Me I moved to a village as well oo!! But I thank God in all that I came to South Africa, yes most South African will mistake you for a South African at first
I hear some good things about south Africa. Me and some friends planned to visit. A lot of African Americans go there or Ghana. I encourage people to go to African countries vs European countries. The women in Africa are amazing.
We going to send you all home... we don't want African Americans here. Black Republicans can live here... Enjoy your last few months here but Nigeria is certainly not welcome here
Omo may oluwa bless you continuously and I'm a fan of your graft, you such an inspiration to many 🙌 and would be a pressure meeting you, I live in South Africa too in Cape Town
05:08 😃 May I throw some criticism and correction at you? You speak about THE SOUTH AFRICAN LANGUAGE. There is no such. I have a problem with the word THE. It is a definite article. It makes SPECIFIC reference to something, and in this context, , may even make a specific attachment that singles something out, and seperates it in exclusivity! There is no THE South African language. Rather, there are MANY South African languages. So, one may speak about The German language. Or the French language. Now this may make reference to the globally-dispersed language, or it may make reference to France's MAIN language spoken in France. Similarly, one could do the same for THE English language. Relating to the language within the anglophone diaspora, or to the MAIN language spoken in ENGLAND. France, Germany, and England are privy to being attached to French, German and English. But South Africa: Had there been a MAIN, MAJORITY language spoken by almost ALL, we could have made reference to THE South African language. None such exists. Contrarily, MANY lannguages abound, spoken by varying peoples. So it would be better to make reference to A SOUTH AFRICAN LANGUAGE, which includes Afrikaans, Xhosa, Zulu, Sotho etc. Now, let's talk about English: 🇬🇧 Being an ex-British colony, South Africa has, to an extent, inherited an English legacy. We drive on the left side, like in the UK, with our cars being right-hand drives. We spell like them, eg: Centre, instead of how Americans spell center, or neighbour rather than as with Americans, who spell it neighbor. We may hire a flat like the British, where the Americans whould hire an apartment. We take the lift, Americans take the elevator. For us, Autumn comes before Winter, but for the Americans, Fall comes before Winter. We eat fish and chips like the British. A pie to us is pastry with meat, to the Americans it is a desert. We eat biscuits, Americans eat cookies. And just like the British, we also speak English. English is the lingua franca of South Africa. Like all the other 10 languages, it is also an official language. But when it comes to general business, and the order of the day, English abounds. Medication information inserts are always in English, rather than the other official languages. Road signs are in English, as are billboards. When making a call to a company, and you are met with the automated voice, it would be in English. ATMs from which to draw money display English on their screens (they may add one or two other languages for convenience). Food packaging is decorated almosr exclusively in English. Newspapers are largely in English (although some are printed on other languages). Most South Africans can speak some version of English. Now, because there are so many official and unofficial languages, and there are 60 million people, it cannot be so easy to know who speaks what, right? Many times it is a little more obvious. If you are White or Coloured, the chances are that you speak either English, or Afrikaans, or both (the latter is the most common). If you are Indian, you would most likely speak English. But then, if you are black, it could be one of the following: Xhosa, Zulu, Pedi, Southern Sotho, Venda, Tswana, Swati Tsonga, Ndebele. These days, many young black children are beginning to use English as a first language. And also, some Blacks (a small minority) use Afrikaans as a first language. But on the whole, it would be the 9 indigenous official languages mentioned. And then there are the unofficial languages: SiPhuthi, SiHlubi, SiBhaca, SiLala, SiNhlangwini, SiNrebele, IsiMpondro, Khoekhoegowab, !Orakobab, Xirikobab, N|uuki, !Xunthali, Khwedam, KheLobedu, SePulana, HiPai, SeKutswe, SeṰokwa, SiThonga, SiLaNgomane, SheKgalagari, XiRonga and others. So now, if you are a Black person, it is very likely that a fellow black person may just assume that you understand one of the indigenous languages. If you are in the Eastern Cape, they may just assume that you can speak Xhosa. Or Zulu in Kwazulu/Natal. But if they are told beforehand that you are not FROM here, they will automatically address you in English. A large portion of South Africans can easily switch. So it's not about them WANTING you to respond in a particular language. It's just based on the fact that it just would seem the obvious thing to speak one of the black languages. I myself am Coloured. The language I would naturally choose to address ANY South African in, would be English. If you black, I would immediately speak to you in English, because I cannot speak any of the indigenous languages. Were I to meet a black person, my mind would naturally also just assume that you are a South African black person. Perhaps I may discern between South African vs foreigner. Or Intra-nationally, Xhosa vs Sotho, say. Sometimes I can, sometimes I can't. But largely, the assumption instinctively selects South African as first-choice. The only time I may choose to use Afrikaans, is if you are Coloured or White. In summary, most South Africans are AT LEAST bi-or trilingual, with others knowing more. You may be addressed based on assumption, but switchability comes naturallly on further understanding. It speaks to flexibility, and the desire to accomodate. Thanks🙏😮😅
Honestly moving to abroad comes with different feelings, the excitement to leave Nigeria and living with your spouse is great but at a point you will feel like going back to stay with your family 😂 in all we've been changed positively
Me I moved to a village as well oo!! But I thank God in all that I came to South Africa, yes most South African will mistake you for a South African at first
Yes o we start from somewhere ❤
I love it for you,being Independent is very important it helps you make informed decisions most time without external influence❤
Oh yes I’m glad I did
I hear some good things about south Africa. Me and some friends planned to visit. A lot of African Americans go there or Ghana. I encourage people to go to African countries vs European countries. The women in Africa are amazing.
Hi @Thunder Scorpion
Yes a lot of African Americans have moved to Africa permanently especially South Africa,it is worth visiting.
May I ask what took you to S.A.? My thing with going to Africa (I've traveled there once) is losing my "New York" state of mind. Anyway, great vid
We going to send you all home... we don't want African Americans here.
Black Republicans can live here... Enjoy your last few months here but Nigeria is certainly not welcome here
Omo may oluwa bless you continuously and I'm a fan of your graft, you such an inspiration to many 🙌 and would be a pressure meeting you, I live in South Africa too in Cape Town
Hi Grace my pleasure too dear, let’s connect on Instagram. @chimma_francherry ❤
Beautiful humble sister.
Thank you 🙏
I love the fact that you admitted it was difficult in the beginning h just like for everyone including me😊
It was my sister
South Africans are mostly open minded people
Yes true
Your beautiful sisi ❤
Hello Beautiful ❤
Good to have you 😊
First here❤
🎉🎉🎉
05:08
😃
May I throw some criticism and correction at you?
You speak about THE SOUTH AFRICAN LANGUAGE.
There is no such.
I have a problem with the word THE. It is a definite article. It makes SPECIFIC reference to something, and in this context, , may even make a specific attachment that singles something out, and seperates it in exclusivity!
There is no THE South African language. Rather, there are MANY South African languages.
So, one may speak about The German language. Or the French language. Now this may make reference to the globally-dispersed language, or it may make reference to France's MAIN language spoken in France.
Similarly, one could do the same for THE English language. Relating to the language within the anglophone diaspora, or to the MAIN language spoken in ENGLAND.
France, Germany, and England are privy to being attached to French, German and English.
But South Africa:
Had there been a MAIN, MAJORITY language spoken by almost ALL, we could have made reference to THE South African language. None such exists. Contrarily, MANY lannguages abound, spoken by varying peoples. So it would be better to make reference to A SOUTH AFRICAN LANGUAGE, which includes Afrikaans, Xhosa, Zulu, Sotho etc.
Now, let's talk about English:
🇬🇧 Being an ex-British colony, South Africa has, to an extent, inherited an English legacy. We drive on the left side, like in the UK, with our cars being right-hand drives. We spell like them, eg: Centre, instead of how Americans spell center, or neighbour rather than as with Americans, who spell it neighbor. We may hire a flat like the British, where the Americans whould hire an apartment. We take the lift, Americans take the elevator. For us, Autumn comes before Winter, but for the Americans, Fall comes before Winter. We eat fish and chips like the British. A pie to us is pastry with meat, to the Americans it is a desert. We eat biscuits, Americans eat cookies.
And just like the British, we also speak English.
English is the lingua franca of South Africa. Like all the other 10 languages, it is also an official language. But when it comes to general business, and the order of the day, English abounds. Medication information inserts are always in English, rather than the other official languages. Road signs are in English, as are billboards. When making a call to a company, and you are met with the automated voice, it would be in English. ATMs from which to draw money display English on their screens (they may add one or two other languages for convenience). Food packaging is decorated almosr exclusively in English. Newspapers are largely in English (although some are printed on other languages). Most South Africans can speak some version of English.
Now, because there are so many official and unofficial languages, and there are 60 million people, it cannot be so easy to know who speaks what, right? Many times it is a little more obvious. If you are White or Coloured, the chances are that you speak either English, or Afrikaans, or both (the latter is the most common). If you are Indian, you would most likely speak English.
But then, if you are black, it could be one of the following: Xhosa, Zulu, Pedi, Southern Sotho, Venda, Tswana, Swati Tsonga, Ndebele. These days, many young black children are beginning to use English as a first language. And also, some Blacks (a small minority) use Afrikaans as a first language. But on the whole, it would be the 9 indigenous official languages mentioned.
And then there are the unofficial languages: SiPhuthi, SiHlubi, SiBhaca, SiLala, SiNhlangwini, SiNrebele, IsiMpondro, Khoekhoegowab, !Orakobab, Xirikobab, N|uuki, !Xunthali, Khwedam, KheLobedu, SePulana, HiPai, SeKutswe, SeṰokwa, SiThonga, SiLaNgomane, SheKgalagari, XiRonga and others.
So now, if you are a Black person, it is very likely that a fellow black person may just assume that you understand one of the indigenous languages. If you are in the Eastern Cape, they may just assume that you can speak Xhosa. Or Zulu in Kwazulu/Natal. But if they are told beforehand that you are not FROM here, they will automatically address you in English. A large portion of South Africans can easily switch. So it's not about them WANTING you to respond in a particular language. It's just based on the fact that it just would seem the obvious thing to speak one of the black languages.
I myself am Coloured. The language I would naturally choose to address ANY South African in, would be English. If you black, I would immediately speak to you in English, because I cannot speak any of the indigenous languages. Were I to meet a black person, my mind would naturally also just assume that you are a South African black person. Perhaps I may discern between South African vs foreigner. Or Intra-nationally, Xhosa vs Sotho, say. Sometimes I can, sometimes I can't. But largely, the assumption instinctively selects South African as first-choice. The only time I may choose to use Afrikaans, is if you are Coloured or White.
In summary, most South Africans are AT LEAST bi-or trilingual, with others knowing more. You may be addressed based on assumption, but switchability comes naturallly on further understanding. It speaks to flexibility, and the desire to accomodate.
Thanks🙏😮😅
❤
Honestly moving to abroad comes with different feelings, the excitement to leave Nigeria and living with your spouse is great but at a point you will feel like going back to stay with your family 😂 in all we've been changed positively
So so true,comes with mixed emotions eziokwu