ArtanK:


Yeah. What's up?

No offence intended, just being curious.
***Do u consider yourself n all somalis black african?

genieluv:


Here's one buh there's also another piece i seem to have forgotten where i read it from.

****I would have had second thoughts of possible bias on the writer's part ihad this piece been written by an east african buh considering it written apparently by a non-african who would most likely not have any interest in a bias as regards the situation, I find the piece highly plausible.

If you had a good understanding of ur article you noticed it implies the swahili consider themselves a blend of african and asian cultures. The only reason they identified themselves as arabic was because of the persecution during colonial times. Today there is none of that. I hope your article also cleared you n ur co doubts on swahili origins. Its Bantu with borrowed words.

genieluv:


No offence intended, just being curious.
***Do u consider yourself n all somalis black african?

Now am convinced you guys have an issue. Who cares? Certainly I dont cos I find some questions very mundane. Dont get me wrong

shervydman:


good......but, they're playing below expectation.

Bad managership

TayserMahiri:

Bad managership

every season!...............

OMANBALA1:
Dumb Africans ,stop insulting each other and embarrassing yourselves you INFERIORS!
Today you will shout proud African tomorrow you will call a beautiful sister like Lupita Nyongo ugly because she has black skin...smh. Africans will continue to be interiors if you don't change your mindsets. If you don't respect yourself nobody will ever respect you,EVER!
If I have the power I will hang all you eidiots but God knows better. You people are worse that animals!

IGBOS say, Onye nwelu okpa kpoo ya okpa nkpokolo,agbata obi ewelia kpoo ntu!!

I think Igbo are very intelligent people then. They cannot stand the sheer stupidity of the other Nigerians. I hope you are one of them.

shervydman:


every season!...............

Yea, if you do the same thing every time where will different results come from?

TayserMahiri:


Now am convinced you guys have an issue. Who cares? Certainly I dont cos I find some questions very mundane. Dont get me wrong

Learn to mind your business. Was the question directed to you?

genieluv:


Learn to mind your business. Was the question directed to you?

I can respond to any question here!

TayserMahiri:


I can respond to any question here!

Holly No you can't. The question was somali specific n you are not somali.

So many children down here...

genieluv:


Holly No you can't. The question was somali specific n you are not somali.

Well, I was just stating my opinion.

TayserMahiri:


Well, I was just stating my opinion.

Lol, reserve your opinion for a kikuyu question.

shervydman:


I'm not insisting, its just the blunt reality. I believe we're doing d same to u guys too though.

Do agree...i think we all need some kinda truce and reform how we interact with one another n start over on some good vibes.

genieluv:


It's obvious you lack manners. Well, stooping low to exchange or engage insults is a level i've long gone past, so i think i'll pass.
*****No matter how annoying someone's comment is to you, restraining your emotions is a clear show of maturity intelligence. Peace.

Stick to the facts, always! Don't insult our intelligence and you good. About those Arabs...

genieluv:


No offence intended, just being curious.
***Do u consider yourself n all somalis black african?

None taken.

I've been asked this question before and I'll just reiterate that I don't think the black label is correct. Sure, I'll tick the black option in censuses and other forms in the west, because that's what my people are classed as, but no one is black. You and I are both brown in complexion so if they were to label us correctly, they'd label us brown. This meaningless term was developed by disgracefully racist 18th century German anthropologists. Whilst society has moved on by abolishing slavery, made great strides to eradicate racism and discrimination, one has to wonder why this term has survived. I think it's about time we got rid of it, because this term robs people of their heritage and ethnicity.

So do I consider myself black? No. Do I consider myself African? Yes of course, I'm a proud African man.

Btw I think it is mainly in north America and the UK where people are actually labeled black. In mainland Europe, people are just French Senegalese, Dutch Moroccan or German Somali like me.

Hati13:

Good. He is my favorite Ethiopian ruler alongside Amda Seyon, Tewodros II and Yohannes IV.

I hap also learned some exten of Kenya history during my elementary and high school days.

I see Ethiopia is not as Isolated as I thought. What did you learn about? Colonialism and resistance by locals?

genieluv:


Here's one buh there's also another piece i seem to have forgotten where i read it from.

****I would have had second thoughts of possible bias on the writer's part ihad this piece been written by an east african buh considering it written apparently by a non-african who would most likely not have any interest in a bias as regards the situation, I find the piece highly plausible.

We have a Swahili on this thread. Gerald77 come tell us

CocoMilian:


Do agree...i think we all need some kinda truce and reform how we interact with one another n start over on some good vibes.

can that be possible?........

TayserMahiri:


I think Igbo are very intelligent people then. They cannot stand the sheer stupidity of the other Nigerians. I hope you are one of them.

Lie; Igbos also mock the Yorubas and call them black monkeys which is very sad and shameful. The only difference is that every gaddem Igbo man want to be freaking rich,hence,some of them do almost anything possible to meet their goals.All Africans are f-ucked up because they think low of their race and see whites as superior. They are busy fighting inter tribal war while their nations rot away.
I live in America and have friends from Kenya,Ghana,Cameroon ,Liberia etc and the white man never treat us differently. You are all Africans to them. Hell,they even think Africa is a country.Weird.
If all black African can unite and build a strong continent that is economically dependent on itself the whole world will shiver when Africa is mentioned but that won't happen because we are busy doing Zimbabwe vs South Africa,Nigeria vs Ghana,Kenya vs Somali. And we have brainwashed eidiot like Alshabab,Bokoharam and all the overzealous Christians who worship white Jesus,Kill his fellow black men in the name of Islam and worship Arabs who treat blacks like trash. It is humiliating when I see black Africans who are so called educated acting like morons,like what is going on here. Insulting a black girl because she is black...da fuq!

You guys should be sharing ideas not putting each other than and comparing who is more beautiful and has the hottest guys...this is infuriating. Chinese has some of the most ugly girls in the world but they are the first pick for white men. And why is that?

Hati13:

Good. He is my favorite Ethiopian ruler alongside Amda Seyon, Tewodros II and Yohannes IV.

I hap also learned some exten of Kenya history during my elementary and high school days.

What part of Kenyan History?

ArtanK:


None taken.

I've been asked this question before and I'll just reiterate that I don't think the black label is correct. Sure, I'll tick the black option in censuses and other forms in the west, because that's what my people are classed as, but no one is black. You and I are both brown in complexion so if they were to label us correctly, they'd label us brown. This meaningless term was developed by disgracefully racist 18th century German anthropologists. Whilst society has moved on by abolishing slavery, made great strides to eradicate racism and discrimination, one has to wonder why this term has survived. I think it's about time we got rid of it, because this term robs people of their heritage and ethnicity.

So do I consider myself black? No. Do I consider myself African? Yes of course, I'm a proud African man.

Btw I think it is mainly in north America and the UK where people are actually labeled black. In mainland Europe, people are just French Senegalese, Dutch Moroccan or German Somali like me.

The only reason why you are ashamed to be called black is because black is associated with negativity. You won't be so mad if somebody called you an Arab,would you? Just like a lot of Egyptians and Sudanese people. You guys have one thing in common and that is your salivary for the Arabs and their women because you set of people will kill to eat an Arab sshit.
You have been on this forum for over a decade calling us monkeys and all sort of names because of your self hate. You tried endlessly to rope in the Ethiopians into your "BANTUS AND WEST AFRICANS ARE SLAVES TO SOMALIANS" but Ethiopians are comfortable in their black skin and more informed.
Take a look at Hati13 and see what a normal human being should behave like., In spite of all the historical importance of Ethiopia,they are always humble and quiet and never talk down on any African.
We are black Africans and no matter what anybody think we West Africans ,East Africans ,South and Central Africans will always be proud of our mother land. Continue your hate

CocoMilian:


We dont just think its what is seen across medias. If you feel like we r acting the same as u guys id like to think its sth we've had to adopt from you guys coz some people here behave so ignorantly n illiterate but id like to think they r better than that n know how reality is back in Nigeria n here in Kenya. There's alot of dishonesty n hypocrisy making everyone somewhat biased with what they say.

If the media is perfect then would you accept what we see across media on Kenya too? Of course not, so media alone cannot be the basis for conclusion.

genieluv:


Naaah, i don't think am trying hard to prove swahili is not Bantu.
>>>The language is of bantu structure but too many words in it are not bantu and not just that, the evolution of the language was made possible by the arab traders which formed the identity n culture of the swahili natives.
****From what i have read just now about the swahili people, there is absolutely no way they can identify proudly as Bantu people. Many/most of them take pride in their arab ancestry and arabic origin of their cultures. Of course, this is easy, courtesy to islam.
Apparently, most swahili people identified as Arab during Kenyan colonialism n were given special status.

So why did you ask me the question if you already have the answer?

Do you understand Swahili or any Bantu language to make those claims? Stop speaking of of ignorance.

gallivant:


Oh great, another idiot. You are trying too hard by suggesting Africans had no trade or lingua franca before the Arabs arrived, which is nonsensical. The arab loan words have been proven to be less than 5% of coastal Swahili so stop kissing Arab ass!



Where did you read such bs, Nigerians should stop being ignorant in life and get some education.

That girl is hilarious.

OMANBALA1:


The only reason why you are ashamed to be called black is because black is associated with negativity. You won't be so mad if somebody called you an Arab,would you? Just like a lot of Egyptians and Sudanese people. You guys have one thing in common and that is your salivary for the Arabs and their women because you set of people will kill to eat an Arab sshit.
You have been on this forum for over a decade calling us monkeys and all sort of names because of your self hate. You tried endlessly to rope in the Ethiopians into your "BANTUS AND WEST AFRICANS ARE SLAVES TO SOMALIANS" but Ethiopians are comfortable in their black skin and more informed.
Take a look at Hati13 and see what a normal human being should behave like., In spite of all the historical importance of Ethiopia,they are always humble and quiet and never talk down on any African.
We are black Africans and no matter what anybody think we West Africans ,East Africans ,South and Central Africans will always be proud of our mother land. Continue your hate

What the hell is this ignorant madman on about?? I'm not who you think I am you idiot, stop attacking me because of your because of some stupid preconceived notion you have about Somalis. The person you're so angry about that you probably want to direct your little rant to was that Somali troll who used to post here. If you look through my earlier posts, you'll see me and a Somali girl who used to go by EnlightenedSoul calling out the troll and apologising to people on behalf of Somalis, because that's not how who we are. We're not a racist people.

With that said, what makes you think I'd be happy about being called Arab? What kind of nonsense have you been fed? There is a big difference between Somalis and Egyptians & Sudanese. The latter mentioned have been Arabised, whereas Somalis are unique compared to them. We have retained our culture, language, traditions and etc. We have never been Arab nor have we ever called ourselves Arab.

As I've said before, I'm a proud African and Somali man. You are no more African than I am and you certainly don't own Africa more than I do, so kindly STFU with your bullshitt. I'll call myself whatever the hell I like, you can keep your European invented term. It doesn't surprise me as many Africans are taught to just accept and live with any nonsense that comes from the white man.

GHEN GHEN GHEN GHEN................... ESHINSHIN CARRY KPOMO!!!!!

genieluv:


Here's one buh there's also another piece i seem to have forgotten where i read it from.

****I would have had second thoughts of possible bias on the writer's part ihad this piece been written by an east african buh considering it written apparently by a non-african who would most likely not have any interest in a bias as regards the situation, I find the piece highly plausible.

Even Somalis wanted to be identified as Arabs then because that would give them special status. The British caused a lot confusion with their caste system. Anyway I still wonder why you're so diverting into that. People have negative opinions on black people as seen with Nigerians' Obsession with light skin here to an extent some members of any community that has slightly different features from the typical African will try to distance themselves from black people. Some of your northern Nigerians do that. Whichever the case that does not change Swahili language into an Arab language and I wonder why you're trying so hard to make it so......should I agree with you on it to make you happy? Okay, Swahili originated from Saudi Arabia and has 80% Arab words. Happy?

OMANBALA1:


The only reason why you are ashamed to be called black is because black is associated with negativity. You won't be so mad if somebody called you an Arab,would you? Just like a lot of Egyptians and Sudanese people. You guys have one thing in common and that is your salivary for the Arabs and their women because you set of people will kill to eat an Arab sshit.
You have been on this forum for over a decade calling us monkeys and all sort of names because of your self hate. You tried endlessly to rope in the Ethiopians into your "BANTUS AND WEST AFRICANS ARE SLAVES TO SOMALIANS" but Ethiopians are comfortable in their black skin and more informed.
Take a look at Hati13 and see what a normal human being should behave like., In spite of all the historical importance of Ethiopia,they are always humble and quiet and never talk down on any African.
We are black Africans and no matter what anybody think we West Africans ,East Africans ,South and Central Africans will always be proud of our mother land. Continue your hate

You're a wise guy.

genieluv:


Kk. That's great to know.
Buh seriously, are we to expect seeing you Ethiopians socializing with other africans (especially in the entertainment industry) better in the future?

****I was a bit surprised seeing Ethiopian housemates in the Big brother africa reality tv show for some years now. Do you guys follow the show in ET very well? (i'd be surprised if you said yes, considering the fact you said Dstv is not popular over there).
That's about the only social platform we ever get to see Ethiopians socializing with other africans. What can u say?

Ethiopians socialize with many africans. It is the language that is holding us back. Many ppl here know Big Brother Africa but no one watches it.

But in our music industry, Ethiopian Artists have problems. leave alone with other africans, they don't even collaborate with other Ethiopians. But it's getting better from time to time

we use different instruments and language, but our music has power to be loved. You can also watch us on Coke Studio Africa. . . .

I'll posr pics of our Artists for you

@genieluv

BETTY G

International singer with amazing voice

also a Coke Studio performer

well known with her 'Yikelekelal' song

has her own way of singing and dressing style

@genieluv

Here are some of our new artists

LIJ MICHAEL

The first and only MTV music Awards(africa) nominee from Ethiopia

Performed on Coke Studio Africa with Trey Songz

Recognized nationwide in his amazing hip-pop songs

Many award winner in the country.

not so sure but he might make a song with Skales cuz he released a video with him in his own studio.