There is something to be felt when these questions borne out of ignorance and sometimes curiosity are put to us. While we all deal with our challenges differently, it’s important to look at the big picture and the reason you are where you are and make that your purpose. Have a positive workaround for ignorance and curiosity and don’t let it define who you are. If a white person visits a village in Kenya, they are likely to be treated differently because in most cases, it is assumed that they are wealthy and/or important. The list of assumptions is endless and while it has become diluted due to exposure through social media and other channels, I am sure a lot of people still think white people all look the same or live in nice homes or they all speak English. Assumptions, stereotypes and trying to understand the nuances of life is human nature. Think about our tribal stereotypes in Kenya. I recall the things I heard growing up about the Luos and Kamba people and I don’t even want to think about what you heard about the Maasai and other marginal tribes. And let’s be honest, this hasn’t changed as much as we would like because we don’t talk about it as much as we should.
You are very right Rachel, the tribal divisions and stereotypes back home is saddening, really sad, it is the reality we don't want to face or talk about it, I hope in the near future we can all address that big elephant in the room that has been ailing us for so many years, thanks so much for watching, I really appreciate 💖
You may be surprised how many people in other countries can be ignorant about Australia. I have been asked if Australia is a first world country, do we have our own government, if I go outside my house and hug and play with the kangaroos, yes these are all actual questions I have been asked by people in North and South America. There are people who think Australia is an underdeveloped wilderness of kangaroos, crocodiles and snakes, and everybody lives in the outback.
I am from Jamaica and they said that I am from Africa 🤣🤣🤣 I careless cause these people ain't feeding me. They ask me also why my English is so good 🤣🤣🤣 Jamaica 🇯🇲 is an English-speaking country and we speak patwah too. I remember one told me that my ancestors are from Africa and I told her yes 🤣🤣 proudly 🥰 She is from Iran 🇮🇷 I ask her if she knew her ancestors and she should know where her family was from. These people, some of them just don't have anything to do 🤣🤣🤣
What makes me sad is when someone asks you is Africa dangerous? This is a common question by Americans. Then they think we live in villages😂😂 ama someone asks you how did you get in my country like USA, I tell them on an elephant back. SMH.
@@karenmeria1318 until you leave Kenya you will notice how safe our country is. I agree there are a few cases here and there just like any other country in the world.
You said it all my gorg friend.This topic is sensitive. I am pretty sure all of us we have been thru a lot. When I was in high school they would ask me can I touch hair etc but now I don' t allow anyone to do so anymore. Being called MONKEY etc. I sympathise with you in this video. WELL DONE for being the voice to spread the light that we ROYALTY BEINGS..💗💗💖💖💖💖💖💗💗💖💖
This is so sad, I am worried for our kids, I am a grown up I can handle bullies, what is a child supposed to do ? Aaah I am so saddened by this, the kids calling other kids names is what they have been taught at home, period.
many tings like this happens a lot all over the world! Me and you who got this opportunity to travel outside Africa, can join together and speak out about this. Lets scream out and tell all the goodies found in Africa, tell how beautiful our hair is, and how much we love it. So well presented, lovely how calm you described the content!
Thanks so much for watching and your kind words, I really appreciate, and yes we should let the world know that Africa is beautiful ,and we Africans are proud of everything about us, skin colour, hair etc,Thanks for watching.
I thought I had seen all then someone asked if we had airports in Africa 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️I swear if anyone pronounces my name wrongly one more time I'll loose it!!!! Good content darling 💘❣️ we have an accent because we can speak more than one language, very intelligent we are and yet they call us stupid🤣🤣🤣I swear it's so sad..but like you said honey some people will never get it
Hehehehe aaaaw whether we have an aiport ? Haki this people, alafu naona you have a mwakenya I should have called you before doing this video, yeeees we speak more than one language, I am not changing my accent for nobody.
Very true. An accent is an indication of language knowledge. Sometimes affirming their stupidity can help. Ignorant people want you to endorse their ignorance, not to learn. It is so annoying!!! It is unfortunate.
These people can be are funny with their questions lol Someone asked me if we have tap water 🙄🙄 dude!!! I didn’t know whether i should react or answer him cz my blood was boiling at that time. Nice content👏🏽
The way of this world 🤨. Ignorance is rampant. It’s o.k., help them. Many never had exposure to anyplace past there little compounds. Free education for the curious. Help them sis... help them.😊. Have your best day. 👌🏽❣️
I live in Melbourne, also African and never got asked those types questions. If I ever got asked questions like that I won’t even waste my energy answering them.
It does not matter like you said skin colour nothing it really matters the person inside we all have to live on this planet thank you for doing this video you are a beautiful soul bless you .🙏🏽
It's expensive! Excuse me. That's absolutely wrong. And I need to speak to that guy... there is so much to see in Africa . Thanks so much for highlighting these issues. Yes babe our hair is damn gorgeous 😍 The vibe on these video is 100... Please bring more chitchats I really enjoyed the video 😍
FRIDAH NGUKU I have recently learned that Internet in Australia can be slow at times. Maybe that is one factor encouraging them not to educate themselves using Google or it just laziness. Or they just have a strong desire to piss black People off just to see what they are made of...
Original cultural mind set, its always good to be yourself and maintain societal norms that align to your culture. Our culture is rich and thats what defines us. Cudos for that realisation. Nice video.
Hello have watched many videos about australia/abroad and it sounds like life is hard also ....then what makes difference between Africa and abroad it terms of growing you future and success???
I had an issue too with a designer shop🤣🤣🤣this lady didn't even look at me until she saw my handbag that I had on...I just left because just because I was so offended
In this world full of judgemental people.. You cannot please anybody even you do good things... Just belelieve on yourself and God.. Watching over you.
Aaaawwwwwwwwwwwwww You are so cute You look like Angel on Earth Your voice is very beautiful My Family is Latino But I was born in Australia I'm Latino Australian
Don't we do the same in Kenya when we see a white person? It's all about education and exposure. We need to learn and understand how to educate them and also learn to know where they coming from. We and they are not mind readers.
Hey Dommie, both places are good to live and study , I live in Perth and I have so many friends in Melbourne and they love it there too, you won't go wrong in either of them, all the best and thanks for watching ❤
WTH.. This is veeery expensive.. Damn that is rude. Judging peoples pockets by their looks?? Whaaat. I think i woukd rub people the wrong way a loooot.. Like i have zero patience.
When I am talking to someone I do not have access to google. And I would not stop the chat while I turn on a mobile phone and navigate my way to google. Isn't it far more polite to just ask? If I were talking to you in the street it would be incredibly rude to to stop and look up some obscure fact or other. There is nothing wrong with anyone's accent. It can be a problem though if an accent gets in the way of clear communication. I have had great difficulty trying to understand many African speakers of English. It is rude to ask why someone has an accent, that's true. The shop lady who said "this is very expensive" was probably trying to cave you embarrassment because of a wrong assumption. You should have said something like " I expect that is is expensive, how expensive is it?". I think you take everything too personally. I would calmly say I like my hair long.
Too many Ignorant and Idiotic people in this world... but I love you encouraging abs empowering you were especially with our African hair. Thank you sis for always sharing life. Also love your facial expressions after most of the assumptions 😂😂😂
@@kennedynjoroge2093 there are so many good universities around Australia, it all depends on the state you want to live in, when you are ready, just approach an migration agents who deal with schools and they will advise you accordingly 😊
I dont think your friend thinks people in africa live in bushes.Africa trips are good for people who enjoy wildlife or to experience the culture..Otherwise when you visit kenya its to experience your family..Australia has beautiful beaches so mombasa is out for him.
Haha how comes you have a lot of hair l went through this here in gulf with my sponsor it really kind of wired l don't know what they usually think but they check skin colour Coz if you were white u couldn't get kind of the questions,, l love this something new dea
There is something to be felt when these questions borne out of ignorance and sometimes curiosity are put to us. While we all deal with our challenges differently, it’s important to look at the big picture and the reason you are where you are and make that your purpose. Have a positive workaround for ignorance and curiosity and don’t let it define who you are.
If a white person visits a village in Kenya, they are likely to be treated differently because in most cases, it is assumed that they are wealthy and/or important. The list of assumptions is endless and while it has become diluted due to exposure through social media and other channels, I am sure a lot of people still think white people all look the same or live in nice homes or they all speak English.
Assumptions, stereotypes and trying to understand the nuances of life is human nature. Think about our tribal stereotypes in Kenya. I recall the things I heard growing up about the Luos and Kamba people and I don’t even want to think about what you heard about the Maasai and other marginal tribes. And let’s be honest, this hasn’t changed as much as we would like because we don’t talk about it as much as we should.
You are very right Rachel, the tribal divisions and stereotypes back home is saddening, really sad, it is the reality we don't want to face or talk about it, I hope in the near future we can all address that big elephant in the room that has been ailing us for so many years, thanks so much for watching, I really appreciate 💖
OK, many things you speak here I can relate and I feel you,but I came to realize, one have to develop a thick heart and proud of who you are
Very true Lucie, without thick skin you can't survive in this life, thanks so mucj for watching 💖
Them: "How come you speak good English? You speak English in Africa?"
Me: "No, I actually just learnt it on my way here" 🙂
Some they even ask do have electricity in africa, I say no i have just come hre in usa so that i can charge my phone
@@fahadfaraj6474 Good answer.
You may be surprised how many people in other countries can be ignorant about Australia. I have been asked if Australia is a first world country, do we have our own government, if I go outside my house and hug and play with the kangaroos, yes these are all actual questions I have been asked by people in North and South America. There are people who think Australia is an underdeveloped wilderness of kangaroos, crocodiles and snakes, and everybody lives in the outback.
I get this everyday, it is unreal how ignorant people are , thanks for watching
I am from Jamaica and they said that I am from Africa 🤣🤣🤣 I careless cause these people ain't feeding me. They ask me also why my English is so good 🤣🤣🤣 Jamaica 🇯🇲 is an English-speaking country and we speak patwah too.
I remember one told me that my ancestors are from Africa and I told her yes 🤣🤣 proudly 🥰 She is from Iran 🇮🇷 I ask her if she knew her ancestors and she should know where her family was from.
These people, some of them just don't have anything to do 🤣🤣🤣
Stupidity is in every race, nationality and language- Do not be discouraged
What makes me sad is when someone asks you is Africa dangerous? This is a common question by Americans. Then they think we live in villages😂😂 ama someone asks you how did you get in my country like USA, I tell them on an elephant back. SMH.
Hehehe good answer, it is really sickening to have to deal with ignorant people every day, thanks so much Eddie for watching .
Haha,lol
😂🤣
Tbf, Kenya is damgerous
@@karenmeria1318 until you leave Kenya you will notice how safe our country is. I agree there are a few cases here and there just like any other country in the world.
This was very interesting to hear- I am also surprised that people would assume these things about you! Hopefully this will help educate people!
Thanks so much Abi for watching, and yes hopefully my video will educate someome .
Mercy MM am sure it will
Exactly they always complement Kenyan English. Big up sweets, love from Melbourne
Tell me about it girl, yes they always, thanks so much beautiful for watching, I appreciate 💖
Thanks mercy for sharing with us❤️
Thanks so much Fatuma for watching 💖
You said it all my gorg friend.This topic is sensitive. I am pretty sure all of us we have been thru a lot. When I was in high school they would ask me can I touch hair etc but now I don' t allow anyone to do so anymore. Being called MONKEY etc.
I sympathise with you in this video. WELL DONE for being the voice to spread the light that we ROYALTY BEINGS..💗💗💖💖💖💖💖💗💗💖💖
This is so sad, I am worried for our kids, I am a grown up I can handle bullies, what is a child supposed to do ? Aaah I am so saddened by this, the kids calling other kids names is what they have been taught at home, period.
@@MercyMMIt is healthy to discuss such topics with them & tell teach to love themselves🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I feel you. I've been here for 20 years and I've heard all kinds of things!
It is the sad reality unfortunately, thanks so much for watching , I appreciate
woow, my dream country.
Hopefully someday I will get there.
Angelo can you shine light on how you got there please?
Especially to study.
Hi
Hi
many tings like this happens a lot all over the world! Me and you who got this opportunity to travel outside Africa, can join together and speak out about this. Lets scream out and tell all the goodies found in Africa, tell how beautiful our hair is, and how much we love it. So well presented, lovely how calm you described the content!
Thanks so much for watching and your kind words, I really appreciate, and yes we should let the world know that Africa is beautiful ,and we Africans are proud of everything about us, skin colour, hair etc,Thanks for watching.
Australians tend to forget that their own accent is considered weird and is made fun of in the USA and elsewhere!
I’ve been asked this question if in Africa we live with wide animal 🦓 🦔 🦒 in our backyard..... I was like really hell NO. Thank you for sharing 💕
Tell me about it girl, what haven't we been asked ? Thanks so much for watching beautiful 💖
I thought I had seen all then someone asked if we had airports in Africa 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️I swear if anyone pronounces my name wrongly one more time I'll loose it!!!! Good content darling 💘❣️ we have an accent because we can speak more than one language, very intelligent we are and yet they call us stupid🤣🤣🤣I swear it's so sad..but like you said honey some people will never get it
Hehehehe aaaaw whether we have an aiport ? Haki this people, alafu naona you have a mwakenya I should have called you before doing this video, yeeees we speak more than one language, I am not changing my accent for nobody.
Hahaha you did good..you basically exhausted this things girl..oh our planes lands on them trees🤣again good job
@@wambuinyakinyisworld hehehe you will kill me one day ,eeeeh nakwambia kwa miti ? I am not educating anyone
Very true. An accent is an indication of language knowledge. Sometimes affirming their stupidity can help. Ignorant people want you to endorse their ignorance, not to learn. It is so annoying!!! It is unfortunate.
@@wambuiw.4032 Riiiight..very annoying.i just can't deal and when you give them a piece of your mind they say we are rude😄😄oh my life
My favorite one is always when they ask...”is your name really John? What is your real name
Lol that is a funny one, thanks so much for watching John 💖
What's your African name😂😂😂
Somebody asked me this here in NZ and to my suprise it wasnt even a white person , it was a Somali 🤣🤣🤣
@@clairen332 Somalis and Filipinos hukua na vihereher Sana yet their countries are shit
Wooow. Some of these assumptions are just too much and draining. Some people can be so ignorant.
Tell me about it, it is too draining , thanks so much for watching girl 💖
And when they come to Afica, especially Kenya we adore them.. If only they new how to live as one
Tell me about it Jackie, it is the colonial mentality we have which we should work on eradicating, thanks so much for watching 💖
@@MercyMM always welcome dear.. And thanks so much Mercy, you are so kind. I also fell in love with your video editing ❤️
@@jackie_kimra thanks so much Jackie 💖
I love the ka background song. Watching from Zambia.
Nice content Mso,keep it up🤗
Aww kairetu, thanks so much for watching 💖
These people can be are funny with their questions lol
Someone asked me if we have tap water 🙄🙄 dude!!! I didn’t know whether i should react or answer him cz my blood was boiling at that time.
Nice content👏🏽
Hahaha
Hahaha haki nimecheka , you should have told me this ndio niweke kwa video, it is so annoying jameni 💖
😂 wow! Am sorry
not every province in africa has tap water.
@@lifelongbachelor3651 even in the western world .
The way of this world 🤨. Ignorance is rampant. It’s o.k., help them. Many never had exposure to anyplace past there little compounds. Free education for the curious. Help them sis... help them.😊. Have your best day. 👌🏽❣️
Thanks so much chacha for watching 💖, I will try to educate where I can.
I live in Melbourne, also African and never got asked those types questions. If I ever got asked questions like that I won’t even waste my energy answering them.
I know, we shouldn't waste our energy answering such questions, thanks so much for watching Elikya ❤
Nice topics. I love the chitchat sit down video . Thanks for sharing. Good job 👍🏾
Thanks so much beautiful for watching 💖
Mercy MM you’re welcome 🙏🏽
I love your facial expressions... You are so articulate in points highlights
It does not matter like you said skin colour nothing it really matters the person inside we all have to live on this planet thank you for doing this video you are a beautiful soul bless you .🙏🏽
Thanks so much for watching and taking your time to leave kind words , I appreciate ❤
Wait they think in kenya we dont do english names? How now?
Yes girl most of these people here and other parts of the world think we don't speak, shame
Many west africans dont speak english.So one cant assume
Thank you Mercy im already at your home town to give full support God bless
Hi! Thanks a lot, great video! I wish you a good day.
He is missing out Africa has a lot of beautiful things to see.
Very true ,Africa is so beautiful 💖
It's expensive! Excuse me. That's absolutely wrong. And I need to speak to that guy... there is so much to see in Africa . Thanks so much for highlighting these issues. Yes babe our hair is damn gorgeous 😍
The vibe on these video is 100... Please bring more chitchats I really enjoyed the video 😍
Awww my cheerleader 💖 thanks so much for watching beautiful, yeees our hair is gorgeous, I will definitely be bringing more chitchat 💖
just always be true to yourself my sister, just leave those people who always talk nonsense
Yes Brieh you are right, thanks so much for watching beautiful 💖
Woow something different from Mercy. Awsome
Yeeey thanks girl for supporting 💖
Hahaja Google is free. You said it girl
FRIDAH NGUKU I have recently learned that Internet in Australia can be slow at times. Maybe that is one factor encouraging them not to educate themselves using Google or it just laziness. Or they just have a strong desire to piss black People off just to see what they are made of...
Original cultural mind set, its always good to be yourself and maintain societal norms that align to your culture. Our culture is rich and thats what defines us. Cudos for that realisation. Nice video.
Thanks so much for watching Amos and yes I agree with you 100%
Thanks for sharing an important and usefull information 👍👍👉🏻 2
This is intense...Some assumptions are really annoying for sure..especially the money bit...
Tell me about it girlfriend, so annoying, but we keep moving, thanks for watching beautiful 💖
Just wow 😮!
Hello have watched many videos about australia/abroad and it sounds like life is hard also ....then what makes difference between Africa and abroad it terms of growing you future and success???
You so amazing Sis & beautiful ❤
Thanks so much for watching 💖
Will be coming this video is timely...im confrontational will they arrest nikiwapea majibu Ya kenya? 🤣🤣
I wish humans would just appreciate how each individual the way they are.... no matter what
I wish that too would happen...thanks ao much beautiful for watching 💖
I had an issue too with a designer shop🤣🤣🤣this lady didn't even look at me until she saw my handbag that I had on...I just left because just because I was so offended
Lol i totally understand you kabisa , and thanks for watching my love 💖
In this world full of judgemental people.. You cannot please anybody even you do good things... Just belelieve on yourself and God.. Watching over you.
Thanks so much for watching Dudduli and you are very right, you can't please everyone.
Aaaawwwwwwwwwwwwww
You are so cute
You look like Angel on Earth
Your voice is very beautiful
My Family is Latino
But I was born in Australia
I'm Latino Australian
GOD GIVE YOU GRACE WHICH IS SUFFICIENT. THE BIBLE TELL US WERE ARE FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE. TELL THEM THAT
L 9 wow great uploding dear sis
Hi Mercy nice channel and good content! Just wondering if you don’t mind me asking what part of Australia you in ? I’m in Australia as well!
I am in western Australia, thanks so much for watching.
Notification Gang..
Don't we do the same in Kenya when we see a white person? It's all about education and exposure. We need to learn and understand how to educate them and also learn to know where they coming from. We and they are not mind readers.
Thanks so much for watching Simba ,I appreciate your support.
Kenya a lovely place I Saw Lake Victoria and Nairobi
Sending my support 💖
The English assumption thing really irritates my soul !argh🙄 Nice video girl ❤
Tell me about it girl, so annoying, thanks so much beautiful for watching , I appreciate 💖
Curiosity is normal. Put a white australian in Kenya and dont expect this person to be questioned. Think through it.
Pia mimi nambiangwa hiyo. I was shocked siku moja kuona mzungu hajui kuandika kizungu hapa syd
Wonderful video wonderful presentation 🌸💐🌸💐💐
Keep it up be proud of yourself
Keep it up be proud of yourself and Kenya. I am moving to Kenya soon. I will be in Thika Town lol.
Can you advice me please between perth and Melbourne which is the best place to study and live to be honest
Hey Dommie, both places are good to live and study , I live in Perth and I have so many friends in Melbourne and they love it there too, you won't go wrong in either of them, all the best and thanks for watching ❤
Thenks for sharing 🙏 merci😘, so nice, how can I contact you?
WTH.. This is veeery expensive.. Damn that is rude. Judging peoples pockets by their looks?? Whaaat. I think i woukd rub people the wrong way a loooot.. Like i have zero patience.
Plain stupidity I tell you , and it is not one shop, so that can only tell you we got lots of ignorant people in this world.
I want to come Australia as student I can find the Job? Especially agriculture jobs
Yes you will find a job , thanks so much for watching
Yeah Australia may not be as Racially obsessed as The USA Or Canada but there is still plenty there yups
Wow,this is so beautiful 😍 waaah the level of ignorance 😳
Tell me about girl,the level of ignorance is on another level , thanks for watching beautiful 💖
Wow would love to visit there one day nice
Thanks so much for watching Kingtee.
Yeah I get that all the time. You speak really good English😏
It is so annoying, thanks so much girl for watching 💖
When I am talking to someone I do not have access to google. And I would not stop the chat while I turn on a mobile phone and navigate my way to google. Isn't it far more polite to just ask? If I were talking to you in the street it would be incredibly rude to to stop and look up some obscure fact or other.
There is nothing wrong with anyone's accent. It can be a problem though if an accent gets in the way of clear communication. I have had great difficulty trying to understand many African speakers of English. It is rude to ask why someone has an accent, that's true.
The shop lady who said "this is very expensive" was probably trying to cave you embarrassment because of a wrong assumption. You should have said something like " I expect that is is expensive, how expensive is it?".
I think you take everything too personally. I would calmly say I like my hair long.
Too many Ignorant and Idiotic people in this world... but I love you encouraging abs empowering you were especially with our African hair. Thank you sis for always sharing life. Also love your facial expressions after most of the assumptions 😂😂😂
Lol those assumptions are shocking, thanks so much beautiful for watching, I really appreciate 💖
Hey Mercy.How is the Covid situation there?
Hey Kennedy, not too bad, in WA life is normal, thanks so much for watching ❤
I look forward to studying in Australia for my postgraduate education.Which university would you recommend?
@@kennedynjoroge2093 there are so many good universities around Australia, it all depends on the state you want to live in, when you are ready, just approach an migration agents who deal with schools and they will advise you accordingly 😊
Mercy you should do more of these kind of videos
Aww thanks so much beautiful, I will definately be doing more sit downs, thanks so much 💖
Your sit downs hit different ♥️
Yeaaaa we should not judge people 🤦that's so sad
Thanks so much girl for watching 💖
I dont think your friend thinks people in africa live in bushes.Africa trips are good for people who enjoy wildlife or to experience the culture..Otherwise when you visit kenya its to experience your family..Australia has beautiful beaches so mombasa is out for him.
Hey how can I reach you I have a question
On Instagram, thanks for watching ❤
I think its just ignorance on their part ..they should expose themselves to different cultures and races the same way Africans do just to learn
Very true Rose, thanks so much for watching 💖
HI MERSY YUO SO QUIO. I LOVE YUO
Haha how comes you have a lot of hair l went through this here in gulf with my sponsor it really kind of wired l don't know what they usually think but they check skin colour Coz if you were white u couldn't get kind of the questions,, l love this something new dea
Aaaah how sad and ignorant , yes we are not supposed to have hair in our heads, thanks so much girl for watching 💖
Beautiful work hope to collaborate with u on RUclips,NAMIBIA 🇳🇦❤❤❤
How's Victoria?
Yes its ignorant... It can be annoying
That wasn't ignorant but insulting ,coz he is Australian
Oohh noooo
These assumptions are so annoying
They are super annoying and sickening, thanks for watching girl 💖
Anyone into skin care that could send to nz
Hey sofia, I don't know anyone in that area
Hahaha the hair part got me laughing.. Wait we are supposed to have less hair??
Lol yes we are darling, you are African remember?
Does she know you or how much you have to say its expensive 😏
How annoying and sickening, thamks for watching girl 💖
Am coming to Australia soon
Hello
Hahhaahah eti people ride elephants, that would be so cool.
Hehe I know, thanks beautiful for watching 💖
Omg....I actually don't know what to say...
I know girl, it is sickening ,thanks for watching 💖
Very interesting women forsure
Thank you so much for watching 💖
Ha ha very you have an accent too really strange assuptions.
Hehe tell me about it, there is nothing wrong with having an accent , thanks so much for watching girl 💖
Please share your IG page
Jambo from Turkey 🇹🇷!
Thanks for watching ,I appreciate ❤