AMAZING TODDLER CAN SPEAK AFRICAN LANGUAGE

JP is two and a half years old and can speak Xhosa fluently. He travels to Khayelitsha with his parent's house keeper, on a regular basis. Khayelitsha is a very dangerous area where few white people would dare to enter. Enjoy the video!!! For update and photos of JP go to: / alexxdekock

[@MondezDurden]

You can tell how much she loves him. Look at her glow by loving on him. this is SO CUTE!

[@lenababyyy1482]

tymo shut up 🤣 It’s not like we see this everyday.

[@amychoulat834]

I was going to comment the same thing about her love for the boy. Its so cute to see❤

[@uk9383]

Omg can she be my mom 😕❤💖❤❤

[@heatherdantoine5484]

Yeesss!! Her love for him is beautiful

[@Mujerdefuego01]

What a GREAT Nanny and what a cute little boy. The love is beautiful and mutual

[@Aprilluvv]

You can see the LOVE she has for him in her eyes and expression. She beams with pride over him also .. it's beautiful!!! #Momma

[@taiyenwaibe4192]

exactly my thoughts.

[@thelandlord2978]

It`s a mixture of love, inferiority Complex, Racism, White Economic dominance...Sorry, but it is a sweet story but the Elephant is the room is Very Huge. We can not ignore it.

[@heygal1207]

+The Landlord I so agree, all I is blacks taking care of whites in a few year he'll be calling that woman by her first name & giving her orders...

[@heygal1207]

+heygal120 all I see

[@icilmaa]

The Black woman for centuries now has been depicted as the nanny looking after the master's children. I live for the day when we no longer fit this role.

[@Optimistiskpessimist]

She's teaching this kid so much more than a language. 💙

[@yanahakai]

❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@Aleksandr68351]

No it’s just a language 😂

[@Optimistiskpessimist]

@@Aleksandr68351 Nah, that's because you haven't learned otherwise yet. Or maybe you have and just have a different kind of humor.

[@Aleksandr68351]

@@Optimistiskpessimist I speak 26 languages 18 fluently and why would it be “more than a language” it’s just a language that’s it

[@Optimistiskpessimist]

@@Aleksandr68351 Oh, ok.

[@mialanahough]

i am a white south african and my parents have also grown up like this. but what i never see is people praising our black south africans for speaking afrikaans, english, their home language and maybe another fluently. i have so many friends that are multilingual but no one ever mentions anything.

[@thabanentshangase]

That's because it's such a common occurrence in South Africa that people don't bat an eyelash if you're multilingual

[@sbussea2691]

Well said Mia. I can speak Afrikaans but not fluently self taught by watching 7de Laan.

[@kholofelomokebe1035]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@mfra959]

You don't need Speak Afrikaans

[@Los47]

🤷🏽‍♂️

[@jodenejonathan2982]

My nanny started working for us when I was 5 months. I’m 25 and she’s still with us. Raised all the children in my family. Taught us all Tswana. I am fluent.

[@Chosenones572]

jodene jonathan that is wonderful ❤️

[@darthdj31]

Dumela! I studied abroad in Botswana. I got lunch in Mahikeng I think once.

[@chiluyumbe2714]

So random, my nanny started working for us when I was 5 months too. I’m 28 now due with my first child in two weeks and she’s so excited as she has nothing much to do since my mum hired someone younger to help her around the house. She’s still with us still too

[@aobakwemhele6613]

@@darthdj31 ke kasi yame eo. Proudly maftownian 💯

[@citizensofdemarcuscousins9318]

AO... ware o ka buwa setswana mosetsana

[@eastsoldierson]

no one born racist! people learn from environment.

[@eastsoldierson]

Ja! 10q!

[@ashj7840]

east coast so true

[@o0LoveLove0o]

east coast yes and then they all came here to comment !!! Sad.

[@ruthivieteful]

Very true!!!

[@elenibrown2795]

Bong dity Why are you call the person a dumbass? he just said that you can't be born racist

[@noleenguzmics976]

I am a Chinese lady living in Europe.I also grew up on a Farm Lilyfontein in East London Imonti and I also learnt Xhosa as a child.I can still speak.Its a wonderful gift to communicate these languages at such a young age.Keep it up wonderful!!!

[@zeeelove9259]

Hey kunjani ntombi

[@chwaimilkyway3020]

@@zeeelove9259 🤣

[@oliteabancroft2109]

That is soo true

[@melanielovick-lugo3118]

I'm glad that you never forgot it. With whom do you practice this language now?

[@randomvintagefilm273]

That is super cool! I bet you surprise a lot of people with your Xhosa!

[@heinrichkotze7165]

Brilliant! This is how I grew up. I couldn't be more thankful for my Xhosa mom, Lina!

[@faizeladam1404]

So did I, I'm 56 years old and remember her singing me to sleep.thula Thule mtaname.

[@faizeladam1404]

@@vibrations69 for the same reason that the man who lives at the top of the hill feels he is better than the man who lives in the valley and the zulu feels superior to the Xhosa and I can go on . But the important thing is this and this is what I said to my 3 sons. You get good and bad people in all races. I guess living during and the effects of apartheid on us has made us realize that racism is a monster and is wrong.

[@Cassxowary]

@@vibrations69 and because those who are were clearly not raised this way and were raised to be racist by racists.

[@Cassxowary]

@@vibrations69 hurt, frightened, brainwashed people...

[@jamesblyth4966]

@@vibrations69 your statement is racist

[@Dmitri300]

If you are going to hire a nanny, then you should always hire one that can teach your child a new language. Doing that for your child will be a huge gift for your child, as that child will grow up to become a cultured person that is capable of understanding a wide variety of people.

[@memcymaly1650]

Trues up

[@CaveDDECanem]

So hire a minority is basically what your say? Just jokes calm down

[@monicachevez9277]

Language is not the only variable to understanding

[@CaveDDECanem]

Zee Steele ROFL I don't I literally made a joke. Don't reply without understanding that it was clarified afterwards in my original comment. just so individuals such as yourself wouldn't get salty. But to my prevail you've proved my point just by the reply you ever so graciously provided me with. Sorry for effecting you're safe space, you fruitcake. Satire you should probably look it up

[@CaveDDECanem]

Zee Steele here Don't get you're pantys in a bunch Satire: the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues

[@Misha_andAiden]

This woman loves this boy. It's written all over her her face. Oh this is awesome. I was a mixed race kid very fluent in Xhosa which is my mother's language and I was so proud of showing it off. This simply warms my heart. Siyabulela mntase.

[@joannab.763]

Shirley Kula wow thank you for sharing!

[@tinalouiseking]

Shirley Kula I was thinking the same thing. You can just see it all over her face how much she loves him

[@tinalouiseking]

lagosian I am assuming that that is not a good name or something to call someone... I pray this little boy heart is different.... but yes I see what you mean at the end I didn't see that before.

[@lagosian123]

Louise K :It's the sad truth. Blacks are good humble people who despite harsh treatment they still offer love and care and loyalty to their white bosses. You will be surprised this little boy father who encouraged him to speak xhosa will be the one to teach him to be racist. You can see how he destroyed Portia (the maid) hometown in the video by saying it is worst and dangerous place to live yet his son went and came back safe. No respect whatsoever

[@KatMartin-si4pl]

Why wouldn't she?

[@richardsorensen4163]

You can tell he loves and respects her a whole lot to be paying such close attention. The bond between them is really beautiful. She's beaming with pride, and you can see she has a lot of love to give. Not to mention the trust that exists between his family and her's. It's really beautiful.

[@crayolaclouds2696]

That's so cool how his parents found such a warm, loving person to help take care of their baby and she even taught him her mother tongue. It's also obvious she loves him very much, you can tell by how she holds him like he's her own. He's surrounded by so much love and a beautiful culture, what a lucky baby!

[@Discordia5]

I hope they pay her very well. Everything you described is so valuable to a child!

[@danabrown276]

When he's an adult and reflects on his fondest childhood memories....she will certainly be in the top 3.

[@MegaVictorias]

He probably thinks she's his other mother and the real one. Baby dont see colour.

[@MegaVictorias]

Yes on no.1 followed my the other mum, n dad.

[@moniqueqjohnson]

@A E Are* God

[@moniqueqjohnson]

Asé

[@marvinharms1891]

@A E 🙊

[@A358M]

When your nanny becomes your second mom, she's no longer a nanny,she's your second mom❤❤❤

[@prod_EYES]

YOU DON'T SAY

[@ZapBzoo]

@Hello See ya later ever hear of the phrase "it takes a village"?? Normal people take their kids to daycare so they can work, the only difference is this woman will love him like her own and daycare workers look after 60+ kids so couldn't possibly get an emotional attachment to all of them.

[@ahossi3837]

@Hello See ya later thank u very very much 4 ur clarity. Stay blessed.

[@ZapBzoo]

@Hello See ya later believe it or not, women are capable of all of this at the same time, black american women work twice as hard to look after their kids, and your stereotypical views of black people even if they were accurate couldn't apply to black people living in africa...

[@esatafrikamemes8704]

@Hello See ya later Wym teaching her own? She works for her children. I don’t think you’re from Mzansi, no ways.

[@arlineblanker1107]

When love is the key, langauage shows no barrier! Love this

[@rebeccagerber6370]

Beautifully said ❤😊

[@bluubandette8871]

👏👏👏

[@oh_itsyolisa]

My heart is bursting with butterflies ❤️ This is one of the things that makes me proudly South African 🇿🇦

[@Cassxowary]

His native language is Afrikaans and of course he'd have learnt xhosa but it's great nonetheless

[@kiblinflinn8147]

It's nice to see European South Africans embracing our culture

[@macaroon147]

We don't segregate ourselves like Amercians by race. A South African is a South African - never even heard of the term European South African lol

[@macaroon147]

Ofcourse? This is extremely rare my dude

[@leigh4326]

@@macaroon147 babes I was alive when those boards in South Africa written “Europeans Only” and “Non-Europeans Allowed” were around.

[@totogirl0]

What an amazing nanny!

[@congoboy9626]

@rollin thirtys the video is not about a black woman raising a white child but about the fact that she taught him isixhosa which is very amazing and impressive

[@eloradanan5284]

@@congoboy9626 and you can see how much she loves this little boy

[@congoboy9626]

@@eloradanan5284 yes! A very unconditional love

[@shondramoore809]

@INSANE BASTARD It wasn't racist but I get your point.

[@angeldav82]

Wow she's a great nanny😊

[@ASMRconKiki]

I truly hope he’ll become a translator of Xhosa literature when he grows up! It is such a priviledge to learn such a different language at a young age!

[@saravee3474]

Marisol white why the fuck do you have point out a race? oh my god. stop pulling the fucking race card. they want to be happy about this. let them. shut the fuck up

[@saravee3474]

Dayiiz but asians use skin bleach to have white skin. try the fuck again. y’all are the reason we still have fucking racism today. BYE

[@ohhaiJess96]

Dayiiz no one even said that your ignorant ass just wanted to say something stfu and learn something

[@sweetcherry1675]

Yoursosweet😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃

[@sweetcherry1675]

@Dayiiz yes

[@21truthbetold]

She’s so proud of him! That nanny loves him like a nephew.

[@larissaprinsloo7859]

My mom and her siblings also speak fluent Xhosa :) Also taught by the staff on their farm in East London (South Africa). She can now also speak Spanish and Afrikaans. 4 Languages!

[@phandapanda9644]

That's incredible!

[@luxolontamo4440]

Wow

[@jossiesteenkamp9317]

Hello dame vanuit Oos Londen ja ons 3tallig hier groete

[@mellymooza]

You can see the love she has for that little boy in her eyes ❤️ what a lucky family to have someone who loves their child as their own

[@maritimestudies6264]

We love you Melody. Black people are warm naturally. The problem is that some people just decide to undermine the helpers too much. It’s a matter of treating them like human beings. A warm home is always good to helpers as well. Then children behaves like this toddler.

[@michellesantiago1235]

praise God they have a nanny that loves their child as her own

[@rukaiyatuyukeng4522]

Children are innocent until they are taught otherwise.

[@simonpure109]

They train them to be monsters, but if left uncontaminated then they're angels

[@sil1598]

I’m white my husband is Puerto Rican. Our kids mixed obviously. Our daughter started 6 th grade 3 yrs ago and had never heard of the N word. It’s wasn’t a discussion that ever came up because we faced racial issues when my husband and I got married 21 yrs ago. So we always taught our kids acceptance of any religion and race. In 6th grade is when kids at school started talking about it. She came home confused as to why we never discussed it with her. I asked her what she wanted to know. I answered her questions and then told her about our experience with racism. She understood why it’s wasn’t really a discussion. My husband and I don’t see color or religion we see people. We also were fortunate enough to be military and live in other countries. I love learning other cultures. Sorry so long.

[@simonpure109]

@@sil1598 beautiful insight no matter how prolonged, than the short heart breaking one😂I happened to be black with white friends, we hardly see color than jokes and love we share as friends!!! These things discourages us sometimes!!! But we end up joking about it to keep going!!!learning from race interaction is always a special thing only if one digs in with love!!! May I wish you and your colorful family happiness and a beam to us all!!!

[@mirvgeorge3290]

No child is born racist. Where all equals until someone puts negative stuff in our innocent minds.👍🏼

[@rukaiyatuyukeng4522]

@Anthony Nafegar that's the only explanation my sister

[@zyaravie911]

This boy will be so thankful when he grows up. I experienced something like this. I'm Chinese Australian. My dad is Chinese Indonesian who was born and grew up in Papua. I speak Indonesian fluently but as a kid I didn't understand why I was forced to also speak Papuan. But now I'm thankful he did. When I speak Papuan to my dad's side of the family they can't even believe how good I sound, just like the locals. I can't wait to travel there and impress the local!

[@drdirt505]

Too cute. He clearly loves her and she loves him.

[@blacklivity]

That's a beautiful African woman!

[@purityk8163]

That's our weakness

[@kawaiigaming7215]

tony fitzpatrick Cosby *

[@TheTruth4AllLiarz]

blacklivity indeed

[@kimmiehamilton6993]

And a beautiful African boy! ❤️

[@Suttonk2]

She is very beautiful inside and out.

[@Ace-vn7ld]

A child learns a language they’re exposed to; everyone: *surprised pikachu*

[@margertqueen2815]

Exactly

[@nickstiltson1180]

Exactly lmao still a nice video though

[@bonediga2560]

This just in - 3 year old kids who grow up in France can speak French - ;)

[@raydaveed]

Ikr?

[@percyjackson730]

I was literally thinking that when I saw it on my recommended

[@bonganipeter9433]

I thank his parents for allowing all this to happen, you can tell they want what's best for their child and knowing various languages helps in many ways.

[@bessieofnome]

I can just see the love of taking care of this child and teaching him different language. See the joy in her eyes on the video. Kids are sponges. WE limit teaching our kids in this country when they are young.

[@penelopecronly-dillon3236]

I am a white African, and so proud, yes I speak African languages but the best part is I was brought up with no colour in my eyes, love and respect is every thing

[@bustarogers9990]

No colour in your eyes...so you're an albino?. So what do you think about all the White Farmers being killed and their land taken of them without compensation?.

[@bustarogers9990]

@INSANE BASTARD My ancestors were fucked over by the English as well , just like yours probably were and it was wrong but it was hundreds and hundreds of years ago and they were barbaric times compared to the relatively peaceful times we know today. The fact you even mention so called stolen land as a defence to murder innocent families sums you up as the typical braindead lefty that buys everything their corrupt leaders tell them , or you're racist.

[@CaveDDECanem]

Busta Rogers completely agree with that snap back.... Ouchhhh

[@bustarogers9990]

@INSANE BASTARD Dear god , do you people know any other rhetoric other than blaming the white man for all of Black peoples problems?. When that land was supposedly taken almost 400 years ago it was worthless soil on worthless land , and considering the times if the shoe was on the other foot there wouldn't have been a white man left alive. Now that the Boer built that land into profitable lands and created a country with all it's infrastructures you think it's just to simply hand it over to Blacks. Now what you did with my statements about the murdered white farmers is typical of your average lefty ideologist where they take what you said blow it out of proportion and attack their own statements , i never said it was a genocide but there are white farmers being murdered at an alarming rate simply for being white and working the land but of course you believe what your leaders tell you and simply agree that they are robberies because you don't want it to be anything else , and your numbers are wrong and come from corrupt sources. You mention the mighty ANC lol they're arguably one of the most corrupt Governments on Earth that don't give a shit about their fellow Blacks , you talk about numbers look into polls and how many Black people were happier under apartheid. Now continue with your pathetic insults because they mean nothing to me just like your baseless arguments that ooze ignorance , and if me not responding back to you is running scared of Black independence bahahahaha you've got more to worry about than commenting back to a KZbin comment dipshit.

[@bustarogers9990]

@@vonaibarchue7797 so you're suggesting the fact some people wronged some people 400 years ago , members of that family should be allowed to murder members of the other family so it is "equal"?

[@onelove9599]

He is so precious, his nanny has taught him well. He is an innocent child, no bad comments please!

[@tface2283]

This kid is going to grow with more wisdom than anyone else. God bless him.

[@shoshonche]

Now imagine all amazing Xhosa toddlers who're fluent in Afrikaans and English and several other Bantu languages

[@nokweyisangqungwana3103]

They also are amazing.

[@mijosica7549]

Yaaaaaaaah Neh... It's amazingly strange how the other version when the plot is twisted seems not to draw as much adoration. Speaks volumes wouldn't you say?

[@paulhoffman8540]

Soooo.... Ffs make your own video. Maak jou eie video . Henza video ka wena. Aziko bamba wena panzi. Sorry babba ne👌

[@mijosica7549]

@P.H. Henza reply op comment ka wena. Aziko vang wena panzi. Asskis babba ne.

[@amanixxx0795]

​@@mijosica7549They call others ghetto maybe that's why... don't you think. Lol

[@cjcary4085]

The beauty of humanity,!

[@eddiebiezas6591]

Ocean-Depth Nightmare you are a racist piece of shit

[@conniepratt2039]

This is So Beautiful~ (And for all you haters - GTFU!) 😉

[@eddiebiezas6591]

Ocean-Depth Nightmare South Africa doesn't owe her anything. This is the problem in SA ,people like you that thinks this land needs to give to you and provide for you. Get off your fucking lazy ass and get a job

[@notinterested8452]

Kwaaak little frogs.

[@eviehammond9509]

I now have faith that it has a chance!!💟

[@coldsnyper1271]

This is proof that love knows no bounds. A child brain is the most absorbent sponge. You see him jump between languages without worry. A child surrounded by love, shares love.

[@hysagne8062]

@Sarah Francis cringe culture is hateful period.

[@hysagne8062]

@Sarah Francis how? nothing he said was wrong lmao

[@greenfueg0]

@Sarah Francis ok if you hated then why comment?

[@dwaynekeenum1916]

@Sarah Francis dumb

[@I_Kan]

Teach them young while their brains absorb everything like a sponge 🙌🏽

[@indian4470]

😞😞😞

[@ncebanamane480]

Teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty they have inside. Give them a sense of pride. The greatest gift is Love.

[@indian4470]

@@ncebanamane480 👏👏👏

[@cynthiatshabalala8223]

He's too cute, this is the South Africa we want.

[@meisiewhiley8959]

Agree 1000%. And we all CAN do it if we want to.

[@RobespierreThePoof]

Isn't this the South Africa that always has been? Forgive me, but I'm a historian and I remember reading that even in the days if Apartheid there were white families whose children learned multiple languages beyond English and Afrikaans. I suspect these were families who had nannies who spoke those languages and families who had other reasons to teach the languages to their children (being political dissidents or residing in areas where the languages were essentially unavoidable.) I'm not a specialist in African history but I'm certain that I've read this from reliable sources. If it's wrong, i would be interested to know that. And yes, he's adorable. I've always envied people who learned multiple languages at an early age. They really do have a huge advantage when they grow up. I learned three languages as a young adult but it's a painfully slow process without the kind of early childhood experiences that this little fellow is getting!

[@luise-lottefidan5786]

Nannies are second parents to kids cause they spend more time with them. Wise parents lucky boy.. She loves him so much like her own❤️😘

[@jackiedelvalle]

Bet she treats him BETTER than she treats her own. Faaar too often that's the way it is.

[@clarkkent52]

Black people are the most compassionate welcoming of all people race on earth. Our compassion to share our humanity is our greatest strength and simultaneously our greatest weakness. Its a shame the rest of the world especially Dutch/European colonisers of south Africa don't feel the same way about black people.

[@zwelithininxumayo8671]

This is Africa and we proud

[@yoshster0612]

@mark daniels back off u dude. Stop hating on him. He's proud to be african. So what, that is great for him. So don't shut him down for him being proud of who he was. Also bug off with ur 7 Subscribers.

[@outcastx1697]

mark daniels first off africa is a Continent. Second off there are plenty of people of all race who dint get along. Third of all we dont worship white men

[@outcastx1697]

zwelithini nxumayo i am a proud african american

[@outcastx1697]

mark daniels im black and i dont worship white people. Ive nvr seen a black person worshipping white men

[@su-tube2174]

@mark daniels What the fuck are you even saying, exposed his insanity!!! Where? Show me where you exposed his insanity, lol

[@ariyahnalynphommaly4580]

That's beautiful to see this child learning and the woman teaching him absolutely loves and adores him !!! We live in a world where we can get along if we all choose too!!! The relationship between them all.is such a positive thing to witness and learn from :) bless them all !!! So happy to see the little toddler learn and speak so we'll.. blessings to everyone

[@bigem2166]

This right here is the true BEAUTY of humanity. Thanks for sharing this and making me SMILE 😊

[@ALEXXDEKOCK]

Thanks for all the positive comments. JP will be 3 years old very soon, then I will post an updated video. He is like a sponge at the moment and has improved his language skills 1000%.

[@avauyah3588]

***** why...im sure no afrikaans person has ever felt pround of being afrikaans becuase a black person could speak their language....really there is nothing great or awesome about this...

[@ALEXXDEKOCK]

AvAuya H Hahahahaha ...you are missing the point. ILMAO

[@danielsauntiejo]

ALEXXDEKOCK What point is there to miss?

[@ALEXXDEKOCK]

danielsauntiejo How many white children do you know of that can speak Xhosa. Wayesithi kubo, Phofu yini na ukuba ningaqondi?

[@seimela]

ALEXXDEKOCK KEEP THEM COMING

[@michellewilliston1937]

Are we just gonna ignore the fact that this little boy is soooooo sooooo cute 😍😍😍............Thanx for the 1k likes 🥰🥰

[@nomhigcantsana440]

He is indeed makes me wana cry to see people making it an issue, he's so cute in it.

[@Nico.Robin7]

He's adorable mashallah 🥺💕

[@thesummrbaby]

I can't UNsee his cuteness!!!

[@sagittariusmoon1043]

Yessss,, omg his adorable xx her face glows up talking to him , it's beautiful xx

[@Nico.Robin7]

@Dillo. C I agree. She's adorable as well ☺💕

[@porkscratchings5428]

We lived in Karachi for 9 years and my son’s nanny had him fluent in Sindhi and Urdu. Then we moved to Hong Kong for 5 years and my speaks fluent Cantonese and a bit of Mandarin. Fast forward 10 years, we are back in England and plus he speaks fluent Russian too, the mind really boggles me. I’m not that academic as I’ve work with my hands all my life but it’s taken me to nice places including my family. Really is amazing to see this youngster speak a totally different language, keep on learning I say, kids are like sponges at that age and are amazing! 👍👍

[@vesnarafal1007]

Amazing lady.She spends more time with him probably then his mum.

[@n.m6249]

It's always the case

[@mselekulu3509]

nobody is born racist... it is taught. That boy is adorable.

[@904whitney]

he is so smart

[@doudymac]

Mseleku Lu This video had nothing to do with racism...

[@brainz3338]

Doudymac she never said it did.

[@ellgould3113]

you're just simply miserable and believe me, it's so obvious and sad.

[@brenamiller7683]

David Haynes You're broadcasting your insecurity to the world.😂

[@orionbassmaster666]

thats a big-hearted mama right their , bless her heart

[@jewelystarglaze1800]

Your right bless her sweet kind heart

[@fizarrah]

This kid is more advanced than many of us ever will be. This is awesome and I’m sure he’ll be eternally grateful for being taught so many languages. It’s beautiful to see the child’s brain be able to take in so much. I sure wish I’d been exposed to more at that young of an age. But I don’t blame anyone, I understand we all have our own journeys, lives and burdens. ❤

[@sonyaclay56]

What a precious little boy with his nanny. He melts my heart. He is so smart. God bless you all.

[@ayandandzobongo1]

generally in South Africa ,the "white" demographic does not speak the languages spoken by the "black" demographic,so it is indeed amazing to witness this in 2016,so proud of everyone involved and the parents of the little boy for seeing the importance .

[@Victoria-bo9xk]

Ayanda Ndzobongo black culture is rotten

[@kazipeter1333]

your ass is rotten

[@myheadishurting.monotonous1936]

and your comment is stinking

[@ayandandzobongo1]

Guys ,whats with the hate , make love not war , im not here to entertain bad attitudes,i said my piece..Namaste

[@kristinahaywood3607]

Thank u for clarifying. I'm American so I didn't get the big deal at first. now I get it and I think it's great

[@SayMendes]

This is so lovely but I wonder why people are amazed ? He is african, born and living there, as any child will learn they birth langage thats sounds normal to me

[@jammzy2959]

That's not his language and it's a very hard language. Also with all the racism there, this is inspiring.

[@SayMendes]

Aaanw okay I understood, thanks for the answers

[@santoshthapa8398]

@@jammzy2959 why ppl always say that languagr is hard?

[@thebirds2406]

My dear you are absolutely right! 😊 But the truth is people are amazed because they want racism and hate on Black Africans and this is for them strange like out of this world. Who cares they are so brainwashed love is love and love does not know any skin color, we are all humans and we should embrace and love each other

[@diamondrah]

Afrikaans is his first language , Xhosa is the language in the video and I'm sure later on he will be speaking English too for school. Afrikaans language doesn't mean it's the main African language. Africa has many languages

[@semperfidelis2970]

Those ladies are amazing to do that. They are so sweet to do that. The parents of that little boy owe them a deep debt of gratitude for being so generous and kind to their baby

[@gulfgypsy]

This video makes me smile! What a wonderful, loving, wise and beautiful lady Portia is! She is giving not only the gift of language - she is giving the gift of knowledge and wisdom to the little boy. And it's clear there is love between Portia and the little fella. I wish all children could be so blessed to learn love and acceptance from such an early age. Children are born with open hearts - there is nothing but love and wonder in them. Would that such open hearts remained so throughout life. Wouldn't life be better for everyone? It's only as some people grow up, they learn the ugly parts of life and this is the greatest sorrow.

[@4daluvofnikki]

What is amazing isn't the fact that this child can speak Xhosa, it is the fact that his parents 1- don't mind him learning it because of the history of Apartheid; 2- they take him to visit JP and her family in what is probably considered a "bad neighborhood" and 3-both families treat one another with respect as evidenced by this video. A toddler can learn any language you teach them. They are sponges at that age. They learn quickly.

[@4daluvofnikki]

I just realize JP is the name of the child. I meant to say JP visits the Woman and her family.

[@OnlyMichaelJackson]

Exactly.

[@badgyal4576]

true...& even though Portia works for them she is treated with respect and JP will grow up not just knowing how to speak different languages but also how to love and respect people of a different race/culture ! God bless them all !

[@emmanuelsebua1445]

This is the SA I strive for, where all languages are spoken. 11 Official languages.

[@jancovanderwesthuizen8070]

4daluvofnikki Khayelitsha is considered a dangerous neighbourhood because it is

[@Blessedlife247]

It he’s so adorable and the lady is so sweet. She’s the type who’s presence makes u feel safe.

[@rachkate76]

Yeah don’t you think the reverse of letting black people feel safe around whites is long overdue???? 🙄

[@anastasiacolins4072]

This warms my heart and displays love and friendship between those two different races😇😇😇😇 i wanna see more wholesome videos like this!😁😁😁

[@obonetsemogwe7831]

So mind blowing. What a loving Nanny. Wish people could embrace their job opportunities with this kinda of love. It's rare to find this kind of love from a stranger.😘😘

[@boitumelolamola9582]

I'm South African, and I wanna say, Black South Africans, Xhosa people, have been speaking Afrikaans for so many generations yet so many white people in this country still can't tell the difference between Sotho and Xhosa. So I hope this child will be the new generation to break that concept because we've been meeting them halfway for generations(and nobody made trending videos about it) and it's truly about time they did the same. *Edit* thank you for the likes!😀

[@MaxineJaylin]

I have a friend (black) who speaks fluent Afrikaans and when we’re out and she speaks it the Afrikaans speaking people are amazed like “oh wow how did you learn?” “How do you speak it so well?” “Do you have white family?” 💀 it’s so common. They act like black people cant learn other languages

[@aalimah16]

I think it is that they don't have contact on a daily basis with xhosa or zulu language. Whereas, as a result of apartheid, afrikaans was forced upon non speakers. Myself, i learned some xhosa at Tech because of my classmates but after i finished studies I basically started to forget it because no daily contact with the language.

[@boitumelolamola9582]

@@aalimah16 Uhmm, This statement only highlights how intense segregation still is in this country. I mean well over 70% of us here are Native black, I'd expect the other ethnic groups to be more exposed to Black South Africans on a daily and very accustomed to our languages and cultures. So it's actually something we shouldn't be proud of given we've been a democratic state for almost 30 years now...

[@boitumelolamola9582]

@@MaxineJaylin They do, it's quite saddening. I've encountered the opposite at some point. Afrikaaners speaking to me in Afrikaans somehow expecting me to be fluent in it, and when I'd turn things around and respond to them in Sepedi they'd legit act so offended. The country we live in...

[@MaxineJaylin]

@@boitumelolamola9582 yes! When they speak to you in their language expecting you to understand, you speak in yours as well. Cause it’s so rude

[@mpho242]

Me: * a black African child who can speak German....but no one cares😂😂 He's sooo cuuutteee😍 Edit: I see this has triggered a lot of people lol. 😬 I'm not trying to take anything away from this wonderful child. I'm only stating my opinion, and starting a conversation that i feel is necessary. And thank you to all the supportive people, I really really appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.💕

[@peacefulabdhulhakeem3032]

Its very true but Ireally really do care! And shocked and amazed especially when an African speaks other non african languages

[@MMBR47]

Where?

[@mpho242]

@WeEdONFiRe HighTime and good for them. Well done to them for speaking 20 languages.

[@mpho242]

@@MMBR47 in South Africa

[@fly869]

I mean!!!

[@jant3528]

He is soooo adorable. What an amazing lady to take the time to teach him

[@fatimatheysomari2494]

This the most beautiful relationship ever. God bless you Portia for taking time to teach him .

[@sallyedmondson9275]

What a gift she has given him. Truly inspiring. I would thank her so much if she cared for my child 👍🏼🥰🙏🏼

[@kiblinflinn8147]

@@anewx European South Africans don't know how arrogant it looks when they don't know an African language when they grew up in Africa

[@veroniquendambo3242]

If all human beings on earth can act like this woman and the young lad for at least 30 minutes each month ! Life would be a better place to live in.

[@awueseagwadza1248]

Don’t forget the parents of the boy who allowed this to happen.

[@kayblendzmmj6256]

Exactly

[@thatgirlvee2]

If only whites could be less racist

[@user-wb1vm9ex4k]

@@thatgirlvee2 Exactly! It’s them who caused this

[@prophetofanu8933]

We are quick to embrace people of no colour, look at how they have treated us. The no coloured people probably live in a better condition then the nannies family but will they help her gain the same success? I dont think so.

[@makheemakh1197]

What a beautiful epitome of love and care by this beautiful lady. I celebrate this lovely woman, Portia and many other nannies like her make the world a better place. Love you Portia

[@byrongordonbeukes3934]

Wow! My Grandmother was fluent in Xhosa and its a difficult language to learn ( I am hopeless at it... lol). A very impressive young fella and what a lovely teacher he has ❤

[@Farhan917]

This how it should be in South Africa where everyone learn from each other.

[@yourmaster1635]

So it was not like this before

[@jessicalandsberg4731]

@@yourmaster1635 eh...i don't think it ever ever like this in South Africa hahahah

[@nomparfait]

Should be how it is everywhere! 🖖😁👍💞

[@owezantsi5326]

It isn't? It is nje

[@vuksgitau]

Why is it surprising children pick up the language of their caregivers all the time.

[@theshivo5609]

amazed by this video...in my country kids his age understand and can speak up to three languages at roughly that age.

[@MsSposhy]

Good for them. We just came out of racial segregation in 1994. We're getting there

[@luxurmegon4428]

George waigi 3 year olds speak 3 languages ?? Where on earth is it?! that's amazing

[@leezardt]

coffEKolor by the age of two i spoke 2 languages already.. fluently..

[@emilvolk942]

怡金张 I wouldn't say any 2 year old is very fluent in any language. still pretty cool though

[@rosymokoqo5029]

I love his nanny for loving this cute soul..he is so adorable I can hold him tightly never let him go..and how he speaks xhosa..I'm proud of you sis and your cute son..I can tell you love him with all your heart ❤..keep it up sis..you are beautiful and you have a beautiful heart too..God bless you my dear sister 💖💗👌

[@Jst_Sako]

Only came across this video in 2021, beautiful relationship!! I always say that languages were not created to separate us, but to teach us love. I can feel the love between this handsome little fellow and uSisi. This is truly the Africa we want to see!!

[@jasonparkins2847]

rascism is not a trait in humans its taught to us and that is sad....great video i liked it....

[@optimisticrealismx5829]

it's not always taught..it's a choice. .I've see racist women end up with having black kids from mixed relationships..i speak to a Greek family and I'm well aware the older children are racist and the parents are not

[@sleepingforest8797]

Racism is tribalism and we can all revert back to it if we choose. It’s in us naturally from birth wether we choose to walk that path is the choice we all have to make.

[@UP-ww9si]

INSANE BASTARD Racist behavior is learned, but people are naturally drawn to what they can relate to. One of my best friends (who is white, and NOT racist) has a young daughter who recently told her mom that at school all of her friends hug each other but she feels uncomfortable hugging her black friends. Obviously her mom corrected her and dealt with the situation as delicately as she could, but clearly that was something her daughter thought of in the first place because she herself is white and somebody who looks different confuses her. If adults act that way then yes, that's 100% a choice and they're just racist. But sometimes children can be "racist" without having it taught to them. It's just a trait I think everyone has in them. One that can change and mature of course.

[@UP-ww9si]

INSANE BASTARD she's 5

[@UP-ww9si]

INSANE BASTARD you're seriously misunderstanding what the other user is saying and I'm not sure why you're getting so heated over it. Racism IS an INNATE trait in everybody. No, somebody in court saying "sorry judge I was born racist" wouldn't be a valid excuse, and I'm sure you know that but decided to use that dumb point anyway. First of all if they're in court then obviously they did something illegal. Being "born racist" still doesn't give anyone an excuse to ACT racist. There's a huge difference. And you also sarcastically said everyone must be born homophobic too. News flash...yeah that's absolutely true. For example I'm a lesbian but when I was a child, seeing two women together really weirded me out. For whatever reason.. I was okay with gay guys but lesbians made me uncomfortable. Because it was foreign to me and made no sense. It wasn't what I was used to. Did I clearly change my opinion? Duh. Also, watch KZbin videos of remote islands full of black tribesmen who see a white person for the first time. It scares the shit out of them. Some tribes think different races are literally the devil incarnate. Everyone prefers what they know and is scared of what they don't. I don't see what's so wrong with admitting that humans are born liking one thing more than the other. Once everyone actually acknowledges that then maybe progress can be made. Instead of denying it and attacking people, like you're doing.

[@awwpulu]

If anyone has kept up with them I’d love to see a “where is he now?” video. I believe he should be in his teens by now.

[@user-xy5lk3um8r]

I think he should have maybe 10 or close to

[@Amasis30202]

math is not your strong suit

[@mrvento_za]

@Wishing Well 2021-2013 = 8 He was almost 3 then. So, he should be almost 11 now.

[@awwpulu]

@@user-xy5lk3um8r thank you

[@awwpulu]

@@Amasis30202 lol, to give your comment credit, I hated math in school. If I read the description before commenting I would’ve known the kid was only 2.5 years old and would’ve done better.. I think the real fault was that, I chose to comment before reading and was a poor judge of his age. Depending on how old the child looked to me and the date the video was posted I figured he was about 13, give or take a year.. so what? As someone said he’s maybe 11, at least they were helpful in their response.. I still wanna see how he’s grown over the years.🤙🏾

[@nicolenedubuisson4178]

Its amazing. Well done lady you are an excellent teacher. So proud of you and this little boy.

[@heinzh5687]

This put a smile on my face ☺️ I'm white and grew up in a predominantly black neighborhood and school and we all interacted and enjoyed each other's friendships, there wasn't any racial tension and this was back in the 80s God bless Portia and this family

[@Christineelliott777]

I absolutely love this! Her love for him is sooo evident in her reactions. She’s so proud to show him to her friends/family speaking their native tongue. Props to her for teaching him and be sowing upon him this precious gift. Amen:)

[@clarkkent52]

Black people are the most compassionate welcoming of all people race on earth. Our compassion to share our humanity is our greatest strength and simultaneously our greatest weakness. Its a shame the rest of the world especially Dutch/European colonisers of south Africa don't feel the same way about black people.

[@florencedebear1576]

How nauseating.

[@chapsgunnam2822]

She is a special lady for his parents to trust her traveling with her! This is wonderful!

[@thatgirlvee2]

Why wouldn't they trust her????

[@dawie_-2572]

@@thatgirlvee2 there are cases when servants tell other men the location and how to break into their home. Some are murdered

[@k.m512]

@@dawie_-2572 "servants"? Yikes 🤢

[@anaelle973]

?wtf. And he said his father is sitting there🤦🏾‍♀️

[@MaxineJaylin]

Excuse me

[@taracamille8849]

This makes my heart smile so much!!!! This is what love is!

[@cbass5621]

This video never gets old... Love this so much!

[@cuhhheesecuff419]

I was so amazed at a classmate who moved from East Africa to Missouri. She herself was fluent in 6 languages and English was number 7. Her parents knew a lot more considering all the litte communities in Africa who have their own language. It truly is amazing.

[@Love_justice378]

It's sad that some Americans find it insulting to hear others speak a language other then English. #IGNORANCE #usa #merica

[@user-ji8ll1qn6o]

Immigrant children are like that. They need to adapt to changing environments. I moved at 6yo from Albania to Italy, can speak 6 languages

[@checkmattee222]

I'm from east africa and I speak 4 languages. It's very common for Africans to know more than one language. Also, there are over 2000 languages spoken in Africa. Not just in "little communities", whatever that means lol

[@cuhhheesecuff419]

@@checkmattee222 I was referring to the languages my friend's parents were speaking. They came from smaller communities, smaller scale, less known. And, had known some that weren't from Africa at all. I just thought it was amazing that they know languages that weren't widely spoken even in Africa. Never said they were JUST from little communities.

[@asemahlemakwedini2462]

I'm South African and it's the norm to speak more than one language here. We've got 11 official languages. I probably speak about 6 or more. You get so used to it you don't even think to count how many you speak. It's everyday life switching between all of them.

[@cheflondon4981]

They are also many black toddler's who can speak western language.

[@alexanderseketere5242]

Yeah put their videos on KZbin we will watch them

[@Cassxowary]

Chef Jeremia Mueze toddlers not belonging to the toddler, but yes

[@trinaija]

😂😂😂

[@khadijashee6402]

Ikr. It's readily expected of us to speak English and a 'foreign language' as if English itself isn't foreign. So here you are as an African child, speaking your mother tongue (am Kenyan coastal so I speak taita and Digo) and national language (Swahili) the formal appropriate language (English) and then a foreign language ( I speak German ) Am sure there's more like me out there coz this genuinely applied to most people I know

[@MrOneWay5000]

Black people will not watch it nor smile at it like they do this.

[@Kissameassa538]

What a beautiful relationship the two of them have, so refreshing and they clearly love each other ❤️🇬🇧

[@colclarke7017]

She has so much love for the little boy . Amazing ❤ . Truly special God Bless them both .

[@mariannekiss9177]

Fantastic! I hope he never forgets it. The more languages he can speak, the bigger his world.

[@wadzanaipfuurai6003]

Being a nanny is hard when you part ways with the child you are looking after. Bonds are created and live forever. You become so attached to the child like it's your own. You notice a lot of things that you never noticed your kids doing and makes you appreciate life more. To all those with nannies please let them be in touch with your kids when you part ways. Believe me it will be special....

[@priscillasibanda1656]

We are more of parents to these kids than our own kids, nannies and domestic workers should be saluted , we run 2 households its a tough job

[@user-vv3gp3rw8r]

I see how the other boy was looking his face wasn't to happy.

[@laurettawesson1163]

I do not like Nigerian very rude think American ow them something in not only American but be Europe be as well go take care be of no black Nigerian Not here.

[@laurettawesson1163]

This is not a whore or slave website

[@lazolakayise6614]

I absolutely love this interaction. He won't come to harm at all. They will instead dote over him. I love the relationship that forms in these instances...because children are the so pure and innocent. Thank you so much for warming my heart today.

[@rabbitA16]

This is so cool honestly. I wish I was raised like this.

[@alexxendramoose6723]

On god 😂

[@horatiohuskisson5471]

I'm South African and speak English, French and Africaans but I wish we were taught more native languages at school.

[@AnjaFourie]

Horatio Huskisson Yeah me too.

[@Kyleigh_the_lil_rat]

Ek ook😎😎😎😎😎

[@ndomanbg5924]

Horatio Huskisson bonjour

[@randomgurl561]

Horatio Huskisson learn Swahili or Spanish next

[@slumpy5440]

Same

[@alexmorefield5573]

Kids really can do anything; we don't give them enough credit.

[@wuicy6227]

most kids can speak a language or two yes

[@Tonio0504]

Yes. They are complete sponges from 0 to 6

[@mmalehlohonolomanko4675]

This so crazy how we think this is fascinating. Black kids often speak English, Afrikaans and their own languages but no one boasts like this. Big ups to the nanny who taught this kid IsiXhosa. Big ups to you Mama you are appreciated.

[@Geraldine001]

🥰💕 beautiful aunty and little one! The South African people are beautiful. I hope to return for another visit soon. 🙏

[@jenbo2547]

How wonderful, what a beautiful relationship, beautiful lady and child.

[@jeffreykarangae1824]

African children speak their mother tongue, the national language of their country and the official language of instruction in their country. case in point, Kenya. Almost all Kenyan children learn to speak 3 languages by age 4 i.e Kiswahili, English and Mothertongue(language of their tribe/ethnic group).

[@cbnboy34]

Exactly! Most africans have no interest in speaking to outsiders in their home language anyways.

[@sindikhumalo9217]

There are lot of kids in South Africa who can't speak their rmother tongue . They only speak English. It's disgraceful.

[@faisaparveenali9285]

Same in India: mother tongue, hindi and english! Most children learn a few more due to school, living in another state etc. I know 7 languages!

[@-criedjupiter-8464]

@@faisaparveenali9285 you’re so cool

[@faisaparveenali9285]

@@-criedjupiter-8464 Haha, thanks 💖 I'm sure that you're also cool - In some other way 😊

[@s0l0r1d4]

I found this in my feed, and I'm thankful for that I hope these kids present will be as bright as their future

[@jennahcollings1174]

Smart boy. So much love. I would love to spend time with the lady talking. She's adorable very smart and warm hearted.

[@KoiNadi]

I Love this boy, this video makes my heart smile. Grow with God young man, the world is your oyster.😍😘❤❤

[@jonaya9202]

KoiNadi he's the pearl

[@momonamm7885]

KoiNadi 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@simamkelenondala726]

i love this boy,, this is the most difficult language

[@trtkpt698]

True hey

[@lunariousmoon]

Ok then come teach me conversational mandarin

[@melanyben7871]

I take my hat off to Portia and thank her for doing what only a few people will do. Teaching another your language is a selfless act. I am in love with little JP and pray that God's goodness, mercy and blessings will follow him all of his days. Proud of his parent for supporting him, you are the difference! I can see that you are like family. Blessing to you all. Portia you are a beautiful woman inside and out.

[@everlasting9292]

Xhosa is such a cool language. It’s so awesome that he knows multiple languages! I hope he continues to learn and embrace them. I’m sure he will since he was taught them by such a loving, caring person.

[@dantheman3647]

Its nice to see everyone get along no matter who they are or where they come from. At the end of the day, we all bleed red!

[@Came42]

Daniel Roman facts

[@icescreenfilmz8627]

"he lives at home with his white parents" "every sixty seconds in Africa, a minute passes"

[@shelleyhillier7581]

i dont understand...its the same way here in canada...im sorry i dont get it

[@rhearamjohn4792]

@@shelleyhillier7581 the statement was sarcastic lol The person is basically saying that it's obvious he lives with his white parents by comparing it to an obvious statement which is "Every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes"

[@carolinefoey5470]

Why is it obvious? Could have been adopted? Could be his parents have passed and he lives with aunts/grandparents.....? Don’t be sarcastic if you don’t know all the facts!

[@maxisussex]

@@carolinefoey5470 He is white so he isn't going to have black relatives. Also, I don't imagine a white child would be adopted by a black family in SA.

[@nadiaflores6394]

@@maxisussex I'm white with black relatives

[@debbiexoxoxo6628]

What a wonderful woman to take such good care of this boy and teach him the languages of his home. Very sweet.