Don't be a waste | Chioma Omeruah | TEDxEuston
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- Опубликовано: 28 дек 2014
- This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Chasing your dreams
CHIOMA OMERUA aka c-flow, aka chi-gul is a singer and actress who was born in Lagos where she lived until she moved to the US in 1994. She remained in the US for the next 12 years where she continued to pursue her passions while teaching drama to kids at the boys and girls clubs and in the high school where she worked as a French teacher. Chioma has taken part in various theater productions such as Lorraine Hansberry's "Raisin in the Sun", one act plays such as "It’s not my fault" and she even dabbled in the genre of absurdism, taking on roles in a play called "the bald soprano". Chioma is in her element on stage, especially in musical theater as she gets to use both her acting and singing skills. Since returning home to Nigeria in 2006, she has been in two musical productions; "Avoice for Ella" (a Nigerian adaptation of the cinderella story) and disney's “The lion king" in conjunction with standard bearers school, Lagos. She currently resides in Abuja where she is still pursuing her passions as a comedian, and mc/compere while working a regular 9-5 job. Chigul also is a talented linguist and voice over artist. She speaks 5 languages and can imitate 12 different accents.
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I think she has been a comedian all along. Born into an intellectual family, they did not know what to do with it. Can you imagine her in court?
This is my type of humor! I'm the type who doesn't laugh at anything, has to be genuinely funny, and she literally made me laugh out loud here in my room with my roommates prob wondering wtf! Gonna watch this again now! Love it thank you!! Wish more Americans had this humor, it's the kind where there's a lot of self deprecation but it is filled with compassion. Brilliant and quirky in a way I can totally relate!!
Natalia Galaxy shut up.. Genuinely funny my ass..
thank you for your opinion but I really hope that you don't talk that way in "real life". Nice to meet the "only on the internets" Collins Nora
Pay no attention to him Natalia He is obviously a waste!
Can you both eat some shit? I just don't talk like that when i smell lies, i also beat when i smell anger.
Use the talents you have - whether small or big, change your market and don't be a waste! good watch.
I get it... sometimes you may lag behind. look like a waste UNTIL you realize who you are. I am still on the Journey. Amen
Caspar H. Bh
Q yei
Amen!
Chigurl is just a gift to africa!!! She has showed everyone that the little things take you to places
to the world really.She's amazing
To learn that she jumped hurdles of failures ( I'm sure it wasn't funny then) and still made something off her creative talent today is impressive. Well done
Everybody has a calling in life.
clean humor this is smart and inspiring
Naija/Africa is just bursting with talent... Now to find my place
Chioma - I am still grinning like a Cheshire cat 5 mins after watching. You my dear are one of life's golden people. You recognise and appreciate your self worth and value and just shine. Thank you for sharing your beautiful inner music.
When you see someone entirely in their element
Nothing beats being original!
Crazyyyyy.... and inspiring
Very!
Mofolusade Sonaike so true
chi gurl is an inspiration to others.....she is a perfect example that God put a unique talent in everyone waiting for it to be discovered....u might feel u are a waste becos of all the failures in ur life....But look at her....she rose above all her circumstances and became an inspiration to others... Nigerian should learn from this... 'Education is just the bedrock but ur talent is what Elevates you"
Aunty Chioma worked with my dad in Nigeria Ecowas she was the funniest and the best when I see her on tv it always makes me smile and she is so funny God bless her and everyone .
"I taught myself spanish, I speak french and spanish, I speak hausa, Igbo, pidgin and a bit of foneh...you know"
iDied there. LOL
Gabriel Okpo what's foneh
@@maameafia5912 it's accent. Like british accent / Spanish accent or American accent.
@@maameafia5912 phonetics
Is the foneh part for me😃😃😃😃
OmG she's hilarious!! How comes I didn't know about her. Plus all the accents? Brilliant. I love her! Chioma you're a diamond doll. 👌👌👌
I love the way she expresses herself man! That is so fun to hear
Unfiltered African. Love the talk. Laughed so much. Clean humour right here. It's beautiful to see her being authentically herself. Regardless of where she is. Awesomeness.
Amazing! One of the best talks on Tedx! Incredible style and what confidence!
There are just about a million things one can do to become successful, and apparently Chigul made good use of one of them.....creating an alta ego. Can't really categorize this under comedy but I must say she has made herself useful with something different in it's own category. And that's just nice.
Chukwuma Njoku stand up comedy xD
people who dream while others are hustling really struck me.. even in all the humor i could pick that
omotola oloyede I have been dreaming for a long time... time to stay woke
@@chiezugolumodilinye9209 Pls stay awake
You can do better
I LOVE HER CONFIDENCE....
lmaooooo. Chioma is hilarious. This serves us a lesson that we shouldn't plan our children's careers, but instead, allow them to do whatever they please, as long as they have the passion
Duzie Uche-Abba hello there!
You right Duzie
okoriendukaokorie Hi Brother Okorie!!! Nice to see you here.
Exaaaaaactly our African parents though lol 😂🤣😂😂
That London accent got me shook 😭 better than mine!
Dani Gomes british*
Abdulqahhar Azeez Nope. London.
There is definitely a reason why we are all alive.🙌
She's so cool.Totally amazing Lady.
I so totally in love with this woman. I watch her in all the Nollywood movies on Netflix and she is beautiful. 🙏🏿❤️❤️❤️❤️
My cheeks hurt from smiling so much!! :)
Her talents were hidden to all including herself but thankfully her parents were patient and supportive until she was able to discover them.
As if I needed any more reason to love this babe! Chi-gul ya mahkET must sell!
I smiled through this entire video!! I loved this!
Joshua Myers same here
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She actually telling the truth.
she needs to sing a multicultural album
thearough she’s gifted,she’s such a cosmopolitan!
I made failing a thing of beauty 😊😚
Wow! she found her path, after so much failure
My God I never espererit... wow you truly are amazing... I'm glad I watched this
This is so empowering. Love her.
She owned the stage 👸🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾.
She is so funny omg amazing
I love how original she is. Funny and confident
Daughter: Daddy I'm going back to school and I'm gonna face it again
Dad: Get out of my site
Us:( Dead)
Watched 4times and cant get enough.... markate ;-)
love her madness! Smart woman
she should try voice acting. bet she would be great.
Wonderful. Lovely. Awe-inspiring. Thanks! Dalu! Na Gode! Eshe! Medaase! Iniche! Asante! Shukran! Todah! Mesi anpil! Obrigada!
Thank you. For being you. That was perfection.
“People are hustling and you are dreaming, don’t be a waste” That hit hard on me because I’ve been dreaming, time to stop dreaming and start hustling
Use your natural given gifts to give joy and hope to others. Thank you for blessing us with laughter and remember ‘don’t be a waste!’
By far one of the most frank and intense Ted talks i have seen. Chioma manages to be both candid, funny and promote self thought all at the same time.
OMG! I laughed throughout.. Keep it up chigul
Hilarious yet so inspiring - the message is clear - don't be a waste.
I am not going to be a waste....
Thank you Chioma - i would love to get in touch to feature you on some of our platforms - if you see this please holla.
it is all about the market.
MarKate! lol
taiwo adepoju amen
Dm her on Instagram
To think I was coming to hear 3 steps to not being a waste 😂😂😂 this is my fave TedX talk atm much love 😍😍😘 I'm soo repeating this
I loved her delivery
This chick is funny. I wonder if the non Nigerian folks in the audience understand her though.
+dooshy90 we do....
I do! hahaha I'm having her in repeat.
dooshy90 e blacks do bt e whites seem lost and coundnt relate.
yes!
dooshy90 well, white folks wouldn't change their accent. So they should try to understand her the way others try to for them.
searched for this after a year i watched this and needed the message again. Chioma queen
I am genuinely inspired by this and I love Chigurl more! Bless you
This lady is amazing!
Omg she's amazing!!!!!! I watched it 3 times back to back to back and laughed just as hard as the first time if not harder!!! I enjoyed her and love her positive message. wow wow wow 😂😂😂
What an outstanding beautiful woman she is certainly not a waste lol
God bless her.
She needs to be a comedian!!! she is hilarious!
D. B. she is
amazing and inspirational, God bless her
I love her so much! She's so good.
the most clever and funniest TedEx
Over the years I have watched this uncountable times she is so funny. There is indeed unlimited power in being yourself ☺️.
this sister has energy that makes me smile.
Beautiful soul..Love her energy
I love this lady.. Can't stop smiling
Thank you!! You made my morning absolute amazing!:))) WOW-WOW-I am not a waste:)))
packed full of talent...thank you God for giving us chioma
so in love... I can actually truly relate to her life story...
NOW MY GIRL IS BIG SCREEN ON NETFLIX!! WELL DONE OOOOOO 🇳🇬 ❤️
Love her. So such a great speaker.
shes not just funny, shes amazing!!
she is a real comic relief ... a good remedy for a dull monday morning at the office.
Love this! She is AMAZING!!!
Wow! This is real and rich!
When what you do flows effortlessly... then, it's a pointer to your area of call.
Indeed, Chioma had to fail and keep failing until Chi-girl was born.
No doubt God was watching the "process of your becoming." He always does for everyone.
Cheers to more discovery of gifts and success stories!
I had the pleasure of being at this TedTalk. Our darling ChiGirl and the event were both amazing in every aspect!
I Love her! She's simply amazing!
She is hilariously funny, you have to love her! Great story and talent!
Amazing I needed to hear this now !!!!
Mehn....WOW!!...She is amazingly!!...being real is the best!!...its nice getting to know you
I love this Ted Talk. She inspires at the same time funny..which is the best combination you can find.
This has got to be the most hilarious and relaxing TED talk I have watched😂😊 And Chioma delivered value nonetheless🎉
Applaudable 🎉😊
What incredible charm and energy she has. Cracked me up.
I loved it , what a talent . Thank God family and friends did not get in the way of this talented woman and her dreams .
Well done Chioma. Mighty proud of you.
Brilliant as always
What r d odds
That was great performance and message. I will not be a waste ! 🤗
Who is still watching in August 2019?? ❤️
Hilarous! I loved this
We watched this today TEDx Enugu and we had a good laugh, 9yrs later still very amazing
this is my best Ted talk.
This is too funny. Loved this so much! Sharing!
So inspiring. Love you girl 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Raw humor! more more more Chioma!
I love her personality. She's so funny
I'm not gonna be a waste! Loved this!
Who knew... my respect for just went all The way to 100
very interesting Ted speaker. I admit i laughed though half of it
If she was my teacher I probably would have learned French back in school, my french teachers were the MOST BORING in existence
😃😃😃😃😃😃😃
Nice One Chioma__No dull moments! Don’t be a Waste
humorous..... yet inspirational. Thanks Chigurl.
I Love her! So inspiring