What's It Like Being a Jamaican Living in French Guiana?

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  • @Jamaicans
    @Jamaicans  2 роки тому

    Thanks for watching! Are you ready to visit French Guiana after watching this video? If you are an expat living in French Guiana what's been your experience there? Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a video in the “Jamaicans to the World” series - bit.ly/2yRRCxP

  • @TheAdventuresofKen
    @TheAdventuresofKen 3 роки тому +31

    Thank you so much for the opportunity, Xavier. Thanks to all your viewers for the positive comments. I am happy they enjoyed the interview and I hope they will get the chance to visit. I pray that Jamaicans all around the world will continue to represent our beautiful island home with pride.

    • @marvinheadley6963
      @marvinheadley6963 3 роки тому +3

      You have a great personality ..blessings on your journey!!

    • @favour3319
      @favour3319 3 роки тому +3

      I've enjoyed your episode the most. Blessings Keniece! Sic Luceat Lux

    • @TheInspiredthought
      @TheInspiredthought 3 роки тому +2

      I love your energy. It's infectious. I couldn't stop laughing. You are an excellent ambassador for both countries. French Guiana is now on my list of places to go to.

    • @TheAdventuresofKen
      @TheAdventuresofKen 3 роки тому

      @@TheInspiredthought Yay!!! Thank you very much!!!! I guess I'll see you soon then!!! 😉

    • @johnr4457
      @johnr4457 3 роки тому +2

      This is the most enjoyable interview I have seen. Coming from MoBay, either you or your parents must be familiar with Dr. Upton Robotham. This interview was very informative, fascinating and extremely humorous. Thank you. One question I would have like to hear is what is the typical route to get there from Jamaican.

  • @saustin142
    @saustin142 3 роки тому +12

    This jamaican is a riot. Where did you find her ? You need to bring her back!

  • @suebell1212
    @suebell1212 3 роки тому +34

    Loved her personality, very pleasant!! 😊🇯🇲

    • @delightedbyu1
      @delightedbyu1 3 роки тому +2

      Wow Suzette, me again, I'm enthralled by this interview. Such a down to earth woman representing her country!

    • @billlincolnmd9159
      @billlincolnmd9159 3 роки тому +2

      Yes, this Keneice lady is very entertaining to watch--very enjoyable
      personality. She will succeed anywhere. She needs her own show,
      her own channel show on UA-cam or on Television. She has a
      talent to express herself and be liked immediately.

    • @bellefrancis8572
      @bellefrancis8572 3 роки тому

      @@billlincolnmd9159
      I'm almost sure I have watched most of his videos, and I have to say this one is one of my favorites so far.
      She is great to listen to and watch, and has a great personality. Enjoy watching her.

    • @nikeishadesouza9499
      @nikeishadesouza9499 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah I really love her vibes.....funny, vibrant, and expressive

  • @rtsoca5560
    @rtsoca5560 3 роки тому +10

    Her head wrap looks so good!

  • @carldindial5369
    @carldindial5369 3 роки тому +8

    Was born in tonate, macouria, Cayenne, French guiana. Left there to the states over 20 years ago. Great to reminisce about my homeland. Awesome interview.

  • @juliecolebrown6558
    @juliecolebrown6558 3 роки тому +17

    This girl should be on tv! Or on stage. She is sooooo entertaining!

  • @Yesmyjamaica
    @Yesmyjamaica 3 роки тому +42

    I say this evertime. What a great interview. What a wonderful personality she has. Again represents us so well. These interviews are awesome. We are everywhere. 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🖤💚💛

  • @9ethergoddess277
    @9ethergoddess277 3 роки тому +13

    Great interview with a beautifully spirited and magnetic vibing sister. Loved it. Please interview her again

  • @Bopskuchi
    @Bopskuchi 3 роки тому +10

    She is HIGHLY entertaining!!

  • @elainem6832
    @elainem6832 3 роки тому +15

    This is one of the best interviews I have seen. As someone born and breed in the U.K. but who’s family ancestry is Jamaican, it’s really lovely to hear that fantastic wonderful accent. I don’t have that may Jamaica relatives anymore. We are all now 3rd or 4th generation British.. keep the good work up. This lady was great. Thank you 🙏😁

    • @Jamaicans
      @Jamaicans  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks for the compliment! We are glad you enjoyed this episode in the “Jamaicans to the World” series. If you missed any they are all located here - ua-cam.com/video/gjEvqG6tLzs/v-deo.html&list=PLt0YTBf5UEoc1-D9XLrtMdespsht1oBLJ

    • @sharondeleon487
      @sharondeleon487 2 роки тому +2

      Love her personality, wonderful interview ❤ 💖

  • @hyacinthgordon5295
    @hyacinthgordon5295 3 роки тому +24

    Keneice. I enjoyed this interview. ☺. You are such an intelligent lady. As a fellow Jamaican I am so proud of you. Mr. Murphy. Another excellent interview.👌Thanks for sharing. Blessings and guidance always 🙏✨🙌. Stay safe 😷👍👍

  • @damionhenry6730
    @damionhenry6730 3 роки тому +18

    She is gorgeous, Jamaican woman❤

  • @MrNanah38
    @MrNanah38 3 роки тому +8

    she was such a breath of fresh air, very nice personality , she seem like a fun person to be around.

  • @JP-dq8vq
    @JP-dq8vq 3 роки тому +17

    It's such a joy to see our Jamaicans represent in a positive way another great interview it makes me happy that she is happy and enjoying life.

  • @InfiniteNaturalMystic
    @InfiniteNaturalMystic 3 роки тому +18

    I love her interview very infomative and she communicates well

  • @hogarthbelizaire3552
    @hogarthbelizaire3552 3 роки тому +8

    Very good introduction to French Guiana. Very interesting and well done. Kenice

  • @lydiavirgo1582
    @lydiavirgo1582 3 роки тому +20

    I look forward to these interviews with Xavier Murphy. This one is extremely interesting and informative. Keniece's upbeat personality represents intelligent, adventurous Jamaicans in a really good way.

    • @Jamaicans
      @Jamaicans  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! Be sure to subscribe here so you don't miss any future videos in the series - bit.ly/2yRRCxP

  • @jamaicalikklebuttallawah4725
    @jamaicalikklebuttallawah4725 3 роки тому +9

    She is very refreshing....... I love the interview.

  • @ericpowell4350
    @ericpowell4350 3 роки тому +6

    She's beautiful, intelligent, and represents herself and Jamaica well. All the best to her.

  • @Stonygut1865
    @Stonygut1865 3 роки тому +6

    I knew of French Guiana from Primary school days in Jamaica. learned about it in Social Studies class.

    • @missbiggs9437
      @missbiggs9437 3 роки тому +1

      Ya, me too … guess we were in the same class and had the same teacher 🤣 those things were standard for us back then and a great pity they aren’t today!!

  • @wsmith6270
    @wsmith6270 3 роки тому +14

    Keneice, you are a great Ambassador of Jamaica. You are truly a teacher being so articulate and animated...Xavier, thanks for making this video. I think that I will add FG as one of the places to visit.

  • @everlasting1971
    @everlasting1971 3 роки тому +8

    Nice interview, she communicated her experience very well. Makes me want to visit.

  • @damionhenry6730
    @damionhenry6730 3 роки тому +12

    Look up the smile, shine like a diamond!☺

  • @markjohn9852
    @markjohn9852 3 роки тому +8

    This girl full a life.... I fulljoy this interview.....

  • @jackieclarke6781
    @jackieclarke6781 3 роки тому +15

    I love this interview! She is so vibrant and full of life! Very informative!!

    • @cynthiawilliams931
      @cynthiawilliams931 3 роки тому

      Xavier, U have me hooked. Where did U get the idea to start this show?
      LOVE THIS SHOW!!!

  • @sharminecampbellbrown3679
    @sharminecampbellbrown3679 3 роки тому +5

    I love this interview, she is so articulate and intelligent. Keep our flag flying high 🇯🇲.

  • @angelachristie9107
    @angelachristie9107 3 роки тому +12

    She is very interesting, gave lots of information. I know when you asked about the cost of living it’s very helpful to viewers who wants to travel or reside. Looking forward for the next interview.

    • @Jamaicans
      @Jamaicans  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! Be sure to subscribe here so you don't miss any future videos in the series - bit.ly/2yRRCxP

  • @puertadoor8738
    @puertadoor8738 3 роки тому +5

    What a personality!! One of my favourite interviews.

  • @junereid8751
    @junereid8751 3 роки тому +6

    VERY GOOD COMPREHENSIVE INTERVIEW...AND WITH A GOOD PERSONALITY
    CROWNS IT ALL! THANKS FOR SHARING!....BLESSED!

  • @ptatham8
    @ptatham8 2 роки тому +1

    This was a lovely interview. Keneice has such a colourful, vibrant personality…my gurl is full of liffff, genuine, bold, joyful, she’s a whole vibe!!! Beautiful Montegonian/Mandevillian sistah!!!

  • @chadcapitol6674
    @chadcapitol6674 3 роки тому +4

    Im a dad in ny& i must say this interview was riveting"&entertaining"i had to make my 7yr watch&listen'as we r going to dat beautiful 'lowkey country"..good job pon both sides..kudos fam.

  • @alonatremendoushopkinson7488
    @alonatremendoushopkinson7488 3 роки тому +6

    Wow!! How amazing. I am from Guyana!

  • @sherifuntastic
    @sherifuntastic 3 роки тому +6

    Best interview for a while to me...so what lively and vivacious, she is definitely someone that I would like to meet.

    • @lovelyj0y114
      @lovelyj0y114 3 роки тому +2

      She is indeed a lively person; know her personally.

  • @delorishaffenden2370
    @delorishaffenden2370 3 роки тому +9

    Great interview as usual 👍 Jamaican vibes from London

  • @marshat8657
    @marshat8657 3 роки тому +4

    Keneice has such a warm and charming personality that I could listen to her all day! She is a true Jamaican and I love how she incorporate proper English with our Jamaican patois. Well done Xavier and Keneice.

  • @yd3057
    @yd3057 3 роки тому +12

    S/o to all my Créole people in South America 🇬🇾 🇬🇫 🇸🇷 & around the world!! #unique et incroyable

  • @gloriarobinson1869
    @gloriarobinson1869 3 роки тому +5

    Love this interview, very informative and intellectually stated. Jamaicans representing every where.

    • @Jamaicans
      @Jamaicans  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the compliment! We are glad you enjoyed this episode in the “Jamaicans to the World” series. If you missed any they are all located here - ua-cam.com/video/gjEvqG6tLzs/v-deo.html&list=PLt0YTBf5UEoc1-D9XLrtMdespsht1oBLJ

  • @SammyJ96
    @SammyJ96 3 роки тому +6

    😂😂😂 " a place backa Gid." Lol I love her sense of humor

  • @lennettbucknet417
    @lennettbucknet417 3 роки тому +3

    What a bubbly personality...nice interview

  • @patthompson4678
    @patthompson4678 3 роки тому +4

    This is one of the best interview by far loved her personality

  • @savannahwilson1295
    @savannahwilson1295 3 роки тому +7

    Another great interview.....very informative and insightful.....very articulate Jamaican....... many of us will never get to travel to these places but you tell your story so well.....we get the ‘picture’....stay well!!!

    • @willyboss495
      @willyboss495 3 роки тому

      Jamaicans like to migrate to country thats easy to fit an blend in ,eg usa ,canada ,uk and the caribbean islands

    • @Jamaicans
      @Jamaicans  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching! Be sure to subscribe here so you don't miss any future videos in the series - bit.ly/2yRRCxP

  • @ArtsyIslandGirlJamaicanVlogs
    @ArtsyIslandGirlJamaicanVlogs 3 роки тому +7

    Another great interview ❤🙃

  • @evonjemison708
    @evonjemison708 3 роки тому +5

    I do enjoy and share these great interviews. This one was spot on. Please continue the good work.
    Blessings from home😊👌

  • @Nyammings
    @Nyammings 3 роки тому +15

    Mi like dis an mi like har. A wi seh world tour enuh. Everytime mi hear bout a new place mi waa guh.

  • @makx143
    @makx143 3 роки тому +5

    I absolutely enjoyed this exchange with Ms. Keneice. Makes me wanna take the next flight to Guiana Carnival. Second time viewer of your channel you're the best, keep up the good work. looking forward to seeing some of your travels.

    • @Jamaicans
      @Jamaicans  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! Be sure to subscribe here so you don't miss any future videos in the series - bit.ly/2yRRCxP

  • @garcialewis6828
    @garcialewis6828 3 роки тому +2

    Lovely young lady, such a bubbly personality. I really enjoyed this interview.

  • @ronkodak9760
    @ronkodak9760 3 роки тому +3

    Yes Xavier this one of the best interview energy up excellentia. This girl should Represent Jamaica worldwide

  • @kaydenpat
    @kaydenpat 3 роки тому +6

    Sounds like an adventure to live in French Guyana with the tarantulas, the heat, the mosquitos, etc.

  • @favour3319
    @favour3319 3 роки тому +4

    I've enjoyed this episode the most.

  • @hopewalker442
    @hopewalker442 3 роки тому +8

    Great interview!

  • @tamikofung3310
    @tamikofung3310 3 роки тому +1

    Keniece gave a very pleasant and animated interview. She has a very nice, happy personality. She enjoys her blessings and sees the good in her daily experiences.

  • @marlene97280
    @marlene97280 3 роки тому +5

    Hello from Martinique !
    WE love you !❤️❤️❤️

  • @maxinebarrett9919
    @maxinebarrett9919 2 роки тому +1

    Loved this interview. She was excited and happy.

  • @glencampbell6217
    @glencampbell6217 3 роки тому +6

    Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK .I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL.GOD BLESS YOU ALL🙏///..........

  • @oraltraditions6127
    @oraltraditions6127 3 роки тому +4

    She's very informative. And those people need to try breadfruit. I might need to go there and get some bresshe.I could eat some now.

  • @Sugi1971
    @Sugi1971 2 роки тому +1

    I thoroughly enjoyed Keneice and hearing about her experience living in French Guiana.

  • @elizabethking8763
    @elizabethking8763 3 роки тому +3

    This was very interview is quite informative. I had the location wrong all this time. Thanks I learnt alot

  • @rswaby7
    @rswaby7 3 роки тому +1

    Keneice is very intelligent and witty…lover her interview👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @ligarowe3300
    @ligarowe3300 3 роки тому +1

    Keneice provided one of the best insights from a Jamaican perspective. She's articulate, charismatic, and obviously and educator. (Me too, so I'm biased.)

  • @simonekaren8613
    @simonekaren8613 3 роки тому +3

    I so enjoyed watching this young lady.

  • @jeromemorvan7092
    @jeromemorvan7092 3 роки тому +2

    French Guyana formerly( Guiana) was formerly known as CAYENNE
    The European. FRENCH space launch pad for the ARIANNE ROCKET PROJECT IS IN THE
    JUNGLE OF CAYENNE aka French Guyana and is really in the Amazon
    Jungle hence the sweltering heat/ humidity.
    I'm sure we all have heard of the spice called CAYENNE PEPPER. That's the country it is named after.During slavery after the slaves were whipped raw the women would use it as a salve so that the wounds would heal without leaving scars and Keloids on the backs of their men.

  • @karleinegraham446
    @karleinegraham446 3 роки тому +10

    I am surprised that the interviewee , a graduate of Manchester High did not know where French Guiana is located. In Jamaica I was taught that South America was roughly divided into two by Spain and Portugal, the leaders in exploration in the 15th century. The Spanish half divided into factions such as Peru, Ecuador, Uraquay etc. The Portuguese half held together as Brazil. Later other Europeans countries joined the exploration race. The English, French and the Dutch snapped up parts of Brazil which was harder to protect. From that we now have ( British Guiana) 🇬🇾 Guyana, French Guiana, an overseas territory of France, and (Dutch Guiana) Surinam. The Ameridians did not die out and the Brazilians are the largest and now increasingly influential country in South America. We must learn about the New World of the Americas of which Jamaica is apart . I would ask if she ever visited Guyana and/or the Amazon area.

    • @georgiagunning5533
      @georgiagunning5533 3 роки тому +1

      Love her but was a bit surprised she did not know about French Guiana I am a grandma out of Manchester and know about that Island through history class.

    • @karleinegraham446
      @karleinegraham446 3 роки тому +5

      Is 🇯🇲 Jamaica not teaching that there are three Guianas and that (British Guiana) 🇬🇾 Guyana is culturally part of the British West Indies?? I remember, in the 1960s and 1970s, the men appreciating and the women loving the Guyanese cricketers Lance Gibbs and Rohan Kanhai. There are quite a few Jamaican men with the name "Rohan".

    • @TheAdventuresofKen
      @TheAdventuresofKen 3 роки тому +5

      Dropped Geo and History very early for other subjects. Surprisingly, at my departure, not many people knew where it was, and to this day, ppl ask me where it is.

    • @kaydenpat
      @kaydenpat 3 роки тому +5

      @@georgiagunning5533 French Guyana is not an island. It’s a country in South America.

    • @butafogo1
      @butafogo1 3 роки тому +2

      Karleine, I was a bit disappointed by her ignorance too. But I was charmed by everything else about her and the interview.

  • @shellypoorman9433
    @shellypoorman9433 3 роки тому +5

    I love her could listen to her anytime

  • @hamiltonbrown1989
    @hamiltonbrown1989 3 роки тому +4

    Bless Up Keneice!!!!

  • @jasminwisdom3521
    @jasminwisdom3521 3 роки тому +2

    I love this lady. She is really Jamaican

  • @emeliadoepeloe755
    @emeliadoepeloe755 3 роки тому +3

    Bonjour im a soutamerica women life in frans gayana my partner is Guyanese never forget we're one people come from Africa one love one heard one destiny's like you man great job com and visit we are looking for morej Jamaican ja ❤❤❤this country is very interesting i want meats this woman i love her so much. We are caraibean peace and love

  • @eldrissmall1955
    @eldrissmall1955 2 роки тому

    Hi there Keneice, your have not changed one bit. You are full of excitement as usual. We miss you in Mandeville. Awesome interview. Love and blessings always.
    Thank you so much Xavier for sharing with us.

  • @roseb819
    @roseb819 3 роки тому +4

    Another great interview. Thanks for your these videos. Learns a lot

  • @DJ.JAMROCK
    @DJ.JAMROCK 3 роки тому +3

    Another Great Interview

  • @FrenchAction1
    @FrenchAction1 3 роки тому +4

    A very interesting interview. I was able to watch the whole video. The TAPIF programme has enables many Jmaicans to live her experience, not necessarily in French Guiana but I am pleased she enjoyed it. Mo ka pati = I am leaving

  • @wanubijohari1
    @wanubijohari1 2 роки тому

    Dis is meh favorite one suh far!!!! I LAFF MY HEART OUT . THANK YOU. I love this lady's whole vibe. I am a Guyanese living in Brasil and when you spoke about talking to de tree dem, I remembered growing up and we had a papaw treee that would not bear any fruit for years, my mummy told it one day that she would cut it down if it didnt produce and that tree had fruit on it in LESS THAN A MONTH!!!! I will never forget that, just a few little fruits and it never produced more after those....lol
    Anyways, thanks again for these, I am binge watching and loving every bit .....
    Blessings.

  • @woody7724
    @woody7724 3 роки тому +2

    thanks for sharing i do enjoy it looking forward for more

  • @Amidisyaso
    @Amidisyaso 3 роки тому +2

    Interstingly the movie "Papillion" was filmed in Falmouth Jamaica, instead of French Guyana...

  • @gladstonefuller953
    @gladstonefuller953 3 роки тому +5

    Another interesting interview. Thanks! Patois is way easier to speak than read and written. Try to melt the cheese you mentioned, you will spend 1000 years trying and it will never melt. The word “industrial” is a most interesting word!

  • @daynajoe
    @daynajoe 3 роки тому +1

    Must be wonderful to enjoy meals from all the cultures in this country! Love, love, love this interview. 💛🙏🏾✨✨✨✨✨

  • @RayonNelson
    @RayonNelson 3 роки тому +2

    Love her energy!

  • @myrnegordon1287
    @myrnegordon1287 3 роки тому +20

    Xavier when ever you interviewed the people who are living in different countries you should ask them about crimes in the country they move

  • @fionafinn443
    @fionafinn443 3 роки тому +1

    Another great personality. Mi love har

  • @maxamillionfrontiers9768
    @maxamillionfrontiers9768 3 роки тому +13

    First here cuz this I gotta see. Gosh, Jamaicans are EVERYWHERE!!!

    • @willyboss495
      @willyboss495 3 роки тому +2

      Any way u go in this world a jamaican is there if a "backa God" we right deh

  • @georgiajob
    @georgiajob 2 роки тому +1

    Oh wow looking good Keneice

  • @yawdieinusa8175
    @yawdieinusa8175 3 роки тому +3

    Maroon's pride!!!!!!! I had the privilege of growing up near the factory and getting the chips hot straight from the fryer. Awesome

  • @neshahibbert8233
    @neshahibbert8233 2 роки тому

    Lovely. I had a bellygul of laughter 🤣. She is so real and humorous

  • @andreaclark4739
    @andreaclark4739 3 роки тому +8

    I love her real Jamaican

  • @audleymclean3724
    @audleymclean3724 3 роки тому +2

    Check out Sao Luis [Brazil] they listen/dance to reggae music ONLY, they does not listen to any other music reggae music but reggae,, it quite incredible.

  • @marcwatson6063
    @marcwatson6063 3 роки тому +3

    Good Interview

  • @steppingoutontheword7876
    @steppingoutontheword7876 3 роки тому +2

    Fearless!! Girl give me some.

  • @debbie0813
    @debbie0813 3 роки тому +1

    What a beautiful and jovial lady. Thanks for the wealth of information.

  • @LeeWilliams-iq3hm
    @LeeWilliams-iq3hm Рік тому

    Keniece was a joy to watch, She would do well as an interviewer 🙏🏽

  • @marshaandy8371
    @marshaandy8371 3 роки тому +2

    Lovely interview

  • @andre_tube..
    @andre_tube.. 2 роки тому

    Keneice is such a jovial character, and she's got a really good sense of humour! Good job Xavier

  • @brendawood8020
    @brendawood8020 3 роки тому +1

    O NO, IT STARTED IN JANUARY AS CHRISTMAS FINISH STRATE OVER TO CARNIVAL, FRENCH GUYANE IT'S THE LAST PART OF THE WORLD, I LIVE IN FRANCE GUYANE AND I SAW IT MUCH LOVE ONENESS 🙏🙏❤💯😍

  • @jahlight9445
    @jahlight9445 3 роки тому +4

    AWARA is the best yellow little fruit .Awara juice is the best .Columbo is good OMG !

  • @crioulom120
    @crioulom120 3 роки тому +8

    I lived in Jam for many years and I came from a country where Carnaval is rooted in long tradition and there is a lot of meaning to certain costumes and dances etc....While I respect the Jam style Carnaval, I had difficulty appreciating it...Love Jamaica though!

  • @doreenmorgan9683
    @doreenmorgan9683 3 роки тому

    Great interview, lots of great information if we consider traveling there. She really knows a lot about the culture their. Love love her enthusiasm and spirit. One of the you best....interview

  • @datmesay
    @datmesay 3 роки тому +2

    Big up unuh self ppl from French Guiana love u

  • @lilymbbrown2596
    @lilymbbrown2596 3 роки тому +1

    I enjoyed her interview....interesting

  • @mrantonsioux
    @mrantonsioux 2 роки тому

    Wonderful spirits Xavier and Keneice. Be courageous people you cant get anywhere if you dont at least try. Nothing wrong with failure if it dont kill yu it mek yu stronger👊

  • @JamStarMom
    @JamStarMom 3 роки тому +1

    She so vibesy. She said when she see the ackee water come at her eye. And then a feed the dogs the good goood breadfruit. Oh God. 😂

  • @manuelaffonso2191
    @manuelaffonso2191 Рік тому

    Enjoyed it. Cool runnings