Our STRUGGLES as an AFRICAN COUPLE in CANADA

Hey fam,
This was the most spontaneous video we have done and I am glad we are doing it. I hope you learnt from our experience. Other videos we have made together:
How we TEACH our KIDS about BULLYING and DISCRIMINATION in CANADA - • How we TEACH our KIDS ...
HOW MOVING TO CANADA CHANGED OUR MARRIAGE - • HOW MOVING TO CANADA C...
MARRIAGE Q & A | HOW WE DEAL WITH FINANCES, KIDS, DEMANDING INLAWS ETC. - • MARRIAGE Q & A | HOW W...
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[@chiobiadi]

I think something that one can always count on with your videos is the authenticity! Thank you for these kind of videos that always strike a chord❤️

[@MARINAESIRI]

I appreciate that! Thank you 😊

[@naijvideos5728]

I looooove tbe way your husband speaks. So smooth, and well spoken

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you very much

[@abdulhameedadebisi4025]

Zaddy is very calm and smooth, Area Mama is smooth and always vibing too. Good blend 👌

[@preshi4Jesus]

Honestly

[@Precious_Nynth]

I totally can relate to this story, sometime we get this awkward silence, no war but no one is smiling. Marriage is indeed what we put into it. Thank you Marina

[@MARINAESIRI]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching

[@ogonnayaamamasi8040]

Awwww, kids are more sensitive and intuitive than we give them credit for.
Thankyou so much for sharing. Not many people will allow themselves to be this vulnerable out here.
It’s helpful to hear people go through this and come out on the top.

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you very much. And yes, our kids know much more than we think.

[@oluwakoredebamidele7126]

Love, love, love you guys and your authenticity!!!❤

[@MsYemisi]

Marina’s zaddy.🤩😂🤣

[@MARINAESIRI]

Lol. Zaddy 1 of Saskatoon!

[@tounsaka5935]

Pls my name is aminat, pls which province is thr cheapest, I use to live in UK, but now in Nigeria', tell me the simplest way to come and best province for new immigrants​@@MARINAESIRI

[@MariamOwoeye]

Thanks for bringing this reality on the channel. The struggles are real. Well done, my people! I'm happy to see Fred back here. 😊

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thanks mama

[@uduakafelumo7043]

God bless you both. Fred, thank you for supporting Marina.
Marina, WELL DONEEEEE!

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you ma!

[@funminiyiolatoye7431]

Thank you Marina, for sharing this, it takes humility and sincerity to do that.

[@MARINAESIRI]

Many thanks

[@iamjoycelewis]

Thank you Marina and Mr. Fred for being vulnerable. I wish most African men could learn from this. Being vulnerable around your spouse isn't a weakness but makes you wiser.

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you very much

[@ogechukwusola-samuel6030]

Thank you Marina...I love your channel because of how authentic and relatable you are. I rarely drop comments on RUclips but I just had to appreciate you

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you very much. I appreciate the kind words.

[@kanangadolor2603]

Loved every bit of this video; the vulnerability, humour, connection between the two of you and mostly how candid you both were. Thank you Marina, feels abit relatable and I am taking it one step at a time through the wisdom of God and having sincere conversations.

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you so much!

[@olamideladapo4322]

I thoroughly enjoyed this one, and very relatable too. Thanks for keeping it real for us. It helps to know that these struggles are fairly common and we just need to put in the work to sustain a healthy marriage ❤

[@abundance123]

Thank you for sharing undiluted and honest experience. This, will definitely help young couples to know marriage is not all bed of roses but being intentional to make it work, will keep the union going. May you both grow old as a couple and enjoy the fruit of your labor.

[@MARINAESIRI]

Amen! Thank you very much

[@tracey-anngrey5417]

This video is no joke....love it!!!!

[@MARINAESIRI]

I am so happy we can talk about it now. That season was weird and scary

[@musindah4555]

My African brother and sister thank God that you guys figured out things and it all work for the best.

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you very much

[@noraia2111]

Thank you for sharing. When you mentioned you had friends you involved, it got me thinking. You must have very matured friends that were not judgemental. Thats a great thing. Plus getting your husband to attend counseling....thats a miracle for a Nigerian man. Again, thank you for teaching us to be intentional.

[@chinwea5145]

Thank you for having this very real conversation. Glad to have Mr. Eteng back on the channel(biko don't disappear again o) and my condolences on your loss. Sis, whoever beat your face did not leave any brush abi na powder unused! The person try.

[@MARINAESIRI]

Lol. Thank you very much

[@ayenioyinkansola6818]

Thank you so much marina and marina’s zaddy. There is always something new to learn from your videos. You are doing amazing 💛

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thanks so much

[@Ehjeerho]

Appreciate both your honesty, transparency and self reflection. This is a must watch for couples. I totally agree, relationships are never stagnant, it will evolve in someway with or without our efforts.

[@MARINAESIRI]

Absolutely. And couples can evolve in opposite directions,which is what happened to us. Thanks a lot

[@cassandrameszaros9617]

❤ really enjoyed this conversation, the authenticity and vulnerability!
Glad to see smiles from you both and looking forward to seeing you both throughout 2024 🥂

[@MARINAESIRI]

Hey Cassandra, thank you very much.

[@seunogunbiyi9443]

1 min in, I subscribed. Very natural vibe.

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you very much and welcome

[@merryshuttle]

Keep being you, Marina, UNIQUE!❤ Your choice of colour for your eyes is amazing!

[@MARINAESIRI]

Many thanks

[@debolly5957]

This is my first time seeing your video/channel. I am impressed by the level of vulnerability, courage and maturity that you displayed in this video. You just won a new subscriber, well done! I wish you continued marital bliss!

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thanks and welcome to the family

[@moyosoreshobitan8862]

Amazing video. Thanks for sharing your truth and being vulnerable. May God continue to keep the flame of love in your home burning. Good to see Marinas Daddy after a long while.🎉🎉🎉

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you so much! Amen!

[@faith309]

This is my first time watching your video and I must say it's exceptional and very REAL!! Thank you.❤❤

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you very much!

[@elsie422]

Marina!! Your makeup is makeuping❤Great to see you both and hope for more videos like this.

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you! Will do!

[@lindakabogo1858]

I love and always pray for your prosperity in every aspect. An African man accepting there was a failure is priceless. Blessings. Love the authencity here. Hugs for the losses! Cheers to winning!

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you very much!

[@Mariacordis2914]

I really like the genuineness in you both conversion, I learn a lot.

[@MARINAESIRI]

Many thanks 😊

[@Aadjoa_Pee]

Thanks for this authentic video, love the chemistry whilst making this video, love it make up òoooò on point, thanks daddy for gracing our screen....... kept nodding my head all through, bless you and your house hold mama 🙏👍

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you very much!

[@JourneywithKasitti]

Marina looking more beautiful each time. Welcome back sir.

[@MARINAESIRI]

So nice of you, thank you!

[@user-gb1kv5cx9g]

Wow! It's been nice meeting you guys here. Truly original. Well done 👍

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thanks for coming

[@path1400]

Thank you for sharing. I always enjoyed watching your family adjusting to life in Canada. But the deaths in the family you left behind are hard to take. You alway feel what if I could have been there and done something. But we all die when our time comes and we know we will see each other again on the other side. I am so happy you both got professional help and Keep praying togetter with the kids. You are teaching them to trust God. I am looking foward to seeing the videos you are planning. My heavenly father bless you all.

[@MARINAESIRI]

Amen! Thank you so much

[@sarahnnochiri4690]

Thanks for sharing. May you experience perfect peace and love in your marriage. 😊

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you!

[@akumlarine1839]

Amazing 👏🏼 I've experienced & learned a lot from you both. God bless 🙌🏽

[@MARINAESIRI]

So glad!

[@aderonkeagbo219]

Thank you Marina for sharing this. Its a different ball game for couples abroad compared to back home.

[@MARINAESIRI]

It really is! The stressors are so different.

[@histreasure3189]

💯 It's a different ball game for Nigerian couples who relocate to the west. That's why I think it's an overly simplistic thinking to conclude that the Nigerian immigrant marriages that end in separation or divorce is majorly because they had already had the issues from back home. It's a lot more complicated than that.

[@Tara......]

Thanks for sharing such great content. Btw, you look amazing! ❤

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you so much!

[@KardinalSmart]

I commend you both for the courage to put your experience out there. One of a kind. I love the part you said that, we men, should be talking more and sharing our own perspective out there too. We don't have much of those out there. I think I will create something for the men, African, to come on video pods to bare these issues out there. Hopefully will be starting a new life with fam this year, coming as soon as PR shows. Kudos Rina👌

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you very much. We need more male perspective for sure.

[@KardinalSmart]

@@MARINAESIRI I hope I get to set up a platform in the nearest time to contribute towards that aspect. Weldone

[@claraodu364]

Very educating, thank you so much for your openness in sharing these details, i am very grateful.

[@MARINAESIRI]

Many thanks

[@kumbiaros216]

Thanks for being soooo vulnerable...i love the fact that you are sooo real and ive learnt alot...I'm 15yrs in marriage ....❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank yoy very much

[@ebubechukwuifedigbo5450]

Such a relatable video. We need more of realistic conversations like this. I also used to think that crossing certain miestones in marriage automatically eliminates some issues. Boy was i wrong! Marraige is an institution where learning is continous. Just like a building, it requires maintenance. Thank God you both are in a better place. Thank you for this!

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you very much!

[@ejikeanih6305]

You guys made my day with this video. Only few African couples can be this realistic.

[@MARINAESIRI]

Many thanks 😊

[@stacyeneh8888]

Believe me! You guys are really strong to share all these with us and am personally grateful to you 🙏🏼 to learn and know that marriage is not a bed of roses irrespective of ur circumstances or environment. Thanks again Marina and Huppy may God continue to bless and support your family 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@MARINAESIRI]

Amen! Thank you very much

[@naijvideos5728]

Urghhh. I looove how he loves you man. Just this consistent strenght willing to be there through whatever. I love love jare.

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you very much

[@TriumphOboli]

Thanks for sharing Marina!

[@MARINAESIRI]

You are welcome anytime

[@user-mr4tq3bt2m]

Good to see you two together .

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thanks a lot

[@halimaonigbinde]

Awwhed at the last part where he said I would be behind the camera when you need me 😊. May God continue to uphold your union Marina 🙏

[@MARINAESIRI]

Amen! Thank you very much

[@ogechinwaoze5238]

Hey Marina,just wanted to appreciate you guys for always being realistic❤

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you!

[@Tindoc49]

Marina you are beautiful! Your hairstyle, colour and makeup is on point!! Thank you for this wholesome content❤❤❤

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you so much!!

[@abdulhameedadebisi4025]

You guys are just amazing. educataining, mature and healthy conversations always. keep it up.

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you very much

[@TaiwoOyatogun]

Thanks for being real, Marina.

[@MARINAESIRI]

You are so welcome!

[@VickieEB]

❤❤❤ This video. Nice to see you again, Mr. Eteng. That look on Marina's face at 22:59 😄😄. Chaaiii Marina, you fine sha!!!!!! ❤❤❤
Thanks for keeping it real, guys.

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you! 😃

[@Ros31201]

I love you guys so much the way you talk to each other beautiful maid marriage. Keep doing the good work you’re helping a lot of marriages. May God continue to bless you and Congratulations.🙏

[@estherhm9500]

Zaddy Marina you look good on camera don’t worry, our cute and beautiful sister Marina got your back💯 Lovely family ❤️💙

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you very much

[@uche_onyia]

New subscriber binge watching all your videos. I love insightful content like this

[@MARINAESIRI]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@angelaodah5690]

Thanks for sharing these real life experiences, real learning for couples at home and in disapora. Wishing you the very best of 2024 in all areas of life.

[@MARINAESIRI]

Amen! Thank you 😊

[@andrewagbenin2385]

The best discussion I have listened to on you tube,nice discussion guys,I wish you guy happy union

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you very much

[@williamngasso8436]

I wish you and your family well Marina! God bless you'all Amen! 🥰

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you so much!

[@financiallyspeakingwithjenn]

Mr Eteng Sir... Take your flowers. Wowwwwww. Thanks Marina for sharing this. You are awesome!

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you very much!

[@simeonoluwasanmi6653]

You are exceptionally brilliant. Very rare kind of video that can benefit family. Both of you are brilliant and honest.
Simeon

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thanks so much 😊

[@sayo_paul]

I got married a few months ago and it's such a blessing to hear you speak. I learnt so much, thank you so much!!

[@MARINAESIRI]

You are so welcome! Congrats newly wed😊

[@mariafasominu8604]

Thank you for sharing and for your honesty

[@MARINAESIRI]

You are so welcome

[@Heydeeok]

Wow, Marina! Your new look, especially your hair colour and style, is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep this for years n years 😊God bless and keep you, your hubby and your lovely children!

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you so much!!

[@gnajsdayout]

Marina, am crushing on this hair colour ❤ Thanks for sharing

[@MARINAESIRI]

Yay! Thank you!

[@eseleotaigbe]

Marina! Ever so real!

[@user-km2vb1gd9j]

Marina is authentic! We need Dat house video cos we know you are sincere to guide us when we want to buy our own house

[@MARINAESIRI]

Coming soon! Thank you very much

[@Marydoreen1st]

We missed you Marina ❤

[@MARINAESIRI]

I am right here. Thanks a lot

[@TariaJane]

Thank you so much ma. This level of vulnerability is "beautiful". I Love you guys mehn ❤❤❤❤❤

[@MARINAESIRI]

You are so welcome!

[@simbiatgafar4910]

This is an enlightening conversation🎉. I love every bit of it. You guys are real 💯.
Couples can achieve all these when the 2 parties want it to work. It becomes burdensome when one is pushing it up and the other is pulling it down.
Keep up the good work❤. You just earned a subscriber 👍🏿💃💚

[@MARINAESIRI]

Absolutely. The two people must be willing to do their part of the work. It is not sustainable for one person to do the work alone.

[@simbiatgafar4910]

💯💚

[@stellzluchii]

Loving the eye shadow ❤❤❤...let me go back to watching lol

[@MARINAESIRI]

🤣🤣 my make up artist left no crumbs

[@rachealomonigho]

Loved the video ❤

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank youuuuu

[@Hildaby]

I looooooooove their candidness - God bless you both😍

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you very much!

[@ArkeaConsultingLtd.]

With that intro, I just got hooked. I am sorry to hear about your bereavement💔

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you

[@kachikwuerameh902]

Thanks for sharing, learnt alot.

[@MARINAESIRI]

Glad it was helpful!

[@okopisteve5209]

👏" And the two shall chase ten thousand".......Thank you for sharing your story with the community. I just have to give the husband his honorary shield and sword......we heard even what you didn't voice out. Thank you.

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you very much

[@licorice71]

I love her!! Seems like she makes a great partner and mom a good balance..clarity of offer in her expression and ZADDY when i grow up i wanna have that kinda chilll and thoughtfulness between expression.i hope this all translates beyond the camera😊

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you very much for the kind words. RUclips doesn't pay me enough to put myself and my spouse through acting for the camera. What you see is what it is.

[@licorice71]

@@MARINAESIRI 😂😂

[@idehenreosas3969]

I think content creators should also prioritise their relationships. We know you have to give us contents but don't forget yourselves. Some people have become glued to the virtual space and are always expecting something to be posted.
Another thing is most content creators are subtly shading other people and doing 'coded' competition (pepper them, I have arrived, I am better than you mentality) especially with their spouse, kids, new house etc. So, most of them all they think of is what they want to post and in the long run forget their relationship subconsciously

[@MARINAESIRI]

God no go shame us o. Thanks a lot for sharing

[@idehenreosas3969]

@@MARINAESIRI definitely, God will not shame us. God bless and continue to keep your home🙏

[@chizobaizuchukwu979]

You look gorgeous Marina 😀. Love your make up.

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you so much!!

[@MsYemisi]

lol @ we are chasing our rodents out.😂🤣
God bless you both for sharing your experience and vulnerability with us.🧡☺️

[@MARINAESIRI]

Our pleasure! I miss you gurl

[@ewomapedro2231]

Well delivered mama

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you very much

[@temitopeawolusi6280]

This is so real
I will make my hubby listen to this
Now I have answers to what we experienced too

[@MARINAESIRI]

Wishing you all the best!

[@profkendon6745]

Thank you for this video.

[@MARINAESIRI]

My pleasure!

[@enonawilcox-ogbodo]

Thank you Marina

[@MARINAESIRI]

You are welcome, anytime!

[@rebeccamleprince]

Zaddy😂 is here hey Amazing couple🖤

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you very much

[@lindakabogo1858]

True. Marriage is a garden. I actually learnt that gardens need tender care on a daily regular basis!

[@MARINAESIRI]

So true!

[@Blencoshub]

You are my fave 🎉❤. God bless you and your family ❤

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you so much!!

[@mary_weis]

That’s is true couple needs to understand each other.nice one from germany ❤

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you very much

[@khomotsomatjie4339]

Thank you for sharing this video

[@MARINAESIRI]

Many thanks

[@shonnelleb]

Thank you!🙏🏾

[@MARINAESIRI]

You are welcome anytime!

[@oyeyiolaolusola2366]

This is just a real true video. It’s really what I am going through till now I and my wife are still trying to get out of it. I’m still waiting and hoping all will come out fine . Thank you .

[@user-ns3xx8ku8k]

God will perfect all that concerns your marriage.

[@MARINAESIRI]

I hope it all works out well for you. Wishing you all the best!

[@user-xi2zk3sw9m]

I can clearly see that you are both best friends on top of being partners, and that is beautiful to see.

[@MARINAESIRI]

We are building our way back to being best friends. Thanks a lot

[@user-xi2zk3sw9m]

You are welcome@@MARINAESIRI. I'm learning a lot from you and I hope to replicate that into my own marriage as well.

[@fannyosei6849]

Ah ah, ah ah, you're glowing ma.❤ Pa, you're not doing badly too❤

[@fannyosei6849]

Now lemme watch the video

[@MARINAESIRI]

Oh thank you

[@fopavirgiline4778]

Marina dear❤... your channel is where to have undiluted truth❤❤❤❤

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you very much

[@busayoadeyemo455]

You know we love you so no need to say that again. Do a video on how to get your hair style and maintenance

[@MARINAESIRI]

Many thanks

[@keziaallen]

Thank you ❤

[@MARINAESIRI]

You're welcome 😊

[@graceo9790]

No filter🎉

[@princewillgreen5057]

Honesty! 💯

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thanks

[@leahm8258]

Wow! I appreciate your honesty, this takes away the shame and stigma a couple going through the same could be feeling. You have reminded couples that aint nothing wrong with seeking professional help and that marriage is a garden that must be tended by two people to remove weeds and rodents. I love you guys. Please consider a video on why a newcomer should consider moving to Saskatoon and in-demand jobs there.

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you so much! Exactly! The shame and secrecy is why a lot of people suffer. Noted!

[@256ALEX]

Fertilize, Fertilize, Fertilize the garden is all that I am taking home. Thanks a lot my dear friends.

[@MARINAESIRI]

Thank you too

[@ewetashley9564]

Thanks for sharing❤😊

[@MARINAESIRI]

You are so welcome