Amazing work by you ! As an Indian, I am sad that we have ignored Sidis (though just as much as we have ignored many others). I will appreciate the contact details of the NGO working for their upliftment. Regards, Pramod
I hope the current government tries to help them be a part of indian progress and change their life for good.they too are indian now like us irrespective of their origin and should live life with dignity...
Ida Obondo ..as a 'white African' I echo your sentiments and hope he keeps up this good work- great investigative journalism. b.t.w. India yesterday had a landslide victory for a party that says it champions the cause of the 'poor, the oppressed and all regardless of their diversity', so we watch to see if the words of their spokesperson are of substance; as for example toward our Siddi brothers, and sisters...or no - let's hope the former
@@Dragonfire-ry4dy you don't look after Africans,. the afro carribean look after Indians well..so if you mess up you know how physically strong Africans are they'll kick your brown asses
Dear these community have ST reservation most powerful kota if person is aware he can become IAS officer (India top burocate job) So what we can do more for these community India is not like America or Europe here are very challenges for all community race religion etc
There is an old mijikenda woman who keeps telling us the story of how his youthfull time husband went to india to fight the world war . He came back the first time and second time he promised to find settlement in India and bring her there. He never did. She must have been so heart broken.
This is remarkable. I'm Indian American and this is the first time I've ever heard about this community. It breaks my heart the way our Indian culture can be as cruel as it is loving. The Siddis deserve better than the way the they are living. Thank you for bringing this story and their circumstances to light, hopefully the more exposure they receive, the more of an outcry for change will occur!
Tom this is a great documentary. I was not aware that there were Africans in Indian, Iraq. and other countries in the region. I watched another documentary about Africans in Latin American and I have seen a similarities with your documentary. The marginalization is common in all the cases and rampant poverty. It is an eye opener because I was not aware of there being African in India. The pride i take in being an African is the will to survive and ever blossoming optimism despite the odds
@@frayserken but do understand that they've been in India forever and still no help from the government won't happen if truth be told. And after watching this I've lost respect for Gandhi
@@hellenchoga9922 you if an african goverment goes and help this will give those racist indians talking points that you see your people cmae to help you. this people might look like us but their ways are indian. they deserve the help from the indian goverment first. it is the responsiblity of any nation to take care of its people
No one is forsaking them we don’t even know they exist without videos like this. They’re a minuscule tiny small group of less than 100,000. They don’t deserve special treatment over anyone else go cry somewhere else
They should not go back Africa because they are more Indian by culture. These are the people who should be helped by our government. They are much a part of vast Indian diversity. If our government doesn't help them and give them reason to stay, then shame on us.
We need to bring them back home we can not leave them like that this is really sad to see our people like this and Arabs must pay for the expenses. I must one day start the campaign to bring them back home?
My best friend is from the siddhi community here in Mangalore and I love him ♥️, I’m ashamed that ya Indians are so racist toward our own people and still have the gall to say ‘vande Matharam’ the irony is astounding. On behalf of all Indians I would like to apologise for our mistreatment of the tribal community of the siddhi 😔
Don’t apologize for anything you didn’t do. These people are so entitled to think they deserve special treatment when there’s way more oppressed groups that are larger
...my brother Tom, put together a Committee that build projects and schools, fundraise and empower them. Cultural exchange programs with Africans from Africa should be facilitated....
Well..you know..I do not know a lot about India even though I am an Indian (it does not help that I have been in US since last 17 years)... But it is true that I did not know about Siddis...India is a big country and there are many distinct races and tribes and groups and it is impossible to know about origins of everyone..but it is very interesting and amazing! I am proud of the fact that we have so many distinct variations in our social life..
Indians were merchants but africans were brought as slaves by Arabs and british. Don't you know that. Indians work really hard don't make them as they got it for free. Indian govt. Has provided free ration which include wheat, rice ,salt, oil for FREE. They provide frer education, uniforms and books. What do you know about an 11 yr old documentry?? Go there yourself and ask if they will go to Africa. They will refuse. Don't discredit Indians Hardwork in earning.
I must admire the effort put in to create this documentary. Had it not been for this video that I accidently stumbled upon, I would not have known about Siddis. Interesting is the life of human migration. Some out of need and some out of greed of others..It is unfortunate that ancestors of Siddis had to leave their motherland and I sympathise with the difficulties faced by this group in India. Reservations are only good if it truly help such people who are genuinely at a disadvantage.
Yes. I have a video on my channel with some of my results from a year ago. I have completed more research since then, but curious about these people on this video here. Aww, thank you for the comment.
Some Indians are not aware that there are million of Indians living in the African continent ! They have equal rights out there and are not treated the same way you treat the the Siddis in India. For those of you who have a viseral hatred towards the Siddis, shame on you ! " This is a crystal clear message to your hatred comments."
I think it's stupid to suggest they should go back to Africa. Consider making these suggestions to Indian Kenyans. They will sue you and take up their case to the UN. By suggesting thus,you are letting the Indian government off the hook of their proper responsibility - taking care of all of its population.
The Indian government should ensure that these people are included in the services provided by the normal population. However I would prefer if they return to the country where they originated because we are the first people and we dont want anyone to treat us as second class citizens,
The Indian government has zero responsibility to bend over backwards for a minuscule tiny community of 60,000 out of 1.4 billion. The situation and history of Indian Kenyans and Siddis are not the same whatsoever and get in line. There’s way more oppressed groups in the country, they’re not special, and they should just get in line with the rest of them
Thank you for sharing. These people are Indians! They were probably taken as slaves by the Arabs when India was ruled by mughals. It might not be easy but they should send their children to schools in nearest towns and be visible and not isolate themselves. Barriers have to be broken to benefit future generations. It is like everywhere else when people of other race first go onto foreign land, they come across a lot of prejudices which they have to overcome. By staying in the forest they are self isolating which their future generations might find difficult to get out of. I hope and wish they would venture out and make a place for themselves on equal footing just like any other indian. India is a great country and has a place for all its people. It might be difficult but not impossible.
There’s your answer. There’s SO MANY, but in India Siddis are barely 0.0001% of the population. If there was a puppy drowning while you were looking at the ocean far away and a human who are much larger were drowning right in front of your eyes, you would save the human considering you can’t even see the puppy. It’s that simple, get in line
I see that lot of comments here that India is not taking care of them. The truth is that India is not able to take care of lot of native people in India. It's not selective discrimination. It feels that way since you empathise with Siddis more.
Optimism doesn't help pay the bills though. As a British born Sikh Punjabi it's a shame these people are treated so poorly in India. If they're seen as below untouchables then things aren't going to get any better for them any time soon unfortunately.
I do not live in India however my ancestry is. From what i am seeing they are treated better than the untouchables.(blog India untouchables). It will be a long time before the 750 million people there could see a better life. I do sympathize with these people, education is the only way out as in the cities of the developed world such as New York.
A return would be more complicated. Visits to connect with motherland are OK. What they need is help to own their property and to access education, health facilities and legal aid. In India
Have you had Bob Marley's song with the these words, "Stolen from Africa..." Same thing happened to their ancestors... they were forcefully taken to India as slaves, and todays India still treats them that way!
" In a modern democratic society." Practice and ideologies of racism are universally condemned by the United Nation in the Declaration of Human Rights.
Interesting.....I was moor so making the connection between the "black" people (Hebrews) over there and others around the world,that have better financial opportunities mainly in entertainment (sports or music).
At least these people have food to eat. Indian Government subsidized food to eat. I am sure they can get ration cards for food supplies. Free government schools. Education is the tool that could help uplift poor communities and families. It doesn't matter how u look like and where u are from and what color is your skin. I don't think India discriminates on food and education front. If you have money u can do whatever u want.
My parents are Indian but I am my self is African I was born in Africa .after seeing this African in India and how they are treated in India it's the shame on Indian how can you treat them like this they are the people who made you and India INDIA IS WHAT IS NOW BECAUSE OF THIS PEOPLE AND YOU TREAT THEM DIFFERENT SHAME ON YOU ALL INDIA . GOD BLESS THIS AFRICAN PEOPLE IN INDIA THEY HAVE THE SAME RIGHTS AS YOU TREAT THEM WITH RESPECT .
It's there rights to stay and have a life there, sad but I'm from Trinidad and Tobago and I am from Indian heritage, but if I can help them I will I will go India and go there and see them I heart hurts me to see this, but they won't consider me an Indian also they will say I'm black because I am dark skin 😏😏
Yes, those who wish to return to the mother land then take them back. Many of those migrant are poor and unskilled so why forget our own to take others who only turn their back on later. When will Africa learn. Young generation take hold of your homeland before its too late for all of us.
An India first country to an independent in the world and also in Kenya an asians were with late Jommo Kenyatta to free Kenya from British colonial from Kenya
It time for the government to sent these people back home they benefited enough from cheap labour UN ana the leaders of those east African countries must do something now to bring back those people
Amazing work by you ! As an Indian, I am sad that we have ignored Sidis (though just as much as we have ignored many others). I will appreciate the contact details of the NGO working for their upliftment. Regards, Pramod
I hope the current government tries to help them be a part of indian progress and change their life for good.they too are indian now like us irrespective of their origin and should live life with dignity...
True indian isrealite the world was all black civilization...
Point
Brilliant job Tom Mboya. Watching this for the first time.
Ida Obondo ..as a 'white African' I echo your sentiments and hope he keeps up this good work- great investigative journalism.
b.t.w. India yesterday had a landslide victory for a party that says it champions the cause of the 'poor, the oppressed and all regardless of their diversity', so we watch to see if the words of their spokesperson are of substance; as for example toward our Siddi brothers, and sisters...or no - let's hope the former
Hi Indians,
Look after Siddi as Indians are all over the world especially South African Government is looking after Indian very well.
In the Caribbean the Indians work very hard and look after Africans very well.
Where you from? Chatsworth?
@@Dragonfire-ry4dy theyre racist as hell tho
@@Dragonfire-ry4dy you don't look after Africans,. the afro carribean look after Indians well..so if you mess up you know how physically strong Africans are they'll kick your brown asses
@@hassangingi7033 ya sure that's why africa is so powerful and there was no one strong enough to make them slaves right
India's are living like kings in Africa..they should look after them
U stupid
Naidoo you're the dumbest of them all.
Dear these community have ST reservation most powerful kota if person is aware he can become IAS officer (India top burocate job)
So what we can do more for these community India is not like America or Europe here are very challenges for all community race religion etc
@@khursubanguol9468 Have you been to africa stop bickering stupid.
Their fault, they have privileges to get there if they want
There is an old mijikenda woman who keeps telling us the story of how his youthfull time husband went to india to fight the world war . He came back the first time and second time he promised to find settlement in India and bring her there. He never did. She must have been so heart broken.
Redemption isn't far off... Have faith in the creator of this world and survive .
Bosco Kaweesi is definately Ugandan...Good job brother
Its funny to hear an African with an Indian accent
Funny indeed
u r very bful
Very funny
4 r3al
This is remarkable. I'm Indian American and this is the first time I've ever heard about this community. It breaks my heart the way our Indian culture can be as cruel as it is loving. The Siddis deserve better than the way the they are living. Thank you for bringing this story and their circumstances to light, hopefully the more exposure they receive, the more of an outcry for change will occur!
Hmmmm ppl like u forgot u culture
Tom this is a great documentary. I was not aware that there were Africans in Indian, Iraq. and other countries in the region. I watched another documentary about Africans in Latin American and I have seen a similarities with your documentary. The marginalization is common in all the cases and rampant poverty. It is an eye opener because I was not aware of there being African in India. The pride i take in being an African is the will to survive and ever blossoming optimism despite the odds
Waow. A lot of things make sense to me now. Thank u so much, Mr Mboya for this. God bless you.
African governments need to offer scholarships to Siddi children.
no indian goverment needs to offer scholarships
African governments are drowning in their corrupt lifestyles
@@hellenchoga9922 its not about that this people are indians and should be helped by indian goverment before the africans
@@frayserken but do understand that they've been in India forever and still no help from the government won't happen if truth be told. And after watching this I've lost respect for Gandhi
@@hellenchoga9922 you if an african goverment goes and help this will give those racist indians talking points that you see your people cmae to help you. this people might look like us but their ways are indian. they deserve the help from the indian goverment first. it is the responsiblity of any nation to take care of its people
Bosco God bless you.Blood is thicker than water for taking care of our people in India
Shame on India for forsaking them. They should be embraced and the empowered.
Siddis gate all the govt schemes here in India the community is in scheduled tribes category and gate 7% reservation in govt jobs
No one is forsaking them we don’t even know they exist without videos like this. They’re a minuscule tiny small group of less than 100,000. They don’t deserve special treatment over anyone else go cry somewhere else
They should not go back Africa because they are more Indian by culture. These are the people who should be helped by our government. They are much a part of vast Indian diversity. If our government doesn't help them and give them reason to stay, then shame on us.
Thx kaweesi u made me proud may Allah bless u please ur good hearted
Thanks Kawesa, be blessed, thx from Uganda
love the kid dancing at 03:18 , no religion no caste , just love each other and have fun like this kid...
Thanks for the good work kawesi kweli aw watoto wa afrika
A friend of mine from Gujerat told me this and didn't believe at first. It's so unfortunate. The African union should do something about this
It's so insane
We need to bring them back home we can not leave them like that this is really sad to see our people like this and Arabs must pay for the expenses. I must one day start the campaign to bring them back home?
yes it is time to go home
welcome back home
welcome back to africa brothers and sisthers
My best friend is from the siddhi community here in Mangalore and I love him ♥️, I’m ashamed that ya Indians are so racist toward our own people and still have the gall to say ‘vande Matharam’ the irony is astounding. On behalf of all Indians I would like to apologise for our mistreatment of the tribal community of the siddhi 😔
Don’t apologize for anything you didn’t do. These people are so entitled to think they deserve special treatment when there’s way more oppressed groups that are larger
What a captivating story! WOW!
...my brother Tom, put together a Committee that build projects and schools, fundraise and empower them. Cultural exchange programs with Africans from Africa should be facilitated....
Well..you know..I do not know a lot about India even though I am an Indian (it does not help that I have been in US since last 17 years)... But it is true that I did not know about Siddis...India is a big country and there are many distinct races and tribes and groups and it is impossible to know about origins of everyone..but it is very interesting and amazing! I am proud of the fact that we have so many distinct variations in our social life..
I can imagine how Indians are living like kings here in nairobi and our people are being treated like slaves in India 😭
Manze na vile tunakuaga tumewaabudu
Mkamba:mbosi......mbosi......mbosi
Mluhya:poss.......poss.......mtosi..
Inauma
Because they work hard and don't partying every penny they made
Indians were merchants but africans were brought as slaves by Arabs and british. Don't you know that. Indians work really hard don't make them as they got it for free. Indian govt. Has provided free ration which include wheat, rice ,salt, oil for FREE. They provide frer education, uniforms and books. What do you know about an 11 yr old documentry?? Go there yourself and ask if they will go to Africa. They will refuse. Don't discredit Indians Hardwork in earning.
We not forget them..our brother from Africa 🌍
Hahahahaha looo the man with Blue Headscarf anaongea English ya Kihindi kabisa😁😁😁😁😁
Exactly
God bless europe bekos we are living like kings here.europeans are special people i have bid respect 4tem.
I must admire the effort put in to create this documentary. Had it not been for this video that I accidently stumbled upon, I would not have known about Siddis. Interesting is the life of human migration. Some out of need and some out of greed of others..It is unfortunate that ancestors of Siddis had to leave their motherland and I sympathise with the difficulties faced by this group in India. Reservations are only good if it truly help such people who are genuinely at a disadvantage.
Yes. I have a video on my channel with some of my results from a year ago. I have completed more research since then, but curious about these people on this video here. Aww, thank you for the comment.
Some Indians are not aware that there are million of Indians living in the African continent !
They have equal rights out there and are not treated the same way you treat the the Siddis in India. For those of you who have a viseral hatred towards the Siddis, shame on you !
" This is a crystal clear message to your hatred comments."
No one is deliberately hurting Siddis here. Please understand a country's functioning.
Indians are all over Africa..and their accent is still intact
And allover d world I have Indian blood born in sth America 4 generation
@@MarionHope very funny likewise
African people pride of India it's true love from Telugu state
India is my country all Indians are my brothers and sisters.
They might be Mijikenda because of the name Siddi or Sidi, there's also the Jawara in Andaman islands.
Salut from Kongo Kinshasa african 🇨🇩🇨🇩
DNA tests could bring solid proof of their origin.
Joseph Waka
dna will only be rigged to say they're from africa
@@yudahel9821 You can't be vapid enough to think all DNA test are rigged. 😂😆😆
Lost Israelites..... These are God's chosen people.... This is blowing my mind. ..
No they are in North east of india
Bro you just said the British left and forgot you, what can you expect from a Brits other than that...
They didn't forget them.
the Brits did the same thing in Guyana.. brought the Indians and left them there
The Brits did alot of bad stuff..now it's in the light.
@ maybe it was intentional or convenient but to say " forgotten " isn't the case
Thanks Bosco Kaweesi for the God work done.
I think if they would come back to Africa it would be much better for them any time welcome to mother land Africa
I think it's stupid to suggest they should go back to Africa. Consider making these suggestions to Indian Kenyans. They will sue you and take up their case to the UN. By suggesting thus,you are letting the Indian government off the hook of their proper responsibility - taking care of all of its population.
The Indian government should ensure that these people are included in the services provided by the normal population. However I would prefer if they return to the country where they originated because we are the first people and we dont want anyone to treat us as second class citizens,
@@eiffeltower7503 they are given special reservation in educational institutions and government jobs.
The Indian government has zero responsibility to bend over backwards for a minuscule tiny community of 60,000 out of 1.4 billion. The situation and history of Indian Kenyans and Siddis are not the same whatsoever and get in line. There’s way more oppressed groups in the country, they’re not special, and they should just get in line with the rest of them
Big difference is technology,global communication systems and one of the fastest growing economies in decades.
These people should be recognised as Indians are recognised in African countries ..what they're doing to them is not fair.
Thank you for this information!
Your hindi is nice bro... Siddi Johar was an army general in the Adil Shahi dynasty during Shivaji.
Very educative n interesting
inshallah India will change as young people get more educated, they will learn
Thank you for sharing. These people are Indians! They were probably taken as slaves by the Arabs when India was ruled by mughals. It might not be easy but they should send their children to schools in nearest towns and be visible and not isolate themselves. Barriers have to be broken to benefit future generations. It is like everywhere else when people of other race first go onto foreign land, they come across a lot of prejudices which they have to overcome. By staying in the forest they are self isolating which their future generations might find difficult to get out of. I hope and wish they would venture out and make a place for themselves on equal footing just like any other indian. India is a great country and has a place for all its people. It might be difficult but not impossible.
Who knows one day they can bring a gold at spiriting in 100 M and 200 M ... and we would proud to say we are Indian...
Rich Africans should help the Sidis
no rich indians should help sidis
They can’t even help the poor in their own countries what makes you think they’re gonna do that for these people 😂
I took a DNA test a year ago....strong India results...now I know why. Thank you for sharing. Read Deuteronomy 28. Shalawam
This is so sad considering the way Indians are so many in Kenya
So true
And live like kings
There’s your answer. There’s SO MANY, but in India Siddis are barely 0.0001% of the population. If there was a puppy drowning while you were looking at the ocean far away and a human who are much larger were drowning right in front of your eyes, you would save the human considering you can’t even see the puppy. It’s that simple, get in line
We need to bring them back home.
Heart breaking
these Siddis are our brothers , just 50,000? why not bring them home?
I see that lot of comments here that India is not taking care of them. The truth is that India is not able to take care of lot of native people in India. It's not selective discrimination. It feels that way since you empathise with Siddis more.
Optimism doesn't help pay the bills though. As a British born Sikh Punjabi it's a shame these people are treated so poorly in India. If they're seen as below untouchables then things aren't going to get any better for them any time soon unfortunately.
THEY SHOUD BE BROUGHT BACK IN AFRICA, MY WONERFUL PEOPLE
COME LORD JESUS
Kaweesa big up dear
I do not live in India however my ancestry is. From what i am seeing they are treated better than the untouchables.(blog India untouchables). It will be a long time before the 750 million people there could see a better life. I do sympathize with these people, education is the only way out as in the cities of the developed world such as New York.
The dancing style really shows that they are Mijikenda
💯 their cultural vibe is kenyan coast.
A return would be more complicated. Visits to connect with motherland are OK. What they need is help to own their property and to access education, health facilities and legal aid. In India
aap bahot acha hindi bolte hain .... you speak very good Hindi!!
The AU should establish the Siddi fund to help the Siddi people to empower them.
Have you had Bob Marley's song with the these words, "Stolen from Africa..." Same thing happened to their ancestors... they were forcefully taken to India as slaves, and todays India still treats them that way!
" In a modern democratic society."
Practice and ideologies of racism are universally condemned by the United Nation in the Declaration of Human Rights.
good news,first siddi lawyer has just graduated
Informative
Give it time India is still a growing economy. The siddis are as indian as any other tribes and ethnicity in india.
If the AU was half functional, they'd do something about the deplorable conditions in which these people live. I feel so bad.
They’re not in any worse conditions than other groups in India and certainly probably living better than most poor groups in Africa
fascinating doc!
Impressive how Tom Mboya can speak Hindi must have studied there for his undergrad
Sure they should come back home
How many are they in number?
You're our my I indian sir
Interesting.....I was moor so making the connection between the "black" people (Hebrews) over there and others around the world,that have better financial opportunities mainly in entertainment (sports or music).
At least these people have food to eat. Indian Government subsidized food to eat. I am sure they can get ration cards for food supplies. Free government schools.
Education is the tool that could help uplift poor communities and families. It doesn't matter how u look like and where u are from and what color is your skin. I don't think India discriminates on food and education front. If you have money u can do whatever u want.
My parents are Indian but I am my self is African I was born in Africa .after seeing this African in India and how they are treated in India it's the shame on Indian how can you treat them like this they are the people who made you and India INDIA IS WHAT IS NOW BECAUSE OF THIS PEOPLE AND YOU TREAT THEM DIFFERENT SHAME ON YOU ALL INDIA . GOD BLESS THIS AFRICAN PEOPLE IN INDIA THEY HAVE THE SAME RIGHTS AS YOU TREAT THEM WITH RESPECT .
What's the name of that song
the purpose of the caste system was to prevent class warfare by giving everyone a place. not to oppress.
Why returning back to Africa? for another suffering? What OAU should do is to raise funds to support them with schools and hospitals.
It's there rights to stay and have a life there, sad but I'm from Trinidad and Tobago and I am from Indian heritage, but if I can help them I will I will go India and go there and see them I heart hurts me to see this, but they won't consider me an Indian also they will say I'm black because I am dark skin 😏😏
Bring our people back to Africa.
Yes, those who wish to return to the mother land then take them back. Many of those migrant are poor and unskilled so why forget our own to take others who only turn their back on later. When will Africa learn. Young generation take hold of your homeland before its too late for all of us.
Heart Sai Indian....love uuu
Even I can detect the Indian ascent in their English..
What is up with the white Jesus in the back ground at 1:11
I wish there was a way we could help them especially when it comes to education
An India first country to an independent in the world and also in Kenya an asians were with late Jommo Kenyatta to free Kenya from British colonial from Kenya
How long ? It's has been centuries that they have been there.
India government should please integrate them in to their society
Bosco God bless you
The way for them to have a better life is to sing or play sports....sounds very familiar.
All along been wondering about the black Indians, now I know how they came about !
They literally just have to pass the exam (even if barely). They have ST reservation. They will get the top job easily
What is AU doing about this
Come over to Fiji
These people are the mijikendas. & The Tanzanians coastal Bantus
See also siddes in Karachi,Pakistan
It time for the government to sent these people back home they benefited enough from cheap labour
UN ana the leaders of those east African countries must do something now to bring back those people