African American Visits Her In-Laws' Namibian Village Part 1
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ม.ค. 2014
- I spent the holidays with my fiancé, visiting his family for the first time in a village, 9 hours north of the capital city of Namibia. This first video is a tour of their home in the village.
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Join me as I share my experience of living abroad as an African American female in Africa.
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I keep telling people our natural way of life and true culture is in Africa. A percentage of Black Americans really do need to repatriate Africa. She stated the house he is building costs around 3 to 5 thousand, now think about how much we spend on rent a year here in the U.S.. You can see how much of a simpler life we can have once we leave this Euro-centric society. I bet your relationships are stronger and time is well spent among family and friends. I hope you keep posting your dreams for us to view..True Black/African Love at its finest.
I agree with you. I saw a documentary "black without boarders" and it had a brotha living in a mansion in Durban South Africa for $250k. Here is the clip /watch?v=Wfbb4pvK3VA
my brother
Don't cry no more Mama Africa your kids are coming back home we'll take care of you 💓
Sister thank you for sharing. I'm black from America and my husband is Gambian we married in 2012 in Africa, and of course I went to his family village. I actually loved staying in the village it was such a beautiful experience, smile! I wish you the very best I love Africa.
This woman blends in very well with the surroundings and people, that's good
I'm Namibian and Vambo; studying abroad... Thank you for these videos. I almost feel like I'm at home.
What is happening is so beautiful! Seeing the reunion of Afrikans born in Africa and Afrikan born in America is just long dream come true! Thank you for sharing this with us and for being so humble!
Such a sweet comment.
Thank you and I agree with Deni, wonderful comment!
Marcus Garvey said in a prophecy and Bob Marley put it a song called "EXODUS" -the movement of Jah people. We're living in the days of prophecy and Africa will get her children back to end the stress and the heartache my ppl go thru in other ppl's land that had refused to treat them right after helping to build it up under the most horrible of circumstances any living human being ever has to endure. Let's God's own blessing be upon the sister and all loving ppl.
M Franklyn Africa's arm and loving heart are widely opened and ready for her children from the US and the Americas.
"..no matter where you come from, as long as you're a black man, you're an African"
Peter Tosh
***** Consider The Gambia a small nation in west coast with a small population, english is spoken and you can set up a small business in I .T, Printing banners & label & T shirts ( gonna need Roland machines). Can also operate farm, or could open up a school, - K to 3 to start- the regulations are not strenuous like the US. If you're good in music you can teach that but you need instruments to loan to the kids for a fee.
Private schools are doing very well as parents, as poor as they may look to you find money to pay for their kids school fees.
If you're good in any technical application like auto mechanic, bring a modern tools and set up a shop and repair all these new cars.
The ground is free for new entrepreneurs and you can never get busted as quickly as you may in the US as whites undermine black competition and weed them out b4 they ever grow with high taxes.
Now you can take the above and apply them in Ghana, a west coast nation, population 26 million with english spoken, Tanzania, east coast, english spoken, Namibia, South/west english spoken. Kenya and Angola pretty but too expensive for now.
Nigeria, 180 million, too much people and accommodation could be a little high in the cities but country side is cheap less populated and still with right combination of services, you could break free financially as the people will support you.
South Africa, Not now. You could explore latter.
Ghana has association of A/A established and a land donated to them to build. Dual citizenship is enacted in to law for A/As, but implementation is slow. May be the US is bribing them to take it slow as they fear the people who make them money by buying,buying,buying will flee to Ghana.
Overall, you gonna need money to buy machines to take to AFRICA to set up business.
You could build a decent house with $ 15 to 30 thousand. but in the beginning you could rent and use your money to start a business and buy a plot of land between $1,000 to 4,000 depending, small towns cheaper.
As you operate your business, you build little by little and complete with NO MORTGAGE.
I hope you find this info very helpful.
AFRICA IS THE FUTURE AND WHITE PPLES ARE RUNNING TO THERE TO LIVE A QUITER AND QUALITY LIFE AWAY FROM THEIR OWN SYSTEM THAT IS BECOMING ANTI HUMAN BY THE HOUR WITH STRESS ON THE RISE.
I make it a point and a mission to advice my brothers and sisters to explore it.
I personally took 5 brothers and a sister there in 1998, 2003, 2011. They all returned different than they went in.
Very thorough in your explanations. I see that the African culture is similar to my Caribbean culture. Everything from the cooking, to washing dishes, showering, and using the latrine is the same.
It really is! It's beautiful and amazing to see the similarities that are still there!
It looked so peaceful and laid back there!! Seems to be much more stress free than living in the US. I loved the shot of the sunset and the landscape!! Thanks for sharing.
Timetrae peaceful and relaxing?! temperatures of 100 plus and nowhere to cool down is hardly relaxing.....
Part of me was like "they live outdoors?". Then another part of me was like. "..wow!...they live outdoors! (how cool is that!)"
I am so inspired to see your courage to not only do what you're doing but sharing it. Many African Americans have thought about doing just exactly what you are doing. Con grats
Thank you!
Many black people do just that but they live very well over in Africa
This sis is a very lovable woman .
I love the polite and respectful way that do your video. I'm thinking of going to Africa to retire- not sure where - but Namibia looks nice. Maybe in another video you can show how the foodstuffs are grown. I love to plant. My mom says plaintains are grown on a bush? Africa - me won go home. peace
I spent the holidays with my fiancé, visiting his family for the first time in a village, 9 hours north of the capital city of Namibia. This first video is a tour of their home in the village!
Awesome!
Thank you!
I've often heard African's refer to someone as "living in the bush" or joke that someone one is a "bush boy" or "bush girl". Are villages like this what they are referring to or does it have to specifically be in bush country.
gacaptain okay.... I'm a Nigerian... and.... bush boy/girl is commonly referred to people who you think is country like or acting like a country girl/boy.....we might call them village girl or village boy...its still the same thing....its really saying that the boy or girl is uncivilized....its used for people who come from the village or who lives in the village...just like the village that is filmed in this video.....its kind of like when Americans say that someone is country or a country girl or boy.....and/or that you're simply acting uncivilized or undomesticated.....it doesn't mean bush country.....and yes Villages are like that....and the woman explained it perfectly....the best way to answer your question about what village is...is to experience for yourself...i always tell ppl....especially African Americans....that you should visit a country in Africa at least once in your lifetime...it will change your life completely.....its quite an experience and it humbles you while it enlightens you at the same time....and yes....make sure you go to the village lol.....experience is the best teacher....
A Morris
Okay. That seems to be the meaning the Africans I knew in college had when they jokingly used the word. Thanks.
I wish I could go to Africa.
HilqiYah Forever You can. Start planning. Put money aside. The airfare is the most expensive thing. The 1st time visited Ghana I live with the mother of a friend who lives in the US. The next I stayed in Elmina with one of the mother's friends who repatriated from Philadelphia. Every time you visit you'll meet more people. When u live with Ghana residents or repats, it's Cheaper and you don't get caught up in the tourist stuff.
hi I'm a new subscriber I'm born in Namibia but relocated to Canada for the past 6 years ... I'm so happy about how u enjoy Namibia, I so enjoy ur vlogs hope to come meet u ones I return to namibia
Masha Allah the land so Beautiful. my husband is west African and I'm African American ,soon insha Allah will be building house in the village and one in the city. you are a beautiful woman ,skin is flawless .....very nice video
Loved when we stayed In my husband/ family village. Loved the plantain and all the fresh veggies and picking out a fresh cow or chicken to cook for dinner.....everyone was so free and happy and so was and and my children.....thanks for sharing.
Im Namibian, but honestly these is also foreign to me. We small nation but vast in geography. So as someone like me that resides in the city, u are the better expert. Im working on environmental projects and will be travelling to north next month for 1st time in 24 years of my existence. Thnx for the video.
Wow, first time to the north! That's going to be exciting!! All the best and enjoy :) Thanks so much for this comment.
your video is so inspiring to me! im an indian from the diaspora who is in a relationship with an indian and just relocated to india - i can find some similarities to your story and its making me feel like -- despite whatever challenges-- imma be able to make this transition!!!!! hope you keep posting more! i really appreciate what you have shared
I am just discovering your channel. Love it. The ways of the village people remind me of our rural life when we first moved to the mountains of New Mexico. We had no running water, used bush or out house for bathroom and had an outdoor shower. I found it refreshing and felt a connection to the earth.
Congrats on your engagement. It always makes me laugh when People who are only used to running water and technology go to a place where there is little or none. I grew up in Jamaica and while it is not Africa i can see that many of the traditions were passed on. I certainly remember that dark outhouse at the back of the property on a dark and moonless night. Fun times.... I love how you have embraced it all. Blessings
Awesome comment, my mother's side is from Barbados and I definitely see similarities!
Love you for your trail blazing endeavor. More will follow your foot steps.
COME BACK HOME AND LET'S BUILD AFRICA TOGETHER FOR US AND OUR CHILDREN'S CHILDREN!!!
ow wow, am Namibian and vambo too :)
Don,t come back sis. nothing but death in the US
+Dickie9028 I have to every now and then but I follow the news and it's a mess.
This can be everyone's dream come true when we ignore the fear, go by faith and not by sight, remember we have been taught to think and believe the worst of the African Continent, and so far I have heard nothing but blessings and wonderful things from many who have left for their roots. Shalom :-)
Thank you!
I love this channel. I need to get the hell out of this country asap.
You are a very humble and kind person to educate us about life in Namibia. I am completely humbled. Thank you.
OMG ha ha ha ha this girl is very humble and willing to accept a culture that is so foreign to her, God bless ur heart. many black around the world can take a cue.
Thank you!
Omg i am so proud of you, i am also Namibian, and my fiance is American and we live in NYC, your videos areso well infomed, that i will be using them to ahow him my roots and what to expect when we come home for our traditional wedding. I just came across this on you tube, and thank you so much for your videos. I know one of the girls who was your bridemaids in NYC.
+Charmaine Amupanda Thank you and all the best to you both for your wedding! lililililili!
These vlogs always make me smile. Congrats!
Thank you!
you come off so humble like an Afrikan born in Afrika!
You are a trailblazer my sister, I will soon be following in your footsteps.
I'm in the process of saving money for a home, and a business . Then,, it's Africa here I come... Although I have not decided wich county yet. A little more research and I'll know where I fit in..
Peace and God bless.
Thank you!
Brother JUST DO IT!! like the Nike ad. The future is there. In a cause of ten years, I visited with five of my friends I considered brothers and sisters. The stayed with us and not as tourists. My wife cooked for them.
darin askew ..Have you had a DNA test yet? That may help you decide . The results will show your haplo group location.
Watching this reminds me of the stories that my dad tells me all the time about growing up. Both sides of my family are from America and my dad side has a lot of native blood as well. It’s funny that people think Americans wouldn’t adapt to this way of life when in reality this is what life looked like for many black people in America in the early 1900’s. Especially in the south. My dad was telling about how they had to go use the outhouse in the back at night and how scary it was. Even my mom tells the story about when she was a kid and my aunt was too scared to use the outhouse so pooped on herself🤣🤣🤣 love you channel and wishing you continued blessings.
I love you sister , you are a kind of a woman who deserves respect .
LOL I like how you are picking up the accent too.
almost the same way of living on the islands where im from. amazing how she blends in.
Yes, very similar in so many ways!
Firstly Sister I want to say to me you are one of the most pleasant souls I have ever seen and you so remind me of my Mom's youngest sister who was like my sister and aunt rolled into one. Also,this living remind me of the home of my in-laws in North Africa especially the bathing area and like you I was in awe at how no matter what weather was like ,those women cooked! Wanna wish you the very best and thanks so much for sharing with all of us.Much appreciated!
Lovely. Thanks so much for sharing.
I love seeing this ✊🏾❤️
this is beautiful, i wish more african americans, men and women, would be more open minded in visiting the homeland and embracing our original culture
I am happy for you guys all, i wish you a blessed and happy marriage. My village is 20 km from Okahao.
OMG, I couldn't do it! We are so spoil here in the U.S. ! That I would probably starve to death if i had to cook outside or do manual things with out appliances! I respect you for embracing your husbands culture ! I wish I was as strong!
I ADORE watching your videos. So neat to see these moments of your life and family.
wow...that's so cool for you to share this and them to allow ...Thank-you..
I love that you're giving those of us who have not gotten the chance to see Afrika yet insight into what it is like. I always look forward to your videos and cant wait to see Afrika myself (possibly even Namibia). It is great what you're doing, please keep sharing with us.
Thank you for the supportive comment and I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for sharing this. I've been too Americanized, I could visit but doubt 'stay' in Africa..you are a courageous woman. The media really did a number programming us (for the most part) that Africa was dilapidated & only famine existed. Yet, if I found a wife, as you did your husband, would be inclined to. You seem very much appreciative & humble, so much respect!
I'm Namibian and what you said is really the truth. Then the White American come and live in Africa after they tell you all that.
thank you for sharing, and please tell your fiance thanks too. I dont know that ill ever get to namibia any other way so this is a real treat for me
Thank you! Will pass the message! :-)
just save and travel cheap. It is not hard. Go in the off seasons the tickets are cheap.
I use to live this way in Haiti
It looks like you have adapted very nicely to your new country. Congratulations!
I could totally live in the village. I think if I went to Africa that I would not go back to the states.
wow! it's amazing how u Hav so easily adjusted to a completely different lifestyle as a native American. hope someday to visit the country. Awesome video. am learning so much thru u .keep posting!
+Zmi Benyamin Thank you!
Blessings to you and your family👑🌞🌻👍
I love village life. I love that he already has a house being built. It is great when you start a family sending the kids to live with family in the village for summers. Me and the kids spend 1 month in the village & they hated it at first but then love the slow motion. Also congrats on the engagement. Please keep us posted :-D
That's great that your kids got to experience that! Thank you and I will :)
just a quick blessing for you.
Omg love it!! U r so lucky 😍
I would love to visit the village side of Africa it seems soo peaceful!
Aside from my being nervous about how his family would accept me (hehehe), it was VERY peaceful and relaxing! I learned that there's much to be enjoyed without all this technology that we depend on so much!
You've done a great job sharing info within this video. Thank you
Thank you for sharing & congrats on your engagement!
BRAVE GIRL,PLS WRITE A BOOK ABOUT THIS. WISE GIRL.
Thanks so much!
I'm Namibian and of the same tribe as her husband now, you go girl 😁
The land is beautiful!
These are lovely videos. Thank you.
Beautiful...thank you for sharing.
Thanks for come back home sis. Proud of u
This was beautiful. Thank you!
Thank you!
Thank you so much! God bless you!
Congratulations on your engagement!!! Blessings to you and your family :)
Thanks so much!
Absolutely stunning! I could definitely get into village life in Namibia.
Very humbling to watch. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you!
I look forward to seeing your videos. I lived in Liberia for a couple of years and I would like to return to Africa. This time I would like to move to Ghana. Thank you so much for taking the time to post these videos. Showing us a lot of life in Namibia. Congrats on engagement. Be Blessed!
Fantastic! I hope you get to return :) And thank you!
My male friend is from Ivory Coast. He wants me to visit next year. I know I would not have much of a problem adjusting if I lived in Africa. No hot water. I can wash in a bucket. (i've done it before)No A/C. Eating freshly butchered. Picking fruit off the tree or going to field to pick my veggies........ No problem. I am not bourgeois Most African-American women mainly from the city will not last 1hr.
Yeah that is great, Black American Ladies should connect to us, we are all one.
I am in love with your videos!!!!!!!!! Aahahhaha! So amazing!
Thank you!
Wow you are living my dream... thanks for sharing.
thanks for sharing life venture with us. I will keep you in my thoughts and prays.
Lovely videos please keep them rolling in love from African in the USA... ps very educational
African life is very much same as village in pakistan, i love village life❤️
Thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you!
Village life is not a joke, I salute whoever can handle the lifestyle.
this is wonderful...i cant wait to have my african queen from the diaspora to live with me in Africa :)
You Perspective our livelihood is very interesting, i enjoy you videos.
Almost like East Texas growing up!
Wow this is amazing
This looks like how my grandparents lived in South Carolina in the 1920's water pump, outhouse, no electricity. I would have to live near town or city.
Beautiful!!
Thank you for sharing your life
Outstanding video! Can't wait for the next one... Don't forget my bush women! ; )
Thanks!
wow you are amazing. so natural.
Thank you for posting I enjoy all your videos. I hope you let us share your wedding.
:) Thank you and I will
Am so happy for you guys ,keep going I love your videos , am Namibian , full wambo and I live in Uk .
+Francina Haiyaka Hi and thank you!
Beautiful video sista!
Really enjoyed that 'footage' of villiage life in the 'Mother Land' of Africa. Thanks SO MUCH for sharing.
Just here in LA Watching This Vidéo.
Thank you for sharing this. I plan on moving to the UAE and visiting many countries in Africa and sharing video of my travels.
Thank you and yes, take advantage of the proximity :-) Keep me posted on yout videos too! I would love to follow your journeys!
AfroAmericaninAfrica Thank you for your reply. Yes I will keep you posted:)
Congrats! My fiancé and I are looking into relocating to Windhoek, Namibia or Nairobi, Kenya, and also looking into Accra, Ghana. I enjoy watching your videos. It gives a true account of the continent of Africa, and the bountiful history, beauty, and culture that is has to offer.,
That is fantastic to hear! Congrats to you as well and thank you :)
village life is less stressful there always something to do.
What are the societal norms and expected behaviours of a fiancee? How did his family react to you as a non-Namibian? Find your videos very interesting.
A beautiful life..you are both young, and in time all that your heart desire will come. Be patient, love each other and pull together. God bless!
Thank you, I really appreciate your advice! It was excellent :)
Congratulations to you both. This is awesome. I wouldn't go out to that bthrm without my man 4 real. and the sight of lizards, omg it would be hilarious!!, loved seeing the women cooking in their kitchens and the children their eyes just filled with the whole world and what's in it. Love your video's. thanx 4 sharing
$3k-$4k to build a 3 bedroom house in Namibia. Wow. 2:11
+Joe Peso It's a village house, I assure you it's more expensive in the urban areas.
lovely video