African Market Can’t Stop Laughing When I Speak Swahili
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Recently I visited Nairobi Kenya and went to various local street markets to practice my Swahili and other East African languages including Maasai and Kikuyu. People were definitely surprised to see an American speaking these languages! Me and my friend @SeaboltSpeaks had the most amazing time trying the local produce and street food which was uniformly excellent.
Thanks so much to Francis of Incredible Kenya Adventures who took us around - he’s a Nairobi local with his own tour company which you can check out here: www.incrediblekenyaadventures...
0:00 Buying apple mango at a market
1:54 Are you really speaking Maasai?
4:42 You need a Kikuyu wife
5:51 Speaking Kikuyu?!
7:23 She cannot stop laughing when I speak Swahili
9:57 Will you buy me a soda?
11:16 A restaurant inside the fruit market
12:51 Trying cassava
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@katiedenes2086
Жыл бұрын
Do you offer a course in Hungarian?
@UndoingRuin08
Жыл бұрын
I would be interested in taking your Golic Vulcan 101 course
@entertainmentzone5969
9 ай бұрын
bado uko nairobi?
@peggyancog1644
3 ай бұрын
Why didn’t you offer lunch for your guide? Is that expected not to in that country like in some countries no tips or your expected to barter? The 1st mango (apple mango?) looked so sweet n deep orange! And the finger banana too. We have those here and one called apple bananas. Great market all the fresh stuff!
@jim01q
2 ай бұрын
Pass
hearing Hakuna Matata in regular conversation is wild
@swedishshortsnout5610
Жыл бұрын
Also, asante sana, lol. Whenever they said that, I heard Rafiki chanting "Asante sana squash banana, wewe ndugu mimi hapana" (i.e. you're a baboon, and I'm not)
@samawati432
Жыл бұрын
As a Kenyan filmmaker I can see both sides of the Hakuna matata audience 😆
@jasonm.3933
Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful phrase!
@layzy24
Жыл бұрын
@@samawati432 first time I'm hearing it used regularly.
@RahulTheKey
Жыл бұрын
LOOOOOL
Sad that different peoples fought over land, resources, religion, etc., instead of just arguing over *what Ari is studying in Kenya now*
@michael4.7
Жыл бұрын
😂😂
@elnico135
Жыл бұрын
😂 💚
@HJ-si7hd
Жыл бұрын
"What. Are. You. Studying. In. Kenya??" "I am in Kenya now. Indeed." 😂😂
@likwidmagik
Жыл бұрын
@@HJ-si7hd "What we have here, is a failure to communicate!"
@jeremy7412
Жыл бұрын
eoples youtubeeeeu.com/watch?v=GosSbY7X5ZL peoples fought over land, resources, religion, etc., instead of jus
Such genuine ppl, "taste first before you buy." Such a beautiful culture and people.
@beanscollections2020
Жыл бұрын
Except for the gold digger near the end 🤣 everyone else was very cool Seems good looking women are the same world over lol
@mrcool76789
10 ай бұрын
@@beanscollections2020 that's just nature
Xiaoma is seriously the coolest. Unbothered and doesn't get anxious or stressed speaking languages ( at least it never shows). Just a simple man going along the road while eating a giant carrot, making friends left and right :)
@snowdog03
Жыл бұрын
😅
@jan-3356
Жыл бұрын
He does get kind of stressed because he stutters a lot.
@KTobi999
Жыл бұрын
@@jan-3356he just stuttering because he's speaking a different language and he's trying to get it right not because he's nervous
@eolsunder
Жыл бұрын
we will start calling him Tuzi now, Rabbit with the carrot.
@eolsunder
Жыл бұрын
@@jan-3356 that is because his brain is going 1000 miles a minute figuring out the language and getting it out, those 1000 hampsters turning wheels. My 1 little sleeping hampster wouldn't have a chance.
*Hakuna matata* means "no worries" in Swahili. That's the part we all understood, right away. 😆
@manuelgerman1426
Жыл бұрын
🦁🦁🦁
@rach6926
Жыл бұрын
It's our problem freeeeee philosophyyyy
@karmaakabane8634
Жыл бұрын
Fr fr
@johnnicastro5931
Жыл бұрын
It means "no worries" for the rest of your days
@doikleberry
Жыл бұрын
Hakuna matata is informal, hakuna shida is formal 😄
This is actually hilarious because I'm Kenyan, and I know it's already ridiculously impressive what you are doing, but I will tell you if you had pulled out a little bit of Kikuyu language instead of Maasai at that market, it would've been OVER! There aren't many Maasai speakers in Nairobi, so basically nobody understands it, but Kikuyu speakers are everywhere in Nairobi. But good for you. Very impressive. 😂
@ccaywatson6105
Жыл бұрын
Very true
@alexcarlough5768
Жыл бұрын
He speaks it at minute 5……
@megami.x
Жыл бұрын
If he had done that, he would’ve been married off before he knew what even happened 😂
@D_SQ
Жыл бұрын
@@megami.x Married off, given shares in the business, the whole nine yards. Crazy. 😂
@D_SQ
Жыл бұрын
@@alexcarlough5768 Yes. And that just one word ( a greeting) he had picked up from an earlier interaction. From just that, he had already impressed and was given a Kikuyu name. Imagine if he had basic Kikuyu vocabulary to actually start a conversation. It would've been pandemonium in the best possible terms. 😅
As a Kenyan I have to say,"Umejairbu sana" which means you have really tried. Your Kiswahili and Kikuyu trial was good. Happy to see you were in our country and learning new languages. Karibu Kenya tena.
@god6384
Жыл бұрын
the astonishing thing is how good he is in understanding what they are saying
@georgegakere8283
Жыл бұрын
@@god6384 I know man! Crazy! The dude is impressive. I hope he comes back to Kenya.
@LaurelinTheOther
Жыл бұрын
Amejitahidi lakini kiswahili chake hakijafika 🤣
@georgegakere8283
Жыл бұрын
@@LaurelinTheOther Ndio Ala! Wewe unajua aje Kiswahili kaka?
@Prettywins
Жыл бұрын
@@LaurelinTheOther oh cmon it was good 😅 wacha zako..
The first minute of this video is a masterclass in learning language through immersion. Instead of freezing up when you forget a word, you make your best substitution and the listener politely corrects you. You immediately repeat the word to increase the chances of retention and so that your pronunciation can be corrected if necessary. I love your videos and if I wasn't signing away my paychecks to make Denver rent I'd check out your program for sure.
Seeing people have their eyes light up when their native tongue is spoken to them is always heart warming 🔥❤️
@JoCaTen
Жыл бұрын
There's a saying, if you talk to a man in a language he understands, it'll get to his head. If you talk to a man in his language, it'll get to his heart.
@gsomethingsomething2658
Жыл бұрын
Yes! Enormously so!
@nedcramdon1306
Жыл бұрын
@@JoCaTen "it'll get to his head" . Could you elaborate?
@JoCaTen
Жыл бұрын
@@nedcramdon1306 oh yeah, bad phrasing on my end. I meant to say "that goes to his head" as in he'll understand, not "get annoyed"
@KarePassion
Жыл бұрын
@@JoCaTen I think that you said it right the first time. "goes to his head" as a saying, typically means that it will inflate his ego.
"What is your Tribe" "I'm jewish" lol I died laughing
@dgphi
Жыл бұрын
I don't get why that is funny.
@brianjschumer
Жыл бұрын
I think because jews way back when had 12 or so tribes, only 2 or 3 exist now
@pedo-momo.slayer
Жыл бұрын
Thats not funny though. Jews had 12 tribes back then.
@assurhex1449
Жыл бұрын
@@brianjschumer Well Ashkenazi are converted pagans not actual jewish tribes. It's easy to confuse so it's ok. Not sure if it's blackface whitewashing or what.
@107moneymike
Жыл бұрын
Same, when they said, "from heaven", meaning Jesus Christ was Jewish too... and he said, no. New York.
Ari is going to save the world and bring world peace by learning ALL the languages.
@DuperMate
Жыл бұрын
and buy hoes soda
@Axeloas
3 ай бұрын
If it was so easy xD
I love the idiom that translates to "the tea has gone to school" meaning it's very good. We need to start using this, give positive vibes to education
@TheNosnets
Жыл бұрын
the tea has attained an education
@mwanikimwaniki6801
Жыл бұрын
Haha yeah. "imeenda shule" or gone to school is usually a phrase used to show something has been done well
“Take my number, I show you around” 😂 “Buy me soda” 😂
@Actionronnie
Жыл бұрын
It was like a speed relationship,he went through the process of dating, marriage and divorce in under a minute 😂
@pietrojenkins6901
Жыл бұрын
@@Actionronnie she's a gold digger .Very embarrassing .
@ST-gh8zd
Жыл бұрын
Not the brightest fellas
@layzy24
Жыл бұрын
I would've gone to town with her 😘
@fuckdicat
Жыл бұрын
@@Actionronnie lmaooo
Knew that lady who wanted a "soda" was trouble from the second I saw her on the screen lol
@christophers.4007
Жыл бұрын
same! i saw that trouble coming from a mile away.
@Weeeeeeeeeee1334
Жыл бұрын
She was fine though
@riseagainphoenix
Ай бұрын
@@Weeeeeeeeeee1334 ladies who are trouble always are :P
@tmac9938
25 күн бұрын
then why didnt his guide help him out with her
@pollicollopy5850
10 күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂
6:43 was such a sweet moment. A moment when a man lets you stroke his beard because it's so rare to come in contact with one :) I know many people who would pull away. I'm so glad Jon is one of the better people in this world. That made my day.
@mr.perfect2852
10 ай бұрын
I would’ve pulled away
Xiaoma isn’t just teaching people new languages but a way of living. Just strolling through life, doing his thing; open arms & open mind. THAT is what we should all be doing!! Embrace. Not hate. ✌🏼♥️
so good to see Africa being represented in such good light! carry on the good work sir!
@eloerch7
Жыл бұрын
I LOVED the laughter.
@Noah-go8xc
Жыл бұрын
From an outsider looking in (USA native) we have a very negative view of Africa. I don't really think it's for bad reason when you consider Somalia and South Sudan being some of the highest crime rate in the world. However, it's great to see a video displaying the daily life of African people that make an honest living. I'd love to see a video on Morocco and Egypt.
@crazydolphin33
Жыл бұрын
All the ladies working the stands seem so nice.
@BlueMoonFoxtail
Жыл бұрын
@@Noah-go8xc Well this is a problematic comment. Some of the most dangerous cities in the world are in the US. Not to mention the fact that we can't even send our kids to school without worrying about mass shootings. The US needs to stop acting like it's above everyone else in the world. We're a laughingstock to pretty much every other country.
@ugwuanyicollins6136
Жыл бұрын
@@Noah-go8xc you realise africa is very Diverse you can't just generalise
I love that you took the effort to learn our languages👏🏽🇰🇪
@jamingaming9251
Жыл бұрын
You should do your best to learn the language of the land.
@hirzuko
Жыл бұрын
@@jamingaming9251 you should shut your swine ass mouth
@itsZombieMan
Жыл бұрын
@@jamingaming9251 It’s interesting how people talk about “cultural appropriation” not realizing the more you try to be like a certain culture of people, the more they respect you and like you. They think they’re doing these other cultures a favor by “speaking on their behalf” but all it does it just make them feel better about themselves
@jamingaming9251
Жыл бұрын
@@itsZombieMan yeah virtue signaling just makes them feel better about not having any virtue. People with virtue don't need to signal, it radiates out of them.
@gerryscotti182
Жыл бұрын
@@itsZombieMan cultural appropriation is just a american thing and it doesnt even exist, they obsess about other cultures and how one should respect them but they just want to make us more divided
I had a Russian teacher once who spoke 7 or 8 languages, maybe more. She was absolutely brilliant. At the time, she was studying Swahili and said it was one of the hardest languages she had ever encountered. Good for you, dude 👍
@cuebj
Жыл бұрын
That's odd. It's not tonal. It's a lingua franca of regional Bantu, Arabic, and other languages related to trading around Indian Ocean. Tonal and click languages of most of Africa south of Sahara are usually more difficult. Very convenient in days of British Empire and subsequent Commonwealth
@cuebj
Жыл бұрын
It's quite easy to pick up 7 languages that are variations, eg Romance languages of southern Europe. My father had 5 very different languages: his native English; French & German learned at school in England and in pre-war Switzerland and Germany till university in 1938-39; Hausa learned as the operating language in Nigeria Regiment in WW2 from 1940 to subsequent career after war; and Tiv in his final Nigeria placement from 1956 to 1961. Also a bit of Welsh from his first posting in WW2 from 1939 to 1940.
@itsnadaaaa
Жыл бұрын
Swahili is actually quite simple for native english speakers since the grammar rules are relatively relaxed. For a russian speaker, transitioning to such a simplified language is probably a nightmare
@Notepad37
Жыл бұрын
@@cuebjnot at all easy
@beanscollections2020
Жыл бұрын
@@cuebj Is it not true that learning a language and its difficulties are based off how similar to your native language? Like why it's far easier for native English speakers to pick up romance languages like French and Spanish than it is to learn Mandarin.
I can’t believe I missed you coming to my city Nairobi 😢 am such a follower of your channel. I truly wish I met you. Asante for coming
That woman took the money for the soda and dipped. 😂
@oogieboogie848
Жыл бұрын
@Seis At first I thought she ran a booth. Did she ask him for soda money? She sure was giving him bedroom eyes to work him over, lol.
@SkydivingSquid
Жыл бұрын
@@oogieboogie848 immediately knew that girl belonged to the streets. She was going to eat him alive.
@gaugea
Жыл бұрын
lol i laughed at that too
@mike971000
Жыл бұрын
She wasn't just getting him change ?
@ClownOfTheCocaine
Жыл бұрын
@@SkydivingSquid He was so shy. 😆🤭🥰
Xiaoma: "This is my first time in Kenya" Random woman: "ahhh take my number..." Well that escalated quickly 😮
@s.d.2833
Жыл бұрын
When she said “buy me a soda” I knew exactly what type of woman she was lol
@rowluxillusion5235
Жыл бұрын
@@s.d.2833 so true lol!
@chriscast329
Жыл бұрын
That’s a set up for sure haha
@anthonyn7918
Жыл бұрын
She's a con artist
@joshuabolton3866
Жыл бұрын
You knew as soon as you saw her what the deal was
What amazes me is how he keeps all the languages straight. I speak Swahili and Spanish and also understand some Maasai and the few Kikuyu words he is using. But my issue is that I keep wanting to mix up Swahili and Spanish! This guy is amazing for trying so many languages and understanding what people are saying to him!
Obviously his skill is crazy no doubt but the thing that keep pulling me back to Ari's videos is watching so many different types of people engage and interact in a way that most of us cannot because of language barriers. It really makes you feel more connected to everyone when you engage with different cultures 🎉
I love the consistency of this channel. “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it”!
I've been and lived in a couple african countries in the past. You have no idea how delicious and sweet the fruits are over there unless you've tasted it. I miss them so much.
@rOceans-XbL
Жыл бұрын
i remember growing up in za and the watermelons are so good just one of the pleasures of living in africa
@janellek21
Жыл бұрын
The other thing African countries do better than anywhere else is beer. I've liked every African beer I've tried.
@wocko1
Жыл бұрын
The fruit would be a lot more tastier in Africa as they are naturally ripened on the tree, not gas ripened. I went to Asia (Indonesia to be exact) and the fruit was SOOOOO much BETTER than it is here in Australia.
@SactoKevin
Жыл бұрын
@@janellek21 tusker is delicious. But even soda is better tasting there
@kenneth9874
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately most fruit is bred for shelf life instead of flavor 🙃
Being an American growing up and living the first 10 years of my life in Kenya this warms my heart and even though I lived in Kenya for 10 years I never got the chance to learn Kiswahili (almost everyone around Nairobi speaks English) . I know a few greetings and simple words/phrases however I would love to learn and go back and speak to people in Kiswahili.
@MainaGakere
4 ай бұрын
Karibu tena Kenya,
Kiswahili is a very easy language to pick up and very fun to speak as well. I used to live in TZ and everyone is so nice.
This was such an amazing video. I had a smile on my face the whole time, was super cool to see everyone light up when you spoke. Kenya seems dope.
@eloerch7
Жыл бұрын
The laughter was infectious and true.🤙
@lousassoul6038
Жыл бұрын
i agree..i just commented saying that this was one of his best
@jaynenoa
Жыл бұрын
Do you plan on a possibility to learn Swahili with Fluyo in the future?
"From heaven? No I'm from New York" LMAOOO
@nelemaipuu2182
Ай бұрын
I think before that was "heaven?" "no, I wish,New York". Omg laughing so hard😂
One of the fun things I enjoy in every video, is while we have different languages. We all laugh the same, and smile the same.. Its a universal message.
I was drooling over the food and drinks. Food and kindness and language - brings people together
I love that he tips and gives money. So many people go to these places and bargain when they dont even know if theyre getting scammed for 15 cents usd more than the average citizen.
@kailew2960
Жыл бұрын
Would you rather tip someone that gave you the right price and was nice or someone who gave you a tourist price because they knew they could get away with it.
This takes me back to my time in Africa. I spent two months learning conversational Kiswahili and I was amazed at the doors it opened for me, when others saw me stumble through their native tongue. They so appreciated me making the effort!
@ih302
11 ай бұрын
It really does go to show how things could be so much different in the world if we would all spend more time speaking to one another.
Man I wish I could afford to go to Kenya. The people seem wonderful and the fruit out of this world
I enjoy watching this guy interact with different cultures and languages. But the one thing that I see in all of these videos is how friendly people get when you just talk to them on their level. A lesson we could all use.
Can we make Xiaoma Americas ambassador to the world ?
@luketimewalker
Жыл бұрын
YES PLEASE! :D
@richardtodd6843
Жыл бұрын
I was literally about to make the same suggestion.
@NatsuDragneel-xt4hs
Жыл бұрын
that’s actually a good idea
@Happy_Biker
Жыл бұрын
He already is...?
@aikighost
Жыл бұрын
@@Happy_Biker hes definitely an ambassador of good will :)
I've always dreamt of learning a language to visit a foreign country to make people's day.. They feel so respected when you take time to learn their culture and dialect.. I've never had a brain that really soaks up knowledge like that but it's a life goal. I'm only 34 I guess I have time. I wish I had a guy like this to teach me. He has such an amazing personality.
@Kleng121
Жыл бұрын
He has websites that give you tips to help with learning and absorbing languages. I think it's posted on his channel here on KZread.
@btaos1625
Жыл бұрын
👍🏻🙏🏼👍🏻
@ArixWolf
Жыл бұрын
@@Kleng121 thanks so much!!
@luketimewalker
Жыл бұрын
My father became fluent in Spanish at 40 and in Russian at 50!
@eloerch7
Жыл бұрын
U must buy his course and report back!
everyone was so friendly and fun in this video, i loved the vibes!
When you are doing is great, it's breaking down barriers and making people laugh. Something we really need now. Thank you.
How friendly those people were when they asked you to come sit and have some food and tea!! So lovely.
That woman totally swindled Xiaoma 🤣
@ret4kind
Жыл бұрын
He's just in the business of buying souls like Jules in Pulp Fiction.
@vanderwielcompany1252
Жыл бұрын
When traveling you never what situation or set up you run into. It seems like he was able to get rid of her pretty well. She seemed abnormally abrasive, so he had to watch out.
@porlorlorl
Жыл бұрын
@@vanderwielcompany1252 wtf are you talking about “he was able to get rid of her pretty well”? He gave her money as soon as she asked for it. He didn’t get rid of anyone; she took from him what she wanted and then left once she had it.
@fetB
Жыл бұрын
@@porlorlorl Thats not all she wanted, but she probably realised its all she can get from him. She was out to properly clean him
@NathanLipetz
Жыл бұрын
@@porlorlorl that money is worth basically nothing. She likely wanted something more scary like organs or everything you own
I love how your intelligence and talent makes people smile. It's beautiful.
I have Tanzanian work colleagues and I love saying Jambo to them. It feels so much better than simple hello
The timing of this couldn’t be anymore perfect! I just started relearning Swahili for my trip to Tanzania!
@atiliolavoie5986
Жыл бұрын
Twende, me too! Best of luck.
@fanbutton
Жыл бұрын
Going to Tanzania...I wouldn't worry too much about speaking Swahili. But you might want to learn to speak Asante Twi.
@creegs123
Жыл бұрын
@@fanbutton I believe that’s more spoken in Ghana my friend
@creegs123
Жыл бұрын
@@atiliolavoie5986 Same to you! Climbing Mount Kili
@zoehammond2685
Жыл бұрын
Same here!! So excited to visit
"Buy me a soda" Speech: 100
@GGnumba4
Жыл бұрын
@@colinrobinson4233 I would have been kidnapped with a smile on my face.
@judyl.7234
Жыл бұрын
@@GGnumba4 If you even made it back alive, there would probably be little creepy crawlies in your nether regions. Very dangerous idea.
I am in Kenya right now and making friends/meeting girls is literally as easy as it seems in this video if you are a mzungu! I highly recommend coming here for many reasons, ask me anything about living in Kenya as a foreigner
Wow those people are very welcoming and friendly they approach you and start conversations 😊
You have had more offers of marriage than the show Married at first sight
A wife offered herself to you! That was too funny :D
The way that people connect with you because you learn the language and can actually communicate is truly beautiful! There is a joy and appreciation that it brings that is so wholesome! You can tell people really enjoy your genuine enthusiasm to connect.
I love this video and I love all the people who wanted you to come over and speak to them. Watching these interactions really showed that there is still kindness in the world
Its so cool to see you traveling to the actual countries and speaking to people on they home turf, gives happiness! Thank you brother🙏
Bantu languages are by far one of my favorite languages families of all. I need to start learning Swahili again. Such a beautiful and rich language.
I know you have family but this is what you should always do, travelling around world and speaking native language. This worldwide spreading positves feelings, is what we need. You are a ambassador of the world.
All these people seem to be so happy.They are all laughing and super friendly.
You make a great ambassador for our country. I’m sure there’s lots of people around the world who respect that someone came there took the time and spoke thier language 😮
Everyone is so friendly, and generous, and kind! What a wonderful place! Kenya is now on my list places I absolutely must visit! And hopefully Francis is available when the time comes.
@pietrojenkins6901
Жыл бұрын
Yeah ,, but that woman @10:47 is a bad representation of the country . She's clearly a GD and wanted more....
@1972danhall
Жыл бұрын
I have been to Kenya and Tanzania many times for work. They are great places to visit. The weather is great and the people are very friendly. I still have many friends that I keep in touch with.
@beanscollections2020
Жыл бұрын
@@pietrojenkins6901 Nah....she can be found in any country. Good looks+bad morals She is a bad representation of women, not Kenya.
You are an ambassador for America. Your friendly nature, willingness to not only learn about - but to immerse yourself in culture and language, will leave a lasting impression on all of those you come in contact with. How nice that the people you meet will be left with such a positive experience with The American Visitor. Love your videos.
My dad could speak swahili and in the last year's of his life in cape town the parking attendants couldn't do enough for him. His car was totally safe when he went shopping. Just 6 years ago. Rest in peace Pete.
It’s so nice to see you speak different languages and enjoy experiencing different cultures ❤
Soda girl saw you and said OPPORTUNITY!!!!!!! ahaha
The people are all so beautiful and the energy is relaxing. I want to go so bad after watching this. I love friendly people ❤
I visited Kenya in August and fell in love! Beautiful country! This was fun to watch!!
THE legend says she Still trying to find the soda shop untill this day.
You being so respectful of the food and the people is just amazing man.
I was brought up in a Swahili-speaking house. Well partially. My parents had lived and worked in Uganda and had a good smattering of the language. Certain things were always expressed in Swahili. At bed time it was always "kwenda lala sasa".
Thank you for being such a great represent of Americans. Thank you also for being such a great inspiration. Language is the greatest bridge. It’s also how we understand one another. I really appreciate you.
I traveled to Kenya and Tanzania in 2012. I was there for 2 and a half weeks. By the end of the trip, I was speaking a little Swahili. It helps so much to be immersed into a culture to learn the language. Nairobi was nuts though, I only spent 3 days in Nairobi. The rest of the time was spent trekking around on 8 hour road trips every other day. Interestingly enough, the most incredible Italian pasta I've ever eaten was at an Italian restaurant in Nairobi. It was easily the most memorable trip I've ever taken.
@LaurelinTheOther
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it's not possible to "speak" a litte Swahili after 2 weeks. you may have known a few phrases, but that's about it. 😉
@melodicchronic5181
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Oh, okay. Thanks for clearing that up.
The man at the beginning so simply and friendly asked “how is life”! Like it
The woman at 10:15’s eyes lit up like 🤑 when she saw you 🤣🤣
As a born Kenyan, you did well... Love your channel man
I can't get enough of watching content in and around Africa, there is an abundance of kind people all around the markets and rural places around the continent!
These are some of the most heart warming videos on yt Thank you for all the hours you put into connection different cultures
OMG that last just took your money for a ‘soda’ and bounced 😮
I really loved Kenya when I visited for 6 weeks in 1999. The people were so friendly, they would give you the clothes off their backs even though they had nothing themselves 😢 The poverty was heartbreaking - I gave all my clothes away the last day I spent there.
@SactoKevin
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There is not extreme poverty like you say. It exists in the slums but Kenya is one one the richest African nations otherwise
@tomo870
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@@SactoKevin there was in 1999 mate
@SactoKevin
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@@tomo870 you are talking to someone with dual citizenship there. Born in cali in 90. Been back 5 times
You got to have a special mind to be capable of learning languages like that.
I love how his buddy is getting all that praise for his tattoos and beard. The worlds a wonderful, diverse place.
Love your videos man! They have opened my eyes to how we can connect to each other through the power of language. Truly inspirational!
When you said your life is going really good it felt so genuine! I'm happy for you and glad you are doing well!
In the west, we have forgotten about community and unfortunately the focus is now on “me”. It is so refreshing to see pure happiness and contentment. We have so much to learn.❤
This man is a lot, and he impresses as allways, i hope you never lose The proudness of yourself you deserve it, not just that, but so many people getting a healthy laugh of joy because of your personality and language skills, you bring nothing but happyness as far as i understand, been watching your vids for years. Thumbs up from norway
Huzzah! Finally a language I know! Nakiongea lugha ya Kiswahili.
I love that Arieh is tipping these people. Great video.
What an incredible skill to pick up languages so easily.
I'm jealous of this man. Some of the people he meets you can just feel their charm through the video. You are doing great work
What absolutely beautiful people. Such happiness and bright smiles. The fruit looks delicious!
This is one of my favorite videos I've watched!! Love seeing what the culture is like down in Kenya!!
The joy you bring these people is amazing dude, dont ever stop. You make people proud.
Wow. So nice to see such warmth between people. Love it.
You are a great ambassador for your tribe around the world!
Soda girl 😂
I find this so wholesome.
The people of Kenya are so beautiful, amazing and kind!!! It is so impressive what you are doing!! The kids were fascinated with the hair on my arms because they don’t typically have hair on their arms!! One of the boys at the school we visited said Mr John when I grow up I want to have a big belly like you! I said Joseph when I grow up I want to have a tiny belly like you!! 🤪🤪 They say it’s a sign of wealth for a man to be overweight in Kenya. Such a beautiful place and the people are even more amazing!!! Bwana asifiwe 🇰🇪
Really nice to see you doing many different languages. It reminds me of when I used to watch Moses aka Laoshu's videos ( may he rest in peace ). I also know that many youtubers took inspiration from him and you also made a video after his death about him. He was the first guy I saw speaking this language which I didnt even know existed. This is just nostalgic.
Much love from Jamaica bro😂🇯🇲
It's nice to see you actually in the country practicing. Hopefully you can go on more trips for videos like this.
I love seeing your hard work makes others so happy ❤ I find myself just smiling at the screen, could watch this for hours 😊
Thank you for learning our language and you are always welcome❤️