A REPATRIATE'S PLIGHT

[dianestrong]

This is Sohooba, the repatriate who is still going home. It's now 2012, and many slaves have become trained and accustomed to living in the plantations that our ancestors were forced to build, without payment. The Africans who we so eagerly want to embrace, are trying their best to become like the slave-masters of old. Most of the leaders in the continent forget that they are normal Africans until they are selected and elected by the people.

[dianestrong]

They use the methods of the Europeans and the same colonial laws that enslave the people. to further their greed. My brothers and sisters, I am a man - child and I have prayed to the God of Abraham since my youth. I have tried to repatriate countless times on my own because there are not many human beings left.who yearn to live on and off the land the Most High gave humans to protect. Most Africans now, would rather live in the cities altogether, to escape the lives that make them miserable...

[dianestrong]

whilst we are trying to run from the misery of cities and Babylon living, preferring to rise with the sound of the rooster or the call to prayers. I will not give up the dream of returning home even if you offer me the presidency of any of the plantations. A man must try to fulfill his dreams and the dreams of his ancestors and resist the training to do otherwise. Never give up, or there is no hope for our children.

[dianestrong]

I have children in Africa but even that hasn't moved hearts of the leaders of Tanzania to redress my plight. The higher the monkey climbs the more he is exposed--this is true of those who think they have risen above their people. Somehow we must come together and occupy our minds; cleanse ourselves of the brainwashing and look toward Africa is our redemption, whether we have the support of those responsible for our enslavement or not. God is great.

[ruapraia]

The problem is Africans don't see us as brothers. We need to stop romanticizing about Africans, and romanticize about land. Liberia is where Blacks have the right to go, all other African countries will shun you and rob you of you loot. These are tribal people, if you are not part of their tribe, you are an enemy. How do you think they were able to sell us? It's because they felt no infinity towards us. Be careful thinking Africans are your brother.

[MrRossT1]

@ruapraia

Liberia is no better. Just check its history. And the word is "affinity" Africans from the continent have the same mistrust of Africans in America.

[ruapraia]

@MrRossT1 I know you are right. I guess we will just have to stay in european countries, and play the lap dog. I hate it, I want to be free, but where the hell can I go?

[MrRossT1]

@ruapraia

Freedom starts in the mind. Know how where you live works & take advantage of it. Chinese do this where ever they go. Be it Africa, or even North America. Ally yourself with those who have a bigger visions for their lives & industry. Brother in the video repatriated as a "loner" not as a group. You come alone, you will be eaten alive. It's the nature of desperation. Never take it for granted because you come baring gifts you will always be welcome and not taken advantage of.

[ruapraia]

@MrRossT1 Very wise words, and spoken like a true traveler. What you have described is my experience here in Brazil, I came with a democratic mindset that all people can be treated fair and equitable, but it's not true for the world is full of sharks, and sharks don't like strangers in the water.

[dianestrong]

@MrRossT1 The brother in the video was one of several repatriates that year, but you are right one of the problems was that he was trying to operate alone. However, he bestowed many gifts on his new community. It was his generosity that caused the community to take advantage of him. They were accustomed to the estate owners treating them as inferiors, not brothers and sisters. This is one of the tragic ironies of his experience.

[ruapraia]

@MrRossT1 I know the word is "affinity" it was a typo on my part.

[MrRossT1]

@ruapraia

You're in Brasil!!! That's an excellent hot spot for tech development.:) Will be easy to hook up with like minded individuals! :) All the best in Brasil! :) Enjoy Carnaval too! :) Have you seen "Oliver Stone's: South of the Border" documentary? :)

[ruapraia]

@MrRossT1 I haven't see south of the border, I have been trying to find it free online but no luck as of yet. I'll keep trying now that you have reminded me. Thank you for the kind note.

[MrRossT1]

@ruapraia

Check your inbox, sent you some links.:)

[greg357159]

WISDOM - Every war ever fought was in some way over the ownership of land, and or resources. You will NEVER own land or have rights... just ideals... you have privileges that someone let you use. In the end you'll lose your loved ones and die. Look for something better some place safer away from people and start knew. peace

[Kalydosos]

We are not wanted in Europe or America and now we are wanted in Africa either!! I have no respect for the AU or African Governments generally. Currupt greedy, bastards, boot licking uncle toms they don't realise that they need the African diaspora and the African diaspora needs Africa however, there are plenty of rapacious. Europeans particularly (British & American, French) who put huge resources into putting a wedge between Africans this was US foreign policy under Bush Snr.

[fmoham01]

The biggest problem in Africa is greed. I support you brother and I hope you get your land back. In Somalia, where I am from, the leadership there is so amazingly corrupt that they do not even enjoy the support of one percent of the population but they are sustained as leaders by misguided American and European foreign policy. I am really saddened by this story. I was actually considering moving to Arusha or at least visiting it in the near future.

[Kalydosos]

@fmoham01 I agree with you brother!!!!

[Kalydosos]

This is disgraceful I am not surprised and I think this could happen to any repatriate in any African country because African governments are uncle toms and thugs.

[Reese2336]

I support you Uncle Keith! :-)

[TheMambavenom]

This is a terrible thing to happen to anyone. But lessons must be learned, that Africa is full of uncle tom politicians that are in cahoots and in bed with the enemy.

[WacheniUshenzi]

Help Smith full life the wish of his ancestors. Give back his property.

[rfgrass]

this is unbelievable and even though corruption is everywhere, I am shocked that something like this happend in Tanzania...and that there does not seem to

be any willingness by the authorities to redress this injustice...I urge the government of Tanzania to live up to

the ideals of Dr. Julius Nyrere and re-open this case!

[djneva56]

Tanzania could be the precious gem of the African continent, but corruption in government and the ruling class are devaluing the nations history and destroying its future. It is truly appalling that Mr. Smith has received neither restitution nor apology, nor even public acknowledgment of his grave injustice. Such a glaring violation of human rights is unacceptable and must be exposed to the world. This is a powerful & important video I hope it goes viral!

[LOMOZAVRUS]

I am from Russia but when I occasionaly saw that video I couldn't keep silent. Because UNJUSTICE is the unjustice anywhere - no matter if it is Africa or Russia. And what is done to that guy is total unjustice and i would never wish to anyone be on his place! If those people have no respect to human rights - it is a shame for all Tanzania and even Africa itself!! And it is the place that gave the world such people as Marcus Garvey! Looks like 400 years of slavery still go on. Keep on the fight!

[ikebarecords]

jah will help you my brother ...remember many has failed for us to learn that we must not fail..this prayer is for you...have mercy upon me,o jah according to thy lovingkindness....

[crownedpricelesswand]

When a man fights for 22yrs and no Justice, Clearly some one up top is missing the point, We are taught that Africans are the starters of Civilizations, well its time to become civil again and do what is right, Mr. Smith has been fighting for 22 yrs to Live where his fathers where taken from, its time for him to be rewarded, who ever has the power that may be reading this to do something, PLEASE DO IT! It is a Moral DUTY that MUST be performed by those who have power to help those who have less.

[bencult]

An African Country called Tanzania,and the majority of the population is Black. For the Tanzania Government to do this to a Caribbean National. You are now classified as POLITICAL GANGSTERS. Until This man gets his property back, TANZANIA will always be known as a place for GANGSTERS.

[ASWAD360]

Please help Mr. Smith regain ownership of his land in Tanzania. If one examines the enormous amount of evidence showing Mr. Smith as the deeded owner of the Ndamakal Coffee Estates in Tanzania, one would conclude that this Repatriate was wronged by corrupted entities in Tanzania. Please help Mr. Smith fulfill his life long dream.