What’s It Like Being a Jamaican Living in Senegal?

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  • @Jamaicans
    @Jamaicans  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @sandrambodj
    @sandrambodj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    In Jamaica we use the word "unu" as the plural form of "you", and it is used the same way in Wolof and Igbo also. My Senegalese friends also use the phrase "cunnu munnu" to mean a "big idiot", as in Jamaica. They also use "putto putto" to mean "muddy", and this is common all over West Africa. In fact there are many other words that are similarly used. Family, our ancestors still live within us!

    • @gracenembhard4733
      @gracenembhard4733 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      WOW!! Thanks for that mini-class. #learnedsomethingnew

  • @martincarter2969
    @martincarter2969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    That young lady was my first spanish teacher in Jamaica

  • @homemaths4kids900
    @homemaths4kids900 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    She is sooooo right about " Elegance". Senegalese really has it. I am a Jamaican living in UK and went to Senegal last year July 2020 ( Africa for the first time). I was sooooo impressed, they are very hospitable.And I could spend every day at the market and those FABRICS!!!!. When they realised i am from Jamaica they went Crazy!!!!! I cried from HAPPINESS when I was there. Wow!!!!. I will be going back soon.

  • @muhammadsalafi2382
    @muhammadsalafi2382 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As a Jamaican who visited Senegal several times, up until this day, Senegal is my most memorable of all my African countries i have visited.
    I was always mistaken as a Senegalese they would say i look like a wolof man. I truly love Senegal. My favorite African country. The Thieboudienne is out of this world nothing can compare.

  • @damionhenry6730
    @damionhenry6730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    She's a beautiful and intelligent woman, way to go Jamaican woman.

  • @sasha-leedawes8263
    @sasha-leedawes8263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is so beautiful. She taught us Spanish at age 16. Very impressive. I am proud.

  • @suebell1212
    @suebell1212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Beautiful interview, so proud of my fellow Jamaicans who are building on our name globally!! 🇯🇲🇯🇲

  • @jeremiahbutler832
    @jeremiahbutler832 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    She's truly a natural beauty and intelligent also

  • @burundishallsmile1day109
    @burundishallsmile1day109 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    😊😊
    Jamaica is a brand. No matter u go to
    French, Portuguese or English
    Speaking African countries to them, Jamaicans r the Afrikans abroad.
    👍🏾👍🏾

  • @dorothygibbs4786
    @dorothygibbs4786 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I am so proud of her, she is my past student and also my Church sister. Keep it up dear the sky is the limit. I'm bubbling all over.

  • @donnamiller2195
    @donnamiller2195 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love love love her. Effortlessly intelligent. I live and teach in the Bahamas and these jamaican experience from across the world are so inspiring. By far this is one of the best channels I have come across.

  • @hazelfacey1003
    @hazelfacey1003 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Mickelle is my beautiful and brilliant past student.I am so proud of her.

  • @Yesmyjamaica
    @Yesmyjamaica 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Big up my lady from Albert Town. My husband is from the “ city “ of Albert Town 😁. Another wonderful interview. I enjoy these interviews of Jamaicans living in the motherland, Africa.

  • @gavinbailey8638
    @gavinbailey8638 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Proud Knoxite and proud to be from South Trelawny as well. Nuff love Mickelle

  • @nroseartstudio1905
    @nroseartstudio1905 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    AlbertTown2diWorld!...Go Mickelle!..Mi church sister and mentor!!

  • @MA-yh2ko
    @MA-yh2ko 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I found 🇸🇳 very familiar. Even the rhythm of Wolof sounded familiar. Not to mention seeing people that looked like my relatives. Bartering was very common as well. Goree Island was very painful but spiritual as well. She nailed Senegal!! Well done Sis!

  • @makhoudiop3263
    @makhoudiop3263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    wha gwaan xavier? big up yurself i was waiting this episode from the beginning... waiting what Mickelle have to tell about my two loved countries : senegal my birth place and jamaica my true heart desire. likkle more.

    • @RoneithCohen
      @RoneithCohen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Knox College Class of '95 is extremely proud of you Mickelle

    • @leoneyjones1628
      @leoneyjones1628 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mr Murphy great work as usual I have heard many good things about Senegal and would love to go there even if it's just for a holiday when all this madness that is Covid-19 is over

    • @makhoudiop3263
      @makhoudiop3263 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@leoneyjones1628 welcome

    • @princess.ope2211
      @princess.ope2211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@leoneyjones1628I was planning to go for a visit last year but due to the virus I had to cancelled it. Can you believe my suitcases still packed can't wait to head there.

    • @makhoudiop3263
      @makhoudiop3263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@princess.ope2211 welcome

  • @glencampbell6217
    @glencampbell6217 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @sharnecareid6056
    @sharnecareid6056 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve been to Senegal very beautiful country, love the people and the food. Will visit again soon.

  • @errgag3580
    @errgag3580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Beautiful my girl. We have lots in common. From Warsop and was a teacher at Knox too

  • @andreeedwards6165
    @andreeedwards6165 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Beautiful lady, I just love these interviews.

    • @Jamaicans
      @Jamaicans  3 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @oraltraditions6127
    @oraltraditions6127 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Me know Albert Town. I used to live in New Road ,Warsop.

  • @JackyHapy
    @JackyHapy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What an elegant and knowledgeable lady. She gave a nice description of Senegal.

  • @adiroots
    @adiroots 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Such a warm and lovely interview. She is poised and beautiful. I have been dreaming about Senegal for so long now. Hope to visit some day.

    • @princess.ope2211
      @princess.ope2211 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was planning to visit in December last year but my flights got cancelled due to the virus that is going on.

    • @princess.ope2211
      @princess.ope2211 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes that is true they are welcoming and friendly.

    • @adiroots
      @adiroots 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@princess.ope2211 Hopefully once the pandemic has calmed down you can go.

    • @princess.ope2211
      @princess.ope2211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@adiroots sure my suitcase is still packed and am looking forward to this trip.

  • @carmenlocke2629
    @carmenlocke2629 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So true there dress code are very elegant, my hairdresser is from Senegal she’s very polite and nice to us

  • @cecelianelson2594
    @cecelianelson2594 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Mickelle thank you, such an interesting insight into Senegalese people and culture.

  • @oraltraditions6127
    @oraltraditions6127 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It is amazing to know how people all over the world appreciate and love Jamaicans. We now have to be grateful to Bob Marley for the Reggae music. Look how small Jamaica is and has so much influence on the world.

  • @karlenegabbidon5212
    @karlenegabbidon5212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My girlfriend is so fully immersed in the Senegalese way of life. Quite an interesting interview. Learned much about the Senegalese culture.

  • @kaydenpat
    @kaydenpat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love her spirit.

  • @coreenjohnson5967
    @coreenjohnson5967 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mikelle, Trelawny is represented here. I’m happy to be be watching my fellow parish girl.

  • @babsjob8729
    @babsjob8729 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Sengambia and Jamaica is family

  • @yapadqoi
    @yapadqoi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    22:30 "Mangi dem. Ba souba" means literally "I have to go. See you tomorrow".
    So, yeah, good answer. Bravo! To be less specific you can say "Ba beneen" which means "See you next time"

  • @careydepass130
    @careydepass130 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a great interview!

  • @dawncole6709
    @dawncole6709 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hi Michelle, happy to see your wonderful interview.

  • @oraltraditions6127
    @oraltraditions6127 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Jamaican are very exotic people. We are all over the world. I have been to Nigeria, and my sister currently living in Zimbabwe.

    • @Cocoplayz7
      @Cocoplayz7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello! I’m currently in Zimbabwe. Is your sister still here? Would love to meet her.

  • @marshaandy8371
    @marshaandy8371 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    What a beautiful skin she has...omg!!

  • @annettebrown3117
    @annettebrown3117 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very vibrant and engaging young lady. I enjoyed listening to her speak about Senegal and her experiences there. It's an eye opener for me.

  • @homemaths4kids900
    @homemaths4kids900 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I actually went into the Pink Lake but didn't know i should've put on Sheer butter on my body first... I dried out my skin and only getting back to normal mow. It was Great to be floating in the water as well....

  • @cherylmontcrief7600
    @cherylmontcrief7600 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nicely stated. Good representative.

  • @roseb819
    @roseb819 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Another great interview

    • @Jamaicans
      @Jamaicans  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the compliment! We are glad you enjoyed this episode in the “Jamaicans to the World” series. If you missed any they are all located here - th-cam.com/video/gjEvqG6tLzs/w-d-xo.html&list=PLt0YTBf5UEoc1-D9XLrtMdespsht1oBLJ

  • @claudettelorraineraphael560
    @claudettelorraineraphael560 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice interview enoy it

  • @maxsaliasalmon8847
    @maxsaliasalmon8847 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great interview Mickelle!!🙂

  • @suzys9615
    @suzys9615 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Looks like you're loving it there,that's good,my classmate went there 98,came back to Florida once,sold his house and never came back to neither 🇺🇸nor 🇯🇲,I'll definitely visit.

  • @andreaclark4739
    @andreaclark4739 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    She have a beautiful smile her smile spake for her

  • @thatgirljo2119
    @thatgirljo2119 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't wait to visit in 2022 please God!

  • @mob6569
    @mob6569 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As a young and brilliant mind I would love for her to put hands on one of Dr. Cheikh Anta Drop's Books, the Senegalese historian.🖤🏃🏿‍♀️🏃🏿‍♂️👫🏿✌🏿

  • @tamisunshine2312
    @tamisunshine2312 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nah lie Mickelle look juste like dem to. Love her personality 💕

  • @BayeBeye-f8z
    @BayeBeye-f8z 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much am from Senegal West Africa 🌍 but I like Jamaica life❤❤

  • @iamempressfiresign
    @iamempressfiresign 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Did she mention the ancestral connection between Senegal and Jamaica?? Some Jamaican words - such as 'nyam' - are derived from the Wolof language.

    • @makhoudiop3263
      @makhoudiop3263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      u are right first time i heard nyam in a sizzla kalonji song " me nah nyam inna dem plate" and discover what nyam mean i was amazed to see as a senegalese that it has the same meaning in wolof

    • @melodieperkins7080
      @melodieperkins7080 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Very informative and thanks.

    • @dandel5898
      @dandel5898 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      near by senegal there is a small country archipel called Cape verde and we use the word pikni for small or for a small kid

    • @iamempressfiresign
      @iamempressfiresign 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dandel5898 Interesting. Which peeople/language in Cape Verde use pikni? Wolof?

    • @dandel5898
      @dandel5898 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@iamempressfiresign basicly it comes from the portuguese pequenho and we speak crioul mix of Portuguese spanish and african language just like the papiamento in coracao

  • @andreaclark4739
    @andreaclark4739 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank u soon much is a dream of my to go Africa when I was 12 at that time is look impossible because of you Program

    • @soniahuie3795
      @soniahuie3795 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Am so proud of you Mickelle

  • @CaribbeanWayz
    @CaribbeanWayz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice !

  • @felishaStewart-v8m
    @felishaStewart-v8m 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love it I want to come over

  • @sherrildavis3017
    @sherrildavis3017 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yallahs Bay in Jamaica sometime is pink. I wonder is it's a similar reason?

  • @jamesmhango2619
    @jamesmhango2619 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am here to hear about reggae connection.

  • @christinesow1134
    @christinesow1134 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Senegal 🇸🇳is a very beautiful place. The people there are so very nice. I love it there. Went there twice. But my true love is Ghana 🇬🇭

  • @keshareid8044
    @keshareid8044 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Is this Ms. Hughes that taught spanish at Knox 1995?

  • @dawncole6709
    @dawncole6709 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mickelle

    • @raemcfarlane1789
      @raemcfarlane1789 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love 💕 the interview. As a Jamaican living in Tanzania and exploring the other African countries my knoxite, Mikelle here has represented us so eloquently and makes me proud to be a schoolmate of hers.

  • @ibrahimatoure5435
    @ibrahimatoure5435 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    🇸🇳🇸🇳❤️❤️Jamaica’

  • @oraltraditions6127
    @oraltraditions6127 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bange dem

  • @jkengineeringarchitecture.
    @jkengineeringarchitecture. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Jamaica is a microcosm of AFRICA. Without a doubt.

  • @andreaclark4739
    @andreaclark4739 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a Choice

  • @junewilliams9704
    @junewilliams9704 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh yes I know that one and the Gambia

  • @trmangena2463
    @trmangena2463 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    All Africans share food like that sis .

  • @lisab9836
    @lisab9836 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A girl of my own heart, a country girl and patty all day everyday. I especially love this interview.
    NAIJA is another name for Nigeria. Afro beats will be global just like reggae music in a few years.

    • @Caribbeanprincess1
      @Caribbeanprincess1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, it will be global, but it won't have the same PROFOUND impact like reggae. Reggae is VERY unique, to the point where Afro beats derive from reggae influence.

    • @maztrex3598
      @maztrex3598 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And Soca & Calipso Eastern Caribbean As Well Afro Beats Copy US Both!

  • @atongba-techs4645
    @atongba-techs4645 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Waouh a real Senegalese girl

  • @adamamboup8554
    @adamamboup8554 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really want her instagram.i am senegalese man living in france.but mi love jamaïca soooooo muccccchhhhhh!!!

  • @theglobetrottingdame3205
    @theglobetrottingdame3205 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good interview; however Senegal is not my favorite place. A group of us (6) visited Dakar, we were all robbed & my neice was violently raped. We were all traumatized, left the country 24 hours later after reporting incident to police!! Will never return there!

    • @kabwelasutiviraka4765
      @kabwelasutiviraka4765 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So sorry to hear this i hope you guys feel good now. Next time visit Tanzania 🇹🇿

    • @babsjob8729
      @babsjob8729 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm sorry for your experience in my country . Senegal can be really dangerous and unfortunatly people are used to it I pray you and your familly to heal up sending all my blessings.

    • @theglobetrottingdame3205
      @theglobetrottingdame3205 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@babsjob8729 thank you

    • @rtsoca5560
      @rtsoca5560 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@babsjob8729 That is shocking to hear because I thought that Senegal is a peaceful country.

    • @babsjob8729
      @babsjob8729 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rtsoca5560 it actually depends on the places some places are peaceful and others can be dangerous you got to be cautious when where and who you go with in certain areas

  • @stevesouden1699
    @stevesouden1699 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Miss get a girl 4 me

  • @singuntothelordinspiredbyt9140
    @singuntothelordinspiredbyt9140 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Young man you need to stop with the assumption that all your guest went to a Jamaican High school.. I also know that your "high school' question is based on the assumption and the systemic bias embedded in the Jamaican system, that persons who attend high schools in Jamaica are smart and successful, and person a who attend a Jamaican secondary school is not. This classism and bias in the Jamaican school system have always been a problem for secondary students. I attend a secondary school in Jamaica and is now a professional in North America who have travelled to 20 countries. I am suggesting that you eliminate your "high school" question or rather ask an open ended question.

    • @chadcapitol6674
      @chadcapitol6674 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😆

    • @Junjo11
      @Junjo11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow calm down. High school could mean secondary or comprehensive or others

  • @jamaicanwash6667
    @jamaicanwash6667 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice interview Mickell! Also Senegal like other Muslim dominated countries honor Friday as a highly revered day and would typically dress up that day! Senegal is one of my favorite spots in Africa which I can’t wait to visit! FYI the national Music of Senegal is called Mbalax! I love the Music; the people and the food! Don’t forget the main superstar is Yousou N’dur. Btw “Nanga def? “ I bet you know that phrase!:). One love my sister from yard!