David Oyelowo's Dad Mispronounces Oprah's Name

David Oyelowo explains how to correctly pronounce his Nigerian name.

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David Oyelowo's Dad Mispronounces Oprah's Name

[soso]

As a child of Nigerian parents, I can say this is quite accurate.

[MellyLovesToSing]

I love when Nigerian kids do their parents' accents. Not Nigerian but my best friend is, love the culture

[toluwak]

All the Nigerians stand up!
He's doing a good job at representing. Nigerian parents are always comical

[okerina]

I like how Jimmy leaned forward with immediate interest and intent to say "Oyelowo".

[imansaray]

Reminds me of my dad. He's from Serra Leone and pronounces Mc Donald 's as Mag Donna.

[catherinecampbell]

I love his facial expressions! He is truly the child of a Nigerian.

[OROgoldenpair]

YASSSS Nigerians in da spotlight!!!! #ouraccentsareBOMB  rofl

[JTTXZ]

I really do like Jimmy Fallon. Unlike most talk show hosts he seems very down to earth and relaxed for the most part. You can tell he still gets nervous when he has certain guests but that's what makes him even cooler to me. Used to like J. Kimmel but I don't know what's been going on with him. Doesn't seem as real anymore

[daeroniitargaryen]

This guy has that Naija dad accent on point

[LMAAAAYOOO]

"MAGDONNA" Only people with African parents know I'm talking about

[simplyshama]

that is TYPICAL of African parents lol

[phililemhlongo]

I just love David Oyelowo's interviews... I just know I'm either going to laugh or be impeccably inspired. Love from SA🇿🇦

[joibenjamin]

I love Nigerian accents. I just think they sound beautiful!

[DanielSadoh]

Nigerians reprasanting the hollyWood business.
Ps- I spelled representing the right way.

[justin.]

This man got snubbed at the oscar nominations. Should have been nominated. Stupid that he wasn't. He deserved at least a nomination.

[anida]

Yup sounds like a Nigerian parent. My Mom called me once to talk about Solange's afro and she called her So-lan-gehy the whole time. I was mortified. At the end of the conversation i had to tell her she was mispronouncing the lady's name.

[MinesBigger]

It's funny cause a lot of us can relate to that, coming from a Hispanic family. My dad makes up his own vocabulary as well haha especially movie titles, mischief is "my chief" and miles from home is "mouse from home" lol love my pops.

[tjkm]

Since the leaf blower l want to meet this mans father.

[estheradebayo]

i watched this with my parents (their Nigerian) and we were laughing so hard at this i needed cough medicine bcuz of dis

[JimmBailey]

This guy David is super-adorable! He is PHENOMENAL in "Selma." Saw it earlier tonight and definitely made my Christmas Eve extra special. Wouldn't surprise me if he wins the Golden Globe, and with that gets an Oscar nod.

Way to go Dah-veed!