We Moved to Kenya! Why We Moved Back to Africa | The Kola Family

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  • @pabwalomalawi8214
    @pabwalomalawi8214 5 років тому +458

    i'm not even kenyan but i lived in kenya before, been to nigeria long enough to evaluate lagos, and ibadan (sadly not abuja), visited 12 african countries, living in englad now but i can tell you Kenya is literary the best place in the world, not only for great holidays etc but if you wanna find a country where you'd wanna spend a boring forgettable wednesday without wishing you were somewhere else, Kenya is the place, and not just in the capital nairobi, you'll not feel differently in other cities like kisumu, mombasa, nakuru, naivasha it's just one giant wonderful place. Congratulations to the Kenyans for creating a wonderful country

    • @wawerukamau6242
      @wawerukamau6242 5 років тому +10

      Thank you @Pabwalo Malawi.. Kenya is home to everyone. Come back and visit anytime..

    • @ndukumusyoki9835
      @ndukumusyoki9835 5 років тому +5

      @pabwalo Malawi... Asante sana. Karibu anytime!

    • @jesternyatogo5306
      @jesternyatogo5306 5 років тому +14

      With the new Visa rules, Kenya will open its doors to everyone including ALL Africans

    • @kentismurylah4790
      @kentismurylah4790 5 років тому +7

      Pabwalo Malawi your comment literally warmed my heart. Thank you! I feel like Kenyans have no idea how beautiful this country is.

    • @ItsLynn
      @ItsLynn 4 роки тому +2

      my country is beautiful yessss :)

  • @cee5695
    @cee5695 5 років тому +523

    American dream is slowly dying, look at her brilliant brain coming back to Africa,I feel proud of her, I love this, it's like a little revolution already, Africa is the next super power in future love from kenya🇰🇪

    • @Wanyiha-G.1
      @Wanyiha-G.1 5 років тому +18

      You are so right about Africa rising. The whole idea was to get training on the same for many children of Africa and then go/come back to raise Africa to the level of Sophistication both spiritual and physical that it was on when Egypt was the superpower.

    • @Steve-nv5uc
      @Steve-nv5uc 5 років тому +23

      The American dream was a lie.

    • @teresiawachira1034
      @teresiawachira1034 5 років тому +6

      Reversing the brain drain back to Africa.

    • @BR-tc8wo
      @BR-tc8wo 5 років тому +6

      @@Steve-nv5uc it's indeed a great lie my broda..I'm getting old everyday working 24/7 to pay bills. No saving 😭😢😭😢

    • @redsak5311
      @redsak5311 5 років тому +5

      @@Steve-nv5uc Its freakinn dead. Its left a nation of debtors in its wake.

  • @gitucha
    @gitucha 5 років тому +271

    Rare to see a Naija woman marrying a East African man, I like to see this kind of diversity. She's beautiful too....... good stuff.

    • @wanwan-sd4yu
      @wanwan-sd4yu 5 років тому +19

      Big Tuch she is more American than Nigerian

    • @usmanyerima4820
      @usmanyerima4820 5 років тому +4

      No fool, he is from Nigeria

    • @BeautyUncut1
      @BeautyUncut1 5 років тому +18

      @@wanwan-sd4yu she's totally Nigerian

    • @babgyg0985
      @babgyg0985 5 років тому +22

      @@usmanyerima4820 no fool ..he's from kenya

    • @gitucha
      @gitucha 5 років тому +11

      @@usmanyerima4820 his family lives in kenya and he lived in kenya so he's kenyan......FOOL

  • @gifty2595
    @gifty2595 5 років тому +149

    Africa is calling her children back home. Africa will rise again! I'm so happy for you and your family and I'm looking forward to seeing snippets of this exciting journey ❤️🙌🙌🙌

    • @Nezeville
      @Nezeville 5 років тому +2

      Gigi Amore iv always reiterated on my UA-cam channel.,, Africans need to come back home

    • @jamessmith-zk4co
      @jamessmith-zk4co 4 роки тому +5

      @@Nezeville that's exactly right. Move back and put all that education to good use. Go back and build companies that manufactures goods and services. There is no reason for Africa not to be an industrial powerhouse like China. They have so many valuable natural resources. The sad thing is that those resources are not controlled by Africans. The rest of the world has enriched themselves off African riches for too long.

    • @mscontinental3150
      @mscontinental3150 4 роки тому +2

      Africa will surely rise again!!!!

    • @JohnPaul-hs5os
      @JohnPaul-hs5os 3 роки тому

      The whole world is africa

    • @JohnPaul-hs5os
      @JohnPaul-hs5os 3 роки тому

      Black people are earthlings we from all over the planet not just africa dont fall for the lies

  • @tarqouisef7362
    @tarqouisef7362 5 років тому +87

    I'm a Kenyan married to a Nigerian and when I brought my husband to Kenya he immediately loved Kenya. We have a home now in Kenya though we live abroad

    • @Nezeville
      @Nezeville 5 років тому +1

      Strictstar Girl im a Nigerian UA-camr.. so sweet to know!

    • @janemarjorie4175
      @janemarjorie4175 5 років тому +1

      Same here

    • @a.muchemi4360
      @a.muchemi4360 4 роки тому +2

      I hope he isn't a drug peddler and use, dump later for their own women they all does

    • @jareya
      @jareya 3 роки тому

      @@a.muchemi4360 wrong

    • @bellaolum9768
      @bellaolum9768 3 роки тому

      @@a.muchemi4360 not necessarily

  • @Maziwamakuu
    @Maziwamakuu 5 років тому +233

    Why are Nigerians so educated ? Here in America, The research shows that Nigerians graduate from college with a higher rates than white Americans. I’m proud of you people. New subscriber. Visit my channel.

    • @241Genevieve
      @241Genevieve 5 років тому +33

      As a Nigerian I have to say its literally the only option that is regarded for a better life, Lool its like the bare minimum to get a university degree . its a shame we have terrible government so many talented people have to escape the country.

    • @selampeace9181
      @selampeace9181 5 років тому +12

      I’m Ethiopian and I feel proud!

    • @danielx8
      @danielx8 5 років тому +5

      They study

    • @blkqueen6201
      @blkqueen6201 5 років тому +13

      WOW, I knew the Nigerians where the most graduated foreign group in the US. I never knew they where ahead of everyone. This explains the quest to demonize them all over the world. They haven't done anything more then these hateful people. If you demonize them attempt to smear their reputation as a group then they can stagnant their progress. One thing I do love about my Nigerian brothers and sisters is they will not be stopped. They have already failed.

    • @MrAmhara
      @MrAmhara 5 років тому +3

      Nigeria is a illiterate country. The ones that move to America are the few educated ones smart enough to leave that hellhole.

  • @wodetiana
    @wodetiana 5 років тому +63

    Much love from China 🇨🇳
    Uganda🇺🇬 is my home town.
    Kenya🇰🇪 is my lovely neighboring country

  • @Laweks
    @Laweks 5 років тому +68

    Welcome to Nrb... I’m a Kenyan married to a Nigerian and we chose Kenya for the family, for the time being ...
    Nairobi has options and you will love exploring 😊 enjoy! ! And karibu 😊

    • @Laweks
      @Laweks 5 років тому

      Kharol Kimz
      Wow! How long now?
      We just visit but I’ve not really enjoyed Lagos properly...

    • @benjaminoolatunji9884
      @benjaminoolatunji9884 5 років тому

      @Kharol Kimz hope you are enjoying Lagos?

  • @georgembugua6849
    @georgembugua6849 5 років тому +87

    Going back to our roots is now new fashion....US is fading together with Europe. Africa is great with good weather

    • @foundgrace82
      @foundgrace82 5 років тому +5

      Africa is best to raise your family and is generally cheaper.. calm less pressure USA Europe are all work work work

    • @London_miss234
      @London_miss234 5 років тому

      Codra Gavi Better to work. Proper salary, wages, taxes.

    • @foundgrace82
      @foundgrace82 5 років тому +4

      @@London_miss234 at the cost of your family. the way people work in Africa is different. there is also family to assist with childcare and most of the food people produce themselves rather grow themselves etc suppose everything else is available.not the Africa you see on adverts.

    • @London_miss234
      @London_miss234 5 років тому

      I can understand hat families might not spend enough quality time as a family. If I were boss, nine to five, normal workweek in unusual times. Like a bank, eight holidays, three occasions, accrue one sick day a month. Continuing Education days. Three personal days. Four or five weeks vacation. Days off if emergency or death. If kids are sick, days off within proper protocol. Other than that, sleep eight hours, plenty of time spent with family, or bicycle riding alone or with family. Along those lines. Health, wealth, happiness. Live long and prosper.

    • @London_miss234
      @London_miss234 5 років тому

      I can understand that*

  • @peachescole5340
    @peachescole5340 5 років тому +73

    I think one thing you’ll appreciate is how cheap it is to braid your hair here. Wishing you and your husband a successful move to Nairobi.

    • @privatepilot9945
      @privatepilot9945 5 років тому +2

      😃😃this one win.

    • @Destinay4lyf
      @Destinay4lyf 5 років тому +8

      I got my hair the other day for a dollar yoooooo

  • @Ohgirlygirl
    @Ohgirlygirl 5 років тому +147

    I know you don’t need anyone to affirm this but I believe you two made the right decision! I am happy for you and I know you will do well! I’m quite excited for Ijeoma to learn Swahili. Haha. Excited for all the Kenya vlogs- maybe.
    I have a desire to move to African too. I think Africa needs us (younger Africans). So Kudos to you two and for every young African making the decision to go ‘home’

    • @IjeomaKolaYT
      @IjeomaKolaYT  5 років тому +5

      Don’t hold your breath on me learning Swahili - so many syllables!!

    • @knightingg8324
      @knightingg8324 5 років тому +3

      They absolutely did with their decision.

  • @laurensimone9111
    @laurensimone9111 5 років тому +19

    “Hard to think about how to raise a Black child in America”. That’s a word! 🙌🏾
    Even with PhDs (or other higher education) we have to think about these things which is something serious on our mental health.
    Thanks for sharing you all’s story!

  • @DrPatienceM
    @DrPatienceM 5 років тому +18

    Of all the countries I've lived in, Kenya is definitely high up on my list. All the best on your new journey.

  • @nazeeenyi
    @nazeeenyi 5 років тому +182

    I’m Nigerian living in Nairobi. I can hook you up girllll!!!!! You will love it here🥰

    • @jeonpeterkamara1305
      @jeonpeterkamara1305 5 років тому +4

      Pliz do it to me

    • @letsseeuson1264
      @letsseeuson1264 5 років тому +1

      Nazee Enyi Nigerian living in Nairobi study or work

    • @nazeeenyi
      @nazeeenyi 5 років тому +5

      joshua oira My hubby works here.

    • @pietrojenkins6901
      @pietrojenkins6901 5 років тому +6

      @@nazeeenyi damn there's a lot of you there and in South Africa too . Is Nigeria that bad really?

    • @mlionea
      @mlionea 5 років тому +3

      @@pietrojenkins6901 good question.

  • @doreendklutz6400
    @doreendklutz6400 5 років тому +77

    “Raising a BLACK child in America”; #nuffsaid

  • @jciiru
    @jciiru 5 років тому +16

    Thank you for sharing. I live and work in UK and came here same way you ended up in America. I am busy packing to move back to Kenya next summer. Your video has given me encouragement. Thank you.

  • @thelovelymissmonica1938
    @thelovelymissmonica1938 5 років тому +157

    "America is just on sumthin right now"
    Totally Agree. It's time 4 a much needed change.

    • @fdoctor79
      @fdoctor79 5 років тому +5

      IKR! When she said that ..I felt it in my soul!

    • @Mufasa_Shabazz
      @Mufasa_Shabazz 5 років тому +3

      Just leave Amerikkka

  • @rubysailor9186
    @rubysailor9186 5 років тому +23

    Ijeoma is beautiful and you can tell she's sincere.Bravo brother,you have found a good wife. All the best to both of you.

  • @journeyinpages
    @journeyinpages 5 років тому +68

    The ability to be able to move away from the states in a time when it isn't at it's greatest especially to minorities is a wonderful thing.

    • @gifty2595
      @gifty2595 5 років тому +4

      Well said🙌

    • @shirolehero
      @shirolehero 5 років тому +10

      More minorities in America should move away. That place just seems so toxic, violent and scary. There is no need to live in fear. EVER!

  • @Njeri_123
    @Njeri_123 5 років тому +43

    I love that your WiFi concerns are no longer an issue here in Kenya 🇰🇪. Actually, Kenya has faster internet speeds than some Western countries. Kenya and Madagascar have the fastest internet speeds in Africa.
    Really love that you moved here. I have traveled the world quite a bit, and to Nigeria more than any other African country (mostly on business travel)...and trust me, I understand why you chose Nairobi over Lagos.
    As for getting to know on what to get where in Nairobi...I’m right here. I was born in this great city and have grown up here. 🙂
    You may also want to check out these You Tube channels by Kenyan bloggers who do natural hair blogs just like you:
    ❤️Craving Yellow (a Kenyan who lived in Australia and recently moved back to Kenya)
    ❤️Sheila Ndinda-you’ve probably seen her pics on Pinterest or somewhere on social media..she has a blog -African Tresses and Treats (or something like that).
    Start with those ones. 😀 You’ll find others soon.
    Karibu Kenya (Welcome to Kenya) 🇰🇪

    • @SikiDlanga
      @SikiDlanga 5 років тому +2

      The world must give Africa some respect. We're actually ahead of some Western countries in some things.

    • @truethots3088
      @truethots3088 5 років тому +3

      No need putting down other places to promote Nairobi . Just sell your good points that's all

    • @paulngaruiya4343
      @paulngaruiya4343 5 років тому +1

      @@truethots3088 I agree. In fact the GDP of Lagos State is twice that of Kenya as a country. If we begin to argue like she is doing then it won't end well.

    • @africanmerchant8007
      @africanmerchant8007 5 років тому +1

      @@paulngaruiya4343 it will end well. Nigerian per capita is nearly the same as Kenya and India. Meaning a lesser and richer population. I don't think she was comparing in a negative way. She's just pointing out the country's fast internet. You can't just mention bandwidth and fail to have something like a benchmark.

    • @bloggtalk5085
      @bloggtalk5085 5 років тому +2

      @@paulngaruiya4343 high GDP without high per capita is like bragging having a 8 inch pole but it doesn't erect..learn the difference..Kenya annual budget is bigger than Nigeria despite having a quarter of it's population and no natural resources

  • @isiomaononye
    @isiomaononye 5 років тому +21

    It’s such a big decision for you to take to move to Kenya and I am exited to see more of how it unfolds for you!
    Too often, educated Africans who leave the continent don’t intend on coming back so to know you too are making the decision is really refreshing to hear. Kudos to you both. Btw you and your hubby look wonderful together! 🙂

    • @MissTannyM
      @MissTannyM 5 років тому +2

      Isioma Ononye That’s mostly people from West Africa maybe. Many educated Southern Africans always go back home. I finished my Masters in the US recently and flew back home to Swaziland 5 days after graduation. There’s absolutely no place like home. I just didn’t see myself living in the US.

    • @bloggtalk5085
      @bloggtalk5085 5 років тому +4

      Nigerians and west Africans transplants themselves and most never return..most east and southern Africans finally come back home even after decades abroad..

    • @afrofeast
      @afrofeast 2 роки тому

      Home is home. We cant live overseas forever. Afrika's calling.

  • @Sandra.-.
    @Sandra.-. 5 років тому +29

    East Africa is a lovely place to be. People are generally friendly and kind. Good luck from your Ugandan friend lol

  • @Iffy2009
    @Iffy2009 5 років тому +6

    Welcome to kenya! My husband and I moved here 3 years ago with our little girls bc we did not want to raise them in America. I can't tell you how refreshing it is living here and feeling like you belong in every space you walk into, even though we are not Kenyans.

    • @nairobinyeusi5811
      @nairobinyeusi5811 5 років тому +3

      Kenya was designed to be a black free world civilization. Every African feels free and comfortable in the country.

  • @michael50694
    @michael50694 5 років тому +155

    I was wondering if you were still going to do this because I remember you said you didn’t want to raise kids in the US. I don’t blame you.

    • @IjeomaKolaYT
      @IjeomaKolaYT  5 років тому +46

      It’s getting rougher and rougher in the US sis... they gotta get it together

    • @DavidLoveJanet
      @DavidLoveJanet 5 років тому +10

      why I love living in the UK. wouldn't raise my kids in USA either unless I homeschool.

    • @Africanesther1
      @Africanesther1 5 років тому +5

      I'm Nigerian and I went to school in the state's almost all my life I did ss3 in Nigeria and left I actually enjoyed both experiences it gives u a realistic view of how the world is the only thing I didn't like was that my parents didn't teach me their language I still feel like I lost something especially when kids told me to prove I'm Nigerian but I'm a strong soul we thank god🤣🤣😂

    • @rachaelBT
      @rachaelBT 4 роки тому +1

      Esther Agoda we came to the U.S from Nigeria when I was 2 and my brother was 4. My mom said it was hard retaining the language when we started going to school because we didn’t want to learn. She didn’t have a group of folks who spoke our language around. So I understand your story. I’m teaching myself, and every time I go visit, I immerse myself in the language. We are Nigerian, it’s in our blood

    • @gracialonignasiver6302
      @gracialonignasiver6302 4 роки тому

      @@IjeomaKolaYT This comment aged well. It's Sept 2020 now and the US is looking crazy.

  • @eevaluecom
    @eevaluecom 5 років тому +15

    Watching this from Quito, Ecuador on vacation from the Caribbean. As I see this major move for you I'm contemplating how such serious moves can possibly be my next move. All the blessings to you both.

  • @NjundiBrig
    @NjundiBrig 5 років тому +55

    From UK planning for the same thing. Good luck and God bless you both and the baby

  • @SweetTeaDarling
    @SweetTeaDarling 5 років тому +60

    Yeeeesssss house hunters International!!! I’m here for it!!

    • @IjeomaKolaYT
      @IjeomaKolaYT  5 років тому +10

      Girl lemme see if they’re casting!

    • @Fiifi.
      @Fiifi. 5 років тому +1

      I will be in Kenya before the end of this year. I need friends especially in Nairobi or close to Nairobi

    • @anthonymunyiri5764
      @anthonymunyiri5764 4 роки тому

      @@IjeomaKolaYT you are super beaurriful. . Do you have a sister that you can introduce me too?.. 👋😄😜

  • @pretty4one33
    @pretty4one33 5 років тому +18

    This is great! I'll live vicariously thru you two. I'm looking forward to all the vlogs.

  • @Edwins0n
    @Edwins0n 5 років тому +15

    Karibu. Good to see you guys bringing new ideas back home. Let's build kenya and the continent

  • @mrsoshadabaadman
    @mrsoshadabaadman 4 роки тому +4

    Kenya is amazing. I loved every second I was there. Unfortunately I could only be in Nairobi. I hope to come back and see more of Kenya.

  • @MichelleIjeoma
    @MichelleIjeoma 5 років тому +15

    So proud of you! Congrats girlfriend. We are out here cheering for you!!!

  • @London_miss234
    @London_miss234 5 років тому +10

    Africans are very smart! The University. Ambition.
    Many Jamaicans, likewise.

  • @FranEJ
    @FranEJ 5 років тому +78

    beautiful couple. Please be careful with the apartment tour idea. Where you live should not be disclosed on the internets.

  • @CollegeSista
    @CollegeSista 5 років тому +12

    So happy for you and congratulations! I’m going into the second year of my PhD program and am already looking towards to finishing.
    I’m actually thinking about doing an MBA program during or after my PhD and would like to move to Africa in the long term since it aligns with my research and I am first-gen Nigerian-American. I would love to know what fellowship Jonathan had for his program!

  • @jessenopiyoadory8031
    @jessenopiyoadory8031 5 років тому +21

    Welcome to Kenya!
    Jonathan needs to take you to for a short vacay in Diani beach so you can 'acclimate' and have a beautiful start to Kenya

  • @TirsaTalks
    @TirsaTalks 5 років тому +28

    the way he brought up your dissertation and how he looked at you awaiting your response was super cute 😊🤗

    • @TirsaTalks
      @TirsaTalks 5 років тому +2

      omg when he said thank you for sharing that, so cute! 😭😭😭💗💗💗

    • @samwanyoike193
      @samwanyoike193 5 років тому

      I hope my wife will be looking at me like that

  • @solidjuicyke6591
    @solidjuicyke6591 5 років тому +15

    This is nice! Africa is great, actually Kenya is the place to be. 🔥🔥

  • @nyakarimaking20
    @nyakarimaking20 5 років тому +19

    Karibu!!🎉🎉🎉From a Kenyan living in Sweden. Weather is KING. Also thinking of moving back soon. Best wishes🎉🎉🎉

    • @IjeomaKolaYT
      @IjeomaKolaYT  5 років тому +4

      Haha you guys really overhype the weather - today is grey just like any fall day in NYC! But thank you!!

    • @nyakarimaking20
      @nyakarimaking20 5 років тому +1

      @@IjeomaKolaYT We are Kenyan. You have acclimated more. Jonathan would not cope with Swedish winter. 😂😂😂Enjoy Nairobi.

    • @IjeomaKolaYT
      @IjeomaKolaYT  5 років тому +3

      Actually Jonathan lived in Norway for two years so he’s dealt with Nordic weather before and survived!

    • @nyakarimaking20
      @nyakarimaking20 5 років тому +8

      @@IjeomaKolaYT Wow impressive. I have been in Sweden for 7 years and still pray winter away. I lived in Dallas b4 so no prep for this. Btw your kid will be genius coz you are brainy and Jonathan's Luo tribe are super brainy people. 😁

  • @shikuhndumbu
    @shikuhndumbu 5 років тому +11

    Yaaaaaay!I love you guys!I also moved back to kenya from California.I moved back right after my wedding.So i feel you!Welcome back.Let me know when your in mombasa.So i can meet you💕

  • @aquamom14
    @aquamom14 5 років тому +104

    I’ve lost faith in America as well. Unfortunately I don’t have a dual citizenship anywhere so here we are stuck I guess. Congrats. Please do a house/hunter episode

    • @herplace1
      @herplace1 5 років тому +23

      Babe look up programs for Ghana. They are welcoming a lot of black Americans to come.

    • @IjeomaKolaYT
      @IjeomaKolaYT  5 років тому +53

      You don’t have to have dual citizenship to move somewhere! I don’t have Kenyan citizenship. If you really want to make it happen there are so many ways to do so, especially in this digital age where you can work remotely

    • @aquamom14
      @aquamom14 5 років тому +3

      herplace1 thank you so much☺️

    • @aquamom14
      @aquamom14 5 років тому +6

      Ijeoma Kola your so right I had a baby a little over a year ago and I have a 13 year old. The world is nothing what I imagined it would be. Please keep us informed of all the great things you experience☺️ who knows you may have some American mommy group friends in no time. And if you feel lonely inbox me and let’s swap numbers I work from home. FaceTime is heaven sent

    • @oludummo4593
      @oludummo4593 5 років тому +8

      You can move to ghana easy.live and renew your visa till you stay permanently
      Ghana is making it easy so
      Check.but you must accept youre an african slave desendant .if you go with white
      Actitudes you will just be a turist.
      Keep that usa passport it lets you travel to most africa with out visa.
      Just buy a ticket and take about 1000.usd.to move around in ghana uganda kenya
      Rwanda tanzania. Just do it

  • @madelaine191
    @madelaine191 5 років тому +13

    Congratulation on the major moves happening to you and your family. Welcome to Kenya.

  • @NeoKirchBaby
    @NeoKirchBaby 3 роки тому

    This is the video that introduced me to your family. I watched it couple of months ago and I started following you! We are moving to Africa next month and i came back to this video to pump me up! SO SO EXCITED!!!

  • @CeejaysEmpirece
    @CeejaysEmpirece 5 років тому +79

    Welcome back home... Welcome to the land of memes 😉+254 where we take things the way they come😂

  • @SheReaDelSol
    @SheReaDelSol 5 років тому +22

    Wow, I was just thinking about you in the shower (sounds weird out loud). This is RIGHT on time!

    • @IjeomaKolaYT
      @IjeomaKolaYT  5 років тому +3

      Haha not gonna lie a bit weird but I love it!

    • @SheReaDelSol
      @SheReaDelSol 5 років тому +1

      I’m back! Didn’t have a chance to actually watch before. Not sure if I missed it but are you coming back to the states to have the baby? And 2. Can I ACTUALLY come and visit?

  • @kikipooh6350
    @kikipooh6350 5 років тому +7

    In the process of leaving the US with my family and I’m pumped!

  • @oyinloluwafasehun9692
    @oyinloluwafasehun9692 5 років тому +7

    Congratulations to you both on this journey. Excited for you both and I trust God that He has big plans for you in this new season. Relax and enjoy!❤❤

  • @lekis5975
    @lekis5975 5 років тому +25

    LOL! The way we like to complain and the way Ijeoma makes Kenya sound so good.

    • @wejohn5877
      @wejohn5877 5 років тому +2

      Right. She moved to Kenya from America yet she's Nigerian👏

    • @eastafricanforever3457
      @eastafricanforever3457 5 років тому +3

      The only challenge in Kenya is corruption

    • @lekis5975
      @lekis5975 5 років тому

      @@eastafricanforever3457 It's a huge challenge.

    • @eastafricanforever3457
      @eastafricanforever3457 5 років тому

      @@lekis5975 true

    • @otienostevemito
      @otienostevemito 2 місяці тому

      Kenya is good if you have a good job and money. If not you will die in poverty and disease.

  • @nilzaluzuka7751
    @nilzaluzuka7751 4 роки тому +2

    I am not a Kenyan, i have been living in Kenya for 10 yrs, Kenya is not a bad place, is modern and i enjoy it sometimes.

  • @donharris8846
    @donharris8846 5 років тому +13

    Smart, utterly gorgeous, great attitude. She is the total package! Congrats to both of you

  • @cocowithlove1
    @cocowithlove1 5 років тому +5

    How exciting! Good luck on the new chapter and new family addition! I’ll be in Kenya for the first time in a month and cannot wait! If you want to grab lunch with a stranger (me) I’ll be there looking for good food spots.
    Thanks for sharing!

  • @janiceessien5479
    @janiceessien5479 5 років тому +24

    Congratulations!!! Nairobi is awesome! I am considering it for the near future.

    • @letsseeuson1264
      @letsseeuson1264 5 років тому

      Make it sooner 😆 we need more diversity and culture

    • @willygitau8950
      @willygitau8950 5 років тому +1

      When your ready just let me know. Your welcome

  • @SJP43
    @SJP43 5 років тому +37

    My cousin in law studied in Kenya loved it and stayed.

    • @nicholastoo858
      @nicholastoo858 5 років тому +3

      S P Lots of well traveled foreign CEOs, NGO expatriates etc... decide to stay in Kenya after their contract ends.

    • @letsseeuson1264
      @letsseeuson1264 5 років тому

      😆 follow suit

  • @Boyhead1973
    @Boyhead1973 5 років тому +8

    The braids look lovely on you gorl! And I'm so excited for this new move -- yay!

  • @dottieh.8189
    @dottieh.8189 5 років тому +201

    Girl the way you look at your man 😏 Ok Ok, back to the video

    • @IjeomaKolaYT
      @IjeomaKolaYT  5 років тому +9

      ☺️☺️

    • @roseaddo6103
      @roseaddo6103 5 років тому +2

      Yes ooo I was thinking same too

    • @butterification
      @butterification 5 років тому

      LOL! DITTO!!!!!!!!

    • @ntolanto_de_first4087
      @ntolanto_de_first4087 5 років тому +9

      That's Black Love to you!!!

    • @Nezeville
      @Nezeville 5 років тому +2

      Im a body language expert... asides being a UA-camr.. i saw that look and i sure know what that means❤️

  • @bauttiet.h.u.g.5900
    @bauttiet.h.u.g.5900 5 років тому +6

    I ❤ Nairobi. The weather is gorgeous. Best of luck! I'd love to go back

  • @TheNattygyrl
    @TheNattygyrl 5 років тому +22

    Congrats! So glad you didn't let fear keep you from living your best live. YOLO!

  • @lotusflower2517
    @lotusflower2517 5 років тому +30

    I LOVE seeing BEAUTIFUL BLACK COUPLES!!! Great VIDEO!!!

  • @panm25
    @panm25 5 років тому +6

    Congrats on the move! Home is where love is and you two have that bit covered so it's gonna be epic! Enjoy the adventure and of course I'm looking forward to your upcoming content from a different place! Be blessed!

  • @therealmellyb
    @therealmellyb 5 років тому +6

    “I’m doing it afraid and im still doing it” ❤️❤️❤️

  • @SuperGmwangi
    @SuperGmwangi 5 років тому +3

    It's nice to hear somebody say something positive about our beloved nation.

  • @chinonye2
    @chinonye2 5 років тому +11

    You should link up with craving yellow here on UA-cam - she has your type of content ie natural hair related and recently moved back to Kenya too. Good luck on this new adventure

  • @Mauwamtamu
    @Mauwamtamu 5 років тому +3

    Welcome to Kenya!!You will love it.
    All the best as you guys start a new chapter.

  • @chiefpharoah
    @chiefpharoah 5 років тому +15

    Good to see the Kenyan brother marrying a naija Igbo babe! Bless you guys from a naija Igbo Londoner!

    • @chiefpharoah
      @chiefpharoah 5 років тому

      sjm sjm ok.. he said his family is in Kenya but i bow to your greater knowledge if the case!

    • @IjeomaKolaYT
      @IjeomaKolaYT  5 років тому +4

      We aren’t both Nigerians. Jonathan is Kenyan and I’m Nigerian. Kola is not only a Nigerian name.

    • @Elias-px5zf
      @Elias-px5zf 5 років тому +2

      Kola is a Aluo

    • @davidotega4550
      @davidotega4550 5 років тому +1

      Kola is a common name among the Great Luos.

  • @LotusDolly
    @LotusDolly 5 років тому +2

    I'm African American and yes the US is really crazy now and feels weird. You both are so cute and I wish you both and the little one to be, the very best! Keep us updated, I may want to join you in Kenya!

  • @julietambali
    @julietambali 5 років тому +20

    You both are so beautiful. Literally smiled all through.

  • @kaycee99
    @kaycee99 5 років тому +3

    All the best guys,you're not alone with the move.I moved back in 2007 and all is good.Africa is flexible and ready to be explored.You gonna loooove Nairobi.

  • @valeriesene4376
    @valeriesene4376 5 років тому +19

    Best wishes on your new journey and your pregnancy. Enjoy! I love Nairobi!:)

  • @adoseofdannetta
    @adoseofdannetta 5 років тому +22

    Congrats on graduation, expecting, and your move!! God bless y’all. 🙏🏽

    • @IjeomaKolaYT
      @IjeomaKolaYT  5 років тому

      Thank you so much, God bless you too!

  • @maureengitau9859
    @maureengitau9859 5 років тому +15

    Welcome to Kenya! You'll have a blast exploring the country and the region, loads of direct flights from NBO. You'll also get nannies to help out with the little one when the time comes 👼🏾 Just be precautious when sharing the apartment hunt some vloggers have been robbed prior 😕 I wish you a delightful & fulfulling time here 🤗

    • @IjeomaKolaYT
      @IjeomaKolaYT  5 років тому +1

      Thanks for the pro tip!

    • @Adamzbrown
      @Adamzbrown 5 років тому +1

      Nairobi is a great city just skip the house hunting part from the public. keep it private. It’s a big city but still small 🙂 You will enjoy this great East African country definitely 🙂

  • @angelatooreal3090
    @angelatooreal3090 4 роки тому +1

    Kenya is the best & most peaceful country to live in. I can't wait to move back home too!

  • @lovetyalexander
    @lovetyalexander 5 років тому +30

    "America is just on something now" FACTS!

    • @bekreto
      @bekreto 5 років тому +3

      Ty Alexander
      MAKE AMERIKKKA GREAT AGAIN: WHITE RACISM.

  • @summiyawilson3125
    @summiyawilson3125 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this my family plans to move to Kenya this year

  • @TukeMorgan
    @TukeMorgan 5 років тому +8

    Omg, such exciting news. Love your hair, I actually just put up a tribal bun and beads tutorial on my channel.
    I really love Kenya. My husband proposed to me in Diani and it will forever remain one of my favourite places. I sometimes go back to watch my Diani vlog because of how Amazing my experience was there.
    There is still no power in Nigeria 24/7, it’s generator and inverter that is helping us.

  • @eve_lyynn
    @eve_lyynn 5 років тому +4

    Yummy mummy is a Kenyan youtuber who introduced me to your blogs n vlogs after she posted a GIf of you referring you as her 'favourite blogger ' and recommended your blog on her Insta stories ...she will definitely make best n best person to show you around.welcome to Kenya 😍😍

  • @chorwett
    @chorwett 5 років тому +3

    Karibu Kenya. I watched you for the first time yesterday when you got these corn rows....! Caught you right on time!!!!

  • @bucketlistcess6457
    @bucketlistcess6457 5 років тому +2

    I love this. Planning on moving to Kenya in 2yrs. This is very inspirational.

  • @bilishe1bk
    @bilishe1bk 5 років тому +10

    Yasss! Oh I'm so excited, no other place like Africa 💃💃💃

  • @itscarlamcd3122
    @itscarlamcd3122 5 років тому +2

    I wish you both ALL THE BEST! I think this is a wonderful opportunity for you, especially since he has family there. I look forward to your Kenyan vlogging and learning about the country and culture.

  • @Destinay4lyf
    @Destinay4lyf 5 років тому +4

    I just came back from Kenya and Ethiopia yesterday😂 it was a nice experience to experience the motherland for the first time as an African

  • @Rutherenca
    @Rutherenca 4 роки тому +1

    Africa is the only good place to raise black children. Was obsessed with moving to the US but now, my son's and husband's safety is all that matters 😊😊❤️❤️

  • @sharonmigariza5603
    @sharonmigariza5603 5 років тому +20

    Welcome to Kenya, our beautiful country you will love it .

  • @nairobae
    @nairobae 5 років тому +2

    You should meet Shiko Nguru. She moved back to Kenya after 10 years of living in USA. I feel like yall will have so much in common! & she just had a baby too so she can help w the mom stuff

    • @nicholastoo858
      @nicholastoo858 5 років тому

      Laurette Naomi Their Channel is called “The Green Calabash”

  • @jotaya
    @jotaya 5 років тому +9

    Karibuni back home! So wonderful to see young intelligent individuals come back/embrace home.
    Sasa, make sure urudi America kupata huyo mtoto and then come back. Secure hiyo dual citizenship.

    • @igevelynnplus1641
      @igevelynnplus1641 5 років тому +2

      jotaya maisha ya siku hizi ni global, I bet wakipata better work opportunities and weather In Jamaica watajipata tu huko and I won’t blame them.

    • @jotaya
      @jotaya 5 років тому +1

      IGevelynnplus1 I understand. I’m commenting from SF by the way, so, I totally hear you my dear😊

    • @igevelynnplus1641
      @igevelynnplus1641 5 років тому +1

      jotaya ♥️commenting from US over here. It is what it is . 😁

    • @jotaya
      @jotaya 5 років тому +1

      IGevelynnplus1 Exactly🙏🏾❤️

  • @MichaelAlexander1967
    @MichaelAlexander1967 5 років тому

    This seems so right for you guys! I love how you are not only meeting Jonathan's commitment he made in business school to work in Africa, but it really is perfect timing with the PhD, new baby & all the experiences that you two are bringing with you. If I were Jonathan, I would be "over the moon" & close to another planet. Joy, joy, joy. Love, love, love. God is so good! Wishing your family all the best!

  • @Honeysweetzinc
    @Honeysweetzinc 5 років тому +7

    Ijeoma let me tell you, you will stay longer than you think. My friend and her husband( she is Kenyan and her husband has a Liberian mother and Kenyan father) move to Kenya in 2012 and never looked back. They visit less and less over the years. Now we go visit them.

  • @jennyrhein3031
    @jennyrhein3031 3 роки тому

    I will continue cheering those who have made it back to the roots till my time comes. I love Kenya. Africa is the real deal now.

  • @abbiuda
    @abbiuda 5 років тому +2

    Glad to have you back, now, nature travel videos is what am looking forward to, lemme how you’re exploring KE.

  • @btsfangirl3087
    @btsfangirl3087 5 років тому +1

    Welcome back home and may doors of opportunities open up for both of you, Africa needs us just as much as we need it. My family and i are moving back to Kenya in October God willing, we have two daughters aged 10 and 8 and though they will definately miss their friends whom they've grown up with, they are very curious about the new life in Kenya. As parents of afro italian children we knew our girls need to be with people who are like them, may sound crazy for some to hear this but most countries in Europe will never accept people whose skin colour is different from them. Sad!

  • @stellao4852
    @stellao4852 5 років тому +5

    So excited for u guys!! You got this!! Now I wanna visit Kenya!! . I'm a nija girl as well..

  • @andrewdru6233
    @andrewdru6233 5 років тому +7

    This is for kola the man, omera wuod luo kiny kel wendo one opich wuod ogallo orome gi semeche ge.

  • @monetroshi
    @monetroshi 5 років тому +26

    Am so happy seeing a Kenyan man dating a Nigerian 🥰

    • @letsseeuson1264
      @letsseeuson1264 5 років тому +1

      monet roshi lol why

    • @t0n0k0
      @t0n0k0 5 років тому

      Lol, why 🤷🏾‍♂️

    • @monetroshi
      @monetroshi 5 років тому +3

      joshua oira because I enjoy seeing Love overcome boundaries, criticism and differences

    • @letsseeuson1264
      @letsseeuson1264 5 років тому +1

      monet roshi heheheh more like Kenyan guys not going to Nigeria this is a first even for me

  • @wanwan-sd4yu
    @wanwan-sd4yu 5 років тому +9

    girl you are so beautiful with a handsome man.. you will never regret your move... enjoy yourselves.. love from North Carolina

  • @lovinolang4307
    @lovinolang4307 5 років тому +12

    Welcome to Kenya, it's a beautiful place.. I'm a Kenyan just in case you are my next door neighbour

  • @epersonmusic
    @epersonmusic 5 років тому +1

    Leaving the United States and moving back to Africa IS a great thing to do! All the best to you THREE!

  • @nettasim19
    @nettasim19 5 років тому +3

    Love this! Your videos give me life, happy you made the move, wishing you both much success!

  • @lokech9272
    @lokech9272 5 років тому +1

    Isn't it great to finally see a Kenyan with a Nigerian lady! These ladies are so elusive yet their men are all over with our ladies.
    Welcome to Kenya. It's a very great country with lots that most lack in Africa. Safety and freedom is guaranteed. Yes we got electricity 24/7 and we got wifi and internet in the whole country. U just gotta buy the data though.
    We also have the best weather thro out of the year.
    I'll be following you here in UA-cam and maybe bump into u.
    Karibu

  • @Okwash1
    @Okwash1 5 років тому +6

    Take her to Luoland and introduce her to our great Luo culture. I'm planning to move back to Kenya, but I'll definately move to the village.

    • @flavour_full741
      @flavour_full741 5 років тому +2

      I alway think if I want to go back to Kenya, it will be in the village too.

  • @sellyj7882
    @sellyj7882 5 років тому +2

    Congratulations on your move!!! Yaayyy Kenya is ready for y'all 🇰🇪
    *you are glowing Ijeoma*

  • @MAJIK_FINGAZ
    @MAJIK_FINGAZ 5 років тому +71

    Kenya is the only country in the world where everyone is broke every JANUARY 🤣🤣🤣

  • @Nate_The_Compton_Kid
    @Nate_The_Compton_Kid 5 років тому +1

    I can't wait to go along for the journey! I'm new to the channel and dream of moving somewhere in Africa one day.