Africans Give Me Free Food When I Speak Their Language

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    So this past week I went to GhanaFest 2022 in Chicago, which is probably the closest you can come to being in Africa in America. With a massive market full of African goods, traditional tribal dances, and incredible food from Ghana and West Africa, I made a lot of new friends here when I spoke the Twi language. #ghana #ghanafest #twi
    0:00 Intro
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    2:24 Checking in at GhanaFest
    2:55 Fresh sobolo drink
    3:48 Browsing Ghanaian royal fabric
    5:33 Authentic Ghanian cuisine
    6:15 Fan wants me to surprise her husband
    6:31 Browsing African jewelry
    6:52 Ghanaian accessories
    8:18 Speaking Yoruba?!
    8:56 Trying Ghanaian kebabs
    9:42 Aunties give me free food
    10:35 More excited fans
    10:54 Chinese man speaks Twi
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  • @xiaomanyc
    @xiaomanyc  Год назад +2407

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    • @five1five06
      @five1five06 Год назад +80

      Can you go to the hood and talk their language

    • @MagicButterz
      @MagicButterz Год назад +6

      You are a cool dude, just need to learn how to chill out around internet buzz

    • @Eovol
      @Eovol Год назад +52

      @@five1five06 Might not be a video after that

    • @five1five06
      @five1five06 Год назад +3

      @@Eovol why ?

    • @yourdadsotherfamily3530
      @yourdadsotherfamily3530 Год назад +2

      Much love and many blessings from Texas amigo

  • @MidnightClad8
    @MidnightClad8 Год назад +26072

    It’s actually insane how you spoke Twi to that lady and she said she was Nigerian then you just switch up to Yoruba meanwhile I struggle to speak my native language 😂

    • @hopelife8130
      @hopelife8130 Год назад +18

      422 ok my dear you are a very important person i really need you to save me i have been broke for a long time due to impossibility and it is difficult for me to find a job so i beg you the best of me find 5ghc for food aid please

    • @babagandu
      @babagandu Год назад +69

      Wow Kewl!

    • @xdawnettex
      @xdawnettex Год назад +341

      I can barely speak my native language at all

    • @hopelife8130
      @hopelife8130 Год назад +7

      @CHT0N just help please

    • @jsteinfeld14
      @jsteinfeld14 Год назад +13

      @@hopelife8130 help how?

  • @peachytori
    @peachytori Год назад +15956

    the aunties just giving him food and water like boy put your wallet away even tho he’s trying to pay made me smile so much.

    • @shusas.fidele4414
      @shusas.fidele4414 Год назад +539

      Yes! They were so happy because he made an effort to learn the language that the money he wanted to pay was too beneath their joy! Beautiful! 😊😊😊

    • @hannahmclaughlin348
      @hannahmclaughlin348 Год назад +226

      I love that! And that's how the culture is, too. Very welcoming, loves to make and give you food, great hospitality, friendly, etc.

    • @hihowareya4004
      @hihowareya4004 Год назад +62

      That made me smile so hard when they did that.

    • @jody024
      @jody024 Год назад +87

      Good Aunties being Aunties. I wish I had aunties like those, mine all sucked and robbed my grandparents...

    • @DenpaKei
      @DenpaKei Год назад +32

      @@jody024 damn that's terrible. I'm sorry that happened :/

  • @weedgrass2338
    @weedgrass2338 Год назад +1737

    Something about the Chinese guy wearing an "I love Ghana" shirt makes my heart warm up. I always love when cultures embrace other cultures.

    • @telford32
      @telford32 9 месяцев назад +39

      Probably because his company made a crap load of money doing real estate development there...sorry to be that guy but I'm probably not wrong.

    • @jong3122
      @jong3122 9 месяцев назад +69

      He was funny too "Did you get used to the food?" "There's chinese restaurants everywhere!"

    • @nehemiahglow
      @nehemiahglow 9 месяцев назад +5

      @@telford32 ...huh?

    • @niggachu420
      @niggachu420 8 месяцев назад +35

      ​​@@telford32he literally said he lived there for 13 years

    • @itiscujo
      @itiscujo 8 месяцев назад +8

      ​@@telford32yea, but do you really feel any better pointing that out?

  • @brucecoleman5379
    @brucecoleman5379 Год назад +3655

    what a gorgeous, generous, warm group of people. I want to learn twi and go to ghanafest!

    • @mikontisott
      @mikontisott Год назад +100

      Ghanaians are gorgeous people, go to any festivals you can find, you will be welcome

    • @PungiFungi
      @PungiFungi Год назад +55

      @@mikontisottI found African traditional garb amazingly bright and colorful.

    • @YFIOFtho
      @YFIOFtho Год назад +22

      Same! They were all so lovely and that food made me hungry through my screen - I swear I could smell it from here ❤

    • @dwaynemason9548
      @dwaynemason9548 Год назад +26

      Ghanaians are the most peaceful welcoming Africans. They truly are a beautiful people

    • @golden22h8
      @golden22h8 Год назад +10

      Ghanaians are so sweet its insane

  • @CezrDaPleazr
    @CezrDaPleazr Год назад +6718

    The chinese dude in the end killed me, "lets meet up in Africa" 😂

    • @DryUrDad
      @DryUrDad Год назад +23

      lol

    • @WorkFromHomeAfrica
      @WorkFromHomeAfrica Год назад +13

      Bruh!

    • @joshphillips9922
      @joshphillips9922 Год назад +382

      I was crying when he said that he didn't get used to the food in Ghana because there's Chinese food everywjere

    • @nothere3982
      @nothere3982 Год назад +14

      @@joshphillips9922 fr 😂😂😂

    • @tekla_
      @tekla_ Год назад +32

      😂😂😂such a wholesome interaction

  • @uriascole2607
    @uriascole2607 Год назад +7540

    My friend, you are the embodiment of Nelson Mandela's quote. "If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart." Truly enjoy your videos. Thank you for showing us how to bridge the gap/barriers between people and their cultures.

    • @Chris-ms5bd
      @Chris-ms5bd Год назад +39

      Great comment

    • @redcar9949
      @redcar9949 Год назад +5

      rip madiba

    • @colescalisthenics
      @colescalisthenics Год назад

      Do you use a go pro for filming?

    • @saitamayt5104
      @saitamayt5104 Год назад +4

      Very well said

    • @vinceA3748
      @vinceA3748 Год назад +27

      That is so on point. You just see people change right away when you speak their language. They smile, they laugh, they let their hair down. It's so amazing to watch.

  • @natedoggystyle3197
    @natedoggystyle3197 Год назад +2090

    I love how he even *laughs in Chinese*
    He has an amazing gift and is sharing that gift with others to make the world a better place. A truly good man.

    • @blazednlovinit
      @blazednlovinit 11 месяцев назад +48

      He laughed in Ghanan earlier as well, more high pitched.

  • @Yesnog05
    @Yesnog05 Год назад +814

    I love the aunties not taking his money and giving him some of their food while also side bantering the young kids like "Yea he speak better than you and better than me!" It just warms my heart! 😊

  • @nerdygeekyart
    @nerdygeekyart Год назад +9328

    The Chinese man saying there's Chinese restaurants everywhere made me laugh out loud just like Xiaoma 🤣

    • @digital_gravity
      @digital_gravity Год назад +89

      Same. 😂

    • @janellek21
      @janellek21 Год назад +191

      I'm surprised the guy didn't say "And the Chinese food in America sucks balls!"

    • @lacydarts
      @lacydarts Год назад +4

      Here too 🙋‍♀️🤣

    • @Schacal6666
      @Schacal6666 Год назад +2

      Imagine he would be white. Would have been called a racist

    • @Oshaoxin
      @Oshaoxin Год назад +53

      It's true, here in the Netherlands it's not just Chinese restaurants but even Dutch fa(s)t food bars selling fries and frikandel speciaal are often Chinese staff

  • @lukiekeyz
    @lukiekeyz Год назад +2869

    I love how the aunties literally started feeding him lol!

    • @illitrait
      @illitrait Год назад +265

      ...there's no way around it - you *must* eat! 😬

    • @relaxingandsoothing7353
      @relaxingandsoothing7353 Год назад +218

      You bet, African Aunties don't play. Feed you till you drop 😄

    • @lukiekeyz
      @lukiekeyz Год назад +84

      @@relaxingandsoothing7353 lmao! I notice. I'm Jamaican and we've definitely adopted some of that here. I live in the city, and whenever I visit family back home they make sure I'm well fed.

    • @sasham6960
      @sasham6960 Год назад +24

      Yes it was really sweet

    • @Birdbike719
      @Birdbike719 Год назад +72

      Food is also a love language!

  • @danielanthonycruz
    @danielanthonycruz Год назад +503

    “My husbands from Ghana you should impress him” I LOVE her. 😂 he indeed was impressed.

  • @YouTube_Enjoyerlol
    @YouTube_Enjoyerlol Год назад +772

    I've met plenty of Ghanaians in the US. I never met one who wasn't friendly, female or male. Truly kind hearted and genuine people.

    • @humanperson9443
      @humanperson9443 Год назад +15

      They are all nice

    • @HC-sb1ru
      @HC-sb1ru Год назад +8

      100%

    • @phuckmyra
      @phuckmyra Год назад +17

      well you didn’t meet my ex then

    • @luhhchi
      @luhhchi Год назад +5

      perhaps i haven’t met a nice ghanaian yet but the ones i’ve met jus straight up nasty

    • @LS-jv9hp
      @LS-jv9hp 11 месяцев назад +14

      For real my first coworker was from Ghana and fuck me couldn't find a more upbeat, harding man in your life. I kid you not man was working two jobs while studying a PhD in English.

  • @meganstevens2211
    @meganstevens2211 Год назад +5407

    my social anxiety could never. he does such a good job talking to random strangers and actually keeping the convo going without it being awkward loll

    • @unikeko96
      @unikeko96 Год назад +31

      Same

    • @myheartwillstopinjoy8142
      @myheartwillstopinjoy8142 Год назад +259

      For real! Forget the language, just being able to strike up a conversation with a stranger and keeping it going...man, I admire him lol

    • @ketokeko
      @ketokeko Год назад +127

      it's just the practice, social abilities are things you just gotta improve by doing it and doing it, i'm sure he went through adkward situations by learning it

    • @unikeko96
      @unikeko96 Год назад +49

      @@ketokeko I have Aspergers so that can take longer to learn for me

    • @codycoyote545
      @codycoyote545 Год назад +64

      @@unikeko96 You got this bro.

  • @jeremyadlermusic
    @jeremyadlermusic Год назад +3951

    It baffles me how people can be so dismissive/unaccepting of other cultures. This is so freaking cool and the food looks so good

    • @shusas.fidele4414
      @shusas.fidele4414 Год назад +48

      Wait until you try it and find out it also tastes good!

    • @SuperCandy52
      @SuperCandy52 Год назад +34

      I love the idea of learning new stuff about other cultures and seeing the good within.
      I do wish some people were not so quick to dismiss it or cancel you for appreciating another culture.

    • @mutelarsorhougbe4606
      @mutelarsorhougbe4606 Год назад +46

      It is! West African food is (in my opinion) some of the best food ever. V biased and v proud loool

    • @WardancerHB
      @WardancerHB Год назад +16

      @@mutelarsorhougbe4606 I'm not biased and agree! This white boi loves his Jollof rice! :-)

    • @tubeguy4066
      @tubeguy4066 Год назад +1

      What are you on about dude?

  • @SketchyAsFunk
    @SketchyAsFunk Год назад +312

    I love how your reaction to the Chinese dude speaking twi was the same reaction all the people from Ghana had to you 😂

  • @katillack
    @katillack Год назад +123

    The excitement of the girl who took a picture with you and then ran away joyfully 😂 I just love. You bring so much good onto this world.

  • @laurlore72
    @laurlore72 Год назад +2611

    I swear this man will be protected in any place he's in. Just because he speaks the language the respect they have for him. Amazing!

    • @michaelmalcom1657
      @michaelmalcom1657 Год назад +22

      Such a great point :)

    • @Cyberghost2461
      @Cyberghost2461 Год назад +54

      Him(and most people in my opinion) learning a language and actively speaking, or trying to speak it with native speakers also shows a respect for them and their culture, its a beautiful interaction regardless of the language spoken.
      Im a Canadian who was raised only speaking french until ~ age 10 when I started learning English, and now at 30, am trying to learn Polish to communicate with some of my wifes relatives who speak no English or French 🤣 its a journey.
      Anyways this was a very long way of saying that most native speakers appreciate ANY effort towards learning their language.

    • @gh0strider_v341
      @gh0strider_v341 Год назад +8

      He inspired me to learn different languages and travel the world❤ my dream country is to go Japan and learn the lingo.

    • @calibrexdaoc
      @calibrexdaoc 10 месяцев назад

      @@gh0strider_v341there is one place in the world he would not be protected for speaking their language

    • @xoseanaxo5538
      @xoseanaxo5538 7 месяцев назад

      Absolutely

  • @jackochainsaw
    @jackochainsaw Год назад +3877

    I love how everyone lightens up and smiles when they hear you speaking their language. It’s good. My Aunt knew 7 languages. I’m sure if she was alive today she would have learned even more.

    • @aepigeons9375
      @aepigeons9375 Год назад +32

      I realize I'm a random stranger, but which languages, if I can ask, and why those ones?

    • @jackochainsaw
      @jackochainsaw Год назад +134

      @@aepigeons9375 Now, she died of leukaemia in the 1970s so apologies on the memory. I think I can remember most of the languages she spoke, though one is technically a dead language. English, Welsh, French, German, Swahili, Latin, Spanish. I think she was working on Italian. There was a natural progression to most. She was Welsh so English and Welsh were her defacto languages. Latin is sort of the key to the "romance languages" of Spanish, French and Italian. She learnt German so that she could have a crack at Dutch and Old Norse. Once you learn certain languages most languages near them become easier to figure out.

    • @lordgallo4213
      @lordgallo4213 Год назад +47

      Me being an Indian origin. We are polyglot since childhood.
      I know hindi, urdu, bengali, punjabi, english, spanish (because of my dominican gf ) 😁, russian (I have permaculture business in kazan) and arabic.

    • @potatobird52
      @potatobird52 Год назад +25

      @@lordgallo4213 dude that’s awesome
      dominican spanish is hard even for native spanish speakers so props to you for that

    • @yearbyguy4470
      @yearbyguy4470 Год назад +3

      @@lordgallo4213 🧢

  • @bobcreature2127
    @bobcreature2127 Год назад +162

    The man (husband) from Ghana's reaction was my favorite by far. The instant "oh" of confusion to realizing that you just spoke his native language was so genuine.

  • @aaronsisson1496
    @aaronsisson1496 Год назад +217

    I've been depressed for years and years now, and somehow everytime I watch one of your videos, it puts a smile on my face and lets me forget about the things that get me down. Thank you

    • @holymacarenafin2319
      @holymacarenafin2319 Год назад +6

      Bro Make sure you exercise and eat clean food enough. Go for walks when bored. You got this. Many of us got out of it you can yoo

    • @fredmartinjr7055
      @fredmartinjr7055 Год назад +5

      Yes exercise and getting outside daily is a must. Also, the more I focus on people less fortunate than me the more my negative thoughts dissolve. Hang in there Aaron. I love you.

    • @PERKIODURKIO
      @PERKIODURKIO Год назад +3

      Love u bro

    • @timmyl8344
      @timmyl8344 Год назад +1

      Ditto!!

    • @tjames3024
      @tjames3024 11 месяцев назад

      Keep your head up bro, find as many things that make you smile as you can

  • @JustMe-fk5uo
    @JustMe-fk5uo Год назад +2365

    We need more people like this guy. He brings the best out of everybody and their cultures

    • @TheProkonover
      @TheProkonover Год назад +95

      We dont need more people like him.
      WE need to be like him.

    • @mereen750
      @mereen750 Год назад

      @@TheProkonover First y'all have to accept that government IS slavery.

    • @hopelife8130
      @hopelife8130 Год назад

      22 ok my dear you are a very important person i really need you to save me i have been broke for a long time due to impossibility and it is difficult for me to find a job so i beg you the best of me find 5ghc for food aid please

    • @CrowTails88
      @CrowTails88 Год назад +3

      That fish eye lens annoys only complaint

    • @wilsybhoy
      @wilsybhoy Год назад +9

      Yup and no one ever cries about cultural appropriation to him 🤣 cause it’s only ever other people that get offended.

  • @bensmith1689
    @bensmith1689 Год назад +3803

    "Yeah I am Ghanan, and you too apparently" That is just beautiful. I love watching these videos for how peoples 'shields' just drop and the beaming smiles appear. The artificial divides we create just evaporate.
    We need to clone this guy; a few more Xiaomas and we could have world peace and harmony!

    • @shmurda598
      @shmurda598 Год назад +34

      i've felt this since i started watching the amount of happiness and pure joy people get out someone understanding and learning, speaking their language is contagious. I wonder how much more of a better understanding all people of earth would have if we just leaned into the richness of our cultures and learned more about each other.

    • @ironspaghett
      @ironspaghett Год назад +30

      Unfortunately we don't all have the linguistic gifts this guy has

    • @Sellinglobs
      @Sellinglobs Год назад +8

      Truly the definition of a man of culture

    • @norahelaine6041
      @norahelaine6041 Год назад +6

      Lol I sent it to my sister calling her worthless. She’s married to Ghanaian man 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @agnidas5816
      @agnidas5816 Год назад +9

      just reminds me of how prejudiced most people are... they assume you are a hostile unless you speak some words they recognize... and on the flip side every scammer and thief easily has endless naive victims while good people go around alone and being treated worse than dirt without a smile...
      start treating people as if they are family, y'all.

  • @snowlynvarghese2658
    @snowlynvarghese2658 Год назад +573

    This is so beautiful, the effort you put in trying to connect with others by being sensitive and respectful towards other's cultures and language it's amazing

  • @ImOnYoutubee
    @ImOnYoutubee Год назад +47

    This man ends racism all over the world with his talent and above all, his socialising skills. Brings so much happiness.

  • @MrT6R6E6Y6
    @MrT6R6E6Y6 Год назад +2965

    I'm an Army vet, spent time in Korea, the smile on someones face when you've taken the first step of learning something about them is what it truly means to feel "human".

    • @alyciahall4512
      @alyciahall4512 Год назад +13

      Hi! I'm trying to learn Korean. Any tips or online classes you can recommend?

    • @user-nm8it4zm1r
      @user-nm8it4zm1r Год назад +22

      @@alyciahall4512 kpop

    • @Jsawyer191
      @Jsawyer191 Год назад +5

      Beautifully said

    • @headoverheels88
      @headoverheels88 Год назад +61

      I remember in middle school when Korean educators came and visited our school and was being given a tour by our principal and I (an army brat having lived a few years on base in Korea) remembered how to say "annyeong haseyo!". It was recess and I remember yelling it out on the playground to them. It was like a group of like 10-20 of them and I will never forget how their faces went from super serious to the brightest smile, and yelled back "annyeong haseyo!"

    • @OptionalOG
      @OptionalOG Год назад +27

      @@alyciahall4512 Watch Korean TV shows / Movies and don't read subtitles.
      Might sound weird. But if you're someone who learns by watching/listening, and you can pick up on emotions and vibes, and then rewatch the episode / movie with subtitles on. It can go a long way. Worked for me with Mexican Spanish and Korean.

  • @pnayxkay
    @pnayxkay Год назад +3229

    I hope that young kid who said Xiaoma spoke better Twi than him gets inspired to improve his language skills. Seeing a person of a different ethnicity speak my heritage language better than me was a turning point that gave me the drive to learn.

    • @stopthecap4317
      @stopthecap4317 Год назад +2

      Shut up

    • @gabrielkott1454
      @gabrielkott1454 Год назад

      I’m sorry but I hate commies

    • @ElBach1y
      @ElBach1y Год назад +247

      xiaoma is the bane of immigrant's children, how many kids you think got scolded because xiaoma came by their parents shop lol

    • @patrickdoherty3541
      @patrickdoherty3541 Год назад +34

      @@ElBach1y Lmao can only imagine

    • @igotnoodlesgold9193
      @igotnoodlesgold9193 Год назад

      @@stopthecap4317 bro you smell like boiled mustard meat

  • @sl-lin0bi529
    @sl-lin0bi529 Год назад +542

    Gods gift to him was language. It’s obv that many ppl aren’t this bilingual he’s just special n that way it’s awesome to witness gods work.

    • @allemander
      @allemander Год назад +60

      Not bilingual.
      Multi-lingual, many times over.

    • @binobink
      @binobink Год назад +37

      he’s a polyglot lol

    • @MrBonethugs4lyfe
      @MrBonethugs4lyfe Год назад +14

      @@binobink Such a cool skill to have :) he opens up so much human connection with cultures it's unreal. genuinely amazing

    • @T-Law.
      @T-Law. Год назад +38

      “Gods work” you mean the countless hours he put into learning the language himself?

    • @minecraftnstuff17
      @minecraftnstuff17 Год назад +5

      Not a polyglot either, hes a hyperglot

  • @Kvoid.
    @Kvoid. Год назад +97

    his kid is so cute!!!also its just so entertaining when they find out he can speak their native language!

  • @baviation1872
    @baviation1872 Год назад +3670

    I keep thinking that he just memorized 50 or so phrases, but he’s understanding and responding to things that you could never expect. You can tell he has spent a good amount of time learning it

    • @asianbboy911
      @asianbboy911 Год назад +409

      Yeah definitely. When you see aunties ask him random questions like about whether or not he has a girlfriend and he responds with he looking for a wife you can tell he has a grasp of the language.

    • @zkart8038
      @zkart8038 Год назад +302

      Usually I hate those fake polyglots videos who know phrases. But he literally speak total fluent Mandarin, some Cantonese (well enough) and makes the effort to know and understand some less known languages. He does have the brain for it

    • @tumblingartist
      @tumblingartist Год назад +9

      Yeah, it’s so cool!

    • @joserobertocarmona3285
      @joserobertocarmona3285 Год назад +40

      Maybe not a good big amount, but a small but ultra high quality amount.

    • @aJAdorable123456
      @aJAdorable123456 Год назад +88

      I was always taught that you have a great understanding of a language when you’re able to make jokes in it. It just requires a level of wit and understand that goes beyond memorization.

  • @Augdogfrogslog
    @Augdogfrogslog Год назад +1359

    People are so generous when you make an effort to understand their culture

    • @thecountysfinest
      @thecountysfinest Год назад

      An yet immigrants who can't speak English flood into the USA every day 🙄

  • @jonathanwright4732
    @jonathanwright4732 Год назад +42

    Aunties are life-giving.

  • @DaniOlive72
    @DaniOlive72 10 месяцев назад +10

    I’m Ghanaian and this is so heartwarming to watch. I grew up in the UK and even when I speak twi fluently adults get very impressed. That makes them like you more and excited they may even offer you a discount when you go to Ghana.

  • @samtripoli8075
    @samtripoli8075 Год назад +1856

    It’s not just that he can speak their language that makes them smile. It’s that their culture is still respected to this level where people love to learn it, and especially knowing he’s broadcasting it to millions who are also interested. Keeps their heritage alive! Keep doing this!

    • @claudiasaucier3540
      @claudiasaucier3540 Год назад +15

      and he always supports their businesses!!! always buys something everywhere he goes

    • @hannahjohns9914
      @hannahjohns9914 Год назад

      I wish I could do this! His brain is amazing. I could barely learn some spanish. Languages are so hard for me!

    • @bleeem
      @bleeem 5 месяцев назад

      @@hannahjohns9914 if you are american/english speaking is prob hard, i only speak portuguese and english, but by speaking portuguese i can understand spanish easily, i jusst cant talk in the proper way, but i cant def understand what a spanish speaking person says, while french and italian i barely understand half of what they say. But its something that you learn for a lifetime

  • @solivagantstars
    @solivagantstars Год назад +524

    the aunties feeding him is the sweetest thing ive ever seen 🥺

  • @christopherpierre816
    @christopherpierre816 Год назад +113

    I've watched several of his videos. He is amazing, and so respectful of every culture.

  • @imjstmichael86
    @imjstmichael86 Год назад +31

    My brother did a DNA test and it turns out we're 69% Ghanaian
    I wanna learn the language n reconnect with my ancestors

  • @NatalieG1981
    @NatalieG1981 Год назад +1247

    I’ve realised that when I watch these videos, I end up with an achey jaw as I can’t help smiling throughout. You’re a very special and inspiring person. And someone all of our children can learn from too, along with us adults. Thank you.

    • @maxbowen6482
      @maxbowen6482 Год назад +29

      It isn’t often you watch a video and realise you’ve been smiling the whole way through. I just love them because of this.

    • @stacykeller3812
      @stacykeller3812 Год назад +7

      Same here! Literally hurting as we speak! 😄

    • @peachiepao942
      @peachiepao942 Год назад +7

      Literally, the same just happened to me and I didn't notice until the video ended!

    • @Puffster
      @Puffster Год назад +5

      Holy crap I was doing the same thing and just realized it because of this comment :)

    • @hopelife8130
      @hopelife8130 Год назад

      45 ok my dear you are a very important person i really need you to save me i have been broke for a long time due to impossibility and it is difficult for me to find a job so i beg you the best of me find 5ghc for food aid please

  • @jhonatasantos4025
    @jhonatasantos4025 Год назад +2270

    You do a very important job of showing positive things about African countries. Unfortunately, the media tends to only publish images of misery and suffering. We noticed how people are generally kind and welcoming and how the countries of Africa have beautiful places and fascinating cultures.

    • @BF-bb5us
      @BF-bb5us Год назад +5

      Positive would be to dispel stereotypes saying Africans are getting excited and Africans are giving me free food is doing the opposite.

    • @BF-bb5us
      @BF-bb5us Год назад +18

      @Equinox using sensitive to try and shut down a valid point doesn't work. Africans are not a monolith and neither are "Africans doing this and that" it is a continent of diverse people and the titles are just crass.

    • @lordgallo4213
      @lordgallo4213 Год назад +42

      western media tries to portray africa bad, unsafe, poor. Yet me being south asian , I love my african brothers. Love their cultures. 😁😁

    • @jhonatasantos4025
      @jhonatasantos4025 Год назад +4

      @@BF-bb5us I understand this point, so I made a point of mentioning "countries of Africa" ​​and not "African people"

    • @hugepriapism3377
      @hugepriapism3377 Год назад +12

      @@BF-bb5us ngl im not even sure what youre trying to say? dont think i've ever heard the stereotype "africans always gives free food"

  • @char5379
    @char5379 Год назад +90

    That Chinese dude at the end was amazing with the I

  • @trod7709
    @trod7709 Год назад +21

    I love that you support the local businesses!

  • @mimimonster
    @mimimonster Год назад +1095

    The main thing that I see in all your videos is the joy and love you’ve found learning other languages and exploring other cultures. I still believe there is much more love in the world than hate, despite what the television and internet tells us. Thanks for such an uplifting channel! ❤️

    • @sourceofuniversallove1449
      @sourceofuniversallove1449 Год назад +8

      It only takes those willing to be with their brothers and sisters to acknowledge they've never been alone or isolated.
      Technology is a double edged sword. It can bring the common man together, but as always, there will be those who use it to deceive. Be well 💚

    • @snakeyes274
      @snakeyes274 Год назад

      the internet is the most dangerous and useful tool ever invented. its more dangerous than an atomic bomb because its not physical, its mental.

    • @mereen750
      @mereen750 Год назад

      Well as long as I live in slavery (government is slavery) and 98% of people are happy with it, how should I be joyful about that?

    • @FumesOfTheGods
      @FumesOfTheGods Год назад

      I wholeheartedly agree!

    • @Arek_R.
      @Arek_R. Год назад +1

      There is few guys from pakistan at work (I work in the UK) and for fun I picked up few words and they are also very happy when I speak arabic/urdu to them.
      Also apparently my polish accent allows me to spell some stuff spot on in their language, I would randomly out of nowhere say something perfectly and they also would get shocked lol.

  • @anneg5720
    @anneg5720 Год назад +741

    There's nothing more beautiful than appreciation for other cultures and languages, respect to this man

    • @kobinaoseiagyeman1011
      @kobinaoseiagyeman1011 Год назад +6

      sure ,this guy is doing a wonderful work and i really enjoy watching his videos ..I am a Ghanaian

    • @ohwellwhateverr
      @ohwellwhateverr Год назад

      I mean, there are plenty of things even more beautiful than that.

    • @anneg5720
      @anneg5720 Год назад

      @@ohwellwhateverr theres ugly things too, like your attitude.

  • @KrygonTheMaster
    @KrygonTheMaster Год назад +14

    My favorite thing about these videos is how many smiles he puts on peoples faces, it's a lot more important than you'd think.
    Really appreciate this guy.

  • @williamlackey123
    @williamlackey123 Год назад +45

    The amount of good vibes and smiles you bring to people from all over this planet is extraordinary.

  • @jtpatrick3880
    @jtpatrick3880 Год назад +1413

    i need to keep reminding myself to watch your channel in the privacy of my home or look stupid out in public because i smile all throughout the videos especially this one. i have people looking at my smiling face like i'm crazy. jeeez

    • @funshine817
      @funshine817 Год назад +63

      I'm surprised people in today's world would find it crazy to see a smiling person watching a RUclips video on their phone(I assume)!

    • @MrInternetsensation
      @MrInternetsensation Год назад +8

      Literally me on a bus rn

    • @jturquoise
      @jturquoise Год назад +8

      Being angry is the norm , lol

    • @redim777
      @redim777 Год назад +21

      It actually relaxes me to see people smiling on their phone. You look much better when you’re being yourself. Vibe to the music you’re listening to while you’re outside, watch your ytb videos, do not restrain yourself. Believe me, I’m a shy person in public, but I still mumble lyrics on my own, because I just feel like it, of course not aloud. Haha

    • @jtpatrick3880
      @jtpatrick3880 Год назад +1

      @@funshine817 I still do it though...heheheh

  • @04mancusos
    @04mancusos Год назад +658

    This channel is a cure for people who feel very down. Smiling constantly throughout these videis. So good!

    • @bubbalub2243
      @bubbalub2243 Год назад +4

      Yes! This is my first time looking at this channel and I was smiling all the way through, too. I'm definitely subscribing 👍

    • @lizostler
      @lizostler Год назад +1

      Me too!!!

  • @comradewolfman7605
    @comradewolfman7605 Год назад +36

    This video is so uplifting. People are so impressed and honored when they see that you’ve made an effort to understand their language and culture. You can see an instant connection light up in their eyes and it’s beautiful.
    The world would be a better place if more people truly respected different cultures and made an effort to learn new languages to form a more diverse social circle. Cheers, Xiaoma. You are setting such a great example for everyone.

  • @MooMooFutch
    @MooMooFutch Год назад +18

    I absolutely love how happy people are seeing another nationality learn their language. It’s amazing. I get ALL the feels watching these videos.

  • @legnolungoXXX
    @legnolungoXXX Год назад +691

    Someone give this man a Nobel Peace Prize already

    • @colescalisthenics
      @colescalisthenics Год назад +2

      Is the filming from a go pro?

    • @noahthierion3263
      @noahthierion3263 Год назад

      @@colescalisthenics ye

    • @Damon-fj8jl
      @Damon-fj8jl Год назад

      Gotta drop bombs on city's for that award

    • @NikkiKNuvo
      @NikkiKNuvo Год назад

      I agree!

    • @johnyseimah229
      @johnyseimah229 Год назад

      for what?learning a language and filming shit?how the f is that worthy of a nobel peace prize?did he solve the world hunger with it?did he end all the wars with it?im pretty sure he didnt

  • @BlackKippahActivity
    @BlackKippahActivity Год назад +234

    This man is a national treasure

    • @GynxShinx
      @GynxShinx Год назад +14

      Maybe even an international treasure.

    • @hopelife8130
      @hopelife8130 Год назад

      533 ok my dear you are a very important person i really need you to save me i have been broke for a long time due to impossibility and it is difficult for me to find a job so i beg you the best of me find 5ghc for food aid please

    • @babagandu
      @babagandu Год назад

      Lol for what

  • @karmatickenny
    @karmatickenny Год назад +9

    Dude I can't explain how this has given me such a wonderfully good feeling. It's so sweet and just... natural. It's like I long for it.

  • @reviewmystuff1785
    @reviewmystuff1785 Год назад +114

    I'm not totally sure why these videos make me feel so good!

    • @allemander
      @allemander Год назад +36

      It’s the human connection. It’s natural, visceral & instinctive.

    • @icapitanloco2042
      @icapitanloco2042 Год назад +15

      Just the positive energy radiating through the screen and entering your body

    • @charlieboy7502
      @charlieboy7502 Год назад +5

      I'm glad I'm not the only one that just smiles watching this guy it's so strange and really he just doing what we all should do talk to people with kindness and respect and just laugh.

  • @dylanhalouska47
    @dylanhalouska47 Год назад +495

    Imagine you get a tv show! Learn their language see their sights and culture at its roots and eat their food! Sounds like it would be so good

    • @kobinaoseiagyeman1011
      @kobinaoseiagyeman1011 Год назад +8

      nice idea I am a Ghanaian and You all have to come and visit Ghana

    • @IncredibleLyrics
      @IncredibleLyrics Год назад +2

      omg that would be amazing

    • @kobinaoseiagyeman1011
      @kobinaoseiagyeman1011 Год назад

      @@IncredibleLyrics you can contact me on instagram we can be friends from there.

    • @2011granit
      @2011granit Год назад +3

      Learn Swedish and eat surstromming it will be a great show :)

    • @mallardofmodernia8092
      @mallardofmodernia8092 Год назад

      @@2011granit you are about to incite manslaughter.

  • @anabrr1123
    @anabrr1123 Год назад +519

    I wish we put more emphasis on learning different languages in America. We have so many beautiful communities from around the world we should embrace this 💙

    • @MrTruckerf
      @MrTruckerf Год назад +5

      It is very important to speak the language of the country you live in.

    • @illitrait
      @illitrait Год назад +43

      ...you should listen when people talk, @@MrTruckerf - while *nobody* disputes your point, there is a lot more being said.

    • @IgnusVermaak
      @IgnusVermaak Год назад +36

      It would actually be a return to the american dream that is sadly dying, multiculturalism is awesome.

    • @anabrr1123
      @anabrr1123 Год назад +2

      @@IgnusVermaak agreed 💔

    • @aneanderthalscout37
      @aneanderthalscout37 Год назад +3

      @@MrTruckerf its also important to learn your own culture, language and history

  • @imspartacvs
    @imspartacvs Год назад +4

    I think its incredible that you meet someone from Nigeria at a Ghana fest and you can speak Yoruba
    You are the MAN XiaoMa

  • @IceKoldKilla
    @IceKoldKilla 10 месяцев назад +9

    Giving you food and a place to rest is insane. In many countries that is a huge honor. The respect they instantly have for you is incredible. Shows how a little bit of effort goes a long way. Ok, maybe more than a little effort lol.
    I need to see if you've traveled to my country, Colombia. I know it's just Spanish but it's cool. Very similar to neighboring countries in many ways. But still beautiful in nature.

  • @sarahturner288
    @sarahturner288 Год назад +404

    I love the way you seem to absorb their sense of humour as you learn the language so you can really talk and laugh with them. That's rare.

  • @RogueNeighShun
    @RogueNeighShun Год назад +361

    I love it when you bust out multiple languages at these places. How is extra blows people's minds. So awesome!

  • @NiskaMagnusson
    @NiskaMagnusson 11 месяцев назад +2

    if these people are an accurate portrayal of the rest of the country then Ghana looks incredible

  • @KM-tk2ih
    @KM-tk2ih Год назад +11

    I could listen to your laugh everyday. It’s totally contagious. I’m still smiling and my belly hurts.

  • @robangel0816
    @robangel0816 Год назад +205

    Their cultural clothing is gorgeous, they look so royal 👑

  • @kerrimeade708
    @kerrimeade708 Год назад +198

    How has someone not given this man a Travel Show yet?!

    • @terryowusu5363
      @terryowusu5363 Год назад +10

      Exactly

    • @LeBronya_James
      @LeBronya_James 10 месяцев назад +2

      Let’s work together to get somewhat close to getting that

  • @luke_dean2704
    @luke_dean2704 Год назад +5

    The amount of respect you give just for speaking there language is amazing..👍👍

  • @mmv_n.n
    @mmv_n.n Год назад +5

    Omg, I love this! My fav video. Hearing Twi and Yoruba, just makes my spirit, feel so lifted. 🤍🥰🙏🏽 What an experience. I admire their fabrics and colors, too. 😍😍😍😍

  • @BrumBrumBryn
    @BrumBrumBryn Год назад +162

    You speaking to the chinese guy at the end was AMAZING 😂😂

    • @hopelife8130
      @hopelife8130 Год назад

      455 ok my dear you are a very important person i really need you to save me i have been broke for a long time due to impossibility and it is difficult for me to find a job so i beg you the best of me find 5ghc for food aid please

  • @bolivarramirez911
    @bolivarramirez911 Год назад +478

    Really impressive language learning ability, you have always been my inspiration for learning languages and I want to thank you 😁. Thanks to you, I got into the world of languages and discovered in it a passion. Keep the good work man!

    • @RC-117
      @RC-117 Год назад +12

      He reminds me Laoshu, may he Rest In Peace.

    • @drewburt
      @drewburt Год назад +4

      @@RC-117 Rest in peace. Always level up

    • @bre_me
      @bre_me Год назад +1

      This also seems to be his full time job so don’t just assume he’s better than you because I assume you have work or school outside of learning languages

    • @bolivarramirez911
      @bolivarramirez911 Год назад +1

      @@bre_me 9th grade so yeah 👍🏻

    • @bre_me
      @bre_me Год назад +2

      @@bolivarramirez911 Oh my I feel old. I'm 25, though I don't really feel much older than 18. Years just fly by once you're out of high school.😅😅

  • @koopcourt
    @koopcourt Год назад +31

    Cue me traveling to Chicago just for this amazing food and culture.

  • @monkeyslap
    @monkeyslap Год назад +3

    All the Africans I've met were so friendly and full of life. You'd think with that attitude, there would be less conflict out there.
    Are you Ghanaian? Yeah, and you too apparently... LOL

  • @AverytheCubanAmerican
    @AverytheCubanAmerican Год назад +383

    Nelson Mandela once said, "Because when you speak a language, English, well many people understand you, including Afrikaners, but when you speak Afrikaans, you know you go straight to their hearts.” (many people tend to misquote this, ironically the Mandela effect)
    Whether people misquote it or not, he's still right and this can be said about any language. It's amazing how much happiness and friendliness occurs when people relate to and understand one another. Not all heroes wear capes, and the ability to converse with a wide variety of native speakers in their native languages is practically a superpower. When people move to another country where their native language isn't the dominant one, it's hard to understand. But when you're constantly expected to assimilate to another country's culture, values, and society, it must be so nice to have someone take that step for you too to better connect with new communities and welcome them with open arms

    • @thecountysfinest
      @thecountysfinest Год назад +1

      If learning culture is to much for you, you shouldn't move there.

    • @erikblom3147
      @erikblom3147 Год назад

      Ben je Nederlands of was Afrikaans een typo?

    • @beenthroughnam3747
      @beenthroughnam3747 Год назад +2

      @@erikblom3147 Afrikaans is an derivative language of dutch spoken in South Africa

    • @mereen750
      @mereen750 Год назад

      Let's not use quotes from racist tyrants who wished for a white genocide in SA and partially got it done.

    • @fredmartinjr7055
      @fredmartinjr7055 Год назад

      Is that the same Mandela that put burning tires around the necks of his dissenters?

  • @amaralister4826
    @amaralister4826 Год назад +233

    This is cultural acceptance and appreciation. When respect and love are given you can almost always respect in return. He gives off such good energy 👏

  • @monicatran1889
    @monicatran1889 9 месяцев назад

    You are so cool I love how you share your respect for other cultures and their languages. The way people feel the love from you is amazing, truly makes me smile. Keep up the good work, thank you :) ❤

  • @UniqueArtsCostcoPicasso
    @UniqueArtsCostcoPicasso Год назад +98

    I lived in Ghana for a couple of years and I'm not sure I've ever been treated more kindly by others so consistently.

  • @sick8262
    @sick8262 Год назад +134

    youre the reason im trying to learn languages

  • @giomartino6
    @giomartino6 Год назад +3

    All those smiles happy people all around just sharing their culture such a beautiful thing simply amazing

  • @michaelireland7218
    @michaelireland7218 8 месяцев назад +1

    I love your channel, brother. You bring so many smiles and people together. That is a rare thing these days, both on RUclips and in America, where so many peddle divisiveness. That's the grassroots of how this nation was formed ideally. Keep doing what you are doing. It's an inspiration. Especially to me, as I am rehabbing in a nursing home after a leg amputation. The smiles are very much appreciated. God bless...

  • @SuperFlyfisher101
    @SuperFlyfisher101 Год назад +333

    This is powerful for race relations! Look how their faces light up when he speaks their language. Community, communication and just treat others with respect. We are all so similar but you don't know it until you speak to others.

    • @BlurpGooDiJabba
      @BlurpGooDiJabba Год назад +7

      bru the african americans speak english and they still riot. these interactions are just superficial.

    • @Birdbike719
      @Birdbike719 Год назад +21

      @@BlurpGooDiJabba wow.

    • @BlurpGooDiJabba
      @BlurpGooDiJabba Год назад

      @@Birdbike719 its the truth, these videos only mask the reality of ethnic conflict.

    • @maisboyfriend
      @maisboyfriend Год назад +1

      @@BlurpGooDiJabba .....?

    • @Zer0Gravity26
      @Zer0Gravity26 Год назад +17

      @@BlurpGooDiJabba none of these people were African American. They were African. Let it be known that there is a MASSIVE difference.

  • @vinceA3748
    @vinceA3748 Год назад +131

    I loved this video. The people from Ghana seem so nice and friendly. I want to go to GhanaFest now. I would kill to have the talent that Xioma has. He just goes around making people smile and be happy. It's a gift.

    • @kobinaoseiagyeman1011
      @kobinaoseiagyeman1011 Год назад +7

      You have to try and visit Ghana too , I know you're going to love it . I am a Ghanaian and I love to learn so many language

  • @bessofhardwick9311
    @bessofhardwick9311 Год назад +1

    Your videos are on a whole new level now that people recognise you. It's really lovely to see how much they like you and how delighted they are to see you. It's brilliant :)

  • @JoeMACofNAC
    @JoeMACofNAC 11 месяцев назад +4

    I love that everyone just accepts you when you try to speak their language and learn about their culture.

  • @tmcd6902
    @tmcd6902 Год назад +86

    Seeing people smile because you speak their language must be the best feeling in the world.

  • @jonaslundback8815
    @jonaslundback8815 Год назад +88

    Xiaoma 2044: ”Clueless earth-boy surprises Martians busting out fluent alien”

    • @aquasol333
      @aquasol333 Год назад +5

      Underrated comment 🙃

    • @NUFCSuraj
      @NUFCSuraj Год назад +17

      "No, I've never been to the planet Exion-246 but I'd love to go'

    • @louuu573
      @louuu573 Год назад +1

      HELP

    • @SaltyCatJEK
      @SaltyCatJEK Год назад +3

      @@NUFCSuraj "so how the heck did you learn to speak our language without having 2 tongues?" ;)

    • @jonaslundback8815
      @jonaslundback8815 Год назад +1

      @@NUFCSuraj I learnt from my exion friends

  • @KCGeno
    @KCGeno 11 месяцев назад +3

    You always put a grin on my face when I need one. How cool to immerse yourself in so many cultures.
    I'm Chicago born-and-raised, although I haven't lived there since 2000. Grant Park events, like this one, can be pretty amazing.

  • @innerpeacenomad
    @innerpeacenomad 4 месяца назад

    Your videos are so full of life! The way you just connect with other people and their native language is literally priceless and so so uplifting! Keep being a light to this world that is craving these types of connections ❤🙏🏼🙌🏼

  • @robynpainter7469
    @robynpainter7469 Год назад +57

    Wow how friendly are Ghanians. Even when you greeted in English initially they were so open and welcoming to share their culture. Beautiful

  • @rp.88
    @rp.88 Год назад +147

    Man, being able to see people reacting so positively to your efforts in communicating to them in their language must be so great. Keep it going man, you've got a gift that keeps on giving.

  • @markopolo-1
    @markopolo-1 Год назад +1

    Been watching your vids for a while now and never really thought about commenting, but wow, I'm constantly surprised by just how well you are received by all the different cultures purely by learning the language, what a fabulous way to break down barriers and befriend people we wouldn't normally befriend.

  • @brendanmartin9730
    @brendanmartin9730 Год назад +1

    It’s nice to see the smiles of everyone when you speak their language
    Kool show!!

  • @joannalandingham788
    @joannalandingham788 Год назад +126

    I'd give anything for every human to be this in love with other cultures of the world. There is so many human connections being made. And everyone should feel it.

    • @PkmNIhMs
      @PkmNIhMs Год назад +3

      Universal language, happiness, love, empathy, anger, hatred, sadness. I think its really neat no matter how many names their are for a banana there is only one way to convey happiness. Smiile!!

  • @James_Fredrick
    @James_Fredrick Год назад +44

    Xiaoman really needs to get picked up by a streaming service for his own show. I truly think this is the content that will break down the walls between the hearts of people around the world

  • @lithiummano
    @lithiummano 8 месяцев назад

    I love the reactions you get, they're so wholesome

  • @dannythedane9521
    @dannythedane9521 Год назад +2

    This never gets old, i love the smile on people when you speak their language. Keep it up mate :)

  • @joshhancill7273
    @joshhancill7273 Год назад +28

    I’m white and my godmother is Nigerian. She looked after me all the time when I was little. I love African culture, it’s so warm and friendly and they feed you well.

  • @LouieNYI09
    @LouieNYI09 Год назад +42

    I challenge anyone to find more friendly people on this entire planet than those from Africa. Beautiful souls and Beautiful people

    • @toynoob2051
      @toynoob2051 Год назад +5

      White male but to Ghana 3x, and you are correct no one comes close to the kindness pouring out from these beautiful people. I was well fed every place I went. ALWAYS WHITE TEETH FROM EVERYONE SMILING. It's like a different planet

    • @mpforeverunlimited
      @mpforeverunlimited Год назад

      People from france 🤣

    • @blueaddiction6954
      @blueaddiction6954 Год назад

      @@mpforeverunlimited french ppl are..... 💀

  • @michaelhiggins9791
    @michaelhiggins9791 10 месяцев назад

    I love these videos. The smiles on everyone’s faces and their excitement is always great to see!

  • @johnnyhammersticks88
    @johnnyhammersticks88 10 месяцев назад

    Xiaoma is bringing people together one language at a time. Thank you 🙏🏼 much love and respect ❤

  • @knightschica13
    @knightschica13 Год назад +104

    This festival looked like so much fun! I would've purchased all the apparel & eaten everything 😅

    • @esthera.m.1102
      @esthera.m.1102 Год назад +3

      Same

    • @bryanobrien2726
      @bryanobrien2726 Год назад +8

      I've never even heard of it . How can this be ? It seems like it should be a bigger deal . I hope this video helps spread the word that it exists . GhanaFest Chicago ... another thing to go on my bucket list .

  • @brianarsuaga5008
    @brianarsuaga5008 Год назад +60

    It's so delightful that Xiaoma's becoming too famous to pull this stuff off without being recognized!

  • @catalinpolocoser8408
    @catalinpolocoser8408 Год назад +1

    Everything about this video just puts a smile on my face. From start to end. Pure positivity!

  • @the_g9456
    @the_g9456 Год назад

    Young man, You are truly blessed with a gift that can unit people. It's very nice to see you use your skills for good.