We Moved to Kenya! Why We Moved Back to Africa | The Kola Family

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  • @pabwalomalawi8214
    @pabwalomalawi8214 5 ปีที่แล้ว +457

    i'm not even kenyan but i lived in kenya before, been to nigeria long enough to evaluate lagos, and ibadan (sadly not abuja), visited 12 african countries, living in englad now but i can tell you Kenya is literary the best place in the world, not only for great holidays etc but if you wanna find a country where you'd wanna spend a boring forgettable wednesday without wishing you were somewhere else, Kenya is the place, and not just in the capital nairobi, you'll not feel differently in other cities like kisumu, mombasa, nakuru, naivasha it's just one giant wonderful place. Congratulations to the Kenyans for creating a wonderful country

    • @wawerukamau6242
      @wawerukamau6242 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thank you @Pabwalo Malawi.. Kenya is home to everyone. Come back and visit anytime..

    • @ndukumusyoki9835
      @ndukumusyoki9835 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @pabwalo Malawi... Asante sana. Karibu anytime!

    • @jesternyatogo5306
      @jesternyatogo5306 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      With the new Visa rules, Kenya will open its doors to everyone including ALL Africans

    • @kentismurylah4790
      @kentismurylah4790 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Pabwalo Malawi your comment literally warmed my heart. Thank you! I feel like Kenyans have no idea how beautiful this country is.

    • @ItsLynn
      @ItsLynn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      my country is beautiful yessss :)

  • @cee5695
    @cee5695 5 ปีที่แล้ว +522

    American dream is slowly dying, look at her brilliant brain coming back to Africa,I feel proud of her, I love this, it's like a little revolution already, Africa is the next super power in future love from kenya🇰🇪

    • @Wanyiha-G.1
      @Wanyiha-G.1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      You are so right about Africa rising. The whole idea was to get training on the same for many children of Africa and then go/come back to raise Africa to the level of Sophistication both spiritual and physical that it was on when Egypt was the superpower.

    • @Steve-nv5uc
      @Steve-nv5uc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      The American dream was a lie.

    • @teresiawachira1034
      @teresiawachira1034 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Reversing the brain drain back to Africa.

    • @BR-tc8wo
      @BR-tc8wo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Steve-nv5uc it's indeed a great lie my broda..I'm getting old everyday working 24/7 to pay bills. No saving 😭😢😭😢

    • @redsak5311
      @redsak5311 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Steve-nv5uc Its freakinn dead. Its left a nation of debtors in its wake.

  • @gitucha
    @gitucha 5 ปีที่แล้ว +271

    Rare to see a Naija woman marrying a East African man, I like to see this kind of diversity. She's beautiful too....... good stuff.

    • @wanwan-sd4yu
      @wanwan-sd4yu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Big Tuch she is more American than Nigerian

    • @usmanyerima4820
      @usmanyerima4820 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      No fool, he is from Nigeria

    • @BeautyUncut1
      @BeautyUncut1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@wanwan-sd4yu she's totally Nigerian

    • @babgyg0985
      @babgyg0985 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@usmanyerima4820 no fool ..he's from kenya

    • @gitucha
      @gitucha 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@usmanyerima4820 his family lives in kenya and he lived in kenya so he's kenyan......FOOL

  • @gifty2595
    @gifty2595 5 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    Africa is calling her children back home. Africa will rise again! I'm so happy for you and your family and I'm looking forward to seeing snippets of this exciting journey ❤️🙌🙌🙌

    • @Nezeville
      @Nezeville 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Gigi Amore iv always reiterated on my TH-cam channel.,, Africans need to come back home

    • @jamessmith-zk4co
      @jamessmith-zk4co 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Nezeville that's exactly right. Move back and put all that education to good use. Go back and build companies that manufactures goods and services. There is no reason for Africa not to be an industrial powerhouse like China. They have so many valuable natural resources. The sad thing is that those resources are not controlled by Africans. The rest of the world has enriched themselves off African riches for too long.

    • @mscontinental3150
      @mscontinental3150 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Africa will surely rise again!!!!

    • @JohnPaul-hs5os
      @JohnPaul-hs5os 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The whole world is africa

    • @JohnPaul-hs5os
      @JohnPaul-hs5os 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Black people are earthlings we from all over the planet not just africa dont fall for the lies

  • @tarqouisef7362
    @tarqouisef7362 5 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    I'm a Kenyan married to a Nigerian and when I brought my husband to Kenya he immediately loved Kenya. We have a home now in Kenya though we live abroad

    • @Nezeville
      @Nezeville 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Strictstar Girl im a Nigerian TH-camr.. so sweet to know!

    • @janemarjorie4175
      @janemarjorie4175 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here

    • @a.muchemi4360
      @a.muchemi4360 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I hope he isn't a drug peddler and use, dump later for their own women they all does

    • @jareya
      @jareya 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@a.muchemi4360 wrong

    • @bellaolum9768
      @bellaolum9768 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@a.muchemi4360 not necessarily

  • @georgembugua6849
    @georgembugua6849 5 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Going back to our roots is now new fashion....US is fading together with Europe. Africa is great with good weather

    • @foundgrace82
      @foundgrace82 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Africa is best to raise your family and is generally cheaper.. calm less pressure USA Europe are all work work work

    • @London_miss234
      @London_miss234 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Codra Gavi Better to work. Proper salary, wages, taxes.

    • @foundgrace82
      @foundgrace82 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@London_miss234 at the cost of your family. the way people work in Africa is different. there is also family to assist with childcare and most of the food people produce themselves rather grow themselves etc suppose everything else is available.not the Africa you see on adverts.

    • @London_miss234
      @London_miss234 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can understand hat families might not spend enough quality time as a family. If I were boss, nine to five, normal workweek in unusual times. Like a bank, eight holidays, three occasions, accrue one sick day a month. Continuing Education days. Three personal days. Four or five weeks vacation. Days off if emergency or death. If kids are sick, days off within proper protocol. Other than that, sleep eight hours, plenty of time spent with family, or bicycle riding alone or with family. Along those lines. Health, wealth, happiness. Live long and prosper.

    • @London_miss234
      @London_miss234 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can understand that*

  • @wodetiana
    @wodetiana 5 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Much love from China 🇨🇳
    Uganda🇺🇬 is my home town.
    Kenya🇰🇪 is my lovely neighboring country

    • @lucyakinyi5128
      @lucyakinyi5128 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      yey !am kenyan in china too and my man is ugandan

    • @emberkenol6126
      @emberkenol6126 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      We love ❤️

    • @kadzo6614
      @kadzo6614 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      China? 😂😂😂

  • @Laweks
    @Laweks 5 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Welcome to Nrb... I’m a Kenyan married to a Nigerian and we chose Kenya for the family, for the time being ...
    Nairobi has options and you will love exploring 😊 enjoy! ! And karibu 😊

    • @Laweks
      @Laweks 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kharol Kimz
      Wow! How long now?
      We just visit but I’ve not really enjoyed Lagos properly...

    • @benjaminoolatunji9884
      @benjaminoolatunji9884 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Kharol Kimz hope you are enjoying Lagos?

  • @Maziwamakuu
    @Maziwamakuu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +233

    Why are Nigerians so educated ? Here in America, The research shows that Nigerians graduate from college with a higher rates than white Americans. I’m proud of you people. New subscriber. Visit my channel.

    • @241Genevieve
      @241Genevieve 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      As a Nigerian I have to say its literally the only option that is regarded for a better life, Lool its like the bare minimum to get a university degree . its a shame we have terrible government so many talented people have to escape the country.

    • @selampeace9181
      @selampeace9181 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I’m Ethiopian and I feel proud!

    • @danielx8
      @danielx8 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      They study

    • @blkqueen6201
      @blkqueen6201 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      WOW, I knew the Nigerians where the most graduated foreign group in the US. I never knew they where ahead of everyone. This explains the quest to demonize them all over the world. They haven't done anything more then these hateful people. If you demonize them attempt to smear their reputation as a group then they can stagnant their progress. One thing I do love about my Nigerian brothers and sisters is they will not be stopped. They have already failed.

    • @MrAmhara
      @MrAmhara 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nigeria is a illiterate country. The ones that move to America are the few educated ones smart enough to leave that hellhole.

  • @mrsoshadabaadman
    @mrsoshadabaadman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Kenya is amazing. I loved every second I was there. Unfortunately I could only be in Nairobi. I hope to come back and see more of Kenya.

  • @DrPatienceM
    @DrPatienceM 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Of all the countries I've lived in, Kenya is definitely high up on my list. All the best on your new journey.

  • @laurensimone9111
    @laurensimone9111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    “Hard to think about how to raise a Black child in America”. That’s a word! 🙌🏾
    Even with PhDs (or other higher education) we have to think about these things which is something serious on our mental health.
    Thanks for sharing you all’s story!

  • @Njeri_123
    @Njeri_123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I love that your WiFi concerns are no longer an issue here in Kenya 🇰🇪. Actually, Kenya has faster internet speeds than some Western countries. Kenya and Madagascar have the fastest internet speeds in Africa.
    Really love that you moved here. I have traveled the world quite a bit, and to Nigeria more than any other African country (mostly on business travel)...and trust me, I understand why you chose Nairobi over Lagos.
    As for getting to know on what to get where in Nairobi...I’m right here. I was born in this great city and have grown up here. 🙂
    You may also want to check out these You Tube channels by Kenyan bloggers who do natural hair blogs just like you:
    ❤️Craving Yellow (a Kenyan who lived in Australia and recently moved back to Kenya)
    ❤️Sheila Ndinda-you’ve probably seen her pics on Pinterest or somewhere on social media..she has a blog -African Tresses and Treats (or something like that).
    Start with those ones. 😀 You’ll find others soon.
    Karibu Kenya (Welcome to Kenya) 🇰🇪

    • @SikiDlanga
      @SikiDlanga 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The world must give Africa some respect. We're actually ahead of some Western countries in some things.

    • @truethots3088
      @truethots3088 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No need putting down other places to promote Nairobi . Just sell your good points that's all

    • @paulngaruiya4343
      @paulngaruiya4343 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@truethots3088 I agree. In fact the GDP of Lagos State is twice that of Kenya as a country. If we begin to argue like she is doing then it won't end well.

    • @africanmerchant8007
      @africanmerchant8007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@paulngaruiya4343 it will end well. Nigerian per capita is nearly the same as Kenya and India. Meaning a lesser and richer population. I don't think she was comparing in a negative way. She's just pointing out the country's fast internet. You can't just mention bandwidth and fail to have something like a benchmark.

    • @bloggtalk5085
      @bloggtalk5085 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@paulngaruiya4343 high GDP without high per capita is like bragging having a 8 inch pole but it doesn't erect..learn the difference..Kenya annual budget is bigger than Nigeria despite having a quarter of it's population and no natural resources

  • @peachescole5340
    @peachescole5340 5 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    I think one thing you’ll appreciate is how cheap it is to braid your hair here. Wishing you and your husband a successful move to Nairobi.

    • @privatepilot9945
      @privatepilot9945 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😃😃this one win.

    • @Destinay4lyf
      @Destinay4lyf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I got my hair the other day for a dollar yoooooo

  • @Iffy2009
    @Iffy2009 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Welcome to kenya! My husband and I moved here 3 years ago with our little girls bc we did not want to raise them in America. I can't tell you how refreshing it is living here and feeling like you belong in every space you walk into, even though we are not Kenyans.

    • @nairobinyeusi5811
      @nairobinyeusi5811 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Kenya was designed to be a black free world civilization. Every African feels free and comfortable in the country.

  • @Ohgirlygirl
    @Ohgirlygirl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    I know you don’t need anyone to affirm this but I believe you two made the right decision! I am happy for you and I know you will do well! I’m quite excited for Ijeoma to learn Swahili. Haha. Excited for all the Kenya vlogs- maybe.
    I have a desire to move to African too. I think Africa needs us (younger Africans). So Kudos to you two and for every young African making the decision to go ‘home’

    • @IjeomaKolaYT
      @IjeomaKolaYT  5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Don’t hold your breath on me learning Swahili - so many syllables!!

    • @knightingg8324
      @knightingg8324 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They absolutely did with their decision.

  • @London_miss234
    @London_miss234 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Africans are very smart! The University. Ambition.
    Many Jamaicans, likewise.

  • @summiyawilson3125
    @summiyawilson3125 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this my family plans to move to Kenya this year

  • @rubysailor9186
    @rubysailor9186 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Ijeoma is beautiful and you can tell she's sincere.Bravo brother,you have found a good wife. All the best to both of you.

  • @journeyinpages
    @journeyinpages 5 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    The ability to be able to move away from the states in a time when it isn't at it's greatest especially to minorities is a wonderful thing.

    • @gifty2595
      @gifty2595 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Well said🙌

    • @shirolehero
      @shirolehero 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      More minorities in America should move away. That place just seems so toxic, violent and scary. There is no need to live in fear. EVER!

  • @doreendklutz6400
    @doreendklutz6400 5 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    “Raising a BLACK child in America”; #nuffsaid

  • @nazeeenyi
    @nazeeenyi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    I’m Nigerian living in Nairobi. I can hook you up girllll!!!!! You will love it here🥰

    • @jeonpeterkamara1305
      @jeonpeterkamara1305 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Pliz do it to me

    • @letsseeuson1264
      @letsseeuson1264 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nazee Enyi Nigerian living in Nairobi study or work

    • @nazeeenyi
      @nazeeenyi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      joshua oira My hubby works here.

    • @pietrojenkins6901
      @pietrojenkins6901 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@nazeeenyi damn there's a lot of you there and in South Africa too . Is Nigeria that bad really?

    • @mlionea
      @mlionea 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@pietrojenkins6901 good question.

  • @jciiru
    @jciiru 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Thank you for sharing. I live and work in UK and came here same way you ended up in America. I am busy packing to move back to Kenya next summer. Your video has given me encouragement. Thank you.

  • @Sandra.-.
    @Sandra.-. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    East Africa is a lovely place to be. People are generally friendly and kind. Good luck from your Ugandan friend lol

  • @thelovelymissmonica1938
    @thelovelymissmonica1938 5 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    "America is just on sumthin right now"
    Totally Agree. It's time 4 a much needed change.

    • @fdoctor79
      @fdoctor79 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      IKR! When she said that ..I felt it in my soul!

    • @Mufasa_Shabazz
      @Mufasa_Shabazz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Just leave Amerikkka

  • @kikipooh6350
    @kikipooh6350 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    In the process of leaving the US with my family and I’m pumped!

  • @NjundiBrig
    @NjundiBrig 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    From UK planning for the same thing. Good luck and God bless you both and the baby

  • @nilzaluzuka7751
    @nilzaluzuka7751 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am not a Kenyan, i have been living in Kenya for 10 yrs, Kenya is not a bad place, is modern and i enjoy it sometimes.

    • @GamerZz-yk3mf
      @GamerZz-yk3mf 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️

  • @FranEJ
    @FranEJ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    beautiful couple. Please be careful with the apartment tour idea. Where you live should not be disclosed on the internets.

    • @lungileringani2693
      @lungileringani2693 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kenya Drama are you a member of her family

    • @wakiotina9188
      @wakiotina9188 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not really we have so many Kenyan youtubers doing house tours,

    • @jesternyatogo5306
      @jesternyatogo5306 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very true

  • @SweetTeaDarling
    @SweetTeaDarling 5 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Yeeeesssss house hunters International!!! I’m here for it!!

    • @IjeomaKolaYT
      @IjeomaKolaYT  5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Girl lemme see if they’re casting!

    • @Fiifi.
      @Fiifi. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I will be in Kenya before the end of this year. I need friends especially in Nairobi or close to Nairobi

    • @anthonymunyiri5764
      @anthonymunyiri5764 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@IjeomaKolaYT you are super beaurriful. . Do you have a sister that you can introduce me too?.. 👋😄😜

  • @jessenopiyoadory8031
    @jessenopiyoadory8031 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Welcome to Kenya!
    Jonathan needs to take you to for a short vacay in Diani beach so you can 'acclimate' and have a beautiful start to Kenya

  • @isiomaononye
    @isiomaononye 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    It’s such a big decision for you to take to move to Kenya and I am exited to see more of how it unfolds for you!
    Too often, educated Africans who leave the continent don’t intend on coming back so to know you too are making the decision is really refreshing to hear. Kudos to you both. Btw you and your hubby look wonderful together! 🙂

    • @MissTannyM
      @MissTannyM 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Isioma Ononye That’s mostly people from West Africa maybe. Many educated Southern Africans always go back home. I finished my Masters in the US recently and flew back home to Swaziland 5 days after graduation. There’s absolutely no place like home. I just didn’t see myself living in the US.

    • @bloggtalk5085
      @bloggtalk5085 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nigerians and west Africans transplants themselves and most never return..most east and southern Africans finally come back home even after decades abroad..

    • @afrofeast
      @afrofeast 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Home is home. We cant live overseas forever. Afrika's calling.

  • @Edwins0n
    @Edwins0n 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Karibu. Good to see you guys bringing new ideas back home. Let's build kenya and the continent

  • @angelatooreal3090
    @angelatooreal3090 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kenya is the best & most peaceful country to live in. I can't wait to move back home too!

  • @SJP43
    @SJP43 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    My cousin in law studied in Kenya loved it and stayed.

    • @nicholastoo858
      @nicholastoo858 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      S P Lots of well traveled foreign CEOs, NGO expatriates etc... decide to stay in Kenya after their contract ends.

    • @letsseeuson1264
      @letsseeuson1264 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      😆 follow suit

  • @donharris8846
    @donharris8846 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Smart, utterly gorgeous, great attitude. She is the total package! Congrats to both of you

  • @aquamom14
    @aquamom14 5 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    I’ve lost faith in America as well. Unfortunately I don’t have a dual citizenship anywhere so here we are stuck I guess. Congrats. Please do a house/hunter episode

    • @herplace1
      @herplace1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Babe look up programs for Ghana. They are welcoming a lot of black Americans to come.

    • @IjeomaKolaYT
      @IjeomaKolaYT  5 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      You don’t have to have dual citizenship to move somewhere! I don’t have Kenyan citizenship. If you really want to make it happen there are so many ways to do so, especially in this digital age where you can work remotely

    • @aquamom14
      @aquamom14 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      herplace1 thank you so much☺️

    • @aquamom14
      @aquamom14 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Ijeoma Kola your so right I had a baby a little over a year ago and I have a 13 year old. The world is nothing what I imagined it would be. Please keep us informed of all the great things you experience☺️ who knows you may have some American mommy group friends in no time. And if you feel lonely inbox me and let’s swap numbers I work from home. FaceTime is heaven sent

    • @oludummo4593
      @oludummo4593 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You can move to ghana easy.live and renew your visa till you stay permanently
      Ghana is making it easy so
      Check.but you must accept youre an african slave desendant .if you go with white
      Actitudes you will just be a turist.
      Keep that usa passport it lets you travel to most africa with out visa.
      Just buy a ticket and take about 1000.usd.to move around in ghana uganda kenya
      Rwanda tanzania. Just do it

  • @solidjuicyke6591
    @solidjuicyke6591 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is nice! Africa is great, actually Kenya is the place to be. 🔥🔥

  • @therealmellyb
    @therealmellyb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    “I’m doing it afraid and im still doing it” ❤️❤️❤️

  • @TirsaTalks
    @TirsaTalks 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    the way he brought up your dissertation and how he looked at you awaiting your response was super cute 😊🤗

    • @TirsaTalks
      @TirsaTalks 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      omg when he said thank you for sharing that, so cute! 😭😭😭💗💗💗

    • @samwanyoike193
      @samwanyoike193 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope my wife will be looking at me like that

  • @eevaluecom
    @eevaluecom 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Watching this from Quito, Ecuador on vacation from the Caribbean. As I see this major move for you I'm contemplating how such serious moves can possibly be my next move. All the blessings to you both.

  • @SuperGmwangi
    @SuperGmwangi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's nice to hear somebody say something positive about our beloved nation.

  • @Okwash1
    @Okwash1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Take her to Luoland and introduce her to our great Luo culture. I'm planning to move back to Kenya, but I'll definately move to the village.

    • @flavour_full741
      @flavour_full741 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I alway think if I want to go back to Kenya, it will be in the village too.

  • @LotusDolly
    @LotusDolly 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm African American and yes the US is really crazy now and feels weird. You both are so cute and I wish you both and the little one to be, the very best! Keep us updated, I may want to join you in Kenya!

  • @sharonmigariza5603
    @sharonmigariza5603 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Welcome to Kenya, our beautiful country you will love it .

  • @andrewdru6233
    @andrewdru6233 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is for kola the man, omera wuod luo kiny kel wendo one opich wuod ogallo orome gi semeche ge.

  • @bauttiet.h.u.g.5900
    @bauttiet.h.u.g.5900 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I ❤ Nairobi. The weather is gorgeous. Best of luck! I'd love to go back

  • @nyakarimaking20
    @nyakarimaking20 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Karibu!!🎉🎉🎉From a Kenyan living in Sweden. Weather is KING. Also thinking of moving back soon. Best wishes🎉🎉🎉

    • @IjeomaKolaYT
      @IjeomaKolaYT  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Haha you guys really overhype the weather - today is grey just like any fall day in NYC! But thank you!!

    • @nyakarimaking20
      @nyakarimaking20 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@IjeomaKolaYT We are Kenyan. You have acclimated more. Jonathan would not cope with Swedish winter. 😂😂😂Enjoy Nairobi.

    • @IjeomaKolaYT
      @IjeomaKolaYT  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Actually Jonathan lived in Norway for two years so he’s dealt with Nordic weather before and survived!

    • @nyakarimaking20
      @nyakarimaking20 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@IjeomaKolaYT Wow impressive. I have been in Sweden for 7 years and still pray winter away. I lived in Dallas b4 so no prep for this. Btw your kid will be genius coz you are brainy and Jonathan's Luo tribe are super brainy people. 😁

  • @lotusflower2517
    @lotusflower2517 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I LOVE seeing BEAUTIFUL BLACK COUPLES!!! Great VIDEO!!!

  • @samatarali9471
    @samatarali9471 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One thing you have to give to kenyans the are the most freindiest loving happy people in the world # 1,have travelled the world and belive you me seen very hostile reception be it europe,north america,s.africa,india,m.east nothing comes close to kenya in warmth and happy free kindness.lots of good memories hope to settle there,bucket list

  • @michael50694
    @michael50694 5 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    I was wondering if you were still going to do this because I remember you said you didn’t want to raise kids in the US. I don’t blame you.

    • @IjeomaKolaYT
      @IjeomaKolaYT  5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      It’s getting rougher and rougher in the US sis... they gotta get it together

    • @DavidLoveJanet
      @DavidLoveJanet 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      why I love living in the UK. wouldn't raise my kids in USA either unless I homeschool.

    • @Africanesther1
      @Africanesther1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'm Nigerian and I went to school in the state's almost all my life I did ss3 in Nigeria and left I actually enjoyed both experiences it gives u a realistic view of how the world is the only thing I didn't like was that my parents didn't teach me their language I still feel like I lost something especially when kids told me to prove I'm Nigerian but I'm a strong soul we thank god🤣🤣😂

    • @rachaelBT
      @rachaelBT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Esther Agoda we came to the U.S from Nigeria when I was 2 and my brother was 4. My mom said it was hard retaining the language when we started going to school because we didn’t want to learn. She didn’t have a group of folks who spoke our language around. So I understand your story. I’m teaching myself, and every time I go visit, I immerse myself in the language. We are Nigerian, it’s in our blood

    • @gracialonignasiver6302
      @gracialonignasiver6302 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@IjeomaKolaYT This comment aged well. It's Sept 2020 now and the US is looking crazy.

  • @CeejaysEmpirece
    @CeejaysEmpirece 5 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Welcome back home... Welcome to the land of memes 😉+254 where we take things the way they come😂

  • @pretty4one33
    @pretty4one33 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This is great! I'll live vicariously thru you two. I'm looking forward to all the vlogs.

  • @NeoKirchBaby
    @NeoKirchBaby 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the video that introduced me to your family. I watched it couple of months ago and I started following you! We are moving to Africa next month and i came back to this video to pump me up! SO SO EXCITED!!!

  • @chiefpharoah
    @chiefpharoah 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Good to see the Kenyan brother marrying a naija Igbo babe! Bless you guys from a naija Igbo Londoner!

    • @chiefpharoah
      @chiefpharoah 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      sjm sjm ok.. he said his family is in Kenya but i bow to your greater knowledge if the case!

    • @IjeomaKolaYT
      @IjeomaKolaYT  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      We aren’t both Nigerians. Jonathan is Kenyan and I’m Nigerian. Kola is not only a Nigerian name.

    • @Elias-px5zf
      @Elias-px5zf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kola is a Aluo

    • @davidotega4550
      @davidotega4550 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kola is a common name among the Great Luos.

  • @janiceessien5479
    @janiceessien5479 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Congratulations!!! Nairobi is awesome! I am considering it for the near future.

    • @letsseeuson1264
      @letsseeuson1264 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Make it sooner 😆 we need more diversity and culture

    • @willygitau8950
      @willygitau8950 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When your ready just let me know. Your welcome

  • @madelaine191
    @madelaine191 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Congratulation on the major moves happening to you and your family. Welcome to Kenya.

  • @olalekansaheedadejumo7026
    @olalekansaheedadejumo7026 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Now I’m confident to go to Kenya 🇰🇪

    • @amillejj.428
      @amillejj.428 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There's an area called 'Small Lagos' in Nairobi. A lot of your brothers are loving it here

    • @Njeri_123
      @Njeri_123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@amillejj.428 Ni wapi huko? Roysambu? 😀

  • @TheNattygyrl
    @TheNattygyrl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Congrats! So glad you didn't let fear keep you from living your best live. YOLO!

  • @eve_lyynn
    @eve_lyynn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yummy mummy is a Kenyan youtuber who introduced me to your blogs n vlogs after she posted a GIf of you referring you as her 'favourite blogger ' and recommended your blog on her Insta stories ...she will definitely make best n best person to show you around.welcome to Kenya 😍😍

  • @lovinolang4307
    @lovinolang4307 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Welcome to Kenya, it's a beautiful place.. I'm a Kenyan just in case you are my next door neighbour

  • @nairobae
    @nairobae 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You should meet Shiko Nguru. She moved back to Kenya after 10 years of living in USA. I feel like yall will have so much in common! & she just had a baby too so she can help w the mom stuff

    • @nicholastoo858
      @nicholastoo858 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Laurette Naomi Their Channel is called “The Green Calabash”

  • @wanwan-sd4yu
    @wanwan-sd4yu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    girl you are so beautiful with a handsome man.. you will never regret your move... enjoy yourselves.. love from North Carolina

  • @lekis5975
    @lekis5975 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    LOL! The way we like to complain and the way Ijeoma makes Kenya sound so good.

    • @wejohn5877
      @wejohn5877 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Right. She moved to Kenya from America yet she's Nigerian👏

    • @eastafricanforever3457
      @eastafricanforever3457 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The only challenge in Kenya is corruption

    • @lekis5975
      @lekis5975 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@eastafricanforever3457 It's a huge challenge.

    • @eastafricanforever3457
      @eastafricanforever3457 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lekis5975 true

    • @otienostevemito
      @otienostevemito 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Kenya is good if you have a good job and money. If not you will die in poverty and disease.

  • @CollegeSista
    @CollegeSista 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    So happy for you and congratulations! I’m going into the second year of my PhD program and am already looking towards to finishing.
    I’m actually thinking about doing an MBA program during or after my PhD and would like to move to Africa in the long term since it aligns with my research and I am first-gen Nigerian-American. I would love to know what fellowship Jonathan had for his program!

  • @MichelleIjeoma
    @MichelleIjeoma 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    So proud of you! Congrats girlfriend. We are out here cheering for you!!!

  • @GeoffreyMureithi
    @GeoffreyMureithi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    I need a girl that looks at me like the way you look at Jonathan.

    • @sarahjustice526
      @sarahjustice526 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Jonathan also looks at her with admiration and love.It is a two way traffic dear.

    • @1mm-onemillionmillionaires414
      @1mm-onemillionmillionaires414 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      G ur day is coming....but make sure when it happens u don't like her whole face 😆 lol

    • @edunjeri1056
      @edunjeri1056 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The first thing I saw

    • @effiekavai5837
      @effiekavai5837 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’m here but I’m so stubborn and a pain in the butt😂🤣 jfl

    • @tfkdandsvkc
      @tfkdandsvkc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Am here hun for u

  • @Destinay4lyf
    @Destinay4lyf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just came back from Kenya and Ethiopia yesterday😂 it was a nice experience to experience the motherland for the first time as an African

  • @maureengitau9859
    @maureengitau9859 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Welcome to Kenya! You'll have a blast exploring the country and the region, loads of direct flights from NBO. You'll also get nannies to help out with the little one when the time comes 👼🏾 Just be precautious when sharing the apartment hunt some vloggers have been robbed prior 😕 I wish you a delightful & fulfulling time here 🤗

    • @IjeomaKolaYT
      @IjeomaKolaYT  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the pro tip!

    • @Adamzbrown
      @Adamzbrown 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nairobi is a great city just skip the house hunting part from the public. keep it private. It’s a big city but still small 🙂 You will enjoy this great East African country definitely 🙂

  • @Rutherenca
    @Rutherenca 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Africa is the only good place to raise black children. Was obsessed with moving to the US but now, my son's and husband's safety is all that matters 😊😊❤️❤️

  • @chinonye2
    @chinonye2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You should link up with craving yellow here on TH-cam - she has your type of content ie natural hair related and recently moved back to Kenya too. Good luck on this new adventure

  • @jennyrhein3031
    @jennyrhein3031 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I will continue cheering those who have made it back to the roots till my time comes. I love Kenya. Africa is the real deal now.

  • @Honeysweetzinc
    @Honeysweetzinc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Ijeoma let me tell you, you will stay longer than you think. My friend and her husband( she is Kenyan and her husband has a Liberian mother and Kenyan father) move to Kenya in 2012 and never looked back. They visit less and less over the years. Now we go visit them.

  • @Mauwamtamu
    @Mauwamtamu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Welcome to Kenya!!You will love it.
    All the best as you guys start a new chapter.

  • @Boyhead1973
    @Boyhead1973 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The braids look lovely on you gorl! And I'm so excited for this new move -- yay!

  • @sandiin6885
    @sandiin6885 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Village market is a great place to check out the shopping and to get salon service- check out grassroots salon... lots of options- you will be spoiled for choices.. enjoy. Apartment hunting- check out Hurlingham, Westlands, Lavington as they are close to the city center..Prices are steep but well worth it if you don't mind the extras...

  • @shikuhndumbu
    @shikuhndumbu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Yaaaaaay!I love you guys!I also moved back to kenya from California.I moved back right after my wedding.So i feel you!Welcome back.Let me know when your in mombasa.So i can meet you💕

  • @btsfangirl3087
    @btsfangirl3087 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Welcome back home and may doors of opportunities open up for both of you, Africa needs us just as much as we need it. My family and i are moving back to Kenya in October God willing, we have two daughters aged 10 and 8 and though they will definately miss their friends whom they've grown up with, they are very curious about the new life in Kenya. As parents of afro italian children we knew our girls need to be with people who are like them, may sound crazy for some to hear this but most countries in Europe will never accept people whose skin colour is different from them. Sad!

  • @kaycee99
    @kaycee99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    All the best guys,you're not alone with the move.I moved back in 2007 and all is good.Africa is flexible and ready to be explored.You gonna loooove Nairobi.

  • @akosuaboahen4160
    @akosuaboahen4160 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I and my man have been talking about moving back to Africa he is east African and I am west but we don't know where on the continent so it is great to see others who are doing it and it is encouraging

  • @julietambali
    @julietambali 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    You both are so beautiful. Literally smiled all through.

  • @teresawetende5320
    @teresawetende5320 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi , ijeomakola. My name is teresa am from Kenya , I really admire you a lot the fact that you can handle a lot around you and still push through books and blogging plus being a you tuber. I really welcome you to Kenya ..it's a nyc country which you will love the weather and food and blogging here will be enjoyable.honestly ijeomakola, I admire to be like you..though I completed my diploma last year in sustainable agriculture I still aspire to study upto PHD like you and also be a blogger like you...I love you unique experiences and am out going pray for me to make it one day since currently my family cannot afford to take me to school nor can I manage to open a website to start my blog. .I am a big fun of yours ijeoma and I wish you the best as you settle in Kenya ..I would love to meet you one day and get your advice on how to go about it so that I can be one day like you....God bless you ...and your family.

  • @SheReaDelSol
    @SheReaDelSol 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Wow, I was just thinking about you in the shower (sounds weird out loud). This is RIGHT on time!

    • @IjeomaKolaYT
      @IjeomaKolaYT  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Haha not gonna lie a bit weird but I love it!

    • @SheReaDelSol
      @SheReaDelSol 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m back! Didn’t have a chance to actually watch before. Not sure if I missed it but are you coming back to the states to have the baby? And 2. Can I ACTUALLY come and visit?

  • @lokech9272
    @lokech9272 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Isn't it great to finally see a Kenyan with a Nigerian lady! These ladies are so elusive yet their men are all over with our ladies.
    Welcome to Kenya. It's a very great country with lots that most lack in Africa. Safety and freedom is guaranteed. Yes we got electricity 24/7 and we got wifi and internet in the whole country. U just gotta buy the data though.
    We also have the best weather thro out of the year.
    I'll be following you here in TH-cam and maybe bump into u.
    Karibu

  • @dottieh.8189
    @dottieh.8189 5 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    Girl the way you look at your man 😏 Ok Ok, back to the video

    • @IjeomaKolaYT
      @IjeomaKolaYT  5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      ☺️☺️

    • @roseaddo6103
      @roseaddo6103 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes ooo I was thinking same too

    • @butterification
      @butterification 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL! DITTO!!!!!!!!

    • @ntolanto_de_first4087
      @ntolanto_de_first4087 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That's Black Love to you!!!

    • @Nezeville
      @Nezeville 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Im a body language expert... asides being a TH-camr.. i saw that look and i sure know what that means❤️

  • @chorwett
    @chorwett 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Karibu Kenya. I watched you for the first time yesterday when you got these corn rows....! Caught you right on time!!!!

  • @bilishe1bk
    @bilishe1bk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Yasss! Oh I'm so excited, no other place like Africa 💃💃💃

  • @MJ_Solo
    @MJ_Solo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I totally feel you on the raising black kids here thing, I'm from NYC like you, and my family moved here in the 90's also. I've always had a secret fantasy about moving to Africa, new subbie

  • @dimplekakade6545
    @dimplekakade6545 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I absolutely love Kenya its a great country to be in. I wouldn't mind shifting. Fingers crossed

  • @sherry3219
    @sherry3219 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    We are warm and happy people. Any Kenyan will make you laugh or smile.

  • @adoseofdannetta
    @adoseofdannetta 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Congrats on graduation, expecting, and your move!! God bless y’all. 🙏🏽

    • @IjeomaKolaYT
      @IjeomaKolaYT  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much, God bless you too!

  • @epersonmusic
    @epersonmusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Leaving the United States and moving back to Africa IS a great thing to do! All the best to you THREE!

  • @stellao4852
    @stellao4852 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So excited for u guys!! You got this!! Now I wanna visit Kenya!! . I'm a nija girl as well..

  • @amandaapril2611
    @amandaapril2611 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jonathan is so nice! Cool, calm and collected. Love your channel! Love all the way from SA!

  • @lovetyalexander
    @lovetyalexander 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    "America is just on something now" FACTS!

    • @bekreto
      @bekreto 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ty Alexander
      MAKE AMERIKKKA GREAT AGAIN: WHITE RACISM.

  • @jaboubaa928
    @jaboubaa928 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m African too but live in USA and know exactly what you’re talking about when it comes to electricity, WiFi etc....
    I would love to visit Nairobi one day.

  • @myaleeza
    @myaleeza 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    #BlackExcellence *for couples* Be blessed ♥

  • @bashirmuhammad8181
    @bashirmuhammad8181 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful family.You're welcome home to the Mother Continent. Freedom is precious.

  • @oyinloluwafasehun9692
    @oyinloluwafasehun9692 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Congratulations to you both on this journey. Excited for you both and I trust God that He has big plans for you in this new season. Relax and enjoy!❤❤

  • @bucketlistcess6457
    @bucketlistcess6457 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this. Planning on moving to Kenya in 2yrs. This is very inspirational.