"The third worst thing to happen to Africa after famine and war"

@STVENOM

8 жыл бұрын

+Lizzytheepiclizard Gibb Lol no pestilence/disease or is that what you were referring to as the third worst. :p I'm sure as well eventually death makes the list of worst/undesirable things. :p

@AudioPhile

8 жыл бұрын

+STVENOM maybe you need to watch the movie Haha if you didn't get the reference.

@deandraejackson8180

6 жыл бұрын

An apartheid 😂

@lordboltok2354

5 жыл бұрын

I love the fact that African Child is more of a worse thing to Africa than the AIDS Epidemic 😂

@MikeNovikov

5 жыл бұрын

And Wakanda

I brush my teeth to this song.

@kaylalopez6932

6 жыл бұрын

Jan Michael Escobar omg I'm laughing I just got done watching the movie.

@oxnmm6197

6 жыл бұрын

Jan Michael Escobar lol i wake up to african child, i brush my teeth to that $hit

@drake5779

5 жыл бұрын

Because you know the African children cant

@madelincruz618

5 жыл бұрын

Jan Michael Escobar LoooooL

@alexlomas7530

4 жыл бұрын

my granda loves it,she brushes her teeth to it

"Across the mystic desert is a desert that is mystic" 😂

@nickgage2707

6 жыл бұрын

QueenieMouse lol good shit

@j-thrash4343

6 жыл бұрын

Ahahahahaahahahaha

@MrYekunoamlak

6 жыл бұрын

Where does it say that?

@lucascesar6662

6 жыл бұрын

Yekuno Berhanu Jonah Hill's character said. Watch the movie.

@jonwon2943

5 жыл бұрын

That’s a metaphor for seeing front to back and vice versa

I love how it's "featuring Jackie Q" but she does nothing but dance and look hot.

@ChernorizecHrabyr

4 жыл бұрын

She isn't even the one giving him bjs in the limo hahaha

@FatChicken56

4 жыл бұрын

yeah like alot of artist who dont write their songs and then lipsync them on stage

@billybob9691

4 жыл бұрын

@@ChernorizecHrabyr I read this and died laughing because it's true-who was that broad? Lmfao

@Oprahshusband

4 жыл бұрын

Pretty much Kylie Jenner in any tyga music video

@melodyvioletz4454

3 жыл бұрын

She be fine thoo

“I wake up in the morning and I brush my teeth to it, I love African Child” hahaha

@forg8595

2 жыл бұрын

It says I brush my teeth at least 5 times I swear

I swear this was one massive middle finger to Bono. Hilarious

@santocecilio1817

4 жыл бұрын

Judy Hopps ir rn, coldplay

@gerulata7722

4 жыл бұрын

Carrots?

@mikeposner8563

4 жыл бұрын

How so?

@davestuddaman8127

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikeposner8563 Just like Russell Brand in this movie

@SaraH-jn5db

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikeposner8563 google "dont give up africa"

This movie is a gem! Sad that it didn’t get the recognition it deserved. They should do another.

@A1Bokeh

Жыл бұрын

It'd be canceled now

@Mizzstarr

Жыл бұрын

Hey Just Stroke the Furry wall ,it will be ok.

@simgod1684

Жыл бұрын

​@@Mizzstarr I play this while brushing my teeth

@Cupit29

Жыл бұрын

@@A1Bokeh It is now and it still hasn't been cancelled 🤣

@glendoucette624

Жыл бұрын

I liked it better than I thought it would be

I love that there’s just a random Zulu warrior running around in a gunfight 😂

@Canes988

Жыл бұрын

I just noticed that LOL

@serasniketa9128

Жыл бұрын

He doesn’t know the lyrics, he just pounds the drums and does the Africa face 😅 Such a good movie with a cheeky good message here & there again

@hawk66100

Жыл бұрын

Plot twist: the gunfighters are Zulu warriors.

@ArmyNavyAcademy

26 күн бұрын

Shaka forgot to upgrade his units

@jengasias

6 күн бұрын

They Hella stupid for that.

“A layer of respect…peppered with hate. A hateful respect.”

on a serious note, Russell Brand can really sing good. I love his voice

@ChecheMusicTV

9 ай бұрын

I love “Inside of you”

I just smile , play the drums and do the Africa face

@MICAHEWEBSTER

3 ай бұрын

Funniest line in the movie 😂

"that awkward moment when sarcasm goes by unnoticed"

@michaelbarker6288

5 жыл бұрын

dreedee mostly by Americans

@ryaniggy4820

5 жыл бұрын

Michael Barker What? Sarcasm is a daily language for Americans.

@Ethan_Cubed

5 ай бұрын

@@ryaniggy4820nah. it is true that americans dont understand british humour/sarcasm

i think this song is just a mockery for those rich people going to africa thinking they are "helping" but they're actually taking pictures for facebook and media

@crazylikeatiger8896

8 жыл бұрын

partly

@SH-bm8yp

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, and taking the piss out of people like Bono and Geldof who go on and on about all the poor people in the world, the hunger, the war... yes, we get it Bono and Geldof, you don't need to write a song about it and pretend the proceeds are going to the poor black people in Africa. If you are so concerned about helping to end war and starvation, then hand over all of your money to them. But nooo, can't have that now, can we Bono, Geldof? Just go on the TV and persuade OTHER poor people to give to the poor. Can you tell I hate Bono and Geldof and people like them? lol

@Tschennnnie

6 жыл бұрын

Uh huh. I'm pretty sure Bonos poops are worth more than I make in a year.

@fusioncheese4527

6 жыл бұрын

Its sarcasm

@theonewhoknows2

6 жыл бұрын

@@Tschennnnie idk if this on purpose but nice South Park reference haha

Most damaging things to African life: 1. Famine 2. War 3. This song

@bluecoin3771

Жыл бұрын

You forgot socialism. A lot of African countries are socialist, which lead to all the other problems they face. But you’ll never see the mainstream media admit to that, lest they rat out the corrupt bastards that bankroll them.

@michaelclark4062

6 ай бұрын

4. Politicians 😒

@Yashuasinatra

2 ай бұрын

Bill Gates

I love "African Child", I bought 10 copies on the first day!

@ImThAtGuY90

Жыл бұрын

I brush my teeth to it 😁

This is seriously my favorite movie in the entire world

That guy dancing that's on fire gets me all the time 😂😂😂

What if somebody thought this was actually a legitimate song?

@sythlorde

6 жыл бұрын

its almost 8 years old, someone will soon...

@Bilbus7

5 жыл бұрын

I mean....it is.

@gmodguy1479

5 жыл бұрын

It is a legitimate song though......

@mejsmith1

5 жыл бұрын

It is a legit song, its has a melody, rhythm and all the other stuff that makes a song. It is not sung by a legit singer, though.

@TheKenjoje

5 жыл бұрын

@@mejsmith1 not any worse than vocals like coldplay and similar, actually, pretty much like any other vocal in dull music such as brit pop or similar....

At least this video actually has black people in it. Take notes, Taylor Swift.

@CallMeDarky11

8 жыл бұрын

lol true

@BrenLockhart

8 жыл бұрын

+Cam108 ?????????

@poopoopantspeepeebottom1680

8 жыл бұрын

Fuck you

@biscs

8 жыл бұрын

+Cam108 Ikr

@wonderwoman714

8 жыл бұрын

loll what is this a reference to?

They wrote chart worth songs for a film seriously Get him to the Greek is so underrated.

@IamRonaldBell

Жыл бұрын

That part!!!!

@blerp6675

Жыл бұрын

My brother this is not chart worthy this is public execution worthy

@sean78745

10 ай бұрын

Furry walls is a rock ballad masterpiece. Go back and listen to it

@LaDeeMorrisonMusik

10 ай бұрын

"Going up" is my favorite

@LaDeeMorrisonMusik

10 ай бұрын

Bangers beans and mash is #2 ❤

Maybe Gal Gadot can do a cover of this to get us through another year of Covid Lockdowns and mandates?

@floridajeepgirl3524

2 жыл бұрын

literally tho!🤣🤣🤣

@ianswift3521

Жыл бұрын

i think Nick Cannon would do a better job.

LMFAO hahaha "when they look back on musical history they will say sergeant pepper, african child"

White African Space Christ = Nailed it.

@dion.one1

Жыл бұрын

I died all the time when i am thinking of that 🤣🤣🤣

This is the movie we never knew we needed. Phenomenal casting. Best characters ever. Thanks Jason Siegel!

With everything going on else in your life - just remember “War is bad.” So deep!

My mom heard me singing that and she goes " you alright son? " haha.... sad :(

@seanseany6481

7 жыл бұрын

Michlep looooool

I'm diggin' Bono's new sound.

@gordonferrar7782

2 жыл бұрын

Aldous is still less preposterous than Bono.

This is actually what Russel Brand just does on Tuesdays.

@Ethan_Cubed

5 ай бұрын

lol. he just made this song in his free time and decided to put in the movie later on.

African child Quite possibly the most epic song and video ever! It was however the third most devastating event to happen to African life right behind famine 😃

@sythlorde

8 жыл бұрын

+MadMetalManiac74 but did you see that guy on fire by the end omg!!!

@ericnelson8886

6 жыл бұрын

*and war

@santiagomunez3633

5 жыл бұрын

Greatest offence to Africa's culture since apartheid

Infant Sorrow should be a real band. Legitimately love these songs

Not going to lie, i actually dig this song 😂

@indridcold8433

5 жыл бұрын

In the future people will think, "Seargent Pepper, then African Child."

@victoriadime9057

2 жыл бұрын

Smh 👎🏾

@xXLunatikxXlul

Жыл бұрын

It's hilarious.

@benjid5771

Жыл бұрын

There's a little African child in all of us.

@glendoucette624

Жыл бұрын

So Do I

I finally showed this to my youngest. She said, “What the hell did I just watch?!!” 😂

I make my family listen to this when we go to Outback Steakhouse

@janicep1508

3 жыл бұрын

Outback is in Australia not Africa.

@thelimeyshooter554

2 жыл бұрын

@@janicep1508 Daaaaahhhhh, but Australia is a country in Africa. They dont have tigers like the rest of Africa, but kangoroos.

is it bad that I find this song kinda catchy

@planettrump5806

8 жыл бұрын

no it's just a movie man

@rickharrison9275

8 жыл бұрын

hell noo

@facubozzi7395

7 жыл бұрын

yes

@k.s.ivlogan1240

6 жыл бұрын

not at all

@eridinthevirgin4191

5 жыл бұрын

That's the point

Such a great movie, Russell Brand is awesome too, no one else could've played this part Better!!

The comedic acting by both Russell & "African Child" is absolutely remarkable.

white girls in twitter these days be like:

@npcimknot958

4 жыл бұрын

920921 hahahahahahahhahahahahahhahahahha

@mikesendec3972

3 жыл бұрын

True lol

@AmandaFromWisconsin

3 жыл бұрын

Comments on Twitter like "white girls in twitter these days be like" is why I never go on Twitter anymore.

@tiffanyotero5429

3 жыл бұрын

This the comment of the year lmaooooooo

@Derek_Keenan

3 жыл бұрын

War Is Bad.

2:30 lol at the dude on fire dancing.

@AlexaaCapella

3 жыл бұрын

lmaoooooo

Good luck Russel, love ya man.

I bought 10 copies on the first day.

For when parody is too close for comfort for the media middle class... Russell Brand on top form.

This movie was 10/10 hilarious

I brush my teeth to this shit!

@googleuser5018

8 жыл бұрын

lol. Movie reference

Still my favourite movie ever

Somewhere in an alternate reality, Get Him To The Greek is actually a music documentary

DOES ANYBODY KNOW THE LYRICS TO AFRICAN CHILD!?!?!?!?!?!

"Hes really passionate, he hasn't been to Africa, but hes really passionate about it." -Jackie Q

I love the kid singing "My kitchen's filled with flies" as if he's thinking oh yeah this is a bop 😂

1:11 always made me laugh so hard! The sincerity in the boy's eyes 🤣🤣. Infant sorrow is still the best joke band out there 🙌

@connorissexy4209

2 жыл бұрын

“My kitchen’s filled with flies” Jesus..

@KrishmanyuThakur

2 жыл бұрын

@@connorissexy4209 that's a different song by the same band, "I am jesus" 😂

@matthewlloreda

2 жыл бұрын

Check out blue jean committee. Its pretty good too. Its from documentary now with bill hader and fred armisen.

shakira's waka waka is based on this song..

@raymeldboss1593

8 жыл бұрын

Could be

@SkaMasta097

6 жыл бұрын

What a coincidence. I just came here from that video, because of the African language singing in both songs.

@MetalizedButt

4 жыл бұрын

Raymel D Boss Should be

@davidtecco6594

3 жыл бұрын

Shakira sucks

"I have crossed the mystic desert, is a desert that is mystic.." 😂 😂

The new Kendall Jenner Pepsi commercial brought me here.

@michaelmurphy987

5 жыл бұрын

you sir, hit the nail on the head with that one.

@diamondabney

4 жыл бұрын

What you do mean by that?

@joehouses5097

3 жыл бұрын

Ffffffff....🤣🤣

I am actually so addictited to this song...damn it

@marcshiloh4661

8 жыл бұрын

Sameeeee

@marcshiloh4661

8 жыл бұрын

Also the beat isn't bad at all 👌🏻

@marcshiloh4661

8 жыл бұрын

hahaha it's just a great song!

@iLoveBGhiphop

8 жыл бұрын

+Michael Paraskevidis masonic humor

@alexispustovar5283

8 жыл бұрын

me too

African White Space Christ

Russell brand was like bet. Let’s do this fr.

I miss Russell brand...especially this character

@liloxymoron6909

3 жыл бұрын

Is he dead

I can't stop laughing hahahahahaha

I brush my teeth to this every morning

I bought 10 copies of this on the first day of release. War is bad.

"He's never been to Africa, but he really passionate " 🤣

“African Child was the most detrimental thing to happen to black culture since the Rodney King beatings”

@FTDGHRELLIN

3 жыл бұрын

It’s just a movie bruh

@kaiumeda6341

2 жыл бұрын

@@FTDGHRELLIN it’s a quote from said movie

@nicoleowens2318

2 ай бұрын

​@@kaiumeda6341that's hilarious 😂

I just realized that Aldous Snow is "All This Snow" which makes sense with all the cocaine he snorts in the movie. Fucking brilliant.

@mollyhughes4879

10 ай бұрын

Omg. That IS brilliant!

Russell singing theme songs from “Cheers” and “The Golden Girls” to his dog next stop on your RB musical awakening. 😊

0:47 this is africa. You're not suppose to be cold! 🤣🤣

I'm disappointed this wasn't a cassette in Phantom Pain.

You love African Child you bought 10 copies on the first day it came out

@wastelandblunts

3 жыл бұрын

your mother likes african child, its your girlfriend's favorite album.

“My kitchens filled with flies”😂

Best.... video.... ever! 👌 The guy dancing while he’s on fire.... 😂😂😂😂

I bet Morrissey loves this song and video! The guy dancing on fire 😂 makes my day!

I love all the silly movies, Pineapple Express, superbad, etc. I can’t believe I waited til 2023 to watch this movie.

@nicoleowens2318

2 ай бұрын

Did you watch Forgetting Sarah Marshall? That definitely belongs on this list, and includes Russel Brand. I love that movie/these movies!

Best Album from him, i Just sit Back and relax and i Smoke a jefrey

I miss this Russ

I laughed way too hard at this.

the funny thing is this is basically how Russel Brand acts in real life

Gen Z should watch this and be offended 😂

One of the great maniacs, playing one of the screen's great maniacs. It doesn't get this bad without a lot of twisted talent!

Loved the childbirth scene! Very gripping and passionate 👍

@whitealliance9540

4 жыл бұрын

Bich aint no black man bust anything inside of russle brand to give him that baby. Clearly that's a white baby and thats blackface.

@georgialmw8012

2 жыл бұрын

Cmon the song isn’t that bad 😆😆

@suburbanguy

2 жыл бұрын

@@georgialmw8012 it's not

@KrishmanyuThakur

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@dion.one1

Жыл бұрын

I died after he roled his eyes🤣🤣🤣

The guy on fire dancing followed by the two guys exploding always kills me 😂

still one of the best transitions in music history

I don't know the lyrics. I just bang the drum and do the African face.

Russell Brand took the piss with this 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Especially when he sang in that weird African language 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@blackleague212

2 жыл бұрын

you mean when he made up fake babble words and passed it off as an African language??? Yea, funny.

@Shooter__Mcgavin

8 ай бұрын

@@blackleague212The whole point of the song is to be offensive. So yes that’s what happened. Also do you actually think Russel Brand was the one that came up with the song?

@karicewillis

7 ай бұрын

​@@blackleague212Actually, Russell Brand is actually speaking real Swahili, something that would be REALLY offensive for some white British man to do in real life like Aldous did...

@blackleague212

7 ай бұрын

@@karicewillis oh it’s an 9d chess move sorta thing huh? Hilarious 😒

Wow I never noticed that he brought people back to life. Literal yt savior. Wow

when the kid waves... that'll never not get me XD

In what looks to be a western or equatorial African country, you have a shootout with Maasai (east) and Zulu (south) men running left, right and center hoping to use their cow skin shields as protection against RPGs. The absurdity of this pan-African gathering is strangely endearing. Lol

I brush my teeth to it =)

@matiasgonzalez949

9 жыл бұрын

my nigga

Who’s listening to this Gold in 2021

I brush my teeth to this

Lmfao what language is that “do meme Africa!”

@jackwainaina4777

4 жыл бұрын

It is Swahili 😊 Powerful chant I'll say

still better than bieber

@ezekielglenn5009

4 жыл бұрын

100000000000000000000000000x better than beaver

I still have this stuck in my head

He literally is saying I am God in Swahili

@sythlorde

8 жыл бұрын

+Evan de Joya Shhhh you not supposed to be telling illuminated secrets

@Astfresser

8 жыл бұрын

when?

@sythlorde

8 жыл бұрын

Astfresser near the end

@Pyrolonn

5 жыл бұрын

It does sound like that, but it actually is this: Nataka upendo Nataka usalama Mi nataka wimbo Ninakuja Afrika Translated: I want to love I want security I want a song I come to Africa

@judyhopps9380

5 жыл бұрын

@@Pyrolonn so the Swahili for security is = USA Llama :o

This thing has taken on a whole new meaning given the current state of craziness.

30 seconds to mars brought me here lol Walk on water -__-

Top notch satire

“NME said that African Child was the detrimental thing to happen to black culture since the Rodney King beatings” -Aldous Snow Funniest line in the movie🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

'There's sunshine in my veins, my kitchen's filled with flies, I'm crying out in vein, like a little African child, trapped in me, There's a little African child trapped in me' 🤣 comedy genius

"Theres a little african child trapped in all of us" - Meryl Streep

2020 youtube recommendations about a movie i watch in 2010, ok... that still relevant

Love this song !!

Jackie Q is the best part of the video🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣