'Do all male Africans have large genitals and why do you live in a hut?' The ridiculous questions white Australians want answered by the African community - and their responses are hilariously honest
- African Australians shared brutally honest answers to ridiculous questions
- Nine people who are from Africa answered questions from white Australians
- Questions include whether they grew up in a hut and what Africa is really like
- Other questions include how big their genitals are and why they're unemployed
African Australians have shared brutally honest answers to bizarre questions asked by white Australians.
Nine people who were born in Africa and now live in Australia appeared on the ABC's You Can't Ask That on Wednesday, aiming to break down stereotypes against them.
They answered questions sent in by the public, ranging from whether they grew up in a hut to intimate details such as how large their genitals are.
The first question asked was whether or not the group spent their time living in a hut and Flora Chol, from Melbourne, laughed and said she gets asked often.
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African Australians have shared brutally honest answers to some of the most ridiculous and invasive questions they've been asked by white Australians (pictured Flora Chol left and Keith right)
'People think Africa is made of hut. Africa is not only made of hut,' Awes Amin said.
Ms Chol said she was born in a hospital and lived in a city and a 'normal' house, seeing a hut for the first time when she travelled to South Sudan.
Fari said she had quite a 'suburban' upbringing while Nelson Dzadey was born in Preston Victoria and said he's never experienced a hut in his life.
Keith and Krown, both from Melbourne, and Thelma White, from Darwin, did grow up in huts in small villages - with grass on the outside and the walls lined with mud.
The group were shocked by the next question, which asked what it was like going from a 'primitive' society to Australia.
Keith said rather than ask what it was like going from a 'primitive country' it was probably better to explain what it was like to go from a developing country to a developed country.
They explained many of them were often asked questions such as whether they've ever lived in a house or slept in a bed, or whether they grew up in a refugee camp.
The group also explained that they have a 'collective culture' called 'Ubuntu', with Mr Amin saying they eat together, talk together and everyone knows their neighbours.
The group were then asked whether African males have larger genitals compared to white Australians, and most responded with laughter.
Ms White said it's a common question whereas Dr Casty Hughes, from Perth, said she couldn't answer as she had only been with one man, her husband.
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Krown wasn't shy for the camera and outright answered yes to the question, saying women put him on a pedestal.
'I've heard of African men with big d***s and I've also heard of African men with not-so-big dicks,' Ms White joked.
She then continued to say it was 'sad' to reduce African men and women to the size of their genitalia.
Ms Chol said it's disgusting how she gets treated by some people, with many calling her 'exotic' and often commenting on her features such as her lips.
Another question the group were asked was whether or not racism in Australia was 'really that bad'.
Dr Hughes answered with a flat 'yes', while Keith said he experienced 'pockets' of racism and others said it's now more subtle.
Fari (pictured) said one day she was standing at a set of traffic lights when a man put his hand on her head and began massaging her skull, without asking whether he could
Krown said sometimes it comes across in expressions, faces and body language and notices when people retreat away from him because of the colour of his skin.
Mr Dzadey, who grew up in Melbourne his entire life, said some people take one look at him and decide he doesn't belong in Australia.
The group all agreed they get annoyed when people comment on how smooth their skin is and whether they can touch their hair.
Fari said one day she was standing at a set of traffic lights when a man put his hand on her head and began massaging her skull, without asking whether he could.
Another question was whether all Africans were unemployed or working as taxi drivers due to being unemployed.
The group answered with a resounding no, insisting they were all over-educated and dedicated to their work and study.
Mr Dzadey (pictured), who grew up in Melbourne his entire life, said some people take one look at him and decide he doesn't belong in Australia
'I read a book whenever I'm on a train and I'll look at someone. I'll look... They just look at you like, "Whoa, you can actually read a book",' Krown said.
Dr Hughes said when she arrived in Australia she had multiple degrees while Keith said he's been asked where he bought his degree from.
Ms White said it's common for African people not to get jobs in Australia due to the colour of their skin.
The final question the group was asked was why so many members of the African community are in gangs.
Keith said it's important to acknowledge those who have been victims of crime are in fear and band together.
Mr Wan disputed the idea of African gangs existing as gangs are 'organised crime groups' and these were just 'kids getting together'.
Mr Dzadey asked why the entire race is looked at badly just because of the actions of a few youths, while Mr Wan claims it's an 'election-agenda' trying to eradicate the gangs.
