An Interracial Family In Singapore Opens Up About Bullying

Interracial siblings from a Malay-Nigerian family open up in a frank conversation with their mum, sharing their feelings about being bullied and worries they hadn’t revealed before.
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[@diyanaznl7807]

“Literally born premium” - i love that

[@suesamm1440]

​@FGoogle and youtube ....YOU & YOUR COMMENT ARE ALSO SHITS!...KEEP YOUR BLOODY MOUTH SHUTS, IF YOU GOT NOTHING TO COMMENTS - I'LL DEFINITELY REPORT YOUR COMMENT.

[@akhmad404]

@@FGoogleandyoutube wallah

[@izuaff04]

😂😂

[@LifeMadeByRadw]

Same herrre! 😍

[@OrganicAlumination]

I felt the same way and was glad he said it 💯💯💯

[@izzabinteismail1566]

when the boy said that his favourite footballers have the same hair as him... THIS IS WHY REPRESENTATION MATTERS!!! please media!! our youth and kids need you to represent diversity!!

[@adebayofranklin5532]

Good observation.

[@GA-ik6pi]

He said that whilst wearing a Chelsea FC top!😂😂 and his favourite players play for Man U😂😂 His response was on point though💪🏾

[@laques]

Yes! Representation matters!!

[@sakurakou2009]

@@GA-ik6pi in my country football shirts are sold and anyone just buy it like regular shirts some don't even know which club shirt it is

[@AmaniStudio]

Representation in more fields than sports and music are critic too

[@Puuuurrrr]

The way the kids are so candid and vocal to their mom....that's a great mom right there...

[@sophinetan8104]

I love Sophia……. Loving her confidence! Never change Sophia!

[@user-wi2fw1jk9l]

Same, I also love Sophia’s personality

[@bethelight3017]

I was looking for this comment! She reminds me of my little sister. I wonder if all youngest siblings are the confident/sassy

[@howiemoshmay]

Ms Haleena raised such a lovely, well-mannered and emotionally mature family! I love how everyone is sassy in their own unique way. Thank you for the light hearted video :)

[@alexong2542]

As a Malaysian who has a Nigerian wife, anyone who calls her or my child the N-word is gonna get knocked out. Even if it was at school , I would charge into the school and slap some common sense into the children who bully my children, and if their parents wanna complain, I'll slap their parents too. Bullying and calling racial slurs simply shows that you suck at parenting your child, and I have to discipline your child for you

[@i-3137]

they gonna say the n word to ur child in places like discord and you'll be sued for hurting another child if you did that

[@alexong2542]

@@i-3137 guess I'm gonna hurt a lot of people then

[@i-3137]

@@alexong2542 u sound so corny right now lol

[@Joseph-zd7kg]

My wife is black too (I'm Asian)and I would fight for my family if I ever found out a racial slur was said to my wife or kids. Can always tell who is white and male by the racist comments

[@Joseph-zd7kg]

​@@i-3137nothing as corny and ugly as your profile pic bro

[@wendymaryzeline9890]

curly hair is premium!! YASSS preach son ✨✨ loved this wholesome conversation 🥹 they’re so mature too!

[@haleenawosaini622]

Hi Wendy! We follow you and your siblings accounts too! Cheers to you too

[@Overlordvoldermort]

Why should they prove that they’re Malay? It’s ridiculous. I hope these beautiful kids grow up to be bigger persons than their bullies

[@adebayofranklin5532]

Amen

[@aiesyahsyahirah4717]

Because the other kids were jealous…i know coz im a malay kid growing up wishing i have mixed raced heritage..

[@sakurakou2009]

@@aiesyahsyahirah4717 I doubt they ask the one mixed with white to prove they malay, it always the biracials mixed with black that get the bully and discrimination

[@DALLEY_SANI]

Please give more love to the middle one she's reaching out. All the kids are wonderful in their own way. Great family.

[@adebayofranklin5532]

I do give her love, even equal love, but she thought I don't love her again because of her sister, both are the apple of my eyes

[@adebayofranklin5532]

I do love her

[@atiqaha9472]

@@adebayofranklin5532 as a middle child myself, I empathise with the girl. As I get older, I understand that sometimes parents express love in a different way and the receiver might not realise it. maybe you can try finding out her love language and see if you can express it the same way, I think she will really appreciate it. Beautiful family and very intelligent kids though! I hope they’ll grow up to be amazing individuals.

[@adebayofranklin5532]

I will do my best to relate with her and more chatting with her and will also ask someone question too.

[@asain3586]

Literally born premium - good sign of someone that has a big heart and head. God bless your family

[@hidayahhamdan7599]

MashaaAllah, her children are so eloquent.. What a beautiful family...

[@fahmidamiah]

What intelligent children, WOW! The use of metaphors and describing their feelings, even with comedy is just mind blowing. I have so much hope for the future with such intelligent, empathetic and wonderful children. Mom too is awesome :) Thank you for sharing this OGS. It triggered some memories of my own childhood and dealing with racism in (UK) schools.

[@haleenawosaini622]

Thank you for having us in this project!❤

[@fafafifufu]

You have raised 3 intelligent, expressive and well mannered kids in their own individual ways. Kudos to you for your patience and dedication. And I hope that your kids will grow up confident and proud of their unique looks and family roots!

[@haleenawosaini622]

Alhamdullillah. Thank you for the compliment. I pray too that they will be a useful human beings wherever they may be in future.

[@OGS.Official]

Thank you for trusting us! :-)

[@ruthduruchukwu]

Your family is beautiful

[@akeelaboomful]

Tell your children, I think they're really good looking and beautiful. Yes you guys are premium.

[@LifeMadeByRadw]

Oh my gosh I love thissssss! As a Ghanaian 🇬🇭 entrepreneur and lifestyle influencer living in Malaysia 🇲🇾 one of the things I’ve wanted to do is highlight the life and struggles of Blasians. This video is encouraging and definitely a step in the right direction! Representation matters all day errday. Go Singaporrrrre 🇸🇬👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Whatsyournarrative]

"Literally born premium" epic! She and her babies are amazing!

[@hidayahhamdan7599]

OMG HER YOUNGEST!!!! MAY HER FIRE CONTINUE TO BURN... YOU GO GIRL!!!

[@adebayofranklin5532]

Amen

[@Akazchannel]

Amen. She's so smart

[@alisalman5917]

May Allah bless this family ❤️. I’m sudanese but i’ve never seen an African-Malay family. Their relationship with their mums is so adorable and seems so healthy 🤩.

[@gedenironald8635]

Are you Arab or African?.

[@alisalman5917]

@@gedenironald8635 african. Why the question when i’m from an african country? Lol

[@TheZeyyyyy]

Home is home 🥺 what a wholesome family

[@meloon5876]

I love this young man's sense of humor, "born premium" 👍. Witty boy. Yes, you are unique & special.

[@Akazchannel]

I love such confidence 👍

[@Angela-hm3xt]

OMG, that little girl is amazing! Her positive energy is so infectious. All the kids are to be proud of. They are beautiful. Good job mom!

[@deborahandrews5259]

The children are so smart and cute! Love them and to those kids saying no one will love them. That is a lie they are very loveable and have gained a fan ❤

[@user-wi2fw1jk9l]

Such a beautiful family with lovely well mannered kids. I like how mummy listens to the children and responded so calmly and positively, this I want to learn as well

[@iymimi]

I am glad these children have a safe space at home. Even if they are bullied, they can come home and be able to share, express, and feel loved. Even if problems occur, it seem like a safe and loving environment to work through them. I didn’t have a safe place at school or at home so I grew up with the lowest self esteem as a black female with short curly hair. I want to have Sophia’s confidence one day. Thank you so much for this video. It had me in tears.

[@chikachristian9453]

Come back home to Nigeria .. We will appreciate and love you all here my dear ❤❤

[@adebayofranklin5532]

We're are coming back soon, and make sure you welcome us at MMA.

[@sugardaeday6511]

In my old apartment my neighbour was this Melayu African family the son was this very lovely P3 boy that was so cute we would always say hi to each other and it’ll lighten up my day as I’ll leave my house in the morning looking forward to seeing him. I dreaded going to school everyday as I had depression and i was in the lowest point of my life, he made things better for me.

[@mariedelinois3569]

WHATA WONDERFUL MOTHER YOU ARE for giving your children does space to talk about their feelings in such a mixed world!❤❤

[@nerzitarantine1884]

You are a great mother, you took the time to talk to each child about their feelings and also shared your experience as well. You really show full love. God bless.

[@charmaineneshanathan2101]

Beautiful family they are so open and talk about their feelings

[@viviannenge8361]

This is a rare family and beautiful too. I wish I had this. It'd be amazing 💯💯💯

[@adebayofranklin5532]

Thanks

[@KashRoxcorner]

The youngest is so smart with her answers gosh❤❤❤

[@michelleleo2505]

Sophia is a vibe🤣. Beautiful family❤️

[@tssnmm]

Kids, let me just advise: don't let your looks define who you are. We are all unique with our own looks. It's important to not let others bring you down. You do you. Always be the kind person our parents taught us to be.

[@Ramy-ql3tr]

Smart kids. I hope they do very well in their studies and life.

[@Akazchannel]

I believe they would. They have the confidence it takes.

[@suleimanomipidan8012]

What a lovely interaction!

[@clareocholla]

The Nigerigan confidence is refreshing ❤ Thanks parents

[@fuzz2353]

I love interracial couples ! Their kids are smart and adorable.

[@user-ti5um5ek1t]

Not the angmoh ones

[@elizabethibah1420]

Ma’am u are doing a great job in their upbringing . Please keep it up. Your kids should be encouraged to stay focused despite their challenges because they all have talents that will propel them to greatness . Am Nigerian, my people are very good in music , football academics n other aspects of life. We are very good at whatever we do. The Nigerian spirit propels us to BE d BEST and REMAIN AT THE TOP. We always RISE above our challenges. We NEVER give up on anything. Our children are doing so well all over d world. Your kids will not be an exception.

[@haleenawosaini622]

Amiiiiin...

[@maryamali3347]

The mother is very smart. Keep it up sister. She is very intelligent

[@adaomaonwukaeme7519]

Oh! God. This is so sweet to watch. This family is so beautiful .

[@EvonneLindiwe]

Guys come home.. you will appreciate your beauty.. lovely family. ❤

[@GGgoldspear]

It's really great to see the family sharing their opinions!!..not many families do that. It's healthy and it builds a harmonious environment for the family...by the way having permed hair is nothing to worry about..infact be proud of who you are..there in NOTHING that one should feel sad about in terms of their look etc..what matters is how you are on the inside!!..Be brave and excellent in your studies..as for Maths.. if you understand the principle..like how a problem can be used in real life and how it helps to solve that problem than it's much easier..and i have known people who were once poor in math Excell in mathematics and go on to courses like engineering because that's one area one actually use math practically!!! One can always score full marks in Maths..not so in other subjects.. Best Wishes to the family!!!

[@thamarawalkerhanif5388]

There are many beautiful hair styles for curly hair , hair braiding, pony tails, all kinds of styles as well

[@haleenawosaini622]

will try...waiting for the hair grow more...hehehe...

[@axcidt]

06:11 - 🤣🤣🤣 Sophia: Do you want a hug from him? Syawal: This (the high five) is enough already. Beautiful family!

[@boomblab23]

Yo another syawal here

[@mayranoemihinojosa4881]

It’s funny how having a big butt can be consider an insult in other countries but in Latin America is literally a compliment 😅

[@ebishankara]

These kids❤. Remind me of myself. I’m half Nigerian too. ❤

[@haleenawosaini622]

Hi Ebi! We are big fans

[@Motivational3.0713]

Thanks to Mc Donald Singapore 🇸🇬 for this

[@sksk270]

Those kids are just lovely and adorable! Horrible ppl bully because they're just a group of highly undeveloped people. Hope the kids will remember that always and never be put down by sorely underdeveloped beings.

[@nikkyb6911]

Absolutely beautiful and brilliant children. Mom you've done a wonderful job.

[@rubiahry8447]

Great family. Loved how you interacted with your kids. Positive thinking with great minds.

[@farihamohamedhilmy4700]

McDonald’s feelings cards sound like a really good idea!! Why don’t they have that in McDonald’s Malaysia, though? Anyway, my best friend is half Ghanaian and half Malay. She told me that she has faced bullying and being stigmatized by other people in school just because she’s different. I understand how that feels what this Malay-Nigerian family had to go through. It’s always good to hear an interracial family’s perspective

[@hdf5530]

Important to have an open conversation with family members. So rare in sg!

[@vennsim71]

It’s individual family stuff. Folks I know all opened up to their parents and kids. Maybe you can encourage yours to be so, it’s only good in the long run for everyone

[@ChassityNOubre_88]

I really enjoyed this and found it very educational experience. I love Sophia's approach to everything. And young man is right those curls were premium. We have to relax our hair in order to be straight. But he definitely point out how the right & all representation matters for kids. Great job on raising aware kids mum and dad. P.S. There skib tone and hair is beautiful 😍

[@OfficialSautinHausa]

SENDING LOVE FROM NIGERIA ❤❤❤

[@nafissagani3196]

What an admirable, intelligent, wise woman and mother❤

[@ARajantara777]

But married wrong race of man

[@nafissagani3196]

@@ARajantara777 is there a " right " race?

[@ARajantara777]

@@nafissagani3196 well she is a single mother of 3 now.

[@haleenawosaini622]

eh...I'm still married to him lah...😂 He allowed me to this yeah...Seek permission first you know...😂 My husband is still safe and sound somewhere in Singapore, working.

[@adebayofranklin5532]

​@ARajantara777 can you tell why she married a wrong race?

[@curlieeloks3032]

Those people Must not believe in God. How do you bully someone based on how God created them . God created all beautiful and good in his site . Crazy smh . May God bless these children and give them strength to endure and know truth and love. ❤ These children are gorgeous !

[@noelmpeka7754]

Wow, this is the way to go. Thank you so much for the Video

[@sahra4091]

Sophia keep that confident.

[@Munnaly]

The youngest is so special! Mashallah

[@temitopeakinloye]

So beautiful to watch. I kept smiling all through. God bless you all

[@charlene4139]

being born w curly hair is a premium. foc. yes period! u go queens 👑👑👑

[@bernardosa6690]

Congratulations from West Africa We love you

[@sevenhuang7777]

Sophia is so cute and confident ! ❤

[@ILearnOnYoutube]

The best video I have seen since the beginning of 2023 💙 Masha Allah 💙 The coolest ethnic mix 🇳🇬🇸🇬

[@imissmybed3469]

It’s great that these children have an outlet to let out what’s in their heart with regards to bullying. I think if you are planning to have children, please educate your kids about being kind and about how people come in different shapes, colour and sizes. They should know saying hurtful things is not a joke, and that bullying tells a lot about the doer than the target, and if the habit persists until high school, a reflection of a really inferior and ugly character on the inside. Teach your kids lah. I can only imagine how difficult it is to raise a human being, and that is why I choose not to have children. But if you nak sangat anak, ajar lah elok2. If you don’t teach them well, other people (like the children in this video) will bear the brunt of that incompetence.

[@duckseatingbread]

The kids r so cute!!!

[@andii256]

yes Syawal! i also have curly hair. in primary school kids used to make fun of my maggi mee hair. then secondary school, girls were jealous of my naturally curly hair, and they had to pay to get perms. then hairstylists always want to rebond my hair but they perm everyone else’s hair. lol

[@ARajantara777]

Maybe you have desirable curly hair like 3a, 3b, 3c

[@KIR23679]

These babies were raised right ❤

[@sunilu.ajinadasa3515]

Love from Malaysia. You have a strong mum.

[@adebayofranklin5532]

Thanks a lot

[@averyj5446]

Wow, I really enjoy this, such a warm loving family. Can you do one with the husband too.

[@haleenawosaini622]

heheeh...papa oh...someone asking for you nah😊

[@kasamabrat15]

this is so heartwarming to watch❤

[@lunastarr1925]

i was a bully victim too...i m 57 yrs old they made fun of my name and being of mixed parentage of Indian Muslim and Malay mother....a few Malay classmates and aMalay teacher too made fun of me and called me 'Islam celup'.... i ignored them bcoz to me such ppl r sti king shit and they failed to potray themselves as true Muslims bcoz Islam always advocates peace and love so, kids...dont bother abt those bullies.....they don value t.selves and degrade t.selves so low....

[@patoises]

beautiful kids , beautiful family

[@alicegauteng2358]

Keep on dancing and shining Sophia. ❤❤❤

[@ameenixon100]

Y need to hug and say I love you to all your kids

[@maya-db3gv]

those kids not convinced that sarah’s muslim when nigeria itself has a large muslim population

[@user-ti5um5ek1t]

Yup that’s how ignorant they are. Nigeria and also a lot of other African countries have big Muslim populations. I am an African Muslim too and I also dated Malay men. But most Malay don’t see Africans as Muslim but I wear a Hijab and Telekung and Jübar and Niqab Etc so They always know I m Muslim

[@user-ti5um5ek1t]

Jubah*

[@mutelarsorhougbe4606]

Literally! When she said that I was like- clearly these people know nothing about the African continent.

[@sismail82]

@@user-ti5um5ek1t Unfortunately, I think it’s because global audiences have for so long associated being black with being American because of Film, Music, Sports industries. Whereas Africa is only showcased in documentaries or on the news. Even black Americans have ignorances about Africa. I just read that Singapore has a 10-15% Muslim population though so you live & learn.

[@Patricia_WON]

This is a master piece 😊😊

[@zr5168]

SOPHIA SLAYEDD YESS SISS

[@adebayofranklin5532]

Thanks

[@safdegfg]

I get that they don’t have a lot of black people in Singapore, but I really feel like the parents should do a bit more to look after these girls’ hair.

[@Imetwurld_]

This y mix kids need black mama ! .not another race of woman . Because kids spent more than with their mom .my opinion .

[@senoritaaurora5123]

Surely the dad could teach them?

[@Imetwurld_]

@@senoritaaurora5123 she's probably a single mother I bet.

[@haleenawosaini622]

How sad in a world that's already messed up to have such a sad comment. I wanted to braid her hair, 1but she don't want it. I respect my kids' wishes.. Their boday their right. I wanted to cut her hair but anyway I sent her to cut her hair, it always makes her look boyish that's why I prefer to tie or braid them. But hey...my kids. 😅

[@adebayofranklin5532]

Yeah, we tried but no Africa hairdressers here

[@hogspit9203]

bullies are actully jelous .....they notice u but u dont notice them til they speak too u

[@idontlikebadjokes]

Such amazing kids and mum.

[@chuditv5530]

You guys are really beautiful ❤️❤️

[@malumageo]

Beautiful!!! Baby girl is going to be known

[@SDarlingssss]

I understand this so much, as a kid with curly hair i always got bullied a lot. I would tell my sister that kids around my age doesn’t want to be friends with me because of my curly hair. So when i was 7, i started wearing the hijab cause i dont want people to bully me. Now im embracing my insecurity

[@shukriiii]

Where did you live if you don’t mind sharing?

[@SDarlingssss]

@@shukriiii i live next door 😂

[@Tungku66]

It’s the ignorance of kids. And of course some adults are racists too. Can’t help it as we live in a very diverse world. I used to slur racist words towards my Indian and Malay friends and they did it to me too. But when we get older, we dont do it anymore and in fact become good friends. I think it’s the growing process to accept the differences in our environment.

[@asain3586]

Lol same with calling father's name. Insulting each other's father is in Malaysian kids dna lol. But most people mature and stop insulting people based on that, sometimes it becomes a friendly nickname. I do stop that myself cuz i dont think its good in the future (calling people camel just because his father's name is kamal)

[@Tungku66]

@@asain3586 my Malay and Indian friend called me Babi because I was fat. I called my Indian friend nana and my Malay friend Ahmad (last time Ahmad was referring to driver). We grew up in Toa Payoh but once a while we will still meet up. I even met Raj’s brother in Houston!

[@wahidpawana424]

It a south east asian culture. Older generation always have nick names like "Bob gemuk" or "Man Kengkang" to remember people and names, especially if within the kampung multiple people have the same name.

[@user-ti5um5ek1t]

Yall are raycyst

[@user-ti5um5ek1t]

And what are your slurs for yte angmohs??? Yup I thought so, nothing!!!! Cause yall praise ytess There is no racism against angmoh and we can’t be raycyst against angmoh

[@izzabinteismail1566]

Sarah is so real. LOVE U SARAH!!!

[@GlasseAbyss]

MahaAllah what a beautiful family 💕🌟💕🌟💕

[@angeladelaja]

Thank you for this video. Beautiful family

[@sulemanibrahim577]

We love you children of the best gene. That small girl has something that I have and it's called super confidence!

[@Akazchannel]

Very true

[@miniplants3558]

What a beautiful family ❤

[@nurfazly]

sokay kids u all look unique. the little kid is so adorable. she deserves a channel of her own.

[@yunusaminbari3060]

Very beautiful family! Please keep your head up and never bow to bullies they will always end up as losers.

[@wawa-ro8kc]

so cute the youngest..the accent❤

[@mutonikalisa9239]

😅😅😅❤ the little one keeps the house lit up🥰🥰🥰 allahuma bareek

[@teepahleman5757]

All of you are sooo special 😊

[@user-1esther1]

" If you don't have big butt, don't bully! " 😭😭

[@yimveerasak3543]

They look just Singaporean as others. Differences are to be appreciated. Not to be frowned upon.

[@tracybannerman5666]

These kids have been nurtured, wow, great work mom

[@Akazchannel]

Indeed. Their parents have done a great job👍

[@parris05]

Don't know if this child will see this. I was scrolling and even before I had a chance to read the title of this video, or u mute. My first thought was “Who's this cute child?” and my heart broke a little when I started to listen to him talk about being bullied. I hope you see this and tune out those voices.

[@haleenawosaini622]

I will share this with him.😊

[@adebayofranklin5532]

Well kids don't know that they are bullying until they are getting older

[@Jaythecook]

I just loved listening to them speak...accent so cute