WHY I LEFT NEW YORK FOR NAMIBIA

[@AfroAmericaninAfrica]

Greetings from the Motherland! The name of the organization I moved to Namibia with is Worldteach (www.worldteach.org).

[@SizzlesDiaries]

Hey kaylan this was all part of Gods plan for you. I am so glad you filmed this. It's really helpful to our new followers, welcome ya'll.

[@allheartheart3900]

what was living in Barbados like

[@fitawrarifitness6842]

I had to pause the video to comment on a point you made, "I fell in love with living in Black countries"!!! I wish more African Americans would experience this, it's has a psychological and spiritual effect that is had to put in words.

[@cultivatingwellness4028]

You look beautiful 😍❤️

[@mariemarie2449]

I have been following your Chanel for the first 3 weeks, I love what you do, and I have to say congratulations for your achievements. And I have to say , i think your husband was meant to be yours. Well done.

[@morninglight8300]

You are home now queen, lots of love from a Nigerian.

[@dutchflash]

I had a similar experience. Working in corporate America as a Black man is almost one of the worst things you can experience. I had to get out..you know you aren't being yourself and just conforming yourself to whatever they want you to be. As you said about being in a Black country, the energy is just different. I experienced this the first time I went to Africa. My spirit felt like I belonged there.

[@hopeawakened7390]

The struggle is real! Yah is able!!!

[@oliviatuyenipetrus663]

Her husband was my best English teacher, while she was my Life skills teacher( very kind and soft)Grade 11 (2011).🤗They are beautiful souls inside and out😍

[@AfroAmericaninAfrica]

♥♥♥

[@timotheusn.h.nakashona1001]

Her husband won the lottery, she's a keeper.

[@DarrylBass]

You didn't have a perception of racism, you had an actual experience with it. Like the old saying goes, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. So here you now are thriving and being happy. I too am a native New Yorker, turned 50 last October I'm I've been long fed up with life here and would like to leave. I hope you continue to experience greater things.

[@AfroAmericaninAfrica]

Darryl Bass you’re very right and thank you so much Darryl!

[@NickyM_0]

@@AfroAmericaninAfrica Yes, I wanted to pick up on that 'perception' sentence. Speak your truth, Sis. A lot of the time we are conditioned to step around, be polite or minimise what a situation actually is. Racism. Perception leaves it open for someone else to say 'You may have viewed it like that but that might not have been the reality of the situation.' That puts the accountability on you and your mental state and removes it from them taking ownership for THEIR racist actions. We offer them the perfect excuse to grab on to when we start talking about 'my perception'. So happy you left and you are thriving in Namibia. I am seriously thinking of leaving London, UK for the very same reasons that made you leave. I worked with White, left wing 'progressives', in the Human Rights field, who claimed to be fighting for minority rights but were as racist as in any other setting. It came as a shock, Black wake-up call and a turning point for me. Sis, it is not just happening in corporate America/the private, cut throat, commercial arena. The Charity/Human rights setting produces some of the worst exploiters/abusers of human rights/perpetrators of racial discrimination. That field is full of White hypocrisy, but behind closed doors and with the hand and very effective guise of an 'allie'. Malcolm X was 100% correct when he talked about the 'White Liberals' and he was saying this is the 1960s and it is 100% applicable today in 2020: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2arqn9shrN6mK8 Love your video content and I find you inspirational ❤

[@hopeawakened7390]

Pray for guidance. His name is Yahuah.

[@DarrylBass]

One other thing, I'm glad you have emphasized to your viewers the benefits of living in a Black country. My wife is from Trinidad, has roots in Grenada and I tell her all the time how fortunate she is too live in a Black country

[@paulapaularaejohnson]

What a strong, smart and beautiful lady your mother raised!! Faith is everything and you took a leap and look at you now!! Many heartfelt blessings to you and your adorable son and husband!! I love your story and love your heart and soul.

[@heinvanvlastuin5418]

I moved from The Netherlands to South Africa almost ten years ago, and I am still here. I love the African community. I feel less lonely here and more human.

[@thulimsimanga4281]

Hein van Vlastuin Where in South Africa are you based?

[@xoliswa_m328]

♥️ from South Africa

[@AfroMillennialMomma]

I was a volunteer in Senegal in 2009. I just returned to Senegal this past January for the 7th time with my husband of 10 years and my four year old. Love what you're doing, planning to retire in my 40s and move there for good.

[@christoperbazen5912]

Beautiful sister I am proud to see a Black American had the courage to return home out of the hells of the America. Lovely son. From an African American in Atlanta. Best wishes.

[@elizabethwambui9901]

Your mother was a very wise and a very gorgeous woman. She raised an equally wise beautiful and strong daughter! You go girl.

[@AfroAmericaninAfrica]

Elizabeth Wambui thank you!! ♥️

[@hopeawakened7390]

You’re very smart and very wise. Yah bless you and yours.

[@UKEducatedLady]

I wish I had the foresight to move to Africa years ago, but I'm making my plans now and hope to be there very soon. Your mother was a wonderful Pan-African.

[@angangaus]

Ha ha..isnt life interesting. I worked my butt off to move to the USA from kenya 14 years ago. Someone else worked their butt off to run from the USA to Namibia. I know i have a deep infatuation for Namibia and Botswana. Cant wait to do a long desert road trip. I visited South Africa 2 years ago. I am very very happy for you. New yorkers are very open minded and to see your smile warms my heart. You have a beautiful family too

[@Pk-lx4gh]

Lol you better come back!

[@greatafrican913]

Wow! Very inspiring. And Lance has his Mother's smile! I hope he's growing up Bi-ligual.

[@curtismuhammad8088]

Sorry for your lost of your mother and grandmother. you're journey is amazing may God continue to bless you and your family.

[@shebanayah1]

Me too 😔 I left right after my grandmother died also it was sad but it feels like a fresh start

[@AfroAmericaninAfrica]

Curtis Washington thank you ♥️

[@virtuousceolady6091]

I subscribed to your channel a few years ago when I saw you on CNN and you mentioned how you went to Howard (my Alma Mater as well) and now lived in Namibia. I was like, Wait she moved to Africa??? It had never occurred to me as an option until you. Now I'm married and still living in the US, but my husband and I have come up with a plan on how we will move to the continent as well. Sick of this place.

[@justcallmebrian793]

@virtuous CEOlady, wow What part of the continent or country you guys have on the radar? If you don't mind me asking

[@hazell1593]

I really love and respect your journey. Many of us cant stand the racism and injustices in NA but we just complain and carry on. Bless you and your wonderful mother!

[@dancing523]

My husband and I hope to retire in Africa. I wish I could return to Haiti but there is nothing like walking around and seeing brown skin everywhere.

[@jeromefox2257]

Ha ha I remember your marriage videos. The first video I saw was when you lived in your apartment. You have always been great at responding to my questions. Thanks so much...Darn I have been following you for sometime now.

[@Suziecat]

I remember her wedding too and spending time in the village. Great videos.

[@LuxeGlobalLifestyle]

Our stories somewhat similar. As I lost my mum and went on 1 year hiatus of doing what I want and visited Barbados. We have much in common. God Bless Your Journey our Journey. ✊❤

[@timcamer4702]

You story is refreshing and brings hope. Hopefully it inspires many people. Lance is so adorable.

[@OkieJames]

Your gonna reach 100k this year... We just all know it!!!

[@AfroAmericaninAfrica]

James and Travis In Oklahoma 🙌🏾💪🏾🤞🏾♥️

[@sharaimakara9578]

I started following you last week and lam already addicted l wish you can have a interview with Wode Maya

[@simeoncassy9287]

Sharai Makara he’s coming to Namibia soon

[@terramommajeffries7294]

Finger snaps.. truth!!!Feeling this whole vibe from one New Yawker to another positive energy and vibes.

[@mariatashiyashoolongo]

I really love you am your old follower, happy having you back again.much love

[@gusmotorsports]

You are living your best life in Africa.

[@ebraith6745]

I also fell in love with the energy of a black country when I visited Barbados when I was a child. Congratulations on following your dreams!

[@singerboy1578]

I'm proud of you. I Hope more black americans welcome to motherland and Who knows they might meet their soulmates

[@zayloc23]

I have been watching your channel for years...I have been to Ghana twice now, I finish my BA History degree next year, moving there shortly after to begin life in Africa. Your sun ☀️ Is really growing!! I’m still here, and will watch for any future videos. Peace,Love, and African Powers ✊🏿

[@hopeawakened7390]

Plz update on onGhana as you learn. Thanks

[@ms.rstake_1211]

Fascinating. Hi from Nigeria 🇳🇬.

[@deedeebak6991]

Lovely story from a lovely lady. God bless you and your family.

[@laviniakanhalelo954]

The corporate America part of the story got me emotional.I'm sure most of the Africans paint America all colorful not knowing that life is no where 100%!

[@lhoward9597]

You are a hero of many black Americans. Thank you so much. I strive to live in Africa as well...

[@hopeawakened7390]

Pray pray pray

[@friedaHangula77]

😆Lance is such a beautiful boy, one would think he is six or seven years...such a lovely boy! Good to have you back, been looking forward to hearing from you ever since you disappeared for a tiny while.

[@gletsayaaasantewaa2793]

Thats so Beautiful, sis! I too moved to Afrika from amurdikkka...(Kenya!) I have come back to the divided states for a few years, but will be returning very soon to the Motherland! I wish you all the success in the world and Blessings to you and your Beautiful family!❤🖤💚

[@angulaaagula5926]

Congratulations Queen for Successful dreams comes true

[@LillianMhandu]

u are actualy where u belong now where u perfectly fit in bless u

[@dwighthayes4738]

I loved this reminder of the initial video of how, why and what motivated you to make the move. You are truly an inspiring gem. I just recently returned from Morocco visiting with my future wife again. We too are making plans and globe hopping is definitely in our future as well. Salutes to you sister.

[@brianmuvuti2505]

Way to go my sister. Am Zimbabwean and as I started to work 20 years ago I realised I couldn't work for a white corporate. Each time I was employed by a white corporate I would be fired within a year. So I started my own company making furniture . Been at it for 16 years straight. We need to look within for emancipation. Robert Mugabe used to say look within black people.

[@rozey86]

Brian Muvuti makadini 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼 going home soon as well

[@hopeawakened7390]

So true!!!

[@jnyerere]

Wow I can't believe it has been 10 yrs already. You are a native at this point. Loved this video and it's always a joy when your son inserts himself into your videos. Lol.

[@mkvlogs2625]

Am beyond impressed.Thank you for sharing your experience with the world

[@blacksantaria3642]

I love what you have done . I am too old to make the move . If I were younger I would move to Africa. l heard one brother say it was the first time that he felt real freedom . Thanks

[@YenkoAfrica]

Wow! It seems like yesterday. Thanks for sharing your journey! Hi and a big hug to Lance!

[@javajive01]

I really enjoyed this video, please continue to share with us.

[@ummaliyah6211]

I am sorry about loss of your mom and grandma. Nothing is like home sis! Enjoy life in africa your son is cute mashallah. New subscribe, love your personality

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Glad to have you back in the mix of posting content 😁

[@Darnell]

😂🤣😂 I was listening to your video on my iPad via AirPods & when the flies were buzzing about I thought there was one in my house so I swatted in the direction of my left ear!

[@kelebogilekambinda204]

Darnell Clayton 😂😂😂😂

[@destinynetope7396]

Darnell Clayton 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AfroAmericaninAfrica]

Darnell Clayton 😂 sorry!

[@senayon85]

🤣🤣🤣

[@LethoHali]

Darnell Clayton 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I cant even hear flies😁

[@adminw4p171]

Go girl! Lots of love and support.

[@TheLifeJOGJourneyofGrowth]

The energy and the vibe of all black countries is ELECTRIC! I grew up in that and I miss it alot. Got a taste of it in the Bahamas and cannot wait to experience it again. I have been away for almost 16 years and cannot wait to return. Planning for the grand return. Bringing my wife and daughters to see Africa for the first time in their lives.

[@hopeawakened7390]

Wonderful

[@Ravenelvenlady]

It's a joy to see you and little Nance thriving in Africa. Thank you for sharing this inspiring update and lots of love to you, your husband and adorable Lance.

[@marcellamurphy7132]

I am am older woman who is an Army veteran and definitely have the desire to relocate to Africa. Can u tell me if there are any retired expats in ur area or any organizations that i can contact for information for people like me who is retired? Thx

[@travelling5726]

Try South Africa as well. There are places in Hillcrest, Zimbali and Umhlanga in Durban, you may love them. Places in Cape Town, do a bit of research.

[@bekreto]

Marcella Murphy YOU CAN CONTACT THE AFRICANS AMERICANS ASSOCIATION OF GHANA 🇬🇭.

[@WhatHappen2Burgess]

Marcella Murphy Theres a women on eat love migrate channel that is a retired veteran she’s from Baltimore I think you can find some information off that video as well her contact info should be in the description box.

[@llehamlungu2277]

She will be probably coming to Namibia also' ancestors of many of you is DRC which is the same people in Namibia' Angola and SA. Many want to come back home.

[@roapsinterlogence2790]

There is a retired army vet in neighboring Tanzania. This is her channel. kzbin.info/door/0rjbD5liD8b8TsJUlLI2xg

[@slogan0085]

Lance is growing up so well! He’s a nice mix of you and your husband. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

[@thabangdiokana9886]

Welcome home African Queen, from South Africa with love

[@kenchumah9497]

I have watched you blossom over the years since your move to Namibia at such a young age. Much success to you and your new family. I just saw a picture of your mom in your video, you are just as beautiful and you have a very handsome son. I remember watching your wedding video and also when you were expecting your son. Your ancestors are watching over you.

[@user-zj6lq6gw5z]

Beautiful story! So glad I watched this! I recently moved FROM Namibia to cold windy winter parts of the world :P I wish you all the best in my homeland!

[@py20]

You are blessing so many people by these vlogs than you probably know. Thank you for your courage, your modesty, your sincerity and everything else you are and do. Max respect and many blessings on your journey.

[@lotusflower2517]

YOUR HUSBAND IS A LUCKY MAN TO HAVE SUCH A SELF AWARE WIFE!

[@SunkissFlower]

Oh, my sister. I am from Barbados as well. Your mum gave you an excellent foundation. May God rest her soul.

[@mileswrider6622]

Amazing video and story! I love this and thanks for making this video and will be following your journey!

[@88alexis]

I want to see the sossuvlei one day. It looks so cool in pictures.

[@Demas242]

Beautiful story... I am in the Bahamas, and will me making my way to experience the continent shortly.

[@jmh086]

I've been very interested in traveling to Namibia. Very high on the list of african countries i wanna visit. Glad I stumbled across your channel

[@maishaisha]

Greetings from Tanzania. This video just popped up in my KZbin feed off of my AppleTV. Thanks for sharing your experiences in Namibia as well as elsewhere. Many years ago I had some mostly wonderful 10 years in your home country. I often wondered what it would be like for my African-American friends to come see my part of the world. You and others are the living answers to all those questions I had then. Best wishes.

[@thelouisfanclub]

As a long time subscriber, I just love to see you doing so well and happy! Just glowing - you had the courage and made the right decision

[@katherinemcconico982]

Good morning from Kansas! New subscriber to your channel. Approximately 2 weeks however I love your channel. I visited Ghana in 2015 & 2016. Was there with a mission team with COGIC. And I must say, “I loved it”. Nevertheless I’m looking to travel to Kenya in October yet would love to visit Namibia as well one day. Blessings to you and yours!

[@nyarombejoan2600]

Hi, I'm in Kenya and have a brother in Kansas "Karibu" (welcome) to Kenya

[@jesusslord]

hi Kath, make sure i m your first kapana date once you arrive in namibia. ask K WHAT THAT IS

[@ReplyMNO]

What a beautiful story. Thanks for sharing and may the blessings of the Lord always be with you.

[@AfroAmericaninAfrica]

ReplyMNO thank you ♥️

[@ReplyMNO]

AfroAmericaninAfrica You are welcome and I can already see the blessing that you are in that community.

[@f6876]

No better feeling than being in a black majority country

[@deljay1840]

I wonder if there aren't more AA women like yourself in the USA. But it's hard for them to leave their extended family and their follow-the-crowd conditioning runs deeper. Also I'm sure you know there's millions of us who grow up in majority Afro-descended countries (Caribbean) and unfortunately go the opposite way to migrate to the USA for economic reasons.

[@shebanayah1]

Brother there are alot of us that have made the return back to the continent & for good & it was done such as for me myself prior to the year of the welcome back return & for some of us it had to happen you know we weren't all born w/ silver 🥄 in our mouths so we had to start from somewhere so the poor folks such as me & my family had to go through their vocational programs(my mom Lpn my aunt Lpn ect nothing higher no doctors no specialist no dentist or any other practice in the field apart from nurse not even in paperwork) to go to college to try to rise above minimum wage dead end employment but to no avail 😔 bcuz it wasn't long afterwards that they brought in cheap labor to underbid us(cna's phased out lpn's in hospitals in a major way meanwhile they couldn't mix medicine nor dispense it nor inject it) which bought them enough time to outsource(paperwork fields outsourced or automated) & the famous cliché became "you have to be re-educated" by going back to school not realizing that it wasn't free back in the late 90's & it still ain't free now we gotta break the cycle of service end jobs that continues to build bridges to nowhere bcuz working poor in the states is still the same as no employment bcuz they know in some way form or fashion that their still assisting you entrepreneurship even though it's still hated on for some might really work in an area where competition from those even poorer then us aren't steady rushing in mopping up all the little entry level no work experience to minimum experience positions that's left we must give Africa a chance I mean apart from droughts in some areas the power supply & the heat we can rest on the notion that our forefathers made it work so we should attempt the same ✊🏿

[@fabulousoverfiftylifestyle6173]

Thank you for sharing sis! You are inspiring, uplifting and beautiful! Blessings

[@bestill6505]

Been watching your content for years.. And have seen your growth! Keep it up sis, you're keeping the dreams of others alive

[@jrg6284]

Awesome story! Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@leboyemichael4733]

Good morning from my end new York city thanks for sharing

[@iam_virginia4]

Love ur videos....been subscribed for about 3-4 years now... keep it up. 🇯🇲🙏❤

[@hopeawakened7390]

Hail from Jamdown. 👍🏿

[@gugumpanza3665]

Ncoooh🤗🤗 that was a wonderful story, welcome home sisi, I hope you still love our continent, all the best sisi you welcome and we love you 💖💖

[@veinsofJourney]

Good to see u doing good my mount vernon NY sista.

[@florenceogunnaike1543]

Welcome to Africa. Regards to your family.

[@imeldaxoagus7142]

Oh yes very inspirational fearlessness and proudness of your foundation we'll follow suit

[@africa4life218]

The positivity in your personal journey makes me feel as though I know you and am grateful that you are sharing your experience with us. You are living the dream your mother intended you to live, full and happy. It should remind us the importance of our family and our self worth as a people. Wondering if you've ever thought about establishing a media company in Africa or a media school? Your writing and communication talents are evident and really needed on the continent.

[@blackbeautyalways9513]

Grand Rising My Sister, Keep the video coming.

[@kimmixerxs]

Your son is beautiful, what a lovely smile and voice he has 🙂

[@ekiamedia2403]

Always interesting as usual. The story about your late mother, is the absolute highlight and you have to know that you are now an African and a proud Namibian. I hope that your inspiring story will bring more of our people back to their mother continent and as a Namibian myself, of cause especially to Namibia. Keep growing.

[@abubakrroberts3188]

Thank you very much for sharing your experiences.We are very proud of you all and much success in your new country .

[@user-jp3ir1rt8r]

You and your family are an inspiration!

[@happynappyable]

I understand your hesiabout Rwanda back then cause although I’m Pan African but we all consume same the western media propaganda about other African countries and it’s not till recently that I realized how wrong my perception about current Rwanda situation has been ) and the irony is that a white co- worker went to Rwanda and lived there for a year and loved it and it’s partly her feedback was that made me research and find out how wrong these begat perceptions were . I honestly think we as black people need to take western media with a grain of salt cause it has us looking at each other from a white lens . I realize this too when my South African niece said she’s scared of crime in Brooklyn cause she watches the YS program crime watch . I assured her that Brooklyn is not how the show portrays it and that I’ve been living here for 8 years and love it . My point is I don’t trust mainstream narrative to objectively promote black or brown countries / cities / experiences/ cultures like it does western ones.

[@shebanayah1]

Exactly Brooklyn isn't so bad but it's been given alot of bad exposure but everybody there isn't prostituting or selling drugs or addicted to them bcuz it's expensive to live there so many are to busy trying to stay employed

[@AfroMillennialMomma]

I'm planning a trip to Rwanda in May! I was hesitant but my neighbor went and said she loved it more than Kenya, her sister lives there and has invited me. I'm from Inglewood CA and I was 10 when the Rodney King riots happened and the streets were a war zone it now 25+ years it's a totally different place so I realized that any city or country can be unsafe but we take precautions and survive nonetheless

[@saaraamupolo6164]

I'm glad I'm first.. Been watching your videos.. I'm still listening to get to know you... Your videos are soo wonderful not just because you live in my home town.. But how bold and interesting you are👌👌👌👌👌👌.... Keep it up.. You are omuwambo now from New York to owambo girl.. I love that

[@AfroAmericaninAfrica]

Thank you so much 💞

[@kathy5083]

Saara Amupolo ongwala ndjoooo oi 😂😂🙈

[@tanvigawde1612]

Great inspiration you are!! Love the person you are!!

[@danamarie6066]

Shalom sista! I am the Bronx native who commented previously. BRAVO to you! Thank You for this video..it explains a lot and gives excellent info although I think at this point I'm only willing to visit (in Namibia's summer of course) it will be good to leave the cold east coast for warm sun! And yes, I really want to see what it will be like to be in an All Brown environment. Thank you again and may the love of Almighty Yahuah shine upon you and your family always!

[@lyboearth3128]

Thank god we only have one hater so far. Shame on you for disliking this informative vlog. She is actually living the American dream in Africa. Her own house and family.

[@fastrabbit87]

Very insightful. Very profound. I feel somewhat ashamed that you had more courage than I did in my twenties. You are something special. Keep up the good work.

[@mbakunkasa3784]

This story deserve to be a movie titled " Going to Africa ".

[@pierre.stephanie45]

I’m thinking of relocating to The French West Indies, or the French speaking islands in Africa. I’m not happy in the states. I would go back to Haiti(where my mom’s from) but the political instability scares me a bit.

[@bossmangyekye2775]

Go to Ghana

[@InfoHubZA]

Come to South Africa

[@PatriciaAyiti]

So happy for you❤️🙌🏾🙏🏾💪🏾 Can’t wait to move back home

[@BestofafricaBestofafrica]

Very sweet video sis, I remember your first youtube video in the appartment and when you had injury your foot with a doctor trip . Please gives us a tour of the home decor love African Arts. By the way Lance look so handsome.

[@toure929]

Bless you beautiful queen. And bless your beautiful son. You and your family. Deserve the best.

[@ysraelbenyahudah]

Because you were smart Blessing to you and your family.

[@pedromacias4075]

i have a siilar story, born in Mexico raised in California, wanted to know my culture, went to study University in Mexico travelled, worked, i got a lot of confidence with my people, a great experience in life.

[@thabanka]

Sister I applaud you for your bravery and free spirit. I think many of us would like to follow in your footsteps but are too afraid

[@babyface7596]

Awesome video as always by the way I am sorry about your mother and grandmother .

[@AfroAmericaninAfrica]

BABY FACE thank you ♥️

[@thenigerianfile]

Great story. Well executed approach. ✊🏿