspiring story! 👏👏👏
What a lovely, intelligent, inspiring, African woman. Gives one hope.
Wów! what an Intelligent,Inspiring & Trué Beautiful African Queen... My 5yr'old Daughter has to See & Follow'this. Love & Appreciate U'Lady. Thankx só Much!!!
Absolutely beautiful and so genuine with good intention. What the world needs to see❤
Thank you for such a wonderful message. I know we will see more of you!
lovely hair....flamboyant woman.
am in love
Loved the poetry and the message. Bless you.
Great talk! Keep it up - you are inspiring!
Wow that was great, thank you!!
You're beautiful sis! Thanks for sharing your story. :)
Beautiful well done. Proud Ghanaian 💕☺️
Thank you for being brave to follow your passion. I will recommend all the storytellers under our Sigana mentorship program to listen to you during our first unit class. Secondly, i have really learnt a lot in this 17 minutes. Stay blessed
Rock on soul-sister!
Beautiful amazing soul. Thank you, bless you. All your dreams come true
Such beauty and strength :-)
Her massage brought me a change thanks
Great inspiration. Thank you for sharing.
Great work. Love you on Bluff City
She is very beautiful and inspirational.
thank you sis
Her hair is giving me life!
Thanks a lot Dear for sharing these importante advices to us... People need to know it. God Bless Your at all
A Beautiful poet! A Brilliant Woman!
Such a Wonderful Sister and Amazing Inspiration!
She is so beautiful and articulate.
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Omg Poetry! I love An African City!
You are a blessing.☺
What a beautiful thing to say
+Sue Lyons how amazing is to see strangers showing love! God enjoys
The Sincerest One and so inspiring!
i like her voice