Spoken word poem about racism in New Zealand clocks half a million views

[@saralolkk5826]

She went to my school and she was so amazing

[@yhonnyterrero9121]

Are new Zealanders racist? Similar to aussies?

[@robthebold6901]

@@yhonnyterrero9121 More or less

[@killjoy6764]

@@yhonnyterrero9121 I mean we're all different people I've meet many different people some rasict some not but I've met the most accepting people you can't just categorize someone from where they've come from I come from NZ and I'm not racist I've been raised around rasicim but always denied taking there ways so I guess no and yes we're just people in the end.

[@Opus566]

Yeah, she seems really amazing

[@ethanmatthews2161]

Mags4Life?

[@nzgamelife323]

My son stopped a racist bully at school,who was mentally and physically bullying his friend who happens to be an international student... ..instead of being praised or rewarded he was punished himself as a bully, we requested information about why there was no punishment regarding the real bully and they revealed he could not be punished because he could not be a racist as he was not "white" and when we pointed out that was racist and phoned the ministry, they requested they school apologize and instead the school trespassed me and my wife from the grounds. The cops have said its obviously out off spite but there's nothing they can do. a seemingly "white" boy saving a Korean boy from a severely racist Maori/islander (with intense ideals that could have only come from a parent)does not fit the current narrative.

[@mattl1962]

"Everybody was wrong except my darling precious boy"

[@rahilleind4825]

@verludgecun ulnj well,with Your logic, we can conquest the United States and Israël too... Theyre fairly new

[@rahilleind4825]

@verludgecun ulnj Its like You said.. Europeans arrived 400 years later. Come on man.. lol well if Its true about the danish then yes. They should.

[@mozartwasasianlol5127]

@@mattl1962 shut up ok shut up, im tired of seeing you hypocrites commenting garbage and victimizing yourself

[@mutroom9914]

Haters gonna hate. Celebrate a talented young woman performing on stage with dignity and grace. Ignore those who have nothing but hatred in their hearts. She gets my vote for sure.

[@webiplus]

"Dear racism, I'm choosing to rewrite the history you gave me" 2:20 If only people hating this video actually listen to this statement.Yes racism is not black and white and yes we didn't choose our ancestors ... but we can create our own history.

[@unknown-tl1rr]

Mr Islington Facts 💯

[@Doodlebugdude]

@@gethcreator751 I hope you know the first people that landed in Britain were BLACK?

[@eddiehitler3139]

@@Doodlebugdude i hope you know you're a clown

[@Doodlebugdude]

@@gethcreator751 The point numbskull, is the first inhabitants to these shores were black.

[@Doodlebugdude]

@@gethcreator751 The first settlers in the UK were black.

[@mayas.5050]

Was thinking of moving to NZ...After seeing the blatantly ignorant and obnoxious comments on here I am having to second guess myself. This beautiful Black girl had no other choice but to follow her family to a new country due to domestic issues I assume-as stunning as Zimbabwe is. Just because she held a different culture does not mean she should be harassed or discriminated against. It doesn’t mean she can’t love and hold onto the culture she was born into while simultaneously becoming part of a new one. No one should HAVE to assimilate to anything. Especially since white people who have invaded continents around the world didn’t feel the need to when it came to Indigenous cultures. Till this day white people can’t speak Cheroke, Maori, Yoruba, Taíno etc. Yet Black and brown people across the world are expected to know English or any other European language. So yes it is about race. Until white people check their ego, it will be about race. Until white people respect people’s cultures, traditions, and opinions, it will be about race. Until white people judge other people from the confort of their own mother land (EUROPE), it will be about race. Until colonizer around the world give Black and brown people back the resources to flourish as they did before invasion, it will be about race. Until white people take Black and brown people seriously, it will be about race. And until white people realize that it wasn’t about race until their ancestors showed up to call people barbaric for the color of their skin, it will be about race.

[@MatuaKiwi]

I partially agree I believe you should assimilate to the culture you currently live in. But damn it's not like NZ culture asks for much unless your delving into Maori culture where the rules and regulations differ from tribe to tribe and need you to understand traditional Maori values

[@themadlad8540]

I disagree with you if she has been discriminated against then she wouldn't be doing a poem in front of all those people.

[@elijahmaoate2534]

Kia ora my friend, I was born and raised in New Zealand, New Zealand is very racist, different racism from America but still racist. Black people actually get treated better then the natives the Maori and Polynesians but they still unfortunately have to deal with ignorance. The White people here are like 50/50, where 50% would even consider Maori culture part of who they are and are very against racism as they have protested for the rights of black people for decades, where as the other 50% ponder between being a leftist and being ignorant. However the passing of George Floyd has caused us to unite as people are fed up ✊🏿 Thousands of people have been peacefully protesting in our major cities

[@mayas.5050]

elijah maoate Kia ora love 💕 It's absolutely ridiculous. I am frequently upset about how unappreciated and unnoticed the Natives of America go and am not any less upset that it happens over there too. Although I am proud that we have all gotten together over there to fight for our rights ✊🏾 Black and brown people will get back what was stolen! Be safe out there!

[@elijahmaoate2534]

@@mayas.5050 Kia orana ♥️ The children of the natives all around the world will unite someday soon 💪 Canada, America, Mexico, our Central South American brothers and sisters, along with all the continents countries will be one, not by globalisation but mind, body and spirit ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻 I send love back to ya ❤️

[@Mell0wY3ll0w]

She seems pretty free and empowered to speak her mind. In a country that prides itself on freedom and empowerment. Notice the multiculturalism in the audience and the Maori carvings on the archway. If anything she is a minority in New Zealand and thus has minimal connection to her own culture.

[@taylor6817]

I find it hilarious that she's talking about racism in New Zealand, because if It wasn't for the New Zealand government she most likely would of had her head cut off in Zimbabwe, but hey what do I know 🥴🥴🥴

[@bashirbrothers6597]

@@taylor6817 such a rude comment honestly why are people so sick. Africa is not all violence, it is a place of endless resources love and humanity within its people. All nations go through times of trouble that will pass, where they will learn from the mistakes of the past leaders and hope for a brighter Africa where it's people will thrive in it, a Africa where there is no poverty and corruption. One day this day will come sooner than we expect.

[@whateverho]

@@taylor6817 “What do I know” nothing. How ignorant of you.

[@mozartwasasianlol5127]

@@whateverho all i know is that they don’t know anything

[@mayas.5050]

Love and light to any Maori/white NZ people in the comments who already understand this girl or are willing to learn. 💗🧿✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿🧿💗

[@ChaosMoogle]

Wow! So deep and profound. Powerful. Sorry for your struggle. Thank you for your words.

[@Tashmikerr]

This is a beautiful , accurate speech! Well done Takunda..Zimbos are proud of you!

[@michav.4663]

I see why people turn off comments...

[@captaincracker8980]

Michaele V. Because the truth hurts?

[@tanepukenga1421]

@@captaincracker8980 No, because people like you are racist and like to go after the most vulnerable. You couldn't stop yourself from going after a child, couldn't you?

[@poeticallyspeaking6879]

"Maybe I was blinded by the nyon sign of opportunity" 😍wheew

[@tneita3166]

The other half which has never been told,..

[@XPhantom101]

Wooooooo! Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

[@grahamt5924]

As a white person unlucky enough to be born in Zimbabwe, I can say she is luckier than me. She had the opportunity to go to New Zealand. Also, her ancestors did not get sold into slavery. Slavery ended years before Zimbabwe was colonised.

[@bogan9396]

Haha white African

[@boysboys4425]

Mute point. No idea where the slavery comment popped up from. Your "white person" comment speaks volumes.

[@mozartwasasianlol5127]

There are white Africans, asian-africans black Europeans and afro-asians

[@mozartwasasianlol5127]

Y

[@mozartwasasianlol5127]

S

[@blt4life112]

Where's Jonny to cry about how victimized this makes him?

[@TamaraGSuttle]

????

[@shonte7442]

😂😂oh myyy

[@benzz4960]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@AmonAnon-vw3hr]

He's a myth lol.

[@noelleivy9209]

she is brilliant! one of a kind! I wish everyone would listen to her words, she deserves more recognition

[@henarewaaka4065]

That was moving, it was confronting, it was something special we needed to hear, learn, understand and appreciate as a nation. Thank you Takunda Muzondiwa

[@sarahwaggoner2069]

Such a beautiful, intelligent and elegant young lady!

[@tmeafd1790]

This reminds me of the sign the tuhoe had "trespassers will be eaten"

[@uphigh2727]

Beautifully conscious words to the ignorant 👏

[@hydraelectricblue]

The like and dislike button 👍"not racist" and "racist"👎

[@phijer02]

What's wrong with being asked to assimilate? You can practice whatever religion you like, whatever culture you like but if you want to live in NZ, then ASSIMILATE! We are able to provide a better life for people from all over the world but we can only do this because of our unique culture. It is not racist to say that we do not want this culture to change! It has nothing to do with race or ethnicity but where ever you go in this world, you will be judged if you are different from the norm.

[@lesley_yeahhh]

Eva No. Do what you feel like doing

[@chchwoman9960]

Spot on. It must hurt to be part of a minority, it can't be easy, but that doesn't make everyone else racist

[@hmuteka1]

Just like the Māoris had to assimilate to white culture or face certain death right?

[@km7000]

@@chchwoman9960 maybe because New Zealand isn’t Europe stop being asked to assimilate to a country that was stolen, while the natives are still there, is laughable.

[@iyashalom9650]

One word: Maori. Did you Assimilate? Or Exterminate?

[@4evaavfc]

I felt like that in South Korea.

[@michaelbarrington1429]

@@EuropezonUruguayo1 yeah

[@mozartwasasianlol5127]

@@EuropezonUruguayo1 but they’re welcome

[@darkcosmicmoon]

Racism has become very small in nz but people keep pulling that card saying its rampant well guess what it ain't rampant it's almost non existant. We've been taught to not judge a person by the color of there skin but these activists are getting as bad as feminists finding offense in nothing.

[@tadiwamoyo6556]

Love you my daughter you make us proud 🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@yosemite4908]

Amazingly powerful and brutally honest. Keep going my lady, and keep telling your story to everyone you can. Your pain within was brought forth through your wise words, manner and intelligence, far beyond your age. There are too many who are totally unaware of their own subtle racism and basic stupidity.

[@011258stooie]

She migrated to a different culture half way around the world, and a native had the audacity to touch her hair...my heart bleeds.

[@AndreasHatz]

Firstly, how do you know it was a "native"? Secondly, how does one's nativity give one the right to touch another person in this way without asking? How would you like it if strangers kept toughing your hair on the bus?

[@farzana6676]

@@AndreasHatz She asks why her culture is made to stay behind. She is welcome to emigrate back to Zimbabwe with immediate effect.

[@AndreasHatz]

@@farzana6676 - yeah, nah.

[@farzana6676]

@@AndreasHatz Then our response to her poem is similar. "Yeah, nah"

[@AndreasHatz]

@Top Dollar - I don't think whites are racist. I think you are racist.

[@realpirate]

Powerful words . Well done !

[@ninjapirate123]

I thought racism doesn't exist in NZ

[@jeyteiidle9595]

Lol

[@maddieparise7668]

some of these comments are truly disappointing to read and overall pathetic. before another negative comment is posted, you haven’t been in her shoes. you don’t know what she’s been through. you don’t know who she is as a person. and you definitely don’t know whether or not she’s “playing victim”. maybe the reason why this world is filled with more racism and/or hatred rather than love, is because people don’t know how to understand each other or even have an open mind about anything. stop being ignorant and in denial and maybe you’ll learn a few things...

[@themadlad8540]

New Zealand do not destroy yourselves

[@jadepina5480]

Is she competing in bnv in Vegas this summer? Plz

[@win86wintfir33]

You look like a nice person I'm subscribing to u

[@leahgriffin4511]

Another privileged woman pretending she's a victim. Yawn. Typical guardian BS

[@mozartwasasianlol5127]

Another hypocrite yawn

[@mirahamid8206]

this needs to reach everyone!! this hit fr

[@elesterlatham7059]

Outstanding!

[@sashasg11]

proud of this lady 😇🧿👍🧿🧿🧿❤😊

[@eigelgregossweisse9563]

But it's okay to still be racist towards Asians?

[@syedsajad7450]

Future definitely belongs to us

[@suhailshafi]

This young lady is courageous for talking about herself but racism to whatever extent it is prevalent in New Zealand should NOT be a taboo subject.

[@kamiradread129]

WOW KIA KAHA GIRL, YOUR TUPUNA ARE PROUD

[@nietzschean3138]

What culture is she talking about? What home is she talking about? She doesn't have a homeland or home culture. We're all GlobalCitizens™ now.

[@amaria5399]

?

[@nietzschean3138]

@@amaria5399 What are you struggling with Aly?

[@tukingi4183]

This was probably after the shooting k think

[@mozartwasasianlol5127]

Yes we are all global citizens

[@taylor6817]

This really angers me tbh, she has to realise she's a refugee, New Zealand took her in, with open arms might I add, yet she complains about racism, which to be fair does exist in New Zealand however it's very small group here, the fact that we took her and her family in tells me that we are a very tolerant country. Racism sucks but I guess it's better than being murdered in Zimbabwe right? 🥴🥴🥴

[@phionaphioncey5767]

Excuse me u where also taken in, I don't think ur a Maori

[@win86wintfir33]

The last part was offensive

[@shingi9966]

haii nor my brother or sister, you have no right, no right at all to say such nonsense, you dont live in Africa you dont know what the hell is going on here so please dont say things like that here as if you know things, google isnt always correct neh

[@Not-Ap]

@True life Why? What makes you think refugees are entitled to acceptance, love, or compassion simply for being refugees? What happened just being grateful to just be alive? Is it scary to be on this receiving end of this? Yes. However if this was African country I don't think it would be much different. In fact a Chinese guy was deported in African country for saying something racist about the locals a couple years ago.

[@roseadams8003]

@@phionaphioncey5767 when you are born in a country. When your parents and grandparents were born there. When they worked hard. Went to wars and lived humble lives Then I would say that is their country too.

[@FAMEROB]

Yeah because Zimbabwe isn't racist 🙄 jk

[@harryjames8064]

I don't believe anyone should be afraid of showing a culture they once belonged. But this is new zealand not zimbabwe so intergation into our culture should be the goal.

[@AngelFallz1856]

hmm? i wonder whats her thoughts on Homosexual its illegal over in Zimbabwe

[@MomoManimi]

And your point is?? Are you saying that because there's inequity where she comes from, New Zealand's inequity is justified???

[@aaliyahnaden5506]

New Zealand was born into racism ever since colonisation. If you come to New Zealand expecting it to be different, you’ll be disappointed

[@moonlightproductions1828]

give an example

[@aaliyahnaden5506]

@@moonlightproductions1828 Give an example of colonization? Or racism? White people have been racist to Maori ever since they colonized NZ. The word "Hori" was used as a derogatory slur against Maori people during the early years of European colonization, but its now been reclaimed by Maori and used differently. Racism still exists today, not just against Maori but many other minorities.

[@moonlightproductions1828]

@@aaliyahnaden5506 racism can be experienced by anyone

[@aaliyahnaden5506]

@@moonlightproductions1828 Yeah, I never said it couldn't. I was just pointing out that Maori and other minorities are mostly affected by racism

[@moonlightproductions1828]

@@aaliyahnaden5506 Agreed

[@matthewmann8969]

Especially towards Polynesians

[@mozartwasasianlol5127]

In their own land

[@mozartwasasianlol5127]

The shameful reality of

[@mozartwasasianlol5127]

White

[@mozartwasasianlol5127]

Hypocrisy

[@Hollieaurora]

Profound!!

[@utubebroadcaster]

Lovely poem

[@deano2000nz]

your in New Zealand now

[@mikehemsley5876]

Beautiful !

[@lincolnrussnz]

There is no such thing as racism in New Zealand except towards Europeans

[@mozartwasasianlol5127]

Because they stole the land

[@FAMEROB]

Truth

[@FAMEROB]

@@mozartwasasianlol5127 Maori are part white anyways technically half of themselves stole the land

[@daniels.os.]

Brilliant.

[@the0point]

Choice bru.

[@JimmyKillem69]

guaranteed nobody even touched her hair

[@Paceables]

How do you know?

[@JimmyKillem69]

@@Paceables she's using the artistic liberty of making something up

[@lettylunasical4766]

You're seriously this pissed off about a little girl's poem?

[@JimmyKillem69]

@@lettylunasical4766 i'm indifferent not pissed off

[@bodybalanceU2]

@@JimmyKillem69 no you are not or you would not have commented jimmy - you are pissed off that an articulate black girl can talk with such profound emotion in a poem while little jimmy killem realises his own inadequacies and doesnt like it lol

[@Beveck1]

I'm from Zimbabwe too I live in NZ

[@Frank-rx8ch]

Who are we, who am l to point the finger👉at you for the wrong reason when have 3 fingers👈 pointing back at myself because of what my tongue said?

[@thiswillnotdo6027]

she went to my school! she's super nice

[@FAMEROB]

The only place I hear of racism is on tv 📺 and internet these screens arnt real life I’m looking to turn off

[@amaria5399]

Then you just haven't experienced it. It's still happening. Coming for someone in a multiracial family, its definitely still going on. You just don't realize it, I guess.

[@oliviabatson4794]

If a rich person never experiences poverty does that mean poverty doesn’t exist?

[@melodicatyto]

@@oliviabatson4794 EXACTLY!!!

[@roseadams8003]

You’re dead right

[@FAMEROB]

@@amaria5399 I've never blamed anyone for my problems either makes you think 🤔

[@meref9973]

💯♥️🔥🙌 congrats

[@evelynayede8947]

This is amazing!

[@sebiiau]

Interesting subject matter, but this is a speech in a "spoken word poetry" voice.

[@webiplus]

The definition of poem: "A piece of writing in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity. "

[@sebiiau]

Mr Islington True, but at some point it just becomes powerful prose. The voice seems to take away from the message, rather than add to it.

[@nzgamelife323]

Its no Watsky but its OK in parts

[@nietzschean3138]

@@webiplus Literally everything a poem then huh

[@wheresmyribs]

Immigrants be like: this country is racist and mean :( Her countrymen back in Zimbabwe: *I’m literally starving*

[@mozartwasasianlol5127]

That wasn’t funny even in the slightest way

[@FAMEROB]

@@mozartwasasianlol5127 I chuckled

[@LilyonLimes]

Zimbabwean here 💚

[@agustasister5624]

Getting really old and moldy..

[@eyedownload]

She's young and expressing her experience, giving it voice. You get out there? and participate and express life better than her? Let's see your creative, expressive performance, other than badgering a young immigrant here online. ! Judge not lest ye be judged you old fart! Have a heart!

[@AndreasHatz]

Sure you are.

[@JimmyKillem69]

@@eyedownload she's young and following a ridiculous trend with no sense of originality whatsoever

[@Paceables]

@@JimmyKillem69 "trend " you're delusional. Btw I look like you Jimmy. Lol

[@JimmyKillem69]

@@Paceables you don't know what i look like

[@catharinabellekom2013]

You can go back home.

[@mozartwasasianlol5127]

And you can do the same too

[@mozartwasasianlol5127]

Cultural replacer

[@petestreet7535]

Never knew NZ had a history of slavery.

[@antmanatthemoment7233]

It was mostly Maori that practiced it

[@antmanatthemoment7233]

@SWIZE1 correct

[@Jannfndnanakid]

man this poetry kind of sucks :/ i prefer hugh smith

[@mozartwasasianlol5127]

Noone

[@mozartwasasianlol5127]

F

[@mozartwasasianlol5127]

U

[@mozartwasasianlol5127]

Cares about your preference

[@themadlad8540]

You guys have black people?

[@davidandrew2610]

Imported , ours are light tan to dark brown

[@whateverho]

What do you mean by that?

[@mozartwasasianlol5127]

@@davidandrew2610 yeah the whites in New Zealand are also imported

[@AmonAnon-vw3hr]

Absolutely cringe lol.

[@awesomeavenger2810]

This is vomit inducing

[@mozartwasasianlol5127]

Go back to Europe

[@mozartwasasianlol5127]

NZ Is Maori LAND

[@tanepukenga1421]

Yes, you are

[@teokangahuatawagner3850]

she look and sound like my cousin

[@unbanned6175]

Typical victim mentality

[@devontefrancis4454]

Don’t worry my sister their colour might be lighter than yours but your skin colour and texture is of better quality. They always have to go to the body shop to get body work done in order to hide its wrinkles

[@nietzschean3138]

lol

[@unhooked25]

What's she harping on about

[@palmshoot]

You.

[@jackmanetoa4531]

Yoooooooooo

[@Maybeeeee]

I no understand

[@deloresgavin1060]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️✅✅✅✅✅💯💯💯💯💯💯💪

[@pitbull6740]

racist

[@gibben3479]

2nd comment

[@tomlawrence220]

Kandungan video sangat baik, tahniah