Dear Editor

I AM deeply concerned that Kaieteur News has hosted a YouTube video on its website which originates from a questionable source. The documentary is credible, because one of the directors was Brad Pitt. However, the YouTube channel which is hosting the video is not affiliated with the copyright holders, and has an ulterior motive for spreading division.

The YouTube channel where the “Big Men” video is hosted contains pro-imperial tropes and divisive sentiments under the guise of uploading social documentaries. The caption of the “Big Men” uploaded on YouTube disparages Africa, while casting blame on the locals for being exploited by the First World.

Furthermore, the YouTube channel’s profile picture shows a Photoshopped image of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wearing an Islamic veil and brandishing a military weapon. This is one anti-immigrant trope used by Canadian nationalist movements. Therefore, the YouTube channel is acting as a dog whistle to promote hatred against identifiable groups. In conclusion, Kaieteur News has not screened their Third-Party content to ensure that it’s coming from reliable sources, including checking that the YouTube channel is not divisive. Kaieteur News should acquire reliable sources.

Regards
Riaz Hamid