Village Life in Durban, South Africa: Living in Rural South Africa as an American

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  • @AshleyinAfrika
    @AshleyinAfrika  10 місяців тому +6

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    • @MOOOOS
      @MOOOOS 7 місяців тому

      Actually Ms Ashley
      Don’t be shocked at the canni
      As the cannabanoid from that once separated had really high healing effects.
      For a lot of diseases

    • @xolilemualefe5015
      @xolilemualefe5015 24 дні тому

      Dr Sipho is an excellent host😊

  • @kamenge
    @kamenge 11 місяців тому +357

    Plz don't take these beautiful people for granted. South africans are amazing. I lived in my teenage times as a young boy from congo. These people gave us everything, but some africans took it for granted and abused them. I will always be grateful for the love and support you showed me, I moved to Canada 20 years ago, but my home is still Durban and will return to invest and give back to the community. I already built a student apartment in Umulazi money more to come. Enjoy Ashley, you are in the good hands

    • @AshleyinAfrika
      @AshleyinAfrika  11 місяців тому +22

      Thank you!

    • @ThatGuy-jr1wr
      @ThatGuy-jr1wr 11 місяців тому +15

      One love ❤

    • @mfundisombhokane3052
      @mfundisombhokane3052 11 місяців тому +11

      Powerful God bless ❤

    • @hewantssomespecialtreatmen7163
      @hewantssomespecialtreatmen7163 11 місяців тому +40

      Profound! @ last somebody from our fellow African brothers testifies about "ubuntu" in SA.

    • @southafricaismyhome814
      @southafricaismyhome814 11 місяців тому

      ​@@AshleyinAfrika Do study on informal traders in Southafrica Ashley in townships ======== UA-cam CIPC===== how to set up businesses in Southafrica by Southafrican goverment laws 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

  • @Lee.t305-
    @Lee.t305- 10 місяців тому +23

    Hello one day I will love to visit you in South Africa, I am from Miami born in raised, I am now in Central Florida, love your videos 😂😂

    • @theafricanblogger
      @theafricanblogger 10 місяців тому +1

      Please come home sis. Try to visit Liberia, West Africa on your trip to South Africa ❤❤😊😊

    • @Lunar_el
      @Lunar_el 8 місяців тому

      Let me guess you in Daytona Beach FL

  • @simphiwemnisi6200
    @simphiwemnisi6200 11 місяців тому +21

    I love this Americans they don’t complain and don’t hate our village

  • @mandlandofaya6082
    @mandlandofaya6082 11 місяців тому +103

    Millions of South Africans live in the city but travel back to the villages and small towns during the festive. Its a huge money spinner for the economy all shops malls and butchers get really busy around this time of the year. This is why many of us will never leave this country we love it here!

    • @AshleyinAfrika
      @AshleyinAfrika  11 місяців тому +16

      I get it now!

    • @hendjalaemma6110
      @hendjalaemma6110 11 місяців тому +5

      Almost every African country

    • @HomeboySA-px2qe
      @HomeboySA-px2qe 9 місяців тому +2

      ​@@AshleyinAfrika,you more than welcome Sis,South Africa is more like United States of Africa, we dont call it power house of Africa for nothing, that is why we all the people of the world here with us. Above all we love people ❤️

  • @fistandpen2505
    @fistandpen2505 11 місяців тому +45

    Ashley, please ask your hosts to tell you about the LEGENDARY South African song that is associated with Umqombothi. All the way in Nigeria, we were singing "Umqombothi" and had no idea what it meant, but we were still rocking out. It was a continental African anthem of the 80s!

  • @soinda87
    @soinda87 11 місяців тому +67

    I love her because she’s encouraging fellow S.A to buy land and build rural homes. The earlier the better for them.

    • @ngingunaBhuda
      @ngingunaBhuda 11 місяців тому +13

      The majority of South Africans live in rural areas already and we don't buy land in the villages it's given to us. Also, some of those in the city actually own homes in the villages hence in Dec the cities are empty.

    • @baphithi
      @baphithi 11 місяців тому +1

      Before they force privatise our remaining free access ancestral land. We all need to secure a piece before they finally dissolve Ingonyama Trust.

    • @adrianlunga4646
      @adrianlunga4646 11 місяців тому

      @user-jj7gl6bm4f Delulu Afrophobe.

    • @soinda87
      @soinda87 10 місяців тому

      @@ngingunaBhuda i get your point but more especially the younger generation needs to be encouraged.

    • @soinda87
      @soinda87 10 місяців тому

      @@baphithi my point exactly

  • @tshepotrevor4503
    @tshepotrevor4503 11 місяців тому +59

    As a South African myself, I can say there is something spiritual & therapeutic about these village experiences. CNN & BBC will never show these things to black folks in USA & Europe. Nice mountainous views, there is a lot of good food too 😂. I’m from Limpopo Province.

  • @rollandshabangu8726
    @rollandshabangu8726 11 місяців тому +12

    “It’s so beautiful out here neh” she so South African now…. Officially ❤️❤️❤️📍📍📍📍📍☺️

  • @rlh231
    @rlh231 11 місяців тому +26

    Can't wait to visit 🇿🇦 my dream DESTINATION shout out from Michigan GO 💙 BLUE!!!!!

  • @555125kevin
    @555125kevin 11 місяців тому +23

    I need to hurry & move to South Africa, lived in the US for almost 30 yrs (seen enough).

    • @HomeboySA-px2qe
      @HomeboySA-px2qe 9 місяців тому +1

      Thez something therapic about my country, um telling you,I met people who are now permanent residents, if you ask them, they will tell you that, they were just visiting, and something arrested them to stay.

  • @BabaMakhanya
    @BabaMakhanya 11 місяців тому +13

    Watching this video as a Zulu in South Africa made me feel like an American who now wants to visit Zulus in Durban, South Africa. Great video! 👏😤🔥🔥🔥

    • @SoulBuddy2222
      @SoulBuddy2222 11 місяців тому

      Why do you feel like an American? Just curious as a Zulu in Durban.😅

    • @Siriuan
      @Siriuan 11 місяців тому +3

      ​@@SoulBuddy2222Seems like a far away foreign land 😂...and I guess as South Africans we sometimes take things for until a foreigner comes in and start taking advantage then we complain 😂.... Let's enjoy our country and provinces... Take a drive to the Northern Cape..,. just nje!!

  • @elvismasemola7113
    @elvismasemola7113 11 місяців тому +30

    Loving your umqobothi pronunciation. 🤣 Now that's experiencing the real SA village life.

    • @AshleyinAfrika
      @AshleyinAfrika  11 місяців тому +7

      Yebo!

    • @chiefk587
      @chiefk587 11 місяців тому

      @@AshleyinAfrika If one can leaarn Zulu/ Xhosa i assume other African languages become a walk in the park coz Zulu/Xhosa are very difficult especially those clicks no wonder why in the west they mimick them as steretypically African.

  • @Bxpicasso
    @Bxpicasso 11 місяців тому +23

    I feel like these are the parts that make south africa what it is.... we'll documented and raw everyday south african life beauty and challenges from the ground up....Love the Realness

  • @muzimbulase
    @muzimbulase 11 місяців тому +26

    I'm jealous, you & the family had real fun. It's called simple living

  • @mokhathi
    @mokhathi 11 місяців тому +30

    Probably one of the best episode I have watched. Keep on enjoying this beautiful country.

  • @sandiletukani
    @sandiletukani 11 місяців тому +22

    The name of the Village: "Umsinga" - it is a stream, or current, of water.
    It could be used in cases of a stream of wind/air - "umsinga womoya"(a stream of air), "umsinga weenyosi"(a swarm of bees).
    SO either there's a river flowing through the area, or there's strong winds, which would explain the name, "The stream/Current"

    • @sontosokhela5627
      @sontosokhela5627 11 місяців тому +6

      "Msinga" ..igama elichaza ukusinga..looking across or over a hill..when Shaka was doing his recruitment of Zulu Warriors and extending the Zulu Nation. He came across a hill during sunset 🌇 he looked across uMzinyathi River.."wasinga"..and saw this beautiful land...eMsinga..that's how the place got its name...

  • @TheHuny85
    @TheHuny85 11 місяців тому +37

    Girl you have embraced the South Africa we love you .I came to SA when i was 15 from NEW YORK ,Brooklyn.I ended up learning a few African languages and they embraced me ,my parents are South African though but i was welcomed

    • @bluerose1613
      @bluerose1613 11 місяців тому

      Why wouldn’t you have been welcomed?? You’re still a outh African.

  • @donaldsonnchokwechepape8102
    @donaldsonnchokwechepape8102 11 місяців тому +18

    Your girls are very blessed to have you as their Mother. More blessings to you and your Family

    • @AshleyinAfrika
      @AshleyinAfrika  11 місяців тому +5

      I’m blessed to be their Mama ❤️

  • @jthings1
    @jthings1 11 місяців тому +10

    Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful experience with us. It made me feel at home there too. Send thanks to your host family from us here in the U.S. for allowing you guys to film them. People there are great 👍🏾. I want to learn some Zulu language myself now 😂. Glad you and the girls had fun and thanks again for taking us all along for the ride. Jerry. Yeah that’s my name too 😅

  • @QueenB_ZA
    @QueenB_ZA 11 місяців тому +24

    Sis Velile & Bhut'Sipho are our favorite rich aunt & uncle.....KZN Dezemba is beautiful, peaceful, fun with amazing views and the best weather 🌞 is theeeeee best 👌🏾so happy for you and your family especially your girls ❤ what a life, you are richly blessed to experience a true South African vibe emakhaya and in your lifetime 🙏🏽 I am emotional right now, you are indeed fulfilling our ancestors dreams 😢

    • @AshleyinAfrika
      @AshleyinAfrika  11 місяців тому +1

      Yes, their the best. Thank you 🥹

  • @mo-g827
    @mo-g827 10 місяців тому +6

    “The queues for the queue were queueing” - had me cracking up! Can’t get more South African than that! 😂

  • @sizwezulu3604
    @sizwezulu3604 11 місяців тому +17

    Sisi Ashley you learnt a real Zulu culture and I’m stunned how good you pronounce “” umqombhothi” traditional beer. You have passed the test, nice one.

  • @tshidisotc1820
    @tshidisotc1820 11 місяців тому +33

    This vlog deserves a million viewers so informative, now I can officially say u know the highs and lows of SA❤

  • @Tom-q8b
    @Tom-q8b 11 місяців тому +36

    Ashely, you and your family being in Mzansi is a credit to us all. I wish all the best to your family in 2024. Thank you for embracing us in our entirety.

  • @neomobango584
    @neomobango584 11 місяців тому +11

    Dr Sipho a legend in our music scene

  • @mphotsilo2650
    @mphotsilo2650 11 місяців тому +32

    I can't explain why this video got me super emotional and why I wiped tears many times as I was watching it. Ubuntu (or Botho in Sesotho) is our biggest strength. Africans see themselves in the next human being and this vlog epitomizes that. Thank you and your family for taking us with you in this journey.

    • @AshleyinAfrika
      @AshleyinAfrika  11 місяців тому +3

      Thank you for this beautiful comment 🥹

    • @adrianlunga4646
      @adrianlunga4646 11 місяців тому +1

      I got a bit emotional too. What amazed me was Ashley integration and changing gear to village life which city kids, i.e. 'born lokishini', struggle with. Even her kids just got with the programme. lol

  • @SamkeVilana
    @SamkeVilana 11 місяців тому +41

    I see a potential of a new business for Sis Velile to host all the black Americans living in Dispora or those just visiting the country who want to experience the village life but dont know who to visit she can start hosting them at a certain fee 🙏I hope she considers this 😊

  • @tsososkele3355
    @tsososkele3355 11 місяців тому +10

    What you are doing for your kids is revolutionary. Shout out to you ma🫶🏾

  • @sthe_zar6341
    @sthe_zar6341 11 місяців тому +21

    It must now be said that Ashley and our nieces are fully fledged SAn Americans.Life in the village is always a spiritual and transformative experience for us.Well done and all the best for 2024 🇿🇦💞.

  • @exquisitecaribbeanqueen7198
    @exquisitecaribbeanqueen7198 11 місяців тому +13

    Ashley, it looks like Jamaica in the hills......You are talking about " Ganga" Its Cannibis....haha. Country life is the best....I am literally looking at Country lifestyle in my Village in Jamaica...this a such a wonderful experience for your children. So wholesome. Riding around in a car with no AC and doors that don't work....Epic....😊

    • @AshleyinAfrika
      @AshleyinAfrika  11 місяців тому +1

      Epic is right! Thanks for your comment 😮‍💨

  • @thobisanizondi7522
    @thobisanizondi7522 11 місяців тому +6

    That is my home town ❤❤❤, I wish If I saw you guys. Please come again.

  • @nthabisengmametja7031
    @nthabisengmametja7031 11 місяців тому +20

    I didn’t want this video to end. I’m happy for you and the girls ❤.

    • @AshleyinAfrika
      @AshleyinAfrika  11 місяців тому +1

      Yaay! Thanks for watching

    • @Ntuthu-ZA
      @Ntuthu-ZA 11 місяців тому

      Me too. I just love the rurals. I don’t get to see much of ours sadly, so this video has been a blessing. I’ll watch any videos of rurals areas from any country because that is the best part of life on this planet, for me.

  • @zadoc9837
    @zadoc9837 11 місяців тому +16

    Im so proud of how you are actually living the South African life. It is so heartwarming to see these side of you

  • @SBoSTS
    @SBoSTS 11 місяців тому +5

    Am 100% convinced you were dancing to Mthandeni ft Lwah-Paris

  • @Pheello
    @Pheello 11 місяців тому +7

    You are the boss Ashley! You are immersing yourself into the people, it is the only way to connect and tap into the ancestral memory. I also visited rural KZN - MANGUZI.

  • @efreeholdings1575
    @efreeholdings1575 11 місяців тому +12

    Omgish Ashley, love this video. KZN is definitely the area I want to relocate to from US.

  • @LeRoux2451
    @LeRoux2451 11 місяців тому +21

    From the moment Sis V’s channel was launched, I’ve been a dedicated fan, and that includes my admiration for you and the Blantons. I have a strong conviction that the Blantons will not only recognize the merit in this but also grasp the vast potential encapsulated in rural travel and tourism. I foresee them crafting a package that will appeal to both urbanised South Africans and international travellers. Thanks, Ashley. I’m eagerly anticipating the high-quality and educational content that you’re renowned for in the upcoming year.

  • @theafricanblogger
    @theafricanblogger 10 місяців тому +3

    I just moved back home few months ago to Liberia after living in America for 37 years. I was taken to America by my parents as a child. Since I moved home I LOVE ❤️ it. I'm building my beach house in the village. So serene, clean, quiet and beautiful. I can't wait to live my simple village off grid life, growing my own food. ❤❤❤😊😊

  • @theonly6359
    @theonly6359 11 місяців тому +13

    Now I will subscribe to your change.
    You are so authentic and real in embracing South African life, culture and people. I’ve been watching your videos since you were in Tanzania 🇹🇿 and this is the time deep down I am comfortable to subscribe. You are actually authentic and you are really one of us. ❤🇿🇦

  • @hulk1421
    @hulk1421 11 місяців тому +4

    KZN AND SWAZILAND are on the green belt IYKYK

  • @chrisamoi8663
    @chrisamoi8663 11 місяців тому +8

    I remember the name Umqombothi from Yvonne Chaka Chaka's song with the same title. Her songs we very popular in some areas here in Kenya.

  • @dj.conkey802
    @dj.conkey802 11 місяців тому +7

    Lol! You said "hectic" also "neh."
    You are certified!👊🏾😎

  • @pusomogwera9260
    @pusomogwera9260 11 місяців тому +6

    Dr Sipho Sithole the music mogul I heart mama Sitholes voice I knew it was them. Thank you and the lovely family for opening their warm house to you and your family

  • @sandrasgotvoice
    @sandrasgotvoice 11 місяців тому +12

    Ashley, I cannot say it enough...I am SO proud of you. I can see you were hot as all get out, but you stirred that beer and rode it all out like a local. When you lose track of time, you are enjoying yourself! A holiday your kids will never forget. They look so happy and content; neither of them mentioned toys, just enjoying their lives without all the materialism kids are brought up on here. They are keeping their traditions alive and well in KZN!! #africa2024

  • @MohamedBarrie-n3i
    @MohamedBarrie-n3i 11 місяців тому +13

    Unbelievable and amazing content, full of joy and beautiful people....the ancestors in the motherland appreciate your beautiful present

  • @mafunxumalo2634
    @mafunxumalo2634 11 місяців тому +13

    Ashley you are in good hands.Sis Velile and her husband bhut Sipho are great people. We love them ❤️ 💕

  • @izindabaezinhle-mbi9653
    @izindabaezinhle-mbi9653 11 місяців тому +7

    Msinga is the name of the river in this town. . It means a current/ the deep level of the pool /river.

  • @Mysterious811
    @Mysterious811 11 місяців тому +9

    Am Ugandan living in Calgary Alberta, Canada. Thanks you so much for your work

  • @MavIllaThanMost
    @MavIllaThanMost 11 місяців тому +6

    Your pronunciation of the word 'umQombothi' is mighty impressive👌🏽

  • @georgehosea139
    @georgehosea139 11 місяців тому +10

    The landscape in KZN is absolutely beautiful, would like to settle there in the near future, lovely place to live, thanks for posting. 😅

  • @tyali84
    @tyali84 11 місяців тому +27

    It's so good to see you having these experiences. If you can drink Kombucha you can definitely embibe on Umqombothi as they taste similar, but Uqombothi has a stronger kick to it.The differences with the 2 is that Uqombothi has a higher alcohol content: Kombucha is brewed using yeast, sugar and black tea whereas Umqombothi has more ingredients like maize (corn) maize malt, sorghum malt, yeast and water. Uqombothi is thus far more potent in regards to health benefits (minus the alcohol🤣🤣)

    • @AshleyinAfrika
      @AshleyinAfrika  11 місяців тому +2

      That makes so much sense! Thanks for sharing

    • @sthe_zar6341
      @sthe_zar6341 11 місяців тому +7

      You're very right about umqombothi because if you drink it anyhow it'll deal with you nicely 😅.

  • @takula7
    @takula7 11 місяців тому +20

    Ashley you have really immersed, invested and embraced yourself and your girls into South African culture and its wonderful people! Wishing you and your family a prosperous New Year from the warm heart of Africa - Malawi....

    • @AshleyinAfrika
      @AshleyinAfrika  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you

    • @sizla8837
      @sizla8837 11 місяців тому +2

      ​@@AshleyinAfrika😂😂It's time for visiting Home Affairs for your citizenship now.

  • @brother_love_studios
    @brother_love_studios 11 місяців тому +5

    Shoprite is packed everywhere always in South Africa.😂🤣 It’s crazy!

  • @XolaniNombika
    @XolaniNombika 11 місяців тому +10

    Ashley shout out to your family 👏👌we love you at Mzansi, ngiyayithanda lento yokusivakashela in villages it's so beautiful learning our culture, cooking "Zulu beer Umqombothi so amazing" living in village is cheaper low life thank you God bless your family hope you won't go back to state 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦😂

  • @antoniomichaeljoseph5051
    @antoniomichaeljoseph5051 11 місяців тому +6

    This girl Ashley got a nice vibe and it reflects in her vids, congrats 👏

  • @myafricanmind
    @myafricanmind 11 місяців тому +10

    It's nice to see you having a good time and shout out to your beautiful and respectful kids Ashley 💖

  • @NkiksAlways
    @NkiksAlways 11 місяців тому +3

    South Africa is all about food Ashley, you eat and don’t worry about tomorrow. Good to see that you are enjoying Mzansi and enjoy your stay.

  • @molefemokhine9557
    @molefemokhine9557 11 місяців тому +7

    Wee maDlamini, uphi umqombothi?
    This was awesome Ashley ❤
    Mam Velile is such a star

    • @sthe_zar6341
      @sthe_zar6341 11 місяців тому +1

      That Yvonne Chaka Chaka song will always be a hit because whenever there's umqombothi,we want to listen to it 😂🤣.

  • @niphomahlangu2733
    @niphomahlangu2733 11 місяців тому +6

    19:12 I'm impressed by how you pronounced umqombhothi 😅❤. I'll give you a 10/10.

  • @BucknerFamilyTravels
    @BucknerFamilyTravels 11 місяців тому +15

    One of your best videos! Thanks for sharing this, so inspiring

  • @siyabongakhasibe859
    @siyabongakhasibe859 11 місяців тому +2

    This deserve an oscar utube video of the year

  • @thabang_sammy
    @thabang_sammy 11 місяців тому +6

    i have a feeling that alot of Americans will be moving to Africa in future

    • @FictionHubZA
      @FictionHubZA 11 місяців тому

      The number is going up.

  • @cedrickbogale9208
    @cedrickbogale9208 10 місяців тому +3

    Just come to limpopo to see how beautiful it is even people of limpopo are welcoming, come an experience our beautiful weddings

  • @upendomweusi
    @upendomweusi 11 місяців тому +14

    Thank you so much for sharing these experiences with those of us in the states. Many blessing to you and your family in the new year!

  • @mishijah
    @mishijah 11 місяців тому +8

    I enjoyeddd every bit of this! Yes to teaching them to play spades! ❤

  • @reitumetseeliasnhlapo6407
    @reitumetseeliasnhlapo6407 11 місяців тому +4

    i truly believe that you are already by watching most of your content that you have been properly South Africanized my sister hope you enjoyed your festive season in KZN

  • @baphithi
    @baphithi 11 місяців тому +7

    Super happy to see you guys in my home province.
    Just drove back yesterday from a week in Durban, my home city. It is such a welcome break from the dry Gauteng.
    On our drive back we were also marvelling at the beauty, lush scenery and maize plantations, mountains etc. on all sides of the N3 freeway.
    Hope you make it all the way to Durban proper soon.

    • @SoulBuddy2222
      @SoulBuddy2222 11 місяців тому +3

      I agree about the beauty! I think in South Africa there is the Garden Route, and then there is the N3 Route!

    • @baphithi
      @baphithi 10 місяців тому

      @@SoulBuddy2222 hope to do the garden route one day, but your the N3 when the rains come early!!

  • @siyabongadlamini7852
    @siyabongadlamini7852 11 місяців тому +5

    Woow Ashley congratulations, you know my rural KZN now ,I am humbled may you and Velile and family enjoy to the fullest, ask Velile to cook you Amadumbe ,corn meal & beans😂😂

  • @Eniola0ne
    @Eniola0ne 11 місяців тому +2

    African Continent is the most beautiful continent. I travel from Dar es Salam to Arusha, is among the most amazing landscapes I have ever seen. Is spectacular.

  • @siphokolanisi6186
    @siphokolanisi6186 11 місяців тому +8

    Hi sisVelile u r doing a wonderful job for dis country

  • @ntokozozondi6637
    @ntokozozondi6637 7 місяців тому +1

    As a South African there are so many villages, provinces that I never been to, I enjoyed this video so much. Thank you for the respect u have shown throughout it and the effort on proper pronunciations of isiZulu words👌🏾 Well done to the host family, they were super nice and tried to engaged u to the tradition and village lifestyle, it was so beautiful to watch, I felt like I was there. Also thank u for sharing these beautiful experience with us. Welcome to South Africa, enjoy❤

  • @kuyahkudey3217
    @kuyahkudey3217 11 місяців тому +12

    Beautiful drive and stunning countryside! South Africa is soooo beautiful! 😊
    Thanks for sharing your amazing time with friends and family with us. I am super happy that you and your beautiful daughters are enjoying living in SA.

  • @AntonsClass
    @AntonsClass 11 місяців тому +7

    Wow! I love her channel too! So cool that you got to experience her beautiful land and home in rural KZN.

  • @tumisangtsebe
    @tumisangtsebe 11 місяців тому +2

    I love Sipho and Velile so much. I'm subscribed to Velile's channel.

  • @williamwebbs1952
    @williamwebbs1952 11 місяців тому +8

    Absolutely great vlog today one of the best I've watched and I sincerely believe that I could live the village life 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿❤️

  • @sanelebuthelezi4797
    @sanelebuthelezi4797 11 місяців тому +3

    im glade youve met Velile and crew. inspired!

  • @mandlenkosingcukayithobi3574
    @mandlenkosingcukayithobi3574 11 місяців тому +3

    One thing about the green plant is that it grows in any condition or climate as long as it's sunny

  • @keith7189
    @keith7189 11 місяців тому +4

    Wow just watching this episode i miss the food the vibe and freedom. Iv been to Pietermaritzburg b4 coming up to the states. Beautiful beautiful

  • @langakhanyile4847
    @langakhanyile4847 5 місяців тому

    Wow Ashley you`re so fortunate to being the presence of the legendary Dr Sipho Sithole. I`m so happy for you.

  • @sbararamabuza6041
    @sbararamabuza6041 11 місяців тому +4

    Dr Sithole has a music record label and a custodian of culture and amazing African

  • @sphamandlamabaso189
    @sphamandlamabaso189 11 місяців тому +1

    Just so you know, umsinga is a river and the nearest town/ city is Ladysmith and dundee, Durban is about 3hours away

  • @nthuanamorethe6390
    @nthuanamorethe6390 11 місяців тому +7

    Hi Ashley, thank you so much for this wonderful video. KZN is so beautiful 😍

  • @sanelebuthelezi4797
    @sanelebuthelezi4797 11 місяців тому +3

    10:39 Velile's voice, lol loved it

  • @mticha9566
    @mticha9566 11 місяців тому +3

    Very nice video. Beautiful to see your children joining on the children’s Zulu dance 💃 ❤

  • @khweziandreasgwaza9710
    @khweziandreasgwaza9710 11 місяців тому +7

    I have to say that as a South African, this must have been a lot to take in as you were experiencing the village life in SA. You and your children definitely ate a lot though I was surprised and I hope you had a wonderful New Year 😄

  • @dollymngadi7203
    @dollymngadi7203 11 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for your experience Ashley with your lovely daughters.6days of village experience.You are brave I can't hold it together in the village for more than 3 days. Applaud you.

    • @AshleyinAfrika
      @AshleyinAfrika  11 місяців тому

      Thank you so much! It was more like 9!

  • @elmultimediaschoolofartscu3924
    @elmultimediaschoolofartscu3924 11 місяців тому +5

    ❤ what 😊 a wonderful combination. Unexpected and super great 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤. Love you both, I watch both channels...

  • @southpaw63
    @southpaw63 11 місяців тому +4

    The village Uber is like some Ubers in Kenya. I love Kenya and their Uber service is quite efficient. The guy will take even a 1km trip.

  • @dellannogwina4047
    @dellannogwina4047 11 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for visiting our rurals, next time take a tour to the wild coast Eastern cape or take a 5days hike from Port st Johns to Coffee bay. Wild side Hike can help make it possible for more Search Wild side Hiking.

  • @The_Third_Place
    @The_Third_Place 11 місяців тому +4

    ashely i love you because i love to see my brothers and sisters who grew up American wn, i hatethe stereotypes pushed against you guys, the few african americans ive had the priviledge of meeting were all so calm, attentive and so smart, not what we see in the media. stay winning guys and Africa will always be home

  • @ToonPlug369
    @ToonPlug369 3 місяці тому

    16:33 i remember knowing about americans from tweeter and they said chicken feet are claws, as if they are something from a spielberg franschise. It is so interesting how we are learning about each other and remove the ignorance. It is amazing

  • @thembekadorcaskhumalo866
    @thembekadorcaskhumalo866 6 місяців тому

    That's what I love about Msinga women. They are very business minded!❤

  • @bmshik
    @bmshik 11 місяців тому +2

    5:09 you experienced Dezemba. I hope they told you difference between December and Dezemba 😅

  • @brianoctober
    @brianoctober 7 місяців тому

    I can't lie I was reluctant to hit the subscription button at first but after I heard you say "Ke December" like a real Sotho woman then I can proudly say you're one of us and I love how you tell the truths about my country and the African continent. Unlike what most Americans I've met who've watched too many Hollywood movies that paint us as if we're out here hunting down lions and all. love you from South Africa

  • @SoulBuddy2222
    @SoulBuddy2222 11 місяців тому +5

    Happy New Year!🎉🎉🎉 Great Video, Great Vibe! Msinga, where you were, is very far from Durban, which is mentioned in your video. The nearest big town is Ladysmith.

  • @siyabonganxumalo4574
    @siyabonganxumalo4574 11 місяців тому +2

    That thumbnail is everything ❤

  • @thandisilec835
    @thandisilec835 11 місяців тому +5

    Ashley you looked like you enjoyed yourself and had loads of fun…glad you did. Aunt Velile is an amazing content creator and I love her channel…but you weren’t in Durban. So your title is incorrect, the places you were in are many hours away from Durban and they are rural towns in the province of Kwazulu-Natal which the city of Durban is also in. Durban as a city doesn’t have any rural villages. Just had to call you out on your incorrect titling
    Edit: agree with everyone, your pronunciation of umqombothi was good, can tell you practised the click …well done😊

  • @justcam2083
    @justcam2083 11 місяців тому +1

    perfect video for all the folks who still think that SA aint the real Africa...... thks for sharing

  • @TulanieRSA
    @TulanieRSA 11 місяців тому +2

    This is my favorite episode ❤ Ashley I'm here at Msinga as well