Don't take me back to America! I suffered enough there!

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[@gcfoodandculture]

"I didn't know I was black until I reached America!" :: Statement of the year::

[@lee-angel4610]

😭😭😭

[@niamalika9204]

When she said "I would marry a white man" I thought how about just a loving, caring, and responsible man😔

[@cosnniran]

@@niamalika9204 Kenyans love and worship whites...unfortunately.

[@serpentserpent9308]

@02:43 - “get married to a white man” 🤔 but she didn’t know she was black 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Star-Mac10]

BINGO!

[@ahmedjartu1131]

Listening to her is like reading a novel, a real story teller

[@andylumehriverofliferev.2254]

You should a video about London England UK. There are million black people in England. Majority of the black people live in London. The suffering of black people in England is brushed under the carpet. But thanks be to God for the blessing I now enjoy.

[@fatumaahmed4304]

yes she should a write a book

[@githinjinyambura8159]

Like her

[@tobechiekechukwu7105]

Aaaaaas in. You know? I thought I was on a data diet as my metered data plan was less than 400MB when I stumbled on this video. She got me captivated from beginning to end. Wow. Now my data is now finished. She should write her story. It will make some sales.

[@marcellashiimbi8200]

Uh. Brave lady. Amazing story. Remain blessed. Love u. 🤝

[@janemoore2369]

Just seeing your story now. Coming to the USA it all depends on who is hosting you. I have been here for the past 20 years and I can not regret a day of me being here. By first year I had my papers in place went to Nursing College, brought my family here, did big projects back home and now I own a staffing company and home health company with lots of employees.

[@maryannwanjiku2167]

Yeah , that's true If you get good hosting you can build a big progress, I have two friends who migrated there and they are doing, way better and one of them took me as her personal assistant working on a part-time basis.

[@lydiadavis2873]

Please give me a job. Any...I am an Educator by profession but can take any job

[@HUMANRESOURCE-gq5gq]

hey jane ..i need to talk to you

[@user-qc1iv7nz3w]

I would love to go to USA some day.to help myself and my family live a good life

[@GeeksGumbot]

Wow in case u have any jobs please share

[@mercyjepchumb9707]

I got your story on Facebook when I was low I was almost giving up, But you transformed me, you inspired me.. I can now smile, Thank you Mercy, you're my hero.. I won't give up.. Jesus cares

[@user-ch4wc2rf6x]

Do not do what she did! White men are not that rich like she thought. Many are poor. I am here in the US. I See that.

[@halob2002]

Pls Can someone connect her with a movie producer... Her story will make it straight to Netflix.

[@duzk1023]

I agree

[@samtheharvester6188]

100%

[@dreamteam8667]

MAKE A MIVIE, BUT, DON'T COMPROMISE WITH ANYONE ON YOUR TRUTH. ALL ACTORS/ACTRESSES NOT GAY, NOT LESBOS, UNLESS THEY REALLY R IN REAL LIFE. NO BLEACHED SKIN ACTORS/ACTRESSES EITHER. HER ON KZbin IS THE REAL TIME MOVIE. MOVIES, TEND TO ADD OR TAKE AWAY TRUTH.

[@susanmwende11]

She is a good story teller too

[@susanmwende11]

She is a good story teller too

[@highlyfavored6671]

Who else shed tears when she said _” as long as you still alive God has a purpose for you. No matter what’s happening please don’t give up.”_ 😢

[@servantamyplant4474]

👐

[@emmanuelenaye2048]

Just shedding tears hearing that comment! She went through many things and still came back strong!

[@marilyfra]

Me, I was literally almost in tears. God bless

[@queenessy7461]

Powerful

[@dmzuguno]

I did goooosh 😭

[@alikimera1583]

One thing that I really like about the Kenyan brothers/sisters is their sense of honesty and sincerity.

[@ikhowaka1471]

I know many Kenyans ....they are kind and very good people.

[@tuforu4]

Especial KIKUYUS women.

[@abesiamorake7405]

She rimind me of someone special from Kenya❤🤗

[@tuforu4]

No INTEGRITY in KENYA.

[@periswagathiki]

Sometimes people back home don’t understand how people abroad struggle to make ends meet 🙆🏽‍♀️🙆🏽‍♀️🙆🏽‍♀️

[@catherinemumbua8251]

The way she remembers everyone who has ever helped her name by name nomatter how much time has passed is really commendable. Keep going

[@mahammadshariff6162]

It's just realty, not all that glitters is gold..could be shit covered in gold!!

[@adejuwonrotimi213]

I love this lady true talk. i will share it

[@maviskuma4792]

I pray for a divine strength and favour over your life for the rest of your life. May all your endeavours be blessed 🙏💞💞💞

[@johnmuyoyu7986]

I noticed that as well.

[@africanqueenmo]

She's very intelligent despite her life experience

[@esthernzilani9625]

This lady is able to remember all names of everyone who helped her... what a great heart!!!

[@idisusan6646]

💯Ikr!!!!

[@joanmatthew549]

@@idisusan6646 9

[@archiejackson5026]

I was so moved by your life story and I believe it. I live in America born and raised so I know it’s true and can happen the way you describe it. I wish you well and hope you find the solitude and success you are searching for. I know you will succeed because you are strong,intelligent and determined. I would like to donate to your cause if I can and God bless and be with you always!

[@luckydaniel8396]

Upuzi 2 !!

[@kadzo6614]

She is a fraud

[@charzmusic2020]

Am in Italy studying but how I wish I could go home today. I can now appreciate my Africa richness. My appeal goes to our governments to better our countries for us all.

[@JayJay-sq6rv]

After all the hardship she went through in america she still smilling and telling her stories.. god bless her ❤

[@elizabethochieng6150]

At first I thought you were Mitchell Obama

[@DeboraSampy-eb4nx]

😇💗

[@hellennduta9767]

When u laugh I know sent is moto

[@wangarysarah2177]

I live in the US and all I can say is that she came here when she was too young and she was naive. Future is bright Mercy

[@getrudenjoroge3250]

She was just un lucky then ama thats was not Gods plans for her

[@rickories]

its not about young america is rotten country it has all evil things you my think of

[@wangarysarah2177]

Ricko I bet you have never stepped in America.

[@lizzyjones2689]

It's true she made a lot of wrong poor choices

[@wycliffelevigan6702]

But let's be honest America is not the heaven that is advertised to us in the Media,A lot of superficiality and fakeness

[@nancykwamboka3083]

This lady can make you hooked to her stories. She is a very good story Teller

[@davidval7188]

Her charm and beauty didn't hurt either.

[@oliviaolivia8397]

Rather a good narrator...it's so sad😩

[@munirahg9471]

I know right! I don't know how I got here but I stayed and watch until the end

[@beatricemuriuki9176]

I know...cant even move😂

[@tobechiekechukwu7105]

Nancy Kwamboka. You can imagine starting her story with less than 400MB in my data cap and I got lost in her narration. A very natural storyteller.

[@emmysfitnessandforex9403]

I would come here 100 times to listen to your story....girl thank you its an eye opener....we can be succesful even in our own homes(countries)love from🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿

[@abdulrahman-zq3vs]

Kweli kabisa

[@alabamajohnson232]

She's the definition of a fighter with all her hardships and despair she never gave up I love it

[@presleyenoma6527]

Despite what she went through, she presented her story with so much humour and I really admire her strength and courage. God bless and restore you.

[@thefinancequeen5556]

but ken left you with a business, why did you not just hussle

[@nmcforecastdata5471]

sorry sorry Mercy I thought that I had been through much but your story encourages me. Hold on to God.

[@ambition903]

😪

[@lula383]

She's , and. She's funny

[@rubinabarooah1876]

Her laughter is incredible.

[@Leergreen]

Wow! She has so many lessons in this one interview.. 1. "Never pretend to be okay when you are stuck and need help" 2. "Be focused on one goal" 3. " Never give up or try to take your life"

[@nkeveo6967]

You forgot: Don't come to America thinking it's the promise land. 2. Racism is real. 3. Don't hate on your own people. 5. Research the laws; research the economics; research the societal norms before coming to America, make sure to have solid connections while still in Africa. 6. Most of all, ask God if it is His will for you to come in the first place. 7. Stop worshipping white people as if they are gods. There is good & bad among all people 8. Ask for help when you need it. 9. Stop judging the African Americans (descendants of Africa's children), because we are always told we are black & non human in the eyes of the Colonizers. These too are the lessons in her life story.

[@puritymugambi]

Yes very profound

[@candacedawn357]

@@nkeveo6967 Yes! You are not better than African Americans!

[@melodyiminza4064]

Yeah she is good

[@leahmichael]

There is so much more to learn in this story. True facts n it hurts so much for what she has been through 😢😢. She never gave up

[@ikhowaka1471]

This lady is talented.... naturally high IQ...She is good at narrating events. The best i have ever heard...she will make a good motivational speaker or teacher.

[@maxwell1575]

Great story Sister. This is your west African brother from Minnesota and you're so right. The racism is still here even after we protested so hard for George Floyd's victory its even getting worse now. I also think its time for us Africans to build the motherlsnd for our selves snd love, protect each other. Even with a higher degree I am still treated like crap in America whiles a white person who does not have a degree for thesame job is respected, and control you the qualified black person at the job. There are blacks and other minorities here who suppurt this racism and help make it possible due other opportunities and also because they are scared.

[@ijeomaeze1743]

Please get a publisher and write your story. Reach out to publishing companies. Your story is a lesson to humanity.

[@Chazzabox1]

"Don't hurt yourself to help your family" . We Africans in the abroad are so guilty of this. Its normalised. I'm glad she is moving on. Thanks for sharing.

[@christopherhayles4214]

Is that the whole story I came to America from Jamaica and that’s my story and nobody here that I know

[@kenyamerikantv-hotnews5736]

You can help those in need without messing yourself up.

[@SaafiraRaja]

Exactly

[@heaty007]

I’m only reading this now after sending money home leaving myself broke. 🤣😂

[@heaty007]

@@christopherhayles4214 damn bro so we all here to slave for family back home.

[@weldahhabib6388]

There’s is always a second chance as long as you’re still breathing. Great message for people like me who believe that learning is a continuous process

[@eduardocong5375]

"I didn't know I was black until I reached America!” (USA) :: Statement of the year::SIYASANGA HLAZO THIS IS A VERY POWERFUL STATEMENT....

[@sweetbe49]

She’s so right I didn’t know I was black till I come too American I thought there’s no suffering gold pave the road all people live good till I come here it’s a rude awakening people are cold unloved 32 years in America and I can count friends on my fingers I gown used to be alone. It’s a difficult place

[@maxineadderley5378]

@@sweetbe49: if you are from a black country, there are no distinctions to be made. I do not see it as racist

[@Joy-fg8xc]

Me too

[@platformfinancialservicesl6695]

Amazing, amazing story!! As a young child coming to England from Pakistan, I thought I had come to a third world country, compared to how we lived in Pakistan. Western countries no doubt have advanced infrastructures and a somewhat better standard of living, but there is also poverty, mental illness, depression and loneliness. So sometimes it's better to stay where you are and work hard and take small steps to make your life better. I wish this amazing woman the very best for the future..

[@gerardon8343]

You are 100% absolutely right

[@lisa196409]

Take online courses you can go to school from anywhere there is no excuse. But when Pakistan is full of men and there is no women there I don't blame you for wanting to travel where women are if that's what you're interested in 😉

[@tuforu4]

We got no MUSLIMS in EUROPE.

[@khaniyahkau5331]

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@honeydate]

Add crime to the list

[@HighDesign31]

Her story should be made into a movie. She is beautiful inside and out!

[@SoAnesu]

Hear, hear.

[@STRAYKIDZZWOO]

I agree.

[@irenendeliso2119]

I totally agree !!

[@doreenbucheler1274]

So true

[@Himpossibleinternational]

So true

[@alethamuundjua6605]

Dear beautiful african queen thank you for sharing your life joinery in America with us yes the believe and understanding of every african child about America is exactly what you had imagined what life will be like in America when you left Kenya. Thank you so much this was upselutely an eye opener for most of us who are so eager to go abroad apparently "better our lives". You could have died through all that hardship but God had a plan for you to come back and give us your fellow african brothers and sisters about the real life abroad much appreciated my god bless you sis.

[@BrendaOsodo]

She is quite an orator, passionate, detailed and with lots of humour. How she smiles in it all is proof of a fierce fighter. Lots of lessons to learn. May God bless her.

[@atienodorine323]

Actually if you write a book about "Life in America" I will buy a copy.

[@brightonemoore6033]

Mercy should see this.

[@caduss2174]

it’s a good way to earn some 💰💰💰💰💰

[@sultanmswahilitv4864]

True...alisema anaandika

[@expertwriters3959]

Me too. Like I love her English, expression. I have listened to this video so many times. Wish she realizes her book writing and story narration skills and talent.

[@dannyosolo2752]

Great Atieno

[@chrisobiekwe1643]

There is something about her smile that’s still magic...even after all she’s been through. The African spirit is so enduring, forgiving and accommodating. The major difference between us and other races.

[@fruitsarelife148]

Such a holy people 🥰

[@jamie22cleveland]

And stupid

[@lindarose3547]

@@jamie22cleveland yet you are here for their stories...Scrum Sis!

[@malaikadavids179]

Thought was the only one who noticed. Its the Magic smile for me

[@avalimpa]

@@fruitsarelife148 Even in her lack, she paid her sister's school fees.

[@AstroMartine]

I don't know how this got recommended to me but omg, wow..watched the whole thing. This is both eye-opening and horrifying. But can I just say, she is very strong to have gone through all that and come out sane, on the other side.

[@hopeezioma4697]

Mercy, you are a survivor, a conqueror. I'm crying!!! You are strong. Yes, witchcraft exists. All these misfortunes happened because they saw your star and wanted to destroy it but MERCY said no. I'm Happy for you to live to tell your story

[@emiliakeri7474]

I’m a Zimbabwean based in China and I’ve honestly seen Nigerians here hold each other down HARD!!! It’s not only in America but here too... NIGERIAN’S UNITY I TRULLY ADMIRE, I hope the rest of Africa could be that amazing ❤️🇳🇬 love from a Zimbabwean 🙌🏾

[@jkeri8300]

Her story is so painful 😭 how she can still afford a smile is beyond me.. You are so brave. God bless your cheerful heart.

[@queengee4154]

Even here in india we see them but even tanzanians we are really doing our best here (especially we students)

[@princessgrace587]

Thank God something great about Nigerians, I am a Ugandan but pleased to hear good things about Africans

[@angelandi5140]

Very true. Nigerians hold each other down really well and they help other africans too especially ghanaians when abroad. I have a ghanaian friend staying abroad. She didn't have anywhere to stay. A nigerian girl she didn't know is housing her for free. Good thing is they are the same age and both in America for studies. Plus the house is owned by the Nigerian's girl's father. She's living there for free. And they get along well.

[@TeeStillStanding]

Vanodanana zvekuti🌷

[@sharonclarke5371]

Everyone is talking about how strong she is but they are overlooking the fact that that there is pain in her face in some parts of her conversation.

[@HighPriestessAngelique]

Strength comes from enduring pain, at least thus is how I have transmuted my own. Blessings, ❤️

[@foundgrace82]

Well said trauma needs to heal

[@Flo4Keeps]

Clearly she recalls it but she's not a victim anymore...a traumatised individual wouldn't share it how the way and manner she did. She's an over comer✨

[@MabawaVocal]

that does not make her weak,she is a woman,she is strong

[@SoAnesu]

It’s work in progress it will take time to work through it all.

[@florenceoases8343]

You made my 14 year old shed tears but one thing I know is if God was with you in America and carried you through and brought you this far,,, obviously he will fulfill your destiny,, (Destiny can be delayed but cannot be denied)

[@sonagolide_za]

This is touching because i experienced the exact same thing as her living in America. I wish communities of people from the same countries to unite more but im glad i went there. It taught be to be strong and to be a hustler. I thank God for this experience.

[@Jaydenkulali]

You are having nightmares, for real! Hahaha! Kenyans uniting? For what purposes! Africans are inherently divided & divisive!

[@janviermuhire689]

But why Africans always hate each other and divided even here in finland 🇫🇮 😢😢

[@allbyhisgrace8925]

@@Jaydenkulali my husband is German and believe you me, Europeans are way more hating on each other and it's the Government systems that provide safe coushioming for their people that covers for alot of the flaws .People don't need each other because the Government provides for those without so that way people do t.look to build.friendahips or dependencies on each other .Germans esp ,all my friends and relatives I know married to Germans would say they don't like Germans ans wish to stay away from them.Its a.human flaw and at the end of the day you meet the right people regardless of where they ate from you click and Kenyans and their drama still have the harambee spirit and help each other and that is a fact.People chip in to assist even strangers ,from Tuco talks and neighbour's ,living abroad wd have to buy/pay all kinds of insurance because there is a lack of people coming to help- In Kenya people pay for your funeral, hospital bills ,university fees -so ,guys be real- Europe people are way colder towards each other than Africans could ever be and its a fact.I love between Europe and Africa i would.know.

[@smilingassassin24]

She's one of the most positive person I've ever viewed in yt. May God continue to bless your positive mind.

[@josephmukhwanawilliam9487]

IN CAPITAL LETTERS. I LOVE THIS LADY. SHE IS SO SINCERE AND TRANSPARENT. I ADMIRE HER INNOCENCE.

[@EricTangumonkem]

Her courage is amazing.

[@walterkunzwi3069]

Her memory is so amazing, she remembers all the the people she came across, the dates, the places & she can even calculate the forex exchange rate 💱 on the spot 🙏🙏🙏

[@vumbiliviza800]

We Africans have big brains

[@nyinyibito1757]

She's an empath, highly sensitive person!

[@NurseSnow2U]

@@nyinyibito1757 she’s a beautiful soul and an amazing, incredibly resilient woman!! I wish I would’ve come across her, I would’ve helped her out as much as I could!!!

[@Papisslastarr]

Back home we use to go to the festivals and other family meetings, we were very happy, but everyone thinks going to America is a greatest achievement in life, now I can see we can be very happy back home if we put the same energy and passion back home we can be the happiest on this planet. One love ❤️

[@lucyruto2008]

😅😅

[@lucyruto2008]

😂

[@sarahmwangi1388]

This lady has a good gentle spirit , I pray she's able to pick up her broken pieces and create a masterpiece . I can't judge her .

[@esswanjiru2552]

You are a very strong lady,after all what you have gone through, you can afford a smile ..I admire you and wish you God's blessings.

[@lydiabweupe325]

You are a strong woman mercy

[@SoAnesu]

I think she will she has the right spirit.

[@rejectionistmanifesto8836]

@@mercyatisofficial you are a good soul, I hope the best for you and you stay as cheerful and positive. Good things will come to you.

[@muzo]

But when you tell africans that the west isn't as glamorous as you think, they think you're just jealous.

[@deemaverick987]

.... or you just haven't applied yourself. Black Americans would not lie about the life that is here in America.

[@Cyndi72]

That makes no sense. 😂😂😂

[@PAYDAYHEDGE]

She is a village girl Why couldn't she have find a small job in kfc macdonald and Amazon then figure things out

[@yardleyj9391]

Or that you don't want them to be there. I spent 46 years of my life in Canada. Back to Africa since 2 months.

[@christopherhayles4214]

I wonder what lenses your looking through. America with all of it’s faults this place has helped the whole world

[@frankbushuyumutaremwa2470]

Your laugh is the most infectious smile I know! Such a happy kid in spite of all the stuff you've gone through.

[@MusicandBeauty]

Such a sad story told with so much grace, humor. What a hopeful soul!!! May God heal & restore her heart! There’s so much pain in that beautiful smilie, but God heals. It’s beautiful to see how hopeful she is. The ending broke my heart alittle, not gonna lie. 🙏🏽

[@Juli_AnnaM]

I’m amazed by how well she handled herself in this interview. Another person would have been crying, it’s a sad story.

[@Abdiyare17]

I realized how heaven Africa was when I came to America😢 I thought America was better than Africa but I was lying to my self InshAllah I will be back to Mama Africa soon

[@latkecepatrick3019]

🤣🤣🤣

[@hhhhgggg5392]

InshaAllah

[@Sofia-rp8pd]

InshAllah

[@tennesseeminnissi2445]

And vice versa. As an American all the countries I have visited, none of them compare to America because that is my home. When I was abroad I yearned for America. Sure, other places were nice but there is no place like home.

[@user-ij5ig4uu1y]

Amiin insha Allah come back plz

[@marciacardoso8250]

I'm from Brasil i came here to help my family it's not easy at all God bless you girl ...i feel your pain... Brasilian loves african people we are all brother and sisters...

[@michaelalando]

That's Great to know and very encouraging Marcia. Thanks

[@Rastasoul1]

I apologize for butting in but I have been intrigued by Brazil since I was a child. I have been thinking about leaving the United States. Can I ask you is Brazil a nice pace to live ?

[@Rastasoul1]

💖this

[@mercyjay2987]

Yeah its true...its not easy

[@marciacardoso8250]

@@Rastasoul1 no problem you fine ! Brasil is beautiful ❤️ nice people BUT a lot of corruption you will see a lot good and bad things all depends where you're going to stay ! Definitely a beautiful Land to visit you are very welcome!

[@BjorninAfrika]

This is such an inspirational story. I have lived in America for 2 years and it is not an easy place. Mercy lied to Snoop that she does music videos but years after she is now doing music videos, Amazing! Mercy you are blessed.

[@zzhajansndjsjs7000]

Wow am a Canadian am so sorry to what life has dealt you. But boy you are such a good spirit! Able to laugh and smile behind the pain. I pray that all works out for you. Your story is so true about racism. Good for you to always pushing forward.

[@elliotstjames6249]

What a story. It had laughter: It had emotion: It had honesty: It had cause tears in my eyes : Before the end of the story I was falling for her, had I met her under thoes conditions I would of like to take care of her. One of the most beautiful stories I ever herd. My heart an my soul goes out to her. Let me see, how I can help support her cause. And she is beautifully too.

[@linetatieno7059]

I was dreaming of going to America some days,but not anymore. 🥺🥺

[@eustahtola4530]

James,we Africans go through a lot but we pick ourselves and move on. Through prayers, God restores our lives. Kindly, it'll be great to support her and you'll be blessed.

[@SamuelSNtege]

She is too real, open & humorous. She leaves no stretch for imagination. Great storyteller...

[@emmanuelokemwaosengo7790]

Amazing! This lady has indeed gone through a lot. She's just but a complete package of bitter life lessons learnt while striving to make the ends meet far away her motherland country May God open more grace channels in her life 🙏 Thanks for narrating it all

[@namwanojune2798]

I listen to this story and l learned alot may God protect you and just help you wherever you are... You are one In a million

[@ezekielaisagbonhi4865]

Wowww.... I love this woman. She has such a great soul and ambience. God will continue to prosper your path. Ezekiel from Lagos, Nigeria

[@edelkinuthia3615]

Just my two cents after watching Mercy's experience: - For those who would love to relocate- It is important for one to do a lot of RESEARCH before you relocate abroad. - Second to this: KEEP THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING. You can pursue everything else you want after you have fullfiled your visa conditions. Otherwise, you will be in breach real quick. Even international students who have had to bypass the law to pay the outrageous fees...stay in school at all costs - well, most of them at least. - Thirdly it is important to CHECK YOUR EXPECTATIONS. It is important to take full accountability for yourself. Act as if everyone who can support you is dead and work with that mindset, because even people of goodwill will only go so far with the help. - ESTABLISH YOURSELF FIRST, settle or stabilize before you can extend help to those back at home. Eg during a plane emergency, you will need to wear an oxygen mask first, before you can help your own child or others. People back at home have survived thus far, a little while longer will not mean their demise. Make it clear and put boundaries- otherwise you may end up stressed, have mental health issues or be pulled in so many different directions to sustain these demands. - KEEP YOUR FRIENSHIP CIRLES CLOSE as well. Too many acquaintances can lead you down different paths. Align yourself with people who will help you cross the bridge and build yourself first. - GROW SLOW AND STEADY- people who have what you want or are where you want to be, have travelled a long way before you; you have just met them in their season of success and abundance. - WHEN YOU MAKE MISTAKES, LEARN THE LESSON QUICKLY AND RECALCULATE. When your abroad, going back to the same thing may not only cost you time and resources, it can affect your status too. - Always TAKE OWNERSHIP of your role in every decision, circumstance or action that involves you...this is the only way to learn and know how or what to do better. - Finally, ATTITUDE is key. Just like Kenny Rogers says; you got to know when to hold up, know when to walk away and know when to run. You will face hardships, micro- aggressions, overt racism among many other things but not always. That said, you need to use a lot of discretionary wisdom to not always respond or get into the habit of reactionary responses. Always remember, you will never have the comfort of being above the law or leniency extended to residents or citizens. Therefore keep your wits about you. All the best Mercy in your new journey

[@alignsunshine5227]

I am a citizen here and this very good advise. God bless.

[@dannyosolo2752]

Great advice 🤙👍👍👍💯

[@yudelleanlisatajirikenyana4519]

In my age now I'm realizing how having small close friendships it's essential.

[@edelkinuthia3615]

@@yudelleanlisatajirikenyana4519 So true. The older you get, the smaller your circle becomes. We may make new acquintances, but authentic and cultivated friendships are far between.

[@edelkinuthia3615]

@@alignsunshine5227 thank you. Through the years we come away with a few lessons, and hopefully they can help someone else.

[@blessedgirl444]

She's such a good storyteller. It's so weird how grace works like you can be at the bottom of the barrel but God's grace always finds you & it dusts you up to continue with the fight.

[@ivyasante5411]

Powerful words thank you

[@reyteeuniversalvlogs1154]

greatest story teller ever, i did think i would watch to the end. she got God, you can see it through her smile

[@samabiola2871]

Lilian, you have know idea how on point you really are.

[@joibebe7111]

You can say that again. God grace is sooooo amazing

[@ajl2232]

She is a very intelligent woman. I can tell.

[@dulcieself8426]

Am from The Bahamas and in my early sixties. This young lady's story reminds me of when I was in my early twenties and went to Switzerland to work at the head office of the bank I was employed at in my small country for the first time. It was there I was called a nigger for the first time. I almost got kidnapped through some scheme thinking it was for real modeling. If I didn't have family and friends praying for me, her story could have been mine. I just hope and pray that more people research, before they travel to any "first world" country because there are a lot of fake and evil people in this world. God must have a great purpose for her life because she could have been trafficked. I know she will do well because of her genuine happy spirit. Keep striving, my friend.

[@arxsyn]

What else can be said of her incredible journey? Never a dull moment

[@ikhowaka1471]

But difficult and painful life.

[@pannellclara]

wÖw what a story! thank you for being real for being transparent, authentic!! that is the only element that touches people’s hearts.... everyone has a story but not everyone has the courage and strength to share it. Thank you queen you’ve earned your crown of wisdom 💝

[@brightlight7217]

You thank while you create enverroment where things like this will perpetual.

[@laurelbarnes9293]

I totally agree. Omg! She has the courage and confidence to be truthful. God bless her. Everyone of us do have skeletons in our closets. Many of us have walked the same pathway. Ashamed of what we do to survive. She has given me the inspiration to write my own story. The greatest person we can be is to speak the truth about who we really are. 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@ms.atienootieno54]

thamks for your humanity pennellclara

[@thipimotsoare4228]

African women are the strongest, we never give up and hardships dont break us, am so happy u survived to tell your story sister ❤️❤️❤️

[@memyself5412]

And that is why I am sad when I see African women advocating that our mothers should leave like western women. African women are some of the most hardworking on earth. They are strong. They are the backbone of our society. In most of our towns and villages in Yorubaland, the women form thrift cooperative societies where they contribute money and support each other's businesses. I saw a 2018 Brooking Institution report that indicated an average working adult in the US will have to borrow if they have a $400 emergency. But I can tell you an average market woman in Mile 12, Lagos Nigeria or Bodija, Ibadan (also in Nigeria) can COMFORTABLY afford that. Let's learn to be original and appreciate our heritage.

[@danielotieno3525]

Thank you Mercy for being candid. I truly empathize with your adverse experience in the US. For dreamers, my advice is first to find a mature relative or friend who lives in the diaspora before you get there. These will provide the needed mentoring for the young scholar. And when you get here, listen, focus and be resilient. What I have observed over the years living in the US, is that students who come here as freshmen, find it harder to adjust compared to those that come here to pursue graduate education. I think it is because graduate students are more likely to be experienced, mature and wiser. What is more, graduate students are more likely to get a scholarship or job as teaching/research assistants (TAs/RAs) at the universities. Therefore, unless you have resources to finance your education as a freshman in North America or Europe, my counsel is that you should postpone your coming until you have earned a baccalaureate in your country of origin. When you get here, find where your people are, and link with them; Don’t isolate yourself. You will do better that way. Mercy, we serve a personal God who hears our prayers. When we speak with a believing heart, he hears; And before we call, he answers. Sometimes, God uses adversity to strengthen us. I know things will get better for you. Please keep the faith!

[@estahadassah9470]

@@memyself5412 We African women have to be strong because our men & our governments have failed in providing for & in protecting the welfare of the women & children 😢. And they continue to fail. That's the difference between Africa and the West.

[@memyself5412]

@@estahadassah9470 African government failed in providing for women welfare? African produced her first female Head of State in 70s while the US is to provide none. The former President of Liberia was a woman, Johnson Sirleaf. Most African governments have what we call Ministry of Women Affairs.I disagree with the notion that women in Africa are treated less than their counterparts in the rest of the world. Go to India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and even the US and see first hand violence against women.

[@johnguyo6447]

#marry Africa/marry Africans....#black is our slogan!...#original African Names on our Birth Certificates......#oromo Guyo JARSO GALGALLO.....🏃🏃🏃🏃si ni maathlete by birth.. ..🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🥭🥭🥭🥭🥭🥬🥬🥬🥬🥬🍍🍍🍍🍍🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌

[@ClassicAudiobooksInspirations]

I am a child of a Luo-Abasuba polygamous family - also SDA like Mercy - and I can see her life happening just like a movie. I am lucky to be the child of the first wife who went to school and so all my full siblings are college-educated - the hard way coz we come from a poor family, but we all have a college education. The children of my second mum - who is also my mum's cousin on the maternal side - all dropped out of primary school and ran away to get married young. The neglect of my half-siblings by my dad is just too painful to watch. The third wife only has one child who is older than my mom's children - she also dropped out of primary school to get married. I remember my mom one time angrily saying if it were not for her, we would not have gotten educated, and I now see the truth. I now hear my dad - who is now retired - trotting around the village with pride that he educated his children, that he is now a respected village elder, and I shudder. Coz my memory of my childhood is just pure chaos and C-PTSD to the extent that now at 40yrsold, I realize that I need serious therapy - my life could have ended up being like this girls. It still has the potential to, if I don't take care and keep myself grounded. My 20s and 30s were chaotic - when you don't have stability at home and have parents who are not keen on holding your hand as you navigate young adulthood, then you can land into serious chaos. This world is not kind. When polygamous husbands and their wives are only concerned about their jealousy, warfare and internal competition, all they do is destroy their own children, and this girl's story is a good example. Other people you meet on the way can also smell your childhood neglect from a km away and only God can keep you safe under His arms otherwise you end up a high-end prostitute, and people do end up that way. Polygamy is not for everyone, and this girl is the poster child for the mess that is polygamy. And the poster child for Daddy Issues. Daddy Neglect. You can imagine that when she was getting the letter to go to the States - as a naive 18yr teenager from Alego who had never gone to Nairobi - her father was still alive. We don't hear of the father even advising or holding her hand to go to the immigration, get a passport, etc. She didn't even know what to do or what papers she needed in order to travel. She had to fundraise her own transport to Nairobi, imagine. Where was the dad??? Her father didn't even help her with the initial research - even though he is old, he knows people in the village who have gone to the USA, who could have helped her and held her hand through the process. There are many Luos from Siaya and Kisumu who have gone to the States for Academics/Work etc, and if the father had done his duty to his teenage girl, her story would have been so different. She might not have gone to that SDA school in the first place. Parental support is very important to young adults, and in polygamous families, it's often just chaos and chaos and non-ending competition. It's the way I hear Akuku Danger the comedian joking about his family's woes that just makes me sigh. Men. Men, Men! How many times did I call you??? Stop marrying many women and getting children you cannot support.

[@reetahbusingye636]

👏🏽very well explained and very well understood!😢😢 so sad!😰

[@Kakwasi]

May it be well with you. This girl had passed well. If she had proper guidance she would be a professional in the USA. Earning big money

[@sindiswaluthuli1178]

I can listen to her the whole day. Great story teller👌 You have an awesome spirit girl. We thank God for sparing your life, now we get to hear your story and be alert. May you continue to prosper. May God keep you in health so that you can provide for your children and they don't suffer. Love from South Africa ♥️😘

[@siyasangahlazo2489]

"I never knew I was black until I went to America, I just knew I was a human being" 💔

[@bashasan7309]

such a powerful statement

[@zeinabou7745]

Oh my god I just said this same sentence to my friend. “ I did not know I was black since I came in China”. Racism is so real !

[@realisticrealist3267]

Sure, if you're only around your ppl you realize you are not like everybody else, as soon as you belong to a minority. Honestly, what do ppl think America is?!? A land of milk and honey? Who tells such fairy tales? And so many women from poorer countries seem to have "find a rich white man" on top of their goals list.

[@alg5169]

You sound clueless, this is why arabs, China and Europeans control all the natural resources on the continent

[@chelseaaneke]

@@alg5169 my existence is not based on the perception others have of me. You commit yourself to misery with that kind of mindset. The reason you have for why Africa keeps being exploited is very simplistic, superficial and is actually misinformation. It’s crazy only with black people is it expected for accountability to be taken when we are the victims.

[@danesmith9449]

She went through a lot and still able to be smiling, that's a very strong black woman.

[@loisegitonga9184]

Australia is the best but u have to study and perform well

[@sherrillee385]

✊🏻✊🏿✊🏾

[@okorochukwunonso2563]

@@loisegitonga9184 but Australia expects you to go back home after studies

[@susiewarmington2719]

Being a Black Female Immigrant in America or any other country that is not your own for that matter is a very great challenge. I hope many will learn from this lady's story to bloom where you are planted. We are so brainwashed to believe that the US is paradise. If only we put the same energy into our home countries as we do in the US our home countries would be even more amazing than they already are.

[@SharedMomentswithJustus]

True

[@kiki_with_miki8865]

I've seen several of her interviews but I think this is the most vulnerable she's been. the most honest and inspiring interview I've seen.

[@muller9494]

What a human! What a lady! What unbreakable spirit. Your story should be made into a movie. The best part of this whole thing is you're still smiling. Keep shining sister. Much love from ethiopia 🇪🇹.

[@RelaxingNatureSoundz]

She is under 30 and had already gone through all these in life, so her major problem was traveling to America at a tender age, many that went there at a young age also ended up like this because they were so young and had no one to care for them and direct them towards the right direction, and many men will see it as an opportunity to take advantage of them, but thanks be to God that she is alive and when there is life, there is always hope. This is a big lesson to you parents that want to send your young one to America to go and study, allow your kids to finish university in Africa and then they can go abroad to do their Masters Degree when they are already matured and cannot be easily deceived by anyone that wants to lead them towards a wrong direction.

[@diegopowerful7280]

I was born in Africa i came to America when I was 14 actually America it not what it seem to be there are real hardship and poverty out here to much labor jobs that why lotta people turn to the streets life

[@SerafinaMMiko]

When I hear this lady, I see myself.. Cheer up

[@Heart2HeartwithAlbertaMuembo]

Moral of the story "THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME!"

[@wisdomfouss7824]

1- Life is sweet where God want you to be. Better being in his will than in our own will. 2- God gives opportunities, you better not spoiled it when it comes. She could have made it in USA, but naivety was one of are weaknesses. MY PEOPLE ARE DESTROY DUE TO LACK OF KNOWLEDGE.

[@Dudulewami]

For 2 reasons, my heart breaks reading this comment. 1. We just lost a Nigerian music legend, Sound Sultan who sang a song by this title. One of the most heartfelt songs to ever come out of Nigeria. 2. I just watched the story of "Immaculate" whose people turned against themselves and started taking lives. - The, Rwanda genocide. I left thinking.... Is there really no place like home? It's just my prayer that God's protection rests upon us no matter where we live.

[@mhernandez9117]

Moral of the story; don’t be a prostitute & don’t try to murder ppl & you won’t be deported. And pls tell an honest story for once, nobody is deported naked.

[@raindrops1942]

Yeah right… home with unemployment rate of 70%??. No thanks!

[@derrickzalo9749]

Home is where you make it. It's the people around you not the place.

[@nicholowens991]

Ohhh LOrd what a story. This I recommend to all to watch. Many life lesson right here. She has spoken for 75 minutes non stop. May God bless her

[@loupesworld5647]

For all the Kenyans outside Africa, be your brothers and sisters keeper.🙏

[@ChecXYkitout]

For All Africans.

[@lambobaby6224]

Outside the country you'll be surprised,Kenyans destroy each other instead of helping each other,

[@stevemacks]

This is absolutely touching. The fact that you survived all to tell the story means that God loves you and He's not done with you. Please get Jesus now!

[@Ruttobillions]

If you are focused and disciplined, yes, the US is the land of milk and honey. I came to the US 20 years ago, and my whole journey has been super positive. Besides discrimination stories and wild things other people go through, I have been lucky never to experience any of it. Focus, sobriety, and discipline can take you places!

[@dorothynkurukenzire381]

You are so right!

[@zawadix9574]

Home sweet home lived in Uk for 36 years came back to Tanzania 🇹🇿 never been happier,,, yes it’s true focus and discipline and a plan to have,,, I don’t regret living there for so many years!!! But had a burning 🔥 desire to come back

[@princesschumbaa98]

True sir

[@patiencekomugisha2769]

Me too I live outside my a country for 7 years but it’s well with me I made a lot of money by taking part time job basically you have to be disciplined a lot one problem I saw with lady she lacked focus .

[@deladyM]

One man's experience is not the standard. If one person drowns in the pool doesn't mean people shouldn't learn to swim.

[@chelseagarwe469]

I admire this womans strength shes the epitome of no matter how many hurdles are thrown your direction always hold your head up high and be strong

[@victoriaonyango477]

She had no one to take her under their wings...abroad as a first timer you need this. It can be a dark place. Really dark

[@sipyfavoured2990]

Very true when you have no family or friend here. A lot of instability before you settle down.

[@breadbutter4221]

That's so true.

[@christileke]

Absolutely true.

[@kiturselassie813]

Really bad ..slept in my car

[@yemiade2143]

I never had😭 But I thank GOD today 🙏

[@masomphenya4508]

One of the best story tellers I've ever come across👌 🇲🇼Malawi is watching 🔥🔥

[@jamamseteka880]

Powerful, What a wonderful story narrator, she made me drop a tear 😢 🇲🇼

[@matthewpajibo6797]

I must confess that she went through a lot, but the fact of the matter is she was distracted upon entering the US. Moving from one state to the other, not sticking to a particular job all contributed to her nightmare. However, she is a savivor

[@nomnqophisolorrainejongila1141]

I agree,she sabotaged herself, She did a lot of things that wasn"t smart.

[@stephfrancis7109]

Wow! She is a good story teller. She needs to write a book. What an experience, all because she had no support of either friends or family. OMG...I am so sorry to hear all of this. May God be with you; you are a very strong woman.

[@annramona9684]

Life has dealt you blow after blow at such a young age. What happened to you could happen to anyone. However you have always picked yourself up and moved on courageously. This video could inspire many out there who have been blessed with more and yet complain and give up on themselves and life so easily. Cheers To you, a woman of substance ‼️

[@felkadumas9863]

I have lost everyone coz I stopped financing people's lifestyle. Actually I went no contact when some acted so much entitled. Within 2yrs of 8 yrs I have been abroad I can now proudly say I and my husband are about to be landlord/lady. Well his brother's are extremely mad with him but we learnt to love ourselves first

[@faridahfaddy6994]

True sometimes you have to cut contacts from some friends/ family. If you don’t, they will drive you dry. Their financial problems never end.

[@felkadumas9863]

Thanks guys for love

[@kenyamerikantv-hotnews5736]

@@faridahfaddy6994 You become their treasury.

[@AnnnnnaQ]

Clever move. The more you finance their I-phone and chop bar fantasies the more they will become entitled and appreciate you less.

[@paulinekamau8476]

because you have a a husband with brains!! mine still funding her sisters who are divorced i hope one Day they will support him too 😉

[@bennamuchau6487]

Ooh my God... Africa and Africans we are the best human beings that God created in planet earth. Pole Mercy your dreams are still valid.

[@rhodaojwang6976]

Wow! What a powerful story. You are a very strong woman. You will go far, you are resilient, determined and a go getter.

[@dembamsesay5983]

This woman is beautiful and sweet, she is always smiling that is the beautiful part of her life. All the best wishes in life

[@debrachengetich8774]

It was not your destiny because many people have become successful especially when you get green card so that you get opportunity to work and avoid yourself landing to problems

[@egogeo]

I like her spirit and the way she laughed at even the most difficult time of her life.

[@nemysown1645]

Great touching story and very fluent. I commend you for your bravery to come out with your story. However, I personally perceived a few opportunities awarded to you by God through people who were willing to genuinely help but you didn’t know any better. You’ll be alright dear.

[@owiny1954]

Spent my long 1. 16 . 36 listening to this young lady. I am amazed her spirit still glowing with hope after series of life breakdown. keep rocking, keep sharing hop. flying hugs from Uganda.

[@SharedMomentswithJustus]

Thanks Hakim for watching and for your feedback

[@janetrangi8534]

I love you because you are beautiful and very honest. You were not very informed while in America which is sad. we are Kenyans here in America and we are very successful no regrets and we are coming back to kenya stronger and improving our communities.

[@debbievice5886]

Yeees Janet, may God bless you abundantly for all the information you provide on your social media pages,,,

[@debbievice5886]

You're such a beautiful and blessed lady 🤗😘

[@nulimalingu4436]

Ooh Janet Rangi you are here lol

[@lindahmavave]

Oh my goodness! She is a seventh day Adventist! I was an Adventist, I knocked on doors! I actually worked with the guy she mentions! I know exactly what she is talking about concerning the dogs! Experienced the worst racism in my life! I will not live in the South! I am no longer an seventh day Adventist! Yes immigration department did shut that program down! I felt sorry for the students because they did not get paid!

[@andreac6024]

The SDA faith did not do this. Ungodly people who did not care did this. I hope she finds her way back to her faith.

[@lanazh2443]

@Masada Ta'nisi There are no white european religions. You are full of hate, living in past historical stories, before white colonized & enslaved Africans, there was Arabian enslavement that did not allow african men to procreate & killed blacks in millions.

[@ranangahulisani]

@@andreac6024 no church system is perfect. The sooner ppl stop defending denominations the better

[@tneita3166]

@@ranangahulisani what is the difference Between church system and human system,,.

[@ranangahulisani]

@@tneita3166 The same churches we are ever ready to defend were and are been used as instruments to push white dominance all over the world and particularly African. They teach Africans not to worry about what they are gona eat and also abt 2moro and tell us we are gona live well in heaven while they are doing the opposite, taking our land, our minerals and enjoying life here on earth.

[@DarlingtonSiziba]

& after all this, she can still smile! This is one strong human being.

[@Katindiriblessedthroughchrist]

You are a beautiful person with a beautiful genuine soul & May God continuously guide you & give you the desires of your heart. What’s so beautiful is you can still smile. & have Joy despite the challenges you’ve endured! That’s right girl don’t let the negative ever make you a bitter person that way you defeat the devil, you’re a winner! Don’t ever look back keep going forward God will take you places you’ve never been before!!

[@glorykarwitha9562]

How she can still afford a smile, amazes me.. strong woman👍💞

[@nomahope3182]

Apparently it is a coping mechanism to hide the pain.

[@wanjawincate4292]

After listening to her story have decided as from today henceforth to work on myself first before helping others.

[@joycemeyerokal7496]

Me too,I have decided to make myself happy first then others

[@wanjawincate4292]

@@joycemeyerokal7496 That's a bold decision Meyer,in my case have always gone an extra mile to help my siblings and my mum but have always forgotten that I need to grow and be better.

[@AfrocentrikQueen]

You’ve got to. No other option , there’s no guarantee that they people you’re breaking your back for will be able to assist you when you need it. As long as you keep giving that hand will be extended to receive. Best to save some for yourself. If they ask for a $100 give $40-50 and save the rest for yourself. It’s ok to do for you, that’s why you wake up everyday to go work.

[@ruerue6826]

True

[@hhhoneycomb]

PERIOD

[@thukumthakathimanzini4371]

Very sad story. I think I'm fine here in Africa.I do not need to go to countries where I can suffer so much.This is one of the strongest women ever lived.

[@m.valenvox7381]

What a beautiful soul , really happy to see that’s she has overcome all those set backs and disappointments.

[@josphinemwanza2628]

I love her command of the language, she is such a pure heart.

[@vincesilva1128]

You must be very sharp as a door knob to believe her lies.

[@nyashahungwe8946]

I saw her other interview and the story is more different I was confused if this was the same person but she is.

[@victoromondi8895]

She is Luo..thats why.

[@onaziblessing8652]

The way she remembers d tiniest details shows she's really sharp

[@JayJay-sn4gn]

But she is highly educated and very intelligent

[@safiatuseidu1071]

Watching in America Ghanaian based in America everything she is saying is true is only God protecting us 🇺🇸🙏🙌❤

[@TheeeSharon]

This was so touching. Seeing how strong she had been before becoming who she is. God bless you Mercy.❤

[@dimonacab2777]

The truth is, " Coming to America as a student is totally different from Coming to America with a Green card "

[@kenyamerikantv-hotnews5736]

I agree with you. But also, I have seen students become green card holders through H1-B visas. Discipline is key.

[@dimonacab2777]

@@kenyamerikantv-hotnews5736 You are right. I know a lot of successful people in America that came as students. Just as you mentioned, people need to follow rules and regulations of being international students and God will do the rest.

[@cindyjean-b5103]

@@kenyamerikantv-hotnews5736 not always just discipline. I know very many disciplined people still undocumented. I also know a ton who slept their way to citizenship. It's a combination of discipline opportunities finances and will

[@nancynjoki3272]

Discipline, hard work and focus is the key

[@yaapapabi5621]

Men! “I never knew I was black until I went to America “ I felt that 😩

[@michaelpatrick6382]

And I never known we are not one Africa until I get to Nairobi

[@mwendapoleee]

Like me when first went to germany

[@speakingtruth9924]

michael patrick it’s a continent with 54 countries of course it’s not one

[@qoshwannaag63]

🤔🤔

[@horscaste]

@@mwendapoleee yes Germany is very racist and the rare black people stay completely alone. And Germans don’t feel racists at all. For a German, being non racist, is tolerating black people’s existence in their country, not more.

[@ernestmphahlele514]

"Though hard to you this journey may appear, Grace shall be as your day " In the words of William Shakespeare "May the road raise to great you May the sun shines gently apon your fields May God grant you all the desires of your heart"

[@sweetbe49]

She’s so right I’m from Belize I didn’t know what I’m black till I come too To America she tells the story very well everything she said it’s the truth. Modern slaver is real . People in ours countries thinks we are so rich in America