Watch Africa Move My Soul

Africa will move your soul. It's just a good place to be and it feels so right.
Here I am in 2011 with an African American volunteer friend of mine, reflecting on how great it is to be in Namibia, overlooking Angola!
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Join me as I share my experience of living abroad as an African American female in Africa.
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[@daughterofyahuah2180]

Ugh! Watching your videos makes me homesick for a land I've never even been in.

[@pkandido]

wow.... you really having a blast!! I am glad to hear a Black American perspective of Africa! enjoy!

[@MISSDAJAVU22]

I am soooooooo jelllllly! I need to go to Africa before I'm 30... Like I must

[@notdumdum1]

It's something about hearing the pronunciation of the African countries that just make me feel good! "Seriously" I mean it" I wonder if it just me wanting to go home! Back to Africa" ..... I feel bad sometimes because I wish I knew where to start looking for my Family! ) : Tears For real!......... "Afro American Conscience!

[@Agboka]

+notdumdum1 Save money and come and visit my wife and I in Accra, Ghana. we can visit the next country Togo - my wife is a native there but we speak same African language - Ewhe. I just got a ticket for my next trip from NY $1000. It can be high but you got to know when to get it in the lean season. I have a music school and a studio. You could stay at home and not in a hotel. I did it for 4 brothers and a sister between 2000 and 2011 and upon their return to the states, they never being the same. I believe it is our duty to act as the pathfinder to those of our folks who are yearning for a path to the motherland. Be blessed.

[@ThreePuttBogeys88]

Nothing like an African Sunset

[@user-vf4pb9dt1r]

I will share your videos to all the young ones here in America. thank you. you are awesome and very inspiring.

[@vernayork]

I am so happy for u ...You look so at peace. Don't come back to the states its getting more crazy over here every day.

[@Queenceba29]

I love my cameo! Everyone who is watching MUST AT LEAST VISIT Africa. You'll love it.

[@heaty007]

Im in New York and I miss Africa. I think I will be back home this year.

[@Teetee554]

Thank you for sharing........ I've missed your video's. We would love more of your experience in Africa.

[@BlackLoveBibleVids]

Love your channel! Please keep sharing your experiences with us. So magical :)

[@ddss555]

just discover your channel, you are amazing, I'm currently in Europe and watching your video just reminded me of the beautiful Namibia oh my I miss home and I'm coming home, I am literally crying this is so beautiful continue doing what you are doing because its cultivating many about the motherland. I already love so much.

[@vernayork]

LIFE AFTER THE PLANTATION...THE LIES THEY TELL US ABOUT AFRICA . WE WOULD NEVER KNOW THE TRUTH UNLESS WE SAW IT WITH OUR OWN EYES

[@kimmieinspires]

I am so glad I came across your page. I love this and it has always been a dream of mine to live in Africa for some time eventually. My sister has lived in Africa (Ghana) for a year before she had to return. It's calling me lol so thanks for sharing.

[@germanyinthehouse]

I really love it that our African American Sister is putting it down for our home continent of Africa. Also she is helping awake Northern American Moors........African Americans......Love this sis can't wait to come there.

[@silverstrider101]

oriolori89 tomfooley? what a joke you are.!!

[@chancex8694]

I like how the Kizomba music in the background sounds.

[@AfroAmericaninAfrica]

+Chance X Kizomba is the best!

[@restasaremedy9344]

It must be awesome to live with so many beautiful people. Lucky you!

[@silverstrider101]

The land is so beautiful!

[@funnymomentsent.5131]

Im going to Africa one day im speaking it into existence

[@viviansarpong4633]

Yes, it's just apart of your soul that's why your there. I love everything African. Considering the history of the making of America, I'm so sure going to Africa our ancestors would embrace us. No wonder we would feel so great and look so great there. Did your body vibrate or did that bell go off inside of you and your friend when you arrived there? I believe that is your destiny saying "Welcome Home'

[@Queenceba29]

Hello Vivian, I'm 'the friend' in the video. I didn't feel a bell or anything go off, but I must say that I felt at peace when I was there . Like, being stress free, liberated, welcomed and warm. I haven't been able to recapture that feeling since I've been back in the US. Although I'm with my family again (which is great), it's not the same. Which is why I'm planning on moving to Namibia next year. I would recommend that everyone at least visit the Motherland once. You won't regret it!

[@king2amani767]

I am Congolese from Tanzania and I been in States for four years and I am praying to run back home where people are free. Here they always sing free free but it just a song and not a real thing. There are police in the cities everywhere, too much rules, they want to see everyone is more than normal, their freedom is from books and claim it to be real. But you can't even play music because somebody will call police on you. if you black you can't walk down in street freely or go in the store because they will think you can steal something. So it's very unrealistic life but they push themselves to love it, first because they put it on themselves and they can get all materials things they want but in very hard way that will leave them in debts or die. So Africa will be much better place to live than west in future.

[@ndolisabi4070]

Mana Amani you welcome home back brother. many end up in USA because of the media portraying it as a paradise. tu es du congo brasaville ou du DRC?

[@king2amani767]

Ndoli Sabi DRC

[@ndolisabi4070]

Mana Amani avec le nom d'Amani je peu dire que tu es du Kivu. ca fais longtemps que tu es aux US

[@king2amani767]

Ndoli Sabi Yes I am Kivan but I can't speak French anymore, only Kiswahili and English.

[@latishabrown801]

This is not true for all the places in the states. I live in North Carolina & that comment is not true for my town.

[@chanellaDaboss]

I really love your videos! i wish you did more vlogs :) I am thinking about goin to live over there!

[@dutchflash]

As a person who will be planning a trip to Africa this year 2014. I think you for the nice videos. Also we should want to travel to Africa more and stop making Europe our number one destination when we travel outside of the USA. Africa first!!

[@lamijoe]

you are a daughter of the sun...welcome home dear sister!

[@ekelsii1]

Hi, I really love and appreciate all of your videos on Namibia and the cost of living plus how it is in the grocery stores etc. Also congratulations to you and your new family!

[@AfroAmericaninAfrica]

Thank you!

[@CerromeX]

I can't wait to go visit next year. I'm probably gonna move over after finishing school and get my money up

[@Agboka]

+Prince Taharqa DO IT!! I'm praying for you.

[@JeremyHoward19]

Wow that is just breath taking and the music just make me want to dance. One word that will explain this vlog AMAZING

[@raymondcohen5175]

I would love to visit but since I am not there now I appreciate your videos. Thank you.

[@GerardFreeman]

Very nice! Makes me want to leave the U.S.

[@EricaYE6]

I wanna go to Africa.

[@Kalydosos]

Love this video keep them coming.

[@SparksOnTheRoad]

The beach scene is amazing and girl you look familiar

[@smbonner22]

How ya been? I was wondering when we were going to get another video from you. I can't wait until next summer!

[@cidaliak]

A whole 9 years ago, doesn't seem to be that long back ❤

[@AfroAmericaninAfrica]

Yes! Feels like yesterday 🥹 Time really flies!! 💨

[@Bewareofdesehose]

ill be over there in a minute...not sure where yet though looks like yall are out in the boondox...i want SOME urban life at least.

[@0Moreno0]

Travel to Angola (Luanda) to experience our lifestyle.

[@okuomose1]

Angola is too expensive.

[@0Moreno0]

okuomose okuns It's also where the money is

[@jacoblay96]

0Moreno0 Yea I herd Luanda Angola is one of the most expensive cities in the world,,,,,if I travel there I hope I can make a good living

[@0Moreno0]

jacob lay It can be but less expenses. my family's house rent is low - my brother who graduated in London is teaching international language making 3k a month plus they provided a car and house for him. Angola is also a Capitalist country so people are making money without the need of paying Tax.

[@Rose23f]

Assim ja estao a nos bifar! E caro para quem vem de fora, supermercados e hoteis sao mesmo caros. Mas com o nosso catinton ai ja nos ajuda! :)

[@ThaDreamer18]

Stunning

[@laglo84]

Wow just beautiful

[@Haki713]

man that's what's up for real .. yall seemed so happy and peaceful.. got me feeling I should of left the states a long time ago... all of this racism and unjustified killings by the police has drained the hell out of me (excuse the expression) but its stressful and scary having to wonder if im gonna be the next victim of police brutality or murder on my way home from work or school...

[@Queenceba29]

The beautiful thing is Africa is just waiting for you. There is a freedom that you feel as a black person there that you (most likely) won't feel anywhere else. I'd say visit Namibia, Zambia or South Africa at least. Now, Those are three amazing countries that I was blessed with seeing. The time to start saving is now my friend.

[@iasproductions4880]

love your videos

[@sheilasimsIMAGINE]

Thank you. Your videos have dispelled the myths about the mother country. Myths like living in huts, no hot water, or flushing toilets; poisonous insects, starvation, disease, You are a gift from God! Your hair and make up are awesome. I feel happy watching your show; and will highly recommend it to others. I was shocked, and liberated to see the malls. It's almost 1 am and I can't stop looking at your wonderful, liberating, soul-restoring videos. I'd like to take the next flight out of New York. Thank you again. [See sheilasimsbooks on facebook]

[@AfroAmericaninAfrica]

Thank you so much for the kind words :-)

[@haraffanaff2224]

Thank you for your wonderful comment. I hope to go there some day.

[@ndolisabi4070]

AL eng you have no idea of what you are talking about. you intentionally want to perpetuate western demonisation of Africa. you are just a troll who wants to distract people from having constructive dialogue

[@latishabrown801]

+AfroAmericaninAfrica Have you visited the poor people there?

[@marthacmd]

Hi! just emailed you last night based on your last video- more importantly, glad to see you. how is the job market for psychologist or teaching in college? I want to move there, please advise

[@rodneyrichi]

there iss.

[@Agboka]

+marty mart If you're strong in what you do, you can get a teaching job. Psychology is missing big time in the classes. First take time to visit the colleges in Nigeria,Ghana ,Kenya. more private colleges being opened up in Ghana and while there in Ghana, you can take a week to visit Lagos or may be eastern Nigeria states and do some inquiries. Or run your own psycho therapy joints. Our people are a bit sick on bad teaching of the world around them due to colonialism. they see themselves thru the lenses of the colonizers and that's the reasons why poverty is so deep even though we walk on gold and diamond literally. YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW MUCH YOU COULD BE VALUED. We need to value our shared cultures help each other to grow. We eat with our hands - RIGHT HAND ONLY lol - and give honor to those older than us. There's this large space for A/Americans to operate in but sad they do not know it and it is the duty of some us to let TRUTH be known. WE ALL CAN NOT GROW IF A/Americans DO NOT COME BACK TO HELP BUILD THE HOUSE OF their FOREFATHERS.

[@NoSaltyPeanuts]

If I visit there with my husband and daughter what city would you recommend in Namibia? We like a little bit of city life, nice places to walk, good food, book stories. How expensive is it to stay in the hotel? Thanks

[@AfroAmericaninAfrica]

Sorry this is so late :/ Windhoek the capital of course :-) If you google hotels in Windhoek like Safari Court Hotel, the Protea hotels or the Hilton for example there is a wide range from $40USD per night to upwards of $100USD per night. Depends on how much luxury you want. The guest houses (e.g. Kavango Guest House) and hostels are of a lower quality but still nice. Aside from Windhoek, I would personally recommend Oshakati/Ongwediva, Opuwo, Rundu, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay which are on the coast, Sossusvlei, Damaraland... there's tons to see :) Bookstores are generally in the capital.

[@NoSaltyPeanuts]

Awww thank you so much! I love your channel and wish you a big congratulations on your marriage! I will write these places down and hopefully will get to see some of them.

[@pauloskidane2819]

😘

[@Stick3x]

I love your videos.

[@majistycensus1286]

no white man and feminist stress !......AFRICA IS BLESSED !!!

[@Queenceba29]

There are white men, but of course they are the minority population wise.

[@vernayork]

Alot of wealthy white people live there of course....because its so cheap and they can flip their Euro or dollar quickly. so sad :(

[@robleahmed2558]

Hey greetings pretty woman. I'm waiting more videos of Namibia.

[@cdawg2413]

Nice video. Curious as a Peace Corps volunteer, you are still getting a substance allowance, paid housing and travel paid am I right?

[@AfroAmericaninAfrica]

I wasn't a Peace Corps volunteer, I was a WorldTeach volunteer teacher. I was paid $400USD a month, with free housing and free transportation to teacher WorldTeach's volunteer conferences.

[@cdawg2413]

AfroAmericaninAfrica Sounds like an awesome experience. I agree with your comment Africa will move your soul completely. 3 years ago I decided to use my GI Bill benefits to study in Africa and I graduate this year. I recommend for everyone to do something similar as to what you or I have done for a longer stay. People who visit Africa for 1-2 weeks, especially those in full vacation mode really don't step out of their comfort zones enough to experience this beautiful continent. My only regrets though is I didn't document my stay in such a way that you did. Coming from the USA myself, I was much too used to seeing mostly negative images of Africa. However I do thank you for sharing on KZbin to our fellow mankind just how beautiful Africa really is.

[@MrMiamiswaggz305]

Take me next time. No one I now wants to go hear let alone. The ones who want to go have no money.

[@popsqualli1]

So tell me..straight up...how much money would one need to escape America and come there to live for a year>

[@Queenceba29]

That my dear brother has several variances and it ultimately depends on a number of factors like: where you want to go, what you plan on doing, etc. I am a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer and I lived in Namibia for two years but my budget wasn't the ideal one. I will say that I lived on about US$250 per month plus quarterly allowances of about US $300-$350. I was able to save enough money to travel to neighboring countries with that BUT let me mention that I stayed with a host family, so I didn't pay rent.

[@popsqualli1]

Queenceba29 How would one make income there? I guess a better question is What is the Job/hiring situation like there? Since you came with the Corps I assume that your ticket was paid for? Where in the U. S. did you come from and are you more content there? I don't have a clue as to where I would want to go. I think that I just want to go home.

[@candiceblount7839]

As far as income is concerned, they have the same type of kons there as we do here. There's everything from teaching at a college to construction to restaurants. Just depends on what you're interested in. The two Americans living there that I know are both teachers. And you're correct, my ticket was paid for by Peace Corps and I flew from JFK to Joburg,SA then from.Joburg to Windhoek,NA. I was never fully content there because my family was back here but if I could move my family there with me then moving wouldn't even

[@popsqualli1]

Candice Blount Thanks for the great info. Be well in your life.

[@cdawg2413]

Ramsees Jordan, how much money would one need to escape America and come to live in Africa for a year. To put this in perspective let me start off by saying half of Africa already gets by on less than $1.25 usd a day.($500/yr) But of course no one really wants to reduce their comforts to that extent. I'm a University student in Nairobi the capital of Kenya where rents are jacked up as well as everything else. Fellow students from all over Africa take note of high living cost here. Yet my centrally located 2 br apartment is like $280usd / month including utilities. Rents within Nairobi for the same size apartment can be found much cheaper half that or less is typical, just I need to be close to my school. Slum dwellings such as those in Kibera (biggest slum in Africa, 2nd largest in the world) which I have slept in on multiple occasions can be had for just $12 per month. Again a lot of people from developed countries may not feel comfortable here , however in my $280 / month centrally located Nairobi 2br apartment , I think most would find as acceptable dwellings. On top of that I have a wife and 3 daughters. I pay private elementary school fees because public school in Kenya is really a complete failure. Being originally from the USA , I like my fast food including once a week Pizza where we invite friends and fried chicken which we also deem as a necessity once a week. The other 5 days we are more African diet wise lol. Any ways my family of 5 in the expensive Kenyan capital city of Nairobi being in a centrally located nice apartment, not giving up some of my American eating, etc. We get by on just $900 usd / a month. Granted no car and entertainment means just kicking a ball , or playing scrabble with children instead of video games, but hey being active with kids and less video games is better anyways. So I get by on $10,000 /yr and the poster of this video got by $400usd / month being single in Angola. Anyways, if possible you should come to Africa, it will definitely change your life. Good luck.

[@shesoonstar90]

I would like to know if it is possible to get in contact with someone who can build a beautiful home for my daughter and I.

[@mashulala5971]

no need to build.its lots of stress building ad lots of lies. better buy one near coast.its much peaceful. if you need to build house someone in Africa, you need to deal with someone you know trust living there or research construction companies where you can negotiate and its professional too