What's It Like Being a Jamaican Living in Kazakhstan?

[@Jamaicans]

Thanks for watching! Are you ready to visit Kazakhstan after watching this video? If you are an expat living in Kazakhstan what's been your experience there? Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a video in the “Jamaicans to the World” series - bit.ly/2yRRCxP

[@oraltraditions6127]

Everybody loves little Jamaica.

[@yvonneworrell6212]

No.

[@elizabethking8763]

Very good interview, I would love to try the horse meat there

[@terrymarsh8094]

I was ready from long time ago It was on my list for the past seven years or so! I’m going soon!

[@oldskoololdschool9795]

@@elizabethking8763 Horse Meat is against GOD'S dietary law.

[@JacobTanks]

I am of Jamaican descent born and raised in Kz 🇰🇿 🇯🇲! Nuff Respect!!!

[@shawnyafrosamurai9940]

really

[@patricialawrence8429]

This is brilliant, I'm from England, Jamaica parents , I've been to Kazakhstan twice. My mum couldn't get her head around it and kept saying " wah mek yu goin Afghanistan?? !!" I'd say " mum !! KAZAKHSTAN!!!!!" 🙄😂

[@RAndomlyEntertained]

🤣🤣🤣

[@denneilleluke5501]

I always get the same - so dat a nuh Afghanistan??😩

[@patricialawrence8429]

@@denneilleluke5501 it's like you were in the room with us 🤣

[@normacampbell550]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nurseae4586]

Hahaha!! I totally understand!

[@lornaduncan5273]

I love these interviews but Dennielle has to be my absolute best. She was informed and made Kazakhstan a place I could add to my bucket list and last but not least beautiful with a killa smile 😊 Thanks to you both!

[@WealthGen56]

So good to listen to this interview! I am Jamaican and I too lived in Kazakhstan for a few years... Loved KZ! Loved the people... Would live there for the remainder of my life!!!!1

[@deecee4310]

Hmmm 🤔

[@Tralala691]

Idiot. Why don’t you move there now with all the riots. Haha

[@sophiemclarke6556]

Thank you Kazakhstan for been so wonderful to my fellow Jamaican. I would love to visit soon. Fabulous interview.

[@kad449]

One of my favorite interviews thus far. The interviewee has a bubbly presence and is articulate. 🙏❤

[@--christine]

She was being interviewed in English which is her first language.

[@warriorchild2521]

@@--christine Exactly!!!

[@roxydiva3483]

@KAD Indeed !!

[@ericpowell4350]

Her positive personality is infectious!

[@surindragoojar3501]

Hey I am a Trini. I am Proud of you and your accomplishments and achievements, Brave and Brazen to Challenge yourself. Pretty and Well Spoken. God bless. I had a Trini friend work There,

[@j.p.williams356]

...and so confident. Jamaica we are losing a lot of our talent to the rest of the world.

[@tonychang3080]

Always impressed by your interviews and interviewees and their success Denneille is very impressive and adapted well wishing her all the best .God bless

[@genevievenugent625]

Fascinated by the stories of Jamaicans venturing to all corners of the globe! 🖤💛💚

[@Jamaicans]

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[@kwonyuli2360]

Omg Denneille, love u from Kazakhstan! 🇰🇿 ❤️🇯🇲

[@denneilleluke]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sheridenehyde3502]

Denneille my pass student, i will always be proud of you,God bless you🥰

[@denneilleluke]

It is you!!! Drummie!!! I am so happy to have made you proud! I love you!!!❤❤

[@jenniferjones3516]

Another great interview. I was laughing the whole time. Great job Xavier.❤

[@MasterresalerightsMRR]

One of my favorite interview she is very bright and intelligent.

[@--christine]

..... and so she should, all teachers should be bright and intelligent

[@lisap.1826]

Another great interview ❤. I love her energy. I enjoy listening to those persons who embrace the culture of their second home.

[@mykalbelle8397]

Great interview! I noticed same with the Jamaican culture all across the globe! I wish this sister continued success. Much love! Nice interview!

[@angeliabrown7696]

So proud of my people that' are not afraid to step out. Good for you my girl.. very intelligent too. Blessings.

[@altheagrant5440]

I truly enjoyed the interview. I lived in Russia as a Jamaican in the 90s. I was the first Jamaican to live or even visited Stalingrad. I loved it and can totally relate to the interview. I loved living in Russia.

[@BORNFREE876]

🇯🇲 Xavier, in future episodes please ask interviewees " what the cost of living is like?".....relative to the US dollar & probably show us what the native paper currencies looks like.

[@marisamcpherson7835]

Very good suggestion.

[@BORNFREE876]

@@marisamcpherson7835 Mi name sake.

[@denneilleluke]

If you live in the major cities, cost of living is moderately high when you consider average local salaries. In the city center, rent can run between 500- 1000 USD or more per month (1br apartment). Public transportation is cheap (80 tenge/$0.19 on the bus). average taxi rate is about 500 tenge/$1.17. Grocery can run you close to $300 a month.

[@denneilleluke]

oh yea, the current exchange rate i think is 450tenge to 1usd

[@nurseae4586]

@@denneilleluke so interesting!

[@independentc4348]

Appoint this lady as an ambassador. Great personality.

[@m.d.walker]

This was so much fun. I enjoyed it. Denneille is so jovial and engaging. It’s great to hear that there’s somewhere in the world a black person can go and feel safe and appreciated and celebrated. A completely uplifting narrative. Thanks for sharing

[@footalee2]

This was a very interesting interview and she's such a beauty, bless up to all ma Jamaican 🇯🇲 peeps who a flow wi flag high an a represent round a one part ova one place somewhere... Jamaica to the W🌎rld 👍

[@k.t.1184]

I just remember my college mate from Kazakhstan...the first time I met him he asked me if I knew "Boney M" & claimed it was a jcan group but I laughed & told him thst group didn't exist. Years later I discovered Boney M ( shame!). Lol😆 😂

[@nuffrespect1248]

@@k.t.1184 KT,don't feel bad I'm Jamaican and didn't know also,i had to look it up.They were an Euro-Caribbean group that was based in west Germany and had one Jamaican in it(Marcia Barrett)the group was formed in 1976 and had members from Montserrat,Cuba and Aruba.

[@michiibelle777]

Smiling from ear to ear...beautiful

[@Ehkaya]

I'm glad you are branching out with your questions Xavier

[@kathleenknox3407]

Hi I even seen that there is this Russian girl,who lives in Jamaica and recently went to Russia and she was showing us her dance school where jamaican dance hall is taught,so there you go I looked at all the episodes I'm dying to come to Jamaica I'm from trini

[@kathleenknox3407]

@@shariblake5263 yes I'm aware

[@sunofshangoihate45thihated85]

Where in Trinidad 🇹🇹 you from? Have friends in a place name Chakanas Great food tho beautiful people ❤️ doubles slight pepper 😂

[@marshat8657]

Denneille did a great interview and you asked the right questions Xavier. She is so pleasant and fluent in her words and expressions that the conversation flowed so smoothly. Great insights into the people and the culture as well as the food. Last but certainly not least, she has very beautiful eyes and a nice smile. I hope she finds a fine man and don't miss the chance while she's young and able.

[@denneilleluke]

😁😁 thanks Marsha.

[@shantemoore6265]

That is if course if that's what she herself wants!😉

[@jennyblake3397]

@@denneilleluke you

[@mediatationking2420]

The right questions for a certain group.. the nice questions. The law!!! Medical!!! Does racism exist at all! How is it for black men!!!! She went there straight into a job so how is the unemployment rate!!! Cost of living and earnings!!! Good experience still but certain in-debt questions were missing.

[@denneilleluke]

@@mediatationking2420 Prejudices exist, even among the locals. The Russian word for a person of the Black race is "neeger" (not spelling is correctly but u should be able to sound it out). People have used that word but it has never felt as though it was used in a racist manner. Many black men are here. Allegedly, some are here illegally so you are likely to get stopped by police for them to check your passport. The same goes for other races. You can't just come here and work (legally) without first being invited and receiving a work permit. I addressed the cost of living in another comment here but foreigners legally working in the country are paid well and most companies cover your rent and utilities ...even flights so your only responsibility is food.

[@bountylad]

Big up Denneille 👍🏿👍🏿I am from Claremont, St Ann so love to see one of our own representing Jamaica 🇯🇲 over yonder

[@debbie0813]

Pleasant lady, wonderful interview. Brave move

[@karenbush3124]

Thanks for this interview. My daughter will be going to Kazakhstan to work. This is very encouraging to her as a black female.

[@denneilleluke]

Awesome! Tell her to carry seasoning!!!!

[@alph1975]

She seemed to be enjoying herself there. That is so lovely. She is the only Jamaican I have listened to that makes me feel like I would want to live there.

[@maureent.4898]

Wow. I usually don't like to watch new things. Well i watched and this young lady had me drawn in; very interesting. A Jamaican living in Kazakhstan. She was very brave to take that leap and is enjoying life there. I pray that you have nothing but great things happen in your life. 🙏 🇯🇲

[@876sharitv2]

As me seet me jump on 🇯🇲

[@mikemceachron3281]

Wonderful and interestingly engaging.

[@cecileb.2207]

Loved it! 🇯🇲! 😊 Perfect way to start the week. Thank you!

[@Berna-un5wh]

It's great hearing this interview from my Jamaican sister.

[@SBura]

Don't know why this video popped up, but I enjoyed this interview. I just subscribed because the interviewer is quite engaging... he spreads joy with his laughter.... love it.

[@neilgibbons2532]

I was looking at kilimanjaro and Gemini sound clash🤣

[@marisamcpherson7835]

Such a refreshing interview. Love the questions you asked Xavier. Please ask future interviewees about the cost of living in the countries.

[@dr.a7330]

Years ago I researched Kazakhstan and I thought about teaching there too. I can can understand why you accepted the job. All the best...keep the flag flying high.

[@richieredw2142]

Kazakstan is a very progressive former USSR republic in central asia...I think they speak Russian, and Kazak.....I would like to visit there one day

[@AbiWilliams12292011]

Wonderful interview. I always look forward to hearing about the experiences of other Jamaicans in foreign countries 🙌🏾

[@Jamaicans]

Thanks for the compliment! We are glad you enjoyed this episode in the “Jamaicans to the World” series. If you missed any they are all located here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZuop6R9a9l_sNU&list=PLt0YTBf5UEoc1-D9XLrtMdespsht1oBLJ

[@Queen20241]

I met two sisters from this country and still keep in touch via Facebook . Awesome girls! I need to send them this video 😄 Diana and Venera Kim

[@michaelthorpe2033]

This the best interview in my mind for this channel. Love it

[@lisamariechinking6079]

YES... XAVIER... KEEP BRINGING “GREAT” CONTENT TO THE MOVEMENT😇🥰🥳

[@Lisa-qj1fu]

I enjoyed this interview!!!. Nice to see Dennielle Luke, we attended St Hilda’s Diocesan High. She still has that wonderful personality, I am sure her students cherish her😁

[@sheridenehyde3502]

Hola young lady this is miss drummond your teacher at st hildas, im still there wish you all the best, stay safe

[@denneilleluke]

Thanks lovie!!!

[@XAVIER-xz4qn]

Denneille is soo freaking beautiful and articulate. This is one of my favourite interviews.

[@ronniec4355]

A fantastic interview! Very informative and engaging. Fascinating young lady and a great interview

[@lurlinethompson9988]

Big up yourself my lady. Just teach well and have fun and be safe. One Love. Jamaica.

[@lisareynols2132]

never heard about this country, but listening to this is very interesting, she is beautiful, love this interview, i learn something here.

[@prettyyoungthingpyt5015]

Listen to Dimash. He's the best singer in the world. His voice is amazing. He is from Kazakhstan.

[@ronniec4355]

Second tim watching this and still enjoyed it the second time around🥰

[@whyjamaica1422]

She should start a Jamaican themed business. Even a travel agency. She would make crazy money 😊

[@jspencer250]

Travel agency? In 2021?

[@poochie1480]

Some ppl are happy and satisfied with their bread bro

[@deecee4310]

@@jspencer250 yes 👍🏿 because business will pick up

[@squiggleworks9]

@@jspencer250 the best time to start a new business is during a downturn. Also, people are starting to travel again

[@cherylmontcrief7600]

Enjoyed the information presented. Thanks.

[@NourDette]

We are everywhere. I lived in Nampa, Idaho and was shocked to find out it was four of us living there. The same for Vail Copper mountain in Colorado.

[@nicolataylor536]

I kno😀

[@neilgibbons2532]

Even live in the south bronx 😁

[@nicolataylor536]

@@neilgibbons2532 I lived in the South Bronx😀

[@juanacastillo1772]

​@@neilgibbons2532Jamaicans or Caribbeans living in Bronx that's not news 🙄😂😂

[@terrymarsh8094]

Thanks for sharing I’m from St Ann also and al my Sisters went to St Hildas I always wanted to visit country Kazakhstan . Wonderful story and you have a beautiful smile One Love 💕 to you both thanks for making us proud!

[@denneilleluke]

Thank you!! It was a pleasure sharing.

[@neilgibbons2532]

Are you married do you have children......

[@junelilyrose3396]

Very well-spoken, articulate.

[@anngore3842]

You sound surprised? Why the comment that she's articulate? Why shouldn't she be?

[@Alpha8497]

@@anngore3842 There are some people who speak English at a level that is a little more than the norm. Have you ever heard Sidney Poitier or our own broadcaster, Fae Ellington speak? It doesn't have to be a rude statement, just being impressed by the interviewee's speech pattern.

[@denneilleluke]

Thank you June!!!❤❤

[@anngore3842]

@Black Queen Thank you Black Queen.That was my point.

[@earlcampbell643]

Lov u my girl u make us proud lot of blessing.keep up the good work

[@nieshabrown903]

Big up danielle from straight out of my community of Claremont saint ann . Proud of u

[@Grogu-485]

Robertino Loretti, the Italian that sings the song Jamaica.

[@anthonymccauley9101]

Great interview with a very charming young lady. Not much desire to visit those places, but it's nice to know that we are represented there.

[@jawaadbent5734]

She has a natural beauty amazing

[@annettebrown3117]

I really and truly enjoyed this interview not only because she is one of my favourite from St. Hilda's but because she is so vibrant, well informed and so beautiful. I wish you God's devine blessings and guidance dear Danielle and thanks to you Xavier for bringing this to us.

[@andreaclark4739]

Love this interview she is so cool

[@ItsyBitsyChelly]

Kazakhstan has been on my list ever since I learned about the silk road. Thank you for opening that door to me Denneille. Great interview!

[@maxxiemasom6]

This is one of the most interesting youtube channels. Great interview

[@Jamaicans]

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[@totalwomanja9105]

I'm a proud St. Hilda's Diocesan High student. This is such a fascinating interview and I'm proud of Denneille and her adventurous, humble spirit. You go girl! Representing us well! All the best in your endeavours. Thanks for sharing!

[@karlenegabbidon5212]

My favorite program that supports my numbers one hobby in taking me around the world. Kazakhstan sounds pretty interesting. Denneille seems pretty comfortable in her new homeland.

[@Chev2k3]

I loved this interview.....

[@Sami-davis]

I've never heard about this country but I really enjoyed this interview. People really out here packing up and challenging themselves and I love it❤

[@shhamil7984]

Wow enjoyed this... I know what it's like living in a 'different' place. I live in Inuvik original Eskimo land and never expected to find Jamaicans but when I arrived there were Jamaicans already there we deh every whe!❤️❤️🇯🇲

[@lorrainejohnson9721]

I was so excited to hear this interview and I wasn’t disappointed. My Mum and I are always trying to name all the “Stan” countries, without Google 😊. Lovely interview. Xavier, these interviews from around the world are examples to show that there are nice non racist people left in the world. 🎉🥳👏🏾💞🙏🏾

[@truetalkerkale1972]

It can't be racist and nice racist is just racist you have people who is not racist

[@missjrich2198]

Jamaican culture is an enigma

[@arlenehayles1892]

I love this interview 🙌

[@otislee7343]

She have a very beautiful smile

[@denneilleluke]

Thank you😊

[@NourDette]

Love the interview. You have a new subscriber.💛💛💛

[@peacelovejoybless]

Thank you both the interviewer and the interviewed I hope I am saying it correctly I have learned a lot today my cousins share this video with me and it is very informative thank you guys

[@Jamaicans]

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[@taku2u-owohrod.]

Yeah, this is a very interesting and enjoyable interview. Danneille is a beautiful and courageous person. She is really a pioneer. I wish her success in achieving and living the life she aspires towards.

[@MsDuhRosa]

I actually want to go to Kazakhstan. I would love to see Nur-Sultan, Aktobe, Tashkent and all of them. Did you know the best singer in the world today is Kazakh? His name is Dimash Kudaibergen.

[@t.martin3179]

What makes him the "best"?

[@MsDuhRosa]

@@t.martin3179 Just seeing this. So sorry. Dimash has the greatest vocal range of anyone in recorded history, but it is his breath control and delivery that demonstrates this. More than that, it is very hard for anyone to remain indifferent to his performances because he has a way of pulling you in and connecting with you no matter which of the twelve languages he is singing in. As a person, he demonstrates patriotic pride, respect for people, sincere love and concern for his fans whom he calls Dears, and a humility that I did not think still existed in the world of entertainment. Check him out #dimashkudaibergen

[@ammo3896]

Well spoken Ms Denneille.You definitely REPRESENT!! Jamaican ambassador to Kazakhstan

[@patwahili771]

Denneille you are such a beautiful lady! Natural and good representative of JA. Good interview Xavier & Danneille. I could tell Xavier was going to ask about the hair 😃

[@denneilleluke]

😊 Thank you!

[@sheridenehyde3502]

She is an amazing young lady what you see is real😊i love her

[@denneilleluke]

@@sheridenehyde3502 if this is who I think it is then ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kerrykwilliams8187]

@@denneilleluke 9

[@cinderellarouge]

Miss Danneille, Kazakhstan ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️you.

[@sandralevy9839]

Great interview and she is very intelligent.

[@eaglerepublic3091]

She is awesome!🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@publicpablo3148]

Loved this interview! 👍🏾

[@christianwilliams2068]

I have never heard of this Place. Jamaicans are all over the Globe.,

[@neilgibbons2532]

I know OMG☻

[@sylmarie6494]

That interview was awesome! Thanks so much.

[@annyaymclean8765]

Excellent interview with Danielle. The first time I hear about Kaskistan. Thanks for this program. Keep up the good work, very informative. One love! Barbara

[@michelleflowers-smith9151]

Kazakhstan...u also have turmenistan and 1 other 1 dh dh

[@denneilleluke]

@@michelleflowers-smith9151 Kyrgyzstan 😉

[@sandraroberts385]

@@denneilleluke I’m here in Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 for about 3 months now here in Almaty. I would like to meet you if you’re free

[@roxydiva3483]

First time watching and couldn't stop!!! Great interview 👍🏾

[@Jamaicans]

Thanks for the compliment! We are glad you enjoyed this episode in the “Jamaicans to the World” series. If you missed any they are all located here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZuop6R9a9l_sNU&list=PLt0YTBf5UEoc1-D9XLrtMdespsht1oBLJ

[@promisemadepromisekept.7575]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE when Jamaican travels to countries that are little known to us, my daughter goes to medical school in UKRAINE, there's a community of about 25 Jamaican students there. Kazakhstan is on my list of countries to travel to. I KNOW THAT SONG, they sang it to me CONSTANTLY when I was in Ukraine 😅🤣😂, and almost every store I went in played shaggy and Sean Paul, yes they loved taking pictures with us.

[@siratshi455]

Tbh I'm from Kazakhstan and I have no clue about what song yall are talking about lol😂

[@promisemadepromisekept.7575]

@@siratshi455 Is there anyway chance of you finding it on Google or any other search engine?, 🤣 I've only heard the one line so I cannot help you with its name....sorry

[@hetastarch]

The interview was excellent. Great personality

[@liazzatbonate2418]

Hello, I am a lecturer at UWI, St Augustine in Trinidad and Tobago. I am from Kazakhstan, ethnic Kazakh, and came here in 2016 to teach African History. I am married to an African from Mozambique since 1991, we met while students at Kazakh State University in Almaty in 1989. My husband was a part of a big black students' contingent in Kazakhstan from various African countries and Cuba. I think, this is how it was in the Soviet Union. We always had African and Cuban students, many of whom were black. Some of my friends' childern in Mozambique are students in Kazakhstan this very day. I suggest the teacher from Jamaica to spend some time learning history of Kazakhstan. Kazakh language is actually very easy, gluttoral sounds are not so difficult. The grammatical structure is the same as in all Turkic languages, and also Korean and Japanese. But the vocabulary is mostly Turkic and finno-ugoric. It's a question of desire and time. Good luck!

[@gracenembhard4733]

Really enjoyed this one, Xavier!! 👍🏼👏👏👏

[@bobapp1836]

She lovely.,Great interview

[@pgraham9358]

Very insightful interview,good to know my fellowship Jamaicans travelling the world 👍🏿

[@glencampbell6217]

Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK .I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL.GOD BLESS YOU ALL🙏///.......

[@lola-belljones9926]

I live in UK part schooled in Jamaica ( years ago) and went to St Hildas diocesan school in Brown's Town! Great VT 😊👍🏽

[@patriciathompson7395]

I wish you all the best. Enjoyed watching your experrnce. Yes,JAMAcians to the WORLD💯💥🥰

[@Alpha8497]

When she mentions cold plus wind chill. Sounds like where I used to live below Mt. Fuji. I had to relocate. It was too much and not good for my health.

[@barbaramalcolm8465]

This is the most eloquent interview by far she is.so beautiful natural beauty way to go bless up I would listen to you every day God bless you stay safe

[@kashansingh2281]

Really awesome. Learned alot. Thank you for sharing. Yep I always stop at get gerk chicken too off plane in ochi. Thank you again

[@clayongunzelle9555]

she has good comedic timing.

[@DJBRAINS100]

Jamaica, Argentina pyet, null (5-0), that's the popular song 🎵. This brings back so much memories, lived in Kazan, Russia for 4 years

[@georgieporgie7523]

Such a good story now I want to go there what a great store 👍🏿👍🏿.

[@debbereebonnick6613]

We're JAMAICANS, we go where we WANT to go!!

[@chrissikinsm3051]

I thoroughly enjoyed this interview! What a lovely lady - along with her amazing smile, her personality shines so bright!!!

[@independentc4348]

One of the issues that has been maiming Jamaica is the confusion around whether we should speak patios or standard English. The universal language of commerce is English. It is a blessing to be born in a country that naturally equips us to communicate. Here is a young lady that has developed mastery of English and is now able to sell her services as a teacher. Can we start embracing our gifts including language?

[@islandvybz5245]

Interesting you say that. My friend teaches English in Japan and was featured in newspapers for using patois and reggae to make his lessons interesting. So it goes both ways but get what you mean.

[@independentc4348]

@@islandvybz5245 everything is right about being multi-lingual. Luv di patios but we need to formalize by developing rules and structures around it. That’s a role for the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Education. Don’t forget that Latin was England’s official language a few centuries ago as a carry over from Roman colonization of Britain I guess. We can do just like the Brits I.e. master Latin while developing our own. If someone is attempting to teach foreigners patios then it behoves us to start putting structure around it I.e. standardize the spelling of words and sentence structures. That will take years and possibly centuries to do but we need to be long term thinkers.

[@delorespryce2146]

Seven years and no man