Halona Black's New Expat Life in Kigali, Rwanda 🇷🇼 | African American Women Expats
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 พ.ค. 2024
- Halona Black's New Life in Kigali, Rwanda 🇷🇼 | African American Women Expats | During ExodUS Summit we talked to Halona, but since then she's moved to Kigali, Rwanda. How is digital nomad life in East Africa? What's the cost for living there? Is Halona dating while abroad? Does she have a community of Black women friends there?
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Africa is the future!! South Africa, Rwanda, Tanzania, Senegal, Zambia, Ethiopia, Kenya..Africa is the Future
Rwanda is high on my list
Stable government.great business climate.
Extremely clean and safe
plus easy to blend in, little bureaucracy...
From Rwanda that my country respect 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 in des moines 🇺🇸
Also pleasant climate, around 60 - 80 year round in Kigali.
For me, Rwanda has passed Ghana so easily. I think it's much better than West Africa.
@RobertSpiller c'mon Ghana is way too good than Rwanda 😂.
Rwanda has been in hatings so many years plus bad colonies(I don't say Colonialism is good but look countries coloniesed by Belgium Burundi, Rwanda and Congo) so we've been bad so long but we have signs of bright future
I was in Rwanda in Jan 2023 and I totally fell in love with Rwanda...I would love to move there but I am unsure how to go about it.
Oh my! How touching! They want us to heal while we heal from our traumas….
A little correction East Africa Visa does not include Tanzania (they have their own visa). It's Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda. I don't want sisters showing up in Tanzania and can't get in 😻
LISTEN PLEASE....Research USA HOMESTEAD ACT of 1862- present day which only benefit Europeans and any Group except African DIASPORA......If DIASPORA GROUPS who claim their LOVE for AFRICA are not implementing a plan of ACTION similar to this for AFRICAN DIASPORA our PROGRESS will be very SLOW and very PAINFUL. hopefully someone will HEAR this.
Yesss! I thought it was Kenya!!!
@@cme1713 That's a whole show!!!
I’m dying to visit Rwanda. Looks like a beautiful, safe country with affordable housing. Nice to see Diasporans living there.
So happy to hear how Rwanda is Thriving after the 1994 genocide. Continued success to you ladies!
how did the Europe thrive after world war one. then so shutup. as if they are the first people to have war
@@kiiza2886 exactly! This what happens when people talk without thinking.
Thank you, this conversation has helped me decide to to focus on retirement in Rwanda…
Same! I’m gorging myself on vlogs about Rwanda 🇷🇼 🎉
Thank you for showcasing Rwanda. Would love to connect.
this is so great, Rwanda is so special to me... I have not travelled there yet, but will within the year!
May ask why Rwanda is so special to you? Forgive me if you find my question inappropriate.
@@thelionandthemouse9933 Rwanda is special to me because this is a country that was able to rise from deep pain and devastation. It was Rwandans who liberated Rwandans from the genocide. Now Rwanda is the leading country in the world when it comes to women in position of power and it is the cleanest. The country has faced and continues to face its past and this is the only way to move towards a better future. The world can learn much from Rwanda. People of African descent in the diaspora can also learn how the past deadly divisions in Rwanda (a remnant of colonization) continued to divide the people and led to mass killings. But more importantly we can learn that unity amongst us is vitally necessary and mandatory in order to fight against the yoke of racism and colonization that has so harmed us. Rwanda is hope. Rwanda to me is a beacon . We must acknowledge our people’s triumphs and victories.
@@1804Ayiti did you visit yet? Year is almost over, when do you go?
Natacha and Rwanda is the land of peaceful country
I’m living in mexico right now and I’m Rwandan . I have been thinking of entrepreneurship in Rwanda as I see great opportunities for investing right now in Rwanda . I loved this conversation. Thanks ladies .
It always surprises me how many countries we have spread to, and we always manage to thrive! I also lived in China in the late 90's as a kid which was very unusual as a Rwandan. I hope all is well with you and yours, and hope you get to visit home soon.
@madoxxxx06 ❤ . That's the true meaning of " Kwanda"...
There's plenty of reasons, including business related, why Rwandans will be better of returning home, compared with the reasons why they live in the west
Great video. Unlike most videos with similar topic, you covered pretty much more than enough to know about what one needs to know about relocating to onother country. Thanks
“I know for sure that I will always be taken care of”… that’s a powerful statement.
Watching replay in Japan and love the information that is shared. 🥰
Awesome
Thanks for Visa info 👍🏾
Very informative.. lot's of information!!
This was a amazing video thank you so much ladies ❤❤❤
I travel full time with my son and we're heading to Africa this winter and Rwanda is on my list for early next year. This is very helpful since I invest in real estate as well. Who knows this may become our home?
Very nice information
Thank you for the very informative interview. I have been researching about Rwanda for some time now but I was not aware of the V12 visa. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you for this, unclear how I missed it last year...
4:01 wow!!!!!!
I’m joining the Party!!!
I enjoyed this and I am looking forward to meeting Ms. Black in the flesh when get to Kigali.
I’m glad to here you find like minded and culturally similar people around the world. My fear being Black American/Soula is being cut off from my people/culture so that was comforting to hear. ✨
Wow
Thank you ladies I will be there in one month.
Nice to see channels like this. I think more black folks need to experience living abroad. If nothing else, it'll be to know there are nice places to live on the continent and how you are more likely to be instantly appreciated if you do decide to go.
I'm so happy for you ladies!!! 👏🏿 We are looking to visit Kigali in January!! Lord we need healing from this racist country...I hope we find some good deals with land and contractors.❤️💪🏿✊🏿
Oh please the only ones that are racist in America are the black Americans.
Love this! Enjoying the update on Halona and learning how she's contributing and thriving in Rwanda! Exodus Homecoming 2022? I didn't see the link for that. I'm ready! Thank you Roshida & Stephanie for all that you do for ladies seeking to move abraod! Thank you for this community!
I'm visiting in late May with the plan of exploring business opportunities and getting a feel for the country and city. My plan is to repatriate once I get some projects completed at my house so I can get a good price for it
If anyone of you is interested in buying land in Bugesera, Kigali or at the lake kivu. I can connect you with a seller. No BS. No commissioner. All papers included, all questions answered.
I really want to go to Rwanda. Planning a visit in 2023 if God willing.
Oh, I'm going to Rwanda now that I've watched this. I've had a heart for Rwanda ever since I watched the movie, Sometimes In April. And it's hard to imagine the country has changed so much since the genocide. But I'm so happy for that.
OMG... Halona, your smile ... Beautiful I'm 🤭😊
Stephanie Perry, normally your consent is extremely soothing your voice even when you do that high pitch [ masking] thing getting away from the stress in your voice. still soothing!
This combo does not work, it's Opposing energies.
Draining each other.
I do appreciate the content.
I acknowledge, there are those who think only positive energy should be acknowledged, the however is, life is not that simple, "my culture states even negative energy must be acknowledged", it is the opposite yet the same!
For example: anxiety excitement are the same energy.
I adore you and we're gonna be 48 this year!🥰🥰🥰 you are so very pretty😍
Thank you for the work you do for our women!
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We’ll come to Rwanda hope to see you when I come over girls
Thanks for having this video. Congratulations on all that you all are doing.. Halona do you have a email In which I can communicate with you? I'm interested in visiting there.
For Visa on 30 day visa on arrival, it is free for nationals coming from African Union, Commonwealth and La Francophonei member states, if your country is a member of any of these organisations, you won't pay the first 30 days visa.
Yes the loan is possible
" I know for sure that I'll be taken care of" Holy SHIT!
I love Rwanda and I am disappointed because I know it to be the perfect retirement spot for many and Jai Essence (her You Tube was hacked causing major problems but not her work) she put in the work as well as developed My Cousin Connection bringing many of us to Rwanda. How do you do this without her ? We have a huge expat community here in Rwanda with members who have been here for 15 or more years, I am really disappointed with you this time because this is my home and I have been here 2 years and you did give the true representation of our expat community
@stephaniePerry you actually do need your is cc report for property in Portugal.
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Hi, Im in the UK, and would like to connect with others in Rwanda. I am planning on relocating by the beginning of 2025 with my daughter, and would like to make connections before I do. This video was a reminder as to why Rwanda really appeals. Looking forward to visiting next Yr
I know some uk lady she is like 35 she do vlogs lmk if u still need her it’s alot uk people in Rwanda
From Rwanda love this girl live in des moines respect it's 27 years senses the genocide 😭😭😭😭
Mufalme Museveni I live in Clinton, Iowa.
Greetings, when was this recorded? You mentioned 8pm curfew, I don't think that is currently In place. I also understand most services (restaurants, Motor rides) require you be vaccinated, even though there is no clear guidance.
Right. I think this is an older video. I am waiting for the new covid guidelines also
the curfew has just been completely lifted. Many services require you to show proof of vaccination, but it is not tightly enforced everywhere.
This was a year "late".
Halona arrived in *November 2020.*
So posting this in February 2022... was about 12 months late.
Hi halona,happy to hear you are happy in Rwanda .I am coming down in November for one month to see if I could retire in rwanda.can you tell me how much money I should bring with me.
Wow, everything just seems to fall in line neat tidy. Are there no disasters to convey?
It is not America, no gun probleme, no drugs,no security problem. You can walk at 2am in the morning. The police are cultured civilized they don't shoot people with guns. The police don't even have guns here in most cases.
Hey Halona🤚🏽will love to meet you, I’m originally from Rwanda, but now in Seattle, WA will love to talk to you
Really...seriously I am planning to move in soon but looking at opening a computer engineering centre/Computer trainings and sells cheaper PCs but I am still looking for someone to put me through..coming from Nigeria
You ladies have style and intelligence! So refreshing! I was interested in Rwanda and even called the consulate in nyc and I asked them about a retirement visa which requires $5k/mon. That is above what I make and was told that I need to go directly to emigration in Rwanda and ask about a waiver if they could do it. Boy, I wouldn't want to go there and find out no about the waiver. It would cost me a lot of money to investigate plus the cost of my dogs at a kennel, etc. But to hear about that reciprocity visa for Americans I was not told about by the embassy. This may be an option.
Say, how are they about little dogs as pets? Are dogs allowed in apartment living? Thank you ladies.
You should be fine with a small dog, as in writing this I can hear dogs barking in the middle of a good neighborhood in Kigali. Dogs are mostly for security here and dogs aren’t a big part of the culture so it might be hard to find specific dog food you want but I know plenty of expats with dogs and they’re starting to be more catered to so you’ll probably be fine. There’s also plenty of ways to get around the visa, it would probably even be cheaper to start a small business and get a visa that way than paying 5k a month just to retire, that seems like it’s for very wealthy snowbirds
If you're still interested, please talk to the Rwandan Embassy in Washington, D.C., not the embassy in NYC. Those two embassies serve entirely different roles, and the embassy in DC would have more pertinent information for you as an American.
Rwanda no Beach but there are pools
I am from Rwanda - there are beaches in Gisenyi, Kibuye, Cyangugu…)- no ocean but Lake Kivu!
I need to talk to Halona. Please provide you information.
Wonderful video. I am thinking about visiting Rwanda but work remotely. Does anyone have experience using Microsoft Teams to join video conferences while in Rwanda? I’m wondering if I would need to purchase a special plan.
It works effortlessly with the standard 10mbps Canal Box internet ($25 per month). I live in Rwanda ( moved from the states) and studied online in london during the pandemic. No hiccups, occasionally electricity may go out and I have 4G network on my mango phone. It automatically switches to using my phone and it has a smooth connection throughout.
I'm sensitive to dogs barking. I have read this is significant in Kigali. Is this correct, please? Thanks.
Telegram should be an option for group creation.
@@daoistdansah54 I have not used signal yet. Discord is cool but its energy is more for a heavy use. Like group creations yes, but for fast chats etc, things can get lost, so subgroups has to be created etc. I use discord for tech classes, trading private groups im in, homework chats with the main server etc. So Discord has layers...Telegram has that Whatsapp vibe. Light, fast easy use..not multi layered.
Am a Uganda but I wanna have my kids in Rwanda and stay there
I’ve always wanted to move to Rwanda 🇷🇼 and start a sheep 🐑 and goat farm but don’t know where to start
I’m rwandan I live in USA I’m 18 years old I can help you know people who can help you step by step so idk if u still stuck with it ican tell u more about Rwanda
What is that whatsapp group? I am moving there soon
Welcome to Africa sisters. I can't imagine that there's any African out there who wouldn't love to have you on (our/YOUR) continent considering their knowledge of how the United States treats its Black Citizens.
My experiences about your experiences in America is more of decades of personal experiences in America, about 2.5 decades to be exact, until the racially motivated official murder of George Floyd by a White Police Officer (A tip of the iceberg) when I decided to make a U-turn and returned to my country.
For me, that horrific incident was the final straw that broke the camel's back. Suffice to say that Black America is very welcome all across Africa. After living most of my life across the west until 2020, I realized that there's no place in the world other than Africa where people of African descent will truly or 100% feel at home.
GOD BLESS BLACK AMERICA. ❤✌ & HOPE for my people.
Rwanda has fine dining
How is the weather .
Like 80 degrees everyday
Very nice weather not too warm not too cold just middle
TNX GOOD African TNX
Rwanda is a beautiful country.
Is better to rent a house in Rwanda instead of apartments and it’s depend on neighborhood
You can found a house of 150$ to 600$
Rwanda has been on the EU's green list for a while so travel to France or Italy shouldn't be a problem.
Give us an update and the contact information from the sister
Buy a plot of land. You will have permeant residency
What's minimum?
@@fuqOuttahere333 you can buy just a single lot to build on. Or just buy a house.
I would love to be apart of the whatsapp group
😂😂😂
‘spu?! unusual recording, mate.
Do you realize that it's easier for you to create a business in Rwanda than a local guy (or a girl) ?
Indeed, do you believe it is because of access to resources( computers) or funding( startup costs) that make it harder for you?
It’s a lot harder especially due to lack of funds within the country. That’s why I want to start a business as an expat so my local friends can make money while funding my life here which will be putting money right back in the country and not taking it out. I want my friends to prosper
Wow, how is it when a Ruwandese asks for US Visa., does he get 10 years Visa at once ? if not so why they call it reciprocity visa .
Lol! Apparently not.
Yup Rwanda is a paradise for expats but a nightmare for natives who live under a despot regime. But I guess you are not aware of that because many are poor and speak only kinyarwanda
now new covid19 cases are less than 10 in over 18,000 tests daily.
You’re an immigrant not an expat.
I thought that had happened…. I could not search you or any black influencer s any longer..well, if this is was done to black people need to unify and open your own door and get or create another way to keep your audiences.
27 senses the genocide