what living in south sudan is really like

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  • i slept in the village for 2 nights, i’m not the same woman anymore
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 167

  • @powjajang1410
    @powjajang1410 5 місяців тому +58

    I love this video. I got a chance to go back to Juba last year for the first time in 10 years and my experience was similar. I relate to the surrealness of it all. One thing I was unexpectedly touched by was being surrounded by the presence of people who look just like me. Did you notice that as well? And I agree, witnessing the wealth disparity in real life was unsettling. It definitely stirred something in me as well.

    • @achanwol
      @achanwol  5 місяців тому +14

      yess, i think this was the best part - the fact that everyone around me looked just like me and there was a level of freedom bc of that. thank you for watching :)

    • @Only.gmail_
      @Only.gmail_ 11 днів тому

      ​@@achanwol
      Can I move to south sudan ?
      I don't like these world events and possible world War 3. South sudan would be a good place to get far away.

  • @jetleesports312
    @jetleesports312 3 місяці тому +18

    Omg I’m from north Sudan my mom tells me stories when Sudan was one she said the south had the most beautiful fertile lands with mangos falling out the tree she wasn’t lying🔥😂💯🇸🇩🇸🇸💓

  • @ginaaphirii
    @ginaaphirii 5 місяців тому +37

    So beautiful that you captured this. I'm from Zimbabwe, but currently living in Australia and I too wish some African countries got more exposure from people with a real connection to them. This video is a perfect step in that direction.

  • @manuellabolgai9671
    @manuellabolgai9671 5 місяців тому +58

    Achan I love this video. As a South Sudanese women who’s never been able to visit back home, I’m so grateful that you took your time to vlog your trip. This video truly gave me a sense home.🥹🙌🏿💐

    • @achanwol
      @achanwol  5 місяців тому +8

      praying we will be able to return to a peaceful and grown sudan one day ♥️

    • @teresiawachira1034
      @teresiawachira1034 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@achanwol . You'll be part of the growth. Please learn your local languages, and it'll be easier for you to communicate.

  • @KarrenKora
    @KarrenKora 5 місяців тому +36

    this was a masterpiece Achan!!!! I can’t pick a favorite moment - you killed it and you are amazing. so many moments touched me ❤

    • @achanwol
      @achanwol  5 місяців тому +4

      thank you very much ily

  • @mandyemerson8059
    @mandyemerson8059 5 місяців тому +17

    I love the idea of going back to one’s mother land. It really is always an eye-opening experience to see how your people are living and what life would be like if you were there. May God bless Africa🫶🏾🌍

  • @abdimajidmohamed1463
    @abdimajidmohamed1463 5 місяців тому +6

    I love South Sudanese people, the most beautiful people in Africa. ❤from 🇸🇴

  • @sgucci8279
    @sgucci8279 5 місяців тому +16

    this was such an eyeopening experience just to watch honestly! i hope this will reach others and i’ll definitely encourage donations for Sudan!!!

  • @jomusulyn
    @jomusulyn 5 місяців тому +7

    Beautiful video! I'm Liberian and by the grace of God I was able to visit Liberia again after 23 years in July of 2023. Your video inspires me to share my trip experience, I truly believe that God is bringing the younger diaspora of Africans back to the motherland as a testimony of His goodness, for His glory and honor and for us to give back to our people with the resources that God has blessed us with. I pray that as we get older we can visit the motherland often to help our people and advance the Kingdom of God

  • @kgaremotsamai8600
    @kgaremotsamai8600 5 місяців тому +19

    Love it when the girlies go home😍😍

  • @swakairoh
    @swakairoh 5 місяців тому +8

    I am KENYAn and I used to have SS friends in highschool.. I wish I could one day visit south Sudan..
    JohnGarang, Daniel Barach..Matiop Deng..
    I miss those guys🔥🔥

    • @mfundinqoyo8218
      @mfundinqoyo8218 Місяць тому

      yho yho Lm a south african,from xhosa clan im madly in love with this country..I cried alot when they killed our father JOHN GARANGA😪

  • @nyapankir4776
    @nyapankir4776 5 місяців тому +5

    i was in sudan most of the summer and it was the most beautiful experience ever. It made me more open minded and grateful for everything little thing in my life, and also was so refreshing to be around so many ppl who were so similar to me.

  • @Amourm
    @Amourm 5 місяців тому +12

    I’m going to South Sudan for a month this summer I’m sooo glad you made this! 🫶🏾

  • @zirisdiary
    @zirisdiary 5 місяців тому +6

    the way i LOVE this video so much??😭 like every aspect of it makes me miss village life in nigeria. i was fortunate enough to have been born there/live there for 5ish years, but also travel home every Christmas afterwards. but because of c*vid i haven’t been back since 2019-2020
    but the relatability between our village life is OFF the charts, from the :
    - goat (my grandpa had a goat pen & i turned them into my pets, b4 they were made to be food😭)
    - using a stick to get fruits from the tree
    - THE FLIES??
    - the roads (doesn’t help when the car is hella crammed 😭)
    - not knowing the full language
    - prayer into the new years
    i can’t wait to go back this year, but its a shame that both of our governments are letting down our countries 🇳🇬❤️🇸🇸

    • @achanwol
      @achanwol  5 місяців тому +1

      it is a shame but haha I love that 🥲! One day africa will be celebrated to its full extent in Jesus namee I pray

  • @hilinatafesse4501
    @hilinatafesse4501 5 місяців тому +5

    This was so raw and fruitful achan. Thank you for taking me on this wholesome journey 🤍

  • @doremi1790
    @doremi1790 5 місяців тому +8

    Very beautiful Achan, I love your heart💗 ~ as an ss that hasn’t been back home I appreciate your pov. Change will come to South Sudan🇸🇸

    • @achanwol
      @achanwol  5 місяців тому

      thank you 🥹 and yes change will come.

  • @sudanispeaks5987
    @sudanispeaks5987 5 місяців тому +9

    Wonderful video Achan! I'm South Sudanese as well but born and raised in Canada so I could definitely relate to some of the things you mentioned in your video. Hope you've had a great start to the new year.❤

    • @achanwol
      @achanwol  5 місяців тому +1

      you as well! :)

  • @Shaniaa
    @Shaniaa 5 місяців тому +3

    Literally love this!!!!! ❤❤❤

  • @Nadianikita77
    @Nadianikita77 5 місяців тому +3

    I loved this video so much , thank you for this ❤❤❤

  • @iman_alexis
    @iman_alexis 5 місяців тому +2

    You captured this so beautifully

  • @naomieAyodele
    @naomieAyodele 5 місяців тому +2

    This was beautiful Achan, thank you for sharing this journey!

  • @user-qz1sf1rg1c
    @user-qz1sf1rg1c 5 місяців тому +3

    Honestly this was an eye opening video about south sudan, thanks for sharing!

  • @akosuakoranteng3327
    @akosuakoranteng3327 5 місяців тому +4

    Thanks for this! I’ve never seen day to day footage of South Sudan ❤

  • @nk0li
    @nk0li 4 місяці тому +1

    This is such a beautifully edited and educational video. Loved it!

  • @PhebeAmpofo
    @PhebeAmpofo 5 місяців тому +3

    finally a insight in South Sudan, I love it🥰🙌🏾

  • @autumncottrell
    @autumncottrell 5 місяців тому +2

    This is such a beautiful video! The time you took to make this is amazing, even through the slight backlash you got! Such a great message about giving back as well! It’s so important 💓

  • @brian5238
    @brian5238 5 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely fantastic video! I've learned so much through you lens and narrative about South Sudan. Excellent job!

  • @AissataAmadou
    @AissataAmadou 5 місяців тому +1

    I loved this video sm thank you for sharing South Sudan

  • @happybutterfly1250
    @happybutterfly1250 5 місяців тому +4

    That was an amazing vlog
    Ty for showing South Sudan through your eyes
    ❤❤❤❤

  • @divineblessings_
    @divineblessings_ 5 місяців тому +3

    Such a beautiful country !! Thank you so much for this Achan❤️❤️

  • @esradawood7435
    @esradawood7435 5 місяців тому +2

    I love this video so much ❤ praying for a safe stable and thriving Sudan and South Sudan one day, God willing 🤲🏾

  • @cloudjai
    @cloudjai 5 місяців тому +3

    wow such a beautiful video!!

  • @jeniiice
    @jeniiice 5 місяців тому

    This video was having me smile from so much admiration of your experience. From the shops, to the nature scenes, to seeing the community and especially seeing you and your family together appreciating the beauty of everything. Obviously I’m sure the whole trip wasn’t sunshine and rainbows yet I’m happy you had this transformative experience yk… within yourself and with your passion for highlighting South Sudan as a country along with advancing the country as well. Beautiful video Achan :)

  • @nanawordie7967
    @nanawordie7967 4 місяці тому +1

    This is such a beautiful video! makes me miss Ghana too. i haven't been back in over 5 years

  • @4grce885
    @4grce885 5 місяців тому +2

    Love the soundtrack ☺️☺️ and glad you got to experience South Sudan 🇸🇸 love that you care and are so passionate towards our people.❤

  • @daniellebadoe9586
    @daniellebadoe9586 5 місяців тому +3

    achannn, this was literally such a beautifully done and informative video. it was so eye opening to see how life is in south sudan, and refreshing to hear your perspective. praying for sudan❤

  • @maureenonline
    @maureenonline 5 місяців тому +4

    Thoroughly enjoyed! one of my fav videos!!

    • @achanwol
      @achanwol  5 місяців тому +2

      this makes me so happy 🥹

  • @thelastredeemed
    @thelastredeemed Місяць тому

    this was so interesting! thank you im doing a school project and this helped a lot! thanks

  • @fionaluki
    @fionaluki 5 місяців тому +4

    i loveee thiss!!! my mom is going by herself in April, this made me wanna go with her !!

  • @Goldalomoro
    @Goldalomoro 15 днів тому

    Hello im a South Sudanese living in Dubai and im genuinely so glad to see videos like this. I hope you enjoyed South Sudan as much as i do, God boss

  • @raihana.onfilm
    @raihana.onfilm 5 місяців тому +2

    thank you for showing us your beautiful country; the kids have the brightest smiles 🧡

  • @HoshiumiToudai
    @HoshiumiToudai Місяць тому

    Amazing work!

  • @thegreatleo2493
    @thegreatleo2493 4 місяці тому +1

    Thankyou for sharing sister 🤍🙌🏾
    Watching from Melbourne Australia. You're really good at this 🇸🇸🤍🇸🇸👑🔥💯

  • @iman_alexis
    @iman_alexis 5 місяців тому +1

    This humbled me so much, I just thank God for life.

  • @Allforthekingdom7
    @Allforthekingdom7 5 місяців тому +1

    I love this video sm 💝💝

  • @ItsMonsy
    @ItsMonsy 5 місяців тому +1

    SOO INCREDIBLE AND INSIGHTFUL

  • @giirjoseph8028
    @giirjoseph8028 2 місяці тому +1

    Great Vlog 😇, Loved every minute of it.

  • @cloudjai
    @cloudjai 5 місяців тому +2

    excited to see the filmmm

  • @abukkie
    @abukkie 5 місяців тому +2

    aww, this is so beautiful I never thought you were from Awiel!!! So am I , I love that you got to experience the home life

    • @achanwol
      @achanwol  5 місяців тому

      twinnnns!!!!

  • @vivib7830
    @vivib7830 5 місяців тому +2

    I love this vlog so much! I’m going back home soon & plan on vlogging so this was so fun to watch . Bless 🖤🙏🏿

    • @achanwol
      @achanwol  5 місяців тому

      safe travels ♥️

  • @user-si1xk7gk9x
    @user-si1xk7gk9x 5 місяців тому +1

    best vlog ever, loved every second

  • @Gracescove
    @Gracescove 5 місяців тому +2

    Wow. This really spoke to me. I’m also a first gen American and I haven’t been back to my home country since I left at 2. It’s a lot to see but from a fresh set of eyes. The cinematography, the message, the story. Truly Beautiful. Please continue to spread awareness and truth the way that you do it’s so inspiring!

    • @achanwol
      @achanwol  5 місяців тому

      thank you so much 🥲

  • @louwood1757
    @louwood1757 5 місяців тому

    Amazing!! Thank you for sharing!! 🙏❤️ bless up Achan

    • @achanwol
      @achanwol  5 місяців тому

      God bless u louis!!

  • @achanm
    @achanm 5 місяців тому +2

    Omg this is so cool to see. I’m 21 as well, living in Australia and have never been back home too 😭😭 but hoping to go soon.

  • @LaraUAE
    @LaraUAE 5 місяців тому +1

    Wodemaya has some really great videos in South Sudan. But yours were really great too. Very cool perspective.

  • @nieshafr
    @nieshafr 4 місяці тому +1

    This is so beautiful

  • @AchansDigitalDiary
    @AchansDigitalDiary 2 місяці тому

    Visiting home must be such a humbling and touching experience. This video if anything makes me more excited to visit home one day, you are all so beautiful and I just know your parents very much needed that taste of being back home, worry free and feeling like home. ❤❤

  • @thezaahraa
    @thezaahraa 5 місяців тому +2

    Such a beautiful video. I loved your cinematography skills! You spoke so eloquently and had wonderful messages to share- about taking daily things in our lives for granted and seeing immigrant parents in their hometowns is always such an unforgettable experience. !!
    Which camera did you use to film this? Would love to see how your still photos came out!!

    • @achanwol
      @achanwol  5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much! Canon m50!

  • @chazzwestlv
    @chazzwestlv 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for this video! I really enjoyed watching! It would be amazing to be able to visit there one day! ❤👍🏻👋🏻

  • @sandrachipere
    @sandrachipere Місяць тому

    Am from Zimbabwe I really enjoyed watching this and thanks for the exposure we want more content like this ❤❤❤

  • @jermanijohnson.3481
    @jermanijohnson.3481 5 місяців тому +3

    I will have my eyes on Sudan. I appreciate the time and energy it took for you to show us your beautiful country and also share your seemingly lovely family. Much love Achan. ;))

    • @achanwol
      @achanwol  5 місяців тому

      thank you very much love ♥️

  • @lynaabdelli9611
    @lynaabdelli9611 16 днів тому

    i loved that you kept sayin Sudan sudan ...... it warms my heart

  • @yenthomas1265
    @yenthomas1265 Місяць тому

    its a very good introduction and content .... girl you did its really fire keep it up

  • @mazinsakharov
    @mazinsakharov 25 днів тому +1

    Hello Achan,
    I ran into your YT vlogs at random. By pure accident, if such a thing exists! It's heart-warming that you (instinctively) refer to yourself as Sudanese, then qualifying it as South Sudanese! You have done it more than once, and in other videos, too! You did not edit them bits out, nor bothered with a retake to have it fixed. That means a lot. In fact one can say it's only a reflection on the obvious: the bigger Sudan is still in your blood as WE ALL, Northerners and Southerns feel deep down ourselves.
    Incidentally, you profile says you are a curator. I am curious; are you working in a museum? And what did you major in at uni?
    Regards, stay well sis and keep the good work
    Mazin Sakharov (Maaz Abdalla)

  • @ogueriviews
    @ogueriviews 5 місяців тому

    This is a magnificent video.

  • @SamsonMugo
    @SamsonMugo 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for this, from Kenya

  • @ellaokorodudu
    @ellaokorodudu 4 місяці тому

    BEAUTIFUL VIDEO

  • @Solo5422
    @Solo5422 Місяць тому

    Loved it, greetings from Mali, West Africa

  • @EuniceTess
    @EuniceTess 5 місяців тому +1

    S.Sudan is on my list on countries I wanna vlog in this year.

  • @Anyetdiing
    @Anyetdiing 5 місяців тому

    Watching this from your perspective as someone’s who’s grown up at/around home all my life is so beautiful. Ps, I’m from Aweil as well!! And my step mom is from Marialbaai🤍

  • @lydzzz
    @lydzzz 5 місяців тому +1

    girl i LOVED this vlog, the scenery, and everything was beautiful. it felt like I went with you!! im from the toronto area, so it’s so cool seeing how other people live.
    also i noticed the clips of you & ur sister with the Bible! period a Christian youtuberrrr. deff subscribing!🤍 also, what do u use to colour grade?

    • @achanwol
      @achanwol  5 місяців тому

      I use Final Cut Pro or davinci resolve! And thank you so much!

  • @danielyel3649
    @danielyel3649 3 місяці тому

    Amazing❤❤

  • @lualjunior8333
    @lualjunior8333 4 місяці тому

    I love it keep it up ❤🎉

  • @duncanridgley6261
    @duncanridgley6261 4 місяці тому

    Well done. Great vlogging. I am thinking to go myself. This has encouraged me.

  • @kosiigbobi9841
    @kosiigbobi9841 4 місяці тому

    this is beautiful

    • @achanwol
      @achanwol  4 місяці тому

      thank you soo much

  • @mayiikanaumaker2178
    @mayiikanaumaker2178 4 місяці тому

    Keep going, Achan.
    Home is home no matter what.

  • @babalwacezu5583
    @babalwacezu5583 2 місяці тому

    I am a South African and I must say I absolutely enjoyed this content. I loved everything about it even the "underwhelming airport", yes it could be better. A lot of improvements are indeed needed there but I could actually live there among others and actually have a good time.
    Thank you,beautiful Sudanese sister.

  • @hakeemdanielbey2786
    @hakeemdanielbey2786 3 місяці тому

    Achan Wol thank you for this video. You so beautiful❤

  • @nyapankir4776
    @nyapankir4776 5 місяців тому +1

    OMGGGGGG I WENT TO YOUR GRANDPA’S SHOP WHEN I WAS IN SOUTH SUDAN

  • @aleks3906
    @aleks3906 3 місяці тому

    Thanks, Sister Achan...South Sudan has a great future, and we are so proud that we have such a beautiful country. Some people might despise S. Sudan, but will be prove wrong with time. What we need for now as S. Sudanese is good leadership. The rest will be a history. There is no naturally beautiful land like South Sudan...it is our pride❤

  • @angelikadepelika3758
    @angelikadepelika3758 5 місяців тому +3

    Beautiful video Achan! Try to learn Dinka, so you wont be lost when your parents are old.

  • @nimzzo
    @nimzzo 5 місяців тому +1

    Great video hopefully more South Sudanese watch this

  • @andrewpiol
    @andrewpiol 21 день тому

    Thank you, Achan, for your great video. Thank you also for visiting Aweil or South Sudan. South Sudan is a great country. We just have poor leadership, which might change in the future. There are a lot of beautiful places in South Sudan that you haven't seen.

  • @RL-py4kh
    @RL-py4kh 4 місяці тому

    Great video

  • @Linamun55
    @Linamun55 Місяць тому +1

    I’am from north Sudan, and i really enjoyed the vlog its so interesting to watch it I always wanted to visit south Sudan 🫶🏾

  • @moongirl1014
    @moongirl1014 5 місяців тому

    I’m Somali and have never been back back home, hope I do one day soon. This video is so beautiful!!!

  • @MAWUTJOK
    @MAWUTJOK 4 місяці тому

    Nice video my sister. Welcome home. Enjoy the home land.

  • @tyrapaynee
    @tyrapaynee 5 місяців тому +2

    Loveeeee

  • @user-ov8ll3ej3w
    @user-ov8ll3ej3w 2 місяці тому

    I love my culture and history my culture is the Dinka and i live in Australia QLD Ipswich i wish i could go and experience my country. You showed me how my country is thank you so much

  • @evenlago5100
    @evenlago5100 3 місяці тому

    keep up, don't stop visiting you ancestor's land, good job.

  • @michaellupai4765
    @michaellupai4765 5 місяців тому

    Thank you my daughters and thanks goes to your dear Mother for accompanying in that historic trip.Please what said do it.And it may help others to do the same.I'm very proud of you girls.make us proud.I wish you a good luck❤❤❤

  • @jaiafrica6112
    @jaiafrica6112 3 дні тому

    Beautiful

  • @ashleymulawisha5847
    @ashleymulawisha5847 5 місяців тому +3

    REAL.

  • @brazenbior
    @brazenbior 5 місяців тому

    I subscribed ❤

  • @KushQueen9
    @KushQueen9 3 місяці тому

    I love being home, just like you i prefer the village where my parents are from, I've travelled to Rumbek and Aliab. You captured great footage! Oh and don't worry girl, there's always someone that gets annoyed with you filming. This guy yelled at me but oh well 😂

  • @duergatkuoth4741
    @duergatkuoth4741 2 місяці тому

    Perfect

  • @Dinka-EnglishTV5
    @Dinka-EnglishTV5 2 місяці тому

    That was thought provoking journey. South Sudan 🇸🇸 is so welcoming, beautiful in nature, underdeveloped and people are living comfortable there as usuall.
    Life is a struggle.
    Which village have you visited apart from juba town ??

  • @nasinandizambia5900
    @nasinandizambia5900 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful,,,,,,i hope to visit south sudan ❤❤

  • @relaxingenjoyment1965
    @relaxingenjoyment1965 4 місяці тому

    iam north sudanese. I love the music in the background it is typical sudanese rythm. I love our similarities as we were one country short time before. much love❤

  • @o1uch172
    @o1uch172 5 місяців тому +1

    Love to the motherland🥹❤️ this video is precious