#6 Black American woman in Uganda: Why I ABSOLUTELY love Africa!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ม.ค. 2016
- In this video, I share a few reasons why I appreciate living in Kampala, Uganda, especially as a black American woman. Between the cost of living, culture, weather and languages, Kampala is truly apart of the pearl of Africa. Make sure you subscribe to my channel...it needs some love!
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Make sure to check out my blog for more information about my life in Kampala: www.msblackexpat.com/
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Twitter: @woodruffwrites
Email: blessedabroad@gmail.com
Until next time, toodles!
Eh Banage!! I enjoyed your post. The New US Ambassador is a Sista. Plz reach out and welcome her.
People prefer speaking english because it's easy. We have more than 76 languages.
A child from a tribe outside Buganda kingdom will be able to take command in 3-4 language by the age of three.
Personally I speak 7 languages only fluent in three
Cousin, I'm sending you my love and support....I'm extremely proud of you. Continue your journey and I'll be with you all the way.
Thank you cousin Alfelia! You've always been so supportive of me during this time. Love ya!
Definately subscribing. Thanks for the insight.
love your videos,. I will try to connect you and learn about Kampala,,I'm coming in December for 3 months looking to stay longer
I would love to learn more about land prices for agriculture
I loved this I told you will like Uganda you just needed some little time 👍💐
Right! I think that's with every place.
Great video Soror! Makes me want to visit!
You most definitely should! Thank you so much for watching soror!
I like you girl. Thank you for visiting us
Thanks for taking a video with that lovely view unlike some who come there aiming at negative pictures so they can fundraise money for Aid.
Black s only love to go to ghana nd south africa . you beat the odd and choose to go to a country almost unheard of . Thankls for sharing your wonderful experience with us
I actually know of a lot of black Americans who live in other African countries... But there are quite a few of us who still think Ghana and South Africa are the only places to go. I haven't been to either yet but still plan to go.
It's so good for us to get exposed to other parts of the continent that we don't hear about so that we can squash the myths and beliefs that are out there. Thank you for watching! Be blessed!
Uganda is beautiful, I 'm headed to Entebbe in June, blessings to you.
Oh, that will be nice! To stay or visit?
+Ms. Black Expat I'm going to visit in June.
love this
Hey Cuzo!!! Thank you for watching! Miss ya love!
I love you! Thanks cuz
Thank ya cuzo
You disabled the comments in your dislike video, but just wanted to say that people stare because you are so pretty!!
I love u❤️❤️ ur so cute 🥰🥰
hahah. well since you asked....in January, You can find beautiful weather here in St Vincent too lol . I concur with the "everything is cheap" especiallyyyyyy food! Awesome view from atop there!!!
Hey lady! I bet St. Vincent is beautiful!!!! I can't wait to visit!!! Thank you for watching!
Girl did my other post go through in response to this? Its not showing up. Either way, thank yout for your amazing support. I can't wait to visit st. Vincent.
Personally i can't give up a content for a Inland. I am a Jamaican born residing the UK.
Ogamba ki? Wonderful video. Definitely giving me a fresh perspective on Uganda esp. on this cold January day. haha
+Paper Doll Girl! I am in LOVE with Kampala weather! You can't hardly tell me anything that would convince me to go back to Chicago in January! lol. I am trying to learn some Luganda but its difficult. Instead, I am trying my hand at Swahili!
Just in case your wondering...yes! Im fussing on purpose in the beginning! Thought it was hilarious!
u thought wrong, what u think is funny in america, is NOT funny in africa
Niiiiiiiiiice sis, nice! :-D The next time I do a shout-out vid, you're on the list! :)
Woot! Woot! I so appreciate you! It's so.important that we support each other in our You Tube struggles and triumphs!
Exactly!!! I actually started this lil' movement (and it's still going on somewhat) called #TH-camUnderdogs, and we are truly some underdogs that needs to show support for one another, so I'm very thankful that you found my channel and commented, thank you honey! :)
How do I join??? This is totally me!
Well, you came a lil' late, but at the same time I was ready to shut down the "TH-cam Underdogs" FB group, it wasn't a lot of activity and the passion to get people to BE active wasn't there...I would've put in tooooo much time and energy without lil' to no reciprocity, so yeah...BUT...folks can still use the hashtag, I'll make some sort of an announcement about the defunct group, it is what it is, but it doesn't stop me from supporting our own small-time Y.T. community. :)
Ah okay I see. Yes, I love seeing other smaller you tubers like myself. We are in this together...yt community at its best.
Headed to Gombe in October for n2 weeks. Any advise?
Hello Sister, how can I contact you? We are trying to find somewhere in Africa to move to. I want to get some info from you if you don't mind regarding living there. Ghana was our first choice but now we are looking at other places there.
Well, I've only lived in Uganda, however, I know of people in Ghana if that's what you're interested in. You can contact me at blessedabroad@gmail.com
Ms. Black Expat I sent you an email
If you haven't rode on a boda boda then u haven't fully experienced uganda! don't ride the boda boda in the city though - it dangerous with all the traffic. but u can do so in the quiet suburbs. Try the food too, some can really be delicious. Also buy yourself a traditional African Print dress and head scarf as a souvenir. I think you'd look like a Queen in them African dresses. It's refreshing seeing an African American in Africa. Most Americans enjoying Africa are not African American if u know what I mean. have fun :)
Hey there. Thank you for your comment. Yes, I've rode on a boda boda several times... More than I'd like to admit. I'm not really comfortable with the whole idea but hey, it's the quickest fix. I've also been in matatus. I love the local food here and eat it all the time. So, my experiences are much more than the average joe. When I move to a place, I want to become totally immersed in the culture. Kampala is an interesting place and I'm learning a lot. Are you from kampala?
+Ms. Black Expat Hi there, it's good to hear you're enjoying yourself. Some people I've met think uganda is dangerous and mired in war or something which I find really silly. It's such a peaceful country. Yes, I'm from Uganda and I think it's a beautiful place though that seems like I'm biased :)
+Richard MB It is an absolutely beautiful country! Please check out my blog at www.msblackexpat.com. My most recent post talks about some issues I face at school, however, I marvel at Uganda's beauty and surely give it a shoutout like no other. I hope that you will continue to follow my journey, both on You Tube and on the blog!
I am AA have been dating African women since 2012. I would love an African American woman who was self-conscious enough to move to Africa. It is generally a special kind of AA women to is self aware who moves to Africa. My problem is not per se with African American women, it is the immersion in feminist dogma is is another form of WS which i find unattractive.
Are you aware of any opportunities for a RN with a sociology undergrad and grad degree as well? I'm ready to go!
you are super beautiful. were these the reason you initially moved over there or things that you found out after you got there
Thank you Lissy! No, I found out after. I was do scared to go that it's only by the grace of God that I'm here. Glad I came to experience it.
Never Africa for africans.
We ain't got that in other States. Dah.
how many people live there?
If Ug was the US, black American would be very, very happy.
I would love to work overseas
Hey Angela! You should definitely consider iit! Girl, it's definitely worth it. Where would you like to live?
+Ms. Black Expat Dubai looks nice.
Dubai was very nice...and expensive!! But it depends on your taste.
+Angela Elaine It was really a nice place. So sorry! I thought I replied to this comment!
Damn baby you couldn't go to Brazil or South America something
Thank you for sharing. We would love to showcase your vlog in our new FB Group-Expat Divas. We are building a networking and support system for expat women of color. We would love for you to share your input. Stay well, Sis......
Oli Mulungi
Thank you very much!☺️
yes ,,everything you said about Kampala is true ,,,but I'm frustrated now I have people compare me to white people ,,I'm african American ,my friends here said cause they see me as fragile,,,not me !!!! I feel sterotyped,,my american accent maybe hard to understand also,,maybe when they hear me they think White! I'm hoping in time the sterotype of being American will fade
Girl! I'm not there now but yes! It's sooo frustrating! Please don't let it stunt your growth and experiences there. Either way, I'm so glad you are there and I can link you with tons of people. Your friends-Are they Ugandan? What side of town are you on? Which day did you arrive? I just missed you!!! Now, did you move or is this an extended visit?
Trust me once you speak the local language and understand the culture. They will no longer call you mzungu. They are not trying to offend you also. It is just a title that south east Africans calls someone who is 'white' or 'acts white'.
I am Kenyan i know how it feels. Coz i have family members who were raised mostly in Europe or US when they come back to Kenya they are called Mzungu.. Mzungu doesn't imply just race. A black person can be mzungu if he /she doesn't speak the local language or is detarched from the culture. Or if he acts foreign/European. It is the same in Latin America. Black Americans are called 'gringo' in latin America. Gringo originally meant white but later implied to anyone not culturally latino especially Americans and Europeans. Even black people from US or UK are called gringo same with white people . But Africans /carribeans they call us moreno/morena/negro or Africano(all not derragotive) but never gringo. I guess it is just behavioral.