Why African American's Are Moving to South Africa? 🇺🇸 to 🇿🇦

[@sandrasgotvoice]

As soon as I saw the thumbnail, I knew 2 things: 1) I would laugh loud and long, and 2) this would not be "another quick video"🤣. I cannot say how much this family has impacted my decision to visit SA and retire to the continent. Their perseverance in settling and living an abundant life there has been incredible. I will always be grateful for all of you for sharing your journeys; we wouldn't know about any of this without you. 🙏🏾 #africa2024

[@amuri1823]

LOL

[@kaialeitham8202]

Must see KZbin right here!!❤❤❤

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Hahahahaha thanks fam!

[@M3OverSeas]

This warms my heart ♥️💜❤️….Two of my favorite families in SA!🌍

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Yes indeed. That’s my brother and family right there

[@YTWorldTraveler]

I hope many American Blacks find happiness in Africa. Although I am White, Africa appeals to me.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Why thank you it’s a majestically place

[@SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq]

You're definitely not the first one. 🙄

[@judyswile]

🤣 Commodores... Lionel Richie... A staple in esp the coloured community 🤣 🤣🤣 you'll be surprised the length and extent of African American artists of yesteryear. Will it shock you that we are familiar with BB King, Louie Armstrong and Sammy Davis Junior too? 🤣🤣🤣 You guys are too funny 🤣 thanks for the tickle Asad😂

[@Sifisok1]

Dr Asad and Edriene are such a vibe, whenever you engage with them you'll always be laughing. Thank you again for choosing our country as a country of choice to settle on and most importantly to raise your children. We will still explore more of SA together as time goes, so we we can change perceptions about this beautiful country of ours. @Rickey, thank you for having them "one the chair" so they can share their experiences since they permanent move to SA.

[@Christine_M_Jones]

How did Rickey miss the third Bam? 💥 💥💥

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

I wanted him to say it.. and it worked

[@DrAntoinetteLloydMD]

I’m back in the states….missing South Africa, and being in the majority! Hope to return sometime this year.

[@Og8821]

Hillbrow used to be modern neighborhood until it was abandoned and a whole lot of immigrants and (locals) turned into Gotham city

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Oh wow thanks for this history

[@MimshacTv]

Its a no go zone. Us SAns dont go there! You get mugged in broad day light​@@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

[@suezcontours6653]

IT'S POINTLESS UNLESS YOU PEOPLE DENOUNCE YOUR BLACK AMERICAN CULTURE. ​@@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

[@evelyngolden2272]

😅

[@mbusosiera1648]

Hillbrow including all the neighborhoods closes to the now slum CBDs is everything wrong with open borders and Pan Africanism!

[@unbotheredmaverick7930]

I like how Adrienne understand her husband, she anticipate the joke before it pops 😂😂, she'll be already cracking before we get it.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Right. That’s what happens when you know your spouse

[@ElizabethMabaso-eo5mh]

The city of Johannesburg is 80% foreigners. Most locals don't go to the city because of what it has turned into.

[@mazibukomail]

You're writing this on a YT page owned by foreigners who live in Joburg🤦‍♀

[@ElizabethMabaso-eo5mh]

@@mazibukomail The foreigners I'm talking about are our African brothers and sisters from other African countries.im sure he gets that. You are just trying to be a smart ass. There are our African brothers and sisters some whom I know personally who are doing good things in South Africa. unfortunately there are a lot of illegal immigrants from other African countries who come here and do illegal activities and growing up as a teenager in the 90:s I had to witness Nigerians do some horrible crimes( drugs, drug trafficking and using young girls who eventually turned into prostitution and drugs). I blame our government for allowing most of what is happening. The owner of this page is a foreigner and is here legally. He has done his research and keeps doing his research about the country he stays in to have clarity..........

[@zeentusi9339]

I used to leave the car at home and take a taxi from Midrand to downtown Joburg( late 2000's early 2010's) just to enjoy the vibe there, and do some shopping at Small Street, but today I can't even drive through Smith Street due to the horrible experience we had with my son, daylight attempted robbery, no ways, for me it's a no go zone, due to safety more than anything. It's quite sad to see what CBD has turned out to be due to drug lords and crime, and that's my truth, very sad!!😢

[@nthabisengmametja7031]

I had to comment before even watching . My favorite people in one video Dr Asad , Adrienne and Rickey❤️.I’ll come back to comment after watching 😍

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Oh wow!!! Thank you so very much! 🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@kodwat2134]

Love these two families ❤❤

[@nkosanazweni8073]

Spot on Dr Asad, skewed projection of 🇿🇦SA by the west sucks indeed

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

That it does

[@666oracle]

Uncle Asad is the best. Bam bam bam just like that!!

[@sabrinamadison8769]

As a American I love seeing our minds are being open. The media here in the states don't show anything good about Africa

[@FirstspotNews-gp9bx]

Much love from Cape town❤

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Why thank you

[@jp-pp7wr]

Bam bam bam family. please dont ever try and venture out to hillbrow or yeoville. Even us locals dont go there. In the 90's these were our safe party areas. not now though.

[@sethabilekhumalo]

Greetings from the Eastrand ❤

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Greetings family and the first to comment!!

[@Christine_M_Jones]

❤❤❤❤

[@thabangdiokana9886]

Very wonderful to see our brothers and sisters coming home to come and connect with the soil

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

For sure

[@trailblazersish]

I'm from Cleveland 😂😂😂 Dr. Assad drops knowledge and comedy all at the same time.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

All at the same time!

[@QueenB_ZA]

South African greatest natural resource is South African people and the spirit that they embody ✨️🇿🇦🙌🏾

[@amuri1823]

Got me singing Night Shift by the Commodores while working on a spreadsheet.! Love this video.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Yes indeed. Enjoy yourself. Much love

[@kabelomasangu9402]

Yall should take the kids to see the upside down house in Hartbeesport.

[@wilmanmitchell4410]

Hillbrow is the Nigeria version of success story in SA.😂😂

[@mmg_777]

Big up Dr Asad and Wife Jones family respect blessings 👍💥

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Blessings

[@rhogan7312]

When I saw Dr. A and Mrs. A I did a happy dance 💃🏾. So excited to see you interview them, I really enjoyed this video; from Chicago (Chi town)❤

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Glad you enjoyed it! Chi Town stand up!

[@pusomogwera9260]

Hillbrow was the Sandton of SA in the 70s and 80s, it deteriorated from 1997, it used to have 3 star, 4 star hotels. I stayed in one of the hotels as a student, now it's slums

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Oh wow that’s interesting how things changed in a short period of time

[@Seeta_sa_gauta]

Movies for you Rickey. Cry Freedom. Sarafina. From Disney, The colour of friendship.

[@Og8821]

You mean cry the beloved country with James Earl Jones? Another good movie shot in SA about apartheid : The power of one featuring Morgan freeman before he was God 😉

[@asadelmalikphd]

❤❤❤

[@Teboho-RSA]

That song was a hit... Night Shift by The Commodores

[@mfundo6619]

The reason why Hillbrow gave an uneasy vibe is because it's dominated by foreigners from other African countries who are mostly here illegally and are unfortunately always up to no good as they commit most of the crimes in the CBD. Hopefully this will all change after the 2024 elections. South Africa and South Africans need to take back Hillbrow and the CBD

[@SA_SovereigntyForPatriots]

💯%

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Copy that

[@SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq]

1000

[@Joysings86]

I got the biggest shock of my life when I saw the CBD, especially coming from Cape Town 🤯 like how is a central BUSINESS district so messed up when you're the BUSINESS hub of South Africa? I pray JHB is restored in 2024 cos I wana move.

[@Christine_M_Jones]

@@Joysings86 I will be praying 🙏🏾

[@nthabisengmametja7031]

Ricky You should watch Sarafina. It’s about Black youth( school kids) fighting against the racist government during apartheid. It’s based on a true story. Hector Peterson was one of the school children killed by the racist police. The song Dr Asad is talking about that he heard at Farmers Market, I know it and I was born in the 90s.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Ok ok ok

[@lynwill9946]

My three favorite KZbinrs in South Africa. I feel as if you’re a member of my family. I truly enjoyed this content. Thank you.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

How nice. Well thanks for the love and welcome

[@matebellophori1311]

Hillbrow was the most beautiful part of Jo'burg,look at how it has turned into😢😢😢😢

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Oh wow

[@sdowdy9965]

I loved this segment! I've subscribed to both channels. I was in Johannesburg December 21 - January 1st and we had an amazing time! Ricky, I believe my husband met you and your Father at the Houghton one evening. We will be traveling back very soon and we too are considering making the move. Peace and Blessings to both families.

[@Christine_M_Jones]

Wishing you God’s best ❤

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Oh wow well when you’re back we will meet again formally and collectively

[@sdowdy9965]

@@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL Absolutely! We're working on our return trip right now. We are definitely in prayer about moving.

[@sdowdy9965]

@@Christine_M_Jones Thank you.

[@Me-jc1qf]

Bam Bam Bam just like that gang✌️, lovely interview as per my expectation, Mr Jones there's no way you don't know Night shift song my guy, that's a jam here in SA

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Hahahahaha I’m learning

[@lenbeckmann4311]

No need for tv if I can watch this. ❤

[@Phila-zd3ps]

Me too 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽

[@sifisonkosi9427]

Very few SAns in Hillbrow...

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

copy copy

[@izanamiledwaba1330]

We know the song Dr Asad!!! That's a jam!!!

[@sandindamae.iwantmetowin5652]

It’s amazing to see my African American brothers and sister happy and enjoying Mzansi. We love you beautiful amazing families.

[@xolanikhuzwayo484]

the spot she was tlakingg about with good braai by orlando towers is called chaf phozi, haarties is the place he liked , beautiful place

[@xolanikhuzwayo484]

As a South african I watched the whole interview because I was curious as to why move to here ,what a gamble but glad you guys settled well ,loving the motherland and learning about the different cultures

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Oh wow what a perspective for sure! Thanks as we are enjoying it all for sure

[@chanteyelliott]

What a awesome interview!! Omg.. ❤❤❤❤ Thank you

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Our pleasure!

[@Peoplehavebeenasking]

Perfect description of the energy in Hillbrow: “I woke up hungry, and I’m going to kill you” 😂😂😂

[@williamhappy1672]

It's good to see our people coming back home, guys u are all welcome please come back home to mother AFRICA....... ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@pinkiephaahla8957]

Guys, welcome to South Africa!!!

[@kimkaans1072]

Great show...love the energy.

[@williamwebbs1952]

Absolutely great vlog today 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿 I'm a big fan of both families the Jones and Doc family 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Much appreciated

[@Naledi_22]

Adrienne and Dr Asad ❤❤❤

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

They are awesome

[@JinneHelpVirHenna]

Amongst the many families that joined us in SA these two are on the top of my list! I've been with you guys right from the start BAM BAM BAM !!!

[@YTWorldTraveler]

Great interview. We are so much the same.

[@Lintletse]

I got lost in Hillbrow...cos its close to Parktown and boy was I shook. It reminded me of bad areas in East Detroit around 2010 and boy it was an experience. Dont get me wromg Detroit is my adopted city...and i lived on Washington Blvd, CBD for 6 years...lits of changes have happened...but some areas like in most older cities...some areas are hit. The last time I had seen a mattress and a fridge just about....yeah...I avoid at all cost.

[@jwcmnbox]

Great show family!! I love interviews with DR. Asad & wife Adrianne.💙💙

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

EVERYTIME!

[@elvinnybonjovi10]

Interesting conversation you're having there. Keep them coming brorher, I'm clued on my screen.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

You got it

[@MrFlipzone]

Thank you Ricky Jones . A big shout out to Dr Asad & Adrienne you guys are hella funny. The comments and explanations have humour for days. Lovely interview !!!! As a South African I must say you are doing your best to get that authentic Mzansi experience.

[@sasamolutsi4215]

POWERFUL PEOPLE.🥰😍

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Why thank you

[@RastaAfricanGentleman]

The only two families I am subscribed to. Dr. Asaad never disappoints on funny story telling with the ever so fun laughing partner in crime. Hillbrow gets to us all, that place needs a renewal

[@Christine_M_Jones]

Thanks for Subscribing❣️

[@faneciaconner-dz7tt]

😂. I enjoyed watching this interview. Great vibes. Thank you

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you

[@Ms.Robinson__]

This was a great video. I hope that Dr. Asad will consider expanding his program to the field of education, and incorporate aspiring teachers. Especially since the schools seems to be such high caliber.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

There it is. Seed sown here it’s only a matter of time

[@josephsekwane4781]

This was amazing. Thank you for this interview. Dr. Asad is the coolest! Mrs. Adrian the beautiful goddess she always is. Witty and funny. Love!

[@sheiladavids7734]

❤Welcome to the best country in the world🎉❤

[@thabisoseoka7837]

Nice video

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Thank you!

[@DrAntoinetteLloydMD]

Adrienne mentioned the niceness of the teachers and students in her children’s schools….I was just talking with a fellow African-American sister who visited SA recently as well, we both agreed South African blacks in general appear much nicer than Americans. We love and miss being around our warm sisters and brothers in SA!

[@Lesciba]

Thank you so much.... am glad you experienced this first hand & are witness.... our illegal immigration issues with our fellow Africans has everyone screaming 'xenophobia', whereas its not that but the need for everyone to come in legally and then respect the laws of the country.... Otherwise South Africans are among the warmest people you will ever interact with. Period.

[@jamaicanonthemove.3239]

​@@LescibaI can't wait to get my daughter started back in school. We just returned to the USA to visit family and friends.

[@Lesciba]

@@jamaicanonthemove.3239 Very wonderful indeed ❤

[@shawnawilson3026]

Doc! That IS the jam!!!! Yes sir

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Hahahaha

[@enriquemarais4412]

Greatings from Cape Town...........

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Hello there!

[@seektruth5750]

I’ve been to the states and I experienced the sense of urgency only after I came back to SA, it was frustrating to me 😂, but in SA people have a saying “there’s no hurry in SA”. I’ve realized how chilled SAns are, that much we can learn from the States, efficiency.

[@Ocsshepherd]

To me seeing African coming home makes me happy

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

It's a happy thing

[@hlangananichauke3364]

I've not been to Hillbrow in like forever 😂😂😂😂 you are brave Dr Asad

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

hahaha

[@tinyikoshibambo8167]

Enjoyed this, was laughing all the way through - great content. You’re spot on about operational efficiency, we need to really up our game.

[@mamkitimloyi2486]

Your all welcome beautiful family 😍😍❤🎉🎉🥳🙏🏾

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Why thank you

[@mattiehunley4366]

Hello Jones and Asad and Adrian ! Nice conversation good times I hope to get to the next get together when I return home to South Africa! 🇿🇦 very good content in this interview. I’m with Adrian on the Lonehill area I like there. I live up the street at Steyn City not far from Kalamyi area as well ! I love that I am close to highways as well Asad location is everything! I am a Real Estate agent in the states licensed in Florida! I came over to Johannesburg South Africa with the Real South Africa real estate tour I ended up moving to South Africa! Who knew on the Night Shift,,,!!!1

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Oh nice. When do you return?

[@mattiehunley4366]

@@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL I’m Planning to return sometime in February or the beginning of March !!!1

[@manojkumarramdutt9752]

loving Dr Asad ..n his narration of south africa...hes a natural n could ...'listen to him all day long'....lol

[@SangweniMandla]

Great interview

[@Thabile.Mosima]

Greetings from Hyde Park, Johannesburg🇿🇦Great interview. The Hillbrow experience killed me😂. That place is dangerous. The content is lit. Keep them coming and welcome to mother🇿🇦

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

What’s up family and thanks for the kind words we will keep them coming for sure

[@Christine_M_Jones]

💯❤

[@offtoanotherworld7434]

Being in SA begins the process of not thinking consciously or otherwise about being Black. And contrary to understanding, I believe it's a by product of the PTSD all those in the diaspora feel in some form. So beyond your channels, for those leaving the "world behind", Id recommend a period of internet fasting when you finally get home to The continent family

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Nice!

[@Vision2life1]

I just recently visited SA. I wish I could move there, but I must wait until retirement.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Indeed, we will be here and the welcome will be on point!

[@Pilane892]

Why wait till retirement? Look at the scares skills we need for our economy - you might just qualify to move here under one of those if you can secure employment

[@carhay464]

Beef tripe is the stomach lining!😊

[@mabasonkomoentertainmentvi7864]

I used to go around hillbrow when I was a teenager but now I am not comfortable at all it has changed a lot. The last time I saw Pretoria street I was shocked and I was like I wouldn't walk there anymore plus the are thieves there who steal phones via a car or taxi window.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Oh my the difference was real!

[@lorettahlatsh4357]

Hi ya'll, jhb is like NY....Durban like your Miami.......warm Beaches, Cape likreCarligornia

[@skywilliams323]

What! University of cape town gonna let my daughter know about that, But she wants a master's in film writing and her mom's from Ethiopia and I'm originally from New Orleans they visited Ethiopia last summer 2023 but I had to stay home and work😊

[@blackmac500]

The song he was trying to remember was the night shift by the Commodores

[@chanteyelliott]

The song is called NIGHT SHIFT

[@offtoanotherworld7434]

I was at restaurant in Soweto listening to Patrice Rushen "sending you forget me nots". That's a over 45 song lol

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

hahahahahahahaha, just like that

[@offtoanotherworld7434]

@@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL btw, I do miss my coffee shop in Rosebank next to Proud Marys. That coffee was off the chain. No gut issue with that one. Even the pastries was delicious. I came back a few months ago and had a damn damn damn (not bam bam bam) moment. They was gone. :(

[@leratoletwaba9500]

yes we know that song a classic. Commodores - Nightshift

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

ok ok ok

[@PascalMokatsi]

The song is called night shift by the Commodores,my favourite song it's a south African staple for classic American songs

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Yep yep

[@The-Art-of-Luv-4-Africa]

Awesome interview brother Ricky. I always enjoy Doc and Adriene. Keep bringing the great content. In the meantime, much blessings and Ubuntu!

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Much appreciated. Blessings

[@james_mckee8164]

Great Interview! Dr. Asad & Adrian are a highly intelligent, caring and fun-loving couple. The chemistry was unmatched! I really enjoyed this interview! This is must see tv.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Thanks Unc, much appreciated! They are good people!

[@Christine_M_Jones]

No doubt Big Brother, you will love the like Rickey Sr & I ❤

[@spati0809]

I lived in Yeoville next to Hillbrow and those places were a vibe. I have not set foot there in close to 10 years. It is just not safe. It has been taken over by shady characters.

[@felixabrams5452]

Hi, I see miss Adraan is gain in south Africa that's what we call happiness and peace

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

For sure. It’s a beautiful country and place to be

[@Say_Jay246]

"Heart-ah-piers-port" I love Heart a dee dees though 😂 Towards the end of the interview I was dead. From the driving, to the real estate, to how long it takes to fix things 🤣🤣🤣 when y'all said South Africa is a drama, you were right. We say you're bored by choice in this country🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@fatimawindvoel2253]

😂😂This is one country that stresses God the most im sure 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Say_Jay246]

@fatimawindvoel2253 Every time the sun rise in South Africa, God is like, "Here We go again," 🤣

[@fatimawindvoel2253]

@@Say_Jay246 soo true 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦‍♀️

[@spati0809]

Dr Asad you are funny 😂. I loved the expression of cow dung testing. Mogodu (tripe) is a delicacy.

[@amuri1823]

Drivers in Rwanda make you prepare your Will before getting in the car. Between the motos (motorcycle taxis), cars, bicycle taxis, lack of traffic lights and so many people....I would just watch videos on my phone when I lived there. When in Cape Town coming back from Table Mountain, our Uber driver was from Rwanda...we could tell. LOL!

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

oh wow, that's interesting!

[@YTWorldTraveler]

Fascinating vlog.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Thank you

[@Dumizulu_Rain]

Meant to reply on this podcast but replied on another of your short videos 😅and here I thought my comment was deleted but rather misplaced 😂😂😂How that happened is startling to me, leave The Hill in the brow to hardcore individuals 😅😂

[@flowhannesburg1912]

16:57 😂😂😂😂😂 he had to shut that one down immediately smh I get it though, don't wanna f up the bread 😅

[@MsArtelia]

Thank you so much for the information

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

My pleasure family

[@Phila-zd3ps]

Hillbrow is most occupied by Nigerians, zimbos,and other foreign nationals😢😢😢😢😢 2℅ South Africans lived there even us we don't feel safe😢😢Drug lords are selling drugs in daylight

[@fullerwilliams5458]

Guess only Nigerian and other African that you guys call foreigners sells drugs in South Africa.😅😅

[@Bxpicasso]

@@fullerwilliams5458 Not Really, they demolish the place when they move in.....white foreigners also sell drugs....the difference is in how the area turnsout when both move in....we love our african brothers...but we need to do things different...give sandton to nigerians...you will see.....stayed in sunnyside in 2010, then our foreigners moved in...go check the place now...check the cbd's...the answer is there...we dont hate our own....we have yards of shacks in sandton occupied by illegal immigrants...no issues with any legal foreign national doe.....i know some that are making an honest living

[@hopebuhali3887]

​@@fullerwilliams5458 They do dominate that trade in Hilbrow

[@FannieSkosana]

Welcome back home.

[@fortheloveoftravel758]

Just to chime in there guys. Hillbrow was the IT area to live in the 90's. I lived there in my 20s. A lot has changed in SA in the last two to 3 decades with the influx of people from all over and hijacking buildings criminality / lawlessness being allowed by our Government to grow. People from rural SA ir smalker towns, illegal immigrants allowed to just set up shacks wherever they see space and never get evicted and they know it. Even in private Township properties. This has destroyed a lot of our landscape. Even Capetown is a lower version of itself these days believe it or not.

[@Lesciba]

You spoke the gospel truth! My dad says Hillbrow used to be a fancy place reserved for high class people.... until the ANC took over.... We just hope 2024 people will vote smarter and our country will turn the corner and begin an upward trajectory.