Understanding the people of Rwanda has been the biggest challenge. w// ALLEN SIMMS

[@eeforest7122]

Good I like this. Interview more black Americans in Rwanda . I’d like to hear their stories

[@aliciacoleman4721]

I am from Chicago and will be purchasing his clothes online and encouraging others to do the same. Thank you for this showcase of talent and black awareness/development. It would be a great idea if he advertises with Dr. Mumbi. She has a wide afrocentric audience from around the world. I wish him the best!

[@Jjsjsh]

As a Rwandan that lives in the uk .your has given me so much inspiration to move back home

[@theoisback]

🎊🎉

[@donmor5397]

Don't take this the wrong way but the reason why Africa is what it is because we naturally do not think European so bringing European esthetics is like uuhh noooooo Keep up the green life and African esthetics

[@happy_onlycreamcherryofafr3238]

@@donmor5397 European are wat?

[@jeffmulungu1408]

Crazy thing that u hear about Africa?

[@senit.k5262]

U should my sister.

[@tshepokgwele1789]

Dope video man, I love the fact that the clothes are Rwandan made and made by Rwandan people for Rwanda, THAT'S EXTREMELY AWESOME!!!

[@theoisback]

yes it is!

Wow!!! Love this interview. Blacks throughout the diaspora with skills or expertise in their field should come home and build your ancestral home. Make Africa great again

[@aborigineone2377]

DNA Test is a fraud it can not tell you what country or tribe you are from it was designed for amusement and pure entertainment kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2SbopqLjqmfbLM

[@johanngizurarson7235]

@ Africa never stopped being great. I particularly miss Rwanda though.

[@TheMuyoma]

I am proud of this brotha man. It would great to see some country wearing this brand at the African cup of nations

[@theoisback]

yepp!

[@whitedoveglobalpreprwanda4662]

Love this! Allen Simms does all of the elite sports training at our school. He is speaking so much truth in this interview.

[@yannickhusseinmuhozi3932]

This guy is a really good man. May God bless him.

[@AJENKINS1920]

I must remember to purchase his items when I visit

[@ronaldmadziro5679]

Great job,welcome back home brother.Africa loves all its children who return home.

[@jewel3567]

Yes Brothers. We are descendants of slaves but Africa is still in our blood. Brothers and sisters Africa we are a part of you connected by blood. Blood is thicker than water.thanks to Wodemaya for opening the door for us to see and explore and come back to Africa our Mother land. We are all shapes sizes colors of Africa. Africa don’t judge us we are the end results of .........🤴🏾👸🏾and thanks to brother Theo for his website promoting the movement. Each one teach one each one reach one.

[@AfrimericanSoul]

We are not descendants of slaves, we are descendants of a multi-ethnic AFRICAN people

[@johanngizurarson7235]

I've been to Rwanda in 2006. The athmosphere there, the countryside, the capital, the laid back culture, is truly inspiring. I'll be back :D

[@optimatus]

Same for me, after visiting in 2007. I have been "embedded" in a family in Nyamirambo. They call me their Dutch grandson. Still in touch!

[@theoisback]

ohh nicee

[@salam444able]

good job, keep on producing this sort of content. Welcome home Allen you have made the right choices.

[@licorice71]

Great content. Like most African Americans I've seen on KZbin who moved to the continent Who came with big expectations. There's a sense of disappointment like the transition was guaranteed .Each one of the 2 is dealing with their unique traumas which create this big divide. There's a lot to unpack both on a cultural and class level even with Rwandan expatriates . Patience and a lil tenderness would be crucial in navigating this terrain. We only have each other. The big question is a year later , is he still there and is his commitment still strong?

[@b1kReviews]

Exactly. What I find is that alot of diaspora do not realize that we were left with a whole puzzle to solve on this side too. But I think it is an understanding and the difference is actually complimentary if you think about it.

[@TheRealAfricanist]

Thank you for the informative and inspirational interview. Mr. Simms did a thorough job answering the questions in a way that will help many of us who are considering moving to Rwanda. #WearImpano #ProudOfRwanda #LivingAfricanInspired

[@borisdelaine9797]

I would like to visit but Tanzania keep pulling back! Great Work to Rwandans!

[@theoisback]

yeah!

[@sonofnok2153]

I feel you bro. I'm attracted to Agrobiz, so i feel Tanzania pulling me

[@amaradumbuya2099]

you like the east huh

[@Addi_Teacha509]

Tanzania is the bomb

[@coachdonald1082]

Allen is a great guy. I had the opportunity to meet him a couple of years ago in Kigali. A true inspiration! I can't wait to get back

[@aborigineone2377]

DNA Test is a fraud it can not tell you what country or tribe you are from it was designed for amusement and pure entertainment kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2SbopqLjqmfbLM

[@willykirabura1493]

You are smart Mr Allen . that is kind of business we need in africa,if you want to help Africa . Most western people think NGO's are only business Africa need. We need more industries than NGO'S. Africa will be built by African no one else. That is mindset we must have. No one will build your home.

[@robinsonalex5051]

I will definitely not miss the materialism of the US. Can't wait to come home

[@g.carter6019]

This was an excellent interview! You’re questions were informative and brilliant! You have a gift as a professional interviewer!

[@ksunofficial]

This interview was absolutely amazing. Thank you so much brother for bringing this interview to our attention I am planning to visit Rwanda early next year I would love to do an interview with you as well.

[@AnthonyWilsonOlympian]

Big up, Allan Simms, I have been watching African since the 90s and always knew this was the next economic frontier.

[@ngabojoel4752]

Great that you came home brother... you can still be an American but the most important you are a Rwandan brother

[@lilyumwiza715]

Don't take them calling you a Muzungu personally. It's sometimes used on us the natives too to mean that we have changed, mostly in line with financial progress. It's more so when they learn that we have been abroad before. I think they mean well, it's more about admiration than rejection. This is a great video. For someone who has seriously considered going back abroad it has given me a lot to think about. Thank you.

[@theoisback]

aah thank you for you comment

[@ReinaAfricana]

Wow that's something I noticed in Ghana are not received the same way. So far in Rwanda and Uganda I was accepted with no problem. Well except for the few ugandan ladies for some reason they had it out for me. However in rwanda I face no issues whatsoever everyone was friendly I made about 20 friends in that airport alone.

[@kylexy9408]

Welcome again brother to lovely Rwanda🇷🇼

[@kylexy9408]

@Last Trip. you are very welcome brother

[@aborigineone2377]

I am indigenous American, truth be told, there is something about the Rwandans and indigenous Americans many of us like Rwanda and the Rwandans people we have a lot in common, the Rwandan holocaust and the indigenous black holocaust connects us in a very strange way I support my people for chosen Rwanda if they must leave their indigenous land due to the overwhelming mistreatment we struggle within our own land, Rwanda is the best place to seek refuse for peace, the Rwandans do not stereotype us base on white American lies against us as being bad people nor do they disrespect our culture, we respect the Rwandans culture and embrace it, we understand we are in their house/country and must follow all the laws of their land/country there is no competing with each other just peace and respect for each other. The Rwandans are ready to share and give and we are ready to share and give no one is taking advantage of anyone. I HAVE NOTHING BUT RESPECT FOR THE RWANDANS FOR FOLLOWING THEIR OWN MIND AND NOT FOLLOWING INSTIGATORS FROM OTHER AFRICAN COUNTRY WHO MAY TRY TO START, OR BRING NEGATIVE BETWEEN THEM AND THE INDIGENOUS BLACK AMERICANS, negative people hate seeing people coming together in unity I hope the Rwandan people keep an ear and eye open for any kind of negative. To all so-called black Americans RWANDA IS THE BEST MOVE IF YOU MUST SEEK REFUSE.

[@courtesyknowles5387]

Wow wow wow what an interview. I commend the both of you. What kept me listening was his mannerism integrity and business minded. I want to meet someone like him one day soon. Awesome. Lol

[@theoisback]

thnx, glad you liked it

[@niikoi8935]

I'm watching the 2nd video on this channel and very impressed with your content.

[@theoisback]

Wow, thanks!

[@charlymmusicvideos9026]

Wonderful job THEO, we met some where in Bruxelles ..., keep it up...I'm on my way doing business in Rwanda to, hope to see you again home.

[@theoisback]

thnx alot. welcome any time

[@thebridge5483]

Quality stuff my brother keep up the great work keep bringing us these type of interviews or anything similar or whatever you feel 😁

[@theoisback]

ai, yeahh more to come!

[@kyebatabe8839]

Great job Theo! How much do you think is enough to start a business like a supermarket in Kigali. Plus how hard or easy is it to get my car shipped out there or is it better to get there and buy a car. Please make a segment about job opportunities as well. China and Singapore got out of their mess because they paid attention to small businesses like Mr Simms’ so tell us what a $10000 can do for example in terms of setting up a small business

[@madoxxxx06]

I would advise you to first come for a week or two and explore yourself, it will help you make better plans.

[@ndamieza2190]

habarugaba gilbert Good advice! I’m on my way!

[@christophemuhigira4679]

Theo, thank you a million for this interview with Allen Simms. Wonderful! He is greatly humble and loving! I do believe that our country which is his country has been blessed by his decision . He is truly himself an Impano to Rwanda. I wish him success. Where could we buy his Impano Active wears!

[@theoisback]

Hey, you can find the info in the description box.

[@rmccaindet]

I would love to buy his clothing line how expensive is shipping

[@neversettle4714]

AWESOME Black Empowerment ☝️💖

[@theoisback]

indeedd

[@emmru7073]

This is really good content, it shows the African, the African american , African allies how things are in africa - esp. in my country Rwanda.God bless this Allen guy ...I wish him the best! Great job to the youtuber,every question was spot on.

[@theoisback]

thank you for your constructive comment

[@Loverlovelife]

Love the interview ❤️

[@TAPANiDEEP]

more from U.S. must immigrate like Allen, to contribute to the local economy & create jobs. Thanks Allen for working to upgrade local economy.

[@theoisback]

indeed!

[@jamessano4413]

When watching this, I thought of institutions in charge of sports in #Rwanda , athletics in particular and thought of how they could take advantage the presence of Mr. Sims in the country and partner with him to develop young talents. We have no athletics coaches in Rwanda, we need proven winners like him to help our youths.

[@theoisback]

indeedd

[@napendaadventure]

I like his vision and commitment, man! 🙂

[@thebridge5483]

Your editing is on point bro 👍🏿🇭🇹

[@sonofnok2153]

Sup.Bridge, you beat me on this one. You got here before me

[@thebridge5483]

Son of NOK 😁 not much my guy. I am sure there are some you’ve seen that I haven’t seen yet, but i will take this W though 👍🏿

[@forgeacomp7067]

Thanks 4 what u r doing 4 us both of u. I will come looking 4 tht impano company I thnk I wud like to work with u

[@mofarahruta3826]

God bless you Guys and we love you alot Africa relies on you Guys

[@truth884]

I been looking around for a minute. I’ve been wanting to get to the African continent for half my life.

[@theoisback]

aah really? Whats stopping you?

[@francis5279]

73 %, he is real African. Welcome home to Mother Africa, my beloved brother. We want all of you home.

[@rmccaindet]

Omg I wish you guys showed more photos of his clothing line

[@seanaknowles-hinds1894]

Great interview! He's doing a great things in Rwanda

[@lowlandprophets7831]

SUPER INSPIRING 👊🏿💯💯💯

[@domju4970]

U came with a good mind

[@anbessashabazz3340]

Great interview

[@theoisback]

thnx!

[@rmccaindet]

Kudos to this brother wow

[@theoisback]

thank you!

[@realworlddramatv7113]

I love you guys .am moving from Canada to Rwanda 😍

[@theoisback]

aan welcome!

[@shabalalamartin]

CONGRATULATIONS WITH YOUR BUSINESS KEEP UP GOOD WORK 👍

[@theoisback]

Thank you! Will do!

[@ludie66]

Thanks bro i learn allot more about Rwuanda. Nextyear im planning to vissit Rwuanda,hope to meet u guys?

[@theoisback]

yeah, you are welcome to visit RWANDA

[@harvest-min1825]

Rwanda sits near an earthquake rift and volcanoes. Would like to know if any problems? City looks nice, my ex co worker experienced issues from genocide in 94...hope tribes are coping well now. Beautiful place.

[@eng.andrewg.4940]

The tribes were eliminated in 2003 to one tribe rwandans, and the volcanoes are generally dormant and are located in the north west region.

[@domju4970]

U make the right choice, Simms

[@yeamaneal5652]

Great interview!!

[@nanadreams9844]

Nice interview.

[@stevebijoga5634]

Very inspiring man this Allen!! Thanks for the video Theo. Keep up the good work. Last time I checked you had left Rda though! Did you go back??

[@theoisback]

Thanks! yes, im back!

[@dremckenzie5797]

Great interview 👍

[@theoisback]

thnx!]

[@AfrikanLifestyle]

Greetings Theo, loved the video. How is your mission of opening up your gym going and where are you with it?

[@theoisback]

It's still a work in progress 🙏🏾

[@hamadymshalaba8692]

Good interview

[@kyebatabe8839]

lol 😂 😂 hear Mr Simms ‘they brought the wine glasses for the water!’ That’s the culture shock right there bro! But you doing great my brother! Man we are over here dealing with this Trump shit...guy openly racist now supporting the kkk and all that crap!

[@fistonniyomugabo922]

Yeah come fam, invest even in a small business here , *not donations* I repeat, 😂 your heart will feel free over there, just feeling you empowered people who will have an impact to your roots, anyway don't worry, the system days are numbered due to to your awakening vibes and you are yet strong guys for that physcologic battle there in the states.

[@MEconcretepool]

new subscriber, hope all is well. thanks for your channel, i am inspired and appreciate your work and time. If possible could you please give us an idea as to where things are , for example where are some of the suburbs that are good for diaporas? how far are the markets, mall, hospital from these suburbs? are there parks, gardens, what is the social life like for families and singles? what is a trip to the market like, what are some pointers or tips for market day? what is the best way to get around? in essence what is available for recreation? where are some places you have gone besides the mountain and the lake? is there a diaporas meeting group, if so how often do they meet and what do they do when they meet? kigali is a big city so where would be good for families to live? where else would be good for diaporas to live besides kigali? your help is appreciated. peace and blessings.

[@theoisback]

Welcome! There are may things to do and place where diaspora meet, but it's still very small fairly exclusive. So the more diaspora people come here, the more these kind of initiatives will grow and become more publicly available to everyone.

[@ruzimabonieck6908]

Where can we find his shop brother

[@PrettyStraightforwardBudgets]

Definitely placing my order. I am looking for to your shoe collection.

[@theoisback]

Awesome !😀

[@mathematical_theology]

This is a very good and informative video!

[@theoisback]

Glad you liked it

[@MizzC888]

Rwanda or Tanzania? Where should I relocate to Kigali, Dar es Salam, or Dodoma

[@theoisback]

Kigali ofcourse!

[@MizzC888]

@@theoisback Im leaning that way Pres. Kagame is very impressive the way he runs his country and where it is headed. Thanks for the vote of confidence.

[@nomxhosapekani7966]

Awesome interview, I met a lady from Rwanda last week here in Germany. I asked when she was returning home because I only see good news about Rwanda and she told me it was all window dressing. What do those living in Rwanda say?

[@theoisback]

I think it's a bit of both. There is window dressing, but also A LOT is happening behind de scene.

[@nomxhosapekani7966]

@@theoisback Ofcause change takes time, I'm just dissapointed at African who don't want to go back and help, but all they do is critic politicians.

[@eng.andrewg.4940]

@@nomxhosapekani7966 Honestly, I would say both is the perfect answer. The people are nice, a lot of stuff is happening, the business sector and infrastructure are both growing, but there is still the element of hypocrisy and window dressing, the taxes especially in the corona period have spiked and generally whenever i talk to people they'll tell me making ends meet is generally a hard task. however, personally I recently graduated, it took me 6 months to get a corporate job, and most of my friends basically hustle and make it, so i think it comes down to the personality, i see go getters from abroad making it and living happily. maybe what i can add, a lady recently moved from Uganda to Kigali citing the security, the clean city, and the calm neighbourhoods, nice for raising a family. regarding the night life. rwandans generally like bars. with nice beers and fun people, however its not as crazy as Nairobi or kampala, people will basically sit all night in bars drinking and enjoying their time. regarding accomodation, $400 can get you a nice well fenced 3 bedroom house in a good neighborhood and around $40000 can buy that same house. I think the average pay for new graduates is around 250000frw, around $300/month. I hope my reply helps out.

[@davidthiwa1073]

A bit of both and very dependant on what you would be working what kind of business you're in. I live and work as a junior doctor in Germany and am thinking of going back to continue my specialization/residency. They have very good teaching but pretty lousy pay. So I'm trying to have the best of both. Hit me up if you need more info.

[@svj613]

Pay them per hour like we are paid in the states. That way they will work harder.

[@theoisback]

yeah, maybe...

[@MercyMazmida]

It was lit 🔥🔥🔥

[@theoisback]

yeahh

[@MercyMazmida]

@@theoisback 👌🏿👌🏿

[@ntwarishami]

Bruh those clothes are lit!!!!

[@Lizz7711]

Good work with the kids, and athletics, just don't teach them your English, you know, man? Lol

[@emmru7073]

that is inevitable i think ..lol

[@tristanbhampton444]

Every time he says "ya know" let's drink lmao

[@theoisback]

LoL

[@truth884]

One thing that irks me. There are people that are from just about any country in Africa that will say this is what Africa/Africans need, but don’t think about what they can give in return. It’s like seeking to be in a very one-sided relationship. Some comments come off as very patronising and it’s just not a good way to be. I think we all get the fact that the continent and it’s people have been taken advantage of(for a lack of better words) and that’s terrible. However to grow up in a system that was never meant for you to freely exist or to always be marginalized for the sack of a ruling class is a mental torture that very few would understand, so at the very least saying welcome to the place that should have been your home and trying to invite us inside from the cold would go a long way.

[@jimmymugisha6293]

Welcome home brother... You are one of us no question on that and you will learn the language as time goes on don't mind.

[@courtesyknowles5387]

Oh by the way im from the states in africa trying to find a good country to live. Blessings

[@theoisback]

good luck.

[@dmcarden]

Brother is right..it may not be well known in other places, but under Trump, it has been a nightmare

[@theoisback]

damnn

[@HoodsGlobal]

Brother from dispora, those challenges are opportunities to exploit.

[@theoisback]

yess

[@marcusl3844]

Great success! If you tell me what "Imapano" means, I'll show you what LOGO that should appropriate for your brands.

[@alexisgasirabo4559]

Impano means Gift

[@em4035]

You could have come up with a better title for this amazing interview that might inspire others!

[@theoisback]

you are right, there is always room for improvement

[@monica421]

Is there any contact info for Allen? I'd love to ask him specific questions about his visa process.

[@rutembesashabikumi2282]

Rwanda is visa on arrival at airport u get 30 days for $30 or $100 u get east African visa,safe country

[@She.Blessed_]

@@AfrimericanSoul Allen I believe people there calling you Muzungu is because you look mixed of race ! Because that's their way of seing ppl even if you learn and speak kinyarwanda at a good level you will always be seen az Muzungu. It's like in west when you're of mixed race they will always see you as black! Sorry for that but it shouldn't stop your motivation for what you're doing there!

[@alpineai]

Great content! @theoisback

[@الإنسانالأول-ش9ص]

Hello How can I contact you.

[@AfrimericanSoul]

[e-mail]

[@anastasiai3521]

Take a shot each time he says 'you know' :))))))

[@theoisback]

Hahahaha

[@alouette1978]

How to buy???

[@theoisback]

visit their shop!

[@BbBb-jk9ne]

@@theoisbackI will like visiting I need to know some one there

[@alexirez9875]

hi how can i find you in rwanda

[@theoisback]

on google maps. Search: Impano

[@Blackdove0421]

No most of us don't romanticize because most of the images have been negative on purpose!

[@rajinikanthbudigelli714]

Hi

[@theoisback]

hi

[@ntwarishami]

It hurts me as a rwandan that rwandan dont associate with other countries they cant even tell a black man.😑

[@ntwarishami]

@@tamikog7645 i guess that as a rwandan the problem i have seen with Rwandans is that they cant be real with foreigners. But that is just on my side and its not all of them but most of them.

[@jeffmulungu1408]

Crazy thing?

[@thackett7165]

“You know” 😳 Yes I know.

[@namename4021]

take a shot for every time Allen says "you know". You will be hospitalised or dead. Anyways, amazing work. It is exactly what I want to do, come back to Africa from Europe and start a business and employ rwandese people and help build the country. I am from Djibouti but I chose rwanda because it is an amazing country. It is a country that is more action than empty talk in moving forward.

[@theoisback]

hahah. Hope to meet you one in Rwanda!

[@TheDtfamu89]

Wait... they use the same word to describe African Americans or black people from the Diaspora as they do others?😨... that is important information to know.

[@She.Blessed_]

No they don't! If you send Beyonce she will be seen as Muzungu coz of her skin tone and hair. But if you send Solange her sister she will be seen as one of us, I know it's weird but that's how it is in Africa. As long as you are of mixed race you are seen as white(Muzungu) just like in West they see a person of mixed race as a black! For eg. Obama is black in America but in Africa he will be seen as white, because not 100% black! But I hope things will change as black Americans or other Caribbeans keep visiting Africa, and people be sensible to know what they ignore.. Maybe🙁

[@LibertarianGal]

I'm sorry but what occurred there 25 years ago gives me nightmares. I find it hard to believe that those poor souls are at peace. They are still finding mass graves of genocide victims and those that were convicted usually only got 10 years and many are back out in society. Plus, there's still conflict with Tutsi, Hutus in exile and Congolese people. Hutus still have hatred for Kagame, who's to say it won't happen again. I just feel like violence could still break out. Let's hope Kagame can keep the peace. God bless his soul and the people of Rwanda. I wouldn't mind visiting but living, I couldn't do it.

[@francois170]

@eddie b Well put. Considering the White Domestic Terrorists in America trying to start a race war, things might pop up there more likely than in Rwanda. Rwanda is making strides but haters in Europe and America have to always weigh in with their unsolicited opinions, as though they have anything constructive rather than parasitic, to offer Africa.

[@marlonmarvelousrichardson955]

LibertarianGal20009 ur negative opinion is a none-factor on this platform... u must be a white guy so keep ur opinion to ur self or delete urslef from this page

[@philipokarol4876]

Truth, it genocide project executed in America(Indigenous Andes), Armenia, Namibia (Nama&Herero), Europe (the holocaust), Bosnia, Cambodia and Rwanda. May the departed souls rest in peace. For us living better reconcile with the past and rebuild for the better tomorrow.

[@welchhenderson3530]

Remember the first and second world wars , Germany the USA the Uk France , Poland , their not at war with each other .

[@Viktoria_Variev]

AFRICAN VIEW: Stop complaining, just bring solutions, leave your guns & tattoos in US, we know you are our children's, we will give you land (be quick before the Chinese occupy it all) , just bring that knowledge as you have it (do not just bring the gyms, we need chips programmers too to make digital stuffs,...), in short: just come home u fools, who can handle that much hate for so long?!!!!!

[@jewel3567]

Movies TV ....we Africans of the Diaspora have adapted all over the world. Would be lovely to come Home and experience the mother land love at least once.

[@rulisa1131]

Great comment! 😂

[@kele2nv4u]

You want to be accepted as an African but not willing to say what part of Africa your ancestors come from.

[@theoisback]

lol

[@patriciarambert9261]

He has a Hispanic accent.

[@theoisback]

really?

[@darkmoongaming1010]

No he doesn't lol. I don't know what kind of "Hispanics" you have been around, but this is not a Hispanic accent.

[@TrumanStalls18]

@@darkmoongaming1010 right! 😂