How I See America After Living in Namibia for 14 Years

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  • Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
  • It has been 14 YEARS since I moved from NYC to Namibia! Time has really FLOWN by! In this video, I chat about some of the things I've noticed about how American culture compares to Namibian culture!
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    Join me as I share the experience of the African American living in Africa, along with my own in the African nation of Namibia.
    Website: www.aainafrica.com
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 735

  • @wildflower7925
    @wildflower7925 5 місяців тому +668

    You are the original trailblazer of the diaspora to Africa , you created a path where so many have followed, thank you and stay blessed 😊.

    • @AfroAmericaninAfrica
      @AfroAmericaninAfrica  5 місяців тому +58

      Thank you so much, appreciate you guys and your support so much 🥹💫

    • @TyroneBlackman7
      @TyroneBlackman7 5 місяців тому +7

      Truth!

    • @southafricaismyhome814
      @southafricaismyhome814 5 місяців тому

      ​@@AfroAmericaninAfricaCOME VISIT US IN SOUTHAFRICA

    • @southafricaismyhome814
      @southafricaismyhome814 5 місяців тому +4

      ​@@AfroAmericaninAfricaUA-cam THE REAL SOUTHAFRICA WITH MARK BLANTON this black americans what relocated to southafrica your new country was part of Southafrica lot of southafricans live in Namibia 😂😂😂🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

    • @sherrisolomon2843
      @sherrisolomon2843 5 місяців тому

      ​@@AfroAmericaninAfricaOh Wow! Good to know you're still here. I tuned in to you're channel in your early years. Hope to see you do a hang out interview with Oshay Duke Jackson and Phil from the African Diaspora.

  • @hopepray1669
    @hopepray1669 5 місяців тому +623

    As an African living in the US, The sense of community in Africa is greater. Your next door neighbours become family . Here in the US , you will be lucky to even know the gender of your next door neighbour. Depression is definitely higher in the US.

    • @peedot39
      @peedot39 5 місяців тому +17

      You are right.

    • @JasonVaughnMamba80
      @JasonVaughnMamba80 5 місяців тому +17

      Absolutely! I saw that when I first went to Ghana

    • @ColetteElizabeth
      @ColetteElizabeth 2 місяці тому +4

      Wow. I'm thinking that your experience may be specific to where you are living in the US. As a 58-year-old African American, who was born and raised in California, we not only knew our immediate neighbors, but we also knew the folks in surrounding neighborhoods.
      Our neighbors and members of the neighborhood at large not only knew me, but they knew who my parents, aunts/uncles and grandparents were and vice versa. In fact, growing up, my family would ask folks upon meeting ANYONE, "who is your family." And sure, enough someone in my family (usually my grandmother, great grandmother, or great great grandmother) knew SOMEONE from their family. This was whether the person was originally from California or migrated from what we call "The South."
      I'll end by saying that in the African American community, this is the norm. EVERYBODY literally knew EVERYBODY. This is how we built community for years.

    • @roberthornbrook8374
      @roberthornbrook8374 2 місяці тому +3

      Or even if that is there real gender 😂

  • @josephbrown1573
    @josephbrown1573 5 місяців тому +285

    Its not that Africans are not bothered by service disruptions its because there is nothing one can do .I am from Nigeria and when the power went out in Nigeria there was no one to call and nothing to do so its not patience its learned helplessness !! As for the attitude to work , in many African countries workers sometimes are not paid for months !! In Nigeria, government workers can sometimes go six months without a paycheck , plus workers are not paid for overtime and this explains the attitude towards work !! Lateness is African BUT I now live in America and I never see any Africans coming to work late here !!

    • @josephnakale7343
      @josephnakale7343 2 місяці тому

      In my city where I am residing I never experienced a power cut or loadshedding as it called in SA.So if I may wake up one day and there is no electricity or water is something that going to worry me a lot that day because it really going to be much inconvenient. We aren't used to these types of situations. The power cut that used to come time to time people used to be informed beforehand, and mostly is coming when there is maintance going on.The power autage only last for few hours if there is repair or something in that case.Again fir my 28 years of public service I never experienced delayed payments or no mayment at all .So these these things to some is just stories we are hearing somewhere else.

    • @AntonsClass
      @AntonsClass Місяць тому +1

      That's an interesting observation, and it makes total sense.

  • @blackmaster999
    @blackmaster999 5 місяців тому +320

    Africa is keeping you looking young and beautiful.

  • @Cecyk
    @Cecyk 5 місяців тому +312

    I am Namibian now leaving in Ireland and I have noticed how people here panic about everything even little things. I have learned then that as Namibians we are very flexible, patient and can actually cope anywhere.

    • @mrsjohn5060
      @mrsjohn5060 5 місяців тому +22

      That's so true. I feel the same as well. Good to see a fellow Namibian in Ireland

  • @exquisitecaribbeanqueen7198
    @exquisitecaribbeanqueen7198 5 місяців тому +244

    As a Jamaican 🇯🇲...You're on point, there's nothing wrong with managing time, but its not urgent and crazy like in the West.....God intended for us to take a break & ;rest.....We are also on " African time" in the Carribbean too, and trust me. Never, ever will I change that....Amen awesome content.

    • @raikie
      @raikie 5 місяців тому +11

      Nice to see another Jamaican 🇯🇲 in the comments ❤

  • @daw7773
    @daw7773 5 місяців тому +463

    As an African American the fear of being randomly shot at a grocery store,school is far more “inconvenient “ than not having air conditioning or electricity for a day. IMO

    • @kevinmax25
      @kevinmax25 5 місяців тому +74

      Believe me, the climate here, especially where I'm at in Nairobi, Kenya is beyond conducive. You do not need air conditioner...Nature is just ideal for almost everyone.

  • @franman1148
    @franman1148 5 місяців тому +194

    Before Wode Maya and the ton of UA-camrs that make content in Africa today there was this sister. Good to see you again.

  • @aisatsblake
    @aisatsblake 4 місяці тому +4

    EVERYTHING this lady has said is true, even in the Caribbean. I'm Canadian, born and raised, but I moved to the island of Grenada 17 years ago. BEST decision I ever made, not just because Canada has gone crazy (thanks Trudeau) but because I discovered that PEOPLE are more important than PROCESS EFFICIENCY. I have a better quality of life even without Walmart and Amazon. I've learned to slow down and appreciate blue water, gentle breezes and a smile from the neighbour. I'll NEVER go back to live in North America and I'm so happy to see there are others who have made a leap and don't regret it.

  • @demi1256
    @demi1256 4 місяці тому +3

    She stopped aging when she landed!❤

  • @debbiejansen1178
    @debbiejansen1178 4 місяці тому +7

    I'm from Pennsylvania. My mother is from South Africa. I ended not being raised by her and she then passed away. In 2006 I went to Cape Town and got to meet my family. It was the first and only time I felt like I was home. It was an incredible feeling. I've been back again and hope to go again. I'm a teacher. Sometimes I want to return and teach in the townships.

  • @taraji7259
    @taraji7259 5 місяців тому +100

    I was born and raised in Kenya, but I came to America when I was very young and have lived here for many years. One day, I decided to return to Kenya to experience it as an adult for over 6 months. Oh boy, I experienced culture shock when the water and lights cut off without notice! I had an American tantrum and was so frustrated. But with time, I learned to be patient.

  • @videoviewer502
    @videoviewer502 5 місяців тому +98

    Loving the moringa tree in the background

    • @AfroAmericaninAfrica
      @AfroAmericaninAfrica  5 місяців тому +22

      Omg you have a great eye! Teach me your ways 🙌🏾 🌱 Yes, that’s our young moringa tree that we bought middle of last year! Thanks so much for watching!!

    • @delroy232007
      @delroy232007 5 місяців тому +8

      Btw did you know moringa is good for people with diabetes it helps in lowering your glucose level my grandmother uses it all the time

  • @CreekLocseed
    @CreekLocseed 5 місяців тому +225

    I am a 25year old Black american and deeply resonate with everything you are saying. I’ll be moving to Nigeria soon with my girlfriend who is Nigerian from brooklyn to start a eco village and to practice self sustainability and regenerative life practices with her. Most of us coming up these days can’t even afford a half way decent life even if we have our bachelors. It’s really tough and draining and many are starting to see life here as pointless. The culture of the US is unsustainable long term and many of us in the younger generations in the US and in other western nations are beginning to wake up and smell the sugar Honey ice tea. I have a burning desire to leave this place and never ever come back. Don’t get me wrong. I love where I’m from and my culture. But it’s suffocating at times because of the narrow mindedness that runs rampant in American and Black American spaces about the rest of the world. Americans genuinely believe we are the best people on the planet and it’s incredibly Annoying how closed minded we can be at times. Even I myself have been guilty of this at times. That’s why I gottah make it out of here no matter what.The world is changing and this empire is soon to crumble.

    • @Walkofwealth-k2k
      @Walkofwealth-k2k 5 місяців тому +14

      you are spot on.

    • @Walkofwealth-k2k
      @Walkofwealth-k2k 5 місяців тому +41

      Since I came to the West from my home country three years ago, I discovered that my quality of life has been impacted, yes, there is great infrastructure, constant power etc, but it's like being in a robotic system without a human feel. I missed the job I left behind back home, the calmness, the human face to work and all.

    • @adeo506
      @adeo506 5 місяців тому +14

      Oh my gosh! This is so relatable I could cry! I’m a Nigerian from Sweden about to turn 25. Is there an insta or something to follow the village ?❤ I recently started thinking of doing something similar!!

    • @alveem7295
      @alveem7295 5 місяців тому +42

      I'm Nigerian myself and seriously if you guys live in the rural areas with solar energy (which is readily available and far cheaper than in the U.S,) a house, and a farmland. You have zero to worry about, no bills, more natural food, peace of mind, etc. And if you guys are good with agriculture you can still make money selling farm products because the population is huge and there's market for a lot of things especially food products.
      The locals would think y'all are crazy for leaving America though 😄😄
      They don't know the rat race over here is not worth it at all.

  • @kwadwosenya469
    @kwadwosenya469 5 місяців тому +187

    You’re definitely a 🐐 One of the first people to actively vlog about move to Afrika. Still standing tall and thriving 🙌🏿

  • @kiddoq539
    @kiddoq539 5 місяців тому +95

    I can only wish my wife had assimilated and tolerated life and traditions of South Africa back in the 1990's when we moved back to South Africa but she had a hard time and we ended up moving back to Chicago a couple of years later. Being a South African living in the US, I agree with you 100%. Your posts are always soothing to me each time I view them, but I also feel the loss of my South Africaness. Keep up the great work.

    • @AfroAmericaninAfrica
      @AfroAmericaninAfrica  5 місяців тому +22

      It’s not easy for everyone, living abroad can be challenging so I empathize with her and also with you! ❤️‍🩹

    • @frederickgriffith7004
      @frederickgriffith7004 5 місяців тому +10

      Please Please please my friend whatever you do.Never lose the ties to your original homeland. Especially if you have children. If I did have children, it would have to be with a lady who has cultural ties outside the country. I would want my children to have options. Besides we live in a global world. As an African American I have always felt that America may be a great place to work and make a living. But it can never be our true ancestral and spiritual home.America can provide an excellent compliment in terms of resources. But it took me to visit other countries for ten straight summers in order to ensure my mental and physical well-being. Simply because the negativity towards Black people is built into American culture. Leading to even more stress,anxiety and depression. But I also learned what America has in abundance and what it is lacking.

    • @AntonsClass
      @AntonsClass Місяць тому

      Do you think you'll end up back in SA ever? I visited SA and I loved it.

  • @_kashama
    @_kashama 5 місяців тому +95

    I was born in Congo (Kinshasa) and lived in Lusaka (Zambia) from the ages of 2 til 9, when my parents promptly moved us to the States (Connecticut).I'm now turning 32 in a few days and I don't think I've ever been genuinely content living here. I'm married to a Black American wife (with Jamaican ancesctry) and we have two beautiful children together. I bring up the idea of moving to a country in Africa, and at first, she was extremely reluctant to it. Over time, I notice that she's now a lot more open to having that convo, as the strenuous American life has taken its toll on everyone. Fingers crossed, and y'all wish me luck, in a few more years I'll be sharing my "moving back home" journey. 🤞🏾🙏🏾

  • @carloscrockett3174
    @carloscrockett3174 5 місяців тому +88

    Welcome back, you were one of the first African Americans to provide content on Africa. Much success to you.

  • @colorfullyme
    @colorfullyme 4 місяці тому +2

    I am a white American who visited Namibia for the first time last year, and it was great! I definitely could not deal with Africa time though, and it actually caused a lot of tension between me and the friend I was visiting. For me, it’s about trust. I also often move at a slow pace and find the NYC style rushing super stressful, but if I cannot rely on people to do what they say they’ll do, it’s actually hard for me to feel safe and relaxed. But I totally understand that the exact opposite is true for other people! And they feel more relaxed when things are open and flexible. I have even seen this in friends in the US and Europe (but less than in Namibia)

  • @donny-crypto7615
    @donny-crypto7615 5 місяців тому +16

    In Spain they say, Americans live to work, while in Spain people work to live, and I think that applies to most countries outside the USA

  • @ColetteElizabeth
    @ColetteElizabeth 2 місяці тому +2

    Your channel was the first one I saw when I considered relocating to the continent. Thank you for making this content 😎

    • @AfroAmericaninAfrica
      @AfroAmericaninAfrica  Місяць тому

      Thanks SO much for continuing to watch!!! Sincerely appreciate it, friend!

  • @ilonakaura1985
    @ilonakaura1985 3 місяці тому +2

    I"am so soooo proud of you to made such a move and explained it so well - life in Namibia compares to America well said ! I'am an Namibian leave in New York came here in my early 20 's love , love my New York no regret living here for so long , made good frieds here but , planning to retired back home because of the peacefulness that i feel when i come home , also financially way better than leaving in New York as we all know here its very expensive . I told my american frieds about your youtube channel they watched it and very excited to come and visit Namibia . You made it happed it take a strong black sister again i am proud of you . May God bless you , your husband and chrildren peace .

  • @mbonisamnkosi2500
    @mbonisamnkosi2500 5 місяців тому +34

    In the case of kids with disabilities, I am in Eswatini and we have very few schools for disabled. We are in a process of implementing inclusive education though. A few of the schools are already there but a majority of the schools are still working on it. The challenges include making necessary adjustments on the infrastructure & staff training because our education system wasn't inclusive for many years

    • @TheNaturalMe2011
      @TheNaturalMe2011 5 місяців тому +3

      Things take time. It's good that you all are moving in the right direction.

  • @carolinedelisle589
    @carolinedelisle589 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for sharing. this is what the internet was real meant for: sharing experiences from the world over easily so that we can learn from each other.

  • @denisedixon-george3866
    @denisedixon-george3866 4 місяці тому +2

    African American married to a Nigerian & living in Nigeria 3 years, I can relate & agree to everything you’ve said. I’ve been following you for a while. Your channel was one of the channels helped me have an insight on living on the continent. I don’t regret my decision to move here.

    • @djomokolele
      @djomokolele Місяць тому

      Denisedixon which city in Nigeria do you live?

  • @YogaBlissDance
    @YogaBlissDance 5 місяців тому +24

    Your skin is glowing you seem to be thriving! Congratulations.

  • @jamillawebb3567
    @jamillawebb3567 5 місяців тому +14

    Thank you sis this was great video! I’ve visited 5 African countries, 2 as a volunteer nurse and 3 as a tourist and I can totally relate to everything that was said. As long as I have a half filled bucket of water and soap to wash and a candle, a water or power outage is no big deal to me 😂. After traveling abroad you notice that typical American food is trash and the portions are waaaay to big. The best food and fruit I’ve ever had in my life came from Benin, Senegal, Brazil and Colombia. I hope to have a home overseas one day. I love experiencing other cultures 💕💕💕💕💕

  • @MzLena2You
    @MzLena2You 5 місяців тому +21

    My screensaver is of Swakopmund. I am from CT, and I have had Namibia on my radar for at least a year now. I want to visit so badly. The school system here in the states is so volatile. I lived and worked in Westchester County for 3 years, and I would never work in a school again. The staff is stressed, the kids lack discipline, the parents are just as challenging as their kids. Although I am from the Northeast US where it's ridiculously fast paced, I prefer a respectful, laidback, welcoming environment. And that is slowly diminishing all throughout the states. It's so divided and hostile. Great informative video!

  • @spacesandplacesoutthere
    @spacesandplacesoutthere 5 місяців тому +26

    i cannot believe it's been 14YEARS! i remember when you first came on UA-cam.
    just want to say I am so proud of you my sista. You have represented our people FBA's/AA's very well.
    Many blessings to you and your lovely family.
    Shoutout from Oakland👊🏿💯✈

    • @AfroAmericaninAfrica
      @AfroAmericaninAfrica  5 місяців тому +4

      Thanks so much! I know, the years are really flyiiiing!! 💨 I can’t believe that much time has passed myself! 🤯

  • @hanh3000
    @hanh3000 4 місяці тому +1

    I appreciate this video. It was refreshing to see she’s just talking about cultural differences between the two countries. Not some political crap like racism or white supremacy. For context, I am an immigrant living in NYC.

  • @seanbarnard8598
    @seanbarnard8598 5 місяців тому +1

    I was born and raised in Namibia and I thank you for this insightful comparison. I have never been to the US (last time I left Nam was in 2013 to South Africa) but it's nice to see someone actually compare the two societies. Please make another comparison video! I'd love to learn more from you.

  • @Cecyk
    @Cecyk 5 місяців тому +23

    I miss that relaxed life, I have learned that it’s very good for our mental health.

  • @robinsonfamily3948
    @robinsonfamily3948 5 місяців тому +46

    Thank you for another video!
    I wanted to mention that not all of the USA is strict with time. That is only certain regions. I am from the northeast (Philly) but have lived in about 7 states and now on the west coast. In the northeast there was a major push for doing everything early and strict with time. But I was mainly raised down south and in some southern areas, we are barely on time and it isn't an issue. It is also laid back in the south and southwest. I do notice here in Arizona there are a lot of people migrating from other places bringing that rush rush mentality so hopefully they don't shift the laid back culture. It also depends on the field you work in. I am a substitute teacher and there is a little wiggle room with the time. But of course I have to be there when class starts. But I have been late a few times since the bus runs late and nobody made a big deal about it as long as I call and let them know. That is one reason I cannot live in those major cities around the USA. Smaller towns aren't that bad.
    As far as shelters around the USA, there is a crisis here. Most shelters are full. And with the influx of illegals coming into the country, you are lucky to find a shelter or even a hotel in some areas if there are football games etc going on. Now as far as respect, listen; I can't argue with that. These students in the USA are disrespectful and hate learning. You should see what happened yesterday when I handed out an assignment. A few of my students speak Arabic and Swahili and they entered the work into a translator, sat there quietly, completed the work, and was done before all of the American students. The other students just kept talking and being unruly as usual.
    I am glad your children won't be raised here since a lot of schools (private and public) contain students who are coming from broken homes where values no longer matter in the USA.

    • @AfroAmericaninAfrica
      @AfroAmericaninAfrica  5 місяців тому +13

      Hi! Thanks for watching and the comment! Thats true about Southern culture, for example, being slower paced! About the shelters, yes, I’ve been following the news about the migrants and their impact on the system! In the States they have them even if they’re full. Here, it’s another story. Sorry about the school incident 🫤 I hear a lot of American teachers in the US voice similar frustrations.

  • @againstthegrain5309
    @againstthegrain5309 5 місяців тому +14

    Greetings sis. My family and I moved to Namibia back in August from the US. I agree 100%. So far Namibian culture moves very very slow. That's going to take some getting use to but otherwise I have no regrets with the move. Shalom

  • @soyamor6528
    @soyamor6528 4 місяці тому +1

    I am European, I used to live in a city and work for an american corporation. I've been living in rural Indonesia for 14 years and I so much relate to what you are talking about. I am grateful everyday for taking the decision of moving here and being able to enjoy this kind of live style.

  • @theshoemakinglady
    @theshoemakinglady 5 місяців тому +15

    I so agree with you. Even living in a small suburban area in the States, things were slow but not so much anymore. I can't wait to see and compare once I get to the continent.

  • @stephanied.k.3589
    @stephanied.k.3589 5 місяців тому +35

    So glad to see the OG creating content again. ❤ Can't believe that I will step foot in Namiba next month. Just a cruise stop but still a bit surreal after watching your videos.

  • @kimberlymelvin2571
    @kimberlymelvin2571 5 місяців тому +14

    Thank you so much for this video. You are so right about American ways. My son lived abroad for 2 years. He came home and often said we have so many unimportant first world problems. We are a nation of speed, greed and need. I love seeing how so many other countries appreciate just taking the time to slow down, breathe and live life. I appreciate your videos, continued blessings Kaylan❤

  • @gracethi5663
    @gracethi5663 5 місяців тому +1

    So interesting! Thank you for sharing your experience, your journey 🧡

  • @marisaosodo7133
    @marisaosodo7133 5 місяців тому +45

    Thank you my daughter, Thank you for telling them. Mzungus are coming and staying, Chinese are staying. They need to be more patient and not the other way round. You can survive off grid. Take your rightful place in the African society.

  • @mojavedesertsonorandesert9531
    @mojavedesertsonorandesert9531 5 місяців тому +13

    Always good to see Americans leave them come back for a visit and see how strange the U.S. is in many simple aspects... When I take a long vacation and come back you see the difference. I think living in a very rural area of the desert in California is a lot less stressful than a city or suburb...

  • @hilmanakambale5781
    @hilmanakambale5781 5 місяців тому +26

    Kaylan, thank you so much for sharing your journey in Namibia. You are incredibly resilient, and I am glad you still enjoy staying in Namibia. I am from Okahao - born and bred there. I have been living in the US for the past few years and had a tremendous culture shock when I first got here. I totally agree with you on your observations in Namibia and the comparison to the US. The US and Namibia are vastly different, and they both are surely far from perfect. I also had a sojourn in several European countries before, but the US is just so different. My idea of America was always shaped by books and movies, so I thought I knew what to expect when I got here.
    I agree that Americans are super concerned about almost everything - safety and convenience. The hypervigilance culture in the US - gunshot alerts, bad weather alerts - paradoxically makes me feel unsafe because you are always bombarded with something to worry about almost every time. The other thing that shocked me when I first got here was the number of unsheltered people on the streets and the amount of garbage downtown in most major cities that I have visited. It seems that homelessness is a serious concern in major US cities.
    I definitely agree with you on the issue of the shortage of social services in Namibia. I guess the main issue is that there are vast cultural differences between the US and Namibia. In capitalist countries like the US, where everyday politics involve public conversations about how taxpayer money is spent, people demand more from the government, including the provision of services that in some countries are exclusively confined to the realm of family responsibilities. Duties like caretaking are also sentimental in many African cultures, such that when those are outsourced from the government, for example in the form of hospices, that is mostly deemed as neglect. Governments' functions in many ways are informed by local culture, what that unfortunately does is that it leads to the neglect of some essential services that a few people who might not have conventional families, extended families, homes, and communities might need.
    On kids' behavior, I think the way kids are raised in the general American life is tremendously different from Namibia and most African countries. I was shocked to learn that kids in the
    US generally are not required to wear school uniforms. Americans are mostly too liberal and that has an effect on children’s behavior - not respecting elders and generally just being hard to discipline. I have observed that the American society generally does not respect conformity. I am socially conservative, so I am still trying to wrap my mind around that.
    Consumerism was also another shock for me. Every second you’d see a commercial on your screen persuading you to buy something that you definitely know you do not need. I must confess that I enjoy watching commercials though, haha... it is fun when you are trying to guess the product in the first few seconds, just to find out it's nothing out of the ordinary, it’s just Tylenol!
    Thank you once again for sharing your journey in Namibia and I hope you will continue sharing valuable lessons from your life in the motherland!

  • @tammya5403
    @tammya5403 5 місяців тому

    This was so educational and I thank you for sharing what you have learned! I’m from NYC too, so this comes as a true eye opener❤

  • @simplydivine77
    @simplydivine77 5 місяців тому +43

    You are the Godmother of Black American Expatriation. I remember watching you years ago when you were one of the few. God bless for living your full life and sharing with us (while simultaneously leading the way for other).

    • @AfroAmericaninAfrica
      @AfroAmericaninAfrica  5 місяців тому +7

      This is a huge compliment and I really appreciate it!! Thank you 🥹

  • @donred1693
    @donred1693 5 місяців тому +16

    You're absolutely right. I was born and raised in N.Y.C during the 60's and 70's also and was uncomfortable with the hustle and bustle for survival and progress. Everyone in competition with each other as individuals as well as groups of individuals and many don't last to long. I was happy to leave in 76's. still in the U.S., but away from the brutal environment. I too hope to one day leave the continental U.S.A

  • @meldawilliams1636
    @meldawilliams1636 5 місяців тому

    You are back so happy to see you, am always checking for your videos

  • @Umar1975ful
    @Umar1975ful 5 місяців тому +1

    Wow so good to hear from you sis! Your intellect and info is very much appreciated.

  • @statemoneyclaim8051
    @statemoneyclaim8051 5 місяців тому

    Great video! Thank you so much for continuing to share your journey. I found your channel about 5 years ago. You really helped me with mindset in my transition to first visiting and then moving to the continent.

  • @LuxeGlobalLifestyle
    @LuxeGlobalLifestyle 5 місяців тому

    I am so glad to see you back on with new videos. Thank You for enjoying your process behind the scenes and being able to share your personal experience from living abroad in Africa all these years. You were the one the first resource of showing its possible as a fellow New Yorker who lives in Africa.

  • @HebrewsandGentilesalikei-sc9dq
    @HebrewsandGentilesalikei-sc9dq 5 місяців тому

    I came across the older/earlier videos this gave me deeper insights about Africa so I have to thank you tons for your experience you have with Namibia. :)

  • @barboo2
    @barboo2 5 місяців тому

    Thank you so much, Queen! This was wonderfully informative and inspiring! Subbed and looking forward to receiving more of your content about Home.

  • @p.t.9709
    @p.t.9709 5 місяців тому +3

    So glad to see you again Sis. Thank you for the inspiration. We’re 2 years on the continent now. I can identify with many of these points.

  • @mbusoguma5504
    @mbusoguma5504 5 місяців тому +4

    I appreciate how unique your story is, living and raising a family with a brother from here in the motherland. Very refreshing perspective. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏿

  • @emiliec.5070
    @emiliec.5070 5 місяців тому

    Again, a great video ! Thank you...
    I love your authenticity.

  • @thenewchief9911
    @thenewchief9911 5 місяців тому +2

    I legit been following since day one. So proud of you..

  • @1maggotbrain
    @1maggotbrain 5 місяців тому +1

    You are a gem, great catch! Your spouse is lucky, great to see you again!

  • @gettochess
    @gettochess 5 місяців тому

    This was a great broadcast. Keep up the work. Coming to you from Los Angeles, Ca.

  • @-beee-
    @-beee- 4 місяці тому

    Super interesting perspectives! Thank you so much for sharing your reflections and a glimpse into your world!

  • @py20
    @py20 5 місяців тому

    That's sister Kaitlyn, always on point! Blessings to you and yours.

  • @FrozenAfricaPrincess
    @FrozenAfricaPrincess 5 місяців тому

    I've been following your channel since you posted your wisdom tooth video and I always appreciate your insights. Thank you for sharing!

  • @TonnyOkello
    @TonnyOkello 5 місяців тому +2

    Good to hear from you again! The first UA-camr I started following

  • @AntonsClass
    @AntonsClass Місяць тому

    You helped inspire me to make it down to Namibia. Glad to see you're doing well!

  • @mojisoladeji
    @mojisoladeji 5 місяців тому +1

    You hit the nail on the head on pretty much everything. I particularly like your explanation on so-called 'African time'. Respect for elders, no rush, etc is all true. Your video came up randomly on my feed and I have now subscribed. 😊

  • @zen9428
    @zen9428 5 місяців тому +1

    Welcome back Namibian sister, it's been a long time sense your last post many blessing to you + family !!!

  • @NESTG1973
    @NESTG1973 5 місяців тому

    This is a piece of resourceful educational content you have here.
    You know what, you have a great upbringing influence and now that you are in a society that has more of a cultural values
    I m particularly proud of you

  • @mohamedkamara8153
    @mohamedkamara8153 5 місяців тому +2

    Such a pioneer from New York. Happy New Year to you and your family. Stay blessed.

  • @JoshuaTanzer
    @JoshuaTanzer 4 місяці тому

    This is a terrific video and terrific perspective. Thank you!

  • @sergioozar9696
    @sergioozar9696 5 місяців тому

    Welcome back our QUEEN! We missed you alot.

  • @Johnged15
    @Johnged15 5 місяців тому +2

    This was a great posts. Looking forward to my African journey.

  • @Jessendlesslove
    @Jessendlesslove 5 місяців тому +1

    Omggg I'm so happy to see your blogs popping up! I've been wondering where you've been ❤

  • @samona7152
    @samona7152 5 місяців тому +3

    Oh wow, I remember you. I came across your channel about 5 or 6 years ago. I plan to move to Afrika this year and Namibia is one of the many countries I would love to visit and possibly live. Blessings to you & happy New Year!

  • @jeffkashman8803
    @jeffkashman8803 5 місяців тому +3

    Nice one... Awesome video.... Much respect for you to stay that long in Africa.... From Zambia...

  • @TurtleIslandADOS
    @TurtleIslandADOS 5 місяців тому +1

    Lovely! A very informative and balanced commentary. Thank you!

  • @priscillabaileymusic
    @priscillabaileymusic 5 місяців тому

    I was thinking about you the other day. Glad you're still on here.

  • @maksheadroom8985
    @maksheadroom8985 4 місяці тому

    Very well spoken, and realistic descriptions - also it seems you have embraced the way they do things around there!

  • @Moses.m
    @Moses.m 5 місяців тому +1

    Wow! That was a concrete explanation of the differences in cultures.As a Kenyan I relate a lot with what you have said.

  • @patson.
    @patson. 4 місяці тому

    Did she say 14 years?! Girl haven't aged a day! Glad to have you our sister! Much love from a brother from Zambia

  • @msbanji4963
    @msbanji4963 5 місяців тому +2

    Beyond being happy for you creating your family in Namibia, i am happy to see the trees in your compound have grown. Am sure your compound is very beautiful

  • @pic376
    @pic376 5 місяців тому +13

    As a person that was born and partly raised in the Caribbean, I can see myself living in Namibia. I enjoy a free, laid back and easy going lifestyle. In the long run, you live a lot longer. The reason why Americans are stressed out and sick because of the rush rush lifestyle that exist here. I'm planning in retiring in Africa when the time comes. Great vid and thanks for sharing.

    • @samuelkamau1044
      @samuelkamau1044 5 місяців тому +1

      You have said it right, in Africa, life is more sweeter and you can live longer

    • @lice-yu3th
      @lice-yu3th 5 місяців тому

      @@samuelkamau1044 live longer?

  • @criptovida
    @criptovida 5 місяців тому

    It's amazing to see new videos, keep posting sis. Cheers from Angola.

  • @viciwo3396
    @viciwo3396 5 місяців тому

    Great video. Glad to come back to your video after some time.

  • @ArA-og1dv
    @ArA-og1dv 5 місяців тому +3

    👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 my Caribbean siStar is back, D first I subscribed to With Nambian tales more than decade ago( i thinkk) ...All is well with u n fam. Great to c u. Asè ❤❤

  • @oaknyno
    @oaknyno 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for posting. It's always a pleasure to hear from you. Your earrings are absolutely beautiful!

  • @Jasubakende
    @Jasubakende 4 місяці тому

    A very informative and balanced evaluation of the different cultures.

  • @TheeMcMas
    @TheeMcMas 5 місяців тому

    Glad to see you back online Sister😇

  • @annamensah8261
    @annamensah8261 5 місяців тому +1

    Hi Kayleen,
    You are very very very...right on point. Please tell them,open their ears and minds...I love you big big big time.Hit the nail on the head.
    Compliments of the new season to you and your beautiful children and the man in your life.
    Thanks bye

  • @mschurchgurl
    @mschurchgurl 5 місяців тому +23

    I always get so happy when I see you’ve posted a video! I definitely agree with your point of view on us in the west vs the east. I lived and taught in the Middle East for a few years and I felt so safe, relatively stress-free, etc. I hope to return to the Middle East but it’s hard to live so far from family.

    • @shayscott7498
      @shayscott7498 5 місяців тому +2

      I lived n the Middle East for 2 years and loved it -- especially the safety. People always expect me to say something negative about the region but it some of the 2 best years. Came back not by choice and you can speculate who had something to do with it.

  • @JusticeGlobal
    @JusticeGlobal 18 днів тому

    Many blessings to Africa, Namibia, and all of you. I am so glad you made the right choice. Tap into the original blue print, unravel the treasures, and the authentic blessings God has prepared for you. Wishing you life's best ahead.

  • @pls5201
    @pls5201 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful video. You are an amazing influencer. Thank you. Please keep educating us.

  • @digitalvictory8266
    @digitalvictory8266 4 місяці тому

    Fascinating! Thank you for posting this extremely informative video.

  • @Smiley0725
    @Smiley0725 5 місяців тому

    Just bumped into this channel, loving it

  • @panafrican.nation
    @panafrican.nation 5 місяців тому +1

    You're such a pioneer. I remember your first videos. God bless you. We've had a few long power disruptions in Kenya, but I realized that such are opportunities to reset. Being plugged in 24/7 isn't human. Subscribed.

  • @akuashope7477
    @akuashope7477 5 місяців тому +5

    Glad you are back sis. I missed you. I watched you in the early days and you encourage my decision to move to Africa as a retiree. Now I permanently live between Ghana and South Africa for the last two years. And you are so right in your assessment. We have to be humble, patient and adopt to the culture. Everything you mentioned is an opportunity for entrepreneurial industry. Afro-Americans with skills need to think about starting a business here because it’s so needed. Again Welcome back!

  • @natatruffle
    @natatruffle 5 місяців тому +1

    Love your videos, such an inspiration to me, good to see you sis xx

  • @afrakanaswahilitv5520
    @afrakanaswahilitv5520 3 місяці тому

    Good to see you back. Karibu sana!

  • @chilombomululu6034
    @chilombomululu6034 2 місяці тому

    This is beautiful to wtch.ur so courageous 🎉❤and ur spirit settled well in namibia its where ur soul connected to.

  • @Cynjae167
    @Cynjae167 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for your view point , they are always inspiring and honest , thank you 😊👍👋✌️

  • @LUKE-TeNnIneTeeN
    @LUKE-TeNnIneTeeN 4 місяці тому

    HI there! It is a blessing to have your channel come across my recommendation. Refreshing and informative. One thing you said stands out to me about the many options at the grocery stores. I saw a documentary about how we have an illusion of choice. Its an illusion. Like all the choices are under an umbrella of a handful of companies. For example, the have 10 different choices of arm deodorant to choose from but in reality one company owns 8 of them. I was blown away. Its true with foods, the illusion of electing a president, cars, etc
    I have been fed up with mystery babylon since the great awakening(2020)
    I am so grateful for this video. Your family is beautiful!

  • @sooofisticated0499
    @sooofisticated0499 4 місяці тому

    Fantastic video. I was in DRC a long time ago, 20 years ago… I love the culture there, especially in the Highlands where I was at. It was so beautiful there. The people there had such good values, hard work, so polite… There was a war going on apparently, you wouldn’t know except for occasional groups of refugees… Africa is so beautiful and such a nice place. I could feel the heart of the world beating beneath me there in the highlands in the rift valley. No place like it on earth. But I guess that’s true for everywhere, but it’s just something so unique and the energy is so vibrant.

  • @JACKIELVSGOD
    @JACKIELVSGOD 5 місяців тому +2

    I REALLY LOVED THIS VIDEO ON HOW U COMPARED THE TWO. I SUBSCRIBED, THUMBS UP AND I SHARED IT WITH MY DAUGHTER WHO IS ATTENDING THE UNIVERSITY TO BECOME A PSYCHOLOGIST. I FEEL YOUR CHANNEL CAN HELP HER UNDERSTAND THE TRUE AFRICAN CULTURE IF AND WHEN THERAPY IS NEEDED. THANK YOU FOR SHARING