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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Liked on YouTube: The life of the super-rich in Central Africa | DW Documentary

The life of the super-rich in Central Africa | DW Documentary

Many millionaires live in the Democratic Republic of Congo, one of the world's poorest countries. This film depicts some of those who have made fortunes amid the chaos, including musicians, mining bosses, entrepreneurs and preachers. The DRC is rich in raw materials, but only a few profit from its natural resources. While 60% of Congo's inhabitants live on less than $1.25 per day, businessmen, artists, former rebel leaders and evangelists are reaping the rewards of economic growth. In the capital, Kinshasa, these new rich live in safe and luxurious enclaves, while children toil in coltan mines in the eastern part of the country. Fally Ipupa has made his money with music. Others rely on their business acumen, like Patricia Nzolantima, who founded a taxi company and aims to give more opportunities to women. With 3,000 mine workers, Cooperamma is the largest employer in North Kivu, in the east of the DRC. Managing director Robert Seninga says his coltan mines are extremely well-run, yet safety standards are poor. Coltan, a globally coveted mineral, is used in cell phones and other devices. It’s both a blessing and a curse for the Congo. It makes some rich, but for others it means death. The region still suffers from ethnic and factional conflicts, with money from illegal coltan smuggling financing new violence. It’s a vicious cycle. [April 22, 2021: The former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila, in a letter to DW dated 16 April 2021, has rejected as false an estimate in the (aforementioned) documentary that he had amassed a fortune estimated at some 13 billion euros during his tenure in office. Kabila also claimed no sources had been cited supporting this report. The estimate was first published in “Forbes” magazine by American investigative journalist Richard Miniter in June 2014. The text of that article is currently not available online. Joseph Kabila is considered to be very wealthy, though he has never publicly declared his assets.] ـــــ DW Documentary gives you knowledge beyond the headlines. Watch top documentaries from German broadcasters and international production companies. Meet intriguing people, travel to distant lands, get a look behind the complexities of daily life and build a deeper understanding of current affairs and global events. Subscribe and explore the world around you with DW Documentary. Subscribe to: DW Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW39zufHfsuGgpLviKh297Q?sub_confirmation=1# DW Documental (Spanish): https://www.youtube.com/dwdocumental DW Documentary وثائقية دي دبليو: (Arabic): https://www.youtube.com/dwdocarabia For more visit: https://ift.tt/2pwskMl Instagram: https://ift.tt/2tky00e Facebook: https://ift.tt/2pIziNd We kindly ask viewers to read and stick to the DW netiquette policy on our channel: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
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Liked on YouTube: The White Slums Of South Africa (Poverty Documentary) | Real Stories

The White Slums Of South Africa (Poverty Documentary) | Real Stories

Reggie Yates spends a week in South Africa's largest white squatter camp, Coronation Park. Are young white South Africans now the ones being discriminated against? Twitter: https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocs Facebook - https://ift.tt/2le9r0K Instagram - @realstoriesdocs To listen to Simon Chinn, the Oscar-Winning Film Producer, on The Doc Exchange podcast, click this link: https://ift.tt/3cVx3m6 From Reggie Yates: Outside Man Content licensed from Silver Lining. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIu
via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba3E-Ha5Efc

Monday, May 31, 2021

Liked on YouTube: Algerian Wedding | Al Jazeera World

Algerian Wedding | Al Jazeera World

A rare glimpse at people's daily lives in western Algeria as we go behind the scenes at three different weddings. Summer in Algeria - the largest Arab country in the world and the biggest in the African continent - is a popular time of year for traditional, elaborate weddings, particularly in the lead-up to Ramadan. At the heart of these celebrations are the brides with their hand-made outfits, their jewellery and the henna parties; as well as the delicious food that accompanies every step of the marriage process. Plus the music and armed horsemen in tribal war dress. This colourful film takes us through the rituals and significance of Algerian traditions by following three different wedding ceremonies. We speak to heritage researchers about Algeria's marriage traditions and see how engagements and arrangements are formalised. This film is an intimate look at the preparations and rituals of these rich and sumptuous family celebrations. - Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://ift.tt/1iHo6G4 - Check our website: https://ift.tt/snsTgS #AlJazeeraEnglish #AlgerianWedding #AlgerianTraditions
via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-DibXXjW4g

Saturday, May 29, 2021

Liked on YouTube: Vanessa Bryant CALLED OUT for BLOCKING Kobe’s parents from attending his induction into the HOF

Vanessa Bryant CALLED OUT for BLOCKING Kobe’s parents from attending his induction into the HOF

#kobe #HOF #Lakers
via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z_Ie-lbPCQ

Liked on YouTube: The Notorious B.I.G. - Machine Gun Funk (Official Audio)

The Notorious B.I.G. - Machine Gun Funk (Official Audio)

Official Audio for The Notorious B.I.G. - "Machine Gun Funk". The Notorious B.I.G. Ready To Die 25th Anniversary Edition 7-inch boxed set, limited, numbered, with two bonus tracks is available now https://ift.tt/3eAvIzO Subscribe to the channel https://ift.tt/2TtRDCn From 'Ready To Die' (1994) Listen to the album here https://ift.tt/303LNp1 Follow The Notorious B.I.G. 👑 Facebook https://ift.tt/1pAgeAX 👑 Instagram https://ift.tt/3cCq4KP More Videos and Playlists Juicy ▶️ https://ift.tt/34vuUbq Big Poppa ▶️ https://ift.tt/3p1w87s Hypnotize ▶️ https://ift.tt/3vFPD8o Official Videography ▶️ https://ift.tt/3uzVCde Stream more B.I.G. here https://ift.tt/2ZZWjxK The Notorious B.I.G. channel is the official YouTube home of The Notorious B.I.G. featuring his catalog of official music videos. The Notorious B.I.G. is widely recognized as one of the world’s most influential rappers and has sold more than 17 million albums in the U.S. alone. Before his murder in 1997, Christopher Wallace recorded two classic albums as The Notorious B.I.G. His debut Ready to Die arrived in 1994 and helped revitalize the East Coast rap scene with massive hits like “Big Poppa” and “Juicy.” Life After Death was released in March 1997 just weeks after he was shot and killed in Los Angeles. The record topped the U.S. album charts and featured the hits “Hypnotize” and “Mo Money Mo Problems.” It remains one of the few hip-hop albums to ever achieve Diamond certification from the RIAA.
via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnprWvFHU78

Liked on YouTube: Why 'Scary Movie' Was Stolen From The Wayans - Here's Why

Why 'Scary Movie' Was Stolen From The Wayans - Here's Why

https://ift.tt/3uagPKF - For another 'Here's Why', we take a look at the 'Scary Movie' franchise to find out why the Wayans family would ultimately lose their creation. Instagram: @ComedyHype & Twitter: @ComedyHype_
via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBK_Xz3B2Ak

Liked on YouTube: What Happened To 'Mr. Parker' From Friday? - Unforgotten

What Happened To 'Mr. Parker' From Friday? - Unforgotten

https://ift.tt/3uagPKF - Actor Tony Cox has been in the industry making us laugh us laugh for years with his series of roles, like Friday, & Bad Santa. In a new Unforgotten we look at what the famed actor has been up to as well as his extensive career in Hollywood. Instagram: @ComedyHype & Twitter: @ComedyHype_
via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6i8W7fr1doM