Why Eritreans Distance Themselves From Other Africans| Ep.191

Today we have a special guest. Our Brother from Eritrea (living in Uganda) has come over to discuss some secrets of the Eritrean community that many of us have not understood. We will also discuss his life (from living from Saudi Arabia to living in Kampala Uganda).

[@kaution887]

I was flipping through reels on Instagram, and your guest appeared to me, and I thought to myself: This person looks like Thomas, the guy who used to play football with us. Then I searched for your KZbin channel and I was right. i didnt know he left saudi but i am happy for him... Let me tell you something about this man... Thomas is not one of my closest friends, but he is one of the most genuine people I have met...I remember one time in Ramadan, we were all fasting except him,( because he is not a Muslim), and we told him, “You can drink and eat don't worry about us .” Then he said, “I will not eat in front of you out of respect .” he is a real one for that... now ill watch de ep shout out to Alex too

[@thespiritualartofwar]

Went to college back in the early 2000s. We had a good number of Eritreans from Dallas and Houston, born and raised. They did not separate themselves from the rest of us. They were very militant and pro-black. They were in black fraternities and sororities. However, there is a faction that stick with their own and if you know their history, its understandable. I don't find that offensive.

[@rainbow3649]

When u are born and raised in the country, u definitely are from there, going to school there etc., u can't separate yourself from the locals/natives. You've grown up with them. When u are an immigrant there, now that, is where the separation comes in.

[@pikapi6993]

because those Eritreans are Americans if they were born and raised in America. They adopted the American trends. Africa is a diverse continent and most Africans identify with their tribe and religion, not with their skin colour. Most Africans don't even know they are black in the eyes lighter skinned people. Almost nobody is concerned about this in their homeland.

[@kingafar816]

​@vre7474no we aren't

[@tahliah6691]

The horners are prejudiced against other Africans and have this aire of superiority against other Africans…the same with the habesha Ethiopians…..👀🙄

[@alimo3011]

@@tahliah6691horn =\= habesha.

[@fritzdeuces]

I am Ugandan and I know Eritreans in Uganda. Anyone who claims they "distance" themselves from locals simply doesn't know enough about what it means to be an immigrant and should probably study immigrant communities around the world esp 1st generation before claiming such. You can't expect 1st generation immigrants to fit in seamlessly when our cultures are completely different. Eritreans are more Arab than black (African black) from a cultural perspective. They are better off moving to another country since they don't have deep roots in Uganda despite having a large community. What surprises me most about Eritreans is the fact that they are poor people but they mostly don't resort to crime to make ends meet. They are mostly honest people and have strong family ties that's why they are successful immigrants.

[@HirutBeraki]

Well said

[@sorbonnien6]

Just one question, if, like you ar3 saying, they are more arab than black african, why they don’t go in arabs countries and even so, why are they hated in this arabs countries?

[@ObjectTurmoil]

Rubbish! You're as bogus as themselves. Actually you sound like one of them. Why do you hide your face? They're successful? In which way? Just temporarily because right now they don't pay tax as the dictatorial system is using them to add weight against the citizen but that shall end soon!

[@exalteduchiha1563]

@@sorbonnien6we are not culturally or genetically Arab😂😂😂😂. This guy has no clue what he’s talking about. We are Cushitic ppl. Only the Muslim Eritreans are culturally “Arab”. We have nothing to do with Arabs or other Africans genetically or culturally

[@exalteduchiha1563]

We ain’t culturally Arab. Why you lying on our name big boy??

[@Be_brave291]

The eritreans are the most shy people I’ve ever seen, it’s hard to really know them specially if they are outside of their country, but I went to Eritrea once they are so sweet and kind,and the real pan Africans , if someone wants to understand them the only solution I got is to go to their country

[@tarikeritrea9155]

Here you go the right perception!!

[@RamaMohammed-x3v]

That is true 👍 as west African, and my tribe is hausa.and many people hardly know us around the world but we are many. And am a very shy 🤭 shy person so do my people, even myself am having hard to to interact with people around me especially if we don't speak the same.😂 language.

[@adiamfrezghi8894]

That’s true, as an Eritrean, I’m a pretty shy person, but very generous and kind to many, so thank you 😊

[@Bestway2learn]

From what I've heard Eritreans in Eritrea have a heritage of doing their research before going to a city within the country so as to not disrespect the culture of the local community.

[@fighterforlife5284]

They are shy! I had a family of Eritreans visits us in Djibouti 🇩🇯 growin up and they shy for sure. Good people tho

[@Diomedes3000]

Man I been thirsty for these sessions. Glad to see it.

[@insigh1t1c3]

Same here

[@BLKAmericanNCuban7]

I'm Black-American and Caribbean descent, and I distance myself from ignorance and racism of all kinds. Life is too short to worry about bs. I have enough problems to deal with being black period!!

[@theliberalthinker3308]

Well said. Ignorants shouldn't gaslight us through their narrow view of the world.

[@Thepassporttraveler]

I was thing is coming here and realizing even Africa is not our home. Well it’s not my home

[@BLKAmericanNCuban7]

@kimberlyrpatrick yeah I know all these stories about black women getting killed over just smh... made me feel some kind of way.

[@BLKAmericanNCuban7]

@theliberalthinker3308 I agree with you 💯 we are the reason they're here in America today.

[@DaCutieNation]

I agree! Life is too short to worry about foolishness!!

[@Don_Venti]

I'm Jamaican and Gambian and I usually go to Jamaican or Senegalese-Gam events not other African or African American events. It's culture not racism.

[@slarvadain188]

Well,!it can’t be racism because you are very black yourselves. We are happy you are enjoying your culture and we black Americans can enjoy ours. You don’t hear black Americans in America saying “oh wow, let’s go to this Gambian event !” We are too caught up loving our own culture. It’s the same with everyone, enjoy yours and we will enjoy ours.

[@themarathoncontinues4211]

@@slarvadain188 you sound bitter.

[@Don_Venti]

@@slarvadain188 we could all work together without having to compromise our traditions.

[@slarvadain188]

@@themarathoncontinues4211 Bitter about what ! Having my own culture in MY OWN COUNTRY 😂! I think not. I’m just saying do your thing and we do ours as we always have. Maybe a better solution, stay in your own country. How about that ?!

[@slarvadain188]

@@Don_Venti I agree with this.

[@supamazembe2010]

Great interview. This is a sharp, level-headed cosmopolitan African with an amazingly positive attitude. Good luck in Canada bro.

[@wandawelch1389]

5:00 pm est US, Philadelphia PA, love the podcast, getng new insight of African people. awesome, from diff cultures 😊

[@nejizaraki]

Philly ✊🏾

[@jimkellysafro]

Great episode. I’m subscribed to all Oshay’s channels I like this one to keep it’s African diaspora focus

[@Moreno_Cubanito]

Finally!!! I miss the couch discussions.

[@Kenganda]

Lmao

[@FredMugone]

​@@Kenganda, me too. The couch sessions are the best. A sub from Kenya 🇰🇪.

[@Kenganda]

They are but very hard to produce these days

[@AfroJamaican]

Same here!!

[@DaCutieNation]

This was a great interview!

[@anpu369]

Every ethnicity world wide has their own communities and gravitate towards each other when in new lands. Cushites have their own stores and businesses same way Nigerians and Jamaicans only go to their stores and festivals. No one else questions this, "why don't you guys hang with us?" to other groups but to only us Cushites. In America there is Little Somalia, littly Italy, latin sections asian quarters etc. It is a cultural difference, we are completely different.

[@thealisterr]

Did you know there were Cushites (and hunter gatherers) living all over East Africa (mainly in Kenya and Tanzania) BEFORE the Bantus came there? Most of them were assimilated into Bantu groups and also some Nilotic groups, but they are still there and many of them do look Cushitic. Many Kikuyus, kambas, Meru, Taita in Kenya look exactly like Oromos. Also some Kalenjin and Maasai look similar too. Even in Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi there are people from there who look exactly like Cushitic people (Tutsis, Hima, etc). Tanzania also has some Cushitic groups too (Iraqw, Datooga, Rangi, Alagwa, some Chaga, etc). Please study deeper!!

[@Sophia-angel]

Well said if the fingers always pointed at East Africans they always hang only their kind They’re always this. They’re always that and it’s so disingenuous and fake.

[@anpu369]

@@thealisterr yes I am aware, the entire north and east Africa plus Arabia were inhabited by the Cushites and all of South Africa till Borders of Congo were inhabited by the Khoisan groups-both were attacked by Bantus but the Cushites put an end to it. We are very aware, we lost the southern Cushites and we are saddened by the Khoisans who lost far more than us. This is why both Cushites and Khoisans are not in support of pan Africans ideology it is code for Bantus expansion. The Khoisans used to rule ancient Asia and they lost those lands. The Cushites used to rule all of Arabia till India and we lost that too.

[@thealisterr]

@@anpu369 the southern Cushites still exist though! We never lost them they still exist!! Assimilation DOES NOT mean extinction. Yes it’s unfortunate what happened to them, but there are still so many Southeast Africans from “Bantu” groups who look Cushitic, and still practice similar cultural traditions to us in Northeast Africa (Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan). And Sudan was mostly just Arabized, but the peoples are still mostly of Cushitic/Nilo-saharan origin, with some varying Arab admixture. But the connections are still there. We can’t give up. We must retrace and reconnect the lost southern Cushites. The Tutisis and Himas are the main ones in Uganda/Rwanda/Burundi. And many others especially in Kenya, and also Tanzania, were assimilated. The Kikuyus have many cultural similarities with Galla (Oromo) like the worship of sacred Mugomo tree and the Maasai with “ngai ngai”. Even some of their music sounds similar to ours.

[@thealisterr]

@@anpu369 also the Khoisan/Twa technically still exist too, but many of them were also assimilated either by Cushites (who then were later mostly assimilated by Bantus), or just by Bantus themselves. This is why in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania there are still people who look like the Khoisan/Twa (yellow-reddish brown skin, slanted eyes, robust features), and Southern Africa as well.

[@slarvadain188]

The weirdest thing is moving to a country because yours not safe but distance yourself from the locals. Stop fleeing to other countries and thinking you’re better than the locals. The fact that you can’t stay in your own country says a lot.

[@Lhoyte1]

thank you bruh its so disrespectful and no matter where they go they do it.

[@cydc08]

Can you imagine fleeing your own country and having a sense of superiority it’s self loathing masquerading as false bravado we see right through it we are much smarter than you assume

[@MoYessir]

Who’s said anything about anyone being batter??

[@cydc08]

@@MoYessir it’s called deductive reasoning they are making an inference based off of behavior which is if they wanted to be involved with other Africans they would. Because they don’t involve themselves with others they must not see value there. If they don’t see value then they must think they have nothing to gain from interacting and hence not worthy of interacting means they think they are better than.

[@slarvadain188]

@@cydc08 I’m glad you answered because I didn’t feel like teaching. Everytime I see a video about people from those particular countries, they say the same thing. I have also read comments on how they think about other Africans who they say don’t look like them but run to those “Bantu” countries. I see they are on their best behavior in the Middle East.

[@maharitesfalidet3277]

Hi , I'm senior Eritrean lived in the US most of my life since late 70s.My experience is all first generation cliing to each other for a lot resons security, economy, fear of the unknown etc.Bro from the US you what I mean Irish, Italians, Koreans, Caribbeans. As an Eritrean back in the 70s were very few Ethiopians, Eritreans Somalians we had no choice but mix with black Americans (African American) in 80s there was lot of migtion from the horn because of war so they stated their own communities build churches centers etc. I suggest next time you invite a guest first generation Eritrean, Somalian, Ethiopian to hear their perspective. Much ❤ thank you

[@millionairemaine8901]

This is interesting. Eritreans in my neighborhood were all cool as hell growing up in America but I guess it's different on the continent.

[@bayyinahzhaxx7620]

Probably because they can blend in easily with us.

[@truw1600]

@@bayyinahzhaxx7620 Nah that’s not it. Us Black Americans just fuck with any one that’s melanated or people that just Good, cool people In general (depends on how you carry yourself and If your cool or not). especially if your ah Black American, an that’s how we carry ourselves mentally just based off our history . Africans walk around with a Tribalistic mentality toward other Africans in their home land an outside their homeland … could’ve explain it better but, you should get what I’m sayin .

[@sharonanthonique1255]

Thats because alot of them call themselves arabs and distance themselves from other africans

[@heruy8274]

​​@@sharonanthonique1255 We are not Arabs, and we don't think of ourselves as Arabs. We simply have never and do not identify with black people because we are not the same race. There is no mystery to anyone who actually bothered to research. It's really as simple as that.

[@heruy8274]

​@@sharonanthonique1255h

[@nejizaraki]

Another great episode. Good insights 📝

[@adentesfay3410]

I think culture has a lot to do with it. I think Horners (Horn of Africa) have more in common with each other than with Ugandans and other Africans. So they will maybe gravitate to who and what is ‘familiar.’ But maybe for those that will be born and raised there it will be different. If we’re going to be honest, there is an element of some feeling like they are better than or different than other Africans. Maybe that also is a factor in them not wanting to get close to or interact with Ugandans. I could be wrong but those are some of the reasons I could come up with.

[@charchar7828]

They do feel that they are "better" than us. I have worked in these regions for years and I am of West African decent. They don't respect us or think they are part of us, and that's the reality of it. Some of them even consider themselves as arab and not blacks even though they are dark in complexion.

[@slarvadain188]

Well, they need to start building the same alliances in Uganda being that they chose to run to those people’s country. Ugandans don’t seem to be fleeing to Eritrea.

[@marella2017]

@@slarvadain188Ugandans too need to stop fleeing their country to middle eastern countries. Instead of focusing on other communities better yourselves and build your country smh

[@nassergabriel4778]

@@slarvadain188 Diaspora (Norwegian-born), half Ethiopian Oromo Borana and half Somali Gabbra to be specific, essentially a Cushite, can fall under both Ethiopian (North Kenyan) and Southern Somali identifications. Identified as Black growing up in the West, White people can obviously tell the difference between a Gambian Wolof and an Eritrean Tigryinia, but we all fall under the African Umbrella. African Americans and Caribbeans, descendants of slaves, given "Black" as the word to describe themselves, like a cow being stamped in the barn, is something totally alien to a Horn African. But as soon as a Habesha or Somali arrives in the US, they're Black. We're all part of the human race; Sub-Saharan DNA isn't a genetic identifier, and modern-day nationality shouldn't factor in. The Semitic or Afro-Asiatic-speaking peoples of the Horn, including the Habesha, Tigryinia, Tigray, and Amhara, as well as their neighboring Cushitic peoples like the Afar, Sidama, Agaw, Oromo, and Somali, along with the wider North Kenyan belt of Cushites such as the Rendille, Gabbra, and more Nilotic-admixed groups like the Samburu and Maasai, all carry a mix of Nilotic and Cushitic heritage, reflected not only in linguistic markers but also in DNA. Even the Hima people of Uganda and the elite Rwandan Tutsi in Burundi, DRC, Rwanda, and Tanzania share linguistic and genetic ties with the southern Cushites, tracing back to the Savannah Nilotic Pastoral Culture and are basically cousins of the Ethiopians and Somalis. These nomads, with their more aquiline features, are scientifically and genetically linked together as the Pastoralist people from Egypt as far as Mozambique in territory throughout history, as evidenced by peer-reviewed research and ample samples collected over the past decade. Haplogroup E1b1b, formerly known as E3b, underscores their direct migration from Africa into Europe. Their features originate from us, not vice versa. Modern-day Arabs and Bedouins are not part of this influx of DNA; some Sabean, but mostly an ultra-ancient Eurasian flow of genes and Proto-Cushitic is what makes us. Regarding Nilotics, Cushitics, Horners, and Southern Cushitic JHima Tutsis distancing themselves from Bantus in marriage and everyday life, it's rooted in history; we represent distinct parts of the African demographic and genetic historical landscape. No group is superior or inferior, but in pre-colonial and ancient times, we developed separate civilizations. The Bantu migration from West Central Africa to East Africa posed a threat to the cattle herders who already occupied the region, leading to cultural and marital protectionism. Such dynamics are common across cultures worldwide. There's a strong connection between us; for example, when I'm in Kigali, the Tutsis approach me as one of their own as I have the long face, long neck, aquiline nose similar to them, to an extent that the elders told me I could marry his daughter. I think Bantu people in general are feeling a certain way because non-Bantus of Africa, in certain cases, looked down on them. But with time, just a few generations from now, that's a thing of the past as everyone starts to mix. That said, when a Tutsi, Somali, or Habesha mix with a Bantu, the Cushitic phenotype and culture tend to disappear, and the offspring assimilate and become Bantus both in appearance and culture very quickly. So one can ask oneself, is your ethnic preservation important or not? I personally don't really care; my fiance is from West Africa, and I'm a Horner.

[@Khaliil0yt12]

You are right. Africa is a continent with diverse cultures and religions, so that means Africans are not one ethnic group that must get along with each other. The question that says why the Horners or other parts of Africa distance themselves from the other Africans on the continent doesn't make sense; it is like you ask yourself, Why do all the Asians get along, approach, or disintegrate each other since they come from the same continent, Asia? This is a childish question.

[@Obinajordan]

I am in Uganda and an eritrean neighbor asked for jackfruit from our landlord. I climbed the tree cut one fruit down distributed it among the neighbors and the part I gave to the lady from Eritrea,she threw it in the dustbin. Now this is food and it was offensive.She later bought a piece from the market. I gave up trying to be neighbourly to them .

[@Obinajordan]

You see ,its not that i am after the women as some comments I have read here,iam engaged. For security reasons ,its good to keep neighbourly communication just in case. However they are in Uganda for a short time but the same way they look and consider the natives will be the same way they will also be looked at, in the countries where they are going. Africans have a problem because even the dark skinned among them are less previlaged.

[@Obinajordan]

I respect the guys that pull funds to invest for better welfare while in Uganda. No one should be forced out of their land, my prayers go to Eritrea and Ethiopia. I can see how fast this world is moving and where it is going, I do not wish for any African to be found in Europe or America. A new world order is at play and home is safest.

[@MrsCrandon]

I'm Caribbean, n it's the same here Our biggest problem is UNITY Other ppl see us as one ( black people) no matter our nationality we fail to see that in our own community Let's come together for the greater good

[@mola3845]

Correct. In Africa we love to separate ourselves while the rest of the world see us and treat us the same. Its sad.

[@Lhoyte1]

i am caribbean as well but i also have east african family and i can tell you it's really not the same in the Caribbean. We mix with each other and marry with each easily. No matter where eritreans and somalis go they dont mix with anybody else. Yes we have our squabbles in the caribbean but it's no where near like what they are talking about.

[@joeyp.8501]

I am an American African and I totally agree with this. 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@MoYessir]

@@Lhoyte1 And what’s wrong with preferring to marry ur own?? U do realize that the overwhelming majority of people(including new world blacks ) marry their own right l?? Why single out one group?? Trying to imply like it’s some Nazi stuff when the overwhelming majority of people operate the same exact way??

[@user-ox8ix6lf4r]

@@joeyp.8501 Notice you didn't get any thumbs up when you said you was American African 😂

[@gilbertbwerere]

Awesome show oshay ..keep it up

[@lilberhane3233]

We love uganda and ugandans May God bless you .we love you and respect you and really Thank you for sheltering us.

[@jm-je4tl]

Awesome. Hope you keep enjoying

[@tesfayewegderesegn]

I am in Ethiopian married to an Eritrean. Through my wife and her family I have known many Eritreans here in America and everywhere in Europe. I think they seem to fit in well in the communities they live in like all immigrants

[@redbag3453]

amahara?

[@daaam-fy9lz]

@@redbag3453 Agame?

[@redbag3453]

@@daaam-fy9lz Wedi gay mohamed

[@PrepostMedia]

Guys, as an Eritrean, I try to listen whenever you bring Eritreans here; however, they have no clue what it is to be Eritrean. I am not saying they are not Eritreans, but they do not represent Eritreans, as they were born and grew up somewhere else. They were isolated and influenced by other communities, so they do not go through what we go through. They do not hang out with Eritreans as they claim themselves, so when you want to have a true Eritrean perspective, bring an actual Eritrean. I have no idea why you chose those people in the first place because they somehow agree with you? because they say we Africans are the same? No, unfortunately we are not the same; we all wish that was the case. let alone us being the same; if we were to agree to work together, we would not want to be asylum seekers; we would have a lot of power; we would be rich; we would live peacefully in our own countries, and so on.

[@MrSolonolo]

We are living in a time where , if we can read the signs of the times, consolidation, collaboration, cooperation and communication are in order for us to proceed. The days for competition are truly over, when it comes to any realm of business- so I am encouraged by this dialogue. Thank you.

[@mushroomsavvy]

The internet often gets cluttered with discussions fixated solely on our differences, neglecting the numerous commonalities that connect us. We have more similarities that unify us than differences that divide us. It's important to remember that not too long ago, Africans didn't have the opportunity to connect as we do now.

[@lfutsum4267]

Very interesting conversation.

[@mushroomsavvy]

Having resided in Uganda for a significant period, I've gained insight into the tribal tensions prevalent in the country. The stark divisions between various tribes (Bantu and non-Bantu) are profound. There's a tendency for derogatory remarks and negative sentiments exchanged between them. Now, attempting to lecture us on the presence of Eritreans in Uganda, the majority of whom (99%) are vulnerable refugees or asylum seekers, maintaining a considerable distance from Ugandans is to me is unfair to say the least. Firstly, it's crucial to acknowledge that many lack the financial means to venture out and explore due to the necessity of making ends meet without any local job opportunities-relying heavily on remittances from relatives abroad, primarily in the West. Secondly, a significant portion of these individuals bears the scars of what they have go through abroad, coupled with an uncertain future. The motivations for their actions are varied and complex. Indeed, most focus on finding ways to depart Uganda for better prospects in the Western world, given the limited opportunities available them. It's not my intention to belittle the few (1%) who have managed to establish successful businesses in Uganda.

[@jm-je4tl]

The so called tribal tensions in Uganda are miniscule compared to Eritrea and Ethiopia. There's a reason you guys are always at war. Uganda has a wayyy more inclusive political culture

[@fritzdeuces]

Who are the native non bantu in Uganda you are referring to?

[@jdd5886]

Eritreans are very shy and reserved people, but once they get to know you they will take you home invite you and make you their friend. They can some of the most loyal friends to have. But the first interaction is not easy for them.

[@youkendehunique6317]

He's super handsome, much love from America.

[@TesfuMeh]

The host ?

[@anti-narc1343]

​@@TesfuMehlol The guest of course 😂😂

[@dandan3521]

Please leave Eritreans alone, I can't understand what Ugandans and Africans are so assessed with Eritrean ??? instead why don't you Ugandans talk about Ugandans and try talk about your own people.

[@stu4556]

Not only Eritreans,but Somalis,Ethiopians,Arab Sudanese,,,they all distance themselves from other Africans,,,don't know why this is the case even though they are living in your country they will not deeply engage with the locals but only themselves,,,great content

[@THIZZAVELI]

Arabs are african?

[@missethio7394]

We only unite with our own ppl and it’s a cultural thing. We don’t have much in common with non Cushitic ppl so why force ourselves upon them?? Like I would never ask anyone why they distance themselves from my ppl that’s kind of childish and embarrassing. I live in Sweden and Swedish ppl at times say the same thing but I wanna kno why do ppl care about us so much??

[@missethio7394]

Are u ppl jealous bc u don’t have the same unity amongst ur own???

[@THIZZAVELI]

Arabs are africans....?

[@stu4556]

@@missethio7394 you just confirmed what I said,,,your response shows there is a problem then

[@ApoloKabali]

When i was growing up in uganda, the Somalians kept to themselves in somalia town, the Congolese at mengo still mixed with us. We still went swimming with indian kids. They even invited us to watch tv with them. Personally i dont care who hangs out with who.

[@AngelaBrazzille]

I am sorry for being selfish but America is being used, ask the American taxpayers.

[@757CitiesReppa]

America is a CAPITALISTIC society it is designed to be USED and to USE others.

[@mrshonourable]

America bombs and oppressors people from other countries actually

[@sisterkamilah4373]

He really started sweating at the end! I was thinking somebody please pass him a handkerchief! 😅 What a great personality this guy has. I wish him all the best in Canada so that he can return and level up over there.

[@workinabroad]

I absolutely love your "warning" to them. Thank you!! This was a cool interview. I don't believe I've met more than 1 Eritrean in life so far. Anytime I meet an African from anywhere I always hope they want and enjoy all if us in the diaspora.😊

[@hermanrubaraza5579]

Welcome back Yall.....We dont mind those that want to be with us and those dont. Wish you all well. Its all love...do you. This is UG, we got a gang of problems.Its Love Still.

[@lfutsum4267]

I am Eritrean raised in the USA. I hope people don’t jump to quick decisions based on this interview. There are lots of Eritreans who are cosmopolitan and we have no issues with being part the society we live in. And there are Eritreans without much exposure and are comfortable when staying within their circle. And as a small group where ever Eritreans go, they do value and try to maintain their culture and language. Imagine how you would feel if you are an English speaker only and had to go for years not being able to speak ur language, can’t find anyone that speaks it…. Imagine how you will feel the minute you find an English speaker. I for example go months without using my native language, it doesn’t bother me, but does bother my parents.

[@tshidioageng6918]

Why moving to other countries you don't want to learn the way of their lives.....

[@lfutsum4267]

@@tshidioageng6918 it’s complex and some of the commentators have already mentioned it: lack of privilege, lack of opportunity, trauma, security… etc. have you ever being an immigrant?

[@lfutsum4267]

@@tshidioageng6918 and I don’t think anyone said “they don’t want to.” Thats different from for many reasons they can’t. Poor immigrants in Africa if you are not aware are easy targets by the police for ransom money. Can you blame them for moving very carefully?

[@lfutsum4267]

@@tshidioageng6918 I responded to you before I listened to the interview. Did you listen to the entire interview and did you hear about how lots of Eritreans are getting robbed and murdered in Uganda? And you still asked what you asked?

[@adiamfrezghi8894]

Yeah that’s true, me being Eritrean too, and born and raised in the U.S., that’s right

[@Ganadores500]

There won't be unity because it's different cultures. They're not going to unite because of sharing the same physical phenotype but rather cultural. Just because you're "black" doesn't mean you're the same people and culture. Case in point many black Americans leave Ghana because of cultural reasons as well as technological inconveniences like rolling black outs.

[@tbdan3793]

Culture is a social fact, a human creation, a phenomenon produced by man and which allows him to give meaning to reality. So if Black people around the world wish, they can create links through bridges of communion whose base remains the sacred Land of Africa. No matter where we are, recognizing Africa within ourselves is the beginning of “intangible” unity in our diversity.

[@missethio7394]

@@tbdan3793we don’t want black American culture in Africa thank u 😂😂😂

[@pikapi6993]

exactly. Some people are so superficial. All Black Americans should visit Africa to experience a cultural shock. Because all they think about is the skin colour of a person.

[@mrshonourable]

@@tbdan3793pan Africans really hate diversity. They want everyone to abandon their culture to make them feel better. It’s truly revolting

[@semiragualraya1041]

What’s wrong with wanting to be around people who are from your country, who share the same culture and language? I am Ethiopian in the US and we tend to create our own community wherever we go. What is wrong with that? I respect all Africans and show them love, but my people from my own country that share my culture, beliefs and language come first.

[@pureceeparis]

The question with the soaring numbers who are trying to immigrating here is why people don't stay in their own countries and fight to build the kind of country they want. It seems they come here and profit off those who work for equality while separating themselves and creating their own communities here. That makes it seem as though the only reason they are here is for financial opportunities.

[@Tashaten]

​@@pureceeparis....As a black american woman you are absolutely right 💯....They should be in their own country fighting their corrupt government!!! What gets me is they look down on black americans they have the nerves to tell you that!! Lol

[@themarathoncontinues4211]

@@pureceeparis so you work for equality apparently, but are mad that people are treated equal? Sounds like you don’t want equality then. You believe you should be treated above other people, particularly African migrants.

[@Lhoyte1]

There is nothing wrong with creating your own community, but there is a certain level of isolation and complete lack of interest in engaging with the culture of the country that you have migrated to that crosses the boundary of being disrespectful.

[@MoYessir]

@@pureceeparis only 0.1% are running to America. Besides, creating communities is how u survive and thrive. Polish, Italians and Irish’s were put in ghettoes and had very high crime rates and mafia. They got out and builded their win communities. Arabs, Asians, Indians and Hispanics are doing the same things. A thriving polish or Arab community is fine. But black Africans building their own community is a problem ?? As long as their not harming or sabotaging black Americans, I don’t see anything wrong with it.

[@AynalemGebrewold]

The show makes close each other Africans Keep it up.

[@raquelr8775]

Beautiful man

[@raquelr8775]

For some reason I can’t edit my comment so I wanted to add that I knew he was born or affiliated with Saudi Arabia. I am not Saudi Arabian, but I’ve been there and my previous partner is from there - there’s like an accent it’s evident.

[@yohanaeritrea9235]

My family moved to uganda 2002 i am from eritrea all my Brothers and sisters went to school in uganda our contact was more with ugandan we knew only one eritrean family

[@veronicasealey7548]

They are the same here in Canada they don’t mix with other black people

[@heruy8274]

They dont mix with any other non-Horner groups.

[@ibizawavey8630]

You have your head so far up your own backside that all you see is 'black', it is very dark up there. If we have the same social status, you have to make an attempt and we'll decide. If you're a hoodlum, stay with your own kind. We don't hang with jailbirds.

[@ibizawavey8630]

@@heruy8274 You're so racist.

[@zubeirjamaa]

Why should they?

[@jaycommonsense2468]

Agree I live in canada , ethiopians are the same. I can't blame South Africans for being exonophobic

[@alimo3011]

I’m from Djibouti. It’s Nothing to do with Ugandans. I actually find Ugandans to be a very welcoming people. It’s a cultural thing that was developed in ancient/medieval time. High in-group preference/trust. But very low out-group preferences/trust. Hence the mistrust and the none stop civil wars in the Horn of Africa region. Balance is the key. But sadly, the changes has to come from the top and will tackle down. But our political elites are even more backward so not gonna hold my breath 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Xerbat.]

wsp im from djibouti too!

[@FaizaMalikah]

not me thinking he was Somali until i heard Eritrean.

[@5StarHeneral]

East africans are not a monolith, but most of the reason we stay to ourselves is familiarity. Even in our own country we stick to our own tribes/clans. And when we live in our tribe's land we stick closer to our extended & down to immediate family. We are tribal still mostly, and there is certain benefits like pitching in money to each other (like gofundme) when certain life events happen like death, marriages, church/mosque building/support, or even fund raising for business in an interest free loan type of way. I'm speaking from Somali point of view but I'm sure Eritreans and Ethiopians are similar like. When you stray away from your tribe - you will have to go do all of this things on your own. And some do esp. financially well of ones.

[@martelprayer416]

I have no desire to visit any African countries. Watching this video has solidified my decision. Keep up the great work...

[@jahmala5336]

The Hon. Marcus Garvey says “not all Africans should return to Africa, because if they were no use for them where they’re coming from, there will be no use for them in Africa. Thank you, just stay where you are, but you are going to eat those words very soon.🇯🇲

[@Lhoyte1]

Honestly bro... Your loss. You can choose to focus on the negatives instead of the overwhelming postives.

[@AlkebulanJahmiah]

​​@@Lhoyte1Very sad mentality situation bro

[@oriori1687]

Stay in your country and know more than what you have known. The continent needs only good minded people... I am out!!!

[@slarvadain188]

Right. They are very tribal and distance themselves based on very slight differences.

[@DebbiePerson-h7d]

Great show all for one piece and love my people

[@yordanosdebesay1425]

Eritrean are very hard working people!

[@RoyMccoy121]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Ponobell]

The colonial mentality of divide and conquer is still very strong in many of these communities. Hopefully, they are learning as time goes on. Look at Eritrea today, Economically, these countries will learn how to cooperate and do business together and within the continent, for them to really move forward. Look at the desunity in the Arab World. The day Europe and America really discover another source of energy; like they are now trying to move to battery powered vehicles; it would be the end for most of the Arab economies. The internet is exposing a lot of the problems in the continent and other regions and also helping people to learn what is being done to us and others to keep them down. The Arab World is rich today because of oil but they have no power in World politics.

[@pearbear319]

The same applies to African countrie. Use your resources now to educate, develop your agriculture to feed yourself, develop your infrastructure to connect all parts of your countries and the Continent. Diversify. Do it now, it is already late.!😢

[@sammathenge630]

Good observations, Arabs cannot even stand as one for Palestinians, some of them are even helping in the genocide.

[@user-qy6tu9ip9v]

@@Ponobell colonial mentality because eritreans don't want to marry your people?

[@Jay-Kay-Buwembo]

The change in mindset has to be from the top down!

[@saraasmerom9050]

Eritreans are very friendly, respectful and kind people 🇪🇷❤️

[@adiamfrezghi8894]

That’s right, we definitely are 🙌🏽🙌🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🇪🇷🇪🇷

[@moliosumba8190]

crap

[@adiamfrezghi8894]

@@moliosumba8190 yourself

[@moliosumba8190]

@@adiamfrezghi8894 Lies , you people are haters, why to sugar coat things...

[@adiamfrezghi8894]

@@moliosumba8190 we’re not, to bad you think that and we don’t give a F

[@almazabraha]

Stop this toxic propaganda anti Eritreans. How do you qualify your guest is Eritrean and how the heck does he represent the Eritreans?

[@MsLuvmusic81]

its weird - people have the right to be with their own as long as they aren't harming others. Im not sure what the end game is with this pan africanism lol do they want everyone having the same exact culture and language??? that is not realistic and its offensive to make someone think they shouldn't have a healthy community of people they trust. SMH Kwame Nkrumah married an Egyptian in effort to bring unity to the continent lol how naive! marrying or having sex with someone outside your culture doesnt do sh**

[@daniel.j9062]

Every community or race in Europe or North America does that, not just the East Africans .

[@moliosumba8190]

It depends to what extent, some tribes overdue it through prejudice,,look at Ethiopia ,Somalia,Sudans ethnic conflicts

[@howtotieatie5845]

​@moliosumba8190None of your business

[@faay8912]

I don’t distance myself from other black people , I have a good Jamaican friend I’ve known for years but were limited in what we do because our lifestyles are different, I love to mix with people and when I go for Friday prayers I see people of all races Alhamdulillah. I don’t care about your colour I care about my religion so if someone does something that isn’t in line with my faith like swearing for example in every sentence they say or love to gossip etc then I will distance myself from you. Other than that I don’t care if you’re black or Chinese, we will get along as long as you respect my faith.

[@RamaMohammed-x3v]

Ma sha Allah.the colorism doesn't matter to God, we are all one people, one love ❤️

[@tonydynamite3748]

i wish people speak for themselves not for the entire nation! as an ethiopian who lives in state i fux with everybody who fux with me!

[@mikelary6071]

This is about them marrying n dating our women no fuxin with them plus majority rules

[@justshushmate]

Hello do not drag Somalis into Eritrean issues. Somalis are well integrated into many African societies as far as Gambia and we are business owners of multi million dollar business all over the wider East African community. That won’t come from playing hide and seek with the natives/locals from the land. 0:31

[@Sophia-angel]

They always always do this with East Africa. If they mention Somali they drag Eritrea and Ethiopia into it too. It’s racist

[@Lazarus.h]

@@Sophia-angelTrue, Habeshas aren’t the same as Somalis.

[@Sophia-angel]

@ of course not we are our own people with our own language. This screams self inferiority always crying how people want to identify. Be proud and worry about yourselves. Very very weird behavior. Why does it matter what East Africans do anyways

[@ChrisKiggundu]

In buziga, they have leased most of the properties!! They are better tenants and pay on time!!

[@isaiasgonzalez1919]

We are seperate by nationality and will always be. There’s always something that people don’t like about someone else’s culture.

[@moliosumba8190]

thts why you keep fighting,evil hearted people..

[@ATSdream]

But nothing wrong with people wanting to be with ur peoples it’s them u know. And culture differences normal

[@shewithabeshawit6721]

We are just shy people the culture make you to have that kind personality, but we very welcoming when you get to know us. I live in Australia people in my work place tell me why i dint talk, then I try to speak to them as much as possible, most people comment she so quit and nice and positive that for most Ethiopian and Eritrean people we get 😂

[@kingcecil7126]

Why is the Ugandan woman surprised and feelings hurt because an Eritrean would not want to settle in Uganda, how many Ugandans would want to live in Eritrean?

[@MsLuvmusic81]

right lol they want to go to the west like most people then resettle in their homeland maybe

[@danyyyyyyy7]

@@kingcecil7126 it's not just about Uganda… Eritreans respect themselves, and they would not even want to settle in Ethiopia where the people are the same meaning being habesha with a very similar culture and even similar language. The only reason Eritreans are not in Eritrea is because of the political situation that holding them back or if they would even leave their country. It would be moving to the west for a better future for their kids.

[@kingcecil7126]

@@danyyyyyyy7 You think Ugandans don't respect themselves. Everybody respect themselves and if everything was good they would not want to live in anybody else's country. You don't see rich Africans emigrating to the west, it's only the poor or the prosecuted. I am African educated inn the UK and the US, it would never occur to me to ever live in either of those countries because I can live better in my country.

[@Samuel-yg2hl]

This kid seems that he wants a hug from someone.

[@anti-narc1343]

He's not gay , sorry

[@jahmala5336]

This was a good interview with this gentleman, but O’Shay you see things from an American point of view. Sometimes I feel that you’re struggling with Americanism with Pan-AFRICANISM, that won’t work. “We Want To Be Modern Not Western.” (Flight Lt. Jerry Rawlings) Ghana

[@waynehill2746]

Wasn't Jerry Rawlings a plant from the europeans, with his european father?

[@OshayDukeJackson]

What are you talking about? I moved here and do the work that most of none of you will do. Is that more pan africanism for you? Lol I believe that the work speaks for itself 😂

[@jahmala5336]

@@waynehill2746 Ok you can learn something from anyone, even Hitler. You can learn how did he unify Germany after WW1 defeat, then rebuild and took on the world. Mr. Rawlings said “we must be modern not western” what’s wrong with that. You can learn a thing or two from anyone. That’s what’s wrong with Africa. Throwing out the baby with the bath water. We would love to build the Africa we want.

[@SlimReaper10101]

@@OshayDukeJacksonwhy do you keep talking about marriage, it’s a sensitive topic?

[@stefanokello5901]

WOW loved this episode

[@ToteTeto-p9n]

I am from Ethiopia. I think it is a cultural issue. It is the same in Ethiopia. There are a lot of Eriteans and Somalis here. They want to stick to their own community, and we understand. Its okay.

[@Progress-b7q]

Way kalie balu yfelt yegda insagramka yserh yelen halak 😅😩 ezom deqi ahgurna ke etay eyu Chaw chaw zeblom zelo?

[@theonly6359]

So they live in Uganda not in their countries but they don’t talk to the locals??? That’s rude, why don’t they move to one of the horn countries so they can live close together and be good neighbourly with everyone???

[@slarvadain188]

Exactly my sentiment. The nerve ! I also don’t see Ugandans fleeing to Eritrea or any other horn of African country.

[@alimo3011]

Who said about they don’t talk to locals? Many of them hire locals, pay them well and give out charity. Saw many Ugandans in Dubai. After work they keep it to themselves and only hangout and trust other Ugandans. Both are not harming the natives or breaking a laws.

[@theonly6359]

@@alimo3011 Just because they hired the local does mean they are doing them a favour. First and foremost Ugandans don’t need them they are the ones that needs Uganda 🇺🇬 and Ugandans hence Ugandans are not running to their countries but they are in Uganda running from the insecurities in their own countries. Not speaking to the Ugandans in their own country makes them very rude, ungrateful and the kind of people not to welcome in any country.

[@Lhoyte1]

@@alimo3011 Please stop, ugandans are very open people, we mix with everybody

[@alimo3011]

@@Lhoyte1 yes, u guys are open people but I didn’t see that in Dubai. Go see it for urself

[@AngelaBrazzille]

It is nice to know that American taxpayers don't have to take care of other people from other countries, they can come over here and take care of themselves financially.

[@RW-ws9dp]

Yeah, it’s better ‘as an American taxpayer’ for your country to rob from other countries just so you can take care of yourself.

[@abedokbaldet6418]

only difference is culture eritrea has deep culture which is not found in most african culture, orthodox christianity is mostly found in eritrea and ethiopia, so it is culture that makes eritreans different, then most eritreans i know they are not so social, very smart people but withdrawn and are difficult to enter their lives.

[@heruy8274]

Not only are the people of Eritrea and Horn Africans culturally distinct and different. The DNA of the people is different from the rest of the population sub-Saharan Afrika. Do your research.

[@heruy8274]

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[@lilberhane3233]

Well as an eritrean born n raised in eritrea i don't think what ever this guy is saying doesn't represent our eritrean people 1st n foremost he was born n raised in saudi da so he really can't know my people as much as dos of us who grow up wid in our country. And also he been living in uganda just 2 years dude plss he doesn't know what ever he's answering and being social doesnt mean dat ur different ur just a random guy .also ethio and eritrean ppl are de most humble n loving people but cos der is language barrier mostly . So what ever he's saying nobody can buy it.He may talk bout his saudi life but not of ours we been through lots of so he has no right at all to represent all of dos refugees over there.and speaking of marriege ofcourse whose parent doent want their kids to be married their own cos of de culture n language too .Even he him self was sayin he was dating ugandan but ditched her when she says she wana have kids why?cos he want to fulfill his parents wish so stop trying to act like ur different brown with good english 😂😂😂 dudeee😂😂😂 we have been studied in eritrea our english is much more better dan urs also u think ur brown nop ur just blck n african period.also he was saying ders tention between ethiopians n eritreans living in kampala woow dis guy is a new comer but in 2 years he was to know more we get along well with ethiopians what ever story hes making im against it .But he seems abot immatured so i will just stop here but i advice him to know much more better about his ppl and his country.

[@BezaHone]

Thank you!!! Im from Ethiopia living in Uganda, and when he says 🇪🇹 and 🇪🇷 has tension I was also confused!! We are attending same church, praising our Lord... We (Both 🇪🇷&🇪🇹) love and respect our African brothers and sisters!! Yes we don't associate but not because of hate or anything it's just a culture thing which I personally think we have to work on!! But it has totally has nothing to do with not liking other Africans, how can we hate ourselves?? We are also African!!!

[@bilalnegash7091]

I guess people are different in somehow because I'm Eritrean and I live in Kuwait. However, we have Africans Day, and we get all together, and we feel like we are from the same country, not the same continent only. Therefore, we can not assume that his point of view is correct for all 🇪🇷 eritreans.

[@godislove6010]

You sshould bring much mature person next time. Some one how know about our Hester 🇪🇷

[@kirubeltamene2302]

What history 😂

[@junenothere]

The World needs. Prayer's

[@GtTrader67]

As a black man. Every African woman that I have met always ask me how much money I make..Now I understand why and will stay away from African women...

[@burgundyskinned]

That & alot got haughty attitudes with bad wigs. Too many love the 👱🏻‍♂️ too, way worse than bw here in the states.

[@alimo3011]

That’s every women from 3rd world countries 😂😂😂.

[@burgundyskinned]

@vre7474 yall let wm run through yall without marrying or paying a dowry

[@sharonanthonique1255]

They ask because you have to pay dowry for her

[@JojoBean-zo7nx]

Lol Asian and Latinos are the same.... immigrants expect Americans to be wealthy...if you're not then u failed being a American lol😂

[@inmythoughts718]

African American, I have looooove and respect for all My African brothers and sisters on the continent and off.. Lets not let a few idiots make us one way or bitter. Viva La Africa 10000%

[@besslee7905]

Black Americans easily accept all people of all races.

[@lfutsum4267]

All Eritreans HERE! This podcast is trying to make money from ur views and care non, showed no shock at Thomas saying lots of Eritreans are murdered in Uganda!

[@hadismis6573]

I support you from fellow habesha, Ethiopian...

[@fusionnetwork7000]

I was born n raised in Saudi Arabia too bro ( Jeddah )

[@freweynitesfay472]

it's the language problem most of them hard to communicate but Ertreans love uganda they have no problem with mixing up with another Africans but because you can't speak English they have no confidence

[@RamaMohammed-x3v]

Is true 👍 but everything has a starting point. If you are willing to learn and interact it will be easier for you.

[@yordanosdebesay1425]

That is very true!

[@heruy8274]

What do you mean mix?

[@heruy8274]

Habasa people should not mix with other people when they barely have unity as a nation, regardles if they can communicate or not. Habasa people dont need to be pathologized for prefering to associate with themselves in their own community because most peoples and nations are ethnocentric anyway. Its extremely disrespectful you attribute the absence of mixing to lack of self-confidence and not to self-love and self-knowledge as a people. You unwittingly characterize your own people as having no intrinsic self-worth.

[@heruy8274]

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[@benniebb6877]

Hope you all not drawing a conclusion about Eritreans based on this guy who grew up in Saudi and dont have deep knowledge about Eritrea. I admire his level knowledge but he does not represent a whole community or a country. Eritrea is a country of different Ethinic group some even dont look like him,... Ask the man from Uganda who visits Eritrea frequently and he will give you an insite. Or go yourself and find out. I hope you appreciate also the hard working and honest Eritreans working there and contrubuting to the economy of the country.

[@berhanetesfazion295]

The guy hasn't even lived in Eritrea, He should be humble and not analyze Eritrean people living in African country. Then I would say why are Catholics so close to each other in Eritrea. Which Eritrean does not care. tolerance should be linked to freedom. the whole program is disruptive to society. Describing culture and people is sensitive. In Eritrea we do not laugh at prostitution or robbing such does not exist in Eritrea.

[@lzakimussa5273]

I change my mind I didn’t know Uganda are like this why they care if Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somali don’t interact with them this is to much pressure please stop

[@kalibbalajordan6455]

When u isolate urlf the rest will enventually return the heat.....it's natural for man to be social.

[@MC-xf8bu]

Foreigners in any country tend to seek out fellow countrymen. As a black American, it’s strange to be in Europe or Brazil, ect and be considered a “gringo” before black.

[@pikapi6993]

I assume it's th eother way around in the US? I'd find it strange to go to America and be considered black before African/European lol

[@danyyyyyyy7]

if it's the women it should be understandable because they love their own kind, culture, and are religious mostly orthodox christian so they dont want to lose that, but if you mean friendships between ugandas and eritreans they could improve that… also eritreans are in uganda for short amounts of time before they find a way to move to better countries like canada, europe etc for better future and education for their kids. i am eritrean and i don't see any value for eritreans in staying in uganda for too long.

[@1NatureGod]

Is funny how oshay not a african always mingle himself into african conversation

[@northernyankee-bostonian]

man this guy is very naive .. he doesnt even realize he got robbed when he was telling his story ...

[@teddydavis2339]

Honestly, I like Somali, Ethiopian, and Eritrean culture. I find Ethiopians a bit arrogant, especially when they are big in numbers. I think they are a bit confused about who they are. That, of course, is not my problem. I love them just the same. They are very proud people. And I admire that.

[@4rightesness]

Pride goeth before a fall

[@papd3532]

Ethiopia huge population at least 120million and diverse with at least 90 distinct ethnic groups ranging from ethnic Cushitic Somali in the Ogaden region to the Nilotic Luo(OBAMA ,LUPITA group) in the South West Ethiopia Gambella region to the Semitic Amhara .

[@papd3532]

Ethiopia diverse cannot stereotype . For instance Nilotic Luo Ethiopians typically tall and dark . Among tallest group in the planet like Dinka and Nuer of Sudan . Amhara diverse features with typically curly hair . Ethiopia very diverse in culture and attitude . Not everyone arrogant .

[@Mike-G-1990]

Ethiopians are not arrogant. We're not confused about who we are.

[@natashajones4298]

Agreed, some of them are definitely arrogant because they are colorist in their beliefs that they are “more beautiful “ somehow because their hair and noses are “straighter”, some of them are definitely confused because of this belief.

[@DjUniTV]

Billions of us are Melanated Asians - Afro Asian Excellence Black and Brown people are actually Asian, Black and Brown refers to a Black complected Indian of Asia and Brown complected Indian of Asia. Do your research typically known as South West, South East, South Central and North Central ASIATICS. North America is "LaurAsia", "LaurAsia" is a part of Asia, and technically is all ASIA combined in one word. India Superior is America why we are AmerIndian of the East Indies and West Indies. Study the "Melanin world map" and "the world map" together. Ask yourself why did they separate manmade Europe, Africa and the Americas from the rest of Asia. It was due to prejudices. The plan was separate us from our inheritance of Asia and enslave us. We are the Xi dynasty aka HabShi Dynasty they are the same. No matter how much they try to cover it up, the truth will prevail. Study "Albino Indians" in-depth and learn how Melanated man and Melanated woman populated the entire earth.

[@sam44ire]

English isn't mother toung 2 Eritreans, Ethiopians or somalis.only language Barriere.how can U speak from heart,when UR not perfect 2 explain.Every body want 2 stick with the family,culture or food.nothing is wrong.

[@MsLuvmusic81]

absolutely nothing wrong with it - black Americans always talk about the family structure and lack of community and when they see groups that have that they want to make it like something is wrong LOL - jealous much? I think so

[@keshi5541]

Ge'ez is our Mother tongue not English. It's essentially our version of Latin or like Japanese it's our Kanji. Every Habesha person has a relation to our Ge'ez mother language.

[@Hanniel_zoro]

It’s not that Eritrean feel superior to the rest of African or don’t want to mix. But that it is simply that their couscous, since the war started with Ethiopia and after the whole world was against Eritrea, still to this day although the dictator doesn’t help. Secondly tradition and culture doesn’t allow for a mix, even within Eritrea itself a woman can not marry outside her clan or ethic group, even if their the same ethic groups but from different region his/her parents wouldn’t approve

[@howtotieatie5845]

We don't want to mix

[@fighterforlife5284]

Who told u that?

[@keshi5541]

Not really true. The clan rivalry stuff is gone we dont' do that anymore. However the whole not mixing out of your ethnic group is somewhat true. However obviously we have definitely intermixed in-between tribes before. Most of Eritrea is somewhat genetically similar.

[@Lazarus.h]

It’s mainly due to religious difference. Tigre are similar to tigrigna by language and origin but they are Muslims and marrying Muslims is seen as objectively worse.

[@KYNGLS]

They (nationalities mentioned) literally do the same thing here in America...they're very distant towards other black groups in general. I guess because they only sometimes see themselves as black as crazy as thought sounds lol.

[@Soufside_Slim]

They are only "Black" when it comes to benefiting them

[@michaelmaps2004]

I think they said they are not ⚫. You might offend them

[@fightingspirit3512]

You guys are dangerous to be around with. Why should they be around you Black american guys? Just look what happend to Nipsey hustle. When Black Americans come to Ghana they're distancing themself too. Matter of fact the entire USA stick to its own kind. Why is it a problem when those nationalities stick to them self?

[@fightingspirit3512]

@@Soufside_Slim What do you benefit from being "black"? Nothing at all, no flag, no language, no culture, no ethnicity. What are we benefiting from being "black"?

[@Dil5150]

I don’t like their attitudes. Ethiopian men are alright though

[@teklu7933]

IF you were not born and raised in Eritrea, how do you know what Eritreans are? You might have been raised by eritrean parents there, but there is a huge difference to truly know why Eritreans like to stick to each other. COMMON SENSE is not everyone is the same, just becuz some eritreans behave in a certain way that does not mean everybody thinks the same. I get that you wanna make a content, but at least bring a guest who is from that particular culture.

[@Sophia-angel]

He mentioned them being refugees in Kenya and Uganda but not Ethiopia were they are over 100,000 😅

[@Tefera-hf8fw]

800,000 and counting daily enjoying the hospitability and generosity of Ethiopia and Ethiopians

[@Sophia-angel]

@@Tefera-hf8fw and they will lie and say they are only there to come to the USA or another destination. Still they are so deceitful and taking up the resources of everyone whether Saudi Arabia , Uganda etc.

[@yordanosdebesay1425]

They have left now, thank god! There some now but be leaving soon, they are spending too much money.

[@fightingspirit3512]

@@Tefera-hf8fw 800.000? Yeah right. Stop lying

[@myroga]

​@yordanosdebesay1425 do u see what's happening to u country now ??? LA of Africa

[@maggiematthews4065]

I supported a 16yrs old kid he arrived in the UK as unaccompanied child from Eritrea, spend 2yrs on the road traveling in boats and lorries. He was put in a children care home as they do with unaccompanied asylum seekers kids. He does not like any black isn't from his country and only gravitate to white people He is very snobish and has really bad attitude in general. I kept it professional working with him but deep down I didn't like him very much cus how he disregarded other Africans.

[@howtotieatie5845]

Where are you from ?

[@SlimReaper10101]

@@howtotieatie5845you’re a racist too

[@star-g2q9q]

There’s No Somalis on the panel, why are we being mentioned??? Nigerians, South Africans, Tanzania and other West Africans also don’t use the word “Black” and also distance themselves, why do Horners get dragged only??

[@accrr370]

same question.

[@Sophia-angel]

Don’t you think it’s racist that they’re talking about but they automatically include Somali and Ethiopians. This happens all the time like we are all the same

[@accrr370]

@@Sophia-angel it rlly is. Like if u gonna mention a country don't drag us all.

[@Sophia-angel]

@@accrr370 they brag to me all the time how they can’t tell Somalian and Ethiopian apart. This video is about the Eritrean community in Uganda it’s ignorant to just start mentioning the rest of us for no reason and talking all this nonsense. But I know some people just can’t stand East Africans

[@accrr370]

@@Sophia-angel fr, i gave up on them. Also they're the same pple that cry pan africanism and hate horners at the same time.

[@Imayebrook]

His dad was 33 and mom 17, what a barbaric culture, Ig daddy learnt from the Saudis

[@fightingspirit3512]

Eating shiet lins and "going down on eachother" is much better right? Its your "culture" thats barbaric just like the rest of negro countries

[@bgee5098]

There is a large Eritrean population here the San Francisco Bay area. and they are very successful

[@adentesfay3410]

I am from Oakland so I can attest to there being a large population in the Bay Area. I’m in Rwanda now and like Oshay said I also see many Eritreans moving from the West to African countries. To invest and open businesses.

[@mekonnen2384]

All east African peoples are, The have strong culture thats why they don't associate with others that easy it will take some time.

[@MsLuvmusic81]

specifically people from the horn

[@b5m498]

I am Eritrean and I was born in Saudi Arabia. All people look at me as Africans. Why do Eritreans in Uganda enlighten themselves that they are not black? I am black and I have an African nose and I am proud to be black. Thank you to the good people of Uganda.

[@RamaMohammed-x3v]

What is African nose 👃?

[@heruy8274]

What is your ethnic background?

[@b5m498]

@@heruy8274 What do you want with my ethnic background?

[@b5m498]

@@RamaMohammed-x3v The snub nose is called the African nose

[@heruy8274]

​@@b5m498If you are a barya you have no right to speak on behalf of Habasa people. If you are Habasa you are ignorant because Habasa people are not and have never identified themselves with the colour black, which designated alien group of peoples with negroid phenotype. Educate yourself before you embaress yourself.

[@jordanglasper1064]

The Eritrean God, shows that he has a conquered mindset. He has good energy and a positive attitude, but the negativity shows in his apprehension toward any other ethnicity that is in connection to his home. What is they are an American god and goddess, or a foreigner God and goddess. Like himself. It is not exclusive to their culture or their initially, it exists in all ethnicities that are black. However it exists more in others than it does in some. I’ll end it with this. All of our ethnicities welcome white people enter the culture into the community into their families into everything or most of everything very easily. But they look at another ethnicity which is identical to the nearest only difference is the culture and certain other aspects. And not only do they not welcome to the apprehensive and they isolate themselves thinking that they are better than the other. Are the only ones who unanimously except everyone are American Gods and goddesses. We have a love and an embrace that is unmatched by any of our brothers and sisters throughout the diaspora. Yet all of them at one time or another seek to hate us throw shade upon us and speak negative things about us unanimously. And feels like they’re better than us while they’re in our country that we fight for to make sure that foreigners like them and others will come and go as they please. I’m not holding onto hatred fear or bias. I am simply stating what is. In order for the self hating mindset of our people in America and abroad within the diaspora needs to change. Unity will never commence until this mentality is changed forever. And the only way we can rise to the top is true unity and our enemies know this. How is our enemy invited to your house but we are on brother and sister are not invited to your house. Make it make sense. And it’s not exclusive to our race and at this rate. Otherwise ethnicity race to please white people. The conquerors of everybody.

[@AngelaBrazzille]

Who is going to help American taxpayers out, when America comes into a rude awakening.

[@Tashaten]

What rude awakening?