Who knows what Lionel Richie was saying during the Swahili part of “All Night Long?” By the way, I’m just assuming it was Swahili. I don’t want to be like “Why was Lionel singing in African?” like that’s an actual language. When I did the song at a karaoke night years ago, I just made things up when I got to that part. I’d like to actually know what lyrics that I butchered at this point, with a translation, if possible.
Speaking of ignorant yet hilarious African stereotypes, this gives me the perfect segue to post one of my favorite scenes from Get Him To The Greek. Trust me, it’s even funnier if you saw all the scenes in the movie that lead up to this part.
The worst part about it is, I had no idea what the “Africa Face” is, but as soon as I saw that I cracked up laughing because I’ve totally seen people do it before onstage! Wrong? Yes. Hilarious? Absolutely!
Tweet
dont mean to blow you up on your page, but there is no such language as african leon…
I realize that, which is why the rest of that sentence says “like it’s an actual language.” Maybe I should have worded that joke differently for clarity. Thanks for commenting!
Ok, so I don’t speak african lol, but I have to comment on the latter part of the entry. Get Him to the Greek was hilarious, and while I kind of felt bad for laughing, that whole bit about the “African Child” video was too funny!
Yeah, it was very funny! They said the song “African Child” was the worst thing to happen to Africa since apartheid! LOL
I’m typically to blogging and i really recognize your content. The article has actually peaks my interest. I am going to bookmark your web site and preserve checking for new information.
Jambo! Nipe Centi moja! (meaning Jambo (hie!) nipe (give me) one cent (centi moja).. a swahili phrase used usually by street beggars to tourists
What Robert said. But they dont beg for a cent, they be more like “nipe shilingi ishirini” (gimme 20 shillings) coz atleast he can get a meal outta that. A cent aint buyin SHIT!