More family moving!!! From USA to The Gambia

On October 25, 2021 my husband and I moved with our 8 children from The United States of America to Gambia, Africa! We made this move without a backup plan! We are an African American family moving back to Africa. Going back home to Africa is a dream come true for our family. We'd like to share this journey with other families who would like to know what life is life moving to Africa from America.

[@basirou]

Mark 6:14 is point on! This is the exact reason why I built a house in Gambia and moving the entire family end of 2022. I am Gambian, but I've been in the US since I was 9yrs old. Now, married with two kids and one on the way. May Allah continue to make it easier for you Sister.

[@uzyozyoybe1840]

Doing the same brother; been brought up in the UK but coming for good.

[@kimberlypowell3236]

Many Blessings to you and your family on your move back to The Smiling Coast.

[@localjess838]

Wow!

[@mpalmer7800]

How much US$ does a family needs to move

[@Senegambia26]

Welcome home. Africa is your home. We love you

[@zandelalifeBizGambia]

Oh gosh I only just finished watching 😭😭😭 the excitement to be back together again got me crying. Your videos are a breath of fresh air to my heart!! Keep going Sis

[@summersinafrica]

Awww! I appreciate this❤❤❤. Thank you sis!!

[@kimberlypowell3236]

I know right! Hey there Zandela! I have been watching your channel and following your journey as well. Congratulations on your new Upcoming Grand Opening at the Smile Lounge! Wow! I hope to meet you while I am on my visit to The Gambia.

[@African_Adoptee]

Your story is important and powerful. I want to be the example for my extended family and friends. Right now, no one is interested but I deeply believe, like your grandparents, if I show and provide a way, they will follow.

[@summersinafrica]

Sis! The only we can do is show up and live the most productive life possible. Set an example and then let God work in his mysterious ways. All things happen in His perfect timing. Thank you so much for your support ❤.

[@alfredasinclair1277]

We took our 97 year old mother inlaw to Gambia last year loved it bought land and had a borehole dug. Moving this year as GOD provides. As long as we have GOD food and shelter new family and friends . Gambia here we come .

[@summersinafrica]

This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@norama3998]

حبيبتي آمنة ...ما شاء اللّه على أولادك ..من مواليد أمريكا لكنّهم اقتنعوا بالانتقال إلى ڨامبيا و الاستقرار فيها ..هذا دليل على إشرافك و زوجك على منهج تربوي راااااقي ..لكم جميعا محبّتي في اللّه و احترامي ...🌺🇩🇿❤️🌷

[@saygoodgood4873]

ماشاءالله لاقوة إلا بالله May Allah grant you Aljannah you are an inspiration to all muslims. I’m Syrian living in KSA and my heart is melting for your joy to get back to your country , I never knew that Gambia 🇬🇲 has a vast majority of Muslim people, It’s an honer to know of our brothers and sisters , and may Allah give us the chance to visit this muslim country . My English and my words are much less to express how proud and how happy I’m for you and your beautiful family.

[@irock12386]

WOW this video was so amazing to watch ,I got shivers watching this video of yours sister especially the part when you mentioned about your Grandfather because I personally knew him ,May Allah rest his soul in peace ,forgive him of all his sins ,make life in the grave easy for him and grant him the highest of Jannah ,Allahumma Ameen ❤️Your grandfather was a very good person and an exceptional person ,His heart was really pure Allahumbarik ❤️❤️,He really made my family and all the other African families that used to live in SC feel more comfortable going to the masjid and the people at the masjid got to know more about us through him because your grandfather used to be very intrigued with our culture ,I remember the Ramadan days He would come over to our table and try the teas and some of our African foods ,there would literally be a whole tea made for Him because He loved it so much lol so the parents would make him his own personal one. He also helped out all of us A lot ,I’m grateful to have meant such an amazing soul like Him Alhamdulliah ❤️❤️I also remember the days He would always mention to us about moving to Africa ,me being younger than I didn’t take that seriously but it was something He was very passionate about and then I heard they had moved to Africa couple years later after we left SC, it made me happy that He finally got his wish Alhamdulliah 🥰❤️ May Allah reunite you all with Him in the next life ,keep you and your family on the right path and forgive you all of your sins Allahumma Ameen ❤️❤️ Sorry this is so long 🤣

[@ramtransportllc6818]

That brother was special. Nothing but respect for that man.

[@summersinafrica]

I absolutely love this!!! I appreciate you sharing this with me. Ameen🤲🏾 May Allah elevate my grandfather in Jennah. I spoke to my grandma Zaynab about you yesterday. Will you please give me a few details that will help her remember. She was having difficulty recognizing who the message was sent from. I did pass your salams to her. What year were you in SC? This touched my heart on so many levels. My grandfather was just so loving and caring always. Thank you❤

[@irock12386]

@@summersinafrica Ameen and you’re very welcome sister ❤️❤️ I was in SC from years 2005-2015 , Try to let her know I was the daughter of Sister Asha and how she and Brother Habib used to come over to our house in Latimer Manor ,especially remind her of how they came over one of the times for the Marriage of Sister Rasheeda to one of my brothers, also remind her of how during Ramadan they would come over to our table ,also mentioned to her how her and Brother Habib had came to my brother Omar wedding in NY back in 2016 and also let her know how I was the African girl that has the same name as her lol hopefully this will help her to remember In Sha Allah 🥲❤️ but I know for sure if she were to see she will most likely remember me and JazakaAllahu khair for passing my salams to her ❤️❤️ But Alhamdulliah yes He was very caring and loving and He was also very humble as well as very kind and always put others before himself Allahumbarik 🥺❤️❤️. I have such beautiful memories of Him Alhamdulliah. I’m grateful Allah SWT allowed me and my family as well as the rest of us to get to know him ,He has truly impacted our lives in so many ways , When I heard the news of his passing ,I couldn’t believe that He was gone and no longer on this Earth 💔 for I was hoping to see Him and Sister Zaynab again but I really pray Allah puts Him in his highest Jannah ❤️❤️

[@elajahceesay1905]

@@summersinafrica what state are u from in the USA ?

[@summersinafrica]

@@elajahceesay1905 South Carolina

[@zeynepazman9785]

Your homes are beautiful what more can you ask for always look at the less fortunate than you. And not ask for too much. Elhamdülillah I'm Muslim from Turkey love my country

[@pjdmoneymantrading2858]

I am happy for you sister. Sometimes we will have to make the needed far reaching and life changing decisions. May Allah continually grant you and your family the Grace, Joy, Love and Propserity. Ameen.

[@summersinafrica]

Ameen🤲🏾 Jazakallahukhair!

[@blackbeautyalways6481]

Yes, I am from the Caribbean, living in USA for many years now, hoping to visit Gambia in the near future.

[@safiyassacredspace]

I love stories like this. The truth is, not all couples are on the same page when it comes to making a huge life decision. It takes courage to be transparent about that and give suggestions on how to move through it. And the fact that you have other family members accompanying you, wow! You are blessed and where you need to be!

[@alagiejobarteh3895]

You are highly welcome to the land of the smilling coast the Gambia we are one family one blood enjoy your stay in the Gambia good luck 💗 to you and your entire family together with friends

[@mkc9737]

Really enjoyed hearing your story and hopefully more grandparents to will do likewise by making it easier for their families to join them in Africa. Big thumbs-up to "anchor grandparents."

[@amiraa.ibr2]

Masha Allah sister, I am so happy for you . I and my family are moving back to Somalia after spending most of our lives Europe and I am so excited and your videos are so motivating masha Allah.May Allah take your grandfather to jannatul firdows and reward them for taking you back to your roots.

[@summersinafrica]

Ameen, Jazakallahukhair! This means a lot to me. I pray you'll find peace and contentment in Somalia as I've found here in Gambia, Inshallah ❤❤❤.

[@Khady777]

I wish her safe journey. May Allah guide you both❤️ that's touching..love it

[@summersinafrica]

Ameen, Mashallah thank you!!❤

[@zandelalifeBizGambia]

Haha 😂 your intro had me crying this is what every single video of mine is like. No idea how people just do lives without any noise or retakes. 😩😩 I wish my Sisters and mum would move out here. They have visited lots and just came for a month but was so desperate to get back to UK 👎🏿

[@summersinafrica]

😂😂 Sis!!! I just went and subscribed to your channel. You know these kids don’t want us to live our best life haha!! I can't wait to check out your videos 🙌🏾.

[@summersinafrica]

See I let people see my babies here and there in the videos that way when I live stream one day it won't be a surprise when they pop up🤷🏾‍♀️ lol

[@zandelalifeBizGambia]

@@summersinafrica yeah I do the same.. I’m fact my youngest Elijah really doesn’t give me a choice he is like my shadow 😂 his head pops up or his mouth is in most of my videos 🤣

[@summersinafrica]

Awwww omg❤

[@zandelalifeBizGambia]

@@summersinafrica aww thanks

[@azizashabazzT]

I love the rawness & you keeping the “bloopers” in the beginning

[@summersinafrica]

Hey sis!!! Thank you for stopping by to support ❤❤❤. I appreciate you girl😍🤗.

[@verlyn2000]

Your channel is a breath of fresh air. I am so happy for your family. The kids are so happy to see each other. Keep the videos coming. Just subscribed.

[@summersinafrica]

Thank you for subscribing!❤

[@a.diallo9365]

Alhamdulillah you back home after 5 century god is great

[@laylahalgharib3150]

Your family story brought tears to my eyes.

[@itscyberqueen13]

I am so happy that you have found peace. This almost brought me to tears because I have not visited Africa yet but I want to come there and I have two adult children that probably will not follow me. I raised them to believe in the American dream and now I want to leave, but ...I guess at the end of the day everything is in God's hands. Always is. Thank you for this video.

[@summersinafrica]

Thank you for sharing this. Yes, it's always I'm God's hands. I grew up believing in the American dream, until my 30's🙂. I hope you come to visit Africa one day soon! God willing.

[@marketwizard1977]

man...this was so beautiful. Subhanallah I need to make that move too!

[@tressawilliams4129]

This video was not a disappointment! So happy that your family will be together at home 💜

[@kimberlypowell3236]

Just Wow! This video is indeed not a disappointment at all; it was in fact a blessing in disguise. GOD KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING MY SISTER SO TRUST HIM AND REST IN HIM...AMEN? Seeing the joy you all have in being around one another made my heart leap with joy. I will be there to visit the Gambia very soon and I hope to meet you all once I am on the ground my fellow American's. Many Blessings and much success to you all.

[@summersinafrica]

I appreciate this!!❤

[@mahadizawjjhawa7210]

MAY ALLAH CONTINUE TO BLESS THIS FAMILY AND GRANT THEM WITH MORE WISDOM... Ameen

[@modoupanneh7498]

May Allah SWT protect you and make everything easier for you Ameen

[@rainingzion7601]

All praises to the most high, you're in a beautiful place...welcome home

[@MsAmani-ln3wj]

Peace sis. Thank you for sharing your truth. I love your videos so much. You are becoming a lighthouse. Please keep shining your light.

[@summersinafrica]

Thank you sis!💝💝💝

[@akasingogeorge2930]

Love u sister welcome back home 😭😢😢😢

[@wandegoncalves113]

Beautiful story! So happy your African Dream is now your reality!

[@summersinafrica]

Thank you!!❤

[@ronaldmadziro5679]

Wow,I thought you were Gambian Americans returning home.Its interesting you made this huge call that many are petrified of making. Good luck with you endevuers.

[@mwhboutique2000]

🌴THIS VIDEO CAME AT THE RIGHT TIME 🌴YOU HAVE SET THE TONE FOR ALL FAMILIES 🌴THANK YOU

[@summersinafrica]

Thank you so much!!💝💝

[@chamacham5493]

Ma shaa ALLAH sister. Enjoy Gambia

[@ousainatoujallow1628]

You welcome my dear we are all the same human being I am wishing you a happy moments with your family

[@unwind1183]

Wow. I am so excited for you. I will continue to follow you. What you say is so true. The same god will guide you. It's just as you said being attached to America. Because it's all you know.

[@summersinafrica]

Thank you!!💝💝

[@fitzroydacres1578]

Your thoughts are pure, thank you.

[@uzyozyoybe1840]

Subhanallah sister this is really deep. May Allah bless your hijra Ameen Ya rabbi.

[@maxline20255]

Wow awesome Video,continue enjoying the Smiling Coast of the Gambia and Juma Mubarak

[@Reea577]

I am so happy for you. I am happy that you shared this video, It gives much hope. I long for the day when my family have the desire to leave the U.S

[@jennehmariam]

Alhamdulillah your sister and family arrived safely. And Alhamdulillah your grandparents were blessed with vision, knowing that life can be lived somewhere else AND took the initiative to make it happen.

[@summersinafrica]

❤❤❤

[@elevategambia4079]

MashaAllah. We're happy to have them. Welcomeeee!

[@maryam6857]

Barak Allahu feek! 💜🙌🏾 Good to see you and your family are well!

[@safidia6444]

I can't wait to make that move with my kids.

[@9797zd]

MashaAllah Alhumdullilah absolutely beautiful. I am speechless and so touched by your beautiful and real story. May Allah blessings and protect you and your family ameen! Thank you so much for this channel 🤲🏾💜💜💜

[@summersinafrica]

I appreciate you!!❤❤😊

[@madinabarry1222]

I love ❤ your story and courage sister Amina. May Allah guide your family and the rest of the ummah. Stay blessed

[@summersinafrica]

I appreciate you sister!❤

[@empathinlondon7425]

I loved your story and you have a beautiful family.

[@papacheezie2838]

# MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TOO U AND UR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY HIS SPRITUAL SOUL RIPOWERRR AND TRANSITION WELL INTO THE COSMOS ALLAH ARKBAR KEEP ON KEEPING IT 🔥 REAL EMPRESS 150% INSHAALLAH ASE' ASE '

[@AABMT]

This is very beautiful, May Allah continue to bless you and your family and allow you all to remain safe and blessed, Aameen May Allah grant your grandfather jannatul firdous for being the pioneer that came first! Allahumma Aameen 🤲🏾🤲🏾🤲🏾

[@summersinafrica]

Ameen!🤲🏾🤲🏾🤲🏾❤ thank you for watching! May Allah bless you with goodness.

[@tonyafrica7085]

Great Job I truly enjoyed, thanks for sharing!!!

[@dantaedante8990]

May Allah guide Ur Family

[@summersinafrica]

Ameen

[@hommiekeepitreal6299]

By the Grace of Allah, I stumbled into your channel and is well worth it.. One word to describe you my Sister, "AUTHENTIC ". You are regal and a true Gem. To be an African, you must stay grounded and humble to blend in with people and pray for discernment to be at peace so you be able to weed out the bad apples from the bunch before they sow their seeds in your beautiful GARDEN. I am speaking in general all across the board. You already home because you speak from your heart and that speaks volumes. Welcome and Peace be on to You and your family. Wassalam.

[@summersinafrica]

I really appreciate this!! Thank you.

[@hommiekeepitreal6299]

@@summersinafrica You are welcome. Don't be giving too much away until you get acclimated and adapt to your new environment. Don't get in the mixed of all the drama happening in the Gambia..Be present in any given moment...After all it is said and done with, You are your only best friend, but Know who your friends are and your enemies will flee from you. If you know what I mean. Stay blessed and be at peace. Assalamu Alaikum Warakmatul Allahi Wabarakatuhu

[@sandie1165]

I am so touch about this video.. This is an awesome video....God bless you Aminah.

[@Nextphaseblack]

Beautiful story sis! I feel like I will be in your grandfathers shoes as my life continues because I have not gotten many onboard with the idea of Africa yet...but I'm gonna keep wearing them down!🤣 Okay, okay...so we are getting more and more and I'm digging it! I'm not even going to barrage you with ideas this time because I sure you have many and I do not want to mess up your creative process. However, I did want to mention how much I love the name of your channel! So what are we shooting for...500K subs in the first year?🤩

[@summersinafrica]

😂😂 Thank you again for sharing my video to your FB! I actually don’t have a goal for subs. I'm a quality over quantity person. Thank you for the compliment of the channel name. I'll probably never get tired of it haha! Best wishes to you. Keep doing what you're doing 🙌🏾.

[@summersinafrica]

I'm open to ideas, please share them!

[@malissawhite4569]

FIRSTLY! No matter where one lives there will ALWAYS be issues in life.

[@summersinafrica]

This will always be true! Life is what you make of it.

[@alessandraferrari2191]

I am so glad to hear about this news.l know what you mean about moving to another country also if it's your ancestors's place.allah Bless you and your family

[@ignitespark9293]

Beautiful black family. I am in a similar scenario.. My other half and I were born on the continent but she only thinks of Africa as a place of abject poverty based on her experiences. Can’t even talk about moving because the illusion is still strong with her.

[@summersinafrica]

People change their perspectives. It may change one day. Best wishes to you!

[@yakubaconteh3163]

In sha Allah may Allah will continue protecting you and your family with more blessings in the Gambia 🇬🇲 🙏

[@plantbasedtv]

Wow! Thank you for sharing God bless you

[@beautifulafricanqueen3533]

Great content. Thank you for your transparency

[@savingmyself8802]

Allahumma barik... The entire content of this video was on point. Alhamdulillah mashaAllah 💖. Jazakallahu khairun for sharing 💖

[@summersinafrica]

Alhamdulilah, thank you my sis!!!💝💝💝

[@claudineallen5601]

Thanks for sharing sus, you did what your heart dictates for your family. May Gid richly bless you, will be praying for you. Peace.

[@bebeali5468]

Beautiful ❤️🥰 your sister made it to Africa

[@TheJedi]

This brought tears to my eyes. May Allah be glorified. That's all I can say right now I'm too emotional, and I'm so happy for your family and your children, Allahu Akbar

[@summersinafrica]

Thank you sister!!❤❤

[@TheJedi]

@@summersinafrica MashaAllah im a brother LOL I tried to send you a message on your website but I think I did something wrong so I'll have to try again inshallah. I've been trying to reach out to you because I'm coming to Gambia in November I already have my ticket and everything is set. I'm hoping you and your family will be able to assist me in finding a place to rent. I'm looking for maybe two bedroom apartment, or it can be a house. It just depends on the price.

[@yvettewaters-albright7385]

Thank you for sharing it was beautifully said with that being said i felt your excitement seeing your siter and her children, praise Yahweh for her safe travels

[@embaderho4807]

Please do excuse my ignorance , what does “Yahweh “ means. Thanks 🙏

[@yvettewaters-albright7385]

@@embaderho4807 GOD

[@embaderho4807]

@@yvettewaters-albright7385 Thanks, what language is that?

[@yvettewaters-albright7385]

@@embaderho4807 you can Google when you need more information about Yahweh

[@embaderho4807]

@@yvettewaters-albright7385 : Thanks but I don’t believe everything Google produces.

[@hezzabeaut4374]

Thank you for sharing xx

[@lovellesokan9107]

I love you all. You ancestors called. Children.children. I called Ya'll. Come home.come home. Woa...What... I love ❤️ your story.

[@modoulaminblackman9785]

I'm so proud of you, your courage, strength, positive energy and everything massallah

[@summersinafrica]

I appreciate this!!

[@mamadikuyateh8134]

I will support you by like or view you are concious sister. Greetings from garmany

[@EventualReality]

I look forward to the moment Yahweh allows me the opportunity to finally say we are leaving for Africa today. To be honest I was not disappointed I loved this vlog for you shared your life. I'm over these people going to Africa and constantly showing us houses they don't live in. They never show their real life just constantly selling to make money off of our hopes.

[@childrentoys4537]

Pls make a video showing your family and interviewing them about their experience in the Gambia.

[@RuqaHome]

Thanks for keeping it real!

[@fortunatebabygirl8812]

What an awesome video

[@mohamedsdiaby]

It’s the greatest and wisest decision, May Allah bless the family

[@peaceomind]

I missed this when it first came out. But I so appreciate the transparency, SubhannAllaah we are all being tested and children is a big part of that for us. I get everything you are talking about from the husband to the kids. May Allaah guide us all to make the best decisions for our children and families , Aameen.

[@nimofarah6969]

Maasha Allah keep going sister 👏👏👏👏👍

[@octoberskye8099]

Assalamu alaikum sister! Can you do a video on that to bring to The Gambia, like what’s needed and what’s not so much needed. I have older kids (teens) and younger ones (small infant and 1.5 yr old).

[@summersinafrica]

Walaykumsalam, yes Inshallah I will work on this. Thank you for watching!

[@alhagiegambia4156]

I'm proud of you sister.. ❤️🙏🇬🇲

[@nananealon2963]

I love your videos. Please share information about health care for seniors. I’ve seen your video on dental visit for your child.

[@ifakemiawogbile3967]

So happy your sister is coming to be with you in The Gambia. This is awesome, and I hope everything goes well insha Allah. 🥰💯💜..."Bismillah let's go" Lol..love it when you said that🤣🤣😍😍

[@summersinafrica]

Jazakallahukhair Sister!!❤❤ I'm so happy you enjoyed the video😍. My sister is loving it here Alhamdulilah.

[@iriskebbeh6267]

I LOVE your energy sis! I can’t wait to buy our property in The Gambia. Keep doing what works for you. Don’t let anybody tell you what’s best for YOUR family. You can always come back to the US, but give The Gambia your all!

[@summersinafrica]

I'm not even considering going back to that stress. Thank you so much! I appreciate your comments. I seen on more than 1 video 😊. Thank you for watching.

[@iriskebbeh6267]

Yes, I watch your videos! I LOVE that you keep it real and don’t try to keep everything a “secret secret”! Be blessed. Even my husband (Gambian as in the Lion King, not Simba!) watched tour videos with me.

[@tboyworld7878]

just wow with this video 🥰

[@summersinafrica]

Thank you!!! I appreciate the love.

[@tboyworld7878]

@@summersinafrica honestly the wisdom from you it's on another level may God continue to bless you and provide happiness to you and your family

[@ManirBuhariAbbakarAssada]

Your story, Aminah, is one of the most touching and inspiring stories I've ever came across in my entire life ... It actually brought tears to my eyes.

[@cyelgreen4655]

Thank you for sharing from your point of view.

[@rahilabdullah1836]

As Salaamu alaikum wr wb. May Allah reward you for candid thoughts and advice. Allahumma Ameen.

[@MsKingusbaby1]

Ok the end made me cry 💖 what a blessing to have your sis and cousins for your kids there Alhamdulillah! Sister has your family been muslims through generations, and have muslim African origins? Or your grandparents converted to Islam? I am asking this as most of the time African American people are Christians, however I am not living in the USso I could be wrong!

[@summersinafrica]

My grandparents converted to Islam when they were young. My grandfather first and then my grandmother several years after he did. My parents, myself, and our children have all been raised Muslims, Alhamdulilah. I'm happy you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching❤❤.

[@loveallah6355]

Ohhh my sister in Islam you’re saying the truth Allah is everywhere and where ever you are in this world, you’ll only eat your rezak May Allah make it easy for us all Ameen

[@summersinafrica]

Ameen, Jazakallahukhair!

[@tealwoodclassics3914]

I'm so happy you had more family moving there. May the Most High hold you all in the palm of his hands. Beautiful.

[@woroudy.]

I am So Happy for you 🌿

[@ilhaanf663]

May Allah bless your family 👪 and continue your happiness 😊 🙏 aamiin I'm watching this video with tears 😢 in my eyes, tears of joy. I'm praying to Allah that my family moves to Africa one day and live there happily ever after

[@liebambasala9461]

Wow your video is so touching, I hope part 2of this video will come soon.

[@fadumomohamed3015]

Masha Allah beautiful family ❤️

[@latoniaanthony8421]

Your info is spot on sis

[@embaderho4807]

May Allah bless you with good health and protect you. You got a lot to offer to Gambia … the opportunities are wide for you.

[@astousenghor5298]

Machalah ❤️ ( welcome )

[@1GratefulSlave.]

BarakAllahu feekum to you and your entire family for making this journey. Indeed it will be said to those who stayed in a place where they were restricted in the Worship of Allah(swt)" Did We not make the earth spacious for you?" May Ar Razak(The Provider) provide plenty of sustenance for all of Us. Ameen

[@summersinafrica]

Ameen, Jazakallahukhair!!

[@TonyaEL]

Beautiful ending. Got me over here tearing up 😭 . May Allah continue blessing your family.

[@summersinafrica]

Thank you!! I appreciate this lol!❤❤ Ameen🤲🏾

[@bibiishmael6902]

Alhamdullia Mashaallah TabarallAllah

[@Ejadacreations]

Alhamdulillah may Allah SWT continue to make it easy for you and your family. Shukran for sharing!! Your message was a blessing to my heart. Been working myself the last year for hijra to Gambia and making sure its best for us InshaAllah.

[@tonyadj6994]

WELCOME HOME FAMILY......