How a Nigerian grandmother became an internet star l Africa Direct Documentary

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  • @aljazeeraenglish
    @aljazeeraenglish  ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Many thanks for watching. Let us know what you think in the comments below.
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  • @ritjosmart8085
    @ritjosmart8085 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Kudos to Mr Kleb the producer for such an incredible gesture, song is great and carries a strong message. May Mama find peace and help also locate her so she can enjoy her 70s 🙏🙏

  • @batatasol8540
    @batatasol8540 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Wow Mama Neeja , inspiration 👏 We need her to have a Go fund so we donate to her music career

  • @royomonigho7075
    @royomonigho7075 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This documentary is awe-inspiring. Thank you Dorcas Sheffy Bello, Mr Kleb Balasa and Al Jazeera English. 💜💜💜💜💜💜

    • @aljazeeraenglish
      @aljazeeraenglish  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Many thanks for your comment, dear Roy. 🙌

  • @vbdulhameed2632
    @vbdulhameed2632 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Had to shed a tear, the story is so inspirational. Mr. Kleb recently went and renovated her apartment for her

  • @thamkade4018
    @thamkade4018 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A beautiful story of how fortunes can change under the most unlikely circumstances.

  • @Marabelle247
    @Marabelle247 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is beautiful ❤. Well done Mr Kleb and Dorcas Bello for putting this together and for taking a chance on mama. God bless you all. 💕

  • @iduabsura4959
    @iduabsura4959 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Her strength and resilience is her beauty, be blessed mama

  • @lvngitcouture
    @lvngitcouture ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This thing called life! 💛

  • @ricfermi5886
    @ricfermi5886 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Beautiful, Stay in Nigeria and keep on contributing to your wonderful country. Nigeria wants you!
    Nigeria wants all their sons and daughters back to their homeland!

  • @Terry884
    @Terry884 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When the lady was serving her food you can notice the lady slightly buckling her knee that is a gesture of respect to an elderly person regardless of our elders financial situation we still respect them the rest of the world need to take notes

  • @egwugabriel4528
    @egwugabriel4528 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I followed this story from the production of the song, I can’t hold back these tears right now

  • @binkapn.timloh9577
    @binkapn.timloh9577 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    God bless you mama, we're proud of you

  • @gyangseleme5903
    @gyangseleme5903 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you Mr Kleb, DS for allowing God use you too unveil Mama's talent

  • @mrklebbalasa4450
    @mrklebbalasa4450 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you for sharing Mama's story

    • @aljazeeraenglish
      @aljazeeraenglish  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for your comment, dear Kleb. 🙌

    • @fdlsage
      @fdlsage ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You the best

    • @royomonigho7075
      @royomonigho7075 ปีที่แล้ว

      Many thanks to you, Mr Kleb Balasa. This documentary speaks volumes of your vision, ingenuity and much patience. Thank you for not writing Mama Takama off. 💜💜💜💜

    • @riiontube5150
      @riiontube5150 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mr kleb.. Good bless you for discovering Mama.

  • @raphaelolurotimi3398
    @raphaelolurotimi3398 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The true spirit of Africa: hard work & joyful spirit in the face of hardship displayed by mama. Then respect for elders displayed by the food seller

  • @UntangledKnots
    @UntangledKnots ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mama Hamsmatu! A friend from Abuja sent me this song a few months ago. I’m glad to see some of the behind the scenes! What an awesome lady! Beautiful Duniya!

  • @yemesrachworkie596
    @yemesrachworkie596 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Courageous mama and wonderful skilled and kind young man. So happy to see them. Thank you.

  • @soulpeegambo5143
    @soulpeegambo5143 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is beautiful.
    Well done to everyone for pulling this through.

  • @stephenenetomhe5636
    @stephenenetomhe5636 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is so inspiring, thank you, mama!!!

  • @malachi3185
    @malachi3185 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh Mama, May God Almighty bless you. This song is a hit.
    Why are we bragging with the things of the world? That's what Mama is asking/singing

  • @nwachukwuerasmus1971
    @nwachukwuerasmus1971 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yes oooh mama, from jos plateau state

  • @dachomoyenyehkgil2984
    @dachomoyenyehkgil2984 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is so beautiful, kudos to the team for telling these stories, they are very important ❤️❤️

  • @arewamilat618
    @arewamilat618 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice Nice; Mama TAKAMA thankyou for reminding us that everything we gat in this World is not Truly ours....

  • @gazaworldwide2925
    @gazaworldwide2925 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is beautiful and touching

  • @gwapsonmusagwakpat3261
    @gwapsonmusagwakpat3261 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you Al Jazeera

  • @bsfunskit
    @bsfunskit ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a very beautiful and remarkable story. It's amazing how things turned around for this mama. More wins mama Hamsatu.

  • @sheeanabrugh
    @sheeanabrugh ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Record deal for her asap; I want the album!! 🎵

  • @seqtor911
    @seqtor911 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    God bless Mr Kleb, mama Hamsatu and Al Jazeera❤️🤍❤️🔐💯

    • @aljazeeraenglish
      @aljazeeraenglish  ปีที่แล้ว

      Many thanks for your comment, dear Domshak. 🙌

  • @graceorshio8962
    @graceorshio8962 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so beautiful to see.
    Jos to the world❤

  • @GiggleGlimpses-e1x
    @GiggleGlimpses-e1x ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A great and inspiration of raw talent with a master's touch. Mama has a strong spirit and character. Kudos to those behind the production of this story. It shows that one can do whatever one puts his mind

  • @peterdaboer243
    @peterdaboer243 ปีที่แล้ว

    May God bless mama for the wonderful song..I'm really proud of her courage

  • @Japhmantimzz
    @Japhmantimzz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kudoz to mrkleb balasa for bringing out d light in d life of mama hamsatu God will bless you abundantly n to dorcas shaggy bello kudoz to you for airing mama hamsatu on aljazeera...

  • @wunibitrus3436
    @wunibitrus3436 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is thorough and a joy to watch.

  • @mercydashe4574
    @mercydashe4574 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing story, awesome watch!!! ❤️🔥✅
    May God bless Mama Takama and the entire production crew. 🙏🏽

  • @MikeMike-vb4vg
    @MikeMike-vb4vg ปีที่แล้ว

    It is a very beautiful and touching story
    Well done, Mr Kleb, Dorcas Bello, and Aljazeera, for putting this up

  • @djkeitcho
    @djkeitcho ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Most inspirational story, I had to re-watch 😭At the end am so glad for mama hsmsatu and the big G Mr Kleb❤️❤️🎊

  • @gwapsonmusagwakpat3261
    @gwapsonmusagwakpat3261 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kudos to Mr Kleb Balasa you are a hero

  • @nikkystorms2206
    @nikkystorms2206 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so beautiful

  • @victorekeh5200
    @victorekeh5200 ปีที่แล้ว

    Celeb God bless u for Putin smiles in mama's face

  • @PowerAndP-g3v
    @PowerAndP-g3v ปีที่แล้ว

    Al Jazeera is really remarkable promote others history life and stayle without insulting the country or the people

  • @sieeda4444
    @sieeda4444 ปีที่แล้ว

    Blessings Mami may TMH Bless ❤️🙏 and Keep you Strong Whew

  • @fdlsage
    @fdlsage ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yessir
    Amazing ❤

  • @emmanueldavid5346
    @emmanueldavid5346 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jos to the world 😍

  • @RETJIDAKUM
    @RETJIDAKUM ปีที่แล้ว

    This is amazing !

  • @habilabuluskwara6552
    @habilabuluskwara6552 ปีที่แล้ว

    Massive thumps up to Mr Kleb

  • @boykillah
    @boykillah ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm Proud ❤

  • @JasonCameron774
    @JasonCameron774 ปีที่แล้ว

    Niiice, best wishes to her!

  • @CityOnAHill9
    @CityOnAHill9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so so beautiful 💞💞

  • @bahillosleepinggiant3446
    @bahillosleepinggiant3446 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great work.

  • @olufemilonge796
    @olufemilonge796 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear God, forgive me for being unappreciative of the blessings you have showered on me. Mama Hamsatu Izang, God bless you!

  • @doc.georgeandersonjr539
    @doc.georgeandersonjr539 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nigerian mama

  • @EdwardPrah
    @EdwardPrah ปีที่แล้ว +2

    O God please forgive us! We went from the Garden of Eden where no one lacked to this..she could be my grandma...😭

  • @shivanivijay7221
    @shivanivijay7221 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    While with all the riches the rich areneveras happy as thepoor with all our suffering.

  • @casiandsouza7031
    @casiandsouza7031 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It would be nice to know how the stone crushing is organized - how the revenue is distributed.

  • @simbad909
    @simbad909 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice

  • @Ubtwa
    @Ubtwa ปีที่แล้ว

    Amen 🙏

  • @mosesjohnson69
    @mosesjohnson69 ปีที่แล้ว

    God help your ministration mama takama

  • @Ubtwa
    @Ubtwa ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy new year 2023

  • @azozomercy9270
    @azozomercy9270 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How can we help Mama Takama to do her stone-crushing safely? It is her livelihood and she derives much joy from being productive. How can we contact her?

    • @josevvv
      @josevvv ปีที่แล้ว

      Try and contact mr klep the producer

  • @sieeda4444
    @sieeda4444 ปีที่แล้ว

    IBA Oba Oludumare Yaih OSHA Qwedewami 👑 King of Kings Lord of Lord's Ist Conquering Lion 🦁 And Tribe of Judah Jesu

  • @loischoji2031
    @loischoji2031 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @walkertandt8023
    @walkertandt8023 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy xmas

  • @Agapimo
    @Agapimo ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful talent and skills being massively exploited 🤯😡 She should be enjoying the prosperity of her hard work, talent, and creativity, surely OTHERS are

  • @fidelistq
    @fidelistq ปีที่แล้ว +2

    9 children ?

  • @claudemontes
    @claudemontes ปีที่แล้ว

    I think she could make stone sculptures

  • @sammylee8912
    @sammylee8912 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the story and love the song, but I don't like the fact she still has to crush stones to survive.

    • @henryoyasco4169
      @henryoyasco4169 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks to all those who made it possible for her

  • @IVXSTR
    @IVXSTR ปีที่แล้ว

    Lol

  • @WorkFromHomeAfrica
    @WorkFromHomeAfrica ปีที่แล้ว

    Why is the guy she recorded with disguising himself with a mask and sunglasses?

  • @andriontech
    @andriontech ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seriously al Jazeera your translation is very poor

    • @olufemilonge796
      @olufemilonge796 ปีที่แล้ว

      The message got to many; maybe you should work on your understanding?

    • @andriontech
      @andriontech ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@olufemilonge796 oga if you can speak hausa you would agree with me the translation is very very poor they censored alot she said

    • @jzzy1960
      @jzzy1960 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@andriontech I'd love to hear a better/more accurate translation because I can just imagine all they missed. Any suggestions?

  • @andriontech
    @andriontech ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seriously your hausa translator is not good he didn't translate everything like how she said especially when she talk about her Religion at the beginning

  • @christinaestrada8704
    @christinaestrada8704 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does she have a go fund me?

  • @riab3591
    @riab3591 ปีที่แล้ว

    If she is still crushing stones somebody is making money of her voice, darn shame on them. I wish I could adopt her as my Nana. ❤

    • @blackital8706
      @blackital8706 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don't be too quick to judge man.

  • @dkaoboy
    @dkaoboy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    lol, I wonder how the profits of her songs are split. she probably gets fed lunch once and a while.

  • @fidelistq
    @fidelistq ปีที่แล้ว +1

    9 children ?