Thank you so much for this video. I am not from your area, but I can relate because we too had the same lifestyle growing up. And the same western lifestyle challenges have infiltrated our communities. We used to get together once a year during the Christmas season; it was a family reunion of sorts, and it helped to strengthen the bond between relatives. Nowadays, in my family, it is like a crab barrel society; each one trying to get ahead while pulling the other down! Very sad.
Wow, thanks for sharing your life/ upbringing from back in the day. Fans like us who are none Luo find such content very interesting! Beautifully captured and very well told….as usual 😊
Thank you! Lots of similarities and change to which we can relate, even for those of us raised in the urban areas, or bigger towns of old in other African countries. Some common family values may still be there, to some extent, relative to the importance of hardwork, humility, honesty, and humaneness, even as a lot has been lost to urbanization, rat race, individualism, corruption, greedy politicians, dictators, etc. We're worse off with the following, among others: too many teenagers having sex, accidental single mothers (with no child support payment exacted from the fathers, young or old), overpopulation, severely under-resourced public schools, over-dependence on imports (of things we do / can / used to produce), predominantly colonial-style curricula in schools and universities, etc., too much dependence on government for jobs, bribery and corruption to get public services performed, etc. Sadly, regulatory, enforcement, and judicial institutions are slovenly, stultifying, and complicated, making it difficult for most people to start, grow, expand opportunities for young populations through enterprise activities. It's amazing that many things even seem to work at all. Imagine where we'd be if many of the challenges above did NOT exist! Yes, I also miss many basic things. That's why these back-to-the village or countryside videos are increasingly popular among many, nationals, returnees, and others.
Your story of your childhood memories sparked a contrastive memory. Ninety-Eight percent of the time when I meet an a continental born African living in America and I ask them their name they give me their western or Christian name. After asking for their African name, I’ll only refer to them that way. I also introduce myself by my Igbo name given to me by a community Pan African elder, not by what we refer to as our “government” name. This exchange creates an interesting dynamic and discourse about identity, politics and culture, especially when they are wearing “American” clothing and I’m adorned from head to toe in African dress and jewelry. As usual, I’m immensely enjoying your content. Thanks for sharing!
@@WuonOdidi I am Amaechina Anyanwu, which one interpretation can be “Black woman of the Sun, one whose path never closes”. Anyanwu is also a prominent figure in Octavia Butler’s book “Wild Seed”. She represent a shapeshifter and an ardent protector of those she loves. What’s interesting is I’ve also had a natural affinity for all things Naija, including the food, music, dress, and the men, long before I received my name.
Good Morning, how are you doing? I watched your interview with Lynn Ngugi. I reached out before in regards to ADHD situation but never got a response. However I need some advice in regards to building back home. I live in Australia and bought a piece of land in Diani in 2021. I haven't had a chance to put anything on it. How do I go about building my retirement home? By the way, Oyugis and Ringa are my town centres. Dala is Apondo, so very familiar with the area. Please advice...will really appreciate it. Thank you
Thank you so much for this video. I am not from your area, but I can relate because we too had the same lifestyle growing up. And the same western lifestyle challenges have infiltrated our communities. We used to get together once a year during the Christmas season; it was a family reunion of sorts, and it helped to strengthen the bond between relatives. Nowadays, in my family, it is like a crab barrel society; each one trying to get ahead while pulling the other down! Very sad.
Unfortunately that is the reality for many today!
And your mum looks so good in her pretty blue dress and jewelry ☺️
Thank you so much :)
Wow, thanks for sharing your life/ upbringing from back in the day. Fans like us who are none Luo find such content very interesting! Beautifully captured and very well told….as usual 😊
Asante sana :)
Thank you so much for sharing Wuon Odidi.
I wish the residents would come together and clean up all that plastic waste…🙏🏾
YES!!! Thank you so much :)
The life we had back then is nothing like what our kids experience today. Amazing content, brother! Your storytelling is truly exceptional, prof.
Thank you so so much!
Thank you! Lots of similarities and change to which we can relate, even for those of us raised in the urban areas, or bigger towns of old in other African countries.
Some common family values may still be there, to some extent, relative to the importance of hardwork, humility, honesty, and humaneness, even as a lot has been lost to urbanization, rat race, individualism, corruption, greedy politicians, dictators, etc.
We're worse off with the following, among others: too many teenagers having sex, accidental single mothers (with no child support payment exacted from the fathers, young or old), overpopulation, severely under-resourced public schools, over-dependence on imports (of things we do / can / used to produce), predominantly colonial-style curricula in schools and universities, etc., too much dependence on government for jobs, bribery and corruption to get public services performed, etc. Sadly, regulatory, enforcement, and judicial institutions are slovenly, stultifying, and complicated, making it difficult for most people to start, grow, expand opportunities for young populations through enterprise activities. It's amazing that many things even seem to work at all. Imagine where we'd be if many of the challenges above did NOT exist! Yes, I also miss many basic things. That's why these back-to-the village or countryside videos are increasingly popular among many, nationals, returnees, and others.
Yes!! A lot of truth here!
Nguen nyabebende, good content eddy, remember your mum taught me in grade 1
Very nice! Mwalimu is still strong!
I wasn’t sure how to describe it, but ‘Old Africa’ is a too way to describe it. I it miss too.!
YES!!! The memories!
Oyugis en town yawa
You grew up in a township.
I can relate.
When we had a trip to a place like oyugis was so waited for...
This is good content.
En Cirri! :)
Agoro Sare..my alma mater☺ Agoro Kipenzi!
YES!!!
Your story of your childhood memories sparked a contrastive memory. Ninety-Eight percent of the time when I meet an a continental born African living in America and I ask them their name they give me their western or Christian name. After asking for their African name, I’ll only refer to them that way.
I also introduce myself by my Igbo name given to me by a community Pan African elder, not by what we refer to as our “government” name. This exchange creates an interesting dynamic and discourse about identity, politics and culture, especially when they are wearing “American” clothing and I’m adorned from head to toe in African dress and jewelry.
As usual, I’m immensely enjoying your content. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much :)...Now, I curious to know your Ibo name???
@@WuonOdidi I am Amaechina Anyanwu, which one interpretation can be “Black woman of the Sun, one whose path never closes”. Anyanwu is also a prominent figure in Octavia Butler’s book “Wild Seed”. She represent a shapeshifter and an ardent protector of those she loves. What’s interesting is I’ve also had a natural affinity for all things Naija, including the food, music, dress, and the men, long before I received my name.
Wuon Odidi you got an amazing content
Thank you so much :)
Beautiful memories ❤
:)
Good Morning, how are you doing? I watched your interview with Lynn Ngugi. I reached out before in regards to ADHD situation but never got a response. However I need some advice in regards to building back home. I live in Australia and bought a piece of land in Diani in 2021. I haven't had a chance to put anything on it. How do I go about building my retirement home?
By the way, Oyugis and Ringa are my town centres. Dala is Apondo, so very familiar with the area. Please advice...will really appreciate it. Thank you
I am so sorry about that! Please text me on whatsapp so we can talk! 0708118288
I think I saw you here in Oyugis recently
Probably :)
Great memories
Yes smeji!
We ate Nyabende, the varieties of it, and we also used it to make guns 🤣🤣
Oh..thu guns..with bic :) :) Dedle!
You have very nice content
Thank you so much :)
Why did you grow up in Oyugis? That might be a very interesting story to tell.
His parents moved there for work
@@hmm_life ok
Yes...my parents worked there!
Nyawawa,'the living dead'.
:) :)
great video
:)