what living in south sudan is really like

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  • čas přidán 24. 01. 2024
  • i slept in the village for 2 nights, i’m not the same woman anymore
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Komentáře • 153

  • @powjajang1410
    @powjajang1410 Před 3 měsíci +50

    I love this video. I got a chance to go back to Juba last year for the first time in 10 years and my experience was similar. I relate to the surrealness of it all. One thing I was unexpectedly touched by was being surrounded by the presence of people who look just like me. Did you notice that as well? And I agree, witnessing the wealth disparity in real life was unsettling. It definitely stirred something in me as well.

    • @achanwol
      @achanwol  Před 3 měsíci +11

      yess, i think this was the best part - the fact that everyone around me looked just like me and there was a level of freedom bc of that. thank you for watching :)

  • @jetleesports312
    @jetleesports312 Před 2 měsíci +10

    Omg I’m from north Sudan my mom tells me stories when Sudan was one she said the south had the most beautiful fertile lands with mangos falling out the tree she wasn’t lying🔥😂💯🇸🇩🇸🇸💓

  • @abdimajidmohamed1463
    @abdimajidmohamed1463 Před 3 měsíci +5

    I love South Sudanese people, the most beautiful people in Africa. ❤from 🇸🇴

  • @manuellabolgai9671
    @manuellabolgai9671 Před 3 měsíci +53

    Achan I love this video. As a South Sudanese women who’s never been able to visit back home, I’m so grateful that you took your time to vlog your trip. This video truly gave me a sense home.🥹🙌🏿💐

    • @achanwol
      @achanwol  Před 3 měsíci +7

      praying we will be able to return to a peaceful and grown sudan one day ♥️

    • @teresiawachira1034
      @teresiawachira1034 Před 22 dny +1

      ​@achanwol . You'll be part of the growth. Please learn your local languages, and it'll be easier for you to communicate.

  • @ginaaphirii
    @ginaaphirii Před 3 měsíci +33

    So beautiful that you captured this. I'm from Zimbabwe, but currently living in Australia and I too wish some African countries got more exposure from people with a real connection to them. This video is a perfect step in that direction.

  • @kgaremotsamai8600
    @kgaremotsamai8600 Před 3 měsíci +19

    Love it when the girlies go home😍😍

  • @KarrenKora
    @KarrenKora Před 3 měsíci +31

    this was a masterpiece Achan!!!! I can’t pick a favorite moment - you killed it and you are amazing. so many moments touched me ❤

    • @achanwol
      @achanwol  Před 3 měsíci +4

      thank you very much ily

  • @Amourm
    @Amourm Před 3 měsíci +12

    I’m going to South Sudan for a month this summer I’m sooo glad you made this! 🫶🏾

  • @mandyemerson8059
    @mandyemerson8059 Před 3 měsíci +17

    I love the idea of going back to one’s mother land. It really is always an eye-opening experience to see how your people are living and what life would be like if you were there. May God bless Africa🫶🏾🌍

  • @swakairoh
    @swakairoh Před 3 měsíci +7

    I am KENYAn and I used to have SS friends in highschool.. I wish I could one day visit south Sudan..
    JohnGarang, Daniel Barach..Matiop Deng..
    I miss those guys🔥🔥

    • @mfundinqoyo8218
      @mfundinqoyo8218 Před dnem

      yho yho Lm a south african,from xhosa clan im madly in love with this country..I cried alot when they killed our father JOHN GARANGA😪

  • @sgucci8279
    @sgucci8279 Před 3 měsíci +16

    this was such an eyeopening experience just to watch honestly! i hope this will reach others and i’ll definitely encourage donations for Sudan!!!

  • @jomusulyn
    @jomusulyn Před 3 měsíci +6

    Beautiful video! I'm Liberian and by the grace of God I was able to visit Liberia again after 23 years in July of 2023. Your video inspires me to share my trip experience, I truly believe that God is bringing the younger diaspora of Africans back to the motherland as a testimony of His goodness, for His glory and honor and for us to give back to our people with the resources that God has blessed us with. I pray that as we get older we can visit the motherland often to help our people and advance the Kingdom of God

  • @nyapankir4776
    @nyapankir4776 Před 3 měsíci +4

    i was in sudan most of the summer and it was the most beautiful experience ever. It made me more open minded and grateful for everything little thing in my life, and also was so refreshing to be around so many ppl who were so similar to me.

  • @hilinatafesse4501
    @hilinatafesse4501 Před 3 měsíci +5

    This was so raw and fruitful achan. Thank you for taking me on this wholesome journey 🤍

  • @zirisdiary
    @zirisdiary Před 3 měsíci +5

    the way i LOVE this video so much??😭 like every aspect of it makes me miss village life in nigeria. i was fortunate enough to have been born there/live there for 5ish years, but also travel home every Christmas afterwards. but because of c*vid i haven’t been back since 2019-2020
    but the relatability between our village life is OFF the charts, from the :
    - goat (my grandpa had a goat pen & i turned them into my pets, b4 they were made to be food😭)
    - using a stick to get fruits from the tree
    - THE FLIES??
    - the roads (doesn’t help when the car is hella crammed 😭)
    - not knowing the full language
    - prayer into the new years
    i can’t wait to go back this year, but its a shame that both of our governments are letting down our countries 🇳🇬❤️🇸🇸

    • @achanwol
      @achanwol  Před 3 měsíci +1

      it is a shame but haha I love that 🥲! One day africa will be celebrated to its full extent in Jesus namee I pray

  • @doremi1790
    @doremi1790 Před 3 měsíci +8

    Very beautiful Achan, I love your heart💗 ~ as an ss that hasn’t been back home I appreciate your pov. Change will come to South Sudan🇸🇸

    • @achanwol
      @achanwol  Před 3 měsíci

      thank you 🥹 and yes change will come.

  • @Shaniaa
    @Shaniaa Před 3 měsíci +3

    Literally love this!!!!! ❤❤❤

  • @ImanAlexis
    @ImanAlexis Před 3 měsíci +2

    You captured this so beautifully

  • @cloudjai
    @cloudjai Před 3 měsíci +3

    wow such a beautiful video!!

  • @cloudjai
    @cloudjai Před 3 měsíci +2

    excited to see the filmmm

  • @ItsMonsy
    @ItsMonsy Před 3 měsíci +1

    SOO INCREDIBLE AND INSIGHTFUL

  • @Nadianikita77
    @Nadianikita77 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I loved this video so much , thank you for this ❤❤❤

  • @nk0li
    @nk0li Před 3 měsíci +1

    This is such a beautifully edited and educational video. Loved it!

  • @sudanispeaks5987
    @sudanispeaks5987 Před 3 měsíci +9

    Wonderful video Achan! I'm South Sudanese as well but born and raised in Canada so I could definitely relate to some of the things you mentioned in your video. Hope you've had a great start to the new year.❤

  • @akosuakoranteng3327
    @akosuakoranteng3327 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Thanks for this! I’ve never seen day to day footage of South Sudan ❤

  • @naomieAyodele
    @naomieAyodele Před 3 měsíci +2

    This was beautiful Achan, thank you for sharing this journey!

  • @AissataAmadou
    @AissataAmadou Před 3 měsíci +1

    I loved this video sm thank you for sharing South Sudan

  • @SamsonMugo
    @SamsonMugo Před měsícem

    Thank you for this, from Kenya

  • @user-qz1sf1rg1c
    @user-qz1sf1rg1c Před 3 měsíci +3

    Honestly this was an eye opening video about south sudan, thanks for sharing!

  • @brian5238
    @brian5238 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Absolutely fantastic video! I've learned so much through you lens and narrative about South Sudan. Excellent job!

  • @jeniiice
    @jeniiice Před 3 měsíci

    This video was having me smile from so much admiration of your experience. From the shops, to the nature scenes, to seeing the community and especially seeing you and your family together appreciating the beauty of everything. Obviously I’m sure the whole trip wasn’t sunshine and rainbows yet I’m happy you had this transformative experience yk… within yourself and with your passion for highlighting South Sudan as a country along with advancing the country as well. Beautiful video Achan :)

  • @user-si1xk7gk9x
    @user-si1xk7gk9x Před 3 měsíci +1

    best vlog ever, loved every second

  • @nieshafr
    @nieshafr Před 3 měsíci +1

    This is so beautiful

  • @giirjoseph8028
    @giirjoseph8028 Před měsícem +1

    Great Vlog 😇, Loved every minute of it.

  • @divineblessings_
    @divineblessings_ Před 3 měsíci +3

    Such a beautiful country !! Thank you so much for this Achan❤️❤️

  • @PhebeAmpofo
    @PhebeAmpofo Před 3 měsíci +3

    finally a insight in South Sudan, I love it🥰🙌🏾

  • @autumncottrell
    @autumncottrell Před 3 měsíci +2

    This is such a beautiful video! The time you took to make this is amazing, even through the slight backlash you got! Such a great message about giving back as well! It’s so important 💓

  • @Allforthekingdom7
    @Allforthekingdom7 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I love this video sm 💝💝

  • @nanawordie7967
    @nanawordie7967 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This is such a beautiful video! makes me miss Ghana too. i haven't been back in over 5 years

  • @chazzwestlv
    @chazzwestlv Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you for this video! I really enjoyed watching! It would be amazing to be able to visit there one day! ❤👍🏻👋🏻

  • @esradawood7435
    @esradawood7435 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I love this video so much ❤ praying for a safe stable and thriving Sudan and South Sudan one day, God willing 🤲🏾

  • @ImanAlexis
    @ImanAlexis Před 3 měsíci +1

    This humbled me so much, I just thank God for life.

  • @happybutterfly1250
    @happybutterfly1250 Před 3 měsíci +4

    That was an amazing vlog
    Ty for showing South Sudan through your eyes
    ❤❤❤❤

  • @yenthomas1265
    @yenthomas1265 Před 11 dny

    its a very good introduction and content .... girl you did its really fire keep it up

  • @raihana.onfilm
    @raihana.onfilm Před 3 měsíci +2

    thank you for showing us your beautiful country; the kids have the brightest smiles 🧡

  • @EuniceTess
    @EuniceTess Před 3 měsíci +1

    S.Sudan is on my list on countries I wanna vlog in this year.

  • @4grce885
    @4grce885 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Love the soundtrack ☺️☺️ and glad you got to experience South Sudan 🇸🇸 love that you care and are so passionate towards our people.❤

  • @fionaluki
    @fionaluki Před 3 měsíci +4

    i loveee thiss!!! my mom is going by herself in April, this made me wanna go with her !!

  • @LaraUAE
    @LaraUAE Před 3 měsíci +1

    Wodemaya has some really great videos in South Sudan. But yours were really great too. Very cool perspective.

  • @thegreatleo2493
    @thegreatleo2493 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thankyou for sharing sister 🤍🙌🏾
    Watching from Melbourne Australia. You're really good at this 🇸🇸🤍🇸🇸👑🔥💯

  • @achanm
    @achanm Před 3 měsíci +2

    Omg this is so cool to see. I’m 21 as well, living in Australia and have never been back home too 😭😭 but hoping to go soon.

  • @daniellebadoe9586
    @daniellebadoe9586 Před 3 měsíci +3

    achannn, this was literally such a beautifully done and informative video. it was so eye opening to see how life is in south sudan, and refreshing to hear your perspective. praying for sudan❤

  • @mayiikanaumaker2178
    @mayiikanaumaker2178 Před 3 měsíci

    Keep going, Achan.
    Home is home no matter what.

  • @louwood1757
    @louwood1757 Před 3 měsíci

    Amazing!! Thank you for sharing!! 🙏❤️ bless up Achan

  • @ellaokorodudu
    @ellaokorodudu Před 3 měsíci

    BEAUTIFUL VIDEO

  • @ogueriviews
    @ogueriviews Před 3 měsíci

    This is a magnificent video.

  • @AchansDigitalDiary
    @AchansDigitalDiary Před 28 dny

    Visiting home must be such a humbling and touching experience. This video if anything makes me more excited to visit home one day, you are all so beautiful and I just know your parents very much needed that taste of being back home, worry free and feeling like home. ❤❤

  • @duncanridgley6261
    @duncanridgley6261 Před 2 měsíci

    Well done. Great vlogging. I am thinking to go myself. This has encouraged me.

  • @maureenonline
    @maureenonline Před 3 měsíci +4

    Thoroughly enjoyed! one of my fav videos!!

    • @achanwol
      @achanwol  Před 3 měsíci +2

      this makes me so happy 🥹

  • @lualjunior8333
    @lualjunior8333 Před 3 měsíci

    I love it keep it up ❤🎉

  • @nyapankir4776
    @nyapankir4776 Před 3 měsíci +1

    OMGGGGGG I WENT TO YOUR GRANDPA’S SHOP WHEN I WAS IN SOUTH SUDAN

  • @hakeemdanielbey2786
    @hakeemdanielbey2786 Před 2 měsíci

    Achan Wol thank you for this video. You so beautiful❤

  • @o1uch172
    @o1uch172 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Love to the motherland🥹❤️ this video is precious

  • @Anyetdiing
    @Anyetdiing Před 3 měsíci

    Watching this from your perspective as someone’s who’s grown up at/around home all my life is so beautiful. Ps, I’m from Aweil as well!! And my step mom is from Marialbaai🤍

  • @danielyel3649
    @danielyel3649 Před 2 měsíci

    Amazing❤❤

  • @babalwacezu5583
    @babalwacezu5583 Před 24 dny

    I am a South African and I must say I absolutely enjoyed this content. I loved everything about it even the "underwhelming airport", yes it could be better. A lot of improvements are indeed needed there but I could actually live there among others and actually have a good time.
    Thank you,beautiful Sudanese sister.

  • @angelikadepelika3758
    @angelikadepelika3758 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Beautiful video Achan! Try to learn Dinka, so you wont be lost when your parents are old.

  • @Gracescove
    @Gracescove Před 3 měsíci +2

    Wow. This really spoke to me. I’m also a first gen American and I haven’t been back to my home country since I left at 2. It’s a lot to see but from a fresh set of eyes. The cinematography, the message, the story. Truly Beautiful. Please continue to spread awareness and truth the way that you do it’s so inspiring!

    • @achanwol
      @achanwol  Před 3 měsíci

      thank you so much 🥲

  • @jermanijohnson.3481
    @jermanijohnson.3481 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I will have my eyes on Sudan. I appreciate the time and energy it took for you to show us your beautiful country and also share your seemingly lovely family. Much love Achan. ;))

    • @achanwol
      @achanwol  Před 3 měsíci

      thank you very much love ♥️

  • @abukkie
    @abukkie Před 3 měsíci +2

    aww, this is so beautiful I never thought you were from Awiel!!! So am I , I love that you got to experience the home life

  • @kosiigbobi9841
    @kosiigbobi9841 Před 3 měsíci

    this is beautiful

  • @vivib7830
    @vivib7830 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I love this vlog so much! I’m going back home soon & plan on vlogging so this was so fun to watch . Bless 🖤🙏🏿

  • @aleks3906
    @aleks3906 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks, Sister Achan...South Sudan has a great future, and we are so proud that we have such a beautiful country. Some people might despise S. Sudan, but will be prove wrong with time. What we need for now as S. Sudanese is good leadership. The rest will be a history. There is no naturally beautiful land like South Sudan...it is our pride❤

  • @evenlago5100
    @evenlago5100 Před 2 měsíci

    keep up, don't stop visiting you ancestor's land, good job.

  • @nimzzo
    @nimzzo Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great video hopefully more South Sudanese watch this

  • @moongirl1014
    @moongirl1014 Před 3 měsíci

    I’m Somali and have never been back back home, hope I do one day soon. This video is so beautiful!!!

  • @thezaahraa
    @thezaahraa Před 3 měsíci +2

    Such a beautiful video. I loved your cinematography skills! You spoke so eloquently and had wonderful messages to share- about taking daily things in our lives for granted and seeing immigrant parents in their hometowns is always such an unforgettable experience. !!
    Which camera did you use to film this? Would love to see how your still photos came out!!

    • @achanwol
      @achanwol  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you so much! Canon m50!

  • @MAWUTJOK
    @MAWUTJOK Před 2 měsíci

    Nice video my sister. Welcome home. Enjoy the home land.

  • @michaellupai4765
    @michaellupai4765 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you my daughters and thanks goes to your dear Mother for accompanying in that historic trip.Please what said do it.And it may help others to do the same.I'm very proud of you girls.make us proud.I wish you a good luck❤❤❤

  • @RL-py4kh
    @RL-py4kh Před 3 měsíci

    Great video

  • @ashleymulawisha5847
    @ashleymulawisha5847 Před 3 měsíci +3

    REAL.

  • @user-ov8ll3ej3w
    @user-ov8ll3ej3w Před 18 dny

    I love my culture and history my culture is the Dinka and i live in Australia QLD Ipswich i wish i could go and experience my country. You showed me how my country is thank you so much

  • @absfinal
    @absfinal Před 3 měsíci +1

    the travel advisory from the US states "Do not travel". I am sad cause I feel like missing out to experience this unique country

  • @relaxingenjoyment1965
    @relaxingenjoyment1965 Před 3 měsíci

    iam north sudanese. I love the music in the background it is typical sudanese rythm. I love our similarities as we were one country short time before. much love❤

  • @fedhaamour
    @fedhaamour Před 3 měsíci +2

    Achan wol come to Australia they are so many south Sudanese people😊

    • @ednaokosi
      @ednaokosi Před 6 dny

      Facts....almost all south Sudanese immigrants are usually in Australia

  • @lydzzz
    @lydzzz Před 3 měsíci +1

    girl i LOVED this vlog, the scenery, and everything was beautiful. it felt like I went with you!! im from the toronto area, so it’s so cool seeing how other people live.
    also i noticed the clips of you & ur sister with the Bible! period a Christian youtuberrrr. deff subscribing!🤍 also, what do u use to colour grade?

    • @achanwol
      @achanwol  Před 3 měsíci

      I use Final Cut Pro or davinci resolve! And thank you so much!

  • @duergatkuoth4741
    @duergatkuoth4741 Před měsícem

    Perfect

  • @nasinandizambia5900
    @nasinandizambia5900 Před 3 měsíci

    Beautiful,,,,,,i hope to visit south sudan ❤❤

  • @HappyToursAfrica
    @HappyToursAfrica Před 3 měsíci +1

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  • @jaboubaa928
    @jaboubaa928 Před 3 měsíci

    My ex neighbor in San Diego is from Sudan they are Tall as well the first time I saw them I thought they were from Senegal
    This is a nice vlog by the way ❤

  • @brazenbior
    @brazenbior Před 3 měsíci

    I subscribed ❤

  • @KushQueen9
    @KushQueen9 Před 2 měsíci

    I love being home, just like you i prefer the village where my parents are from, I've travelled to Rumbek and Aliab. You captured great footage! Oh and don't worry girl, there's always someone that gets annoyed with you filming. This guy yelled at me but oh well 😂

  • @grimshuta9524
    @grimshuta9524 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great video show both sides the 🇸🇸

  • @tyrapaynee
    @tyrapaynee Před 3 měsíci +2

    Loveeeee

  • @Dobryqueens
    @Dobryqueens Před 3 měsíci

    I loved your video ❤ would love to visit maybe we meet as well sending love from Ethiopia❤❤

  • @Dinka-EnglishTV5
    @Dinka-EnglishTV5 Před 19 dny

    That was thought provoking journey. South Sudan 🇸🇸 is so welcoming, beautiful in nature, underdeveloped and people are living comfortable there as usuall.
    Life is a struggle.
    Which village have you visited apart from juba town ??

  • @lilly.7596
    @lilly.7596 Před 3 měsíci

    Also I feel you with the language barrier but I’ve lived in Kenya for two years (I’m south sudanese & dinka) I was fluent but I understand fully but only half dinka😭 I’ll be going back in December but we’re visiting South Sudan as well I’m kinda scared I’m ngl 😭 but I hope everything works out in gods plan, god bless you 🙏🙏

    • @lilly.7596
      @lilly.7596 Před 3 měsíci

      Also (sorry for the multiple comments) do you think the heat will be unbearable for someone who lives in North Dakota and thinks 60 degrees is hot enough for shorts 😅

    • @achanwol
      @achanwol  Před 3 měsíci

      avg temp was like 90 so haha yea, but girl dont be scared you'll be safe

  • @DumaM-ir7rk
    @DumaM-ir7rk Před měsícem

    You are so beautiful. All the way from South Africa.

  • @isaacrico5212
    @isaacrico5212 Před 16 dny

    Am a from South Sudan❤

  • @Leegirl269
    @Leegirl269 Před 3 měsíci

    Damn girly you almost got your ass beat for us😂😂 you’re so real for that