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Hungarian Lady Who Keeps An Eye on Africans
Interview by Hakeem Babalola
Publlished: May 05, 2005
Her name is Adrienn Nyisztor but prefers to be called Adri. She is a 23-year-old
International Communication graduate whose immediate plan is to make
documentary film about Africans living in Hungary. Adri passionately believes
she has enough experience including personal ones for such project which is
expected to come out before the end of this year.
Meanwhile she lashed at those Africans whom she also accused of imitating Afro-
Americans in music, language and social life. In her view, Africa is rich in culture,
so why are the people ashamed of their heritage? She asks. It becomes an issue
when majority of Africans living in Hungary give the impression that they are
Afro-Americans. Excerpts:
Can you please tell the readers your full name?
My name is Adrienn Nyisztor but you can call me Adri.
Briefly say something about yourself
Well, where should I start? I'm a 23-year-old Hungarian girl who is open to the world with
its advantages and disadvantages. I have never been afraid of challenges thrown to me over
the years. I was told at High School that every human should be treated equally without
discriminating against anyone on the ground of gender, age, skin colour or religion. I think I
have learned my lesson. Since I was a kid, I have had strong interest in music. I liked to
perform either in form of singing or playing the piano. Music is my passion even if this is an
overused phrase. I mostly listen to American music such as hip hop, R&B and Reggae. It
may be the force that has driven me to "exotic people" in Hungarian standards. My other
passion is writing. I express my thoughts in poems, song lyrics or even in short stories. I
am also interested in film production – very much. I am working in a film studio at the
moment but I really would like to start my own business and produce my own movies.
You like Africa and Africans...could you please explain why you like Africa and
its people?
I think it all comes back to my passion for music. I love hip hop and R&B and these are
songs associated mostly with "black people". I do not like to use this term, however,
sometimes I have to. Unfortunately, Hungarians often think Africans and Afro-Americans
are the same; they don’t know much about the differences. I am amazed by some African
people's strength and optimism even in the darkest hour. This is what I have learnt from my
relationship with Africans. Two things come to my mind when it comes to Africans: "Never
give up" and "Don't worry, be happy". I can't say that I like all Africans. I appreciate people
who work hard to reach their goals and respect Christian values. Some of them only talk
about it but never practise them.
You're doing a documentary on Africa. Why documentary on Africa?
Well, the issue is quite complex. I have two aims: 1.) showing people the difference between
Africans and Afro-Americans and 2.) Showing people the difference between the so-called
"bad eggs" and Africans. I know I shouldn’t say this but unfortunately certain group of
Africans deserves this term. I am talking about those who come here and refused to work.
They engage in all kinds of illegal activities. These people would like to be associated with
the rich US rappers. For example, 50 Cent by wearing fashionable clothes, using the "oily
talk" to get into Hungarian women pants and care nothing about the future.
Hungarian women should be warned against these guys. I know this from personal
experience that having a black skin colour does not necessarily mean "being cool" or "being
a homie". Of course this is not true about everyone that comes to Europe from Africa.
However, their reputation is being damaged by the improper behaviour of these bad eggs. It
is a shame because they should be proud of their own culture instead of imitating another
culture. I would also like to show people how biased "we Whites" are when it comes to
"race". Why? I mean "we" tend to claim to be liberal and modern. No, "we" aren't.
Discrimination is alive and both parties have to do something about it.
What is the title of the documentary? When is it coming out? And in which
platform do you want to view it?
It is at the early stage. I welcome all kinds of help if there is any. However, I am planning to
shoot it this year. I need volunteers who would like to show their lives to the audience and
speak up for their people. It is pretty hard. I would like to send the documentary to the film
festivals in the first place and if it arouses attention, I would like to release it in the movie
theatres. For that I would need closer ties to this business. Time will tell.
Have you ever been to Africa? Are you planning to? When?
Well, the only African country I have been to is Morocco. I spent one day there on a
vacation in Malaga. What I noticed was the incredible poverty, the shocking difference
between the rich and the poor. I also noticed the simplicity of life there. Although I did not
feel at home there, I’d obviously love to travel to Africa, especially to the "tourist places". I
do not feel strong enough to "discover" Africa on my own, so I think I’d just go through a
travel agency. And it is also the big question of the future.
You had an African boyfriend before. How would you describe your relationship
with him in terms of romance and things associated with relationship?
Hum, honestly I’ll disappoint you in this regard. My ex-boyfriend actually belongs to that
"bad eggs" group I described above. I do not want to get into details because I am sure
people are not interested in the "dirty details" but what I’d like to say is, if two people have a
very different lifestyle, they should not even start dating each other. From that single
experience I have learned that African guys are not for me. I do have African friends that I
keep in touch with via the internet but I have not met them. It was my choice and I have not
regretted a thing. I think after such shocking experience I am not willing to give another
chance to anyone.
I think everybody should find a partner from their own race. But I have a Colombian
boyfriend now so I cannot say I have kept to this. However, I know our cultures are similar
to each other and our way of living and way of thinking are pretty similar. Of course I am
not against mixed marriages. What I’m saying is that it’s just not for me.
You must have had bad experience from this relationship
Yes he and his group are typical example of irresponsible African men in Hungary. They
feed on women for survival. However, I have to face my past because if I don’t do, I will
never get over it.
What actually happened between you and your ex-boyfriend?
He is a cheat and a liar though coming from me, it may not be considered objective. He and
his friends are ready to have sex with anyone that has hole between the laps. He sells his
body to get accommodation and money. He even wanted to marry me while living with
someone else. But I am not that stupid to fall into such trap. I was also sexually harassed by
one of his friends. Besides, he was too possessive. I mean we were together and I did
everything I could to help and support him. I was angrier than being hurt when all his lies
were revealed to me.
What is his nationality?
Who knows? He claims to be Liberian. Too much lies.
Don’t you think women should also share the blame?
Yes some women are just the same. My objective however, is to protect the innocent but
naïve ones. Their lives should not be wrecked due to ignorance and, or because of love for
someone who doesn’t even understand what love means.
Compare African men and Hungarian men in terms of relationship
Well, all the differences that may arise are mainly cultural. Hungarian men can be just as
"bossy" and old-fashioned as African men are. They can also cheat just as African men. The
main difference is in the trust issue. African men would "defend their properties" more
violently than Hungarians. However, they can act differently when it comes to friendship. I
think we are simply raised in a different way than the African people. It is not better or
worse, only differences.
What can you say about charity organisations in Hungary using African name?
I know it is my shame but I do not know anything about them...
What is your view about a Nigerian guy called Fekete Pákó who sings in Hungarian?
I wrote my thesis partly on him too... I think he is the biggest shame of Africa. I wish he
could simply vanish in the air. I feel ashamed of my own nation too. How can people like
such a stupid fellow! I do not understand.
What do you think about the recent interview he had with Bombárgy TV?
Well he was just being himself...Nothing more and nothing less...
Do you think he’s going to be jailed for praising Hitler and Szalási?
Here in Hungary? I do not think so. The media live from clowns like him. As long as he
makes money for them, he will be kept on stage....and out of prison.
What do you think about Africans living in Hungary in general?
I have mixed opinion. I have very good memories about some people and very bad ones too.
I think we all should create the real mirror image about them in our heads instead of creating
a fake one.
Copyright 2008 send comment to>>>> mysmallvoice@yahoo.com
Interview by Hakeem Babalola
Publlished: May 05, 2005
Her name is Adrienn Nyisztor but prefers to be called Adri. She is a 23-year-old
International Communication graduate whose immediate plan is to make
documentary film about Africans living in Hungary. Adri passionately believes
she has enough experience including personal ones for such project which is
expected to come out before the end of this year.
- Adri says she’d like to show Hungarians the
difference between Africans and Afro-
Americans; the differences that exist among
Africans themselves; to expose those
Africans she refers to as bad eggs whose
trade is “oil talking in order to get into
Hungarian women pants”. The other reason
for shooting the documentary, according to
her, is to educate and alert Hungarians so
they don’t fall into the trap of these
Africans whom she accused of doing
anything possible in order for them to be
able to stay in Hungary.
Meanwhile she lashed at those Africans whom she also accused of imitating Afro-
Americans in music, language and social life. In her view, Africa is rich in culture,
so why are the people ashamed of their heritage? She asks. It becomes an issue
when majority of Africans living in Hungary give the impression that they are
Afro-Americans. Excerpts:
Can you please tell the readers your full name?
My name is Adrienn Nyisztor but you can call me Adri.
Briefly say something about yourself
Well, where should I start? I'm a 23-year-old Hungarian girl who is open to the world with
its advantages and disadvantages. I have never been afraid of challenges thrown to me over
the years. I was told at High School that every human should be treated equally without
discriminating against anyone on the ground of gender, age, skin colour or religion. I think I
have learned my lesson. Since I was a kid, I have had strong interest in music. I liked to
perform either in form of singing or playing the piano. Music is my passion even if this is an
overused phrase. I mostly listen to American music such as hip hop, R&B and Reggae. It
may be the force that has driven me to "exotic people" in Hungarian standards. My other
passion is writing. I express my thoughts in poems, song lyrics or even in short stories. I
am also interested in film production – very much. I am working in a film studio at the
moment but I really would like to start my own business and produce my own movies.
You like Africa and Africans...could you please explain why you like Africa and
its people?
I think it all comes back to my passion for music. I love hip hop and R&B and these are
songs associated mostly with "black people". I do not like to use this term, however,
sometimes I have to. Unfortunately, Hungarians often think Africans and Afro-Americans
are the same; they don’t know much about the differences. I am amazed by some African
people's strength and optimism even in the darkest hour. This is what I have learnt from my
relationship with Africans. Two things come to my mind when it comes to Africans: "Never
give up" and "Don't worry, be happy". I can't say that I like all Africans. I appreciate people
who work hard to reach their goals and respect Christian values. Some of them only talk
about it but never practise them.
You're doing a documentary on Africa. Why documentary on Africa?
Well, the issue is quite complex. I have two aims: 1.) showing people the difference between
Africans and Afro-Americans and 2.) Showing people the difference between the so-called
"bad eggs" and Africans. I know I shouldn’t say this but unfortunately certain group of
Africans deserves this term. I am talking about those who come here and refused to work.
They engage in all kinds of illegal activities. These people would like to be associated with
the rich US rappers. For example, 50 Cent by wearing fashionable clothes, using the "oily
talk" to get into Hungarian women pants and care nothing about the future.
Hungarian women should be warned against these guys. I know this from personal
experience that having a black skin colour does not necessarily mean "being cool" or "being
a homie". Of course this is not true about everyone that comes to Europe from Africa.
However, their reputation is being damaged by the improper behaviour of these bad eggs. It
is a shame because they should be proud of their own culture instead of imitating another
culture. I would also like to show people how biased "we Whites" are when it comes to
"race". Why? I mean "we" tend to claim to be liberal and modern. No, "we" aren't.
Discrimination is alive and both parties have to do something about it.
What is the title of the documentary? When is it coming out? And in which
platform do you want to view it?
It is at the early stage. I welcome all kinds of help if there is any. However, I am planning to
shoot it this year. I need volunteers who would like to show their lives to the audience and
speak up for their people. It is pretty hard. I would like to send the documentary to the film
festivals in the first place and if it arouses attention, I would like to release it in the movie
theatres. For that I would need closer ties to this business. Time will tell.
Have you ever been to Africa? Are you planning to? When?
Well, the only African country I have been to is Morocco. I spent one day there on a
vacation in Malaga. What I noticed was the incredible poverty, the shocking difference
between the rich and the poor. I also noticed the simplicity of life there. Although I did not
feel at home there, I’d obviously love to travel to Africa, especially to the "tourist places". I
do not feel strong enough to "discover" Africa on my own, so I think I’d just go through a
travel agency. And it is also the big question of the future.
You had an African boyfriend before. How would you describe your relationship
with him in terms of romance and things associated with relationship?
Hum, honestly I’ll disappoint you in this regard. My ex-boyfriend actually belongs to that
"bad eggs" group I described above. I do not want to get into details because I am sure
people are not interested in the "dirty details" but what I’d like to say is, if two people have a
very different lifestyle, they should not even start dating each other. From that single
experience I have learned that African guys are not for me. I do have African friends that I
keep in touch with via the internet but I have not met them. It was my choice and I have not
regretted a thing. I think after such shocking experience I am not willing to give another
chance to anyone.
I think everybody should find a partner from their own race. But I have a Colombian
boyfriend now so I cannot say I have kept to this. However, I know our cultures are similar
to each other and our way of living and way of thinking are pretty similar. Of course I am
not against mixed marriages. What I’m saying is that it’s just not for me.
You must have had bad experience from this relationship
Yes he and his group are typical example of irresponsible African men in Hungary. They
feed on women for survival. However, I have to face my past because if I don’t do, I will
never get over it.
What actually happened between you and your ex-boyfriend?
He is a cheat and a liar though coming from me, it may not be considered objective. He and
his friends are ready to have sex with anyone that has hole between the laps. He sells his
body to get accommodation and money. He even wanted to marry me while living with
someone else. But I am not that stupid to fall into such trap. I was also sexually harassed by
one of his friends. Besides, he was too possessive. I mean we were together and I did
everything I could to help and support him. I was angrier than being hurt when all his lies
were revealed to me.
What is his nationality?
Who knows? He claims to be Liberian. Too much lies.
Don’t you think women should also share the blame?
Yes some women are just the same. My objective however, is to protect the innocent but
naïve ones. Their lives should not be wrecked due to ignorance and, or because of love for
someone who doesn’t even understand what love means.
Compare African men and Hungarian men in terms of relationship
Well, all the differences that may arise are mainly cultural. Hungarian men can be just as
"bossy" and old-fashioned as African men are. They can also cheat just as African men. The
main difference is in the trust issue. African men would "defend their properties" more
violently than Hungarians. However, they can act differently when it comes to friendship. I
think we are simply raised in a different way than the African people. It is not better or
worse, only differences.
What can you say about charity organisations in Hungary using African name?
I know it is my shame but I do not know anything about them...
What is your view about a Nigerian guy called Fekete Pákó who sings in Hungarian?
I wrote my thesis partly on him too... I think he is the biggest shame of Africa. I wish he
could simply vanish in the air. I feel ashamed of my own nation too. How can people like
such a stupid fellow! I do not understand.
What do you think about the recent interview he had with Bombárgy TV?
Well he was just being himself...Nothing more and nothing less...
Do you think he’s going to be jailed for praising Hitler and Szalási?
Here in Hungary? I do not think so. The media live from clowns like him. As long as he
makes money for them, he will be kept on stage....and out of prison.
What do you think about Africans living in Hungary in general?
I have mixed opinion. I have very good memories about some people and very bad ones too.
I think we all should create the real mirror image about them in our heads instead of creating
a fake one.
Copyright 2008 send comment to>>>> mysmallvoice@yahoo.com
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