WEEKLY VLOG | why I changed my name...

First day in my new apartment vlog and why I changed my name from "Halfrican Beaute"!
FULL EMPTY APARTMENT TOUR👇🏾
• Empty Luxury Apartment...
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INSTRUMENTALS🎧 (provided by my mannnn!!!)
Link to Josh's Music: @Hydrated Hero
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SOCIALS:
📱INSTAGRAM➜ @isimemeedeko
🐣TWITTER➜ @isimemeedeko
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F A Q:
Race: Half Nigerian + African American
Name: Isimeme (E-C-May-May) Edeko (E-Deck-Co)
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*FTC: This video is not sponsored.

[@kemmyoluwo4732]

Rebranding and growth...that’s all. Nothing wrong with that.

[@amberwestbrooks7982]

Iiiiiiu

[@jmeiahb2608]

Saw a meme that was like (not verbatim): “Dear black girl with the long name, correct them EVERY TIME.” 👏🏾👏🏾

[@queen_j1422]

Long name, short name, unique name...CORRECT them everytime! My sister named me, but both my sister and Mother have a cool name that they correct people on. They can get it, don't let em say "I can't say it".

[@jmeiahb2608]

@@queen_j1422 EXACTLY! 👏🏾

[@TheBlacksurfergirl]

That’s me! Correct then every single time. No don’t shorten it, no don’t “give” me a nickname.

[@jmeiahb2608]

@@TheBlacksurfergirl they tried it!

[@awanderer6990]

Some of us are tired of correcting them.

[@kayehatee]

Waitttt intro change too?? Streets really is that song it’s perfect for everything

[@KaiceAlea]

Moving can be soooo stressful! I totally related to the entire first part of this video and I've done it twice smh. It always gets better! Congrats again on the new place

[@Divinelyfashioned]

Hey beautiful princess 👸🏾 I just wanted to say thank you for supporting your fellow mate! That is super awesome 😎 also 💙Your channel is so informative and inspirational.

[@ShayKaayy90]

I 100% connect with having to grow & love my name. My name is Richunta(Ri-shaun-ta) named after my daddy (Richard) who passed away when I was 9. I always grew up thinking “why yall give me this ghetto behind name” & had to deal with people constantly pronouncing my name wrong, both on accident & on purpose but as I got older I was like “no, I love my name, & Im named after my daddy which is what he wanted” so I get it girl!!! Whew lawd I get it.

[@TiarreaB.Naturally]

It's beautiful Sis.

[@mjswifey08]

Anyone else had to pull themselves back in to hold back the tears when she was talking about her name!!! OMG I just love Isi and Josh so inspiring! I’m a little older but I look up to them and where they are and I’m putting the pressure on myself to “boss up” now thank you guys for motivating me everyday and giving me some entertainment and something to look forward to watching!

[@stylesr6779]

Yessss embrace your Africanism I'm Ghanaian and my last name is super African lol I wouldn't change it for the world!

[@maryanaking4743]

Awww I wish I saw this when I was younger

[@stephanieanokye7561]

Tell me about it I’m Ghanaian as well and my last name was a hinderance to my teachers they would pronouns my last name ano key instead of ano chi

[@stylesr6779]

@@maryanaking4743 Aw you can still embrace it now xo

[@stylesr6779]

@@stephanieanokye7561 Iol omg yes teachers and non Africans struggle with the pronounciations lol like I read your last name with the Ghanaian accent

[@rasiedu1]

Aww I’m Ghanaian too and my last name is as well. I absolutely love it and it reminds me of where I’m from🇬🇭

[@jayla8301]

That view is EVERYTHING! I have been living here for 11 years and still am amazed, it is a very beautiful city.

[@tiarawicks]

#newname can y’all make a finance vid going into saving for a new place and expenses associated with moving ?

[@filipa8626]

(KZbin likes to play notifying me late lol) #newname I'm so excited the video is almost 1 hour we miss you Isi!! I'm loving the name change tbh gives me grown woman energy and I'm here for it!!

[@BerleciaCharlemagne]

Isi your skin looks airbrushed lol

[@chrissyelric7134]

Literally,It's so clear!

[@dearcierra3]

I believe it’s a setting on the camera. Another youtuber I know has a new camera with a “smoothing” effect built into the camera.

[@eseovwori1239]

she has clear skin

[@thelittleunicorn6196]

@@dearcierra3 nah, her skin is clear af on instagram live without a filter sooo yeah. She just has smooth skin.

[@dearcierra3]

@@thelittleunicorn6196 I definitely wasn't saying her skin ISN'T clear but there is a setting on many new cameras as well. I noticed when josh was filming sometimes too it looked a little blurry around the edges, likely because of that. It wasn't an insult, it is just sometimes oversmoothed in certain lighting hence the camera.

[@jacqueline3829]

“I’m an original.” Yes you are!! Love it!

[@steffie0510]

#newname Please never get over that view! It’s beautiful!!!! Many congratulations once again! It feels like we are all winning! Gizzards are life except for their high cholesterol content lol but I don’t care! Favorite: fried and chopped up and mixed with plantain! Edit: Isi, your name brings joy! Thanks for sharing your why on Instagram. I recently started including my full name in my work and require people to say my Nigerian names with their chest!

[@andagoodheart]

Gizdodo😅😅😅

[@steffie0510]

@@andagoodheart as in, food for the spirit and not for the arteries hahahaha. Giz and dodo-international delicacy. How to describe my love, let me count the ways hahaha

[@sarahbelle1993]

#NewName!! I’m so glad you are embracing who you are. We will be here and be beautegang!!

[@pre.Heaven.Community]

African names are powerfulllllll

[@perfectlycreated28]

Halfrican Beaute - hope you've patented the name? For any future uses.

[@chloejohnson3184]

Maybe she can't trademark it and that's why she changed it 🤔

[@thelittleunicorn6196]

@@chloejohnson3184 no lol, she said on her Instagram that she just felt like since she was making so many other huge life changes that it was time for her brand to evolve and she wanted to have her real name on her stuff.

[@rosebud_blooming]

You are such a kindred spirit. We are like sisters its crazy. And yess all my fav foods too! Gizzards are fireee. Im a foodie to the max. Im also a self-taught chef. I wana live in chicago in a tall apt too its my dream place and hell yea small details matter with interior design. He's so lucky to have found you😊🌺 you're gorgeous btw

[@Talayshaa0]

I can’t believe she’s growing up , this is too much .. I can’t 😩😩😩🥺

[@naishaj.394]

Never been so early cause YT finally notified in correct timing 😭😂❤️❤️❤️#newname

[@karinakd]

I knew this was coming!! After you shared the life update, I had a feeling that you would rebrand with your name. I'm fully on board with this!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Now you get to do you and anything else you want to do!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙂🙂🙂 Congrats on everything!

[@rhondagoodwin5711]

Great Characteristic Isi about the quality vs the brand. Nice to every now and again to buy a pricey item, but its never wise to go broke for it. Proud of you and Josh. 🤜🤛

[@najshasweeting249]

Isi saying how she just realized that she gets upset when things don't go her way, and how she needs structure, just screams VIRGO energy ♍♍♍ 😂😂😂

[@mariabt4]

Right! 😂😂😭 literally said the same thing ♍♍♍

[@Miss_BaileyDai]

I truly love seeing your growth and story. Thank you for sharing what you do. You are meant to have a private life like all of us. Enjoy the fruits of your labor. All Love

[@ladayzhahicks2081]

Nobody: Absolutely nobody: Me: "Where the trees at???" lmaooo I am such a country girl at heart.

[@applebomb8924]

Me too!! I like watching birds

[@BusyDayDreaming]

So proud & congrats on everything. You deserve it girl!!

[@withloveporsha]

LOVE SONY CAMERAS! Great choice sis! Super excited about your rebrand and it’s always nice to grow and evolve! Beaute Gang forever ✌🏾

[@janelisemadden7753]

That made me laugh you telling the GPS to shut up🤣😂 " girl you gone have to shut up"...lol

[@BamTheBetta]

Omggggg Y’all out in da Brook!!!! I love Babas 🥰🥰🥰

[@theshayjenny]

Isimeme Edeko that’s easy to pronounce...💙

[@yarexismendez-pujols8366]

Her skin immaculate her face beautiful her personality amazing thanks for being you and giving me confidence to be the best black queen I can be all love and wishing you a beautiful apartment

[@daniellataylor8008]

Man I homework to do but I'm Finna watch this first 😅

[@ShannahDelva]

The ending of the video is growth to sit and become vulnerable with us your viewers was great well explained ISI I love it.. giving very much inspiration and motivation 🤌🏾👏🏽👏🏽

[@bobbiebristol1712]

I’m a gizzard eater, my husband is not! I like liver and onion with gravy too. Never had chitterlings

[@missy.j4523]

Sameee! I love gizzard and liver

[@PagingDrRissa]

Hi new neighbor 👋🏾 my apartment is in one of the neighboring high rises. Congratulations on all your success and growth. Just a warning (cuz I wish someone would have told me) during the late Spring months (late April/May) downtown has a flying spider problem 😩😩 like I didn’t know that spiders can get up that high?! Anyways they like to nest on patio furniture, and repel down windows. It’s scary af the first time I experienced lol. I’m sure your building will try their best to reduce them but just be aware. Especially if you sleep with the patio open or something. Again, I’m so truly happy for you and I cannot wait to see what else is in store!

[@khrisnab876]

i’m so happy for youuuu and about your footage looking blue you might need to change the settings because your white balance is off 😭

[@aignerb7842]

I 100% feel you with the name. Definitely went through the same thing and still do to this day. Hated it at track meets but surprised when people pronounced it right first time meeting me

[@yalonmishael]

Isimeme is actually a really cute name. I love it

[@alisonallen4415]

The growth of your edges I need you to give me the details and list of things you do, the regimen allaat sis #postpartumsheddingissues

[@SEvelynJackson]

I miss Chicago. It is one of the most beautiful cities ever. The lake skyline at night dusk and dawn is absolutely beautiful.

[@BeautifulllllV]

"Girl you gone have to shut up" I SCREAMEDDD

[@susienoel3585]

@Beautiful V Same!!!🤣

[@rushiaj1222]

My name is different or should I say not common and I felt that way too. People butcher it all the time and try calling me Teresa. Love the new apt!! Congratulations 🍾

[@SmellMyKnee15]

47:00 i love this whole thing. You are evolving and growing and this is just the beginning. I love it

[@zenobiarae6772]

I am soooo happy for the both of you!!

[@tumisadiku6894]

This intro got me feeling like a grown women and you know what I LOVVVVEEE ITTT!!!!!!!!!YES ISI you better ❤️❤️❤️

[@livelaugh_love0]

Hi Isi, I would really love to see a video on your hat collection. I always love them. This would be awesome. thanks alot

[@ZariyaPerkins]

Congratulations Isimeme Edeko 🤎 #newname #beautegang #hashtag

[@divineacceleration1979]

I like the name change. I love that you're coming into loving that part of you. Your name is beautiful😊. Also I love livers😁

[@lexi5684]

Heyy pretty!!!💕 I’m so happy for y’all - congrats on the new apartment - keep up the great work- I love u ❤️proud of u guys!! I love watching u grow and can’t wait to see how much farther life takes u🥰

[@CARALEE]

So happy for you + love the beautiful changes for you ♡

[@thetrinitysimone2614]

I love the growth!! This vlog was so inspiring to watch❤️

[@isabellejoseph3387]

Congrats on the manager!! You going upppp

[@tusekilekapeta8940]

This felt like just a chat with a close friend Love this Thank you for sharing and letting us in Isimeme🥰 I completely relate to having people butcher my name and making me have to make allowances for it

[@Jowitthefro]

Being from Chicago and seeing a black couple vlogging.... chefs kiss

[@AnastaciaMorris]

An hour long ?? Isi wasn’t playing 🥰

[@nataliewalker9682]

girl i didn’t even notice till i read this comment

[@AnastaciaMorris]

@@nataliewalker9682 lmao wow 😂

[@shezapleaza]

I love the name change, I stopped going by my nickname at age 13 to sound more mature. I only keep this name to be anonymous!

[@MiissPetite]

This appartmenrt view at night!!!😍😍 but I love the name change ans I totally understand what you mean and going for. Cant wait for the content💜💜💜

[@_PAIGE94]

Good for you girl 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾♥️

[@rekiyaE]

wow! i'm surprised you're even Nigerian. Damn!. saw the name and i was like, wait,that sounds like a nigerian name...went into the comments and found out i was right. well, hello sis. hahhahahh!...

[@yana.archive9563]

#newname love the growth girl!!💕

[@philiciajoy]

Your skin is gloowwing!😍✨✨

[@LajuJ]

Isimeme Edeko❤❤ what does your name mean

[@IsimemeEdeko]

Peace within the home🤍

[@LajuJ]

@@IsimemeEdeko It really aligns with your life right now. Congratulations Isi, you're doing so good for all the black girlies looking up to you 😭❤

[@BuzzardEggs]

I LOVE beef liver AND chicken livers. I don't like the texture of gizzards, but I LOVE chitterlings! My grandparents-maternal and paternal-fed me this stuff from the time that I could chew it. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 All of my grandparents have cared for me at some point while my mom worked and I ate what they ate. My cousin is fancy. She says: "you can have the 'slave food', I'm good!" 😂😂

[@bangbangsomni]

Yeah, people have pronounced my name wrong so many times so I always told them I go by my 4th name which is Nadia. I mean that's what I was mostly called by anyway unless my parents or relatives in general want to pick on me or scold me, then they'll call me Nouemo, or Kengne. I've only just started, this year, saying people can call me Nouemo. Whenever I'm of legal age I'll probably remove my white names. My dad did the same thing and at first I didn't care either way, and thought he was being extra but I see his point now. Y'all are funny as hell though. Love the interactions between you 2.

[@zowi197]

I'm from Argentina, here we speak spanish as our first language, and the pronunciation of your name is how it would be read in spanish! just thought it was interesting hahah

[@theroyalmacshow]

Video ideas: What’s in my closet Fashion Hauls, Morning routine in new apartment, Night routine in new apartment, How well do my BF know me challenge, or Watch me organize my closet

[@LovyAubry]

Girl you are manifesting with your blessings and becoming a GROWN WOMAN you better change that name💛✨ get that bag 💰 and love your blessings

[@Bree_Bunny]

First off, your name is cute af!😭 Second, people mispronounce my name too, and it ain't even hard! My real name is pretty but it's regular/common enough to know how to pronounce it right.😒 Folks just rude and proud to be ignant!😭

[@nykedasaunders6649]

This place is love . Congratulations

[@sierradoucette7856]

Omg you’re going to make me move to Chicago for that view 😭 I’m seriously obsessed 😱!

[@monabebirdieh8420]

#newname !!!! My favorite KZbinr 💜💜🤞🏾

[@JujusOracleMsgs]

I loveeee the replicas lol I’m here for it as long as the quality is good that’s all that matters! I’ll definitely be checking them out. My grand was southern so I eat liver, chitterlings, gizzards, all of it 🤣 except maybe pig feet lmao

[@dawnlinares9682]

I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU AND YOUR KING ALL PRAISE TO AHAYAH ASHER AHAYAH AND HIS SON YASHAYAH CHRIST

[@Earlyb.]

Mannnnnnnnn I’m a new subscriber and i absolutely love y’all 😩 I’ve been catching up 😋🤞

[@Neishamay1]

Gizzards with some hot sauce!! Yes!

[@j.lawrence678]

Not streets being #1 and y’all don’t know, bruh I loved the intro

[@neme640]

From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”Matthew 4:17

[@nicholettejohnson3347]

Congratulations Ms. Isimeme, I'm a Nigerian but I have never had that name before I came across you on youtube about 3 years ago. I love the uniqueness of your beautiful name. God bless you Lil Sis and I wish you more success in all your endeavors. Love you both♥♥

[@monet_queen7948]

Chitlins all day long I love them!!!!

[@eviecocospace3896]

Wow I love the new name especially it means something good in my local dialect

[@jalaylajones4112]

#newname here from the live ! I loved everything keep it up ISI !! ❤️

[@preciousyoung6404]

That apartment is amazing and so is the remake of the song

[@vlaruth3442]

Hi Isi and Josh, congratulations on your move in day. Was those mugs Ivory mugs? If they were they keep your hot beverages very hot. I love them. Enjoy your new space and one another! 🙏🏿💜

[@Gloriahfreshful]

Omg we got the same mind😂 when you didn’t wanna get the dark trash was I thinking something gray but more like silver and then it cut to the clip of you grabbing exactly what I was thinking of that’s crazy

[@jayramsey4271]

#newname so happy for you guys ❤❤🥳🥳

[@jhennique6158]

yo! that camera is dope!!!!!

[@kendrac8885]

When you said BA-BA’s I just knew you were going to get Philly cheese steaks 😩

[@Yourfriendandhomie]

Girl, I have a Nigerian name too and I learned, at 17, IF THEY DON’T WANT TO PRONOUNCE IT CORRECTLY, THEY DON’T NEED TO BE IN YO LIFE 🗣🗣 Names have power and Nigerians give you certain names because they have meaning. Tell anyone and everyone you meet “SAY IT FULLY OR GET OUT”

[@chiomaakwara8091]

PERIOOODDD

[@Noodleay]

Igbooooo

[@Susan_Brandy]

Gram! Say it loud say clear!!

[@ratscousinroachesgirlfrien8325]

@@Susan_Brandy ikdr

[@karisjosiah831]

AMEN!!!!!🇳🇬🇳🇬💯💯💯

[@jalabi99]

"If they can learn how to say 'Tchaikovsky' and 'Michelangelo' and 'Dostoevsky' then they can learn how to say 'Uzoamaka'." -- Uzo Aduba's mom

[@Sunflowers_220]

Loooooove this !

[@blckgrlctygrdn]

I’ve watched that video multiple time. And Uzoamaka’s Mom is right!!!

[@celialusma4618]

Ooouuuh I never thought wahouh thank you for that rebuttal

[@anonyme3838]

Period.

[@tabithathewholistic]

And I oop!🤭

[@RiCra012]

Packing hack; instead of wasting plastic trash bags, lay a bed sheet on the floor, place clothes still on the hanger on the sheet. So it’ll be a mountain of clothes on the hanger on top of a sheet. Tie diagonal ends of the sheet together to make “handles” and carry clothes like a duffle bag. When you get to your new place drop that bad boy in the closet untie the sheet and hang your stuff. Wash the sheets and boom! EASY PEASY! My mama taught me this 8 years ago when I was moving from home to college and I still do it! It’s time saving and environmental friendly! Hope this helps someone.

[@mickey7217]

Imma remember this one!!! Thanks 🙏🏿🥰

[@midekuts]

Yes, I know this trick. It's quite helpful

[@kiwibutterfly9160]

Ooh smart also better for environment 🙂

[@panda22518]

i had to re-read this a couple time but that's so smart thanks!

[@Tanile27]

Make a video on this lol

[@alexisjones6230]

47:00 is where she talks about changing her name. I did a ton of fast forwarding.

[@adetokeakinsulire3289]

Thanks

[@kenzy3164]

I got the notification and I was like who tf- but love the new name girlll

[@blessedwbeauty03]

Same

[@ShadesofSage]

Right?! Gotta watch this video!

[@jadebaynes323]

Is just her real name tho lol

[@livinglifelikeitsmylast3732]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sarahthurston5150]

🤣🤣

[@SaharaKnows]

Your name is yours. Why be like everyone else.

[@taylorlucas884]

I be forgetting Isi has a bachelor’s in interior design! SHE HAS SUCH A CREATIVE MIND!

[@miloshiloh3243]

Girl i didn't even know

[@daynia-annholness2619]

Will we still be called beaute gang?

[@selmaapara8024]

Ooo good question I didn’t even think of that

[@thechinta]

pretty sure she said "good morning beaute gang" in the first part

[@user-hk8vs8mb9z]

yeah she said it last video lol , i wondered that too 😅

[@kinideelanier1780]

#namechange ✊🏾✊🏾

[@itsbribabes]

She said yes in her empty apartment tour video 😌😁

[@funkeogunmefun2702]

Don't know if you'll see this Isi but it doesn't matter haha; I just wanna say that you're a big inspiration to me, as a young Nigerian woman, and I'm sooo happy for you and Josh!! God bless y'all and your loved ones, and please keep inspiring and positively impacting people's lives :) Beaute Gang got your back!

[@IsimemeEdeko]

🥺❤️I really really appreciate that! Thank you😘

[@SheReaDelSol]

The view 😩😩😩😩

[@Amanda.august]

New name, new intro, new apartment...omgggg😝😝😝😝😝

[@eleesharussell6158]

I have to wash towels I bought before I use them.. 😬 don't know whose hands were on them before I buy it

[@mrssanders1022]

I always wash new towels before use.

[@thelittleunicorn6196]

agreed lol.

[@cjohnson_]

Dishes/cutlery too

[@SA-nt9kl]

Same

[@Bree_Bunny]

Yup!👏🏾 And clothes too!😌

[@taylorrobinson3173]

I love that you changed your name. Your name is so pretty but I also love when people leave their “stage” name. That’s such a big step to be known as yourself.

[@anishamelton773]

Name change, personal growth, new apartment, manager & editor...SHEEEEESSHH the Isimeme Edeko brand is getting the treatment it deserves. This is gonna be her year...again!😋🙌🏽