Yvonne Orji’s ‘Momma I Made It’ is the First Gen Immigrant Kid’s Survival Guide

The Immigrant Kid Survival Guide Listen, I know a lot of folks came to this stand-up looking for Molly from Insecure. That’s not what you’re going to get here; but trust me, I beg you to stay for the whole ride. We begin the standup as every lit black function should, with bomb music and a grand entrance. Yvonne Orji’s Momma I Made It is the stand-up that Black, first generation immigrant children have been waiting for. Seeing Yvonne Orji bring her culture forward felt refreshing because it was talked about honestly and responsibly. Her storytelling skills are impeccable as you travel through the stories on stage, and then you’re placed in her world as she introduces viewers to her family. I knew immediately what was about to go down once she brought up those Nigerian Prince emails. Orji lulled us in with something we can all relate to, and allowed this to serve as a catalyst for the world she was going to immerse us in. This was a necessary stand up that showed off Orji’s artistic prowess as a storyteller. Watching every second felt like you were in the room with her, whether she was clowning her parents or showing off her haggling talents, what made this an excellent stand up was the fact that we never left the scene without her taking you by the hand. Are You Talking to Me? A Whole Me? The most powerful part about Momma I Made It is that it allows black viewers to flaunt their heritage. The merger between the black experience in two different continents, living as a black …