My man is only 22 years old yet so articulate and sharp-witted in the way he positively chooses to express himself. At 22 I was still chasing girls, blinded by the pudesh (punani), I wasted a lot of money doing so I had to learn the hard way. Some people are old souls blessed from the get-go, no time to waste their mission in life is already ingrained within them.
You can tell that Mark needed to talk to you. He needed you badly. He was probably holding in so much stuff that’s happened to him since he’s been over there, and you provided a safe place for him to let it out.
I have this strong feeling that Mark is going to be in high places of leadership in the African continent in the future. He's going to impact generations I do believe.
As an African, I can clearly see Mark in the future, doing great things to humanity. Doing it from this part of the world. By the way, at least this one time, we've brain drained America 😂😂
Mark speaks like a man my age. His perspective is one with maturity, and he communicates superbly! Great interview Auston! Sharing this with my 20-year old son!
This. Was. Amazing! Auston… please keep in touch with this young brother because he has the oldest, wisest soul that I’ve ever seen in someone under the age of 25. What a kind, positive person. And he had so many great quotes… I’ll have to go back and write some of them down. It’s so refreshing to see a video like this which is outside of the norm and not JUST about drinking, eating, clubbing and chasing women. THIS is truly what traveling can offer. Wisdom and personal growth. I know that this may not get the views of vids with pretty girls in the thumbnail but it might be your best video to date. Very proud of you for doing this. This is the kind of content that can change lives 👍
Bro is cooler than a fan... One of my biggest crushes was a Tanzanian girl. She was a great runner, she spoke three languages, and was so brilliant she graduated a year early with a double degree. Everyone liked, and respected her.
@@princessprincess7708 English, French, and Swahili she knew cold and fluently... There were other dialogues she grasped... She could understand Spanish but said she couldn't speak it... She was brilliant. She was a D1 champion 400m sprinter and hurdler. I remember her winning a race, then she sprinted to me and jumped into my arm gleefully as I swung her around... Her sweet scent was all over me, and I loved every moment of it... I had no game, and she was extremely shy, so neither of us knew what to do to move things forward... The night before we graduated I found out that I was the only person she connected with on campus. I had a real shot but my inexperience left me dead in the water...
@@busyrand Don't worry my young brother beautiful women are plenty, they're born everyday. Financially stable and successful men are rare, place your future self in a future position whereby you never have to chase or want a woman they instead chase and want you.
The dude Mark is so extremely intelligent. Some people are blessed with athletic abilities, some looks, some wealth. This young man is so blessed with wisdom is not funny. Most people will not obtain a fraction of his wisdom is they lived 100 years. Blessing to you Mark!
Mark has a wisdom beyond him. He is quite courageous to go to Africa and not look for the first hotel and all the other fear driven tactics to find security. Strong young brother.
Deeper than a lot of the silliness one gets from the barbershops i used to go to. I know men in their 40s and older still out chasing big booty chicks and broke in the USA. This collaboration is proof that a change is happening.
@@icycaribe Yes absolutely. Mark shames a lot of older men who move with no purpose. Travelling solely for sex seems redundant. There surely is more to life. It seems to me that is a rabbit hole with no goow end.
@@muchit3629 no debate there. I simply love how he does it. By example. I personally dont care if a man Travels for sex. You and i have had that discussion. Leadership is by example. Not edict. . If they meant to get it then they will. And if they dont? Not my problem.
My husband and I are now in Ghana. We arrived Feb 26. I had never even been on a plane. We actually go to immigration for our Residency this week. Yah is good. We are not going back to Babylon. We are mixed race couple and have recieved nothing but love!
@@princessprincess7708 IT was not in tended that way but interatial marriage was illegal and not that long ago. No emphasis just making a statement. There are not a lot of white people here where we are and that's all. Absolutely no emphasis.
This kid is 12 years younger than my youngest child, yet he has wisdom beyond his years. He is really good for Africa. I am an African, and he is on point on everything he is saying.
His intelligence and ability to articulate himself well, is reminiscent of previous generations of African -American youth. (particularly during the Civil Rights Era) Clearly something intervened to transform us from this to what is normative today.
Two young men bringing heat, I think this might be the best video I’ve seen you post! Loaded with honest information and mature wisdom beyond your years. Much respect gentleman! 🔥🔥🔥 Thanks for sharing Bro!
A few years back, I watched an African American woman telling her friends to come to the Gambia because they can take it over....That ignorant bullshit got her ran out of Gambia... Saw mark for the first time on "go black to Africa". I Was impressed then and still is. Great content!
You’re talking about Ms Cathey. I watched that video where she went on a rant and roasted the locals. I haven’t heard from her in over a year, but to my knowledge she’s back in Atlanta.
@@africaine4889 American Black women are a special breed of retarded they really think they can go to other countries with that boss girl shit, i laugh when they get humbled very quickly
Excellent interview. This was my initial experience traveling to Ethiopia. I took all that independent Americanness with me and didn't trust strangers or interact with people without a purpose. It will make your time abroad miserable and I was going down that path until one day I told myself to stop fighting their culture. Once I did, I had the time of my life. All the while they were trying to teach me how to interact and build community with them. My favorite country to this day. Shout out to Mark.
@@BologneseJonesthis American is educated, that's the key. I was surprise to see how badly Americans speak. Some I cannot even understand what they say. African are so well spoken, you can understand every one in Africa who speaks English. Why I don't know why?
@@pastryshack551 simple answer..blacks were enslaved ..forced not to speak their own language and taught English by slave masters ..now where did they learn that bad speech from
I love to hear Mark talk. My first trip outside the US was with the Peace Crops in 1974. I was a math teacher in West Africa. Mark reminds me of a best friend I met in Liberia. He was a young man really on top things. It was a pleasure being his friend. The funny thing is. I am 72 years old now, and I have not meet anyone like some of the Black Americans I met in Africa. They were friends I will never forget, we looked out for each other. In the 1980s I was married to an African and I would tell her, all African Americans need to visit Africa. They will not all like Africa but they will benefit from going there. It will be a positive eye opener into who you are. One more thing to add, being a smart and honest guy in a place like Africa, works to your advantage. In America, if you are a Black Man that come across as a little to intelligent, it can be negative. But not in Africa, you are an America you suppose to smart. When you come across as a dumb America, there is no respect for you. What Mark did when first visiting Tanzania, is what the Peace Crops taught their Volunteers to do in one month long training at the beginning of our service. You want to be approachable and friendly. Get to know people who can help you and don't step on any toes I don't care how lowly a person seem. Show everyone respect because you do not know who knows who.
Young T'Challa, this interview is a game-changer... Without a doubt! Mark should be getting paid to tour America and share his story & life perspective in inner city high schools and neighborhood community centers to inspire / motivate them to explore overseas. Young Black American men of similar ages need to hear this from a young bro their own age - someone who at first didn't even have his "purpose" figured out but Mark actually focused, searched for it like a man, didn't get caught up in the petty female or hater drama or social media bullsh*t - and now he's discovered both HIS PATH & PURPOSE✊🏾. AND he's even dropping mad wisdom bombs. 💣💣💣💣 🤜🏾✈️🌐🤛🏿
I’m from Gambia, but I live in NYC finishing up my degree. In Africa, Gambia is one of the best place to live. I still visit the Gambia every year either summer time or December. This brother is very smart, I wish him well in Tanzania .
A young man with a lot of wisdom. This is the mind from diaspora that will transformed AFRICA because what the continent need now is the knowledge and how to tackle issues bedeviling the African societies. Gentleman, I wish you well in your fruitful live ahead
Auston you will never have or meet anyone more positive and intelligent as Mark. You can drop the mic now. Build with Mark. I expect a beauty salon, barber shops and other businesses with you guys. All the positive business bruhs and sisters must build businesses in Africa.
I agree with pursuing the friendship and seriously considering some placement of my investments where it is mutually beneficial. Still more to learn but this is a GREAT starting point.
@@icycaribe I wish more people will REALLY look at mutually beneficial deals in Africa. People have stolen sooooo much resources from countries in Africa. It is going to take some collaboration with some business locals and other investors. I looking myself but I'm doing my due diligence. I do recommend that others get involved with open minds and risk taking willingness. You must vet everything first and always.
@@icthusfinancial5166 yes. I am on the record for not caring about skin tone. In the Costa Rican Caribbean, i was approached by an expat. His 8ntent was to benefit himself. Nothing wrong with that. But his angle was to point out our shared melanin content. Not a business plan. He was nice enough and we broke bread together, but he brought up race a lot and how a French woman had married a local there and he died, leaving her a lot of property. I went to view the property he had bought and wanted to revitalize a d decided that the work he needed done is something i can do myself in the states and i declined. His approach was shallow and quite frankly, the money he was asking for was high enough to make a difference but low enough to make the unwise give it away. Had a local there try the same thing. Not with me. It was a law suit or betrayal waiting to happen. If i part ways with cash, It better be crisp and align with my needs or i just do it myself because i know how to generate wealth and will outsource my needs instead of giving someone a large amount of money based on my feelings foe people's skin tone. Pay them a fair wage for fair work without giving up equity for myself. Mark seems to understand this.
Your best video ever,I'm South African and I'm taken a back by this kid's intellect. I really or would like to meet up with him when I visit Tanzania. He has something about him.
And your comment is part of the problem(s). Stop bashing women/men in the U.S. It doesn't make the situation better. The more you point the finger the less progress of change you will see in the black community. It starts with you...Happy and Heal people don't dwell on the miserable and hurt people.
@@FinishTheRaceVL7 I didn't bash him at all I complimented him. We all know that women look for the bad boy especially at his age. Then they become women your age and decide to get sense when it's too late. It's not bashing if its true. Are you married? If you're not married right now you are definitely proving my point.
@@EnilSsab - My comment was directed towards your thoughts about, "U.S. women" NOT Mark. Mark is highly respected in our community when he came on the seen 3+ yrs ago @19 yrs old (which is at an age when (most) young men/women are NOT thinking about settling in a relationship/marriage but more focused on their education or exploring life). Back to the "U.S. women" comment. Its sad for you to believe that all women are monolithic & we all think the same or choose the sane type of men, and it's simply NOT true. When I decided to date in my mid-late 20s, I dated nothing but highly educated men whom some (men) may have thought were "nerdy" men. But I like who I like. I ended up marrying a Doctor in my late twenties, who later passed away in a fatal car accident. The problem is that you assume all women are the same & think the same. But the truth is that, all women do NOT LIKE "bad", ghetto, abusive men, or uneducated men. That don't even make sense. There's different levels of class of women you need to explore to know that difference, but some how you've been trapped in a box of women you only see who like "bad" guys. Maybe, the only women you see like this is in the demographic you live in, and you need to explore better quality women beyond what you always see. Explore other places you have Never been before in the U.S. You be surprised there are high # of quality & high-caliber of women you will discover. Stop speaking negative thoughts about every U.S. women when clearly you haven't explore "every/most" women in the U.S. Sadly, your downfall will be what you are "assuming" about women. Even when you might think/assume the grass is greener on the otherside (it may very well end up hurting you more). Allow the Lord Jehovah to Lead you in your thoughts, so you can see & think more clearly, instead of always assuming. Peace and Blessings to you my Bro. I want nothing but the best for you...
@@FinishTheRaceVL7 I am highly aware of statistics. You are correct that it is not all. But we have a clear sign that it's a solid majority of untraditional women in the US. I have been to 50% of the states in the US, what I've noticed is that it's the same issues. To further this we actually have redpill and full channels dedicated to men leaving women from the US. Auston's channel was created because of this problem. Here's something I can tell you, my wife is Japanese and she's the first Japanese woman I've ever met. Her culture was so different and respectful towards men that my instincts were to marry her. I was convinced with only a sample of one. Her friends no matter the region were the same way. Even in other countries which I have been to 5 the women are completely different. The vast majority were respectful and the completely opposite of the average women in the US. It may not be you but it is the vast majority of them. The premise is why run through a field full of bombs to find a wife, when I can run through a field of wives with very few bombs in it. You're arguing emotions, I'm arguing statistics. Move on with your argumentative life, and stop making life a living he'll for brothers. Rest in peace to your husband. You just hate that we found a solution to our problems like all men have done for centuries.
Mann!! this guy speaks the truth! Im Ghanian myself. Born in England but lived a few years in Ghana in my early teenage years. So many black people in the west think Africa is this underdeveloped utopia. I love Ghana but if you're not prepared you'll be cheated out of everything you have from the moment you land at the airport 😅
These are all the realities expats will have to face when they leave America and go to any country . Mark is the bridge needed to bring African Americans back to Africa . Keep up the good work Mark , Im very proud of you . The creator chose you for this mission you are on .
This was great to watch, Mark is intelligent wise thoughtful and well spoken, it's quite refreshing to see a young Black American man with a mind like his.
Big facts. I didnt have any problems in Tanzania until I came across a African American. It was my last time connecting with my people. But i just need to find my tribe. ❤😊
This may be my most favorite video you ever did. I researched African nations, having visited a few and married a Zim once. Yes, my children are of recent African descent. I am very proud of that because i chose to have that happen. The challenge i have with Tanzania and other nations there is their reliance upon what i call the Chinese Global Payday Loan scam. Its not just African nations but here in Costa Rica too. I see and agree with the nation's efforts to free themselves from the petrol dollar. I'm the same. But based on the conditions that China uses to do this, like 99 year leases where they pretty much control all the operations and land around the trains and buildings they put up (btw, using mostly Chinese labor and stiffing the locals) it seems these nations are trading one bad colonizer for another. Over-all, the Costa Rican Caribbean gives me the vibe i want from the melanated class. But i can get with Tanzania based on what i see so far after living in Costa Rica with a couple of exceptions. Hopefully, they will not fall for the okie doke. Those of us who travel frequently know that the chinese are embedded in every sector of the globe. And largely, they are good people like everyoneelse. . But the deals they cut at a national level are to be closely monitored and are for them, not for you.
Chinese bought American debt,if it wasn’t the dollar being a traded currency hence America just print…bouy I tell you the economy was gonna be on the trash..
Stop the hate of chinese. The chinese have done more to Africa countries for a shot time than the Western countries have done and stole from Africa thru IMF and world bank. The chinese have buld infustrures where the westerners only create wars and bring their crazy culture.
You need a more sophisticated analysis of the China/Africa economic or other relationships. Your western powers have dominated (and still do) those relationships and more , for centuries. And yet, nearly nothing, or misery, to show for it. I'm afraid that western media simplistic anti China propaganda view is weak, even boring!
Now this! I didnt get from the Asia content. Mark is inspiring! He is how I raised my sons. Don't be concerned about things. Do what you can to lift yourself and be an example through your works. Be a part of the community you want to protect. Those who need it will see it as a personal call to action. You can help others by being the example instead of trying to be a savior.
I am from Mark's channel, and he is an absolutely awesome young man❤ brilliant beyond his years.. He has given back and build within every community he has touched in Africa, ..and is instilled with true authenticity to want to help, educate, and with compassion and integrity...Thank you Mark for spreading your wisdom ❤
I'm 51 years old and traveled internationally for the first time in my life to the beautiful country of Rwanda 🇷🇼 in February 2023. The greatest part of my stay in Rwanda 🇷🇼 was hanging out and interacting with the locals.
This young brother has so much wisdom. He's absolutely right. Most of us hate the western way of life, yet when we leave the west we insist on holding on to that way. We don't realise we have become the thing we hate...blessings 🖤
This was a beautiful encounter. There's a lot going on in this video. First, from the moment I found out that Auston was in Tanzania I (and others) really wanted him to meet Mark. I'm really glad that even though his channel is much larger, he was gracious enough to meet with Mark. And on Mark's side, it was simply impressive to witness his generosity in terms of sharing his valuable experience. Let's be honest, most people would be charging to give out what they have learned if it was at the rich level that Mark has attained. There are many American universities that would want to have Mark as a student, due to his real-life African knowledge (and maybe there are companies that are looking for someone like him. The point is he has pretty good options he can explore for himself, outside his own company called Merge. In the post-pandemic economy, having options is not a light matter). It does not really matter whether Auston leaves Tanzania next week and moves on. He is free to do as he pleases. Some people are better when they stay on the move; others are better if they settle down in one place. The important benefit with the Auston-Mark encounter was that for a short while we were able to see how two young African Americans, talented in their own way, can come together and learn from each other and, more importantly, inform many viewers out there. This is the kind of video that can even be played to high school students in America's inner-cities. Don't get me wrong: Africa is not the solution for every African American, just like Europe is not the solution for every White American. The point is that wherever you go, you can learn and maybe turn the experience into a positive one.
This happened to me - I was setting up in a country and the Black ex-pat community started trying to "rank" me versus them and who they admire, talking about this other Black person in the country is doing their "damn thing" - I left them alone, got with locals and kept it moving.
I'm glad many are beginning to expose the disconnect of the diaspora with the Motherland(so to speak) it's sad that we are seeing this globally from the Pookie and Ray RAY sh!t in D.R. & now Colombia to the "hoteps" who want to Go Back to Africa but don't know sh!t about the culture & then want to build with the local expats there only to repeat the cycle. I always wondered how black expats were getting along. It seems now it isn't holding much weight. Mark roke down the core as to what's wrong with Black Americans as a whole in some ways and how time, scenery, experience doesn't heal all wounds. Salute to you in your travels and unfortunate friction with the black expats you dealt with. I travel a lot. Which country did you have this issue in?
I'm African-American who can trace my ancestry to pre Civil War US and I am not a Foundational Black American. How do you know that either of these guys consider themselves as such.
Thank you Auston for giving Mark your platform to bring out all the problems that need to be fixed. Mark, you are a wonderful gentleman, and thanks for all that you are doing. Wow!
Fascinating interview. The snake is a snake because that is what they do. You cannot ignore that wisdom. Some really deep conversation that is often not discussed especially in the traveling sphere. Love the conversation. Respect to both of you young kings.🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿.
This was good. Mark clearly had to get some things off his chest. Ive had the opportunity to visit Tanzania. It's beautiful. I do agree that the Black expat is challenging. It's not community based at all. Look forward to seeing how your travels progress and change your world view.
Mark is so wise, he learned the place so fast. He addresses the issues (for people who visit other countries) the same way I would have addressed them, being born in Tanzania 🇹🇿 and residing in the U.S now I’m SPEECHLESS on how he dissect issues. I enjoy intelligent & wise conversation
This is the most powerful and encouraging video that Auston has ever done and will be hard pressed to eclipse. This video will bring emotions out of you and make you think beyond your normal thoughts.
Mark is the kind of guy that Auston needs to be around
Agreed
Mark is clearly a very wise young man who is a leader in the making.
I don’t disagree nor agree with Mark.
Wtf fam we lit ayooooo we all did this is🥳😎💯
Mark won't be able to have any influence over Auston. The only influence on Auston is S;x watch his videos
My man is only 22 years old yet so articulate and sharp-witted in the way he positively chooses to express himself. At 22 I was still chasing girls, blinded by the pudesh (punani), I wasted a lot of money doing so I had to learn the hard way. Some people are old souls blessed from the get-go, no time to waste their mission in life is already ingrained within them.
You can tell that Mark needed to talk to you. He needed you badly. He was probably holding in so much stuff that’s happened to him since he’s been over there, and you provided a safe place for him to let it out.
Mark has been saying these things on his channel already.
This is why we MUST come together and stick together no matter where we travel as AA'S
@@globalgogetter4469 would love that, but as it seems don’t matter where you are on the planet, black Americans bring the crab in the barrel mentality
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@@juzrhyme712 Black Americans are like honorary White people. Negropean Culture
I have this strong feeling that Mark is going to be in high places of leadership in the African continent in the future. He's going to impact generations I do believe.
And he started so unbelievably young... I remember when he first got to Africa...
Wow. I can feel this prophecy will come to pass.
As an African, I can clearly see Mark in the future, doing great things to humanity. Doing it from this part of the world.
By the way, at least this one time, we've brain drained America 😂😂
Yaa am African and I can testify to that he will have a good future via leadership in the continent
@@Sadiku11 I also remember when he came but I’m a bit confused y he doesn’t say his parents are actually from Tanzania 🇹🇿 .
How is this dude only 22 years old!? Was he like this before he came to Africa?! This was a great interview man. Keep this up.
Mark speaks like a man my age. His perspective is one with maturity, and he communicates superbly!
Great interview Auston!
Sharing this with my 20-year old son!
I think Mark has got a destiny of reviving ideas of Marcus Garvey of pan Africanism. You can see that he is full of wisdom and brave.
This. Was. Amazing! Auston… please keep in touch with this young brother because he has the oldest, wisest soul that I’ve ever seen in someone under the age of 25. What a kind, positive person. And he had so many great quotes… I’ll have to go back and write some of them down.
It’s so refreshing to see a video like this which is outside of the norm and not JUST about drinking, eating, clubbing and chasing women. THIS is truly what traveling can offer. Wisdom and personal growth. I know that this may not get the views of vids with pretty girls in the thumbnail but it might be your best video to date. Very proud of you for doing this. This is the kind of content that can change lives 👍
Well spoken!
Bro is cooler than a fan... One of my biggest crushes was a Tanzanian girl. She was a great runner, she spoke three languages, and was so brilliant she graduated a year early with a double degree. Everyone liked, and respected her.
@@princessprincess7708 English, French, and Swahili she knew cold and fluently... There were other dialogues she grasped... She could understand Spanish but said she couldn't speak it... She was brilliant. She was a D1 champion 400m sprinter and hurdler. I remember her winning a race, then she sprinted to me and jumped into my arm gleefully as I swung her around... Her sweet scent was all over me, and I loved every moment of it... I had no game, and she was extremely shy, so neither of us knew what to do to move things forward... The night before we graduated I found out that I was the only person she connected with on campus. I had a real shot but my inexperience left me dead in the water...
@@busyrand Don't worry my young brother beautiful women are plenty, they're born everyday. Financially stable and successful men are rare, place your future self in a future position whereby you never have to chase or want a woman they instead chase and want you.
He speak like a Malcolm X/MLK. It is hard to believe he is not even 25 years old.
@@newempire158 A great summary of how to move in life.
@@princessprincess7708 Men only get better with age (Silver Foxes) if they exercise regular and watch their diet.
awesome collaboration!
Mark is a cool brother.
Yo... I liked him the more I heard him talk...
Do you know Featherstale?
The brother is smooth and wise!
Mark doesn't just talk because he's eloquent, he put things into action.. I love Mark!
I didn't know what to expect from this guy but he is very aware.
The dude Mark is so extremely intelligent. Some people are blessed with athletic abilities, some looks, some wealth. This young man is so blessed with wisdom is not funny. Most people will not obtain a fraction of his wisdom is they lived 100 years. Blessing to you Mark!
"Stuck om trauma"...great conversation
Mark is just a gem. He is so wise for his age speaks like he's 65 yrs old. So articulate.
Mark has a wisdom beyond him. He is quite courageous to go to Africa and not look for the first hotel and all the other fear driven tactics to find security. Strong young brother.
Do you know Featherstale
Call that boy Mark X! He's a great orator. Wise beyond his years.
One of the DEEPEST conversations I've heard from two young brothers.
Deeper than a lot of the silliness one gets from the barbershops i used to go to.
I know men in their 40s and older still out chasing big booty chicks and broke in the USA. This collaboration is proof that a change is happening.
@@icycaribe Yes absolutely. Mark shames a lot of older men who move with no purpose. Travelling solely for sex seems redundant. There surely is more to life. It seems to me that is a rabbit hole with no goow end.
@@muchit3629 no debate there. I simply love how he does it. By example.
I personally dont care if a man Travels for sex. You and i have had that discussion.
Leadership is by example. Not edict. . If they meant to get it then they will. And if they dont? Not my problem.
Mark never disappoints as he's always on point.
My husband and I are now in Ghana. We arrived Feb 26. I had never even been on a plane. We actually go to immigration for our Residency this week. Yah is good. We are not going back to Babylon. We are mixed race couple and have recieved nothing but love!
@@princessprincess7708 IT was not in tended that way but interatial marriage was illegal and not that long ago. No emphasis just making a statement. There are not a lot of white people here where we are and that's all. Absolutely no emphasis.
The reason ex pats don't want to talk to him because they're threatened by this young man's wisdom and the fact he's 22 years old too.
@@davidsmith2132It's facts go read a book goof🤡
or they don't want to talk to him
I’m 40 and this young man has an old soul. I felt like I was listening to a person around my age
This kid is 12 years younger than my youngest child, yet he has wisdom beyond his years. He is really good for Africa. I am an African, and he is on point on everything he is saying.
His intelligence and ability to articulate himself well, is reminiscent of previous generations of African -American youth. (particularly during the Civil Rights Era) Clearly something intervened to transform us from this to what is normative today.
wow he sounds like a President . He is a Man of greatness already .
Mark can be a power speaker/lecturer for real!
I want to travel to Tanzania just to personally shake Mark’s hand. He is very bright and inspirational.
*Wow, Very Wise Young Man. Beautiful Soul, Beautiful Heart. He just got a New Subscriber*
He is like a philosopher. Like an old soul in a new body.
Broooo, first time listening to mark and this kid has so much knowledge it almost does feel like listening to an elder speaking
Two young men bringing heat, I think this might be the best video I’ve seen you post! Loaded with honest information and mature wisdom beyond your years. Much respect gentleman! 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks for sharing Bro!
It was one guy bringing heat.
A few years back, I watched an African American woman telling her friends to come to the Gambia because they can take it over....That ignorant bullshit got her ran out of Gambia... Saw mark for the first time on "go black to Africa". I Was impressed then and still is. Great content!
You’re talking about Ms Cathey. I watched that video where she went on a rant and roasted the locals. I haven’t heard from her in over a year, but to my knowledge she’s back in Atlanta.
And she ran out of Gambia in the middle of the nighr. Art cathey was something lol
@@africaine4889 American Black women are a special breed of retarded they really think they can go to other countries with that boss girl shit, i laugh when they get humbled very quickly
@@luciferfire1575what was her youtube handle
@@macman9689 Art cathey
Excellent interview. This was my initial experience traveling to Ethiopia. I took all that independent Americanness with me and didn't trust strangers or interact with people without a purpose. It will make your time abroad miserable and I was going down that path until one day I told myself to stop fighting their culture. Once I did, I had the time of my life. All the while they were trying to teach me how to interact and build community with them. My favorite country to this day. Shout out to Mark.
Interesting! I'd like to hear more about your experience in Ethiopia 🇪🇹
@@E.P.7131 Likewise 👊🏿💯
Wow
This brother is enlightened he had me locked in I couldn’t move
Mark is very wise!!!
Black men, we are stronger together than divided.
Dude ! I just became a fan !! Dude is smart behind his years !!
This young brutha is dropping KNOWLEDGE! Salute ! We love to see this type of honesty in everything especially vlogs.
Daaamn these two brothers on video !!! WE NEED MORE OF THIS COLLAB !
I am so proud of you Austin. Mark is a very wise man. You two are a two punch combo Straight ahead---->🥊🥊
Mark is a good dude and is mature beyond his age
This guy sounds so mature for his age. He wil take it very far in life with that attitude
Leadership qualities.
I know people say girls mature faster but mark is proof boys can mature early too
@@BologneseJonesthis American is educated, that's the key. I was surprise to see how badly Americans speak. Some I cannot even understand what they say. African are so well spoken, you can understand every one in Africa who speaks English. Why I don't know why?
@@pastryshack551 simple answer..blacks were enslaved ..forced not to speak their own language and taught English by slave masters ..now where did they learn that bad speech from
I love to hear Mark talk. My first trip outside the US was with the Peace Crops in 1974. I was a math teacher in West Africa. Mark reminds me of a best friend I met in Liberia. He was a young man really on top things. It was a pleasure being his friend. The funny thing is. I am 72 years old now, and I have not meet anyone like some of the Black Americans I met in Africa. They were friends I will never forget, we looked out for each other. In the 1980s I was married to an African and I would tell her, all African Americans need to visit Africa. They will not all like Africa but they will benefit from going there. It will be a positive eye opener into who you are. One more thing to add, being a smart and honest guy in a place like Africa, works to your advantage. In America, if you are a Black Man that come across as a little to intelligent, it can be negative. But not in Africa, you are an America you suppose to smart. When you come across as a dumb America, there is no respect for you. What Mark did when first visiting Tanzania, is what the Peace Crops taught their Volunteers to do in one month long training at the beginning of our service. You want to be approachable and friendly. Get to know people who can help you and don't step on any toes I don't care how lowly a person seem. Show everyone respect because you do not know who knows who.
mark has a wealth of wisdom and knowledge at a young age...have to applaud that young brother....
One day Mark is gonna win the Nobel peace prize
Mark is wise beyond his years.
Young T'Challa, this interview is a game-changer... Without a doubt! Mark should be getting paid to tour America and share his story & life perspective in inner city high schools and neighborhood community centers to inspire / motivate them to explore overseas. Young Black American men of similar ages need to hear this from a young bro their own age - someone who at first didn't even have his "purpose" figured out but Mark actually focused, searched for it like a man, didn't get caught up in the petty female or hater drama or social media bullsh*t - and now he's discovered both HIS PATH & PURPOSE✊🏾. AND he's even dropping mad wisdom bombs. 💣💣💣💣
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Mark, there is something in you. You are going to be GREAT my son. Keep it real.
I’m from Gambia, but I live in NYC finishing up my degree. In Africa, Gambia is one of the best place to live. I still visit the Gambia every year either summer time or December. This brother is very smart, I wish him well in Tanzania .
This young man is brilliant. He is going places. This is a natural born leader, I look forward to seeing what he does.
A young man with a lot of wisdom. This is the mind from diaspora that will transformed AFRICA because what the continent need now is the knowledge and how to tackle issues bedeviling the African societies. Gentleman, I wish you well in your fruitful live ahead
Auston you will never have or meet anyone more positive and intelligent as Mark. You can drop the mic now. Build with Mark. I expect a beauty salon, barber shops and other businesses with you guys. All the positive business bruhs and sisters must build businesses in Africa.
I agree with pursuing the friendship and seriously considering some placement of my investments where it is mutually beneficial. Still more to learn but this is a GREAT starting point.
@@icycaribe I wish more people will REALLY look at mutually beneficial deals in Africa. People have stolen sooooo much resources from countries in Africa. It is going to take some collaboration with some business locals and other investors. I looking myself but I'm doing my due diligence. I do recommend that others get involved with open minds and risk taking willingness. You must vet everything first and always.
@@icthusfinancial5166 yes. I am on the record for not caring about skin tone.
In the Costa Rican Caribbean, i was approached by an expat. His 8ntent was to benefit himself. Nothing wrong with that.
But his angle was to point out our shared melanin content. Not a business plan. He was nice enough and we broke bread together, but he brought up race a lot and how a French woman had married a local there and he died, leaving her a lot of property.
I went to view the property he had bought and wanted to revitalize a d decided that the work he needed done is something i can do myself in the states and i declined.
His approach was shallow and quite frankly, the money he was asking for was high enough to make a difference but low enough to make the unwise give it away.
Had a local there try the same thing. Not with me. It was a law suit or betrayal waiting to happen. If i part ways with cash, It better be crisp and align with my needs or i just do it myself because i know how to generate wealth and will outsource my needs instead of giving someone a large amount of money based on my feelings foe people's skin tone. Pay them a fair wage for fair work without giving up equity for myself. Mark seems to understand this.
This guy is some philosopher
Your best video ever,I'm South African and I'm taken a back by this kid's intellect. I really or would like to meet up with him when I visit Tanzania. He has something about him.
That young man has more wisdom than 100 man combined. I would love to learn how he grew up. He’s a walking encyclopedia.
The funny part is women in the U.S. would dislike/dismiss this man. You can tell he is a man who walks on principles and integrity.
And your comment is part of the problem(s). Stop bashing women/men in the U.S. It doesn't make the situation better. The more you point the finger the less progress of change you will see in the black community. It starts with you...Happy and Heal people don't dwell on the miserable and hurt people.
@@FinishTheRaceVL7 I didn't bash him at all I complimented him. We all know that women look for the bad boy especially at his age. Then they become women your age and decide to get sense when it's too late. It's not bashing if its true. Are you married? If you're not married right now you are definitely proving my point.
@@EnilSsab - My comment was directed towards your thoughts about, "U.S. women" NOT Mark. Mark is highly respected in our community when he came on the seen 3+ yrs ago @19 yrs old (which is at an age when (most) young men/women are NOT thinking about settling in a relationship/marriage but more focused on their education or exploring life).
Back to the "U.S. women" comment. Its sad for you to believe that all women are monolithic & we all think the same or choose the sane type of men, and it's simply NOT true.
When I decided to date in my mid-late 20s, I dated nothing but highly educated men whom some (men) may have thought were "nerdy" men. But I like who I like. I ended up marrying a Doctor in my late twenties, who later passed away in a fatal car accident. The problem is that you assume all women are the same & think the same. But the truth is that, all women do NOT LIKE "bad", ghetto, abusive men, or uneducated men. That don't even make sense. There's different levels of class of women you need to explore to know that difference, but some how you've been trapped in a box of women you only see who like "bad" guys. Maybe, the only women you see like this is in the demographic you live in, and you need to explore better quality women beyond what you always see.
Explore other places you have Never been before in the U.S. You be surprised there are high # of quality & high-caliber of women you will discover. Stop speaking negative thoughts about every U.S. women when clearly you haven't explore "every/most" women in the U.S. Sadly, your downfall will be what you are "assuming" about women. Even when you might think/assume the grass is greener on the otherside (it may very well end up hurting you more).
Allow the Lord Jehovah to Lead you in your thoughts, so you can see & think more clearly, instead of always assuming. Peace and Blessings to you my Bro. I want nothing but the best for you...
@@FinishTheRaceVL7 I am highly aware of statistics. You are correct that it is not all. But we have a clear sign that it's a solid majority of untraditional women in the US. I have been to 50% of the states in the US, what I've noticed is that it's the same issues. To further this we actually have redpill and full channels dedicated to men leaving women from the US. Auston's channel was created because of this problem. Here's something I can tell you, my wife is Japanese and she's the first Japanese woman I've ever met. Her culture was so different and respectful towards men that my instincts were to marry her. I was convinced with only a sample of one. Her friends no matter the region were the same way. Even in other countries which I have been to 5 the women are completely different. The vast majority were respectful and the completely opposite of the average women in the US. It may not be you but it is the vast majority of them. The premise is why run through a field full of bombs to find a wife, when I can run through a field of wives with very few bombs in it. You're arguing emotions, I'm arguing statistics. Move on with your argumentative life, and stop making life a living he'll for brothers. Rest in peace to your husband. You just hate that we found a solution to our problems like all men have done for centuries.
@@FinishTheRaceVL7 what he said applies to vast majority of US women though.
Mark is wise beyond his year!! He is a blessing!!
Mann!! this guy speaks the truth! Im Ghanian myself. Born in England but lived a few years in Ghana in my early teenage years. So many black people in the west think Africa is this underdeveloped utopia. I love Ghana but if you're not prepared you'll be cheated out of everything you have from the moment you land at the airport 😅
I like how you framed the way some people overly romanticize Africa - as an underdeveloped utopia..lol
These are all the realities expats will have to face when they leave America and go to any country . Mark is the bridge needed to bring African Americans back to Africa . Keep up the good work Mark , Im very proud of you . The creator chose you for this mission you are on .
Amen 🙏 The Most High 🌈 Chose Mark ‼️
This dude is wise af. Definitely an old soul
This was great to watch, Mark is intelligent wise thoughtful and well spoken, it's quite refreshing to see a young Black American man with a mind like his.
Big facts. I didnt have any problems in Tanzania until I came across a African American. It was my last time connecting with my people. But i just need to find my tribe. ❤😊
Mark is still in TANZANIA?? this says a lot about him, his move was real, not a holiday like rest of them. I wish him all best here!
I really enjoyed this get-together didn't even realize 30 minutes had gone until you mention it very easy for the soul to digest..👍👍👍👍
And thanks for having Mark on. I was downloading all the knowledge especially about the snake
This may be my most favorite video you ever did. I researched African nations, having visited a few and married a Zim once. Yes, my children are of recent African descent. I am very proud of that because i chose to have that happen.
The challenge i have with Tanzania and other nations there is their reliance upon what i call the Chinese Global Payday Loan scam. Its not just African nations but here in Costa Rica too.
I see and agree with the nation's efforts to free themselves from the petrol dollar. I'm the same. But based on the conditions that China uses to do this, like 99 year leases where they pretty much control all the operations and land around the trains and buildings they put up (btw, using mostly Chinese labor and stiffing the locals) it seems these nations are trading one bad colonizer for another. Over-all, the Costa Rican Caribbean gives me the vibe i want from the melanated class. But i can get with Tanzania based on what i see so far after living in Costa Rica with a couple of exceptions.
Hopefully, they will not fall for the okie doke. Those of us who travel frequently know that the chinese are embedded in every sector of the globe. And largely, they are good people like everyoneelse. . But the deals they cut at a national level are to be closely monitored and are for them, not for you.
Chinese bought American debt,if it wasn’t the dollar being a traded currency hence America just print…bouy I tell you the economy was gonna be on the trash..
Stop the hate of chinese.
The chinese have done more to Africa countries for a shot time than the Western countries have done and stole from Africa thru IMF and world bank.
The chinese have buld infustrures where the westerners only create wars and bring their crazy culture.
Too late! The “okie doke” has been fallen for.
Zim women are beautiful, definitely going to visit there
You need a more sophisticated analysis of the China/Africa economic or other relationships. Your western powers have dominated (and still do) those relationships and more , for centuries. And yet, nearly nothing, or misery, to show for it. I'm afraid that western media simplistic anti China propaganda view is weak, even boring!
This is awesome. Two good brothers linking up ✊🏾
Now this! I didnt get from the Asia content. Mark is inspiring!
He is how I raised my sons. Don't be concerned about things. Do what you can to lift yourself and be an example through your works. Be a part of the community you want to protect.
Those who need it will see it as a personal call to action. You can help others by being the example instead of trying to be a savior.
Mark is an excellent example on how young men in their 20s should behave
Heyyy...This young brother Mark reminds me of a young Barack Obama...GREAT AND POWERFUL YOUNG BROTHERS...AWESOME INTERVIEW!!!😎💯💯
Nah you tripping bruh, you better go somewhere with that nonsense. All this time and you haven’t seen what Obama is yet? Bwhahaha
Facts
Obama the guy that murdered Ghadafi and ruined the whole country of Libya? Might want to rethink your Obama worship
I am from Mark's channel, and he is an absolutely awesome young man❤ brilliant beyond his years.. He has given back and build within every community he has touched in Africa, ..and is instilled with true authenticity to want to help, educate, and with compassion and integrity...Thank you Mark for spreading your wisdom ❤
I'm 51 years old and traveled internationally for the first time in my life to the beautiful country of Rwanda 🇷🇼 in February 2023. The greatest part of my stay in Rwanda 🇷🇼 was hanging out and interacting with the locals.
Mark a VERY INTELLIGENT 🧠 Blk Man for his age! Good to see a young blk man with smarts & intelligence & not ignorance
Another banger, this was very deep brothers at this point AUSTON CANNOT BE STOPPED
Auston this is your best video thus far. Looking towards the follow up videos with this young man. I’m vey impressed by both of you.
I agree. I saved it to my favorites.
This young brother has so much wisdom. He's absolutely right. Most of us hate the western way of life, yet when we leave the west we insist on holding on to that way. We don't realise we have become the thing we hate...blessings 🖤
yes, yes, so well said, Have become the thing we hate, right on point. wow
That voice he’s talking about is the Holy Spirit 😂 he’s full of wisdom
Mark seems like a solid young man and is wise beyond his years. Salute to you both! Young Kings 👑
Mark is wise beyond his years that’s a blessing.
This young brother is absolutely brilliant. A breath of fresh air.
This is a beautiful interview. It’s dope to see good young brothers buildin’❤
This was a beautiful encounter. There's a lot going on in this video. First, from the moment I found out that Auston was in Tanzania I (and others) really wanted him to meet Mark. I'm really glad that even though his channel is much larger, he was gracious enough to meet with Mark. And on Mark's side, it was simply impressive to witness his generosity in terms of sharing his valuable experience. Let's be honest, most people would be charging to give out what they have learned if it was at the rich level that Mark has attained. There are many American universities that would want to have Mark as a student, due to his real-life African knowledge (and maybe there are companies that are looking for someone like him. The point is he has pretty good options he can explore for himself, outside his own company called Merge. In the post-pandemic economy, having options is not a light matter). It does not really matter whether Auston leaves Tanzania next week and moves on. He is free to do as he pleases. Some people are better when they stay on the move; others are better if they settle down in one place. The important benefit with the Auston-Mark encounter was that for a short while we were able to see how two young African Americans, talented in their own way, can come together and learn from each other and, more importantly, inform many viewers out there. This is the kind of video that can even be played to high school students in America's inner-cities. Don't get me wrong: Africa is not the solution for every African American, just like Europe is not the solution for every White American. The point is that wherever you go, you can learn and maybe turn the experience into a positive one.
This happened to me - I was setting up in a country and the Black ex-pat community started trying to "rank" me versus them and who they admire, talking about this other Black person in the country is doing their "damn thing" - I left them alone, got with locals and kept it moving.
I'm glad many are beginning to expose the disconnect of the diaspora with the Motherland(so to speak) it's sad that we are seeing this globally from the Pookie and Ray RAY sh!t in D.R. & now Colombia to the "hoteps" who want to Go Back to Africa but don't know sh!t about the culture & then want to build with the local expats there only to repeat the cycle. I always wondered how black expats were getting along. It seems now it isn't holding much weight. Mark roke down the core as to what's wrong with Black Americans as a whole in some ways and how time, scenery, experience doesn't heal all wounds. Salute to you in your travels and unfortunate friction with the black expats you dealt with. I travel a lot. Which country did you have this issue in?
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The interview hit so hard Auston was a little lost for words, almost the boy was spitting deep truth. Respect.
This is a great interview with 2 Foundational Black Americans. A lot of lessons to learn from them.
I'm African-American who can trace my ancestry to pre Civil War US and I am not a Foundational Black American. How do you know that either of these guys consider themselves as such.
Mark would have been a Fred Hampton if he was born at that time, really intelligent guy
That's not his job that was the previous generations job THOSE DAYS ARE OVER..... SOMETHING NEW IS COMING
bruh is either a future leader or gonna scam the hell out of a lot of people😂❤ Young bruh is Deep!
😂😂😂😂 I get what you saying, but hopefully he uses his God given leadership for good.
Or both😮
Trudat
Wow.... Bro bro from vegas
Naa Mark is Legit, he is just unique.
Thank you Auston for giving Mark your platform to bring out all the problems that need to be fixed. Mark, you are a wonderful gentleman, and thanks for all that you are doing. Wow!
Mark is very very aware of his surroundings.
And has high analytical intelligence.
Fascinating interview. The snake is a snake because that is what they do. You cannot ignore that wisdom. Some really deep conversation that is often not discussed especially in the traveling sphere.
Love the conversation. Respect to both of you young kings.🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿.
Mark is wise beyond his years. What an unbelievable young guy! Auston, you are doing an awesome job with this Africa content!
Mark is a very good brotha. Very positive dude.
This was good. Mark clearly had to get some things off his chest. Ive had the opportunity to visit Tanzania. It's beautiful. I do agree that the Black expat is challenging. It's not community based at all. Look forward to seeing how your travels progress and change your world view.
Thank you!❤️
dope energy with two brother... please keep going!!!
Great Information
Mark is so wise, he learned the place so fast. He addresses the issues (for people who visit other countries) the same way I would have addressed them, being born in Tanzania 🇹🇿 and residing in the U.S now
I’m SPEECHLESS on how he dissect issues. I enjoy intelligent & wise conversation
Wow! Mark is a Gem 💎
We all need a mark in our corner when stranded. He is an old soul as young as he is, Very impressive Brilliant young man.🎉❤
Jaw dropping knowledge/conversation!
Too deep! 🔥🔥👍
This is the most powerful and encouraging video that Auston has ever done and will be hard pressed to eclipse. This video will bring emotions out of you and make you think beyond your normal thoughts.
Mark you are very wise and knowledgeable for your age.
Protect this young man at all costs