Wow, such an interesting and informative conversation. I’m a blind person. Also a Nigerian, who recently came to Canada one year ago and I understand what they said about Canada being the best place for poor people. The benefits are so overwhelming compared to what you have as a person with disability in Nigeria.. I’m in Winnipeg Manitoba and have been planning to move to Edmonton soon. I would really love to join the community and get to meet Emeka. Such an intelligent person I see him as somebody I can learn a lot from when I get to Edmonton. although I’m planning to be an entrepreneur.. For anyone curious how I’m typing this as a blind person just want you to know that blind people use smart phones in case you think I’m lying that I’m blind. L O L.
Ignorance is not an excuse for racism. We are dealing with adults, they know what they are doing. As Africans we like to give people, especially people from other cultures benefit of doubt, but trust me, they know what they are doing. For countries that are more developed and have a better education system than us, Ignorance is not an excuse.
I think you don't get it. So many Canadians are ignorant. When they display their ignorance, that doesn't mean they are racist. They just didn't know better.
You can say that again. I have started ignoring their silly questions now because I choose peace. How can someone ask “ so did you fly here or?” No i hoped or jumped
😂😂😂 my dear don’t even talk. My paycheque deductions every two weeks when combined are enough to pay my monthly rent. So after taking all that from me, am literally left with nothing to survive on
22:06 just like the homelessness rate in Edmonton, Which led to declaration of state of emergency in January. Some individuals accessing housing programs often strive to remain in the program and meet the ongoing eligibility criteria.Unfortunately those in genuine need of these assistance often face barriers, such as program being closed or being placed on lengthy waitlist. Additionally some people are not ready to be employed or independent under the umbrella of “mental health” so they continue to be on AISH or Alberta works for extended periods, which some of them earn more that the employed individuals. I just think there are lots of grey areas around policies and accessibility
My colleagues including my boss can’t believe that I graduated with a 4 year Bachelor’s degree at 21 years old. My boss has told me to bring my certificate to prove that. I brought not only my certificate but also my credentials assessment certificate and I then explained to her that I started school at a very young age and went to Uni at 17 and actually delayed graduating because of Covid.
The poverty of knowledge in so called western world is so evident in the fact that a very high percentage (probably about 80 - 85%) of these westerners have not travelled outside the cities they were born in, talk less of flying in an aircraft or leaving their country at all. I have spoken with many of them oftentimes and I find they haven't lived or traveled outside their local county or city. going to another state or province in their own country is like an opportunity or luxury. This is why they display poor knowledge about what exists in other countries and this is coupled with localized kind of education which they pride themselves so much about.
Shegeh, the way you cut this part 2 eh, baba it is diabolical, you're not a nice person at all!! You're the kind of fellow that likes to watch hamsters run a wheel. Wetin!!? Abeg oh, part 3, we have subscribed. Oya show working as a Naija warrior wey u be.
To address the first person who spoke from 5:00 to 6:20 in the video, your manager asking where Wakanda is or if that's where you're from doesn't necessarily make him stupid or ignorant, so that point might not hold much weight. Even if you had said Nigeria and he asked the same question-'Where is that?'-it would simply indicate a lack of knowledge, but it still wouldn't mean he's stupid."
@@tomiolutimehin1751when I went to school in Nigeria, in primary school, I knew the names of countries in the world and their capitals. An ignorant person isn't a stupid person. The perception that once someone is white one knows better is the matter under scrutiny.
To be honest, I am at the very back of my mind, I want my children to go to school back home in Zimbabwe. What my eyes have seen from these Canada kids has shocked me. Thankfully my kid is still a toddler but as time goes by, am taking the girl back to Africa specifically for Education. I just can’t risk
I have here who used to say all sorts of things against Nigeria till we stood up and he was sent out, the funniest thing is that he does work but collects pay every month
Truthfully your CV is often more than your Bosses and you have you just lay low just to blend in Atimes you have to beat down your resume so that you can be employed
Canada is the best country to live as a poor person because you will have access to all the social benefits, but you pay more taxes as they do in the US where you will need insurance for your medicals. I bet that Americans envy canada on this.
There are many Canadians in the U.S. just that you don’t know about them. Did you know a Canadian owned a newspaper in Boston? Many Canadians are also operating in the VC space etc. Keep in mind, the U.S. has 300M + people. Canada as a whole is about the population of the State of California. Good job on this subject not the less, please do more research.. I personally know many people across America who don’t work either and on welfare. That’s how the title “welfare Queen’ dating back to the time of Bill Clinton and Newt Gingrich (Speaker)
The Canadian & American culture is different than Nigerian’s. Average Canadian’s net worth (well being if you will) is measured and possible beyond ‘job’ they invest early in say real estates so may not be eager to ‘speed up’ and chase after opportunity at their jobs. They most importantly do not call anywhere home- don’t have a need to send money to anyone. Even kids and families/ relatives here take of their own business and nearly never need or expect help from others. Let’s be clear, many Canadians you find in shelters or living on the streets have relatives … It’s important, to give context to your contributions…. The latitude Nigerians have to hide their income from the Treasury is most likely unavailable here in Canada. 😂
Asking if we have houses in Nigeria is more racist than ignorant. Would he ask a Chinese or Arab that same question? These kind of questions prortay how they generally view a dark skinned person as uncivilised and maybe swam across the Pacific to get to Canada. Don't condone barefaced racism pls oga Emeka!
The Ibo guy... made a comment of not accommodating anyone who want to come to canada...when himself benefited from same gesture... that's not a good one for growth and cooperation among us... let's learn from other countries like the Asian or Indian
By tagging him the igbo guy also speaks volumes of the same problem we talk about tribalism..three of them here are Nigerians, and you could have mentioned his name rather than his tribe as your intention is to draw that attention focusing on his tribe.
@collinsokafor8444 if they could all come together regardless of their tribe that's something commendable. Is he not an Ibo guy if I may ask? It means he has an identity.
@collinsokafor8444 this thing you just said is one of the problems diasporas face when they get in foreign land. We think everything is racism while it's just a lack of knowledge. Some of these white guys may just be asking innocent questions and the first thing that comes to our mind is they are being racist 😅.
Which Canada has higher crime rate than the US?? When you make such claim, just states the source not to look stupid. And which gun crime is on the rise in Canada?? Where? Ottawa? Quebec? Calgary or Vancouver?? Some people are good at fabricating stories. I have lived in Canada for 21years and gun crime is not on the rise nor is Canada crime rate higher than the USA. Is there any Canadian city you can compare to Chicago crime rate or Connecticut?? Or even Detroit??
Could be that the person didnt understand what you where talking about, Wakanda or Wauconda . A frictional Africa or A place in Washington. I live in The Netherlands and there were natives over 40 years old the the went to Amsterdam... Stop being so evil thinking;;;;;;
If you guys were so smart, why didn't you use that smartness to develop your country? one thing is to be saying these things in private, another is to upload and put it on live for the world to see. Get sense.
@@Kipitreel_It’s a good question that should not be waved away. We cannot shy away from this very pertinent question. @antham4406, this is an irony no one fully understands. We can only hope that someday this will be resolved.
Wow, such an interesting and informative conversation. I’m a blind person. Also a Nigerian, who recently came to Canada one year ago and I understand what they said about Canada being the best place for poor people. The benefits are so overwhelming compared to what you have as a person with disability in Nigeria.. I’m in Winnipeg Manitoba and have been planning to move to Edmonton soon. I would really love to join the community and get to meet Emeka. Such an intelligent person I see him as somebody I can learn a lot from when I get to Edmonton. although I’m planning to be an entrepreneur.. For anyone curious how I’m typing this as a blind person just want you to know that blind people use smart phones in case you think I’m lying that I’m blind. L O L.
Ignorance is not an excuse for racism. We are dealing with adults, they know what they are doing. As Africans we like to give people, especially people from other cultures benefit of doubt, but trust me, they know what they are doing. For countries that are more developed and have a better education system than us, Ignorance is not an excuse.
I think you don't get it. So many Canadians are ignorant. When they display their ignorance, that doesn't mean they are racist. They just didn't know better.
You can say that again. I have started ignoring their silly questions now because I choose peace. How can someone ask “ so did you fly here or?” No i hoped or jumped
My paycheck was $3500, and the government took $1100 from it. This is Canada.
What of rent and other taxes?
Welcome to the Trudeau magic😂
😂😂😂 my dear don’t even talk. My paycheque deductions every two weeks when combined are enough to pay my monthly rent. So after taking all that from me, am literally left with nothing to survive on
Nice job guys, every words spoken were really insightful and funny at the some point!
This is an amazing podcast. It's really feels good to know that others feel the same.
Finally, part 2 don show 😂😂❤
Much love brothers
The email from the boss statement is so true 😂😂
It’s so good when people under estimate me It always gives me the upper hand
22:06 just like the homelessness rate in Edmonton, Which led to declaration of state of emergency in January. Some individuals accessing housing programs often strive to remain in the program and meet the ongoing eligibility criteria.Unfortunately those in genuine need of these assistance often face barriers, such as program being closed or being placed on lengthy waitlist. Additionally some people are not ready to be employed or independent under the umbrella of “mental health” so they continue to be on AISH or Alberta works for extended periods, which some of them earn more that the employed individuals. I just think there are lots of grey areas around policies and accessibility
I can relate. It's really worse in Newfoundland and they believe it's your english that is bad.
Can't wait for part 3
My colleagues including my boss can’t believe that I graduated with a 4 year Bachelor’s degree at 21 years old. My boss has told me to bring my certificate to prove that. I brought not only my certificate but also my credentials assessment certificate and I then explained to her that I started school at a very young age and went to Uni at 17 and actually delayed graduating because of Covid.
The poverty of knowledge in so called western world is so evident in the fact that a very high percentage (probably about 80 - 85%) of these westerners have not travelled outside the cities they were born in, talk less of flying in an aircraft or leaving their country at all. I have spoken with many of them oftentimes and I find they haven't lived or traveled outside their local county or city. going to another state or province in their own country is like an opportunity or luxury. This is why they display poor knowledge about what exists in other countries and this is coupled with localized kind of education which they pride themselves so much about.
Shegeh, the way you cut this part 2 eh, baba it is diabolical, you're not a nice person at all!! You're the kind of fellow that likes to watch hamsters run a wheel. Wetin!!?
Abeg oh, part 3, we have subscribed. Oya show working as a Naija warrior wey u be.
@@obinnaokonkwo2465 🤣 🤣 Don't worry. Very soon. Stay tuned
To address the first person who spoke from 5:00 to 6:20 in the video, your manager asking where Wakanda is or if that's where you're from doesn't necessarily make him stupid or ignorant, so that point might not hold much weight. Even if you had said Nigeria and he asked the same question-'Where is that?'-it would simply indicate a lack of knowledge, but it still wouldn't mean he's stupid."
Anyone who has not watched Black Panther would not know Wakanda is not a real place. Clearly does not make them stupid.
@@tomiolutimehin1751when I went to school in Nigeria, in primary school, I knew the names of countries in the world and their capitals. An ignorant person isn't a stupid person. The perception that once someone is white one knows better is the matter under scrutiny.
To be honest, I am at the very back of my mind, I want my children to go to school back home in Zimbabwe. What my eyes have seen from these Canada kids has shocked me. Thankfully my kid is still a toddler but as time goes by, am taking the girl back to Africa specifically for Education. I just can’t risk
The healthcare in Canada is free but not free because Canada tax is over the roof
Pls if you’re ok in naija plzzzzz don’t sell your stuff and japa to canada 🇨🇦. Canada back then is not the same canada today 🙏
I have here who used to say all sorts of things against Nigeria till we stood up and he was sent out, the funniest thing is that he does work but collects pay every month
Lol, That why they import a lot doctors and STEM professionals.
My thoughts exactly. Because why??? I just can’t anymore
Omo...you re really asking the hard questions and demystifying Japa...but we go still Japa...hahahahaha
33:55 numbers and statistics are facts.
I need to tell so many Nigerians here to stop saying they are from Africa. No, you are from Nigeria
Nigeria has electricity?? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
What are you about??
@@ChuksReal news to me that Nigeria has regular electricity, did I strike a nerve?
@@pdaniaful You ommited the word 'regular' or should I say 'uninterrupted'.
You don't have to prove anything to anyone. Most Americans dnt set foot outside US and only knw stuff from what they see on TV.
Truthfully your CV is often more than your Bosses and you have you just lay low just to blend in
Atimes you have to beat down your resume so that you can be employed
Canada is the best country to live as a poor person because you will have access to all the social benefits, but you pay more taxes as they do in the US where you will need insurance for your medicals. I bet that Americans envy canada on this.
Don't attribute racism, what you can easily attribute to ignorance
And they aren’t intelligent enough to be racist 😮😂
There are many Canadians in the U.S. just that you don’t know about them.
Did you know a Canadian owned a newspaper in Boston?
Many Canadians are also operating in the VC space etc.
Keep in mind, the U.S. has 300M + people. Canada as a whole is about the population of the State of California.
Good job on this subject not the less, please do more research.. I personally know many people across America who don’t work either and on welfare. That’s how the title “welfare Queen’ dating back to the time of Bill Clinton and Newt Gingrich (Speaker)
The Canadian & American culture is different than Nigerian’s.
Average Canadian’s net worth (well being if you will) is measured and possible beyond ‘job’ they invest early in say real estates so may not be eager to ‘speed up’ and chase after opportunity at their jobs.
They most importantly do not call anywhere home- don’t have a need to send money to anyone. Even kids and families/ relatives here take of their own business and nearly never need or expect help from others.
Let’s be clear, many Canadians you find in shelters or living on the streets have relatives …
It’s important, to give context to your contributions…. The latitude Nigerians have to hide their income from the Treasury is most likely unavailable here in Canada. 😂
❤
Speaking about ignorants, Why did you not explained to the person about Wauconda?
Asking if we have houses in Nigeria is more racist than ignorant. Would he ask a Chinese or Arab that same question? These kind of questions prortay how they generally view a dark skinned person as uncivilised and maybe swam across the Pacific to get to Canada.
Don't condone barefaced racism pls oga Emeka!
The Ibo guy... made a comment of not accommodating anyone who want to come to canada...when himself benefited from same gesture... that's not a good one for growth and cooperation among us... let's learn from other countries like the Asian or Indian
For him, he knows his limitations.
By tagging him the igbo guy also speaks volumes of the same problem we talk about tribalism..three of them here are Nigerians, and you could have mentioned his name rather than his tribe as your intention is to draw that attention focusing on his tribe.
@collinsokafor8444 that's how he remembers him na.
No ill intentions. Let's not make a mountain out of this.
@collinsokafor8444 if they could all come together regardless of their tribe that's something commendable.
Is he not an Ibo guy if I may ask? It means he has an identity.
@collinsokafor8444 this thing you just said is one of the problems diasporas face when they get in foreign land.
We think everything is racism while it's just a lack of knowledge. Some of these white guys may just be asking innocent questions and the first thing that comes to our mind is they are being racist 😅.
Which Canada has higher crime rate than the US?? When you make such claim, just states the source not to look stupid.
And which gun crime is on the rise in Canada?? Where? Ottawa? Quebec? Calgary or Vancouver??
Some people are good at fabricating stories.
I have lived in Canada for 21years and gun crime is not on the rise nor is Canada crime rate higher than the USA.
Is there any Canadian city you can compare to Chicago crime rate or Connecticut?? Or even Detroit??
Nice discourse, but you guys need to brush up on your pronunciation: eg complacent is not complarcent. Thank you bros dem
Could be that the person didnt understand what you where talking about, Wakanda or Wauconda . A frictional Africa or A place in Washington. I live in The Netherlands and there were natives over 40 years old the the went to Amsterdam... Stop being so evil thinking;;;;;;
It was written WAKANDA as posted on a company webpage. It wasn't spoken.
Moving on...
If you guys were so smart, why didn't you use that smartness to develop your country? one thing is to be saying these things in private, another is to upload and put it on live for the world to see. Get sense.
Gerrout
@@Kipitreel_It’s a good question that should not be waved away. We cannot shy away from this very pertinent question. @antham4406, this is an irony no one fully understands. We can only hope that someday this will be resolved.
Guy what's up with you
This is the ignorance they are talking about, do you know if they’ve tried to do their part but the environment is not encouraging