DEAR AFRICAN AMERICANS AVOID THESE 3 MISTAKES WHEN MOVING TO AFRICA

[@AFRICANTIGRESS]

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[@Nevalliance]

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[@TemdriWorld]

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[@NubianThreads]

Me and my family just started our Journey to Africa Vlog as well and we're so excited to document everything on KZbin!!!!

[@NuraDi99]

Madam Tigress, thank you so much for your channel! It is very helpful for those of us living in the Diaspora thinking about moving to an African country.

[@frankbekoe3109]

tracks wod you will have to be very thrifty. Avoid the Expatriate Syndrome. When in Ghana as an example move quickly out of your hotel and move into an Airbnb or rent a single or two bedroom apartment costing not more than $200.00 a month. Keep your money in your USA or foreign account. You can withdraw your money at any bank using your debit card from the West. The charge for each bank transaction is $5.00 in Ghana. By keeping your phone from your telecommunication company in the West, you will automatically be transferred to a local telecommunication company such as Vodafone or MTN in Africa. By so doing you can still have access to everything on your phone such as your bank app. With the help of another small phone that you will acquire in Africa you can send money to yourself from your Western phone to your local Africa phone and cash out the money at any local mobile money kiosk by the street. This will enable you to avoid the $5.00 ATM charge of the banks for each transaction. My T-mobile subscription transferred automatically to Vodafone when I entered Ghana. To acquire land in Accra as as example, move a little farther from the city center and find a single plot of land which should not cost you over $5000.00 dollars. Make a house plan of the expandable type where you can build in stages. It means with a single self contained room built, you can move into your own house and build the rest of the house at your own pace.

[@hilo25]

She showed great courage by going to Kenya for 3 years with$1500. It's not a failure it's lessons and experiences

[@sinceresong9907]

Definitely

[@millions2nette]

@ant billionz IKR! She's giving advice to leave and take $20000. I'm sure that money would help...Although, it may just help some locals, when they relieve you of it.

[@jesusismyjoy7102]

It was not an intelligent choice ..she didn’t use her common sense !

[@CashCowz962]

Yep...folks want the luxuries of Amerikka where we are hunted and killed...😂😂...recklessly...no one ever talks about going to develop any area...that's the difference btn blacks and whytes..am sorry but its true

[@leonanderson214]

Yup she probably got treated like crap by all the African male chauvinists and decided to take her chances in racist America instead

[@mobutter2879]

At least she had the courage to try! That’s more than most can say! Blessings to you and yours!

[@Blvd40]

Amen! Trying and failing is much more courageous and noble than just talking something and never attempting it.👏

[@citrineinvestorsgroup5782]

Exactly

[@OKHSDR]

At least she had the means to try and fail. That's more than most african americans are able to do.

[@crystalo1561]

Right. She's going to be much better the second time around, BECAUSE she ran out of funds. The glass is half full not empty

[@gold-in-melanin7488]

Nothing beats a failure but a try!

[@crystalo1561]

Reading the comments is making me upset. She wasn't so broke that she couldn't fly Back to America, soooo what are all the broke jokes about. She's a hustler from Compton CA. She made it out there for THREE years with only $1,500. If that's not Amazing I don't know what is. I do believe though that GOD was def with her. She will be so much wiser, so much better prepared the second time around. I can't wait to hear your next chapter. Keep going and don't give up.

[@AFRICANTIGRESS]

Exactly she wasn't too broke

[@sorormystica5787]

Many of these comments truly exemplify the contempt that some mainland Africans have for Diasporan Africans. Damn... Yet so many are willing to DIE to leave their Motherland. Interesting.

[@Jessica-tj6ug]

@@sorormystica5787 Yes! My boyfriend is from Togo...wanting to move back one day, but not if the people are like this!! I've only watched 2 youtube videos and nasty, nasty comments!

[@sorormystica5787]

@@Jessica-tj6ug it's truly hurtful, as well as offensive. My family is of African descent and they are Caribbean Panamanians. I was raised by my mother to embrace my African roots and culture on a DEEP level. The psychological issues that we have amongst ourselves on the Motherland and throughout the Diaspora are deep rooted as well. We have SO MUCH healing to do! 🤦🏾‍♀️ My prayers and best wishes are with you and your other half, sis. Bless up! 🙏🏾🌍

[@jaymutiso2217]

Sorry guys, its a miscommunication... When they say she's a Hustler in Kenya its seen as streetwise n cool... So its not meant derogatory... Kenyan American English 😅

[@m.n5084]

Africa is a continent. Every country in Africa is different her experience is Kenyan only.

[@pen4hire27]

I attended a conference with delegates from SADC countries and the cultural differences were stark - and that was just SADC.

[@cindypearl]

Even the title of the video bothered me a bit... After loving in Africa for 3yrs?

[@classysis6264]

Kenya is one of the best country in Africa. If her experience wasn’t good there, u can only imagine how it feels around. PS: born and raised in SubSahara Africa, moved to America 7 years ago and that was the best decision I’ve ever taken in my whole life.

[@Yonder258]

It's a continent america is a continent so every state is a country. Ok look it's all one land mass that is DIVIDED by the african ppl. If babies are down the street in another "country" being snatched away by foreigners is sad for the WHOLE CONTINENT. If parts of africa is built the same as the u.s and Europe and the enemies of our ancestors offspring is there with f'ery I'm sorry africa is a commercial advertising overrated illusion.

[@m.n5084]

@@Yonder258 u have no idea what you're talking about. U can't compare a state to a country. A country has its own government and president. It's own army, constitution, etc. A state has non of that. A state is like a city in the country because it follows the constitution of the country.

[@afrobeat4576]

I’ve lived in Lagos: Nigeria, Lome: Togo, Dakar: Senegal, Accra: Ghana, Nairobi: Kenya and Mbabane: Swaziland. They are all different places and cities which is also different from other parts of each country. Africa is a continent and its huge

[@leon0247]

Soo is American 50 states and guess what there all different 🤔

[@saidatoke3124]

Wow

[@kingeliii9011]

32 years ago I moved from California to Georgia, I didn't know a soul, I remember everyone in California telling me that I won't like the weather or the people, the racism etc. They said that I would be back in 1 year. The only regret that I have is that I didn't move to Georgia sooner. I left California with 250k cash because I sold all of my possessions. I had no job. I got to Atlanta and opened up my own business in real estate. I went damn near bankrupt in 2008 in the market crash but I'm still standing and happy that through Georgia I've had a chance to go all over the world. Don't be afraid to take chances and follow your instincts create your own path and treat people good along the way.

[@DrDonnyTheBookofYou]

Go you!!!

[@j.c8727]

Just moved from Northern Cali to Georgia. I barely made it 6 months and got the hell out. I agree with you 100%

[@JB-le6zm]

Welcome to the south! We are so happy you're here 😁

[@fedupwithfedforever4151]

That is about the best ADVICE you could possibly give people ...Those last few phrases.......You are SPOT on....Good Luck to you in the future and God Bless!

[@yellowstar829]

Yep these white people will tell you to stay in cali so you can be oppress

[@mgisairo]

I was born and raised in Kenya and moved to the US when I was 24. I have lived here for 12 years and go to Kenya at least once every two years. For my brothers and sisters who just pack and move to Africa without researching and preparing well it can be a very disappointing experience. Your money may run out quick and that will lead to regrets. I have lived in both countries and I will say in Africa, Kenya to be precise where I come from you must be a hustler because there are few job opportunities unlike the US. Let nobody lie to you that it’s easier in Africa if you don’t have that money. To be safe at least 100K, and that will need very good managing to take you the lengths. Africa is beautiful and will give you peace of mind if you have something going but if you are thinking of moving there without some serious capital, it will be hard.

[@bocasdeltoro8670]

You don't need a $100000.00. We need to shed that colonial false pride. Thanks anyway for the helpful information.

[@UnknownUnknown-ig6ml]

Mg Morgan: Thank you for being honest. Yes, life is difficult in every country, the continent of Africa as well. If you don't have a substantial amount of money don't think of relocating to any country. Definitely, not Africa. You must have money to establish yourself. To those who try to sell the Brooklyn Bridge, people just understand, it is not for sale. My point is? Stay where you are. The grass always look greener on the other side. America isn't a haven, nor is any other country. You can always get employment at Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Burger King, car wash or any fast food company. As long as you are legal and you have someone in America, you will do as all others....survive. The Africans born in America as well as those coming from any country to America will survive if you want to make a conscious decision to live here.

[@stephonboykin9761]

Thanks for your honesty as a Kenyan.

[@seaor2k122]

Thank you! Sounds like you prepared yourself well before coming to America. I don't know why people think they can move to Africa without any money or job in place. You need food, clothing and shelter no matter where you go.

[@seaor2k122]

@faddiegirl Finally, someone with common sense. I get the impression that most of the black Americans who are on this 'back to Africa' kick couldn't make it in America, for whatever reason, and are moving to Africa out of frustration with the illusion all the problems they had in America will disappear. Most of them are in for a rude awakening because they failed to plan, don't have money and not enough education to get a professional job.

[@Nonpeon]

Funny, I did the same thing in Italy. I spoke ZERO italian, and now after 13 years, I'm still here, and am working as a teacher and translater, and sell my own cakes.

[@giovanniacuto2688]

I just spent over 4 months in Italy due to lockdown. I have a small flat there so no hardship. I was very tempted to try to change my residence status and remain instead of returning to the UK but am worried about the fallout from Brexit. Given that I'm a pensioner there could be problems. I do speak Italian quite well

[@Nonpeon]

@@giovanniacuto2688 Bravo!! Yeah, well I can see where you're coming from. Although the job market here is less bullish than in England, your pensioner status absolves you from the headaches.

[@acajudi100]

selling...Great!

[@wilma1866]

Giovanni Acuto - where in Italy?

[@giovanniacuto2688]

@@wilma1866 Torino

[@tonnyanthonys2159]

Keep reminding our brothers and sisters out there to normalize calling each country by its name (not Africa). For your information a country like DRC is 5 times the size of France, Tanzania is 3× the size of Germany etc. we don't like it when you just refer to us as Africa

[@LeeLee-hi2ko]

Exactly😁

[@anniewilson6737]

I'm shocked that people still do this. 🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@leopoldnguessan4639]

It's good to refer to us as Africa because it's reinforce African unity, let's be one,

[@leopoldnguessan4639]

It's good to refer to us as Africa because it reinforces African unity, the African union, let's be one,

[@LEARNnPLAYwithEMILY]

Every country in Africa is completely different from the other. Define your destination always by its name, not "Africa". This is misleading.

[@milaniinalim3357]

I love how she’s an example of what not to do. She’s not beating herself up over her past mistakes. Everything is a lesson, it’s not a failure, those are the best lessons, the second time around she’ll come back stronger! All is not lost sista ❤️

[@BelovedsPlace]

Fail UP!

[@Mindbodysoultv01]

Definitely not, and she’s also leaving to go to college. She made the news in Kenya everyone loves her product. If this is failing I need to fail

[@addosolar537]

Another point is that people should not feel preasure to make a move to an African country permanent. It is just a part of a long life journey.

[@donyetta83]

Long story short, don’t move anywhere broke. Sounds like she had a great experience and definitely will learn from her lessons.

[@livefromtheground7274]

Ah yeah . . . the airfare probably costs more.

[@tradinwarstoriez5641]

💯

[@TheStarchild41]

and have security,

[@amunre12]

You petty lol

[@carolyawilliams84]

BRAVE SMART YOUNG WOMAN!

[@FreeTraderFREEMAN]

Just the fact that you went to Africa is heroic for me. I'm sure you've learned a lot about the motherland, the good and bad. You are brave for that cupcakes business.👍

[@AFRICANTIGRESS]

Oh yes

[@FreeTraderFREEMAN]

@@AFRICANTIGRESS thanks for the work you are doing sister tigress. Maybe I will visit Kenya one day because of you.

[@AFRICANTIGRESS]

@@FreeTraderFREEMAN you are welcome

[@darrylowens875]

that is not a very good business for African countries right now,A cupcake business is more inline with eurocentric mindset

[@logicalcritik2144]

@@darrylowens875 what do you suggest would be a good business; can you share?

[@MrsEarth-pf4cr]

I like that the mom is still there. Mom was like, "see ya when u get back ✌".

[@tcams76]

Mom probably retired with a check coming each month. Every country is good if you have regular monthly income.

[@msp9810]

Also when she couldn't shake her illness she came back to the USA

[@nyakwarObat]

@@tcams76 it's obvious she on pension if you look at her age

[@Sweetness3135]

I would love to hear more from Mom!

[@myrtisallotey8928]

@@nyakwarObat yes, I'm on pension and it allows me to live as I please. Ghana is English speaking.

[@sebeilwemkganathesouthafri1353]

She was so humble in the community, she established friendship, next tims she comez she wil rock it up with business and opportunities. She did amazing brave step...she can even work on something while she is in the state.

[@SunDown950]

The intro is breath-taking you are really reppin' Africa Tigress

[@AFRICANTIGRESS]

Thanks sweetie

[@Dirtyvinyl23]

AFRICAN TIGRESS Thanks African Tigress! You look beautiful with your braided hair!

[@SunDown950]

@iphil25 yes 'reppin' is a colloquial term for 'representing'

[@solentricxinc.9944]

Loved this interview, no negativity just lessons learned👏🏾👏🏾✊🏿✌🏿

[@elgieorganic1033]

Lol... you moved to Kenya with $1500. Girl you're on another level. I need that enthusiasm.

[@Fluvienne]

IKR. Young people.

[@mwhite7920]

Ummm that wasn’t smart. She even acknowledged that. Sounds like she was running away from something.

[@Mdalasini]

$1500 she us a hustler she said 😳😑

[@logicalcritik2144]

That's would be too risky for me!

[@livefromtheground7274]

I wouldn't move down south with that change. Lol

[@d.robinson9177]

I like how she said she "felt like a person and not a colour."

[@jdstep97]

D. Robinson, I like it too, but I'd still feel uncertain about being viewed as an American person with (alleged) money, so that someone feels they should rob me.

[@Spinkly]

Love her attitude towards life. Very encouraging!

[@lynngrant9495]

Her going there the first time was not a mistaken. It was an adventure.

[@Majosh11]

What a positive attitude! 2nd time will be the charm because she's learnt from her mistakes and correcting them.

[@NubianThreads]

Me and my family just started our Journey to Africa Vlog as well and we're so excited to document everything on KZbin!!!!

[@LadyLeoASMR]

Mahera Biz Just subbed to u!

[@LadyLeoASMR]

Mahera Biz Thank you!

[@allankiplimo9752]

you didn't watch to the end.she is focussed in Ghana this time round

[@Dan-xx5jq]

I agree, she experienced everything in Kenya with malaria and crime etc. 2nd time will be a charm.

[@whatisyourstorybylucy_diar3806]

The secret to relocation is to visit as many times as possible so that you can have an idea and do your due diligence talk with the locals and save save.. second make sure you are not renting..

[@bocasdeltoro8670]

Solid solid information

[@LeeHanHart]

You are supposed to rent. That is how you get an understanding of where you want to live. Why buy a house and realize down the wrong the area is not what you thought. Renting allows you to move around.

[@whatisyourstorybylucy_diar3806]

No you don't have to rent..you can buy and even if renting is what you want make sure you don't rent for long time..like I said visiting and doing a due diligence is a plus.

[@hansiesma16]

@@whatisyourstorybylucy_diar3806 That's just silly advice. You'd have to be mad to buy a property at the first place you land. Unless you are a millionaire you have to sell it before you can move on. What if you can't sell it? Which country do you live in where buying houses is not an expensive, time consuming process?

[@whatisyourstorybylucy_diar3806]

@@hansiesma16 huh! To you it's silly ..btw it was not an advice it was my opinion..im not an adviser there are those who find it appealing if you don't you can pass to the other comment✌Who said you can't develop while you're away? Any who! Whatever

[@dcarlos2901]

We, who haven't traveled, are able to glean a bit more about how to prepare... Shout out to my brave sister!

[@siandraobat2656]

I appreciate you honesty. One reason why I said I am finishing my Masters degree before going. Two years and after that finding a teaching job or opening my own school. I can not wait!! Ill be visiting this summer

[@jimmykariuki4340]

open your own school, middle class,you will make money .

[@williamkamau1167]

Yes a private school is great...do your research coz some locations maybe more challenging than others.. Come and seek your market niche..

[@chukwumaolisehemekaouwarre3236]

Make sure you have enough money and plan well goodluck

[@Mindbodysoultv01]

Do you know what they pay teachers or doctors? it’s very little. It’s best to go with money to start your business; let the locals have their jobs. Lord knows we don’t need them thinking we are taking anything away from them. It’s all smiles until it’s frowns. Best wishes I’ll be there by 2022

[@zealteachlead2938]

Whewww!! Now you’re speaking my language. My dream is to build a school there!! Omg. I love you

[@RoneyNgala]

The standard voltage in Kenya is 240 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Compared to America's 110~120V on 60Hz. Therefore, you'll need a converter. _(the name is obvious)_ Available in electrical shops or supermarkets. There's nothing short or wrong in the walls or wiring😅. If the standard voltage in your country is in between 220 - 240 V (i.e. the UK, Europe, Australia and most of Asia and Africa at large) you don't need a converter or transformer. It's a critical info that's overlooked in most visiting or travel guides. FYI: China makes electronic products with standards for each market or country. And I love your realness and flexibility. The intro to this is awesome.

[@AFRICANTIGRESS]

Thank you

[@sandylove7713]

Thank you, most African diasporans know this fact. I am shocked nobody informed her.

[@cdb48340]

Her statement regarding electronics makes it seems she did very little research

[@melodyindigo550]

She brought up those exact points.... in less detail she basically said the same thing. Mentioning nothing about wiring...

[@cleanwaternasenyiuganda8124]

My hair appliances exploded in Nairobi. I feel her pain

[@stevenphelps7929]

Compton girl! Yea, you know about bringing that smoke.. big ups to that sister doing it. Love the podcast show

[@GlobalChainTraders]

Sis, this is one of the most informative shows on KZbin about Kenya that I've seen for African Americans. Thank you! ✌🏾🙏🏾

[@thamsanqahadebe5778]

It's quite difficult for our Diaspora brothers and sisters because they are coming into a life quite alien to them and they're just trying to make it work. It's hard for Africans in one part of Africa, like me here in South Africa, to move to another part of Africa, like Cameroon for instance. What about someone who's lived beyond our shores in a foreign continent with very different ways life then? It can't be easy! My two cents is this: first put the love of Africa deep into your heart by studying the history and what's currently happening in Africa, study the people as well if you can, before you even think of moving back here. And these kind of testimonies and reports are good, I think, because they can help someone else make a more informed decision before coming here lest they should regret it afterwards. So it's all good, to each his own. Personally, my bones belong to Africa no matter what happens next.

[@phyllisplays3811]

Well said..

[@thamsanqahadebe5778]

@Deshone Robinson absolutely! Don't come here expecting paradise and ease unless you're very rich or something. It's real out here!

[@thamsanqahadebe5778]

@Akoben Renaissance Welcome!

[@moyahabothoka8634]

Dumela Thami o kae? I am a South African who worked in Ethiopia , it was the best year. I deeply studied the country and cultures, i adjusted my expectations and also started eating Ethiopian food while I was still in South Africa ,so the transition was so easy. I had great friends & colleagues it was a stellar experience for me.

[@treheavenonlyknows]

so 1,500 USD a month is not enough to live off of in African. So how much is

[@SANDYMILLER23]

I love your sheer courage and grit. You are a very inspiring person. I wish more of us as Black Americans could travel to other countries. Seeing other countries is truly being in a beautiful living classroom. Thank you Sister for your story. 🇰🇪🇺🇸

[@RONJAE212003]

I’m so sorry your getting backlash. This is what we need. Ive been so interested in moving back. And once my mom said she would move recently I thought let me really look into it. So thank you beautiful. Your doing amazing work.

[@lowlandprophets7831]

This lady is super inspiring 💯🙌🏾

[@aldawson2009]

This has been the most interesting video you have so far. I am a Black American seeking honest opinions and facts about the African way of life from another Black American. Thank you!

[@helpermlekeleli8057]

You can benefits a lot from The Real South Africa KZbinr

[@blacklandz2939]

I’m still loading videos but more feeds coming soon

[@sarahjustice526]

Why?Do they focus on the whole of Africa or only SA?

[@mkay3751]

@@sarahjustice526 i dont understand your question.

[@helpermlekeleli8057]

@@sarahjustice526 The Real South Africa is a travel agency by African Americans living in South Africa. They promotes tourism to South African lifestyles, not just sightseeing. For someone looking to explore Africa as whole, there are many KZbin content producers on that as well. So yeah, the real South Africa focuses mostly in south Africa. Documenting the lived experiences of African Americans in South Africa.

[@DanielleSamoneJohnson77]

I'm so proud of you both for making your dreams reality. Your show is fantastic! Thank you for showing black women in such a beautiful way. I love the way this was discussed, with practical realism and encouragement for working for a dream. You were both so grounded and down-to-earth, so this interview didn't feel fake our overly optimistic. Keep going what you do, Sistahs! 💗

[@sarahjustice526]

Respect to the sister !!She is amazing and she will thrive next time .Good luck dear ♥️

[@margaretwanjiku3621]

Nice interview. As a Kenyan, I am glad Presha told her story and others can learn from her. We have an open society, a free press and she is welcome to tell her experiences both good and bad. Hope she is better prepared next time - you need to have a financial/career/ business plan do you can live a normal life.

[@missngigi]

I love her attitude! You’ll make it anywhere sister! I’ll be following you. Let’s link back in Kenya. I’m moving back after 20yrs here!

[@qwintisntial1792]

I Really admire this SISTA'S COURAGE !!! She Really has a warm Spirit !!! Amazing Video !! I APPRECIATE You Sharing your experiences !!! THANKS

[@SongSingsSoprano]

My husband is from Kenya, and we are moving to Kenya in 2 months =)

[@AFRICANTIGRESS]

Karibu

[@assumptanini4252]

Please for your own safety, cut your ascents..avoid as much as possible to let ppl know you were from America, you'd better associate with a different part of the world.outside US n UK

[@yaokomedja5246]

This sister needs to secure some serious financing and go back. Think about crowdfunding, sister. You can make it! 😊

[@TheOlskool4ever]

And next time, dont bring TV cameras to your place of residence and show the whole world where you live. Your apartment was broken into because people saw an American woman selling pastries and receiving media exposure. Your neighbors thought you had $$$ simply because you are from America.

[@bocasdeltoro8670]

Now that's some street smarts there. A thing I definitely lack. I had a coworker that grew up in NYC. when we walked city streets, I noticed that he never looked at people close to him. He already saw them a block away.

[@mkay3751]

@@bocasdeltoro8670 ROTFLMAO!!! I can relate to that. I am originally from Chicago, i also have a military background. I am always aware of my surroundings. Way ahead of you.

[@DevonahBlackwellT.I.]

The irony is she is from Compton. But maybe she let her guard down in Kenya?

[@TheOlskool4ever]

@@DevonahBlackwellT.I. I thought about that too. But I was in the Navy and met quite a few New York City guys who were not necessarily "street smart" so you can't always assume

[@neosoul7422]

Yikes 😬

[@truethots3088]

"She expected it to be like Africa " what does that mean 😅🤣 if you are coming to Africa based on stereotypes such as 'coming to America' you will be in for a rude shock. I wold suggest making time to binge watch african you tubers both rural and urban to familiarize yourself with the different types of lifestyles available. So you know where you are headed

[@MemoGrafix]

I don't think she meant for her experience in Kenya to be like a Coming to America movie. It is true the American TelLieVision & movie industry put out lots of bullshit stereotypes of Afrika. She may have been looking for Afrika to be the way she saw on TelLieVision/movies. If they are not showing Afrikan Children starving with flies & snot all over their faces. Or, they will put out video imagery of the tribal people living they way they do tending to cattle, or *_"living in the bush,"_* while a British accented narrator tells more lies about the way the tribal people live. When it's positive info of Afrika but produced by WHYpeepo and the movie (for example) has Black American actors with the tribal music mesmerizing people to think also that's how Afrika is. They make You beLIEve the People of Afrika live in grass/mud huts and wear loin-cloth, eating bowls of sticky rice donated by ChrissyInsane Ministries It's funny how if left up to USA/UK media all You see is those types of narratives. I didn't know for a long time that Afrika has lots of cities modeled after cities in the USA for SEVERAL DECADES. The only city I ever saw on TV growing up was Cairo. KZbin channel creators who are African and based in Africa proved differently the good and bad of Afrika. I look for good I've seen enough of the bad

[@livefromtheground7274]

Yes, its called research, she really wasn't wise. Wise is the supporter of courage. Thank God she's safe.

[@Mindbodysoultv01]

She actually explained what she meant remember when she said smelling herbs & spices and good food cooking ect.. that’s what she expected but got more. Y’all really don’t like us huh? Why?

[@truethots3088]

@@Mindbodysoultv01 from my comment what you got is we don't like you? Wow! You didn't see it as lessons or tips on how to integrate .... pls don't project your feelings unto me . Thanks

[@Mindbodysoultv01]

@@truethots3088 I had zero bad feelings about the Continent. My 1st trip is Aug 2021. I’m getting into the mining/construction business as a supporter. I found a need in my field of study so I made plans to come help. Perhaps you’re not aware it’s condescending to say we think a Hollywood movie, Coming to America is truly Africa; along with your crying laughing emoji’s. No I apologize, that doesn’t seem like someone that likes us. I missed the humor in her story. We’re not uneducated people we love Africa. Also I never see Continentals speaking against Africans born in America being targeted for robberies & scams when we come to the Continent. Your assessment of me is incorrect. I love my Continent & All The people there. My family helped Africans when they got to America. This lady only had $1,500 to move to Kenya was she not trying to survive too? (my brother helped build a church in Kenya) Because that’s all I see Continentals saying when we get robbed there; the thieves were only trying to survive. The targeting of us has to start being addressed by Continentals publicly. That’s my only concern which is A legitimate concern. Peace.

[@kojoman75]

Nice presentation and thanks for sharing; Since retiring at age 65, (21 years ago 1998) I’ve been documenting my life as a former Combat Infantryman Soldier and Korean War veteran, the aftermath, and my born again experience, 11 years in Ghana West-Africa ie; "MY SANKOFA.” Btw, I arrived in Ghana with $85.00 and a return ticket.

[@AFRICANTIGRESS]

Are you in Ghana now. Email me [e-mail] would love to hear your story

[@dfook9697]

boss

[@SunDown950]

Obviously the cakes were good and people liked it. I think the hole in the business plan was not having enough cakes to supply the market and transportation to move bulk supply in order to generate a worthwhile income. But there are many other ways you can EARN AN INCOME ONLINE when you move to the continent. I'm planning to move to Gambia shortly.

[@marketwizard1977]

I agree with you sis

[@SunDown950]

@@marketwizard1977 I think she went back to AmerKKKa to study. I dont think that was necessary. If anything just save up moe to do bigger business. Not get into institutional debt. She just didnt realise that she was on to something good.

[@Yogananda13]

@@SunDown950 really really good point. I was about to start school in September even though I'm not feeling it. I actually think I will do life coaching instead. You suggested that there are many options online do you mind giving some ideas?

[@WhatHappen2Burgess]

@ As told by Kay wow amazing I’ve been keeping up with the African American diaspora over there Juliet the Blcxit family and others is representing The Gambia to the fullest! I hope you keep us up to date on your journey!!

[@SunDown950]

@@WhatHappen2Burgess Thank you Willie. I have just started my channel. Thanks for the encouragement.

[@denisewilliams1113]

Keeping sharing all the information,and stories because life is good and bad that how you learn and grow.

[@newboyjames9865]

This woman is beautiful in and out, great african people ❤

[@MrsEarth-pf4cr]

I like that the mom is still there. Mom was like "see ya when u get back ✌".

[@maryallen2317]

Mom probably has her social security benefits to live on. 🔆

[@mulusawalter779]

Her mom is married to a Kenyan man

[@UmmYasmin91]

Mary Allen and her retirement pension as well

[@ChrissyBeTalking]

I think it’s interesting that she said that she realized she needed to take care of things at “home”. It’s good to travel and experience other cultures, but Black Americans need to realize that America is our home. We can’t let non black Americans make us feel unwelcome. Four generations of our ancestors are here. This is our home.

[@melaniejohnson7744]

The motherland is ours. We need to go back and develop it just as we did America

[@gogoldiego]

This is such a true statement. Yes, my greatgrand father was born in America and I grew up with his love, knowledge and wisdom, which was also passed down from my grandfather, grandmother, and parents. I was raised as an American and my family fought for our freedom in America. I love and appreciate being an American.

[@jamildavis8426]

Our DNA is the Mother Land's not American. We are treated like shit here in the 🇺🇸

[@greylinglove5416]

My "home" where I will forever be second class...watch my youth be murdered for no reason and watch "evil" at its best....what a "home"!

[@ChrissyBeTalking]

@@jamildavis8426 On the low end, we have 8 generations in this country. Our ancestors are here. We have to stop thinking of this country as someone else's and not ours. It's ours.

[@marinesam6021]

I'm here for whatever information and advice you have. Thanks for all your hard work.

[@NubianThreads]

Me and my family just started our Journey to Africa Vlog as well and we're so excited to document everything on KZbin!!!!

[@sarahjustice526]

No offence I have lived away from Africa for 10 Years .There is no way I am coming home with $1500.I hope she can plan better and next time she will achieve her dream.I still have a lot of respect for her to take that step.Good luck with everything dear sister.Much love ❤️

[@ThisisAngieM]

I think at times people think things are cheaper in Africa

[@sarahjustice526]

Waithera Murache they do.Sad reality it’s not .

[@doubler2192]

That's all she had. She was desperate. She made it 6 years though.

[@jackie9068]

Don't be so negative. Did u not hear she was on the verge of committing suicide in America. What is wrong with you sisters is Money everrything. She came home she survived 6months. She is renewed and she has the preliminary done. AS we say in Jamaica she jump into the fire and her ancestors were there to pick her up. Did u ever think it was her ancestors calling her home. I am so proud of her. I am so grateful her African brothers and sisters were there for her. What a positive experience to tell other diaspora. My home was broken in 3 times that is life. She had nothing but positive things to say about Kenya. She wanted a simple life not show off .

[@zunaiandre2341]

I carry $1500 for 2weeks food and gas.South Africa is extremely expensive 😏

[@travellinglostsoul7191]

Much respect to you.. I also left the UK in 2012 for Asia with around 2000usd and kept moving from there.. I'm back in the UK now as of last year but the decade away taught me a lot and made me much more resourceful in order to maximize my income and productivity back in my home country.

[@Dan-xx5jq]

I wonder if you still feel the same way with inflation in the UK?? I would have assumed that the $2k a month would have given you a great life in Asia, like Thailand or the Philippines.

[@islandgirl3330]

They did not say a month

[@travellinglostsoul7191]

@@Dan-xx5jqmate.. I left the uk with literally 2k in my pocket, that was it and had to start working and made money from there and just carried on

[@ThatsEunice]

She did it with $1005? I feel motivated and inspired. I’m happy you redid this video. I’m already getting useful information.

[@kobidebee2621]

Don't be fooled. I'm an African American, ( naturalized) originally from Africa. Having not completed, the video, it is literally impossible to survive on $1500 , at least where I came from, which shall remain nameless at this time. Again, having lived there for nearly 30 years, in my opinion, I'd rather ' struggle' here in America, than in Africa. Just my two cents. What sense does it make for one to leave America, because you're so disenchanted with life, and travel to Africa, to sell what??? There's a reason why only poor, down trodden, people sell those types of wares most of the time. Because it is not SUSTAINABLE. There's a reason also, why thousands of people emigrate to from Africa to the US. Mostly to seek greener pastures. And in most cases, from my experience, whenever immigration status is legal, most people find themselves way more successful than the African alternative. Sometimes, we just have to be appreciative of what we have in America. Anyway, to each his or her own. Again. Why would you leave America to go to Africa and STRUGGLE? Again. It is what it is.

[@kobidebee2621]

Don't do it last. Not without a solid plan for job or career; or something to do for a living (wage). Just as an aside though, I just heard her say she had thousands of dollars stolen from her. Did her family loan her the money? Or did she get that from selling (akara) cupcakes/muffins. Hmmmm. Questionable.

[@WealthyThomas]

Better to have family host willing to accept your differences and teach how maneuvering goes and what to do

[@She_iswise]

Nigeria’s currency is low and can possibly do it there for short term but you will also have to lower your standard of living.

[@bradwilljacobs4829]

I would advise you to have a look at the Real South Africa

[@ncheedxx0109]

4 things AA should know abt Africa: 1) Africa is a continent. Just like Asia & Europe. You don't go to continent. You go to SPECIFIC COUNTRY within a continent. Like Ireland or Italy in Eur. Or India or S.Korea in Asia. Africa has 54 countries & 1000 tribes/nations speaking 3000 languages & dialects. The most diverse continent on earth. 2) English is a colonial language. It is not an African language. It was imposed on us us by White colonizers & oppressors. We learn it & speak it as a 2ND LANGUAGE bec we find it useful in things like education & to communicate with strangers & foreigners. But it does not speak to our soul. Only an African language can fully express African cultures. In SA speaking English to a relative or friend is considered an insult or acting UPPITY. With AA English has become a mother tongue.... AA will never understand Africa until they learn at least 1 indigenous African language. 3) In Africa AA are not seen as African. But as Americans of African descent. Big difference. Despite colonisation we have retained at least 80% of our cultures while AA have lost 80% of African cultures bec of slavery. Another thing, we don't have the 1 drop rule. Mixed race are not Black here but Mixed or Colored. Oprah is Black but her man Stedman is Mixed or even White since he does not look Black African. 4) Africans did not sell AA into slavery. Only SOME AFRICANS did. About 30 or so tribes (out of 1000) along the coast of WA & CA. The other African regions had nothing to do with the whole sordid affair. If 2 Eur nations committed the holocaust you don't blame the whole continent for it. Same here.

[@CrowNiiji-cc4yf]

Understood and agreed just add the name of us who knows, we are Niiji not African Americans. That's a misnomer applied by the colonizer.

[@hindoikawa2297]

She sounds like a down to earth lady. She is going to places. Just watch.

[@kymmazelle8424]

Congratulations! You've done well. 🎉🎉🎉 and your Mom's still in Africa. Wonderful. 🙏🏾

[@hestratittsworth4107]

My advice to people comming over. Bring a guard Dog for your place as protection. Maybe 2, . A dog is a game changer.

[@aaronjames5383]

Or stay strapped lol better choice imo

[@bonitaweekes4366]

So how is it so good if you need dogs and have to live behind walls with gates. Too many damn thieves.

[@danielalando1646]

@@bonitaweekes4366 I am a black American living in Kenya for a few years. The dog is just a deterrent and it works.This is a very safe place

[@bauthentic333]

@@danielalando1646 but deterring what if it's safe? lol.. u contradicted urself

[@jfarrare]

@@bauthentic333 It's not that deep I'll take my chances in America as a black woman I can experience being othered and having things stole from me here.

[@willietebs8399]

If she had started a KZbin channel then she would had done well.

[@marcusgarvey7588]

KZbin channel don't pay as much as you would like to think

[@diasporavoice8641]

@@marcusgarvey7588 its about the exposure.

[@idesireit31]

@@marcusgarvey7588 every little helps

[@BROTHAWARRIOR]

Very informative and concise. Salute to Preshay for being brave enough to begin the journey. It's a marathon, so she has time to resume when she's ready. Inspiring story, Tigress. You're the best news channel on television/SM.

[@sinceresong9907]

Well done to this lady for her tenacity and enterprise .

[@divinelove8210]

Africa is developing it's not all bush. Big cities and so much potential.

[@patp4403]

I agreed with her, financially secured, and be smart about things. Yes, humbleness is the key and learn if I could right now I would flea to Africa myself.

[@adolfosofiao]

First and foremost, I love your humility and your drive. You went to Kenya with the aim to start a business from a humble beginning with the aim to work towards your goals. We can be living for years in the diaspora and have a modicum of stability, but there is no shame in returning to the motherland and be a proud hassler. Love you girl and the interviewer for the constructive questions. With love from your sister from Angola living in the diaspora. 😊😊😊😊

[@i_angelo6379]

This will be interesting. I am keen to hear what this sister has to say. I left Africa 20 years ago so I don't know what to expect when I go back.

[@mwanikimwaniki6801]

Boy oh boy you'll be shocked.

[@Innsidelyfe]

Don't come oh the lions will you eat you alive😅😀😅

[@kenyandamu]

If you are an AFRICAN, you will adjust to the AFRICAN life ...

[@whatisyourstorybylucy_diar3806]

Visit first

[@tonnyochieng118]

If you deliberately refused to return / visit during the 20 years you will struggle more compared to if you COULDN'T return due to circumstances beyond your control. The reality is it's all a mindset thing. Things will have changed but they won't be alien to you as someone who has been there

[@chocolateglitter988]

I went to Cameroon in 2019. I loved it and i plan on living in Africa. I’m not sure what country I want to settle in yet. But I know Africa is my home

[@boborigue]

How was Cameroon? We are planning to help people resettle in Cameroon over time and are looking for constructive feedback.

[@wyndhleodumegwu253]

An American African immigrated to Kenya in Africa where she met her long-lost Kenyan African brothers and sisters. Vive le Pan-Africanisme!

[@GailBecker-MSED-CM-Author]

Everyone I know who moved to Africa has been robbed or their car or home was broken into, it happens everywhere. I was robbed the first day I moved to Miami, Florida right here in the United States and was robbed five times after that until I moved. However, I have lived in different places throughout my life and was never robbed or had my home broken into before moving to Miami, and that includes traveling outside of the United States. Since I moved from Miami and Lauderdale Lakes, I have not been robbed nor have I had my car and home broken into.

[@lonnirenee7645]

That's how some businesses are in America. They offer free samples to see if you like the product. It doesn't had to be food. It could be perfume or make up.

[@Mindbodysoultv01]

Right but they keep telling us not to bring the West there I guess free food in Africa from strangers isn’t appreciated lol it’s funny how little culture difference are somehow big

[@africanmotherdaughter4771]

Thank you for sharing .She said before that she loved kenya and will come back.She need to organize herself much better financially.She is amazing .Kenyans big up for loving your own.Seems like kenya is a cool developed country with kind people.Thank you Tigress for sharing💕🙏🏿

[@logicalcritik2144]

I'm glad she shared her experience. I plan to live in Ghana or the Gambia. I want to have my house built before I arrive. I think you should not go alone but go as a group or team so you can have that support and help grow your businesses. Lastly, I want to market and sell my products internationally.

[@salome6230]

Building seems very hard especially if you aren’t there to oversee it. I have the same ambition so I have been following @naturalghanagirl building her dream home in Ghana. I recommend it.

[@Mindbodysoultv01]

Don’t do that unless you personally know your contractor and still I would not advise build in Africa while being in America. And Ghana’s money is very close to ours so it’s not cheap at all.. I have problems with contractors while being in the same city. Also they target us for robberies and scams on the Continent. Best wishes!

[@benjaminamoah8676]

Wow.... the background music is so powerful it got my body hair rising up... I'm Ghanaian

[@exploringwithbellanoche1286]

Mom hit the nail right on the head! No president ever did anything for black people!

[@Solaris501]

Presidents don’t do anything for anyone ever. Just ask any Kenyan.

[@bodyloverz30]

Without a doubt, President Trump has!

[@terejosh13]

@@bodyloverz30 name those things then I need facts tell me.

[@GgBrooke]

What have black people done for black people?

[@GgBrooke]

@@terejosh13 Google is your friend ... ignorance is a choice

[@michellekalski8823]

She needs a gofundme account. We need to help her.

[@AFRICANTIGRESS]

You can support by buying her book. She's written a book about her experiences.

[@bellaolum9768]

@@AFRICANTIGRESS title of her book?

[@ayoflee2278]

I make 5-7k a month doing stocks part time while also working. I should be fine. I plan to come with at least 60-70k this year when I repatriate. Cant wait. Looking at Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda

[@Omar-kl3xp]

You will definitely be fine in any cities or any Country in africa with that amount of money ,u will live comfortable

[@Mindbodysoultv01]

We have to stop saying how much money we are taking to Africa. They already target us when we get there for robberies. Tanzania is 2000 to 1 usd your rich to many of them. Best wishes

[@felixmakinda7689]

Tanzania or Kenya should be ideal of you but I recommend Kenya because people can relate with what you do. There are many of us working online. In Rwanda and Tanzania, you may collide with the close minded authorities in no time... Uganda is a good country but the internet will frustrate you.

[@natlinturner1184]

That must have been a nightmare for her to have to move back to America.

[@logicalcritik2144]

It def would have been a nightmare for me!

[@natlinturner1184]

@@logicalcritik2144 I hear you on that. America is the Matrix.

[@kamyastudios]

Yes! It IS a nightmare!

[@Nedyiesh]

She came to Kenya broke!

[@logicalcritik2144]

@@Nedyiesh 😂😂😂

[@RootedInRoyalty]

i love her personality!! That was some nice advertisement they did for her on the news channel!💙

[@robertcrawford6727]

i think i was in kenya at the time when that clip aired. it sounds really familiar.

[@jds5788]

Amazing Entrepreneurial spirit . She's learned from her mistakes and now has actionable goals and experience. She will succeed massively!

[@NubianThreads]

Me and my family just started our Journey to Africa Vlog as well and we're so excited to document everything on KZbin!!!!

[@chetanrathod4082]

I m from india i had done job in congo for 2 years only but i steel miss Africa i love africa if i get chance i will definitely come there

[@Mindbodysoultv01]

Did they rob you too or do they only rob African Americans I’m very curious about this?

[@douglasbrown1194]

What kind of a question is that?

[@Mindbodysoultv01]

@@douglasbrown1194 is the question addressed to you? I remember when MEN didn’t involve themselves in women’s business now we cannot tell the difference between the two

[@douglasbrown1194]

@@Mindbodysoultv01 well, you tube is for every body.

[@Mindbodysoultv01]

@@douglasbrown1194 who said it wasn’t why are you concerning yourself with my business

[@simpleasebisees2954]

"I don't care how much money you have, if you really want to be somewhere, you will make a way, you will find a way to survive". 19:15 ... priceless. I'm 26, from Nigeria, and I hope to marry a woman like you.

[@simpleasebisees2954]

@Flash 1664 lol... dude I live in Africa. It's my home. I don't think I'll be in America anytime soon. Y'all can keep your green card. There are people there with green card still living miserable lives. That's why alot of them trooping in... YOUR GREEN CARD CAN'T TAKE YOU TO HEAVEN, IT SURE AS HELL CAN'T BRING YOU BACK TO LIFE WHEN YOU SICK AND DIE AFTER YOU'VE OVER WORKED YOURSELF...

[@puppetsandpeople]

You are the definition of a free spirit. You win some you lose some, but when you're not afraid to live some, you always win! I admire your zest for life!

[@echoesmakingtheconnections]

She is so inspirational! You go girl!

[@TEWMUCH]

She has heart and courage for sure. ❤ I love that she still wants to go back.

[@deltaduke1157]

This woman is brave and has am entrepreneurial mine ,plus she has a talent, not every one can do what she did,good for her.

[@KellysYoutubeAccount]

I relocated to Enugu Nigeria & I’m happy with my decision! I show a lot of exciting things on my KZbin channel *Your favorite Philly girl 🇺🇸 in Enugu, Nigeria 🇳🇬*

[@youkendehunique6317]

I really love this I hope I’m able to accomplish this by God’s Grace. 🙏🏽

[@etrivas1]

Good video. An honest interview from this African American lady. I do trust that she really return to Africa. Respect and blessings from the Caribbean.

[@mrscynthiasayles]

16:00 lol at her perfect English being seen as a having a 'thick accent' lol that really tickled me :p

[@Mindbodysoultv01]

Lol when we’re not in America we have accents

[@lql1094]

To their ears it may be a thick accent. It has nothing to do with her grammar.

[@douglasbrown1194]

Even in England where the English language came from, think accent to Americans, Vise Versa.

[@nakiabrown994]

I am an American! Huge fan of you the African Tigress. Great interview - your guest was awesome, sweet and humble California girl. I like the fact that she is honest, and very opened about her story. I have learned a lot from her. I cant wait to go to Kenya, always love Kenya.

[@tonnyanthonys2159]

Welcome.. We can meet when you arrive

[@JulianaMelgar]

Yeah, she's very likable.

[@tsotsoosteph9464]

Go girl, you are positive to develop. Keep planning your future in Kanya or Africa. good luck

[@mayzhuh]

i really admire her efforts, she went with little to nothing and went somewhere to be comfortable and safer and even though her experience the first time around was not ideal, it is so nice to have someone who was nice enough to share their experience to help others like me to prepare well before moving to the motherland! Loved this!

[@livsm1917]

Moving back to Africa or any other country you not familiar with first you need to visit get yourself familiar with it in terms of culture n living then you can make the move when you feel ready

[@clementmichael9472]

I love you guest. She's very open, honest and sincere. Bless her.

[@wilma1866]

I am glad you experienced life in Kenya and you can now talk about it. As much as I love my country, Santa Monica, California is home for me. Tigress, you used the word “AWESOME” one too many times.

[@nairobinyeusi5811]

Kenya is the best place to be. I'd rather grow with my country than call the land of slavery my home. We will invest in kenya & make it great.

[@JuanitaMichelle]

It really is an amazing feeling to live in a place where your skin colour is completely unrelated to your story. Having lived in the U.S. as well, I also know what it's like to NOT have that privilege. I definitely rather live somewhere I can just be Juanita.

[@kisammi6945]

You dont have to buy electronics to China, different voltage girl, US use 120v, kenya, British 220/240v.

[@fernandomorillo2503]

she didn’t even realize it was Oxún that brought her back-that’s what the bee was about..🌬🌊🌻🐝

[@trmangena2463]

Fellow Africans Africa is diverse just because you see a video about the north doesn't mean the south is the same ie. South Africa is very different from other countries in the Sadacregion just saying! One country cant suit all

[@anitasamuels8106]

@Tr Mangena, there are loads of African Americans who have settled comfortably in South Africa. I don't know about other African countries but you can never go wrong when you move to South Africa.

[@edsheeren8601]

Southafrica is the place for them plus everyone in south africa speaks english fluent

[@pen4hire27]

True. Even when I encounter other Batswana, I feel at home in Gaborone, Botswana than I do in Johannesburg.

[@nairobinyeusi5811]

@@anitasamuels8106 Most Black Americans settle in Ghana. South Africa has the Racism issues they are trying to run away from. Plus South Africans are hostile to other Africans.

[@anitasamuels8106]

@@nairobinyeusi5811 . You will be surprised that there are now a lot of African American communities in South Africa. What is actually attracting and has attracted them to settle in South Africa is because of the land issue in Ghana and also the infrastructure. In South Africa they own the land fully after purchase it's not on lease like in Ghana. These people have built mansions my dear and unfortunately they do not want this cheap KZbin publicity that's why you don't see them here showcasing their homes. These are people with money I tell yah and their homes are built by legitimate construction companies and not the one or two men builders we see on KZbin.

[@winnerone1817]

She's got the Nigerian spirit of survival. Respect. Respect. Respect.

[@YourExcellency7]

Very delightful interview. Thank you for sharing this information✊🏽. Ignore the haters🔥.

[@wangui0011]

Preshay, I love your attitude, you're a fighter lady. I respect how you were willing to mingle into the community and was brave enough to reach inside to find ways to sustain yourself in a very new environment. Planning on how to make a sustainable living is the biggest piece of the puzzle in surviving Africa, as is anywhere really. I cannot wait for that next chapter in your journey when you return again. All the Best, God bless all your plans!!!