If only people of the world would be like y'all Singaporian, in Africa people are also very welcoming, that's why western monarchies in late 1500's took advantage of us. But still we love every human being that keep spreading love ❤️. So it's all love for u guys.
@@dagmawifekadu9603 Hi Dagmawi, do check out Asian Boss's videos of living in Singapore as an African, you will be surprised! We really welcome and embrace people from other countries as long you have respect for the culture and people here. :)
@@dagmawifekadu9603 You will probably be treated better in Asia than even in other countries in Africa. Even other Africans can treat you poorly if they are jealous of you.
Love this interview, two quotes that mirror parts of my upbringing; “When people realize that you’re open, and bring nothing but light into a situation, into a room. They have no choice but to be nice to you!” “Do not walk into any room carrying the color of your skin, Instead walk in there carrying the color of your intentions and you’ll be treated accordingly.”
I’m legally blind - partly because of an assault- I rarely speak on it. I was a kid at a metal show when skins (neo) swarmed. I was beaten bloody. I don’t hold resentment and rarely will I submit to fear. My view of the world is shaped by more than just negative experiences... and there have been plenty. Past two years, alone, have hurt me in ways I don’t care to mention. Despite those things I still strive to see beauty, each Day I breathe is potentially an amazing one. Your mind is more than half the battle. I refuse to let anger, bitterness, negativity reside in mine. Doesn’t mean I don’t feel it from time to time. I just refuse to reside in it. I’m more than my blindness, more than my situation. more than just the colour of my skin, stating that doesn’t mean I’m not proud of the skin I’m in. That’s why I identify with the quotes.
@@DreamingInTechnicolor, How I *wish* you were correct. I.E.: If moving to and residing in a small, negative, pro-bullying/malignant narcissist community, being positive, non-personalising, open-minded, accepting of diversity, fair, anti-gossip, mature, etc. that makes one a target for *individual* and *mobbing social abuse.* Such causes compounded trauma and health issues, causing all sorts of life quality shifts and deteriorations regardless of how cognitively positive and healthy and strong the individual was to begin with, especially if without strong social and monetary supports.
Q's statement about the lady wanting to touch his hair and not being offended and context shows a wisdom beyond his years. I could converse with these two for hours.
I understand now why he has such a positive self image, he's from the African continent. For us who grew up in Africa, we don't carry baggage about our skin colour. This is a privilege too. The fact that we got to grow up unencumbered by the psychological and physically aggression that black bodies experience in 'white countries' is something to be grateful about and to use to help to understand the anger that our American and European brothers grow up with.
Not all black people in the USA are angry. I must say that in 50 yrs I've experienced no discrimination and very little prejudice in America. I do admit that some bad things happen from a racial standpoint but it's not nearly as bad as the media portrays. There's truth in the idea that the energy that you put out comes back to you
Tina Christine I understand what your trying to say but you can't generalize. In a country like South Africa where i'm from the legacy of Apartheid is still palpable.
They’re like the safest and cleanest country, even if compared to Japan, but they’re so small tho only a handful can live there. I wish they were bigger
IN SINGAPORE we have..Chinese, Malay Indians...eurassian...we respect each other religion..there a border...that we can't condemn every each of the religion... WE MUST RESPECT...THAT no matter who you are or where you came from in the end we are ONE AND UNITED...that is why we are so HARMONY....that is what makes us a proud SINGAPOREAN.
Lmao. Pls lar. Dun spread retarded propaganda bs. Racism still exist here. And certain religion/s is increasingly intolerant and vocal. No thanks to american missionaries and whatsnot. Forced tolerance isn't real peace and understanding. What we have is just a working peace. Materialism is the drive that make ppl wrk tgt.
Well said. Iman Noor. No matter what colour you are . Just think that we are all the same... Just mingle with new neighbourhood , join in the local community . You will be loved by everyone.
Get this man a microphone! People need to hear this message - how can the world give you something you have not given your self first? When the black community begin to love, respect, and support each other, then we'll begin seeing a change. YES!
Dude singapore is the most racially diverse country in the world. Too many religions and all live in harmony So if anyone is racist he/she is going to land his/her ass in 3 years imprisonment for racial slurs or hurting anyone's religious faith. It's very very serious crime in Singapore So Black people are generally very welcomed in Singapore even more than the colonial whites but still we welcome all So yeah you can move to singapore but you must know it's very very small and has strict laws. It is a parliamentary democracy with elections every 4 to 5 years but it's not like western liberal democracy i.e free world There are rules and strict laws to follow as we are too small and certain freedoms have serious consequences.
Singaporean here. There is still some racism here, and if you're an African individual you may be on the end of some rather ignorant statements and remarks. Of course there are still some people who are outright racist so hope you're not unlucky enough to encounter them.
"We as a people are too outsourced in everything" -- I think this was the most powerful moment of the interview! Q's emphasis on self-reliance and self-assurance is a great lesson for everyone, but especially black people. Great interview as always!
It’s fun and if you’re reckless you might get fined there. However yeah, Singapore is one of the if not the safest and cleanest country in the world. MBS is fun you know.. the clubs and bars
I could listen to this gentleman a hundred times. He is who the world needs to bring light, love, and laughter into the world! What a great attitude! Awesome interview!
This was an excellent interview . This gentleman insight is extremely positive. He is a great example of what a critical thinker should be. Very few people are able to look beyond the obvious. He is able to do that. He is a true catalyst for envisioning what is possible and applying it.
Tuesday Wang I am a black guy but one of my strongest memories was travelling from New York to Nigeria with my parents and the flight had a stopover in Senegal. When I saw the Senegalese, they were lean , tall and had the blackest and most amazing skin. It seemed like they glowed in a purple black way. Amazing!
I love he is so wise and understanding when Asians are curious about Blacks. Its true Blacks are out of context in Asia and they dont mean harm when they want to touch you or take a pic with you. It gets annoying but they’re curious and want to get to know Black people. Please dont put up a wall. When i see Blacks, i extremely curious and i come from a place of love. 💕
I get my hair pulled from the back in front of my university gate in India ….. and well I left with having lots of friends and still many are still curious after 4years , my dear the experience is easier to say while you typing from Africa , Singapore is the civilized part of Asia , you don’t want to experience what’s happening to Africans in India, when an Indian pass at the bus stop and stepped on you , and you accused him why 5 other Indians will beat you , and you dare not retaliate , if am Liebig check the video about the Africans killed in rail station in Bangalore or so , and further more in Bangalore you can ever ever travel alone in a local bus you just endangered your life because first of all you can’t sit down you must stand with smile on your face , because I have being spit on and all , see Indians literarily don’t like Nigerians these are indigenous Indians who haven’t gotten out of India before they are horrifying , so don’t just type their we are taught love and peace majority of these people ain’t , only few of them …
jaymeez that is a Zimbabwean accent for you it is indeed lovely to listen to.mugabe in the end broke the country I so admired and without shame went to seek treatment in Singapore coz his clueless government could not be bothered to fund a comprehensive healthcare system in Zimbabwe.the people are so educated,talented,ambitious,creative and hardworking.
This is generally a Southern African accent. You might think he's from South Africa with that accent. He also has names similar to South Africans. Zimbabwean language does not have clicks.
@@miss3v3lyn lol I speak a Zimbabwean language and we have a tonne of "clicks"... Zimbabwe has around 12 languages so be specific that the Shona language doesn't have clicks whilst the other official language iSiNdebele has "clicks" galore since it is a Nguni dialect 💜
Facts: in eastern Asian countries skills matters we have no oil gas or other resources . All color peoples should support this gentleman’s TH-cam channel it really deserves what is he doing for his peoples From South Korean 🇰🇷
Happy to see a Zimbabwean doing well in Singapore, he is smart and well spoken. i am from Mozambique a country near Zimbabwe, This guy looks like he could be from my country.
@@Haitian_Vagabond I know what you mean, but being from southern Africa i can sometimes tell apart a west african from a southern african, there are some minor differences between different groups of black people. However, this is not linear, because sometimes a southern african can look like a west african and vice versa.
We are all the same but if you are African there are certain features that distinguish us from each other. I'm East African, we are generally taller and thinner. West African are much stockier/muscular (the men anyway)
@@TheTororist Yes you are right, West africans are often built compared to eastern and us southern africans, they are usually daring, risk takers, hustlers and louder too Hahah. I whereas easten and southern african tend to be a bit more shy and not so daring. It is funny that i see the west african traits reflected in many african americans.
What an amazing person so full of life, wisdom and humanity. As a 50 year old Chinese man living in the West I have learn so much watching this interview which I can apply to my own life.
This interview is amazing. What stood out was self love and an issue in black culture with outsourcing our talents and resources. Powerful message. Much success to you and Q!
Preach Brother! I love this guy. Can't believe I watched the WHOLE thing. I'm going to have to try to order something from this brother, just because his hands were on it.
This deserves a million views. I'd watched this so many times. The knowledge and openness is real. Highly valued video full of wisdom and perspective🙏🏽
Knowledge is truly power when you know who you are as an individual in this world. Very good message for anyone who can see outside of the the box. Good positive word !
Great interview and I’m glad you enjoyed Singapore. But I do want to point something out regarding the title of this video. I’m a Chinese-American born and raised in USA who grew up as a minority just like black Americans or other non-whites, so I’ve struggled with a lot of similar obstacles such as identity crisis, racism, etc. I really enjoyed Singapore and feel I was given a lot of benefits for being ethnically Chinese. Sometimes people liked that I was American, but I feel that being ethnically Chinese gave me a form of privilege in Singapore. HOWEVER, if I point out to how I suffered from “Chinese privilege”, it does not seem to evoke the same positive reactions from people as when you point out here that you suffer from “black privilege”. Maybe it’s because Chinese are the majority in Singapore and “Chinese privilege” is a bit more of a touchy subject (similar to “white privilege” in USA) as opposed to “black privilege” where it can be seen as less touchy or maybe even sarcastic in some ways. Anyway, sorry if any of that seemed sensitive as I truly do not mean to offend. I must say that I REALLY enjoyed hearing your experience! This interview was highly informative and a lot of the things you said resonated a lot with myself. I am so glad you’ve enjoyed living in Singapore as I’m considering moving there too. :)
I think the big difference is that it is generally accepted there is no such thing as “black privilege” - quite the opposite. While there is “Chinese privilege” - not equal to white but still established one in a smaller scale. Also his “privilege” really comes from his mindset and experiences not just being a member of a certain ethnicity. As you mentioned please forgive me if you find anything I said offensive - I think it is worth a discussion.
@@samyueldanyo8679 I think there's Western Black privilege in Asia though. As soon as they hear his British accent, he becomes a Westerner to them, not an African.
Depends who you mention the Chinese privilege to. Local chinese will not take kindly to it as they are unawares. But non-locals will happily agree with you. I’m from Malaysia and my gosh , SG’s Chinese privilege (in a same context you’d highlight white privilege in USA) is insane. Many decisions are made around Chinese thinking. So most toilets don’t have bidet etc
The White privilege of the 18th to 20th centuries is no longer robust. And black privilege, while growing, is far from where it will be in the 22nd century. This fine gentlemen benefits from what he offers as an individual not via his skin color.
Excellent and fantastic talk. Great perspective of a melanated person not originally from the region that is navigating it from a business, creative, social and cultural view. Also great talk between two melanated men that is not about foolishness, defeatist, victim mentality, but knowing and establishing your space in reality.
Q is so insightful and it’s a pleasure to listen to his no nonsense point of view. Thanks for your videos. I’m a black man living in the Philippines and look forward to your videos.
I really love these videos. Top quality! You never disappoint! I’m considering moving to Singapore this summer, I love to hear more experiences from black women!
This is one of your best interview and It is like 1 in a million.this man is not only a designer but a philosopher also..”what ever happened today,the sun will surely shine tomorrow.”
I love these long episodes because they have so much context and value. Q what can I say creative, intellectually savvy, businessman,father and positive trendsetter and entrepreneur. This video had so much context I had to watch it twice. Straight 🔥🔥 🔥
This is one of the best interviews. Butho Msimanga is multi-talented in that, he is not only a professional fashion designer, but also a philosopher, a great speaker, and a therapist. He could mentor the youth.
My favourite TMF/BEJ interview of them all, hands down! There were a few minutes of Q in a recent video, and I know many viewers were scrambling to find the full version. Thank you! I would enjoy an interview with his wife to hear her story.
Ranzo, I am so enjoying the evolution of MelanatedFiles. Your guest's conversations about their lives, histories and manifesting their dreams and goals. Their education, knowledge, talents, skills, creativity, re-inventiveness, tenacity, courage and zest for living are breath taking. Thank You so much for sharing your world with us.
Wow! out of all the interviews I watched, this the best you've done. Lots of deep thoughts and original ways of looking at things. Also, my guardian angel must have prompted me to watch this video. It totally resonated with me and was what I needed to hear. When Mr Q talked about not letting fear stop you it felt like he was talking to me directly.
Thanks, TH-cam for recommending this video. I love how he doesn't see himself as only a color or victim of it. He's very positive. This was a great interview.
Never imagined I'd see family on this channel. Thanks for featuring Mr.Q and all the other amazing interviews. Been a subscriber for a while and have never been disappointed. Thanks again!
This designer is very knowledgeable! The conversation was deep and the reporter ask important questions as usual! He speaks nothing but the truth!! Great interview! Great video!!
To your surprise actually majority of us Africans in Africa reason this way and talk this way. But I understand how stereotypical western media always wana tarnish our characteristics.
This is one of the best interviews you have done I have learned a lot and think your guess you need this guy back on your show for at least 2 to 3 hours
PREACH !! (1:04:44 - What we're getting from the world, is coming from us) OMG - you know an interview is gooooood when you have to comment 2x's !!!!!!
I'm really enjoying the intelligent analogies that he shares. They are so positive in approaching new life experiences; I'll be coming back to this video but also finding a way to utilize it in my home school social studies curriculum. Thank you.
I feel the EXACT same way outside of the states. Being Black has been a huge advantage for me. Especially in Asia. Great Interview. People definitely need to hear this side of the experience as well.
There are some trolls who come to this channel and constantly question why is it that blacks would rather leave America and go to Asia then to return to Africa. Being black in Asia gives us Black men an advantage because there are so few of us there. Black culture sells. A black man in Africa - and I have visited Africa before-does not stand out as well as a black man at Asia. Imagine going to a country with people who look differently than you and are culturally different than you, but they actually appreciate you and they aren’t trying to ride one horseback to lynch you to a tree. Or the modern day equivalent of “lynching“: some white cop shooting you or harassing you for being in a place where they feel that you shouldn’t be because of your skin color. And that is the reason why I preferred to vacation anywhere in Asia that to travel anywhere in America.
Bradley Gaju The problem with building something in Africa is that unlike Asia Africa in many cases has a lot of economic problems that are caused by countries outside of it. Spanish and French colonization for example has left those countries in a lot of debt. That is part of the reason why I am so proud of the South Africans for rising up against the Afrikaners/farmers. Those people used apartheid to steal the South Africans land and my rising up and killing them off they took it back. So in order to get back at them the racists in Europe impose economic sanctions on them and the only way around those sanctions is using cryptocurrency. What I love about China is that China is completely untouchable by America because America’s economy as well as it’s white supremacist leaders have lost their power. China is literally taking over all of Asia and Southeast Asia if they haven’t already. They are quickly marginalizing America and flexing their economic muscle in ways were even Donald Trump’s trade war was considered a joke by them. I lived in China to start learning Mandarin and business in China. When China ends up taking over the world and white supremacist America is completely obliterated I will be one of the heads at one of the tables.
So It is said so shall It be In all my flights around the world in the AirForce, no matter what Country I visited as a Black American I always let my positivity shine so when I greeted other people the first thing they saw was light.
I wonder if Ranzo ever imagined what he was creating when launching this channel. I love the way he opens discussions and his unapologetically human and flowing interviewing style.
Very Insightful and love his eloquence. Honestly not to blow my horn, I suffer from the same thing. Being black in America but the best dressed at my job with unabated compliments from coworkers to customers always makes me stand out. Hardly I walk by either on the street or at my job without customers looking at me. I at times avoid eye contacts to make them look. Yes we can stand out if we are willing too. I'm so proud of this guy and also encouraging me to still go on with my blackness & pride
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We welcome people of all races, culture and nationality here in Singapore, as long you are kind and polite.
Fr? I'm will be coming to Singapore soon cause I received a scholarship and people told me that's the last place I wanna go to being black
If only people of the world would be like y'all Singaporian, in Africa people are also very welcoming, that's why western monarchies in late 1500's took advantage of us. But still we love every human being that keep spreading love ❤️. So it's all love for u guys.
@@dagmawifekadu9603 Hi Dagmawi, do check out Asian Boss's videos of living in Singapore as an African, you will be surprised! We really welcome and embrace people from other countries as long you have respect for the culture and people here. :)
Hi, Dan, I'm looking forward to moving and work in Singapore but I don't know anybody there can I get any help from you
@@dagmawifekadu9603 You will probably be treated better in Asia than even in other countries in Africa. Even other Africans can treat you poorly if they are jealous of you.
Love this interview, two quotes that mirror parts of my upbringing;
“When people realize that you’re open, and bring nothing but light into a situation, into a room. They have no choice but to be nice to you!”
“Do not walk into any room carrying the color of your skin, Instead walk in there carrying the color of your intentions and you’ll be treated accordingly.”
I’m legally blind - partly because of an assault- I rarely speak on it. I was a kid at a metal show when skins (neo) swarmed. I was beaten bloody. I don’t hold resentment and rarely will I submit to fear. My view of the world is shaped by more than just negative experiences... and there have been plenty. Past two years, alone, have hurt me in ways I don’t care to mention. Despite those things I still strive to see beauty, each Day I breathe is potentially an amazing one. Your mind is more than half the battle. I refuse to let anger, bitterness, negativity reside in mine. Doesn’t mean I don’t feel it from time to time. I just refuse to reside in it. I’m more than my blindness, more than my situation. more than just the colour of my skin, stating that doesn’t mean I’m not proud of the skin I’m in. That’s why I identify with the quotes.
Yes this was the best part of the interview...such wisdom
@@DreamingInTechnicolor, How I *wish* you were correct. I.E.: If moving to and residing in a small, negative, pro-bullying/malignant narcissist community, being positive, non-personalising, open-minded, accepting of diversity, fair, anti-gossip, mature, etc. that makes one a target for *individual* and *mobbing social abuse.* Such causes compounded trauma and health issues, causing all sorts of life quality shifts and deteriorations regardless of how cognitively positive and healthy and strong the individual was to begin with, especially if without strong social and monetary supports.
Bravo
Q's statement about the lady wanting to touch his hair and not being offended and context shows a wisdom beyond his years. I could converse with these two for hours.
I understand now why he has such a positive self image, he's from the African continent. For us who grew up in Africa, we don't carry baggage about our skin colour. This is a privilege too. The fact that we got to grow up unencumbered by the psychological and physically aggression that black bodies experience in 'white countries' is something to be grateful about and to use to help to understand the anger that our American and European brothers grow up with.
You forgot to mention other 'black countries" such as Haiti, Jamaica, Barbados, Bahamas,etc !
Not all black people in the USA are angry. I must say that in 50 yrs I've experienced no discrimination and very little prejudice in America. I do admit that some bad things happen from a racial standpoint but it's not nearly as bad as the media portrays. There's truth in the idea that the energy that you put out comes back to you
Tina Christine I understand what your trying to say but you can't generalize. In a country like South Africa where i'm from the legacy of Apartheid is still palpable.
What about blacks from South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia who lived/live under white settler domination?
Africans can be very snobby towards us Caribbean folk, not to say all of them (that'd be unfair) but man some are very obnoxious.
Outstanding interview.This brother is not only a designer; he is a philosopher.
He’s a visionary bro
I also suffered Black privilege in Singapore lol
Treated like a King everywhere I went. Yes Singapore you are light years ahead of the world.
Amen
It really is one of the best places a brother can go to. Clarke Quay, Orchard Road.....love that place man!
They’re like the safest and cleanest country, even if compared to Japan, but they’re so small tho only a handful can live there. I wish they were bigger
like a king, that means Singaporeans are beneath black people.
You think black privilege is a good thing? I’m confused.
IN SINGAPORE we have..Chinese, Malay Indians...eurassian...we respect each other religion..there a border...that we can't condemn every each of the religion... WE MUST RESPECT...THAT no matter who you are or where you came from in the end we are ONE AND UNITED...that is why we are so HARMONY....that is what makes us a proud SINGAPOREAN.
Lmao. Pls lar. Dun spread retarded propaganda bs. Racism still exist here. And certain religion/s is increasingly intolerant and vocal. No thanks to american missionaries and whatsnot.
Forced tolerance isn't real peace and understanding. What we have is just a working peace. Materialism is the drive that make ppl wrk tgt.
Well said. Iman Noor.
No matter what colour you are . Just think that we are all the same... Just mingle with new neighbourhood , join in the local community . You will be loved by everyone.
Get this man a microphone! People need to hear this message - how can the world give you something you have not given your self first? When the black community begin to love, respect, and support each other, then we'll begin seeing a change. YES!
"It's better to raise strong children than to fix broken men." Wow!
Black privilege? Maybe I need to move to Singapore.
Dude singapore is the most racially diverse country in the world.
Too many religions and all live in harmony
So if anyone is racist he/she is going to land his/her ass in 3 years imprisonment for racial slurs or hurting anyone's religious faith.
It's very very serious crime in Singapore
So Black people are generally very welcomed in Singapore even more than the colonial whites but still we welcome all
So yeah you can move to singapore but you must know it's very very small and has strict laws.
It is a parliamentary democracy with elections every 4 to 5 years but it's not like western liberal democracy i.e free world
There are rules and strict laws to follow as we are too small and certain freedoms have serious consequences.
RAM 1996 Sounds like a nice place.👍👍
@@RAM-km8bx That is honestly amazing
@@bowbow4942 lol now that's impossible
Singaporean here. There is still some racism here, and if you're an African individual you may be on the end of some rather ignorant statements and remarks. Of course there are still some people who are outright racist so hope you're not unlucky enough to encounter them.
"We as a people are too outsourced in everything" -- I think this was the most powerful moment of the interview! Q's emphasis on self-reliance and self-assurance is a great lesson for everyone, but especially black people. Great interview as always!
*"Kujitegemea"* ndiyo msingi wa maendeleo...
Is Mr Q Singaporean yet? Singapore we gotta keep him!! Such positivity, light and love. Thank you for this interview
Please interview this brother again. Too much wisdom bottled up.
Mr.Q is class personified.
He said “I was convinced by my own self.” Courage, strength and esteem comes from within
I’ve been hearing a lot of good things about Singapore, maybe it’s time for me to take a trip there and see for myself.
It’s fun and if you’re reckless you might get fined there. However yeah, Singapore is one of the if not the safest and cleanest country in the world. MBS is fun you know.. the clubs and bars
Pls come and visit. You will never regret
Hi and welcome to Singapore 🇸🇬🙂
Gabriel Chin wow, You guys are leaving the dream. Things like that don’t exist on my side of the world...cough*America*cough
@Gabriel Chin thats refreshing. Sounds like I gotta get there someday
I'm only in the beginning, but already my favorite quote is " When you dress within context, you dress a lot better." Very insightful breakdown.
I could listen to this gentleman a hundred times. He is who the world needs to bring light, love, and laughter into the world! What a great attitude! Awesome interview!
Enjoyed my time in Singapore...very efficient run city and the humidity is no joke.
This was an excellent interview . This gentleman insight is extremely positive. He is a great example of what a critical thinker should be. Very few people are able to look beyond the obvious. He is able to do that. He is a true catalyst for envisioning what is possible and applying it.
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Couldn't have said it any better👌. The dude was on fire for real! for real!!
The few times I've seen black people here, I've always been mesmerised by their beautiful glowing skin.
Tuesday Wang I am a black guy but one of my strongest memories was travelling from New York to Nigeria with my parents and the flight had a stopover in Senegal. When I saw the Senegalese, they were lean , tall and had the blackest and most amazing skin. It seemed like they glowed in a purple black way. Amazing!
I love he is so wise and understanding when Asians are curious about Blacks. Its true Blacks are out of context in Asia and they dont mean harm when they want to touch you or take a pic with you. It gets annoying but they’re curious and want to get to know Black people. Please dont put up a wall. When i see Blacks, i extremely curious and i come from a place of love. 💕
coffeeandcigeratte Absolutely! Curiosity is a cool thing.
I get my hair pulled from the back in front of my university gate in India ….. and well I left with having lots of friends and still many are still curious after 4years , my dear the experience is easier to say while you typing from Africa , Singapore is the civilized part of Asia , you don’t want to experience what’s happening to Africans in India, when an Indian pass at the bus stop and stepped on you , and you accused him why 5 other Indians will beat you , and you dare not retaliate , if am Liebig check the video about the Africans killed in rail station in Bangalore or so , and further more in Bangalore you can ever ever travel alone in a local bus you just endangered your life because first of all you can’t sit down you must stand with smile on your face , because I have being spit on and all , see Indians literarily don’t like Nigerians these are indigenous Indians who haven’t gotten out of India before they are horrifying , so don’t just type their we are taught love and peace majority of these people ain’t , only few of them …
He has a very positive vibe. I love this interview. Advise anyone to watch. Beautiful interview!
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I don't even know Q but damn I'm proud to see a brother doing his thing!
Marcus your face is beautiful 🤣 just thought u should know!!
I'm going to Singapore mid-July, 2022. I will try to stop in to The Prefecture. I was very impressed with Mr. Q.
Q’s accent is nice to listen to. Wish him much success
jaymeez that is a Zimbabwean accent for you it is indeed lovely to listen to.mugabe in the end broke the country I so admired and without shame went to seek treatment in Singapore coz his clueless government could not be bothered to fund a comprehensive healthcare system in Zimbabwe.the people are so educated,talented,ambitious,creative and hardworking.
@@samwarmate9291 Sounds quite similar to one of the South African English accents too.
This is generally a Southern African accent. You might think he's from South Africa with that accent. He also has names similar to South Africans. Zimbabwean language does not have clicks.
@@miss3v3lyn lol I speak a Zimbabwean language and we have a tonne of "clicks"... Zimbabwe has around 12 languages so be specific that the Shona language doesn't have clicks whilst the other official language iSiNdebele has "clicks" galore since it is a Nguni dialect 💜
MISS3V3LYN not true. Some Zimbabweans speak Northern Ndebele which has clicks
Facts: in eastern Asian countries skills matters we have no oil gas or other resources .
All color peoples should support this gentleman’s TH-cam channel it really deserves what is he doing for his peoples
From South Korean 🇰🇷
Happy to see a Zimbabwean doing well in Singapore, he is smart and well spoken. i am from Mozambique a country near Zimbabwe, This guy looks like he could be from my country.
@@Haitian_Vagabond I know what you mean, but being from southern Africa i can sometimes tell apart a west african from a southern african, there are some minor differences between different groups of black people. However, this is not linear, because sometimes a southern african can look like a west african and vice versa.
@@josefigueiredo3 True dat, brother.
We are all the same but if you are African there are certain features that distinguish us from each other. I'm East African, we are generally taller and thinner. West African are much stockier/muscular (the men anyway)
@@TheTororist Yes you are right, West africans are often built compared to eastern and us southern africans, they are usually daring, risk takers, hustlers and louder too Hahah. I whereas easten and southern african tend to be a bit more shy and not so daring. It is funny that i see the west african traits reflected in many african americans.
@@josefigueiredo3 because they are from West and Central Africans.
It's better to raise Strong children than to fix broken men.💥 💯 Awesome interview 👏🏽 I thoroughly enjoyed this video!!
Haven't even finished this video and this is my favorite interview. That quote about walking in a room without the color of your skin was prefect.
What an amazing person so full of life, wisdom and humanity. As a 50 year old Chinese man living in the West I have learn so much watching this interview which I can apply to my own life.
This interview is amazing. What stood out was self love and an issue in black culture with outsourcing our talents and resources. Powerful message. Much success to you and Q!
Fun guy. His energy is contagious. He's very proud of himself and his talent. He's self assured. I enjoyed this episode.
I particularly love this interview with Butho! A lot was unpacked from a unique but resonating perspective. Thanks.
Ahh Q one of my good friends here. Always have time for him. I can spend hours talking to him.
That lavender color shirt looks great on your Ranzo
I thought the color was pink 🤯🙄🤔
@@sonofsoweto not good please have your eyes checked...
Agreed. With the white shorts. It all works well.
Preach Brother! I love this guy. Can't believe I watched the WHOLE thing. I'm going to have to try to order something from this brother, just because his hands were on it.
He had a positive attitude towards view point.
Right?! I want to visit Singapore just to meet him.
I’m coming to Singapore in July.
Making a video of Singapore Airlines Business Class for my TH-cam.
Hope to see you!!!
Welcome to Singapore from a local :D hope you have wonderful trip! Tip : Please eat local food :D
The gems oh the gems 💎 in this interview. I don't usually comment, but I had to. Definitely worth watching again, just to take notes.
Our favorite flamboyant Q is back.
Articulate and full of wisdom.
Thank you The Black Exp.
This deserves a million views. I'd watched this so many times. The knowledge and openness is real. Highly valued video full of wisdom and perspective🙏🏽
This conversation should be taught in every school. Especially predominantly black ones. Love this.
The purple shirt looks GREAT
Knowledge is truly power when you know who you are as an individual in this world. Very good message for anyone who can see outside of the the box. Good positive word !
This was probably the best interview ever. Intelligent, confident, well dressed and good looking. Lawd have mercy! 😊
Sooooo are you gay?
I can listen to this guy speak for hours and not realize that it has been hours.
Great interview and I’m glad you enjoyed Singapore. But I do want to point something out regarding the title of this video.
I’m a Chinese-American born and raised in USA who grew up as a minority just like black Americans or other non-whites, so I’ve struggled with a lot of similar obstacles such as identity crisis, racism, etc. I really enjoyed Singapore and feel I was given a lot of benefits for being ethnically Chinese. Sometimes people liked that I was American, but I feel that being ethnically Chinese gave me a form of privilege in Singapore.
HOWEVER, if I point out to how I suffered from “Chinese privilege”, it does not seem to evoke the same positive reactions from people as when you point out here that you suffer from “black privilege”. Maybe it’s because Chinese are the majority in Singapore and “Chinese privilege” is a bit more of a touchy subject (similar to “white privilege” in USA) as opposed to “black privilege” where it can be seen as less touchy or maybe even sarcastic in some ways.
Anyway, sorry if any of that seemed sensitive as I truly do not mean to offend. I must say that I REALLY enjoyed hearing your experience! This interview was highly informative and a lot of the things you said resonated a lot with myself. I am so glad you’ve enjoyed living in Singapore as I’m considering moving there too. :)
I think the big difference is that it is generally accepted there is no such thing as “black privilege” - quite the opposite. While there is “Chinese privilege” - not equal to white but still established one in a smaller scale. Also his “privilege” really comes from his mindset and experiences not just being a member of a certain ethnicity. As you mentioned please forgive me if you find anything I said offensive - I think it is worth a discussion.
@@samyueldanyo8679 I think there's Western Black privilege in Asia though. As soon as they hear his British accent, he becomes a Westerner to them, not an African.
Depends who you mention the Chinese privilege to. Local chinese will not take kindly to it as they are unawares. But non-locals will happily agree with you. I’m from Malaysia and my gosh , SG’s Chinese privilege (in a same context you’d highlight white privilege in USA) is insane. Many decisions are made around Chinese thinking. So most toilets don’t have bidet etc
The White privilege of the 18th to 20th centuries is no longer robust. And black privilege, while growing, is far from where it will be in the 22nd century. This fine gentlemen benefits from what he offers as an individual not via his skin color.
I was treated like a celebrity in Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand. Absolutely LOVED every minute of it!
This was a really good interview!
African American culture is huge for the Asian youth. K Pop is an example of this. It's like the biggest pop culture influence there.
Excellent and fantastic talk. Great perspective of a melanated person not originally from the region that is navigating it from a business, creative, social and cultural view. Also great talk between two melanated men that is not about foolishness, defeatist, victim mentality, but knowing and establishing your space in reality.
Great interview, valuable perspective/approach from Mr. Msimanga. From a 🇿🇦 in 🇹🇼. I'm going to apply his advice in my day to day life! Thanks!♥️
Q is so insightful and it’s a pleasure to listen to his no nonsense point of view. Thanks for your videos. I’m a black man living in the Philippines and look forward to your videos.
I really love these videos. Top quality! You never disappoint! I’m considering moving to Singapore this summer, I love to hear more experiences from black women!
Gl !just watch out for those indians
Welcome to my country
@@Lizzabitty They are highly disrespectful towards women You walk down the street and they would say all kinds of lewd thing toward you.
Save a lot of money Singapore very expensive
Why do people always want to move to countries that are not theirs? Is there something wrong with where you live?
I loved hearing this conversation with Mr. Q. His take on entering a room with fear and anxiety vs with confidence and good intentions makes sense.
It’s a lovely store and the floor is beautiful.. 💕
I BEEN waiting on this beautiful man's solo interview
Me too.
Seneo Lo me three 😅🙌🏾
I thoroughly enjoyed watching this interview. Mr. Q is a wonderful philosopher! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
This is one of your best interview and It is like 1 in a million.this man is not only a designer but a philosopher also..”what ever happened today,the sun will surely shine tomorrow.”
Another great interview! I really like Mr. Q's approach to fostering relationships and immersing yourself in the customs of others when you travel.
What an amazing episode, by far one of your best! Mr. Q is so uplifting and his positive energy is so infectious!
I have been told that I speak like a philosopher but I am way overrated when I listen to this brother.
Mr. Butho Msimanga is as much a sage and an ambassador as he is a consummate tailor.
This has GOT TO BE the BEST interview this channel has EVER conducted.
I want to go to Singapore just to meet this guy. 🥰
I love these long episodes because they have so much context and value. Q what can I say creative, intellectually savvy, businessman,father and positive trendsetter and entrepreneur. This video had so much context I had to watch it twice. Straight 🔥🔥 🔥
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This is one of the best interviews. Butho Msimanga is multi-talented in that, he is not only a professional fashion designer, but also a philosopher, a great speaker, and a therapist. He could mentor the youth.
34:00 Discussion on the general attitudes of Singapore towards black people
Watching this is the best thing I have done this week. This man needs to write a book.
I'm glad that you make these videos. It is very informative and inspiring. Please don't stop making these videos!
My favourite TMF/BEJ interview of them all, hands down! There were a few minutes of Q in a recent video, and I know many viewers were scrambling to find the full version. Thank you!
I would enjoy an interview with his wife to hear her story.
Q, keep preaching the light of truth! Good to see a man, a being like you in the world!
Ranzo, I am so enjoying the evolution of MelanatedFiles. Your guest's conversations about their lives, histories and manifesting their dreams and goals. Their education, knowledge, talents, skills, creativity, re-inventiveness, tenacity, courage and zest for living are breath taking. Thank You so much for sharing your world with us.
Wow! out of all the interviews I watched, this the best you've done. Lots of deep thoughts and original ways of looking at things. Also, my guardian angel must have prompted me to watch this video. It totally resonated with me and was what I needed to hear. When Mr Q talked about not letting fear stop you it felt like he was talking to me directly.
Thanks, TH-cam for recommending this video. I love how he doesn't see himself as only a color or victim of it. He's very positive. This was a great interview.
Never imagined I'd see family on this channel. Thanks for featuring Mr.Q and all the other amazing interviews.
Been a subscriber for a while and have never been disappointed.
Thanks again!
I have watched nearly ALL of your episodes but this by far is ABSOLUTELY MY FAVORITE! Thank you so very much for these gifts! 💜💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋
What a scholar Mr. Q is! He's such an inspiration! Thank you Ranzo for the things you do!
Spent sunday afternoon watching this how wise lots of good things said. Be an asset wherever you go! Well said
This designer is very knowledgeable! The conversation was deep and the reporter ask important questions as usual! He speaks nothing but the truth!! Great interview! Great video!!
ONE OF THE MOST WOKE BLACK MAN IN 2019! smh wake up ppl !!!
To your surprise actually majority of us Africans in Africa reason this way and talk this way. But I understand how stereotypical western media always wana tarnish our characteristics.
Daniel muchi mainly speaking to black Americans
Daniel muchi Given the state of africa, I totally see why.
This was so easy to watch! Can’t wait to visit his store
I need to get on the CLOUD9 this guy Lives on!!!
Best heading I've EVER SEEN for any Video
Glad 2 hear it!
These interviews are really excellent. I thought I wouldn't actually listen to the entire thing, but it was so engaging that I did. Keep it up.
This is one of the best interviews you have done I have learned a lot and think your guess you need this guy back on your show for at least 2 to 3 hours
Another outstanding interview!! I look forward to the next...
Very intelligent conversation, very positive vibes. Great job
AWESOME INTERVIEW. I didn’t expect to watch the entire video but I did!! Thanks and I love that purple shirt!!
PREACH !! (1:04:44 - What we're getting from the world, is coming from us) OMG - you know an interview is gooooood when you have to comment 2x's !!!!!!
I love this interview!!!! As a global citizen myself (4 million miles) I truly understand his perspective. Good stuff!!!!
My brother went to Singapore when he was in the Navy. I'm going to Singapore one day!
I'm really enjoying the intelligent analogies that he shares. They are so positive in approaching new life experiences; I'll be coming back to this video but also finding a way to utilize it in my home school social studies curriculum. Thank you.
I feel the EXACT same way outside of the states. Being Black has been a huge advantage for me. Especially in Asia. Great Interview. People definitely need to hear this side of the experience as well.
👍🏿🔥🔥🔥🔥Hands down the most magnetic and inspiring guest I’ve seen on any show in quite some time!!!!!!
Black privalige something I don't even know what it look like 😂
There are some trolls who come to this channel and constantly question why is it that blacks would rather leave America and go to Asia then to return to Africa.
Being black in Asia gives us Black men an advantage because there are so few of us there.
Black culture sells.
A black man in Africa - and I have visited Africa before-does not stand out as well as a black man at Asia.
Imagine going to a country with people who look differently than you and are culturally different than you, but they actually appreciate you and they aren’t trying to ride one horseback to lynch you to a tree.
Or the modern day equivalent of “lynching“: some white cop shooting you or harassing you for being in a place where they feel that you shouldn’t be because of your skin color.
And that is the reason why I preferred to vacation anywhere in Asia that to travel anywhere in America.
Michelle R
Totally agree
@@PassportBrosBusinessClass What is "black ideas?"
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The problem with building something in Africa is that unlike Asia Africa in many cases has a lot of economic problems that are caused by countries outside of it. Spanish and French colonization for example has left those countries in a lot of debt. That is part of the reason why I am so proud of the South Africans for rising up against the Afrikaners/farmers. Those people used apartheid to steal the South Africans land and my rising up and killing them off they took it back.
So in order to get back at them the racists in Europe impose economic sanctions on them and the only way around those sanctions is using cryptocurrency.
What I love about China is that China is completely untouchable by America because America’s economy as well as it’s white supremacist leaders have lost their power. China is literally taking over all of Asia and Southeast Asia if they haven’t already. They are quickly marginalizing America and flexing their economic muscle in ways were even Donald Trump’s trade war was considered a joke by them.
I lived in China to start learning Mandarin and business in China. When China ends up taking over the world and white supremacist America is completely obliterated I will be one of the heads at one of the tables.
@Black To Grace That's what the entire channel is about, not just this specific speech if you read the the comment with your eyes open
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This is the top 3 interviews you have conducted. This guy is extremely well informed.
Am Zambian,Zimbabweans speak so eloquently ♥️👌🏾
So It is said so shall It be In all my flights around the world in the AirForce, no matter what Country I visited as a Black American I always let my positivity shine so when I greeted other people the first thing they saw was light.
This interview was my first share on Facebook for all the right reasons. THANK YOU very much for this interview. Love from Saint Lucia and Canada
I wonder if Ranzo ever imagined what he was creating when launching this channel. I love the way he opens discussions and his unapologetically human and flowing interviewing style.
I appreciate the kind words Adrian 🙏🏿
This guy is a great motivator! ❤️❤️❤️
Very Insightful and love his eloquence. Honestly not to blow my horn, I suffer from the same thing. Being black in America but the best dressed at my job with unabated compliments from coworkers to customers always makes me stand out. Hardly I walk by either on the street or at my job without customers looking at me. I at times avoid eye contacts to make them look. Yes we can stand out if we are willing too. I'm so proud of this guy and also encouraging me to still go on with my blackness & pride
What a great interview! He echoed so many sentiments I feel but he did it so much more eloquently than I could. Whew! So good!
The kind of wisdom this guy has is so ammazing ! Thank you im happy to be black in Asia !