Africans Give Me Free Food When I Speak Their Language

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So this past week I went to GhanaFest 2022 in Chicago, which is probably the closest you can come to being in Africa in America. With a massive market full of African goods, traditional tribal dances, and incredible food from Ghana and West Africa, I made a lot of new friends here when I spoke the Twi language. #ghana #ghanafest #twi
0:00 Intro
0:24 Sponsored by Helix Sleep
2:24 Checking in at GhanaFest
2:55 Fresh sobolo drink
3:48 Browsing Ghanaian royal fabric
5:33 Authentic Ghanian cuisine
6:15 Fan wants me to surprise her husband
6:31 Browsing African jewelry
6:52 Ghanaian accessories
8:18 Speaking Yoruba?!
8:56 Trying Ghanaian kebabs
9:42 Aunties give me free food
10:35 More excited fans
10:54 Chinese man speaks Twi
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[@five1five06]

Can you go to the hood and talk their language

[@MagicButterz]

You are a cool dude, just need to learn how to chill out around internet buzz

[@Eovol]

@@five1five06 Might not be a video after that

[@five1five06]

@@Eovol why ?

[@yourdadsotherfamily3530]

Much love and many blessings from Texas amigo

[@MidnightClad8]

It’s actually insane how you spoke Twi to that lady and she said she was Nigerian then you just switch up to Yoruba meanwhile I struggle to speak my native language 😂

[@hopelife8130]

422 ok my dear you are a very important person i really need you to save me i have been broke for a long time due to impossibility and it is difficult for me to find a job so i beg you the best of me find 5ghc for food aid please

[@babagandu]

Wow Kewl!

[@xdawnettex]

I can barely speak my native language at all

[@hopelife8130]

@CHT0N just help please

[@jsteinfeld14]

@@hopelife8130 help how?

[@uriascole2607]

My friend, you are the embodiment of Nelson Mandela's quote. "If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart." Truly enjoy your videos. Thank you for showing us how to bridge the gap/barriers between people and their cultures.

[@Chris-ms5bd]

Great comment

[@redcar9949]

rip madiba

[@colescalisthenics]

Do you use a go pro for filming?

[@saitamayt5104]

Very well said

[@vinceA3748]

That is so on point. You just see people change right away when you speak their language. They smile, they laugh, they let their hair down. It's so amazing to watch.

[@weedgrass2338]

Something about the Chinese guy wearing an "I love Ghana" shirt makes my heart warm up. I always love when cultures embrace other cultures.

[@telford32]

Probably because his company made a crap load of money doing real estate development there...sorry to be that guy but I'm probably not wrong.

[@jong3122]

He was funny too "Did you get used to the food?" "There's chinese restaurants everywhere!"

[@nehemiahglow]

@@telford32 ...huh?

[@niggachu420]

​​@@telford32he literally said he lived there for 13 years

[@itiscujo]

​@@telford32yea, but do you really feel any better pointing that out?

[@natedoggystyle3197]

I love how he even *laughs in Chinese* He has an amazing gift and is sharing that gift with others to make the world a better place. A truly good man.

[@blazednlovinit]

He laughed in Ghanan earlier as well, more high pitched.

[@peachytori]

the aunties just giving him food and water like boy put your wallet away even tho he’s trying to pay made me smile so much.

[@shusas.fidele4414]

Yes! They were so happy because he made an effort to learn the language that the money he wanted to pay was too beneath their joy! Beautiful! 😊😊😊

[@hannahmclaughlin348]

I love that! And that's how the culture is, too. Very welcoming, loves to make and give you food, great hospitality, friendly, etc.

[@hihowareya4004]

That made me smile so hard when they did that.

[@jody024]

Good Aunties being Aunties. I wish I had aunties like those, mine all sucked and robbed my grandparents...

[@DenpaKei]

@@jody024 damn that's terrible. I'm sorry that happened :/

[@nerdygeekyart]

The Chinese man saying there's Chinese restaurants everywhere made me laugh out loud just like Xiaoma 🤣

[@digital_gravity]

Same. 😂

[@janellek21]

I'm surprised the guy didn't say "And the Chinese food in America sucks balls!"

[@lacydarts]

Here too 🙋‍♀️🤣

[@Schacal6666]

Imagine he would be white. Would have been called a racist

[@Oshaoxin]

It's true, here in the Netherlands it's not just Chinese restaurants but even Dutch fa(s)t food bars selling fries and frikandel speciaal are often Chinese staff

[@brucecoleman5379]

what a gorgeous, generous, warm group of people. I want to learn twi and go to ghanafest!

[@mikontisott]

Ghanaians are gorgeous people, go to any festivals you can find, you will be welcome

[@PungiFungi]

@@mikontisottI found African traditional garb amazingly bright and colorful.

[@YFIOFmate]

Same! They were all so lovely and that food made me hungry through my screen - I swear I could smell it from here ❤

[@dwaynemason9548]

Ghanaians are the most peaceful welcoming Africans. They truly are a beautiful people

[@golden22h8]

Ghanaians are so sweet its insane

[@Yesnog05]

I love the aunties not taking his money and giving him some of their food while also side bantering the young kids like "Yea he speak better than you and better than me!" It just warms my heart! 😊

[@tiffanystrong3090]

😂😂😂

[@CezrDaPleazr]

The chinese dude in the end killed me, "lets meet up in Africa" 😂

[@DryUrDad]

lol

[@WorkFromHomeAfrica]

Bruh!

[@joshphillips9922]

I was crying when he said that he didn't get used to the food in Ghana because there's Chinese food everywjere

[@nothere3982]

@@joshphillips9922 fr 😂😂😂

[@tekla_]

😂😂😂such a wholesome interaction

[@lukiekeyz]

I love how the aunties literally started feeding him lol!

[@illitrait]

...there's no way around it - you *must* eat! 😬

[@relaxingandsoothing7353]

You bet, African Aunties don't play. Feed you till you drop 😄

[@lukiekeyz]

@@relaxingandsoothing7353 lmao! I notice. I'm Jamaican and we've definitely adopted some of that here. I live in the city, and whenever I visit family back home they make sure I'm well fed.

[@sasham6960]

Yes it was really sweet

[@Birdbike719]

Food is also a love language!

[@danielanthonycruz]

“My husbands from Ghana you should impress him” I LOVE her. 😂 he indeed was impressed.

[@YouTube_Enjoyerlol]

I've met plenty of Ghanaians in the US. I never met one who wasn't friendly, female or male. Truly kind hearted and genuine people.

[@humanperson9443]

They are all nice

[@HC-sb1ru]

100%

[@phuckmyra]

well you didn’t meet my ex then

[@luhhchi]

perhaps i haven’t met a nice ghanaian yet but the ones i’ve met jus straight up nasty

[@LS-jv9hp]

For real my first coworker was from Ghana and fuck me couldn't find a more upbeat, harding man in your life. I kid you not man was working two jobs while studying a PhD in English.

[@meganstevens2211]

my social anxiety could never. he does such a good job talking to random strangers and actually keeping the convo going without it being awkward loll

[@unikeko96]

Same

[@myheartwillstopinjoy8142]

For real! Forget the language, just being able to strike up a conversation with a stranger and keeping it going...man, I admire him lol

[@ketokeko]

it's just the practice, social abilities are things you just gotta improve by doing it and doing it, i'm sure he went through adkward situations by learning it

[@unikeko96]

@@ketokeko I have Aspergers so that can take longer to learn for me

[@codycoyote545]

@@unikeko96 You got this bro.

[@laurlore72]

I swear this man will be protected in any place he's in. Just because he speaks the language the respect they have for him. Amazing!

[@michaelmalcom1657]

Such a great point :)

[@Cyberghost2461]

Him(and most people in my opinion) learning a language and actively speaking, or trying to speak it with native speakers also shows a respect for them and their culture, its a beautiful interaction regardless of the language spoken. Im a Canadian who was raised only speaking french until ~ age 10 when I started learning English, and now at 30, am trying to learn Polish to communicate with some of my wifes relatives who speak no English or French 🤣 its a journey. Anyways this was a very long way of saying that most native speakers appreciate ANY effort towards learning their language.

[@gh0strider_v341]

He inspired me to learn different languages and travel the world❤ my dream country is to go Japan and learn the lingo.

[@calibrexdaoc]

@@gh0strider_v341there is one place in the world he would not be protected for speaking their language

[@xoseanaxo5538]

Absolutely

[@SketchyAsFunk]

I love how your reaction to the Chinese dude speaking twi was the same reaction all the people from Ghana had to you 😂

[@kerrimeade708]

How has someone not given this man a Travel Show yet?!

[@terryowusu5363]

Exactly

[@worldrenownedchickenchef]

Let’s work together to get somewhat close to getting that

[@jeremyadlermusic]

It baffles me how people can be so dismissive/unaccepting of other cultures. This is so freaking cool and the food looks so good

[@shusas.fidele4414]

Wait until you try it and find out it also tastes good!

[@SuperCandy52]

I love the idea of learning new stuff about other cultures and seeing the good within. I do wish some people were not so quick to dismiss it or cancel you for appreciating another culture.

[@mutelarsorhougbe4606]

It is! West African food is (in my opinion) some of the best food ever. V biased and v proud loool

[@WardancerHB]

@@mutelarsorhougbe4606 I'm not biased and agree! This white boi loves his Jollof rice! :-)

[@tubeguy4066]

What are you on about dude?

[@jackochainsaw]

I love how everyone lightens up and smiles when they hear you speaking their language. It’s good. My Aunt knew 7 languages. I’m sure if she was alive today she would have learned even more.

[@aepigeons9375]

I realize I'm a random stranger, but which languages, if I can ask, and why those ones?

[@jackochainsaw]

@@aepigeons9375 Now, she died of leukaemia in the 1970s so apologies on the memory. I think I can remember most of the languages she spoke, though one is technically a dead language. English, Welsh, French, German, Swahili, Latin, Spanish. I think she was working on Italian. There was a natural progression to most. She was Welsh so English and Welsh were her defacto languages. Latin is sort of the key to the "romance languages" of Spanish, French and Italian. She learnt German so that she could have a crack at Dutch and Old Norse. Once you learn certain languages most languages near them become easier to figure out.

[@lordgallo4213]

Me being an Indian origin. We are polyglot since childhood. I know hindi, urdu, bengali, punjabi, english, spanish (because of my dominican gf ) 😁, russian (I have permaculture business in kazan) and arabic.

[@potatobird52]

@@lordgallo4213 dude that’s awesome dominican spanish is hard even for native spanish speakers so props to you for that

[@yearbyguy4470]

@@lordgallo4213 🧢

[@bobcreature2127]

The man (husband) from Ghana's reaction was my favorite by far. The instant "oh" of confusion to realizing that you just spoke his native language was so genuine.

[@katillack]

The excitement of the girl who took a picture with you and then ran away joyfully 😂 I just love. You bring so much good onto this world.

[@MrT6R6E6Y6]

I'm an Army vet, spent time in Korea, the smile on someones face when you've taken the first step of learning something about them is what it truly means to feel "human".

[@alyciahall4512]

Hi! I'm trying to learn Korean. Any tips or online classes you can recommend?

[@user-nm8it4zm1r]

@@alyciahall4512 kpop

[@Jsawyer191]

Beautifully said

[@headoverheels88]

I remember in middle school when Korean educators came and visited our school and was being given a tour by our principal and I (an army brat having lived a few years on base in Korea) remembered how to say "annyeong haseyo!". It was recess and I remember yelling it out on the playground to them. It was like a group of like 10-20 of them and I will never forget how their faces went from super serious to the brightest smile, and yelled back "annyeong haseyo!"

[@OptionalOG]

@@alyciahall4512 Watch Korean TV shows / Movies and don't read subtitles. Might sound weird. But if you're someone who learns by watching/listening, and you can pick up on emotions and vibes, and then rewatch the episode / movie with subtitles on. It can go a long way. Worked for me with Mexican Spanish and Korean.

[@bensmith1689]

"Yeah I am Ghanan, and you too apparently" That is just beautiful. I love watching these videos for how peoples 'shields' just drop and the beaming smiles appear. The artificial divides we create just evaporate. We need to clone this guy; a few more Xiaomas and we could have world peace and harmony!

[@shmurda598]

i've felt this since i started watching the amount of happiness and pure joy people get out someone understanding and learning, speaking their language is contagious. I wonder how much more of a better understanding all people of earth would have if we just leaned into the richness of our cultures and learned more about each other.

[@ironspaghett]

Unfortunately we don't all have the linguistic gifts this guy has

[@Sellinglobs]

Truly the definition of a man of culture

[@norahelaine6041]

Lol I sent it to my sister calling her worthless. She’s married to Ghanaian man 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@agnidas5816]

just reminds me of how prejudiced most people are... they assume you are a hostile unless you speak some words they recognize... and on the flip side every scammer and thief easily has endless naive victims while good people go around alone and being treated worse than dirt without a smile... start treating people as if they are family, y'all.

[@aaronsisson1496]

I've been depressed for years and years now, and somehow everytime I watch one of your videos, it puts a smile on my face and lets me forget about the things that get me down. Thank you

[@holymacarenafin2319]

Bro Make sure you exercise and eat clean food enough. Go for walks when bored. You got this. Many of us got out of it you can yoo

[@fredmartinjr7055]

Yes exercise and getting outside daily is a must. Also, the more I focus on people less fortunate than me the more my negative thoughts dissolve. Hang in there Aaron. I love you.

[@PERKIODURKIO]

Love u bro

[@timmyl8344]

Ditto!!

[@tjames3024]

Keep your head up bro, find as many things that make you smile as you can

[@snowlynvarghese2658]

This is so beautiful, the effort you put in trying to connect with others by being sensitive and respectful towards other's cultures and language it's amazing

[@baviation1872]

I keep thinking that he just memorized 50 or so phrases, but he’s understanding and responding to things that you could never expect. You can tell he has spent a good amount of time learning it

[@asianbboy911]

Yeah definitely. When you see aunties ask him random questions like about whether or not he has a girlfriend and he responds with he looking for a wife you can tell he has a grasp of the language.

[@zkart8038]

Usually I hate those fake polyglots videos who know phrases. But he literally speak total fluent Mandarin, some Cantonese (well enough) and makes the effort to know and understand some less known languages. He does have the brain for it

[@tumblingartist]

Yeah, it’s so cool!

[@joserobertocarmona3285]

Maybe not a good big amount, but a small but ultra high quality amount.

[@aJAdorable123456]

I was always taught that you have a great understanding of a language when you’re able to make jokes in it. It just requires a level of wit and understand that goes beyond memorization.

[@pnayxkay]

I hope that young kid who said Xiaoma spoke better Twi than him gets inspired to improve his language skills. Seeing a person of a different ethnicity speak my heritage language better than me was a turning point that gave me the drive to learn.

[@stopthecap4317]

Shut up

[@gabrielkott1454]

I’m sorry but I hate commies

[@ElBach1y]

xiaoma is the bane of immigrant's children, how many kids you think got scolded because xiaoma came by their parents shop lol

[@patrickdoherty3541]

@@ElBach1y Lmao can only imagine

[@igotnoodlesgold9193]

@@stopthecap4317 bro you smell like boiled mustard meat

[@sl-lin0bi529]

Gods gift to him was language. It’s obv that many ppl aren’t this bilingual he’s just special n that way it’s awesome to witness gods work.

[@allemander]

Not bilingual. Multi-lingual, many times over.

[@binobink]

he’s a polyglot lol

[@MrBonethugs4lyfe]

@@binobink Such a cool skill to have :) he opens up so much human connection with cultures it's unreal. genuinely amazing

[@T-Law.]

“Gods work” you mean the countless hours he put into learning the language himself?

[@minecraftnstuff17]

Not a polyglot either, hes a hyperglot

[@ImOnYoutubee]

This man ends racism all over the world with his talent and above all, his socialising skills. Brings so much happiness.

[@JustMe-fk5uo]

We need more people like this guy. He brings the best out of everybody and their cultures

[@TheProkonover]

We dont need more people like him. WE need to be like him.

[@mereen750]

@@TheProkonover First y'all have to accept that government IS slavery.

[@hopelife8130]

22 ok my dear you are a very important person i really need you to save me i have been broke for a long time due to impossibility and it is difficult for me to find a job so i beg you the best of me find 5ghc for food aid please

[@CrowTails88]

That fish eye lens annoys only complaint

[@wilsybhoy]

Yup and no one ever cries about cultural appropriation to him 🤣 cause it’s only ever other people that get offended.

[@samtripoli8075]

It’s not just that he can speak their language that makes them smile. It’s that their culture is still respected to this level where people love to learn it, and especially knowing he’s broadcasting it to millions who are also interested. Keeps their heritage alive! Keep doing this!

[@claudiasaucier3540]

and he always supports their businesses!!! always buys something everywhere he goes

[@hannahjohns9914]

I wish I could do this! His brain is amazing. I could barely learn some spanish. Languages are so hard for me!

[@bleeem]

@@hannahjohns9914 if you are american/english speaking is prob hard, i only speak portuguese and english, but by speaking portuguese i can understand spanish easily, i jusst cant talk in the proper way, but i cant def understand what a spanish speaking person says, while french and italian i barely understand half of what they say. But its something that you learn for a lifetime

[@char5379]

That Chinese dude at the end was amazing with the I

[@jonathanwright4732]

Aunties are life-giving.

[@Augdogfrogslog]

People are so generous when you make an effort to understand their culture

[@thecountysfinest]

An yet immigrants who can't speak English flood into the USA every day 🙄

[@solivagantstars]

the aunties feeding him is the sweetest thing ive ever seen 🥺

[@gabrielkawa3477]

It was very wholesome indeed

[@Kvoid.]

his kid is so cute!!!also its just so entertaining when they find out he can speak their native language!

[@imjstmichael86]

My brother did a DNA test and it turns out we're 69% Ghanaian I wanna learn the language n reconnect with my ancestors

[@Mark-vn7et]

69😂

[@jhonatasantos4025]

You do a very important job of showing positive things about African countries. Unfortunately, the media tends to only publish images of misery and suffering. We noticed how people are generally kind and welcoming and how the countries of Africa have beautiful places and fascinating cultures.

[@BF-bb5us]

Positive would be to dispel stereotypes saying Africans are getting excited and Africans are giving me free food is doing the opposite.

[@BF-bb5us]

@Equinox using sensitive to try and shut down a valid point doesn't work. Africans are not a monolith and neither are "Africans doing this and that" it is a continent of diverse people and the titles are just crass.

[@lordgallo4213]

western media tries to portray africa bad, unsafe, poor. Yet me being south asian , I love my african brothers. Love their cultures. 😁😁

[@jhonatasantos4025]

@@BF-bb5us I understand this point, so I made a point of mentioning "countries of Africa" ​​and not "African people"

[@hugepriapism3377]

@@BF-bb5us ngl im not even sure what youre trying to say? dont think i've ever heard the stereotype "africans always gives free food"

[@NatalieG1981]

I’ve realised that when I watch these videos, I end up with an achey jaw as I can’t help smiling throughout. You’re a very special and inspiring person. And someone all of our children can learn from too, along with us adults. Thank you.

[@maxbowen6482]

It isn’t often you watch a video and realise you’ve been smiling the whole way through. I just love them because of this.

[@stacykeller3812]

Same here! Literally hurting as we speak! 😄

[@peachiepao942]

Literally, the same just happened to me and I didn't notice until the video ended!

[@Puffster]

Holy crap I was doing the same thing and just realized it because of this comment :)

[@hopelife8130]

45 ok my dear you are a very important person i really need you to save me i have been broke for a long time due to impossibility and it is difficult for me to find a job so i beg you the best of me find 5ghc for food aid please

[@christopherpierre816]

I've watched several of his videos. He is amazing, and so respectful of every culture.

[@DaniOlive72]

I’m Ghanaian and this is so heartwarming to watch. I grew up in the UK and even when I speak twi fluently adults get very impressed. That makes them like you more and excited they may even offer you a discount when you go to Ghana.

[@anneg5720]

There's nothing more beautiful than appreciation for other cultures and languages, respect to this man

[@kobinaoseiagyeman1011]

sure ,this guy is doing a wonderful work and i really enjoy watching his videos ..I am a Ghanaian

[@ohwellwhateverr]

I mean, there are plenty of things even more beautiful than that.

[@anneg5720]

@@ohwellwhateverr theres ugly things too, like your attitude.

[@mimimonster]

The main thing that I see in all your videos is the joy and love you’ve found learning other languages and exploring other cultures. I still believe there is much more love in the world than hate, despite what the television and internet tells us. Thanks for such an uplifting channel! ❤️

[@sourceofuniversallove1449]

It only takes those willing to be with their brothers and sisters to acknowledge they've never been alone or isolated. Technology is a double edged sword. It can bring the common man together, but as always, there will be those who use it to deceive. Be well 💚

[@snakeyes274]

the internet is the most dangerous and useful tool ever invented. its more dangerous than an atomic bomb because its not physical, its mental.

[@mereen750]

Well as long as I live in slavery (government is slavery) and 98% of people are happy with it, how should I be joyful about that?

[@FumesOfTheGods]

I wholeheartedly agree!

[@Arek_R.]

There is few guys from pakistan at work (I work in the UK) and for fun I picked up few words and they are also very happy when I speak arabic/urdu to them. Also apparently my polish accent allows me to spell some stuff spot on in their language, I would randomly out of nowhere say something perfectly and they also would get shocked lol.

[@trod7709]

I love that you support the local businesses!

[@williamlackey123]

The amount of good vibes and smiles you bring to people from all over this planet is extraordinary.

[@jtpatrick3880]

i need to keep reminding myself to watch your channel in the privacy of my home or look stupid out in public because i smile all throughout the videos especially this one. i have people looking at my smiling face like i'm crazy. jeeez

[@funshine817]

I'm surprised people in today's world would find it crazy to see a smiling person watching a KZbin video on their phone(I assume)!

[@MrInternetsensation]

Literally me on a bus rn

[@jturquoise]

Being angry is the norm , lol

[@redim777]

It actually relaxes me to see people smiling on their phone. You look much better when you’re being yourself. Vibe to the music you’re listening to while you’re outside, watch your ytb videos, do not restrain yourself. Believe me, I’m a shy person in public, but I still mumble lyrics on my own, because I just feel like it, of course not aloud. Haha

[@jtpatrick3880]

@@funshine817 I still do it though...heheheh

[@legnolungoXXX]

Someone give this man a Nobel Peace Prize already

[@colescalisthenics]

Is the filming from a go pro?

[@noahthierion3263]

@@colescalisthenics ye

[@Damon-fj8jl]

Gotta drop bombs on city's for that award

[@NikkiKNuvo]

I agree!

[@johnyseimah229]

for what?learning a language and filming shit?how the f is that worthy of a nobel peace prize?did he solve the world hunger with it?did he end all the wars with it?im pretty sure he didnt

[@comradewolfman7605]

This video is so uplifting. People are so impressed and honored when they see that you’ve made an effort to understand their language and culture. You can see an instant connection light up in their eyes and it’s beautiful. The world would be a better place if more people truly respected different cultures and made an effort to learn new languages to form a more diverse social circle. Cheers, Xiaoma. You are setting such a great example for everyone.

[@reviewmystuff1785]

I'm not totally sure why these videos make me feel so good!

[@allemander]

It’s the human connection. It’s natural, visceral & instinctive.

[@icapitanloco2042]

Just the positive energy radiating through the screen and entering your body

[@charlieboy7502]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that just smiles watching this guy it's so strange and really he just doing what we all should do talk to people with kindness and respect and just laugh.

[@04mancusos]

This channel is a cure for people who feel very down. Smiling constantly throughout these videis. So good!

[@bubbalub2243]

Yes! This is my first time looking at this channel and I was smiling all the way through, too. I'm definitely subscribing 👍

[@lizostler]

Me too!!!

[@BlackKippahActivity]

This man is a national treasure

[@GynxShinx]

Maybe even an international treasure.

[@hopelife8130]

533 ok my dear you are a very important person i really need you to save me i have been broke for a long time due to impossibility and it is difficult for me to find a job so i beg you the best of me find 5ghc for food aid please

[@babagandu]

Lol for what

[@KrygonTheMaster]

My favorite thing about these videos is how many smiles he puts on peoples faces, it's a lot more important than you'd think. Really appreciate this guy.

[@mmv_n.n]

Omg, I love this! My fav video. Hearing Twi and Yoruba, just makes my spirit, feel so lifted. 🤍🥰🙏🏽 What an experience. I admire their fabrics and colors, too. 😍😍😍😍

[@dylanhalouska47]

Imagine you get a tv show! Learn their language see their sights and culture at its roots and eat their food! Sounds like it would be so good

[@kobinaoseiagyeman1011]

nice idea I am a Ghanaian and You all have to come and visit Ghana

[@IncredibleLyrics]

omg that would be amazing

[@kobinaoseiagyeman1011]

@@IncredibleLyrics you can contact me on instagram we can be friends from there.

[@2011granit]

Learn Swedish and eat surstromming it will be a great show :)

[@mallardofmodernia8092]

@@2011granit you are about to incite manslaughter.

[@anabrr1123]

I wish we put more emphasis on learning different languages in America. We have so many beautiful communities from around the world we should embrace this 💙

[@MrTruckerf]

It is very important to speak the language of the country you live in.

[@illitrait]

...you should listen when people talk, @@MrTruckerf - while *nobody* disputes your point, there is a lot more being said.

[@IgnusVermaak]

It would actually be a return to the american dream that is sadly dying, multiculturalism is awesome.

[@anabrr1123]

@@IgnusVermaak agreed 💔

[@aneanderthalscout37]

@@MrTruckerf its also important to learn your own culture, language and history

[@karmatickenny]

Dude I can't explain how this has given me such a wonderfully good feeling. It's so sweet and just... natural. It's like I long for it.

[@MooMooFutch]

I absolutely love how happy people are seeing another nationality learn their language. It’s amazing. I get ALL the feels watching these videos.

[@BrumBrumBryn]

You speaking to the chinese guy at the end was AMAZING 😂😂

[@hopelife8130]

455 ok my dear you are a very important person i really need you to save me i have been broke for a long time due to impossibility and it is difficult for me to find a job so i beg you the best of me find 5ghc for food aid please

[@sarahturner288]

I love the way you seem to absorb their sense of humour as you learn the language so you can really talk and laugh with them. That's rare.

[@luke_dean2704]

The amount of respect you give just for speaking there language is amazing..👍👍

[@giomartino6]

All those smiles happy people all around just sharing their culture such a beautiful thing simply amazing

[@RogueNeighShun]

I love it when you bust out multiple languages at these places. How is extra blows people's minds. So awesome!

[@robangel0816]

Their cultural clothing is gorgeous, they look so royal 👑

[@monicatran1889]

You are so cool I love how you share your respect for other cultures and their languages. The way people feel the love from you is amazing, truly makes me smile. Keep up the good work, thank you :) ❤

[@KM-tk2ih]

I could listen to your laugh everyday. It’s totally contagious. I’m still smiling and my belly hurts.

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Nelson Mandela once said, "Because when you speak a language, English, well many people understand you, including Afrikaners, but when you speak Afrikaans, you know you go straight to their hearts.” (many people tend to misquote this, ironically the Mandela effect) Whether people misquote it or not, he's still right and this can be said about any language. It's amazing how much happiness and friendliness occurs when people relate to and understand one another. Not all heroes wear capes, and the ability to converse with a wide variety of native speakers in their native languages is practically a superpower. When people move to another country where their native language isn't the dominant one, it's hard to understand. But when you're constantly expected to assimilate to another country's culture, values, and society, it must be so nice to have someone take that step for you too to better connect with new communities and welcome them with open arms

[@thecountysfinest]

If learning culture is to much for you, you shouldn't move there.

[@erikblom3147]

Ben je Nederlands of was Afrikaans een typo?

[@beenthroughnam3747]

@@erikblom3147 Afrikaans is an derivative language of dutch spoken in South Africa

[@mereen750]

Let's not use quotes from racist tyrants who wished for a white genocide in SA and partially got it done.

[@fredmartinjr7055]

Is that the same Mandela that put burning tires around the necks of his dissenters?

[@bolivarramirez911]

Really impressive language learning ability, you have always been my inspiration for learning languages and I want to thank you 😁. Thanks to you, I got into the world of languages and discovered in it a passion. Keep the good work man!

[@RC-117]

He reminds me Laoshu, may he Rest In Peace.

[@drewburt]

@@RC-117 Rest in peace. Always level up

[@bre_me]

This also seems to be his full time job so don’t just assume he’s better than you because I assume you have work or school outside of learning languages

[@bolivarramirez911]

@@bre_me 9th grade so yeah 👍🏻

[@bre_me]

@@bolivarramirez911 Oh my I feel old. I'm 25, though I don't really feel much older than 18. Years just fly by once you're out of high school.😅😅

[@innerpeacenomad]

Your videos are so full of life! The way you just connect with other people and their native language is literally priceless and so so uplifting! Keep being a light to this world that is craving these types of connections ❤🙏🏼🙌🏼

[@IceKoldKilla]

Giving you food and a place to rest is insane. In many countries that is a huge honor. The respect they instantly have for you is incredible. Shows how a little bit of effort goes a long way. Ok, maybe more than a little effort lol. I need to see if you've traveled to my country, Colombia. I know it's just Spanish but it's cool. Very similar to neighboring countries in many ways. But still beautiful in nature.

[@jonaslundback8815]

Xiaoma 2044: ”Clueless earth-boy surprises Martians busting out fluent alien”

[@aquasol333]

Underrated comment 🙃

[@NUFCSuraj]

"No, I've never been to the planet Exion-246 but I'd love to go'

[@louuu573]

HELP

[@SaltyCatJEK]

@@NUFCSuraj "so how the heck did you learn to speak our language without having 2 tongues?" ;)

[@jonaslundback8815]

@@NUFCSuraj I learnt from my exion friends

[@SuperFlyfisher101]

This is powerful for race relations! Look how their faces light up when he speaks their language. Community, communication and just treat others with respect. We are all so similar but you don't know it until you speak to others.

[@BlurpGooDiJabba]

bru the african americans speak english and they still riot. these interactions are just superficial.

[@Birdbike719]

@@BlurpGooDiJabba wow.

[@BlurpGooDiJabba]

@@Birdbike719 its the truth, these videos only mask the reality of ethnic conflict.

[@maisboyfriend]

@@BlurpGooDiJabba .....?

[@Zer0Gravity26]

@@BlurpGooDiJabba none of these people were African American. They were African. Let it be known that there is a MASSIVE difference.

[@bessofhardwick9311]

Your videos are on a whole new level now that people recognise you. It's really lovely to see how much they like you and how delighted they are to see you. It's brilliant :)

[@johnnyhammersticks88]

Xiaoma is bringing people together one language at a time. Thank you 🙏🏼 much love and respect ❤

[@amaralister4826]

This is cultural acceptance and appreciation. When respect and love are given you can almost always respect in return. He gives off such good energy 👏

[@sick8262]

youre the reason im trying to learn languages

[@APhamx7]

Same

[@chisokugaming]

I keep watching these and it's always nice to see how happy it seems to make people when you speak to them in their languages. Absolutely love the content man, fantastic

[@michaelhiggins9791]

I love these videos. The smiles on everyone’s faces and their excitement is always great to see!

[@UniqueArtsCostcoPicasso]

I lived in Ghana for a couple of years and I'm not sure I've ever been treated more kindly by others so consistently.

[@Fatima-hl2qg]

I feel so terrible. I’m Gambian but I can’t speak any of the languages, my parents never taught me. This made me REALLY want to learn

[@nofirstgonzalez7888]

Maybe I’m a lot older than you. I’m 63. I’m Puerto Rican but know no Spanish. My mother wouldn’t allow the language or the food in the house. This was in the 60’s and America ( if you can believe it ) was more racist than it is now. It’s what was called ‘ assimilation’. Adopting the culture of the majority you live in close proximity to. It’s a coping mechanism to avoid racism by pretending to be white Americans. It wasn’t until I was 11 that I learned we were a Puerto Rican. My mother would straighten our hair and warn - if anyone asks you - you say we’re from Spain. Being from Spain is more Old World and prestigious than being Puerto Rican. I know a smattering of words after 3 Spanish classes but still can’t speak to my own people. Make things different for your children.

[@vesperslynd2676]

@@nofirstgonzalez7888 First of all, if you want to learn, you can. There are articles that say you CAN learn a language to fluency as a an adult, it's not a "genius" thing only. Yes, a lot of parents in older generations purposefully did this, but not all of them. Although I understand regretting not picking up language if there was a choice, I don't personally like it when people say it in a "my people" context. The truth is that people born in America and grew up in the culture ARE from America. [ ] - American culture is not the same as [ ] culture. In the spirit of connecting between different cultures with love, people can also acknowledge their own culture with love.

[@nofirstgonzalez7888]

@@vesperslynd2676 I’m 63 years old. Don’t tell me what I already know .

[@K.2.K]

@@nofirstgonzalez7888 KZbin is an amazing resource for learning. Spanish in particular is a good language to learn because there's soooo much content out there due to the shear number of people that speak it. I took Spanish in school but never really learned anything. Yet, using the internet I've been able to get to the point where I can understand quite a bit after only a year or so. I highly recommend watching KZbinrs that teach Spanish. It works so much better than the classes, and the classes do end up helping to some degree as a starting point due to having some background of grammer etc.. If you truly want to learn I encourage you to not give up. You don't have to be perfect. Even just being able to watch a tv episode and get the main idea, or help someone with your broken Spanish is an amazing feeling and makes all the frustration feel worth it.

[@nofirstgonzalez7888]

@@K.2.K I took 3 years of Spanish and passed all 3 years. I deeply RESENT you telling me things that any simpleton would know. STOP IT! I’m not reading your posts.

[@markopolo-1]

Been watching your vids for a while now and never really thought about commenting, but wow, I'm constantly surprised by just how well you are received by all the different cultures purely by learning the language, what a fabulous way to break down barriers and befriend people we wouldn't normally befriend.

[@lithiummano]

I love the reactions you get, they're so wholesome

[@vinceA3748]

I loved this video. The people from Ghana seem so nice and friendly. I want to go to GhanaFest now. I would kill to have the talent that Xioma has. He just goes around making people smile and be happy. It's a gift.

[@kobinaoseiagyeman1011]

You have to try and visit Ghana too , I know you're going to love it . I am a Ghanaian and I love to learn so many language

[@rp.88]

Man, being able to see people reacting so positively to your efforts in communicating to them in their language must be so great. Keep it going man, you've got a gift that keeps on giving.

[@catalinpolocoser8408]

Everything about this video just puts a smile on my face. From start to end. Pure positivity!

[@KCGeno]

You always put a grin on my face when I need one. How cool to immerse yourself in so many cultures. I'm Chicago born-and-raised, although I haven't lived there since 2000. Grant Park events, like this one, can be pretty amazing.

[@tmcd6902]

Seeing people smile because you speak their language must be the best feeling in the world.

[@joannalandingham788]

I'd give anything for every human to be this in love with other cultures of the world. There is so many human connections being made. And everyone should feel it.

[@PkmNIhMs]

Universal language, happiness, love, empathy, anger, hatred, sadness. I think its really neat no matter how many names their are for a banana there is only one way to convey happiness. Smiile!!

[@brendanmartin9730]

It’s nice to see the smiles of everyone when you speak their language Kool show!!

[@mandarue5104]

Your videos always bring a smile to my face. It is a beautiful thing to watch joy light up a person's face.

[@dee74raz]

That Chinese guy with the I Love Ghana 🇬🇭 t-shirt made me laugh 😆 especially when asked what the food in Ghana was like and he replied that there are Chinese restaurants everywhere

[@ruedelta]

He was great! A little context though, Xiaoma asked if he was _accustomed_ to the food there, and that's when he responded with the whole Chinese restaurants everywhere deal. That's definitely important for Chinese people if they can't handle spice.

[@robynpainter7469]

Wow how friendly are Ghanians. Even when you greeted in English initially they were so open and welcoming to share their culture. Beautiful

[@michaelireland7218]

I love your channel, brother. You bring so many smiles and people together. That is a rare thing these days, both on KZbin and in America, where so many peddle divisiveness. That's the grassroots of how this nation was formed ideally. Keep doing what you are doing. It's an inspiration. Especially to me, as I am rehabbing in a nursing home after a leg amputation. The smiles are very much appreciated. God bless...

[@James_Fredrick]

Xiaoman really needs to get picked up by a streaming service for his own show. I truly think this is the content that will break down the walls between the hearts of people around the world

[@chaseela4739]

Absolutely genius idea

[@j.smith.8915]

I am a British and spent 2 months in Ghana travelling in 2012. It was an amazing experience. The people were welcoming and friendly, great food, beautiful scenery and wildlife and safe with relatively good tourist infrastructure. You should definitely go - they will love you!

[@babagandu]

@Hydra Dominatus Rwanda better

[@benjaminadu1989]

I went to Ghana at 2010 and when I came back for holidays in 2021 everything changed, I was shocked it looked like I jumped 30 years in the future because of how advanced it was. Ghanaians are soo wholesome and the most peaceful country in africa

[@benjismith593]

@Hydra Dominatus they are. Especially if you like to joke around.

[@BF-bb5us]

@@benjaminadu1989 I've also been to Ghana and absolutely loved it. As for the most peaceful, there are plenty of peaceful nations that is just lending to some stereotype

[@flavorsofthecontinent7195]

@@babagandu what a clown.

[@monkeyslap]

All the Africans I've met were so friendly and full of life. You'd think with that attitude, there would be less conflict out there. Are you Ghanaian? Yeah, and you too apparently... LOL

[@timmy2shoez]

I've loved watching your content for years now, I love seeing the smiles you bring to others faces

[@LouieNYI09]

I challenge anyone to find more friendly people on this entire planet than those from Africa. Beautiful souls and Beautiful people

[@toynoob2051]

White male but to Ghana 3x, and you are correct no one comes close to the kindness pouring out from these beautiful people. I was well fed every place I went. ALWAYS WHITE TEETH FROM EVERYONE SMILING. It's like a different planet

[@mpforeverunlimited]

People from france 🤣

[@blueaddiction6954]

@@mpforeverunlimited french ppl are..... 💀

[@brianarsuaga5008]

It's so delightful that Xiaoma's becoming too famous to pull this stuff off without being recognized!

[@ryankesti1854]

great video, brought me tons of smiles and now i cant stop watching you!

[@FrEeWaY7k]

def my fav video, love the people for their kindness and inviting culture. cant wait for part 2 in Africa!