Im sorry this is definately bad taste! Any white guy that results to darkening his skin in a mime or an act is definately making mockery of the black skin. Stop being daft and dont kid around with issues like skin darkening. You might be a fan of Makeba, but this act is an insult and i ask that you remove it. Skin darkening by a white man impersonating a black woman is not a joking matter
Mate, I love this video, you've turned my depressing Sunday into one that's made me smile. Its totally brilliant and inspiring. I wish I knew you to hang out with and make fun videos like this with.
This is nothing more than a RACIST piece of garbage. A clear way of white trash saying they will do as they please and we better like it. You are a disgusting individual and your ignorance will probabably follow you to your grave!
Love the song, just watched the documentary of mama makebas life. Wonderful film.
And how the man here covered her, it is somehow funny but also creative. I think she would have liked it, since he's doing it with enthousiasm and seems to like his role.
I loove this! I think this will be my future cure for any bad moods! You can see this man did this video in reverence to Miriam Makeba, in his own quirky fantastic way :) Most definitely no offence intended, and it is a wonderful song; makes one want to dance along
I'm sure if a friend recorded this video for me, I would love him for the rest of my life!!!!!! LOL, So funny and full of meanings. Good for supporting the LGBT rights in Africa!!!!
@Princeduard Get a life! Never seen the movie "White Chicks"? There are 2 black guys as two white chicks. Jeez, you're really pathetic. You call yourself prince. You're not a prince, so you are offending royal people.
@jurgen100 `In America , dressing up as Blacks with paint its considered offensive to African Amercicans~~now the movie ''White Chicks'' has a story its a Comedy and its the reverse-- ( Black dressed as Whites ) the offensive Act is when people paint themselves in black ,That is here in America...and how doyou knowI am not a Prince, and I am~~ ''offending royal people-- come on...you are anal and pathetic and don't know anything about Racism in America
@Princeduard When whites can paint themselves as blacks it is ok, but the other way around it's seen as offensive? How pathetic is that? Maybe Rick Perry can say some prayer that racism in America is going away. I am not a racist myselt, but I believe in the same treatment of people, no matter what color they have. If a person treats me well, I'll treat him/her well. Color is totaly irrelevant for me. So, lighten up!
@jurgen100 `In America , dressing up as Blacks with paint its considered offensive to African Amercicans~~now the movie ''White Chicks'' has a story its a Comedy and its the reverse-- ( Black dressed as Whites ) the offensive Act is when people paint themselves in black ,That is here in America...and how do you knowI am not a Prince ?, and you said that ;I am~~ ''offending royal people-- come on...you are anal and pathetic and don't know anything about Racism in America
@jurgen100 `In America , dressing up as Blacks with paint its considered offensive to African Amercicans~~now the movie ''White Chicks'' has a story its a Comedy and its the reverse-- ( Black dressed as Whites ) the offensive Act is when people paint themselves in black ,That is here in America...and how do you knowI am not a Prince ?, and you said that ;I am~~ ''offending royal people-- come on...you are
anal and pathetic and don't know anything about Racism in America
@jurgen100 `In America , dressing up as Blacks with paint its considered offensive to African Amercicans~~now the movie ''White Chicks'' has a story its a Comedy and its the reverse-- ( Black dressed as Whites ) the offensive Act is when people paint themselves in black ,That is here in America...and how do you know I am not a Prince ? ---, and you said that ;I am~~ ''offending royal people-- come on...you are
anal and pathetic and don't know anything about Racism in America
@jurgen100 `In America , dressing up as Blacks with paint its considered offensive to African Amercicans~~now the movie ''White Chicks'' has a story its a Comedy and its the reverse-- ( Black dressed as Whites ) the offensive Act is when people paint themselves in black ,That is here in America...and how do you know I am not a Prince ? ---, and you said that ;I am~~ ''offending royal people-- come on...you are
anal and pathetic and don't know anything about Racism in America
@jurgen100 `In America , dressing up as Blacks with paint its considered offensive to African Amercicans~~now the movie ''White Chicks'' has a story its a Comedy and its the reverse-- ( Black dressed as Whites ) the offensive Act is when people paint themselves in black ,That is here in America...and how do you know I am not a Prince ? ---, and you said that ;I am~~ ''offending royal people-- come on...you are
anal and pathetic and don't know anything about Racism in America
I think this is an endearing musical tribute to the people of South Africa, and even though Miriam was banned from her BORN LAND she never forgot where she came from. God blessed her with a wonderful VOICE and a humble and true spirit that lives on today in her songs. Thank you slurpeay for this wonderful tribute
THIS IS SOOOO FUN....AND THE GREAT BIG PLUS IS THE INFO ABOUT MADAME PATA PATA....PRACTICALLY, A FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT HER ACHIEVEMENTS...TNX FOR IT!!! GREATINGS FROM MEXICO CITY...XOXOXOXOX
at first I didn't know what to think of the video.... what was up with the makeup and such.... but I think this is a great tribute with clever editing (how did you put the singer in the Jungle Book scenes? that's awesome!) I loved that a brief bio of Ms. Miriam Makeba was included - the makeup... not so good... but the presentation WONDERFUL!!!! Loved the video - thank you for sharing it!
...dont they say that immitation is the highest form of flattery? I can see that you love and admire this woman who the world loves and admires also...I think she would hve smiled at this video...I liked your cloth....
I don't think is racial. I think is really nice video cuz, when you have a person like Miriam Makeba wich everybody or black people admires her, is good when somebody tries to imitates her cause that means that nobody is or was or going to be like her !!! She was absolutely talented and beatiful inside and outside !!! God bless her soul for ever !!!
I guess because I am from the South in the USA the black face will always garner a raised eye-brow from me as a big no no. However I'm going to guess that you aren't from America so the black face would be just like putting a feather in your hair to be an American Indian, or painting your face white to mimic a Japanese Geisha. So you get a pass on this one BUT wearing African garb is quite enough.
@sebrinaej Look past your own views, and think about how others see this. Yes, it's blackface, but the intention is not racist! Sometimes the view of racism just goes too far - I know some African-Americans who think the American flag is a racist symbol. So if EVERYTHING is racist, then NOTHING is racist. This video is just fine - no mean spiritedness here, just pure fun. Too bad you are so hung up on political correctness that you can't enjoy this song like the rest of us.
@sebrinaej Except that "putting a feather in your hair" or "painting your face white" are still means of reveling in stereotypes of a group. Neither of those are entirely unproblematic (or, really, at all unproblematic).
I'm all for LGBT rights as a member of that community but as an African American I have to say the black face will just be forever off limits. I don't care how many years have passed there are some things that cannot be transformed and appropriated and black face is one of them. I think you could have channeled Makeba without the painted face and it would have been equally effective.
You know, I enjoyed your version...You told the story of a great South African Singer, this is a very creative video, though I don't know how to take your black face...I'm going to take it you were a Miriam Makeba fan and just wanted to channel her, like a drag queen but different. You are a mess, but this is certainly one of the most unique remakes and as I said I did enjoy your rendition.
asombroso, verdaderamente excelente trabajo del compa sudafricano que nos regaló este video, el sonido es brillante y las percusiones son una genialidad del ritmo africano. really thanks to you, slurpeay. every friday and saturday night, its pata pata time!
um dos grandes orgulhos da África do Sul, pena que Mama África se foi antes de começãr a Copa do Mundo em seus País com certeza a democracia que este País vive hoje deve a sua luta, Biko, Nelson Mandela e outros
What a great video and definitely a great tribute to Miriam Makeba... Definitely performed with all the joy and happiness Miriam herself felt everytime she sang Pata Pata. Lloyd ... when you get time, I hope you will another video doing Mama Africa's Qongqothwane (The Click Song).
If it helps you, I am Black and I do not find this offensive at all. Imitation is the sencerest from a flattery. You are paying homage to a great african woman. RIP Mariam, one day we will all join you.
I see nothing wrong with this video - he is truly enjoying what he is doing. Just like going to the drag shows and seeing a black guy dressed like Cher or Streisand or a white guy being Diana Ross - if it makes you fell good then keep on doing it!
At first I wasn't sure how to take this video. But judging how joyful this guy seems, I don't think it was made out of disrespect. I think this guy was just really feeling the spirit of the song plus when you read his comments at the end it just solidifies it. I first heard this in 1982 when I was 7 years old, we danced to it in gym class for folk dance. It is such a great song that it remains with me today.
Haha, this is so cool! You look like you're really enjoying yourself making this video, great! And, hey guys this is a very funny video to a great tune, it's fun, it's entertainment and NOT politics!
Offended offended?? Hell no this was hilarious.I first heard this song on a episode of LAS VEGAS where Casey was dancing on the Roof. LOVE THIS SONG AND VIDEO.
i was not offended by this video,or the gay man pretending to sing it."he looks like hes having fun"i am offended that the first time i ever heard miriam makeba was in a t.v. commercial"not your fault"
Lloyd! I've watched several of your videos now and let me tell you - You MAKE MY DAY ... What a fun and talented (and slim, congratulations!) guy you are! Thanks for bringing all this joy to the internet!
This is such a great tribute to Miriam Makeba - Wonderful Happy Song - Wonderful Happy Entertainment. Thank you for honoring Mama Africa with this video! Please do one with The Click Song!
I was more taken aback by the fact that none of the plants or architecture was indigenous to Africa. That said, I was always taught that whites performing black face was an insult to the African and African American culture (although why you have to preface "American" with "African" is beyond me as we're all American). But for as long as I can remember, people of all races have been portraying other cultures. Bill Dana, Tracy Ullmann, James Whitmore, etc. No harm I guess.
Been black is to understand the struggle, the suffer and humiliation Africans have to endure.
Miriam Makeba job was sensitize the world about the apartheid regime and how to overcoming racism. Anyone that performing black face actual missed an important message. This video was probably not intended to be racist. Nevertheless poor taste.
To imply that the White man's path is intertwined with the Black man's is a false notion, however as nations rise others will fall and soon your people will know the true meaning of suffering.
GREAT NOTE! we are a world full of people... not of all different races or colors. we are all human beings. the time is coming soon to where judgement will come upon those who are racist and hate... and yes black people can be racist too towards whites... BET anyone?
LMFAO!!!! HILAAAAAARIOUS!!!! I loved it, and I was way too busy giggling my ass off to notice any racism.. at least he didn't put on red lipstick and brown the tops of his hands, jeeze. Plus my dad's from Johannesburg and he approves, haha
I was shocked, then laughed. I read some things I did not know about Ms Makeba and I did not look at it as blackface, only some white girl making a funny video. People should lighten up and and I am a proud black woman.
dude for 2 seconds I thought "my god cant believe someone is doign blackface in this day and age" But man, this is good and sort of humorouos. Its no different than dressing up like Elvis and swiveling your hips. You obviously respect the artist.
This is great! I wasn't offended at all by this sweet tribute.
I especially love the late 60s style cartoons of the elephants and monkeys in the background. This video really captures the flavor of the terrific song and of that era.
You know, I can say with all honesty that I can excuse their using this in a Honda Accord commercial. I always loved this song and it's so great to hear it again.
Hey I got the point and I also read books. No need to get offensive. I understood your passion for black people.
Your post is being seen by +8000 people and you will get +8000 different opinions. If you can't take it don't post it. It doesn't matter what you say, you can never win all votes and that's the freedom of opinion.
Thank you for this nice version of the song. Live happy and be cool.
@Bull6645 youre right, but he still has the right to set those people straight regarding the nature of the video. i mean he ISNT being a dick about it, they are.
the funniest, most beautiful thing i have ever seen.
evfich 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
What's this Al Jolson shit?
egyptianminor 5 months ago
how can this be deemed bad taste
has anyone seen white chicks, two black actors, whitening it up and then portraying bimbos.
Whoopi Goldberg fantastic actress, The Associate one of her films, she whites it up as an old white guy.
Maybe people should view this video for what it is a tribute, a fun one at that.
carl4paris 7 months ago
Im sorry this is definately bad taste! Any white guy that results to darkening his skin in a mime or an act is definately making mockery of the black skin. Stop being daft and dont kid around with issues like skin darkening. You might be a fan of Makeba, but this act is an insult and i ask that you remove it. Skin darkening by a white man impersonating a black woman is not a joking matter
TheMackyo7 7 months ago
@TheMackyo7 Don't be so serious.
57worldwide 7 months ago
50 dislikes doesn't know good music
RJ370z 7 months ago
Richtig geiles Lied :) früher hab ich aber immer : Verzieh dich duz dummer Sack du dummer Sack..." verstanden :D
MegaChunFun97 7 months ago
Mate, I love this video, you've turned my depressing Sunday into one that's made me smile. Its totally brilliant and inspiring. I wish I knew you to hang out with and make fun videos like this with.
carl4paris 7 months ago
tu hai stile
EmmyDepp89 8 months ago
FkN great! Great woman! Great song! Great tribute! Onya, slurpeay!
petensqueekz 8 months ago
10 Points for this funny idea and real great song, she was so fantastic: rip
shakti65 8 months ago
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This is nothing more than a RACIST piece of garbage. A clear way of white trash saying they will do as they please and we better like it. You are a disgusting individual and your ignorance will probabably follow you to your grave!
doortech2004 8 months ago
Trop drôle les images!
Cloclo38100 8 months ago
Arafat im Grugabad mit'm Kathether :D
CESEGER 9 months ago
Uauuu ... que musica mais querida , mimosa , divertida , alegre - os bichinhos todos dançando - que mulher mais linda - que voz mais graciosa .
Ofereço essa fofurinha , para o meu querido amigo Opensador1OOO .
veravidavegetariana 9 months ago
Great!! I really like this :D
masolifriedl 9 months ago
I get it...nice tribute and great imagination ha ha
cajunsushi 9 months ago
Srry gave u 5 stars
debesciarz 9 months ago
Casting for the next... here i am... pata-pata
telurgy 10 months ago
Yeahh! 100 000 hits passed! Thanks everyone!
slurpeay 10 months ago 4
@slurpeay Thanks to you for sharing!:-)
MelWK 4 months ago in playlist miriam makeba
I am not offended by this video and Pata Pata is my favourite evergreen since a century...
MrJommycross 10 months ago
Love the song, just watched the documentary of mama makebas life. Wonderful film.
And how the man here covered her, it is somehow funny but also creative. I think she would have liked it, since he's doing it with enthousiasm and seems to like his role.
3427h 10 months ago
simplesmente deliciosa canção :)) Adoro Miriam Makeba !! Grande Mulher !!!
amazing song !!! the idolo Miriam Makeba :))))))))))))))
ninassantos 10 months ago
I loove this! I think this will be my future cure for any bad moods! You can see this man did this video in reverence to Miriam Makeba, in his own quirky fantastic way :) Most definitely no offence intended, and it is a wonderful song; makes one want to dance along
shellsnott 10 months ago 7
very happy song :D
lievefenna 10 months ago
Love this! Should be SA's national anthem.
Wilhelm5381 11 months ago
I'm sure if a friend recorded this video for me, I would love him for the rest of my life!!!!!! LOL, So funny and full of meanings. Good for supporting the LGBT rights in Africa!!!!
nickbahamas 11 months ago
When was it that she passed away?
mikes230 11 months ago
@mikes230 She passed November 2008.
itsmegp46 11 months ago
Arrrrw I this song!!!!
Pata pata
TheKollarina 11 months ago
this guy dressed as a black with paint is an ofense to Blacks is an offense toMiriam ,
Princeduard 1 year ago
@Princeduard Get a life! Never seen the movie "White Chicks"? There are 2 black guys as two white chicks. Jeez, you're really pathetic. You call yourself prince. You're not a prince, so you are offending royal people.
jurgen100 6 months ago
@jurgen100 `In America , dressing up as Blacks with paint its considered offensive to African Amercicans~~now the movie ''White Chicks'' has a story its a Comedy and its the reverse-- ( Black dressed as Whites ) the offensive Act is when people paint themselves in black ,That is here in America...and how doyou knowI am not a Prince, and I am~~ ''offending royal people-- come on...you are anal and pathetic and don't know anything about Racism in America
Princeduard 6 months ago
@Princeduard When whites can paint themselves as blacks it is ok, but the other way around it's seen as offensive? How pathetic is that? Maybe Rick Perry can say some prayer that racism in America is going away. I am not a racist myselt, but I believe in the same treatment of people, no matter what color they have. If a person treats me well, I'll treat him/her well. Color is totaly irrelevant for me. So, lighten up!
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Princeduard 6 months ago
Slurpeay, Kissesssss for U, I love it!!!
Grajka 1 year ago
I think this is an endearing musical tribute to the people of South Africa, and even though Miriam was banned from her BORN LAND she never forgot where she came from. God blessed her with a wonderful VOICE and a humble and true spirit that lives on today in her songs. Thank you slurpeay for this wonderful tribute
caliwee 1 year ago
the best video !!!!! funny Guy!
Grajka 1 year ago
I love her!!!! :)))))
Grajka 1 year ago
good video!!! :-)
GAZZADEIVIP1 1 year ago
hahaha work it!
Fillerfatten 1 year ago
Slurpeay - you are a little Star ! Love your Work xxG
TUSKITE 1 year ago
I love this song..i know this song since i was a child and i still love it... i find this video so hilarious.. can't stop watching it!
sawsaucywow 1 year ago
Excelente y lleno de energía!!!!!
marcomunozmorales 1 year ago
now i get it......the song is in Afrikaans
QilinRider21 1 year ago
the first time i heard this song was when Fafa from star academy france 6 performed it as her nominee song
QilinRider21 1 year ago
Well i thought it was the funniest think ive ever seen. Thank you slurpeay!
corrinathisler 1 year ago
thats not funny to imitate like that......
Garikus 1 year ago
HAHAHAHAHA
Eloisexxxx 1 year ago
THIS IS A VERY CATCHY TUNE ... PLS LET ME KNOW WHAT SHE IS SINGING ABOUT?? THANKS IN ADVANCE
rohini2808 1 year ago
THIS IS SOOOO FUN....AND THE GREAT BIG PLUS IS THE INFO ABOUT MADAME PATA PATA....PRACTICALLY, A FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT HER ACHIEVEMENTS...TNX FOR IT!!! GREATINGS FROM MEXICO CITY...XOXOXOXOX
abejaonce 1 year ago
at first I didn't know what to think of the video.... what was up with the makeup and such.... but I think this is a great tribute with clever editing (how did you put the singer in the Jungle Book scenes? that's awesome!) I loved that a brief bio of Ms. Miriam Makeba was included - the makeup... not so good... but the presentation WONDERFUL!!!! Loved the video - thank you for sharing it!
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this shit is sooo racist!!
gamalielfasakin 1 year ago
arafat im gugabat mit nem kateta
Bied325 1 year ago
LMAO WTF YO!
firexeye 1 year ago
Love this woman!
tinnamom 1 year ago
Great job, nice and funny,one of the best video on youtube
Flambeboe 1 year ago
HAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!
jlitton12 1 year ago
LOL thanks!!!
greentealover73 1 year ago
Whaha this is sooo fun
mitchwillemsen501 1 year ago
Try mimicking Rocio Durcal...
JuanJesusSalazarLope 1 year ago
This is so cute!!!
xMissZimbabweo 1 year ago
endlich mal geile Quali,
... but You really look like a dragon.
Dr Hanf
DrWoodyHanf 1 year ago
omg my eyes! lol
AleksBass 1 year ago
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nogladysno 1 year ago
this is the best video on whole youtube!!! xD congratulations !!!
5/5
DvaisKila 1 year ago
good quality
MrErnstLustig 1 year ago
oh yeah and thanks for the history lesson....
misstdotqt 1 year ago
...dont they say that immitation is the highest form of flattery? I can see that you love and admire this woman who the world loves and admires also...I think she would hve smiled at this video...I liked your cloth....
misstdotqt 1 year ago
I don't think is racial. I think is really nice video cuz, when you have a person like Miriam Makeba wich everybody or black people admires her, is good when somebody tries to imitates her cause that means that nobody is or was or going to be like her !!! She was absolutely talented and beatiful inside and outside !!! God bless her soul for ever !!!
popetongo1234 1 year ago
Wow. This Just Brightens My Life!
ShaunTheWhite 1 year ago
I guess because I am from the South in the USA the black face will always garner a raised eye-brow from me as a big no no. However I'm going to guess that you aren't from America so the black face would be just like putting a feather in your hair to be an American Indian, or painting your face white to mimic a Japanese Geisha. So you get a pass on this one BUT wearing African garb is quite enough.
sebrinaej 1 year ago
@sebrinaej Look past your own views, and think about how others see this. Yes, it's blackface, but the intention is not racist! Sometimes the view of racism just goes too far - I know some African-Americans who think the American flag is a racist symbol. So if EVERYTHING is racist, then NOTHING is racist. This video is just fine - no mean spiritedness here, just pure fun. Too bad you are so hung up on political correctness that you can't enjoy this song like the rest of us.
mp353 1 year ago 2
@sebrinaej Except that "putting a feather in your hair" or "painting your face white" are still means of reveling in stereotypes of a group. Neither of those are entirely unproblematic (or, really, at all unproblematic).
capnganch 10 months ago
I'm sure that angels in heaven are having a great time since Ms. Makeba is there with them. We all miss her.
El video me parece un homenaje de lo más enternecedor. No entiendo como alguien puede calificar este trabajo de ofensivo.
Ms. Makeba would love it!
longow30 1 year ago
I'm all for LGBT rights as a member of that community but as an African American I have to say the black face will just be forever off limits. I don't care how many years have passed there are some things that cannot be transformed and appropriated and black face is one of them. I think you could have channeled Makeba without the painted face and it would have been equally effective.
rebelsoul246 1 year ago
hilarious. too funny
machiavelli84 1 year ago
I freakin loved this vid. Cant stop watching it. Awesome job!!!
shabfarhadi 1 year ago
I want to know how the hell you imposed urself on the Jungle Book movie..? Love it!!
WonderGirl732 1 year ago
LOVE IT!!!! creative, original...and you can tell you're a fan of Makeba!
WonderGirl732 1 year ago
You know, I enjoyed your version...You told the story of a great South African Singer, this is a very creative video, though I don't know how to take your black face...I'm going to take it you were a Miriam Makeba fan and just wanted to channel her, like a drag queen but different. You are a mess, but this is certainly one of the most unique remakes and as I said I did enjoy your rendition.
MoorOfDundee 1 year ago
This was an international classic,a truly heart-felt song! Brings back memories of AM radio! MS MAKEBA will be sorely missed.:)
MrWillywonka56 1 year ago
Bravo!!!!
rationalist47 1 year ago
hahahahaha. you're ridiculous... thumbs up
cumbubble13 1 year ago
brilliant - well done on a great piece of entertainment :O)
spideyheidi 1 year ago
what the hell man! lol
koritz1986 1 year ago
this song is in englis
kender54 1 year ago
@kender54 ?
kender54 1 year ago
Drag.. in black face.. wow. This isn't REALLY post racial america is it?
ShonTolliverMusic 1 year ago
I love it!!!! great job!
xmpr123 1 year ago
asombroso, verdaderamente excelente trabajo del compa sudafricano que nos regaló este video, el sonido es brillante y las percusiones son una genialidad del ritmo africano. really thanks to you, slurpeay. every friday and saturday night, its pata pata time!
abaldovinos1 1 year ago
Fantastic Piano !!
colortubeshow 1 year ago
um dos grandes orgulhos da África do Sul, pena que Mama África se foi antes de começãr a Copa do Mundo em seus País com certeza a democracia que este País vive hoje deve a sua luta, Biko, Nelson Mandela e outros
jairtonporto3066 1 year ago
very very nice...you got me hooked on her...do more....thanks ...you made my day!
billycox3 1 year ago
very very nice
billycox3 1 year ago
Amazing, you made my day boet!
adamduplooy 1 year ago
pretty damn deserve applause rasistas!
DLorno 1 year ago
os aplausos malditos rasistas!
DLorno 1 year ago
This is definitely more than what I expected, very very funny...good job...nice surprise
csihon 1 year ago
Well at least the audio was good, and it did get a chuckle from me.
tommag82 1 year ago
This is so much fun to watch. It's partially laughing an dpartially amazed that someone put so much effort in this. Regardless...well done.
ps: anyone who wants to turn this into a race thing needs to get a life. My man is just having fun.
chrismt78 1 year ago
Had a crappy day and needed to listen to Miriam........I now have tears in my eyes from laughing so hard. What a great tribute to a GREAT LADY.
mrwiz691 1 year ago
What a great video and definitely a great tribute to Miriam Makeba... Definitely performed with all the joy and happiness Miriam herself felt everytime she sang Pata Pata. Lloyd ... when you get time, I hope you will another video doing Mama Africa's Qongqothwane (The Click Song).
k9rights 1 year ago
:DDD
NightScream000 1 year ago
If it helps you, I am Black and I do not find this offensive at all. Imitation is the sencerest from a flattery. You are paying homage to a great african woman. RIP Mariam, one day we will all join you.
elvin4bilal 1 year ago
I love Miriam it is good to see that you really do too :)
tigerwa 1 year ago
LOL
sactokingwolverine2 1 year ago
I see nothing wrong with this video - he is truly enjoying what he is doing. Just like going to the drag shows and seeing a black guy dressed like Cher or Streisand or a white guy being Diana Ross - if it makes you fell good then keep on doing it!
gregwhatever2007 1 year ago
i agree its all good people can over sensitive....
diggemsmcks 1 year ago
ahahahahahahahahahahaha
chiccodolivo 1 year ago
hmm it's great ^^
Onkelzboy97 1 year ago
i love this song :D
jclownz 1 year ago
this song is the best its awesome
mud3dog 1 year ago
Nice intro about Mariam. Would have been nice to see more of her.
FUX4890 1 year ago
At first I wasn't sure how to take this video. But judging how joyful this guy seems, I don't think it was made out of disrespect. I think this guy was just really feeling the spirit of the song plus when you read his comments at the end it just solidifies it. I first heard this in 1982 when I was 7 years old, we danced to it in gym class for folk dance. It is such a great song that it remains with me today.
brknhrtd1 1 year ago
Thank you for the video! In Dominican Republic we also listened to this song.
arepitadeyuca 1 year ago
This has been flagged as spam show
like this song. heard it on a honda commercial
BlatinoBoi1 1 year ago
Love this song.. heard it on the honda commercial
BlatinoBoi1 1 year ago 2
Haha, this is so cool! You look like you're really enjoying yourself making this video, great! And, hey guys this is a very funny video to a great tune, it's fun, it's entertainment and NOT politics!
tudor1485 1 year ago
Offended offended?? Hell no this was hilarious.I first heard this song on a episode of LAS VEGAS where Casey was dancing on the Roof. LOVE THIS SONG AND VIDEO.
nismopower1 1 year ago
No offence taken... It was hilarous!
blayzen 1 year ago
WTF?
Luca5026 2 years ago
i was not offended by this video,or the gay man pretending to sing it."he looks like hes having fun"i am offended that the first time i ever heard miriam makeba was in a t.v. commercial"not your fault"
scottypef1 2 years ago
Nice . Real nice. o_o
Furvillishus 2 years ago
Lloyd! I've watched several of your videos now and let me tell you - You MAKE MY DAY ... What a fun and talented (and slim, congratulations!) guy you are! Thanks for bringing all this joy to the internet!
k9rights 2 years ago
This is such a great tribute to Miriam Makeba - Wonderful Happy Song - Wonderful Happy Entertainment. Thank you for honoring Mama Africa with this video! Please do one with The Click Song!
k9rights 2 years ago
Nice...little of a shock at first but ur heart is in the right place.....u seem to have lots of joy n fun while singing...good 4 u
cheftonydog 2 years ago
I was more taken aback by the fact that none of the plants or architecture was indigenous to Africa. That said, I was always taught that whites performing black face was an insult to the African and African American culture (although why you have to preface "American" with "African" is beyond me as we're all American). But for as long as I can remember, people of all races have been portraying other cultures. Bill Dana, Tracy Ullmann, James Whitmore, etc. No harm I guess.
PLFields1111 2 years ago
Been black is to understand the struggle, the suffer and humiliation Africans have to endure.
Miriam Makeba job was sensitize the world about the apartheid regime and how to overcoming racism. Anyone that performing black face actual missed an important message. This video was probably not intended to be racist. Nevertheless poor taste.
ginhobelias 2 years ago 2
Some Historic Facts:
Miriam Makeba was South African singer and activist, also known as "Mama Africa,".
She was a Legendary voice of the African continent and symbol of the fight against apartheid.
in 1960 her South African passport was revoked when she tried to return home for her mother's funeral.
ginhobelias 2 years ago
In 1963, she testifying against apartheid before the United Nations,
her South African citizenship and her right to return to the country were revoked.
She has had nine passports, and was granted honorary citizenship of ten countries.
Nelson Mandela persuaded her to return to South Africa in 1990.
On 9 November 2008, she became ill while taking part in a concert organized to support writer Roberto Saviano.
ginhobelias 2 years ago
White people struggle. Get humiliated and beaten up on a daily basis. Welcome to the age were we are all just people.
shplups 2 years ago
To imply that the White man's path is intertwined with the Black man's is a false notion, however as nations rise others will fall and soon your people will know the true meaning of suffering.
MachineGunGhost 2 years ago
GREAT NOTE! we are a world full of people... not of all different races or colors. we are all human beings. the time is coming soon to where judgement will come upon those who are racist and hate... and yes black people can be racist too towards whites... BET anyone?
BuddhaWannabe 1 year ago
LMAO!!i found it funny and not racist at all. Im black and you can tell there was no mal intentions.Hilariuos!!
Sterlingsv 2 years ago
LMFAO!!!! HILAAAAAARIOUS!!!! I loved it, and I was way too busy giggling my ass off to notice any racism.. at least he didn't put on red lipstick and brown the tops of his hands, jeeze. Plus my dad's from Johannesburg and he approves, haha
blacklabel13131 2 years ago
Why is blackface considered racist? It is considered a form of art, just like ballet, mimes, etc. People, you need to chill
11burt 2 years ago
This is not racist at all, its just a funny video to one of the best songs ever. I think Miriam herself would have loved it!
TheMtol 2 years ago
I was shocked, then laughed. I read some things I did not know about Ms Makeba and I did not look at it as blackface, only some white girl making a funny video. People should lighten up and and I am a proud black woman.
Miickey1436 2 years ago
U're good haha :]
LenaDelirious 2 years ago
Wow, I just wanted to listen to the song. But I got A LOT more than I asked for. lol That's cool.
xXTitoman66Xx 2 years ago 8
it's not offensive at all, so chill
scarypowers 2 years ago 2
damn i feel fat and sassy after watching this
fallenzz 2 years ago 2
Probably racist...but still funny
ResEvil07 2 years ago 2
anything truly funny is.
evfich 2 years ago
dude for 2 seconds I thought "my god cant believe someone is doign blackface in this day and age" But man, this is good and sort of humorouos. Its no different than dressing up like Elvis and swiveling your hips. You obviously respect the artist.
jnatch 2 years ago
disturbing
goletagoodland 2 years ago 2
i clicked this because i wanted to just listen to the song. but you really entertained me. thank you.
OTHfan9 2 years ago 2
im doing the dance for my school this year!
elmo11259 2 years ago
however u look kinda cute in a dragon cute way..lol
5 stars n e way..not offended
Lovelytrini82 2 years ago
u look like a dragon
Lovelytrini82 2 years ago 3
i thoroughly enjoyed the video. i'm glad your spirit shone through in it. a very free spirit.
tankyboy2 2 years ago
This is great! I wasn't offended at all by this sweet tribute.
I especially love the late 60s style cartoons of the elephants and monkeys in the background. This video really captures the flavor of the terrific song and of that era.
rw6194 2 years ago
this made my day! Ms. Makeba is such an amazing woman i think she would think this was funny too!
vivlingdarling 2 years ago
this was soo great: )
catherine505yo 2 years ago
You know, I can say with all honesty that I can excuse their using this in a Honda Accord commercial. I always loved this song and it's so great to hear it again.
RoyFive 2 years ago
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
peterpaychev 2 years ago
Hey I got the point and I also read books. No need to get offensive. I understood your passion for black people.
Your post is being seen by +8000 people and you will get +8000 different opinions. If you can't take it don't post it. It doesn't matter what you say, you can never win all votes and that's the freedom of opinion.
Thank you for this nice version of the song. Live happy and be cool.
Bull6645 2 years ago 2
@Bull6645 youre right, but he still has the right to set those people straight regarding the nature of the video. i mean he ISNT being a dick about it, they are.
generator06 2 years ago
This isn't anymore offensive than Chappelle impersonating a white man with a white face. Cmon its all in good fun.
dozyproductions 2 years ago 10
This is pretty offensive.
chairsarecool 2 years ago
@chairsarecool then, my friend, you are easily offended.
evfich 2 years ago
I'm not your friend, buddy.
chairsarecool 2 years ago 2
i'm not your buddy, friend
tweak000 2 years ago
I'm not your friend, guy.
chairsarecool 2 years ago
guy.
evfich 2 years ago
what a wonderful song!
BobLogan 2 years ago
hilarious.
evfich 2 years ago