There was a time in South African history where they were denying certain demographics the opportunity to get a proper education or even have access to higher education at all. Many parents (especially mothers/grandmothers) and guardians helped their children get through university with little income. Some students get their own sponsored funds or loans and are the first members in their families to graduate uni. So black South Africans in particular, make a big deal about graduating because of the above reasons. And of course, we're culturally diverse and proud of the tribes we belong to, that's why we'll show it off with our traditional clothes.
In South Africa we acknowledge our culture at every turn, so itâs not a UKZN thing to be cultural but I do agree, as a UJ graduate twice , UKZN makes it fun. Just donât confuse it with our love for our roots
UKZN is definitely way ahead in this regard. University of the Western Cape is less exciting but also not boring. Lots of jumping up and singing/ululating, shouting and cheers from family members... Although, I just did a search feeling nostalgic and it was quite tame...lol. Congrats to your hubby!
Congratulations to our husband!đ„łđ„ł Doctrate in Philosophy! Wow! You must be so proud! UKZN graduations are the best. The pride and joy you see from the families is palpable! Love it!
Hello Sharon! I recently subscribed to your channel and love your videos because they remind me of my stay in South Africa. I was there for 13 years and recently completed my PhD at UKZN aswell. No Uni does Grads like UKZN. I studied there from 1st year till now and each graduation is a blast!! At UKZN we don't come to playyyy! Glad you had fun! Hope you do get to do more vlogs too! Love from Cameroon đđđđŸ
You see that is the problem i have with UCT. The institution is on Khoisan land but does nothing to reflect that history in its ceremonies. That is why Coloured students and community feel alienated from the institution and broader SA.
@@patrickjacobs8417 UCT under Prof Phakeng has drastically changed though, I saw a video of this year's graduation. There was a whole set up of African drums and music outside in front of the hall as the guests arrive. Even in the procession to go outside they have the drums and African music on the sides. Things are different now at UCT. I don't know about other universities.
True, graduations can be boring especially if you are not a graduandđ Congratulations to your husband, it is such a huge feat! More feathers đđ»
Today was Africa day, so i have Zimbabwean clients, but i noticed today all of them and their kids didn't show up, other kids were wearing traditional attire, then i remembered they once told me that they don't have traditional attire and this troubled me while other africans are celebrating others are hiding at home
@@IamZulu-8 I have only seen the Ndebeles of zimbabwe wearing traditional attire which is similar to the zulu attire.. Other than that, I don't know what other tribes wear there
Congratulations are in order to your husband and your family, on the graduation ceremony that's just shows you how South Africans embrace their culture with no shame of what other people interprete it. This translates to other things as well you've probably mentioned on your videos, diverse as we are and without looking down at anyone each embrace their cultural practice with pride Indian, African, White, Coloureds.
Thank you for that information. I've been cracking my head about her resemblance. Been thinking I know someone just like her but Mzansian. The resemblance is uncanny
Woww, congratulations to your hubby, I love how they celebrate their graduation, it's shows how happy they were after all the stress of studying, it worth celebrating. But really waiting to see your husband ceremony/ graduation danceđ. Thank you for sharing â€ïž
Yes indeed I absolutely agree with you UKZN is the mother, god mother and the Chief of all South African university ceremoniesđđđ. If something is rooted in the Zulu Kingdom, expect to see culture preservation. Did you know that 24th September was a Public holiday in commemoration of Shaka Zulu (King of the Zulus). To accommodate all cultures in SA, it was changed to heritage day or braai day. Many will deny it and say otherwise but we have been to other universities, it is no where close to UKZN. And you Madam Okorie saw it and cannot be swayed. They know and we all know the truthđ€Łđ€Łđ€Ł. Congratulations to Mr Okorie on obtaining his PHD đ
Graduations in general in UKZN and University of Zululand take pride in being AFRICAN...That's one thing you can't take away from them..They celebrate who they are. Well done too to your next of kin for his PhD đđ
Wow!!! I envy the graduands coz I'm not sure any uni in Nigeria does this đđ This video made me really excited...the dancing & jubilation đŻ Congratulations to your Hubby!đđ Did you dance for him when his name was mentioned???đ€Łđ€Ł
Even here in S A it hasn't always been like this I remember when I attended my older sister"s graduation, the way I was so bored I wanted to cry. It's time for us Africans to break these barriers. This is who we are, this is how we celebrate.â€â€â€
Congratulations to your husband thatâs a great one and the ceremony looks so good I love the drama the vibes the feels the energy and above all the excitement the achievements I love it.
You guys need to watch the University of Zululand graduation ceremony. It's all started in UNIZULU. What is happening at UKZN is nothing compared what happens at UNIZULU. I know some of you are confusing the University of KwaZulu-Natal which is UKZN at Durban and Pietermariztburg and the University of Zululand UNIZULU which is formerly known as Ongoye in Mpangeni and Richardsbay.
Wawuuuuuuu. Congratulations to our own doctor. Dr Mitt, you have done so well.We are super proud of you.Honestly speaking,South Africans can be extra when it comes to display of excitement at graduation ceremonies. Watching their random display of happiness ,one will think that the person/people they came for their graduation,,is/are the first /only learned person/people in their community..i have witnessed it too at university of Witswatersrand (WITS) and co in Johannesburg. i was in awe of the whole show.i loved how happy and appreciative they are of their own. STOP BEING SHY NWANYI OMA.Cover all the coverable. Jisi ike oo
As an alumni of UKZN I witnessed the graduation vibes during my honours/masters graduations in Royal gardens PMB. Im currently doing my PhD in UKZN looking forward to yet another graduation vibe soon.
UKZN does the most but all other universities celebrate their culture in our graduation ceremonies. IF YOU DON'T HAVE YOUR PEOPLE THERE TO HYPE YOU... MMH!!!!
Point of correction, most all Universities, students showcase their cultural n this is d indication that our culture can't be hijacked by Western education after graduation
Lol UKZN is not the only university that has people celebrating like that though. A lot of university and college graduates do that in SA. Congratulations to your husband. Furthering your studies is a very good thing.đ
Its not about the university, its about the culture of the people where the university is. UKZN is in zululand, zulu people celabrate that way. Other tribes are a bit reserved. So saying other universities should start also celebrating wont do anything, they wont because its not a signature of their culture to be that boisterous. And also keep in mind, if every graduate makes a whole dance, how long will the graduation take? Take your degree and go celebrate outside I think, we didnt come here for a theatre perfomance.
Please please please don't call it drama....our parents have sacrificed alot for us....some of those graduates have domestic workers for mothers,some sell snacks along the road...some wake up at 3 to go sell food so that their kids can go to school....we celebrate because there's alot that goes into wearing that cap and gown....!!!SO when you see family crying and dancing,it's because that child has brought hope into the family and God has removed shame and boundries of limitations!! There has to be other words you can use aside from drama and carnival like.... As for your husband,WELL DONE AND A BIG CONGRATULATIONS....!GOD HAS DONE IT!
Words mean different to different ppl but in this case Drama wasn't meant in a bad light. Just like the rest of the continent is shocked when we say shem... Lets be more tolerant & stop assuming negativity all the time
Congratulations Dr. Okorie đđđđđ„. Chai! Our husband đđ. Girl UKZN has the best graduations ever. We are Zulu and proud and lit đđđ„đ„. Bring more pictures oo
South African culture is a paradox. We live in a country that was designed by colonisers built by our ancestors. Just like all other African countries. However the difference is we still retained a great deal of our culture even within the confides of Christianity. A very interesting observation even as a local. We don't wear our traditional garb everyday but we live in two worlds everyday.
I didnât even attend my university convocation đ€Łđ€Ł After party Is a good idea đ€Łđ€Ł Africans never slack see vibe đ€Łđ€Łđ€Łđđ Congratulations To your hubby Did I hear Rivers state?
I believe if they were as many NIGERIAN women as there are NIGERIAN MEN in SA.. Xenophobia would be much much less. Beautiful lady. we don't see ANY Nigerian women. it's just one way traffic.. please send for more women from your country.. we need balance. y'all Just sent us a raiding partyđđ
It's not only a UKZN thing.. Most SA universities do that.. I have been to a UJ, Wits and Unisa graduation ceremony.. They were people who did African praises and dances
Congratulations to your Husband on his PH.D!!! That's an amazing feat especially from UKZN!
Youâre right. Thank you
There was a time in South African history where they were denying certain demographics the opportunity to get a proper education or even have access to higher education at all.
Many parents (especially mothers/grandmothers) and guardians helped their children get through university with little income.
Some students get their own sponsored funds or loans and are the first members in their families to graduate uni.
So black South Africans in particular, make a big deal about graduating because of the above reasons. And of course, we're culturally diverse and proud of the tribes we belong to, that's why we'll show it off with our traditional clothes.
Wow.. this is wonderful!
I'm a UCT alumni but I love the energy of UKZN graduations. My graduation was also memorable and fun. Graduated the same day as Nomzamo Mbatha
Oh wow.. thatâs nice
Congratulations to your hubby. Zulu people are very proud and still very rooted in their culture and traditions
Proud UKZN Alumni!! Decolonising graduation ceremonies bit by bit! Congratulations to your Hubby!
Decolonising is a big word bro!!
@@patrickjacobs8417 itâs a start wethu, can we just accept the little change.
@@patrickjacobs8417 Rightly so. Decolonisation begins with education and unlearning.
In South Africa we acknowledge our culture at every turn, so itâs not a UKZN thing to be cultural but I do agree, as a UJ graduate twice , UKZN makes it fun. Just donât confuse it with our love for our roots
lol đ just let UKZN enjoy its moment please.
@@tawvnmgmt7744 Hhayi yazi nje!!!!
@@tawvnmgmt7744 was just sharing information, didnât mean anything negative about that đ
â@@tawvnmgmt7744 she's just sharing information,bathong.why r you being emotional manje
UKZN is definitely way ahead in this regard. University of the Western Cape is less exciting but also not boring. Lots of jumping up and singing/ululating, shouting and cheers from family members...
Although, I just did a search feeling nostalgic and it was quite tame...lol.
Congrats to your hubby!
Lol.. yea, thereâs this particular sound made while shouting. Itâs a different type of cheering.
And thank you!
Because us Coloureds or Khoisan descendants dont want to celebrate our heritage and that is why we are a confused community.
Congratulations to our husband!đ„łđ„ł Doctrate in Philosophy! Wow! You must be so proud!
UKZN graduations are the best. The pride and joy you see from the families is palpable! Love it!
Yup.. thank you!
We very cultured people đżđŠđżđŠ
The whole continent must follow, we must celebrate the way Afrikans best know how!
UKZN does indeed have the best grad ceremonies, congrats to your husband for his PHD, you are simply Beautifulâ€â€â€
Thanks dearâ€ïžâ€ïž
Hello Sharon! I recently subscribed to your channel and love your videos because they remind me of my stay in South Africa. I was there for 13 years and recently completed my PhD at UKZN aswell. No Uni does Grads like UKZN. I studied there from 1st year till now and each graduation is a blast!! At UKZN we don't come to playyyy! Glad you had fun! Hope you do get to do more vlogs too! Love from Cameroon đđđđŸ
Oh wow.. thank you, and congratulations Joan on your PhD!, and I hope to do more more vlogsđâ€ïž
South Africans are happy peopleâŁđ€©.... congratulations to ur hubby once again
Thanks hun
Congratulations to your hubby loveâ€ïžâ€ïž
Other universities do it too, I went to UCT and we broke out in African song, that was in 2015, drums and African dance. But UKZN is the best with it.
You see that is the problem i have with UCT. The institution is on Khoisan land but does nothing to reflect that history in its ceremonies. That is why Coloured students and community feel alienated from the institution and broader SA.
@@patrickjacobs8417 UCT under Prof Phakeng has drastically changed though, I saw a video of this year's graduation. There was a whole set up of African drums and music outside in front of the hall as the guests arrive. Even in the procession to go outside they have the drums and African music on the sides. Things are different now at UCT. I don't know about other universities.
@@patrickjacobs8417 So coloureds are Khoisan now???
True, graduations can be boring especially if you are not a graduandđ
Congratulations to your husband, it is such a huge feat! More feathers đđ»
Awww so so happy for your hubby.. Wow, their traditional attire and dressing is dope... I enjoyed and love your story... Keep winning
Today was Africa day, so i have Zimbabwean clients, but i noticed today all of them and their kids didn't show up, other kids were wearing traditional attire, then i remembered they once told me that they don't have traditional attire and this troubled me while other africans are celebrating others are hiding at home
Zimbabweans don't have traditional attire? đČđČđČ
@@IamZulu-8 I have only seen the Ndebeles of zimbabwe wearing traditional attire which is similar to the zulu attire.. Other than that, I don't know what other tribes wear there
Congratulations are in order to your husband and your family, on the graduation ceremony that's just shows you how South Africans embrace their culture with no shame of what other people interprete it. This translates to other things as well you've probably mentioned on your videos, diverse as we are and without looking down at anyone each embrace their cultural practice with pride Indian, African, White, Coloureds.
Beautiful!
Congratulations to your hubby sis.â€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïž
Wow! Really beautiful the way they celebrate their graduates
Yeaaa.. thanks
Congratulations to your Hubby!!! Very impressive đđđđYes UKZN grad ceremony steals the show, it gets better every yearđ„đ„đ„
Thank you!
Very nice video, from your biggest South African fan from Limpopo province
All universities in SA do that. It has become a tradition - the praise singing, ulilatinh, dancing etc. All in celebration.
South Africans LOVE their culture and traditions â€
You look like Sho Madjozi! đđ
She does
Thank you for that information. I've been cracking my head about her resemblance. Been thinking I know someone just like her but Mzansian. The resemblance is uncanny
Hahaha, not me going on google to look at sho madjoziâs pictures all over againđđ.. I will take thatâ€ïž
Exactly! đ Beautiful
Im South African love your content keep up the good work sister
Congratulations to you.. your husband is now a Dr. Glory be to God.
Glory to God!.. thank you
Woww, congratulations to your hubby, I love how they celebrate their graduation, it's shows how happy they were after all the stress of studying, it worth celebrating. But really waiting to see your husband ceremony/ graduation danceđ. Thank you for sharing â€ïž
Hahaha, thanks, he didnât dance ođđ
Love it with UKZNđ„đ„đ„
Proudly South Africa you think you for sharing with us.
Yes indeed I absolutely agree with you UKZN is the mother, god mother and the Chief of all South African university ceremoniesđđđ. If something is rooted in the Zulu Kingdom, expect to see culture preservation.
Did you know that 24th September was a Public holiday in commemoration of Shaka Zulu (King of the Zulus). To accommodate all cultures in SA, it was changed to heritage day or braai day.
Many will deny it and say otherwise but we have been to other universities, it is no where close to UKZN. And you Madam Okorie saw it and cannot be swayed. They know and we all know the truthđ€Łđ€Łđ€Ł.
Congratulations to Mr Okorie on obtaining his PHD đ
Zulu uyesabeka â€ïžđđŸ
@@IamZulu-8 Wena wenkayishana kamenzi ephuza umlaza ngameva đ
Congratulations to you hubby, Do you know that you look like Sho Madjozi?
Listen your content keeps hitting the mark đLove it.
Thanks hunđ„șđ„ș.. this means a lot to meâ€ïž
Wow mega congratulations to your hubby,this was really an interesting one to watch đ
Great content again!
This was very interesting to watch. I enjoyed every bit of it.
Graduations in general in UKZN and University of Zululand take pride in being AFRICAN...That's one thing you can't take away from them..They celebrate who they are. Well done too to your next of kin for his PhD đđ
Wow!!!
I envy the graduands coz I'm not sure any uni in Nigeria does this đđ
This video made me really excited...the dancing & jubilation đŻ
Congratulations to your Hubby!đđ
Did you dance for him when his name was mentioned???đ€Łđ€Ł
I didnât ođđ.. I wasnât prepared đđ
Even here in S A it hasn't always been like this I remember when I attended my older sister"s graduation, the way I was so bored I wanted to cry. It's time for us Africans to break these barriers. This is who we are, this is how we celebrate.â€â€â€
I just discovered your channel and I've been binge watching...I love your content. You gained a subscriber sis, danko!! đżđŠ
Thanks hunâ€ïžâ€ïž
Congratulations and all the best to your Hubby. A graduation is a celebration, a time to rejoice. This is beautifulâ€â€
Thanks â€ïžâ€ïž
I had to watch this over and over again. Congratulations to ur husband
Thank youu !
Osheeđđ»đđ».
Congratulations to your hubby and congratulations to you too on your 2k subscriber. Keep growing dear.
Thanks dear
I love this video.. thank you for showing us how fun kzn graduation is â€đ
Congratulations to your husband thatâs a great one and the ceremony looks so good I love the drama the vibes the feels the energy and above all the excitement the achievements I love it.
Congratulations to your hubby, I canât wait for my husband to finish his PhD!
Thank you.. best of luck to your hubby!
You ladies just made me want a hubby đđ€
Congratulations to your hubby and congrats to your 2k sub. I love the way they celebrate graduation very interesting đ€š.
Thank you. I Legit thought I came for festival
Omo hearty congratulations to your hubby. His success is your success. More blessings to the famđżđŠđżđŠSA styleđđœ#AfricansRising
Thanks hunâ€ïžâ€ïž
You guys need to watch the University of Zululand graduation ceremony. It's all started in UNIZULU. What is happening at UKZN is nothing compared what happens at UNIZULU. I know some of you are confusing the University of KwaZulu-Natal which is UKZN at Durban and Pietermariztburg and the University of Zululand UNIZULU which is formerly known as Ongoye in Mpangeni and Richardsbay.
The most important thing is it all started in KwaZulu-Natal. As Zulus we take so much pride in our culture. â€ïžâ€ïž
i agree with you, it all started at UNIZULU
UKZN is the best period I enjoy watching it I am UJ Alumni
Yes, Ukzn and UniZululand. đđŸ
I always love watching your videos, your smile and how u explain with ur hands đđcongratulations to you and hubby
Hahahaha.. thank you!
Congratulations to your husband
You look beautiful sis
I am also a proud UKZN Alumni đđđ
She's Beautiful đ Go South Afroca Africa
đ„°đ„° Congratulations đđ
Congratulations đ„ł to the husbaeđ„łđ„łđ„ł
Thanks hun
I hope you gradually get into vlogging. I love your vibe so much.
Awww.. thank youuuu â€ïž
Wawuuuuuuu. Congratulations to our own doctor. Dr Mitt, you have done so well.We are super proud of you.Honestly speaking,South Africans can be extra when it comes to display of excitement at graduation ceremonies. Watching their random display of happiness ,one will think that the person/people they came for their graduation,,is/are the first /only learned person/people in their community..i have witnessed it too at university of Witswatersrand (WITS) and co in Johannesburg. i was in awe of the whole show.i loved how happy and appreciative they are of their own. STOP BEING SHY NWANYI OMA.Cover all the coverable. Jisi ike oo
Hahaha.. thank you finest, youâve said it all. Also, Iâll take your advice and cover everything next time
Sister breath in between pls... Congrats to your hubby yall are beautiful đđ
Thank you, I will
As an alumni of UKZN I witnessed the graduation vibes during my honours/masters graduations in Royal gardens PMB. Im currently doing my PhD in UKZN looking forward to yet another graduation vibe soon.
Oh wow, I see another Nigerian Academic, hola!!!, and Goodluck with your studies!
Congratulations on your husband!!
Thank you for sharing. Its very different from here. People just clap n that's it! Lovely pictures too!
Thank you Roshani â€ïž
Congrats to your husband.
UKZN does the most but all other universities celebrate their culture in our graduation ceremonies. IF YOU DON'T HAVE YOUR PEOPLE THERE TO HYPE YOU... MMH!!!!
Congratulations to your husband đ„
Thank youuuâ€ïž
Point of correction, most all Universities, students showcase their cultural n this is d indication that our culture can't be hijacked by Western education after graduation
Nice. But Why arenât others making the news like UKZN?
@@sharonokorie I graduated đ University of Limpopo and most were also wearing thier traditional attire
@@sharonokorie Because UKZN is the biggest University plus has the best Online presence
Yup, its quite common. SA is very western but its populous hasnt lost its culture
UKZN does it better in most Varsities it's faster than ordering a meal at a drivethrough
Congratulations to your hubby.
what you saw started at UNIZULU, their graduation ceremony is double the bomb of what you are seeing in UKZN
graduation in sa are extra and i love that here you just graduate
Congratulations to your Hubby Sharon...he is trully an academic
Thank youâ€ïžâ€ïž
Lol UKZN is not the only university that has people celebrating like that though. A lot of university and college graduates do that in SA. Congratulations to your husband. Furthering your studies is a very good thing.đ
Congratulations on to ur Husbandoo
Hahaha⊠I see what you did here. Thank you âooooâđ
This is lovely. Love ur channel. Wish I would have this courage to start a CZcams channel
Thanks dear.. you should tryđâ€ïž
A new sub here KZN is my đĄ thank you for sharing dear.
Thank you and welcomee
Its not about the university, its about the culture of the people where the university is. UKZN is in zululand, zulu people celabrate that way. Other tribes are a bit reserved. So saying other universities should start also celebrating wont do anything, they wont because its not a signature of their culture to be that boisterous.
And also keep in mind, if every graduate makes a whole dance, how long will the graduation take? Take your degree and go celebrate outside I think, we didnt come here for a theatre perfomance.
This started in Rhodes university in the Eastern Cape that it spread across South Africa
Stop lying it all started in KwaZulu-Natal.
Congratulations đŸđđ I was actually at this particular graduation ceremony for my bro who also graduated with a PhD degreeâŠ.
Wow, congratulations to him too
đđâ€ïžâ€ïž
Congratulations to your husband
Thank youđđ»
It's not only UKZN
Congrats to the Hubby
đđđ
Omo, I'm late to this one again
Better late than neverđđâ€ïž
Please please please don't call it drama....our parents have sacrificed alot for us....some of those graduates have domestic workers for mothers,some sell snacks along the road...some wake up at 3 to go sell food so that their kids can go to school....we celebrate because there's alot that goes into wearing that cap and gown....!!!SO when you see family crying and dancing,it's because that child has brought hope into the family and God has removed shame and boundries of limitations!! There has to be other words you can use aside from drama and carnival like....
As for your husband,WELL DONE AND A BIG CONGRATULATIONS....!GOD HAS DONE IT!
Words mean different to different ppl but in this case Drama wasn't meant in a bad light. Just like the rest of the continent is shocked when we say shem... Lets be more tolerant & stop assuming negativity all the time
Congratulations Dr. Okorie đđđđđ„. Chai! Our husband đđ. Girl UKZN has the best graduations ever. We are Zulu and proud and lit đđđ„đ„. Bring more pictures oo
Thanks dear.. laughing hard at âour husbandâđđđâ€ïž
@@sharonokorie đđ
Proud Zulu girl. đđŸâ€ïž
Most university gratuations that have a majority black population will have alot of culture displayed.its South Africa after all
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Yeaaaa.. thank youâ€ïž
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I really want to visit South Africa đżđŠ bad, been in đłđŹ all my life đđ
South African culture is a paradox. We live in a country that was designed by colonisers built by our ancestors. Just like all other African countries. However the difference is we still retained a great deal of our culture even within the confides of Christianity. A very interesting observation even as a local. We don't wear our traditional garb everyday but we live in two worlds everyday.
south africa god cantere
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I didnât even attend my university convocation đ€Łđ€Ł
After party Is a good idea đ€Łđ€Ł
Africans never slack see vibe đ€Łđ€Łđ€Łđđ
Congratulations To your hubby
Did I hear Rivers state?
Lol⊠yes
I believe if they were as many NIGERIAN women as there are NIGERIAN MEN in SA.. Xenophobia would be much much less. Beautiful lady. we don't see ANY Nigerian women. it's just one way traffic.. please send for more women from your country.. we need balance. y'all Just sent us a raiding partyđđ
Very true đđ Itâs the nigerian men who ruin it
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Agreed, they must bring their wives oooo, we love naija women equally so. đ
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Zulus be Zuling in KZN.
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It's not only a UKZN thing.. Most SA universities do that.. I have been to a UJ, Wits and Unisa graduation ceremony.. They were people who did African praises and dances
Nigerian men date South African women but Nigerian women date Nigerian men
đ«đ«đitâs unfair we also want foreigns too as men
Hahaha.. Nigerian women have wahala ođđ, can you handle them?
@@sharonokorie đđ Iâll try
Iâm Black South African but I find this dancing thing at graduations STUPID!
Me too as a Nigerian female I donât like it, but it look like culture thing. So good for them but I personally donât want this for my graduation.