Nigerian Reacts to Star Spangled Banner by Whitney Houston! (EMOTIONAL)

[@lazyblazer]

Please disregard the person that told you that you are not supposed to put your hand on your chest. As an American, it fills me with pride when I see foreigners supporting America in any way. Again, FORGET what that person told you. Americans would be honored to see you participate in our anthem the way it was meant to be!

[@nberrypatch02]

Yes, as another American, whose father served over 30 years in our military & as a former military wife myself, I totally agree with the above comment. Whomever told you that you're not supposed to put your hand over your heart was utterly WRONG! That was a very UN-AMERICAN thing for that person to say. It is a sign of respect, regardless if you are a citizen of this country or not. When we Americans are in other countries or at sporting events & those countries' anthems are played, we honor their homeland's song by standing silently, heads bowed, or whatever sign of respect is acceptable. To not do so would be highly disrespectful & rude no matter what country you come from & what country you are visiting - period. Look at videos of past Olympic Games & you see mutual respect between every country. If you want to put your hand on your heart, then do so proudly, because we are proud that you honor our anthem (& it's history) as much as we do. What is sad is that in other videos where Americans are reacting to Whitney (or any performer) & they just sit there like a lump of lard. OK, I understand it's a reaction video & you can't really stand up like you're supposed to, but these folks dont even bother flopping their lazy hand on their chest or removing their hats/head coverings while their own anthem plays. 🤦‍♂ So you go ahead & do what feels right to you. 😉

[@lazyblazer]

@@nberrypatch02 Well said Nancy!

[@angelmelendez9137]

Who said you can't put your hand on your chest? That person is a complete liar. Probably an anti-American person.

[@dogsbestfriend5621]

What Nancy said. America can always use beautiful people like you supporting us.

[@donaldpaulson3920]

Exactly...and a foreigner...it's a major sign of respect and love.... whoever that said whatever is not a true American, that's ridiculous how someone could put that in someones head...and why?...just yeah that had me a bit mind blown

[@Paladin70]

Dear girl, you can show no greater respect to our country and the freedoms we enjoy than by placing your hand over your heart. We welcome you to stand with us any time. Pay no attention to negative people who tell you otherwise.

[@Sober2003]

Absolutely 🇺🇸♥️🇺🇸

[@Falconer1128]

There is no reason you can't put your hand over your heart. I think most Americans would be honored by that gesture. Especially in these times. I certainly would be. I really enjoy your Channel. You're a sweetheart. Thank you for doing this reaction. RiP Whitney. Such an epic vocalist and person. She is sorely missed down here on Earth.

[@sonyabyrd8739]

Agreed.

[@christinedonnelly8330]

As an American, I agree 100%.

[@rebeccagoodin6931]

absolutely! And ya know what, sure lot of us would honor ur country in the same manner

[@Abfabcomic11]

Whitneys version is the absolute best performance of the National anthem everrrr! As a veteran, if you want to put your hand over your heart, you go right ahead.. and we thank you for the love!

[@michaelwheeling7422]

Wanting to honor and show respect to our country is very much appreciated. Blessings to you lady.

[@Shenanigans000]

Whitney's death crushed me more than any celeb. Grew up singing all her tunes and admiring her so much! I miss you Whitney! No one can beat your voice and beauty 💔

[@ursulabklyn_mia6148]

It hit me really hard too.

[@smcqueen2801]

Anybody who told you that you couldn't put your hand on your heart is foolish. Thank you for honoring and respecting America. I would LOVE to share the title "American" with you. Thank you for this reaction! ❤

[@marymarin7797]

Yes forget who said that. I see putting your hand on your heart during our anthem is a show of respect! U go ahead girl! Love from San Diego California!!

[@rayj1011]

You can put your hand over your heart if you want to! Much respect and I enjoy your reactions.

[@Shadeecarm]

Girl, don’t worry about putting your hand on your chest if you want to. Go for it! ♥️

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

Hey sis, as an African-American, you are already showing your respect just by even appreciating this video, and whoever foolishly told you that you cannot put your hand over your heart was wrong. I know other people have told you already, but I just want to reinforce it. To be honest, there were times when I didn't/didn't want to, even as an American, so to know that you want to share in a feeling with us is special. Don't let anyone tell you different! Love from the diaspora! ❤

[@sixslinger9951]

As an American, I think it is very sweet and respectful of you to put your hand on your chest. Pay no mind to whoever told you you couldn't! God Bless You.

[@hotgusta]

Whitney smiling and being so proud during the entire song gives me goosebumps 💗

[@risingphoenix8072]

Yes. She understands what the song means. Notice what she does with the word “free”

[@nomdeplume8355]

As a descendant of enslaved Africans here in the U.S., this reactions video made me even more emotional than the other international reactions videos I've watched. And it did, because knowing something about our ancestry, Whitney almost assuredly descends from many, many ancestors who originated from the peoples of what we call Nigeria, today. I hope that they are proud of us and feel a part of our accomplishments, here. :)

[@risingphoenix8072]

BEAUTIFUL COMMENT. African Americans embody the best of what America stands for, and I always hope that people of Africa can see that America created a new people of color who are Americans in the truest sense, as most of us do not know the country of origin. Freedom was fought for, by people who said, “enough!” And the beauty of the Constitution that provides for amendments. It remains a living document down through the times.

[@MlTCH]

Arguably the best rendition of The Star Spangled Banner ever sung. Love from The United States of America.

[@pamagnolia]

Young lady whoever told you not to put your hand over your chest is wrong!!! That was mean. Placing your hand over your chest is a sign of respect for our country and our anthem. It is a pleasure to see a person from another country show such respect and emotion. You are always welcome you place your hand over your heart when you listen to this.

[@davidw5629]

As an American, I say you can put your hand anywhere you want. God bless you.

[@selenadiaz2665]

Thank you for being touched by our anthem sung by our beloved Whitney. There is no other version. She was a gift to us born to sing this.

[@drakke125Channel]

Don't listen to the people saying you can't put your hand on your chest. Americans feel proud when you do that because we're sharing culture and love and American spirit. Your reaction is beautiful!

[@barrybrunetti6416]

I am always filled with such pride when I see foreign nationals react so emotionally to Whitney Houston's rendition of the national anthem. And to the person who told you not to put your hand over your heart because you're not an American citizen, I would suggest that you forget that. Americans would be honored to see any foreign national pay such respect to our national anthem. Thank you for sharing this with all of us.

[@chriswhite4999]

Baby girl, put your hand across your heart whenever you feel like it! ❤❤❤

[@laurendilaurentis6467]

You’re so kind and gracious. As a Nigerian American I’m glad I found your video. My dear you can your hand anywhere you like!

[@bettyb1313]

You can put your hand on your chest the holy spirit completed you to do a patriotic movement because of the power of this song and it's meaning...

[@bijoucassell4587]

You honor us. I just want to say that every Nigerian I've ever met has been the most kind, gracious human being and that Nigerian food is one of the best cuisines on planet earth. #USA #Nigeria

[@alysonfishel6039]

Love to see others put hand on your chest- fills me with pride ❤️🇺🇸

[@trgoohileshea2820]

There is one reason Whitney Houston is known as The Voice. I think this explains it perfectly.

[@ToniMg4u]

If I go to another country and hear THEIR National Anthem..I will put my hand on my chest out of RESPECT to the county I am visiting!!.. Girl.. from now on...placing Ur hand over Ur heart..IS a sign of Respect... Don't listen to that other nonsense!!.. God Bless U and Ur Channel.. and I must add..Girl..U look Gorgeous!!.. ✌️❤️😎👍👍🙏🇺🇸🌎

[@Jesse_At_NewMexico]

Starr Larh ... you are always welcome in my country here in the USA 💙💜. Shout-out to Nigeria from New Mexico 🤠🤠

[@gsparkman]

By all means, place your hand over you heart if you wish. God Bless you. Watching you from Southern California, USA!

[@theresaanderson8273]

Hello Starr you're awesome. Yes please disregard who ever told you not to put your hand on your chest. As an American I am honored when other nationalities respect the anthem 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰. Thank You for your support honor and respect. I respect all anthems in support of other nationalities. Great reaction.

[@normabreazile5500]

I remember watching this live! THE BEST! NEVER WILL BE ANOTHER! God bless America🇺🇸🙏 Thank you, Young Lady for respect our beautiful country!

[@MegaA10warthog]

You have every right to place your hand on your heart for our anthem. Our flag embodies the values every person in the world would want for themselves.

[@andrewwadage]

You put your hand over your heart anytime you're moved, darling girl.

[@mochabrown9097]

The best version ever!!!

[@catsara9114]

She was such a gift 🤩🥲

[@jessebond562]

Greatest performance ever of the national anthem. It will never be touched by anyone

[@LtNoTaco]

Do not listen to these people. Put your hand wherever you want Starr.

[@stephaniehouston8613]

Yes I Am Still Missing My Dear Sweet Angel Whitney Houston

[@phillychick4196]

❤❤PUT YOUR HANDS WHERE YOU LIKE BEAUTIFUL SOUL SISTA❤❤ USA says do what makes you feel goooood❤ Love you Queen

[@cmm0606-s2g]

Whoever told you that is a fool! We are brothers and sisters all over the world. Our ancestors were brought here, and you probably have relatives here in the US. If you feel moved to salute or put your hand on your heart, do it! I loved your reaction. Rest in Paradise Whitney, you are greatly missed. Peace to you my African sister.

[@willlong8942]

Americans would be honored for you to put your hand over your heart. Thank you.

[@cryptogirliebtc3987]

Beautiful Whitney ❤RIP diva

[@fieryeurochick3194]

That will never be topped! Ever!! I watched it live and I cried. I still do.

[@jessemachuca]

As an American I am honored you want to put your hands on your heart. Thank you

[@shuntayshuntay]

Oh how I miss Whitney ❤

[@pamagnolia]

Imo this was this best performance of our anthem.

[@Sincopare]

Whitney's performance was timely as the country still loved itself. I'm old enough to remember the gulf war, which to be honest, wasn't really a war but a military procedure - not to lessen the military worth of the men and women who served. But it was real. Just like 911. Plus, she didn't use it as a platform to advertise herself like so many less talented performers have done. She just sang the heck our of it, straight and true. Honorable.

[@Divaqueen1957]

The best no one can top her performance❤! Miss her!

[@ellingtonbates1437]

As a Marine Corps veteran, I am honored that you would place your hand over your heart as a sign of true respect. Please disregard that person who erroneously told you not to.

[@GRUMPYOLDMAN-yx8lo]

You Put Your Hand Over Your Heart if You Want. WHITNEY was BORN TO SING OUR NATIONAL ANTHEM. NO ONE CAN EVEN COME CLOSE.

[@higherups1217]

I disagree, beautiful young soul! I am from America. I thoroughly enjoyed your reaction and I think it's a beautiful thing when someone rhat is not from here can understand/ honor usin that way! Whitney's such a beautiful soul I could tell that she touched you deeply from the very beginning and when you connect with that energy and it moves you to do such a thing that's just a sign that we are all one we are all connected if we take the time to pay attention to it and recognize it that's what's important because it brings us all together! Before you even said anything, when you put your hand on your heart I teared up! Always be you! Don't let horrible people on here stop you from following your soul!❤

[@jungunanta8931]

Aunty Starr If you want to put your hand on your chest do it.. I'm British and when I heard this I put my hand on my chest..

[@Balaganbetty]

Sending love from the USA

[@dorainmcmullin6145]

I appreciate how you said america needs so much respect my dad was a soldier in ww 2 not bragging but men like my dad is why the rest of the world was freed from dictatorship you are a great person love you❤

[@seraphik]

for some reason you shaking your head in absolute disbelief at the staggering voice pouring out of whitney houston made me tear up. that's the exact reaction we all have the first time we see this. this might be a stupid question but i truly mean to disrespect: as a black african, do you feel a sense of pride to see a black american being so absolutely phenomenal? i ask because i am asian-american, and i know in my community there's still a sense of shared roots between us and asians from the "old country". i feel pride when i see them excelling, and i know asians are usually over the moon when an asian-american, say, does well at the olympics. it's kind of nice - feels like having extended family, you know? like obviously i am an american, but if fellow americans are my brothers and sisters, then my people from my ancestral home are like cousins.

[@FreddieCuellar]

Thank you for your video. I loved your reaction! This was the best national anthem EVER! Rest in peace queen!

[@mmaddox7787]

The best ever! She was amazing, she sang every word as though she felt them.

[@mystic55552203]

Put your hand over your heart! ❤ I'm American, I love it! ❤

[@Roadweiller]

Another thing. America could certainly use more people like yourselves here and you all are wonderful representatives of your home land. You will always have a place with us. Much Love........

[@RuthyTCorrea]

Show your respect as you please, thank you for doing it, put your hand in your heart.

[@lyndabrown9431]

You honor who you want to honor and thank you

[@michellesmith4570]

You're absolutely beautiful, have a beautiful heart and soul. I am an American and have absolutely no issue with you feeling a sense of love when you listened to The Star-spangled Banner, regardless of who sang it, I am honored that this song touched your heart and I am honored that you put your hand on your heart and anyone that doesn't share the same Pride as a US Citizen when a song about our country touches others from various countries or continents, isn't a fellow American of mine. Please ignore anyone that has anything negative to say in your comments when you feel love when watching or listening to something and should never matter where we come from as Humans because the same God Made US All In His Image ❤️

[@donatellaaliceroxie]

Thanks!

[@starrlarh]

Thank you so much, I’m just seeing this 🥺

[@davidfortuin4146]

Whitney " The Voice" Houston was a beast before the term became a thing. Rest easy queen. Still sorely missed. Gone but not forgotten.

[@JerichoGreen1]

Whoever told you that you can't put your hand on your heart is an asshole!

[@iampapa318]

If you want to place your hand over your heart, DO IT!!! There's no reason why you can't.

[@GCohen9782]

If you want to put your hand on your chest to show your respect for the song, do it. Don’t listen to trolls. Thank you for the love you showed to this wonderful version of the anthem.

[@leban86]

You absolutely can put your hand over your heart if that is what you feel. God bless you for that feeling you felt. I feel sorry for the person that ever told you not to do that.

[@an.american]

As an American military veteran I invite you to place your hand on your chest. Thank you for your support, appreciation and respect for our National Anthem. You could also respectfully stand for the U.S. National Anthem when in public.

[@brookshoftv]

Who ever told you to not put your hand on your chest is just a slob. You can show support we all family in this world we are no better. All love from America ma keep being awesome queen.

[@d.overbeck94]

The absolute emotion you show watching this… you understand the brilliance of this performance! don’t listen to the trolls!❤❤❤

[@Karla-ui5be]

Yeah man! she sang the truth in it!

[@BLFulle]

Of course you can put your hand over your heart. Your reaction was beautiful.

[@sebrob2661]

If you want to hold your heart,then do it anytime you want❤

[@rodrigolara6733]

I am not American but I respect it and lived here many years. I would put my hand on my chest.

[@nancyconklin104]

It's the most beautiful national anthem. Ever sang nobody can sing it as good as she can. And I don't think no one Ever will

[@ImDoneRunning]

It makes me sad that someone told you that. Please place your hand on your heart. You’re such a beautiful soul.

[@juliesmoochy3996]

RIP dear Whitney.

[@Kimmielove70]

This is the time in my life I remember even the tragedy brought this country together the first few seconds she was saying, and you could just felt like you could hear a pin drop in that stadium. I don't know times are just different now. Thank you for your reaction you are I've watched a few of your videos tonight. You're you're very genuine, and all genres of music I love it💜 you have a new follower🎶🫶🏼

[@faunchmonster9650]

You put your hand over your heart sweetheart! I’m born American and that touches me that you instinctually want to. ❤

[@andrewvallejos1535]

Whoever told you, you can’t put your hand on your heart for our anthem is a fool!! You can do what you want especially put your hand on your heart during the anthem. 🇺🇸

[@Roadweiller]

Greetings to you Starr Lahr. I am new to your channel and 💘 Love 💘 it. I have enjoyed many of your videos and just made it to this one and feel I need to come to your defense. I am a Veteran and I am Honored at the respect you have for our Country. Please ignore the Fool who said that about placing your hand on your heart. What an Ignorant thing to say. I am honored and grateful to You and Your guest that sit with you for the magnificent way you all conduct yourselves and speak. You are a 1st class act and carry yourselves with dignity and great character. I all ready Love all of You. God Bless You all and I love all of your content. With the utmost respect and Love. .......

[@PandoraKyss]

As an American, I can tell you that no one can ever touch her performance of this song. They should just play her rendition before every event.

[@mickeydooley2230]

Put your hand to your heart if you want...real down home Americans would never tell you not to

[@poolplayergus]

I just recommended this on another of your videos. I scrolled down and here it was.

[@mike413789]

Who told you some mess like that,love it

[@traciredmond3222]

your reaction was so pure.....

[@allenmaa7064]

I love this because - it’s African women appreciating other African women. YOU beautiful blessings are capable of this. Other copy, because you are the original.

[@DEVASTATOR478]

gift of god for an angelic voice .

[@chnalvr]

Whitney Houston sang the National Anthem like no one had before and likely no one will again. I remember watching this and thinking of my brother serving in the Army in Kuwait as they were in combat. Many of those men and women who are still living are permanently ill or disabled by mysterious illnesses from exposure to various chemicals and the smoke from the oil well fires in the desert. Their families too, have paid a life-long price for that one family member's involvement in the Gulf War of 1991.

[@4toetroll]

You you're self are a beautiful queen

[@sherrygreiner7432]

Best and most sincere reaction! Thank you 🤗🤗

[@jessicaseabolt2730]

Sweet lady you can put your hand on your chest anytime you want to . Thank you for wanting to respect the flag of another country ❤❤❤❤

[@GeneMontana406]

nice reaction 😀

[@mpoulin]

I agree with the others. As an American, I feel you can place your hand on your heart if you so choose and that it's respectful to do so. There will always be some ding dong in the comments section that says something ridiculous and they should be ignored.

[@richardhepp8917]

Still learning America I see. Placing your hand over your heart honors freedom. World wide.

[@trevor3013]

Whoever told you that you cannot put your hand on your chest is an idiot. The American national anthem is about perseverance and bravery to keep freedoms. It's not for Americans only. It's for everyone who believes it's message. All are welcome to be americans if they choose and I actually think it's very respectful to do so as it shows you feel it in your heart. Please don't listen to what that comment said. It's incorrect. You are more than welcome to do as you please and it's amazing that you feel the song so much. ❤️🤍💙

[@tanyapoulin5880]

Americans would actually be thrilled if you did. It's respect as I would do for anyone else. You're a wonderful person and I love your videos and I'm american. We learn about each other

[@percarlemil]

SWEETHEART U CAN PUT YOUR HAND WHERE EVER U WANT, LIKE THAT U R AN EMOTIONEL PERSON U LISTEN WITH YOUR HEART LIKE ME U HAVE A GOOD CHANNEL LOVE FROM DENMARK

[@Rob-dp3vr]

My family on my father's side goes back to the early 1700's in Michigan, United States, and I was born in Florida. I would feel very proud to see you out your hand over your heart. And while I am white, and you are black, and I am male, and you are female, our hearts are identical.