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Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by Afam4eva(m): 12:32pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
semitunde:You obviously don't know what culture is. Culture evolves and hip hop and it's accompaning lifestyle has come to be part of African-American culture. |
Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by semitunde: 12:39pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
theSlayer: well, I just want you to know that your nigerian/african culture is inferior compared to american culture . I don't think any culture is superior to another. Its just a group of people's values.Others may see differently, it doesn't necessarily reduce such values in the original owners' eyes. For instance, a man, fully prostrating in front of an elder may be seen as untidy and a waste of energy by a stranger to the custom, but to a knowing elder, he/she receives such greetings with pride and happiness. Meanwhile, I agree that the presidential system of governance may have been popularised in the US ( not sure if they started it); but giving us pictures of farmlands and farming is not a good way to put such points across. There are farmers everywhere. 1 Like |
Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by easyelliot(m): 12:43pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
Good topic OP... Simply stated they do, its just not looked at in a positive way and that is a product of American media who do not paint the positives as vigorously as the negatives. 1 Like |
Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by semitunde: 12:45pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
Afam4eva: Well to me, culture encompasses a lot of things including music (for a purpose e.g. festivals), greetings, behaviours, food ( especially how its eaten). To mention hip hop and rap as examples of them having culture is akin to saying Ghanaians have culture because the they popularised highlife and hip life. But I'm sure I don't know what culture is all about. 1 Like |
Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by semitunde: 12:51pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
If there is an African American culture, its an admixture of rap, hip hop, " adapted white Christian culture", and cuss words. I'm being non-sentimental here. 1 Like |
Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by blasterman(m): 1:05pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
Of course they do and they r not Africans they just have black skin becos of their ancestors but they have more in common with white Americans 1 Like |
Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by Nobody: 1:21pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
CheeNayNay: haha,you are so stupid it hurts!adam and eve,the first humans covered themselves in leaves.who taught you about Adam and Eve? these beautiful giraffes are better off in Arizona,california or Nevada than in Godforsaken africa . the native africans are hunting the non harmful animals. they should be hunting wilder animals like snakes,lions and hyenas instead . 2 Likes
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Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by whitecat007: 1:22pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
You are sure of "Africa American" culture has influence in America but, not sure if Yoruba have influence on Lagos It's obvious that you don't know what you are talking about, and it's better for you to shut up! Ifyou took religion out of the equation.... |
Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by Nobody: 1:29pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
CheeNayNay:Your beloved China has perpetrated worst injustice towards the Tibetans and other minority groups in China. you are a coward . Cameroon invaded and annexed your land and you stood by like a coward . The United states would invade and annihilate anyone who messes with our interest . try annexing a single rock or stone from wake island or Midway island ,and watch your world come crumbling down . 3 Likes
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Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by Nobody: 1:36pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
CheeNayNay: haha,enjoy what??canned junk or what?there is nothing I need that I can't get here in lagos nigeria,and your country is never on my wishlist loser!you can get anything in Nigeria? almost everything you have in Nigeria is imported there. I and millions of Americans are vegetarians . only dumb people eat junk food . The United States discovered and drilled the oil in Nigeria and gave Nigeria an oil rich economy. the buildings in the photo below you have in lagos and abuja which are slums by the way ,was made possible by the USA. the good quality roads in Nigeria are built by a foreign company "Julius Berg" . european and american companies are helping you construct eco atlantic . you have nothing . you are america's slave , go ask president Goodluck Jonathan . 2 Likes
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Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by ooshinibos: 1:53pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
op -- do african American have a culture ? ...thats a racist or prejudice question , Mr Osewa , its time you clean out nairaland 1 Like |
Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by agangadiman(m): 2:39pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
Its very annoying to see and hear nigerians sell their souls to want to flock to Yankee only to go and call their own Akata and all sorts of stupid stereotypes and prejudices against African americans. Black americans are black africans' cousins, just like the carribeans. whether they or you accept this or not, such is the case, and everyone else non black see you all as the same. however, oyinbo will love to continue to play their divide and rule tactics to keep us divided. any nigerian living in america that says AA's dont have a 'culture' should STFU and go back to their village in nigeria and not enjoy the blood, sweat and tears that African americans have suffered for YOU to now enjoy and then call them cultureless. bloody ingrates. we didnt see you rushing to america in the 50's and 60's when they had separate toilets and bars for black and whte people. these are the same idiots that insult black south africans as well, yet none of them rushed to south africa either during apartheid era. AA's have a culture that is wideley embraced around the the whole world, probably the second most influential culture in the world after 'white american' culture. you are there sitting listening to nigerian artists born in iyani opaja now trying to speak, and look like they were born in Harlem or Atlanta in all their music, and you can dare say that African americans dont have a culture. what is nigeria doing with HER culture which is being eroded by the second? why do i watch programs in nigeria of nigerians who have not entered MM airport in their life trygn to sound like they had breakfast with 50cent and lunch with Oprah winfrey? no they dont have culture abi.... nonsense. 4 Likes |
Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by BlueScholar(m): 2:58pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
Well, their culture is heavily based on entertainment; they see it has a form of speech/gospel. That's why Hip Hop refare to as a culture, is what they use in expressing there selves and believe. So to talking about their culture you most and always consider this: Hip hop Soul music Soul food That's basically the difference, their culture is not like ours... |
Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by vm26: 3:12pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
watch jerry springer and all those reality shows and you will gt the answer 1 Like |
Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by RaptorX: 3:44pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
theSlayer: ever heard of the white sands desert ?it's more beautiful than the sahara desert . there are more lakes in america and they are more beautiful than all lakes in africa . the tallest trees are in the United states . the lowest point on earth is in the death valley california .Beautiful country i must say, all their cities are very green with trees and flowers everywhere, Africa is basically a dry and harsh continent mainly except the middle equitorial zone. But God bless Africa. 1 Like |
Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by 19naia(m): 3:53pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
Black Americans contributed a great deal to Modern american music and it was emulated by white americans as well... That is a cultural implantation by african americans which is being imbibed by european americans... So not only do they have a culture there, it is being taken up by white people... Also the african americans are influenced by and taking up other culture's aspects like of course the white american culture.. Even the popular christian religion is of a culture not american or african.. Mixed culture is the reason America is often culturally obscured.. Its hard to Identify american culture without study of its people history.. Islamic culture is popular among many african americans.. Even English in america has changed from the original British Language it came from... That is a sign of acculturation... The Native americans have a more traditional culture remaining but not so extensive as all the natives mix with the national mixed culture of america.. But it can be observed that many people still carry varied accents per region and heritage background.. And of course african americans carry a unique accent and way of using american english.. Their own dialect so to speak.. Subsahara africa has so many dialects, its no wonder that the people of there in america have made varied dialects of english.. Music, dance, food and more... There are some very old isolated black american communities that still carry vestiges of their original African culture.. Look up Garifuna people in the americas.. 3 Likes |
Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by 42tribes: 5:03pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
Americans are not the most cultural people. We are yuppies with a little soul a lot of the soul came from Africa but not all of it. White Americans have some signature. Not much. Everyone else cept some Muslims just try to fit in. |
Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by ziga: 5:04pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
Everybody has a culture. And all cultures are inter-related. You will hardly find any culture that is completely unique. Take language for example. It is an example of culture. And it has evolved over many years. And all language is derived from other major languages. African Americans have a culture. It might be derived from multiple other cultures based on their history and ultimately evolved to be unique. 1 Like |
Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by Nobody: 5:04pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
MrsChima:They are the blacks in America who make Africans to be seen as human beings for their contributions to music and sports. Their culture even makes sense in the 21 century than the African backward barbarism called culture. |
Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by osystein(m): 5:09pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
all4naija: They are the blacks in America who make Africans to be seen as human beings for their contributions to music and sports. Their culture even makes sense in the 21 century than the African backward barbarism called culture. What is this products of a green card saying now? 2 Likes |
Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by Nobody: 5:14pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
osystein:I am saying Africans are barbarians compared to African Americans. The earlier you realize that the better for you to move on with your miserable life. 1 Like |
Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by osystein(m): 5:19pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
all4naija: I am saying Africans are barbarians compared to African Americans. The earlier you realize that the better for you to move on with your miserable life. Okay, green card product 2 Likes |
Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by vega84(m): 5:20pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
Nope they dnt .. Wat possible culture do u want a Slave to hav in forgein land. #vegadontalk# |
Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by Rogers210(m): 5:43pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
ROSSIKE:Your comment happens to be the first immature and irresponsible comment on this thread. Excuse me, you have to start acting mature. 1 Like |
Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by Nobody: 5:47pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
osystein:I am not green-card product! |
Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by HandOfChukwu: 6:28pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
GuyFawkes:So what? |
Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by ogaju007(m): 6:54pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
fairheven: and of what use is tracing your village that now worships the way isrealites worship? guy be real... even in your so called africa, you dont have any culture left. She knows her village, culture and her history up to 10,000 years. you tell me what happened in africa just 4000 years ago... i can bet my life you dont know. 1 Like |
Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by whitecat007: 7:48pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
Jumping of broom is traditionally Romani people, it was just recently exported to America. Caseless2: they do have. What about 'jumping the broom' practice black ppl do during wedding/marriage? It is a culture. |
Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by Missmossy(f): 7:56pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
Ofcourse they do,a culture that is distinct from the spartial American race depicting their norms,beliefs,values and lifestyles. 2 Likes |
Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by fairheven: 7:58pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
ogaju007:U r very funny,u r not in their shoes,are u?many off them earnestly long to connect with their root but cannot.u font know wt it means to cut one-off from his heritage...if u do u won't say wt u r saying.they may not know 4000years history,but many of wd love to know todsys reality |
Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by Fulaman198(m): 8:03pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
They have a subculture in America and it's a very popular subculture. 1 Like |
Re: Do African Americans Have A Culture? by Kingmalik: 8:55pm On Sep 09, 2014 |
BlueScholar: Well, their culture is heavily based on entertainment; they see it has a form of speech/gospel. That's why Hip Hop refare to as a culture, is what they use in expressing there selves and believe. AGAIN :Black Americans invented rock & roll, hiphop, jazz,techno, blues,funk,gospel,r&b, soul, & even bluegrass/country etc. All these are Black American cultures & will always be. THIS IS ALL THEIR CULTURE THE WORLD IS IMITATING. Older Black Americans dont listen to rap/hiphop but to soul,r&b,jazz. Hiphop is culture too with Graffiti, dance, & poetry. Black Americans created all this for themselves but the world imitate it because it so cool & soulful. 1 Like
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