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[@AshleyinAfrika]

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[@hurdlesharon8187]

Do you offer individual counseling on a pay plan sort of situation?

[@rebeccarobinson2547]

Thankyou for you insight and honesty. I am really considering relocating to Cape town but am already getting the are you crazy comments? I just can't do the US anymore.

[@Augfordpdoggie]

Dar is noisy and dysfunctional. I am headed to Jozi on Saturday

[@Augfordpdoggie]

@@rebeccarobinson2547 ask your questions I am an american living off and on in africa for 26 years. i would never live in america again

[@rebeccarobinson2547]

@@Augfordpdoggie Awesome. I have loads

[@connieb.4071]

8 years in SA. I still love it, running two e-commerce stores constancebeauty and cobefit.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

I see you sis!! Will you let me interview you?

[@SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq]

​@@AshleyinAfrikawow. I'm jealous.

[@matyilagoodwish]

how are you finding the e-commerce space.

[@tanzcanmediatv4473]

What ever you chose to live siy God bless you as long as your in the mother land iam from Tanzania i love my country

[@lesleedalton]

I am from the US but I have lived in SA for 20 years. My husband was South African but he passed in 2021. Welcome to SA!!

[@HoneyBunches100]

May I ask, where do you live? I’m considering relocating there and will be visiting several cities to get the vibe.

[@coolkidintheblock2861]

So sorry for your loss

[@coolkidintheblock2861]

So sorry for your loss

[@Afrosoil11]

Hi Ashley, it makes sense you chose these countries in different stages of your life. When you wanted more of a sabbatical Tanzania was more suitable and when you wanted to get moving SA was a better option. It shows your flexibility. No one is a tree you can move and stay in any other country according to your needs and learn from all of them. We love you here in SA and thank for representing America and SA well.

[@EbonyEvonne]

I agree!

[@ludigomhagama4023]

Tanzania government is not real, the president is Arab . Do not see the color. She is Arab. And she is selling the country to Arab of Dubai. She remove masai and invite her Arab reelatives to come and occupy the land there. They are building huge hotels currently in the national parks. Do your research about it.

[@OnicaMatidze]

Thank you for giving SA a chance Ashley in Africa ❤❤

[@designtalks8776]

I'm Tanzanian living in Sandton SA. Well I really enjoy your content.

[@xamael1989]

Kweli mimi ni Tanzania pia nafikiria kuja South Africa una weza nipa ushauri gani kwa sasa nafanya kazi Azam

[@omaryabdallah9747]

Achana Napo,usiende

[@julianatanda2680]

Why did you enjoy her content?

[@lebogangphetoe527]

As a South African i would say that i love how you say your greetings in Zulu and Tswana. Its sound so perfect ❤❤❤❤. Welcome back to the Motherland. May Allah continue blessing you and making you a beacon of light. We love having people settling in our beloved soil.

[@alexsalemo9137]

But you hate black africans from brother African countries, meanwhile welcome racist Indus? You guys are shame of Africa, in the apartheid regime time every African country stand and support for freedom and independence of South Africa

[@kuyahkudey3217]

@Ashley In Africa Your skin is glowing. South Africa looks great on you. I am happy for your successful move to South Africa and Tanzania.

[@newclearvisions]

In 2020, me, my wife and 4 kids moved to South Florida from Washington DC. From there we went to Cartagena Colombia. Now we're in the Dutch Antilles 🏝️

[@theofficialfriendlyretrievers]

Wow, you guys have really travelled. I admire the move. I’m working on doing the same. Keep up the good work. 🌸

[@africaisking7817]

You greeting in Black South African languages made me smile 😀🤗 🇿🇦 you're right that does work. And to make a long story short South Africa wins 😎 🇿🇦 🥇 Asambe ke🕺🏾🥇

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Nkosi ❤️

[@Amrihzeey219]

@@AshleyinAfrikaNkosi means Lord. Did you perhaps mean enkosi (thank you)?

[@TheHuny85]

@@Amrihzeey219 It means King in IsiZulu maybe she was saying thank you King

[@karabonkabinde7290]

@@AshleyinAfrika enkosi (IsiXhosa for 'Thank you') 😊

[@banelemakhaye7372]

Dankie is the best thank you; both respectful to all cultures & natively casual 👍🏽 it's originally Afrikaans but every culture's adopted it as natively S.An

[@mrmanq9517]

Great to hear different perspectives... we South Africans need to travel MORE within the continent 🙌🔥

[@tpjohnsonroberts5219]

So that we could do silly comparisons like most on KZbin? And throw some insults in respect of what we saw there?

[@palesamogorosi8939]

The child who does not leave his home will always think his mother is the best cook - African proverb. So yes, insularity is not a good thing and travelling does really broaden one's horizons. There are many beautiful African countries out there with a tapestry of civilizations and cultures we are yet to learn of.

[@palesamogorosi8939]

​@@tpjohnsonroberts5219making comparisons or observations is an individual's prerogative. I don't think that's the primary purpose of traveling and it's unintelligent to even insinuate so. At the end of the day there are varying reasons, many of which are simply personal.

[@mrmanq9517]

AGREED! well said @@palesamogorosi8939

[@mrmanq9517]

@@tpjohnsonroberts5219 Nah.... we all experience places differently. Some think SA is the pits, some enjoy it. It personal experience

[@normansindana4366]

I am a Joburger born and raised in Soweto who has suddenly fallen in love with Dar Es Salaam as a South African, I want to experience Tanzania as an African. Loose some of my City edge by experiencing off grid Tanzania.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Love this!

[@zephyrrrrrrrrrrr]

Could one survive on $1000 a monthly stipend in Tanzania? I am moving there

[@johnsonolajide4647]

​@@zephyrrrrrrrrrrr$1000 it's even too much to live in Tanzania. Try to buy or build your own house 🏠🏡 in Tanzania. So you won't be worried about renting again

[@zephyrrrrrrrrrrr]

@@johnsonolajide4647 ohh okay.great.

[@zephyrrrrrrrrrrr]

@@johnsonolajide4647 it’s still an internship.. i’ll keep that in mind soon as i become a permanent employee

[@kevinandilemediahouse]

South Africa 🇿🇦 is your home now ❤. We love you 🥰 Ashley.

[@lillianngwexana990]

❤ 🇿🇦we are so used to talk our mind. That is us South Africans. Politics are everywhere. Lived and experienced apartheid before 1994, lived after 1994, living now! Experiencing the same no change at all. It makes me love South Africa more. Born to suffer but not consumed. I love my blackness it makes me feel powerful. Created to be Masters of all. Thanks sister for choosing Mother Land.

[@scampishfoxx3138]

I’m a single dad.. single man who find this woman very refreshing, the type of progressive woman I’d go anywhere with …. Hard to find women like her … not jaded by her beauty and where she came from… humble and smart.

[@AnnaMarrie-SWT]

I appreciate your honesty because it's helping us SAns to have a better understanding of our continent ❤

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Love that

[@nomagcisacawe3297]

I've lived all over. There's nothing to learn in the rest of Africa.

[@lesegonkoana8463]

Nelson Mandela said “if you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.”

[@smithnxumalo7590]

We love AshleyinAfrika in SA🇿🇦😊❤️🤝. Please bring other African Americans back home 🏠🇿🇦🤝.

[@jjthefed]

Bring many please.

[@shaunm8692]

African Americans do not have ancestral links to the SA tribes...

[@letTHEM_eatCrayons]

What company did you work for in the U.S.? Sound like you were illegally overworked?

[@UnveiledBeliever]

@@shaunm8692That's not true. Some of us do for sure. Maybe not a lot, but I do! Where do you get this from?

[@nomagcisacawe3297]

​@@UnveiledBelieverWe are not on the SLAVE ROUTE!!!!

[@victormashigo8863]

I"m a south african. Damn the things you are saying are accurate, they are super accurate. Your presentation is awesome.

[@Jay-Kay-Buwembo]

Tanzania is a massive country with many tribes maybe this wasn't visible in Dar, there are over 50 languages spoken across 4 or more language families.

[@superalibaba7504]

U just won a new subscriber by clearly understanding African culture. Greeting in the native tongues speaks to the soul of an African !🎉🙏

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Thanks and welcome

[@ferdykeyz4583]

I don't know if i'm the only one who's picking this up but i have to say you're a very smart and intelligent person Ashley.I can actually tell that everything you say is well thought out to the point that you shut out and cover any post speech gaps and questions in your presentation,very analytical and balanced presentation👌

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Thank you

[@apollosmartyn]

True

[@NavCom209]

Not to mention that beautiful personality, face, hair....#FullPackage

[@mantumomongalo5457]

Hey 👋🏾 Re a leboga for learning our Language… this is wonderful to see… South Africa 🇿🇦 our beautiful country

[@SinoM123]

I get the sense that you deeply appreciate both cities for different reasons. How each city has risen to meet whatever needs you may have had in the different seasons you've had whilst on the continent. Thank you for a well thought out and articulated video, love from JHB.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Yes, very true. Thank you so much.

[@MrsPrettyPoddleWilson85]

Thank you for sharing your experiences they have helped me and my family make our decision to move to South Africa. We will still visit countries throughout the continent once we move. Just to mention America has load shedding as well. We have lived in US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico which are apart of the United States and outlying islands and we experience load shedding and it is not scheduled as it is in South Africa, many people may be surprised that load shedding exist in the United States but it does. Both islands are beautiful, but Puerto Rico is the most affordable for expats that need a break from mainland United States, and saving to get to Africa. Learn some Spanish because that is the 1st language spoken in Puerto Rico, but they speak English as well. So family if you need to save but don't want to deal with the stress of mainland US while you save think of Puerto Rico! Until you can get to Africa!

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Thanks for sharing your perspective. It’s extremely valuable.

[@tsososkele3355]

Thank you for mentioning load shedding in the US. There’s a lady for Virginia who stays In Johannesburg and has mentioned how we complain about things that happen all over the world and load shedding was one of them which she’s experienced numerous times, no power for days due to numerous things. So yes, you’re one of the many Americans who don’t find these issues too unfamiliar or foreign that we face.

[@BlackDoveNYC]

When I think of load shedding I always think of California and Texas. Especially Texas in the summer and the winter. The two worst times.

[@devinejevinge3808]

Really?

[@abrahamlidholm9007]

You are a fantastic woman. Keep up your great work. And your place of home is where your heart is at, no matter what. I admire you 🇹🇿 🇹🇿.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Thank you so much!

[@TheAppollo11]

Hi Ashley......your approach and sense of connecting with people and appreciating their uniqueness is s a breath of fresh air. I feel there is a lot more exciting stuff to come from your initiative of bridge-building, in the near future!!! Are you anticipating organising and hosting groups from the US to the Continent in the future?

[@goergetobias7206]

Freedom and connection which you will never find in western world

[@apollosmartyn]

I agree

[@Albymavimbela2012]

You are fire. You give us hope, love and light. I'm glad because I've had a privilege to unexpectedly meet you in person and to realize you're as real as on social media. We are blessed and inspired to have people like you. We love you. Proudly South African.

[@oya270]

Hello Ashley, great information and excellent insightful analysis of both places. I am photo-journalist that worked with the UNHCR for some years. I lived in both South Africa and Tanzania and you are spot on LoL. I live in Southern Spain , but miss living in Africa for a myriad of reasons. Please keep up the good work, your channel is one of the most professional, lucid, and informative sources of info for potential expats considering moving to Africa. FYI, I have a book named : In The Shadows of The Ancestors, A journey through Africa and into self. It's a different look at working and living in over several diverse African countries as an Afro-American writer and Aid worker. Really wanted to share that with you to perhaps give you another layer of perspective. Best of luck!!

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your book! Best of luck to you as well!

[@poppyful4377]

I live in Johannesburg. Yes our city is not perfect but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else at this stage of my life. My goal is to retire to my homeland (still in South Africa) as the cost of living is much cheaper there. NB: Where I live in Johannesburg, we do not experience loadshedding or water shortage. It's an hour away from the city and life is good. Thanks for your unbiased opinion of both countries.

[@lindiwemalinga252]

Where in JHB if I may ask?

[@oghustles]

This is a typical question I heard while spending many years in Mexico and other countries, but I'll still ask it. How do you realistically describe crime risk in JoBerg? Also, how is it outside of the city (30-60 minutes out)? Is land (10-100 acres readily available outside the city?) Thank you.

[@rbee2062]

I wonder where that is

[@great1fromza234]

If you want an off grid experience you can have it in South Africa. You can live in the countryside

[@sthembilethanjekwayo_za]

Not me melting when you spoke in our languages. Agh thats beautiful ma'm. 😍

[@TwixmanDaProducer]

What a beautiful queen you are. Your eyes don’t lie by no means. I can see right into your soul.

[@bmshik]

Hi am glad you highlighted greeting. It's the first step in winning in African in general.

[@MfezekoMatshoba]

I always enjoy your presentations and I love the fact that you always take time to research and prepare some points before you record your videos. Now I know Southies can be quite intense on social media, but I do think that when it comes to politics you should not be too hesitant to touch some of the topics. Of course do your diligent research as you always do and maybe approach things from an angle of trying to learn more. People can sometimes fall into a trap of getting into a country, listening to one extremist and then taking whatever narrative they were fed and going with it. As a result end up spreading misinformation and receiving all the backlash. I think that if there's anyone that would know just how to handle some of the sensitive topics without upsetting everyone and getting cancelled😅, it's you. But... maybe it doesn't even align with your brand. I do encourage you to learn more though and have those conversations with your close friends. We consider you one of us at this point❤

[@ntombinyembe3009]

@mfezekoMatshoba Well said, you have simplified what I wanted to comment on. Information can be distorted without you knowing. That is the reason we are where we are today. It should not have taken this for Americans and others outside Africa to know the truth about the continent. I'm a bit concerned about africans in the continent, what Ashley alluded earlier in one of her videos, "colonising Africa" The enemy did a good job in executing her plan (segregating Africa) WAKE UP AFRICA 🌍 and the rest of other Africans outside Africa. YOUR TIME IS NOW. This opportunity will not present itself again. Let us stop furthering chaos than what it is. Above all, let us be truthful with our conduct in everything we do. Let's practice what is good and with that only, Africa will thrive. Let us be realistic and be honest. I understand this is a wide and deep wound and can take years to heal. The sooner we wake up, the sooner we'll be free from our own slavery. Let's stop talking petty issues who is better who is not.....

[@siphombingo6545]

Hi beautiful African queen you got a strong mind and you are going places you will be the next billionaire the way you look into Africa,and you are in the right place in Johannesburg

[@joemokhari5661]

Your experience mustn't be taken as undermining African Countries. With love from South Africa.

[@divineshabazz2103]

This channel is amazing. So interesting and intriguing. This is so dope. Absolutely love this. I want to tell so many people about this channel. Salute to you Ashley. So enlightening. Love this platform.

[@winningkaggle]

You should come to Eswatini for a visit. During the Bush Fire or Luju Festival though

[@rbee2062]

When is that ?

[@SesiBusi2024]

Barbecue is nyamachoma in East Africa

[@BucknerFamilyTravels]

Great video thanks for being more personable about your experiences. It makes a difference.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Thanks for watching!

[@Mank_Mindset]

Highly smart, I respect you💯🖤 I found cool that I'm Zulu speaking in South African but also to see how easy you can grasp new environment, language and everything that comes with it, it is very genius🖤💯

[@theyluv_tshego]

Ash That is so true, it will make your life very easy.

[@ntombinyembe3009]

Hello Ash❤ Just discovered your channel today sisters. That's what we call each other here in Umzansi. I'm excited for you guys to discover reality about Africa. I knew GOD in HIS timing will reveal the truth about your home (Africa). I watch your video visiting with your kids the dentist at The Marc Dr Mampholo. I was really excited thinking I'm just a minute away from there. We need each other, and we'll support you. South Africans are very warm and very humble in nature. There is still a lot in store for you. Be safe, out there GOD keeps you and protect you with your babies. We need more of you who see beauty and potential in us. I wish you nothing, but love, peace, happiness and all the good things life can offer. I hope we'll cross paths one day❤❤❤ Ntombi JHB 🇿🇦

[@erishawnary5683]

Can we be friends?! I need a sister on the continent to connect with! ❤

[@ntombinyembe3009]

@erishawnary5683 Hello there sisters👋🏾 Not a problem, we can connect, that'll be great 👍 what is your name please? Which part of the world are you? I'm Ntombi.

[@ThembelaniMnomiya-tt6cr]

Department of Tourism should do something with you .I trust someone in leadership in that department is seeing this

[@johnwilliams-no1sx]

How does the immigration process work. How do you just move to South Africa and get a job there? How do you deal with the logistics of transporting your goods and furniture? I need to watch a lot more and get greater insight. Much congrats to being able to move to the African continent and share these experience

[@busisiwemlangeni6155]

Hi Ashley also try Durban it's very welcoming ❤

[@franmdleleni6520]

Hi Ashley. I think you wanted to mean there weren't so many tribal languages spoken in Tanzania as compared to South Africa. Tanzania has over 100 tribes but you will find that only the older generations are able to speak indigenous languages. The rest of the population only speak swahili. I think the medium of instruction in Tanzania is swahili if am not mistaken hence many people do not speak English save for a few young ones. In SA, there are a few tribes and people still speak indigenous languages while English is the medium of education in most schools. Here you will find almost everybody speaking more than two languages including English hence it is easier for foreigners to communicate, find their way and not feel so isolated. So for SAns wanting to visit Tanzania (Tz) try to learn some basic swahili. You will be okay.

[@davidngwesa]

The medium of instruction in schools is English except that it is not stressed enough and the standard is very poor. We learn all subjects in English except Swahili subject. Chemistry, Biology, Accounts, Physics, Economics, etc, etc are all taught in English!!

[@franmdleleni6520]

@@davidngwesa oh. Even in Primary schools? By the way, I started my primary school in Tanzania in the mid 70s up to standard 4 and we were being taught everything in kiswahili. Has it changed now?

[@davidngwesa]

@@franmdleleni6520 In public primary schools all subjects are taught in Swahili, of course, except the English subject. However, in secondary schools all subjects are taught in English except the Swahili subject. It's a different story atogether with private primary schools which have emphasis on the English language as the medium of instruction, which most Tanzanians can't afford. The standard of English is generally poor in Tz though. Most people can get by with English but can't hold a discussion or serious debate in it, even uni graduates.

[@thato596]

Yes " Dumelang le kae re teng " is Sesotho and tswana

[@elizabethletsoso2558]

Ke rona bao Lol 😊

[@antonioarineshito2892]

Ashley you officially a South African now, I hope you are supporting the bokke this weekend❤🇿🇦🙌

[@AshleyinAfrika]

I did and it was so much fun to watch the Bokke win against the colonizers 🙌🏾🇿🇦

[@torrey2708]

@@AshleyinAfrika “Happy they won Against the Colonizers” 🤦🏾‍♂️🤣🤣 I’m leaving the states today to come find you 😍 🤣🤣🤣🤦🏾‍♂️

[@gugunkosi9481]

Dude you did not have to be vicious 😂😂😂 @ashleyinafrika

[@antonioarineshito2892]

@@gugunkosi9481 wdum😂

[@gugunkosi9481]

@@antonioarineshito2892 😂😂😂 I mean we did win 😂 I just don’t think they’d like hearing that word colonizers (lol which isn’t a lie , but no😅) this had me howling

[@PamPam1CreamoftheCrop]

Beautiful healthy hair and skin. Love!❤

[@nickyngwana]

We love you Ashley, God bless you more

[@G-ManWaseKasiInManchester]

Welcome Ash❤ I feel like every country has its own problems but you can always find yourself and your way in South Ah as long as you pushing you biz with dedication.

[@Y_Hamilton]

It's her own opinion. let's respect her thoughts.

[@jamaaledwards430]

Great work, Ashley!

[@jamessock4908]

Beautiful video, and you're a brave, beautiful, and intelligent woman. You are Mandela's and this country's dream come true, if you're to watch his CNN in studio interview after his release. He's always championed education and was begging as we all were as a country that educated and productive African Americans should move to S.A. and assist in equipping us with skills needed to thrive and advance the economy we inherited from the old guard. I love your messaging, and would like to THANK YOU for choosing us and encouraging others like you to come and assist us in building a far more formidable South Africa.

[@collenmathebula2398]

An hour out of Johannesburg still has ease of access Gauteng KZN and western cape in general .. iif u wanna be off the grid Mpumalanga Limpopo north west eastern and northern cape plus Bloemfontein offer that

[@zusibone]

❤ thank you gracing us with such polite and thoughtful words Ashely. It means a lot. Ubuntu is definitely in your DNA. With South Africa, we have a potential to create something of Super Power in the next 15 years. Once we get the right Ethical Leadership for Honesy Governance in both Private and Public sectors starting with politicians, we will be set up for much success. Thoughtful leaders who think Sustainability and Environmentally Sound business models rather than quick fixes. Please consider lecturing and bridge that knowledge GAP. You are good with words and information sharing. Business Schools and Post-graduate Schools do take specilists expats for adhoc classes. You can even develop your own curriculum and have it approved by SAIQA on a particular subject. Development Finance and 21st Century Entrepreneurship Imagined can benefit from your experiences. Again, it's good to see that tou are still happy and doing so well in South Africa.

[@MinaTuzo]

Malema?

[@glennorahthouzzenaire9706]

I actually agree with you dawg. I been to SA a few times l love that place. I am from Zimbabwe l find that a lotta South Africans are just nice people in general. I love that country

[@zusibone]

@nyaroka1 We don't want that sell out and anti South African freak

[@televisionoliver6902]

The greeting, irrespective of language, is about seeing the person first before requesting the task/service.

[@QueenB_ZA]

Your skin is glowing ✨️ 😊

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Thanks 😊

[@RufusCheeks-ge3mz]

Hi…my name is Rufus Cheeks from Boston Massachusetts I like that you share why it’s important to be plight as away of shoring respect and that you share how to greet people ❤

[@diamondforbes2783]

One of the Exodus Sisters arrived in JoBurg yesterday and I’m excited to see how she’s doing. I love JoBurg and I will be coming back in January and will like to link with you prior if possible. I’m interested in the child welfare system there so I can build relationships while I’m visiting.

[@soverignbeing8]

Actually glad I came across your channel. I am retiring in the next couple of years and thinking about travelling for about 5 years. Back in 2020 I also wanted to escape Covid and watched a lot of Americans go to Tanzania and the Continent. Ive been to Ghana twice checking the place out and had some disappointments with the purchase of land. Its also expensive there. You rekindled my interest in the Continent and Tanzania. I never contemplated South Africa until I saw your Christmas video. The countryside looked amazing and reminded me of my youth in the UK - Very Lush and green with an African twist. Thanks.

[@rbee2062]

We have apartments in closed secured communities here in South Africa. If you want farm lands , SA is your Oyster, believe me.

[@pfarelomulaudzi5926]

😂❤It's the "Dumelang" for me!!

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Ke Teng ☺️

[@neodihamelamabuse4821]

@@AshleyinAfrika🤣🤣

[@pfarelomulaudzi5926]

@@AshleyinAfrika ashee☺❤

[@patriot_2022]

@@pfarelomulaudzi5926 what does 'ashe' mean ?

[@kimberlygila]

Hello Ashley and nice comparisons of your living in both countries in Africa. 😊

[@LindokuhleSiphesihle-vy2pt]

South Africa the country of greatness wow you welcome sweetheart

[@luckycle9476]

Nice to know my sister Ashley!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@kmx3482]

How’s the weather in South Africa? Remember Tanzania is a tropical country that might not experience four seasons. South Africa get very cold in winter and when you experience loadshedding , it can be very uncomfortable. Wouldn’t you agree?

[@endigosun]

This was very good info!

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ronm4385]

I find it interesting that you chose South Africa while us citizens consider South Africa to be on limp mode essentially. With all the shortcomings we have like loadshedimg etc but you still chose South Africa. You are surely going to reap the rewards when we inevitably turn the corner. South Africa is already projected to be Africa's biggest economy during the latter stages of next year taking over from Nigeria and Egypt respectively who are currently the largest and second largest economies in the continent.

[@tsososkele3355]

Perspective from people that come from abroad is always different, that is why we have such an influx of people coming from the West, especially given the geo political shift taking place in the world. My friends from the US continuously say that would choose SA any day with all its issues. Life is better here than where they come from, successful as they were in the US, they choose SA

[@maryannnkansa7145]

Thank you for sharing your experience in both countries and I love how you did it very respectfully...just curious...do you ever get mistaken for a South African?

[@sanelebuthelezi4797]

Ashley, you are SO sun burnt! 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 love the content

[@mfanafuthialfred6894]

Ashley can breakdown...what is AGOA...what it means?... who benneft? and so on

[@SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq]

She's probably clueless. You can tell she's an airhead.

[@reginaldm707]

Sista you look stunning 👌 🔥

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@apollosmartyn]

Nice work ashly hope to work with you on KZbin one day Namibia 🇳🇦💙💙💙

[@williamwebbs1952]

Awesome vlog today 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Thank you 🙌

[@advocatepuleng]

Good afternoon Ashley. Well said. We love you. You belong here. God bless you're hassle.

[@edwardsrubyg]

You’re on point! Your authenticity is charmingly remarkable… That is so graceful of you. Having lived in big cities in the West… I personally thing you are not just a better opportunity seeker which is a good thing because this world belongs to GOD thus belongs to all of us consequently we’re all entitled ti live where we feel more inclined to manifest our dream lives as we see fit! Best wishes 🍀🍀🍀💕

[@hzlkelly]

I have been thinking of going back to SA, it's the country and system I am used to.

[@engelnkosi7002]

May God Prosper you, so much so that you are comfortable to move to any African country you want. Lol i am a South African so i don't wanna be biased i believe Africa is beautiful. I am in Cape Town but would love to move back to Jhb. i feel more at home in Jhb than here. Blessings, Blessings to you.

[@seripa15]

Great job Ashly.

[@shadiikosgei2334]

I think this woman was not ready for a complete change, you liked South Africa because its more like the West where you grew up!! This proves that you can’t fully get away from who you are exactly!! Tanzania is still way more traditional than SA!

[@innocentodenigbo7284]

What about Nigeria or other West African countries. Many Black Americans came from those areas during the slave trade.

[@NN-id8bk]

Excuse me each country has it's traditions and cultures specific to it. We are popularly known as a rainbow nation which means we have various cultures and we accept and embraces the differences shared within those cultures. Some of those are African cultures, Western cultures and Eastern cultures. The westerners and easterners due to naturalisation are here so does that mean they should not recognize their own cultures. Jan Van Reebeck and Simone Van De Stel could not take a break from the sea by stopping in Tanzania because it is not en route with the spices they seemed in the East.

[@anditeaches]

​@@innocentodenigbo7284 What about those countries? 54 countries why must AAs be subjected to slave quarters? Make it make sense

[@mtheranamtherana2182]

I smell jealousy spice here😂

[@mtheranamtherana2182]

Listening is a skill brother coz her reasons and preferences were clearly stated and its her choice S.A is still in Africa my brother

[@Communityliving]

South Africa is very western . Although we still have our culture

[@TitB1199]

And by Western you mean Western European, AKA White.

[@engelnkosi7002]

Judging from what you are saying, I think i would love DRC, i will definitely Visit, or stay there for a while. I am intrigued.

[@SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq]

Are you mad?

[@mariaager1924]

I thought DRC was dangerous

[@SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq]

@@mariaager1924 Dangerous is an understatement. DRC is a perpetual war zone. 80 percent of security gurlards are Congolese men in SA. They applied for asylum to escape certain death. It's not a place to visit. You can easily get kidnapped for ransom. FACTSSSSSS

[@1Marasa]

Tanzania has more tribes than south africa...and probably most countries in Africa. More than 120 tribes..Its just that Tanzania united people under swahili.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

This makes so much sense. Thank you for clarifying this.

[@lebo5281]

@1Marasa Every nation in South Africa has several "tribes" the 11 languages are just standardised languages, it doesn't mean that we speak only 11 languages or are 11 ethnic groups.

[@1Marasa]

@lebo5281 true... but only afew africa countries have over 100 tribes. Nigeria leading

[@lebo5281]

@1Marasa I do not know where this is going but out of the estimated 371 groups in Nigeria, only 6 are unique to it. Big population, greater numbers. Congo and Cameroon are both over 200 peoples. How many ethnic groups are unique to Tanzania in that 120? (out of curiosity)

[@papd3532]

@@AshleyinAfrika At least 20+ million Luo spread out at least 9 territories . Luo-Suba, Luo proper Kenya(OBAMA, Lupita Nyongo, Nationalists Tom Mboya,VP Oginga Odinga), Tanzania Mwanza ,Mara etc . North East Congo DRC Luo-Alur . Uganda Luo-Acholi (Actress "Woman King" SHEILA ATIM, Presidents Gen Tito Okello ,Army Commander Gen Bazillio Olara Okello, Airforce Commander Alfred Otto, LRA against Yoweri Museveni , JOSEPH KONY, Alice Auma Lakwena, Okot Odhiambo etc), Luo-Langi(President Milton Obote, Army Chief Gen David Oyite Ojok, Gen Smith Acak Opon, John Okello liberated black Zanzibaris from Arab rule hence Tanganyika + Zanzibar=Tanzania) . South East Chad, East Central Africa Republic Luo-Acholi,Luo-Alur,Luo-Langi . Luo-Acholi ,Luo-Alur ,Luo-Padhola, Luo-Babito, Luo-Jonam ,Luo-Jopaluo Northern and Eastern Uganda . Luo-Kumam ,Luo-Balanda, Luo-Jur Chol, Luo-Anuak/Anywaa, Luo Bar el Ghazal Lower Egypt ,Sudan . Luo-Anuak Southwest Ethiopia Gambella, Eritrea .

[@AshleyinAfrika]

What is most important for you when choosing a new country to live in??

[@SelfRealization1]

Schooling. May I ask which private or international school in Tz did you choose, while there? This has been my biggest issue.

[@palesamogorosi8939]

Infrastructure, education and safety/security

[@patriot_2022]

School system, safety, infrastructure - including internet, ease of communication

[@rbee2062]

Ease of Running a business, opportunities,tax system,vibe , sunshine, Ubuntu, accessible healthcare system, safety . All this I left in SA , I'm studying in Europe. Don't finish buying all the land please.

[@xtxt9135]

Ground floor opportunities, possibilties to build.

[@RufazTofa-uh7ss]

As as S An , i noticed that black American are so flexible that they easily adapt to culture of the country in a matter of days , like this gal . She is completely new in SA , but she can pick up some words from our languages ,unlike most of our own brothers and sisters from this continent , we lived with them for almost 30 yrs , but don't utter or understand a single word from our languages.... Welcome in Mzantsi humble and honest people.......Aluta Continuoa.

[@palesamogorosi8939]

This is so dishonest. There are many African immigrants who have assimilated into South African cultures and speak either Zulu or even Sesotho. Zimbabweans particularly excel in this despite their different accent. Malawians speak our languages. Mozambicans speak our languages. It's actually a given when it comes to Southern Africans. West Africans may be a bit of an outlier but I have come across East Africans such as Somalis and Ethiopians who have adapted to local lingos as well as Central Africans such as the Congolese mainly. I believe we can commend Ashely, as an American woman, without throwing other Africans under the bus and making disingenuous arguments because even some South Africans themselves barely learn other local languages. Do not even get me started on white South Africans. It really just depends on someone. You may not be aware of this, but there are also many Americans who struggle to adapt or assimilate when in foreign countries (including that of Africa). I wouldn't pedestalize them in spite of appreciating their efforts to integrate in our societies, whether it is Ghana, Tanzania, Kenya, Sierra Leone or right here in South Africa.

[@Coudz-x4e]

Mmhhh west african though in the comments yourell are haters

[@busisanizzulu9267]

You need to come to Durban

[@SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq]

EMLAZI

[@Silverbackugx]

Hello Ashley! Can you talk about the trains and public transportation in Joburg..I had an e-bike in NYC and combined with public transport having a car was actually a liability and inconvienence.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Sure. Send us some support for channel and we’ll get to work on it! We love generosity ☺️ paypal.me/ashleyinafrika cash.app/$ashleyinafrika Thanks!

[@Silverbackugx]

Wow, you have certainly integrated well ... never mind

[@tapera86]

@@Silverbackugx bro, let me help! 😂😂 /; you don't really need a car - for the most part. It's "New-York-lite" and abundant ubers etc.. if need be

[@masechababekebeke]

​@@Silverbackugx😂😂😂Yeah, like Tapera said, tons of Ubers, there's also the Gautrain and Metrobuses. There's quite a few ways to get around

[@Silverbackugx]

@@AshleyinAfrika yygggpgdvpr

[@dalvincebrian2823]

Nice experience but how did you miss 🇰🇪 Kenya in your african tour!! Its a must destination with all the culture and western vibe! Everything in New York is there!! You would have reviewed your travel if you landed. But S.A isn't bad anyway

[@mzerk9324]

One can't compare Kenya to South Africa. They two different countries ito quality of Life, infrastructure quality and aesthetics. South africa is an advanced economy.

[@ronm4385]

Wow, a Kenyan behaving like a Nigerian. Now I have seen it all. Kenyans are typically very confident and comfortable within their own skins. They don't need approval from anyone because they know they are enough. They don't display loud insecure tendencies like the green mambas do.

[@hassshoban8206]

Kenya is only 2kmsq of Nairobi after that is river road and kibera lifestyle 😂

[@antonioarineshito2892]

Even if she did she would still choose SA, most African Americans choose SA

[@dalvincebrian2823]

​@@hassshoban8206you haven't been anywhere!!! You have a primitive concept

[@saidibakari3300]

Honest and fair video! Well done. I'm a Tanzanian, South African American who lives in Atlanta. Can you please refer me to any good women in Atlanta who are interested in learnning Zulu basics or even a couple of Kiswahili words? The struggle is real😂😂😂

[@PamPam1CreamoftheCrop]

You win, Ashley! I'm loving the Zulu- Tshwana / Sotho accent.The shisanyama takes the cup🤣🤣🤣🤣. Welcome to the Motherland.

[@SesiBusi2024]

Nyamachoma is barbecue in Swahili

[@johncollen7814]

Hi im south african and thank you for how you speak, i feel south africans know all about america, for the last 50 years we have watched american tv in this land and we know you didn't had the same opportunity to learn from us as we have learnt from you and especially your police is very racematic and in many ways we had less racism here than in america. But as a nation we definitely work to better our relationship with each other

[@qtalksongs]

Culture presence in South Africa is very little, which is why you resonated with it more.

[@mamaharry15]

South africa is like America and Europe. Now, if you really need to experience African life you have to live in Tanzania and the rest of africa .

[@hendrykhoza4782]

I would love the feedback of your child on how do they feel at school or if they make friends at school?

[@cboh9530]

Your presentation skill is impeccable...

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Thank you Cboh

[@ivanspriggs2715]

How expensive is it to live out there with two kids. What’s the monthly cost

[@Mrfuller50]

Hello Ashley my name is Keith from Chicago, I will be visiting cape town and Johannesburg in June. Do you have suggestions to have the best experience. I really enjoy your channel. Thank you

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Hi Keith. Yes, you can access my personal travel guides to cities including Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg, South Africa. I share my personal recommendations for hotels, airbnbs, drivers, restaurants, cultural experiences, spas, shopping, and more! www.ashleyinafrika.com/travel-guides

[@Mrfuller50]

@@AshleyinAfrika Thank

[@Mrfuller50]

Thank you

[@EarthasinEther]

So what language would you recommend us to learn when moving to South Africa

[@Y_Hamilton]

I'm a Siswati speaking South African, but learning Zulu and Sesotho will help.