Jamaican African American British Touring IMPRESSIVE Nairobi Malls & Neighborhoods. Loving🇰🇪 Africa

[@alexchui3511]

The driver mentioned some half-truths and missed on the nuances of what really Nairobi is about. I'll clarify some. Westlands is generally more affluent relative to other Nairobi neighbourhoods but in all fairness, there are informal settlements, working class, middle class, upper middle class and rich neighbourhoods all over Nairobi whether East, West, North or South. Muthaiga is the most affluent neighbourhood in all of Kenya. It is an old neighbourhood and represents old money. Karen is a very affluent neighbourhood in the South of Nairobi and quite a distance from the centre of Nairobi, at least 30 minutes drive and mostly represents new money. This is where the current President lives, the former Prime Minister, the official residence of the Deputy President of Kenya, most top millionaire businessmen and politicians live there. Kitisuru, Runda, Nyari, Riverside, Gigiri (where most embassies are located) are other affluent areas in the West part of Nairobi. Having said that, Eastlands is the pulse of Nairobi city, it is the most populated and where the vibe is. It is a mix of working class, lower middle class and middle class neighbourhoods. There are tonnes of pubs and clubs, malls and in many instances represents what your average Nairobian lives his life. The North of Nairobi is pretty much the same as Eastlands but not as populated. It also has the country's only freeway road system called Thika superhighway. It is worth checking it out. There are malls along the highway and it stretches for a whole 50 km. The South is where you find the Giraffe centre, Karen Blixen museum, Bomas of Kenya (where Kenya's rich heritage is showcased in song and dance), Shedrick Animal orphanage where you can see young elephants and of course the Nairobi Narional park/Safari walk. There are tonnes of stuff to do in Nairobi and if you like the night life, it is even crazier. Fun fact: Reggae/dancehall music is big in Kenya and every Jamaican artiste worth their salt have visited at least once, many multiple times. Shenseea will be performing in October. There are reggae themed nights in many clubs all over town. Let me stop there. Enjoy your stay in Nairobi/Kenya.

[@usa_kenyan]

Nice info!

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

Wow so thorough. I appreciate this a lot. ASANTE 💞

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

Wow so thorough. I appreciate this a lot. ASANTE 💞

[@anthonymaina3046]

This guy is so thorough and you can us a this a point of reference

[@hassangingi7033]

we wacha story nyingi haina haja aende ku expose slums kwa world

[@androidtv4286]

Nunua shocks bro. Unatuumizia mtalii

[@gaichingaesam]

😆😆You noticed!!? manze my ribs hahaha in shit hahaha. Made me day

[@felipe-vibor]

That driver did a deservice to your curiosity.

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

Lol really?

[@freedomm]

Yeah, doesn't seem like he has a deep knowledge of Nairobi. But he said he moved from Kitale farmlands.

[@josephm6574]

Interesting to see Nairobi from a tourist's eyes. Nice video.

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

Asante Sana. I enjoy Nairobi very much 🇯🇲🇰🇪

[@josephm6574]

Karibu.

[@jacksonmugwe3025]

Great content. I highly suggest you do Village Market which you passed by on your video and Westgate Mall. Karen also has the Hub and Waterfront. You'll be spoilt for choice in Kenya when it comes to malls

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

Asante. I will add those to the list and see if I can fit them in🙂.

[@rikayangu3833]

brilliant share lovely, im Kenyan born but i have even never visited Nairobi markets, IDK, every time i visit Africa, it`s like, go home, visit my family,stay there and before I know it, it`s time to leave.Thanks so much for shaowing us Nairobi thru your lenses

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

You're most welcome my sister. Try and get out more next time you come home 🙂

[@usa_kenyan]

Nice video! By the way, it occurred to me to point out someone in case she might be of interest. Her name is Kerry-Ann Makatiani. You may have heard of her. She's a prominent businessperson in Nairobi. She's Jamaican and married to Ayisi Makatiani, another prominent businessperson. If you're interested, you can watch Jamaica's interview that came out 2 years ago (What’s It Like Being a Jamaican Living in Kenya?). But you may already know all this. I had forgotten about Ms. Makatiani until a day or two ago. A couple of years back I read that her husband had taken a job in South Africa. I therefore don't know whether this affected her location (if he's still there). Anyway, just thought to mention it. 😀

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

Oh thank you! I will look her up. I'm not aware of her.

[@rexmajoong5145]

Driver said he comes from kitale~that's over 400km from Nairobi so he tried

[@ericich.5769]

U should have gone to Village market the vibe there is different.

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

I've added it to my list so hopefully I make it there thanks 💞

[@stanleymureithimukara6714]

Go easy on the driver he probably dint grow up in nairobi he is still learning the city as he drives around

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

Yeah take it easy on him guys. He was trying 😊

[@chrisamoi8663]

At this rate, I think Uber drivers should receive some training regarding Nairobi's history and have some general knowledge regarding the city. Most of them give false information to our visitors. But I think they're still on a learning curve. Chris Kirubi was a Kenyan businessman.

[@AmazingMania]

They are so negative and clueless .......even asking a foreigner to visit Eastlands and you got no place in particular to recommend...like Nairobi has a million places you can recommend but the guy is so clueless....Estlands is just a residential area like any other ...you recommend places that have touristic and scenic areas where she will even feel free to recommend others

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

I understand what you are saying. I think he probably wanted me to have a broad experience of Nairobi. Bless him, he was a nice person to me and treated me well 🙂.

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

Lol. They are courteous and welcoming which makes up for the lack of knowledge I guess 🤗🤷‍♀️

[@chrisamoi8663]

@@TheAtlantaBelle yeah. He really tried. He can't know everything. Hope he's still learning.

[@jameswakanyeki4191]

This driver is so embarrassing 😔 how do you give false info to a visitor,if you don't know anything just say you don't know,stop lying, she won't bite

[@njoroon8440]

Utawala is to the East of Nairobi not North. To the North is Muthaiga. Thika super highway runs straight towards the North. Did you know that Runda is a acronym for Reserved United Nations Development Area? I thought you should know.

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

I absolutely did not know! Thank you so much. Now I know and I like to learn new and interesting facts. Asante 🙂🙏

[@njoroon8440]

@@TheAtlantaBelle you are not alone. Very few Kenyans know that too 😀😀😀

[@juniourx2203]

@@njoroon8440 😄😄😄 idint know that either everyday is a learning experience

[@twahabekah7162]

Thanks for the leason

[@arieskibet6443]

Try Village market, you just passed it.

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

I've added it to my list so let's see if I can fit it in. So much to do here.......

[@Dunkay_]

@@TheAtlantaBelle The best mall in NBO

[@melskitchen4362]

Good one siz

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

Asante mi sista 🇯🇲🇰🇪💞

[@gracewinnieatienoomondi7417]

That driver😢😢 is so miss informed 😂

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

Lol, most comments here seem to be saying that. Bless his heart. He meant well 🙏💞

[@raandit471]

​@@TheAtlantaBelle It's annoying when we hear a Kenyan not "selling" his country properly. He is the face of Kenya" but your driver is too casual! U notice lots of ur watchers correcting n supplying more info...

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

@@raandit471 I see lol.

[@WackyChu]

africa is beautiful! the people, culture, scenery, music, food…literally everything! as an african american who should be in africa right now…it infuriates me that america depicts africa as kids being hungry, homeless, and the entire continent being poor. then they talk about all of Europe’s accomplishments but never touch on the poverty in europe. it’s just a clear black and white bias honestly.

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

Soooooo true my friend! Say it louder.....Sooooo true 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@elizabethiradukunda1950]

That driver got issues.. serious ones

[@SkhumbuzoMathabela-wq8ug]

"Who owns this? A black person?" It should not surprise another black person But I do understand your background as a Jamaican, American, British. I wish many Africans should own big business here in Africa because it's our home

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

I know right? Smh....So I always feel very proud when we have ownership 🙂.

[@Wickliffe254]

Of course locals own that

[@a.muchemi4360]

😂😂smoked no rosted ...smoked means salted and dried on the sun ...last time i was at school

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

🤣🤣 Me nuh know

[@kenyanlivingabroad]

New here it's nice to be in Kenya.

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

So nice mi fren 🙂

[@kenyanlivingabroad]

@@TheAtlantaBelle karibu Sana I stay abroad leaving the beautiful country please enjoy it on my behalf too

[@duduville]

This driver is from planet Mars 😂

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

🙈 I quite liked him. He tried.

[@juniourx2203]

Jamaican British American That’s A Mouth Full Welcome To Kenya The Home Of Champion In Athletics And Ahead In Technology Survey ensure you register with mobile money called mpesa and send money virtually gigiri is pronouced as gigiri😃😃😃

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

It is, isn’t it? Lol. Asante Sana mi fren. One love and thanks for the tip😊

[@Shampah.The.Emo.Rapper]

Great video Don't forget village Market mall aswell

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

I'll try to fit it in 🎈

[@NjonjoNdehi]

Kenya is good for you.

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

I think so too 💞

[@wesleyhuncho]

There is no mall in SA bigger than two rivers😅

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

Lol 🤷‍♀️

[@kingjoshuamhuamk2559]

Waat😂😂😂😂

[@melanin_n_kinks]

SA actually has the biggest mall in Africa.

[@wesleyhuncho]

@@melanin_n_kinks which one?just do a research

[@wesleyhuncho]

@@melanin_n_kinks Kenya has the largest BBS mall and third largest two rivers

[@newtonnyasae7999]

Kenya is in deed a beautiful country i love her to the bone. Jamdown brethrin we shall all ways be one. So much influence from Jamdown.Some youth here especially in eastlands Nairobi have integreted some ofJamaican Patois into the local slang(sheng) how cool. For sure I WILL visit Jamaica in this life time. One love.

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

Yes! I heard about that and Eastlands. That's partly why I was asking the driver if he thinks I should go there 🙂. Jamaica will be happy to have you visit my brother 🎈. One Love. Thanks for watching 🙏🇯🇲🇰🇪💓

[@raandit471]

Thats it. I'm not listening to that driver any more!😮

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

Lol...Omg mi frens, you all are going in on this driver. Give him a little break 😂

[@sheilamakindu7233]

Woi driver

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

Lol..🙈🤣

[@imo-z2p]

Go see the animals

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

Asante, trying to fit it in 😀

[@elizabethiradukunda1950]

Saa skia ikyo kijamaa kifala kya uber... eti aende pipeline.. walai iyo ni aibu ya nyumba wageni hawaonyeshwangi - anasound ka mtu wa UDA - kama tu gacagua hawajui kunyamaza

[@a.muchemi4360]

😂rich people everywhere even in America leave by themselves 😊 why is the youtuber amased? Here in UK too

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

Leave by themselves? I don't understand what you're referring to ......

[@mr.humble877]

If you don't know what to say, Please don't do it here.......I mean its OK to tell a visiting tourist that you are not sure of something.... Rather than spewing info with errors... Over to you, Mr driver.

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

Lol, you guys are going hard on the driver on this one huh?...🙈

[@J_a_s_o_n]

​@@TheAtlantaBellethey are abit to mean sadly .

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

@@J_a_s_o_n 🙈

[@martino6205]

Good to understand the history of the city as a colonial settler city and how it's original planning according to race affects the modern city. So wealth distribution follows same pattern. Eastlands is unique because it was mainly Jewish owned dairy farms, which during decolonization, the transfer to new buyers didn't go well, so lack of ownership documents means poor planning and enforcement. Also notice, the more "affluent" areas have a slum nearby. These are usually descendants of former farm workers who were housed in informal "villages" just outside the farms. Similar to what you see in former slave plantation colonies too.

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

Oh my....Thank you for that explanation 🙂. I appreciate it🇯🇲🇰🇪

[@mwaura.]

What about a visit to Kinoo where a normal local Kenyan is😅😅

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

Yeah? How far is that from Nairobi ( driving)? Lol, what is a 'normal local Kenyan?'

[@mwaura.]

@@TheAtlantaBelle About 30 mins or less. A normal local Kenyan is literal😂

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

@@mwaura. Lol. Thanks, might check it out.

[@a.muchemi4360]

Why will Jamaica a developing country won't believe this is African? They don't study? They don't have internet to check ... education is the mother of civilization 😊

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

The conventional media pushes a very negative narrative of Africa. Many people in the West have no interest in Africa so they won't even check the internet. This is one of the reasons I make these videos to dispel the negative stereotype and promote beautiful Africa 🙏🤗🇰🇪🇯🇲

[@ngunjiridavid7566]

Good Eastlands areas to visit are Buru Buru estate and environs. Your driver isn't very knowledgeable

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

Asante....My dear driver tried his best lol

[@Cowboys1998]

This Uber drivers just tell you what they think they know and heard instead of simply telling you they don’t know. I guess they feel embarrassed to tell you that they don’t have answers to your questions what a shame

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

🤣🤣OMG! Why are Kenyans so tough on my Uber drivers? Every one of them I've had, you guys go hard 🤣.

[@Cowboys1998]

@@TheAtlantaBelle they are very notorious in behaving like they have all the answers to any questions concerning Nairobi probably because most of them come from the village and feel embarrassed if the say they don’t know the answer. Not just your Uber drive but almost all of them I have watched on KZbin contents

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

@@Cowboys1998 Oh I see 😃

[@nobs997]

Identity crisis KZbin name

[@edukabs]

The driver knows only 50% of nairobi. He got so much wrong.

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

🙈

[@saix81]

The driver isn't very well informed

[@wilfredemayot6969]

This is just an embarassment ...i dont even understand what he's talking about😢

[@TheAtlantaBelle]

Thanks for watching. He was a nice guy 🙂🇰🇪🇯🇲🙏🏿

[@wilfredemayot6969]

This guy is clueless