Gina Yashere - Coming Out To My Nigerian Mom

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  • @macaronsncheese9835
    @macaronsncheese9835 Před rokem +6926

    Cultures may have their differences but "wtf, did my partner just become my parent's favorite child??" Is universal

    • @dragonesswings
      @dragonesswings Před rokem +128

      This comment is blessed

    • @lilyflare2
      @lilyflare2 Před rokem +156

      Lol, I'm my mother-in-law's favorite child. She'll take my side over her son's any day.

    • @jiojetigarea7176
      @jiojetigarea7176 Před rokem +120

      I asked my mum 2 weeks ago if she's making her famous dish for xmas... without missing a bit she said.... nope! Her reason a certain ingredient she couldn't find. My husband asked her 2 days before Christmas (without knowing i had already asked her). On Christmas day she rocks up with it... and my husband was just smiling from ear to ear. My sister and I were speechless.

    • @beatricearabadansowaaagyar9814
      @beatricearabadansowaaagyar9814 Před rokem +1

      😂👍👍👍

    • @ursaminor9780
      @ursaminor9780 Před rokem +30

      Indeed. I think my Mom was more broken up over my brother's first breakup than he was. She even had a momentary relapse the first Christmas after it because she'd already bought his ex presents when it happened.

  • @KNDNumba4
    @KNDNumba4 Před rokem +2810

    “Mom do you love us?
    I LIKE ALL MY CHILDREN” 🤣😂🤣😂

    • @DJMoiyMoiy
      @DJMoiyMoiy Před rokem +64

      I'd say that's a win.

    • @animefallenangel
      @animefallenangel Před rokem +105

      Better than my mum XD
      Mum: "I don't like children"
      Us: *all laughing* And yet you had three?
      Mum: *shrugs and stares at us harder*

    • @draum8103
      @draum8103 Před rokem +33

      The mom was like 'Love...? Don't push it, let's not get crazy here...' lol...

    • @angemaidment5640
      @angemaidment5640 Před rokem +17

      That’s a win - keep it movin’ 🤣🤣🤣

    • @Samanthabrowneyes
      @Samanthabrowneyes Před rokem +12

      My mum has said this for years !!! 😂 She’s 🇯🇲 Jamaican !

  • @francescalittle
    @francescalittle Před rokem +2676

    The outrage over her mom hugging Nina back!!! 😂😂

    • @perri_6
      @perri_6 Před rokem +155

      "Stranger danger! You don't even know this b*tch!" 😂

    • @misslaurap
      @misslaurap Před 10 měsíci +7

      vex 🤣🤣🤣

  • @itumelenglepota8620
    @itumelenglepota8620 Před rokem +5157

    I’m married to a Nigerian man. He didn’t give me all the rules when we went to Nigeria for the first time together. I hugged his parents too 😂 😂 he told me later that he they don’t do hugs.
    He then received the first memorable hug from his dad when we left Nigeria. Now we’re a family of huggers 😂

    • @DJNUGGER
      @DJNUGGER Před rokem +264

      You did that 😁👏🏿

    • @haileys5224
      @haileys5224 Před rokem +141

      That’s beautiful!

    • @Harryeaster
      @Harryeaster Před rokem +137

      So you were a positive influence? Nice!

    • @madokscharles
      @madokscharles Před rokem +85

      The just needed you to start it for them 😉

    • @BunnyQueen97
      @BunnyQueen97 Před rokem +81

      I'm can imagine it's hard to imagine how nice a hug can be until someone you just met and really enjoy goes in for it out of pure emotion 🥰 affection can be contagious!

  • @MooMooFutch
    @MooMooFutch Před rokem +3964

    I’ve seen this story so many times and it still makes me howl. She paints a scene so well that I can picture the whole thing happening like a film!

    • @scootabean
      @scootabean Před rokem +22

      😭😭😭 right

    • @ConstantChaos1
      @ConstantChaos1 Před rokem +14

      Oh I fuckibg died this is my first time seeing it. I was so hoping it would take the turns it did

    • @jasminparmar2853
      @jasminparmar2853 Před rokem +5

      Exactly

    • @JayZCraZy
      @JayZCraZy Před rokem +1

      Raw talent

    • @rachelgarber1423
      @rachelgarber1423 Před 11 měsíci

      Ikr I actually saw this couple of years ago I think but I still love the story

  • @jesuszamora6949
    @jesuszamora6949 Před rokem +2303

    "This white woman is a better Nigerian than you.". Haha, as the very American son of Cuban parents, I can relate to that shit.

    • @Drekromancer
      @Drekromancer Před rokem +92

      Therapist here. This kind of thing actually happens a lot. Parents tend to have cultural conflicts with their kids, when their kids grow up in a country different than the parents. A lot of the time, this means that the parents will try to push their traditions on the kids, while the kids will sort of rebel and refuse to fully accept the parent's traditions in order to maintain their independence. However, when a new person is trying to get into the family, they usually want to make the best impression possible, so they typically try to follow the traditional rules as closely as possible. And for a parent who's spent their whole life worrying that their kids won't take their traditions seriously, seeing one of their kids' friends or partners lean into that tradition is a breath of fresh air. Because it shows the parents that the kids might come around to their traditions after all. 😌 It's nice - and as you can tell, it's usually hilarious!

    • @robjackson5245
      @robjackson5245 Před měsícem

      Spaniards are white 🙄🙄🙄🙄

    • @robjackson5245
      @robjackson5245 Před měsícem

      Nuyoricans and Italians are non-white 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

    • @robjackson5245
      @robjackson5245 Před měsícem

      Nuyoricans and Italians are non-white 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

  • @davedillinger9920
    @davedillinger9920 Před rokem +2612

    Im nigerian, the accuracy in this broo 😂🎯
    "Men do a whole push up" 🎯😂

    • @apiotales
      @apiotales Před rokem +32

      The accuracy 😂😂😂😂

    • @allendonaldson1588
      @allendonaldson1588 Před rokem +46

      Yoruba style

    • @georgeezekiel5319
      @georgeezekiel5319 Před rokem +14

      You mean Yoruba men

    • @josephokwute4830
      @josephokwute4830 Před rokem +17

      I did a lot of push up meeting my In-laws, though Nigeria based in Nigeria that push up part is alien to my tribe. I had to do it for my baby girl.
      PS: Nigeria has more than 150 languages and tribes we all don't have same culture. It's strange to lay on the floor in my culture, rather you scout

    • @irock5120
      @irock5120 Před rokem +7

      @@josephokwute4830 Exactly. We don't do push-ups in South-South.

  • @wilson8617
    @wilson8617 Před rokem +1029

    Nina said ‘she might like all her children but she will LOVE me!’

    • @goldenaye3
      @goldenaye3 Před rokem

      Really how is that going to happen when she is a Lesbian....is she going for rent a sperm. Can you imagine a kid waking up and seeing two women in bed kissing, one confused kid he,she will be.

    • @di7209
      @di7209 Před 11 měsíci +24

      @@goldenaye3 It’s not confusing at all kids aren’t stupid if you’re raised with two moms you know that that’s a possible family and that’s it. Just like how kids aren’t confused when others have only one parent they’re just told that’s their family and the adapt. Not complex at all

    • @goldenaye3
      @goldenaye3 Před 11 měsíci

      @@di7209 You must be lesbian, single, is single parent and not a kid waking up to see two women in bed kissing each other or one looking butch pretending to be a man or They. What perversion is the western world promoting

    • @chioma916
      @chioma916 Před 10 měsíci

      @@di7209 eh sounds like theyre confused, not we lol

    • @callmekitto
      @callmekitto Před 10 měsíci +8

      ​@@goldenaye3I have bad news: kids up to a certain age are confused seeing Mom and Dad in bed kissing, too.

  • @samwilkins4569
    @samwilkins4569 Před rokem +1821

    No matter your race, creed, religion, etc....this just shows, all parents will act different and clown tf outta you in front of complete strangers.😂😂😂

    • @andrewlocke6103
      @andrewlocke6103 Před rokem +54

      They LOVE it!

    • @admusik99
      @admusik99 Před rokem +47

      They get a kick out of it 😂

    • @wilhelminacoston1241
      @wilhelminacoston1241 Před rokem +12

      AWESOMELY HILARIOUS SHE IS SO FUNNY I LOVE 😘 NUBIAN QUEEN 👑💚😷💕🤗❤️

    • @Kratos8462
      @Kratos8462 Před rokem +30

      My friends love my parents like my parents were at all their weddings, my mom was like I was talking to Derrick today on the phone and I’m like “tf you talking to my friend on the phone you don’t even talk to me on the phone!”

    • @derricksargent9980
      @derricksargent9980 Před rokem +1

      Exactly 🤣🤣

  • @dylanmark1834
    @dylanmark1834 Před rokem +2828

    As a Nigerian they grew up in Nigeria, I can assure you that Nigerian parents don't show physical affection.😂😂. But we still know that our parents love us

    • @bernardkelechi4662
      @bernardkelechi4662 Před rokem +27

      Correct 💯

    • @micaholadapo2581
      @micaholadapo2581 Před rokem +138

      The last time my mom hugged me July 24th 1998. I was 16 years old and it was my graduation from secondary school. I will be 41 in January

    • @dylanmark1834
      @dylanmark1834 Před rokem +56

      @@micaholadapo2581 😂😂
      I'm going to make an attempt to hug mine and see her reaction
      Lol

    • @fanbatcher
      @fanbatcher Před rokem

      This must be peculiar to Nigerians. Francophone Africans are more likely to kiss and embrace.

    • @olaseniajibade
      @olaseniajibade Před rokem +175

      Bruh my dad started texting me that he loves me and I was scared he was dying

  • @axjohn
    @axjohn Před rokem +754

    “This white woman is a better Nigerian than you!” I DIED.😂😂😂😂

  • @thefirm4606
    @thefirm4606 Před rokem +714

    I remember a time when my sister got my grandmother to say I love you back to her. I was absolutely livid! I questioned why she said it back, she said my sister seemed like she needed it. After that point, much to my grandmother‘s annoyance, I will tell her I love her. Firstly she would reply grudgingly I love you too, there are you happy? After a few months it became a really sweet I love you too.
    When my mum heard this, she was livid. She demanded her mum tell her she loved her too. Spiralled into all of her children (my grown ass uncles and aunts) demanding to be told that they were loved too. It was hilarious and beautiful at the same time.
    Gina have loved you forever ❤❤❤

    • @maddyolive5985
      @maddyolive5985 Před rokem +66

      This is great. "She demanded her mum tell her she loved her too". 'Mum 😡 tell me you love me 😡😡😡'

    • @finngswan3732
      @finngswan3732 Před rokem +42

      Yaaayyy healing

    • @luckyigbomor4088
      @luckyigbomor4088 Před rokem +23

      This has to be one of the funniest and most relatable stories ever. Most of us grew up being 'scared' of our parents. It was all a facade. They become softies as they age.

    • @CLangley-yl1fb
      @CLangley-yl1fb Před 10 měsíci +9

      @@luckyigbomor4088 Aye, and not even biological parents. I'd never seen my foster mum cry all my life, not even when her 20+ year old Scottish Terrier passed. Then when I moved out, my social worker told me my foster mum was in tears and choking up.

  • @durchhalter
    @durchhalter Před rokem +1668

    As a half German half Malian (West Africa) gay man, I sooo relate to that. Introducing a partner to my African family goes exactly like this!

    • @gardenshed6043
      @gardenshed6043 Před rokem +32

      Am I the only one that finds it sad you have to specify Mali is in West Africa? I thought that was obvious.

    • @laurenc5306
      @laurenc5306 Před rokem +11

      Aw that's sweet haha

    • @eddieisverygay7937
      @eddieisverygay7937 Před rokem +43

      @@gardenshed6043 I think a lot of people don’t know where Mali is lol

    • @gardenshed6043
      @gardenshed6043 Před rokem +7

      @@eddieisverygay7937 Really? I mean I can understand maybe mixing it up with a neighbouring country. That happens. But knowing the general area is sort of something I would assume most people know. Like hearing a European country and knowing if it’s more northern, southern, eastern or western. Might not be sure on the specifics. But should know a general area. Right?

    • @eddieisverygay7937
      @eddieisverygay7937 Před rokem +17

      @@gardenshed6043 I don’t really think the location of countries that aren’t SUPER well known is necessarily general knowledge, I only know where it is due to a country guesswork game. (also I’m american so i’m not sure how familiar other places would be with country locations)

  • @EstherFavorr
    @EstherFavorr Před rokem +1459

    I told my African Dad “I love you”
    He said “thank you.”
    I repeated it back to him a little louder “I LOVE YOU”
    This man said “back to sender.”
    Lol

  • @isaac.anthony
    @isaac.anthony Před rokem +1959

    When someone with nothing in common with you can laugh at your jokes, you're an amazing comedian!

    • @whattheflyingfuck...
      @whattheflyingfuck... Před rokem +48

      nothing in common? apart from being human?

    • @Kund_ai
      @Kund_ai Před rokem +42

      Nothing in common.
      Mmmm not even ability to speak English, walk, breathe, or..... being a human being. Nothing?????

    • @ascent8487
      @ascent8487 Před rokem +10

      That’s actually a good point.

    • @riiraa881
      @riiraa881 Před rokem +53

      It's so weird and hilarious how some people think White and Black people are 'opposite races' or that they are so different that it's out of this world amazing when they can relate 🙄. Like, people are not paint.

    • @ascent8487
      @ascent8487 Před rokem +95

      I think reply’s comments are really of a very narrow view. First people are jumping to conclusions about why this gentleman feels he has little in common with this person. A 48 year old, female, homosexual British raised, Nigerian person with strict parents who have a particular set of expectations may very well have little in common with this chap. Who knows where he’s from, what religion he may have been raised in. Perhaps he wasn’t raised religious at all. Over half of Nigeria is Muslim and nearly the entire population is religious. They would likely have a particular set of feelings regarding homosexuality. This might be very different from his experience. He could be a very different age. Age does affect experience. It has since the beginning of humanity and it always will. He’s male. Men and women have different life experiences. Non-binary people, intersex people and trans people have different experiences. That’s real life. If everyone in this world had the same experiences despite these things, whats all the hubbub? Why are women, trans, gay, intersex, minorities etc still fighting for full equality. Of course these people have different sets of experiences than the next. He might be straight. Straight and gay people have different experiences that can further be heavily influenced by country, culture, religion, age, education and socioeconomic standing. Does he also likely have some common ground? Yes. But he also realizes they have a lot difference. Who is anyone to insist those aspects are illusions or whatever? They are real differences. When I was young the whole “everyone is the same,” thing was all the rage. Then we got to a place where we accepted that people are different and that those differences are beautiful and should be embraced and celebrated. I was very glad for this as I didn’t appreciate my differences being treated like a third eye it would be rude to pay attention to. Please tell me we have not circled back around.

  • @k.g1686
    @k.g1686 Před rokem +88

    "You are telling me my daughter is a Gay Clown" 😂😂

  • @keepcharlottecountygreen150

    "I like all of my children!" 🤣

  • @BelieveInImagination
    @BelieveInImagination Před rokem +1271

    This is so true! I did this same thing with my English girlfriend to my two elderly Jamaican grandparents, and I was pleasantly shocked at how much they welcomed her. I never underestimated them again.

  • @TammyJoStCloud
    @TammyJoStCloud Před rokem +476

    Just about spat out my coffee when she said stranger danger to mama

  • @preciousoko1448
    @preciousoko1448 Před rokem +584

    This is the first accurate description of a typical Nigerian household.... every single mention is on point 😂😂😂

    • @xxprettylittlethings
      @xxprettylittlethings Před rokem +6

      You should watch the sitcom she’s on. It’s basically this. It’s perfection

    • @CM_CM_
      @CM_CM_ Před 10 měsíci

      @@xxprettylittlethings What one? I've seen her on panel shows in the UK before but I didn't know she moved to the US!

    • @xxprettylittlethings
      @xxprettylittlethings Před 10 měsíci

      @@CM_CM_ Bob Hearts Abishola

    • @CM_CM_
      @CM_CM_ Před 10 měsíci

      @@xxprettylittlethings Thank you! I'll check it out

  • @arcsys
    @arcsys Před rokem +390

    Kenyan here and I can relate. There are many ways our parents show affection, hugging has never been one of them.

    • @tklyte
      @tklyte Před rokem +19

      Kenya here agreeing. The first time my mom kinda hugged me was at the airport on my way to America. I could tell she was uncomfortable and so was I.

    • @edible0pig
      @edible0pig Před rokem +3

      How do they show affection? :)

    • @dimphodimplesmarata9456
      @dimphodimplesmarata9456 Před rokem +18

      @@edible0pig typically with food (when i visit dad buys my childhood favorites, even though they haven't been favorites for years), giving you money you don't need (my mom still gives me 20 bucks when I go out with my friends) and bragging about what a great kid you are to family and friends (they won't tell you that you are great).

    • @edible0pig
      @edible0pig Před rokem +2

      @@dimphodimplesmarata9456 Sounds delicious and lucrative!

    • @dimphodimplesmarata9456
      @dimphodimplesmarata9456 Před rokem +1

      @@edible0pig yeah the only drawback is until I'm married off they still consider me a child. I'm almost 32 and my dad still insists on picking me up or dropping me off at the bus stop... and he makes it a point to tell everyone that I'm his little baby (last born problems).

  • @nexusvexusus4096
    @nexusvexusus4096 Před rokem +414

    LMFAO!!! That part about her mom talking through the plot of the Nigerian movie. I'm a Nigerian American and my mother does THE EXACT SAME THING!!! hahaha!!!!

    • @jacquelinemarshall3694
      @jacquelinemarshall3694 Před rokem +17

      Listen....I think all black people do that...

    • @sereneamani1713
      @sereneamani1713 Před rokem +5

      @@jacquelinemarshall3694 Now this might be true.

    • @DarlingNikki2
      @DarlingNikki2 Před rokem +18

      @@jacquelinemarshall3694 Ingrained in our DNA lol! Especially a horror movie! 'Don't go in there, the killer is in there! Ooo, b*&$&, I told you not to go in there!' 😆

    • @birdylove24
      @birdylove24 Před rokem +22

      Well, I don't want to mess up your worldview, but I'm a German mother and I do it the same way...🙈🤭😄
      It's also clear that when the children are young, in the first eight years, you explain the film to them, and in the 50 years after that you just can't stop...😅

    • @Chiyembekezo
      @Chiyembekezo Před rokem +7

      There’s no other way to watch Nollywood though 😂😂😂

  • @rosierennie5867
    @rosierennie5867 Před rokem +166

    "You see this, Gina? This white Woman is a better Nigerian than you. Look at her. LOOK AT HER!" 😂😂😂

    • @cabbage2329
      @cabbage2329 Před rokem +2

      @@madisynissaquah243 4:18 :/

    • @hombojimbo
      @hombojimbo Před rokem +7

      @@madisynissaquah243 believe me, using your ears isn't as hard as you think.

    • @alananice9179
      @alananice9179 Před rokem

      @@hombojimbo 😂😂😂

  • @honeyv540
    @honeyv540 Před rokem +617

    This really reminds me of meeting my ex-girlfriend's parents. We got pretty close and her mom would hug me. My ex would say that even her mom doesn't hug her. But the same thing happened when my parents hugged her but not me! Lol

  • @adelucas4824
    @adelucas4824 Před rokem +863

    I adore Gina and have for years. She's so funny and clever. I always feel sad that she left Britain to go to America but our loss is most certainly their gain.

    • @liona1657
      @liona1657 Před rokem +49

      Agreed. I feel sad that she is not celebrated by the British people and Nigerians.......

    • @Yasminescookingshow
      @Yasminescookingshow Před rokem +37

      That’s so sad to hear that. It’s unfortunate. I’m a Caribbean immigrant in the US and our community absolutely love her. I think the same is true for Trevor Noah from South Africa.

    • @lolazal1
      @lolazal1 Před rokem +13

      @@liona1657 Who said she's not celebrated by Nigerians?

    • @funtimes-td6vo
      @funtimes-td6vo Před rokem +44

      She’s hit the ceiling in the UK. She worked with the BBC and ITV being ambitious she wanted more but there was no more in the UK. Has nothing to do with race or lack of appreciation. Many British talent leave the UK for America. The UK is a small island so theres a limit to success. The US is massive. Even David Beckham left and football (soccer) isn’t even that popular in America yet the pay check was higher😂

    • @b1crusade384
      @b1crusade384 Před rokem

      Keep your 🗑. Take the heifer back.

  • @baothunguyen23
    @baothunguyen23 Před rokem +282

    As a Vietnamese, I weirdly related so much to the auntie, uncle bits. It took me years to know my relatives' names.

    • @renechoi4396
      @renechoi4396 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Korean American here, and seriously -- I'm 46 and I still don't know the "adult" relatives' names.

  • @amandakamara7631
    @amandakamara7631 Před rokem +300

    I love Gina so much. As a child of African parents I can relate. My dad wore his heart on his sleeves. He was strict but always told us know much he loved us. My mum, she's a different story. No need to explain. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @salaltschul3604
      @salaltschul3604 Před rokem +32

      So your mum's response to "do you love us?" would be something like, "you're still here, aren't you?"

    • @amandakamara7631
      @amandakamara7631 Před rokem +10

      @@salaltschul3604 EXACTLY!!! 💯 🤣😂🤣😂 All in all we know she loves us. ❤️❤️❤️

    • @blessingsbest6838
      @blessingsbest6838 Před rokem +2

      I love her too ❤! Love from U.K.! British Nigerian x

    • @misslaurap
      @misslaurap Před 10 měsíci

      haha 😆

  • @Newuk124
    @Newuk124 Před rokem +200

    South African here, I never understood why parents wouldn’t be affectionate to their children, my mother, my grandmother, the rest of my family are all affectionate. Living among Nigerians in London I used to find it shocking when my daughter tells me that her friends aren’t affectionate with their parents. I’m a big hugger. When my children are sad, not well or even just being in each other’s company I just hug them.
    ! One of the best things about hugging as a parent is that it helps when you are regulating your children’s emotions.
    A hug is like a love medicine to your little ones, soothing and comforting.

    • @FC-hj9ub
      @FC-hj9ub Před rokem +16

      A lot of parents thinks it makes their kids stronger and smarter

    • @finngswan3732
      @finngswan3732 Před rokem +6

      Exactly. Hugs are amazing.

    • @rabzy595
      @rabzy595 Před 6 měsíci +2

      I was never hugged as a kid, but I know my parents loved me to death. I know how my mom comes to our bed after a tiring day for her and she fans us to sleep in the sweltering heat because there no electricity. I know how she comes with a lantern and keeps the mosquitoes that lands on our bodies. I know how she wrecked her health to make sure we were fed and went to school, she taught me how to read because the schools were not reliable and i know how she taught us to be upstanding individuals. She never told me i love you once ever and i dont expect her to say it, i know it. I am in my mid 40s now and i remember she hugged me for the very first time a few years ago. Now when she sees me, she hugs me but it is still awkward for me but i hug her back because now she needs it more than me. I am also ready to die for her. I hope that for the remaining years left for her, I will always be there and make her happy. She did this for 7 of us and we are eternally grateful.

  • @oluwaremilekunbell6159
    @oluwaremilekunbell6159 Před rokem +171

    In Nigerian culture, there is less of a distinction between in-laws and family. So, in Gina's mum's mind, Nina is her future daughter and she has to pamper her accordingly. I'm Nigerian-American and all my girlfriends were similarly pampered when introduced to my family:)

    • @luckyigbomor4088
      @luckyigbomor4088 Před rokem +4

      My parents are from the same village. Their families speak the same language. I legit don't know the difference between my relatives from my mom and dad's families. Just realised it might be different for other people.

    • @african1253
      @african1253 Před rokem +7

      THE TRUTH IS THAT NIGERIAN PARENTS BELIEVE "DO UNTO STRANGERS AS YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR OWN CHILDREN TO BE TREATED IN ANY FOREIGN LAND"
      Nina at that environment was like queen's arrival

  • @deniseedodson1938
    @deniseedodson1938 Před rokem +127

    I could not stop laughing. I am a Black women raised in America by West Indian parents. I could not believe how much Gina's mother and my family were alike. Thanks Gina.

  • @willwilliams982
    @willwilliams982 Před rokem +60

    The time my dad hugged me was when cameroon scored against Maradonna's Argentina during Italy 90....the legacy he left showed his love for us , more than any hug will ever do...thanks dad 🤣

  • @Poemi10304
    @Poemi10304 Před rokem +155

    Sounds like Nina’s a keeper! 😂

    • @anz10
      @anz10 Před rokem +9

      They're still together after many years 😄😄

    • @CadeNg
      @CadeNg Před 10 měsíci

      Stranger danger

  • @gladys673
    @gladys673 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Am a born Nigerian woman married a white man. I grew up greeting my dad on both knees. When I went back home with my children and saw mu dad, I went on my knees to greet him and my junior ones started laughing at me saying they don't do that anymore. I was angry at them. That's how we where raised but no hugging and no telling each other I love you and back. I taught my mother to say I love you. The first time she said I love you to me was very quick on the phone. She said it fast and hang the phone. I laughed. At the end of her days and months, she drove me mad with the word I love you. That's one of my sweet memories of my mum. I never got the chance to do the same with mu dad. Nigeria culture is changing fast. Thanks Gina. I always love watching you over the years my Nigeria sister ❤

  • @GaiaCarney
    @GaiaCarney Před rokem +86

    Gina Yashere is so funny as Kemi on ‘Bob ❤️’s Abishola’ Her character is a SCREAM! She is also a writer & Executive Producer on the show, it’s great

  • @Uzzlangified
    @Uzzlangified Před rokem +63

    I’m Nigerian-American and I am a doctor. Lol. My parent’s dream!

  • @LethalLemonLime
    @LethalLemonLime Před rokem +61

    My mom didn't start hugging me or saying I love you to me until she was hospitalized. Maybe something about that experience on top of her just being plain horrible to me growing up probably made her rethink her stance on showing affection.

  • @jamesconnolly5164
    @jamesconnolly5164 Před rokem +114

    If the mom hugged her back it seems like she respected the girl greeting her in the Nigerian way, therefore she'll step out of her comfort zone and allow her to show affection in the American way. The mom knows she either didn't know or forgot that Nigerians don't hug. Her daughter, on the other hand, would probably be expected to know since she's known her her whole life and has a better grasp on her comfort zone.

    • @journeytobe-ing
      @journeytobe-ing Před rokem +9

      Oh my!!! Nigerians hug.

    • @ginaoj6072
      @ginaoj6072 Před rokem +5

      Nigerians hug.

    • @yves2016
      @yves2016 Před rokem +8

      Nigerians hug, some parents were not hugged so don’t hug but once you teach them to hug they love it.

  • @G254611
    @G254611 Před rokem +179

    This is so funny and so true, and I speak as a British Nigerian!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @oluwaremilekunbell6159
    @oluwaremilekunbell6159 Před rokem +273

    As a Nigerian-American, I can relate to the bit about coming out gay to her Nigerian mom because I had to come out atheist to my Nigerian family and it's a very similar nightmare!!lol

    • @sundaykigbu1876
      @sundaykigbu1876 Před rokem +45

      We call that "double wahala" 😂 but not funny sha

    • @oluwaremilekunbell6159
      @oluwaremilekunbell6159 Před rokem +49

      @@sundaykigbu1876 Haha! Agreed. They nearly disowned me. "What do you mean you don't believe in God"?!!!! Lol

    • @simonsez1787
      @simonsez1787 Před rokem +28

      Wow… and they let you live to tell about this? 😰😮‍💨

    • @cebrinachandler1708
      @cebrinachandler1708 Před rokem +2

      @@oluwaremilekunbell6159 you will eventually find out 👺👹🔥

    • @oluwaremilekunbell6159
      @oluwaremilekunbell6159 Před rokem +12

      @@simonsez1787 IKR? We'll see if I'm in the will or not later:) lol

  • @MissSeaSea
    @MissSeaSea Před rokem +271

    This is a beautiful story of love and acceptance. My heart is warmed by it

  • @lilithphoenix6103
    @lilithphoenix6103 Před rokem +13

    When Nigerian mum says, “Mmmhmmm...” it's good. It's positive. You're safe, but don't let your guard down, it can all go arss-up any second now. Take it for what it is. And role with it.

  • @femdog13
    @femdog13 Před rokem +16

    This is sooo hilariously accurate. As a Nigerian-American man, engaged to a Latina, the bow is clutch. Two family events and a whole lot of bowing later, my fiancé is now my mother's favorite child 🤣!

  • @barnabascollins4625
    @barnabascollins4625 Před rokem +28

    “I like all of my children” Lol something my mom would say so you’re definitely not alone

  • @xyneqanon1134
    @xyneqanon1134 Před rokem +87

    From the moment her girlfriend did that courtesy to her mom I predicted everything else. I'm French with Cameroonian descent. Everything she said I can relate. Up to that sense of betrayal when your mom complements your white friend for been closer to our Cameroonian culture than you 😒

  • @yukiannie666
    @yukiannie666 Před rokem +155

    one of my favorite stand up comedians ...plus shes a sweet woman ... i remember her commenting back on my comment on her regarding chronic pain... really sweet of her

  • @psI6
    @psI6 Před rokem +34

    "stranger danger, you don't even know this b*tch" lmao 🤣🤣

  • @west4Bmovement
    @west4Bmovement Před rokem +54

    Her whole set was great...she looked great and sounded amazing. Laughed so hard with that damn bow

  • @gabrielajibs2251
    @gabrielajibs2251 Před rokem +23

    I’m from Nigeria and she ain’t lying at all. She rocks cos she makes it funny:)))

  • @gabesolomon4887
    @gabesolomon4887 Před rokem +12

    First girl I ever brought home my freshman year of college, my dad started referring to her as the Good Son and me as the Other Son.

  • @francinevyfhuis8041
    @francinevyfhuis8041 Před rokem +46

    I can relate with the aunty and uncle greetings 😂😂😂

  • @cedfowler
    @cedfowler Před rokem +31

    You just described my mum! I've seen her physically recoil from human touch. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @msg4141
    @msg4141 Před rokem +17

    My goodness, I'm old. I remember young Gina when she started out in the UK back in the late 90s. Good on ya, Gina 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @katherineuribe2952
    @katherineuribe2952 Před 11 měsíci +7

    I love Nigerian people. I have a counselor from Nigeria. She's such a great spirit! I have learned so much from her. Funny to hear this comedian talk about Nigerian mothers. There should be a handbook: About The Nigerian Mother.

  • @adetolaodukoya3493
    @adetolaodukoya3493 Před rokem +19

    This is so hilarious and true of nigerian parents being a Nigerian🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

  • @nidiagarcia8411
    @nidiagarcia8411 Před rokem +72

    It's the accent the makes it better. ❤️

  • @jewelrybeekay8637
    @jewelrybeekay8637 Před rokem +43

    Sounds just like my African mum 🥹 I was 15 when I realised I had never been hugged, let alone told “I love you” but we didn’t grow up bad lols, mum took care of us, older generation of African parents aren’t very affectionate they didn’t grow up with that themselves so they’re put off by it 🤣…. But the one time I saw her hug one of my Caucasian best friends… I WAS FURIOUS 😤😳😡, in my mind I was like “this bitch is the one that badly influences me, AND YOU HUG FIRST BEFORE MEEEE!???” 🤦🏾‍♀️💀🤣 I was LIVID LOL. It legit hurt my lil teen heart💔, but I still love her very much and I know she loves my “disappointment of da family” ass 😂.
    I’m the rebel bisexual who’s madly in love with Women and also transitioned from Muslim to Christian so in an African house THAT is an automatic failure of the family title and I wear it with pride 🫡🤪🤣. But it’s all love anyways, I swear it’s funny being in an African family lols ❤

    • @sbusisiweshaba1715
      @sbusisiweshaba1715 Před rokem +3

      Same here, was hugged rarely and never told "I love you", but I knew I was loved by their actions, they are from a different generation and it was different back then.

  • @sunnysunny1405
    @sunnysunny1405 Před rokem +7

    The auntie/uncle/mum's name/no hugging thing is also prevalent in my culture 😂 I keep coming back to Gina Yashere!

  • @SistahTuMuchMarley
    @SistahTuMuchMarley Před rokem +9

    It is funny how my Mami did not even know she was of Nigerian descent until recently, but the culture was still so evident in her.

  • @julienalonso22
    @julienalonso22 Před rokem +61

    That was such an amazing opportunity for a punch line she could’ve taken us from laughing standing up to on the floor

  • @amyj4438
    @amyj4438 Před rokem +11

    That's how I knew my mother loved my husband. She gave him some of her chocolate.... and she never shares her chocolate.... not even with my dad... For Christmas she sent my husband an image of a hoodie saying "My son is law is my favorite child" and wanted to know if he wanted it. He threw that in my face just like he did about the chocolate. Lol. I just rolled my 👀. 🤣🤣

  • @modisedaeswatiniprincess6944

    "My daughter is a gay clown" 😹😹

  • @keishabonner3245
    @keishabonner3245 Před rokem +70

    Oh, Gina! This is my first time hearing you do stand-up. You are intensely funny! I love you on Bob heart Abishola, and your producer credit on that show! Keep prospering because you are amazingly talented. Nothing but love for you, sister,

  • @ijeomamary8191
    @ijeomamary8191 Před rokem +37

    I am proudly Nigerian, this is an amazing story lol

  • @GTA-bp4vf
    @GTA-bp4vf Před rokem +12

    Nigerian mothers are indeed an experience that makes life interesting. I have one at home myself.😂

  • @ClydesBonnie007
    @ClydesBonnie007 Před rokem +194

    My Nigerian dad doesn't like other black people either 😂🤦🏽‍♀️ I felt that 💯

    • @brynneholt1990
      @brynneholt1990 Před rokem +22

      That’s so tiresome.

    • @GAZABRITISHHWATCHDIS
      @GAZABRITISHHWATCHDIS Před rokem +31

      Nothing to be proud of

    • @ayo30s
      @ayo30s Před rokem +3

      My Nigerian Dad Loves Other BLACK/AFRICAN PPL, so not all Nigerians, 👎🏿👎🏾👎🏿👎🏾🤬😡🇳🇬🇺🇸

    • @adams8830
      @adams8830 Před rokem

      Sounds like a mental illness.

    • @plantiron
      @plantiron Před rokem +9

      : Its pretty normal for a certain generation. For example, my dad only to mingled with other Nigerians

  • @TheJellymonty
    @TheJellymonty Před rokem +14

    "I didn't know my mother's name till yesterday" 😅🤣😂🤣😅🤣😂🤣😆

  • @TheDecline99
    @TheDecline99 Před rokem +40

    Gina cracks me up. She’s a great story teller.

  • @joanies6778
    @joanies6778 Před rokem +98

    Hysterical!!! 🤣🤣🤣 First time watching Gina. What a hoot!

  • @sabrenadamnit9774
    @sabrenadamnit9774 Před rokem +64

    First time seeing this comedian... Loved it... 😂😂

  • @lilyclyahMystery
    @lilyclyahMystery Před rokem +19

    Yes and i also grew up in a household where hugs and kisses was non existent so now that im older my siblings and i we hug each other often and my mom feels left out and she is trying to hug us ever time we see her but it just feels akward and forceful...Poor lady

  • @sjay8521
    @sjay8521 Před rokem +15

    Asian parents don't do much hugging either. Actually I think I just felt a shudder go down my back at the mere thought. Lol.

  • @godsfav
    @godsfav Před rokem +20

    Lol african parents are the best. Loved this🤣🤣 she's hilarious

  • @danbauchihauwa1231
    @danbauchihauwa1231 Před rokem +109

    I'm so Nigerian and i can relate🤣🌚. Much love🇳🇬💞🌈

    • @b1crusade384
      @b1crusade384 Před rokem

      Did you actually grow up in Nigeria or did you spend your life being a lap 🐕 to a bunch of 👱🏻‍♂️ in Europe and mentally are. If the latter, you are not using “I am a Nigerian” correctly.

    • @danbauchihauwa1231
      @danbauchihauwa1231 Před rokem +2

      @@b1crusade384 awwn sweetness, i have never left Nigeria. Presently based in the motherland🇳🇬💞✨ with no intentions to live or die anywhere else. Next time, it would be nice to express somewgat offensive opinion in your chest, perhaps. Love and light darling♥️✨🌚. And yes, shout out to Gina, "Adupe Ma"🙏🔥

    • @b1crusade384
      @b1crusade384 Před rokem +1

      @@danbauchihauwa1231 Thanks for the correction. As for my comments appearing offensive, I make no apologies for someone who has Nigeria blood but seemed polluted by its enemies. Hold your breath waiting for an apology. It makes life easier for the rest of us 😆.

    • @danbauchihauwa1231
      @danbauchihauwa1231 Před rokem +1

      @@b1crusade384 by all means darling😘

    • @tcrijwanachoudhury
      @tcrijwanachoudhury Před rokem +3

      Love u guys, as a Bengali its creeping me out how much I related to this 😭, restricted career options (legit only engineers lawyer, doctor) no hugging, calling our uncles "uncle", bowing as a greeting to elders
      How is this possible? 💀

  • @muggedinmadrid
    @muggedinmadrid Před rokem +47

    I lived and worked in Abuja. Nigeria was a big surprise. The people were so polite and cute. The natural beauty was stunning. But the things I loved the most was the spicy hot Nigerian food and the fact Nigerian society is made up of more than 100 tribes each with their own colourful outfit and own cute hat and language. So cute !

    • @roseyemelyanova8182
      @roseyemelyanova8182 Před rokem +9

      Hate to be that person but.... Cute? That's a bit derogatory. Makes it sound like these tribes formed their traditions just for you to come along and witness them.

    • @muggedinmadrid
      @muggedinmadrid Před rokem +1

      @@roseyemelyanova8182 you hate to be that person but not enough not to be that person that manages to find a black cloud to attach to every silver lining.... nothing derogatory was said or meant, stated or suggested. That's just you finding something to be offended about. Repugnant and infuriating.

    • @superAweber
      @superAweber Před rokem

      @@roseyemelyanova8182 I haven't taken a negative view of anything she said. Cute in this context means sympatico, sympathetic, pleasing in manner or charming

    • @luckyigbomor4088
      @luckyigbomor4088 Před rokem +2

      @@roseyemelyanova8182 If you hat ti be that person then don't be that person. Cos you're being that person.

    • @itsjemmabond
      @itsjemmabond Před rokem +2

      @@roseyemelyanova8182 Huh? I'm Nigerian, and I didn't find that derogatory at all. If anything, I thought it was...cute.

  • @donnaanderson5789
    @donnaanderson5789 Před rokem +96

    I love her, I'm glad I stumbled across her work,

  • @allisonharranmua8193
    @allisonharranmua8193 Před rokem +28

    I know your pain lol my mom always jokes that my husband and my sisters husband are her favorite children.

  • @kunmbi12
    @kunmbi12 Před rokem +18

    Not all Nigerian parents lack affection. My mum, brothers and sister cant help but say I live you ten trillion times a day.

    • @ppd27575
      @ppd27575 Před rokem +1

      You must be adopted 😂

    • @iyamugeorge5835
      @iyamugeorge5835 Před rokem

      Your parents have new generational parents. They have been watching Hollywood for a long time

    • @kunmbi12
      @kunmbi12 Před rokem

      @@iyamugeorge5835 my parents are very traditional and despite me being in my early 30s one is over 70 and the other ell 0ver 80. So no its not that its that my parents were showed love in an affectionate way and or realised the lack of it wasn't going to be their portion.

  • @itsjemmabond
    @itsjemmabond Před rokem +42

    When Gina mentioned the careers Nigerian parents approve of, she forgot to mention 'pharmacist'.

    • @ologideharriet3500
      @ologideharriet3500 Před rokem +6

      If you can’t be a doctor.. you must be a pharmacist 📌

    • @jessicaanizor692
      @jessicaanizor692 Před rokem +4

      And accountant too 😄

    • @superAweber
      @superAweber Před rokem +1

      @@Ra_dia Nigerian parents here actually means "upper middle class Nigerian parents". So teacher isn't on the list

    • @luckyigbomor4088
      @luckyigbomor4088 Před rokem +4

      If you're a pharmacist, they'll still tell all your relatives that you're a doctor. It's close enough.

    • @itsjemmabond
      @itsjemmabond Před rokem

      @Leslie A Nah, Nigerian teachers are hungry.

  • @MrBaldypete1
    @MrBaldypete1 Před rokem +13

    I love Gina.... the stories she tells remind me of when I was a kid. I grew up in an area of London with a lot of Nigerian folks and her take on things always makes me laugh or just beam ear to ear with memories!

  • @janelevey3435
    @janelevey3435 Před rokem +47

    She is so funny and talented!

  • @fieldysgrl98
    @fieldysgrl98 Před rokem +51

    I've never heard of this lady but she's really funny.

    • @forestfruits1
      @forestfruits1 Před rokem +1

      Look up her routine about Air Cubana. I was in pain from laughing!

  • @elonmusk1838
    @elonmusk1838 Před rokem +39

    This is so funny. I laughed through the whole set. Incredible😂😂😂

  • @dreamgirrrl9
    @dreamgirrrl9 Před rokem +30

    I love this chick, so hilarious🤣🤣🤣 I have tears from laughing!!

  • @karsonkammerzell6955
    @karsonkammerzell6955 Před rokem +10

    I love how in every language screaming "SHIT!!!" transcends accents, lol.

  • @can_you_guess_my_new_username

    I laughed so much this whole clip....
    "I like all my children" ....

  • @dieudokamangu9732
    @dieudokamangu9732 Před rokem +10

    Gina is legend ; grew up in London watching her over the years ; I never once pay attention to her sexuality; she is as always beautiful and sooo funny 😁😁

  • @em0_tion
    @em0_tion Před rokem +48

    Always love to hear this story again! 😂

  • @djmetaworldboss
    @djmetaworldboss Před rokem +27

    I haven’t seen a standup that had me laughing straight through in a long time, this was hilarious 😂💯💯💯💯💯💪🏾

  • @CatherineGoldsmith007
    @CatherineGoldsmith007 Před rokem +7

    This lady is brilliant, I could visualise her mum sitting on the sofa with Nina, hilarious.

  • @annikarasmussen6616
    @annikarasmussen6616 Před rokem +11

    This is so funny. Also, Nigerian movies are awesome. Y'all have a great film industry

  • @davewilson9738
    @davewilson9738 Před rokem +16

    Gina Yashere is definitely a very funny comedian! Love her!

  • @111seed2
    @111seed2 Před rokem +21

    😆 I love this. I love Nigerian culture and their spirit. 💜

  • @smustipher
    @smustipher Před rokem +29

    I get the respect the elders thing. I grew up in the South, it was a very speak when spoken to, "yes sir, yes ma'am" kind of experience. Even to this day, when I see an older person out and about in public, I make a point to acknowledge them and say hello, help walk across the street, etc. We may laugh at "strict" cultures, but having manners is a dying art and I commend any family that raises respectful kids.

    • @cornellcornell1
      @cornellcornell1 Před rokem +10

      There’s a difference between manners vs a “speak when spoken to” culture. That culture leads to children who may not feel loved and supported. Children not knowing when to assert boundaries with adults. It creates an environment where abuse and assault can occur because children are taught their presence and voices are not valued.

    • @purplecheesecake9102
      @purplecheesecake9102 Před rokem +2

      @@cornellcornell1 Not to mention that the adults in those cultures are missing out big time. Kids are the weirdest, funniest people in the world when they can speak freely.

  • @maryrosekent8223
    @maryrosekent8223 Před rokem +45

    I adore Gina! I love this routine!!

  • @theoperatripleaxel5417
    @theoperatripleaxel5417 Před rokem +28

    I WOKE UP THE WHOLE HOUSE IN LAGHTHER HAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

  • @gloriaf6971
    @gloriaf6971 Před rokem +21

    Gina is amazing. I love all of her standup routines. She is just so funny!!

  • @vB-yr8we
    @vB-yr8we Před rokem +24

    I loved the stand up from Gina Yashere,and have been enjoying her on bob and aboshola fors some years now.

  • @bravemoon2124
    @bravemoon2124 Před rokem +21

    Thanks to standup comedy, I can touch and feel cultures which I’d never get acquainted with! Thank you Gina! I’m from North, loved how bright and hilarious you are!

  • @sarfaraz.hosseini
    @sarfaraz.hosseini Před 6 měsíci +1

    I miss Gina Yashere. I grew up watching her in London. I wondered what happened to her, but she moved to NYC apparently. Good to see her again, and see she's happy and still has "it".

  • @onbearfeet
    @onbearfeet Před rokem +6

    Lol. I seem to be approaching a similar situation. I've been seeing a lovely woman for a few months, and I mentioned to her that my family is rather homophobic, so I'll have to come out to them before introducing her. But it's fine, I explained, because they've always known that anyone I bring home is someone I'm willing to start a brawl over, and I haven't brought anyone home in more than 10 years, so they'll probably be nice to her to avoid having a MASSIVE brawl in front of a guest. Then I asked her what her relationship with her parents was like.
    She replied, "You know how you baked scones for our first date?"
    "Yeah," I said.
    "Well, my mom had some of the leftovers, and she says you're a keeper. So it's already settled."