Visiting My Only Grandmother in the Village | She Brewed Traditional Beer For Me | Namibia

Come a long as I share with you some of our beautiful traditions.
I visited my grandma and these are some of the most precious moments when I'm home. She's such a fountain of knowledge and I always look forward to going to her house, as I know I will well fed and learn a lot.
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[@WODEMAYA]

Can you please take me back to the village???

[@ItsWoven]

Did I ever tell you that our headman came looking for you bc the people at the Angolan cuca shops went to tell him about you? 😂😂😂 Ohauwanga village awaits your return 💃🏿💃🏿

[@SizzlesDiaries]

Come back again please💃🏿💃🏿

[@mandyelectronicmaker]

🤣🤣🤣

[@kennysimshao273]

😂😂 Come back already

[@nikkimae6979]

@@ItsWoven kudos to you my gal! I JUST LOVE YOU!!! You are as real as they come and you really remind me of my village back home in Kenya. I sit here and watch your shows whenever I miss home. At Wode Maya ...you are also a favorite, am glad your girl is from my home. God bless you two & keep up the good work. Lots & lots of LOVE!!!

[@Emmanuel00711]

People can literally survive anywhere, seeing the happiness on their faces make me happy too ❤️❤️❤️❤️ much from Nigeria ✌️

[@tkbheje8876]

You are proof that there are so many blessings in taking care of home. You are an inspiration

[@ItsWoven]

Hey Thabisile, I’m a little late but I still wanted to say thank you ♥️. And for watching too. Have a great weekend ahead.

[@tkbheje8876]

@@ItsWoven this made my day ❤️❤️❤️... have a blessed and restful weekend to you too

[@conniemulei9432]

I love the traditional gift basket 😍😍your village &language is very beautiful-sounds so similar to the Luhya language of Kenya🇰🇪❤ we should truly keep embracing our African Traditional Cultures ♡♡

[@gwa_sefanya9694]

It’s the 20k Subscribers for🥳🥳🎊👏🏾, Yakwetuuu Woven this makes me so teary. I’ve watched you grow man, from the beginning when you seemed so shy in your intros. Iyalooo Shili, you’re so deserving man😭👏🏾👏🏾. A massiveeeeeee congratulations 🎊🍾🎈. The dress is beautiful! Owafewa shili. Ashiike your culture is embedded in you, I love to see it! Learning so much about it through your experiences.. It’s your granny saying she drinks Bernini and then proceeds to ask how to open it😂😂, something my late grandmother would do😂

[@seundele2399]

This is so beautiful to watch!! Love from Nigeria🇳🇬💜💜💜

[@behindthescenes6270]

I had the privilege of living on a traditional Kwanyama homestead for two years in the late 90's. Your videos (especially this one... I don't know why) bring me nearly to tears. Tangi Unene, Shiili! More, please. I look forward to the Odjove video you promised :)

[@taiminuunyango]

Congratulations on 20k subscribes Sheeli ❤️ in your voice “ a simple girl from Ohauwanga village making it happen !!!! I love this for you 🥰🤞🏾

[@ItsWoven]

You’re so right, that simple girl from Ohauwanga is here in this moment 🥺🥺. Thank you nghelo ♥️♥️

[@Melanin_Move]

Your lifestyle reminds me so much of how the olden African Americans used to live. Even your style dress I’ve seen as far as the Caribbeans. Very beautiful❤️

[@itrudisiipinge9407]

I can get off watching your channel Wovenn. I soo love these. This is a friend I need to have...

[@elinakinyanjui1474]

Subscribed after watching you and Maya now I am a fan. Great content been binge as I recover from surgery. Love from a kenyan🇰🇪 in Denmark🇩🇰❤❤❤

[@ItsWoven]

Hi Elina, I’m a little late but I wanted to thank you for your kindness and for giving our Namibian content a chance 🥺. I appreciate this! I hope you’re recovering well from surgery and will be back to your feet if you’re not already back. Godspeed 🙏🏾♥️♥️.

[@miryamndeshitile2881]

I just love this woman man...

[@johanngiesbrecht6460]

I would love to visit Namibia, from one end to the other, visit every village. Because of my German origins, I and every German owe you a lot of love.

[@ItsWoven]

Hey Johann, I almost missed this, sorry 🥺. Visiting every village will probably leave you burnout 😅 but it would be beautiful to see the different village lifestyles from south to north of Namibia. Thank you so much for the acknowledgment on Germany part and for showing love ♥️♥️♥️

[@pandulenit.shatilwe2939]

Another one! 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾 Congratulations on 20K Woven!🥳🥳🥳 Also love love love the village vlogs, especially because they make me miss the place less.

[@beatricemensah1817]

I'm 70yre old GHANAIAN living in Toronto Canada 🇨🇦and I work at seniors home and I use your videos to show them the way I grew up in Africa village and I have 123 seniors watched your videos 💚💚💯

[@ItsWoven]

This is honestly such a pleasant message to read, Beatrice. I absolutely love it ♥️. Thank you so much for sharing Africa with your community. This is indeed Africa to the world 🌱♥️

[@beatricemensah1817]

@@ItsWoven They've named your grandmother ((Africa MADEA)) no nonsense 🤣✌💚💯

[@ItsWoven]

They have???😂😂😂. I’m definitely enjoying them over here ♥️♥️.

[@samabiola2871]

All I can say is whaooo!!!! Love all your videos. Thank you so much for bringing Us along on this beautiful journey with you to your grandmother's house. Love Africa for life. ❤ Africa

[@mikirose2598]

Wow. The fireside dinner with the kids seemed so cozy. Bless you all.

[@mjes4264]

I'm a new subscriber🎉 who learned fr Wode Maya. ❤ 2 see the villagers taking care of their surroundings. It's so clean & beautiful

[@friedamaganomatheus6628]

Always looking forward to your videos, I literally smile when I see the announcement of a new video ❤️

[@nelaonelao4477]

Congrats on reaching 20ks subscribers…..you are such a unique women,all proud from ohauwanga village….

[@taimitaaya2157]

I am a real fan! Congratulations on hitting 20K! 🎊

[@hangekavena3165]

Mbuae I am herero in the USA I love your content so much you always put a smile on my face When I miss home I watch this videos makes me feel like I’m at home keep it up thanks so much 🙏🥰🥰😘

[@hilmaisrael]

To us who like the video before watching🥂

[@rurudee3446]

It's your village dresses for me 🙌.. beautiful

[@midori4760]

God bless your grandmother! Black really don’t crack because she looks really good🙌🏾 Just found your channel… I don’t know anything about Namibia so your videos is nice way to discovered your beautiful country.😊

[@crimesandfunnyvideos4874]

Beautiful content indeed😍😍😙😙love you so much

[@candidtalkswithlauvena1835]

It is a prevelage to have both Mom and grandma 💖. Your authenticity is amazing 👌 Love u ngoo mbooli. 💖

[@muzamirbaigwitte9959]

Woven God bless u. Every time i watch your works, i feel more love for our Continent Africa, it is so unique and beautiful. Am a Ugandan but i realise we share alot in our villages especially in way we do things. With the exception of food. I am look forward to da day i will visit Namibia and i wish i will be able to visit Owamboland as one of your greatest fan.God bless u Woven and your family. U make africa great by showing the world our African heritage.

[@ItsWoven]

Hey there Muzamir 👋🏾, I know I’m a little late (sometimes I struggle to get through all the comments on time 🙈) but I still wanted to convey my gratitude to you, for taking time out to watch the content and for showing me love, thank you so much 🥺🙏🏾♥️. I really hope you get to visit Namibia and if you ever find yourself in Owamboland, please do shout. My village is quiet far but I hope you can make it 😅♥️

[@zifikilenodada6524]

Just fell in love with your unique genuine content Because of that you've gained a new subscriber Keep up the good work 🇿🇦 with many more subscribers

[@estheripawa3105]

"'oweya neh kutonga efundula" has me ..love this and congratulations on 20k. 30K lets GOOO!!

[@ItsWoven]

Grandmother’s are tired of omakado eli eike momaumbo 😂😂😂. Thank you, Esther ♥️. #roadto30k 💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿

[@indayamulembe]

Easther can you please translate what you said

[@Sutuu0909]

🇨🇦 love your content didn’t know I was already subscribed until I followed Wode s link to your channel I love it more here my sister you’re doing the most

[@taiminuunyango]

Awww 😊 my favorite part is you showing them your edited video 🤎

[@MrRolandTravel]

I'm proud to be here Much love from Uganda 🇺🇬🇺🇬

[@ItsWoven]

Thank you Roland, with love from Namibia 🇳🇦

[@rainershilongo3306]

🥂 to 21K subscribers .💃🏻❤️

[@Ilonasworld]

Congratulations on 21k girl Namibian KZbinrs are doing the things , your videos are really like ☺️such inspo

[@nangulaamukugo8402]

Awesome, love the eating together part. Omatumbula is my favorite 😻

[@ItsWoven]

Thank you Big Aunty. I will ask the kids to get you some one day 😁♥️.

[@esthernambuli2925]

Congrats my girl, 21k🙏🙏

[@josephinembu2873]

Waw I'm from Cameroon this is very interesting,the way life and everything is different from us in east Africa now I'm learning new ways of life ,I love it

[@laviniahamunyela5964]

I love you so so much Woven great videos never disappoint 😍😘😘😘💃congratulations on 20k love

[@marthandapewa5163]

You are a good singer as well🥳🥳

[@azuzyazumtahite5199]

Nothing beats tradition .Love the video

[@ItsWoven]

Hey Azum, I’m a little late but I still wanted to say thank you ♥️. And for watching too. Have a great weekend ahead.

[@naapopyendilimeke2917]

ndele ondikuhole wan mee Woven , may the Lord bless you sweetie!

[@abdiazizalidirie9705]

My Favorite is Traditional Life so never Disappoint ❤️congratulation on 20k 🇸🇴🇸🇴

[@Simply_Miaa]

Beautiful vlog 🖤 mee Ndapandula is a whole vibe😁love her.

[@HarmonMN]

Afrika is Beautiful and diverse, One love from Kajiado Kenya, Cities cant touch this!

[@zakaroyalty62]

Your granny reminds me of my own granny back in Zim 🇿🇼 who used to brew ‘mukumbi’ which was kind of sweet brew from marula fruit, & she would crack the dried marula fruit for delicious nuts !

[@dreadedaste4222]

😭Aaaagh, I didn't expect to hear that song, too much memories I have with that song, I'm tearing. Thank you Wovenn for the great content always😍

[@tuwilika]

I came here to comment that😭😭😂😂 I love love that song.

[@dreadedaste4222]

@@tuwilika beautiful song it is...

[@annanailenge7130]

I love your videos!!

[@GreatestArYkaEver]

I love how you said you don't go to someone's house empty-handed I was raised that way as well but my community tried to act like it was a Caucasian thing I was like no It's Good Manners... Like I'll bring my auntie flowers if she's hosting an event 🙌🏾💐❣️🖤📗

[@johnaxe4real]

I love the eating together, it’s so bonding

[@ItsWoven]

It is so beautiful, I really can’t imagine it any other way when I home 😅

[@sunyareh]

My beautiful Africa i love my people, Bless you ❤️😍♥️

[@ovoye]

Congratulations on hittthe 20k and above subs woven. 😍😍😍 The hymn song is one of my favs. The omatumbula and odjove 😭 sbwl. Grandma’s vibe 😂😂🤸🏾‍♀️🤸🏾‍♀️🤸🏾‍♀️😍😍 Aaag I love love you. When I grow up.... 🥳🥳

[@ItsWoven]

Thank you so much, Ovoye. Me eating Omatumbula was me at my happiest and yes, with my kuku, there’s never a full moment 🤣♥️.

[@wad0014]

This video is really beautiful honestly I love it. I miss the village

[@ItsWoven]

Thank you so much WAD 🥺♥️. I hope you get a chance to go to the village 🙏🏾

[@agastyamon3008]

Wonderful, I like those wild tube (omatumbula) cooked together with meats.

[@ndeshingooli2484]

It’s funny how Woven explains the processes in oshiwambo 😅 While we’re the ones that already know the processes

[@lettysirkkaiyambo4186]

Congratulations Woven for 20 k Subs

[@ItsWoven]

Thank you so much, Letty ♥️

[@Nelson_Tokkie]

I always enjoy your videos

[@nelsongwadi]

Namibia is not just a place. ,it’s a feeling. ,you always sharing out the wealth of African culture. ,I want to be counted among equals who’ve set foot on that beautiful land. . . #ItsWoven #NamibiaToTheWorld #VisitNamibia

[@ItsWoven]

Nelson, I love this “Namibia is not just a place, it’s a feeling”. This really encapsulates what she is, my motherland! ♥️. I hope you one get to visit and experience Namibia in its wholesomeness. Thank you so much for watching and showing love 🥺🙏🏾.

[@beatanfillemon614]

Someone representing us nicely.

[@ItsWoven]

Thank you ☺️ ♥️. I’m happy to be representing us 💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿

[@fransinaidhengwa179]

Ashike the part of "inolukilange ano"?😂😂 I think it even caught you off guard

[@sthandazilemlotshwa3731]

Eishh i have bad memories cracking marula seeds , when you miss the seed your fingers will get penalty 🤣🤣. You remind me my upbringing in Matebele land in Zimbabwe🇿🇼... your content always takes me home !

[@tuhafenijohaness]

If you miss the seed,your finger is gone😢

[@thevillagegist]

Mee Woven we miss you wa 😘 just came here to watch your old content hope you're doing well 😊 😘 💕

[@salmimaria8389]

Wow, ndee oho imbi nee nawa.

[@lisanaindjala2278]

Ms. Woven... your content is always on point ☺️🥰Much love..

[@Ko_ndjeni]

Congratulations on 20k subscribers love🎉🍾. Road to 30k💃🏿❤️

[@ItsWoven]

We are well on our way 💃🏿💃🏿♥️♥️♥️

[@ItsWoven]

Thank you, Tuwilika 🙏🏾

[@laine7577]

Amazing content as always. Your grandmother looks amazing, What is she using on her skin? And where can I get some wooden cups?

[@ItsWoven]

Thank you Elaine. My grandmother really uses normal moisturizer and Vaseline 😅. The wooden cups we buy from the villagers but in the cities and towns, they can be found at different markets.

[@mariaiipinge3271]

Morning miss woven I would like to thank u so much u are inspiring,teaching and motivating me alot and other people out there thank u soo much keep up the good work mee so much ❤❤ from maria Iipinge

[@kaangalamatheus2076]

Here for the content🥳

[@ItsWoven]

Thank you, Kaangala ♥️♥️

[@marthasimon6826]

Greet my mbushanje Ndaendelao wish to meet her one day this your sister Martha Ndaendelao Simon all the way from outapi but currently in whk

[@erikkaamutenya9004]

Aiii mee woven 🥰❤️. Your video quality is🔥

[@lillycee5054]

Can we have captions please so we can get the jokes and conversation in vernacular please. We are Ur fans from the UK, South Africa and Zimbabwe ❤️🥰

[@ompomp9502]

@itswoven

[@ItsWoven]

Hey Lilly, I’m so sorry about the captions not showing. I did add captions but I omitted a setting but I have since rectified. Thank you so much for watching even when you couldn’t understand some of the things 🥺🙏🏾♥️. If the lack of captions continues please let me know, it’s just my settings on my subtitles.

[@lillycee5054]

@@ItsWoven thank yo so much. Much appreciated 😊

[@joyceidipo9581]

The way you speak oshiwambo 😍😍

[@adiroots]

That pot on the three legs is exactly like one my granny had when I was a child growing up in the country part of Jamaica. Do you also rub the outside of your pots with ashes mixed with water? Was that a sorrel tree where the nuts were on the ground?

[@mariaiipinge3271]

I love those omatumbulwa vakwetu

[@Selma_Kaseli]

Mem ndee mee Ndapandula okwa hafa vakwetu😂😂😂🙌, your granny finnished me with "oko hainu" 😂, Oshili Ndapewa I watch your videos neendjola nai. Thank for always entertaining me Shiveli. Beautiful.

[@gambia4all904]

Culture is beautiful

[@wisdomaakurugu6604]

I like the village you. Similarities with my village, in Northern Ghana

[@bensonfeliokafor144]

Africans have a lot of similarities in culture ,proudly Nigerian watching from Japan. More graces sister

[@ItsWoven]

Thank you so much for tuning in, Bensonfeli ♥️🙏🏾. And yes, I love that we have so many similarities in as African countries and one won’t entirely feel out of place should they go to another African country.

[@sophiasheehama1919]

I love the content 😍

[@ItsWoven]

Thank you, Sophia ♥️

[@philtymcnasty9994]

My mouth is watering for the goat meat stew. Yummy 😋

[@boaspendaishongwa5316]

Congratulations to hit 20k and me I just want hear 50k 👏

[@ItsWoven]

50k will come soon 💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿. Thank you Boas ♥️

[@arkeysz]

I am so proud of how you mix your ethnic language, culture, and tradition in modern times so efforting.

[@ItsWoven]

Thank you so much, Wamugi ♥️. I find it easier to express myself in my language 🙈. Please accept my apologies, I noticed that I had not published my subtitles, so the vernac you didn’t know what I’m saying. But I have updated that now 🥺🙏🏾.

[@arkeysz]

@@ItsWoven there is no need to apologize. I can feel the positivity in your environment and you passionately❤️ relate with your people. I envy you. The subtitles can help but keep it up girl.

[@luciadavid2288]

Kaanave Woven monawaaa... Bby girl u are th best vakweeeee I love u

[@devinejevinge3808]

Hi Woven,love your videos from South Africa, I watched put washing powder and bread in same basket and wrapped them together,dont you get chemical smell on your food?I saw you doing it on the other video.We cant even put them in the same basket while shopping

[@angulalinea3399]

Much love ❤❤

[@ItsWoven]

Thank you, Linea ♥️♥️

[@MotherlandmomsCrafting]

Thanks to Wode his video led me to your vlog.

[@helenfanuku9112]

Wow much love

[@ItsWoven]

Thank you, Helen ♥️

[@lettysirkkaiyambo4186]

Oshako oyo ohai i difa ee waa.

[@helenahambeleleni2954]

Notification gang! !💃💃

[@marthaerick5734]

Ongeipi shiveli...we love you, omatumbula my favorite but it has been a decade since not eating them

[@ItsWoven]

Onawa ☺️, omu tokelo ouli nawa? Ndee we had so many of them this season.

[@twamonaimene4351]

It's the eating part for me😊 SBWl❤

[@doreenonekalit9888]

You are so amazing. No hang ups

[@ItsWoven]

Thank you so much, Doreen ♥️♥️

[@paulinaaktofel4666]

Notification Gang 💃🏽💃🏽

[@Purple_33]

What I learnt in this video "It all comes down to love" ❤

[@selmamukwiilongo3206]

"Ino lukilange"🤣🤣

[@hilmaisrael]

I learn something new from your village vlogs Woven. First time seeing omalovu taga fumbikwa.

[@ItsWoven]

This is great!! Mo winter itaapi ngee inaafudikwa 😂😂

[@saaratuutaleni346]

Sorry teacher for coming late 😊and also the family is growing 20k..... 💃🎉Congratulations mama ❤️🥰❤️

[@ItsWoven]

Saara you’re going to sit in front today 😂😂😂. The family is really growing, thank you my lady ♥️

[@saaratuutaleni346]

@@ItsWoven 😂😂as always 🙈❤️🥰❤️

[@justineshikudule3548]

Ove owa lukilange😂😂😂😂I will be using this

[@bortiorkorbortey8502]

So natural content I subscribe to your channel through wodamaya, I’m Ghanaian I understand the language but I love your content. Stay blessed

[@ItsWoven]

Thank you so much, Bortiorkor. I appreciate this 🙏🏾🙏🏾. You be blessed too.

[@cobogosauce5310]

We love Maya 👏👏

[@ItsWoven]

And me? 🤣🤣🤣 We do love Maya for sure! Thank you for tuning in man 🙏🏾♥️