- Amaya, a five-year-old toddler, left social media users in awe with her impressive Swahili-speaking skills during a light-hearted family moment
- The toddler’s father gave her instructions in Kiswahili to deliver a message to his British wife, Amber, which the little girl did with ease.
- Netizens flocked to the comment section to react to the viral family video, with some asking for tips on how to teach their children Kiswahili
An interracial family has shared a heartwarming video of one of their children speaking Kiswahili, delighting social media users.
Source: Instagram
Rey Mugambi, a Kenyan, is married to a British woman, Amber. Together, they have two beautiful children, a handsome son and an adorable daughter.
The family lives in Leeds and has taught their children both English and Kiswahili, embracing both cultures in their marriage and family life.
Rey speaks to daughter in Kiswahili
The couple shared a video showing their daughter, Amaya, acting as a translator between them.
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“Even that half-translation back into Swahili is a win!! We’re making progress,” the caption read.
Rey and Amber wanted to see whether their toddler could translate between them. While Rey spoke to Amaya in Swahili, Amber communicated with her in English.
Rey asked his daughter in Swahili to ask her mother whether she wanted some coffee. Amaya listened attentively before running over to Amber.
Amaya asks mum if she wants coffee
She delivered the message to her mother, demonstrating that she understood Kiswahili. Amber responded in English.
“Yes, I would like coffee with milk,” Amber replied.
Amaya then ran back to her father to relay her mother’s response in English.
Rey asked Amaya in Kiswahili whether her mum wanted coffee with milk, and she confirmed that she did before running back to Amber to proudly report that she had delivered the message.
What is tractor in Kiswahili?
Amber then praised her daughter and asked her to ask Rey whether he liked tractors. She encouraged Amaya to say it in Swahili.
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“Do you like tinga tinga?” Amaya adorably asked her father.
Rey replied in Swahili that he indeed loved tractors.
Later, Amaya was seen heading back to her mother while holding a football, saying in Swahili that she had a ball in her hand.
Netizens react to Amaya’s video
The toddler’s cuteness warmed the hearts of many social media users, who flocked to the comment section to react to the viral video.
tln_07:
“This kid is probably thinking, ‘I’m holding this family together. These two don’t even speak the same language.'”
joylaw724:
“Oh Remi, you are so clever. I could watch you all day. I am watching this on repeat. Could we see more shorts like this, please? Remi fascinates me.”
esjelife:
“Little Runner Remi. Ready for a role on set. But all that running would knock the wind out of you. Love this kid.”
ricsfitt:
“I thought he was going to tell you daddy’s answer about the tractor, but then I remembered he’s only a little one. He saw that ball and it was all over.”
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feyeluo:
“I know the language sounds Japanese, but it’s actually Kiswahili from Tanzania.”
jimmymaina42:
“That ‘pardon?’ then she goes, ‘Do you want coffee, Mommy?’ Nailed it. She understood the assignment.”
nyarsila:
“Can I ask for a list of books you use to achieve this amazing bilingual outcome with Remi?”
Source: Facebook
William Ruto cracks up MPs with Kiswahili history
In another story, William Ruto received a warm welcome during his visit to Tanzania on Monday, May 4.
During his address, the president joked about the history of the Kiswahili language, sparking laughter among Members of Parliament.
A section of Kenyans expressed mixed reactions to Ruto’s remarks, with some suggesting that he was imitating Raila Odinga.
Source: NGBREAKINGNEWS
