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Recording Date: January 28, 2022
Time: 2pm (Ghana Time)
In this Saturday Seminar Series, Ɔbenfo Ọbádélé Kambon will discuss how “sovereignty” as our ultimate goal is:
1. Linguistically backward in reverting to latinate concepts as our overall objective
2. Conceptually backward. We can see numerous “sovereign” states that have been invaded and subverted from Ayiti to Grenada…and to get to a similar position of being “sovereign” is what we’re supposed to be striving for as our ultimate goal?
3. Influenced by inherently problematic moorish “sovereign citizen” doctrine? Parallels and convergences.
And will discuss
4. Solutions on the basis of our own concepts, terms and definitions as well as on a sober analysis of our situation and what strategies, tactics and objective should be as Kmtyw (Black people)
AFRON8V –
This presentation raised a critique on the usage of the term sovereignty by warrior scholars. However, I think this is a more of a personal look at it though due to the area of expertise the presenter has with Afrikan languages. Most of our people will use words they are familiar with to get their point across, and unfortunately these happen to be english. The conceptual frameworks are a good point to raise though because otherwise we may be incarcerated in a eurasian cultural framework as opposed to an Afrikan one. I would have liked to see the scholars who advocate for sovereignty as part of this discussion to inform perhaps of sovereignty only being a part of the process and not the final goal on the way to Abibifahodie.
Agya Bakari Kwadwo –
So many solid points were brought out in this presentation – as it deals clearly with the notions of building a “nation within a nation” – as well as ideas of living “in peace” along side of non-Black people. I would recommend this discussion to those who seek to not waste their time in (what Nana Amos Wilson called) “Stupid Struggle”, but, who would rather ensure that the ones who put us (Black People) in the position we find ourselves in – the world over, can never do it again. Abibitumi! Abibifahodie!