Moving To Charlotte In 2024? What I Wish I Knew Before Moving To Charlotte North Carolina!

#clt #movingtocharlotte #northcarolina
In this video I am discussing my honest experience living in Charlotte NC. August makes four years I have been here and I have been thinking a lot about the next steps in my life. Comment and let me know your thoughts or if you could relate to anything!
Related Videos
1. WHAT I WISH I KNEW BEFORE MOVING TO CHARLOTTE! North Carolina vs New Jersey
• WHAT I WISH I KNEW BEF...
2. Moving to Charlotte In 2022? What I Wish I Knew Before Moving To Charlotte, North Carolina!
• Moving to Charlotte In...
Ejima (twin) was created by Ngozi and Nnena.
We are Nigerian-American identical twins documenting bits and pieces of our everyday lives.
Follow us on Instagram at
@ngozicnwafor / ngozicnwafor
@nnena.nwafor / nnena.nwafor
Tiktok _ejima
Don't forgot to like this video and subscribe to our channel!

[@ngozinwafor]

Your feelings are normal for how long you been there. No matter how big or fun your city is it gets old. You have to find ways to make it new and fun. There’s so much you haven’t done yet as mentioned. You’ll be fine. If all else fails Texas is here for you!!

[@EJIMANnenaNgozi]

🤣

[@Win0777]

Thank you so much for sharing this informative video and being so open and honest. I totally get your point mainly about not being able to find like-minded people of African culture. I'm Caribbean/raised currently living in NJ and Dallas was my 1st choice but I was concern about the dry severe heat and no green :( I will be relocating to Charlotte next month and don't have friends or family there so your perspective open my eyes about difficulty meeting people with strong cultured background. I am not a club or party type person in my early 40s but i do like to enjoy life and music but nothing wild or outrageous. Any tips on diverse location will be highly appreciated. Just follow your heart and do what you believe will work for you. Thank you!

[@Naimah404]

Hi Nnena! Imo it seems like there would be so many reasons for you to move to Texas: there's a large African population there, there's more than 4 largely populated cities in that one state, there's plenty of social activities and ministries there, a variety of cuisines, there's no state income tax, the weather is much warmer, more career opportunities, and most importantly you would be closer to your sister, Ngozi! I feel that it would be really good for you and your sister to be in close proximity, at least in the same state. And I can really tell that your sister wants you there with her as well. 💕

[@EJIMANnenaNgozi]

Awwww I know I have been thinking about it ughhh lol

[@WORKSbaby]

I’m excited to see where you end up and I think you should go to Dallas plus it’s closer to your sister

[@EJIMANnenaNgozi]

Hey! Dallas hmmm

[@WORKSbaby]

@@EJIMANnenaNgozi I might go there but if I could find a way to get a good job I’d def go to Florida but ok bye

[@Ngozin1]

Your experience reminds me of the clip Charlotte is like an airbnb! Its not easy relocating at an older age. I think its a combo of people, personality, and the place. It also depends on what your looking for. I been to Charlotte several times and its def on the slower side.

[@isaiahwitcher352]

I’ve been contemplating on leaving clt too, thinking about giving Atlanta a chance since I am somewhat familiar with the city and know it offers what interests me along with making sense financially. It wouldn’t be a challenging move since it’s somewhat close. Looking fwd to a good summer in clt though, we’ve got a couple spots coming like kitchen&kocktails, teranga city, taste cheesesteak bar, and taste lounge noda

[@EJIMANnenaNgozi]

Hey Isaiah! I recall you gave me a list two years ago! I’m looking forward to summer too we shall see!

[@user-cx9vo9rn2x]

Jersey native. Im in my forties and don’t party like that, but Iike options and other types of things to do. I have lived in ATL for years, the DMV, and Tampa, FL. Left FL last year due to the ever increasing cost of living, and growing bored of it after ten plus years. Since I’m single and my kids are grown and live out of state, I have flexible work, I decided to test out a few cities before finding housing and settling down. Started with Charlotte as family lives in Huntersville, and when I tell you, I was so damn bored in Charlotte I had to leave after only 2 months. When you live in other cities that offer more of things to do, restaurants, shopping, festivals, museums, etc. and compare it to Charlotte, it seems limited. To me, Charlotte was slow, country and/or racist in the outer suburbs/cities. Or I would go somewhere and think the area was nice and when I told people, they would be like “Oh, thats the hood over there..be careful..lol. And they were from places like Brooklyn, Bronx, etc..lol. I did like Uptown vibe and South Park area though. I felt stares when I went out to places like Mooresville, Huntersville, Concord (outside of Concord Mills vicinity), Matthews, etc. Even when looking at apartments, the vibe felt off like they were still getting acclimated to blacks moving to those areas..lol. Though racism exist everywhere, I didnt experience that in other cities for the most part. From there, I stayed in San Antonio for a couple of months and although it has its caveats, I liked it a little better than Charlotte. Ultimately, I settled in Houston suburbs and i’m liking it. Its not perfect either, but there is so much to do and experience here. There are hoods and crime here like anywhere else, but I guess because it’s a larger metro area and more spread out, it doesn’t bother me as much. If your content then stay put for now. Most of the cities I’ve lived in have lots of people coming and going, but if you like it, you can’t let it sway you. There is always travel. Best wishes.

[@EJIMANnenaNgozi]

Thank you! Yeah I’m not a fan of the Charlotte metro areas but I know they are very popular for families.

[@ShaneISRAEL]

I think texas is overrated. Houston crime rate is insane i think ppl just like saying i love here. I prefer peace n quiet over a club scene .

[@EJIMANnenaNgozi]

I get it but its interesting how ppl always mention the club scene but theirs so much more than that here. We have 3 major sports teams, great food, museums, festivals, attractions etc. From my experience eating/clubbing are the easy things to do hence why ppl do it more frequently. If you do your research youll see theres different type of events weekly. And you can def get the quiet in the suburbs. Their too quiet for me 🤣

[@RDQConsulting]

Friendship are hard to create as you get older, you really have to be open to new people with caution. It's like slow rolling relationships unless you really connect day 1 with similar interests and similar appreciations for certain things. Social media has caused alot of us to judge more harshly unnecessary. But I understand some of what your saying.

[@EJIMANnenaNgozi]

Your right! I compare making friends to dating!

[@gthigpen6989]

I can vouch for Nashville, TN. Come here. We can go out. Take care.

[@dariusbrock2351]

I know the feeling all too well. Like some have said maybe Texas will be the answer for you. Whatever you ultimately decide I wish you the best!

[@EJIMANnenaNgozi]

Thank you!

[@jacquelinerussaw6967]

I am a single Registered Nurse. I am tall, also. 5’10” to be exact. I loved living in Charlotte. I lived there from 2018 to 2020. I now live in Atlanta. I make more money here, but the rent prices are horrible.The housing cost sucks, also.

[@EJIMANnenaNgozi]

Nice. If you dont mind me asking why did you move to Atlanta? Are you originally from there?

[@jacquelinerussaw6967]

@EJIMANnenaNgozi I am originally from Alabama. I left Alabama in 2018 and moved to Charlotte because I had visited the city with a friend and loved it as soon as I arrived to Charlotte. I left Charlotte and moved to Atlanta because I have a lot of family in Alabama and I was driving over seven hours every month to visit them. Unfortunately the small town I am from in Alabama, the nearest airport is two hours away. I moved to Atlanta because the drive time to my home town is only three hours.

[@WORKSbaby]

Look up “cheapest cities & states for low incomes” by geography king and do a video loosely based on it very good !

[@EJIMANnenaNgozi]

🙏🏽

[@jayrogers7779]

You should move if you feel strongly about being around more Nigerians. I agree that the winter season has become colder. It appears that you need to meet a man/have a relationship so that you have someone to enjoy activities with.

[@EJIMANnenaNgozi]

Ughhh I’m just confused! Thanks for the advice 🙏🏽

[@DeshondaDodd]

I feel the exact same. I moved to CLT 8 years ago and I’m so bored. Looking to move to Texas next year for more diversity and a more lively atmosphere

[@EJIMANnenaNgozi]

Hey! Where did you move from and do you go out a lot in CLT?

[@johnfields1206]

Hey I’m am from clt and I would like to take you out and get to know you!!!

[@EJIMANnenaNgozi]

Lol

[@charlesoyibo9536]

Houston offers all that diversity plus naija is plenty there. Houston will widen your horizon compared to Charlotte.

[@EJIMANnenaNgozi]

Interesting!

[@luxejohn]

@@EJIMANnenaNgozitime to move 🙂‍↕️

[@genovasquez8361]

im in Saint Louis Missouri there are tons of nigerians. I sometimes meet them when i cold approach women during the day i can tell with the accent she is not american. Only thing about STL is stay out the hood(the city). Because its ghetto there, an dangerous in certain parts. My Brother just moved back to hood and he is not happy. But he was in a situtation where he had to get off for his mental health.

[@vivianmadu7892]

Come on to Houston lmao! Ngozi wins lmao

[@EJIMANnenaNgozi]

🤣🤣

[@laluta9]

Haven’t watched a vid in a min are you locking your hair?? Also same here I’ll end up in Virginia in the next 2-3 yrs to be around more Ghanaians lol

[@yusufhasaan8781]

Working remote is awful for a social life. As an adult it’s hard to make new friends unless it’s from work or social groups

[@EJIMANnenaNgozi]

I agree that remote work makes it harder. As a remote worker you have to be intentional about your social life

[@soulglow1969]

I agree….But I can’t get my wife to move to Dallas 🤣

[@EJIMANnenaNgozi]

Lol why not? Where are you all now?

[@soulglow1969]

@@EJIMANnenaNgozi Originally from The DMV and now live in Mooresville

[@EJIMANnenaNgozi]

Nice! I was there a few weeks ago. A bit far but how do you like it?

[@soulglow1969]

@@EJIMANnenaNgozi I like Mooresville……But the genie 🧞‍♂️ is now out and it’s catching up with the other Lake Norman towns in Mecklenburg County. My property taxes have risen by astronomical levels.

[@genovasquez8361]

if your 5ft11 or 6ft1 your height can be intimidating to both men and women. I typically attract taller women too me. Im only 5ft8. The tallest woman i ever been with intimately was 6ft5. Men fear now and days if she is really tall was she born a woman, there is a co-worker she dresses and looks like a female. Her voice is not really deep, but its unisex. I cant see adams apple or anything but i can tell she likes me, because every time she sees me in passing she speaks to me and sometimes i catch her watching me, i didnt want to asked her if she was born a woman because thats rude. But she just has a voice i cant make out. so i just keep it cordial with her. Alot of times being tall ie 6ft and up throws men off for other reasons. especially if they not as tall as you, most men just assume they will be rejected because of the height difference so they just avoid you, out of sight and out of mind. They may really like you or find you hot but the temptation of you is not stronger than fear of perceived rejection. Most men only approach women they think they can get. They dont go for girls they think its 1% chance she might reject me.

[@EJIMANnenaNgozi]

Interesting!!

[@WazzyTV]

have you tried the black american scene or you just dont vibe with them

[@EJIMANnenaNgozi]

I have. I was at STATS on Wednesday night.

[@myimperfectdiary890]

I have been living in Charlotte, NC since 2015. When I first moved here, I used to like it. Now, it's not as good anymore. Housing has become very expensive, and I feel like Charlotte is becoming more racist and segregated. If you go to South Blvd, you will see what I am talking about. When I first moved to Charlotte, it was a very diverse area, but now it's mostly all white people.

[@nubiann104]

Pray on it and don’t follow what others want you to do. Maybe God has placed you In Charlotte to bring that change you want. Maybe your meant to start that young sophisticated professional scene or unite the young Nigerians! Who knows! Don’t do anything in a rush.

[@EJIMANnenaNgozi]

🙏🏽

[@Lmiller83]

Charlotte just seems more of like a white city. You don't really meet blacks who are doing well in life and thats mainly because everything is so expensive. I moved back to SC and bought a nice house. I'm older and more settled so Charlotte wasn't for me. I think you will like Texas

[@EJIMANnenaNgozi]

Congratulations on buying a house! Numbers wise there are a lot of black people In Charlotte but like you mentioned idk if most are “doing well”.

[@Lawson828]

Lol this false bra Charlotte blacks doing way better than most blacks in major US cities

[@ce4139]

I was raised here in Charlotte and I’m in my 40s. What black people are you interacting with because the majority I know including myself are very successful, educated and doing well economically. The ones you’re meeting have to be of a certain mindset, demographic, etc. Just my take.

[@Lmiller83]

@ce4139 Yeah I definitely didn't see many black people doing well there that actually still live in the city of Charlotte . If so what neighborhoods do they live in? I lived near Myers park and Barclay Downs and I saw 0 black families in those nice homes.

[@ce4139]

@@Lmiller83 I know plenty black people who grew up in those neighborhoods and who currently live there. Have you ventured out to all areas of Charlotte? Successful black people don’t just live in “one or two” neighborhoods here. 👀 Sounds like you need to truly explore the city beyond your neighborhood.

[@gthigpen6989]

Ahh, why are you looking for Nigerians in American cities? Am I missing something? Is being an American not enough?

[@EJIMANnenaNgozi]

🤣

[@queenadeniboye]

No trust me being a Nigerian American is better. lol

[@gthigpen6989]

@@queenadeniboye OK. I want argue with you.