Documentary on The Congo: BBC's An African Journey

[tushardesai]

ingenuity: how can i use this bit of this and that bit of that to make a living. RESPECT.

[BLOODOFAFRICA23]

man i would love to go back home to the roots

[guerillachan20]

wat a shit hole thats on my list of countries i shouldnt travel to.



[MenengaiCrater]

China has hunger for African minerals and they don't lecture Africans on stupid things like human rights, corruption and the like. China-Africa is a marriage made in heaven. As long as the Chinese do not try to settle in Africa, they are welcome for business.

[GSW12345]

@MenengaiCrater stupid and racist. nice.

[DE100ify]

its true the Chinese are already there an many of us of African decent haven't even set foot on the soil of Ankibuland,Its the so-call garden of Eden (melanin ppl open yours dam eyes also your mind and heart).To long shit been going down in Africa to its ppl quote:ppl of Africa was there long!!!!!before any foreigners an they will be there long after.

[leosbeljimenez]

LOS CHINOS ESTAN DONDEQUIERA

[vetertee]

This orchestra is great!!! What is the name of this Congolese classical song, it sounds fantastic..

[MrAmericanzombie]

The Congo is a perfect example of a pll. that didn't have the ambitiojn to do things on their own.They just ler the other nations rape them for a few scraps,cause they don't have a fully evolved brain.Their brains are still in the early evolved stage of solving problems.

[MrAmericanzombie]

It's soooo naive to look at the africans as if they are surviving,and thriving through their unity as a ppl. I.E. the Orchestra: He became overwhelmed,gimme a break. EACH ONE of thoses ppl in the orchestra are their for their own personal gain,not anything to do with suffering! Humans give themselves way to much credit!!

[freakoffreaks145]

"If you have come to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound with mine, then let us work together."

[TheEthiopia2012]

This is finally a reasonable documentary sereies about Africa and how we struggle to surive and that you see each place a different way than ever before

[adrien0004]

Africa needs respect no pity

[JulietteAbandokwe]

Very nice film, but no way is the Congo a democracy today...! In fact violation of it's sovereignty and right to selfdetermination is worse than ever, with an illegal president who in fact is just a representative of rwandan occupation of the congolese territory.

[tsdstud]

haha looks like I'm not the only one that thought this was what Joe Rogan was talking about

[Herc2770]

The only way a White man knows how to make money by raping and robbing.

[guitarplayer714]

Does anyone know if this is the one Joe Rogan was talking about?

[guitarplayer714]

@guitarplayer714 nevermind this is definitely it if it was uploaded by dmthead2012 haha

[swedd2]

@guitarplayer714 I just listened to the same Rogan Podcast and I also wanna know which Documentary Rogans talking about too!, its Joe rogan podcast 168 at 31:36 min mark. Someone find it!

[netsince1986]

Bellissimo documentario, complimenti. Bellissima Africa!

[Lanfeare]

JRE allday motherfucker

[MythLPriest]

Well It's time I learn Mandarin

[8353Quinn]

Any ideas on how to citate this video?

[OMBIC]

i new it was all fucked up wen thay said chinese, sink there teeth into eneywere to make a dime, zzzzzzzzz

[dukeoftheoaks]

awesome documentry they look so happy being with there own kind!

[MrSunburstStrat778]

@dukeoftheoaks If "being with their own kind" means that black americans need to move back to the contenent of Africa, then you should set the example by re-enstating the Indians Tribes and moving back to Europe. Your first thought would probably be that you are American not European. By that viewpoint Black Americans have just as much right as White Americans to live here because we both came to this country at the same time.

God bless.

Signed,

Happy Young Black Man

[MythLPriest]

@MrSunburstStrat778 Native American, Indians are from India.

[MythLPriest]

@MrSunburstStrat778 You should watch the vice guide to Liberia, just search " vice guide to Liberia" very interesting stuff

[53Africa]

@MrSunburstStrat778? My question is, how many African Americans Visits Africa and how many goes 2 Thailand or Japan for instance? U so the Africa they never show on tv so that at least ur could invest your money here in Africa. White American visits their Native Island, England, France as well as the African Safari. dmthead2012? Uc BBC London thank u for showing the positiveness of Kinshasa, Lusaka and South Africa!

[JohnJancar]

Great documentary, really gives you a proper feel of Africa. I remember when I was traveling around Mexico, I got the exact same feeling about that country that you get from Africa. All the country needs is some investment. The people there are so spirited and resourceful, they just need some help. Western and Chinese companies need to stop taking their resources and throwing them crumbs, and start really investing some major capital into improving the quality of life in these nations.

[Kryptonian250]

Racists should watch this. Not everything in Africa is a cesspool.

[ISAWORLD2012]

great video, Peace

[MsGladys1987]

Thanks for your highlights and your positive attitude towards African culture, traditions!

[munemu82]

I dont believe that Congo had ever changed from Colony to Tyrany, it is still under colonial influences, even though it is no longer only Belgium as the Country in charge, now it is also under colonial rule of western imperialism

[TheNaturalust]

Chinese investing Billions in a country that is corrupt and in shambles? This is an investment in robbery! Do you think they are going to play by the rules now that the mineral wealth starts flowing their way? No Way. It is wrong, corrupting and destroying for China to do this. Africa unite and do something before it is too late!

[mahballzrhari]

@TheNaturalust i doubt chinese will be worse than westerners. they're better imo and not hypocritical.

[TheNaturalust]

@mahballzrhari yeah you're probably right. What the Congolese need is a good honest leader who can empower the people and country to take charge. I'm guessing the minerals and resources are so valuable they have corrupted everyone who tries. I'd love to see them become a solid developing country with good values, happy productive citizens and a sense of pride and wealth. peace.

[gavelwacker]

@TheNaturalust That is exactly what Rhodesia was and look what happened. Rhodesia was the most forward country in Africa and feed most of the continent, with a higher standard of living than could be found elsewhere.

Along came the Communist, the whites were pushed out, the government was collapsed and the Afrikaner took over.

Look at it today.... so sad....

[iiNDiTC]

the slave knew he was a slave for his slavery was objectified around his neck in the form of a chain...now, we are all slaves, but don't know it because our chain is much longer than previous generations...capitalism is the enemy, not imperialism or colonialism (those are just higher forms of capitalism). unite sisters and brothers against an inhumane economic system that has enslaved us all. progress and freedom means nothing in a world where 38% of ppl make less than $2.50 a day. UNITE!

[iiNDiTC]

why is it that Africans need to defend their nation against imperialist perspectives? The most "developed" and "technologically progressive" nations, you will find, are also the very same ones that pillaged, raped, and destroyed the "undeveloped world." Capitalism is not the solution, its abolition is the only answer.

[morninggloryseed]

@iiNDiTC

So what system do you advocate? 

[TheNaturalust]

@iiNDiTC I second that question. What would you put in place of capitalism? The natural resources of this country are too valuable , too easily exploited in a hurry. IMHO we need a system which promotes a profit motive for empowering the majority. A profit motive that condemns vast exploitation by a few corporations (no long term accountability or liability) and allows the relatively poor people to stand up to the corruption of a quick $. Controlled capitalism/democratic values perhaps

[iiNDiTC]

don't use the master's tools (i.e. capitalism) to dismantle his house.

[HistoryHmoobGuy]

Go china, fuck america cry babies

[puffy230]

makes you wonder...what if China never introduced the gun to Europeans?

[puffy230]

39:40 lol wtf!?

[CKLenjar]

RDC is very beautiful, I was in Kinshasa and Bas Congo 1 months ago, the right riches of that country is in people, they are very naturel and lovely

[SrbijaPravoslavlje]

euoropeans go home leave africans alon

[accentplaya18]

It is interesting hearing a Chinese man speaking French

[BrandonBlaze904]

the people of the congo need one epic party themed around "facepalming"

[cadwaele]

really like the farm in Zambia!

[jey524]

best countrie

[HeruTutankhamun]

Africans we have always made something out of nothing, that lets you know our ancestors built the pyramids & megalith structures along the Nile.

[DUBSAC]

2 dudes holding hands in the background at 30:36

[massimo38]

@DUBSAC It's very normal through out Africa & the Middle east & it is friendship no more !

[dolinovodno5000]

bye Dimbleby, thanks for the mali-ghana-nigeria-ethiopia-ke­nya-tanzania-congo-zambia-sout­hafrica tour trip!

[budonord]

Watch, share and make a change! /watch?v=4XAAFiVVxYA

[maxrimas]

these BBC series changed my perception about Africa so much...thank you BBC and a presenter...

[mikembuyu]

i like the video very human perspective of Africa

[purkabe12]

GOD BLESS DRC!!!

[lexgyi]

well it is good to see a balance report on Africa for change,i was relieve to be spared another emaciated and hungry looking child with flies all over him.Africa has challenges but we have also chalked some tremendous successes.Good job...BBC

[lexgyi]

good to see a doc about Africa that does not include one emaciated and hungry looking child.indeed Africa has tremendous challenges but it has also chalked some sucesses

[Steadno]

props for this!

[africanfromafrica]

a good segment. Although, I wish he had focused more on the role of the 'west' and capitalist corporations in plundering resources... rather then relegating it simply as the issue of "corrupt politicians" ... yes they are corrupt, but they are 100% sustained by so-called "democracy" and "peace" loving nations in the west. 

[gmaureen]

This is the best documentary of Africa I have ever seen. It's wonderful to see everything good that is happening there.

[mandela195]

durban boy in here..african all day everyday.

[konfrux]

THIS IS WHY I GET MAD THEY ALWAYS JUMP ZIMBABWE,I WILL DO A DOCUMENTARY ON IT.LOL

[montg2perfection]

@konfrux the bbc are banned from zimbabwe :(

[bahamaboy25]

AFRICA IS THE MOTHER LAND ALL THE RESOURCES OIL,GOLD, DIAMOND, COBALT, ETC

[bapyou]

35:23 - All of the children are beautiful.

[Congo124r]

R182309925623

[haia]

this doc has opened my eyes to many questions. ..now I wont hold back and I know someday, i wanna visit Africa :)

[Chewzluvsbooze]

Orgasm over Mozart hahah. Oh how European of you...not.

[xPirus26]

JD is the bomb...love this guy....

[simiyachaq]

"We may have forgiven, but we won't forget"

[Utube75]

very good documentary

[zigizinga]

Thank you so much Mr Jonathan. We really appreciate your contribution to the need for change of perception about Africa. Africa does not need a pity as you said and I completely agree with you. May God give you many more years to see Africa prevailing against all the odds.

regards,

Zigi

[zahra972]

How many time he is going to remind us  the bad side of the country...

[mindelo23]

12:27 - 15:40 is about the coolest thing i've ever seen.

[omoibile]

At 47:24 - 48:02 and at 48:31 - 49:15 . You are the man, you nailed it Sir Hugh Masakela.

[threegonline]

awesome video. makes you feel lucky to live in the US

[krucialred26]

@threegonline says....

[omoibile]

@threegonline : You mean to say AWESOME VIDEO, MAKES REGRET TO LIVE IN THE US...lol..

[monica24b]

great video.