Black Power Conf Hybrid – Full Pass Ghana-Based 
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Friday, August 15, 2025 – Abibitumi Friday Film Series
Title: The Man Who Stopped the Desert
Description:
In the heart of northern Burkina Faso, Yacouba Sawadogo—dismissed by some as “just” an illiterate farmer—stood his ground while others fled the creeping desert. As drought and desertification pushed deep into once-fertile lands in the 1970s and 80s, entire villages abandoned their homes in search of food and water. Yacouba chose a different path: to stay, to fight, and to win. By reviving and innovating the ancient Zai farming method, he transformed dead earth into living soil, reversing decades of ecological devastation and restoring abundance to the Sahel.
But Yacouba’s greatest battle wasn’t only against the sand and the sun—it was against the mindset of those around him, shaped by colonial disruption and disbelief. This is a story of Black ingenuity, resilience, and liberation—a living testimony that we have everything we need to save ourselves, our land, and our future.
Why attend?
You’ll witness an extraordinary true story of environmental victory and then join my live Q&A for deeper insight into how indigenous knowledge, cultural heritage, and Abibifahodie ‘Black Liberation’ principles can be applied to today’s ecological and social challenges. This is your chance to ask questions, draw practical lessons, and leave empowered to be part of the solution in your own community.
Time: 3:00 PM EST / 7:00 PM GMT
Facilitator: Ɔbenfo Ọbádélé Kambon
![Part 3: [Video] Capoeira Hand Strikes and Sparring](https://media.abibitumi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/25103939/part-3-capoeira-hand-strikes-and-sparring-ajdl8WiP3nE.jpg)
![Part 5: [Video] EFFECTIVE! Afrikan Combat Capoeira Fight and Sparring: Abibifahodie Asako Accra Ghana](https://media.abibitumi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/25103937/part-4.jpg)
Agya Bakari Kwadwo –
Nothing beats watching and reviewing a film with likeminded Abibifoɔ, especially on the spot and with those who are able to provide deep dive translations. I highly recommend checking out this video and hanging around for the value ad discussion at the end.
Kwaku –
This film was packed full of lessons, from Yacouba’s perseverance to him being tricked into going to the united snakes. The aAmw have no good intentions. The way he worked with nature to solve the desertification problem reminds me of our Kmtyw scientists from Classical Kmt.
The after film commentary from all of the speakers provided a rich collection of insight that needs to be heard. There’s also another BlackCellent after film commentary here – https://abibitumitv.com/v/rqKn3m
Ɓatɨ-Ijɔ̄ –
A typical living example of how we (Kmtyw) can commune with mother earth for her provisions. This documentary also portrays a repeated cycle of aamw creating chaos on the motherland even in modern times and appropriating the wisdom of Kmtyw for their benefit. I highly recommend you purchase the recording for some very insightful reflections and commentaries.