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Her father was shortsighted. A warrior daughter could pass her knowledge, experience and skills on to his grandchildren. Thus making the warrior lineage even stronger if they choose that path.🤔🤔🤔
Damon Patterson sadly most Africans were small minded like her dad which is why there were so many African kingdoms that were taken over. They never saw the bigger picture.
maybe he was selfish and wanted her just to himself, and if there were more people with great fighters they wouldn't all want to fight for his kingdom.
@@tabthecabbit3354 I miss traditional animation. DreamWorks made some of the best Western 2D animations. Too bad they're not going down that road again for the foreseeable future.
F*k yeah!!!! I've been waiting for another masterpiece from DreamWorks like POE. So far POE is in my opinion the best animated film to have ever been made. I'd totally be down to see them tackle this folklore. And have Hanz write the soundtrack too. Damn. Need this to happen. Haha
Creative Mind - why is it seen that having Disney's approval to screen an African tale is the highest honour to ones story. Look what Disney did to Mulan, Moana, Pocahontas. They were changed to suit Western audiences palette. Do you want that for an African tale/stories. Let your tales stay African by producing them in Africa for African audience and those who appreciate them as they are.
@@adinas6516 Most people arent going to get to hear about this story. Just like with the other stories the only reason we know about them and were lead to see the true story it was based off was because of Disney. Also, most of the stories were changed because of violence anyway.
manager-nim I’m not sure what you’re talking about. As a young girl, teenager, and then young woman, I never felt I had to choose and was never taught this. Neither were many of my friends and family. And I certainly never taught that to my daughter.
realbrat40 Well that’s really sad. Maybe it’s different for WOC but too often we are the ones carrying the bulk of the load. My dad was in the home but growing up, I saw my mother do EVERYTHING. She had a career and took care of us. Same with my grandma and on and on. And I have taught my daughter everything from how to cook to mowing the grass to checking and changing the fuse box and air filter, changing a tire and sorting and doing laundry. I’ve never put a limit on what she can do and I don’t see that with friends and family who have girls. It hurts my heart to think that someone would raise a child with limits.
The root of the story goes against the feminist narrative. But they can make a story inspired from it by changing around a few things by integrating characters from African mythology like the Kishi who is a demonic two-faced attractive man whose second face is a hyena who the father doesn't allow her to marry until he finds a power to even trick the king. The Mami Wata (African "mermaids) warn her as well when she fetches water from a secret lagoon when she roams too far away when her dad isn't paying attention. They even sing a song about a humble elephant herder in her future. But she thinks they are only doing it to gain favor from her father the king. Which is a complete insult because they are known to be fiercely independent. They can also use the Aziza - the fairy creatures of Africa who protect the environment - to try to warn the strong willed princess about letting the wheat rot which comes back to hurt her because it attracts the Tokoloshe (African zombie gremlins) who feed on the spoiled wheat and kidnap her. Luckily, the fairies help her escape and that is when she meets her future husband after he fights both the gremlins and the Kishi, who finds her and makes a deal with the gremlins for her promising some of the riches of the land with his new found control of the king.
...So why isn't she a Disney princess again? It'd be an interesting reversal to see a woman fight for her freedom to marry (nothing bad about heroines who fight for their right not to marry, but I think we're at the point where the subversion has become the cliche). And it'd be especially complex considering that she had to use her cunning and martial prowess to that end. Honestly, before Princess and the Frog came out... Nothing against that movie, it's great, but when I first heard we were getting an African Disney princess, I was hoping for a figure from folklore.
Hakajin most African stories are not written (tribal stories are oral so it’s hard to find a good solid story). Though I rather have an real African princess than the racist abortion that was princess and the frog. You have to understand though, even if Disney made a real African princess, the American blacks would slam it so hard for being made by whites since most animators are whites. Also, you do know lion king is African (because lions are only found in African) so nala is an African princess.
There would be accusations of cultural appropriation. That's why the only black princess in the Disney movies is an Afro-American cliché (not saying that it's better).
Honestly, I think Tyler Perry Studios needs to collaborate with black animators and compete with Disney to release these types untold stories, and he shouldn't limit them to African folk tales, but pick up other untold ethnic folk tales and make them kid friendly while keeping them true to their history. Then make the adult versions.
Listen to the narration again. And as far as I know (I stand to be corrected) she is from the Dagomba tribe which is indigenous to present day Ghana. She eloped north away from the land of Dagomba and met her husband somewhere up north, they had a son and their lineage created Burkina Faso. PS: our mordern day borders were created by the European powers of the day. Same way there are Akans in both Ghana and Ivory Coast and Ewe in both Ghana and Togo. There is no argument here 🤦🏾♂️
Yes , our children need positive images, representation, narratives on their history to instil pride and self-esteem in a world that batters us with negative images of ourselves - which is designed to demoralise us. We must arm our youth with knowledge and truth of their ancestors that no one can take away!
It's somehow ironic how Yennenga wanted to marry but her father wouldn't allow it, whereas in most stories it's the other way around, fathers forcing their dauthers to marry somebody they did not love.
Completely agree. This story is beautiful, full of black history, would offer something completely new to the table and would make a ton of money. But no, lets take and old story that was told a tousand times and that already has movies and lets give it to a black person because they don't have original stories. That's how Disney thinks and it's disgusting.. but most of the people don't see that, Little Mermaid will now do more harm than good to black comunitiy and would divide people even more
Fabienne Bernard well I think it’s for the best. They’ll do us like they did coco. Ignore the roots, not contribute or give recognition to its origin and claim it as an original idea
You are a good story teller. Lol I also love that you took the time to talk about something you rarely hear about. No one really talks about African princesses.
Rae Jade She wasn't just a princess and a great warrior and the founder of the nation of Burkina Faso. Her statue greats you as you enter the former capital city Ouagadougou.
Beautiful......I love the way you made her gorgeous, beautiful, and sexy. Also, very chocolate lol but still showed that she was a warrior. Also, that she was married and had kids .Not just another baby mama. Which nothing is wrong with that because I’m divorced and a baby mama. In saying that let’s show our daughters and sons that we came from people who married each other and they lasted forever.
+HomeTeam History AH! You hearted my comment. I'm so happy! Your words motivate me!! Once I get into media, I'll definitely spread all of my works based in Africa. Absolutely pumped up for it~☆ 😄❤
Yes, do it sister, our people need the likes of you, Hometeam history, from nothing, to impart to them the knowledge and truth of the achievements, glory and beauty of our African ancestors. Never let the haters get you down, be persistent - read the parable of the persistent widow in the bible - she got justice because of her persistence. Be persistent, have faith in God, do good and you will win, and you will win, AND YOU WILL WIN! God bless you :)
Well, legend has it that she went berserk after the loss of her only child. Before then, ibadan folks claim she was a very responsible noble with a large heart.....
This story is so glorious! The animation is adoring too. Princess Yennenga is a great role model of mine. You're a light of African knowledge that the hateful Europeans cannot brutalize. I thank you dearly for educating me on Africa's beauty, dimensions, characteristics, and history in depth with such passion. We all need this. I was struggling to find channels that were informative about Africa in all its diversity then I came upon you! Ever since, I have been extremely happy that you exist. Utter brilliance! ☺
Airnicco Probably not all Europeans and i think they were referencing from older times if that's the case then... this is awkward cause im a black European XD
Black people won't watch it! You only have to read the comments! They all want Disney, Netflix and all the big names giving validation and that's the biggest problem in African-American culture. Most African Americans want validation from the so called mainstream media. Whites, Asians and blacks from outside America create independent short movies, series etc and they do well, black Americans want Netflix, Disney , ABC , NBC , CBS...
@@biokomalabo9468 That's such a shame. But you may be right.we need to get our priorities in order. Our children deserve better! Instead we allow them to listen to that disgusting music that they listen to, We have to be careful of what we pour into our future!
Yannenga: "I want to start a family of my own." Dad: "nope you gotta be a pure moe virgin waifu forever" Yannenga: "AW HELL NO" Yannenga: (runs away and starts a family AND a queendom on her own)
Loved this one Hometeam. We unschool at home and I showed this to my daughter Kiki who is 19. She has epilepsy and she learns visually. The colorful cartoon was beautiful to.
I was just telling a friend, I don’t understand why they can’t do a Disney African princess story. Princess and the Frog felt like they were trying to appease people, and then they are remaking the little mermaid with a black actress. What I don’t get is, why they can’t give an ancestral African Disney Princess like they did with Moana. Same applies to a South American princess. This was a wonderful tale.
OMG my last name is ouédraogo and I from burkina faso 🇧🇫 but i also Ghanaian 🇬🇭 and togo 🇹🇬 this is so inspiring knowing that she the founder of mossi kingdom which is now burkina.
No problem, she is incredible and Queen Sarraounia Mangou of the Azna subgroup of the Hausa is the original Black Panther that marvel got their ideal but won’t admit it and also in Disney Gargloys had an episode called “Mark of the Panther that was inspired by her, but Anansi was the villain for some reason. The Panther Queen real story is amazing, she beat France at the Battle of Lougou in 1899, she would not let her people be conquered.
Danitra Bey check out The Modjadji or Rain Queen is the hereditary queen of Balobedu, a people of the Limpopo Province of South Africa. Marvel Storm is best off of The Modjadji or Rain Queen The Griot ancient West African storyteller in which rap has its roots in. The master drummers, who decate their life to drumming Calafia is a fictional warrior queen who ruled over a kingdom of Moorish black women living on the mythical Island of California. Yaa Asantewaa Queen Mother of the Asante Kwaku Anansi who is of the best storytellers and hero of a national hero of the Asante Besouro who is a capoeira legend and fought to free enslave Africans in Brazil The Dahomey Amazons or Mino mean “our Mother” sometimes called Ashoi mean “ wives of king” or Gbeto which means elephant hunter who Marvel Black Panther’s The Dora Milaje is best off of By Home Team History Top 10 African Queens th-cam.com/video/n89Ks2lZq5Q/w-d-xo.html Top 5 African Warrior Queens th-cam.com/video/s4Qb7X3_lcw/w-d-xo.html
I’ve wanted to go to Burkina Faso since college. My college has a water treatment program to aid with water purification in small villages. That gave me a big smile to hear this was their legend. Beautiful.
Amaka Olachi You definitely should do it. We need more people doing stuff like this. Home Team History is an inspiration. We have to make the difference if we want our stories told. Really wish you luck. By the way you should get a book called in praise of black women. It's quite expensive but worth it. A lot of African historical women who are not even mentioned by mainstream historian's. Look forward to seeing your work in the future.
You know what I think animation is the way to go as far as telling our stories. It's easier to depict the vastness and the beauty of ancient Africa that way. It's also more cost-effective. Animation doesn't necessarily only have to be for children. Maybe that's the way to go vs trying to get the motion picture. Loved what you've done love the story ❤️
Neg Ste. Lucie good. I don't care if WHITES make their stories. Im a huge lord rings but I'll be just as happy if more Black writers make good stories.
Tevarious Rothborne lemme stop you right there ,those so called "white" stories are not just "white" sure their skin color is but their not "white" let's take Disney for example they maybe white as we see them but their completely different people for example: 1.Aurora (French) 2.snow white (German) 3.repunzul (German? I don't remember it's been awhile) All Disney princess are different nationalities sure they may look the same but as people they are not you can't group a group of people as one race sometimes (unless it's one of those videos where your explaining or talking about race then you can mention where your from) because grouping them up is like being backwards racist in a way where there not all the same like how it is for black people not all of you are the same you never know who's African or African American,you never know who's Nigerian or Jamaican you never know who's Haitian from west African it's all different I do agree we need more colored princesses and stories and when I mean colored I mean excactly what it means all colored women Black,Asian,Hispanic,etc everyone who's not the color white we need more stories about them as this world is a beautiful place filled with beautiful people and all people need to be understood and respected and loved for who they are and their cultures so with that being said we do need more stories like this it was interesting to learn about another country that wasn't my own and to hear about a awesome bad but princess who's lit like yes lol cast me as her in the next movie but I'm not her skin color (I'm biracial) lol if everyone is cool with that then call a sista up lol
Noonbot Sister of Daybot fuck what you talking about, don't ever fucking address me with that bullshit. Disney was created by a racist by the name of Walt. So you need to know who and what you are talking about before you address me. Disney had very racist skits and cartoons long time ago.
This is the story of the origin of my last name OUEDRAOGO, which means stallion in mooré the language of the Mossi people. Africa and not only Burkina Faso has so many stories to be shared with the rest of the world. You did a great job, thanks a lot!!!
🙏🏾PLEASE MAKE THIS CARTOON AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE! Every Black child needs to see this! Also, you and Afric Network should do a collab. Both your channels are great resources for the Black community!
This is so pleasant! I've told this story (& others) to my children and friends. Yenenga is herstory/history from my youth and upbringing in Burkina Faso (I am part Burkinabe of the Ouedraogo lineage). I hope you continue with glorious storytelling (the work of griot), and (important) changes to pronunciations. You are truly gifted and forward leaning!
@HomeTeam I LOVE ❤LOVE❤✊🏾 LOVE this story, the animation, and your soothing crisp voice. I showed this to my 12 year old daughter and she was inspired. I swear your videos give me power!! Please make a cartoon story about King Menelek and Empress Taytu Betul and how she defeated the Italians at the Battle of Adwa Ethiopia 1896 gaining thier independence from the Italians. And the real Cinderella story Disney stole from Egypt, her name was NOT Cinderella but her name was Queen Mebkara Nete Kerty 2160 B.C.E. who was the daughter of King Pepe the II. Queen Menkara Nety Kerty independently ruled Egypt and there were many legends about her. One legend was that she was bathing in the river and her clothes were on the banks when a bird came and took her shoe and traveled across the land and dropped her shoe in a Kings lap. He searched all over to find the owner of the shoe until he found Queen Menkara Nete Kerty and they married.
This is wildly appropriate. I just finished communicating with my dad; then came to YT, to find this on my homepage feed. I began to add it to a watch later list, but Spirit would not allow that. You have no idea how perfectly Divine this is. I appreciated you.💯💗🌟🌈🦋💖🕊
Sooo glad you’re showing us an African princess. I don’t think how emotional and powerful it is to show to our little black girls this kind of stories. Thank u so much❤️
This is true African history?! This is AWESOME!!! Please make this into a big picture movie, with the action figure toys, books etc for our children to learn more and be encouraged ! EXCELLENT!!!! :-)
What's beautiful about this story is that it showcases a balanced perspective of life. Yes, women can be fierce warriors, ceos, bosses, etc and still desire marriage and family. We can have both. I love it!
I really did love this story. The artwork is beautiful. It's a beautiful representation of a strong woman and of feminism. Feminism means that women should be allowed to do what they want without being controlled. Wanting a family, wanting love does not make you less of a feminist. You don't need those things to be fulfilled though either and I think this is a beautiful representation of a woman taking her power and her life in her hands and doing what she wants with both. Also I had never heard of this story before. Definitely checking out your other stories now :)
There is truly something about your animations. It’s a gift. Thank you for this. Children and adults will surely appreciate and gravitate towards these videos more. I know it was time consuming but it was worth it. You’re on to something special bruh...
This is in my son's play list he like this cartoon🤗 thank you for your time an effort to educate the ones who want to know your lessons also be a part of my son's curriculum. Thank u again much appreciate it🥰 keep up the Great work
Thank you for this! I need to go look up this story because I need to know how she married an elephant hunter yet was still considered a queen mother. I want to be able to get this story right when I tell it to my granddaughter.
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HomeTeam History actually that's the story of my people well our people they are not called brukina Faso but of the moussi
+HomeTeam History The animation is so lovely! 😄
This is a great beginning friend. Very similar to what we are doing with our Nigerian History series on our channel. Keep up the great work brother!
HomeTeam History still waiting on the history of the Yoruba tribe bro
The Nation of Burkina Faso pays homage to Princess Yennenga as she is viewed as the founding Queen Mother
Her father was shortsighted. A warrior daughter could pass her knowledge, experience and skills on to his grandchildren. Thus making the warrior lineage even stronger if they choose that path.🤔🤔🤔
Damon Patterson sadly most Africans were small minded like her dad which is why there were so many African kingdoms that were taken over. They never saw the bigger picture.
And it would make her fight even harder because she is fighting to protect her husband
maybe he was selfish and wanted her just to himself, and if there were more people with great fighters they wouldn't all want to fight for his kingdom.
Damon Patterson the empire (
Mossi Kingdoms) his daughter Descendants founded was far bigger than his.
Too me was obsessed with her in a very awkward way.
Everyone: Disney!
Me: DreamWorks. She's gonna be the next big story since The Prince of Egypt.
And she has to be traditionally animated. No CGI.
@@tabthecabbit3354 I miss traditional animation. DreamWorks made some of the best Western 2D animations. Too bad they're not going down that road again for the foreseeable future.
@@Liuhuayue there is a program that makes frames automatically after drawing two key frames.
It's called Cacani.
@@tabthecabbit3354 The trailer for it looks amazing.
F*k yeah!!!! I've been waiting for another masterpiece from DreamWorks like POE. So far POE is in my opinion the best animated film to have ever been made.
I'd totally be down to see them tackle this folklore. And have Hanz write the soundtrack too.
Damn. Need this to happen. Haha
Looking as good as a Disney movie, great work my man.
Exactly, I've been wanting an African Disney princess!
Creative Mind - why is it seen that having Disney's approval to screen an African tale is the highest honour to ones story.
Look what Disney did to Mulan, Moana, Pocahontas. They were changed to suit Western audiences palette. Do you want that for an African tale/stories. Let your tales stay African by producing them in Africa for African audience and those who appreciate them as they are.
Yeah F Disney, this story a high league all on it's own
@@adinas6516 Most people arent going to get to hear about this story. Just like with the other stories the only reason we know about them and were lead to see the true story it was based off was because of Disney. Also, most of the stories were changed because of violence anyway.
Why turn this into a disney movie when its as good as normal btw its better than a disney movie
This is the type of stories girls need to hear about, you can be both absolutely independent and want a family, you don't have to choose either
manager-nim
I’m not sure what you’re talking about. As a young girl, teenager, and then young woman, I never felt I had to choose and was never taught this. Neither were many of my friends and family. And I certainly never taught that to my daughter.
@@mildlycurious2514 it's really not that uncommon. There are alot of women out there who believe you can't be/have both.
realbrat40
Well that’s really sad. Maybe it’s different for WOC but too often we are the ones carrying the bulk of the load. My dad was in the home but growing up, I saw my mother do EVERYTHING. She had a career and took care of us. Same with my grandma and on and on. And I have taught my daughter everything from how to cook to mowing the grass to checking and changing the fuse box and air filter, changing a tire and sorting and doing laundry. I’ve never put a limit on what she can do and I don’t see that with friends and family who have girls.
It hurts my heart to think that someone would raise a child with limits.
This could be brought to the big screen 👌🏾
+T. Thomas Trust me, I'll one day make it happen ;)
Amaka Olachi how?
Amaka Olachi praying your doors to open swiftly. Stay alert 😇
Yes very true but disney is a pathetic company which doesn't take any risks
The root of the story goes against the feminist narrative. But they can make a story inspired from it by changing around a few things by integrating characters from African mythology like the Kishi who is a demonic two-faced attractive man whose second face is a hyena who the father doesn't allow her to marry until he finds a power to even trick the king. The Mami Wata (African "mermaids) warn her as well when she fetches water from a secret lagoon when she roams too far away when her dad isn't paying attention. They even sing a song about a humble elephant herder in her future. But she thinks they are only doing it to gain favor from her father the king. Which is a complete insult because they are known to be fiercely independent.
They can also use the Aziza - the fairy creatures of Africa who protect the environment - to try to warn the strong willed princess about letting the wheat rot which comes back to hurt her because it attracts the Tokoloshe (African zombie gremlins) who feed on the spoiled wheat and kidnap her. Luckily, the fairies help her escape and that is when she meets her future husband after he fights both the gremlins and the Kishi, who finds her and makes a deal with the gremlins for her promising some of the riches of the land with his new found control of the king.
...So why isn't she a Disney princess again? It'd be an interesting reversal to see a woman fight for her freedom to marry (nothing bad about heroines who fight for their right not to marry, but I think we're at the point where the subversion has become the cliche). And it'd be especially complex considering that she had to use her cunning and martial prowess to that end. Honestly, before Princess and the Frog came out... Nothing against that movie, it's great, but when I first heard we were getting an African Disney princess, I was hoping for a figure from folklore.
Hakajin most African stories are not written (tribal stories are oral so it’s hard to find a good solid story). Though I rather have an real African princess than the racist abortion that was princess and the frog. You have to understand though, even if Disney made a real African princess, the American blacks would slam it so hard for being made by whites since most animators are whites. Also, you do know lion king is African (because lions are only found in African) so nala is an African princess.
There would be accusations of cultural appropriation. That's why the only black princess in the Disney movies is an Afro-American cliché (not saying that it's better).
Disney doesn't DESERVE to tell this lovely tale. They will only wreck it anyway....
Miss C that doesn't mean that the original story is changed forever
Honestly, I think Tyler Perry Studios needs to collaborate with black animators and compete with Disney to release these types untold stories, and he shouldn't limit them to African folk tales, but pick up other untold ethnic folk tales and make them kid friendly while keeping them true to their history. Then make the adult versions.
Brother you have put so much effort into this, I truly appreciate you. This is what we and are youths around the world need to see. 1 love
Afric Network
Love your channel man.
Couldn't have said it better myself !
I agree
Afric Network I saw you commenting under the comment section for the song NICE by The Carters
A great West African tale (Ghana / Burkina Faso). Thank you for sharing our history 🇬🇭
Kwame Nyame 🇧🇫
Listen to the narration again. And as far as I know (I stand to be corrected) she is from the Dagomba tribe which is indigenous to present day Ghana. She eloped north away from the land of Dagomba and met her husband somewhere up north, they had a son and their lineage created Burkina Faso.
PS: our mordern day borders were created by the European powers of the day. Same way there are Akans in both Ghana and Ivory Coast and Ewe in both Ghana and Togo.
There is no argument here 🤦🏾♂️
Hijabi Gamer well understood, I’m still learning each day, would really love some history on the Nubians and Susan in general
Yes our grand mother Yennega.
😩 really am proud
This is so good for our black children in USA. It will help shape their self-image. Thanks!
Yes , our children need positive images, representation, narratives on their history to instil pride and self-esteem in a world that batters us with negative images of ourselves - which is designed to demoralise us. We must arm our youth with knowledge and truth of their ancestors that no one can take away!
No Nino Black children around the world.
No Nino Indeed!
But if you are American, you aren’t African. Why not look to mlk for guidance, kayne West, you know, Americans.
no one gets to say how any one person can / should self-identify
It's somehow ironic how Yennenga wanted to marry but her father wouldn't allow it, whereas in most stories it's the other way around, fathers forcing their dauthers to marry somebody they did not love.
Disney couldn’t do this instead of that “new” little mermaid movie?!!!
Completely agree. This story is beautiful, full of black history, would offer something completely new to the table and would make a ton of money. But no, lets take and old story that was told a tousand times and that already has movies and lets give it to a black person because they don't have original stories. That's how Disney thinks and it's disgusting.. but most of the people don't see that, Little Mermaid will now do more harm than good to black comunitiy and would divide people even more
L 2198 I agree
I think both movies would be good! More opportunities for little black girls to see themselves on screen.
Maybe the animated movie could be done in Nollyhood. Let's not wait for Disney. We might be waiting a while.
Fabienne Bernard well I think it’s for the best. They’ll do us like they did coco. Ignore the roots, not contribute or give recognition to its origin and claim it as an original idea
The horse's stubby leg animations are too funny.
That was the best bit lmao
LMAO I thought the same
You are a good story teller. Lol I also love that you took the time to talk about something you rarely hear about. No one really talks about African princesses.
Rae Jade She wasn't just a princess and a great warrior and the founder of the nation of Burkina Faso. Her statue greats you as you enter the former capital city Ouagadougou.
Is this story real though? I loved it
Because other than oral tradition, ancient Africans never wrote or kept records, so there’s not too many stories or myths that exist today.
Jon Castillian There are many myths and stories in Africa, its just not known by Westerners
That lipstick is glorious. Also, I enjoy his content as well.😊
Holy quality, Batman.
Antoine Bandele Aye, I like your channel.
Antoine Bandele
Love your channel.
i love both pf you guys vids
Noiceeeeee
Beautiful......I love the way you made her gorgeous, beautiful, and sexy. Also, very chocolate lol but still showed that she was a warrior. Also, that she was married and had kids .Not just another baby mama. Which nothing is wrong with that because I’m divorced and a baby mama. In saying that let’s show our daughters and sons that we came from people who married each other and they lasted forever.
Chyna doll...well done.....well spoken chyna
lhdollbaby l thank u.😍😁
Chyna doll so true!!
Chyna doll true that
What do you mean very chocolate, your one of those Ghanaians that bleach and still preach black is beautiful
From Burkina Faso...
Princess Yennenga is the Mother of my tribe “The Mossi”
We can’t forget the story cuz this is US.
Im Mossi too. I would always ask my dad to tell me this story😁😁
I’m bissa hahaha
I want to become a film director, and she will be one of my casting figures! 😀❤
I really hope you do it!
+HomeTeam History AH! You hearted my comment. I'm so happy! Your words motivate me!! Once I get into media, I'll definitely spread all of my works based in Africa. Absolutely pumped up for it~☆ 😄❤
Yes, do it sister, our people need the likes of you, Hometeam history, from nothing, to impart to them the knowledge and truth of the achievements, glory and beauty of our African ancestors. Never let the haters get you down, be persistent - read the parable of the persistent widow in the bible - she got justice because of her persistence. Be persistent, have faith in God, do good and you will win, and you will win, AND YOU WILL WIN! God bless you :)
Amaka Olachi
I hope you make it.
Yes! I encourage you!
SOMEONE NEEDS TO MAKE THIS INTO A MOVIE
Do something on Queen Efunsetan Aniwura of Ibadan, Southwest Nigeria of the Yoruba tribe... I can help with materials if you need.
word please do also loving what you do bro from nigeria/nyc
I would like some materials
Efunsetan Aniwura was an IYALODE, a CHIEF, a powerful female influence during her time but she was not a QUEEN
Her story was wickedness all through!
Yes she was powerful but she was too mean to be made an example of
Well, legend has it that she went berserk after the loss of her only child. Before then, ibadan folks claim she was a very responsible noble with a large heart.....
It’d be nice to have this as a Disney movie where the blackness of a character isn’t covered up by being and animal.
Yeah great idea
Stop begging Disney and other white businesses to acknowledge black culture, and create your own production companies to enrich your people.
@@ZuluPoet why should they have to do that?
@@heachantaeil4978 What?
@@ZuluPoet why should poc people need to do that?
This story is so glorious! The animation is adoring too. Princess Yennenga is a great role model of mine. You're a light of African knowledge that the hateful Europeans cannot brutalize.
I thank you dearly for educating me on Africa's beauty, dimensions, characteristics, and history in depth with such passion. We all need this.
I was struggling to find channels that were informative about Africa in all its diversity then I came upon you! Ever since, I have been extremely happy that you exist. Utter brilliance! ☺
Amaka Olachi Why hateful Europeans? What do you exactly mean by that ?
Airnicco
Probably not all Europeans
and i think they were referencing from older times
if that's the case then...
this is awkward cause im a black European XD
Please tell me your not another one of those people who ask for equality but hate white people xd
That's what I was getting at.
Airnicco what's the old saying...if it don't apply, let it fly.
Black animators and producers could be making movies like this for our children to watch.
Black people won't watch it! You only have to read the comments! They all want Disney, Netflix and all the big names giving validation and that's the biggest problem in African-American culture. Most African Americans want validation from the so called mainstream media. Whites, Asians and blacks from outside America create independent short movies, series etc and they do well, black Americans want Netflix, Disney , ABC , NBC , CBS...
@@biokomalabo9468 That's such a shame. But you may be right.we need to get our priorities in order. Our children deserve better! Instead we allow them to listen to that disgusting music that they listen to, We have to be careful of what we pour into our future!
I watched this video with my 2 year old daughter and she loved it. That is one of the reasons I support HomeTeam History through Patreon.
You definitely made it possible
Yannenga: "I want to start a family of my own."
Dad: "nope you gotta be a pure moe virgin waifu forever"
Yannenga: "AW HELL NO"
Yannenga: (runs away and starts a family AND a queendom on her own)
Loved this one Hometeam. We unschool at home and I showed this to my daughter Kiki who is 19. She has epilepsy and she learns visually. The colorful cartoon was beautiful to.
Wow Im speechless...Thank you for sharing
@@hometeamhistory806 This comment is not to bring down the sisters but can you please do some videos about the kings because there are a lot of them.
I was just telling a friend, I don’t understand why they can’t do a Disney African princess story. Princess and the Frog felt like they were trying to appease people, and then they are remaking the little mermaid with a black actress. What I don’t get is, why they can’t give an ancestral African Disney Princess like they did with Moana. Same applies to a South American princess.
This was a wonderful tale.
Amazing animation. I literally thought this was TED for a second.
+X LOL! I almost thought this was from TED too, actually got confused there for a second. It's awesome!
Me too
As an African I needed this as a little girl
Good initiative to do a cartoon version of Queen Yennenga. Our youths would love it. #African educational cartoons👍
"For her Unmatched beauty".........."Unmatched!" This has a whole new meaning now.
WOW! I've read about her story before, but your presentation and the animation is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing this. :D
OMG my last name is ouédraogo and I from burkina faso 🇧🇫 but i also Ghanaian 🇬🇭 and togo 🇹🇬 this is so inspiring knowing that she the founder of mossi kingdom which is now burkina.
Can you do one on Queen Sarraounia Mangou, The Panther Queen. Love her story. She kick the France out of her empire.
Gotta check that out...Thanks for sharing
No problem, she is incredible and Queen Sarraounia Mangou of the Azna subgroup of the Hausa is the original Black Panther that marvel got their ideal but won’t admit it and also in Disney Gargloys had an episode called “Mark of the Panther that was inspired by her, but Anansi was the villain for some reason. The Panther Queen real
story is amazing, she beat France at the Battle of Lougou in 1899, she would not let her people be conquered.
MyersComedyBlock Wow! Thanks for sharing. I'm going to look more into this as well.
Danitra Bey check out
The Modjadji or Rain Queen is the hereditary queen of Balobedu, a people of the Limpopo Province of South Africa. Marvel Storm is best off of The Modjadji or Rain Queen
The Griot ancient West African storyteller in which rap has its roots in.
The master drummers, who decate their life to drumming
Calafia is a fictional warrior queen who ruled over a kingdom of Moorish black women living on the mythical Island of California.
Yaa Asantewaa Queen Mother of the Asante
Kwaku Anansi who is of the best storytellers and hero of a national hero of the Asante
Besouro who is a capoeira legend and fought to free enslave Africans in Brazil
The Dahomey Amazons or Mino mean “our Mother” sometimes called Ashoi mean “ wives of king” or Gbeto which means elephant hunter who Marvel Black Panther’s The Dora Milaje is best off of
By Home Team History
Top 10 African Queens
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Top 5 African Warrior Queens
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MyersComedyBlock Oh no "mythical"??? I thought Califia was a real person.
I love this. We need this in the black community
Wow that's a beautifulillustration and introduction to this history of Africa. Great job!
I’ve wanted to go to Burkina Faso since college. My college has a water treatment program to aid with water purification in small villages. That gave me a big smile to hear this was their legend. Beautiful.
The animation is a welcome change, looking forward to seeing more of these.
Excellent work, as always!
Man we need more Great Black Tv Animations like this maybe Animations Movie or Show on TH-cam
This looks absolutely amazing
Wow! As a european i love my folklore but i love even more discovering tales from other countries. This was soooo gooood and so well made!!!
Lovely, just lovely..
This was healing to watch🙏🏾Thank you so much for this amazing work of art!
Cant help but be in complete awe of our ancestors😍👸🏾
Ashé!
Mulan was a Chinese warrior
Yennenga was an African warrior ,
Did you realize .....
Yupppp... I was saying the same..this is where they took Mulan from most likely..lol
Ayesha Barrow Mulan is based of Chinese folklore of an actual person.
Ghanaian*
Mulan was based of a Chinese folk tale/ legend tho so......
Ayesha Barrow No, they didn’t. Mulan was a Chinese folklore much like how this was an African story.
Absolutely Phenomenal! Who was the animator for this gem?
Damn!!!! This is just beautiful work. Going to share this with everyone. Outstanding.
+The King of Zamunda It got me so excited! I aspire to do high-quality live action films about her~♡
Amaka Olachi You definitely should do it. We need more people doing stuff like this. Home Team History is an inspiration. We have to make the difference if we want our stories told. Really wish you luck. By the way you should get a book called in praise of black women. It's quite expensive but worth it. A lot of African historical women who are not even mentioned by mainstream historian's. Look forward to seeing your work in the future.
You know what I think animation is the way to go as far as telling our stories. It's easier to depict the vastness and the beauty of ancient Africa that way. It's also more cost-effective. Animation doesn't necessarily only have to be for children. Maybe that's the way to go vs trying to get the motion picture. Loved what you've done love the story ❤️
We need to make stories like kids books and videos on stuff like this. All this white stories that only portrays white beauty needs to stop.
Tevarious Rothborne No, we need to portray our own stories and not expect other people to do so for us.
Neg Ste. Lucie word
Neg Ste. Lucie good. I don't care if WHITES make their stories. Im a huge lord rings but I'll be just as happy if more Black writers make good stories.
Tevarious Rothborne lemme stop you right there ,those so called "white" stories are not just "white" sure their skin color is but their not "white" let's take Disney for example they maybe white as we see them but their completely different people for example:
1.Aurora (French)
2.snow white (German)
3.repunzul (German? I don't remember it's been awhile)
All Disney princess are different nationalities sure they may look the same but as people they are not you can't group a group of people as one race sometimes (unless it's one of those videos where your explaining or talking about race then you can mention where your from) because grouping them up is like being backwards racist in a way where there not all the same like how it is for black people not all of you are the same you never know who's African or African American,you never know who's Nigerian or Jamaican you never know who's Haitian from west African it's all different
I do agree we need more colored princesses and stories and when I mean colored I mean excactly what it means all colored women
Black,Asian,Hispanic,etc everyone who's not the color white we need more stories about them as this world is a beautiful place filled with beautiful people and all people need to be understood and respected and loved for who they are and their cultures so with that being said we do need more stories like this it was interesting to learn about another country that wasn't my own and to hear about a awesome bad but princess who's lit like yes lol cast me as her in the next movie but I'm not her skin color (I'm biracial) lol if everyone is cool with that then call a sista up lol
Noonbot Sister of Daybot fuck what you talking about, don't ever fucking address me with that bullshit. Disney was created by a racist by the name of Walt. So you need to know who and what you are talking about before you address me. Disney had very racist skits and cartoons long time ago.
Really cool to see a Northern Ghanaian story! Makes me so proud! Thank you for this
Beautiful!
Can we get a movie ? She’s badass, warrior princess who can tame any animal.
WOW! I am totally impressed! I have just subscribed and sent this video to friends! Thank you for such a great story!
This is the story of the origin of my last name OUEDRAOGO, which means stallion in mooré the language of the Mossi people. Africa and not only Burkina Faso has so many stories to be shared with the rest of the world. You did a great job, thanks a lot!!!
🙏🏾PLEASE MAKE THIS CARTOON AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE! Every Black child needs to see this!
Also, you and Afric Network should do a collab. Both your channels are great resources for the Black community!
I love my heritage
This is so pleasant! I've told this story (& others) to my children and friends. Yenenga is herstory/history from my youth and upbringing in Burkina Faso (I am part Burkinabe of the Ouedraogo lineage). I hope you continue with glorious storytelling (the work of griot), and (important) changes to pronunciations. You are truly gifted and forward leaning!
HomeTeam is really taking his game the next level. Probably the best African historian on TH-cam.
THIS. IS. BEAUTIFUL!! love the animation! You narrated this so beautifully. More like this please!
These are the type of stories I want my daughter to watch and learn from.
POWERFUL🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈 AMAZING ☺BEAUTIFUL! THANKS YOU BROTHER NICE ⚘.DAPHNE COTTON 💜...♥️🖤💚...● BROWN FAMILY.
You bring to us our history that can be made into animation and stories to teach our children. This is why I support you brother
Can we just appreciate how good of a narrator and story teller HomeTeam. His intonation, his inflection and his cadence. 😍😍😍😍
Very nice. I will show this to my daughter tonight.
Christina J You should show it to your son too.
I have no sons. All girl children. 😍
I'm from Burkina Faso and my last name is "stallion" a descendant of the baby's. Thanks for sharing the story.
I love this legend. She was an absolute badass.
@HomeTeam I LOVE ❤LOVE❤✊🏾 LOVE this story, the animation, and your soothing crisp voice. I showed this to my 12 year old daughter and she was inspired. I swear your videos give me power!! Please make a cartoon story about King Menelek and Empress Taytu Betul and how she defeated the Italians at the Battle of Adwa Ethiopia 1896 gaining thier independence from the Italians. And the real Cinderella story Disney stole from Egypt, her name was NOT Cinderella but her name was Queen Mebkara Nete Kerty 2160 B.C.E. who was the daughter of King Pepe the II. Queen Menkara Nety Kerty independently ruled Egypt and there were many legends about her. One legend was that she was bathing in the river and her clothes were on the banks when a bird came and took her shoe and traveled across the land and dropped her shoe in a Kings lap. He searched all over to find the owner of the shoe until he found Queen Menkara Nete Kerty and they married.
Wow! Levels! This is an upgrade! Excellent!
This is wildly appropriate. I just finished communicating with my dad; then came to YT, to find this on my homepage feed. I began to add it to a watch later list, but Spirit would not allow that.
You have no idea how perfectly Divine this is. I appreciated you.💯💗🌟🌈🦋💖🕊
This is lovely
Kll
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Sooo glad you’re showing us an African princess. I don’t think how emotional and powerful it is to show to our little black girls this kind of stories. Thank u so much❤️
This is such a great story & should be told more often. Great job! I look forward to your next video!
This is true African history?! This is AWESOME!!!
Please make this into a big picture movie, with the action figure toys, books etc for our children to learn more and be encouraged !
EXCELLENT!!!! :-)
Glad you returned to TH-cam keep up the great work!
What's beautiful about this story is that it showcases a balanced perspective of life. Yes, women can be fierce warriors, ceos, bosses, etc and still desire marriage and family. We can have both. I love it!
Glad to see you making moves in new areas Home Team History. If you guys ever want to collaborate on a creative project (eg: comics), reach out to us.
We definitely should work on something like that. Whats the best way I can reach you?
@@hometeamhistory806 nice work. I hope you put more clothes on the girls.
Man, this animation is fantastic! It’s Disney quality, just wow!! And this story is so beautiful!
great animation man.
This is.... BEAUTIFUL
I have no words Disney can't make this a movie because it won't be as beautiful as this
The choir in the end gave me goose bumps
This animation was pretty cool. I wouldn’t mind watching more of these
I like the way you speak👍👏✊
I really did love this story. The artwork is beautiful. It's a beautiful representation of a strong woman and of feminism. Feminism means that women should be allowed to do what they want without being controlled. Wanting a family, wanting love does not make you less of a feminist. You don't need those things to be fulfilled though either and I think this is a beautiful representation of a woman taking her power and her life in her hands and doing what she wants with both. Also I had never heard of this story before. Definitely checking out your other stories now :)
I agree.
Feminism tells women to ‘never settle’. This folklore would go against feminism as she is a princess who marries a peasant.
WOW! That animation was beautiful!
Really a big improvement. Hope you'll continue to make videos like these.
I LOVED this!! Please more legends, fairytales and lives of extraordinary people in this format please 😩😍
I'm so glad I subscribed to this channel
I absolutely loved this, it's another part of African history that needs to be heard and you brought it👍
Wow. Bout to get supported on Patreon!
There is truly something about your animations. It’s a gift. Thank you for this. Children and adults will surely appreciate and gravitate towards these videos more. I know it was time consuming but it was worth it. You’re on to something special bruh...
Superb. THANK YOU!
I’m sending this video to my 11 year old.. you stay teaching me.
Do the epic of Sundiata!!!! (Or have you already done a video on it? I'll check.)
justin wilson would love to see that too!!
I DEFINITELY need to see this on the big screen 🤩🥰
This is in my son's play list he like this cartoon🤗 thank you for your time an effort to educate the ones who want to know your lessons also be a part of my son's curriculum. Thank u again much appreciate it🥰 keep up the Great work
I’ve been binging on your videos with my kids and this is so kid friendly and informative for us. The animation keeps them engaged 💙
Thank you so much brother. My eight year old daughter needs a princess who looks like her, so again thank you so much.
Wow! The animation and storytelling are awesome. We definitely need more of this!
Awesome! More videos like this please!
This gotta be a Disney movie, STAT
When I have a daughter I'm al gonna tell her about this princess
Thank you for this! I need to go look up this story because I need to know how she married an elephant hunter yet was still considered a queen mother. I want to be able to get this story right when I tell it to my granddaughter.