What's It Like Being a Jamaican Living in Niger?

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  • Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
  • In this episode of “Jamaicans to the World,” Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with Antoinette Tidjani Alou. She is a Jamaican living in Niger. We discuss the food, culture, customs, the people, things to do, the language, music and adjusting to living in Niger as an expat. Xavier asks about the must eat foods and must visit places in Niger. #WeJaminate #Niger
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 129

  • @jeffreyguiste5259
    @jeffreyguiste5259 2 роки тому +38

    I'm not from Jamrock, but a fellow islander. Man, I appreciate this show. We islanders are all over the world 🌎. This makes me proud and it's a pleasure 🙏 tuning in for each new video. Keep it up Xavier.

  • @rondeenharris7710
    @rondeenharris7710 2 роки тому +21

    This programme is a Sunday staple lol

  • @elesapowell3769
    @elesapowell3769 2 роки тому +15

    Proud of you Antoinette. All Waterhouse is proud of you!

  • @busybutbalanced24
    @busybutbalanced24 2 роки тому +6

    Awesome interview with Ms. Antoinette💕. Glad to hear you proudly saying you’re from Waterhouse👏🏾👏🏾….can’t wait for Xavier to interview someone from Maverly too!💕❤️

  • @lennoxgordon6557
    @lennoxgordon6557 2 роки тому +15

    Interesting info about Niger and definitely wonderful person representing Jamaica and it's culture

  • @cecelianelson359
    @cecelianelson359 2 роки тому +14

    Antoinette, thank you very much for sharing Niger and your experience with us.

    • @antoinettetidjanialou285
      @antoinettetidjanialou285 2 роки тому

      You are very welcome, Cecelia. Thanks for watching! Please share.

    • @cynthiawilkins2965
      @cynthiawilkins2965 2 роки тому +1

      Truly articulate. A joy to hear someone so adept in the English language with the ability to select just the right word for which she is talking about or describing something. The black mountain against the stark blue sky sounds mesmerizing! Wow! GOD’S world is awesome!

    • @antoinettetidjanialou285
      @antoinettetidjanialou285 2 роки тому

      @@cynthiawilkins2965, yes! God is wonderful and so are all his works. That includes us, right? Such a blessing to enjoy the goodness of God among the living! I am truly grateful.

  • @patwahili771
    @patwahili771 2 роки тому +17

    Big up Xavier & Antoinette Excellent interview. You just confirmed what I said to everyone when they ask me where I'd like travel to or retire... I always say, "The earth is the LORD'S". Anywhere I go is home for me.

    • @antoinettetidjanialou285
      @antoinettetidjanialou285 2 роки тому +1

      You are so right, my sister! God bless!

    • @normacoote9856
      @normacoote9856 2 роки тому

      You are a pretty lady… yet so sophisticated… and humble. Lovely lady…🙌🙌🙌

  • @empressmakeba831
    @empressmakeba831 2 роки тому +8

    Antoinette is very graceful. I felt very proud listing to her. Can I please have the name of the book? Thank you.

    • @antoinettetidjanialou285
      @antoinettetidjanialou285 2 роки тому +3

      Dear Empress Makeba. It is so pleasing to be appreciated by you, sister. The title of the book is "Heirs and Pioneers. Rastafari return to Ethiopia".

  • @sophiemclarke6556
    @sophiemclarke6556 2 роки тому +11

    Amazing lady I would just love to visit Niger. Her description of this country was fabulous, she compelled me to want to see this part of beautiful Africa. Bless her and her family.

  • @sharettethomas7509
    @sharettethomas7509 2 роки тому +6

    Wow ! I am blow away Xavier, Antoinette is such a " hidden " Gem very intelligent , with a humble and positive attitude ....

    • @antoinettetidjanialou285
      @antoinettetidjanialou285 2 роки тому +2

      Dear Sharette, Xavier is quite the magician, isn't he? Thanks for watching the interview!

  • @sandralevy9839
    @sandralevy9839 2 роки тому +10

    Excellent interview very intelligent and educated lady 👌

  • @dianadavid3362
    @dianadavid3362 2 роки тому +14

    Blessings XAVIER and all who tune in for another great interview.

  • @tiamaria44
    @tiamaria44 2 роки тому +12

    What an interview!!!! So rich and easy going. Filled with intelligence.

    • @antoinettetidjanialou285
      @antoinettetidjanialou285 2 роки тому +1

      Tia Maria, what a sweet thing to say! Thank you! Xavier puts a lot of work into reaching our, following up, and all the rest.

    • @normacoote9856
      @normacoote9856 2 роки тому

      I love listening to you… love the contrasts … Waterhouse/ UWI/ Doctorate/ world stage . You have done it all🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙏🙏🙏😊💓

    • @antoinettetidjanialou285
      @antoinettetidjanialou285 2 роки тому

      @@normacoote9856 , so much more to do, if God wills it!

  • @herfamiller139
    @herfamiller139 2 роки тому +5

    Another job well executed bro Xavier very informative. Thank you Antonette(im definately getting that book). Mi so proud of mi island we deh every wey. Another great interview.(watching re-play this week).

    • @antoinettetidjanialou285
      @antoinettetidjanialou285 2 роки тому

      Chile, we all ova! Please enjoy the book when you get! So much good in Jamaicans, at home and abroad.

  • @otislee7343
    @otislee7343 2 роки тому +12

    She is very elegant and smart

  • @maxamillionfrontiers9768
    @maxamillionfrontiers9768 2 роки тому +4

    I am sure I watched Antoinette being interviewed by the late Ian Boyne on Profile.I was impressed then and equally impressed by her now.Such effortless grace , flowing elegance and articulateness

    • @antoinettetidjanialou285
      @antoinettetidjanialou285 2 роки тому +1

      Maxamillion! You are right. I had the privilege of being invited for two interviews on "Profile" by Ian Boyne in 2016. Peter Espeut, a great friend of mine from way back, was instrumental in making it happen. Ian was a wonderful host. Thanks for your kind words, my brother.

  • @desnalowers7116
    @desnalowers7116 2 роки тому +6

    Great interview. Well put together. Antoinette is a woman and a half. Good deeds.

  • @maureengolding2980
    @maureengolding2980 2 роки тому +4

    Jamaican Rastas are married to the Ethiopian women but many times in Jamaica just have children with as many women as they will. Sorry that is not something that I respect. Black culture that I am to embrace is always destructive Lord!

  • @juniawilliams6459
    @juniawilliams6459 2 роки тому +7

    Very intelligent and lovely. All good things to you my dear ❤️💙🙏

    • @antoinettetidjanialou285
      @antoinettetidjanialou285 2 роки тому

      Thank you, Junia! such kind words. Xavier has a way of drawing out the good in you. He is so gifted! All the best to you, too! 🌸

  • @morleyw5146
    @morleyw5146 2 роки тому +11

    I enjoyed the interview from start to end. It was quite descriptive and with such poise. Most Jamaicans are not timid people, but intelligent, forthright, and go-getters. I would love to visit Miger.

    • @heavensent197
      @heavensent197 2 роки тому

      Niger

    • @antoinettetidjanialou285
      @antoinettetidjanialou285 2 роки тому +2

      Hello Morley. So good to hear from you. I am glad you enjoyed the interview. Xavier did such a wonderful job from start to finish!

    • @morleyw5146
      @morleyw5146 2 роки тому +1

      @@antoinettetidjanialou285 Indeed, great interview. 👍

  • @Sugi1971
    @Sugi1971 2 роки тому +5

    Yes, please part two with more views of Niger too. Thank you, I really enjoyed this.

    • @antoinettetidjanialou285
      @antoinettetidjanialou285 2 роки тому +1

      Xavier, hear this! Bless up, Sister Jeanette Suzette Hopkin née Morrison! 😇

  • @eileenwatt8283
    @eileenwatt8283 2 роки тому +4

    Niger should be among the happiest people on earth. Those who selects the nations of happiness never selects any place in Africa. I wonder why.

    • @antoinettetidjanialou285
      @antoinettetidjanialou285 2 роки тому +1

      They elected Nigeria on one occasion. Not all Nigerians agreed. But it's not about comparison, is it? We just have to enjoy the goodness of the Lord in the land where we're living. (Okay, I tweaked the quote, but all the same... :) )

  • @SammyJ96
    @SammyJ96 2 роки тому +5

    10:43 Like the way it used to be in Jamaica, particularly in the country. Before this globalization and the individualistic thinking that most Jamaicans have adopted .

    • @antoinettetidjanialou285
      @antoinettetidjanialou285 2 роки тому +1

      Yes, Sam! Good manners are half of what being human is about. Let's practice this more and more, man.

  • @sandrastewart-barrett3186
    @sandrastewart-barrett3186 2 роки тому +16

    Great interview. Another Jamaican making us proud, living and thriving in Niger.

  • @cultivatingwellness4028
    @cultivatingwellness4028 2 роки тому +6

    True, like seriously a Jamaican in Niger. Because Niger is not an easy country. Mostly international aid workers or volunteers really stay in Niger. Blessings to her

    • @antoinettetidjanialou285
      @antoinettetidjanialou285 2 роки тому +5

      Thanks for the blessings! Amen! 😂 It is not an easy country! But easy is overrated! Besides, where is the easy country, nowadays?

    • @cultivatingwellness4028
      @cultivatingwellness4028 2 роки тому

      @@antoinettetidjanialou285 So true Antoinette. I lived in The Gambia for 4 years and traveled through parts of West Africa, beautiful people, and one of my best friends lives in Niger.

  • @soniathompson3067
    @soniathompson3067 2 роки тому +4

    Yes, me sister! Princess to de world and back! cant wait to see you - Niger here I come!!!

    • @antoinettetidjanialou285
      @antoinettetidjanialou285 2 роки тому +2

      Empress Sonia!!! You owe me a visit, that's for sure.😂 July, August or December are the best times. Bring Debbie with you!!!

  • @dawud7864
    @dawud7864 2 роки тому +9

    Wow! Thanks for sharing your experience with us. This really made my day because Niger is hardly talked about compared to, say, Ghana or Gambia. I am of "Nigerienne" descent, but was born and raised in Ghana. This makes me want to visit more. And thanks once more for your contribution to the homeland, Mrs. Antoinnete. Fofo🙏🏻

    • @antoinettetidjanialou285
      @antoinettetidjanialou285 2 роки тому +2

      Fofo, Dawud! It is true that Niger is a very secret country, with so much beauty and goodness. Please come home more often, my brother.

    • @dawud7864
      @dawud7864 2 роки тому +1

      @@antoinettetidjanialou285I'd definitely come home soon. Thanks for replying 😊🙏🏻

    • @sweetheartcooker2867
      @sweetheartcooker2867 2 роки тому +2

      She's a lovely lady. Well accomplished
      Proud Jamaican 🇯🇲🇯🇲🙏🏿🙏🏿😍🥂🎊🎊

  • @sammied3000
    @sammied3000 2 роки тому +5

    Yet another great interview. Is this the same Hillary Beckles the historian from Barbados? His work is exceptional.

  • @Favouredandree
    @Favouredandree 2 роки тому +6

    Boom!!! Most definitely, we are never anonymous where ever we go.

    • @antoinettetidjanialou285
      @antoinettetidjanialou285 2 роки тому +2

      Hiya, Andree! Being authentic is what matters. Isn't it? And pulling your weight?

    • @Favouredandree
      @Favouredandree 2 роки тому +1

      @@antoinettetidjanialou285 Ikr...we are special

  • @delorishaffenden2370
    @delorishaffenden2370 2 роки тому +5

    Hi everyone ☺️ Portlander in London inna the house on time today!

  • @warrenevans2265
    @warrenevans2265 2 роки тому +6

    This lady she is very intelligent

  • @deanhamilton9280
    @deanhamilton9280 2 роки тому +4

    Lovely interview although she always stray away from the question you ask.

  • @SammyJ96
    @SammyJ96 2 роки тому +3

    1:08 Yeah , " shower!" Big up yuh self! Finally, smaddy from my neck of the woods 😂😂 Because the Calrendon people dem nuh tan one place, dem dominated this show. Lol

  • @AVBNOW23
    @AVBNOW23 2 роки тому +4

    Convent of Mercy Alpha!! Yes.

  • @bandit4true
    @bandit4true 2 роки тому +5

    I would totally get along with her being a green space lover with trees and plants all over the place.

    • @antoinettetidjanialou285
      @antoinettetidjanialou285 2 роки тому +2

      Green friends! 🌺

    • @bandit4true
      @bandit4true 2 роки тому +2

      @@antoinettetidjanialou285 Yes, I live in Miami, Florida and my yard is filled with all sorts plants and trees.

  • @SammyJ96
    @SammyJ96 2 роки тому +5

    8:08 I could listen to her all day.

    • @antoinettetidjanialou285
      @antoinettetidjanialou285 2 роки тому +1

      Sam Joseph, how sweet is that! Many thanks!

    • @SammyJ96
      @SammyJ96 2 роки тому

      @@antoinettetidjanialou285 Blessings my sista! Thank YOU, for sharing your knowledge with us. I was soaking up every word.

  • @maureengolding2980
    @maureengolding2980 2 роки тому +3

    So why are the Caribbean Rasta denied citizenship in Ethiopia?

    • @Angela-qs4cz
      @Angela-qs4cz 2 роки тому

      They don’t respect their god. Plus they are racist.

    • @antoinettetidjanialou285
      @antoinettetidjanialou285 2 роки тому

      Some crazy legal peculiarity. Very complicated and most unfortunate.

  • @selectamark
    @selectamark 2 роки тому +8

    Fascinating interview and an intriguing part of the African continent. Shoutout from the uk Xavier 🇬🇧

  • @rubyberylgarraway634
    @rubyberylgarraway634 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for shering.she sed it oll

  • @veronicasilverasilvera2055
    @veronicasilverasilvera2055 19 днів тому

    This is an experience , I have never heard about some of these countries proud of my Jamaican . I know water house very well❤️👏🏽

  • @errolwilliams9902
    @errolwilliams9902 2 роки тому +3

    Very good interview.

  • @keithstewartstewart3781
    @keithstewartstewart3781 2 роки тому +2

    What is the population ???
    And height above sea level???

  • @sojiadamo5212
    @sojiadamo5212 Рік тому

    Great interview again yes! Well done Xavier. Madam Antoinette you are most elegant indeed. Just wondering if you are mostly Hausa or Fulani peoples? Also is suya a staple for you?

  • @dianadavid3362
    @dianadavid3362 2 роки тому +3

    Great 👍, very interesting.

  • @nestacrooks8212
    @nestacrooks8212 Рік тому

    Great conversation with a beautiful lady!🇯🇲

  • @sharonbrown4978
    @sharonbrown4978 2 роки тому

    Very interesting to know and see how other people live in other cultures.

  • @cheriee-manning624
    @cheriee-manning624 2 роки тому +2

    We are everywhere!

  • @dollybless2452
    @dollybless2452 2 роки тому +2

    Wi likkle but wi tallawah!

  • @warrenevans2265
    @warrenevans2265 2 роки тому +2

    Continue

  • @pauladwyer2626
    @pauladwyer2626 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing Antoinette

  • @rubyberylgarraway634
    @rubyberylgarraway634 2 роки тому +2

    Omg

  • @Jen-th7so
    @Jen-th7so 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent interview. Looking forward to part 2.

    • @antoinettetidjanialou285
      @antoinettetidjanialou285 2 роки тому

      Xavier, you hear that! Love to you, Jenfr Mason!

    • @Jen-th7so
      @Jen-th7so 2 роки тому

      @@antoinettetidjanialou285 Merci, Antoinette, tu es une excellent ambassadrice jamaïcane. J'admire comment tu t'es bien adaptée à un pays bien different du tien. Je te souhaite le meilleur.

  • @surfboarding5058
    @surfboarding5058 Рік тому

    Niger 🇳🇪 what

  • @jacquiedunn5193
    @jacquiedunn5193 2 роки тому +2

    Sandra Levy,
    Where are you?
    Run come.

    • @sandralevy9839
      @sandralevy9839 2 роки тому

      Jacquie, how are you I don't know why I am not going notification. I have unsubscribed and resubscribed I turned on the 🔔 and I am still not getting it.

    • @jacquiedunn5193
      @jacquiedunn5193 2 роки тому

      @@sandralevy9839 hush
      Will remind u next week.

  • @colleenew3351
    @colleenew3351 2 роки тому +2

    Love these videos!!!

  • @autodonltd4809
    @autodonltd4809 2 роки тому

    Enjoyed this interview. Very informative. Good work.

  • @AfroJamaican
    @AfroJamaican 2 роки тому +4

    I am from Waterhouse too… it was very colourful growing up. Hopefully joining you in in Africa too

  • @roseb819
    @roseb819 2 роки тому

    Really enjoys this interview

  • @jacquiedunn5193
    @jacquiedunn5193 2 роки тому +2

    Here.

    • @juniawilliams6459
      @juniawilliams6459 2 роки тому +1

      Very intelligent and passionate lady. Great interview. All good things to you 😊👍❤️👍

    • @AfroJamaican
      @AfroJamaican 2 роки тому +1

      I love this woman!!!! I want some ackee seeds for Kenya

    • @antoinettetidjanialou285
      @antoinettetidjanialou285 2 роки тому

      @@AfroJamaican, we can arrange for that! is it legal, though? If I come to Nairobi, Ah bring some for yuh!

  • @eileenwatt8283
    @eileenwatt8283 2 роки тому +3

    Many Jamaicans are of Benign heritage.

    • @talktruth4145
      @talktruth4145 2 роки тому

      I think so also.

    • @patriciamiller4275
      @patriciamiller4275 2 роки тому

      I am Jamaican; did my DNA;have Benign heritage.

    • @maureengolding2980
      @maureengolding2980 2 роки тому +1

      Count me out. I don't like Africa or their culture. 😆

    • @antoinettetidjanialou285
      @antoinettetidjanialou285 2 роки тому +3

      @@maureengolding2980, that's a wide sweep! Fifty odd countries. Hundreds of millions of people, yet unmet. Many, many, many cultures to explore.