FIRST GEN Official Trailer
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.พ. 2025
- First Gen is a new family sitcom written by and starring comedian Yvonne Orji.
It centers on the Main Character, Joanna- a first generation Nigerian-American- who trades in a stable career in medicine, for the uncertainties of stand up comedy, and the adventures that ensue when her traditional immigrant parents discover her plans.
Visit www.firstgenshow.com for more info and to donate
Hey, I went to college with Yvonne. Congrats! Hope your team gets enough funding to make this happen! Looks great!
Hey lady!! Thanks so much for the support!
Yvonne Orji Hilarious. This is spot on. Do a Kickstarter, you'll get all of the money. Good luck.
+Yvonne Orji
When is this coming out?
+Keeanga Akakatang we're still trying to secure the best network for it. keep praying. the meetings are good!
I'm praying a large network picks it up like ABC, NBC or CBS
Every African kid can relate to this
I'm a firstGen Russian american and I can totally relate to this!
You're Joanna??
“What about your daughter, the one with cross eyes “ 😂😂😂😂😂
Nigerian parents stay sipping tea and throwing shade at they friends
Kenyans are so good at this😂💀
The trait is not just for Nigeria. It's African
African parents, my dear… African parents 🤣🤣🤣🤣 my mom is the same
I hope the success of Insecure will give Yvonne the leeway to make this show a reality. I wanna see it!
Me too!!
+Ade Smathers Exactly!!!!
It’s HAPPENING David Oyelewo and Oprah are producing it and it’s going to Disney+
@@odilejones9129 no kidding. Where's the link?
'why don't you go and "du-baï" a husband' tho? lol! love this
That was epic Naija mom shade at its best. I'm still 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Not that she quoted "when jesus say yes nobody can say no" lmfaooo. and the dad always talking about the rattlesnakes and the rats loool, this is hilarious. The brother is kinda cute too. That facial structure, yes jesus.
goshgollymarie Hahaha! Thanks for watching! #WeAreAllFirstGen
My name is Joanna, too, and I am a First Gen Jamaican-American. I relate to this so much. I know parents don't want anything bad for us- they want the best, but this video rings so true though.
This show was needed yesterday. Omo Naija!
This would be perfect if they included younger siblings as well to show their perspective. Fresh off the boat, black-ish and the brothers Garcia had varying ages in the family & that formula worked. Hope this gets enough funding. Can't wait to see it!
It’s a sitcom. That’s gonna come
I can totally relate to this video, I’m first generation Nigerian and I remember how my parents reacted to wanting major in fashion design. I had to major in either Nursing, Engineering or go to Law School. So relatable ! I definitely want to watch this movie. When is it out ? Love ❤️ Yvonne!
You make Nigeria 🇳🇬 proud!!!!
What did you end up majoring in?
@@iamphayvoured Accounting Information Systems, now a Certified Information Systems Auditor
Wait! This is brilliant. Finally a voice for our Nigerian first generation immigrant child problems. I salute you my sister!
This is my life! I'm Nigerian-American. I was premed and then I decided I wanted to be a writer. Anyway the mum is hilarious and I can't wait to see this.
Agatha is the life to this show 🤣🤣🤣
Finally...a show that relates to the struggles of being a Nigerian-American. I'm geeked up for this
Having parents that actually care about your education and point you in the right direction is what you call "struggles"?
Who else came here just as late as I did, because we heard about it on Jesus and Jollof podcast?? I'm just now looking to see if a network grabbed this. I love it! There's nothing better than Africa and her Diaspora learning about each other. No more divide-and-conquer! LOL. Plus it's ridiculously funny.
Yooooooo. The Memorieees!!!!!
When Jesus Says Yes nobody can say no
(When Jesus Says Yes nobody can say no)
Up Up Jesus!! Down Down Satan!!!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
8th generation Ivoirienne, and I am HERE for this!!
I liked this 5 years ago and now Yvonne is Emmy nominated - amazing and wow!!! Hope this show will get produced though!!!
OMG! I just noticed that the guy who plays her brother is Tongai Chirisa, a well-known Zimbabwean actor #proudlyZimbabwean
He fine too.
I love it. Zim proud
As an American FirstGen with Nigerian parents myself..... please make this sitcom.
OMG, this is my life! The dad and his stories, educational bragging rights, leaving medicine for your art goals. I've also seen the actress playing the mom in many Nigerian movies, so I'm glad to see her here. Totally supporting this.
This should be a TV show!! I'm Nigerian so so support this 1001% and I live in New York too. Make this a TVs show now!! 😂😂😂😀😀😘😘😄
Facts!
Best up- to- date Nigerian show.
Looks like. You all are always having good shows.
TAKE MY MONEY. This is hilarious and perfect.
DoyinOyen haha! thanks you for the support! if you'd like to donate, feel free to visit the website: www.firstgenshow.com, opportunities to do so are available there. all the best.
DoyinOyen You know all of our parents are now going to ask us 'why we did not think of this concept first' ...
candii10 literally was thinking the same thing! My mom is about to give me a lecture when I show this to her!
candii10 I'm crying 😂😂. My mom already did lmao
candii10 Haha, but of course! "Why didn't YOU do this?" "Didn't you want me to be a doctor, I'm so confused..."
Hey this show is very original and hilarious. Glad I had the chance to talk with you about it Yvonne.
Africa men likes to talk in proverbs ...It's a sign of wisdom in Africa...even as a youth if you can spice up your speech with proverbs one is deems super intelligent.
Agatha steals this show! 😂
YESSSSSSSS, PLEASE! I can't wait! I was born in the U.S., but my parents are traditional immigrant parents. My brothers and I know all too well the life of being a Nigerian-American in the U.S. Though I am actually on the path of medicine, lol.
Not just Nigerian Americans but Nigerians in Nigeria got through the same, even worse
THIS REPRESENTATION IS SO NEEDED!
Yvonne Orji come and continue this series!!!
And now the show is being made. Patience, opportunity, hard work. Congrats Yvonne 🎉
Really?
🤣 brilliant...among the few trailers that actually make me want to watch the full show
Love this soo looking forward to this! I'm a 2nd generation Haitian American so I can relate to a lot of the subject matter. As children of immigrants we have unique tales.
hahaha I already love your mother and i think all African parents read from the same script.this is hilariously accurate
#representingKenya
Hilarious lol!!! I LOVE IT!!! Reminds me of my Guyanese family.....foreign fathers ALWAYS quoting proverbs!!
6 years later... it's a reality! Congratulations!!!!
This is perfection on every level. I can guarantee you that me and my whole family will watch at the very least
Im South African-American and a show like this is long overdue!
THIS IS MY LIFE
Just that I'm a first gen British Nigerian
I was totally inspired by this and wrote a blog post about being a first Gen British Nigerian!! Check it out: paulapacesetter.com/2015/04/21/im-a-first-gen/
Paula Melissa that's awesome!! keep living out loud and THANKS for the support!
Perfect casting, the editing, lighting, writing, directing--EVERYTHING is on point!
Mia Imani thanks mama!!!! miss you guys in NYC!!
Im from Zimbabwe and i noticed on of our famous Zim actors. Im do proud. Mwari vanewe......
Love it !!!! I know it’s been over six years but I watched trailer for first time . It would be great to revisit this sis ! 💕🙏🏾
First Gen Jamaican here and man....this is perfect. So ready.
JUST SAW YOUR LATEST INTERVIEW! So glad to hear that David is behind you and this is still looking for its spot!! ❤️❤️
Why come I never heard about this show....I would watch it..
Girl!! This is hilarious. Biting my nails in anticipation. Good job!!
Where is the GoFundMe?! How can I support this please? It's so perfect!
Miss Isi thank you for wanting to support!you can do so directly from our website: www.firstgenshow.com
Du-bai a husband wow that was really good
This is legit really good! Just read an article about how you landed Insecure bc of this even without an agent manager or acting experience. That's insanely dope. I wonder why this wasn't picked up. It def should be! Especially after the success of Master of None, which has a similar vibe. Shout out to you for just creating - you've def inspired me this morning.
We need this show! Yvonne don't give up on this one. Hilarious!
I am crying at this trailer!! Yvonne is a creative genius!!
THIS IS HILARIOUS!!! I can't help but laugh every time the father comes on. The parables LOL
This is pretty much my life except my mother is Black American. You can only imagine the disappointment at me deciding not to go to medical school. That and now at almost 39 I'm a stay at home mom. You can imagine the conversation my parents had with me at that choice. Oh yeah, and my husband is white. That wasn't a big deal. It was a big deal when my husband tried to call my father by his first name. You know the rest. You could make a show from that incident alone. I love the trailer for your show. It totally speaks to me.
kemicutie Oh yeah, and my husband is an engineer so my folks are happy with that. Hilarious show.
LMAOO I am sorry for ignoring this ad when I saw it the first time. I look forward to it! Lovely lovely lovely lovely.
I thought it was going to be a copy copy trash.
I love oooooo! Thanks for creating this guys. I'll watch and support any day!
***** thanks soo much! please feel free to visit our website www.firstgenshow.com to sign up for our newsletter as well as donate. thanks for the support!
Naija in the house!!! I can't wait to watch it all for real!
Girl this is good! Naija checking in. Congrats on the book and everything. It is great you followed your talents. Besos
This still needs to be a show:)
Lovely! I will be looking out for ALL the episodes. Ps. Yo Mama is a trip ! LOL!!!!
Here..after her wonderful HBO special. Digging on this woman. Fan!
So excited for this! Finally a show that chronicles my struggles lol
Your parents didn't allow you to date thugs? Yeah those are struggles of a westernize shallow woman.
Ah this will be amazing. #NaijaStandUp
Please make this a show! I’m first gen Somali American. I can totally relate!!
Random calls from strangers 😂 Omg
Enoooooooo!!! Eno Explores great job!!! This was so funny! I'm looking forward to the show. The dad Charles is Pete Edochie's understudy! LOL. Great job to the writer and all the actors! Best of luck on funding.
amahaonline thanks soo much! please feel free to visit our website www.firstgenshow.com to sign up for our newsletter as well as donate. thanks for the support!
amahaonline Thank you Amaha. Have you visited the website yet? www.firstgenshow.com?
Its perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...I want to see more!!
Kate Echereodo Soon and very soon! we're anticipating a release in early fall
Laughing out loud...this is my everything
OMG I saw this in the past, I didn't know it was Yvonne!!!!
This looks amazing! Well done Yvonne and team! Can't want for the series - good luck!
This is AWESOME! I'll be sure to pass this trailer around and spread the word.
Yvonne you are gorgeous!!
***** awww!!!!! THANKS!!!! AS ARE UUUUUU!!!! #Beautiful!
Can't wait to see this! Story of the the first gens being told #Naijastandup #1stGen
This show must happen by fire by force
This looks so good! I am so excited!
Loving this trailer and i can spot my sister Eno Explores well done
Vannie Bee Thank you for the shout out sis! What a great concept put together by Yvonne and her team. It was an honor to be part of this masterpiece
I can't wait to support this project cause 'when Jesus says yes nobody can say no!'
n'dada Vaz thanks soo much! please feel free to visit our website www.firstgenshow.com to sign up for our newsletter as well as donate. thanks for the support!
"I hope its not another Russian girlfriend". I Cannot!!! Ugh. Very much like Jamaican and Haitian parents.
I’m African but my friend is trinadadian and we relate too a lot of things especially culture and parents
YESSSS OOOO!!!
Dr. Leslie brought me here :))
Special Star we love Leslie!
I want to watch it 😭
Perfect!!!!!Yessssss!!!! You nailed it!!!!!
We need this show. I think it would be so great.
Go Yvonne!! OMG story of my life!
"when Jesus says yes nobody can say no" that is my mother's favorite song😂
I am here reading her book. I got excited to watch this show but cannot find the series anywhere
ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS!!!!!! Can't wait!
First Gen! Nice Yvonne 👍 🎯
This looks so good! I was cracking up. I totally wanna see this.
Awesome! Already a die-hard fan...
I love any comedy that talks about first generation americans!! I feel that I can have something to relate to!
She's popping on HBO's Insecure at the moment so perhaps she could find a way to bring this to the screen. This is just as good as that show and explores a world that the masses hasn't seen.
Brilliant just brilliant🤗 I see my Jamaican family! lmao Anything I wanted to do was being like the Yankee pickney dem! 😂😂😂 I can't wait! great job Yvonne 💯💯
This is hilarious!! I see John-Willie! Shou!-out to Oakwood!
This is going to be a show on Disney plus - I read that in Yvonne's new book! When Jesus says yes, nobody can say no, indeed!
Love this! Love it love it love it!
Disney + Ya'll!!! Yassss!!!
OMG. This is so funny! I hope this makes it to TV quick. I don't watch much TV, and no sitcoms, but this one, I definitely would set my timer to watch.
"Thats the name the white man gave you"..LMMFAAOOO!! no he didnt just say that!! LOOOL
Yes!!! Looking forward to this, it looks so good.
🔥 🔥 🔥 trailer! I hope this show becomes a reality one day! Also, love the logo, a stethoscope morphing into a microphone? Genius!
IT WAS MY GRANDMOTHER'S NAME 😂😂😂😂😂
I'm already looking forward to this!