Black American Shares Her Surprising View on Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 🇪🇹

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  • @TH-qk6ez
    @TH-qk6ez 4 місяці тому +7

    Thy can't just say "this is not you" to someone without farther check such as if you have any other form of photo ID, driving licence and so on...they should crosscheck as much as possible before they just say this is not you..but Ethiopian bureaucracy is known for finding obstacles only, never a solution...they are rude and unprofessional from their dress code to their attitude...they lack basic understanding of how first impression means to people during their visit to Ethiopia...I remember my first visit after 25 years abroad (I am even Ethiopian) I had similar experience at the airport and all I wanted to do after the experience was just turn around and go back "home"...nothing after that could reconcile my short stay in Addis...I have since found it hard to even contemplate going back to Ethiopia unless something so so important forces me to do so...my memory of everything Ethiopia is the overwhelming wall of bureaucracy...everywhere you go "አይቻልም""..I can't even describe the body language....😴

    • @princesslivingfree
      @princesslivingfree  4 місяці тому +1

      So well put. I’m very sorry your experience caused you to not even want to come back 🥲. Thanks for your comment!

    • @dochere-bolelwang
      @dochere-bolelwang 4 місяці тому +1

      I once experienced subtle racism in Hong Kong starting from the airport years ago.. (I am a black man from South Africa). But I'll tell something, I am not going to let that stop me going there should I want to.. I am happy to be inside my skin even if it means dying somewhere far away from home for it..

    • @TH-qk6ez
      @TH-qk6ez 4 місяці тому +3

      @@dochere-bolelwang I see what you mean but in my case it wasn't racism or sort but like I said Ethiopia is still my home and still have families and what not, and will still go back in case of family situations but it is just not a place where I want do anything given the bureaucratic nature of the culture...there is just something in the culture where authorities feel more of a slave master towards the public and every office you go they just make you feel like a beggar rather than a client
      ....it is frustrating to say the least!!!

    • @thedolamitechannel2756
      @thedolamitechannel2756 4 місяці тому

      @@TH-qk6ez 🇪🇹 sounds crazy

    • @dochere-bolelwang
      @dochere-bolelwang 4 місяці тому

      I am sorry, and I really mean it.. Let me reveal something that I am not comfortable doing on a platform that is not mine.. Here in my country South Africa, there's a feeling that white government officials tend to be more helpful and much more professional when assisting a person compared to our own black brothers and sisters, that includes the police among others.. I am not saying all black government officials are not helpful and professional.. Personally I have seen that.. Why this is so there's no easy answer. As blacks we need to face up to our realities.. We tend to be easily rude and unhelpful towards our own people, while very much accommodating to other races especially the whites..

  • @Liyou-s3m
    @Liyou-s3m 4 місяці тому +24

    Hi, I’m an Ethiopian living in the US. I found your videos a couple of days ago but I already want to be your best friend. I really like your personality. I’m proud of your husband for making you his own and for bringing us such a beautiful sister. Great interview today and all the best for both of you!

  • @tonydynamite3748
    @tonydynamite3748 4 місяці тому +10

    i love that she is candid!

  • @bellaxo1597
    @bellaxo1597 4 місяці тому +27

    So happy to see Black Americans in Ethiopia ❤ I hope you love the country and the culture and feel welcome! We’re all one at the end of the day and Ethiopia is home to all Black Americans ❤❤❤

    • @cinnamonstar808
      @cinnamonstar808 3 місяці тому

      Many Ethiopians left in the 16th century to America.

  • @mikialyou1009
    @mikialyou1009 4 місяці тому +21

    You have no idea what Africans go through at American immigration.
    Glad you made it ❤

    • @princesslivingfree
      @princesslivingfree  4 місяці тому +4

      🥲. I’m sorry you guys have such a difficult time immigrating to/visiting the USA. Actually, the first time my husband came with me to the U.S. they took him for questioning in an interrogation room. It’s not right.

    • @dochere-bolelwang
      @dochere-bolelwang 4 місяці тому +2

      It happens all the time, even in African countries.. I am black but the few times I have travelled to Mozambique from South Africa to try a new business venture was quite challenging at the border post.. Years ago in Hong Kong, I was singled out and frisked by airport security who found nothing wrong but gave no reason for doing so.. A family friend who used to travel to another African country from South Africa by work once told me that paying a bribe at that African country airport was a given.. He told us that the airport officials even go as far as begging you if you don't understand, telling you that they too had families to feed.. Another friend once told me that in the UK years ago, his clothes were thrown all over the floor before he was put back on the plane back to South Africa..

    • @princesslivingfree
      @princesslivingfree  4 місяці тому +3

      @@dochere-bolelwang I’m so sorry my African brothers and sisters ❤️

    • @BobbyMayes-yn6jd
      @BobbyMayes-yn6jd 3 місяці тому +1

      I experience similar in Kenya on a tour. I have no problem with security at it's highest but I was single out just bc I didn't smile or l looked to stern. Good thing our tour guide stepped in to vouch or it could've gotten ugly.

    • @princesslivingfree
      @princesslivingfree  3 місяці тому

      @@BobbyMayes-yn6jd Wow! That’s crazy.

  • @EMT1bviews
    @EMT1bviews 4 місяці тому +10

    That was a great interview i really liked it...from Adama Ethiopia

  • @monajourdan1168
    @monajourdan1168 4 місяці тому +3

    Very nice interview!! It was so refreshing to hear transparency in her answers!! Great job in the interview questioning allowing her to answer her true feelings ❤️❤️

  • @alemtiruneh8137
    @alemtiruneh8137 4 місяці тому +4

    Beautiful and Charming ladies, visited Ethiopia, we are grateful, God bless you !!!

  • @deonabraham2867
    @deonabraham2867 4 місяці тому +5

    I enjoyed this episode! Great interview question and it been informal makes it great !

  • @mesigmichael4719
    @mesigmichael4719 4 місяці тому +2

    Great interview! I am sorry your first interaction in Ethiopia was rough! I am sure the people will make up for that! Welcome!❤❤❤

  • @behiwottilahun2470
    @behiwottilahun2470 4 місяці тому +3

    Thank you, my sisters, for sharing your experiences with the world about how beautiful Ethiopia is and how it serves as a home for all African Americans.

  • @yeshiadamukatjikonde6490
    @yeshiadamukatjikonde6490 3 місяці тому +1

    I love the fact you are making an effort to learning the language and cooking classes. Good luck to you

  • @Mimi19745
    @Mimi19745 4 місяці тому +4

    I love this conversation.

  • @Francel_115
    @Francel_115 4 місяці тому +14

    My wife want us to move in Ethiopia in a near future , and wanted to try staying for 6 months next year 🤓

    • @princesslivingfree
      @princesslivingfree  4 місяці тому +3

      Why not give it a try? You might love it 🥰

    • @Francel_115
      @Francel_115 4 місяці тому +3

      @@princesslivingfree Enjoyed it last year stayed for a month , we want to see if our dividends can support us up to 6 months before fully making the move

    • @eshetuwaktoli542
      @eshetuwaktoli542 4 місяці тому

      Welcome

    • @zj2164
      @zj2164 4 місяці тому

      Good luck! Ethiopia is a good place

  • @lovenature4241
    @lovenature4241 4 місяці тому +4

    Blessings to both of you

  • @tibletsetekie4209
    @tibletsetekie4209 3 місяці тому +1

    I am just happy to see you both happy. African American queens, welcome to Africa, have fun!!!! Yes Africa will heal you! You belong in this land, walk in it with pride.

    • @princesslivingfree
      @princesslivingfree  3 місяці тому

      @@tibletsetekie4209 Thank you our sister ❤️❤️❤️

  • @amensisa3648
    @amensisa3648 4 місяці тому +28

    Ethiopia is a proud conservative uncolonized African civilization. It's culture, history, linguistics, Food, weather...... It's puzzle 🧩

    • @mamokilo
      @mamokilo 4 місяці тому +2

      Kebatari

    • @zelalemgimite3521
      @zelalemgimite3521 3 місяці тому

      Who ask you that 🤮🤮🤮🤮

    • @suraphelojohannes5780
      @suraphelojohannes5780 3 місяці тому

      Why are you talking so much & too much..?
      You palaver Talkative ...!!!

    • @abrahimabdishikur
      @abrahimabdishikur 3 місяці тому +1

      Ethiopia always colonizes each other because Amahar colonized other ethnic over 160 years with unacceptable consequences behavior

    • @abrahimabdishikur
      @abrahimabdishikur 3 місяці тому +1

      Amahar colonized other ethnic in Ethiopia with unacceptable consequences and bad behavior

  • @retabrave1695
    @retabrave1695 3 місяці тому +2

    I believe that they are happy like this because they felt Ethiopia as their home ,
    Any one who come to ethioapia feel at home .people are good cooperative ,

  • @lottigemechu1906
    @lottigemechu1906 4 місяці тому +13

    Hi there. Ethiopia's government should do something about it. I had the same experience in ADDIS. It looks like the airport guys do the bureaucracy deliberately to get some tips and to spoil the reputation of Ethiopia.Huge problem for Ethiopia's tourism.

    • @bubbehaqaa6290
      @bubbehaqaa6290 4 місяці тому +2

      Problem is they're underpaid so they hustle.

    • @rebbybam230
      @rebbybam230 3 місяці тому +1

      They asked her to PAY FOR VISA using debit card Mastercard or visa or cash in dollar😮😮
      She wanted to use other AMERICAN payment methods that ETHIOPIANS don't use , how's that anyone's fault
      She should hv debit or Mastercard or cash on her when she travels , $60 is not that expensive, how can she travel with nothing on her across continent. 😮

  • @goodgirlvicki
    @goodgirlvicki 3 місяці тому

    This was a really good interview! 😊. Please do more interviews please 🙏🏼

  • @ASilesh3931
    @ASilesh3931 3 місяці тому +1

    The interviewer seems well informed and wise how to talk about Ethiopia things.

  • @Ethiopiandream00
    @Ethiopiandream00 4 місяці тому +4

    Welcome home, every African American should visit African once in their life time. Do not be discouraged with the problem you have, . I wish you be able to see the rest of the country. I am sure one day you will be able to see the country when will have peace.
    Again, welcome home.

    • @princesslivingfree
      @princesslivingfree  4 місяці тому

      @@Ethiopiandream00 Thank you! I would love to be able to travel more 🙏🏾

  • @livelove6760
    @livelove6760 4 місяці тому +16

    It’s sad to say but they really need some serious customer service training in Bole Airport. I too experienced unpleasant attitudes a couple of times when I visited.

    • @JamboJoke
      @JamboJoke 4 місяці тому +3

      Not just the airport every service sector worker needs to be trained. Fr it’s upsetting

    • @solomonderese9311
      @solomonderese9311 4 місяці тому

      The majority of them are not professional, respectful and this is probably how the system wants them to be like

    • @zj2164
      @zj2164 4 місяці тому +1

      Sorry, we will let them know that

    • @oromtitiwbo5078
      @oromtitiwbo5078 4 місяці тому +1

      I’m Ethiopian, last time I visit I went to the kiosk to show my passport and travel visa, I follow the instructions and wait in line. A random man came out of nowhere from behind clapping and yelling at me in Amharic. I think he was telling me to get out of that line, maybe because I am Ethiopian he thought he could bully me like a local. I ignored him and the people who actually worked in that kiosk looked confused and they told me to ignore him and come.
      The problem is simple people who have any position of power want to abuse it. I’ve had worse experiences with the workers at Kenyan airport. They work professionally to bully foreigners to get bribes.
      Bad treatment at the airport can negatively impact Ethiopian tourism which it seems that is prioritized now a days to get dollars. So it might change soon hopefully.

    • @rebbybam230
      @rebbybam230 3 місяці тому

      They should let her in with out paying for her visa ? The manager literally went out of his way asking random ppl to pay for her visa 60 dollar so that she can pay them back with "transfer money,PayPal" ,
      she had nothing on her no credit cards ,not even 60 dollar in cash, That's extremely weird , the fact that the manager went out there with her begging other ppl to pay for her is literally unimaginably supportive , he didn't need to do that

  • @zingero2017
    @zingero2017 4 місяці тому +4

    Beautiful girls I am happy for the newly married I wish you bright future. BOTH of you look exactly 💯 Ethiopian NO WONDER she had hard time in the immigration.
    Welcome home to Ethiopia. 23:22

  • @gggrft6037
    @gggrft6037 4 місяці тому +1

    I love the way you love Ethiopia
    Idk if that make sense but girl I really do appreciate your videos and all

  • @tiebumengesha981
    @tiebumengesha981 4 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful minds speak truth ❤

  • @christianeshale6621
    @christianeshale6621 3 місяці тому +3

    Bienvenue à la maison ma sœur 🇪🇹🗼

  • @eg1890
    @eg1890 4 місяці тому +3

    I don’t have any idea Haile resort is this very reasonable price for that beautiful spa! About the interview, I enjoyed it! Yes the inconveniences are unfortunately expected for Addis, still developing country, like you just can’t pay with cash app or Venmo or any other online payment. Looks like she definitely got the lesson, have cash all the time, yeah the picture thing happened to me too, not passport but other forms of ID😂 looks like she is having fun otherwise, love your questions comparing and contrasting life here and there the people and culture! I agreed with her reply in most points! So glad to see you are well informed and able to connect with new people and share their opinions and ideas to us. I found it helpful for myself! Well, glad to see another Sister joining the Ethiopian family!❤

    • @princesslivingfree
      @princesslivingfree  4 місяці тому +1

      Oh no! It happened to you too! So sorry. Thanks for watching!

    • @rebbybam230
      @rebbybam230 3 місяці тому

      It's her fault completely she's traveling across continent and she doesn't have a100$ cash on her , or visa or debt card nothing , that's weird ,

  • @dochere-bolelwang
    @dochere-bolelwang 4 місяці тому +2

    So true.., we need to learn from each other instead of shouting at each other on the continent and even across the continents. I keep thinking that if the Boers (Dutch descendants) of South Africa had been open to learning from the indigenous people they found on the southern tip of Africa, the history here would have been that of success and progress for all from the get-go. Haha.., the brothers in Ethiopia need to share the secret of how to bring the best African-American sisters back home to Africa. The extra-ordinary Haile chain sounds Ethiopian-owned, and I must say it appears to be on the luxury side in terms of price, the way I see it.. Thank you so much for another wonderful and highly informative content...

    • @princesslivingfree
      @princesslivingfree  4 місяці тому

      @@dochere-bolelwang That comment about the Ethiopian brothers is hilarious 😆. Yes the Haile Resort is Ethiopian owned. It’s owned by the famous runner Haile Gebrselassie ❤️.

    • @dochere-bolelwang
      @dochere-bolelwang 4 місяці тому

      Wonderful..🤓.. I guess I am one of the few South Africans who got to know about the ownership of the amazing Haile Resorts.

  • @shashbabydesta9379
    @shashbabydesta9379 4 місяці тому +3

    She probably looked totally different now versus then. Her weight and hair color and style and make up. Good to do lots of research and prep before leaving for any trip near and especially far. Appreciate share and insight. Best to you on your journey. 🎉😊

    • @dochere-bolelwang
      @dochere-bolelwang 4 місяці тому

      You are right.. I am planning on visiting Ethiopia from South Africa hopefully before the first quarter of the next year is out.. As someone who hasn't been to that part of the continent, already I am sending out feelers by way of following Ethiopia-based content creators, to have an idea of what is possible and to experience once in Addis Ababa especially.. I also hope to visit the Ethiopian Consulate/Embassy here for further input especially in light of the fact that I am one of those who refused to vaccinate for Covid-19 when this was unjustly mandated in my view, by countries across the globe three years ago..

    • @shashbabydesta9379
      @shashbabydesta9379 4 місяці тому +1

      @@dochere-bolelwang Best to you. 👍😊

  • @JamboJoke
    @JamboJoke 4 місяці тому +5

    That was nice ❤

  • @eletawitube398
    @eletawitube398 4 місяці тому +5

    Not only in Ethiopia ...wherever you travel you got bring cash with you... always. And next time when you planning to go to Ethiopia go for at list for a month, there are much more things you would enjoy outside of Addis

    • @rebbybam230
      @rebbybam230 3 місяці тому

      ua-cam.com/video/9HXmudNzMN8/v-deo.htmlsi=lQNBQHI1bLfTcb3-

    • @rebbybam230
      @rebbybam230 3 місяці тому

      The fact that ppl r blaming the poor employees for her failures to bring cash 😅I can't , who even travels empty pocket 😮

  • @zj2164
    @zj2164 4 місяці тому +4

    Sorry, sister. I hope they will treat you better next time. Yes, Ethiopia is all about sharing . Yes, Ethiopian men are making sure that they provide for their families. Ethiopians are very conservative. I live in US people who are very lonely and selfish. Welcome to our families! I hope and pray both of you have a great marriage and bright future 🙏

  • @absiol3588
    @absiol3588 3 місяці тому +1

    I can say in my opinion if you’re white you don’t face all that discrimination. They respect more white than fellow black people, that’s very sad. They really don’t consider themselves as black especially those who live in big city like in Addis. But they are 100% Black. they have lighter skin color some of them because hundreds of years ago they got mixed with Arabs through trade….
    I understood from an African UA-camr that at the airport black people face discrimination by fellow black people. Very disappointing.

  • @Mimi19745
    @Mimi19745 4 місяці тому +2

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @itsboldtv
    @itsboldtv 3 місяці тому

    I am from afro millennial mama. getting hooked to your channel too😃

  • @yekassaehet
    @yekassaehet 4 місяці тому +3

    Our daughters-in-law😊😊😊

  • @NitroBrewbell
    @NitroBrewbell 4 місяці тому +2

    Great Interview Princess ! I'm also saddened about her experience with Ethiopian Immigration. I too had an ugly customer experience issues with them and they are infuriating to say the least. They need training in modern customer service training in the sector. Clear and consistent paperwork requirements ( cash/no cash, return ticket or not issues) must be shared with their stakeholders. Enforcing them is another issue. They simply need to do a better job. I hope she was able to take away positive experiences to make up for negative ones by "not-sufficiently trained officials".

    • @princesslivingfree
      @princesslivingfree  4 місяці тому

      So true. Training and proper enforcement of the rules is necessary.

    • @rebbybam230
      @rebbybam230 3 місяці тому

      I'm sorry but this is literally her own fault ,

    • @rebbybam230
      @rebbybam230 3 місяці тому

      ​@@princesslivingfree They asked her to PAY FOR VISA using debit card Mastercard or visa or cash in dollar😮😮
      She wanted to use other AMERICAN payment methods that ETHIOPIANS don't use , how's that anyone's fault
      She should hv debit or Mastercard or cash on her when she travels , $60 is not that expensive, how can she travel with nothing on her across continent. 😮😮

  • @markosefyohannes1382
    @markosefyohannes1382 3 місяці тому +1

    Godbless you too,'!,

  • @HaymanotHailu-h7r
    @HaymanotHailu-h7r 2 місяці тому

    Welcome Ethiopian home land afro people ❤❤ Ethiopia your home sister God bless your family ❤❤❤

    • @princesslivingfree
      @princesslivingfree  2 місяці тому

      @@HaymanotHailu-h7r Amen 🙏🏾 Thank you so much ❤️

  • @dawitmamo2165
    @dawitmamo2165 4 місяці тому +2

    You guys are lovely...

  • @lottigemechu1906
    @lottigemechu1906 4 місяці тому +4

    I would strongly advise against comparing different countries. Instead, I encourage you to focus on contributing your part toward the development of Africa. By living and working in and supporting the continent, you can help foster growth and progress in meaningful ways by contributing your share.

    • @princesslivingfree
      @princesslivingfree  4 місяці тому +5

      We weren’t comparing in terms of one being better or worse. We were pointing out the differences and similarities. This can be useful for someone thinking about relocating.

    • @lottigemechu1906
      @lottigemechu1906 4 місяці тому

      @@princesslivingfree thank you for your understanding

    • @jnbmos2
      @jnbmos2 4 місяці тому +3

      ​@@lottigemechu1906my friend she didnt misunderstand you did with your point about competing. Thank her for her kind response and acknowledge your error. It's ok to be wrong as an Ethiopian more people need to understand this it's ok to be wrong and apologize. Don't say thx for understanding when she pointed out you were wrong. If you already understand this and I misunderstood please ignore, but your response comes off a little weird.

  • @ASilesh3931
    @ASilesh3931 3 місяці тому +1

    Unusually, Ethiopian airlines at Bole airport is being blamed by some travelers these days. I suggest the government to take it as input for positive action.

    • @rebbybam230
      @rebbybam230 3 місяці тому

      @@ASilesh3931 can you listen English? She said she had no money to pay for her visa , how's that anything to do with anyone but her self

  • @tigraiembeba4447
    @tigraiembeba4447 3 місяці тому +1

    Adwa is in Tigrai, and we are in such a problem because of the genocide the Ethiopians and Eritreans committed on us. The same thing Menelik did to us after the victory we won. He called back the Italians and took more Tigrayan lands and had Eritrea colonized. There are many sides to Ethiopia. As a Tigrayan we may share history but we want our own country.

    • @Fidel_Geez
      @Fidel_Geez 3 місяці тому

      Think twice bud

    • @tigraiembeba4447
      @tigraiembeba4447 3 місяці тому +1

      @@Fidel_Geez do you know how much Ethiopian nationalists Tigrayans were? No this time, we thought a million times as much as every killing, detention, rape, displacement, hate, starvation there was in Tigrai. We don't want war. We want security and a free Tigrayan state.

  • @yeshiadamukatjikonde6490
    @yeshiadamukatjikonde6490 3 місяці тому

    Happy to hear your travel experience in Ethiopia. I am sure all of us have fair share of negative experience with the immigration at the Ethiopian airport. Furthermore, you guys have no idea how brutal it can get traveling with Ethiopian passport any way in the world. No one should go through that

  • @777MK37
    @777MK37 3 місяці тому

    This happened when I first arrived in the U.S. They took my fingerprints, and the officer looked at me, then at the computer, and called over all the managers and supervisors. One of the managers said, ‘It’s common for Indians and Nigerians to have these kinds of fingerprints, but this is unusual for an Ethiopian man.’ I looked at my fingers and thought, ‘Wow, I’m different! 😂😂😂 Are they going to deport me?’ After a few tense moments, I was cleared and became free on the land of the free. And so, it happened. No matter where we come from, we can enjoy this journey.

    • @princesslivingfree
      @princesslivingfree  3 місяці тому

      @@777MK37 Interesting. Also, what’s different about Nigerians and Indians? Sounds suspicious lol.

  • @metti5530
    @metti5530 3 місяці тому

    Regarding the passport issue where she was told it wasn’t her, I experienced something similar when I entered the U.S. This is not unusual and can happen anywhere.

  • @danielathiambo5714
    @danielathiambo5714 3 місяці тому +3

    Like in kenya people are always in hurry walking very fast you cannot find kenyan.wasting time always in hurry doing something to make ends meet.

  • @hutohuto3559
    @hutohuto3559 4 місяці тому +2

    In UK, you can get a letter from the passport office confirming your passport details.
    It helps a lot of none European decent travellers. Once you show letter is confirming passport details the Immigration let you in country
    If she gets married, what will be her legal status? Maybe she able to get a Ethiopian Green ID Card which can renewal yearly.
    Nice video

    • @princesslivingfree
      @princesslivingfree  4 місяці тому

      It’s sad non Europeans have to jump through these types of hoops to travel.

    • @hutohuto3559
      @hutohuto3559 3 місяці тому

      This letter really back up. As European Passports or North America passports are powerful.
      Yet when travelling to Asia, they do more checks on you then European decent travellers.
      We live post Colonised world🌎

    • @rebbybam230
      @rebbybam230 3 місяці тому

      It's called yellow card , you can get permanent residency in ethiopia

  • @mearaftadewos8508
    @mearaftadewos8508 4 місяці тому

    no, it has so many stair ways because of the natural land scape of the area

  • @sisayeshetu9050
    @sisayeshetu9050 3 місяці тому

    👍👍👍

  • @Grenland2312
    @Grenland2312 4 місяці тому +5

    The problem is she looks Ethiopian. Thats it.

  • @tayechefo6312
    @tayechefo6312 3 місяці тому +3

    She's gorgeous 🎉, and your man must be wise to have picked you!

  • @thedolamitechannel2756
    @thedolamitechannel2756 4 місяці тому +5

    Ethiopian corruption needs to be checked otherwise tourism sector won't grow

    • @rebbybam230
      @rebbybam230 3 місяці тому

      What corruption are you talking about here ? She gets the same treatment like every other human on earth , bring valid passports that has American stamps on it and pay for your visa as well ,

    • @thedolamitechannel2756
      @thedolamitechannel2756 3 місяці тому

      @@rebbybam230 so you don't want tourists in Ethiopia to bad

    • @rebbybam230
      @rebbybam230 16 днів тому

      ​​@@thedolamitechannel2756what corruption???the only payment she made was a 60$ entry visa , are you dumb ? Or learn English

  • @richblessed2195
    @richblessed2195 4 місяці тому +3

    Letsbe real there is no quality of life in usa just work work wor.k. therefore no life

  • @gigia8967
    @gigia8967 4 місяці тому

    I’ve always wanted to move back to Addis. I wonder how most people in the diaspora support themselves financially when moving to Addis?

    • @abuhaile6517
      @abuhaile6517 3 місяці тому

      You definetly need a lot of money to live in Addis .It is becoming more expensive by the day.

  • @hiwotlemma39
    @hiwotlemma39 3 місяці тому +2

    as uncolonized Ethiopiaian pleace dont use a word African American you are black American. America is yours your ancestors paid many wages and built America.
    Are the White American called European American?they still dont want to give you space after your ancestors pay that much.
    I wish those bad history not happend but after things hapend you are AMERICAN.

  • @amentehuti-naga4156
    @amentehuti-naga4156 4 місяці тому +1

    I had the same issue at the airport with the passport, they asked me if it was really me or did I play with my passport. Dude was a hater and did not want to believe I was an American. Ethiopia can be a great place for a quick visit. Some people are cool and others are not. Most Ethiopians have never seen a Black American in person, only on TV. Many Other Africans and jamaicans are looked down on. If they know you are American the treatment is good, but if they think you are from another part of Africa or Jamaican, the disrespect is strong...

    • @princesslivingfree
      @princesslivingfree  4 місяці тому

      I’m so glad you said this. 🙏🏾

    • @amentehuti-naga4156
      @amentehuti-naga4156 4 місяці тому

      I'm here in Addis Ababa now and I don't want to throw shade, just want to keep it real

    • @thedolamitechannel2756
      @thedolamitechannel2756 4 місяці тому

      @@amentehuti-naga4156 wow Ethiopia racism at its worst so how do they treat Somalia and Sudanese?

    • @oromtitiwbo5078
      @oromtitiwbo5078 3 місяці тому

      They treat Ethiopian diaspora the same way so don’t take it personally. Just be respectful but stand up for yourself. Eventually they will give up. I’m Ethiopian and experience similar treatment at Ethiopian and Kenyan airport.

  • @antenehmekonnen5009
    @antenehmekonnen5009 3 місяці тому

    For those who are writing bad comments please keep your bad behavior for yourself. Don’t expose your bad manner publicly though you are not good at all.

  • @moseskazungu1158
    @moseskazungu1158 2 місяці тому

    To be honest East Africa People are different in all The world.

  • @abebebesobela2287
    @abebebesobela2287 4 місяці тому +2

    What you both didn't realise is that alot of people do travel through Ethiopia moreover it doesn't matter what kind of passport one holds one may travel from and to having committed crime so they are right to make sure they check everyone. Having said that I am very sorry for the inconvenience you had with regards to visa payment ( usd ). It kinda shows you haven't travelled much to 3rd world countries ;-) I have travelled over 124 countries cos I used to work for MSF trust me there are far worst places than Addis/Ethiopia. Enjoy your stay.

  • @gebriye1
    @gebriye1 3 місяці тому +1

    You said, "Why would you try to enter Ethiopia from the USA with a fake passport?" It is not personally direct to you. Regardless of who you are and where you come from, they have to verify you cause that is what immigration and customs do. These days, people come from all corners of the world for good and bad purposes. As long as they are not picking or discreminate on you, you have to admire them for trying to do their job the best way possible with the limited resources they have. I am glad you had a positive experience overall.

    • @princesslivingfree
      @princesslivingfree  3 місяці тому +1

      @@gebriye1 Yes of course. The interesting thing is that leaving the U.S., on that same passport, no one stopped her because she didn’t look like the photo. Also, the time they spent passing the passport around just delayed her further. They probably should have asked for additional proof of ID sooner. However, I agree with you. I am happy to hear that airport staff are at least trying to do their part to keep the country safe.

    • @princesslivingfree
      @princesslivingfree  3 місяці тому

      @@gebriye1 Also, the new U.S. passports are much harder to forge. Look up new U.S. “Next Generation Passport” on Google. It would be highly unlikely that her new passport was fake and the U.S. government didn’t catch it on her way out of the country.

    • @gebriye1
      @gebriye1 3 місяці тому

      @princesslivingfree As you most probably know, nothing is impossible to fake. As much as the authorities are trying to make it hard, the other side (criminals) are trying even harder to fake it. On top of that, the immigration might not know that, or even if they know , they can not overlook their procedures depending on another countries safety measures. The reason their is immigration and check points on both sides is that if one side misses something, the other might be able to catch it. Them takeing two hours to verify, which is totally unacceptable. I know from frequent travel, although I haven't personally come across measures delays, I know their time concept is not as good as it should be. They are not well versed in timely service.
      Side note. Please be careful when you go around, especially at night by yourself. Pick pockets, cellphones, purse snatchers, and muggers are not uncommon. In the process of stilling, they might even hurt you. Enjoy.

    • @gebriye1
      @gebriye1 3 місяці тому

      @princesslivingfree By the way, I will be going to Addis in about 15 days. My brother, who is in Addis, is telling me there are a lot of changes from last December. I am looking forward to seeing the changes. I usually travel to places like Arbaminch, Kuriftu, and other new resorts that opened up recently. I don't know if I can do that this time considering the safety issues that are going on in the remote areas. I am also looking forward to inuagurating my business. Bye, stay safe.

    • @princesslivingfree
      @princesslivingfree  3 місяці тому +1

      @@gebriye1 Traveling by plane to those places is still safe at the moment. I wish you all the best!

  • @mamokilo
    @mamokilo 4 місяці тому +3

    Them airports goons have sub par intelligence. Sorry sister to what happened to you

  • @UnicornUnicorn1991
    @UnicornUnicorn1991 3 місяці тому +1

    Just Becuse you are from USA, you want them to let you in with out making sure about your identity ha? Most criminals and bad news maker are from there. This is why sister. We have security issues like the developed countries. Anyhow, Enjoy your stay!

  • @yusrahabraham6397
    @yusrahabraham6397 3 місяці тому +1

    I hate and feel uncomfortable when I read the word ‘Black American’ because I have never heard it used to refer to white Americans or European Americans. Why is only the term ‘Black American’ used as a unique identifier? eeee????

  • @yemisrachyohannes962
    @yemisrachyohannes962 4 місяці тому +2

    It’s normal for immigration officers to closely check passports and ensure that the person matches the photo on their document. This is done for security reasons, as well as to verify identity and prevent issues like fraud.
    It’s important to check the latest information from the Ethiopian embassy or official government websites before traveling, as fees and requirements can change.

    • @tigibiz9774
      @tigibiz9774 4 місяці тому +1

      I totally agree. She sound like she’s entitled, any country you visit they have a right to verify your passport and it’s responsibility to pay your entry visa.

    • @princesslivingfree
      @princesslivingfree  4 місяці тому +1

      Yes, verifying a person’s identity is normal security procedure. However, where I believe the Ethiopian staff went wrong was passing her passport around to several others before bringing out the manager or asking for additional id. It took 2 hours she said. Also she was aware she had to pay for a visa. She just didn’t bring cash. She admitted that was her fault.

    • @oromtitiwbo5078
      @oromtitiwbo5078 3 місяці тому

      Yes but some are playing games they did the same thing to my relative and said her passport looks fraudulent and it’s not her in the photo. It is a normal passport and she looked the same. They are looking for someone afraid who will fall for their game then they can extort for something like dollars. It’s not common but yes it happens to some foreigners esp Ethiopian diaspora and other types who aren’t ferenji.

    • @rebbybam230
      @rebbybam230 16 днів тому

      No she literally said it was an expired passport ​@@oromtitiwbo5078

  • @fraolgudeta2877
    @fraolgudeta2877 4 місяці тому +2

    Its crazy how amateur they are sometimes especially for africa's biggest airline they are acting like amateur.
    I am saying this because my cousin was also complaining abt their service the other day.

    • @abuhaile6517
      @abuhaile6517 3 місяці тому

      The airport staff are new and inexperienced. They were replaced since PM Abiy came to power.

  • @Ytb-j2i
    @Ytb-j2i 3 місяці тому

    I haven’t been to Addis since 2009 , because they mistreated me so badly they also said my ID card was not mine , ugh ! I forgave them though 😊

  • @TedhomeWoldesemayat
    @TedhomeWoldesemayat 4 місяці тому +2

    Ethiopians need culture be respected more & are also open society too.

  • @selamlee5355
    @selamlee5355 3 місяці тому +2

    Very nice interview!
    I'm from Ethiopia and currently living in the US , and I dated a lot of African americans . African american women is me favorite, My experience dating african american women has been a kind of challenging, but I'm glad that you guys are there.Hopefully, it will make you guys to be and learn to be cone a better person . The whole dating scene in America is a Wack. Not just in the african american community but in general. As she mentioned, an African man will check on his women.Make sure she is okay, happy, and stuff like that

  • @fitzhutchinson1816
    @fitzhutchinson1816 3 місяці тому

    How many people can afford such a place in the usa?

  • @endashawbekele6271
    @endashawbekele6271 4 місяці тому +2

    You are beautiful

  • @Scamers-n6m
    @Scamers-n6m 3 місяці тому +1

    Take it easy my sis. The peopke who are working in the airport, have no education, low paid,poorly trained but also encouraged by their boss to abuse people. Probably they tried to ask ypu money too.

  • @Risteasme
    @Risteasme 3 місяці тому +2

    I’m confused why you come to Ethiopia 🇪🇹on fake passport 😂😅🤣😄 is killing me

  • @Hihihihihihihilop
    @Hihihihihihihilop 4 місяці тому +1

    What do you think about Ethiopia, where anyone including all criminals and killers from abroad has to get into without prior investigation. Don’t expect Africa is a wild land where every US citizen has free access because you came from the US.

    • @princesslivingfree
      @princesslivingfree  4 місяці тому +3

      You are right, Ethiopia should protect their borders. However, the airport agents just kept passing her passport around without doing any further investigation. They could have brought out the manager or asked for other proofs of id a lot sooner. She was there for 2 hours!

    • @Bjorn-h4e
      @Bjorn-h4e 4 місяці тому +1

      Somethings call for basic intelligence. First thing this is a woman, a foreigner who had travelled all the way from the US to visit Ethiopia. Where does criminality step in here? The fact that a visitor is coming to your country is good enough for any human host to make the visit as smooth as possible.

    • @zt4mdyas211
      @zt4mdyas211 4 місяці тому +1

      You don't know what you are talking about. How are they going to investigate background check on her for all the life she lived in America 😅 those at bole airport are oromo tribalists

    • @dochere-bolelwang
      @dochere-bolelwang 4 місяці тому

      😕..

    • @thedolamitechannel2756
      @thedolamitechannel2756 4 місяці тому

      @@zt4mdyas211 so airport immigration officials are predominantly oromo?

  • @meznehemia
    @meznehemia 3 місяці тому

    @18:15 Did Ethiopian authorities think she was attempting to illegally enter the country? Yes 💯%😂 That's how locals in all countries think across the globe, as if everyone is desperate and will do anything to enter their respective countries 😂

    • @princesslivingfree
      @princesslivingfree  3 місяці тому

      True lol.

    • @EriPages
      @EriPages 2 місяці тому +1

      Its a real threat. Especially for drug smuggling having a local person illegally entered off the books, and acting as local contact for the drug trade

  • @coolnassa1420
    @coolnassa1420 4 місяці тому

    Oh,did you say 1000 birr for the room?

    • @princesslivingfree
      @princesslivingfree  4 місяці тому +1

      @@coolnassa1420 No, 1000 birr for a full day spa pass.

  • @Africaupdate-z7t
    @Africaupdate-z7t 3 місяці тому

    Africans are not to find a job, we need to create jobs.Look and see what is needed around that can bring you a profit . The Chinese are coming to Africa and are creating jobs . African Americans I know what was done to you and why you are not entrepreneurial. Emmit McHenry, study what the system did to him and the things he created that others benefited from.When African Americans were going to segregated school they invented so many things that benefited America .One such person Jessie Russell.

  • @AfrimericanSoul
    @AfrimericanSoul 3 місяці тому

    Why is she called a Black American, whats the point of the “Black”, we can obviously see her skin color. Is black a type of caste? Or class that we cannot see by looking at her already? What happens to your video if you just said American?

    • @princesslivingfree
      @princesslivingfree  3 місяці тому +3

      @@AfrimericanSoul In America, black is not about our color, necessarily. It is in regards to our culture and identity. I hope that makes sense. Black American and African American are both acceptable.

    • @AfrimericanSoul
      @AfrimericanSoul 3 місяці тому

      @@princesslivingfree right, but you guys are not in America. There is no need for the word Black outside of America right? Unless she is from another country -American, otherwise she is just American. Sometimes we use black to make sure ppl outside of America recognize you are of a caste/class. Otherwise whats the point of informing other Africans that you are “black” something when your physical appearance already describes your heritage and culture.

    • @princesslivingfree
      @princesslivingfree  3 місяці тому

      @@AfrimericanSoul I get what you’re saying. It was just a way of further specifying her background and culture so people don’t make other assumptions. If someone was Cuban-, Nigerian-, Chinese-American etc. we would make that specification right? Why do we as “black” people have to drop our identifier just because you can see our color? We are actually proud of our blackness 🥰

    • @AfrimericanSoul
      @AfrimericanSoul 3 місяці тому

      @@princesslivingfree if the sister is not from another country then she is American. You using a color to identify her is a type a American is unnecessary when her physical appearance speaks for her already. Therefore she is just American, otherwise you would be considered a racist for specifying her color race which we know was used to oppress us. Teach Africans that we are Americans and that we reject that caste system created to oppress us. There is value to just being American and we must accept that and stop othering ourselves from our homeland.

    • @thedolamitechannel2756
      @thedolamitechannel2756 3 місяці тому

      @@AfrimericanSoul I call them black

  • @weyxeriti583
    @weyxeriti583 3 місяці тому

    If you are trying to promote the HR this way - a hated expression like 'black american' and tacitly indicating as if you (ethiopians) are not part of africa ....

  • @EjigsemahuTsegaye
    @EjigsemahuTsegaye 3 місяці тому

    Do you really go to ethioipia to get the husbands i don't think so may be work for USaid or CIA

    • @princesslivingfree
      @princesslivingfree  3 місяці тому

      @@EjigsemahuTsegaye She was only visiting her fiancé for one week. I have been married for 11 years. I don’t work for those organizations you mentioned.

    • @thedolamitechannel2756
      @thedolamitechannel2756 3 місяці тому +1

      @@princesslivingfree they are so paranoid I wonder how you put up with them

    • @princesslivingfree
      @princesslivingfree  3 місяці тому +1

      @@thedolamitechannel2756 😂😂😂

    • @palesamogorosi8939
      @palesamogorosi8939 4 дні тому

      LMFAAAOOO 😂😂😂💀

  • @SmilingBird-ov3on
    @SmilingBird-ov3on 3 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤