Living in Rwanda vs. Living in Jamaica

[@princesspoyser]

I was recently in Rwanda. My travel pattern was Kingston to Atlanta, Atlanta to Amsterdam and Amsterdam to Kigali. The return leg was Kigali to Nairobi, Nairobi to New York and New York back to Kingston, Jamaica. I enjoyed my time and I was blessed with a rich exchange of experiences.

[@GoldenWoman8]

Very insightful. I appreciate the quality content

[@leolynch1956]

I really enjoy watching your video. I am also a Jamaican born but grow up in Toronto Canada from a child. I am looking to relocate back to a warm climate country that is safe, clean with good infrastructure.

[@PoetClbrown]

I'm Jamaica and have been considering moving to Rwanda. Are there plenty Jamaicans there?

[@rudygrissom5871]

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[@pepiiv5131]

Hi Donna, thanks for the very useful insights that you have provided about Rwanda. I am a Jamaican living overseas and what I miss the most about Jamaica is the wide range of fruits that I grew up eating. How does Rwanda compares to Jamaica with fruits? What is the average daily temperature at the hottest time of year and coolest period? Also as a foreigner, are you able to own property in Rwanda should you wish to remain for an indefinite period or would you have to become a citizen for this purpose? All the best to you and enjoy. Rwanda looks like fantastic place to be and reminds me of Manchester in Jamaica. I'll give you a shout should I be able to visit in the near future.

[@kb-qd3sm]

Thank you so much for sharing this information!

[@courtneytran9294]

Great video. Visiting in May, can’t wait!

[@DonnaTruly]

Nice! Enjoy your trip :-)

[@m.a.karakawe7713]

I like this video. Thanks for sharing. I ve seen you in an other video with Makeda. It was about Dinner en Blanc in Kigali.(I m Rwandan abroad)

[@dareasonsemi1667]

Nice video, i really enjoyed it!! i'm Rwandan and i lived in Jamaica

[@DonnaTruly]

Thanks! You say 'lived'. Does that mean you've moved to another country? Any plans to come back to Rwanda?

[@dareasonsemi1667]

I'm currently living in Argentina.. In the future I will revisit Rwanda

[@LikangelOfficial]

Hey Donna, thanks for sharing-I’ve heard great things about Rwanda and visiting next month. Im traveling solo! Would be fun to connect (I’m also of Jamaican descent too). Looking forward to learn more about the culture, food and more. -Malika

[@AfroJamaican]

It’s interesting watching this as it was 6 years ago.

[@celiawitter6912]

Hi Donna. Thanks for sharing. would you mind telling us what took you to Rwanda and do you plan to return to Jamaica any time soon? Also how expensive is it to live in Kigali vs living in Kingston? Tell Makeda hi for me.

[@DonnaTruly]

Thanks for watching! I came here for work (to help launch a new university). Return for good? I'm not sure. But I try to visit home annually. Kigali is more expensive than Mobay. Food and housing are certainly more pricy. But I'm not sure about Kingston because I never lived there. I will say hi to Mak :-)

[@Bambizzle29]

Hi Donnalee!! I've been so curious about Rwanda...tell us about the food and the music and social differences...eg: rites of passage if any, dances, mode of dress, family life.... all that. I'll stay tuned for part 2

[@DonnaTruly]

Thanks for watching. I'll include those topics in upcoming videos for sure.

[@JovanyVillegas]

A very nice video, thanks for share,. May I ask you, how's the food like in Rwanda? Are there national dishes? TIA

[@seven5oul]

i dnt know whatchu mean by national dishes but yea the food is epic

[@masterprophet8378]

Hey, Donna! Thanks for this wonderful video. Do you feel safer in Rwanda or Jamaica as far as violent crimes go?

[@santanagonsalves6461]

Garnet Silk! Thanks for sharing this information.

[@EbsMileHighAdventure]

Hi Donna! I am visiting Rwanda this summer and I’d love to connect if you are still there.

[@DonnaTruly]

Hey! Yes, definitely say hello. You can send me an email: [e-mail]

[@hibosamatar3224]

Do you still live there? I am going to visit Kigali this summer from USA and I would like to ask you some questions about Kigali hotels.

[@DonnaTruly]

Yes, still here. Feel free to ask questions.

[@orlane2806]

Thanks for all informations sis 😉... I come from French Guiana in South American and I will come in Rwanda in the end of July for a year. I don't really know there, the cost of the life etc. I am a little bit nervous. Sorry for my English 😇

[@DonnaTruly]

Oh wow. We must connect when you arrive :-) What will you be doing in Rwanda?

[@orlane2806]

+DonnaTruly 😛😛 that's a great idea sis! I will teach French at school. I will be there the 26 July. I hope to see you when I will come 😉

[@DonnaTruly]

Did you every make it to Rwanda?

[@theoisback]

Great informative video, Jamaica sounds interesting .

[@DonnaTruly]

Thank you. It definitely is :-)

[@ExpatEntrepreneur]

What do u do in Rwanda workwise? I will come to teach English in 7 mths. Secondary.

[@DonnaTruly]

I work in ed reform at the secondary level. Definitely say hi when you get here. I always love meeting other people in the education sector.

[@shingiroaimable5905]

What is the name of the song that starts your Video? Second is two questions in one: Why do many Jamaican singers sing a lot about Africa and are there lessons Jamaican can learn from Rwanda vice versa? More 2,3 and 4 (y)

[@DonnaTruly]

Hey! Thanks for watching. The song is called, "Hello Mama Africa" by Garnet Silk. You can find it here on KZbin. I think most Jamaicans have a good understanding that our ancestors are from Ghana. We also have been politically involved with Zimbabwe, South Africa, etc. from many decades ago so there are some historical connections. Plus, with a lot of our most prominent singers being Rastafari, there's a philosophical understanding of Africa (especially West Africa and Ethiopia) being a homeland.

[@DonnaTruly]

I think I have to write a whole essay about what Jamaica could learn from Rwanda. But in short, good governance, less tribal politics, and discipline.

[@maaruz1979]

shingiro aimable Rastafari comes out of Jamaica & they lionize Africa

[@steverousseau2025]

Rwanda is rich in rare minerals

[@JovanyVillegas]

Really!?? Why sort of rare minerals?

[@kudrah]

Jovany Villegas true

[@lujdivertid]

Mosquitoes 🤩

[@deniskateregga1708]

Rwanda is better than Jamaica

[@robertoday7526]

Mama Africa a whole lot of nonsense who in the hell would want live in Rwanda damn foolishness

[@bossenough]

Roberto Day you idiot you don't get out much don't you....lol...dam cave beast.

[@DonnaTruly]

Lots of people, including me!

[@listenup2882]

What work do you do in Jamaica?

[@ingabiresandrine5278]

Is Roberto a Trump follower? No wonder

[@boomwaddis]

A narrow-minded, self-hating black Hispanic. No surprise here.

[@deniskateregga1708]

Rwanda is better than Jamaica