African Americans need to know that you are not the only people being over charged in Africa, rich Africans, black, white, foreigners and even the very locals too face the same problem. Learn to negotiate the price. I am from Liberia west Africa but everytime I travel back home I get over charged. I always divide every price they give me into 2 or 3 . If they call a price of $10 dollars I tell them I have $3 and 75 percent of the time I end off paying half the price. So this not just happening to only you!
@Sharon Cato What in the world has that 2 do with anything I asked? "Blackness tells you how you look but doesn't tell you who u are." The proper name of a people must relate to land, history, and culture; And anytime you address an ethnic group and fail to relate them to land history and culture, you have called them out of their name, it is significant. - Dr. John Henrik Clarke
@@eprahs1 I think EVERYONE HERE IS TALKING ABOUT US, BUT PERHAPS I MISSED SOMETHING. ANYWAY WE DONT HAVE TO agree on everything but we should have love, respect and admiration for each other to 'listen and discuss" US!!!!! So when we listen we can compromise when necessary so we will all be stronger
@@christianjiancc everytime black people start talking about black people, theres always someone trying to silence that. We got our own problems to solve before we can think about anybody else. And we Especially don't owe anybody else anything, esp inclusion.
Tanzania has my heart forever.. Lives there for two years and I’ve never been so touched in my life... Mother Africa is something no one will understand unless they experience it. It truly makes you realize what’s important in life... I met the poorest people in my life but the most beautiful on the inside..
Nelson Mandela once said, 'If you talk to man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart, 'He was so right. When you make the effort to speak someone else's language, even if is just basic phrases, here and there,you are saying to them, ' I understand that you have a culture and identity that exists beyond me.I see you as a human being.
I've seen the way Tanzanians light up when a foreigner speaks to them in the most broken Swahili they've ever heard. All it takes is effort to make people work with you.
I'm a Tanzanian, and I admit that I have also been overcharged several times especially when I don't know the exact price. We have a culture of bargaining. The only place where you can buy things without bargaining is in supermarkets but the price there is not friendly to the local. For the foreigner, at early times, one needs to go with a local to buy things and when you are used to the prices you can then go by yourself, otherwise learn some sign languanges to show that you don't agree with the price. Try also to learn at least a basic swahili, this will help a diaspora to move smoothly and enjoy life, as the sista has adviced. Every country has its way of doing things. Even here where I'm living (outside Africa) I have been overcharged several times because I'm a foreigner. Through UA-cam and after getting outside the continent, I came to realize how Africans suffer outside their continent, how they are looked down and how they are mistreated. I felt bad. The same feelings drove me to begin watching African Americans lives in the US and other countries outside Africa. I was also shocked. So African countries have to do something to these diaspora because Africa is their home. And where they are living, is not their home, they where forced through slave trade. However, the remaining africans in the continent have passed through tough colonialism and wars, as the sista mentioned. We need to learn from each other and build one family.
@@TonyaEL 😄 translation: I'm happy to hear that. Many congrats for the effort(of learning the swahili). if you need any additional assistance, you are welcome!
As African American we have knowledge of colonialism, and how it has effected use. We who are conscious minded no that we do not need our oppressors for anything. Africans on the other hand, has gone through a different kind of colonialism. When and if the two sides join together to heal the womb of the oppresser, can we become one. Time to Overstand!!!! And not understand. Get it?????💡love your words my sister. Peace.
@@travelingsista Thanks so much Sister for the wisdom and insight. I was thinking to go to West Africa, Senegal or Sierra Leone, But TZ is looking more attractive by the day. If you have any suggestions about getting a shipping container from Miami to Tanzania please share info, links or any inside track data. I do carpentry, some welding and Marine/Ocean type stuff and need to bring my gear. Peace and Blessings.
We love your words as ever. You are spot on when you point out that the diaspora should not romanticize Africa. Africa is beautiful but has its own challenges in many ways.
Very informative video thank you so much for putting it out there I am here in Tanzania right now I had to download an app to help me to convert US dollars to Tanzania shillings & learning as I go along by asking questions as I go but I have met a lot of amazing sisters and brothers out here. Yes I have got over charged about 3 times but its making me ask more questions & do research it go to show you its good to know people up here who can help you I see it like this we & our ancestors been ripped off for over 400 years by the oppressors so this aint a drop in the bucket... I am so happy to be here its so peaceful to get a break from the State it feel good to breathe this Africa Air... Lol😆
The men sitting next to me at dinner gave me a brief history of the Bagamoyo slave trade. As they were talking, I realized how like I how about our Brothas and Sistas here. While I don't have the desire to live in TZ permanently, I think it's important to know the history. That's why I try to shut up and listen when I'm around the locals.
It's woefully unfortunate that Africans have been torn apart over the centuries. Most ethnic groups just don't experience what we do. Thanks for this video. All African diasporans should see this before setting foot on the continent. Thanks, Sista!
I'm a subscriber. Where have you been? You and the BAG family are my favorite youtubers. I know u have a family and a life outside of UA-cam. I just sincerely missed your videos because you keep it respectfully real(honest). Peace and prosperity sister.
Cathy, I LIKE YOUR ATTITUDE toward Africans. I’m an African (Tanzanian) who live in the USA, and I have experienced what you are talking about. I found myself belonging nowhere- among white, I’m black, and among African American, I’m African. It’s tough, but enriching!
I was born in Jamaica grew up in America so I do understand the culture when I go to Jamaica 🇯🇲 they do the same they call me foreigner even though I wss born there I understand the African mindset keep enlightening those coming from the diaspora as you learn Kswahili start teaching them one love ❤ ❤
Traveling Sista as always another great video. I agree with everything you said in the video. Here are a few things to keep in mind for any of my Diasporan cousins traveling to TZ: 1) There is so much ignorance about the quality of life in the U.S. I as a Tanzanian-born U.S. citizen deal with this whenever I travel Home. It is true that for the average Tanzanian, every American or person living in America is rich and living in the lap of luxury. This mindset has a lot to do with the power of the American media and the images it sends out to the world. Unfortunately there is nothing that can be done about this misinformation. 2) Which brings me to my second point. The ripping off, it really is not personal. To many on the continent, there is no class difference between you and say a Will Smith. Or you and say Barack Obama. You're all rich Mzungus with lots of disposable income to spare. And like TS said, the only cure to this is learning the basics of Swahili. And even I used to get mad at this whenever my friend would get ripped off but somebody had to humble me by saying: "You have a passport and the means to purchase a plane ticket OUT of your country of residence. That in and of itself is a privilege." 3) It is true that for many on the continent the extent of Afro-American History many know about is Barack Obama was president, and look at all the American celebrities that are black and killing the game. And in many ways this is a symptom of White Supremacy in that the only American History that is really known on the global scale is that of the colonizer. Be patient with Continental Africans in general about this. The ignorance is not willful. The internet and Google are a privilege, not a fact of life. 4) It is very important that you go out and meet different people. It will make a world of difference in how you're able to adjust to Tanzania. And I guess this really goes for any place that you visit for a prolonged term. 5) Most importantly, have fun and cherish the little moments.
I'm Tanzanian born and raised..I have been overcharged in a number of occasions!..To avoid this you need you need information on pricing before buying things...Key word here is Information...
Mzungu tax is EXACTLY right! Thank you for keeping it real, Traveling Sista! I appreciate your absolute CANDOR and HUMILITY while sharing your journey. Your TRUTHS will help so many people! Including me! Nashukuru, Dada!!
You are right on point, and I agree ☝️ with you. It’s not easy and we have to understand them and not the other way around. Th most important thing is they welcome us here and with time they will understand us but we must give them time. Thank you for the breakdown.
Kat - Thanks for "telling it like it is." This is very helpful information that is easy to understand; 1) plan on bartering, learn how to barter; 2) don't romanticize about the African continent, learn Tanzanian history; 3) learn some Swahili basics, especially greetings and numbers; 4) be aware and respectful of our differences, along with the Tanzanian mindsets and culture, etc. 5) do your preparation!
Learn how to bargain and be familiar with the prices, do even window shoppin if you have time. Most prices are half the prices so keep that in mind. Even locals here are overcharged when they find out yo not familiar with the prices 🇹🇿
Learning the language is your way of seeing things on the inside of their culture from their perspective... Mimi ni mwanafunzi na kiswahili sasa kabla I visit Tanzania... Asante Sana Dada yangu kwa video...
I’ve been looking forward to hearing your advice and perspective on this topic! I feel like you are one of few trailblazers on this platform to have made that successful move back to Africa, back when it wasn’t as popular. Thanks for inspiring us x
Guys, overcharging is everywhere and is for everyone. Whether you're a foreigner, local, rich or poor. Even us locals do get overcharged too. Act like you're not interested, go to someone else. Or learn how to negotiate. That's how we do it in here. When you're too sensitive over small things, you might find yourself living unhappy everywhere you go. Find a local friend, tell him to take you to different places or ask him about the exact price of everything you need. Sometimes the reason why you get overcharged, is because they know that you know nothing about the exact price. Learn a few swahili words, might be helpful to you.
Everything sista said is true. Sometimes it doesn't matter whether you are a Tanzanian or not you can get ripped off. I'm advising my brothers and sisters who are not Tanzanian to find someone who they can trust as a friend to assist them with things.
Thank you for explaining. That is african life, even locals can be ripped off if they don't know how to negotiate. You need to check prices from different places before you buy to know if it is the same in everyshop or person in the local market. You need to negotiate in everything, even house rent
I've rented four different places in Kenya (ranging between 15k to 150k per month) and always paid the same fair price as my neighbours... without any issues. But in Tanzania you can see landlords trying to calculate how much extra they think you are able to pay...twice, three times the amount. One landlady even tried to get me to pay five times the amount! After weeks of frustration, I ended up sending a local Tanzanian friend to view properties and get price on my behalf. Nakataa kulipa ushuru wa mzungu!
They didn't treat you like that because they think you have a lot of money,sometimes we Africans when we go home from abroad we pretend to be like a Mzungu and that's the price you pay eventually.
My sista from another Mother ☝🏽❤️🙏🏽I sure hope to meet you one day and reason with you. May the divine creator continue to bless and keep you and your family.
Kat I am coming to Tanzania in November have been trying to reach you via WhatsApp but hasn't been able to do so I am in Florida USA I would love to get in touch before I leave the USA one love 💖sista
I am also from Florida USA! Wish you ladies a wonderful trip! I have been thinking very seriously about visiting Tanzania soon! YAH says that He will be at the tallest Mountain (Mount Kilimanjaro)!
I feel you sister look I’m from Togo West Africa born and raised but live in USA whenever I go back home it’s the same way they treat me you need to always debate the price usually half the price the person say to you. Sometimes I just let my sisters go get me what I need. I love your videos thank you for sharing.
Peace. My daughter and I are here for the first time. Ive ben wating your videos for a while now. I appreciate your content for being direct and informative. If we make it to Arusha Id like to meet with you.
Great tips. I’m planning on coming and I’m practicing Swahili everyday. Little by little. So at least when I arrive, I can speak to folks. Even if it’s poorly put together. I’ll be trying.
You can get ripped off even if you are a local. You have to bargain for everything. Even the vendors expect a buyer to bargain. The price they tell you offer to pay half of it then you keep on bargaining. But i don't see it stopping soon. You just need to learn the art of bargaining.
Yep exactly. We can’t take it persona. They rip each other off too. That’s why it’s imperative that we learn Kiswahili so we can properly bargain with vendors.
@@DesertRoamerUK Believe me when i tell you its not just for Foreigner's.When my husband go to local market they might charge him more cz they know men always pay upfront don't like to waste time negotiating. And also here women are the one doing most of grocery be shopping.Just need to learn prices of everday items sooner.
@@reviewsite6292 Of course there are price standards... price of a loaf of bread, liter of milk, kilo of rice, packet of cigarettes. These are an every day indicator of inflation. And in a standard, one-off, small transaction the vendor is never losing money! The variation in flight prices (airlines creating artificial supply and demand by routing options and overbooking seats), is not comparable to buying staple household supplies.
@@travelingsista real truth sis, the same happens when you're black but from the west you're Mzungu to them... Or you're black but from the middle East you're Mwarabu (Arabian) to them... I remember some bad experiences but eventually I get to know how to haggle them back
@@DesertRoamerUK there are some goods with a fixed price and known to everybody but there are other goods with no fixed prices so when comes to those with no fixed prices you have to bargain as prices here are not controlled, but those you mentioned normally their prices are known
Asante dada. Another informative video. Learning the language before you go is so key. Many who go to the West learn the language before they travel, and we need to take the time to do the same to begin the process of being open to the new experience we are embarking on by moving to a new country. Kiswahili is a beautiful language, and learning it honors the people and the history. Now, the negotiation process is a whole different story! All day, every day the bargain is real! Asante sana na siku njema.
Dada hii ni “BOMBA”. I LOVE THE WAY YOU PUT THIS, born and raise in Tanzania Living in USA for school I have been longing to find the brothers and sisters here to explain almost exactly what you just explain. Kuanzia mwanzo nimekufuatilia kwa karibu sana. Salimia zora na mumeo. Also pass my energy and greetings to “BABU PETE” O’Neil AND MAMA “C” the former BLACK PANTER fighter IN MAJI YA CHAI.
Thank you so much m'Sista and I so glad you mentioned this topic because I think that if everyone acknowledges the fact the level of the low cost compared to other countries, then to give back a little more is not a bad thing. It's giving a helping hand and no matter what that same hand come back returned with many blessings as well. Look at it as a donation to our own people. You have a caring heart and Be Blessed. I Look forward to part 2.
The prices usually change depending on how a person looks. In Kenya, you're likely to pay more if you look foreign, (tourists usually have money/don't bargain), from out of town (eg city dwellers versus village dwellers.) Also just looking expensive will get you paying more. Also if you are a mzungu or other race😂. This happens to locals too
I'm an mzungu that speaks Swahili and has lived in Kenya for two years and now Tanzania for a year. In Kenya the only people scamming foreigners are taxis, bodas and makonda. Everyone else will usually charge wazungu the same, fair price as locals. Whereas in Tanzania most vendors will try it on...there is a marked contrast in discrimination and attitude towards foreigners between the two countries. I expect to negotiate in tourist areas and markets but not in my neighbourhood when buying a soda, cigarettes. sugar, rice, etc. I find honest vendors and only use them...they even let me open a tab.
@@afiainafrica3871 Because I love it here and it was a childhood dream. I've travelled all over the continent but prefer East Africa. The positives far, far outweigh the negatives and if I'm honest, I also enjoy learning about and overcoming the challenging aspects of life here. No comparison to often mundane and predictable life back in USA, Europe.
My family and I am moving to the continent early 2021. I'm falling more and more in love with Tanzania what connection is there to assist with our repatriation.
But even as tanzanian we get ripped off too.. It's an open secret.. My wife i a good negotiator than i am but it takes lots of time ..if you're busy you just end up paying.. But thats everywhere regardless of who you are...
Hahaha! Most of peoples here in Tz believes that America is the only place to live where everything is ok. They jus believe about the life of Hip hop and RnB artists in videos is what lived by Afrikan American in America and when you come to tell the truth on what is happening there in U.S they become shocked. Hahaha! You will find many young Tz guys say they wish to had had been born there in America.
@@Mansahx sure bruv it's sad thing but the problem is that we don't know each others history's, we don't know what exactly going on in US to you fam, and you knows not about here in Afrika. I think Mzungus succeeded to create barrier and hate between us, I watched a lot of interviews then find that Black Americans says Afrikan hates them something which isn't real at all.
@@eprahs1 history as a subject in Tz is divided in primary and secondary school History talks much about Afrikan history and a little bit about 1st and 2nd world war which definitely talks much about Westerns. Then in Highschools and varsities History talks about both African and Western Histories and not all choose to study History during Highschools and varsities. So most of us knows much about our own History African history and little bit about Westerns history unless those who chose to study History during Highschools and Varsities.
Greetings Traveling Sista, I thank that your decision was a very wise one given the current situation in the USA and around the world for black people. Thanks for sharing this very valuable information.
Hello Travelling Sista. You have made such good points, I can relate to everything you said because of my background, which would take a lot of time to explain. My advice to those moving to Africa is to keep an open mind, stop criticizing and only seeing the negative side of Africa...Truly know why you are relocating. There is no such thing as a perfect place in this world but we "blacks" working together, we can make it a better place for everyone.
If this may help. Say hi or " Habari" to people even strangers in Kiswahili. From onset that will show you are willing to learn. If you go to church, on Sundays just visit a local church and worship with them. You don't have to make that your church but will be the quickest way to meet important people in the community and make friends faster.
Sister you are so right! Living there for 6 months was a dream but there was pure moments of being woke! Like The thought process that all Americans or have too much money! And The realizations that they don’t even understand slavery at all how we feel what we went through the impact it’s made ..they don’t get it it’s like talking to white people. It’s Beautiful culture but it’s different but it doesn’t take long to adapt least I don’t think so but I can’t wait to get back there and start my life my fiancé in December 2020!
You were totally on point with this one! I’d say that the language is very important to learn! I do find myself using the different phrases to get the correct pronunciation and sounding. Hope to see you soon!
Bargains.. Okay, i think i normal to everyone here, even for us Tanzanians, you can be charged based on how you approach a particular business/product.. Or even your appearance or mindset, but if you are a mzungu its quite normal. Sometimes people charges at a zero profit you to get a service/product.. Just to help
Even us who have lived overseas for a long time we are called bazungu. 😊 cause our way of seeing things changes. We tend to love the villages and we also get ripped off.
Habari Za Jioni, Dada! I was really moved by your video on "things you should know". It is my belief that we Afrikans who have survived the United Snakes of AmeriKKKa carry an increased amount of baggage from the extreme trauma that we have suffered on a daily basis as well as the multi-generational trauma passed down from our ancestors. The fact that we survived that experience at all is a tribute to the strength and resilience of our ancestors and ourselves. However, when confronted with a population of Afrikans who hasn't experienced this it becomes obvious that we (myself included) have a lot of healing to do. Dr. Joy DeGruy calls it "Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome" I feel that it is the responsibility of the community of CONSCIOUS, repatriated Afrikans from the U.S. to help their fellow repatriated U.S. Afrikans to heal in order to better assimilate and navigate Afrikan society and culture. Our two communities have to learn each other's story in order to learn to love and respect one another.
I don't see it as overcharging but rather the amount you are willing to pay. Even locals are treated the same. Its business. It is the African way. Happens all over Africa. Here are some tips 1. Bargain- start with lower than half the price, then climb up as the seller goes gown to where you are both comfotable to do business. 2. Do a lot of research and window shopping. At least get a price from three or more seller before you decide to purchase. Usually Some have competitive price. 3. Don't look desperate. Those traders can smell your need from far and charge you high. In most cases when you reach your bargaining limit and the trader doesn't agree. Then you choose to leave. Before you reach far the trader will call you back to seal the deal. Its a game. In bargaining devalue the quality of the stuff you want to buy, that way the seller will know you don't need it that much. 4. Have a local accompany you in your shopping. Tanzanians are one of the most hospital people you can ever find in this continent. If you are connected to them, as one to go with you and do the bargaining for you. They will gladly do it. 5. Like America and Caribbean in Africa they charge more for the same stuff depending on places. If you research, you will get places you can find the same stuff you need for cheaper price. I repeat this: Get connected with locals. They will help, you wont feel that cultural shock. Diaspora AA meetings are not enough. Find them in their communities. Eg. Religion, sports, entertainment areas, educational areas food and cultural centres. More that 25 million out of 60 million Tanzania population use internet , and they are super active in social media. But in my opinion still that is not the most reliable way to get friends and family you can relate and connect. Start with your neighbor. Its that simple.
So, some of the historical events you mentioned had me racing for Google. I know you're a busy mother, but some of that history from time to time......say monthly, would be very enlightening. You don't even have to walk it all the way out, but give us a preface. That'll motivate us to research Tanzania history. Not even a full video.....you can make it a 1 or 2 minute note as part of your regular videos. I love your channel, your family and your energy sis. Don't ever stop!!!!!!
Neither group knows much about each other, that it's the plan of the slaver/colonist, we have to be open to learn the history of each other❤❤❤we have to be open minded...i❤your videos Sis
Traveling Sista, you are a true asset in spitting clarity and mindset to us seeking to venture there. I hope to be there very soon and def need to link with you. A few of your peers on the ground there has begun to also lend clarity and every little bit helps but since you have been there longer your knowledge is deeper. My curiosty is specific, hows Arusha vs Dar as in lifestyle and renting? Whats the price of a very cheap car? Do you also have to barter with mechanics for repairing cars? Keep feeding us reality and let our peers know that most of us are well meaning and looking fir a simple transition
Thanks for this information. As well as all the previous info. Do you have a video specifically talking about the visa/citizen process? Personally I feel that is the biggest obstacle in the transition. I’ve also been researching the healthcare system and banking system and I feel that all comes down to citizenship. Does anybody have any tips when it comes to these topics? Ive been financially preparing, and I plan on committing for 6 months in Arusha or Moshi. I’m going with the mindset that 6 months will turn in to a permanent home. I plan on flying out in mid November. Can’t wait to connect with all of you Diaspora expats in Tanzania 🇹🇿 keep this community strong so we can help eachother out there. ✊🏾
.... If you grew up in the WESTERN SOCIETIES, even when your skin color is ‘Burnt Bronze’ , the Locals STILL call YOU *MZUNGU* and treat you as SUCH! For real talk 🙌🏾
Unfortunately it's true, they need to change this mindset... Not everyone from the west has deep pockets But you're obliged to learn the native language too, English doesn't work in Africa... Yeah, locals know to speak it but you'll be less likely to get ripped off when you know how to negotiate in Swahili or whatever African language of that country
What's crazy is I was never called the Mzungo but my son was. Because he has light skin and looks very racially ambiguous. I was told some Ethiopians (racially ambiguous looking ones) go through it too.
I have traveled to many African and Latin American countries. In my opinion, black-Americans are among the most privileged black people on the planet. In America, a black man from a small town in the deep south can use the military GI Bill to fund an engineering degree, earn 100k+/yr for 20 years in corporate America, and retire with no debt and a million in cash/investments. We don't have to love America. We should not love American history. But, we should not ignore the educational/economic opportunities America provides in 2020. The American opportunities glass is half-full.
I wonder who told you that because living here you don't own anything. yeah you can make a hundred thousand a year but retirementNope. Please I got co-workers that are 90 years old. African Americans may be privileged in Africa because of the capital they have, but here in America no. You can have high paying jobs and still be in debt you got to remember schools here ain't cheap. Yeah I went to University yeah I graduated yeah when I say I'm $10,000 in debt I'm actually $50,000 a debt. oh but wait there's more I even went back to University to get my bachelor's degree my doctorate and now I'm over $100,000 in debt on top of that $50,000. But wait there's even more I work at a regular job. I have all these degrees but yet couldn't be given a position. I hate to tell you this but there is millions like me here in America that have to work for pennies. All because certain corporations that can be racist won't hire you. Only a few selective black people if Lucky could get jobs that land them in wealth. So there is a few privilege less than 1% of black Americans have privilege here. As for the rest of us look at how we're living 😒. We all have ambition but yet a lot of our dreams get denied. now instead of me working for someone else I'm now going to work for myself. I'm ready to start my own business after years of chasing degrees. the difference with this is I didn't have jobs high enough to save money to go to the universities. We had to pull out a thing called loans and not only that we pay higher interest rates than white Americans. so before you think that every single black American or how you should say African-American is privileged actually walking their shoes. you just can't live over here and assume oh we're all privileged that's like me living in an African country and assuming the same thing . I was able to go further in Uganda than I ever could in America which was odd. schools they were cheap and I really regret not getting my education in certain African countries such as Mozambique Botswana or South Africa. However one of my white friends did. She's not even in debt today.
@@ReinaAfricana No one told me anything. This is my lived experience. I am a property owner and a millionaire. I'm not an athlete/entertainer I learned skills in an in-demand field I always saved/invested 50% of my take home pay. I'm surprised at how easy it ways. What did you study at University?
@@ReinaAfricana It is important to have a well-thought-out plan in America. Too many black-Americans are overspending for useless degrees when many would be better off choosing trade schools Everything you do must make logical/economic sense. I specially chose the military because of the GI bill which reduced my need for loans. I specially chose engineering because of the higher salaries. I chose to live below my means because I wanted economic freedom.
But at what cost? I personally would prefer to be free to be me. Live without prejudice or inequality. Be amongst my own people. Not be made to feel lesser than every day. They can keep their education and the million dollars. It’s all useless if I’m not emotionally or mentally free. That’s not living my friend.
@@nobs5383 I don't know where you live so I don't know your experience. In 50+ years of living in America, I have never experienced prejudice or inequality. I've only seen racism in the media. In my experience, 99% of white-Americans follow the laws/rules so even if they are racist I never knew it. I do plan to live in Africa when I retire next year. I encourage black-Americans to get as much money out of America as possible before leaving.
Hello question...what is the first thing you would reccomend me to do as far moving to TZ..i am planning, saving, watching videos and booking a trip also but what is the first thing i need to get done..paperwork wise
The life down here is all about bargaining it doesn't matter you are a local or a visitor The only help you should be capable of the language It is Kiswahili that drives business down here Whenever you start speaking English just know you will be ripped off
Thank you saying that sis about them ripping African Americans off because I say the same thing we are brothers and sisters and we shouldn’t be treating each other like our oppressors that’s the whole point of leaving Babylon 🙌🏾👑🔥
We are sorry for that, We don't really acknowledge the behaviour but it is not only you AA who get overcharged even us who are born here. They will always test you to see if you understand the price depending on how you look. Fancy =more price, or if you look like you are not originally from the place their mind tells them you don't know the price so they over charge you. However a little advice that can help you before you get used to the society is To find a Tanzanian who you can trust to some extent , list all staffs you want to buy and ask him/her what is the price for each. Then change your money into Tanzanian shillings and go to where you want to do shopping. You will be paying price according to your listed price ,it will always be approximately within. Alternatively Find a Tanzanian (make sure his/her behaviour has no question to you) Then go with them to the market and give them a negotiation task😁 i have seen most tourist do that. Otherwise if you want to do it yourself go to supermarkets price are fixed there with little or no negotiations but the price are always high to compasate taxes etc. Permanent solutions if you are going to stay for long is to learn kiswahili and learn how others negotiate. If you adapt their lifestyle. You will not be tested for overcharge because they will think you know.
I really think you are awesome. I appreciate the tips. I have friends in Kenya. Nairobi and some from the Mara tribe in Massai Mara Game Reserve. Someday I wanna visit but its expensive. Looks like you have it nailed down. Hey you could order it online hair products you need..
I was going to TZ but because of time and work schedule I have to wait until June. I agree Ghana is overrated but I want to go see specific things. I love Kenya and our entire family is going to Kenya in June. I love Kenya!!
Another important point. African Americans should understand we have a lot of dos and don't in Africa, NO SWEAR WORDS when you speak, i saw an AA lady in Ghana swearing up a storm in goblsck2africa page, cos she felt she's been ripped off. She will definitely not fit in ANYWHERE IN AFRICA. Absolutely Nowhere. Respect and Humility is extremely important in Ghana, Tanzania and all ovet Africa. Im Ghanaian living in Atlanta and i get ripped off too when i visit home. You learn as you go and of course learn . Another thing is to many of our elderly communicating with them there is a tonne of dos and don't. After living in America for 20yrs i made the mistake saying a simple Hi wirh a hand wave to mom friend. Big mistake. I had to go apologize. You cutesy or bend your knee and head bow slightly and say good morning aunty good afternoon aunty etc. Never say Hi with hand wave. That's western. There's just a lot of things AA have to learn before they land in the continent. Im too shy to do UA-cam so i will start a blog teaching dos and don't
What stood out most: you came to TZ with an open mind. That is a must.
Born and raised in the US and I got ripped off by plumbers, auto mechanic etc.
The mzungu tried to separate us completely, I'm happy we are coming together.
African Americans need to know that you are not the only people being over charged in Africa, rich Africans, black, white, foreigners and even the very locals too face the same problem. Learn to negotiate the price. I am from Liberia west Africa but everytime I travel back home I get over charged. I always divide every price they give me into 2 or 3 . If they call a price of $10 dollars I tell them I have $3 and 75 percent of the time I end off paying half the price. So this not just happening to only you!
What is a African Americans vs Africans so I "need to know " something.
@Sharon Cato What in the world has that 2 do with anything I asked?
"Blackness tells you how you look but doesn't tell you who u are." The proper name of a people must relate to land, history, and culture; And anytime you address an ethnic group and fail to relate them to land history and culture, you have called them out of their name, it is significant.
- Dr. John Henrik Clarke
Can we just talk about ourselves sometimes. We don't have to include everybody. Don't "all lives matter" this vid please.
@@eprahs1 I think EVERYONE HERE IS TALKING ABOUT US, BUT PERHAPS I MISSED SOMETHING. ANYWAY WE DONT HAVE TO agree on everything but we should have love, respect and admiration for each other to 'listen and discuss" US!!!!! So when we listen we can compromise when necessary so we will all be stronger
@@christianjiancc everytime black people start talking about black people, theres always someone trying to silence that. We got our own problems to solve before we can think about anybody else. And we Especially don't owe anybody else anything, esp inclusion.
Tanzania has my heart forever.. Lives there for two years and I’ve never been so touched in my life... Mother Africa is something no one will understand unless they experience it.
It truly makes you realize what’s important in life... I met the poorest people in my life but the most beautiful on the inside..
Karibu tena..welcome again
Karibu
Nelson Mandela once said, 'If you talk to man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart, 'He was so right. When you make the effort to speak someone else's language, even if is just basic phrases, here and there,you are saying to them, ' I understand that you have a culture and identity that exists beyond me.I see you as a human being.
I've seen the way Tanzanians light up when a foreigner speaks to them in the most broken Swahili they've ever heard. All it takes is effort to make people work with you.
I'm a Tanzanian, and I admit that I have also been overcharged several times especially when I don't know the exact price. We have a culture of bargaining. The only place where you can buy things without bargaining is in supermarkets but the price there is not friendly to the local.
For the foreigner, at early times, one needs to go with a local to buy things and when you are used to the prices you can then go by yourself, otherwise learn some sign languanges to show that you don't agree with the price.
Try also to learn at least a basic swahili, this will help a diaspora to move smoothly and enjoy life, as the sista has adviced.
Every country has its way of doing things. Even here where I'm living (outside Africa) I have been overcharged several times because I'm a foreigner.
Through UA-cam and after getting outside the continent, I came to realize how Africans suffer outside their continent, how they are looked down and how they are mistreated. I felt bad. The same feelings drove me to begin watching African Americans lives in the US and other countries outside Africa. I was also shocked.
So African countries have to do something to these diaspora because Africa is their home. And where they are living, is not their home, they where forced through slave trade.
However, the remaining africans in the continent have passed through tough colonialism and wars, as the sista mentioned.
We need to learn from each other and build one family.
Agreed
@Welcome's House Its happens when they find out you’re not familiar with the prices.
On point Sis. This message is needed. That’s why I am currently learning 3 African languages, so I can communicate when I arrive on the continent.
karibu you learn swahili together!
swahilisteps One of the languages I am learning is Swahili.
@@TonyaEL vizuri! nimefurahi kusikia! hongera sana kwa juhudi. ukihitaji msaada wa ziada karibu!
swahilisteps I don’t know what you wrote. I’m a Swahili newbie.
@@TonyaEL 😄 translation: I'm happy to hear that. Many congrats for the effort(of learning the swahili). if you need any additional assistance, you are welcome!
As African American we have knowledge of colonialism, and how it has effected use. We who are conscious minded no that we do not need our oppressors for anything. Africans on the other hand, has gone through a different kind of colonialism. When and if the two sides join together to heal the womb of the oppresser, can we become one. Time to Overstand!!!! And not understand. Get it?????💡love your words my sister. Peace.
Speak beloved 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
Very beautiful stated family ✊🏾
@@travelingsista Thanks so much Sister for the wisdom and insight. I was thinking to go to West Africa, Senegal or Sierra Leone, But TZ is looking more attractive by the day. If you have any suggestions about getting a shipping container from Miami to Tanzania please share info, links or any inside track data. I do carpentry, some welding and Marine/Ocean type stuff and need to bring my gear. Peace and Blessings.
We love your words as ever. You are spot on when you point out that the diaspora should not romanticize Africa. Africa is beautiful but has its own challenges in many ways.
Very informative video thank you so much for putting it out there I am here in Tanzania right now I had to download an app to help me to convert US dollars to Tanzania shillings & learning as I go along by asking questions as I go but I have met a lot of amazing sisters and brothers out here. Yes I have got over charged about 3 times but its making me ask more questions & do research it go to show you its good to know people up here who can help you I see it like this we & our ancestors been ripped off for over 400 years by the oppressors so this aint a drop in the bucket... I am so happy to be here its so peaceful to get a break from the State it feel good to breathe this Africa Air... Lol😆
Mambo
@@fadhiliromwaldHello I am fine Asante!
Wow welcome to Africa
The men sitting next to me at dinner gave me a brief history of the Bagamoyo slave trade. As they were talking, I realized how like I how about our Brothas and Sistas here. While I don't have the desire to live in TZ permanently, I think it's important to know the history. That's why I try to shut up and listen when I'm around the locals.
It's woefully unfortunate that Africans have been torn apart over the centuries. Most ethnic groups just don't experience what we do. Thanks for this video. All African diasporans should see this before setting foot on the continent. Thanks, Sista!
I'm a subscriber. Where have you been? You and the BAG family are my favorite youtubers. I know u have a family and a life outside of UA-cam. I just sincerely missed your videos because you keep it respectfully real(honest). Peace and prosperity sister.
Cathy, I LIKE YOUR ATTITUDE toward Africans. I’m an African (Tanzanian) who live in the USA, and I have experienced what you are talking about. I found myself belonging nowhere- among white, I’m black, and among African American, I’m African. It’s tough, but enriching!
I’m one of your favorite viewers!
I was born in Jamaica grew up in America so I do understand the culture when I go to Jamaica 🇯🇲 they do the same they call me foreigner even though I wss born there I understand the African mindset keep enlightening those coming from the diaspora as you learn Kswahili start teaching them one love ❤ ❤
@@irenedavo3768 No I don't
@@irenedavo3768 will you stop.
Traveling Sista as always another great video. I agree with everything you said in the video.
Here are a few things to keep in mind for any of my Diasporan cousins traveling to TZ:
1) There is so much ignorance about the quality of life in the U.S. I as a Tanzanian-born U.S. citizen deal with this whenever I travel Home. It is true that for the average Tanzanian, every American or person living in America is rich and living in the lap of luxury. This mindset has a lot to do with the power of the American media and the images it sends out to the world. Unfortunately there is nothing that can be done about this misinformation.
2) Which brings me to my second point. The ripping off, it really is not personal. To many on the continent, there is no class difference between you and say a Will Smith. Or you and say Barack Obama. You're all rich Mzungus with lots of disposable income to spare. And like TS said, the only cure to this is learning the basics of Swahili. And even I used to get mad at this whenever my friend would get ripped off but somebody had to humble me by saying: "You have a passport and the means to purchase a plane ticket OUT of your country of residence. That in and of itself is a privilege."
3) It is true that for many on the continent the extent of Afro-American History many know about is Barack Obama was president, and look at all the American celebrities that are black and killing the game. And in many ways this is a symptom of White Supremacy in that the only American History that is really known on the global scale is that of the colonizer. Be patient with Continental Africans in general about this. The ignorance is not willful. The internet and Google are a privilege, not a fact of life.
4) It is very important that you go out and meet different people. It will make a world of difference in how you're able to adjust to Tanzania. And I guess this really goes for any place that you visit for a prolonged term.
5) Most importantly, have fun and cherish the little moments.
I'm Tanzanian born and raised..I have been overcharged in a number of occasions!..To avoid this you need you need information on pricing before buying things...Key word here is Information...
Everything you said applies to Ghana! 100% on point!!
That’s interesting that it applies continent-wide. I’m not surprised though.
i am Ghanaian but anytime i went to ghana i have to be very careful with the price and ask question as well
One of THE best channels, IMO. Thank you for making it plain and simple, sister.
Mzungu tax is EXACTLY right! Thank you for keeping it real, Traveling Sista! I appreciate your absolute CANDOR and HUMILITY while sharing your journey. Your TRUTHS will help so many people! Including me! Nashukuru, Dada!!
You are right on point, and I agree ☝️ with you. It’s not easy and we have to understand them and not the other way around. Th most important thing is they welcome us here and with time they will understand us but we must give them time. Thank you for the breakdown.
Kat - Thanks for "telling it like it is." This is very helpful information that is easy to understand;
1) plan on bartering, learn how to barter;
2) don't romanticize about the African continent, learn Tanzanian history;
3) learn some Swahili basics, especially greetings and numbers;
4) be aware and respectful of our differences, along with the Tanzanian mindsets and culture, etc.
5) do your preparation!
You left it on a cliff hanger! Can't wait for part 2 I'm in Gambia sounds exactly the same as here
Aye, perfect timing. I have a week to go! Really appreciate the authenticity. Fr fr
I hope you have basic swahili phrases and essentials! if not, welcome to my channel!
Learn how to bargain and be familiar with the prices, do even window shoppin if you have time.
Most prices are half the prices so keep that in mind.
Even locals here are overcharged when they find out yo not familiar with the prices 🇹🇿
@@swahiliwithZita checking you out
@@griphnr very good advice. Doing window shopping is very smart. Half?! Wow... Taking notes ✍🏿
@@user-ub6vv3or4e Yap, you should
Yes!
Learning the language is your way of seeing things on the inside of their culture from their perspective... Mimi ni mwanafunzi na kiswahili sasa kabla I visit Tanzania... Asante Sana Dada yangu kwa video...
I’ve been looking forward to hearing your advice and perspective on this topic! I feel like you are one of few trailblazers on this platform to have made that successful move back to Africa, back when it wasn’t as popular. Thanks for inspiring us x
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I ❤️ straight talk videos. Good information for those of us exploring the continent.
Guys, overcharging is everywhere and is for everyone.
Whether you're a foreigner, local, rich or poor.
Even us locals do get overcharged too.
Act like you're not interested, go to someone else. Or learn how to negotiate.
That's how we do it in here.
When you're too sensitive over small things, you might find yourself living unhappy everywhere you go.
Find a local friend, tell him to take you to different places or ask him about the exact price of everything you need.
Sometimes the reason why you get overcharged, is because they know that you know nothing about the exact price.
Learn a few swahili words, might be helpful to you.
Well said.
Thank you! Sista for your concern, and all the great information that that you give us,n
Great 👍 video I'm here in Tanzania 🇹🇿 I've been here for 6 weeks I'm enjoying life here and it is definitely different.
Nice.. are you in Dar. I'm coming in November
No I'm in moshi which is close to Arusha Tanzania but we'll still see you when you get home
Enjoy yourself
Everything sista said is true. Sometimes it doesn't matter whether you are a Tanzanian or not you can get ripped off. I'm advising my brothers and sisters who are not Tanzanian to find someone who they can trust as a friend to assist them with things.
Thank you for explaining. That is african life, even locals can be ripped off if they don't know how to negotiate. You need to check prices from different places before you buy to know if it is the same in everyshop or person in the local market. You need to negotiate in everything, even house rent
I've rented four different places in Kenya (ranging between 15k to 150k per month) and always paid the same fair price as my neighbours... without any issues. But in Tanzania you can see landlords trying to calculate how much extra they think you are able to pay...twice, three times the amount. One landlady even tried to get me to pay five times the amount! After weeks of frustration, I ended up sending a local Tanzanian friend to view properties and get price on my behalf. Nakataa kulipa ushuru wa mzungu!
@J Peavy Awww thanks
THEY DID the same thing to me even I am african born in AFRICA now living in WS because they THINK we HAVE lot of money.
They didn't treat you like that because they think you have a lot of money,sometimes we Africans when we go home from abroad we pretend to be like a Mzungu and that's the price you pay eventually.
So open minded lady! We are proud of you shemeji, watching you from Tokyo.
My sista from another Mother ☝🏽❤️🙏🏽I sure hope to meet you one day and reason with you. May the divine creator continue to bless and keep you and your family.
Kat I am coming to Tanzania in November have been trying to reach you via WhatsApp but hasn't been able to do so I am in Florida USA I would love to get in touch before I leave the USA one love 💖sista
Hello, I am leaving in November also and am in Florida. We should chat
You're welcome in Tanzania guys @sillarose Edaw and Saraiya. Am ready to host you
I am also from Florida USA! Wish you ladies a wonderful trip! I have been thinking very seriously about visiting Tanzania soon! YAH says that He will be at the tallest Mountain (Mount Kilimanjaro)!
Welcome all to Tanzania, feel at home.
Temu Emanuel thank you for the warm welcome it's been a long time coming
I feel you sister look I’m from Togo West Africa born and raised but live in USA whenever I go back home it’s the same way they treat me you need to always debate the price usually half the price the person say to you. Sometimes I just let my sisters go get me what I need. I love your videos thank you for sharing.
Peace. My daughter and I are here for the first time. Ive ben wating your videos for a while now. I appreciate your content for being direct and informative. If we make it to Arusha Id like to meet with you.
Great tips. I’m planning on coming and I’m practicing Swahili everyday. Little by little. So at least when I arrive, I can speak to folks. Even if it’s poorly put together. I’ll be trying.
You can get ripped off even if you are a local. You have to bargain for everything. Even the vendors expect a buyer to bargain. The price they tell you offer to pay half of it then you keep on bargaining. But i don't see it stopping soon. You just need to learn the art of bargaining.
Yep exactly. We can’t take it persona. They rip each other off too. That’s why it’s imperative that we learn Kiswahili so we can properly bargain with vendors.
@@DesertRoamerUK Believe me when i tell you its not just for Foreigner's.When my husband go to local market they might charge him more cz they know men always pay upfront don't like to waste time negotiating. And also here women are the one doing most of grocery be shopping.Just need to learn prices of everday items sooner.
@@reviewsite6292 Of course there are price standards... price of a loaf of bread, liter of milk, kilo of rice, packet of cigarettes. These are an every day indicator of inflation. And in a standard, one-off, small transaction the vendor is never losing money! The variation in flight prices (airlines creating artificial supply and demand by routing options and overbooking seats), is not comparable to buying staple household supplies.
@@travelingsista real truth sis, the same happens when you're black but from the west you're Mzungu to them... Or you're black but from the middle East you're Mwarabu (Arabian) to them... I remember some bad experiences but eventually I get to know how to haggle them back
@@DesertRoamerUK there are some goods with a fixed price and known to everybody but there are other goods with no fixed prices so when comes to those with no fixed prices you have to bargain as prices here are not controlled, but those you mentioned normally their prices are known
Finally.... traveling sista spending time with me!... thanks sis
Asante dada. Another informative video. Learning the language before you go is so key. Many who go to the West learn the language before they travel, and we need to take the time to do the same to begin the process of being open to the new experience we are embarking on by moving to a new country. Kiswahili is a beautiful language, and learning it honors the people and the history. Now, the negotiation process is a whole different story! All day, every day the bargain is real! Asante sana na siku njema.
Dada hii ni “BOMBA”. I LOVE THE WAY YOU PUT THIS, born and raise in Tanzania Living in USA for school I have been longing to find the brothers and sisters here to explain almost exactly what you just explain. Kuanzia mwanzo nimekufuatilia kwa karibu sana. Salimia zora na mumeo. Also pass my energy and greetings to “BABU PETE” O’Neil AND MAMA “C” the former BLACK PANTER fighter IN MAJI YA CHAI.
Girlllll!!! You on point!! Can’t wait to see part 2!! Asante Sana Dada !!😘👍🏿
Thank you so much m'Sista and I so glad you mentioned this topic because I think that if everyone acknowledges the fact the level of the low cost compared to other countries, then to give back a little more is not a bad thing. It's giving a helping hand and no matter what that same hand come back returned with many blessings as well. Look at it as a donation to our own people. You have a caring heart and Be Blessed. I Look forward to part 2.
The prices usually change depending on how a person looks. In Kenya, you're likely to pay more if you look foreign, (tourists usually have money/don't bargain), from out of town (eg city dwellers versus village dwellers.) Also just looking expensive will get you paying more. Also if you are a mzungu or other race😂. This happens to locals too
I'm an mzungu that speaks Swahili and has lived in Kenya for two years and now Tanzania for a year. In Kenya the only people scamming foreigners are taxis, bodas and makonda. Everyone else will usually charge wazungu the same, fair price as locals. Whereas in Tanzania most vendors will try it on...there is a marked contrast in discrimination and attitude towards foreigners between the two countries. I expect to negotiate in tourist areas and markets but not in my neighbourhood when buying a soda, cigarettes. sugar, rice, etc. I find honest vendors and only use them...they even let me open a tab.
Roamer why are you in Africa?
@@afiainafrica3871 Because I love it here and it was a childhood dream. I've travelled all over the continent but prefer East Africa. The positives far, far outweigh the negatives and if I'm honest, I also enjoy learning about and overcoming the challenging aspects of life here. No comparison to often mundane and predictable life back in USA, Europe.
@@DesertRoamerUK You are welcome. We like people with positive mind whose purpose is to appreciate human being and respect the reality.
Its good to hear that
After living there for almost 4 years, are your sources of income sustaining you enough to still get taken advantage of like a Mzungu?
My family and I am moving to the continent early 2021. I'm falling more and more in love with Tanzania what connection is there to assist with our repatriation.
But even as tanzanian we get ripped off too.. It's an open secret.. My wife i a good negotiator than i am but it takes lots of time ..if you're busy you just end up paying.. But thats everywhere regardless of who you are...
I’m coming out there we gotta link up, I’m from Compton. You solid keep it 💯 I really learned something here
I'm glad you tell the truth.
Let me comment while the ads play. I literally said YES when I saw a new video. I was rewatching your videos yesterday.
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Hahaha! Most of peoples here in Tz believes that America is the only place to live where everything is ok. They jus believe about the life of Hip hop and RnB artists in videos is what lived by Afrikan American in America and when you come to tell the truth on what is happening there in U.S they become shocked. Hahaha! You will find many young Tz guys say they wish to had had been born there in America.
julius nzali wow that sad fam 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
@@Mansahx sure bruv it's sad thing but the problem is that we don't know each others history's, we don't know what exactly going on in US to you fam, and you knows not about here in Afrika. I think Mzungus succeeded to create barrier and hate between us, I watched a lot of interviews then find that Black Americans says Afrikan hates them something which isn't real at all.
We know, smh
@@mikhollelnkosanamwanzali2994 In school in Tanzania, what type of history are you taught? Who's history are you taught?
@@eprahs1 history as a subject in Tz is divided in primary and secondary school History talks much about Afrikan history and a little bit about 1st and 2nd world war which definitely talks much about Westerns. Then in Highschools and varsities History talks about both African and Western Histories and not all choose to study History during Highschools and varsities. So most of us knows much about our own History African history and little bit about Westerns history unless those who chose to study History during Highschools and Varsities.
Greetings Traveling Sista, I thank that your decision was a very wise one given the current situation in the USA and around the world for black people. Thanks for sharing this very valuable information.
Hello Travelling Sista. You have made such good points, I can relate to everything you said because of my background, which would take a lot of time to explain.
My advice to those moving to Africa is to keep an open mind, stop criticizing and only seeing the negative side of Africa...Truly know why you are relocating. There is no such thing as a perfect place in this world but we "blacks" working together, we can make it a better place for everyone.
Thank you for this!
If this may help. Say hi or " Habari" to people even strangers in Kiswahili. From onset that will show you are willing to learn. If you go to church, on Sundays just visit a local church and worship with them. You don't have to make that your church but will be the quickest way to meet important people in the community and make friends faster.
Good clarity sis. Fairly laid things out. Dug the message in its entirety.
Welcome TZ 255 africa town
Sister you are so right! Living there for 6 months was a dream but there was pure moments of being woke!
Like The thought process that all Americans or have too much money!
And The realizations that they don’t even understand slavery at all how we feel what we went through the impact it’s made ..they don’t get it it’s like talking to white people.
It’s Beautiful culture but it’s different but it doesn’t take long to adapt least I don’t think so but I can’t wait to get back there and start my life my fiancé in December 2020!
Thank you soooo much for this !!! Peace love and light 💯
You were totally on point with this one! I’d say that the language is very important to learn! I do find myself using the different phrases to get the correct pronunciation and sounding. Hope to see you soon!
its important you having this conversation, you made me realize I need to learn their history.
Soon come.
Great video! Looking forward to part 2!
Bargains.. Okay, i think i normal to everyone here, even for us Tanzanians, you can be charged based on how you approach a particular business/product.. Or even your appearance or mindset, but if you are a mzungu its quite normal. Sometimes people charges at a zero profit you to get a service/product.. Just to help
Even us who have lived overseas for a long time we are called bazungu. 😊 cause our way of seeing things changes. We tend to love the villages and we also get ripped off.
Thanks for the information Sis. Ive been to a few countries as well but none were African. This will be a new learning experience I look forward to!
I love the way u presenting got love for the background music too, whats the name of the song?
Habari Za Jioni, Dada! I was really moved by your video on "things you should know". It is my belief that we Afrikans who have survived the United Snakes of AmeriKKKa carry an increased amount of baggage from the extreme trauma that we have suffered on a daily basis as well as the multi-generational trauma passed down from our ancestors. The fact that we survived that experience at all is a tribute to the strength and resilience of our ancestors and ourselves. However, when confronted with a population of Afrikans who hasn't experienced this it becomes obvious that we (myself included) have a lot of healing to do. Dr. Joy DeGruy calls it "Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome" I feel that it is the responsibility of the community of CONSCIOUS, repatriated Afrikans from the U.S. to help their fellow repatriated U.S. Afrikans to heal in order to better assimilate and navigate Afrikan society and culture. Our two communities have to learn each other's story in order to learn to love and respect one another.
I don't see it as overcharging but rather the amount you are willing to pay. Even locals are treated the same. Its business. It is the African way. Happens all over Africa.
Here are some tips
1. Bargain- start with lower than half the price, then climb up as the seller goes gown to where you are both comfotable to do business.
2. Do a lot of research and window shopping. At least get a price from three or more seller before you decide to purchase. Usually Some have competitive price.
3. Don't look desperate. Those traders can smell your need from far and charge you high. In most cases when you reach your bargaining limit and the trader doesn't agree. Then you choose to leave. Before you reach far the trader will call you back to seal the deal. Its a game.
In bargaining devalue the quality of the stuff you want to buy, that way the seller will know you don't need it that much.
4. Have a local accompany you in your shopping. Tanzanians are one of the most hospital people you can ever find in this continent. If you are connected to them, as one to go with you and do the bargaining for you. They will gladly do it.
5. Like America and Caribbean in Africa they charge more for the same stuff depending on places. If you research, you will get places you can find the same stuff you need for cheaper price.
I repeat this: Get connected with locals. They will help, you wont feel that cultural shock. Diaspora AA meetings are not enough.
Find them in their communities.
Eg. Religion, sports, entertainment areas, educational areas food and cultural centres. More that 25 million out of 60 million Tanzania population use internet , and they are super active in social media. But in my opinion still that is not the most reliable way to get friends and family you can relate and connect. Start with your neighbor. Its that simple.
So, some of the historical events you mentioned had me racing for Google. I know you're a busy mother, but some of that history from time to time......say monthly, would be very enlightening. You don't even have to walk it all the way out, but give us a preface. That'll motivate us to research Tanzania history. Not even a full video.....you can make it a 1 or 2 minute note as part of your regular videos. I love your channel, your family and your energy sis. Don't ever stop!!!!!!
Great information Thxs Sis
On point.
Thank you Sister 👏👏 much appreciated
when you buy something always reduce the price by more than its half the you start bargain from there, like if he says 9 tell him am gonna pay you 3
Love u queen
U keep it real. Lol
Thank you for words of wisdom....
Neither group knows much about each other, that it's the plan of the slaver/colonist, we have to be open to learn the history of each other❤❤❤we have to be open minded...i❤your videos Sis
Traveling Sista, you are a true asset in spitting clarity and mindset to us seeking to venture there. I hope to be there very soon and def need to link with you. A few of your peers on the ground there has begun to also lend clarity and every little bit helps but since you have been there longer your knowledge is deeper. My curiosty is specific, hows Arusha vs Dar as in lifestyle and renting? Whats the price of a very cheap car? Do you also have to barter with mechanics for repairing cars? Keep feeding us reality and let our peers know that most of us are well meaning and looking fir a simple transition
Thanks for this information. As well as all the previous info. Do you have a video specifically talking about the visa/citizen process?
Personally I feel that is the biggest obstacle in the transition.
I’ve also been researching the healthcare system and banking system and I feel that all comes down to citizenship. Does anybody have any tips when it comes to these topics? Ive been financially preparing, and I plan on committing for 6 months in Arusha or Moshi. I’m going with the mindset that 6 months will turn in to a permanent home. I plan on flying out in mid November.
Can’t wait to connect with all of you Diaspora expats in Tanzania 🇹🇿 keep this community strong so we can help eachother out there. ✊🏾
.... If you grew up in the WESTERN SOCIETIES, even when your skin color is ‘Burnt Bronze’ , the Locals STILL call YOU *MZUNGU* and treat you as SUCH! For real talk 🙌🏾
Unfortunately it's true, they need to change this mindset... Not everyone from the west has deep pockets
But you're obliged to learn the native language too, English doesn't work in Africa... Yeah, locals know to speak it but you'll be less likely to get ripped off when you know how to negotiate in Swahili or whatever African language of that country
What's crazy is I was never called the Mzungo but my son was. Because he has light skin and looks very racially ambiguous. I was told some Ethiopians (racially ambiguous looking ones) go through it too.
I have traveled to many African and Latin American countries.
In my opinion, black-Americans are among the most privileged black people on the planet.
In America, a black man from a small town in the deep south can use the military GI Bill to fund an engineering degree, earn 100k+/yr for 20 years in corporate America, and retire with no debt and a million in cash/investments.
We don't have to love America.
We should not love American history.
But, we should not ignore the educational/economic opportunities America provides in 2020.
The American opportunities glass is half-full.
I wonder who told you that because living here you don't own anything. yeah you can make a hundred thousand a year but retirementNope. Please I got co-workers that are 90 years old. African Americans may be privileged in Africa because of the capital they have, but here in America no. You can have high paying jobs and still be in debt you got to remember schools here ain't cheap. Yeah I went to University yeah I graduated yeah when I say I'm $10,000 in debt I'm actually $50,000 a debt. oh but wait there's more I even went back to University to get my bachelor's degree my doctorate and now I'm over $100,000 in debt on top of that $50,000. But wait there's even more I work at a regular job. I have all these degrees but yet couldn't be given a position. I hate to tell you this but there is millions like me here in America that have to work for pennies. All because certain corporations that can be racist won't hire you. Only a few selective black people if Lucky could get jobs that land them in wealth. So there is a few privilege less than 1% of black Americans have privilege here. As for the rest of us look at how we're living 😒. We all have ambition but yet a lot of our dreams get denied. now instead of me working for someone else I'm now going to work for myself. I'm ready to start my own business after years of chasing degrees. the difference with this is I didn't have jobs high enough to save money to go to the universities. We had to pull out a thing called loans and not only that we pay higher interest rates than white Americans. so before you think that every single black American or how you should say African-American is privileged actually walking their shoes. you just can't live over here and assume oh we're all privileged that's like me living in an African country and assuming the same thing . I was able to go further in Uganda than I ever could in America which was odd. schools they were cheap and I really regret not getting my education in certain African countries such as Mozambique Botswana or South Africa. However one of my white friends did. She's not even in debt today.
@@ReinaAfricana No one told me anything. This is my lived experience.
I am a property owner and a millionaire.
I'm not an athlete/entertainer
I learned skills in an in-demand field
I always saved/invested 50% of my take home pay.
I'm surprised at how easy it ways.
What did you study at University?
@@ReinaAfricana It is important to have a well-thought-out plan in America.
Too many black-Americans are overspending for useless degrees when many would be better off choosing trade schools
Everything you do must make logical/economic sense.
I specially chose the military because of the GI bill which reduced my need for loans.
I specially chose engineering because of the higher salaries.
I chose to live below my means because I wanted economic freedom.
But at what cost? I personally would prefer to be free to be me. Live without prejudice or inequality. Be amongst my own people. Not be made to feel lesser than every day. They can keep their education and the million dollars. It’s all useless if I’m not emotionally or mentally free. That’s not living my friend.
@@nobs5383 I don't know where you live so I don't know your experience. In 50+ years of living in America, I have never experienced prejudice or inequality. I've only seen racism in the media. In my experience, 99% of white-Americans follow the laws/rules so even if they are racist I never knew it. I do plan to live in Africa when I retire next year. I encourage black-Americans to get as much money out of America as possible before leaving.
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I want to plan for December. And stay a month. If god willing
Hello question...what is the first thing you would reccomend me to do as far moving to TZ..i am planning, saving, watching videos and booking a trip also but what is the first thing i need to get done..paperwork wise
The life down here is all about bargaining it doesn't matter you are a local or a visitor
The only help you should be capable of the language
It is Kiswahili that drives business down here
Whenever you start speaking English just know you will be ripped off
You want learn how to bargain with my African brothers and sisters. Come to Harlem in New York. That's perfect starting point!
Thank you saying that sis about them ripping African Americans off because I say the same thing we are brothers and sisters and we shouldn’t be treating each other like our oppressors that’s the whole point of leaving Babylon 🙌🏾👑🔥
We are sorry for that, We don't really acknowledge the behaviour but it is not only you AA who get overcharged even us who are born here. They will always test you to see if you understand the price depending on how you look. Fancy =more price, or if you look like you are not originally from the place their mind tells them you don't know the price so they over charge you. However a little advice that can help you before you get used to the society is To find a Tanzanian who you can trust to some extent , list all staffs you want to buy and ask him/her what is the price for each. Then change your money into Tanzanian shillings and go to where you want to do shopping. You will be paying price according to your listed price ,it will always be approximately within. Alternatively Find a Tanzanian (make sure his/her behaviour has no question to you) Then go with them to the market and give them a negotiation task😁 i have seen most tourist do that. Otherwise if you want to do it yourself go to supermarkets price are fixed there with little or no negotiations but the price are always high to compasate taxes etc. Permanent solutions if you are going to stay for long is to learn kiswahili and learn how others negotiate. If you adapt their lifestyle. You will not be tested for overcharge because they will think you know.
Facts for real!
thanks for bringing this
I really think you are awesome. I appreciate the tips. I have friends in Kenya. Nairobi and some from the Mara tribe in Massai Mara Game Reserve. Someday I wanna visit but its expensive. Looks like you have it nailed down. Hey you could order it online hair products you need..
Thanks sis. Got my eyes open and my hand is on my wallet.
higher prices to foreigners is an international marketplace practice.
Tanzania is the top spot Ghana and The Gambia are overrated
I was going to TZ but because of time and work schedule I have to wait until June. I agree Ghana is overrated but I want to go see specific things. I love Kenya and our entire family is going to Kenya in June. I love Kenya!!
Siandra Obat Kenya is the best in East Africa and easily in the top 3 in Africa , great choice
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Ghana and Gambia are good as well , people say it easier to get residency in west Africans countries.
b m true in terms of residency they are easy
Another important point. African Americans should understand we have a lot of dos and don't in Africa, NO SWEAR WORDS when you speak, i saw an AA lady in Ghana swearing up a storm in goblsck2africa page, cos she felt she's been ripped off. She will definitely not fit in ANYWHERE IN AFRICA. Absolutely Nowhere. Respect and Humility is extremely important in Ghana, Tanzania and all ovet Africa. Im Ghanaian living in Atlanta and i get ripped off too when i visit home. You learn as you go and of course learn . Another thing is to many of our elderly communicating with them there is a tonne of dos and don't. After living in America for 20yrs i made the mistake saying a simple Hi wirh a hand wave to mom friend. Big mistake. I had to go apologize. You cutesy or bend your knee and head bow slightly and say good morning aunty good afternoon aunty etc. Never say Hi with hand wave. That's western. There's just a lot of things AA have to learn before they land in the continent. Im too shy to do UA-cam so i will start a blog teaching dos and don't