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

In this episode of “Jamaicans to the World”, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with Owen Waugh and Tarek Simpson. They are Jamaicans living in Ukraine. We discuss the food, culture, customs, the people, things to do, the language, music and adjusting to living in Ukraine as an expat. Xavier asks what are the must eat foods and must visit places in Ukraine. #WeJaminate #Ukraine
QUESTIONS
00:41 - What part of Jamaica are you from?
1:26 - Which Jamaican high school did you attend?
2:21 - How did you end up in Ukraine?
4:09 - What are the people like in Ukraine?
8:16 - What languages are spoken there?
11:39 - What is it like being Black in Ukraine?
14:50 - What is Christmas like in Ukraine?
16:42 - How do people react when they find out you are Jamaican?
19:35 - What is the music like?
21:53 - What is the food like?
26:47 - Where do you get Jamaican food?
28:00 - What attractions do you recommend visiting?
30:48 - What customs have you noticed?
32:24 - What is dating like in Ukraine?
36:49 - What is the first thing you are doing when you land in Jamaica?
39:14 - How do you say goodbye in Ukraine?
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[@Jamaicans]

Thanks for watching! Are you ready to visit Ukraine after watching this video? If you are an expat living in Ukraine 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

[@lornageorge2255]

Are these gentlemen still living in Ukraine.

[@Tinbeef22]

Anywhere better than yard.

[@dleebox2268]

Feel sorry fe dem, but me naah set foot inna dem place deh, wen euro people start bug out its nothing but trouble, stateside all day fe me😎

[@marlobrooks5998]

So proud of my Jamaican brothers 🤜👏👏🇯🇲

[@suebell1212]

Great interview!! Very proud to see fellow Jamaicans in various parts of the world thriving. Best wishes to you both, future Doctors 🥼 🩺!!! 🙏 🇯🇲

[@gillmush4974]

Glad they have each other to lean on and look out for one another in Ukraine being so far from home.

[@pgraham9358]

I hope Owen and Tarek has made it out safely from all the Russian invasion .as I remembered this blog and my thoughts are with them ,Got bless

[@lennettbucknet417]

This interview with these two young aspiring MD makes my heart smile I wish them all the best in their studies & I pray God's guidance & protection over them..

[@gillmush4974]

Great interview, Owen and Tarek!! Good luck with your studies.

[@Tarsone]

Thank you :)

[@desnalowers7116]

These two young men are excellent individuals. Their family must be so proud of them. God bless them in their studies and pray that they will become excellent medics in whatever field they choose.

[@caribbeangirl3380]

I have been following this channel for months now and it is the first time I'm watching this video amidst what is happening in Ukraine now. I hope these guys are ok and all the other Jamaicans and Ukrainians. My prayers are with them.

[@xmurphy2485]

They made it out yesterday

[@caribbeangirl3380]

@@xmurphy2485 Ok Thank God.

[@hyacinthgordon5295]

Good afternoon to you Xavier Murphy. As a fellow Jamaican. I am so proud of these young. Future doctors. All the best in your future endeavors .Thanks for sharing Xavier Murphy. I really enjoyed this interview.

[@Jamaicans]

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[@PeaceandTranquility.]

This is a great interview. Good Luck with your studies. You guys will pass with distinction. I am not a Jamaican but I am of Caribbean heritage but these interviews are still beneficial to a wider audience. Thank you to all.

[@Jamaicans]

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[@joanadams6602]

I'm so proud of these young Jamaicans guys,God's blessing to you both.

[@angellavincentie5058]

Much success gentlemen/MDs in the making!

[@esbarrett2868]

Well spoken…love it. Thanks for representing yourselves and our country in a positive way🙂

[@queenj1745]

Great interview, 3 handsome males 👏👏👏👏

[@jameso]

Easy there lol one of them is married 🤣

[@queenj1745]

@@jameso married or single he's handsome, just a compliment not a marriage proposal...

[@missbiggs9437]

This is to answer Mr. Owen, plenty people know ‘bout Rock Hall … you’d have to pass where my aunt/uncle live to get to Rock Hall; I’ve been there many times so think I know it quite well. I agree with both of you about the personality trait but strangely enough they seem to put that aside outside the homeland; I’m in Canada and there are lots of Ukrainian here who overall are warm and friendly! 😊 Great job guys - best of luck and success to you both!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@owenwaugh2485]

Thank you, big up everybody from rock hall and adjacent community

[@mgriffiths3579]

Enjoyed watching this interview with these two doctors nice to see Jamaicans everywhere

[@jantutor8881]

The section discussing the tensions between Ukrainian & Russian is very timely! I pray these students and others are safe.

[@xmurphy2485]

They made it out yesterday

[@jantutor8881]

@@xmurphy2485 Thank heavens. The JA govt was too slow to act and the idea that the students would be asked to repay the costs was shortsighted. I see there's been a turnaround in policy and I am happy. Thank you for confirming!

[@xtaltheo170]

I love Jamaican folks! I dream I visit Jamaica too in the future. One love!

[@djwademusic]

Nuff respect from Australia, Our future doctors 🙏🏽

[@patwahili771]

Please allow me to use this platform to find out from these gentlemen if they are alright and safe amidst the Russia/Ukraine unrest? I pray for you & the rest of people.

[@xmurphy2485]

They made it out yesterday

[@damianwildman4936]

Prayers going up for them and other Jamaicans who are still in the Ukraine. Prayers going up for the Ukrainians as well.....sad sad world!

[@xmurphy2485]

They made it out yesterday

[@vernabar7093]

Thank God!

[@avatomlinson2672]

Tarek and Owen, I hope you make it out. Tarek you were so helpful to me in graduate school.

[@xmurphy2485]

They made it out yesterday

[@--christine]

@@xmurphy2485 Thank you for letting us know

[@magdasanon5469]

Awesome job gentlemen

[@williamsue-ho7253]

I'm so proud of my Fortisian brothers. KC for life💜🤍

[@dwightspence3571]

Sunday, February 13, 2022 KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an advisory to Jamaican students studying in Ukraine to “make arrangements to travel quickly” if circumstances change in the country amid growing tensions between Russia. Several countries across the world have begun issuing evacuation orders to their nationals in Ukraine. According to the release, the Ministry continues to “engage its partners to ensure it has the clearest facts available and is aware of the rapidly changing circumstances in the region” but says that given the increasing number of countries that have issued advisories encouraging their nationals to depart Ukraine, it is encouraging Jamaican students to be prepared which includes “monitoring flight availability and making sure their travel documents are in order.”

[@savannahwilson1295]

Very informative interview…..you guys represented Jamaica well…..all the very best in your studies…..persevere despite the challenges and get back to the warmth of the island soon!!!

[@bellainbuenosaires]

I know Tarek!

[@Tarsone]

Bellaaa!!!

[@merlenepryce1263]

Love this interview with Owen anTarek. Wishing you both continued success with your studies.

[@marlonhill4593]

A timely interview to revisit today

[@jameso]

I've seen these guys on another channel about Jamaicans in Ukraine, forgot the name of it

[@karengreenberry9010]

Interesting interview

[@lornageorge2255]

God's blessing Tarek & Owen in your profession.

[@river5554]

U Guy's make me.PROUD of your profession of choice. Wishing you both all the BEST in the future. Take care of yourselves.

[@dianawilliams7729]

I hope these two young men have been staying safe with what’s going on in Ukraine.

[@kickinitwithkadeen2029]

Praying that you all are safe during all that’s going on, especially since y’all mentioned you guys are in the eastern part of the country.

[@daynajoe]

Thinking the same thing. Maybe we could get an update on these two gentlemen if possible. Would love to know, and hope and pray they are safe. ✨🙏🏾✨

[@doxcb4717]

@@daynajoe someone else answered that they both made it out and are ok

[@herminsmith6556]

Going forward is Tarek and Owen back in Jamaica as this interview was 6 months ago and war is raging In Ukraine. Hope their studies can continue.

[@hazelgarcia2851]

Very good interview and came out informative to us not familiar with Ukraine.

[@panziedawkins2540]

..🇯🇲 🇯🇲 big up young men with a goals Jamaica is the best

[@YTWorldTraveler]

Watch all your videos.

[@rosieposie6888]

Just wondering if the college is Accredited and if Jamaica will recognize their Credits

[@owenwaugh2485]

It is accredited we already have a few Drs who studied here and are working well in Jamaica

[@JcanDuke]

Great question! Glad Owen answered….

[@carlenewalker3236]

I hope these students are ok with this war going on

[@vernabar7093]

Hi Xavier, watched this before the war, would you know if they got out safely? Second time watching. Intelligent young men wish them all the best 😘🇯🇲🇺🇲

[@sunofshangoihate45thihated85]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@staceymoss5326]

Please be warned the Ukraine is evacuating all Americans diplomat form the country by next week ,Moscow is looking to go at war with the Ukraine, get out my Jamaican brothers as far as possible until the dust settles ,I hope someone can spread the word if they don't know

[@xmurphy2485]

They made it out yesterday

[@tanyabartley2010]

Based on what is taking place with Russia and Ukraine, how are you guys doing? Are you still in Ukraine?

[@xmurphy2485]

They made it out yesterday

[@Favouredandree]

Of all the Jamaican artistes that are played overseas, Sean Paul seems to the most popular.

[@esbarrett2868]

URGENT…..Wonder how these young men are doing? I have a Jamaican friend in Finland that is willing to take about 4 students if they can make their way to Finland. She is also calling other Jamaicans in Finland to see if they will commit to take in Other Jamaican students. Feel free to reach out…we have to help each other if we can…stay safe family.

[@xmurphy2485]

They made it out yesterday

[@sandrastewart-barrett3186]

@@xmurphy2485 So happy to hear. Thanks for letting me know Xavier.

[@kingstonhalf-waytree9763]

Xavier slow down and ask one question at a time

[@trish7021]

I hope them safe during this war

[@xmurphy2485]

They made it out yesterday

[@marieharriott6863]

God will c you true all we have to do is pray God is good the answer pray amen

[@rondeenharris7710]

I wonder how these guys are doing over there in the Ukraine

[@xmurphy2485]

They made it out yesterday

[@carltonjames3406]

Go KC

[@coleenswaby-lawes2234]

Can we have an update since the war with Russia?

[@kingnaldo4058]

What's it like being a *Jamaican* living in *Jamaica* ......🤔

[@MrNanah38]

Can hardly hear the guests

[@pmzphillips]

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? plz update us we hope they find a way to continue PhD

[@jamvibes7319]

Love the idea of this interview, but I think the interviewer beats too much around the bushes when asking a question. You can cut to the chase without being rash. The interviewees represented themselves very well nonetheless.

[@marionrowe3332]

I kw he was Cornwall before he speaks

[@princesseastman2359]

Corcasion / white people spice for their food is salt and pepper, Spice is from Africa and India , all over EU it's like that , people in the Caribbean don't know. I am a Jamaican living in America's for 40 yrs .

[@nurvillemcleod6813]

Fortis to the world 🌎

[@lillymorrisrudegirl2331]

A wonder how our Jamaican doing in Ukraine and Russia

[@herminsmith6556]

7th January is a Christmas day celebrated by Orthodox Christians

[@dleebox2268]

Lol.who nuh know rock hall, a up deh me crash me 1rst bike😂

[@latrellegaming9816]

Because Ukraine is a nice country good people visit black traveler

[@stanfordeducation7394]

Original and only CC is Clarendon College - perstare et praestare.

[@megganhutchinson1311]

So where Owen get ackee from in Ukraine

[@almaz1648]

Came back to watch this in light of current events. Did you guys get out ok? As Tarek mentioned, about Ukrainians walking through you when you're standing in a line, I saw this play out in one of the clips. Ok. After going through the comments, I see they got out ok. Thanks to Jehovah.

[@--christine]

It's the same for me Almaz I'm so glad Xavier confirmed that they got out safely.

[@dawndixon1853]

How quickly things change now they are no more welcomed there. I hope they are ok

[@Favouredandree]

Lol the culture of dating is quite different.

[@patwilliams7635]

Can you say if they are ok. Have you heard from them.

[@doxcb4717]

Someone else answered that they both made it out safely

[@mpalmer7800]

Pray they are safe today

[@xmurphy2485]

They made it out yesterday

[@Nazarene_Judaism]

SEEN UKRAINE NOW? AFRICANS MUST UNITE! Those in leadership and authority must create the enabling environment, Infrastructure and institution so their own people will acquire knowledge to build the Africa they envisage and want in dignity and freedom and ONE currency and ONE passport for the continent. BUT...it wont happen. Too many greedy leaders. The Caribbean Government especially Jamaica is just as bad why hasn't Jamaica signed a visa waiver for the EU TO GIVE STUDENT OPPERTUNITY???. bottom line, If they don't care about their people inside Africa or the Caribbean they certainly wont care about them outside of there neither. And this behaviour causes MANY to treat them with racism contempt. It's not rocket science the evidence is clear.

[@YTWorldTraveler]

I wish Jamaicans would concentrate on Cricket and forget that Football nonsense.

[@MA-yh2ko]

Hope these brothers and others were able to leave before the bombing started!🙏🏾

[@xmurphy2485]

They made it out yesterday

[@MA-yh2ko]

@@xmurphy2485 Thank u

[@joystewart7862]

Sadly, I hope these young men got out of Ukraine safely...

[@maxxiemasom6]

Not because it is Ukraine means the schools are recognized, be careful

[@river5554]

Xavier with today's technology these guys are not making HISTORY. I am extremely impressed; their Accent does not represent the JAMAICAN GIBBERISH which is so prevalent in Jamaica.

[@claudettesmallwood3377]

Every language has an accent,and, every accent has a dialect.ln Jamaica.For eg.it is coming from the different tribes of slavery.ln Jamaica we use the English language and of course the grammar skills have to be mastered. The First Aid ln English is the best.Of course we use the Caribbean Junior English Revised. Some people are confused,they think that your accent is sounding like an American or the British.It is the construction of the grammar skills. Some people are confused 😂🤔, so they try to sound like an American or the British. You have to learn the English language to master it. Ah, so much more to learn as every language carries a vernacular.I hope you got the jist.

[@anngore3842]

Portlañd go and spend some time in the north of England ( mother tongue : English) and the heart of Scotland ( mother tongue: English). Once you've been please give your feedback on whether you understood their "gibberish".