“Come Home”: American Woman Feels Robbed of African Heritage After Seeing Zionist Church Members

“Come Home”: American Woman Feels Robbed of African Heritage After Seeing Zionist Church Members

  • An American woman has shared an emotional video detailing her spiritual connection to a South African Zion Church
  • The touching clip was shared on her TikTok account, where it went viral, with many viewers left in awe of her emotional
  • Social media users were deeply moved by her spiritual connection, with many calling on her to come back home to Africa and celebrate her heritage
The woman went on a TikTok rant, saying that transatlantic slavery robbed them of their heritage
An American woman felt a strong connection with Zionist church members after seeing their video. Image: @minniebees
Source: TikTok

An African American woman left social media users touched after sharing a powerful video of her emotional and spiritual journey.

The clip, shared by TikTok user @minniebees, went viral, garnering 627K views, 55K likes, and 3.1K comments from social media users who showered the woman with love and admiration.

In the video, the woman, who is in awe of a South African church, says that as an African American, she feels that her ancestors were robbed when they were brought to America unwillingly. She, however, adds that she feels so connected to the Zionists in a deeper way that makes her feel like she knows them.

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The American woman praises Zionists

Playing a clip of the neatly dressed Zionists in crisp white uniforms singing in perfect harmony and moving slowly, and gracefully to the sound of the song, she says she feels their beat. She also shares that she understands the movement of their hips, and says there's something about them she knows. She says she cannot explain it but feels it in her spirit, adding how proud she is of being a black person.

Others gave her South African names, saying they couldn't wait to host her
Social media users were not surprised that the woman felt that way and asked her to return home. Image: Focus Pixel Art
Source: Getty Images

Mzansi shows the US woman love

The video went viral, with many social media users touched by her spiritual connection. Many called her to come back to Africa, saying her home was calling and that she was loved. Some gave her African names, saying she would enjoy herself in South Africa.

One user noted that Mzansi might be the country that will heal the world through music. Others said that in Mzani we sing as if we know God face to face, a comment that beautifully captured the power and emotion of the Zionists' song.

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User @mkhalimi_k commented:

"There’s a connection, ma’am. It’s the reason we as Africans can listen to a N-spiritual echoing from the brutal history of s-lavery and be deeply moved. You are me, and I am you. The clay that made you, made me."

User @kysho_Thinane 🇿🇦 said:

"If you feel this, then know you have a soul connecting to the spirit ☝🏿."

User @Busisiwe BooCee Nkos asked:

"Someone said; What if South Africa was meant to heal the world through music🥹?"

User @rootsofart added:

"Your DNA remembers more than your brain❤️🥺."

User @Grace Khoza commented:

"Hey big sister, when are you coming to visit your homeland 🇿🇦? Inform TikTok family, we will welcome you at the airport, so that you feel welcome at home 🤍."

User @ Mpini said:

"You’re us, we are you ❤."

Watch the TikTok video below:

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  • A US sangoma disclosed that her ancestors were showing her that Cwecwe was not robbed of her innocence at school; instead, it had happened the day before school.
  • An American man living in Johannesburg was standing with his friends next to The Leonardo Hotel in Sandton when a man grabbed his cellphone and ran to a Mercedes-Benz and sped off.

Source: Briefly News

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Bongiwe Mati (Human Interest Editor) Bongiwe Mati is a Human Interest reporter who joined Briefly News in August 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from the University of the Western Cape. Her journalism journey began in 2005 at the university newspaper. She later transitioned to marketing and sales at Leadership Magazine under Cape Media (2007-2009). In 2023, she joined BONA magazine as an Editorial Assistant, contributing to digital and print platforms across current news, entertainment, and human interest categories. Bongiwe can be reached at bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za

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