Interview with Karim Mustafa: American Expats in Tanzania - Different Perspectives

[@geofreymaghali183]

Traveling sista, I appreciate your efforts of expressing Africa according to her real perspective without being biased. I'm Tanzanian

[@travelingsista]

+Geofrey Maghali what do you mean selling out Africa?

[@geofreymaghali183]

Traveling Sista l mean to express your experience on traditions, environments​, lifestyle and so on

[@travelingsista]

+Geofrey Maghali oh okay lol. Yes I just want to give people the read deal. Although I do have a lot of adjusting to do, I still love it here. 💕

[@travelingsista]

+Geofrey Maghali gotcha 😊

[@Kwameking1]

You young People are cutting Edge.You are giving me great ideas for retirement 👍

[@tyronesimpson166]

Glad you did this video. Your vlog has really reaffirmed my back to Africa move. Thank you and keep the videos coming.

[@travelingsista]

+Tyrone Simpson I'm glad I could help inspire you! If you feel it in your soul, then hold fast to that. I'm glad you enjoy my videos. 🙏🏾

[@mela4082]

I am loving this channel! I can't wait till I make the move. I know it will happen one day. i have family in Tanzania that i have never met so i would love to go there one day. peace and love

[@asiablue195]

And second of all... I'm loving all the background "music" 😆

[@KraschDesign]

Enjoying all of your videos. Our first visit to Tanzania was in 2017. My wife’s brother and wife were teaching there. We returned 2018 and 2019. This year we were just visiting all local friends that we’ve made. Or family is no longer teaching there. We love the culture and friends we’ve made. Would like to possibly spend a winter there in the future. We have a place in Florida, but honestly I think I’d rather winter in the Arusha or Moshi areas.

[@selfemancipation7967]

Nice video.Brother Karim Mustafa is a brilliant choice as a featured guest.. Thanks to both of you for sharing your experiences. Enjoy & Live Life. Respect in One Love.

[@ChiChiT89]

I agree, I absolutely love your promotion, insight and exposure of our sweet home. It's a beautiful thing.

[@notundermywatch3163]

Great interview and thank you Sista , your state of mind is very inspiring, Karimu is a very cool guy and thanks for introducing him to the world through your youtube channel. Blessings

[@blackkemet4822]

Very good interview, Nowhere in the world is perfect but i love Africa organic food and summer weather all thru the year, Asante sana Sista.

[@mmconceicao]

Such a positive and informative video, great interview my beautiful sister. Much love and thanks for sharing.

[@travelingsista]

+Monicasworld peace sis 💕 I'm glad you enjoyed. Thank you for watching.

[@mimibon7081]

Wow loved the chill vibe interview...thanx for sharing :)

[@travelingsista]

+mimi bon thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@georgemitchell7792]

You have great confidence and courage.We have seen you mature.You are a blessing to many lives.

[@travelingsista]

Thank you so much 🙏🏾

[@milesbradley4369]

Good video! A brotha after my own heart where priorities lie.

[@nufuture]

..love that lady. she reminds me of so many things. stay healthy. stay strong. stay beautiful

[@kingjames0907]

How are you. I enjoy your videos. I must say after watching countless amounts of other videos about transitioning to Africa. yours are definitely the most enlightening and informative. thanks keep doing your thing sis.

[@anthonybajee4824]

i'm coming, look for me real soon, end of 2018 or early 2019

[@mikhollelnkosanamwanzali2994]

Hujawahi kuwa na interview mbovu traveling Dada. Thumb up.

[@mikepitts7078]

Very positive vibrant interview love the energy

[@SwahiliSpicE]

I’m loving your channel and what you have done with your life❤️

[@OurSoulAgenda]

Thank you family, appreciate y’alls perspectives especially about how African history is so much more intricate and complicated than the stories we often share in the US

[@kaydenpat]

Nice!! Great to see African Americans living well abroad. Y'all are almost tempting me to make a move.

[@omarleroi302]

Best interview amazing questions... Like your videos is really satisfyingly all what a person need to know about that move... Thank you

[@travelingsista]

+Omar Leroi thank you 😊

[@request166]

Hey T.S. my wife and I went for the first time to Rwanda. Love IT !!! First time in my 54 years of life where I felt a man. Other, lol we are planning to relocate there the border. We would love to meet and discuss a team effort.

[@ARMANIDIORFILMDIRECTOR]

been wait for your video update for soooooo long i thought something went wrong coz i been following you up but finally am catching up and i am happy to see you again

[@travelingsista]

+ARMANI DIOR, FILMMAKER thank you so much! Life has just been happening lol. I'm happy you enjoy my videos 😊

[@lifewithanthonyj]

Egypt has a very heavy Arab influence but it wasn’t always like that this is a great video. This is a awesome though

[@ladylove8998]

I don't watch tv, just KZbin 😁

[@marthacmd]

Thank you both for sharing....21:06 please stay mindful that African is a good place for retirees as well... where they can relax and do nothing: I am loving it:)))

[@travelingsista]

+marty mart yes. It's an excellent place for retirees.

[@valeryhutchins7908]

marty mart I read your comment on Traveling Sista's video on retirees in Africa. I'm a retiree and am looking for possible options. If you know of a website that I might visit...I'd appreciate any information you might be willing to share. Thank you!

[@acajudi100]

I am retired, and I know I can live anywhere cheaper than the 🇺🇸.

[@angelstar7656]

Have you retirees made your moves yet. I'm 58 and hoping to connect with others in my age group who are interested in living on the Continent.

[@icyolives]

He’s so chill!

[@r0ckstar666]

great video. I have been to cambridge massachusetts and boston but never Tanzania

[@Windsingerful]

More great insights!

[@futureshocked]

What was the temperature that day that you guys were wearing sweatshirts? I'm honestly curious because my dream is to be in a place in Africa that is *chilly*--does that make sense?

[@RR-bu9bf]

I can relate...I would love to be able to keep my warm clothes, etc.

[@Stargirl1979]

Good point about keeping busy when living at a slower pace.

[@WhatzGoinOnBooBieBrutus]

So what's the next topic for the next video ....Great Video ...I have some suggestions

[@travelingsista]

+Christian'Dior thank you nephew! I would love to hear them.

[@pc-wi9jh]

I am happy they doing this video It is interesting to know her/ his point Of view living in Africa. If someone is planning on visiting Tanzania, you will know what to expect, or you will Also general idea. You will not be surprised. It will be a Matter of adjusting to their culture.

[@GreyDynasty]

Nice collab

[@travelingsista]

+GreyDynastyTV thank you much 😊

[@theearlybird365]

Thank you for sharing!

[@travelingsista]

+Natalia McCray no problem! I hope you enjoyed.

[@abdulpeter7460]

Kariem Nyumbani Ni Nyumbani welcome back brother

[@servantoftheonetruegodalmi7212]

Travelling sister why don't you set up an African American Diaspora centre,which can receive any body in the diaspora coming to Tanzania,like Ghana has an African American centre for African Americans who have moved there.They can pay a fee for your local knowledge and assistance.

[@jeansshirt1045]

Please @traveling sista do it. Yeess ate up a center.

[@BreezeCool]

Another great video! It's good to know agriculture is big in this country. Is Cassava or Moringa popular in that area? What are the major foods you've seen in your time there that is popular to grow and eat over there, if you don't mind me asking? Thanks for your response and videos Traveling Sista!!

[@travelingsista]

+Avery Hodge I haven't heard of Moringa but cassava is very popular. The major foods are rice, ugali (fufu), beef, chicken and various vegetables.

[@BreezeCool]

Thanks for the reply!

[@Chai2574]

Yes, morning a grows well all over the country. Bananas both yellow and green are very popular.

[@olivermashaguri6679]

Moringa (mronge in kiswahili) is common in Tanzania esp. in coastal regions. And cassava, yes! plenty of cassava here and it is delicious.

[@asiablue195]

If I do peace corps and come to Tanzania, I hope I'll be near you!

[@homeboybeyondtheborders4935]

You are welcome

[@neciama]

Great video and good information like always. Just have a question what is the difference between where you live in Tanzania and where he live. I thank you for putting up these videos they are very informative and have made my husband and I want to visit. Thank you again

[@travelingsista]

+neciama where I live in Arusha is only slightly different because it's considered one of the bigger cities and it has a little more variety to choose from. The environment where he is in Karatu is very hilly, green, and beautiful. Where I am is hilly and greeen, but there are a lot of trees and more urbanized.

[@Chai2574]

+Traveling Sista that whole region is hilly.

[@lal.6984]

I imagined that it would be a lot of insects there but it must not be that bad because I don't see a lot of hand waving and scratching so must not be that bad

[@rindenimwanga6355]

For sure it is not the way you think,you have a wrong information

[@MissDaisyLolita]

Thanks so much for sharing your stories! I frequently watch another channel (John St. Julien) where he has organized a charity in Tanzania for abused/neglected children and families. Are you all familiar with this issue in Tanzania? Thanks so much. Peace!

[@MH-et4bo]

Great convo

[@tahesi7232]

Egypt provides a historical backdrop of what African ppl can accomplish living among themselves. Egypt tells me "yes we can". But we cannot stop there. To Traveling SistAr, I'll be going to Ethiopia in a few months. What electronic equipment would I need to post videos while I'm there? The postings will be generally for friends and family. Give thanxs.

[@alterego924]

Great video, thank you so much.

[@Chai2574]

Curious as to why you don't show video of Arusha town or even Dar-es-salaam? Or did I miss them.

[@travelingsista]

I show both in some of my other videos.

[@lady5692]

I would love to move there based off of what I've seen through videos but it seems to be difficult to get citizenship there if you don't have a ton of money or marriage.

[@servantoftheonetruegodalmi7212]

Quicker cheaper citizenship in Uganda

[@request166]

My Bad for the unsolicited comments, lol it's just food for thought; That is the # 1 Nonreason!!! Black Americans don't have full u.s. citizenship. Think about a white and black child born the same day and time. The white child-mother just flew into u.s. from New Zealand. The black child mother was 4th generation American. Based on Real Talk, 25 years later who would be fighting the civil rights, amendments to the constitution, better housing, demand for other countless changes!!!

[@request166]

I say that to say, citizenship if you are working, own a home, running a license exception will be made.

[@adrianlunga4646]

I strongly recommend 'The History of Africa With Zeinab Badawi'. Its great videos and so informative.

[@paulines581]

Brilliant. Choose and commit to A community. Research its population, understand their role(s) in the world and sort out the social structures who they want to keep or don't THEN develop. 😇

[@johnp2057]

I might come out there soon.. do you recommend any specific apartments or places to work???

[@directcurrent360.]

Hi Sista,peace and Love,i would like too link up with x pats there as a support group in regards too making my transition easier. So please let me know . me know how too obtain t

[@africadreamin]

In my experience and I have been in and out of Africa for over 40years is that Africans are just as business-orientated as anywhere else in the world, especially their women, marketing being the name of the game. Africa's problem and here lies incredible opportunities in virtually every sector is the technical skills shortage and the lack of a vibrant manufacturing sector. Virtually every manufactured product one sees is manufactured outside Africa and even where there are locally produced products buyers prefer imported. Over the last sixty years, a period when many African countries achieved independence, countries especially in South East Asia many who were ravaged by war have re-invented themselves often by producing goods by reverse engineering and restricting imports of certain products to protect their fledgling industries are now major manufacturers on a world stage. In the meantime, Africa has stagnated, and you can't keep blaming the colonial legacy.

[@pikenova48]

Traveling Sista where are you?

[@navybrowning3698]

Thank you!

[@kadogo7712]

yeah ...especially the media negative portrayal of africa

[@Bored817]

Thank You!!

[@travelingsista]

+La-keeyatta Steward you're most welcome!

[@Bored817]

I will be sending you a email soon. Peace and Light!

[@travelingsista]

+La-keeyatta Steward I'll be looking forward to it! 🙏🏾✨

[@mwamengele]

I will speak on the laid-back-Ness of our people. We were raised in a ujamaa fashion that meant if you can't do something someone will help. I think it crippled us in a way. And because of less information or exposure we have not been able to find a higher purpose beyond just living, but with internet things are changing. Plus President Magufuli is healing this bad habit slowly

[@theearlybird365]

So I have plans to join you and Karim on Oct 2. Like you I have never been to Tanzania but I grew up in a very rural area in SC. I am interested in knowing the Visa process you went through. I am told that you can only be there for up to 6 months but I am planning to relocate. Also, i am interested in learning more about the job market. I have a finance, fashion, and marketing background

[@travelingsista]

+Natalia McCray welcome! I think it would be easier to email me: [e-mail]. I'd be more than happy to help you answer those questions.

[@kaylove5997]

what part of south Carolina you from?

[@pikenova48]

I very much enjoyed your candid discussion as expats living in Tanzania. It is very true that the portrayal of Africa in Western media could be very misleading as Africa is much more than political upheaval, abject poverty and drought. But what I would like to know from you guys is what opportunities are there in the Tourism and Agricultural sectors in Tanzania from your own perspective?. And would like to know from Karim ; what he intends to contribute to Tanzanian society as an entrepreneur from America? How far are you from Dar es Salaam?. In one of your videos, you indicated that you are living in the Arusha region? But that is very far from Dar es Salaam.

[@travelingsista]

+pikenova48 i'm glad you enjoyed this video. I can say that there are a lot of different things involving tourism that one could do out here. Including building lodges and resorts, being involved directly with tour companies, whether that's being a photographer, chef, driver or whatever. As far as agriculture, you name it. Farming is a huge industry. One of Tanzania is most lucrative industries. Including everything from farming onions and tomatoes, to owning a dairy farm, or even pigs and chickens. With agriculture, there is endless opportunity. And the location in this film is actually a lodge owned and operated by Karim. You can check it out on his website at the end of the video and in the description.

[@pikenova48]

Thanks for your reply!

[@Pearlzine881]

I'm looking forward to building a supplemental curriculum program for children here in Rhotia Village. That's my main long term ambition for community development.

[@pikenova48]

Good on you Karim. Thanks for your response!

[@endofanage223]

Traveling Sista I don't think promoting pig farming is good for them. Pigs are very harmful snd nasty to eat. If you are a vegan like you say, then it is disgusting you would even try to promote that know what diseases they cause our people. Drop the white man's mindset and want the best for our people.

[@ambitiousboy1671]

Com to Uganda

[@dj4751_mylord]

how is the medicine?

[@travelingsista]

+Dj 4751 not great but it does its job.

[@00788]

Probably millions of years

[@GeraldSmallbear]

You may not realise but having a white guy video is a pretty significant move, not just cos of what’s happening America right now but the attitude, the black exceptionalism attitude, that a lot of ‘returnees’ have. It’s also refreshing to see your comment section free of bigotry. There are a lot of black Americans going to Ghana especially who seem full of hate and I don’t think Africa really needs that shit. So, more power to you.

[@ericbwire7503]

when planning to visit other African country starts with Nairobi Kenya

[@michaelchristophergutierre7244]

Great interview but the point you made about less shopping options? The Chines are investing billions in Africa and new Silk Road, its only a matter of time before all the goods we have in the USA will be in many African Countries. I really enjoyed the video. Thank you.

[@MARTHAS_TAKE]

Quest Physics that’s not a positive thing !!

[@Nuani7]

OH Hello Exactly!

[@nickystyles3878]

Great video, but be very careful of "modernization"

[@SheThe1Who]

I agree. Please.

[@jazzdaylor8570]

Who will give this thumbs down shame on you

[@EmotionalMastery_]

There’s more layers on how Morelia’s back that you can be... loved this and also about there’s more on how Afrocentric you can be I agree w that too and that’s one of the reasons why I’m totally going ❤️

[@EmotionalMastery_]

*more laid back not Morelia autocorrect trolled me lol

[@travelingsista]

Yes you should come and see how it is!

[@00788]

Africa is basically country to the 100th power! You know that term we teased folks that came from rural parts of America "Girl You Country" Like if you took a New Yorker there That loves the city life they would totally trip! I love Nature but I have that city life in me too! I want that dual citizenship so I can bounce back for a city fix till I ween off the American fast life You should get a Satellite phones and some good Solar power dig wells for water grow your favorite foods and get into meditation kemetic yoga retreats martial arts growing herbs

[@MARTHAS_TAKE]

harry brerwster actually Africa is made of different countries! So every country is different and there are rural and urban areas everywhere

[@burrbaby6802]

harry brerwster Africa is the 2nd largest continent in the world after Asia. It's really insulting to reduce a continent to a mere country

[@jpat989]

Africa is a continent.

[@0r807]

@@MARTHAS_TAKE you fast to respond but don't understand anything he is saying. Country means rural community.

[@0r807]

@@jpat989 we all know that. He talks about rural environment. Not country like in uganda tanzania etc.

[@paullong6051]

In assimilated America we have Americans of African culture but they put country before cultures so we share in Equality < There is no such thing Africa American < we know because we are Americans

[@futureshocked]

@18:40 it's because so much of where black people get their ideas about Africa were propaganda in the first place on the black side as well. There was a lot of overcompensation in the 20s/30s which lead to Ethiopia and Egypt having too big a place in the minds of American black people (mainly Ethiopia's victories over Italy and Egypts Suez Canal War).

[@00788]

Kemet has a long history before the Arabs Greeks Romans Persians Asians or anyone else got there. Even the people that are presently there most of them don't know the history cause like you said its vastly long and there the product of who ever conquered the land last. Theres been 100's of thousands of years of history no one may know. The European in high places knows way more than their telling even their own! Them Arabs know a lot they ain't telling too! And generations of natives that are there now been through so much they don't know The ones that know are close to the ground working with those natural energies! One think about being over here is we got solar-ship and you got to listen and read this ain't a weekend course and you got it thing! Our scholars have dedicated their lives to enlighten us to this deep sleep we all been in as black folk all over the world! So at the end of the day we all have to learn from each other! Fill in the Gaps! For each other and bridge the others together!

[@knowthyself5044]

Hello Goddess, why don't you open a school, and educate the children.

[@knowthyself5044]

Hello Goddess, you would be surprised of the African-Americans, that don't know all the countries of Africa. They think the countries are states.

[@travelingsista]

Hello Sis. Sometimes it’s not that easy to just open up a school like you’re popping up a juice stand lol. But you’re right, some children here need help when it comes to education.

[@knowthyself5044]

Traveling Sista, Maybe tutoring, I was just making suggestion to keep you busy plus help the children. I am a woman of a certain age like 56 years young, so some times I don't make sense😂😂😂😂 I wasn't thinking nothing large, just a small community school in your neighborhood/village. Peace, Blessings, Light, and Love.

[@futureshocked]

My big question, do East Coast african expats have more chill than west coast african expats? Cause these peeps settling in Gambia are fascist as fuck. I'm not down with that Hotep shit but I do wanna think deeply about moving back.

[@veronicacobb3036]

Like the information. The American guy seems very secretive and not forth coming. Not sure why I get this vibe from him. Privacy is important but come on? He really didn't answer anything directly. How can you say something without saying anything at all?

[@georgemitchell7792]

You may not realize that ancient Egypt was a black land in ancient times.The Arabs invaded northern Africa only fifteen hundred years ago and drove blacks to the south.Ancient times mean thousands of years ago.All of the north African countries have a black minority in the southern part of each country where they are discriminated against.Please don't give up our history trying to be fair or objectitive.The racist are waiting for any weakness.The history of west Africa is east Africa.Read the book NILE VALLEY CONTRIBUTIONS by Broader or contact the organization ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF CLASSICAL AFRICAN CIVILIZSTIONS.I any one can afford it ,go on a tour with an informed group.What you seem to be saying is because there are so few native Americans in the americas they must not have ever dominated the Americas.We have to remember that we are all trained to see the world from the western point of view and we can slip back into it when we are trying to be what we consider fair.The rich Arab countries hold predominately black countries such as Sudan,and Mauritania under their control and told them they are Arabs.We follow the slave masters after all these years.

[@travelingsista]

Peace brother thank you for sharing your knowledge. Also, we must keep in mind that African history isn’t ONLY Kemet. Sub Saharan Africa is the birthplace of mankind. People tend to only look at Kemet when exploring African history. I, myself started my spiritual journey as a Black woman restearching Kemet. But then I led to understand that history, civilizations and cultural significance reaches far beyond just one region of Africa.

[@travelingsista]

And i will definitely check out the book that you mentioned. I am always willing and eager to learn more about our history. Thank you for that.