Why I Left Tanzania for South Africa: African American Family Living in Africa

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  • @AshleyinAfrika
    @AshleyinAfrika  Рік тому +34

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    • @hurdlesharon8187
      @hurdlesharon8187 Рік тому

      Do you offer individual counseling on a pay plan sort of situation?

    • @rebeccarobinson2547
      @rebeccarobinson2547 Рік тому +2

      Thankyou for you insight and honesty. I am really considering relocating to Cape town but am already getting the are you crazy comments? I just can't do the US anymore.

    • @Augfordpdoggie
      @Augfordpdoggie Рік тому +1

      Dar is noisy and dysfunctional. I am headed to Jozi on Saturday

    • @Augfordpdoggie
      @Augfordpdoggie Рік тому +2

      @@rebeccarobinson2547 ask your questions I am an american living off and on in africa for 26 years. i would never live in america again

    • @rebeccarobinson2547
      @rebeccarobinson2547 Рік тому

      @@Augfordpdoggie Awesome. I have loads

  • @lesleedalton
    @lesleedalton 6 місяців тому +34

    I am from the US but I have lived in SA for 20 years. My husband was South African but he passed in 2021. Welcome to SA!!

  • @connieb.4071
    @connieb.4071 Рік тому +43

    8 years in SA. I still love it, running two e-commerce stores constancebeauty and cobefit.

    • @AshleyinAfrika
      @AshleyinAfrika  Рік тому +6

      I see you sis!! Will you let me interview you?

    • @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq
      @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq Рік тому +1

      ​@@AshleyinAfrikawow. I'm jealous.

    • @matyilagoodwish
      @matyilagoodwish 8 місяців тому +1

      how are you finding the e-commerce space.

    • @tanzcanmediatv4473
      @tanzcanmediatv4473 4 місяці тому +1

      What ever you chose to live siy God bless you as long as your in the mother land iam from Tanzania i love my country

  • @Afrosoil11
    @Afrosoil11 Рік тому +124

    Hi Ashley, it makes sense you chose these countries in different stages of your life. When you wanted more of a sabbatical Tanzania was more suitable and when you wanted to get moving SA was a better option. It shows your flexibility. No one is a tree you can move and stay in any other country according to your needs and learn from all of them. We love you here in SA and thank for representing America and SA well.

    • @EbonyEvonne
      @EbonyEvonne Рік тому +12

      I agree!

    • @ludigomhagama4023
      @ludigomhagama4023 Рік тому

      Tanzania government is not real, the president is Arab . Do not see the color. She is Arab. And she is selling the country to Arab of Dubai. She remove masai and invite her Arab reelatives to come and occupy the land there. They are building huge hotels currently in the national parks. Do your research about it.

    • @OnicaMatidze
      @OnicaMatidze Рік тому +8

      Thank you for giving SA a chance Ashley in Africa ❤❤

  • @africaisking7817
    @africaisking7817 Рік тому +86

    You greeting in Black South African languages made me smile 😀🤗 🇿🇦 you're right that does work. And to make a long story short South Africa wins 😎 🇿🇦 🥇 Asambe ke🕺🏾🥇

    • @AshleyinAfrika
      @AshleyinAfrika  Рік тому +23

      Nkosi ❤️

    • @Amrihzeey219
      @Amrihzeey219 Рік тому +8

      @@AshleyinAfrikaNkosi means Lord. Did you perhaps mean enkosi (thank you)?

    • @TheHuny85
      @TheHuny85 10 місяців тому +3

      @@Amrihzeey219 It means King in IsiZulu maybe she was saying thank you King

    • @karabonkabinde7290
      @karabonkabinde7290 9 місяців тому +4

      @@AshleyinAfrika enkosi (IsiXhosa for 'Thank you') 😊

    • @banelemakhaye7372
      @banelemakhaye7372 7 місяців тому +1

      Dankie is the best thank you; both respectful to all cultures & natively casual 👍🏽 it's originally Afrikaans but every culture's adopted it as natively S.An

  • @mrmanq9517
    @mrmanq9517 Рік тому +71

    Great to hear different perspectives...
    we South Africans need to travel MORE within the continent 🙌🔥

    • @tpjohnsonroberts5219
      @tpjohnsonroberts5219 Рік тому +17

      So that we could do silly comparisons like most on UA-cam? And throw some insults in respect of what we saw there?

    • @palesamogorosi8939
      @palesamogorosi8939 Рік тому +15

      The child who does not leave his home will always think his mother is the best cook - African proverb.
      So yes, insularity is not a good thing and travelling does really broaden one's horizons. There are many beautiful African countries out there with a tapestry of civilizations and cultures we are yet to learn of.

    • @palesamogorosi8939
      @palesamogorosi8939 Рік тому +7

      ​@@tpjohnsonroberts5219making comparisons or observations is an individual's prerogative. I don't think that's the primary purpose of traveling and it's unintelligent to even insinuate so. At the end of the day there are varying reasons, many of which are simply personal.

    • @mrmanq9517
      @mrmanq9517 Рік тому

      AGREED! well said
      @@palesamogorosi8939

    • @mrmanq9517
      @mrmanq9517 Рік тому +7

      @@tpjohnsonroberts5219 Nah....
      we all experience places differently. Some think SA is the pits, some enjoy it. It personal experience

  • @normansindana4366
    @normansindana4366 Рік тому +29

    I am a Joburger born and raised in Soweto who has suddenly fallen in love with Dar Es Salaam as a South African, I want to experience Tanzania as an African. Loose some of my City edge by experiencing off grid Tanzania.

    • @AshleyinAfrika
      @AshleyinAfrika  Рік тому +4

      Love this!

    • @zephyrrrrrrrrrrr
      @zephyrrrrrrrrrrr 6 місяців тому

      Could one survive on $1000 a monthly stipend in Tanzania? I am moving there

    • @johnsonolajide4647
      @johnsonolajide4647 5 місяців тому +2

      ​@@zephyrrrrrrrrrrr$1000 it's even too much to live in Tanzania.
      Try to buy or build your own house 🏠🏡 in Tanzania.
      So you won't be worried about renting again

    • @zephyrrrrrrrrrrr
      @zephyrrrrrrrrrrr 5 місяців тому

      @@johnsonolajide4647 ohh okay.great.

    • @zephyrrrrrrrrrrr
      @zephyrrrrrrrrrrr 5 місяців тому

      @@johnsonolajide4647 it’s still an internship.. i’ll keep that in mind soon as i become a permanent employee

  • @lebogangphetoe527
    @lebogangphetoe527 Рік тому +44

    As a South African i would say that i love how you say your greetings in Zulu and Tswana. Its sound so perfect ❤❤❤❤. Welcome back to the Motherland. May Allah continue blessing you and making you a beacon of light. We love having people settling in our beloved soil.

    • @alexsalemo9137
      @alexsalemo9137 Рік тому

      But you hate black africans from brother African countries, meanwhile welcome racist Indus? You guys are shame of Africa, in the apartheid regime time every African country stand and support for freedom and independence of South Africa

  • @designtalks8776
    @designtalks8776 Рік тому +26

    I'm Tanzanian living in Sandton SA. Well I really enjoy your content.

    • @xamael1989
      @xamael1989 9 місяців тому +1

      Kweli mimi ni Tanzania pia nafikiria kuja South Africa una weza nipa ushauri gani kwa sasa nafanya kazi Azam

    • @omaryabdallah9747
      @omaryabdallah9747 2 місяці тому

      Achana Napo,usiende

    • @julianatanda2680
      @julianatanda2680 19 днів тому

      Why did you enjoy her content?

  • @newclearvisions
    @newclearvisions Рік тому +22

    In 2020, me, my wife and 4 kids moved to South Florida from Washington DC. From there we went to Cartagena Colombia. Now we're in the Dutch Antilles 🏝️

    • @theofficialfriendlyretrievers
      @theofficialfriendlyretrievers 9 місяців тому +3

      Wow, you guys have really travelled. I admire the move. I’m working on doing the same. Keep up the good work. 🌸

  • @kevinandilemediahouse
    @kevinandilemediahouse Рік тому +21

    South Africa 🇿🇦 is your home now ❤. We love you 🥰 Ashley.

  • @scampishfoxx3138
    @scampishfoxx3138 Рік тому +16

    I’m a single dad.. single man who find this woman very refreshing, the type of progressive woman I’d go anywhere with …. Hard to find women like her … not jaded by her beauty and where she came from… humble and smart.

  • @lillianngwexana990
    @lillianngwexana990 Рік тому +17

    ❤ 🇿🇦we are so used to talk our mind. That is us South Africans. Politics are everywhere. Lived and experienced apartheid before 1994, lived after 1994, living now! Experiencing the same no change at all. It makes me love South Africa more. Born to suffer but not consumed. I love my blackness it makes me feel powerful. Created to be Masters of all. Thanks sister for choosing Mother Land.

  • @kuyahkudey3217
    @kuyahkudey3217 Рік тому +18

    @Ashley In Africa
    Your skin is glowing. South Africa looks great on you. I am happy for your successful move to South Africa and Tanzania.

  • @smithnxumalo7590
    @smithnxumalo7590 Рік тому +43

    We love AshleyinAfrika in SA🇿🇦😊❤️🤝. Please bring other African Americans back home 🏠🇿🇦🤝.

    • @jjthefed
      @jjthefed 8 місяців тому +4

      Bring many please.

    • @shaunm8692
      @shaunm8692 5 місяців тому +1

      African Americans do not have ancestral links to the SA tribes...

    • @letTHEM_eatCrayons
      @letTHEM_eatCrayons 5 місяців тому

      What company did you work for in the U.S.? Sound like you were illegally overworked?

    • @UnveiledBeliever
      @UnveiledBeliever 4 місяці тому +2

      @@shaunm8692That's not true. Some of us do for sure. Maybe not a lot, but I do! Where do you get this from?

    • @nomagcisacawe3297
      @nomagcisacawe3297 3 місяці тому

      ​@@UnveiledBelieverWe are not on the SLAVE ROUTE!!!!

  • @ferdykeyz4583
    @ferdykeyz4583 Рік тому +59

    I don't know if i'm the only one who's picking this up but i have to say you're a very smart and intelligent person Ashley.I can actually tell that everything you say is well thought out to the point that you shut out and cover any post speech gaps and questions in your presentation,very analytical and balanced presentation👌

  • @AnnaMarrie-SWT
    @AnnaMarrie-SWT Рік тому +31

    I appreciate your honesty because it's helping us SAns to have a better understanding of our continent ❤

  • @lesegonkoana8463
    @lesegonkoana8463 Рік тому +19

    Nelson Mandela said “if you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.”

  • @superalibaba7504
    @superalibaba7504 Рік тому +12

    U just won a new subscriber by clearly understanding African culture. Greeting in the native tongues speaks to the soul of an African !🎉🙏

  • @mantumomongalo5457
    @mantumomongalo5457 Рік тому +5

    Hey 👋🏾
    Re a leboga for learning our Language… this is wonderful to see… South Africa 🇿🇦 our beautiful country

  • @victormashigo8863
    @victormashigo8863 Рік тому +7

    I"m a south african. Damn the things you are saying are accurate, they are super accurate. Your presentation is awesome.

  • @abrahamlidholm9007
    @abrahamlidholm9007 Рік тому +20

    You are a fantastic woman. Keep up your great work. And your place of home is where your heart is at, no matter what. I admire you 🇹🇿 🇹🇿.

  • @MrsPrettyPoddleWilson85
    @MrsPrettyPoddleWilson85 Рік тому +43

    Thank you for sharing your experiences they have helped me and my family make our decision to move to South Africa. We will still visit countries throughout the continent once we move. Just to mention America has load shedding as well. We have lived in US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico which are apart of the United States and outlying islands and we experience load shedding and it is not scheduled as it is in South Africa, many people may be surprised that load shedding exist in the United States but it does. Both islands are beautiful, but Puerto Rico is the most affordable for expats that need a break from mainland United States, and saving to get to Africa. Learn some Spanish because that is the 1st language spoken in Puerto Rico, but they speak English as well. So family if you need to save but don't want to deal with the stress of mainland US while you save think of Puerto Rico! Until you can get to Africa!

    • @AshleyinAfrika
      @AshleyinAfrika  Рік тому +5

      Thanks for sharing your perspective. It’s extremely valuable.

    • @tsososkele3355
      @tsososkele3355 Рік тому +14

      Thank you for mentioning load shedding in the US. There’s a lady for Virginia who stays In Johannesburg and has mentioned how we complain about things that happen all over the world and load shedding was one of them which she’s experienced numerous times, no power for days due to numerous things. So yes, you’re one of the many Americans who don’t find these issues too unfamiliar or foreign that we face.

    • @BlackDoveNYC
      @BlackDoveNYC Рік тому +2

      When I think of load shedding I always think of California and Texas. Especially Texas in the summer and the winter. The two worst times.

    • @devinejevinge3808
      @devinejevinge3808 11 місяців тому

      Really?

  • @SinoM123
    @SinoM123 Рік тому +20

    I get the sense that you deeply appreciate both cities for different reasons. How each city has risen to meet whatever needs you may have had in the different seasons you've had whilst on the continent. Thank you for a well thought out and articulated video, love from JHB.

  • @Albymavimbela2012
    @Albymavimbela2012 Рік тому +6

    You are fire. You give us hope, love and light. I'm glad because I've had a privilege to unexpectedly meet you in person and to realize you're as real as on social media. We are blessed and inspired to have people like you. We love you. Proudly South African.

  • @Jay-Kay-Buwembo
    @Jay-Kay-Buwembo Рік тому +10

    Tanzania is a massive country with many tribes maybe this wasn't visible in Dar, there are over 50 languages spoken across 4 or more language families.

  • @poppyful4377
    @poppyful4377 Рік тому +23

    I live in Johannesburg. Yes our city is not perfect but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else at this stage of my life. My goal is to retire to my homeland (still in South Africa) as the cost of living is much cheaper there.
    NB: Where I live in Johannesburg, we do not experience loadshedding or water shortage. It's an hour away from the city and life is good.
    Thanks for your unbiased opinion of both countries.

    • @lindiwemalinga252
      @lindiwemalinga252 Рік тому

      Where in JHB if I may ask?

    • @oghustles
      @oghustles Рік тому +1

      This is a typical question I heard while spending many years in Mexico and other countries, but I'll still ask it.
      How do you realistically describe crime risk in JoBerg? Also, how is it outside of the city (30-60 minutes out)?
      Is land (10-100 acres readily available outside the city?)
      Thank you.

    • @rbee2062
      @rbee2062 9 місяців тому

      I wonder where that is

  • @TheAppollo11
    @TheAppollo11 Рік тому +12

    Hi Ashley......your approach and sense of connecting with people and appreciating their uniqueness is s a breath of fresh air. I feel there is a lot more exciting stuff to come from your initiative of bridge-building, in the near future!!!
    Are you anticipating organising and hosting groups from the US to the Continent in the future?

  • @sthembilethanjekwayo_za
    @sthembilethanjekwayo_za Рік тому +6

    Not me melting when you spoke in our languages. Agh thats beautiful ma'm. 😍

  • @oya270
    @oya270 5 місяців тому +1

    Hello Ashley, great information and excellent insightful analysis of both places. I am photo-journalist that worked with the UNHCR for some years. I lived in both South Africa and Tanzania and you are spot on LoL. I live in Southern Spain , but miss living in Africa for a myriad of reasons. Please keep up the good work, your channel is one of the most professional, lucid, and informative sources of info for potential expats considering moving to Africa. FYI, I have a book named : In The Shadows of The Ancestors, A journey through Africa and into self. It's a different look at working and living in over several diverse African countries as an Afro-American writer and Aid worker. Really wanted to share that with you to perhaps give you another layer of perspective. Best of luck!!

    • @AshleyinAfrika
      @AshleyinAfrika  5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your book! Best of luck to you as well!

  • @ntombinyembe3009
    @ntombinyembe3009 Рік тому +12

    Hello Ash❤
    Just discovered your channel today sisters. That's what we call each other here in Umzansi. I'm excited for you guys to discover reality about Africa. I knew GOD in HIS timing will reveal the truth about your home (Africa). I watch your video visiting with your kids the dentist at The Marc Dr Mampholo. I was really excited thinking I'm just a minute away from there. We need each other, and we'll support you. South Africans are very warm and very humble in nature. There is still a lot in store for you. Be safe, out there GOD keeps you and protect you with your babies. We need more of you who see beauty and potential in us. I wish you nothing, but love, peace, happiness and all the good things life can offer. I hope we'll cross paths one day❤❤❤ Ntombi JHB 🇿🇦

    • @erishawnary5683
      @erishawnary5683 Рік тому

      Can we be friends?! I need a sister on the continent to connect with! ❤

    • @ntombinyembe3009
      @ntombinyembe3009 Рік тому +1

      @erishawnary5683 Hello there sisters👋🏾 Not a problem, we can connect, that'll be great 👍 what is your name please? Which part of the world are you?
      I'm Ntombi.

  • @siphombingo6545
    @siphombingo6545 Рік тому +6

    Hi beautiful African queen you got a strong mind and you are going places you will be the next billionaire the way you look into Africa,and you are in the right place in Johannesburg

  • @TwixmanDaProducer
    @TwixmanDaProducer Рік тому +3

    What a beautiful queen you are. Your eyes don’t lie by no means. I can see right into your soul.

  • @great1fromza234
    @great1fromza234 Рік тому +6

    If you want an off grid experience you can have it in South Africa. You can live in the countryside

  • @shadiikosgei2334
    @shadiikosgei2334 Рік тому +66

    I think this woman was not ready for a complete change, you liked South Africa because its more like the West where you grew up!! This proves that you can’t fully get away from who you are exactly!! Tanzania is still way more traditional than SA!

    • @innocentodenigbo7284
      @innocentodenigbo7284 11 місяців тому +2

      What about Nigeria or other West African countries. Many Black Americans came from those areas during the slave trade.

    • @NN-id8bk
      @NN-id8bk 11 місяців тому +16

      Excuse me each country has it's traditions and cultures specific to it. We are popularly known as a rainbow nation which means we have various cultures and we accept and embraces the differences shared within those cultures. Some of those are African cultures, Western cultures and Eastern cultures. The westerners and easterners due to naturalisation are here so does that mean they should not recognize their own cultures.
      Jan Van Reebeck and Simone Van De Stel could not take a break from the sea by stopping in Tanzania because it is not en route with the spices they seemed in the East.

    • @anditeaches
      @anditeaches 11 місяців тому +13

      ​@@innocentodenigbo7284 What about those countries? 54 countries why must AAs be subjected to slave quarters? Make it make sense

    • @mtheranamtherana2182
      @mtheranamtherana2182 11 місяців тому +16

      I smell jealousy spice here😂

    • @mtheranamtherana2182
      @mtheranamtherana2182 11 місяців тому +16

      Listening is a skill brother coz her reasons and preferences were clearly stated and its her choice S.A is still in Africa my brother

  • @antonioarineshito2892
    @antonioarineshito2892 Рік тому +10

    Ashley you officially a South African now, I hope you are supporting the bokke this weekend❤🇿🇦🙌

    • @AshleyinAfrika
      @AshleyinAfrika  Рік тому +26

      I did and it was so much fun to watch the Bokke win against the colonizers 🙌🏾🇿🇦

    • @torrey2708
      @torrey2708 Рік тому +4

      @@AshleyinAfrika
      “Happy they won Against the Colonizers” 🤦🏾‍♂️🤣🤣 I’m leaving the states today to come find you 😍 🤣🤣🤣🤦🏾‍♂️

    • @gugunkosi9481
      @gugunkosi9481 Рік тому +1

      Dude you did not have to be vicious 😂😂😂 @ashleyinafrika

    • @antonioarineshito2892
      @antonioarineshito2892 Рік тому

      @@gugunkosi9481 wdum😂

    • @gugunkosi9481
      @gugunkosi9481 Рік тому +1

      @@antonioarineshito2892 😂😂😂 I mean we did win 😂 I just don’t think they’d like hearing that word colonizers (lol which isn’t a lie , but no😅) this had me howling

  • @joemokhari5661
    @joemokhari5661 Рік тому +6

    Your experience mustn't be taken as undermining African Countries. With love from South Africa.

  • @Mank_Mindset
    @Mank_Mindset Рік тому +3

    Highly smart, I respect you💯🖤 I found cool that I'm Zulu speaking in South African but also to see how easy you can grasp new environment, language and everything that comes with it, it is very genius🖤💯

  • @pfarelomulaudzi5926
    @pfarelomulaudzi5926 Рік тому +9

    😂❤It's the "Dumelang" for me!!

  • @thato596
    @thato596 Рік тому +5

    Yes " Dumelang le kae re teng " is Sesotho and tswana

  • @MfezekoMatshoba
    @MfezekoMatshoba Рік тому +29

    I always enjoy your presentations and I love the fact that you always take time to research and prepare some points before you record your videos. Now I know Southies can be quite intense on social media, but I do think that when it comes to politics you should not be too hesitant to touch some of the topics. Of course do your diligent research as you always do and maybe approach things from an angle of trying to learn more. People can sometimes fall into a trap of getting into a country, listening to one extremist and then taking whatever narrative they were fed and going with it. As a result end up spreading misinformation and receiving all the backlash. I think that if there's anyone that would know just how to handle some of the sensitive topics without upsetting everyone and getting cancelled😅, it's you. But... maybe it doesn't even align with your brand. I do encourage you to learn more though and have those conversations with your close friends. We consider you one of us at this point❤

    • @ntombinyembe3009
      @ntombinyembe3009 Рік тому +4

      @mfezekoMatshoba
      Well said, you have simplified what I wanted to comment on. Information can be distorted without you knowing. That is the reason we are where we are today. It should not have taken this for Americans and others outside Africa to know the truth about the continent. I'm a bit concerned about africans in the continent, what Ashley alluded earlier in one of her videos, "colonising Africa"
      The enemy did a good job in executing her plan (segregating Africa)
      WAKE UP AFRICA 🌍 and the rest of other Africans outside Africa. YOUR TIME IS NOW. This opportunity will not present itself again. Let us stop furthering chaos than what it is. Above all, let us be truthful with our conduct in everything we do. Let's practice what is good and with that only, Africa will thrive. Let us be realistic and be honest. I understand this is a wide and deep wound and can take years to heal. The sooner we wake up, the sooner we'll be free from our own slavery. Let's stop talking petty issues who is better who is not.....

  • @bmshik
    @bmshik Рік тому +1

    Hi am glad you highlighted greeting. It's the first step in winning in African in general.

  • @Y_Hamilton
    @Y_Hamilton 9 місяців тому +2

    It's her own opinion. let's respect her thoughts.

  • @QueenB_ZA
    @QueenB_ZA Рік тому +8

    Your skin is glowing ✨️ 😊

  • @BucknerFamilyTravels
    @BucknerFamilyTravels Рік тому +7

    Great video thanks for being more personable about your experiences. It makes a difference.

  • @jamessock4908
    @jamessock4908 Рік тому +5

    Beautiful video, and you're a brave, beautiful, and intelligent woman. You are Mandela's and this country's dream come true, if you're to watch his CNN in studio interview after his release. He's always championed education and was begging as we all were as a country that educated and productive African Americans should move to S.A. and assist in equipping us with skills needed to thrive and advance the economy we inherited from the old guard. I love your messaging, and would like to THANK YOU for choosing us and encouraging others like you to come and assist us in building a far more formidable South Africa.

  • @LindokuhleSiphesihle-vy2pt
    @LindokuhleSiphesihle-vy2pt Рік тому +3

    South Africa the country of greatness wow you welcome sweetheart

  • @divineshabazz2103
    @divineshabazz2103 9 місяців тому

    This channel is amazing. So interesting and intriguing. This is so dope. Absolutely love this. I want to tell so many people about this channel. Salute to you Ashley. So enlightening. Love this platform.

  • @PamPam1CreamoftheCrop
    @PamPam1CreamoftheCrop Рік тому +2

    Beautiful healthy hair and skin. Love!❤

  • @winningkaggle
    @winningkaggle Рік тому +2

    You should come to Eswatini for a visit. During the Bush Fire or Luju Festival though

    • @rbee2062
      @rbee2062 9 місяців тому

      When is that ?

  • @zusibone
    @zusibone Рік тому +19

    ❤ thank you gracing us with such polite and thoughtful words Ashely. It means a lot. Ubuntu is definitely in your DNA. With South Africa, we have a potential to create something of Super Power in the next 15 years. Once we get the right Ethical Leadership for Honesy Governance in both Private and Public sectors starting with politicians, we will be set up for much success. Thoughtful leaders who think Sustainability and Environmentally Sound business models rather than quick fixes. Please consider lecturing and bridge that knowledge GAP. You are good with words and information sharing. Business Schools and Post-graduate Schools do take specilists expats for adhoc classes. You can even develop your own curriculum and have it approved by SAIQA on a particular subject. Development Finance and 21st Century Entrepreneurship Imagined can benefit from your experiences.
    Again, it's good to see that tou are still happy and doing so well in South Africa.

    • @MinaTuzo
      @MinaTuzo Рік тому

      Malema?

    • @glennorahthouzzenaire9706
      @glennorahthouzzenaire9706 Рік тому +1

      I actually agree with you dawg. I been to SA a few times l love that place. I am from Zimbabwe l find that a lotta South Africans are just nice people in general. I love that country

    • @zusibone
      @zusibone Рік тому

      @nyaroka1 We don't want that sell out and anti South African freak

  • @Communityliving
    @Communityliving Рік тому +9

    South Africa is very western . Although we still have our culture

    • @TitB1199
      @TitB1199 6 місяців тому +2

      And by Western you mean Western European, AKA White.

  • @reginaldm707
    @reginaldm707 Рік тому +9

    Sista you look stunning 👌 🔥

  • @RufazTofa-uh7ss
    @RufazTofa-uh7ss Рік тому +9

    As as S An , i noticed that black American are so flexible that they easily adapt to culture of the country in a matter of days , like this gal . She is completely new in SA , but she can pick up some words from our languages ,unlike most of our own brothers and sisters from this continent , we lived with them for almost 30 yrs , but don't utter or understand a single word from our languages.... Welcome in Mzantsi humble and honest people.......Aluta Continuoa.

    • @palesamogorosi8939
      @palesamogorosi8939 Рік тому +10

      This is so dishonest. There are many African immigrants who have assimilated into South African cultures and speak either Zulu or even Sesotho. Zimbabweans particularly excel in this despite their different accent. Malawians speak our languages. Mozambicans speak our languages. It's actually a given when it comes to Southern Africans. West Africans may be a bit of an outlier but I have come across East Africans such as Somalis and Ethiopians who have adapted to local lingos as well as Central Africans such as the Congolese mainly.
      I believe we can commend Ashely, as an American woman, without throwing other Africans under the bus and making disingenuous arguments because even some South Africans themselves barely learn other local languages. Do not even get me started on white South Africans.
      It really just depends on someone. You may not be aware of this, but there are also many Americans who struggle to adapt or assimilate when in foreign countries (including that of Africa). I wouldn't pedestalize them in spite of appreciating their efforts to integrate in our societies, whether it is Ghana, Tanzania, Kenya, Sierra Leone or right here in South Africa.

    • @Coudz-x4e
      @Coudz-x4e Рік тому +1

      Mmhhh west african though in the comments yourell are haters

  • @G-ManWaseKasiInManchester
    @G-ManWaseKasiInManchester 9 місяців тому

    Welcome Ash❤ I feel like every country has its own problems but you can always find yourself and your way in South Ah as long as you pushing you biz with dedication.

  • @theyluv_tshego
    @theyluv_tshego 2 місяці тому

    Ash That is so true, it will make your life very easy.

  • @ThembelaniMnomiya-tt6cr
    @ThembelaniMnomiya-tt6cr Рік тому +5

    Department of Tourism should do something with you .I trust someone in leadership in that department is seeing this

  • @franmdleleni6520
    @franmdleleni6520 Рік тому +15

    Hi Ashley. I think you wanted to mean there weren't so many tribal languages spoken in Tanzania as compared to South Africa. Tanzania has over 100 tribes but you will find that only the older generations are able to speak indigenous languages. The rest of the population only speak swahili. I think the medium of instruction in Tanzania is swahili if am not mistaken hence many people do not speak English save for a few young ones. In SA, there are a few tribes and people still speak indigenous languages while English is the medium of education in most schools. Here you will find almost everybody speaking more than two languages including English hence it is easier for foreigners to communicate, find their way and not feel so isolated. So for SAns wanting to visit Tanzania (Tz) try to learn some basic swahili. You will be okay.

    • @davidngwesa
      @davidngwesa Рік тому +2

      The medium of instruction in schools is English except that it is not stressed enough and the standard is very poor. We learn all subjects in English except Swahili subject. Chemistry, Biology, Accounts, Physics, Economics, etc, etc are all taught in English!!

    • @franmdleleni6520
      @franmdleleni6520 Рік тому +1

      @@davidngwesa oh. Even in Primary schools? By the way, I started my primary school in Tanzania in the mid 70s up to standard 4 and we were being taught everything in kiswahili. Has it changed now?

    • @davidngwesa
      @davidngwesa Рік тому +1

      @@franmdleleni6520 In public primary schools all subjects are taught in Swahili, of course, except the English subject. However, in secondary schools all subjects are taught in English except the Swahili subject. It's a different story atogether with private primary schools which have emphasis on the English language as the medium of instruction, which most Tanzanians can't afford. The standard of English is generally poor in Tz though. Most people can get by with English but can't hold a discussion or serious debate in it, even uni graduates.

  • @nickyngwana
    @nickyngwana Рік тому +1

    We love you Ashley, God bless you more

  • @ronm4385
    @ronm4385 Рік тому +11

    I find it interesting that you chose South Africa while us citizens consider South Africa to be on limp mode essentially. With all the shortcomings we have like loadshedimg etc but you still chose South Africa.
    You are surely going to reap the rewards when we inevitably turn the corner. South Africa is already projected to be Africa's biggest economy during the latter stages of next year taking over from Nigeria and Egypt respectively who are currently the largest and second largest economies in the continent.

    • @tsososkele3355
      @tsososkele3355 Рік тому +6

      Perspective from people that come from abroad is always different, that is why we have such an influx of people coming from the West, especially given the geo political shift taking place in the world. My friends from the US continuously say that would choose SA any day with all its issues. Life is better here than where they come from, successful as they were in the US, they choose SA

  • @busisiwemlangeni6155
    @busisiwemlangeni6155 Рік тому +3

    Hi Ashley also try Durban it's very welcoming ❤

  • @jamaaledwards430
    @jamaaledwards430 Рік тому +1

    Great work, Ashley!

  • @sanelebuthelezi4797
    @sanelebuthelezi4797 Рік тому +5

    Ashley, you are SO sun burnt! 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 love the content

  • @RufusCheeks-ge3mz
    @RufusCheeks-ge3mz 11 місяців тому

    Hi…my name is Rufus Cheeks from Boston Massachusetts I like that you share why it’s important to be plight as away of shoring respect and that you share how to greet people ❤

  • @mamaharry15
    @mamaharry15 Рік тому +10

    South africa is like America and Europe. Now, if you really need to experience African life you have to live in Tanzania and the rest of africa .

  • @collenmathebula2398
    @collenmathebula2398 Рік тому +1

    An hour out of Johannesburg still has ease of access Gauteng KZN and western cape in general .. iif u wanna be off the grid Mpumalanga Limpopo north west eastern and northern cape plus Bloemfontein offer that

  • @kmx3482
    @kmx3482 Рік тому +5

    How’s the weather in South Africa? Remember Tanzania is a tropical country that might not experience four seasons. South Africa get very cold in winter and when you experience loadshedding , it can be very uncomfortable. Wouldn’t you agree?

  • @1Marasa
    @1Marasa Рік тому +20

    Tanzania has more tribes than south africa...and probably most countries in Africa. More than 120 tribes..Its just that Tanzania united people under swahili.

    • @AshleyinAfrika
      @AshleyinAfrika  Рік тому +1

      This makes so much sense. Thank you for clarifying this.

    • @lebo5281
      @lebo5281 Рік тому +8

      @1Marasa Every nation in South Africa has several "tribes" the 11 languages are just standardised languages, it doesn't mean that we speak only 11 languages or are 11 ethnic groups.

    • @1Marasa
      @1Marasa Рік тому +3

      @lebo5281 true... but only afew africa countries have over 100 tribes. Nigeria leading

    • @lebo5281
      @lebo5281 Рік тому

      @1Marasa I do not know where this is going but out of the estimated 371 groups in Nigeria, only 6 are unique to it. Big population, greater numbers. Congo and Cameroon are both over 200 peoples. How many ethnic groups are unique to Tanzania in that 120? (out of curiosity)

    • @papd3532
      @papd3532 Рік тому

      @@AshleyinAfrika At least 20+ million Luo spread out at least 9 territories . Luo-Suba, Luo proper Kenya(OBAMA, Lupita Nyongo, Nationalists Tom Mboya,VP Oginga Odinga), Tanzania Mwanza ,Mara etc .
      North East Congo DRC Luo-Alur .
      Uganda Luo-Acholi (Actress "Woman King" SHEILA ATIM, Presidents Gen Tito Okello ,Army Commander Gen Bazillio Olara Okello, Airforce Commander Alfred Otto, LRA against Yoweri Museveni , JOSEPH KONY, Alice Auma Lakwena, Okot Odhiambo etc), Luo-Langi(President Milton Obote, Army Chief Gen David Oyite Ojok, Gen Smith Acak Opon, John Okello liberated black Zanzibaris from Arab rule hence Tanganyika + Zanzibar=Tanzania) .
      South East Chad, East Central Africa Republic Luo-Acholi,Luo-Alur,Luo-Langi . Luo-Acholi ,Luo-Alur ,Luo-Padhola, Luo-Babito, Luo-Jonam ,Luo-Jopaluo Northern and Eastern Uganda .
      Luo-Kumam ,Luo-Balanda, Luo-Jur Chol, Luo-Anuak/Anywaa, Luo Bar el Ghazal Lower Egypt ,Sudan . Luo-Anuak Southwest Ethiopia Gambella, Eritrea .

  • @diamondforbes2783
    @diamondforbes2783 Рік тому +4

    One of the Exodus Sisters arrived in JoBurg yesterday and I’m excited to see how she’s doing. I love JoBurg and I will be coming back in January and will like to link with you prior if possible. I’m interested in the child welfare system there so I can build relationships while I’m visiting.

  • @soverignbeing8
    @soverignbeing8 11 місяців тому

    Actually glad I came across your channel. I am retiring in the next couple of years and thinking about travelling for about 5 years. Back in 2020 I also wanted to escape Covid and watched a lot of Americans go to Tanzania and the Continent. Ive been to Ghana twice checking the place out and had some disappointments with the purchase of land. Its also expensive there. You rekindled my interest in the Continent and Tanzania. I never contemplated South Africa until I saw your Christmas video. The countryside looked amazing and reminded me of my youth in the UK - Very Lush and green with an African twist. Thanks.

    • @rbee2062
      @rbee2062 9 місяців тому +1

      We have apartments in closed secured communities here in South Africa. If you want farm lands , SA is your Oyster, believe me.

  • @johnwilliams-no1sx
    @johnwilliams-no1sx Рік тому +4

    How does the immigration process work. How do you just move to South Africa and get a job there? How do you deal with the logistics of transporting your goods and furniture? I need to watch a lot more and get greater insight. Much congrats to being able to move to the African continent and share these experience

  • @SesiBusi2024
    @SesiBusi2024 11 місяців тому +2

    Barbecue is nyamachoma in East Africa

  • @endigosun
    @endigosun 11 місяців тому +1

    This was very good info!

  • @luckycle9476
    @luckycle9476 9 місяців тому

    Nice to know my sister Ashley!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @AshleyinAfrika
    @AshleyinAfrika  Рік тому +5

    What is most important for you when choosing a new country to live in??

    • @SelfRealization1
      @SelfRealization1 Рік тому

      Schooling. May I ask which private or international school in Tz did you choose, while there? This has been my biggest issue.

    • @palesamogorosi8939
      @palesamogorosi8939 Рік тому +3

      Infrastructure, education and safety/security

    • @patriot_2022
      @patriot_2022 Рік тому

      School system, safety, infrastructure - including internet, ease of communication

    • @rbee2062
      @rbee2062 9 місяців тому

      Ease of Running a business, opportunities,tax system,vibe , sunshine, Ubuntu, accessible healthcare system, safety . All this I left in SA , I'm studying in Europe. Don't finish buying all the land please.

    • @xtxt9135
      @xtxt9135 3 місяці тому

      Ground floor opportunities, possibilties to build.

  • @advocatepuleng
    @advocatepuleng Рік тому +4

    Good afternoon Ashley.
    Well said. We love you. You belong here. God bless you're hassle.

  • @engelnkosi7002
    @engelnkosi7002 Рік тому +1

    May God Prosper you, so much so that you are comfortable to move to any African country you want. Lol i am a South African so i don't wanna be biased i believe Africa is beautiful. I am in Cape Town but would love to move back to Jhb. i feel more at home in Jhb than here. Blessings, Blessings to you.

  • @edwardsrubyg
    @edwardsrubyg 8 місяців тому

    You’re on point! Your authenticity is charmingly remarkable… That is so graceful of you. Having lived in big cities in the West… I personally thing you are not just a better opportunity seeker which is a good thing because this world belongs to GOD thus belongs to all of us consequently we’re all entitled ti live where we feel more inclined to manifest our dream lives as we see fit! Best wishes 🍀🍀🍀💕

  • @televisionoliver6902
    @televisionoliver6902 Рік тому +1

    The greeting, irrespective of language, is about seeing the person first before requesting the task/service.

  • @kimberlygila
    @kimberlygila 7 місяців тому

    Hello Ashley and nice comparisons of your living in both countries in Africa. 😊

  • @PamPam1CreamoftheCrop
    @PamPam1CreamoftheCrop Рік тому

    You win, Ashley! I'm loving the Zulu- Tshwana / Sotho accent.The shisanyama takes the cup🤣🤣🤣🤣. Welcome to the Motherland.

  • @apollosmartyn
    @apollosmartyn Рік тому +1

    Nice work ashly hope to work with you on UA-cam one day Namibia 🇳🇦💙💙💙

  • @BatsiraiMusuka
    @BatsiraiMusuka Рік тому +8

    All I am going to say is l wish my people (Afrikans) would do like Ashley and explore each other.
    As usual l appreciate Ashley, for exploring. For being invested. For being balanced.

    • @youme1414
      @youme1414 Рік тому

      Yeah! South Africans will attack you before you know it. So I am not a fan of xenophobes.

  • @dalvincebrian2823
    @dalvincebrian2823 Рік тому +8

    Nice experience but how did you miss 🇰🇪 Kenya in your african tour!! Its a must destination with all the culture and western vibe! Everything in New York is there!! You would have reviewed your travel if you landed. But S.A isn't bad anyway

    • @mzerk9324
      @mzerk9324 Рік тому +18

      One can't compare Kenya to South Africa. They two different countries ito quality of Life, infrastructure quality and aesthetics. South africa is an advanced economy.

    • @ronm4385
      @ronm4385 Рік тому +1

      Wow, a Kenyan behaving like a Nigerian. Now I have seen it all.
      Kenyans are typically very confident and comfortable within their own skins. They don't need approval from anyone because they know they are enough. They don't display loud insecure tendencies like the green mambas do.

    • @hassshoban8206
      @hassshoban8206 Рік тому +9

      Kenya is only 2kmsq of Nairobi after that is river road and kibera lifestyle 😂

    • @antonioarineshito2892
      @antonioarineshito2892 Рік тому +9

      Even if she did she would still choose SA, most African Americans choose SA

    • @dalvincebrian2823
      @dalvincebrian2823 Рік тому

      ​@@hassshoban8206you haven't been anywhere!!! You have a primitive concept

  • @williamwebbs1952
    @williamwebbs1952 Рік тому +1

    Awesome vlog today 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿

  • @seripa15
    @seripa15 Рік тому

    Great job Ashly.

  • @Cowboys1998
    @Cowboys1998 Рік тому +6

    Kenya's capital Nairobi has been named the best city to travel to in 2024 by United States-headquartered travel firm Lonely Planet.
    Lonely Planet's "Best in Travel 2024" list showcases 10 travel destinations across four categories: countries, cities, sustainability, and value.
    Nairobi claimed the top spot in the cities rankings, followed by Paris (France) and Montreal (Canada) respectively. The cities of Mostar in Bosnia and Philadelphia (USA) completed the prestigious top five list.

    • @section8ight174
      @section8ight174 Рік тому +5

      No one cares about Kunyans or Nairoberry for that matter 🤣

    • @franmdleleni6520
      @franmdleleni6520 Рік тому +7

      Yes. It is good that an African city has topped the list. Kenya hosts other UN offices eg UNEP and Habitat. Am visiting this December. But all the hype about this will make prices go up, tourist prices in Nairobi. I love Nairobi and also love my Cape Town. Two different cities which are unique in their own ways.

    • @franmdleleni6520
      @franmdleleni6520 Рік тому +3

      ​@@section8ight174no Nairobi is okay. They just try to caution people to be careful when visiting. Especially with pickpockets in some hotpots. Just be Street smart. It is an African city. Supermarkets open up to 9pm. Just a busy city.

    • @Cowboys1998
      @Cowboys1998 Рік тому +1

      @@franmdleleni6520 don’t think that will make the prices go up and even it did the pieces are still affordable

    • @gastrogubimmed8112
      @gastrogubimmed8112 3 місяці тому

      Yes I prefer Nairobi than any city in africa and mombasa too..currently in zanzibar but will plan to go to kenya in the near future

  • @mfanafuthialfred6894
    @mfanafuthialfred6894 Рік тому +1

    Ashley can breakdown...what is AGOA...what it means?... who benneft? and so on

  • @maryannnkansa7145
    @maryannnkansa7145 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for sharing your experience in both countries and I love how you did it very respectfully...just curious...do you ever get mistaken for a South African?

  • @hzlkelly
    @hzlkelly 10 місяців тому

    I have been thinking of going back to SA, it's the country and system I am used to.

  • @engelnkosi7002
    @engelnkosi7002 Рік тому

    Judging from what you are saying, I think i would love DRC, i will definitely Visit, or stay there for a while. I am intrigued.

    • @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq
      @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq Рік тому

      Are you mad?

    • @mariaager1924
      @mariaager1924 Рік тому

      I thought DRC was dangerous

    • @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq
      @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq Рік тому

      @@mariaager1924 Dangerous is an understatement. DRC is a perpetual war zone. 80 percent of security gurlards are Congolese men in SA. They applied for asylum to escape certain death. It's not a place to visit. You can easily get kidnapped for ransom. FACTSSSSSS

  • @saidibakari3300
    @saidibakari3300 6 місяців тому

    Honest and fair video! Well done. I'm a Tanzanian, South African American who lives in Atlanta. Can you please refer me to any good women in Atlanta who are interested in learnning Zulu basics or even a couple of Kiswahili words? The struggle is real😂😂😂

  • @noviloba
    @noviloba Рік тому +11

    Europeans look for places where they can have as much power as possible and build everything according to their taste. Africans are attracted to places where everything has been made as easy as possible for them. Don't be angry, that's how it is. We need to develop a passion for building from nothing and owning land, the economy, the technology, the know-how etc. Talk is always cheap, but when it's time to build, you realize that being uncomfortable is too tough.

    • @lindamusimbi3377
      @lindamusimbi3377 Рік тому +7

      You are right. African americans come to only settle in the most developed parts of Africa. But here you will find the Chinese even in the most rural parts of Kenya building roads

    • @noviloba
      @noviloba Рік тому +4

      @@lindamusimbi3377 Then they claim they built America and they are so good at building everything. Please, they don't even know where to start... Give them land, water, forests, cheap labour and a toolbox, they will be crying for uncle Sam to come and get them: "It's too rough here! Where are the shopping malls?"

    • @tapera86
      @tapera86 Рік тому +3

      man, you nailed it so much, i have nothing to add!! The Chinese have this spirit, too /; any wonder why China is $25trillion GDP today?

    • @tonymckinney1355
      @tonymckinney1355 Рік тому

      ​@@novilobaDont be an African American hater your whole life.

    • @noviloba
      @noviloba Рік тому +1

      @@jehbuhdieyaspringfield7290 We built and we still build every day. Africa is a huge continent. You sound hurt by the truth. Do you even have a village of your own anywhere? Talk is cheap.

  • @qtalksongs
    @qtalksongs 4 місяці тому

    Culture presence in South Africa is very little, which is why you resonated with it more.

  • @MKL_D
    @MKL_D Рік тому +1

    Welcome, SA is your home.

  • @idy386
    @idy386 Рік тому +6

    Simple reason is South Africa is the closest thing to a westernized developed country where you have the amenities and comfort of white man country but surrounded by black people. So you feel at home and you don’t miss anything from the USA

    • @TitB1199
      @TitB1199 6 місяців тому

      Well yes that is not going to last and is only in small pockets of the country

    • @TitB1199
      @TitB1199 6 місяців тому

      So the favoured part of Sub Saharan Africa is the only place where White people still have a notable sized population? Doesn't sound like real Africa.. Sounds like a place in Africa that was heavily developed by Whites (although it's falling)

    • @1mus305
      @1mus305 2 місяці тому

      lol😂 long story short

  • @Scar_7.62
    @Scar_7.62 11 місяців тому +4

    The large non black minority population sets SA apart . The colonial developments and European influence has made SA no.1 in Africa . Not what blacks want to hear , but the truth .

  • @cboh9530
    @cboh9530 Рік тому +2

    Your presentation skill is impeccable...

  • @Slindo_M
    @Slindo_M Рік тому +6

    I can’t believe you are happy here… I’m dying to leave. I want to leave for a little while. Just to experience some sense of safety and see how a well governed country works.

  • @Silverbackugx
    @Silverbackugx Рік тому +2

    Hello Ashley! Can you talk about the trains and public transportation in Joburg..I had an e-bike in NYC and combined with public transport having a car was actually a liability and inconvienence.

    • @AshleyinAfrika
      @AshleyinAfrika  Рік тому +2

      Sure. Send us some support for channel and we’ll get to work on it! We love generosity ☺️
      paypal.me/ashleyinafrika
      cash.app/$ashleyinafrika
      Thanks!

    • @Silverbackugx
      @Silverbackugx Рік тому +3

      Wow, you have certainly integrated well ... never mind

    • @tapera86
      @tapera86 Рік тому +4

      @@Silverbackugx bro, let me help! 😂😂 /; you don't really need a car - for the most part. It's "New-York-lite" and abundant ubers etc.. if need be

    • @masechababekebeke
      @masechababekebeke Рік тому +1

      ​@@Silverbackugx😂😂😂Yeah, like Tapera said, tons of Ubers, there's also the Gautrain and Metrobuses. There's quite a few ways to get around

    • @Silverbackugx
      @Silverbackugx Рік тому

      @@AshleyinAfrika yygggpgdvpr