I do know what am talking about, if it's rubbish why read it? why reply? Okay professor we hear you! A Ghanian lady visit there met with the chief of that area, they ate, dance, beat the drums, and talk about Ghana history and comparison to the homeland of many Jamaicans. I dont even remember this subject, I dont have time for debate. Peace!
Okay. But I would not perform rituals to them, even tho I admire their courage to fight and over come. Am grateful too for earlier Jamaicans who went before, sacrifice for us younger generation Jamaicans to have our liberties today. Am glad they name them after schools, airport and so on. I love our culture and I grateful for the maroons who keep it alive. Great piece of history that shall never die. Am from Portland will visit there soon, next time am in Jamaica.
@pryncessable u have no idea of what u just said.please don't talk rubbish about the traditions of my forefathers.I am not a maroon but these people are true descendants of my forefathers who were enslaved.AKROPONG is the original name and thats my hometown in Ghana.They have a new home called accompong."Yehowa nyankopong ni yen hwefo.onu ena ome yen daa nkwa.Wo ni ba berema yesu din mo.
The Maroons are definately linked to my Akan people of Ghana!...even some of the words in the kromanti language are twi words, such as maka and obroni!!!!!....I love my black people from all over the globe, we are ALL definately connected!!!!
@787Pietro Yes! And the roots of many Akan people goes back to the Israelites, People Of God)!!! I would love every descendant to embrace their roots!
Albeit, the history was wonderful in the beginning when African slaves were being freed to increase numbers. However, after the treaty with the British which Nanny was so reluctant to do, and only for the reason that Koju agreed, that the maroon brought shame on themselves by returning run-away African brothers and sisters for money. Hence the result of that led to them being defeated in the second maroon war by the British. Now, the real names that the desendants should bear also disappear.
Albeit, the history was wonderful in the beginning when African slaves were being freed to increase numbers. However, after the treaty with the British which Nanny was so reluctant to do, and only for the reason that Koju agreed, that the maroon brought shame on themselves by returning run-away African brothers and sisters for money. Hence the result of that led to them being defeated in the second maroon war with the British.
Seeing this beautiful culture and traditions of the Maroons, it has revived my prode of being of Jamaican descent. Most Jamaicans Non-Maroons dont even know this exists.
The sad thing about the treaty with Britain and the Maroon is that the Maroon will return all runner away slaves caught in their territory to the British. This history devalue the maroons efforts in emancipation and the history of the fighting spirit of Jamaicans. Unfortunately we still have in the black communities a lot of maroons today which blocks progress and unity.
Maroons now live in the deepest part of the cockpit country in jamaica..where they belong.. liitle is ever mentioned on how the maroons relentlessly hunted runaway slaves and returned them to the whitemans plantations for money and goods during slavery in jamaica..shameful history these maroons have..shameful.
JAMAICA IS THE BEST. IM A DESCENDANT OF THE MAROONS TOO. MY GRANDMA WHO IS IN HER 90'S IS A FULL BLOODED MAROON. HER SKIN IS DARK, RICH N SOOOOO PRETTY.
I know for a fact that in The Gambia, there are people from the Mandinga tribe whos last names are Maroon, and the mandingas are also known to be decendants of kings and warriors!!!
The Mandinga empire was from Old Mali to the rest ofWest Africa....the lion king is based on thier story..I .Love the vid and feel the connection, but change the title :-)
@cannoir what the hell are you on about..the maroons are a set of sell out black ppl who captured runaway slaves for money and returned them to the slave masters..
Not only Ashanti but also related nations such as Coromantee, Fanti and Twi. The maroons of Jamaica also have Tiano (Arawak) blood as well as others in their genes. My family are maroons from Portland Jamaica. Jerking food is a method of cooking associated with the Maroons but in actuality was taught to them by the Tainos (Arawaks). Before people start yelling google first the history of Maroons of Jamaica.
@kwacou we are not yelling, but you are embellishing the story. appearantly 99% of jamaicans are marroons and of coruse every single black person is a tainu descent. when you look at people you see none of it but they insist they are part tainites lol! we know the truth don't worry
You most definitely see Taino in some of the Maroons you also see that look in Dominica where Caribs and Africans mixed. No way I am embellishing the Maroon history, just go into the communities and see for yourself. They're not difficult to reach.
@cannoir what the hell are you on about..the maroons are a set of sell out black ppl who captured runaway slaves for money and returned them to the slave masters..
All the respect for those of us keeping intune with our forces. The Maroons are older than the United States Of America, and Europe, and the transalantic Slave trade. We were always here.
Yep we still speak Krio a language derived from the language of the Maroons and African Americans. My Aunty and some other relatives' names go directly back to the Maroons who came to Sierra Leone in 1800. In fact in Freetown they have St. John's Maroon Church. We also have Westmoreland and Trelawny Streets..Trelawny Town being the town where the Sierra Leone Maroons came from and Westmoreland being a Jamaican Parish. The first Sierra Leonean to qualify as a lawyer was a Maroon descendant :)
as a born american of Jamaican parents, I'm always proud of my history.
Both parents from Allmantown / Patrick City. Large up all ah unnuh, mi all ah mi
Yardee whereever unnuh deh. Love Black People.
MASSIVE100 1 week ago
Man I would love to visit and play drums w them
outer432 1 week ago
I do know what am talking about, if it's rubbish why read it? why reply? Okay professor we hear you! A Ghanian lady visit there met with the chief of that area, they ate, dance, beat the drums, and talk about Ghana history and comparison to the homeland of many Jamaicans. I dont even remember this subject, I dont have time for debate. Peace!
pryncessable 3 weeks ago
worship of ancesteral spirits is an enslavement. SMH
pryncessable 1 month ago
@pryncessable I AM PROUD TO BE MAROON, IF IT WAS NOT FOR THE ANCESTORS, WE WOULD STILL BE ENSLAVE- WE DONT WORSHIP THEM- WE GIVE THANKS
Preco28 1 month ago
@Preco28
Okay. But I would not perform rituals to them, even tho I admire their courage to fight and over come. Am grateful too for earlier Jamaicans who went before, sacrifice for us younger generation Jamaicans to have our liberties today. Am glad they name them after schools, airport and so on. I love our culture and I grateful for the maroons who keep it alive. Great piece of history that shall never die. Am from Portland will visit there soon, next time am in Jamaica.
pryncessable 1 month ago
@pryncessable u have no idea of what u just said.please don't talk rubbish about the traditions of my forefathers.I am not a maroon but these people are true descendants of my forefathers who were enslaved.AKROPONG is the original name and thats my hometown in Ghana.They have a new home called accompong."Yehowa nyankopong ni yen hwefo.onu ena ome yen daa nkwa.Wo ni ba berema yesu din mo.
rapidol2008 3 weeks ago
U should. That's wonderful.
blkgirlblues5150 2 months ago
My great great grandmother was from the Maroon tribe. I'm feel very proud.
Girlshine 4 months ago
The Maroons are definately linked to my Akan people of Ghana!...even some of the words in the kromanti language are twi words, such as maka and obroni!!!!!....I love my black people from all over the globe, we are ALL definately connected!!!!
787Pietro 9 months ago
@787Pietro Yes! And the roots of many Akan people goes back to the Israelites, People Of God)!!! I would love every descendant to embrace their roots!
snoopatomicdog 9 months ago
Proud to be a Jamaican!
moyamaria19 9 months ago
Albeit, the history was wonderful in the beginning when African slaves were being freed to increase numbers. However, after the treaty with the British which Nanny was so reluctant to do, and only for the reason that Koju agreed, that the maroon brought shame on themselves by returning run-away African brothers and sisters for money. Hence the result of that led to them being defeated in the second maroon war by the British. Now, the real names that the desendants should bear also disappear.
overviewthem 11 months ago
Albeit, the history was wonderful in the beginning when African slaves were being freed to increase numbers. However, after the treaty with the British which Nanny was so reluctant to do, and only for the reason that Koju agreed, that the maroon brought shame on themselves by returning run-away African brothers and sisters for money. Hence the result of that led to them being defeated in the second maroon war with the British.
overviewthem 11 months ago
Seeing this beautiful culture and traditions of the Maroons, it has revived my prode of being of Jamaican descent. Most Jamaicans Non-Maroons dont even know this exists.
OYASON99 1 year ago
Big up the maroons.
adz09ish 1 year ago
Rich History!
MUARFA 1 year ago
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Let's put ALL the NIGGERS back to work !!!
KingsleyEnnis1 1 year ago
History is so wonderful
gusmotorsports 1 year ago
mi never know say this gwaan a jamaica. wowza
daintyapple 1 year ago
The sad thing about the treaty with Britain and the Maroon is that the Maroon will return all runner away slaves caught in their territory to the British. This history devalue the maroons efforts in emancipation and the history of the fighting spirit of Jamaicans. Unfortunately we still have in the black communities a lot of maroons today which blocks progress and unity.
caribbeandiaspora 1 year ago
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KingsleyEnnis1 1 year ago
Maroons now live in the deepest part of the cockpit country in jamaica..where they belong.. liitle is ever mentioned on how the maroons relentlessly hunted runaway slaves and returned them to the whitemans plantations for money and goods during slavery in jamaica..shameful history these maroons have..shameful.
blaqblood1111 1 year ago 4
JAMAICA IS THE BEST. IM A DESCENDANT OF THE MAROONS TOO. MY GRANDMA WHO IS IN HER 90'S IS A FULL BLOODED MAROON. HER SKIN IS DARK, RICH N SOOOOO PRETTY.
mainforce88 1 year ago
ye change the title of this video
dhuloz4eva 1 year ago
Abeng is a Horn.. abeng is a twi word...Accompong maroons I have no doubt are directly linked to the Ashant tribe of Ghana west africa
owusuwaa24 1 year ago 4
respect to my ancestes
VJRomz 1 year ago
I know for a fact that in The Gambia, there are people from the Mandinga tribe whos last names are Maroon, and the mandingas are also known to be decendants of kings and warriors!!!
The Mandinga empire was from Old Mali to the rest ofWest Africa....the lion king is based on thier story..I .Love the vid and feel the connection, but change the title :-)
Peace!
MvonJah 1 year ago
@cannoir what the hell are you on about..the maroons are a set of sell out black ppl who captured runaway slaves for money and returned them to the slave masters..
blaqblood1111 1 year ago
Maroons have the best ganja in the hills
tiahband 1 year ago
Big up Nani and Koju he shud be a nation hero too
tiahband 1 year ago
Why are you there Euroopeans, this has nothing to do with your ancestors? Why, this should be a closed cermony...
Beyondlife7 1 year ago 3
Kromati dialect is ill.
Junior1luv 1 year ago
<My grandmother is half maroon.
Topg1 2 years ago
My grandmother told me we were descended from maroons before she died..i wish she got 2 tell me more..
anj128 2 years ago
My mother was descended from Maroons. I made an art film Legacy as way for re-remembering our heritage but also about healing the damage of slavery.
BlackmanVision 2 years ago
A link please ! we just want to see .
cannoir 2 years ago
there ancestors are from the ashanti in ghana!
AshantiKid 2 years ago
Not only Ashanti but also related nations such as Coromantee, Fanti and Twi. The maroons of Jamaica also have Tiano (Arawak) blood as well as others in their genes. My family are maroons from Portland Jamaica. Jerking food is a method of cooking associated with the Maroons but in actuality was taught to them by the Tainos (Arawaks). Before people start yelling google first the history of Maroons of Jamaica.
kwacou 2 years ago
@kwacou we are not yelling, but you are embellishing the story. appearantly 99% of jamaicans are marroons and of coruse every single black person is a tainu descent. when you look at people you see none of it but they insist they are part tainites lol! we know the truth don't worry
cannoir 2 years ago
You most definitely see Taino in some of the Maroons you also see that look in Dominica where Caribs and Africans mixed. No way I am embellishing the Maroon history, just go into the communities and see for yourself. They're not difficult to reach.
kwacou 2 years ago
@cannoir what the hell are you on about..the maroons are a set of sell out black ppl who captured runaway slaves for money and returned them to the slave masters..
blaqblood1111 1 year ago
My grandmother is a maroon i grew up in jamaica but i have never been there can someone tell when does this ceremony begins
imedvi 2 years ago
in the first week of january....
madisonkai 2 years ago
thanks for the info
imedvi 2 years ago
All the respect for those of us keeping intune with our forces. The Maroons are older than the United States Of America, and Europe, and the transalantic Slave trade. We were always here.
anias07 2 years ago
Please change that title, it implies that there are still, to today, enslaved Maroons in Jamaica.
kwacou 2 years ago 21
change the title
reuone 2 years ago
i don't like the title; the maroons are/were not slaves
maaruz1979 2 years ago 6
obviously some of them were slaves first and later on other slaves ran away and joined them
RomiLeMot 2 years ago
I am related to Maroon descendants in Sierra Leone.
netaddict6989 3 years ago
thats sick...me too but my family is still in jamaica. Do u guys still speak the maroon creole?
RomiLeMot 2 years ago
Yep we still speak Krio a language derived from the language of the Maroons and African Americans. My Aunty and some other relatives' names go directly back to the Maroons who came to Sierra Leone in 1800. In fact in Freetown they have St. John's Maroon Church. We also have Westmoreland and Trelawny Streets..Trelawny Town being the town where the Sierra Leone Maroons came from and Westmoreland being a Jamaican Parish. The first Sierra Leonean to qualify as a lawyer was a Maroon descendant :)
netaddict6989 2 years ago
Jamaicans are wonderful.
shussey100 3 years ago 15
@shussey100 thanks
LiveYaLife2010 1 year ago