Being born and raised in Botswana to Kenyan immigrant parents and then having to move back to Kenya as young adult really placed me through this identity crisis thing. Mara nna ke Mostwana. Ke tswa ko Tlokweng mo Botswana. I identify myself as a Motswana Kenyan... 😊
He is a reminder that racism is actually taught and not innate or genetic! Props to him, but most importantly, big up to his parents! Such a pleasure to listen to this conversation!
Your hair is gorgeous Ursula, your hair is always gorgeous. Long, short, natural or protective style. I love it for you. The conversations are also enlightening, thank you.
2:05 Batswana eseng Matswa ...Eix 🤦 The reason it's called Mahikeng instead of Mafikeng is because Barolong speak with an H instead of F, For example we'd say Hetela kwano instead of Fetela Kwano ...
There are a lot of multifaceted individuals like Vafa, but timing is everything. Jumping careers without a safety net is asking for trouble. Also, success stories like these are often of people who are able to pivot.
This was such a beautiful conversation. I related so much with what has been said.My favourite phrase from today's conversation is that Language is disarming. Such way of putting it and yet so powerful.
I’m 60 years old and have both Zulu and Sotho parents. Back then the constant reminder of being an outsider was exhausting from both groups. What used to annoy me was that family understood our dilemma but the outsiders were the ones who had a lot to say or critique. That background informed my determination to raise my kids differently. I married an Ethiopian( Amhara tribe) so my kids are now 1/4 Zulu, 1/4 Sotho and 1/2 Ethiopian. We raised them to embrace all of it by accepting their multicultural environment as normal. The mix of language, culture created an environment of curiosity, learning about their heritage a bit at a time. They do get questions from people about how they actually identify but they are comfortable enough to state their background without taking on the idea of “ not belonging “ or “ not being enough “ from any of the groups. I’m glad that this has made them comfortable to have friends and relationships with diverse groups. My daughter now lives in South Korea, my sons have traveled and lived in other countries in Asia & Europe. Even in these countries where being a minority makes it hard to assimilate, their open natures towards learning new cultures makes it easy for them to adapt. Genetic and ethnic identity usually perpetuates the idea of who belongs and who doesn’t instead of accepting how the individuals choose to present in the world and their cultural identity. I actually love that I’m part of all these rich tribal communities and it has broaden my knowledge & perspective of the world.
Ohh man great convo I was smiling most of this interview. Loved loved the conversation as I relate to most of it. Vafa is an awesome human being with wit and intelligence. He will definitely make it africanally(internationally)😂.
So what Vafa and Ursula are saying is true about the environment that one grow up in has a bigger influence on what they turn out to be or how they turn out to be. I am saying this because the Guest on previous episode was emphasizing that people can have kids whether or not they will provide necessary tools for the kids to florish and nature will take its course. I think that gentleman was wrong there. I mean Vafa is a perfect proof to that.
Great convo, as always. I missed Given's take on this though. This was very interesting for me as someone changing careers, leaving employment to go in to a creative business. I related so much to what he said. lol the way he says "tlosa" instead of Xhosa is so Tswana 🤣🤣🤣! Also, Kante when Bonga said she'd show her face after you reach 10k subs she meant only once? mxm I feel catfished. Bonga, ke kopa go go bona gape. 😊
This young man is impressive. I must say though in Europe people usually identify with where their parents are from despite bieng born that side so e.g there can be a Jamaican whos great grand parents were born in Europe and the entire family but they will always identify as Jamaican. The question then becomes if there was a significant population of Iranian people in SA would there be an incentive to assimilate or would one stick with their own.
There is something special about this lady,intelligence, calmness not forgetting her authentic beauty❤
Being born and raised in Botswana to Kenyan immigrant parents and then having to move back to Kenya as young adult really placed me through this identity crisis thing. Mara nna ke Mostwana. Ke tswa ko Tlokweng mo Botswana. I identify myself as a Motswana Kenyan... 😊
Motlokwa straight! Ke batla go ya Kenya, waitse!
Eeee..
Tla o bona what Kenya has to offer. There's a lot of good things this side too.
@@Geraldbux-411 dumela from Kgalagadi
He is a reminder that racism is actually taught and not innate or genetic! Props to him, but most importantly, big up to his parents! Such a pleasure to listen to this conversation!
Your hair is gorgeous Ursula, your hair is always gorgeous. Long, short, natural or protective style. I love it for you. The conversations are also enlightening, thank you.
2:05 Batswana eseng Matswa ...Eix 🤦 The reason it's called Mahikeng instead of Mafikeng is because Barolong speak with an H instead of F, For example we'd say Hetela kwano instead of Fetela Kwano ...
But he explained that is because of different dialects, others use H and others use F.
Nna ke mo ratile Vafa bagaetsho, thank you Ursula❤️🙏🏽
Mckinsey's 3 horizon model-as someone who wants to spread their wings that was a gem.
There are a lot of multifaceted individuals like Vafa, but timing is everything. Jumping careers without a safety net is asking for trouble. Also, success stories like these are often of people who are able to pivot.
Thank you. As a very risk-adverse person. I hate it when people say "just follow your dream"
Nduna is not make sure, what is pivot?.
😂. To turn things around. The ability to change direction. To adapt.
This was such a beautiful conversation. I related so much with what has been said.My favourite phrase from today's conversation is that Language is disarming. Such way of putting it and yet so powerful.
I’m 60 years old and have both Zulu and Sotho parents. Back then the constant reminder of being an outsider was exhausting from both groups. What used to annoy me was that family understood our dilemma but the outsiders were the ones who had a lot to say or critique. That background informed my determination to raise my kids differently. I married an Ethiopian( Amhara tribe) so my kids are now 1/4 Zulu, 1/4 Sotho and 1/2 Ethiopian. We raised them to embrace all of it by accepting their multicultural environment as normal. The mix of language, culture created an environment of curiosity, learning about their heritage a bit at a time. They do get questions from people about how they actually identify but they are comfortable enough to state their background without taking on the idea of “ not belonging “ or “ not being enough “ from any of the groups. I’m glad that this has made them comfortable to have friends and relationships with diverse groups. My daughter now lives in South Korea, my sons have traveled and lived in other countries in Asia & Europe. Even in these countries where being a minority makes it hard to assimilate, their open natures towards learning new cultures makes it easy for them to adapt. Genetic and ethnic identity usually perpetuates the idea of who belongs and who doesn’t instead of accepting how the individuals choose to present in the world and their cultural identity. I actually love that I’m part of all these rich tribal communities and it has broaden my knowledge & perspective of the world.
I didn't know Ethiopians women agree to get married to south Africans!.
We're originally from Rusternburg, Luka. Ke Mofokeng, Mokwena. We say "Mafikeng"
Ohh man great convo I was smiling most of this interview. Loved loved the conversation as I relate to most of it. Vafa is an awesome human being with wit and intelligence. He will definitely make it africanally(internationally)😂.
So what Vafa and Ursula are saying is true about the environment that one grow up in has a bigger influence on what they turn out to be or how they turn out to be. I am saying this because the Guest on previous episode was emphasizing that people can have kids whether or not they will provide necessary tools for the kids to florish and nature will take its course. I think that gentleman was wrong there. I mean Vafa is a perfect proof to that.
Happy to be here again ❤
Great convo, as always. I missed Given's take on this though. This was very interesting for me as someone changing careers, leaving employment to go in to a creative business. I related so much to what he said.
lol the way he says "tlosa" instead of Xhosa is so Tswana 🤣🤣🤣!
Also, Kante when Bonga said she'd show her face after you reach 10k subs she meant only once? mxm I feel catfished. Bonga, ke kopa go go bona gape. 😊
he needs to come back asap, so insightful. loved it.
I like that the guest is Representing with a Kenyan 🇰🇪 bracelet
Feeling proud to be mostwana today. Thanks for the great conversation 🫶🏾
Spell it right though
So much respect for him.
This young man is impressive. I must say though in Europe people usually identify with where their parents are from despite bieng born that side so e.g there can be a Jamaican whos great grand parents were born in Europe and the entire family but they will always identify as Jamaican. The question then becomes if there was a significant population of Iranian people in SA would there be an incentive to assimilate or would one stick with their own.
I think it's personal who do you want to identify with?.
watching as an unhappy doctor - mara I will learn to be happy❤ Thank you for that.
Been looking forward to this episode!!
I'm so happy to see my favourite comedian Vafa 🎉
Watching this as a drama student with a financially disadvantaged background.✊🏽
Top top podcast 👌🏾✨
your smile is special
Great interview
Nice hair style 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
I really liked this podcast❤
I enjoyed this episode🙂
Good conversation
I can't get over your beauty sesi ❤
Vafa ke abuti wa Cassper Nyovest.
We back😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️🤝🏽🥹💕🔥🔥🔥
Sis, are you and Rego from Regodise twins?? It is a genuine ask.
Vafa didn't tell us how he told his parents weitsi
I think he touched on it on the Popcorn & Cheese podcast. I just can't remember the exact details
Road to 20k🎉
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Class register:
Nomalanga o present
Is this Ursula Chikane?.
Ghost lady ke mo haeso, from the Vaal.
Bathong... as for "Hee tlhee rra"
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@Regodise hey fam, we've found Rego's twin 😊😅