Black Andorran YouTuber Shocks Locals with Fluent Catalan
Mohamed Lamin faces surprise from native speakers due to stereotypes about his appearance in linguistically Catalan-dominant Andorra.
Key Points
- Locals, including native Catalan speakers, express surprise at Lamin's fluency due to his Black appearance.
- Interview in Diari d'Andorra on 21 February 2026 highlights persistent stereotypes.
- Lamin notes reactions like 'they freak out' when hearing him speak.
- Comments reflect integration challenges in Andorra's multicultural, Catalan-primary society.
Mohamed Lamin, a YouTuber based in Andorra, has shared his experiences of frequent surprise from locals when they hear him speak Catalan fluently due to his Black appearance.
In an interview published by *Diari d'Andorra* on 21 February 2026, Lamin recounted: "Many times, people don't expect me to speak Catalan because I'm Black. And when they hear me, they freak out." He added that this reaction often comes from native Catalan speakers themselves, highlighting persistent stereotypes in the Principality.
Lamin's comments underscore ongoing discussions about integration and linguistic expectations among Andorra's diverse expat community, where Catalan remains the primary language despite a multicultural population. The YouTuber, known for his online content, did not elaborate further on specific incidents in the brief exchange.
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