Yaw Kyeremateng - "Accent" @WANPOETRY (TGS 2018)

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Yaw Kyeremateng performing "Accent" at the 2018 Texas Grand Slam Poetry Festival finals at Texas A&M University.
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[@mahlatsemokgope9011]

"I have learned to code-switch for your convenience." Powerful!✊🏿

[@honeysunsets]

I'm that one person that said "Pop Off!" in the background 😂😂 @ 0:38

[@Lovedomi]

Wowowowowowow. This is why I love poetry, the passion in this poem is just... *Snaps fingers*

[@naturallywhitney3004]

Dominique X ikr yessssssss

[@christabelae]

I've never related more to any poem than this.

[@NicholasTali]

wondering how they will pronounce Agbuga.

[@BabyGrl725]

My husband is Ghanian but has lived in the US for years. His accent is still strong and I love listening to him talk ❤️❤️

[@brittneybenjamin6205]

Okay my Ghanaian brother 😭🙌🇬🇭

[@keilanihong6237]

I was born and raised in the US. The only language my family uses is English. I have a Californian, American, accent. I can't relate to this poem because it doesn't relate to me. But it's still poetry that doesn't need an accent to understand its beauty. My lack of understanding doesn't hinder the fact that this is a beautiful poem

[@LPoper]

That was so powerful.

[@arianekitenge]

Tell them, man!!!!✊✊✊👏👏👏

[@triciayawson6758]

This hits soo hard as a fellow Ghanaian I really appreciate this🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭❤

[@teacherjenbot5354]

I can relate to this as a person native English born. UK has over 100 different accents and dialects, and it is hard to understand each other at times. If I ask someone to repeat, it is not because I disrespect their roots. If I am living in a different place to my original home, I am happy to adapt. For me it is fun to 'code-switch' - I do not assume that I am a victim of others' prejudiced views because that would be prejudice and presumptuous of me.
I have had the experience of going home to the North when friends, family and neighbours notice the changes in me; 'you sound posh', or 'you don't sound like you are from around here'.
I work in Asia now, and again I find different accents. It would be nice to speak in my strong Mancunian accent all the time (the twang never leaves) - but I also understand that not everyone (especially my students) can always understand. It would be rude for me to expect everyone I speak to, to understand me perfectly or relate to why I love my Mancunian roots so much. I am white.

[@catiemathews4906]

Jesus died for you that’s how much He loves you He is coming let’s turn to Jesus (not trying to force you to anything just telling you) all love ❤️

[@ebrimabojang1088]

Lol my life in England. I can relate to this 😂😂😂

[@Oyasavvi]

Luv from Salone 🇸🇱

[@sarahscheyerle4284]

Profound 🌄

[@novemberonathursdaymanymoo7459]

2:41 and my eyes are burning.. the familiar knot in my throat.. and no breath taken until 3:17.. completely and totally beautiful!!!

[@_chinmoku]

"Wandering if my accent is forged. If I tribal washed it to sound more African!" 🔥🔥🔥🔥 wheww!

[@mikeshreds4real]

I can totally relate to this poem. Especially the part about learning to code switch. In the beginning it was hard for me. I felt as though I as betraying my ancestry by sounding different in a bid to be better understood. I literally would get migraines because of it. Over time, however, I have learnt to make excuses for people.

[@cordellhaywood5353]

Yes!

[@d4n1ellaa]

Oh em geeee a Ghanaian poettt!!!

[@user-nb3nx6hz4b]

The video content is so excellent, congratulations

[@ohwoosuah]

Proud of you Jason . Well done

[@artforthaheart]

YESSSS GHANAAA POWER

[@kameronloftman4807]

My goodness. Loved and learned from this.

[@adrianaguilar3840]

yes!

[@birg8356]

Beautiful

[@mychevais9130]

😊

[@soggybandaid1869]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@akeemadams4255]

This gave me chills. I feel inspired✊🏾✍🏾

[@mychevais9130]

This is what I tell my wife Briana!
🖤🖤🖤 I'm Gullah Geechee!

[@MissBebeofficial]

Absolutely amazing

[@MyFragranceTrail]

Thank you!!!!

[@nishathomas2502]

👏👏👏👏

[@Joanna-kx1oy]

COME ON!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@thaisoceanos]

Beautiful video! Thank you for this!!

[@mayenk.]

Say it!!!

[@alekwejoy9049]

👏👏🔥🔥

[@mikinaama5492]

Love this

[@hawanjenga7025]

💛

[@Jammilag]

👏🏽❤️❤️❤️yesssss

[@JustMeNk]

Fav!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@mattnyamuda2234]

Powerful

[@JaderrInc]

If he ain’t GO OFF, then idk what to call it.

[@corrinelewis1842]

40 seconds in and he’s going offf

[@johnkeithrobinson7399]

that was good keep up the good work

[@egarcia4703]

Woah

[@chanteldor9545]

"Blake Penta"😅

[@alyssaong7670]

Angassss

[@catedoge3206]

yuh

[@torino4501]

Link to that gown he's wearing. Thanks

[@claudiapires4429]

🇨🇻💪🏾

[@Oyasavvi]

GO AWFFF LET THEM FUCKING KNOW

[@amalfrancis9352]

Amazing!

[@kengidon07]

Killer

[@abdullahialhassan3700]

From today i won't switch tone dammit

[@christophersideratos7096]

Huh????

[@d4n1ellaa]

What???

[@martindbrew8847]

i cant understand shit you saying either