Exposing Travel Scams that Prey on Black Women!

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[@FabulousKilljoy]

Being told to go back to Africa in Morocco is WILD 😭😭😭 EDIT: this was someone else’s story Mayowa was talking about later in the video, not mine!!

[@KbLack0xZ]

😂😂😂

[@TheBestAccEver]

crazyyyyyyy. The audacity

[@dch3934]

theeee wildest!!!

[@thedivinegoddess2001]

Lmaooooo

[@jasminejames127]

Well, Moroccans are wannabe whites. They once applied to join the European Union 😂

[@jd9625]

I always thought it was weird when black women let the locals take pictures of them like they never seen black people before. Like Google is free lol

[@SONIA-q5i]

The irony is that there's always people of African descent in those countries and are treated very poorly 💀so I don't buy this bs of the reason why these ppl are acting that way is bcz there's no black ppl in those countries when we know black ppl are everywhere 🙄

[@moustik31]

As if they dont know that Beyoncé exist. 🙄

[@kekedream]

​@@moustik31Beyonce is light skinned and mixed. They know she is not an accurate representative of what most of us look like.

[@moustik31]

@@kekedream They know that Black people exist, they dont need to feign "ignorance" to excuse their racist behaviour, imo.

[@SONIA-q5i]

​@kekedream what do you mean by what u are saying?💀everybody knows Beyonce is literally black

[@Ambi1021]

You're right about the photos. What are they doing with them? What are they saying when they share them on social media or with their friends and family? Very strange.

[@rabiaaylmazdr7533]

i shared with my comment above. they show it to the friends and family as if they saw an animal. so sad and so nasty. they arent even aware that theyre being racist. its THAT deep and intense

[@NickyM_0]

Exactly! In 2024 and with the global internet!

[@user-wi6cz4hh5b]

Are you talking about the similarities between this topic and the film Hostel?

[@rabiaaylmazdr7533]

@@user-wi6cz4hh5b sorry i couldnt understand the question

[@favouratta6047]

Fr feeling weird and creepy just thinking of of what they do with it😂😂

[@moustik31]

Thank you for calling the scam for what it is bec. as a French Black woman, I feel so gaslit by some of these travel videos.

[@BG-ic4tt]

As a solo black woman traveler, I have never felt 100% safe anywhere. I always try to find black spaces that I pre-research before I go. I’ll say in Europe, European black people critiqued me for saying that I only want to be in community with other black people. It’s like they insinuated that I would be considered more “cultured” if I was mixxy with white and “poc” Europeans. I have lived abroad in Latin America and Europe and I felt safer in Brazil or certain parts of Colombia than anywhere in Europe though I adore Paris. In Paris, Arabs were the most racist towards me, primarily men, called me a whore and one time I actually had to get physical with an Arab couple bc they were following me late at night.

[@lifewithericajean]

😮

[@Poeticrebellion]

Hmmm this is good to know. That' interesting about Paris, the cop that pushed Ayesha's Curry baby looked Arabic too, or Indian.

[@umberwyld]

Arabs were most racist to me in Paris and in Munich and Frankfurt.

[@caressaclark1042]

Allegedly, the Arabs enslaved us BEFORE the Europeans did, and it lasted for 13 centuries... well over one thousand years. And the Arabs were far more cruel. They castrated the African men to make sure they didn't impregnate Arab women.

[@Bewise-gq4ru]

Woah, when did Arabs get to paris, I haven't been in many yrs, thus is sad.

[@Naomi-zj2yf]

I live in Switzerland and I have unfortunately experienced racism completely unprovoked. Every country has an issue, so always be careful when travelling ‼️

[@againstthegraingolf301]

I’m traveling to Switzerland in October with hubby. What kind of racism? The in your face kind like in the states or more subdued? We’ve both traveled, but at this age, our tolerance for the bs is mighty low. I’m ready to be on guard, but I hate to think that I need to be. Praying for no crazy encounters 🙏🏾

[@niachristine]

Live in Switzerland most of my life. It’s subdued for sure. But if you go to LV store expected to be welcomed with open arms - it’s a no. Did you read the Oprah story when she was in Zürich at a designer store? Honestly, it’s mostly just stares and some unintentional micro-aggressions.

[@hunnibunni20]

@@niachristinewhat is an “unintentional micro aggression” all are intentional, black folks live everywhere. Don’t give them folks any excuses.

[@YouTuberOnlineNow]

I honestly think people literally like a vacation scrapbook or have photos of them with black people up on their fridge as if the black person was a tourist attraction 🙄🙄😭😭

[@SweetSkies478]

That is blatantly disgusting, degrading, and dehumanizing

[@starbean4ver]

the only city and country i’ve felt 100% safe in without being treated like a zoo is Lisbon, Portugal. People of all shades of black n brown actually thriving and doing well

[@hrhsophiathefirst4060]

Agreed, that is my top place to retire to in 10 years for that reason.

[@riquittamoore4874]

Really 🧐

[@thisiselodie]

I had a very negative experience in Lisbon

[@nandi_m04]

Are you American? In Europe your passport as a black person gets you more privileges than Afrucan nationals

[@everythingispolitics6526]

I had an awful time in Lisbon, no thank you.

[@mikisherogamo]

When it comes to what people do with photos, I often assume the worst-especially when young men ask for pictures. I can easily imagine them making inappropriate or vulgar comments later, like claiming something happened that night, which is really unfortunate

[@notyourfrind9415]

Or passing your photos onto human traffickers. That's my biggest fear.

[@NickyM_0]

@@notyourfrind9415 Great point! Or using it to enable any fetish fantasies of them actually with a black woman side by side visually. God knows what they are doing with that photo in private.

[@jennywakeman3267]

@@notyourfrind9415 That's a huge issue, especially since bw are displacing ww in the trafficking industry in Europe. And these African countries aren't saying sh!t, no travel bans, warnings, nothing. Smh

[@favouratta6047]

YESsss this just the unbelievable things they could do with it 🤦

[@favouratta6047]

​@@jennywakeman3267really sad😢

[@CherylLily7003]

I'm commenting at 5:58, so please excuse me if you cover this later. As a 62 y.o. Black woman, I remember white people touching me without my permission and also asking completely inappropriate personal questions. If I showed resistance as a child, I was scolded by the white person and labeled some form of uppity. If they told my parents, I was scolded for causing a white person to have to approach them regarding my behavior. I learned my place. As an adult, I find that they react to my resistance with hostility, which makes me feel unsafe. They react with tears, because, ooh the scary Black woman, and then their man runs in to save the victim, and I feel unsafe. This is the US. I don't want to have to figure out a whole different culture of white people. It scares me and I'm tired. P.S. - Your makeup is it!

[@everythingispolitics6526]

Sending you 💐 💐

[@CherylLily7003]

@@everythingispolitics6526 ❤️

[@dch3934]

yesss sending 💐💐💐✨️

[@CherylLily7003]

@@everythingispolitics6526 Sending ⚘️⚘️⚘️ back to you 🫶🏽. Thank you.

[@CherylLily7003]

@@dch3934 Thank you 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽. Keep shining ✨️.

[@ciiru]

As an avid black woman solo traveller, most of Europe is a hell fucking no for me. Yikes!

[@TamTam9-15]

My mom traveled to Europe and she said she was going alone. I screamed!!!! She is mixed so I know that makes a difference but still!!!

[@angelr5694]

I am new to solo travel. what places do you recommend ?

[@ciiru]

@@angelr5694 the Caribbean, Central and South America, Some Asia (not India and definitely not China) and East, West, Central and South Africa. My favourite countries have been Colombia and Cambodia. Best food, Peru. Next on my list, I’d like to go on Safari.

[@angelr5694]

@@ciiru oooh i would not have expected Colombia or Cambodia especially Cambodia! In terms of Asia, I was supposed to go to Japan, but after I heard a couple of stories, I got cold feet. This is so helpful. Thank you

[@natalja6680]

Go to visit Africa then. It is whole continent too.

[@teeayteeayetc]

Omg I a Black Woman and mostly was in queer spaces in Berlin I love it there like I love it so much but like the lack of black people, white people with dreds, someone saying that the seasoning I use in my food is soooo unhealthy and bad, people being gruff with me bc i speak English but also gruff to me when I speak German. It was just wow. I was like man this is Rough! So ya know I feel this so bad 😭😭😭

[@t_ylr]

This is how I feel about raves lol. Even when I see a black trans woman dj like Honey Dijon it's gonna be a predominantly white space. I love going to raves and tbh if I have to interact with a random white man the ravers aren't that bad lol. Some of them tho are literal demons from hell. Whenever I go I'm always looking out for the black women making sure they having a good time. And also they're the ones to turn up with 😂

[@caressaclark1042]

Germany (Berlin) was my least favorite European country I visited. The people are cold and emotionless, except while drinking. In the Berlin airport, I never received so many death glares in my life. Mostly from old white women. The only things I liked about Germany were the EDM clubs, and the shoe shopping. Half of the mall was shoe stores. My favorite European countries/cities were Iceland for the landscape, Sweden for the men, Prague for just everything. I love Prague!!😍

[@WillinggToFail]

How you feel about Morocco is exactly how I feel about Egypt. I'll never forget when old boy said about the villages where the darker-skinned Egyptians lived: "That's the African side of Egypt." My dude, what? Also, the really annoying rallying cry from almost every country about how (Black people) need to leave racist allegations in America because "we don't do that here". Like, I'm sorry, but have you ever interacted in any meaningful way with the African descended people of your country? I'm guessing not. This was a great video, and it brought up a lot of points I don't see many people talking about. Thank you.

[@hopedash5372]

Yep definitely experienced this in Cairo.. they have completely wiped out Black Africans in Egypt and have completely seperated it from the rest of Africa when they talk about it...

[@las8883]

That’s why I roll my eyes when some Black people try to fight on these peoples behalf and claim them as African and/or Black. A lot of them shun that identity and would rather be regarded as Arab

[@ashlirabid9614]

For a group of people that don't like Africans they sure can't seem to stay OUT of Africa.

[@rabiaaylmazdr7533]

Hello Mayowa, I am from turkey, istanbul. Let me tell you what they do with those photos. They show it to their friends or family as if they met an exotic/endangered animal! This is the reality. I remember when I was in Highschool, my female young chemistry teacher pulled up her photos with a chubby black baby (literally 1 y/o) and told us "look i saw this black (z*nji - black in arabic and turkish but we dont use it as a slur, slurs dont exist in turkish ) baby and look how "it" looks. Idk felt like she saw a baby animal and took a pic with. Also that lady is NOT being admired. She is being laughed at whilst being treated like a foreign object. To me she is a baddie and looks etheral. But i am familiar with american culture and meme culture fashion culture and internet culture but those people are NOT. Another thing i'd like to mention is that i saw a black travel creator coming to turkey and being chased by men. Men using google translate, sending her table flowers , following her etc and this creator was thinking /posting "omg traditional masculine men" where in reality local turkish men did all that for "omg foreign women = easy sex" mentality.

[@rabiaaylmazdr7533]

sorry for typos and grammar errors as english isnt my mother tongue

[@JO-fk5ho]

The term Zanji comes from Arabic around the time they were invading the East African coast, it is absolutely a slur lol.

[@rabiaaylmazdr7533]

@@JO-fk5ho Hello, i dont know if its a slur in arabic. But in. turkish (many words are taken from persian-farsi and arabic) and this word is not used as a slur. Actually racial slurs dont exist in turkish. That is just how the language works and how the word has been adapted. In turkish they just straight up insult you by your looks and ethnicity.

[@rabiaaylmazdr7533]

@@JO-fk5ho turkish and arabic are not the same languages , they dont even belong to the same language family.

[@user-wi6cz4hh5b]

​@JO-fk5ho Why were they invading East Africa? Why were they using slurs after the invasion of a country that had things they wanted?

[@LucienneintheDreaming]

I'm in the military here in Italy, and I just got here in July. No, I dont feel safe walking around alone. Just be careful.

[@crystalpowell4736]

Firstly, I'm so sorry about your car accident, and I'm glad you're ok. I hope you recover fully over time. Secondly, I LOVE your make-up 🙂 Thirdly, I went to Guanzhou, China for a month in 2017. I'm a black American with tailbone length locs. People took pictures of me everywhere I went. On trains - which were packed beyond anything I've ever experienced - strangers would go as far as handing me their child and taking pictures of us. In the hotel that I stayed at, the workers routinely asked me to cut one of my locs and give it to them. One of the translators that I was blessed to have paired with me told me that for many, I was the first black person that they had seen in person. Perhaps, now, it's less of a big deal to see people of color, but it was very overwhelming at the time.

[@smithhamilton3024]

“ to cut one of my locs & give it to them “ What in the Jordan Peele horror madness is that!?! Noooooooooooo. Thank you for sharing your lived & authetic experiance. Im sorry you had to endure that in any capacity.

[@ericaj4494]

Yeah that's fucked up, asking for literal pieces of people like I'm a walking fossil or some shit..... Respectfully get bent. Sorry that people were being weird to you

[@Kimbelle10]

2017?! I experienced this in Beijing at the zoo no less in 2005...it was very offensive to me, but I think brushed them off well. As I told the story later I had other Black people tell me I had no right to feel a way because they were "friendly" at least...when my grandparents went and grandma had braids they did try to touch to which she didn't enjoy...also followed! I enjoy seeing us travel, but honesty is important!

[@crystalpowell4736]

@@Kimbelle10 Wow. Agreed. Honesty is definitely important.

[@crystalpowell4736]

@@smithhamilton3024 Jordan Peele horror 🤣 it was definitely crazy. Thank you for your kind words 🙏

[@duetforherbivores]

That photo of the little girl in the zoo in Brussels is such a surreal photo to look at knowing a human zoo was around in 1958. Though, for reference the last human zoo in France was called Bamboula's Village when a french cookie brand partnered in an exhibition of African people, who were tricked into coming to an event as performers, had their passports revoked, were made to walk around exposed and when some got sick they were seen by veterinarians instead of doctors. This was in 1994.

[@suncoco6495]

Wow. That’s disgusting.

[@roxannejohnson3998]

I totally feel you on this. There are a lot of countries where I wouldn't feel safe because there's a lot of Anti-Black sentiment in those countries, such as China. The people really stare at anyone like they're aliens. Even white people get stared at. Something I noticed though. I've seen a lot of white people travel to Sub-Saharan African countries and the Black children there also like touching there hair, and really marvel at it. So I think some people just have a genuine interest in people who look different. But then there are some people that have the "human zoo" approach like you said.

[@JO-fk5ho]

Lol, the difference is typically African people are scared to approach white people, are hesitant and usually white people offer to be touched to be seen as real/ not harmful, whereas for Black peoples there’s an entitlement to our space. No asking nothing. The scenarios are not the same.

[@gayhomosexuallll]

Sometimes white travelers describe this treatment as being “fetishized” or “exoticized” but the “standard” will never be “exotic” and can not be “fetishized.” It doesn’t exactly go the other way around. Not dismissing what you’re saying at all, just adding!

[@yardiebabe]

🤔 ummm, Black children staring and wanting to touch the hair of a “strange” looking white person is what children do because they are CHILDREN. I bet an adult African person in 2024, would not go around touching a white, Asian, or any other non black person without their consent as if they’re some kind of animal. It’s rude and stupid of them to assume that it’s ok, but too many black people oblige them. Me, I’m saying, “NO!” every damn time!

[@hunnibunni20]

I understand children even though I would still tell a child no, but adults know better.

[@nthabisengmakola28]

That makeup look EATS! 🤩🥶💙💫🦋 You are so beautiful

[@mae9063]

Thanks for this topic, people need to open their eyes and be discerning, social networks are not real life! I've always wondered about these black (dark) female influencers, who make videos about being a star abroad! No one sees anyone as a celebrity unless you really are! it's really ridiculous, the way a white person in an African country (with very few if any white people) people will be curious about a physique they've never seen; that's all! Also, I totally agree with you, what are people doing with these photos? In the age of deep fakes, ia, and porn, I'd never allow that! A Chinese acquaintance told me never to allow myself to be photographed, if I ever go to China, why? because once they've shown the photo to their close circle, often these photos end up on Douyin and feed, mockery, amusement, racism, xenophobia etc... I think that we blacks, and in particular dark-skinned black women, have internalized so much rejection, colorism, black mysogeny, hypersexualization by the media and certain black male celebrities, that some women are ready to accept anything and everything if it can feed a little acceptance and “love” from others; How sad. Have you ever noticed how underneath the videos talking about racism towards us coming from another community, there's always someone writing “they don't like us, they've never liked us etc...” a comment that's always struck me too, always begging for acceptance or love from others. But who cares if they love us or not! Do they pay your rent? No! Do these people feed you? NO! So please, ladies, respect yourselves, take pride in yourselves! Be careful when you travel, no country is 100% safe for anyone, let alone black women! Keep this in mind and enjoy your life without going by looking for acceptance in other people's eyes constantly, you'll lose yourself.

[@kekedream]

Well said! That girl needs to cut it out, it is giving desperate for racial acceptance.

[@DaughteroftheKing-h1k]

Perfectly said ❤

[@lifewithericajean]

Well said! Perfect advice!

[@Shannafai]

Hey im glad ur okay but make sure u get treated for vertigo. It's pretty much when u get into an accident and you start to feel weird or having illusions that the car is moving but it really not. And it's when the crystals falls out ur ear making ur body feeling unbalanced. So definitely make sure that u don't have these symptoms. 🙏🏽

[@JO-fk5ho]

PS, I posted this before finishing the video. Ota Benga is a story I keep close to my heart. They treated him so terribly and I will never forgive that. I feel it’s also different when you’re identifiably a Western Black person vs African or Black from that place of origin. As an African who code switches, how I’m treated in certain places depends on how American/British I sound. When I’m with my western friends vs my African family (or local Black people from the region) in Europe/ Asia/ Arab peninsula- the treatment is vastly different. Being an identifiably/sonically Black African is tough. An African and an African American will have different experiences. There’s the imperial culture vehicle that advertises African Americans ( or rather their culture) as cool so the reception is warmer/ curious. Local Black people and Africans get the dirtiest looks bro omg. But yeah in general America and the fashion industry is the only place I’ve seen it reversed for Africans, and even here- the privilege is reserved for the academically elite. In fashions case, there’s the East African look they fetishise. If you’re a regular minimum wage/struggling African here, even African Americans will dunk on you for your African origin. I’ve be told I looked like I have AIDS by my cousins here lol. It’s wild out here. We need to be intersectional when dealing with Blackness too. PS: infrastructurally, I’ve been poor in both Africa and America and trust me you would rather be poor in the first world than third, so I get why Africans say why are AAs complaining because it’s unequivocally better here- there’s no two ways about that. But that doesn’t mean that Black people have it great relative to the economic performance of their peers/citizens.

[@talktomenice6984]

I'm so glad you made this video. Being black unfortunately means you will not be safe in every country, and as you rightly mentioned that level of safety differs depending on what you look like physically. I've travelled to India as a plus size black woman and quite literally felt like an animal in a zoo. I recall sitting on a wall waiting for my friends to return and being surrounded by Indian people just staring at me, pointing and talking about me in their native language. I've also been to Morocco and was sexually harassed in the market by shop owners and natives and even sexually assaulted by a waiter whilst taking a photo with him in a restaurant. The luxury of being able to just emigrate to any country that takes our fancy is just not possible and I often feel a sense of jealousy when I see relocation TV shows of white people just starting a new life in another country I know may not be the most racially accepting of me let alone being a plus size woman.

[@beigenegress2979]

Yeah. I’m wanting to leave the 🇺🇸, and I am very conscious that I cannot just visit any place as a tourist where I wish to go, or move anyplace as since I am a BW. 😢 I read historical romance novels and I’m active online with women (probably majority WW) who enjoy reading them. Every so often, someone will ask, “if you could travel back in time, where would you like to go…” 😮 😱 They cannot really tell that I am a BW. Nobody really can tell in my other online book groups either. I totally get what you are saying…

[@jahmekmi2165]

I would never feel safe in a majority non black country

[@olilumgbalu5653]

There's a black woman with a KZbin channel who lives in Iceland, and she seems to love it. I have also seen black women KZbinrs who live in Norway, Sweden, France, etc and also seem to love it. I have not seen any who live in eastern European countries or Russia and love it, but that does not mean they don't exist.

[@SiphoMnisi-p5v]

​@@olilumgbalu5653 I thought Ukraine taught people a lesson about E. EUROPE. Choosing a war zone to practice segregation was vile

[@theamethyst93]

Speaking of Switzerland there was a black american woman who was adopted by a white family with Swiss heritage and so she had dual citizenship. She moved over to Switzerland to teach because she was a teacher by trade, and she came back home in a few months because she said she was treated awful there despite telling people she was a citizen technically. Because apparently they are really mean to people who are not citizens and a Swiss citizenship is one of the hardest to get. She actually had a KZbin channel. I don’t know what happened to her but I just remember she was lgbt. I wonder if I can find her channel….

[@ericaj4494]

I get weirded out by people taking pictures but even more so if I'm not known to you. I don't care you oe your child find me pretty or something, I'm not taking pictures with a random. I'm also not going to fall for whatever okey-doke because you're not being racist blatantly. Also the people that are being opportunistic in case you are well known is also gross. Sorry you've been going through it lately and life is lifing. Sending positive vibes your way and hoping things continue to build up and get better 💕

[@MsCruzan]

Wow, I guess my algorithm for travel is not showing me the videos that you are speaking of. The black women travel bloggers like Picky Girl Travels, and Stephanie Perry (to name just two) give you the good, the bad, and the ugly. None of these women and women like them are proud black women and not into traveling and allowing people to disrespect them. I’m truly sorry that you’ve seen such horrible content for us out there but please know that there are BW out here giving real, genuine information.

[@mariposaflame4194]

I have been watching Stephanie Perry for a few years and I subscribed to her Group on FB. She and the women she works with give real info on the locations they travel to. However I haven't seen them give info on the black queer experience as that's not their personal experience.

[@Free-SpiritedNomad]

​@@mariposaflame4194 Roshida Dowe Stephanie Perry friend here on KZbin. Has a series in her Live Replay Section (about 4 videos) with black Queer women who are full time travelers for Pride Month. Quite interesting if you want to check it out.

[@pleasedtomeetyou1284]

I’m so glad you’re ok and walked away from that accident!! I agree on the “what is safe or normal to you may not be safe or normal to me”. We are not a monolith nor should we be treated like one. Also YES!! How a place treats migrants is all you need to know. A lot of those places act like they’re vastly different in their ideals than America but they’re very unkind to migrants. I don’t take photos with random people when traveling. lol no ma’am. They make it seem like I’m being rude because I don’t want to stop and talk about my job, my life and all that bs or take a picture. Bro, I’m not taking a photo in America with a stranger, why would I do it in Thailand? I don’t talk to strangers in America, why would I do it in Mexico? And before anyone says “you can’t make friends…” if the first thing you ask me or anyone is “what do you do for a living?” you don’t want to get to know me and this isn’t a date so why do you really care? You want to know about me and my about me can be found in my resume. If you want to get to know someone or me, ask what music I like. I don’t like small talk. Lol Enough rambling!! I love the new loook! Loving the artistry around the eyes and the two fronts! And as usual your hair looks thick and lush!

[@aviannachannel]

Our dollars are so valuable, please spend wisely!! I am highly interested in traveling safely as a black woman and I recently chose Cartegena, Colombia 🇨🇴 after watching manyyyy vlogs of black women who went and had a great time. The only time I felt uncomfortable is when I'm being sold something unsolicited but I had to calm my anger and realize their economy depends on travelers... great video Mayowa!!!

[@stefaniegueye693]

I never heard that Switzerland was a safe place for black women. This is news to me. Wow I did not know that some black women are okay with people touching their hair and being picked at like some kind of animal. However, I do see that beautiful model walking down streets of different countries. I did not think to make that connection of treating her like some kind of creature. Thank you for the insight. I have always heard bad bad things about Morocco. Never would visit. Thank you Mayowa😊

[@itslatasha4726]

I’ve seen a couple of clips of her. I thought she was dressed as a anime character and that’s why people wanted a picture of her. 🤷🏽‍♀️ I only really heard of ppl staring and “petting” black ppl in a particular part of the world . And for that I’ve never had a strong interest in visiting.

[@moustik31]

My Black aunt and her family live near Zurich, I have been vacationing in the summer growing up, Switzerland is ABSOLUTELY not a safe place for Black women to travel alone or with other Black people. I'm not saying dont do it, I'm just saying the country isnt Black-friendly. My aunt and her children have so much trauma to deal with, way more than my siblings and me, who grew up in the already racist South of France.

[@kekedream]

She should cut it out because they will make her regret it one day. It is c00n behavior to me, like why do it?

[@fddddd1120]

I am black woman from France and yes it s super safe. Been there multiples times.

[@NickyM_0]

@@moustik31 Why? What is your/their experience of Swiss people? What kind of negativity have you guys experienced?

[@stefaniegueye693]

I’m so sorry about your accident. Hope everything will be okay. 🙏🏿

[@kadijahrenee]

This is EXACTLY why I have zero interest in visiting certain European & Asian countries. Plus energy vampires exist! Can’t just let random ppl touch you, that’s so dangerous. My main travel list right now consists of central/South American, south East Asia, and African countries, places where I know melanin is present ❤

[@shaesdivinetarot]

Thank goodness someone else feels the same. There is NOTHING respectful about petting us. They don’t touch nobody else and you sure as hell aint touching me let alone petting

[@JerzCe73]

Oh Mayowa, I am sorry that happened. But, yes Sister I believe your Mom was there protecting you as she always had done, Ase'

[@iris_nazarena_4882]

We have to remember that some of these countries (like Morocco) likely have their own colorism issues which make being a dark skinned woman (don't know what your friend looks like) more difficult. And this baffles me esp in the Middle East (where I have travelled several times) because the native population could be every color in the rainbow, from blonde and blue-eyed to dark-skinned. So there's no reason they should be weird toward us. Also, a Black American friend visited me once when I was working in Palestine, a place where people are generally cool, and I had few issues, probably because I often (unintentionally) present as male. But my friend is gorgeous, long braids and is very curvaceous, and for sure had people touching her hair and staring at her body. I loudly put some folks in their place once when they were making her feel uncomfortable. We were in a very crowded place and there was literally a small group forming around her SMH

[@ashlirabid9614]

There's no colorism in Morocco. Just straight up racism. I never went to Morocco but I've had Moroccan classmates and they were VERY OVERTLY racist. You know they get it from home.

[@lataejohnson1403]

I am so happy you posted this though because the amount of misinformation about how you should feel good about yourself because people are treating you like a spectacle is ridiculous. It’s giving very much gaslight

[@bluehibiscus502]

That woman who moved to Turkeyie & having people touching her & taking pics is weird.

[@GoddessOfLove-pr7ek]

Ghanaian beauty queen and model Claudia Darlene.

[@Bantufro]

You are spot on with your intro! Like don’t take pictures of me and don’t touch me……

[@DiaryofDeans]

I'm sorry about your accident and especially about your mother. I lost my mom at 4 (I'm 27) and there are a lot of things I wish I had her for, but I know she's with me in spirit.

[@gadeyeye6268]

I love your makeup colors. They remind me of Yemoja. Happy to hear you are safe and bless your mom for her guidance and protection. Great video

[@Joan-il4qb]

Just to remind black people that yes it is dangerous out here but we are not trespassing here on earth. We have a right to be here, earth is our home just like any other humanbeing. We can't just sit at home and fear travelling because others are making it difficult for us. That is exactly what they want. As long as we are aware of the attitudes of people towards us and protect ourselves the best way we can, then let's live. I agree with the photo issues and the luring into dangerous situations though, that is a sick trick! We need to be extra careful! To be black in this world means our navigation has to be different.We cannot afford to take anything for granted. We need to play a mentally strong game. May we always be protected!

[@murk2002]

I agree!! When I see these Black In……” videos I cringe. Also, for example countries like Morocco they say brother and sister to black travelers just to get them to buy things.

[@parbhk2889]

Unfortunately Morocco is not a nice place for black people. Being Moroccan from a mixed family there it’s obviously so violent toward the black side of the family. Black Moroccans are treated so badly and voluntarily forgotten. Morocco is one of the country that banned slavery the latest and it shows (and you could be a non black slave but still the white Moroccan supremacy is very real) I’m appalled by your story 😞

[@jinae95]

Glad that you’re bringing awareness to topics most people act like don’t exist. Also,, loving the makeup😍😍

[@prettylady818]

So glad you walked away from the accident safely. I love your content. The blue is gorgeous on you and I love the gold tooth ☺️You always talk about topics that other people are too scared to address.

[@MakaykayLAMB]

Hey girl- first congrats on almost 100k, you deserve it! I’m so sorry about your car accident and I’m so happy you’re okay. My first accident really shook me up too and I realized how expensive it really can be so I’m sorry about that. I really hope you’re able to recuperate and rest for a bit.

[@user7191Uezs]

Something that particularly scares me about visiting a country wuthout black people is when folks ask for pictures and I say no they might retaliate and try to harm me and they most likely won't hesistate to especially in Arab countries

[@VexedGenX]

Italy was on my bucket list. I’ve heard so many negative stories that it’s no longer an option.

[@chibuzor5148]

For a long while now, your makeup and outfits have given me water element vibes! It's so beautiful.

[@Thankgot]

She’s a cancerian maybe that’s why. 🙂

[@marisolania2696]

So sorry about your accident but thank God you’re physically safe❤

[@skylaswirls]

I’ve watched a few of those videos of people taking photos of black tourists. What people in the comments say is that they show these pictures to their families to brag about how “well traveled” and “cultured” they are. Now, how true this is or how common it is I don’t know. (Also using a random person to show that you’re cultured is kinda weird. It’s giving unintentional racism.)

[@astroHOBBES]

I’m so glad that you’re safe. Car accidents are so scary.

[@Chirimoya08]

Glad you're OK. Car accidents are scary. You look beautiful as always but the lip color is my fave. I live abroad and as a Black woman, I agree, nowhere is safe. Racism is everywhere. But I definitely get treated better because I have an American passport and speak English.

[@LiamVolb]

You talking about mary jane right ? 😂 She keeps telling people Afghanistan is safe and recommend it to a couple for their honeymoon 💀

[@Rockleeisbaeee]

Glad you’re okay Mayowa 💙

[@dlc2479]

This is why I LOVE your channel. You hit all the points with this subject and reference points. You always have such nuanced takes ❤

[@Doc_McStuffins]

There were human zoos right here in the US, sis. Your hair is looking magnificent. 😌

[@wendyj.2833]

Yes! Thank you for this. The touchy-feely videos, especially of the young woman in Turkey made my skin crawl. I used to feel that way when influencers were plugging South Korea. I'm a Gen-Xer, and our generation was really the one fresh out of time that segregation ended (for all of the "it was so long ago folks). We were all in there together but even towards the end of elementary school in the late 1970s/early 80s, I had experiences where I felt like a zoo animal. The kids would crowd all around me and freakin' pet me and pull at my hair and clothing. So, I've never felt seen or appreciated by those videos. And if you check out channels like Kenganda and others, you hear the horror stories about how the sisters on the continent are treated in places like Morrocco and Dubai. Why would I want to be treated like a "wealthy Westerner" or whatever, when African sisters are treated like s**t? It just never felt right. This is a serious PSA.

[@concamon1364]

Firstly, I'm glad you're back and doing ok! Secondly, I feel like some of this travel propaganda kinda leans into the desire for some black people who don't necessarily love their blackness to be seen or treated as an "exotic" sight. In America and in black majority countries, being unambiguously black isn't pedestalized, but in majority "other" countries, all of a sudden those features are attracting a ton of attention and being gauked at. This is not a healthy mindset, but you can tell from some of those videos that some people get off on being fawned over by white people 😒

[@suncoco6495]

That makes sense .

[@gintygaz493]

literally exactly what I’ve been worried abt. im someone who flits between these groups, as an 1st gen african american, visibly muslim and female presenting. if im not given shit for my skin color, it’s my heritage, or it’s my headscarf, or it’s the lumps of fat on my chest. a place like italy with strained relations to its muslim and migrant populations is literally not for me. like im afraid there’s a very small list of places that are okay with me existing. the worst thing is that i can’t even try the “mama africa is calling” angle bc one, im queer and two, racism and misogyny are still prevalent things in Africa 🤦🏾

[@therealchakrakhan]

Peace and blessings sistAr, thank God you're ok and that you were protected. Secondly as always great video and I love your makeup ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@Southern.Ice27]

I initially thought your makeup was a filter. Your talent is AMAZING!

[@m_martha_e]

10:41 Too stunned to speak is exactly how I have felt. In Europe, no matter where I went, I felt like I had a target on my back for sexual harassment to the point of having a very near miss in Utrecht, The Netherlands in 2019. I was supposed to go to Italy a few days later, but I was too shaken to continue. On a positive note, I'm definitely returning to Taipei and Ulaanbaatar next year. In Ulaanbaatar, I was treated with respect, my skin tone was genuinely complimented, several women told me how much they wish they had curly hair. It felt like the people I met were untainted by negative perceptions of Black women.

[@greenaticblue9092]

First of all: I'm so sorry about the accident, I hope you're okay and find comfort among your loved ones and have healthy support

[@Meysha__]

def LOVED the look! also im so damn glad you're doing better after that terrible accident. Love you fam!

[@lizh6578]

Any woman traveling alone is taking a chance regardless of color. I traveled with my mom many decades ago. No problems anywhere. There were parts of the world where they had never see Black people. People stared sometimes just the way we stared at white people in our all Black neighborhood. Who cares. We had fun. However, if you get sick, you will need someone to take care of you. Even if you speak the language, communicating with doctors and nurses can be nearly impossible if you get sick. You need to have someone there to arrange for you to get home. Another thing, you have a car accident in another country and end up in jail even if it’s not your fault. You’ll need help getting out of there. Don’t get me started on sexual harassment and worse. Ladies travel with someone or stay home.

[@hrhsophiathefirst4060]

I am an avid traveler and I am also 6ft 1 and thin so I am used to getting looked at but I do not consent to random photos and certainly anyone touching me. Saying that having an insight into the country's treatment of darker skin people that informs if I go there and how I move. Australia and New Zealand are no's for me as are Dominican Republic, Israel and a few others. Even here in the States there are some places I will not go, mostly the South and Arizona. I admit as an immigrant in the US of 30 years I did have the idea that black Americans had to be the problem as I was able to make my moves. But it was explained to me by an older black lady that the generational trauma experienced in the US is unequalled globally, maybe apartheid South Africa. Your look is beautiful.

[@missp00153]

This video spoke to my soul so much. First off GLAD YOU'RE OK! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Second living in Italy I laugh when people assume black people are loved and wanted here. Just because you have great time on vacation doesn't mean the long term reality fits. I have quite a few black Italian friends and they're starting discussions and open dialogues on racism and so many pertinent topics that their parents really couldn't get into (for many reasons). I've found my network of people I love dearly but we need to understand that systemic racism has helped MANY economies. And it's hard for people to let go.

[@sibusisiweshabala3366]

Your videos are always such a relief in this influencer heavy culture that’s ruined KZbin and other video platforms. The makeup is art I love it I hope some makeup brands reach out. So happy to see more ppl engage with your content you truly deserve it.

[@JanLova]

Oh my gosh I saw this Tik tok page and at the first post im like oh wow then saw each are the same and it was super creepy to me too. Like a scam or fake and now when it comes on my timeline I just keep scrolling. Thank you for confirming my suspicions.

[@aem642]

In Spain, no one wanted to stand near me or serve me… and this was on numerous visits. I’ll never return there.

[@gabriellehorace2289]

I'm so glad you're here, and that you were able to walk away from the accident. 💙💙 I love your inspired makeup; you look beautiful in blue!

[@JerzCe73]

Hey, Sis, another great video! I find myself randomly singing or humming your theme song. When I do, my Nia is to send positive vibes to you and our community, and vice versa! Thank you!

[@CrucialChortle]

this may be one of your fav looks. I kept thinking blueberries, ty as a fan of the color blue

[@Nokabro]

Your makeup is giving bird of paradise 💕✨

[@talisha5863]

Great video and very necessary!👏🏽👍🏽. I feel like BW are always making the best of our situations because we have no other choice, but we’re really never safe, NOWHERE! Some people watch everything we do & say and try to find fault to make us into this angry BW trope😔 and when other people do the same thing no has a problem.

[@bowerydoll]

So glad you're okay, sis, after that accident. You can always get another car, but we can't get another you💖 As usual, your makeup is so 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Hope you have a relaxing holiday weekend coming up.

[@Valley__]

Blk ppl moving abroad to get attention is crazy. I remember I ran into this body builder Blk lady . I was so ecstatic cause I also like fitness. Yes I asked for a pic and her social. I posted the pic online and tagged her. Someone even inboxed me about her for fitness advertisement .

[@Firstandfinest08]

So glad you weren’t badly injured! Great video as well.

[@cory.doras69]

your makeup is so lovely!!!!!! i thought the globes were the little dots on peacock feathers at first :)

[@nunyabizz3518]

I glad to hear ur doing well after ur accident. 🙏🏾 Welcome back! Also random people walking up 2 u & casually touching u is weird Im sorry no 1 is going to convince me otherwise I dont care how "nice" they appear 2b. Plus u dont know where theyre hands been probably rubbing boogers r something on u. & Im not a pet 🐶 either When I saw that thumbnail 😂 I KNEW wat was up🤣🤣 Im loving the makeup my 1st thought it was futuristic but I see the marine theme going on now that u mention it. My favorite part r the LASHES ❤. I LOVE a good Lash

[@alymeme5810]

I love your mascara. People love to think that dark skin comes from one place. We omnipresent baby!!!

[@blueorchid5971]

So sorry about the car accident!! Thanking your mom spirit that you're doing okay

[@jaxxox123]

So glad you're here! Great video as always Mayowa ❤ And the makeup is 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sola9384]

Stay safe young lady!... you don't have to be 'fearful' just be 'Careful'🙏🏿💖

[@sadiM653]

They might be cursing those photos, in an antiblack global society, don’t ever think these people just admire and love you. Are ya’ll ok? Most people are just curious, sometimes you will never know what people truly think and feel about you. Pay attention to how the majority of society feels about black people especially black women and you don’t need to look any further. If someone is treating you nice or well, you should know that if you are being nice to these people they really have no actual reason to rude to you. In every country, the black people who are from that country they are normally not liked much at all. The global society is very anti-black just understand that.

[@Strawberryjasmindoll]

I'm so glad you're doing fine!! 🙏🏻💙 i look forward to your videos but remember to take it easy girly!

[@CorneliusWebb-wu3tj]

I’m so happy you made this! 🤞🏾

[@constancem2377]

I felt most hostility in Germany. Safest in Brazil and Costa Rica. But I've enjoyed every place I visited. But I don't always feel safe at home all the time. I remember as a preteen watching my aunt fight a random w. stranger who just came up to us in line and ran her hands through her daughters curly hair while pulling in her curls. My cousin was maybe a year old. My aunt mommy bear to the ground. She said it happens all the time. Don't touch me baby.

[@GordaBGone]

My friend was just recommending me to go to europe on solo trip. She said she had a great time with her kids and she felt safe but her kids are not black and she is bi-racial. They all look like they could be from that country.

[@showthyselfapproved1st]

I wouldn't go if its not another male friend that looks like you!

[@honeybrown4946]

9:17 gorgeous, gorgeous, girl she definitely should have started charging for those pics.

[@janine3330]

I am so glad you were not physically hurt in the acciden. ❤

[@eshadiva6600]

I am a dark skinned black woman. I went to Turkey for a wedding. i had a great time but I was with actual turkish americans who were with me, I felt safer. But yes they did come up and ask for pictures. I did feel like a celebrity, it was nice. No one just touched me. But yes I still think all your concerns are valid. I would be afraid to go alone or to other places who have like Nazi history...scary.

[@belladonnnaxox]

Had a layover in Cassablanca and it was the worst experience I'd had anywhere. This one girl literally refused to serve me food because of my skin colour 😂

[@AshleyBaxter-m6c]

I've heard that Morocco isn't a place that women should solo travel to.

[@lemoncholyme]

I'm so glad you are okay and able to walk away from that accident. I had a scary car accident too, my brakes failed. This Mercury Retrograde was brutal. Much love 💕 And thank you so much for this commentary!

[@motherboomer]

You always address interesting topics.🙏

[@shadaeatkinson8817]

This is a LEWK 😩💐🤞🏾💙🐦🫐 Great topic! I've been seeing a creator go on group trips with their followers and as a black women with minimum social connections I thought it'd be fun to go, definitely something to think about ♡♡♡ P.S. So glad you're safe after that tragic accident! Iyoba Asè 🙏🏾❣️

[@everythingispolitics6526]

So sorry about the accident. Spirits and ancestors have your back. You're divinely protected 💐💐

[@AuntieThree]

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