Tanzanian in the US Criticizes Leadership and Defends Free Speech
Alright guys, I'll make this video short and I'll try to make it clear
So, I'm American, I live in the United States
But when it comes to news, I still follow developments in my birth country, Tanzania
They make me uneasy
And the development issues in Tanzania
But the biggest impact is on my family
So, guys, I don't know what's wrong with the leaders who are in power in Tanzania right now
Like, bro, if you're given the chance to lead, do your job
It's very easy
And if it fails, if it gets to a certain point, your people will say, "It's because of your leaders"
People have trouble understanding what it means to be a leader
Because being a leader is not just about being praised
If you want to be a leader
Accept being praised and accept being criticized
It's normal, it's totally normal to be praised
Good
If you receive praise as a good leader, thank God, keep humbling yourself and keep being a good leader
But also when people flatter you, don't get an attitude
Because people follow people
In English you say, "people follow people" — people don't follow titles
You can be, you can be a leader, for example in the army
You can have a high rank but people may not respect you
Why? People follow people
People follow your attitude, how you conduct yourself
How you speak to them, how you present yourself to them
People respect you based on how you treat them
How you treat people
That determines how good a leader you are
It's not by commanding people to respect you
You can't command people to respect you
Respect and wisdom are built on your actions as a leader
It's not something else — when we say "like," we really mean we're far apart
We are from Tanzania. Tanzania is a very peaceful country.
Because I was born in Tanzania, I grew up there.
I have never seen major unrest.
Yes, of course, sometimes we have protests here and there.
But I have never seen a large riot involving people.
The removal of the leader from Madarakeni.
As if the unrest continues here.
To such an extent, it makes me laugh.
It makes me laugh at the things that keep happening.
It has made me speak to my leader.
Today I went to speak to my leader.
The things that keep happening in my country.
A, B, C, D, it's not okay.
It makes me feel uncomfortable.
To work as a normal person.
I don't know, I don't know how to.
I don't even sometimes talk about things like that.
Know the things that are affecting your mental health.
Like, these are…
And when I see countries like the United States—big countries.
They bring their troops to Africa.
They bring their armies to Africa.
In your country, the people have leaders.
They start to complain, saying, "Don't bring leaders."
You come from outside to interfere in people's countries.
They bring their armies to Africa, to countries which
they stir up, spread unrest and create chaos.
Like, at the end of the day, remember
We behave like Americans.
But when we arrive, there are people arriving from Tanzania.
There are people arriving from Kenya.
They go to America and end up working in various sectors.
People in different sectors are affected.
They're gonna talk about it, and guess what?
And things keep getting worse.
The issues continue to escalate.
And they escalate further.
I don't know, man.
I don't wanna talk about politics.
That's my problem.
I don't like going around talking about politics.
But sometimes it takes over; politics is something that
just affects people, the citizens.
Whether you like to talk about it or not.
Like, it's going to affect you.
So, I have come here to speak.
I'm just saying, and I'm here.
Together with the citizens who
They are fighting for freedom, freedom of speech, and change in Tanzania.
You have every right.
To make those demands.
A leader who wants
You aren't asking for too much.
And I'm here to condemn the things that continue in Tanzania.
The government
Whether it's the army or the police
If you are a patriot, understand.
Be present.
Politics aside.
Give it a chance.
Enough.
Alone
Alone
Alone
Alone
Alone
Freedom of speech has been taken away.
Fix yourself, Tanzania. Fix yourself, fix yourself.
Don't create chaos.
If people don't like you, it's okay. It's okay.
Do something wise and honorable.
Stepping down is very easy.
Very, very easy.
You can't force people to like you.
You live your life; you know how people behave.
They don't like you, they don't like you.
You can't force them.
You can't make people say you're a racist.
You can't force people to like you.
You can't dictate to them.
You know what's going to happen.
You're going to have UN troops in your country.
You're going to have American troops in your country.
You're going to have all these troops in your country.
To fix your problem, a problem you could fix yourself.
What's wrong with you?
I won't say much.
Our children and those in our forces are getting involved in political issues.
But it affects our families.
We have to address it.
And today I am addressing my leaders.
Like, yeah, I can't talk too much about it, but
I'm praying for everybody who's fighting for their freedom in Tanzania.
God bless you. God bless Tanzania.
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Original transcript (Swahili)
Alright guys, nitafanya hivideo hivyo fupi na nitajaribu hivyo nye kweleweka So, mi mwanajisho Marekani, naishi Marekani Lakini kwa tarifa bazo nendelea katika nchiangu lozaliwa ya Tanzania Zina inanifanya mimi nisiwe na amani Na mambo ya nendelea Tanzania
Lakini kikubwa na afekti familia yangu So, guys, sijayua chida nini na viongozi yambawa wapo madarakani sa sahifi Tanzania Like, bro, ukipewa chance ya kuongoza, fanya kazi yako It's very easy Na, ikishindwa, ikifikia maala, wato wako ambia, eh, viongozi wako
Chida hatu na chida kuelewa maana ya kuwa kiongozi Maana kuwa kiongozi siyo tu kusifiwa Kiongozi, ukisha zima minataka niwe kiongozi Ukubali kusifiwa na ukubali kukusolewa It's normal, it's very totally normal kukusifiwa
Good Ukipata sifa, kiongozi mzuri, shukuru mungu, nendelea kujinoa, nendelea kuwa kiongozi mzuri Lakini pia wakikukusuwa watu don't have attitude Kwa sababu, watu wanafata watu In English you say, people follow people, people that don't follow titles
Unawezo kawa, unawezo kawa kiongozi, kifano kwenye nyeshi Unawezo kawa na ranki kubwa lakini watu asukueshimu Kwa sababu gani, people follow people People follow your attitude, how you conduct yourself How you talk to them, how you present to them
Watu wanakueshimu wewe kama wewe unapuatreat How you treat people That determine how good of a leader you are Siyo kukomandi watu wakueshimu Uwezi kukomandi watu wakueshimu
Eshima na busara zinajengwa kwenye matendo yako kama kiongozi Siyo ingeni tunasema like kweli tupo mbali Tumetoka Tanzania, Tanzania ninchi amani sana Mauna mi mezalewa Tanzania, ni mekua Sijaye kuona fujo kubwa
Yes, of course, sometimes we have protests here and there But I have never seen a big fujo with people Kumkata kiongozi from Madarakeni As if fujo continues here Kias chakwamba, it makes me laugh
It makes me laugh at the things that continue It has made me talk to my kiongozi Today I have gone to address my kiongozi Things that continue in my country A, B, C, D, it's not okay
It makes me feel uncomfortable Kufanya kazi as a normal person I don't know, I don't know how to Sinjiwa ata sometime kuongea vitu kama hivyo Njua vitu amba vina for affecting your mental health
Like, these are Alafu, nikiona nchi kama zamarekani, nchi kubwa Zinaleta majeshizaki Afrika Zinaleta majeshizaki Afrika Nchini kwenu, wato wana viongozi
Wanaza kulalamika, musilete viongozi Njie mnakuja kuaribu, nchiza watu Wakuleta majeshizaki Afrika, nchiza ambazo Asi wausu, pampanieni, fujo Like, at the end of the day, remember
We, tunezotu kama zamarekani Lakini ni tunasili, kuna wato wanasili ya Tanzania Kuna wato wanasili ya Kenya Wanavukua marekani, wanakua katika sekta tofauti kumbu Wazunyazi tofauti kumbu, wanavu afektiwa
They gonna talk about it, and guess what? Na vitu vikiendelea kupaili The issues inavuendelea kuescalate Na kuenda kuelevate I don't know, man
I don't wanna talk about politics Iyo ndo shida yangu, mimi Sipendi kongelea maswala siyasa Lakini sometime inavukua, siyasa ni jambu ambalo Ni na tu afekti, watu, raiya
Uwe napenda kongelea, uwe opendi kongelea Like, it's gonna affect you So, sumakuwele nime kujia ambao kongea Usema tu, na nipo Pamoja na raiya ambao
Wanapambania, uhuruawa, kongea, danyecha Tanzania You have all the right To the demands Kiongosu na mtaka You don't ask for too much
Na nipo hapa kukemea mambo ambayo nendelea Tanzania Serikali Uwe jeshi, uwe askari Kama ni mzalendo kuele Nana kuwelea
Siyasa kikeza Ipezea Kikeza Alone Alone
Alone Alone Alone freedom of speech that's come down fix yourself Tanzania fix yourself fix yourself
don't create chaos if people they don't like you it's okay it's okay Fanya jambola busara and honorable thing Kwachia ngazi is very easy very very easy
you can't force people to like you you live the life you know how people behave they don't like you they don't like you you can't force them you can't make people say you are a racist
you can't force people to like you you can't dictate them you know what's gonna happen you're gonna have a UN troops in your country you're gonna have American troops in your country
you're gonna have all these troops in your country to fix your problem that you could fix it by yourself What's wrong with you? Sita kongia sana mimi. Mwanana sisiwa ya majesho ngetu mamboto suungesana maswala siyasa
lakini inavoto affecti familia zetu we have to address. Na leo ni miadress kwa viongozi wangu Like, yeah, I can't talk too much about it but I'm praying for everybody who's fighting for their freedom in Tanzania.
God bless you. God bless Tanzania.
