The African Identity of Suriname

The Afro-Surinamese are the dominant people group in the South American nation of Suriname. In official records, the Afro-Surinamese are split into 2 distinct groups. So-called Creole and Marroons. Both are descendants of enslaved West and Central Africans. In this video, I will give a more concise link of their language and culture to the peoples still living in Africa today. While showcasing the impact of the Dutch and British colonialist. You can help me create more of these educational videos by supporting me on   / comingtoafrica   Follow me on Twitter:   / comingto_africa   Instinct - Music by httpswww.bensound.com Sources for this video: The Kingdom of Waalo: Senegal Before the Conquest - https://geni.us/0fyI    • Nyam, a Jamaican word from West Africa   https://www.dbnl.org/tekst/rutg014bon... - Anansi Reference http://surinamslavery.blogspot.com/20... https://www.nationaalarchief.nl/onder... Fula Woman Over de beschaving van negers in Amerika, door kolonisatie met Europeanen - F.W. Hostmann - Fula reference #Suriname #Surinamer #Surinamese #Jamaica #Jamaican #AfricanIdentity #African #Identity #Sranantongo #Sranan