"MIGRATION" is surprisingly ACCURATE about JAMAICA! Fiction vs Reality.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

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[@eileenwatt8283]

I'm from Clarendon and didn't know we had flamingoes. Hhhmm maybe that's why I saw them at Denbig Festival as a child. There was some at Hope zoo.

[@SDbogle]

@@eileenwatt8283 So you have never been to the Zoo? Hope Gardens

[@rod910]

Hollywood never give us an authentic Jamaican accent

[@shemarcoley2915]

As always

[@dragonfly788]

Mark For Death, with Steven Seagal, real Jamaicans

[@rod910]

@dragonfly788 wow you're right good call 👍

[@yardmanrootikal]

@@dragonfly788Eek-a-Mouse did inna New Jack City

[@liizzset]

Well, the movie Meet Joe Black had a Jamaican actor in it. And I bet some others might have too. But overall I agree with this comment though whenever it comes to Hollywood and non Jamaican actors.

[@hepburndavis]

As usual, the Ukrainian girl impressed me with her extensive and authentic knowledge of Jamaica. Thanks Miss Irene, you a de bes’.

[@SDbogle]

That’s because most Jamaicans don’t read our history, but instead conjecture about it based on emotions.

[@onehamm4462]

Don't do that. Don't say that about Jamaicans. This lady is a journalist by training, there is no comparison. ​@@SDbogle

[@staminadon]

First time I see the clip say they good back to Jamaica 🇯🇲 I could believe when I here them say people start commenting don’t come we going to eat you 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Winniegirl85]

@@SDboglealways the negativity about my people. Like why are you here🇯🇲

[@SDbogle]

@@Winniegirl85 You consider the truth a negative? Just like when I tell people, no Africans were taking to Jamaica, as no language from West Africa was documented as being spoken, and another truth you may deny only because many believe Africa is the only place black people lived before Columbus and could never be anywhere else.

[@876mostvaluabletreasure2]

It shows on Irie's face how much she adores Jamaica, One love sis.

[@lornafuller8705]

and its coming from her heart

[@CurtisCT]

Never heard about this film, but I'll definitely check it out. Re fake Jamaican accents, on one of my visits back home to Jamaica years ago I had the good fortune to meet a famous radio personality. We got to talking and he told me about an experience he had while living in the US. He found an ad in the newspaper one day looking for Jamaican speakers for a radio commercial. Well, he thought to himself, he's an experienced radio personality from Jamaica so he should be the perfect candidate for the job. He applied and they invited him in for an audition. They gave him a text to read with a Jamaican accent and so he read it in his best radio voice. He then noticed that they didn't seem happy with the results. "Can you do that again with a JAMAICAN accent?" He didn't know exactly what they meant, but he tried again, this time more clearly enunciation the words. But the producers still didn't look happy with the outcome. They wanted him to try and sound more "Jamaican". Now he was completely confused. He's a Jamaican, with years of experience as a radio host, and he's speaking the text with a Jamaican accent...how much more "Jamaican" does it get than that? So one of the producers demonstrated what they were looking for, and it sounded NOTHING like a real Jamaican accent. They wanted him to speak that phony, fake Jamaican accent with lots of "mon" at the end of every sentence, exactly like those birds from the movie excerpt above. He tried telling them that no one in Jamaica talks like that, but it was no use - THAT's what they wanted to hear. So he just shook his head, swallowed his pride and spoke the text in the accent they were looking for. He didn't think he did a good job but there were ecstatic, and the more idiotic he made it, the more rapturous was their reaction. He said he felt very ashamed as a Jamaican reinforcing that stupid American stereotype of Jamaicans, but at the time he really needed the income. This is why we'll NEVER hear a proper Jamaican accent in a Hollywood movie, despite the hundreds of thousands of Jamaicans living in the US who they could easily hire to provide an authentic example.

[@shahowell9238]

So sad, but makes a lot of sense!

[@TheTonecii]

Spot on. Dem need fi give Sheryl Lee Ralph more work. 😡

[@diannetgoldingfrankson2105]

😂😂😂sad but true.

[@davidfbrush]

To be fair how many Americans would understand a true Jamaican accent. I live in the UK, I thought all English people understood patois as everybody in my school did (white, brown and black)I was 18 when I found out that not everyone in England understands patois. Almost caused a fight as I thought he was ignoring me.

[@pearls1626]

@@davidfbrush Exactly!

[@mikmowmil]

The accent is a stereotypical Caribbean accent from an American perspective.

[@514relaxmode]

UNDAA DE SEEEEEEE! Lol!! 🤣

[@christopherhall2571]

Exactly. It's sort or a template for the American version of the Jamaican accent.

[@blackqueen164]

@@514relaxmodeDon’t forget “yaaah mon”😌

[@514relaxmode]

@@blackqueen164 any all inclusive hotel in Jamaica will remind u, lest u forget! 😉🇯🇲

[@miltonboyd2092]

I am a 59 year old Jamaican born and raised but migrated to the USA in the late 1980's. I have always heard from other Jamaicans and even foreigners alike that Jamaica is a very beautiful island, however, I personally never really shared those sentiments. The reason for that is while growing up in Jamaica I was not able to afford to drive around the island just for exploration and sight-seeing, therefore missing out on a lot of what others were seeing and talking about. Thanks to this very lovely presenter, after watching this wonderful video I can now honestly agree with everyone else that my native country of Jamaica is indeed a very beautiful place. Thanks for showing the many beautiful sceneries and the very interesting information presented. Very much appreciated. God Bless!

[@antonneymurray8488]

As I Jamaican living in UK.iam proud of the job you are doing for Jamaica.keep it up.thanks you alot.

[@inessantos9673]

I live in Portugal and because of that movie and the luminous lagoon, my son wants to go to Jamaica. We're planning to go in 2025

[@trevorbailey1448]

Historically, Jamaica was famous for bird lovers. Honestly Jamaica is like no other 🤔 breathtakingly beautiful and green. The animation got it wrong on some things but as you highlighted so gracefully the island is one in a million!

[@paulettephilp8649]

Eden; per Columbus the liar & his gang of rapists. Thanks as always Irena, great review of Migration.

[@hermanlewis5737]

Flamingos are normally on the salt flats but generally in the mangrove area in the Rocky Point region in Clarendon.

[@jujuray913]

Irena, you've never failed to provide content that not only entertains but educates. Thanks for sharing,

[@thisisme7644]

Empress Irina, my jamaican sista. again, you didn't disappoint! Nice, professional review. I love how you always say "we" when you talk about Jamaica...It show your love for Jamaica. Just one likkle question tho.. are your kids patwa (patios) better than yours?

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you! 😊 We all understand Jamaican creole (patois), but we don't speak it well, just a few phrases that make Jamaicans cringe and/or laugh. Foreigners are never good at trying to speak Jamaican language, nor copying the accent.

[@user-BlackRus]

Hi Irie our 🇯🇲Jamaican Embasador 👋🏽 Still doing a great job 👍 So enjoyable, especially the Dr birds; reminded me of when I was a kid playing with them. Many thanks Keep up the Good work 🙏🏽

[@Jamaicandiaspora]

The parrot sounds like a Trini.

[@elgranjero2284]

😁😀😲

[@suain.8101]

Not even trini sound suh idk where them always a find them voice yah

[@MissDorIsHere]

No, no Caribbean Islander sounds like that

[@statsja]

It was really refreshing to get a light hearted veiw of the island this made me smile Baring the accent it looks like a fun movie which I'll check out. Jamaica is truly a beautiful place. What is there not to love about Jamaica. Thank you.

[@Carol-FB]

That " jamaican accent " makes me cringe still it's better than the Brad pitt one

[@sharoncampbell3726]

Thank you Irie for continually helping people like me a Jamaican to learn things about Jamaica. Thank you....

[@TashOnTheRock]

Ok ! Just finished watching “Migration “ now I’m ready for your video ! ✌️💕🇨🇦

[@the-development-scribbler]

Me too lol. I had to watch Migration before watching this video as well.

[@waynegrant158]

Great video irie

[@evertonvenair2362]

Born and grow up in Jamaica yes I see everything you talk about in early years

[@juliaforjustice505]

Wow! If I had seen this movie when I was a child I would have been drawn to Jamaica! Hopefully it hooks some future travelers. Bless Up Jamaica and Irina!

[@peterv6025]

Very good as usual. I've seen flamingos in Jamaica, either in Negril or Montego Bay. It's great to see Jamaica portrayed in a positive light. Keep up the excellent work.

[@MD_ENTERTAINMENT]

A lot of those flamingos were in Montego Bay, the marshland between Sandals Royals and Sandals Montego Bay

[@RElse-fu2or]

Perfect presentation…love every moment of it even I was not Jamaican. You vloggers, you especially, have contributed so much to Jamaica’s tourism. This is better than any advertisement… maybe the reason I don’t see Jamaica TV commercials anymore.

[@clevebarrett2543]

I am always impressed me with your arthentic knowledge of Jamaica.

[@lcscott6796]

You’re spot on Irina. I’m in the UK and watched the film earlier this year and I was beaming with pride in the cinema. IThe accent wasn’t really Jamaican but I was willing to look past it.

[@070707SAM]

What an awesome video. I like your cheerfulness, attention to details, and personal amusing touches. This video reminds me how much I want to revisit beautiful places in Portland and St. Andrew, as well as see places I have never been yet like the Luminous Lagoon. Your commentary and editing is top notch. P.S. the “Jamaican” accent of that bird is way off, yet has a Caribbean vibe… Like others, I wish they hired an authentic Jamaican actor for the part.

[@StGCfiLife]

Isn't there also a pond in Jamaica where the water can be ignited while you swim in it?

[@the-development-scribbler]

@@StGCfiLife Yes there is...Fire Water Mineral Spring in St. Ann's Bay I believe.

[@CharlesClinton-bt6nl]

Uno stop quarreling over this unimportant point .All you giving Hollywood second thought about filming here.

[@StGCfiLife]

Who is quarrelling?

[@lornafuller8705]

@@CharlesClinton-bt6nl speak sir, constant complaining . Hollywood has the gold, they rule, they call the shots, they never highlight the positive.

[@LivingOnPurpose1]

This review was super cute. I enjoyed this. Thanks Irina. You're créme de la créme 👌🏾

[@IngridSamuel-k2l]

Excellent video Irina.

[@jamessexton4506]

This was a fun video, had a smile all the way through. IMO, the accent is hard to get just right, especially the intonation. Probably a specific example is rising pitch at the "Jamaica" at around 4:03. I feel like a Jamaican would be lowering on the last syllable of "Jamaica". But he does a decent job portraying a general "Caribbean" vibe (esp. in a work of fiction/fantasy). And it's nice that they based their visual work on actual Jamaican scenery. It definitely feels quite "authentic" despite being animated!

[@David-h7o5v]

I work at excellence oyster bay in falmouth and in the swamp area we see a beautiful flamingo. The first I ever see one all of the staff was trying to get a glimpse of it between the mangroves

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

oh wow! This is brilliant. I passed that place so many times, will pay more attention next time I'm driving there ))

[@David-h7o5v]

@JAMAICAWITHIRIE you will not see that flamingo from the road it's when you drive down on the hotel property. Remember the hotel is on a peninsula with mangroves and the sea.crocodiles and turtles are in the mangroves too.

[@ricardochong6834]

Love it Love it Love it Love it Love it - wonderful video, Irina.

[@Ahmiseysoh75]

Duck a l' orange!! This one had me howling. It's you with orange on top! Da one dey really funny 😂😂😂😂😂😂 😂

[@riic7167]

this was me a few months trying to figure out the various landmarks are located in jamaica after watching this animated film. Amazing video as per usual Irina, keep up the good work

[@simonewilliamson3218]

I was born in JA and migrated to the states, but I learned so much from watching your channel.

[@Returneecamleetv]

I just love your videos , they are always so very informative 👍 👌

[@lornafuller8705]

thank you Irene for showcasing our beautiful country.

[@donaldtracey4541]

Yep !! Excellent!!! as usual.

[@TravelsoFun]

Wonderful video once again ❤🇯🇲

[@paulettephilp8649]

Yes, I saw Flamingos at Hope Gardens when I was a child.

[@fitzbertmcfm]

Thank you Irene, very impressive. I was born and raised in Jamaica. I have to admit i learnt so much about Jamaica from your channel.

[@ZodieGreen]

I have watched this video three times and I love it. Irie’s videos always impress me. Thank you @jamaicawithirie your works speaks for itself 👏🇯🇲❤️

[@lionhead1193]

Respect 🇯🇲💐🔥

[@JacquieGB23]

Wow… very impressive work. Thanks again, Irine!! ❤️🙏🏽🌺😃

[@elgranjero2284]

Awesome Irina. Also, Crocs can be seen safely at the Holland Bay, St Thomas Crocodile Sanctuary owned and operated by one Mr Henriques. Oh, and no. The actor did not fully capture the subtle essences of the Jamaican accent. I Love your videos. One Love

[@StGCfiLife]

They were featured in a 1970's Bond movie too, the one that started in New Orleans. Live and let die.

[@elgranjero2284]

@@StGCfiLife Cool

[@gloriarobinson1869]

Another beauty, thank you Irie.

[@zndrsmith]

Irons I didn’t know about this animated movie nor even some of those waterfalls you mentioned. Thanks for educating me more about my country. Good research as usual.

[@danvasse9399]

She knows more about Jamaica 🇯🇲 than many Jamaicans 😅😅😅😅😅

[@hepburndavis]

It would have made sense to get one of the thousands of Jamaican actors to voice the Jamaican parts. It would have been sweeter if they hired ME.

[@donovancameron2867]

Irene you are such a smart lady ❤

[@donovancameron2867]

Very nice 😊

[@lornafuller8705]

helped how ? I get it about the inauthentic accents, but the animation was not bad in spite of ,

[@dave9343]

Well Irene, you have done it again: you have just made me aware of so many places in Jamaica that I didn’t know existed. I am constantly impressed with your work. 👍🏽🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@annebegue2605]

This is so cool, I came to JA for the first time in May and going back in November for 3 months from London UK, staying in a place call FLAMINGO, Trelawny. 😉💜💚😎

[@LINKYZ100]

I am always impressed and inspired by your videos as a Jamaican living in the US,I have learned a lot by watching your videos 👏

[@shanemclean193]

Good job as always!

[@victorialynch8689]

Thank you for reminding us of the beauty of Jamaica.

[@XP18]

I love your content

[@JanettMarshall]

Irene, you are always on point with your facts about Jamaica i truly appreciate you please continue to highlight Jamaica!! WE LOVE YOU!!!

[@akhenatencleopatra]

Thank you so very much for this @JAMAICAWITHIRIE❤❤❤❤

[@gfs45]

Good one Irie.

[@jaykingston4866]

The first place I ever seen a flamingo 🦩 was in Hope Gardens 👍🏾 Have to see this movie 👌🏾 Now for our accent I think they smooth it out so Hollywood can understand what’s being said 🤷🏾‍♀️ Thanks always Irene 💪🏾 Love n blessings 🫶🏾

[@lornafuller8705]

yep

[@jannoetrich2899]

This was so cute. Thank you 😃 I will watch the movie when I get a chance. Looking forward for my trip to Portland in 2 weeks 🙏🏾😃🇯🇲🇺🇲

[@AnthonyLaidlaw-og8kh]

Hi Irene , thanks for choosing Jamaica, !! Our athlete do us proud , and so is our Musician , thanks for enlighten us for the authentic people that we are , the day that you set foot on our soile was a blessed day , you are surely one of us , Jamaica love you 💐🍾🍸🇯🇲 💯.

[@Yesmyjamaica]

Thank you. I enjoyed this video. Bless. 🇯🇲

[@jenetafrancis2246]

Nice job Irene proud of you Jamaican living in New York

[@evorreid1737]

Excellent analysis of both perspectives.

[@KandyKane13]

Thank you Ms. Irie! The movie has an occult meaning. The migration of the Macaws symbolizes the migration of guardian air energies ask spirits, from their place of bondage to Jamaica. The energy of Jamaica is rising. That is also why Vybz Kartel is strategically placed in JA for such a time as this. I do deep into the occult (hidden) knowledge on my platform. I'm Jamaican as well, and I'll be home before this year is out.

[@jackbwoy]

I really like this one Irie ... I smiled with pride all the way through to the end

[@kevinblake7222]

Westmoreland has a lot of Flamingos

[@SirBrucie]

Yea in negril

[@burnettn7]

Where

[@burnettn7]

​@@SirBruciewhere in Negril liad

[@kevinblake7222]

@@SirBrucie the Southcoast from Whitehouse to where PelicansBar area is along the coast, in fact, I think it was called Pelicans Bar because many different species of seabirds like to gather there as well

[@rickydonkswalker5675]

Bless up irie 💯

[@Ahmiseysoh75]

Irie, according to your description, I have to now say, Mr. John Crow. You give him so much respect.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

ahaha, 😆 Well Mr.John Crow deserves all the respect - he enjoys the job nobody else would ever want. He's one of the reasons that prevents the spread of various diseases in Jamaica that would otherwise be the case in tropical heat.

[@melaninmya5313]

I just love how to pay attention to details. Your hard work is unmatched. Love you irie.

[@tanisha2761]

Thank you for this video Irina I truly enjoyed it.

[@JAM2USA2018]

I love your show so much. I have learn more from you than I was taught throughout my entire school life in Jamaica (Infant,Primary and High school). Thanks again for giving us some great info

[@artnatureinspiration]

Good job Irina! You're the best..

[@dennismalcolm6620]

QUITE AMUSING 😅❤...ANOTHER GREAT JOB 👍..

[@stephaniemclune2296]

Thank you, Ambassador Irene. Great video. Enjoyed every minute of it.

[@kenrickbird1239]

This is really educational

[@rainfordquest1815]

Thanks Irie your best one yet❤❤

[@Maxfactor950]

Irene you are a true Jamaican. Thank you.

[@andrewthomas3680]

Yup, we need some penguins Jamaica. lol. Excellent video Irena. Keep up the great works 🙏🏽

[@nubianpower6874]

I watched this film and really really enjoyed it 😅😅. Thank you Irena.

[@f_a_reid86]

Well done Irene! Another excellent video. You are indeed one us. Continue do a fantastic job in producing these special contents, showcasing the gems of Jamaica.

[@kamarrhoomes9408]

Thank you for representing my country very well!!

[@eileenwatt8283]

This movie is free advertisement for Jamaica.❤ Is the script writer Jamaican? He probably was home sick like Claude McKay when he wrote a poem about Jamaica.

[@coleengaynor4108]

Loving the video and, as usual, Irene has my full attention.

[@moonlightqueen452]

❤thank you for that analogy of the movie and Jamaica 🇯🇲 great job. Now i want to visit those beautiful beaches ❤😊and yeah, watch the movie too🤭

[@LCR990]

Love it. Respect Irene.

[@joh7257]

Great work my dear. You are awesome!

[@16keys]

love this review watch this last year so many times

[@jsnmad]

An American Kestrel migrates here every winter season. I remember the first season that I noticed him, he colonized my balcony. Did a little research on a little falcon and found a match.

[@colleengrubb7603]

Thank you Irina for another amazing video about Jamaica 🇯🇲 Always interesting and informative!

[@namelastname2127]

💕 Great video Irina, really this video, and now I would love to see this animation film.😊

[@balmaineb4950]

Thanks 🇯🇲 Irie you are awesome

[@Ahmiseysoh75]

I remember as a child our father took us to Portland to visit our grandmother and We visited the Non-Such caves.

[@dawntrenchfield7920]

Very interesting i love it❤❤❤❤❤

[@donaldking4439]

Keep up the great work Irina you are absolutely the best sweetheart ❤️ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tryfenethompson847]

Greetings Irie, you make me laugh whenever I get a chance to watch any of your videos😂 ,keep it up my dear.

[@514relaxmode]

yes, Irina! will definitely check this out, would luv to watch with de youths!

[@moniquemahon7396]

My beautiful parish of Portland ❤

[@gloriem5721]

Thank you, you do us proud and yourself genuine.

[@JanetCousins-to3hz]

This is wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing

[@JolieFleur-y3s]

Jig-up yourself Irene. Your information is always on point. You always do Jamaica proud.