What is African?

AFRICAN 

The ethnic groups of Africa number in the thousands.

Each population generally having its own language (or dialect of a language) and culture. The ethnolinguistic groups include various Afroasiatic, Khoisan, Niger-Congo and Nilo-Saharan populations.

Youtube Videos on African (22)

Video: The African Origins of Christmas - Real News The African Origins of Christmas - Real News   11:44
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Video: Was Adam an African? - SaRa vs Jamaican Muslim Was Adam an African? - SaRa vs Jamaican Muslim   1:05:47
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Video: Crusades: Roman Catholic Church began the African Slave Trade - John Henrik Clarke Crusades: Roman Catholic Church began the African Slave Trade - John Henrik Clarke   6:49
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Video: The African Rise of Christianity - John Henrik Clarke The African Rise of Christianity - John Henrik Clarke   1:15:02
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Video: African Origin of Christianity - John Henrik Clarke African Origin of Christianity - John Henrik Clarke   9:45
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Video: History proves a Social Agenda over Black African Americans - Merkabah History proves a Social Agenda over Black African Americans - Merkabah   1:18:01
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Video: Can God have a Higher God? - Hashim vs African Christian Can God have a Higher God? - Hashim vs African Christian   1:00:18
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Video: Islam, Slavery and African People - Abdullah Hakim Quick Islam, Slavery and African People - Abdullah Hakim Quick   1:23:53
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Video: The African Story: God IS, Jesus IS NOT - Ray Hagins The African Story: God IS, Jesus IS NOT - Ray Hagins   1:12:16
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Video: Atlantic Slave Trade: 10M African Slaves to Americas - Anthony Hazard Atlantic Slave Trade: 10M African Slaves to Americas - Anthony Hazard   5:39
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Video: Who killed Gaddafi Who killed Gaddafi's dream of a United African currency? - Farrakhan   12:08
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Video: Quran confirms Evolution Theory and our African roots - ThereIsNoClash Quran confirms Evolution Theory and our African roots - ThereIsNoClash   11:41
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Video: African Union can bring Peace, Reconstruction and African Currency to Africa. Western Government assistance is no longer required - Horace Campbell African Union can bring Peace, Reconstruction and African Currency to Africa. Western Government assistance is no longer required - Horace Campbell   13:29
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Video: Black-African men should marry Black-African women - Umar Johnson Black-African men should marry Black-African women - Umar Johnson   18:13
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Video: Oppression of Black African-American boys in the $30BN ADHD drugs industry - Umar Johnson Oppression of Black African-American boys in the $30BN ADHD drugs industry - Umar Johnson   57:22
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Video: African Black man was a African Black man was a 'cursed race' due to the sins of Ham, Noah's son - John G Jackson   3:12:40
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Video: 95% of Homosexual Black African-American/Latino men Sexually violated as minors, in my view - Umar Johnson 95% of Homosexual Black African-American/Latino men Sexually violated as minors, in my view - Umar Johnson   12:51
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Video: Using Deuteronomy 7:1, African Christians justified Apartheid on the Black indigenous population - Etienne Veto Using Deuteronomy 7:1, African Christians justified Apartheid on the Black indigenous population - Etienne Veto   1:23
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Video: The Lord spared the Black African bloodline from Coronavirus? You Uncle Tom Nigga! - ISUPK The Lord spared the Black African bloodline from Coronavirus? You Uncle Tom Nigga! - ISUPK   17:09
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Video: In Quran 21:30, God confirms Evolution and human African roots - ThereIsNoClash In Quran 21:30, God confirms Evolution and human African roots - ThereIsNoClash   10:30
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Video: Jesus was copied from Osiris and Egyptian, North-African Mystery Cults? | Kara Cooney | MythVision Jesus was copied from Osiris and Egyptian, North-African Mystery Cults? | Kara Cooney | MythVision   1:49:41
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Video: David, the Black Man VERSUS Goliath, the African | ISUPK David, the Black Man VERSUS Goliath, the African | ISUPK   11:30
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FAQ on African (5)

1.Does the Bible tell us to act like slaves?

Historically, the Bible has been used by some to enslave, subjugate and dominate over a people.

The 'Curse of Ham' Myth: Pro-slavery advocates twisted Genesis 9 to claim that people of African descent were divinely cursed to be eternal servants.

Old Testament Legal Protection: Slaveholders cited Leviticus 25 to argue that purchasing foreign bondmen and passing them down as inherited property was biblically sanctioned.

Weaponising Obedience Verses: Plantation owners frequently read verses like Ephesians 6:5 ('Slaves, obey your masters') to religiously brainwash enslaved people against rebelling.

The Redacted 'Slave Bible': British and American authorities physically censored the scriptures, deleting the entire Book of Exodus to hide the narrative of freedom from bondage.

Enforcing Fugitive Slave Laws: Pro-slavery preachers used Paul's letter to Philemon to argue that runaway slaves were legally and spiritually obligated to return to their masters.

2.What is the difference between Black Man and African American Man?

'Black' is a broad racial term describing people of African descent globally, including those from the Caribbean, Europe, and Latin America. 'African American' is an ethnic descriptor specifically tracking descendants of enslaved Africans in the United States.

3.Is Aladura the same as Pentecostalism?

No, but they share features like faith healing and spiritual gifts.Aladura is a unique African Independent Church movement that weaves indigenous cultural expressions with Christian scripture.

4.Who is Haile Selassie I to Rastafari practitioners?

To Rastafari adherents (Rastas), Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia is revered as the living God incarnate on Earth, often referred to as Jah. When he was crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in 1930, early Rastafari pioneers saw it as the fulfillment of biblical prophecies concerning a king from the Davidic line. He is viewed as the Messiah who will lead the African diaspora out of oppression and back to their homeland.

5.What is the significance of the Rastafari colors?

The Rastafari flag features three primary colors each carrying vital symbolic weight:

* Red: Symbolizes the blood of martyrs who died fighting for liberation throughout African history.

* Gold/Yellow: Represents the immense mineral wealth and sunshine of Africa.

* Green: Symbolizes the lush vegetation, natural beauty, and fertile land of the African continent.

(Note: Black is also frequently used to represent the Black people who comprise the movement.)


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