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Anyanya and his wife did what no one expected: Lithuanians are full of praise

Anyanya and his wife did what no one expected: Lithuanians are full of praise

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Nigerian artist Anyanya and his wife Cleulios performed a song by the legendary Lithuanian band 'Hiperbolė' in Lithuanian.
  • The couple's performance, particularly their fluent and correct pronunciation of Lithuanian, has garnered over half a million views and widespread praise online.
  • Netizens lauded their effort in learning the language, calling them "great" and highlighting their performance as proof that learning Lithuanian is achievable with sufficient desire.

A video of Nigerian artist Anyanya and his wife Cleulios performing a song by the legendary Lithuanian band 'Hiperbolė' has taken the internet by storm, amassing over half a million views on Facebook. The couple chose matching pink outfits for their rendition of the song "Vasara" (Summer), but it was their surprisingly fluent and accurate Lithuanian pronunciation that captivated viewers.

It's so good to hear Lithuanian words spoken so clearly and beautifully. You are great.

— NetizenA comment praising Anyanya and Cleulios's Lithuanian pronunciation.

The performance quickly drew a flood of admiring comments. "It's so good to hear Lithuanian words spoken so clearly and beautifully. You are great," wrote one netizen. Many online users pointed to Anyanya and Cleulios's example as evidence that learning the Lithuanian language is entirely possible for those with enough motivation.

"They sing so beautifully. You only need to learn two words a day, and in a year, you can know over 600 Lithuanian words. You just need the desire, and here we have a perfect example. Thank you for your efforts in speaking Lithuanian," commented another user. The couple's dedication to mastering one of the world's most challenging languages has earned them significant respect and admiration.

They sing so beautifully. You only need to learn two words a day, and in a year, you can know over 600 Lithuanian words. You just need the desire, and here we have a perfect example. Thank you for your efforts in speaking Lithuanian.

— NetizenA comment highlighting the couple's effort and the achievability of learning Lithuanian.

"Very beautiful, the accent is almost imperceptible. Huge respect to people who learn a foreign language, and one of the most difficult ones at that," expressed another impressed viewer. Their performance not only showcases their musical talent but also serves as an inspiring testament to cross-cultural appreciation and the power of dedication.

Very beautiful, the accent is almost imperceptible. Huge respect to people who learn a foreign language, and one of the most difficult ones at that.

— NetizenA comment expressing admiration for the couple's mastery of the Lithuanian language.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.