We Moved to South Africa. Here's why. *It's Emotional*
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My husband and I are relocating to South Africa in the Spring of 2023 in a few months.We've been traveling to South Africa since 2019 every Anniversary and love the beautiful culture and people.I also recommend African Americans and those in the diasporas to visit South Africa if you want the same life style or better at a affordable cost.Thank you for sharing your great content sister.🌷💕🇿🇦
Thank you Zuri. Congratulations to you and your Husband!
@@AshleyinAfrika Thank you again sister.💕
We love You 🇿🇦
All the best and we welcome you. Please remember in South Africa you greet regardless of who it is.
Be CAREFUL.
South Africans and Africa Americans have the exact same history we went through alot and have so much in common..... Its time for us to get to know each other......
I wonder if South African Africans have gotten back some of their land. I recall in our history classes, we learned that only 13% of the land is owned by Africans, while 87% is controlled by whites. Has this injustice been resolved?
Love this video !
So glad! Thanks Julian ❤️
Welcome to Joburg my sister. In all SA cities, you can never go wrong with Joburg if you are business minded , been here for 22 years from Uganda and I've lived in all the big cities of SA amd provinces but Joburg is the one for people who want to accumulate wealth and Prosper, the vibe and people
Love to hear that, thank you Abdul
Thank you Ashley for your move. I trust you will open up business and create jobs to empower your brothers and sisters in SA and their neighbors Namibia. Thank you that you move to our motherland Afrika and inspired many to walk the same journey. All the blessings to you 🙏.
Yes gal! Joburg allows us to flourish
Welcome home Ashley.
It's true South Africans and AAs have a lot in common, and more understanding of each other's nuances.
I studied in the US, and didn't experience any culture shock, but I couldn't wait to come back home.
AAs will flourish more in SA than any other African country.
I hope you enjoy your stay.
Thank you so much Puleng
“AAs will flourish more in SA than any other African country” Yes AA can flourish in SA but where do you get audacity and knowhow to say “than other country in Africa”. First Ashley happy new year and wish you God speed in your relocation. I too a native of Kenya studied and lived in US for 25 years. Both SA and US have a history of direct and brutal white exploitation of black peoples. When I visited SA, I found everything I loved about America and with time I had started uncovering everything I hated about US and it was time to head back to EA. I loved the gifted and warm Azania people but saw Mzungu finger print on every aspect of the economy. AA and many other Africans like me returning from abroad are drawn to SA due to its western lifestyle, infrastructure and mostly for AA the common bond of racial struggle with black SAs that people who have never left Nigeria, Kenya or Tanzania may not understand. Also many AA move to SA due to need to fit quickly with least inconvenience than moving to less developed country such as Sierra Leone where heavy lifting will be required on their part. I have to say both Tanzania and SA need rebirth or second liberation, TZ need democratic rebirth to support their economical freedom and SA need black economical rebirth to support democratic freedom, the economical racial inequality in SA is not sustainable we just hope for rebirth to be peacefull. I have found better balance and future in Nairobi but wish you the best of luck in SA.
@@andeyo1 Your anger confirms that you spent 25 years in America. Go for therapy. Welcome back home to Africa.
@@andeyo1 i agree with. Slowly but surely we heading to rebirth you are talking.
@PulengMatshelo66 Personal attack is uncalled for my good Sister. I am at peace farming in my ancestral land. Be blessed
Welcome home Ashley you new name is Mbali which means flower and may you blossom here in this beautiful country
I like your positive spirit.. SA needs people like you. Africa too. 💓👊😊
Welcome to South Africa! We are thrilled that you have decided to make this beautiful country your new home. South Africa has so much to offer, from its stunning natural beauty to its vibrant culture and communities. We hope you have an amazing time here and that you enjoy all that South Africa has to offer. I wish you the best of luck on your new adventure!
Welcome Ashley! I wish you and your family a seamless transition into your new life in South Africa.
Thank you so much Nathan
Welcome back home my daughter South Africa need strong women like you wish you all success, let’s build this country
Thank you Henson.
Congrats on your move Ashley! I am always happy for AAs who find happiness in the motherland.
Thank you so much Mwananchi
Welcome my sister,we really appreciate you. Luv from SA ,this is home
Thank you so much
South Africa has excellent education if you can afford the right zip code. I am now based in the U.S having completed all my education in South Africa.
Do tell? What are some of "the right" zip codes. I'd be interested to explore it.
@@joanebaptiste-cummins3207northern burbs of SA, northern Durban zip codes and a few others!
Wishing you and your family success in your new home in South Africa.
Thank you Kuyah
Welcome to South Africa my Lady. We live here in Johannesburg North and you won't regret your decision. I pray your transition is smooth and fun.
Thank you Soso. I receive that energy.
Perpetually humbled by your beauty. I hope you have a great stay here in S.A
Did y'all see how beautiful she looked when she moved her hair back?😎
Wow, thank you
THE MOST SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE IN BUSINESS AND LIFE ARE COUPLES 💯💯
Facts Kofi!
Peace, Queen to you and yours. It has been a pleasure the few times you we spent with you and your babies here in TZ. We will miss you but make sure you hit us up when you come back to visit. PEACE & LOVE from Sudan & Shay.
Welcome to our beautiful SA Ash and best for your future endeavours in our country as a base and the entire continent. May your kids particularly enjoy growing up in South Africa.
Thank you so much Mbuelo. From the kids and I.
Congratulations Ashley! The quality of your content far supersedes the tech glitches. Thank you for your time and keeping us updated on your journey, as well as opportunities available to us on the continent.
Thank you Sandra, I'm glad that it is helpful.
Welcome to SA Ashley
Thank you LOZI
Hello Ashley good news to hear that you have moved to South Africa we love you as our sister and we hope you keep us updated thanks again.
It was great meeting you at shoppers. I will miss you being here as a single parent and solo traveler. I feel your reasons for choosing South Afrika. I am hanging in here doing business. Some day, I will come to see you in SA. Blessings to you and your girls. One love sis.
Welcome to South Africa lovely sister, we so happy if you found that South Africa is the country you love and you've found that there is a similarity with black America. For me I think because there are so many things we've been lied to, may be there are black Americas who were taken from South Africa for slavery to Babylon America. Because we were told that all black Americans were only taken from West Africa like Nigeria, Ghana, Syria Leon etc. But not in South Africa but I also found that there is a similarity between South Africans and black Americans such as our English can be so understandable by black Americans I mean accent. I'm not saying our brothers and sisters from other African countries are not understandable but I mean there are English words which they call differently from us South Africa of which sometimes we South Africans we find it hard to get them unless we have to pay fully attention in order to get them. And I really don't know why is that, until I find someone who can clarify for me. My regards and kiss to your little beautiful girls🥰🥰🙏🏾🙏🏾
Congratulations sis. I lived in tanzania for almost 2 years myself. I have my family there as well. I will be traveling to South Africa the end of this year. I can’t wait 🥰
I'm excited for you!
I love seeing videos like these. This is home 🥰 guys, I wish more black people around the world can realise that living ways are better this side, we are not a perfect Country but there’s a lot of potential and there’s a lot to offer that meets the standards of the world and more ❤️ Welcome 😍
Thanks Asanda we are seeing it…day by day
Welcome Ashley . This is a great news for SA , brilliant black woman big move like this woooooow.
Thank you Nomandla
Dig your energy Ashley ! Best of luck in South Africa.
I'm in a multi-stage move from New York back home (Zimbabwe). One of those stages is setting up a tech lab in Zim focused on Data Science and Machine learning. Our education system is wonderfully primed for that.
I'm in Fintech right now. Been in tech in the US for over a decade.
There are a lot of opportunities for Africans in the global tech space. And we can absolutely compete globally. Primarily because it will be a long time before our labour costs are anywhere near what they are in the tech space in the States. I plan to take full advantage of that.
I love to hear this Tinotenda. May you be extremely successful in your endeavors!!
Best of luck to you on your planned return to Zim, the region desperately needs the Zim diaspora to return.
We love you even more Tinotenda.
Home is where you belong.
So few of Bantu seeds that are able to break away and never come back to Bantu land.
It is because of love and security of being within your people.
We love what you are doing.
A tech lab/hub in every country of the continent is definitely what Africa needs and been yearning for. It's great that people have acquired the required skills and are willing to move back home. Slowly but surely Africa will be as great as it was designed to be.
@@truesouth6532 Definitely. And honestly, the more I look at it, the clearer it becomes that the opportunities at home on the African continent are bigger for us than in the West.
And ...we don't have to jump over hurdles or deal with gatekeeping at home
Hi Ashley! It is definitely inspiring seeing a beautiful, strong, talented woman as yourslef embrace the continent and people of Africa. As a Kenyan-American, I have been inspired to go on my own journey of empowerment, and would be lying if i said your channel did not help.
Thank you Eric. I’m glad it resonates.
Hi Eric. That’s the spirit✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
Welcome home Ashley and family👪
Thank you Mike
Hey Ashely, Welcome home. I hope that you transition to your new life well and smoothly. I hope the girls had an amazing first day at school.
Thank you so much!!
Congratulations Ashley. Blessings to you and the kids
Thank you sister for making that decision. Keep on making this amazing content
Thank you, I will
Welcome back home beautiful African Queen
Daughter of the soil is home.
Enjoy home and prosper.
Americans and South Africans are very much compatible, i believe Americans are the only black people that understands us, whatever conversation you will have with an American you don't have to explain yourself because of shared experience. Sometimes its hard explaining this to other people without sounding xenophobic.
This is a great point Puso. Thank you for sharing this.
Welcome home Ashley, when you are in Pretoria please alert me I would also like to meet you guys!
Welcome, again. CT is in Western Cape, one of our 9 Provinces. And yes, we have very good government/public schools many of them boasting better matric (university preparation) results than private schools. All the best for your business 🍾🎉
Thank you for your transparency in a world full of individuals who love to fake the funk. Keep striving to be your best everything will fall in its natural place. May God bless you with an amazing husband who is a major provider for you and your girls. As you continue to develop your skill sets and flourish as a entrepreneur.
I felt that. Thank you ❤️
That husband is here, lol. I have been waiting for her to make that move to South Africa 😍
Welcome home beautiful family
Thank you 😊
Oho wena na
Wow😳😳! Really? That's amazing. Finally you've made a decision Ashley.. very nice. Welcome to your World because IT IS your World. Hope to bump into you sometime🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦❤❤❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you so much!!
This is your best video I've watched yet. Please don't hold back on expressing more of the economic views, I think you've so much more to offer.
South Africa seems like a great move for you. Looking forward to hearing more about your explorations there.
Welcome. May you find contentment and peace. ❤
Happy for you and your family I’m moving back to Africa this year I admire your courage may you continue to succeed in all your projects.GOD bless and protect you always 🙏
Welcome Ashley. Cape Town is a town that's in the Western Cape (Province)
Welcome home 🇿🇦sister and drop your websites let’s see how we can incorporate your services and network
Welcome to SA queen Ashley and family🎉🎊
Thank you Mgudu
Happy for you Sis. Hope we see you on our next trip south or your next trip to Kenya. Grace & peace.
So Happy for you Ashley
Thank you Beverly
Hope you'll realise your plans and dreams.. For you more so your girls dreams... God bless you dear...
Thank you so much 😊
Welcome to SA
Thank you Sivato
Africa is doing it.. No more saying is the future. Welcome to SA.
Yes! Africa is NOW
You should have 1000's of likes just for making that move. That's a boss move!!!! 4 real.
Lol, 🤣🤣😅, I thought it was just me! Hey 😊 Ashley, ☺️ welcome to RSA, the fastest nation on the continent. Wishing you well 💗 and success. Be safe always and may the Lord open new doors!!!
Thank you! You too!
We love kenya because its moving firster then any African country we have what it takes...
Alright 🤣🤣🤣🤣
😅😅😅😅😅😅😅 welelele
If you are living in Johannesburg you must have a spirit of leadership as a lion transforms cowards into a violent warriors in Joburg the sky is the limit God bless you and your family enjoy S.A in Jesus name.
Lioness here! Thank you Vathiswa
He’s so right!
WELCOME HOME 🏠😁 Sister , Finally you are here daughter of the soil
Yes, thank you
Beautiful African Woman❤️
😊 thank you
Welcome to sunny and stormy SA. Enjoy the heat while it lasts because old lady winter is coming. Lol! Side note: AA are good for SA because they can detect racism, no matter the subtlety. They are automatically our allies because they will not be taken advantage of by some of the racists who often hire African immigrants and pay them little to nothing. So, you are welcome in Mzansi and I can't wait to meet you someday.
That’s weird? I don’t see many AA calling out Malema’s racism?
@@Neo_Rain146 They will call him out if they think he is racist. In the meantime, they'll call out the true racists, white South Africans (obviously not all white South Africans) if they try to mistreat them. Whether or not Malema is racist is an open debate depending on who you ask. Should one be called a racist for hating racists? I don't know but I am sure you have a lot to say and I'll just leave it there.
@@kaybeeMoAfrika Well considering ‘racist’ is a nebulous term thrown around in SA everytime there is a disagreement between a white and blacks person it doesn’t really matter does it. Although when a prominent politician says slaughtering white people is ok then keep trying to rationalize that anyway you like. Good day
@@Neo_Rain146 You're the one who brought Malema into this conversation. I am just glad our sister Ashley is in SA. We need more people like her to invest in our economy. You could've read just that part and moved on. No hard feelings though. I wish you a good day as well.
Hmm, ask most domestic workers in South Africa who they would rather work for, the answer might surprise you.
Welcome to South Africa
Thank you
Welcome home Ash ✌🏽😊
Thank you!! 😁
Keep doing your thing Ashley. Sharing your stories, flaws and all inspire me so much. Thank you
Thank you and you’re welcome. Will do!
Be well and inspire .. Looking forward to visit Darban this year
Have fun!
Pls teach us some common swahili phrases I am so interested learning the language
You have to tell us between the three countries kenya Tanzania and south Africa which country you'll live in
Congrats Ashley, I'm so excited for you and the girls❤❤
Thanks Kaia 😊
If there is one book that could save you alot of reading about the stories of South africa from one of our cultural storytellers the book is " Indaba my children "meaning "news my children" exceptionally written for children also. By Credo Mutwa
Good looking out.! I will also check it out. Thanks Happy New Year and blessings.
Exactly 💯 Hloni. That Book has been written for all Africans. I got a chance to read it during COVID lockdown. I could not put it down. Good find🙏💚
@@ndumievoyi6008 do you by any chance a pdf of it?
Welcome back blessings to you and the family as you start your life in a new country, check out another vlogger "Anton's class" An AA as well who has traveled in few countries in the continent. He had same views as you after he finally came to SA
Thanks for that! I will check him out
Yeah everytime I go to south Africa it's always sad when it's to leave.
I know how you feel.
Welcome home to you and your girls ❤🥰
I like your insight and your research. Your information is interesting to hear about.
I appreciate that!
Welcome, I hope you enjoy your time here. You will enjoy the calmness and the convenience of being in the right city or neighbourhood.
Thanks for the tips!
Welcome to Mzansi, have a great stay
Hi Ashley , you look beautiful as always.
Thank you!
Great video Ashley and Happy New year!!! When I finish tieing up my loose ends I will connect with you. I am planning a trip spring/summer and would like to incorporate meeting you. Interested in starting a business there. You hit on some topics that was relatable. Keep doing your great work. Much prosperity to and yours.
I love to hear it! Thank you, and YES, Please do!
Welcome to Jhb
I would like to thank all African Americans who chose South Africa as their destination of choice to come and stay. African Americans are mostly welcomed in South Africa because there are many things that are similar to them in America. South Africa is a soft landing spot to African Americans.
I’m doing that move soon
Welcome to South Africa Ashley
True sister we patriotic . l love your channel we welcome you here .
Thank you so much 😀
Welcome to Joburg queen. I'm glad you chose Joburg.
Thank you Siyabonga for all of your support!
Congratulations on your move 🎉
Thank you so much 😀
I think Trevor's coming home to get in on the election season (2024) comedy 😂😂😂😂 and I supports that move
That would be interesting 😁
Welcome on board, 'k sê ! 🏴☠
Thank you Sunbirds Rule!
Welcome to Mzansi beautiful one
Congratulations on the move! hongera sana
Asante Sana
Welcome home 🇿🇦 I noticed that @14:55 you said you are "single" maybe I can take you out on a date
Aw Shenge, ngiyabona awuchithi sikhathi. Qhubeka Shenge siyadla izinsizwa sibuka.
@@ronm4385 @ashley she should agree
@@sanelebuthelezi4797 She absolutely should or else we deport her😂😂😂
sure!!😉🤙🏾
Welcome home my sister ❤ you are home I would recommend also to walk barefoot in your backyard
Lol...
Grounding! Thank you for that reminder.
Cape Town falls under WESTERN CAPE
Hi Ashley..i do love your content so much, u r inspiring lot of women in da diaspora.. u r amazing.. ❤😊kip it up.
Thank you so much!!
True sister we are very familiar about American culture l grew up listening to 2 Pac
Classic 🙌🏾
Welcome home.
Thank you!
Its pretty simple. You get Western amenities at 3rd world prices. Which is a fine motivation, I don't know why people (especially diasporians are reluctant to admit this).
I went to a mixed school government + private. Lol government schools are trash, I noticed the more government based, it became, the worse it became. So you have to decide, either go to the prominent black schools, or private schools (majority are mainly white, lots of subtle racism), or go to mixed private/public schools, for the best of both worlds. Don't go full government, bad idea.
You also say its "afro-centric', lol our education system is not afro-centric, during high school we learnt about the America's, colonialism, apartheid, and Germany. I have not been in high school for about 10 years, so maybe it has changed, but I doubt it has changed much.
Yeah, South Africans are very patriotic, its rare for us to be economic migrants, you will only find racist apartheid yearning, European descendants, that have immigrated in bulk to Australia, UK etc, but even they return to South Africa, after they realize their priviledge disappears over there, and its cold and expensive.
South Africa is also better for diasporians, because your yearning to be connected to Africaness won't be exploited. I noticed, mainly in West Africa, they will roll out the red carpet, and make you a chief as soon as you get off the plane, but this is to extract resources from you. In South Africa it is more genuine, we just see you as you are, not something to use.
Anyway, I am glad you enjoy South Africa, my main problem as a local is load-shedding, its annoying, especially when you work online, its the main reason I want to leave, it will probably get worse, if we don't get rid of the ANC.
Beautifully said Live in Wisdom. Thank you for adding this to the conversation.
The education has changed, still is. In government schools kids are learning about ancient African civilizations and customs. Learning about places like Mapungubwe as early as Grade 4. And yes, government schools are definitely not the best but they are not as bad as you make it sound. My former school "Buhlebethu High", for an example has never gotten anything below 90% for their matric pass rate. I am a PhD candidate but went to public schools from Primary to High School. So, they are not great but they are not horrible either. Some are better than others obviously.
Cold and expensive but ain’t nobody getting murdered for a cellphone over here by a Nyeope boy
@@NEMESIS_10 Oh yea, I remember we also had Mapungubwe, Egypt, Nguni/Basotho and Khoe history, but honestly thats about it. Majority was World-centric based history. Definitely not afro-centric though. So outside of those I mentioned, what else are you guys learning, that is "afro-centric', I am not saying this to argue with you, I am just curious. As I said I have not been in high school for 10 years.
@@Neo_Rain146 born and bred in South Africa Soweto and I have never even met or had a conversation with a nyaope addict or had my phone stolen.
Anyway enjoy the cold weather. I always wonder why people like you tune into these sort of platforms which are clearly about South Africa while claiming to be absolutely ecstatic about your move elsewhere. Shouldn't you be investing your time elsewhere?
Keep the babies in private school if it’s possible❤️❤️❤️
Gauteng is the best place, please also visit my province Limpopo.
Hey Ash... Welcome. and you are forgiven...
Ha!
great video!!!
Glad you liked it!!
Alright...