NAMIBIA VILLAGE VISIT! | 2023 TRIP | AMERICAN EXPAT
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- A few weeks ago, I took a trip to my in-laws village in rural northern Namibia. Join me on this experience!
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Join me as I share my experience as an African American living in the African nation of Namibia!
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I just wanted to let you know that watching your videos years ago, before you were married and had your beautiful babies, inspired me to really want to visit, explore, and possibly relocate to the continent (Johannesburg, South Africa and/or Kigali Rwanda)🌍 Your channel was the first one I followed because you talked about living in Namibia. I want to thank you for that Blessings and peace💜
You can relocate to Rwanda is more cheaper and safe than south Africa.
@@afrikafrik2631 Safe yes but not cheaper . Johannesburg is cheaper than Kigali
Nice. I am a South African living in the US. I will be relocating back to SA too just like many Africans who move to the US for education and work. Been investing back home but plan to relocate in a few years. My advice is that you go to South Africa for a month, Rwanda, Kenya and Ghana and stay in each country for more than two weeks and then decide which country you want to leave in. I also highly advise that when you go there you also watch out for a space where you can invest in, do what we call feasibility study, support yourself, it is not really needed if you have a specific skill that is needed in those country, such as, chemical engineering, physicist, surgeon, accountant, Banking, etc...These countries have high levels of unemployment so you don't want to go there and exhaust savings and have no income coming in. All the best my sister.
You’ll feel more African in Rwanda than SA. Rwanda is safe and friendly
WHAT A WONDERFUL COMMENT TO READ! Thank you so much, Colette!! This made my day! ❤❤❤ Wishing you all the BEST with your relocation plans!! ✨💫
WOW....FINALLY YES. OUR LEGEND & PIONEER is BACK!
THANK YOU!! That's such a compliment!!
I love the fence made from tree branches. It's so artistic and functional.
I totally agree!
The babies are simply adorable.
Thank you!! 💗
My favorite Namibian UA-camr is back with the consitency!!!
Thank you! I'm trying!! ❤❤❤
Sista down to earth peaceful life with you, your husband and your children, I just love your vibe, this is True Living not pretensious or flamboyant, I am an avid follower and wish your family all the happiness and success that you deserve in your lives.
Thank you sooo much!! Appreciate the support! 🥹
Namibia looks like a beautiful country. I went to school with some Namibians in Gambia in the 1980s.
Yeah it changed it's different
Yes our current prime Minister she went to school there as well,plus some other prominent members of our society.
Where in 1980 just curious
Awesome reflection! Thank you for sharing!
I watched you way back while teaching in Namibia before you got your first born. Now it’s 7 years 😮. Time really flies by it feels like it was the other day
The years are REALLY flying by aren't they?! 😩
Omgoodness the kids are getting big! They are adorable! I’m glad to see everyone is doing well. Namibia looks beautiful. I wouldn’t like driving at night either. It’s not like hitting a possum. Y’all have BIG animals, lol. The climate seems to have changed everyone’s growing and harvesting habits. Your husband’s family compound looks so peaceful. Your husband is so sweet. I’ve rambled long enough, lol. Excellent upload. Thank you and happy Mother’s Day.
Thank you and exactly! The animals are larger! I forgot to mention warthogs!! And yes, the compound is super peaceful! Thank you for the wonderful commentary! ❤
Awww you had a daughter???? Congratulations!!! Happy to see you’re back!
Thank you ❤ and yes! In Jan. 2021! I finally 🙈 posted a video about her birth a few months back ❤❤❤
So funny to see Lance! I remember when he was a tiny baby. Such a handsome boy and a beautiful girl you have. Preserve your family. Such a sweet life you have.
Such a beautiful comment!! I really appreciate the support and kind words!! ❤❤❤
Welcome back! I been watching you for years as well and it's because of you, I was able to go to Namibia for a visit this year and made some wonderful Namibian friends on this trip. Namibia is so very beautiful and will definitely be back for a visit again!
THAT'S AMAZING!! Thank you so much for visiting Namibia and for the beautiful comment!
The kids are getting so big! I remember when your son was tiny! God bless you all!🙏🏾🙏🏾
Yes, Lance grew up WAY too fast!!! I can't believe it and in about a week he's turning 8! Thanks so much for the warm comment! ❤❤❤
omg, love to see the family is growing please keep us posted with more videos. we enjoyed them
Will do!! ❤❤❤ Thanks so much for the support!!
I go to the north to recharge. It's so calming
absolutely! ❤
I have been an avid follower of your videos for many years now. I am a Namibian, I have relocated to the US Virgin Islands, and your videos have brought me immense joy and a sense of belonging. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to you for your unwavering commitment in creating such wonderful content. It is highly appreciated, especially by those of us residing abroad. Thank you for your invaluable contribution.
You have a beautiful family. Your husband's village is beautiful and peaceful. It is great seeing you all. Thanks for sharing! 🙏🏾✌🏾👍🏾
It really is a beautiful and peaceful place! Thank you!! ❤
@@AfroAmericaninAfrica You're welcome Sis! 🙏🏾💖🌞🌻
I'm in Namibia and I've been following this channel for quite a while now, all i can say is that y'all inspire me a lot though. I enjoy watching this channel though there's always huge gaps between them drop out videos.
Thank you for watching despite the gaps!! ❤
I can't believe that Lance is 7 y.o. I remember when i first started watching this channel he was very little but he has grown
I can't believe it either! Feels like he was born last year! Thank you so much for watching all these years!! 💗
I love this kind of video! The comments on climate change are very interesting. Are the villagers in Namibia trying to grow a variety of plants to deal with it? The farmers in Malawi are doing an amazing job of shifting away from mono-agriculture.
So good to see you and family back after a New York minute . You are indeed a pioneer among our brothers and sisters from the diaspora who are back in their motherland , and let the outside world see what life is really like , in contrast to what the western mainstream media will usually skew .
I’m so happy to tune back into your adventures. You now have two babies. How wonderful. It’s such a treat to see you and your family again. I’ll make sure I continue to watch, because it brings much joy to watch you and your progress in Namibia. Bravo to you 👏🏿
Thank you soo much for the beautiful comment!! 💗
Waoo Africa has embraced you. You listen to your Spirit. It leads you to your happiness, peace, and tranquility. Africa really accepts you. Once you have good intentions and try to adapt to life in Africa. You will love it. I have been watching your blog. From the first time you arrived, met your wonderful husband, and now with two beautiful children.
Namibia, the land of the brave
Your videos are so relaxing. It was good to see the changes/updates to your in-laws' village since the previous video posted. I'd like to see an update to your house & surrounding area. You have a video where you did an empty house tour, & the surrounding area was developing. You mentioned getting a couple of dogs for your new home. Can we see them? Not trying to be intrusive but it would be good to see an update. I really miss seeing you & your videos. Hope you will post more ~ Many hugs 🤗 from THE BIG APPLE!🍅
Thanks so much! I enjoy watching relaxing videos myself so it's good to hear I could provide the same! I will work on a house update! My home neighborhood is totally built up now with new houses! And yes, we got two dogs! Video about them is on the way! Thanks for all the questions/suggestions! Not intrusive at all! ❤❤❤ BIG WAVE back to THE BIG APPLE!! ❤
This beautiful African sky. I cant ge enough of it! ❤ (Notice when while you are standing at the Petro station, and again in the village). Driving at night is DEFINITELY a "breathtaking" event in many places ! It gets me anxious too Botswana, TZ, and SA! 😮 The land is like magic - its ttue if you spit seeds on the soil they can take root 😊
Yes, the SKY!! 😍 And the soil is FERTILE!! And yup, breathtaking is a good word 😂 Thanks so much for watching!
We thought being married is what makes you give up on your channel. Walk with your videos my Lady. Taking your voice out there you never know how many people you inspire. Go my Lady
WELCOME BACK 🎉💯
LANCE HAS GROWN TALL
WOW TIME FLY'S
Yes, time flies!!! ❤ Thanks SO much!
This made me miss home, Namibia!❤
Time for a visit!! ❤❤❤ Thank you so much for watching!
🥰✨🙏🏽 Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for watching!! ❤❤❤
Beautiful soul , we love to watch the fam..
Thank you! ❤❤❤
Nice to see you back on youtube
I love the self sustenance that comes with living in a village. Organic food, fresh air and the taste of food cooked on open fire in cast iron pots with minimal ingredients. Kids being active and not eating overly processed food. A laboured yet fulfilling life.
YES!! Such a fantastic way to live!!!!!
Your kids are so precious!! Lucky you living in such a beautiful place!! Blessings to you and Happy Mothers Day!! Love your channel!!
Thank you so much for the wishes and support, Paula!! ❤❤❤
HEY, GIRL!!!! I love your videos. I’ve been subscribed for many years now. You’re one of the first UA-camrs I watched who lived in Africa. Well, I HAVE MADE IT TOO! Loving Rwanda! Thank you for being one of the first to jumpstart my interest in life outside of the USA.
Such a heart warming comment!! That's AWESOME to hear! Wishing you all the best in Rwanda!
It's been a long time. You are the one that inspired a lot of us at first. I have been with you from day one. Your family has grown and. Your little daughter is two now. I am happy you are doing fine. I remember the kitchen crazy time and when you had your son all the ups and down. Blessings and glad you and your family is doing well. Oooh, Lord. Thank you for sharing, Shalom
😅 I remember that video too!! Thank you so much for the kind words!! ❤❤❤
The village is beautiful. I've always loved village life
Same! It's a special/magical place. ✨✨✨
Happy to finally see you posting videos again. Please, if you have any that you haven't shared, please post them even if they are from years ago.
Thank you so much for the suggestion! I do have LOTS of videos that I haven't shared and will post!
Wow. The kids have grown so much. ❤❤ Thanks for posting.
I love your family interactions. the village is the best part. It is always refreshing and really soothing.. I stay in Windhoek and my kids can not wait for the village trip.
OMG! This WAS so BEAUTIFUL! I loved THIS Video especially watching your children in the village, views while traveling, vegetation 🌱, fruit 🍋🥭🍈🍉 trees and the 💙lovely💙dialogue between you and your husband as he searched and picked guava for you! 🙌🏾 Happy Mother’s Day! 💞💕💞💕💞💕💞
Thanks SOOO much for such a beautiful comment and the Mother's Day wishes! I really appreciate it all! ❤❤❤
I understand why these are your most popular videos. Finally heard your hubby speaking and did not expect him to be dead funny.
I wish my kids could enjoy the freedom that Lance was experiencing with his cousins; simple, care free fun.
😂 Yes, he's a light-hearted guy! 😂 Thanks so much for watching!
It just looks quiet and serene.💖
I really enjoyed that! It's so peaceful looking!
Thank you!! Yes, SO peaceful and restorative!! ❤
Good to see you back and God has really blessed you with a beautiful family.
Baby girl is sooo adorable 😍
Thank you!!
Good to see you and your family. My hometown is Okahao too but I now live in Canada. I just like you. I use to watch your videos a few years ago and loved them. I am glad you are back on UA-cam. I hope I will be lucky to meet you in Namibia one day.
That would be wonderful! Thanks for watching!
U'r one of the first youtuber in the motherland, after then many people's started following U'r footstep. Welcome back, I believe here in you're channel we're going start seeing the Africa western media don't show on TV'S. Keep rolling.
Thanks so much for watching!!
Wow! Lance grown so big ,may God bless you and your family!
Woohoo 🎉🎉 you are back 😀😀 what a pleasant surprise 😊😊😊
Don’t miss America….. trust me you in a much better place.
While we Namibians desperately want to move to America 🤣
@@hilenijoseph8496 It's OK ❤❤
@@hilenijoseph8496Pray God provide all your needs where you at😢. America or West is not the answer to the world.
I love Namibian villages. It just looks peaceful.
@@hilenijoseph8496 😂aiye! not all of us. Check out Namibians who moved to UK, they want to come back, complaining about the meat over there, the cold weather and the depression that immediately kicks in.
I personally missed you here. It has really been a while. The kids are all grown now. Happy to have you back. ❤
Thank you so much, Golda!!
That was some an awesome clip🇳🇦
So beautiful, by watched this made me miss home. I want to be in the North right now. Such a peaceful space ❤❤
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Thanks for sharing your journey with us.
Happy Mother’s Day! ❤
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! ❤❤❤
I miss the my village by looking at your beautiful village
I honestly enjoy your vlogs , you have a beautiful family ❤️.
Thanks so much!!!
The sandy soil kind of reminds me of the soil in some parts of Florida and they grow mangos in the soil. Love your videos!!
Waaau thank you for posting again some of us were wondering what had really happened to you?
Just motherhood :-) Thank you for watching!
So cool! It's beautiful and relaxing. Your family is adorable 😍
Love seeing your videos. One of the pioneers of the African American expats. Your family looks so beautiful, the children are adorable. So glad to see you are still well in Namibia. 🏵💐🌺🌻🌼🌱♥
That the real life right there organics
YES! ❤
This video was so good!! Loved it. The village looks so calm and peaceful. And those watermelons growing everywhere! 🤩
Looking forward to part 2! ❤
Thank you, friend! ❤❤❤
I stayed in Namibia for ten years up to 2001. I love the country very much and I've driven on that road before. It's a lovely country.
Beautiful family. I miss village life..been gone for over 25 year...🫤
Thank you! It's never too late for a trip home!! ❤❤❤
OMG Where have you been, haven't seen your videos in a long time. I didn't even know about the baby girl that's how long I haven't seen you. You are a pioneer of the African Americans' move back to Africa.
I know, it's been a while 😩😩 I had another child and posted an update about that about a month ago or so! And I've just been overwhelmed with all that is motherhood! Thank you SO much for sticking around through my absence!! ❤
Kaylan, I am so glad you're back 'online'. I have been wondering what's up with you and your family. So relieved and glad to see that you and your family are well. Look at the kids, wow😲.
Thank you for sticking around!! Just these two kiddos keeping me busy! 😊
Namibia roads Between town surely look great
Well come back. You still looking and sounding amazing. Wow the little boy is now a little man, grown. Loving the land scape
I’m so glad to see you back and I love the video keep them coming we Love to see how you and your family are doing.May God Continue Bless You and Your Family ❤
Thanks SO much for the kind words!!
Love today vlog 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿 the village looks so refreshing to me I love Africa 👊🏿
It’s beautiful there. If we’re there I’d utilize new farming tech /methods . They have soooooo much personal land there’s no way I wouldn’t have an abundance of food.
Great ideas!!
This is really beautiful
That gorgeous landscape and life ❤ The gravity of your bit on climate change and the staple crops is so important and a daunting precursor. I truly hope humans will listen and act more quickly. Thanks for sharing your beautiful life and family. ☀️
I'm with you, Dana! Miss ya 💗
wow, this made my day! love seeing you your husband and the children. and yes the old roof is a playground.
Thanks SO much!! ❤
Wow the kids are getting so big! Thanks for sharing all the beautiful things to do in your husband's village.
Thank you for watching!! ❤❤❤
I really enjoyed this one! It brings back so many memories.
Hello Kaylan...glad to see you again. Beautiful seeing you taking the kids to the village ❤ its almost so difficult to go back up north once you're comfortable in the urban areas.. yes north has a different feel to it and travelling is alot of work 😂
Thanks so much for watching, Sonya!! ❤ and yes, traveling is SO much work, especially with kids!! 😩
Uhmmm welcome back! Used 2watch u way back. We need more of u on ur channels🥰
Happy to see you again always searching to see if you are back and stumble on this today. Lovely family
Thanks so much for watching!!!
Its interesting to see how the ground looks so dry, but there are so many fruits.
So true! I’ve often thought the same!
Yooooooo
I didn't know u were back
Namibia is one of the countries I want to live in so your videos are super important to me😁
Thanks for sharing...keep them coming
I really like ur videos
Been looking for this channel, used to watch it a lot in 2020.
subscribed before i even finished watching the video lol. The intro is life! 😃
THANK YOU AND WELCOME!! 💗
It's nice seeing you back to UA-cam
When I Receive that notification On Instagram from you. I was running over to UA-cam like a track star ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤I'm soooooo happy for you and your beautiful family .We all love you God bless you and the family ❤...I will be leaving the USA in a couple weeks...❤❤🙏🏽💐💐💐💐🎊💃🏽
Appreciate it soooo much!!! Have a wonderful time! ❤❤❤
I have been watching your videos since you migrated to Namibia am happy for you guys.have you ever thought of visiting USA?
Thanks so much for watching and yes, we have visited several times as a family!
Its been a minute..glad to see yet another vlog
Thank you for sharing.... Love your work
Thank you for watching!!
Yes my family is back ❤❤❤
Thank you Tashiya!! ❤❤❤
Miss your insipiring videos... the beatiful Namibia
Good to have you back honestly.
Thank you!!
Great to see you in Namibia - two things…,, how do one acquire land for residential purposes, and how is work like there….?
Your videos and audio are perfect - crisp and clear….
Good luck, and wish you all the best…
Thank you! I'll make sure to cover those topics in future videos! 🙌🏾👌🏾
11:33 those watermelons 🍉 ❤❤❤.. its a whole jungle in the house 18:23 woooow
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I enjoyed ur video
Welcome back. Keep it up
After this video I miss home so much. New subscriber here
Thank you for subbing and welcome!! I hope you get to visit soon! ❤❤❤