#1 Black American woman in Uganda: Why did I move to Africa?

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  • Hey world! I've been away for sometime...but I'm baaaccckk! I have a major update to share. By the way, so sorry about the sound!!!
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  • @ShakabClapton
    @ShakabClapton 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am so happy many of you here have an interest to move to Africa especially to Uganda my Nation. I hope I can meet all of you after I settle back home from Hong Kong with my family

  • @rebeccajustilien8032
    @rebeccajustilien8032 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is exactly what I need as I prepare to move to Uganda this next year, as a Black American woman! This perspective is so important for us because people underestimate how integral our skin color will be in Africa. Thank you!

    • @Shethrivesnow
      @Shethrivesnow  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Rebecca! Thank you for your comment! That is so exciting to hear that you are moving to Uganda. What is the reason for your move?

    • @rebeccajustilien8032
      @rebeccajustilien8032 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'll be joining the Peace Corps service for 2 years there. Not sure which village I'll be placed in yet, but very excited, and realistic too :)

    • @Cloe698
      @Cloe698 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hopefully we will meet up in the peace corps Rebecca! I've decided on Uganda. I'm subbing to your channel. KIT

    • @rebeccajustilien8032
      @rebeccajustilien8032 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Penelope Cruz Awesome! can we stay connected on FB maybe? or other social media?

    • @Cloe698
      @Cloe698 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rebecca. I sent you a friend request the other day and then locked myself out of my facebook. Did you receive it?

  • @ichodeerasmus3363
    @ichodeerasmus3363 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I moved to USA, I am from Uganda but miss home and will be going back soooooooooooon, I cant manage American life, its not for me

    • @roshannaikesa1588
      @roshannaikesa1588 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ichode Erasmus same here

    • @ichodeerasmus3363
      @ichodeerasmus3363 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Roshan Naikesa its not easy! Ey ey I miss mama africa! Might be weird to give my number on here but I don't care, just want any ugandan who lives in the USA to say hi to me! +1 512 7019022

    • @harlemantoinetterisingfrom4639
      @harlemantoinetterisingfrom4639 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      ichode Erasmus yes it’s very difficult and cold. Hope you get home soon.

  • @solomonalvarez6064
    @solomonalvarez6064 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    So glad I found your channel we are planning to move to Africa as well. I can't wait til I'm done with school here then me and my babies are out of here.

    • @lukwagomuwambi76
      @lukwagomuwambi76 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      African is good when you get know people,languages and there culture

    • @Shethrivesnow
      @Shethrivesnow  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Which country do you plan to visit?

    • @solomonalvarez6064
      @solomonalvarez6064 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Lukwago Muwambi Yes it really is I'm trying to learn ewe it's really hard.

    • @solomonalvarez6064
      @solomonalvarez6064 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Ms. Black Expat Kenya 1st then Ghana :-) Does Uganda have any power problems?

    • @lukwagomuwambi76
      @lukwagomuwambi76 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Solomon Alvarez#just like any other country in Africa

  • @mupenzirobzy6643
    @mupenzirobzy6643 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Welcome back home my sister

  • @ShakabClapton
    @ShakabClapton 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for choosing Uganda

  • @KishaMonique
    @KishaMonique 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Awesome!!! I'm a high school counselor at an international school in China...been here for 2 years and hopefully looking to make it to Africa soon! :-)

    • @Shethrivesnow
      @Shethrivesnow  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's wonderful. I know quite a few people I'm China. As always, do your research! Thank you for your comment and for watching!

    • @ssesangapeter594
      @ssesangapeter594 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Kisha,
      if you don't mind, i too live in china at the moment but a Ugandan. Would you get me on my we chat or whatsapp on +8613265047296. My Family and I would be helpful just in case. Regards.

    • @qb_balloons
      @qb_balloons 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Which country on the continent.

  • @christinerose9561
    @christinerose9561 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    this channel was made for me.... Kaylan from aainafrica.com sent me here. I went to Pretoria, Soweto, White River, Johannesburg and Thulamahashe South Africa . We have nothing to fear. Africa is for us. I'm building a home, starting a business and going back part time God willing. after a 6 week visit I now feel like America is the foreign country. I've been home 2 weeks amd I'm still crying from missing Africa and my extended adopted family.

    • @Shethrivesnow
      @Shethrivesnow  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's so encouraging to hear that you really enjoy my channel! Thannnnnnkkkksssss!
      The continent does something to you that you can't resist. It's like you'll never get enough of its beauty, the people and of course all of the insightful experiences. I can't wait to visit more countries on the continent. I haven't been to South Africa yet but its on the list!

    • @lukwagomuwambi76
      @lukwagomuwambi76 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Africa will always welcome you wherever you wanna be

    • @isam6864
      @isam6864 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ms. Black Expat hey are you still in Uganda?

  • @LindaTinahTV
    @LindaTinahTV 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I am Ugandan and looking forward to watching other videos about your experience there. Can't wait. Definitely subscribing.

    • @Shethrivesnow
      @Shethrivesnow  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Linda! Thank you for your wonderful comments. Where are you now? Are you in Uganda?

    • @LindaTinahTV
      @LindaTinahTV 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I moved to Italy. I live in Milan now. Love your videos.

  • @smoore1475
    @smoore1475 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So happy I found this page!!!! Thanks queen ❤️ I plan to move to the motherland and your perspective is much appreciated ❤️

    • @Shethrivesnow
      @Shethrivesnow  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      This means lots! Thank you very much!

  • @harlemantoinetterisingfrom4639
    @harlemantoinetterisingfrom4639 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello sister I’m so glad to have found your channel. I need some advice :) I want to move to Uganda in a year

  • @PoeticOldSoul
    @PoeticOldSoul 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm glad you started this segment, so I'll definitely be watching loc'd sis! :-D

    • @Shethrivesnow
      @Shethrivesnow  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you again for your support. Yes, I felt it was necessary to highlight some of my experiences living here. I'm starting to get on a roll with this video thing. Hee hee

    • @PoeticOldSoul
      @PoeticOldSoul 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      ...and this video thing is addicting, so enjoy it, embrace it and I'll be watching & supporting **all smiles**. Keep it up! :)

    • @Shethrivesnow
      @Shethrivesnow  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Poetic Old Soul yes it is! I can't wait to see your next video!!!

    • @PoeticOldSoul
      @PoeticOldSoul 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awwwwwwwwwwww, me neither hahahaha!!! :-P

  • @MissMarlaHunter
    @MissMarlaHunter 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    YAAASSSSSS!! Sissy I'm so proud of you! looking good boo. xox

  • @njabulohlongwana6215
    @njabulohlongwana6215 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for all your videos about Uganda they are very inspiring. I'm a South African moving to Uganda in the next two weeks.

    • @Shethrivesnow
      @Shethrivesnow  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really! Are you there already? That's so exciting. I hope you start a You Tube channel about it.

  • @shifanabukeera86
    @shifanabukeera86 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done girl , can you imagine we have got people who came to Europe as adults and they say they can't go back to Africa that it's too remote for them to live there.unbelievable???

  • @blackculturebridge.4977
    @blackculturebridge.4977 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Ms. Black Expert. My name us Dianne. My boyfriend who is African American and I recently started a channel "black culture bridge" and we trying to spread the word demistify some misconceptiond etc and share information on what to expect when he finally moves to Africa. Im in uganda now. Wish i could meet you for tea so you can share and discuss some of your experiences. Will be grateful. Thanks.

  • @NatalieBrownMusic
    @NatalieBrownMusic 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm moving to Uganda in a couple of weeks. I can't wait :) Glad you made a great move for yourself. The kids are blessed to have you!!

    • @Shethrivesnow
      @Shethrivesnow  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Natalie Brown Yeah! Congratulations and welcome to my channel! I hope that you find the information I post most useful. If you want to know anything in particular, just let me know. What area of Uganda are you moving to and what will you be doing here? If you want to email me, I'm at blessedabroad@gmail.com.

    • @NatalieBrownMusic
      @NatalieBrownMusic 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Ms. Black Expat so glad to have found your channel. We're moving to Kampala. My husband and I are both musicians and we run internet businesses. We're going to be recording there and running our businesses. My husbands family is from Uganda. We're coming back to the motherland, hopefully permanently! Thanks for your email addy. Once we're settled I'll email.

    • @Shethrivesnow
      @Shethrivesnow  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Natalie Brown That is soo awesome! And it's great that your husband is already familiar with Uganda. Well, keep in touch regarding your journey as it would be great to connect with you once you arrive.

    • @LindaTinahTV
      @LindaTinahTV 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey, how are you liking it in Uganda so far?

    • @NatalieBrownMusic
      @NatalieBrownMusic 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Linda Tinah TV I absolutely love it here. I'm going to start posting video blogs soon but I have pix on my Instagram. Really, really adore living in Uganda.

  • @dwill668
    @dwill668 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for this video

  • @Naturallyme.
    @Naturallyme. 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you have a video discussing the hiring process you went through? Are you in a teaching program there? I would love to learn more information about this and how I can get started. Also, your locs are beautiful! I've had mines for almost three years and I love it!

    • @Shethrivesnow
      @Shethrivesnow  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey there! Yes, I went through a recruitment agency. The hiring process varies depending on the school. I did a video called so you want to teach overseas. I go through the initial process. Then, with my locs, I'm trying to do more videos with that. I so appreciate you and your comment. Thank you and keep watching!

    • @Shethrivesnow
      @Shethrivesnow  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh and thank you for the local compliment. Will you do videos?

    • @Naturallyme.
      @Naturallyme. 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I will definitely check that video out. I've thought about making videos, but I've never uploaded anything. I'm glad I found your channel!

    • @Shethrivesnow
      @Shethrivesnow  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sunny Daze OK well if you do, I'll make sure to subscribe.

  • @LivingBoldlyWithUyi
    @LivingBoldlyWithUyi 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh my gosh that's amazing! Did you go through a teaching program to teach in Uganda!

    • @Shethrivesnow
      @Shethrivesnow  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oghosa Uyiosa Hey! No! I applied on Search Associates. They have several overseas positions for teaching.

    • @LivingBoldlyWithUyi
      @LivingBoldlyWithUyi 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you sooo much!

  • @solomonmbazira9612
    @solomonmbazira9612 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Am Ugandan in UAE you gat a man beautiful

  • @edgartayebwa1087
    @edgartayebwa1087 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Interesting!

  • @roshannaikesa1588
    @roshannaikesa1588 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Smh miss home

  • @MurBonn
    @MurBonn 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm subscribed to your channel. I love your locs. My boss has developed a non profit organization. She has started her focus in Uganda, sponsoring 30 children to go school. The organization is called, Anchored In Love International Inc., checkout the Facebook page if you want. 😀

    • @Shethrivesnow
      @Shethrivesnow  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm not sure if my other post went through for you so I'll send this message again. That's amazing that your boss has a org here. there are so many organizations that are helping women and children. If you don't mind sharing her contact info. I work at an international school but am always looking for ways to participate and to help on anyway I can. thank you for your support. I look forward to more of your videos! !!

    • @ramseysula3512
      @ramseysula3512 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mur Bonn so nice

  • @aliclark5862
    @aliclark5862 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    My mouth was open for the whole video. I just couldn't connect it to the title. Ok, there are others?? I am about to book a flight to Uganda. Yes, I was born and raised in the US.

    • @Shethrivesnow
      @Shethrivesnow  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ali Clark You should definitely go.

    • @aliclark8535
      @aliclark8535 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am. @@Shethrivesnow

    • @Shethrivesnow
      @Shethrivesnow  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ali Clark Thank you for watching. I’m no longer there. I’m back in the States.

    • @aliclark8535
      @aliclark8535 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmm, ok. Thought you would be my tour guide in Uganda... @@Shethrivesnow

    • @Shethrivesnow
      @Shethrivesnow  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That would have been nice. I can link you with someone there. Just let me know when you’re ready. Blessedabroad@gmail.com

  • @christlovr1
    @christlovr1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Too much bantering. Never got to the point of the title of the video.

  • @campcleveland237
    @campcleveland237 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow ! great video. im studying middle childhood education, do you have to have a 4 year degree to teach in UGanda? I have visited over 30 countries and I really want tomove to africa

    • @Shethrivesnow
      @Shethrivesnow  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think that is a requirement, especially in the International schools. That is really amazing that you've visited so many countries. Where do you want to move in Africa? Have you lived anywhere else? I'm assuming you are from the States.

    • @campcleveland237
      @campcleveland237 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ah ok thanks, I have studied abroad in Brazil and Dominican Republic. I am from Cleveland, Ohio. I will visit Africa December 10-January 23 . I plan on visiting a few countries, Possibly I will stop in Uganda.

    • @Shethrivesnow
      @Shethrivesnow  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok well let me know. My email is in the comments.

    • @lukwagomuwambi76
      @lukwagomuwambi76 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      come to you the pearl of Africa

    • @lukwagomuwambi76
      @lukwagomuwambi76 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      God respect for you Marcus Greenwood,,Uganda is a beautiful country,,,,,go visit,you will be given a warm welcome

  • @slidejones6033
    @slidejones6033 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Since you moved to Uganda, do you speak Swahili?

    • @Shethrivesnow
      @Shethrivesnow  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've learned Swahili and absolutely love the language but I'm far from fluent.

    • @ahmadahmed214
      @ahmadahmed214 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's so easy to learn kiswahili.

    • @roshannaikesa1588
      @roshannaikesa1588 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      slidejones u do realise Ugandans don't even speak swahili

  • @sunpeoplemedia5207
    @sunpeoplemedia5207 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    gorgeous

  • @nasifu
    @nasifu 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I Gat good news for you. I like you so I sub you for life .

  • @danielemanziyakazo2320
    @danielemanziyakazo2320 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Come back to uae

  • @aliclark5862
    @aliclark5862 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just me…

  • @julietkobusinge7178
    @julietkobusinge7178 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow 💋 💋 💋 so beautiful