We left America for Ethiopia, WHY? l The 4 Reasons We Moved to Addis Ababa

[@MaïréECOMSPACES]

What a beautiful story! I first visited Ethiopia in 2019 and been trying to move there since! I stayed for a month and I didn't want to leave 😭

[@MinervesOnTheMove]

It’s such a beautiful country. Can’t wait to build memories here ♥️

[@suraphelojohannes5780]

Oh Madam !! I hope one day sooner than later to see you here In Ethiopia amidst Us Enjoying life...... Readyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy To WelCome YOu

[@Mimi19745]

I am Ethiopian living in Texas you have no idea how happy I am to see black Americans living in Ethiopia this is so amazing it is about time our sisters and brothers moving back Home so so happy. I hope many black Americans will fallow you and make Ethiopia their home. ❤❤❤❤

[@JamboJoke]

Yes welcome to the ancient black civilization of Ethiopia. The one that survived 💚💛❤️

[@teshomemulugeta4863]

Dear Sis, you are so humble and positive. You all look like habesha. This is your home, welcome to the 'Land of Origins'.

[@MinervesOnTheMove]

Thanks!

[@MaggiemekonnenBerhanu]

What a beautiful story and family ❤proud to be an Ethiopian 🇪🇹

[@abrhamease6175]

We Ethiopians love you

[@MinervesOnTheMove]

Love you guys too ♥️♥️🇪🇹

[@abigailm3407]

I was born in Ethiopia and currently live in the states! going back and living in Ethiopia has been on my mind for awhile and now I'm fully convinced to come back!

[@speakmytruth]

Welcome to Ethiopia🇪🇹. We love you. Hopefully after I sent my teenager to college I am moving back to mother land Ethiopia

[@renitageetmyster9203]

Hello 👋 I am thinking about moving to Ethiopia when my child graduates from college in a couple of years.

[@lula-lp3cu]

You really good explain about Ethiopia & Ethiopians thank you we love who loves us well come home sis ❤️🥰🥰🥰

[@MinervesOnTheMove]

Thank you!

[@ethiopiahailemicael5751]

I am from Ethiopia and I live here in United States and Las Vegas, Nevada but I am so proud of you and I wish I do the same thing you do, but I will do it one day you are my role model keep going up and down whatever you go, you can do it

[@tayechefo6312]

We're all one, after all. You must feel at home sis coz u belong here ❤

[@ebbek6065]

I’m currently in Addis and I feel your sentiments. Truly a great country. You and your beautiful family enjoy your stay

[@tedelctro6849]

you are great story teller love your channel

[@MinervesOnTheMove]

Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for listening! My mom and grandmother are the most vivid storytellers!

[@mait5806]

Welcome home sister ❤️❤️ we Ethiopian love and welcome you 🤗

[@ZelalemAKeno-xj3hc]

Very happy for you and your family. God bless🙏✅🇪🇹

[@user-el4sn6hl6d]

Thank you for representing Ethiopia beautifully. you have a beautiful family. Ethiopia is a fantastic country with beautiful people, culture, and rich history. Most people’s opinions are formed based on the information they receive from watching television. Continue to advocate and educate. ❤ 🇪🇹

[@lensaayele1462]

I happy for you and family

[@masreshaabebekebede5569]

Welcome back home family great to have yall

[@MatthiasAmare23]

Welcome Home Sister

[@ashieleyjervis6467]

OMG! I’m so proud of you guys, Rashawn and I are past due a visit lol

[@MinervesOnTheMove]

Yes you are!

[@daytimefern8895]

Hopefully one day all African countries will learn Swahili as a second language in school so that all Africans can communicate with each other.

[@MinervesOnTheMove]

I want to learn Amharic and Swahili so bad!

[@Megan41ish]

@@MinervesOnTheMovethere is a wonderful Amharic KZbin channel called “Think in Amharic”. I have yet to learn Swahili as well! :)

[@Kneec0e]

Africa changes you forever. Once you’ve been there, you will never be the same. How do you begin to describe its magic to someone who has never felt it?

[@MinervesOnTheMove]

Love to see you here! And you are 1000% right. Now come visit us!

[@tibletsetekie4209]

I am so happy for you. Enjoy and the very best.

[@Rahael21-r5h]

WELCOME HOME TO YOU & YOUR FAMLIY 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 ENJOY INTERNAL PEACE , THAT YOU CAN FEEL WHEN ARE IN ETHIOPIA ❤INTERNAL PEACE.😊

[@MinervesOnTheMove]

Thank you!

[@TableThomas]

Welcome to home Ethiopia ❤❤

[@EMT1bviews]

Welcome home

[@MrBigdaddyali]

The one thing I love about your channel it’s family… as long as you and your husband and your children are healthy and Happy go to the ends of the world and if that makes you and your family, happy❤

[@MinervesOnTheMove]

Thank you so much for this comment. It’s really encouraging ♥️

[@MrBigdaddyali]

@@MinervesOnTheMove your channel motivated me to move out of the country. I am living in. Merida Yucatán Mexico.🇲🇽 people called me crazy for moving here I love it. Your channel motivated me to move ..If a family with small children can move out of the country and survive and thrive ..a 55 year old black man should be fine .. keep making those wonderful videos with your family

[@DRPropertyGuys]

You have a strong family, you can live anywhere in the world. What you are doing is great. Ethiopia may not be your last stop, you have the ability to go anywhere. Stay blessed.

[@terrygregg89]

Ethiopia is a nice place to live.I've been there about four times I love it

[@daniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii455]

Welcome 😊 home

[@IvaTaiwan-u8z]

Good luck 🎉❤

[@FunandBudget]

Oooh we're in Ethiopia now. I love you and your husbands bravery to get out there and discover and live the life YOU are creating.

[@emmanuelgospelsongs9905]

Welcome 😊 home SIS

[@renitageetmyster9203]

Hey sis. I visited Piazza Ethiopia for enkutatash 2023 for 10 days with my daughter. I am 4th generation Ethiopian on my maternal grandfather's side. I was born and raised in Chicago. Since I came back to Chicago from Ethiopia I've been "homesick" I can't wait to go back. I'm hoping to move someplace in Africa permanently within the next 5-6 years.

[@2k7mamo]

I see you are a great teacher💯

[@እምየኢትዮቤቴ]

Ethiopia is the motherland of Africa. It’s the horn of Africa so it is your own home land be safe. Be happy learn the language, the culture, the religion of Ethiopian Orthodox church I’ll teach you a lot. and so many more. I can’t wait to be back home.

[@shell5988]

Loved this so much, welcome home sister. In Florida, can’t wait to get back home to East Africa. They’re so many of our brothers and sisters; (African Americans, AfroLatino, Caribbean, etc) that have been misinformed. Vlogs like yours really help, many blessing for you and your family. All u have to do is convince your family to come once, the rest will fall in place. Most of all have the fun, live your best lives. Welcome back..

[@MinervesOnTheMove]

Thank you for watching! And I agree. So many people “don’t know what they don’t know” if that makes any sense. It was our number one goal when we started this channel to show people back home how life can be like for black people abroad. I feel nothing but peace.

[@shell5988]

@@MinervesOnTheMove Dar Es Salaam and Zanzibar, are nice. The kids love all the activities, water parks and food. We’ll be watching your journey, thanks again for sharing with us; it’s impactful.❤️

[@shashbabydesta9379]

Enjoyed your share. I found it to be informative and engaging. 😊 It is a big adjustment, however, worth the sacrifice to have exposure to everything you mentioned. 🎉ICS Addis sounds wonderful 🎁Best to you and your sweet family 🎉

[@MinervesOnTheMove]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching! This was my first time using lots of videos over storytelling. I did a video in the last were somebody literally said “booorringgggg next time add videos.” So I took their advice 😂

[@shashbabydesta9379]

@MinervesOnTheMove I am originally from Ethiopia. However up in America 🇺🇸 . I will continue to follow your updates as well as Princess' and Queen Desta. Appyou all. Take care for now. 👋✨️

[@leull]

Welcome back to your roots sis ❤

[@willwilliams9072]

Welcome to Ethiopia. Been here with my family for 3 years now and definitely not going back to the rat race in the U.S. We are stress free here!

[@MinervesOnTheMove]

I don't think people even realize how stressed they are. Being there it is so "normal." Once you leave and try to come back you question how you ever did it.

[@ProudEthiopiawit]

Get used to the high life. 😀Addis is not a small city like the other places you've been to. It's the capital city with many international offices like the United Nations, the African Union, over 90 embassies, organizations, and government head offices. Lots of VIP children go to that school. Have fun and forget the haters. Most Americans think they have it all but have never been outside the country and don't want to visit because of what they have been told. Working long stressful hours, shopping and paying bills, not a lot of downtime to enjoy anything else here in the US. So enjoy your time with your beautiful family. FYI, many people are moving to Ghana because they speak English there and the transition is easy.

[@MinervesOnTheMove]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@makedayasenlul7263]

That first part about how toxic and stressful life in the U.S is!! So well articulated. I left Ethiopia at 21 for the American dream and now I can’t wait to get back! Just need to figure out the income part first

[@KalebKaesaye]

Welcome home 🎉🎉🎉

[@esaid9829]

Welcome home to the mother land. Good move especially for your kids. Well done.

[@brunaman2385]

Welcome home you are home and safe ❤️ you don't need to worry about police shooting your kids because of there are black

[@MinervesOnTheMove]

Exactly ❤️❤️ Best thing we’ve ever done for our kids.

[@Abel0911]

What?😂

[@user-bt4jg4mh9p]

WELCOME TO ETHIOPIA SISTER

[@GoredGored]

I really appreciate your number 1 reason for returning to Africa. Additionally, many from the African community have gone back and made significant contributions to improving conditions on the continent throughout the years. One notable individual is John Robinson, the founder of Ethiopian Airlines. Here’s an excerpt from Wikipedia: "John Charles Robinson (November 26, 1903[1] - March 27, 1954[2]) was an American aviator and activist who was hailed as the "Brown Condor" for his service in the Imperial Ethiopian Air Force against Fascist Italy." Just want to drop his name here, I love that guy, and he is my hero. Once your read his bio it will be yours too.

[@ewikebe4568]

we are blessed to have you there in you homeland

[@MinervesOnTheMove]

Aww, thanks! We feel blessed to be here.

[@besufekadmulu965]

It's odd, I love my country... but the stress its causing in my life... is getting me to reconsider my decisions of staying here.

[@Eyob797]

The stress you are made to feel is a western/luciferian conspiracy, one example is the recent decison of abiy ahmed's government to devalue the Ethiopian birr against the amerikkkan dollar. During King Haileselassie's and Mengistu Hailemariam's time one amerikkkan dollar used to change exchange for two Ethiopian birr. When the western/egypt puppet meles zenawi took power in May 1991, by the advice of the evil organization "imf" meles zenawi devalued the Ethiopian birr and one amerikkkan dollar started being exhanged for eight Ethiopian birr. The conspiracy against the Ethiopian people by the evil west has been going on for sometime, all of that will change in the near future. The evil west knows about the Renaissance of Ethiopia/ Ye Ethiopia Tensae, they don't the Ethiopian people to see it but whether they like it or not the Ethiopian Renaissance is destined to happen in the near future as it is a decision of the Most High the King of King's Selassie!!!

[@MinervesOnTheMove]

I get it. It was the reason why we left the states. I think you have to do what's best for your family. I am so happy that this was the best for us.

[@TesfaNegash-rr8fs]

Welcome home sister.

[@btschiz3514]

It's definitely my dream to live in Ethiopia 🇪🇹...I understand and appreciate its rich history 🙏

[@sojourneroftheland]

Great story. Thanks for taking us along with video and pics. Loved the image of the children dressed up in RD too cute! Haters likely either have no idea they are in a jail cell, or are jealous you got out (even if its just temporarily:) Looking forward to more videos!

[@MinervesOnTheMove]

Sis I loved your comment! They don’t realize it but they are imprisoned. Also, I loved my kids in their Hondurans outfits toooo…I was looking at old videos from when we were there and I was like aawwww make my babies babies again 😭😭😭 Thanks for watching!

[@sojourneroftheland]

@@MinervesOnTheMove oops they were honduran outfits! Yes little people all dressed up just too cute, at least you have the memories forever :) Thanks for your reply💐

[@terrygregg89]

My name. Is Terry from Los Angeles California?I love your videos , success to you and your husband and your children

[@MinervesOnTheMove]

Thank you so much!

[@shirobedabo]

As an Ethiopian, i am bias but im convinced that there is no better place to be black than my country

[@MinervesOnTheMove]

I'm not Ethiopian and agree so far!

[@muktarawel]

Mashaallah you are a beautiful presentation about Ethiopia 🇪🇹 ❤️ we love you too. 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[@kkenso7571]

What does it feel to be in a country where everybody is black or brown?

[@MinervesOnTheMove]

Amazing!

[@NORTAMRAT]

You and your family are good people. Soon many understand what you have discovered. Materisal life is not everything.

[@ELPRIMOS5]

Hey it’s Roman I just saw the new vid it’s really cool this is me, Raineir, Lukas, Rafi and Aidan’s channel

[@ELPRIMOS5]

Rafi swears a bunch sorry

[@Eritrea7777]

Welcome to your root Africa

[@dayanberhe4485]

well come sis I am glad you are working as a teacher in Africa This is a trend ghat we have to see go viral If Africa should be developed soon And this is the only way to do it properly I mean teaching Not by giving scholarship to Africans

[@Meba94]

First, welcome to beautiful africa. Welcome to Ethiopia. We have our challenges, but life is good. After 16 years of the continent living and experiencing beautiful cultures; children are well rounded, culturally adept, flexible, adaptable. Even college will not be in the US as we cannot afford it. Yes we miss the US but we have made the choice to build a life on another continent. Enjoy the beautiful ride!!!!

[@Fut19952]

Did you know that Ethiopia in the old day when black Americans or africans were in slaved and treated bad Queen Tayitu sent a message to America calling all black to come back home to Ethiopia where you could be safe and we tried to help in many ways too but we were in so much issue so we didn't do much...And Ethiopia means i am black

[@renitageetmyster9203]

How did you and your family go about getting housing / renting an apartment in Ethiopia? I'm very interested.

[@loric.4016]

How did you find your teaching positions there??

[@tsedalebelete1516]

HAPPY TO HEAR HAPPY OVER THERE I LIVED USA 49 YEARS SO I AM MORE COMFORTABLE HERE FOR NOW I AM NOT SURE WHAT FUTURE HOLD.

[@خدوجحسين-خ3ي]

Welcome adiss Ababa Ethiopia 🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹

[@CantFocusPodcast]

I miss yall

[@suraphelojohannes5780]

Regarding those naysayers, it was thoughtful of you to offer a response. However, let's keep it a one-time thing. If they persist in causing trouble, I suggest ignoring them and focusing on your journey and enjoying your life in Addis Ababa. Cheers ...........!

[@MinervesOnTheMove]

Thank you. I told myself this would be the first and last time lol

[@west2smojo]

So where's your apartment? Are you near Karl adebabay? Bisrate Gebriel?

[@reptilesavage]

Which place has more beautiful nature to you Hondurans🥭 or Ethiopia ⛰? Im curious..

[@ethio_apartements]

Welcome home 🏡 bless you

[@arianaedwards6793]

Heyy! I’m moving my three small children to Mexico next month as a first stop. I agree I felt it was easier to transition that direction first versus somewhere so far like Africa. Like you Im not sure exactly where I belong, but I’m 10000% sure it’s not America.

[@MinervesOnTheMove]

Amazing! Your family, especially your children, will thrive outside of the states ♥️

[@zematube77]

❤❤

[@ambrosey6057]

habeshas means the semetic peoples of eritrea and Ethiopia btw its like the word latino but for semetic ethiopian and eritreans

[@Gypsyjourny]

Hoo 😮

[@ሰለሜ_Tube]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ሰለሜ_Tube]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@ethiomanhulgizem3010]

ርርግፍእችውውእ❤❤❤💛💛💛💚💚💚

[@teje7405]

This is where you belong. So, why even ask? This is your home.

[@ሰለሜ_Tube]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@sisaykifle708]

You are in a land of origin and it is best choice or your family

[@bigeent1615]

Now we wanna see u in hebesha braids. Come on sis. Lol

[@MinervesOnTheMove]

Sis me too!! I was wondering if it could be done over my locs. Because it is GORGEOUS!

[@its_Ab33]

ቀልጂ አንቺ. እኔ ከዚ አገር የምወጣበት ቀን ነው የናፈቀኝ

[@BasicallyBiz]

Lack of political stability is keeping others from moving to Ethiopia

[@ia6750]

Y not though

[@Non-e8j]

I think most probably Ethiopia is not an English speaking country. The people tend to be shy not speak or tend to keep for themselves. They’ve constantly civil war and ethnic divisions amongst Ethiopians. Currently the Galla’s dominate and very oppressive no freedom. Ethiopia is expensive to live unless you send your children private school. If you’re sick private clinics are too expensive. Apartment price is the same as United States;( Kenya, South Africa, Namibia, Uganda, Ghana, Nigeria…etc great schools and English speaking countries.

[@west2smojo]

FEH-renj not FOH-ren-jee 😜

[@MinervesOnTheMove]

I knew someone would help me out in the comments! haha

[@west2smojo]

@@MinervesOnTheMove interestingly, it possibly comes from the word "French".

[@IvaTaiwan-u8z]

🇷🇺Russia invite foreigner to live permanently 🎉🎉

[@Eyob797]

Putin is a man of God, unlike western leaders that are slaves of the fallen angel lucifer, aka members of the illuminati, freemason, skull and bones etc.

[@qwertyqwerty727]

не кому не нужна твоя россия. ФАШИСТЫ

[@terrygregg89]

Ethiopia was colonized for 5 years By the italians

[@francescaleo2479]

The worst mistake of your life a country of war always war and prejudice the worst choice .it has been colonized .they will discriminate you you will regret

[@Eyob797]

Ethiopia is an old independent country!!! The child of lucifer fascist italy tried to colonize Ethiopia and it got defeated BIG TIME at the battle of ADWA!!! The "war" you mentioned aka western/egypt conspiracy that has been going on against Ethiopia for centuries will be destroyed for good by the great power of the Most the King of King's Selassie in the very near future. They made a wise and great decision. You have no idea what the Most High has in place for the so-called "westerners".

[@Black-lioness]

Her business not your problem

[@suraphelojohannes5780]

Why are you Eritreans still hovering and sticking your Nose where you are the least needed ? please tend your damned businerss only. Leave What is Ethiopians to Ethiopians And to Ethiopia...

[@user-bt4jg4mh9p]

@francescaleo2479 I think you have sad life 😭 keep it for yourself

[@rebbybam230]

😅😅😅 a hater 😊

[@user-bt4jg4mh9p]

new subscriber

[@MinervesOnTheMove]

Thanks for subbing!

[@ToneKeys]

Why is it that the black americans who had so much distain for Africans now want to live in africa? Yall called us african bush boogies said our land was poor and we lived in huts. Now yall want to live amongst us ? Smdhl

[@zulutimeproductions3143]

Black people from America do not all share the same ideology. You should be wise enough to understand the difference between who is who if you want to use this type of language. If you have eyes then you must surely see that Black people everywhere on earth have the fingerprints of a certain group of people all over them. We all share the different versions of the same history. Your question indicates that perhaps you are not a student of history and are more interested in conflict than resolutions. We are not the enemy of each other. The rhetoric and division amongst the total Black population worldwide must stop immediately. There is no more time to waste and there definitely is no room for anyone who is not for the betterment of black people no matter where you are from. If Black people from America are not welcome in Africa then please say it now so that those of us who are Black from America that loves Africa and African people can find other places to go. It’s really sad that this is even a conversation.

[@layladvr]

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