Shunned in school for being an introvert😣: Momo’s experience as an African American living in Ghana
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- Momo narrates what it's like for her to live in Ghana as an introverted African American. She touches on being shunned in school, colorism and being treated differently because of her foreign background and personality.
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Obroni is not offensive, even a Ghanaian born here with a light skin is called Obroni. My own brother the last of us has a lighter skin is called Kofi Broni but his actual name is Kofi Marfo.
Charley.. it’s not offensive to you!! But it offensive to her.. in America obroni no means white and she is clearly not white.. but Ebi we for explain to her to it entails
She needs to adapt and build confidence as you did ,Ghanaians love to crack jokes without taking other feelings into consideration but they want to see your reaction in a confidence way . I did went through that but at the end I was able build my confidence along the line. I am a Ghanaian but they treated me like a foreigner . I was able to study the system and built my confidence to react back to their ignorant thoughts in a way they never treated me awkward .
All these pupils have got their own situations and mindset and I really don’t blame them but is because of how they were brought up in the school system. You have to help her out to adapt to the system since you have gone through that situation before
The boy who shifted was probably shy. I used to be shy of people with an American accent😅. Looking back, I was being silly🤣.
I used to be the same as well. Ghanaians aren't racist at all
The boy was shy. It is the upbringing in Ghana that boys and girls stay apart and not that he was avoiding her. She did not have an open mind coming in the first place, maybe she is changed.
April you should know that calling people obroni is absolutely nothing in Ghana and not insult to a person. I am light skin Ghanaian dude and they've been calling me Obroni ever since I was born nothing special however coming from America I got it as to why she is offended by that because of racism and segregation
In Ghana, I experienced similar situations (I'm blk American as well). I'm naturally introverted, but was always very kind towards others. I was told ppl assumed I thought I was "better" than them for being naturally reserved. I always spoke and greeted others and smiled but still received negativity, eye rolls and some ppl outright ignored me when I would say hello. It was off putting but I was told it was because I didn't put forth enough effort starting a convo with them, but how do you start a convo when ppl are rolling their eyes and giving you dirty looks? 😂 it was disheartening but cultural differences are cultural differences. I can't change my natural introverted disposition to make others comfortable. Continue to be you and you'll eventually connect with others who will appreciate you for you 💕
Wow that's very interesting to hear. I'm also introverted and where I came I never greeted people but since coming to Ghana I've learned to try and do so but sometimes people won't respond and when someone else greets them they respond. But I agree with you those who don't want to get to know never will so I'll let good friends come naturally.
Am I the only one who got emotional at some point? Even Ghanaians who turn to speak English fluently or have a little bit of an "accent" get looked at in a weird way. Like...." helloooo you're in Ghana,speak like us". And it gets super annoying. Sorry you had to go through that. Nice name by the way.❤️
Don’t you think, you not liking to move to Ghana initially contributed to your bad experience? Please Obroni is not an insult, light skinned Ghana who can’t even say a word of English are called Obroni in Ghana. Ghanaians are open people if you open up, they will open up to you, if you close up, you get the same thing.
This is rather unfortunate that she had to deal with all that. She can get in touch if she needs any support to make her stay much easier.
I understand how she feels & where she's coming from, buh I'm I think for her to fit in, she should embrace things as they come & enjoy the moment as u did yourself, some of these jokes from Ghanaians are sometimes unfortunate buh it is mostly said with good intentions & not to mock, sorry for experience
She should enjoy the moment, ask people questions and she will fine.
Thanks for this April N. You just provided a learning opportunity for everyone.
For her treatment, It's human nature. We all act differently around different people for diverse reasons.
She probably has to move to a different area in GH. Some places are lit💥💥💥 with loads of amazing people, like April N and myself 🌚.
As for the term obroni, I don't know but over here both dark & light skinned individuals get called that once in a while so we thought it was nothing. But I assure you, there's no malicious intent behind it.
There's this very light skinned woman in my area and I call her Arab and call one of her kids Chinese. She also calls me Arab but I'm darker than midnight. 😂Both of us have never travelled outside GH.
I’m a Ghanaian living in the US. Believe me, as a new student in any school here in the US, student are so horrible to you, this is the case probably for everywhere in the world. It’s seems like she is perceiving something that may or may not exist, either way she needs to learn to adjust. Her personality seems to be her flaw and not necessarily Ghana per say. I may be wrong.
well that's a story to tell! pls keep in mind that the video is about Momo's personal experience as an African American living in Ghana. She cannot speak to the African (or specifically Ghanaian) experience in America and neither can I, that was not the basis of the comparison. We also cannot speak about other countries and whether the situation would be same. But thank you for your comment!
Obroni is not only about being light skinned.
Your accent✓
Your skin(be it white, brown,pink etc)
Your mannerism or attitude✓
It is not meant to offend people.
A Ghanaian born in Ghana with all the descriptions I listed can be called Obroni.
Even Black Americans (those with dark skin) are also called Obroni.
It's not just about someone's skin complexion it's strictly because someone is being called out of their name because of their mannerisms or accent. You can say that's not rude but I think it's very disrespectful depending on how people used the term. Sure if you don't know my name and I am foreign I completely understand not that I like the word at all but I understand that you're expressing me as a foreigner but that's completely different if you know my name and are specifically calling me obroni because of my mannerisms, skin complexion, or accent. That has happened more than once to me by a lot of different people not just one person. I understand that the word is not intended to be offensive but it's the way people intentionally use the word that makes it offensive.
@@mozzie1864 ..You have a point but it's all love.
Even our celebraties like
Nadia Buari
Kidi
Nana Ama McBrown etc that are well known by Ghanaians are still refered to as *Obroni*.
@@mozzie1864 You should come for an update. Hearing your experiences was interesting.
Everything she is saying she is not lieing at all . Some ghanaians joke with everything without even kwing it's hurt dis ppl.
The originality of your content and niche is just amazing. Keep it up dearie.
Accept her as your friend and sister April
Wow I love this haha I can see some topics didn't make it sadly though
The boy was just shy, nothing else, sorry that she thought the guy had a negative perception
Interesting
Excellent content April! Much food for thought. Very informative! Keep up the good work!
its sad she had such experiences living in Ghana. we have to do better, these are our own people and they should feel at home. so sorry
Obroni is not associated with "hate" as similar words are abroad.
There is nothing wrong someone calling you obroni
Hi April!! Very nice and bless the young lady's heart. From my experience in traveling to 5 nations throughout east Africa, folks there are sensitive towards us as African Americans because of the ignorant, misconceptions we have towards Africa. Folks throughout Africa are aware of this and I think that is where and why she experienced some difficulties amongst her peers in Ghana. But happy to say that the truth is coming out for us on both sides of the Atlantic and fortunately we are acting accordingly. And the outcome is going to be sharp and phenomenal. Please keep coming out with more vlogs!!
This is why I used to like Ghana old system of education. Most kids used to go to boarding school at a very young age to learn how to be independent and develop some mental toughness.
Hmm.. Sorry Momo.. Twi is very interactive .. you cannot sit down and learn twi.. just learn it from the people around you... if you hear a word just smile and ask what does that mean.. and use it the next day .. and keep going and going in the you will get the gist of it
Some ghanaians call ghanaians with lighter skin obroni all d tym . And it's becos hw ghanaians see white ppl Dy think it's elevation. N dats how d understand it but an african American DNT see dat way becos wht Dy are coming from
MoMo!! 🖤🖤🙏🏿🙏🏿
Thank you for creating awareness about Ghana... We Ghanaian's will try to do better...much love
April, I am so sorry for the way your guest fills about some Ghanaians attitudes, may be its because she is quiet at all times. Tell her we love her no matter what as a sister ❤. Thanks from Nevada.
Some families caution male sons to stay away from girls. He may have moved because of that.
Its not too late to learn twi, keep trying. And Mosarian?!! Wow. A nice name you have. Where did your parents get that name?
I'm still trying my best to learn twi. My mom came up with my name actually my dad's name is Moses so she used mo from it and the zarian comes from a tv she really liked.
I can definitely relate. I’m originally Ghanaian born and raised in UK. I lived in Ghana for a while and never felt accepted, I got treated so differently because I was from abroad, I experienced bullying and harassment at school. It’s a shame because Ghana is a beautiful country but the mindset of people has to change. Going on holiday in Ghana is definitely different from actually going to live there as you get to see people for who they really are when you live there.
totally agree! I would say Ghana is just AMAZING for vacationing... living is a completely different experience:(
Same man
Africans face worse of what she’s saying in America, BM will call you dummy if u ve African accent, they laugh at our food, even fufu is now a new trend , no where is perfect indeed.
It's a shame she has had such a negative experience in Ghana. She seems like a sweet young lady. I hope in the next 5 years (if she stays in Ghana), her experiences change.
If I were to give her some advice, I think making an effort to get involved in extra curricular activities and finding your "tribe" will possibly help her develop meaningful relationships with people that in turn can help her navigate Ghanaian society, learn twi, explore other regions in Ghana etc and perhaps become more of a confident person. Wherever she may find herself in the next five years be it Ghana or abroad, developing and maintaining relationships in many respects are a key part of how you experience the world.
In addition, I'm a Ghanaian but was born and raised in the UK and I'm always called an obroni. It doesn't bother me anymore because I understand the mentality of where that comes from (its often rooted in ignorance and the fact that anyone from outside of Ghana/Africa is perceived as a foreigner). It may not sit well with me, but as long as I don't see myself that way (and I'm confident about that fact) it doesn't bother me. That's how I deal with the situation anyway. Assumptions and stereotypes are annoying but that is why we must develop the resilience and confidence to challenge them in a way that can bring about knowledge exchange. It's really empowering and reverses the tables in many aspects.
It would also be interesting to know if she has had any positive experiences in Ghana (some balance in the interview would have been welcomed).
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I'm sorry for her experience but she should know Ghana is not only about Accra. She can try other regions and also try to understand the culture. She has to try to adapt.
I find it quite amusing when people resort to the phrase "Ghana is not only Accra" for every circumstance a foreign national complaints about. Even when they complain about the amenities they are not getting in Accra somebody in the comment section will write "Ghana is not only Accra ".
I ask myself, are these people serious? The reality is as underdeveloped as Accra is in comparison to developed countries and even many other developing countries, it is the most developed City in Ghana. So what sense does it make to tell somebody who is complaining about the amenities and issues that have likely arisen because of the limited exposure to the rest of the world, that "Ghana is not only Accra"?
I do agree that She has to try to adapt though.
I just can't figure out what is unique about your content 💕
Me neither looooool
Basic education in Ghana is an extreme sport. It either breaks you for life or toughens you for life (Your decision lies in JHS 2). Everyone teases for fun at the least chance. Donot take it serious lol.
My mom calls me obroni 🤦🏽♀️ we just learn to live with it
yep, we just learn to live with it
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Love the name Momo ( alias Mobile money).
Most of Moon's experiences are in reality, complement however, being an introvert and coming from America, could easily make the meanings easily directly opposite. As a teacher , I can understand her really well. Its very unfortunate but I can help her get through it.
Please please see a therapist you were taken from your comfortable environment and brought to a strange place you need to work on unconscious bias trauma and depression negative thought that is impacting on your emotions and behaviour please see a psychologist
And oh oh! This is going to sound really astonishing, but um...I cannot speak twi too. And I’m a Ghanaian! Shocking right? Well, there was no cultural transmission, in terms of language, and that really adversely affected me. So yeah, I can relate. I’ve been ridiculed at several times for my inability to speak twi. It’s all good. Sometimes I retaliate and sometimes I just stay shut. Hmm.
Lol yeah, you are not the only Ghanaian who cannot speak twi. I personally know a number of full Ghanaians who have lived in Ghana their whole lives/most of their lives and cannot speak twi. Some can speak another Ghanaian language, others only speak English. Everyone's background is different.
@@AprilN well I’ll be damned. I’m not alone!!
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In my opinion, school days are some of the roughest times in our lives if we are in any way different than others. So, I think that's part of what's going on. And I think people tend to view children as innocent and that their parents instill some things in them but I don't totally believe that. I think people are clannish by human nature and this develops very early in life. That people form clans that are based on people who look like or are in some way like them, and then if they become dominant they put down others that aren't like them. Don't go anywhere expecting anything. I think black people looking to go "home" to Africa and thinking because most are black around them that they are part of the society. We're still Americans wherever we go. Some may accept and embrace us, but some won't or some will try to get something from us because we are thought of as having money.
Momo de momo
I want to be her friend please. I feel sorry for her
I was away for a while
Obroni means white man or woman
The meaning of the word has been broaden over the last 30 years. Obroni isn't just white man or woman. Even a Ghanaian can be called Obroni.
For black Americans calling Dem from wht Dy are not is offensive to Dem especially calling white. Becos dia history .
Hey, April! I’m back! This video is very dumbfounding to watch and listen to. Momo (nice nicky by the way) should have never been treated in such an ill-manner. That’s very disheartening. I sincerely can’t believe some Ghanaians would go to this length to behave this way. She should feel welcomed and at home. Well, 5 years is really vast. Wow! By the way, April, don’t deny me this. Can I be her friend? What am I even saying? Well, if that’s okay, though. Momo! It’s going to alright. Nice video. I’m going to have to take time to watch the rest; I’ve been away for some time now. Sorry.
Hi! thank you for watching! pls find Momo on IG- @mozzieclark
@@AprilN Thanks, I saw it after I asked for it though. So thanks but no thanks. Hahaha...you know I’m kidding right?
My dear yr colour is more expensive in Ghana 😂
The sheer ignorance in this comment is the reason why we are having this issue
I understand how she feels & where she's coming from, buh I'm I think for her to fit in, she should embrace things as they come & enjoy the moment as u did yourself, some of these jokes from Ghanaians are sometimes unfortunate buh it is mostly said with good intentions & not to mock, sorry for experience
She should enjoy the moment, ask people questions and she will fine.
Some ghanaians call ghanaians with lighter skin obroni all d tym . And becos hw ghanaians see white ppl Dy think it's elevation. N dats how d understand it but an african American DNT see dat way becos wht Dy are coming from