Let’s not waste our anger on Kemi-she’s just a mouthpiece for the Tory party, a carefully placed tool, a facade to parrot their agenda. She ticks the boxes for diversity, equity, and inclusion, serving as a shield to deflect accusations from marginalized groups. But make no mistake: when you challenge the system, it’s often the enslaved who defend the master more fiercely than the master ever could. She’s not the problem-she’s the distraction.
Nigerian immigrants accunt for only 10% of the immigrants to the UK. Kemi needs to wake up to this fact. Focusing on Nigerian immigrants will not reduce the numbers comming in. Also she needs to help speed up UK slavery and colonialism reparations to various countries and communities. We need to collectively press Britain and other western countries over this.
“Africans should also acknowledge that they owe a debt to those who sold our ancestors into slavery. In fact, many of us are happy where we are now. What about the countries involved in selling our ancestors into slavery, like Ghana, Nigeria, and the Arabs? Why are they not pursued for reparations as well? She doesn’t need to expedite anything; Kemi wasn’t born when these events occurred. Why don’t you insist that the Ghanaian and Nigerian leaders, who became wealthy through the selling of our ancestors, take responsibility? Many of their leaders benefited, which is why they are so rich and can send their children to the UK, Canada, and the USA for education. The colonial masters didn’t just take our ancestors; even now, some Nigerians still support slavery. Britain doesn’t owe anyone anything; African countries should also pay reparations.”
@PrioryCampion point taken, however for now Kemi is the main focus in the video. As a leader of a major political party in the UK and potential future prime minister she can be pressed to clarify what her policy is on the reparations
@@justafriend3408 I don't think she has to do nothing when will the African government speed up as well they were partake in colonisation by provide my ancestors like they were products. Move over it wasn't even the colonial master who started slavery? it was the Egyptian Pharaoh's who were black the children of Israel went into slavery black and came out white. Go back and read Deuthoronomy 28 our history. Why not ask the Arabs Ghana, Nigeria leader for reparations as well? You all make out like Africa not responsible for anything that happens in the past. I have been told by a Nigerian cab driver that they don't like you people I replied to what people, he replied to you Jamaican. I have shared a flat with a Ghanaian friend and their mother came to visit when she was told I am Jamaican she says we are slave babies. You are all talking about the British when your people sold my ancestors.
It's highly unlikely though that the reparations you're calling for will meaningfully benefit the rank and file considering the greed and corruption characterizing African leaders
@@rotimikayode1072 , it is indeed depressing many don't know, or don't care about what Kemi has done. Any African supporting her narrative, is pathetic, and like we say in Nigeria- ' las las , everybody go chop breakfast'
@@otuefiom5730 ,I doubt your assertion. If you have been through her ordeal, just like many Nigerians, nothing can be worse than living through the pains of failed leadership in Nigeria. Any immigrant with honest intentions will never regret anything in the West.
How can anyone deny the truth that Kemi speaks? It takes a lot of mental gymnastics to deny that Nigeria is a disaster and bordering on a failed state. Nigerians have lost faith that their government can affect positive change. Yes, "colonialism" and "crushing debt to the IMF" has affected Nigeria's development. However, once poor countries in Asia (Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, etc) or the Middle east (Dubai,Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait) are now surpassing Nigeria. You are correct, Nigerians don't respect their culture, in fact they are embarrassed by it and seek to run away from it.
Thursday, December 12, 2024 Constructive Economics: A Nigerian American Perspective; a late Oba’s Grandson This topic is both controversial and sensitive, making it challenging to discuss outside of respectful and informed settings. Since we are here in such a space, I will approach this subject with care, reflecting on Kemi Badenoch’s remarks about the state of affairs in Nigeria. First, I want to acknowledge that delving into Nigeria’s colonial history could fill volumes or constitute a Ph.D. dissertation. My aim here is not to provide an exhaustive historical account but rather to contextualize and critically analyze Badenoch’s comments. To begin, Kemi Badenoch’s individual achievements deserve recognition. Her rise within the U.K. political system is monumental. Born to Nigerian parents, educated within Nigeria’s academic system during formative years, and later completing her university studies in the U.K., Badenoch’s journey is both inspiring and praiseworthy. It challenges long-held biases about gender and race, demonstrating that Black women can achieve at the highest levels in domains historically dominated by white men. Such accomplishments dismantle the racist trope that individuals of African descent are intellectually inferior to their Anglo-Saxon or Western European counterparts. However, while celebrating her achievements, we must critically engage with the substance of her remarks on Nigeria. I fundamentally disagree with her position, as it appears to absolve Western neo-colonialism of its role in shaping the political and economic realities of Nigeria. The West has long designed a financial and geopolitical system that entrenches sub-Saharan African nations as perpetual suppliers of raw materials for Western corporations. This is not speculation but an open secret, extensively documented in works such as Confessions of an Economic Hitman by John Perkins. Perkins’ account sheds light on how Western governments, through institutions like NGOs, media outlets, and diplomatic channels, prioritize their interests at the expense of African nations, especially those in sub-Saharan Africa. Badenoch’s critique of Nigeria sidesteps this context, instead framing Nigerian political elites as solely responsible for the country’s challenges. While there is undeniable culpability among some of these elites, her narrative conveniently aligns with the interests of her Western political benefactors. As an aspirant for the position of U.K. Prime Minister, Badenoch has a vested interest in ingratiating herself with the Anglo-Saxon power structures that dominate British politics. This necessitates distancing herself from the Nigerian and broader Black communities to reassure her white peers of her alignment with their interests. This dynamic is not unique to Badenoch. Throughout history, individuals seeking to climb within Western power structures have often been required to dissociate from their cultural or racial origins. This reflects the fragility of these power structures, which are deeply aware of their exploitative foundations. Western capitalism was built on the enslavement of African peoples and the dispossession of Indigenous Americans. Such a system, inherently insecure, demands rigorous vetting of nonwhite entrants to ensure conformity to its norms and values. Badenoch, by positioning herself as a critic of Nigeria while downplaying the systemic inequities imposed by Western powers, reinforces this paradigm. Her rhetoric serves not only to further her personal ambitions but also to perpetuate the alienation of Black communities from their histories and struggles. It is with a heavy heart that I make these observations. Badenoch’s individual accomplishments are remarkable and a source of pride. Yet, as a collective, we must remain vigilant. Her trajectory raises concerns about the broader implications for Black people globally, particularly Nigerians, as her ascent may signal further entrenchment of systems that marginalize us. In conclusion, while we celebrate Badenoch’s achievements, we must also scrutinize the broader impact of her rhetoric and actions. This duality-admiration for individual success and caution about collective consequences-underscores the complexity of her role in shaping narratives about Nigeria and the Black diaspora.
@@7yqgevdj6 they behaving as she owns them anything she was born here by Nigerian parents who took her back to their country as a child she has no say in it. They bought her back at sixteen years old she was educated here. Just like Kemi parents some Jamaicans did the same thing they sent their children who were born in the UK back to Jamaica to grow up when they reach sixteen they bring them back here. They had to before their college age I think I remember when I was at college there was a person who was born here but grew up in Jamaica and because of this she wasn't entitled to any funds and had to pay she couldn't go to University either she had to spend three years in the country before she was eligible any funds that is why parents bring their children back by age sixteen. I'm not sure what the criteria is now but back in 1993 that was the case.
Who told you that Nigerians care about traveling to the UK. A few do, but the majority of us do not. I have personally rejected the offer of VISA to travel to the UK or UAE.
Why did the Windrush generation come to Britain? In 1948, the British Nationality Act gave people from colonies the right to live and work in Britain. The government needed workers to help fill post-war labour shortages and rebuild the economy. Caribbean countries were also struggling economically, and job vacancies in the UK offered an opportunity. Many of those who came became manual workers, drivers, cleaners, and nurses in the newly established NHS.
@@ttsh126 The Windrush generation came to Britain because they were invited. My parents were British before Jamaica gained independence, and their passports had British Jamaican written on the front cover. However, some of the Windrush generation must take partial responsibility for their situation. They were advised to regularise their status but didn’t, which led to the challenges they faced. What happened is that some people either didn’t read or couldn’t read the instructions. I’m not sure what else to say, as I have friends whose parents are from Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados. They told me that some of the blame lies with individuals because their parents followed the advice, obtained the necessary documentation, and avoided any issues. This suggests that the Windrush scandal could have been avoided in some cases.
I wouldn't encourage her to say about "breathing freely in uk." However, she is damn right about the African or Nigerian politicians. Freedom of speech is a hunan right ✅️. These so-called KEMI BASHERS or HATERS lives in the 80s,70s or 60s. Some Nigerian's politicians are very wicked and corrupt. Why this century, we still have energy shortage. Why still 30 per cent of children can't go to college. Why up until now, Nigerian leaders have been going abroad to seek medical .
Great video insights my Sister and I agree and understand your sentiments about Africa and how Africans are perceived. In addition I just wanted to point out a few things we may need to consider when critiquing Kemi : 1. Kemi is Conservative and they are right wing, focusing on things like reducing immigration, preserving British values and that people "should help themselves" without too much reliance on the state. She will therefore sound the way she does otherwise she wouldn't be a conservative. 2.Kemi was born in London and "YES" she is of Nigerian ancestry BUT she doesn't appear to hold Nigerian values. I would question her parents as to "what they said & taught" her about Nigeria OR even consider the struggles her parents went through as a way of figuring out why she has such a negative view of Nigeria. Kemi may not see a future of herself in Nigeria too which could be 'why' her rhetoric on Nigeria is negative. 3. It is also undeniable that Kemi is very ambitious and to be fair to her, I don't think her full political ambitions would be as accommodated in Nigeria as they are in UK; based simply on the 'fact' that she is a woman. I am a Zimbabwean married to a Nigerian man a few years older than Kemi and he told me that he grew up being told "Men don't go into the kitchen, it is for women". He told me that he had to choose as he got older to get in the kitchen and when a woman is there , he expects her to be in the kitchen. He was not being misogynistic but truthfully it is a mindset that promotes "a type of misogyny". I think it depends on the family too - my Zimbabwean family has a similar view that Men & Boys don't go into the kitchen as the Men in my family will never go into a kitchen when women are there. However, a male Zim friend of mine didn't have that rule in their family so he loves to cook & bake even when women are there. In this case, I can't say Kemi is incorrect if she experienced this because I and some of my friends also experienced and continue to experience this view of "women belong in the kitchen". It is not akin to Africa only by the way so I don't think it paints Africa negatively. 4. When it comes to immigration, there is an interview where Kemi elaborated on highly skilled migrants such as Engineers being welcome in UK any day. She mentioned that false asylum seekers such as those who are here to leech off the system and those of lower skills are her issue. I may not necessarily agree with her on this point however, she is a right wing Conservative and that's their view. She is now their leader so she has to sing & dance to the same tune so to speak. 5.On the case of women leaders, YES YES YES, Africa had many fierce leaders who helped in the liberation of Africans but let's not deny that there is still a lot of work in African women being seen as equals to the extent that benefits African women the same way men benefit. A history of past female champions of freedom is not indicative of the current issues women face in not being seen as powerful voices of change on our continent (in some countries). Men still rule and unlike the Caribbean like in Barbados , we are yet to see a Female Prime Minister or President. To her credit, UK & mainly Conservatives have had Margaret Thatcher, Teresa May and Liz Truss. 6. The Nigerian Vice President said she should lose the name Kemi. While that sounds patriotic I don't think it is a good statement. He ignores the fact that there are many people in the world given names parents liked from countries they are not affiliated with. I say this because if Kemi was mixed race without Black skin or was "white" - that sentiment would not suffice or matter much. Kemi already revealed to us that she is not into representation of the 'Black Community' therefore I deduce from this that Kemi most likely doesn't see herself as representing 'The African or Nigerian Community'. Other examples of such people are Black American Candace Owens who has 3 million youtube followers alone yet she constantly speaks negatively of Black Americans on her podcasts and is also married to a white English man. Another is GB news journalist Nana Akua who is always makes disparaging remarks about Black British people. My point is for us to realise that NOT ALL BLACK WOMEN & MEN in places of influence are there to promote or further endorse the sufferings and plight of Black people. I completely agree that It is dangerous and can inadvertently cause us harm and we should combat it by SPEAKING OUT against it giving a positive side of Africa & Africans. If you follow Candace Owens' meterioc rise, it shows me that "don't wage a war against them" instead bring alternative points of the Valiance and Resiliency of Africans in Africa and in the diaspora. 7. As for saying no other races complain about their people - there are there but you may not necessarily know them. There are Iranian women and men speaking against their country. There are Afghanistani activists greatly opposed to the Taliban rulers. Sikh & Panjabi Indians have Sikh Women's Aid which actively speaks out against the ills in the Sikh community and they tackle values in their cultural upbringing. There are women of Somali origin who have divorced themselves from certain aspects of Somali culture such as Female genital mutilation. My point is to say what Kemi is doing about Nigeria is done by others too but we may not realise as we have no affiliation or interest in those cultures to be aware. In Kemi's case, she is even lucky as in the other cultures mentioned some of those opposing their countries or culture are killed and risk death by doing so. Think Salman Rushdie , Malala Yousafzai or Jamal Khashoggi. 8. The truth sets us all free.If we are preferring to hide or deny some of the issues that are affecting Africa caused by the African leaders or the lack of proper working systems and structures in Africa then "we cannot change anything". Preserving African identities should not silence us when we were given voices by God to "speak out" where change is needed. Saying my identity is Black African should not supersede or ignore the issues affecting the development of Africa. The fact that many Africans willingly or unwillingly migrate to UK and other countries in the Western world is a testament that something is NOT WORKING on our continents. I am not against Kemi highlighting some of the challenges she faced in Nigeria as truly , I believe it's made her get to where she is now. Kemi's confidence and self determination is after all a quality akin to Nigerians. My biggest concerns for Kemi is that she is all talk as we haven't seen any action from her and I do worry that she is in somehow in a fantasy world. Thank you so much for the videos. They are definitely enlightening and give me food for thought.
I agree with what you said and you have also given me food for thought, however, making some statements about Africa on huge platforms without giving people clear context sends the wrong message. My issue is that already Africa is suffering because of negative stories. I'm aware that other races complain about their culture and I am aware of them but to me, Africans seem to be the loudest. It's coming across as if nothing good happens in Africa and I have a problem with that. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with the community.
What is our culture which you are talking about that we should promote sort of which you feel has a negative impact to our lives ? Is it rigging elections and being corrupt and coups or lobola? Culture is very wide. Be specific.
I enjoyed your commentary and analysis. You are 100% correct in your expectations. Let me say that politicians move in ebbs and flows. This could be an alignment strategy - at the least, a misplaced one. That said, let's hope the subject finds a way to remedy the narrative. One thing I can immediately reject is that story about the African woman's place. My question is which women did the subject grow up around. Like you, my grandmother was formidable, and I learned a great deal from her even as a boy or young man. She was not even formally educated, but gosh , she was a positive force in all our lives.
My Sister, I have watched several of your videos, and liked your reflections on a variety of subjects. I have particularly liked this one owing to the depth you have brought into the discussion, especially in your critique of some of KB's views of Africa. Thank you. Keep doing your great work of sharing and in the process sometimes inspiring others.
I enjoyed your commentary and analysis. You are 100% correct in your expectations. Let me say that politicians move in ebbs and flows. This could be an alignment strategy - at the least, a misplaced one. That said, let's hope the subject finds a way to remedy the narrative. One thing I can immediately reject is that story about the African woman's place. My question is which women did the subject grow up around. Similar to your examples, my grandmother was formidable, and I learned a great deal from her even as a boy or young man. She was not even formally educated, but gosh , she was a positive force in all our lives.
Had made all arrangements for my child to go to a UK uni but kwete, he will go to Africa University in Zimbabwe... this is mainly for his mental health and best decision of my life.
Thanks, my sister, for sharing your valuable sentiments. Keep doing the good work. I know many people hate the truth when it doesn't resonate with them.
Thursday, December 12, 2024 Constructive Economics: A Nigerian American Perspective; a late Oba’s Grandson This topic is both controversial and sensitive, making it challenging to discuss outside of respectful and informed settings. Since we are here in such a space, I will approach this subject with care, reflecting on Kemi Badenoch’s remarks about the state of affairs in Nigeria. First, I want to acknowledge that delving into Nigeria’s colonial history could fill volumes or constitute a Ph.D. dissertation. My aim here is not to provide an exhaustive historical account but rather to contextualize and critically analyze Badenoch’s comments. To begin, Kemi Badenoch’s individual achievements deserve recognition. Her rise within the U.K. political system is monumental. Born to Nigerian parents, educated within Nigeria’s academic system during formative years, and later completing her university studies in the U.K., Badenoch’s journey is both inspiring and praiseworthy. It challenges long-held biases about gender and race, demonstrating that Black women can achieve at the highest levels in domains historically dominated by white men. Such accomplishments dismantle the racist trope that individuals of African descent are intellectually inferior to their Anglo-Saxon or Western European counterparts. However, while celebrating her achievements, we must critically engage with the substance of her remarks on Nigeria. I fundamentally disagree with her position, as it appears to absolve Western neo-colonialism of its role in shaping the political and economic realities of Nigeria. The West has long designed a financial and geopolitical system that entrenches sub-Saharan African nations as perpetual suppliers of raw materials for Western corporations. This is not speculation but an open secret, extensively documented in works such as Confessions of an Economic Hitman by John Perkins. Perkins’ account sheds light on how Western governments, through institutions like NGOs, media outlets, and diplomatic channels, prioritize their interests at the expense of African nations, especially those in sub-Saharan Africa. Badenoch’s critique of Nigeria sidesteps this context, instead framing Nigerian political elites as solely responsible for the country’s challenges. While there is undeniable culpability among some of these elites, her narrative conveniently aligns with the interests of her Western political benefactors. As an aspirant for the position of U.K. Prime Minister, Badenoch has a vested interest in ingratiating herself with the Anglo-Saxon power structures that dominate British politics. This necessitates distancing herself from the Nigerian and broader Black communities to reassure her white peers of her alignment with their interests. This dynamic is not unique to Badenoch. Throughout history, individuals seeking to climb within Western power structures have often been required to dissociate from their cultural or racial origins. This reflects the fragility of these power structures, which are deeply aware of their exploitative foundations. Western capitalism was built on the enslavement of African peoples and the dispossession of Indigenous Americans. Such a system, inherently insecure, demands rigorous vetting of nonwhite entrants to ensure conformity to its norms and values. Badenoch, by positioning herself as a critic of Nigeria while downplaying the systemic inequities imposed by Western powers, reinforces this paradigm. Her rhetoric serves not only to further her personal ambitions but also to perpetuate the alienation of Black communities from their histories and struggles. It is with a heavy heart that I make these observations. Badenoch’s individual accomplishments are remarkable and a source of pride. Yet, as a collective, we must remain vigilant. Her trajectory raises concerns about the broader implications for Black people globally, particularly Nigerians, as her ascent may signal further entrenchment of systems that marginalize us. In conclusion, while we celebrate Badenoch’s achievements, we must also scrutinize the broader impact of her rhetoric and actions. This duality-admiration for individual success and caution about collective consequences-underscores the complexity of her role in shaping narratives about Nigeria and the Black diaspora.
Its very immature and self centred like a first year university student! Badenoch is quite unsuited to a leadership role of a first world political party! She lacks political sensitivity and political foresight and the Conservatives will pay!
If she only knew that we in former Colonies embrace the British culture more than the Brits themselves. She must go back and re-play some videos from Teresa May and get off her high horse.
Kemi has not gone far enough with Nigeria because what she had stated were the good days in Nigeria, things are now far worse in Nigeria than the days Kemi had described. I agree with Kemi,
I think l am observing a disconnect with what my sister (whom we are justly proud of as Africans) is projecting ...uhmmm l concur that they is a massive gap in expectations....indeed they is an intellectual discord in what we are seeing ..
Kemi hasn't gotten any further than nigerian leadership has taken nigeria as nigerians do little about it Yes africans dont culturally take criticism .Kemi has given.nigeria so.much if onl they would listen .FIX nigeria vp for the rest of africa
@@Resithrive ...her is point is, she's actually right and it's the politicians and their stoogies in the media that are attacking her. She was, however, very economical with truth because her adopted country England, in the way they created Nigeria in the first place, is the source of the problem.
@@chkemek-uv7qe I see and now that you've put the historical context about how the country came to be called Nigeria in the first place and her distancing herself from 'Nigeria' and preferring to be known as 'Yoruba' could actually have a deeper implication than we realise (demonstrates her African pride in a way). Most names given to our countries were not what we were known as originally. I like where this is going...
@@Resithrivewhat is there to be pride of as an African? Large land mass, many resources, many people by worst level of development on earth and dominated in your own ancestral lands whereas Asians and Europeans and Arabs to move to the continent and their countries are the best on the continent , North Africa and so it h Africa 😂😂😂
Greetings Sister, long time. Her plough has become too dip to an extent of bringing out infertile soil. She has stretched too much. It's bad to be poor.and we need to work hard to bring ourselves out of the woods. Also, we as Africans we should improve in the way we do things but surprisingly, we are sinking dipper.
Hello, my sister. It's good to see you here. You speak the truth, especially about us. However, I still hold hope that one day we will get it. Thank you so much.
I don’t think Shettima should even be thinking of Kemi Badenoch nee Adegoke. Badenoch is just the leader of the opposition party in the U.K. a party that lost badly in the last election. She is not the U.K’s Prime Minister and she is a long long way from becoming that. Personally I think she Kemi should be left alone to focus on her political career in the U.K. Nigeria does not need her and she doesn’t need Nigeria. But she does love Nigeria and tells the truth about the country. However she has work to do in the U.K. By the way, I am British Nigerian, and a card carrying member of the Conservative Party who voted the Rt. Hon. Kemi Badenoch at the last party election.
Shettima has zero influence on Kemi. Not many people know him outside of Nigeria. Just a leader of Tories? Her party is more powerful globally than any African government
Thursday, December 12, 2024 Constructive Economics: A Nigerian American Perspective; a late Oba’s Grandson This topic is both controversial and sensitive, making it challenging to discuss outside of respectful and informed settings. Since we are here in such a space, I will approach this subject with care, reflecting on Kemi Badenoch’s remarks about the state of affairs in Nigeria. First, I want to acknowledge that delving into Nigeria’s colonial history could fill volumes or constitute a Ph.D. dissertation. My aim here is not to provide an exhaustive historical account but rather to contextualize and critically analyze Badenoch’s comments. To begin, Kemi Badenoch’s individual achievements deserve recognition. Her rise within the U.K. political system is monumental. Born to Nigerian parents, educated within Nigeria’s academic system during formative years, and later completing her university studies in the U.K., Badenoch’s journey is both inspiring and praiseworthy. It challenges long-held biases about gender and race, demonstrating that Black women can achieve at the highest levels in domains historically dominated by white men. Such accomplishments dismantle the racist trope that individuals of African descent are intellectually inferior to their Anglo-Saxon or Western European counterparts. However, while celebrating her achievements, we must critically engage with the substance of her remarks on Nigeria. I fundamentally disagree with her position, as it appears to absolve Western neo-colonialism of its role in shaping the political and economic realities of Nigeria. The West has long designed a financial and geopolitical system that entrenches sub-Saharan African nations as perpetual suppliers of raw materials for Western corporations. This is not speculation but an open secret, extensively documented in works such as Confessions of an Economic Hitman by John Perkins. Perkins’ account sheds light on how Western governments, through institutions like NGOs, media outlets, and diplomatic channels, prioritize their interests at the expense of African nations, especially those in sub-Saharan Africa. Badenoch’s critique of Nigeria sidesteps this context, instead framing Nigerian political elites as solely responsible for the country’s challenges. While there is undeniable culpability among some of these elites, her narrative conveniently aligns with the interests of her Western political benefactors. As an aspirant for the position of U.K. Prime Minister, Badenoch has a vested interest in ingratiating herself with the Anglo-Saxon power structures that dominate British politics. This necessitates distancing herself from the Nigerian and broader Black communities to reassure her white peers of her alignment with their interests. This dynamic is not unique to Badenoch. Throughout history, individuals seeking to climb within Western power structures have often been required to dissociate from their cultural or racial origins. This reflects the fragility of these power structures, which are deeply aware of their exploitative foundations. Western capitalism was built on the enslavement of African peoples and the dispossession of Indigenous Americans. Such a system, inherently insecure, demands rigorous vetting of nonwhite entrants to ensure conformity to its norms and values. Badenoch, by positioning herself as a critic of Nigeria while downplaying the systemic inequities imposed by Western powers, reinforces this paradigm. Her rhetoric serves not only to further her personal ambitions but also to perpetuate the alienation of Black communities from their histories and struggles. It is with a heavy heart that I make these observations. Badenoch’s individual accomplishments are remarkable and a source of pride. Yet, as a collective, we must remain vigilant. Her trajectory raises concerns about the broader implications for Black people globally, particularly Nigerians, as her ascent may signal further entrenchment of systems that marginalize us. In conclusion, while we celebrate Badenoch’s achievements, we must also scrutinize the broader impact of her rhetoric and actions. This duality-admiration for individual success and caution about collective consequences-underscores the complexity of her role in shaping narratives about Nigeria and the Black diaspora.
@@constructiveeconomics6733Spot on! She definitely needed to please her Anglo-Saxon masters by denigrating her roots. This is typical of even the most recent migrant who just arrived Heathrow Airport this morning. In order to feel welcome and be accepted, they set up cameras and You tube channels to denigrate their homelands and start immigration advisories to lure more and more black folks out..
Let’s not waste our anger on Kemi-she’s just a mouthpiece for the Tory party, a carefully placed tool, a facade to parrot their agenda. She ticks the boxes for diversity, equity, and inclusion, serving as a shield to deflect accusations from marginalized groups. But make no mistake: when you challenge the system, it’s often the enslaved who defend the master more fiercely than the master ever could. She’s not the problem-she’s the distraction.
She is on a high at the moment,she is over her self, she will come down to earth with a , big bang.
@@stanfordphillips6792 Rishi Sunak represented his ancestry very well
Nigerian immigrants accunt for only 10% of the immigrants to the UK. Kemi needs to wake up to this fact. Focusing on Nigerian immigrants will not reduce the numbers comming in. Also she needs to help speed up UK slavery and colonialism reparations to various countries and communities. We need to collectively press Britain and other western countries over this.
“Africans should also acknowledge that they owe a debt to those who sold our ancestors into slavery. In fact, many of us are happy where we are now. What about the countries involved in selling our ancestors into slavery, like Ghana, Nigeria, and the Arabs? Why are they not pursued for reparations as well? She doesn’t need to expedite anything; Kemi wasn’t born when these events occurred. Why don’t you insist that the Ghanaian and Nigerian leaders, who became wealthy through the selling of our ancestors, take responsibility? Many of their leaders benefited, which is why they are so rich and can send their children to the UK, Canada, and the USA for education. The colonial masters didn’t just take our ancestors; even now, some Nigerians still support slavery. Britain doesn’t owe anyone anything; African countries should also pay reparations.”
@PrioryCampion point taken, however for now Kemi is the main focus in the video. As a leader of a major political party in the UK and potential future prime minister she can be pressed to clarify what her policy is on the reparations
@@justafriend3408 I don't think she has to do nothing when will the African government speed up as well they were partake in colonisation by provide my ancestors like they were products. Move over it wasn't even the colonial master who started slavery? it was the Egyptian Pharaoh's who were black the children of Israel went into slavery black and came out white. Go back and read Deuthoronomy 28 our history. Why not ask the Arabs Ghana, Nigeria leader for reparations as well? You all make out like Africa not responsible for anything that happens in the past. I have been told by a Nigerian cab driver that they don't like you people I replied to what people, he replied to you Jamaican. I have shared a flat with a Ghanaian friend and their mother came to visit when she was told I am Jamaican she says we are slave babies. You are all talking about the British when your people sold my ancestors.
It's highly unlikely though that the reparations you're calling for will meaningfully benefit the rank and file considering the greed and corruption characterizing African leaders
That many of you with all your education do not know that what Kemi has done was bad is mind-boggling.
I hope you watched the video
@@rotimikayode1072 , it is indeed depressing many don't know, or don't care about what Kemi has done. Any African supporting her narrative, is pathetic, and like we say in Nigeria- ' las las , everybody go chop breakfast'
Well said as usual. Kemi will surely regret her actions when they are done with her.
I suspect she will too. Thank you.
lol you wish
@@otuefiom5730 ,I doubt your assertion. If you have been through her ordeal, just like many Nigerians, nothing can be worse than living through the pains of failed leadership in Nigeria. Any immigrant with honest intentions will never regret anything in the West.
@JoyceAppia-cj1odyou don't belong among intelligent and enlightened discourse pls
How can anyone deny the truth that Kemi speaks? It takes a lot of mental gymnastics to deny that Nigeria is a disaster and bordering on a failed state. Nigerians have lost faith that their government can affect positive change. Yes, "colonialism" and "crushing debt to the IMF" has affected Nigeria's development. However, once poor countries in Asia (Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, etc) or the Middle east (Dubai,Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait) are now surpassing Nigeria. You are correct, Nigerians don't respect their culture, in fact they are embarrassed by it and seek to run away from it.
Thanks for sharing your views.
If you in your country& do not plan go to uk,do you really care what kemi does or not.Focus on your country & kemi will focus on uk
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Constructive Economics: A Nigerian American Perspective; a late Oba’s Grandson
This topic is both controversial and sensitive, making it challenging to discuss outside of respectful and informed settings. Since we are here in such a space, I will approach this subject with care, reflecting on Kemi Badenoch’s remarks about the state of affairs in Nigeria.
First, I want to acknowledge that delving into Nigeria’s colonial history could fill volumes or constitute a Ph.D. dissertation. My aim here is not to provide an exhaustive historical account but rather to contextualize and critically analyze Badenoch’s comments.
To begin, Kemi Badenoch’s individual achievements deserve recognition. Her rise within the U.K. political system is monumental. Born to Nigerian parents, educated within Nigeria’s academic system during formative years, and later completing her university studies in the U.K., Badenoch’s journey is both inspiring and praiseworthy. It challenges long-held biases about gender and race, demonstrating that Black women can achieve at the highest levels in domains historically dominated by white men. Such accomplishments dismantle the racist trope that individuals of African descent are intellectually inferior to their Anglo-Saxon or Western European counterparts.
However, while celebrating her achievements, we must critically engage with the substance of her remarks on Nigeria. I fundamentally disagree with her position, as it appears to absolve Western neo-colonialism of its role in shaping the political and economic realities of Nigeria. The West has long designed a financial and geopolitical system that entrenches sub-Saharan African nations as perpetual suppliers of raw materials for Western corporations. This is not speculation but an open secret, extensively documented in works such as Confessions of an Economic Hitman by John Perkins. Perkins’ account sheds light on how Western governments, through institutions like NGOs, media outlets, and diplomatic channels, prioritize their interests at the expense of African nations, especially those in sub-Saharan Africa.
Badenoch’s critique of Nigeria sidesteps this context, instead framing Nigerian political elites as solely responsible for the country’s challenges. While there is undeniable culpability among some of these elites, her narrative conveniently aligns with the interests of her Western political benefactors. As an aspirant for the position of U.K. Prime Minister, Badenoch has a vested interest in ingratiating herself with the Anglo-Saxon power structures that dominate British politics. This necessitates distancing herself from the Nigerian and broader Black communities to reassure her white peers of her alignment with their interests.
This dynamic is not unique to Badenoch. Throughout history, individuals seeking to climb within Western power structures have often been required to dissociate from their cultural or racial origins. This reflects the fragility of these power structures, which are deeply aware of their exploitative foundations. Western capitalism was built on the enslavement of African peoples and the dispossession of Indigenous Americans. Such a system, inherently insecure, demands rigorous vetting of nonwhite entrants to ensure conformity to its norms and values.
Badenoch, by positioning herself as a critic of Nigeria while downplaying the systemic inequities imposed by Western powers, reinforces this paradigm. Her rhetoric serves not only to further her personal ambitions but also to perpetuate the alienation of Black communities from their histories and struggles.
It is with a heavy heart that I make these observations. Badenoch’s individual accomplishments are remarkable and a source of pride. Yet, as a collective, we must remain vigilant. Her trajectory raises concerns about the broader implications for Black people globally, particularly Nigerians, as her ascent may signal further entrenchment of systems that marginalize us.
In conclusion, while we celebrate Badenoch’s achievements, we must also scrutinize the broader impact of her rhetoric and actions. This duality-admiration for individual success and caution about collective consequences-underscores the complexity of her role in shaping narratives about Nigeria and the Black diaspora.
Exactly why they pressure her because of she's Nigerian it doesn't work like that she's knows Nigerians kemi
@@7yqgevdj6 they behaving as she owns them anything she was born here by Nigerian parents who took her back to their country as a child she has no say in it. They bought her back at sixteen years old she was educated here. Just like Kemi parents some Jamaicans did the same thing they sent their children who were born in the UK back to Jamaica to grow up when they reach sixteen they bring them back here. They had to before their college age I think I remember when I was at college there was a person who was born here but grew up in Jamaica and because of this she wasn't entitled to any funds and had to pay she couldn't go to University either she had to spend three years in the country before she was eligible any funds that is why parents bring their children back by age sixteen. I'm not sure what the criteria is now but back in 1993 that was the case.
Who told you that Nigerians care about traveling to the UK. A few do, but the majority of us do not. I have personally rejected the offer of VISA to travel to the UK or UAE.
@@rotimikayode1072
Talk bout c0untries who have banned z00geria.Anyway we all know z00gerias r in rush to evacuate their mess.
Why did the Windrush generation come to Britain?
In 1948, the British Nationality Act gave people from colonies the right to live and work in Britain.
The government needed workers to help fill post-war labour shortages and rebuild the economy.
Caribbean countries were also struggling economically, and job vacancies in the UK offered an opportunity.
Many of those who came became manual workers, drivers, cleaners, and nurses in the newly established NHS.
@@ttsh126 The Windrush generation came to Britain because they were invited. My parents were British before Jamaica gained independence, and their passports had British Jamaican written on the front cover. However, some of the Windrush generation must take partial responsibility for their situation. They were advised to regularise their status but didn’t, which led to the challenges they faced.
What happened is that some people either didn’t read or couldn’t read the instructions. I’m not sure what else to say, as I have friends whose parents are from Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados. They told me that some of the blame lies with individuals because their parents followed the advice, obtained the necessary documentation, and avoided any issues. This suggests that the Windrush scandal could have been avoided in some cases.
I wouldn't encourage her to say about "breathing freely in uk." However, she is damn right about the African or Nigerian politicians.
Freedom of speech is a hunan right ✅️.
These so-called KEMI BASHERS or HATERS lives in the 80s,70s or 60s.
Some Nigerian's politicians are very wicked and corrupt.
Why this century, we still have energy shortage.
Why still 30 per cent of children can't go to college.
Why up until now, Nigerian leaders have been going abroad to seek medical .
Thanks for sharing your views
freedom speech let see her speak of the evil England has committed and still committing around the world and see how long she last? smh
Great video insights my Sister and I agree and understand your sentiments about Africa and how Africans are perceived.
In addition I just wanted to point out a few things we may need to consider when critiquing Kemi :
1. Kemi is Conservative and they are right wing, focusing on things like reducing immigration, preserving British values and that people "should help themselves" without too much reliance on the state. She will therefore sound the way she does otherwise she wouldn't be a conservative.
2.Kemi was born in London and "YES" she is of Nigerian ancestry BUT she doesn't appear to hold Nigerian values. I would question her parents as to "what they said & taught" her about Nigeria OR even consider the struggles her parents went through as a way of figuring out why she has such a negative view of Nigeria. Kemi may not see a future of herself in Nigeria too which could be 'why' her rhetoric on Nigeria is negative.
3. It is also undeniable that Kemi is very ambitious and to be fair to her, I don't think her full political ambitions would be as accommodated in Nigeria as they are in UK; based simply on the 'fact' that she is a woman. I am a Zimbabwean married to a Nigerian man a few years older than Kemi and he told me that he grew up being told "Men don't go into the kitchen, it is for women". He told me that he had to choose as he got older to get in the kitchen and when a woman is there , he expects her to be in the kitchen. He was not being misogynistic but truthfully it is a mindset that promotes "a type of misogyny". I think it depends on the family too - my Zimbabwean family has a similar view that Men & Boys don't go into the kitchen as the Men in my family will never go into a kitchen when women are there. However, a male Zim friend of mine didn't have that rule in their family so he loves to cook & bake even when women are there. In this case, I can't say Kemi is incorrect if she experienced this because I and some of my friends also experienced and continue to experience this view of "women belong in the kitchen". It is not akin to Africa only by the way so I don't think it paints Africa negatively.
4. When it comes to immigration, there is an interview where Kemi elaborated on highly skilled migrants such as Engineers being welcome in UK any day. She mentioned that false asylum seekers such as those who are here to leech off the system and those of lower skills are her issue. I may not necessarily agree with her on this point however, she is a right wing Conservative and that's their view. She is now their leader so she has to sing & dance to the same tune so to speak.
5.On the case of women leaders, YES YES YES, Africa had many fierce leaders who helped in the liberation of Africans but let's not deny that there is still a lot of work in African women being seen as equals to the extent that benefits African women the same way men benefit. A history of past female champions of freedom is not indicative of the current issues women face in not being seen as powerful voices of change on our continent (in some countries). Men still rule and unlike the Caribbean like in Barbados , we are yet to see a Female Prime Minister or President. To her credit, UK & mainly Conservatives have had Margaret Thatcher, Teresa May and Liz Truss.
6. The Nigerian Vice President said she should lose the name Kemi. While that sounds patriotic I don't think it is a good statement. He ignores the fact that there are many people in the world given names parents liked from countries they are not affiliated with. I say this because if Kemi was mixed race without Black skin or was "white" - that sentiment would not suffice or matter much. Kemi already revealed to us that she is not into representation of the 'Black Community' therefore I deduce from this that Kemi most likely doesn't see herself as representing 'The African or Nigerian Community'.
Other examples of such people are Black American Candace Owens who has 3 million youtube followers alone yet she constantly speaks negatively of Black Americans on her podcasts and is also married to a white English man. Another is GB news journalist Nana Akua who is always makes disparaging remarks about Black British people. My point is for us to realise that NOT ALL BLACK WOMEN & MEN in places of influence are there to promote or further endorse the sufferings and plight of Black people. I completely agree that It is dangerous and can inadvertently cause us harm and we should combat it by SPEAKING OUT against it giving a positive side of Africa & Africans. If you follow Candace Owens' meterioc rise, it shows me that "don't wage a war against them" instead bring alternative points of the Valiance and Resiliency of Africans in Africa and in the diaspora.
7. As for saying no other races complain about their people - there are there but you may not necessarily know them. There are Iranian women and men speaking against their country. There are Afghanistani activists greatly opposed to the Taliban rulers. Sikh & Panjabi Indians have Sikh Women's Aid which actively speaks out against the ills in the Sikh community and they tackle values in their cultural upbringing. There are women of Somali origin who have divorced themselves from certain aspects of Somali culture such as Female genital mutilation. My point is to say what Kemi is doing about Nigeria is done by others too but we may not realise as we have no affiliation or interest in those cultures to be aware. In Kemi's case, she is even lucky as in the other cultures mentioned some of those opposing their countries or culture are killed and risk death by doing so. Think Salman Rushdie , Malala Yousafzai or Jamal Khashoggi.
8. The truth sets us all free.If we are preferring to hide or deny some of the issues that are affecting Africa caused by the African leaders or the lack of proper working systems and structures in Africa then "we cannot change anything". Preserving African identities should not silence us when we were given voices by God to "speak out" where change is needed. Saying my identity is Black African should not supersede or ignore the issues affecting the development of Africa. The fact that many Africans willingly or unwillingly migrate to UK and other countries in the Western world is a testament that something is NOT WORKING on our continents. I am not against Kemi highlighting some of the challenges she faced in Nigeria as truly , I believe it's made her get to where she is now. Kemi's confidence and self determination is after all a quality akin to Nigerians.
My biggest concerns for Kemi is that she is all talk as we haven't seen any action from her and I do worry that she is in somehow in a fantasy world.
Thank you so much for the videos. They are definitely enlightening and give me food for thought.
I agree with what you said and you have also given me food for thought, however, making some statements about Africa on huge platforms without giving people clear context sends the wrong message. My issue is that already Africa is suffering because of negative stories. I'm aware that other races complain about their culture and I am aware of them but to me, Africans seem to be the loudest. It's coming across as if nothing good happens in Africa and I have a problem with that. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with the community.
What is our culture which you are talking about that we should promote sort of which you feel has a negative impact to our lives ?
Is it rigging elections and being corrupt and coups or lobola?
Culture is very wide.
Be specific.
I enjoyed your commentary and analysis. You are 100% correct in your expectations. Let me say that politicians move in ebbs and flows. This could be an alignment strategy - at the least, a misplaced one. That said, let's hope the subject finds a way to remedy the narrative. One thing I can immediately reject is that story about the African woman's place. My question is which women did the subject grow up around. Like you, my grandmother was formidable, and I learned a great deal from her even as a boy or young man. She was not even formally educated, but gosh , she was a positive force in all our lives.
My Sister, I have watched several of your videos, and liked your reflections on a variety of subjects. I have particularly liked this one owing to the depth you have brought into the discussion, especially in your critique of some of KB's views of Africa. Thank you. Keep doing your great work of sharing and in the process sometimes inspiring others.
I appreciate you, thank you so much.
I enjoyed your commentary and analysis. You are 100% correct in your expectations. Let me say that politicians move in ebbs and flows. This could be an alignment strategy - at the least, a misplaced one. That said, let's hope the subject finds a way to remedy the narrative. One thing I can immediately reject is that story about the African woman's place. My question is which women did the subject grow up around. Similar to your examples, my grandmother was formidable, and I learned a great deal from her even as a boy or young man. She was not even formally educated, but gosh , she was a positive force in all our lives.
Thank you so much for adding this to the discussion.
Had made all arrangements for my child to go to a UK uni but kwete, he will go to Africa University in Zimbabwe... this is mainly for his mental health and best decision of my life.
Thank you so much for sharing this with the community. I'm also confident it's the best decision you've made. Blessings.
To be honest he will be betted off as a youth back home
Sunak is NOT from India..Both his parents are from East Africa
Thanks, my sister, for sharing your valuable sentiments. Keep doing the good work. I know many people hate the truth when it doesn't resonate with them.
Thank you.
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Constructive Economics: A Nigerian American Perspective; a late Oba’s Grandson
This topic is both controversial and sensitive, making it challenging to discuss outside of respectful and informed settings. Since we are here in such a space, I will approach this subject with care, reflecting on Kemi Badenoch’s remarks about the state of affairs in Nigeria.
First, I want to acknowledge that delving into Nigeria’s colonial history could fill volumes or constitute a Ph.D. dissertation. My aim here is not to provide an exhaustive historical account but rather to contextualize and critically analyze Badenoch’s comments.
To begin, Kemi Badenoch’s individual achievements deserve recognition. Her rise within the U.K. political system is monumental. Born to Nigerian parents, educated within Nigeria’s academic system during formative years, and later completing her university studies in the U.K., Badenoch’s journey is both inspiring and praiseworthy. It challenges long-held biases about gender and race, demonstrating that Black women can achieve at the highest levels in domains historically dominated by white men. Such accomplishments dismantle the racist trope that individuals of African descent are intellectually inferior to their Anglo-Saxon or Western European counterparts.
However, while celebrating her achievements, we must critically engage with the substance of her remarks on Nigeria. I fundamentally disagree with her position, as it appears to absolve Western neo-colonialism of its role in shaping the political and economic realities of Nigeria. The West has long designed a financial and geopolitical system that entrenches sub-Saharan African nations as perpetual suppliers of raw materials for Western corporations. This is not speculation but an open secret, extensively documented in works such as Confessions of an Economic Hitman by John Perkins. Perkins’ account sheds light on how Western governments, through institutions like NGOs, media outlets, and diplomatic channels, prioritize their interests at the expense of African nations, especially those in sub-Saharan Africa.
Badenoch’s critique of Nigeria sidesteps this context, instead framing Nigerian political elites as solely responsible for the country’s challenges. While there is undeniable culpability among some of these elites, her narrative conveniently aligns with the interests of her Western political benefactors. As an aspirant for the position of U.K. Prime Minister, Badenoch has a vested interest in ingratiating herself with the Anglo-Saxon power structures that dominate British politics. This necessitates distancing herself from the Nigerian and broader Black communities to reassure her white peers of her alignment with their interests.
This dynamic is not unique to Badenoch. Throughout history, individuals seeking to climb within Western power structures have often been required to dissociate from their cultural or racial origins. This reflects the fragility of these power structures, which are deeply aware of their exploitative foundations. Western capitalism was built on the enslavement of African peoples and the dispossession of Indigenous Americans. Such a system, inherently insecure, demands rigorous vetting of nonwhite entrants to ensure conformity to its norms and values.
Badenoch, by positioning herself as a critic of Nigeria while downplaying the systemic inequities imposed by Western powers, reinforces this paradigm. Her rhetoric serves not only to further her personal ambitions but also to perpetuate the alienation of Black communities from their histories and struggles.
It is with a heavy heart that I make these observations. Badenoch’s individual accomplishments are remarkable and a source of pride. Yet, as a collective, we must remain vigilant. Her trajectory raises concerns about the broader implications for Black people globally, particularly Nigerians, as her ascent may signal further entrenchment of systems that marginalize us.
In conclusion, while we celebrate Badenoch’s achievements, we must also scrutinize the broader impact of her rhetoric and actions. This duality-admiration for individual success and caution about collective consequences-underscores the complexity of her role in shaping narratives about Nigeria and the Black diaspora.
Its very immature and self centred like a first year university student! Badenoch is quite unsuited to a leadership role of a first world political party! She lacks political sensitivity and political foresight and the Conservatives will pay!
If she only knew that we in former Colonies embrace the British culture more than the Brits themselves. She must go back and re-play some videos from Teresa May and get off her high horse.
Kemi has not gone far enough with Nigeria because what she had stated were the good days in Nigeria, things are now far worse in Nigeria than the days Kemi had described. I agree with Kemi,
I think l am observing a disconnect with what my sister (whom we are justly proud of as Africans) is projecting ...uhmmm l concur that they is a massive gap in expectations....indeed they is an intellectual discord in what we are seeing ..
Thanks for leaving your thoughts
Kemi hasn't gotten any further than nigerian leadership has taken nigeria as nigerians do little about it Yes africans dont culturally take criticism .Kemi has given.nigeria so.much if onl they would listen .FIX nigeria vp for the rest of africa
Thank you sister❤
You are so welcome
Smart woman, Nigerians listen
Kemi is not attacking Africa. Her comments are directed at home country of Nigeria.
That's besides the point.
@@Resithrive ...her is point is, she's actually right and it's the politicians and their stoogies in the media that are attacking her. She was, however, very economical with truth because her adopted country England, in the way they created Nigeria in the first place, is the source of the problem.
@@chkemek-uv7qe I see and now that you've put the historical context about how the country came to be called Nigeria in the first place and her distancing herself from 'Nigeria' and preferring to be known as 'Yoruba' could actually have a deeper implication than we realise (demonstrates her African pride in a way). Most names given to our countries were not what we were known as originally. I like where this is going...
@@Resithrivewhat is there to be pride of as an African?
Large land mass, many resources, many people by worst level of development on earth and dominated in your own ancestral lands whereas Asians and Europeans and Arabs to move to the continent and their countries are the best on the continent , North Africa and so it h Africa 😂😂😂
@@chkemek-uv7qeit’s African delusion not pride
You get where Kemi is coming from, madam, do some thinking please.
She's right look at Zimbabwe.
Right about what? I hope you watched the clip I put at the end.
@@Resithriveif leadership was right at home there would be no Kemis talking the way they do.
You right sister❤
Thanks, sis.
My sister, you need to be a university lecturer ❤
Thank you so much. I appreciate you.
Yes❤
Greetings Sister, long time. Her plough has become too dip to an extent of bringing out infertile soil. She has stretched too much. It's bad to be poor.and we need to work hard to bring ourselves out of the woods. Also, we as Africans we should improve in the way we do things but surprisingly, we are sinking dipper.
Hello, my sister. It's good to see you here. You speak the truth, especially about us. However, I still hold hope that one day we will get it. Thank you so much.
I don’t think Shettima should even be thinking of Kemi Badenoch nee Adegoke. Badenoch is just the leader of the opposition party in the U.K. a party that lost badly in the last election. She is not the U.K’s Prime Minister and she is a long long way from becoming that. Personally I think she Kemi should be left alone to focus on her political career in the U.K. Nigeria does not need her and she doesn’t need Nigeria. But she does love Nigeria and tells the truth about the country. However she has work to do in the U.K.
By the way, I am British Nigerian, and a card carrying member of the Conservative Party who voted the Rt. Hon. Kemi Badenoch at the last party election.
Thanks for sharing your views with the community.
Shettima has zero influence on Kemi. Not many people know him outside of Nigeria. Just a leader of Tories? Her party is more powerful globally than any African government
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Constructive Economics: A Nigerian American Perspective; a late Oba’s Grandson
This topic is both controversial and sensitive, making it challenging to discuss outside of respectful and informed settings. Since we are here in such a space, I will approach this subject with care, reflecting on Kemi Badenoch’s remarks about the state of affairs in Nigeria.
First, I want to acknowledge that delving into Nigeria’s colonial history could fill volumes or constitute a Ph.D. dissertation. My aim here is not to provide an exhaustive historical account but rather to contextualize and critically analyze Badenoch’s comments.
To begin, Kemi Badenoch’s individual achievements deserve recognition. Her rise within the U.K. political system is monumental. Born to Nigerian parents, educated within Nigeria’s academic system during formative years, and later completing her university studies in the U.K., Badenoch’s journey is both inspiring and praiseworthy. It challenges long-held biases about gender and race, demonstrating that Black women can achieve at the highest levels in domains historically dominated by white men. Such accomplishments dismantle the racist trope that individuals of African descent are intellectually inferior to their Anglo-Saxon or Western European counterparts.
However, while celebrating her achievements, we must critically engage with the substance of her remarks on Nigeria. I fundamentally disagree with her position, as it appears to absolve Western neo-colonialism of its role in shaping the political and economic realities of Nigeria. The West has long designed a financial and geopolitical system that entrenches sub-Saharan African nations as perpetual suppliers of raw materials for Western corporations. This is not speculation but an open secret, extensively documented in works such as Confessions of an Economic Hitman by John Perkins. Perkins’ account sheds light on how Western governments, through institutions like NGOs, media outlets, and diplomatic channels, prioritize their interests at the expense of African nations, especially those in sub-Saharan Africa.
Badenoch’s critique of Nigeria sidesteps this context, instead framing Nigerian political elites as solely responsible for the country’s challenges. While there is undeniable culpability among some of these elites, her narrative conveniently aligns with the interests of her Western political benefactors. As an aspirant for the position of U.K. Prime Minister, Badenoch has a vested interest in ingratiating herself with the Anglo-Saxon power structures that dominate British politics. This necessitates distancing herself from the Nigerian and broader Black communities to reassure her white peers of her alignment with their interests.
This dynamic is not unique to Badenoch. Throughout history, individuals seeking to climb within Western power structures have often been required to dissociate from their cultural or racial origins. This reflects the fragility of these power structures, which are deeply aware of their exploitative foundations. Western capitalism was built on the enslavement of African peoples and the dispossession of Indigenous Americans. Such a system, inherently insecure, demands rigorous vetting of nonwhite entrants to ensure conformity to its norms and values.
Badenoch, by positioning herself as a critic of Nigeria while downplaying the systemic inequities imposed by Western powers, reinforces this paradigm. Her rhetoric serves not only to further her personal ambitions but also to perpetuate the alienation of Black communities from their histories and struggles.
It is with a heavy heart that I make these observations. Badenoch’s individual accomplishments are remarkable and a source of pride. Yet, as a collective, we must remain vigilant. Her trajectory raises concerns about the broader implications for Black people globally, particularly Nigerians, as her ascent may signal further entrenchment of systems that marginalize us.
In conclusion, while we celebrate Badenoch’s achievements, we must also scrutinize the broader impact of her rhetoric and actions. This duality-admiration for individual success and caution about collective consequences-underscores the complexity of her role in shaping narratives about Nigeria and the Black diaspora.
@@constructiveeconomics6733Spot on! She definitely needed to please her Anglo-Saxon masters by denigrating her roots. This is typical of even the most recent migrant who just arrived Heathrow Airport this morning. In order to feel welcome and be accepted, they set up cameras and You tube channels to denigrate their homelands and start immigration advisories to lure more and more black folks out..
Thank you very much my sister, the Nigeria Kemi Knows is over 3 decades ago, I am Nigerian and from the Yoruba tribe, Kemi will learn in no time.
Thank you so much for leaving your thoughts
true, over long ago. 1 naira used to be 1 pound. Now it's 2,000 or so to 1 pound.
You Shona’s are treating other tribes bad in Zimbabwe.
I love all Zimbabweans, Shona or Ndebele. My mum was Ndebele.