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Is there a reason why you remove my comment on Nigeria? It was a very intelligent and thoughtful comment. It was about why Nigeria 🇳🇬 is also a great place for AA.
I THINK BLACK PEOPLE SHOULD FOCUS THEIR ENERGY ON MAKING THEIR IMMEDIATE SURROUNDINGS BETTER.THIS BACK TO AFRICA MOVEMENT WILL PUT BLACKS IN THE WEST AT AN DISADVANTAGE.WE ARE TOO EMOTIONALLY REACTIVE. WE ARE TOO HEADWAYS EMOTIONALLY ATTACHED,SO MUCH SO THAT WE ARE BLINDED TO THE INEVITABLES.🇱🇨🇬🇾🇬🇩🇩🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇹🇹🇵🇷🇱🇨🇯🇲
@user-dx5mg9by9y over 20 million white people moved out of the US. Over 6 million white people in Africa, 1.1 million Chinese, 2.5 million Indians ,250 thousand Lebanese living in our ancestors' land. And you are talking about staying in the west. Only about 20 thousand people from the diaspora living in Africa. I did not say move from the Caribbean unless someone wanted to. Numbers of people from Jamaica moved to Africa because they wanted to.
@@taharka3897 Most of who moved to Africa will be back in the West in ten years as soon as they've realised that where they are has become where they left.lol✌️🇯🇲
@user-dx5mg9by9y I was born in jamaica 🇯🇲 TRELAWNY, to be exact. I can not believe another jamaican is talking so much, bs. Use some intelligent and don't just talk. Research facts, not your imagination.
Am a British who has lived in Lagos, Cairo, Abuja, Accra, Cape Town, Johannesburg and now Nairobi, I would say Nairobi is the best city for expats and foreigners from west. Very friendly, infrastructure is world class, easy transportation, nice weather not hot not too cold
As a kenyan who's lived in the U.S for the last 30 years, when am in Nairobi, I dont feel like am missing out....infrastructure is on par, and the weather puts it over the top.
I am presently in Nairobi and in my opinion after visiting three other African countries, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, I think Nairobi is an easy city for African American to transition. This place is almost like New York. What I like the most is transportation. I can call a uber and get one within two minutes just like the U.S. and you can pay cash or use our credit card to pay uber. I am extremely impressed the place is highly developed.❤
Who says there are no Ubus and variety of malls there is too much lack of rules in the roads of Nairobi this Bora Bora won’t work in 🇿🇦we also have by laws here and police force at all levels of government to ensure laws are observed and proper road infrastructure no African country have our banking system
@@harrietkwindaharriet4076 Seems SA has rules on roads but are xenoph0bes add that to that list that has the advanced banking systems. You can sell SA without throwing NBO under the bus
@@harrietkwindaharriet4076Stop hating Nairobi, there's no xenophobia here.. You're actually destroying your cities after white folks lost control..You got too much crime & power outages in South Africa.
@@harrietkwindaharriet4076 I am not here to compare, just my perspective. The other countries I have visited, I find they are very skillful drivers. Africa as a continent is on the move Ethiopia is another country that I am also impressed with. I am extremely proud of my ancestors land ONE AFRICA. I am not here to compare just be proud of Africa on a whole. Whether it's Kenya or Zimbabwe I am very proud of ONE AFRICA.
Life expectancy in Japan is 85.94 years, Israel 83.39, United States 79.74, Mexico 75.04, Iraq 72.05, Tanzania 67.60, Ghana 64.53, Uganda 63.84, South Africa 62.89, Nigeria 53.87….. Top 5 highest crime rate cities in the world #1. Acapulco #2. Caracas #3. Tijuana #4. Cape Town #5. Fortaleza…👀 My Black Americans, don’t be duped!!
In terms of general friendliness - safety, tourist attractions, job opportunities, and nightlife - Nairobi ranks first according to numerous expats. The housing is also very affordable in Nairobi. Americans shouldn't fear checking non-tourist countries/islands. The continent is vast and has a lot to offer.
I’m finding this thread reminds me of NY vs LA lol. Since Trump won in 2024 a lot of Black Americans like myself are looking for the best place to move abroad so this info is priceless. Nairobi is my Top 5 places now.
Accra. I was there last year my 3rd time. Constructions all over the place with modern buildings. And recently found out Ghana is the Second Most Peaceful Country in Africa After Mauritius. And very Safe. And the people is Second to Non. The food..December in Accra is like Atlanta. You party til sunrise.Then Afro Future Music festival, Afro Nation, Panafest and so many activities. This was the best holidays of my life. I am planning to move there. What I also like is the number of African Americans in Ghana. They have the AFRICAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF GHANA (AAAG) Almost 40 years old. Even though Ghana is NOT as developed as other countries like Kenya, South Africa and others. The Peace, Sense of Belonging, freedom is something money can NOT buy.A lots of retirees living in their big houses by the beach front facing the Atlantic Ocean. Some said their tress is gone away, and some said they stop using their medications from America. And most of them said they lost some weight. Ashley I love your channel. Great job. Ghana was actually the fastest growing economy in the world, until Covid and Ukraine came and messed everything up.
Welcome to Africa. Welcome to Kenya. Welcome to Nairobi. I'm glad that the AA family has points of contact from people like you who will understand them much better. We have challenges in Africa, but you can create and experience perfect happiness here too. With some dollars, you can create your heaven here. Just that you need to know that you cannot trust everyone for looking like you. As highlighted, rural Africa is a challenge in itself. Even those of us living in cities like Nairobi have reservations on how we handle the rural areas that we come from. All the best in your return journey.
I just discovered your channel and have already watched three videos back-to-back because you are boosting my inspiration to go live abroad again. I lived in SE Asia for about four years - and sucker-punched myself coming back to the USA during the pandemic - and after 2ish years of being back in the USA - I am so ready to find a new place abroad to live-in, and your content is guiding the way! As much as I love Asia, and it will always be a place close to my heart, I am so motivated to venture to Africa next - Thank you for your wisdom!
The Best City for an AA in Africa is ONE that allows YOU to _EXPAND YOUR DIVINE CONSCIOUSNESS_ and reach your higher Self! #choosewisely #peace #tranquility
Great advice. Being a former expat and having lived across the world, gaining as much knowledge as you can prior to visiting and then LIVING in a new country for at least 6 months will provide a true perspective on life there. Also, travel to the Philippines, Latin America, other parts of Asia, the Caribbean, and even China. There is a global community out there just waiting for you to become a part of it! Continue your valued videos!
Johannesburg remains the premier city for African Americans - and indeed - all Africans coming to SA because of its diversity and has something for everybody.
Yes Johannesburg is our most popular city,even for us South Africans, and Cape Town is great too. Our African American Brothers and sisters are most welcome to SA, even in our smaller cities and towns. However, like my Kenyan brother, I would like to caution you about our rural areas,even for me as a South African I can't land in any rural area to settle,unless I was born there or my father was etc. It's just too complicated, my honest advise,stay in the cities and towns.
I personally don’t want diversity. I want to be in an all-Black homogenous country/city. As a Jamaican-American married to a Nigerian…he has reservations about living in South Africa. The envy and jealousy and violence towards Nigerians by Black South Africans resembles the hatred in America.
Thanks Ashley for all you do in helping AA to relocate back to Africa. You are appreciated and may The Most High continue to increase you and your family. I shared 😊
A friend of mines father moved from South Carolina, to Durban in back in 2022. He said he NEVER going back to America. Gave me an invitation to come and move there if I wanted to. He's doing so well 🙏🏿
Blessings sis! Trust that you are continuing to thrive!! Agree 100% with your analysis. My top 4 would definitely be Johannesburg, Nairobi, Accra and Kigali in that order. In my terms of ease of entry and repatriation. All cities have a large, functional and networked Diaspora community that is plugged in to many elements of the local economy. Also you must be prepared to function in community and with community. Transactional relationships and self reliance will not cut it because you are moving to societies where relationships and networks carry more currency than money. Period. Many African Americans fail because they don’t understand this dynamic or can hack it.
This was a fantastic overview that was well presented. I have a few comments that may seem contradictory, but I really in agreement with you. There is an alternate way to enter the continent through an NGO. I came as a volunteer farmer with the World Wide Organization of Organic Farmers Independents [WEOOF]. I came to Dodoma, Tanzania 3 years ago from Florida. WWOOF provided a secure contact and support system of native Tanzanians who spoke English and helped me get residency and a work permit which is really for business development. I was raised in North Jersey, close enough to visit NY and return to the peace and quiet of NJ. That is how I find Nairobi. I go there often and have made a few acquaintances there, but I enjoy the peace and communities of Dodoma. I know this is becoming long,but I also want to mention Lusaka, ZAMBIA. It is similar to Nairobi. Unlike Nairobi, it is TRULY VISA-FREE. ZAMBIA, KENYA and Ghana [have not been] have serious debt and Western Influences. They may be okay for a while, but I believe they will suffer the same fate as the u-S.
Hallelujah to your analysis Let AAs come with an aim to develop and improve the standards as well……. They can always bring a lot of innovation and create employment in many ways
Watching you from Zambia, Africa! Yes, well said! i agree with you! But Lusaka, Zambia is like a little South Africa, its the best for African Americans, everyone speaks English in Lusaka, English in Zambia is the National language of the Media and Business, George Bush is always coming here, i think he has Investments here. U.S Vice President Kamara Harris was here also a few Months ago, she has a House here coz her Grand Father was a Government Worker here.
I wasn't going to comment but once I saw you didn't edit your child out of the video, and your interaction was soooooooo genuine! I just had to say thank you for the information and the great laugh, I really needed that!
Very glad I came across this video. Really good information. Will definitely subscribe. Would love to know what you are doing on the continent regarding personal and professional development.
Thanks for the info! You are spot on with our plight as African Americans! Great job keeping it together!! 😂 Children know how/when to push the buttons😂
Well , Here my question for you? how come so many latinos and Africans from francophone countries manage to live and settle in USA knowing that English is not theirs first language ? I'm sure that you'll find some people who speak English in Abidjan .Don't forget, learning another languages is a great added values ...It's such shame that AA only focus on English speaking countries when they come to Africa...As Afro European I can tell you that Abidjan is really great, well organize, with electricity,water, good transportation etc. and safe too
@@franckherve981why are you so offended by the post? No one said they hate France or french speakers! They are saying that it is a drawback if you don’t even know French which it is…no need to cry and get triggered 🙄. Going to a country not knowing the language is intimidating and that is just a fact for many. No need to cry about someone else’s point of view.
@girlanonymous offended ?? Nope it was just a question? You are the one who get offended because you can't speak any languages except English ....I just highlighted the fact that how so many people manage to adjust their lives in usa even though english is not their first language.......I'm just encouraging you to to stop thinking that a language could be a barrier and prevent you to live in another country .....believe in yourself instead of complaining.....
Your daughter is so adorable. As I've said before, she looks like my red he'd middle daughter. You may need to do these videos when baby girl goes to sleep 😂. Miss your regular videos, so thanks for giving us more information. I'd like to visit all 5 cities, Lord willing. Along with Kampala, Maputo, Addis Ababa and Kigali. Being born and raised in Cleveland, I feel like I want to visit some of the lesser known large cities that some Americans may avoid due to recent political instabilities. I honestly don't believe a lot of what western media outlets report on African issues, so I'm willing to go and form my OWN opinion. Again, good to see you again, sista and God Bless. Keep up the journey and inspiration.
Abuja and lagos are also great cities for AA. Lagos was just ranked 19 cities to visit in the world for 2024. With so many problems in Tanzania for AA, I am not sure it's a place to consider.
Lagos does not have the kind of infrastructure en masse that would enable it to feature in the list. Kigali and Nairobi are better organised with better infrastructure. The curation of Nigerian cities is not world class
@@luthovellem865 have you been there? Have you done a good research. Name one infrastructure it doesn't have. Do you not know lagos has many international companies doing business including some from South africa. Do you think the other cities on the list can sustain 22 million people like lagos. Yes it does need more infrastructure, but did you research the ones that is being built as we speak and the ones that are about to start like the new international airport. What about the new metro line and the second one that is about to put in service, with 3 more in the near future. Do you know about the new oil refinerie that went on stream this year. What about the new shipping port adding to the 2 others that is already there and a third about to get started this year. Do know about eco Atlantic, the new city that is currently building. Lagos has many bridges because it's surrounded by water. Do you know about the new bridge they are about to start building in March? When complete it will be the second longest bridge in Africa behind the one in Egypt. There is more, but let me stop here. Go online and research it for yourself. Better yet visit. And please don't talk before researching. I an from America I know what good infrastructure looks like.
I am doing some research on Information Technology consultancy in Accra or any other metropolitan city in Africa. I'm looking forward to starting something there.
The list for the top 10 universities was also published two weeks ago. 8 of them are South African universities and two of them ranked 6 and 7 are Egyptian, both based in Cairo. It was published by the United nations so its got nothing to do with SA.
Hi Ashley - Tyrone Dukes here and greatly appreciate you for providing this absolutely valuable content. I am currently in Cape Town, South Africa - I arrived on Wednesday, February 21st and I'm leaving on tomorrow evening (2/25). I absolutely enjoy Cape Town! I had a chance to tour on the Red Bus and really enjoyed the scenery including the Table Top Mountain view of the city. The food here is so fresh, the air is fresh, friendly people, the beaches are beautiful and I can just go on and on. There is no place in the USA nor many international places for which I have visited that can touch Cape Town as Cape Town is the best! When I return to Atlanta, I will work on combining all video content for my visit to Cape Town so everyone can see my experience. Ashley, I will also visit the other cities you referenced in your video - JoBurg will more than likely be my next city to visit.
Yes provide your video. I’m in Atlanta as well. Seems like I see a lot of Texans and Atlantans visiting the continent. We just went to Joburg back in December.
Nice channel. The information shared therein has informed me on which city I want to visit first...which might be Nairobi according to some of the comments I've read below. Not mentioned in your video is a topic you may want to consider in the future, and that is which country/city in Africa offers the biggest bang-for-the-American-dollar. Also, I wish there was a forum by which black American professionals working in finance, business intelligence or consulting could talk...especially in terms of tech/AI. Still, I like your video (probably could use some editing to tighten things up). I can't wait to plan my first trip to "The MotherLand". I'm a HBCU grad of Tuskegee University.
As African Nairobi hands down you can feel it this is the place I wanna get down with it ,You name it business social friendly safari the Breath taking Gorgeous ocean at the Mombasa coast.
Getting a degree in tech for financial advantage before a big move. Johannesburg is on the top of my list for work. Is the work visa process pretty straight forward? Thank you, Ashley.
Hello Ashley and thank you for your wonderful content. My family and I plan to come and visit SA this coming summer when our daughter is on summer vacation. My hopes are to eventually make South Africa our permanent retirement home. Would it be possible to meet with you if you are there during this time?
I guess my view is what’s the point of leaving if all we’re doing is brining American capitalistic mentalities? Which is the foundation of our oppression in America. I guess my view would if we need to start fresh we need to drop the ideals and views of America completely and start fresh in Africa as a true decedent and work and live in the country. Love your channel by the way.
Sadly, the whole of Africa is moving towards capitalism. That is why we even have glaring disparities in income and wealth. We have super rich people against super poor ones.
Younger sister Ashley, do you support the African or OAU (my preference not destroying our history ourselves) SIXTH Region of Africans outside Africa which will include those in asia an d the pacific region like Tonga, which is like Tonga, Rongas and tsongas in Africa. As i see it from Pretoria.
The list isn’t quite complete without Durban,infra-structurally and governance it’s heads above the other 2 non SA ones you mentioned. Also think Kigali and Windhoek should be on the list, safest and cleanest cities on continent and Windhoek is one of the top 7 best developed cities in Africa
@@antony6799 no it’s not, has its challenges like all developing cities on continent and any abroad but still heads above the other non SA ones mentioned by Ashley from a development and organised services by the local government perspective. Some of my extended family stays there and I was there this past Dec and millions of South African holiday-makers still descended to the city in droves to enjoy the city’s natural beauty and affordable vacation spots, since it gives you a way more relaxed coastal vibe than what you get in Jhb and has loads more defined culture through the Zulu and Indian ppl there. So disagree with you, Durban isn’t perfect but is in not more disintegration than Cape Town, Johannesburg or any other African city
Don't mention cities like Kigali and Windhoek where Nairobi is mentioned. Those are like business districts found in Nairobi suburbs. Also Durban has no major importance over Nairobi, not strategically, diplomatically, as a hub, geopolitically and as a financial centre. You need to get out of your bubbles down there in Mzansi. In case you didn't know, the city in the backdrop in her thumbnail is Nairobi!
@@alexchui3511 you must be deluded, one of the largest and busiest ports in the Southern Hemisphere is in Durban and it is the busiest on the continent . Durban’s economy alone (GDP) pretty much matches that of whole of Kenya..:lol you must not know, Durban is the third richest city in South Africa and 5th richest after those 2 along with Lagos, Cairo. Nairobi is something closer to Port Elizabeth here in South Africa in terms of development, infrastructure and economic influence. So maybe to you, it’s not important but without that pier a lot of Africa, not just South Africa doesn’t function. And as much as small as Kigali and Windhoek are, they aren’t to be scoffed at.::they are clean and safe functional cities and have better amenities than many cities on this continent. Nairobi is definitely big and notable in East Africa but still has a way to go to even match up to where some of the bigger cities are at on continent.
Sis please next time check and react on ( Hartbeesport Dam) ,it's a place here is South Africa not far from you,in the North West Province, is les than an hour drive from Sandton, and see the beauty of our land 👌 wow
I screamed with laughter after that, “oh she got attitude” and side eye 😂. Every bit of me as a Mother felt that look and response you gave Ashley 😂 That toddler/teenager phase is something else lol. Thank you for your thoughts here. Excited to visit Lagos this coming April!
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Is there a reason why you remove my comment on Nigeria? It was a very intelligent and thoughtful comment. It was about why Nigeria 🇳🇬 is also a great place for AA.
I THINK BLACK PEOPLE SHOULD FOCUS THEIR ENERGY ON MAKING THEIR IMMEDIATE SURROUNDINGS BETTER.THIS BACK TO AFRICA MOVEMENT WILL PUT BLACKS IN THE WEST AT AN DISADVANTAGE.WE ARE TOO EMOTIONALLY REACTIVE.
WE ARE TOO HEADWAYS EMOTIONALLY ATTACHED,SO MUCH SO THAT WE ARE BLINDED TO THE INEVITABLES.🇱🇨🇬🇾🇬🇩🇩🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇹🇹🇵🇷🇱🇨🇯🇲
@user-dx5mg9by9y over 20 million white people moved out of the US. Over 6 million white people in Africa, 1.1 million Chinese, 2.5 million Indians ,250 thousand Lebanese living in our ancestors' land. And you are talking about staying in the west. Only about 20 thousand people from the diaspora living in Africa. I did not say move from the Caribbean unless someone wanted to. Numbers of people from Jamaica moved to Africa because they wanted to.
@@taharka3897 Most of who moved to Africa will be back in the West in ten years as soon as they've realised that where they are has become where they left.lol✌️🇯🇲
@user-dx5mg9by9y I was born in jamaica 🇯🇲 TRELAWNY, to be exact. I can not believe another jamaican is talking so much, bs. Use some intelligent and don't just talk. Research facts, not your imagination.
Am a British who has lived in Lagos, Cairo, Abuja, Accra, Cape Town, Johannesburg and now Nairobi, I would say Nairobi is the best city for expats and foreigners from west. Very friendly, infrastructure is world class, easy transportation, nice weather not hot not too cold
Without a doubt
Wow I never would have thought that! On my list for countries to visit!
Welcome to nairobi@@firestar7774
That is why British royalty and aristocrats loved it.
As a kenyan who's lived in the U.S for the last 30 years, when am in Nairobi, I dont feel like am missing out....infrastructure is on par, and the weather puts it over the top.
Nairobi already has my heart. I’m an educator in the beauty industry and looking to expand my business in Kenya.
Karibu nyumbani
Karibu nyumbani
Your welcome 😅
I am presently in Nairobi and in my opinion after visiting three other African countries, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, I think Nairobi is an easy city for African American to transition. This place is almost like New York. What I like the most is transportation. I can call a uber and get one within two minutes just like the U.S. and you can pay cash or use our credit card to pay uber. I am extremely impressed the place is highly developed.❤
Who says there are no Ubus and variety of malls there is too much lack of rules in the roads of Nairobi this Bora Bora won’t work in 🇿🇦we also have by laws here and police force at all levels of government to ensure laws are observed and proper road infrastructure no African country have our banking system
@@harrietkwindaharriet4076 what are u sayi 😢😂😂
@@harrietkwindaharriet4076 Seems SA has rules on roads but are xenoph0bes add that to that list that has the advanced banking systems. You can sell SA without throwing NBO under the bus
@@harrietkwindaharriet4076Stop hating Nairobi, there's no xenophobia here.. You're actually destroying your cities after white folks lost control..You got too much crime & power outages in South Africa.
@@harrietkwindaharriet4076 I am not here to compare, just my perspective. The other countries I have visited, I find they are very skillful drivers. Africa as a continent is on the move Ethiopia is another country that I am also impressed with. I am extremely proud of my ancestors land ONE AFRICA. I am not here to compare just be proud of Africa on a whole. Whether it's Kenya or Zimbabwe I am very proud of ONE AFRICA.
Here's the List...
1.Accra, Ghana
2. Dar es salaam, Tanzania
3. Nairobi, Kenya
4. Johannesburg, South Africa
5. Cape Town, South Africa
Mars
Life expectancy in Japan is 85.94 years, Israel 83.39, United States 79.74, Mexico 75.04, Iraq 72.05, Tanzania 67.60, Ghana 64.53, Uganda 63.84, South Africa 62.89, Nigeria 53.87….. Top 5 highest crime rate cities in the world #1. Acapulco #2. Caracas #3. Tijuana #4. Cape Town #5. Fortaleza…👀 My Black Americans, don’t be duped!!
Been to all except Dar es Salaam and Nairobi will change that in 2025 cause the other 3 are top notch!
According to what you gauge, business, visit, living, culture, infrastructure etc 🙏‼️
In terms of general friendliness - safety, tourist attractions, job opportunities, and nightlife - Nairobi ranks first according to numerous expats. The housing is also very affordable in Nairobi.
Americans shouldn't fear checking non-tourist countries/islands. The continent is vast and has a lot to offer.
We neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed you and every African American sisters and brothers in the motherland ❤
I am going there, and plan on finding a home in the motherland ❤
Please explain, what is an African American ? that is so stupid to me
I’m finding this thread reminds me of NY vs LA lol. Since Trump won in 2024 a lot of Black Americans like myself are looking for the best place to move abroad so this info is priceless. Nairobi is my Top 5 places now.
@@madamcjwalker67 You , I, and everyone else know you all are not moving anywhere.
stop tripping.
Accra. I was there last year my 3rd time. Constructions all over the place with modern buildings. And recently found out Ghana is the Second Most Peaceful Country in Africa After Mauritius. And very Safe. And the people is Second to Non. The food..December in Accra is like Atlanta. You party til sunrise.Then Afro Future Music festival, Afro Nation, Panafest and so many activities. This was the best holidays of my life. I am planning to move there. What I also like is the number of African Americans in Ghana. They have the AFRICAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF GHANA (AAAG) Almost 40 years old. Even though Ghana is NOT as developed as other countries like Kenya, South Africa and others. The Peace, Sense of Belonging, freedom is something money can NOT buy.A lots of retirees living in their big houses by the beach front facing the Atlantic Ocean. Some said their tress is gone away, and some said they stop using their medications from America. And most of them said they lost some weight. Ashley I love your channel. Great job. Ghana was actually the fastest growing economy in the world, until Covid and Ukraine came and messed everything up.
Love what you are saying!!!
Thank you for that info. It’s needed rn. 💜
Nairobi is akways hard to beat. The number 1 ciity to visit 2024
Welcome to Africa. Welcome to Kenya. Welcome to Nairobi. I'm glad that the AA family has points of contact from people like you who will understand them much better. We have challenges in Africa, but you can create and experience perfect happiness here too. With some dollars, you can create your heaven here. Just that you need to know that you cannot trust everyone for looking like you. As highlighted, rural Africa is a challenge in itself. Even those of us living in cities like Nairobi have reservations on how we handle the rural areas that we come from. All the best in your return journey.
America has jacked us up yall
I just discovered your channel and have already watched three videos back-to-back because you are boosting my inspiration to go live abroad again. I lived in SE Asia for about four years - and sucker-punched myself coming back to the USA during the pandemic - and after 2ish years of being back in the USA - I am so ready to find a new place abroad to live-in, and your content is guiding the way! As much as I love Asia, and it will always be a place close to my heart, I am so motivated to venture to Africa next - Thank you for your wisdom!
Johannesburg,Pretoria Durban,gaberone,lagos,Abuja,Kampala,Nairobi Mombasa,mwanza dareselum, Accra,capetown
Mention all South African cities , Bloemfoenti, Polokwane, Rusternburg , Tzaneen, Lydenburg,Middleburg, Port Elizabeth, Hartebees, Kimberley.
@@Kgoki890beautiful city but stupid citizens wat they care to still and kill..not going for black foreigners as we know ua good on not to like others
The Best City for an AA in Africa is ONE that allows YOU to _EXPAND YOUR DIVINE CONSCIOUSNESS_ and reach your higher Self! #choosewisely #peace #tranquility
Africa needs our American brothers to come back to the continent and experience other places...🙌
Kenya 🇰🇪 nice very modern.
Great advice. Being a former expat and having lived across the world, gaining as much knowledge as you can prior to visiting and then LIVING in a new country for at least 6 months will provide a true perspective on life there. Also, travel to the Philippines, Latin America, other parts of Asia, the Caribbean, and even China. There is a global community out there just waiting for you to become a part of it! Continue your valued videos!
I would say Kenya and South Africa
I heard Uganda was cool too but idk. If u or anyone else reading this know, @ me.
Johannesburg remains the premier city for African Americans - and indeed - all Africans coming to SA because of its diversity and has something for everybody.
Yes Johannesburg is our most popular city,even for us South Africans, and Cape Town is great too. Our African American Brothers and sisters are most welcome to SA, even in our smaller cities and towns. However, like my Kenyan brother, I would like to caution you about our rural areas,even for me as a South African I can't land in any rural area to settle,unless I was born there or my father was etc.
It's just too complicated, my honest advise,stay in the cities and towns.
I personally don’t want diversity. I want to be in an all-Black homogenous country/city. As a Jamaican-American married to a Nigerian…he has reservations about living in South Africa. The envy and jealousy and violence towards Nigerians by Black South Africans resembles the hatred in America.
But the crime rate in joburg is shocking
Johannesburg for lack of a better word the CBD is just nasty
@@gibson2675 Don't you huys don't have anything to talk about besides crime...Wake tha fuck up...crime is everywhere..
I am black living in Amerika. Looking to relocate to Mombasa.
Johannesburg, Cape Town & Durban
Kisumu City. 45 mins from Nairobi. Very peaceful and safe. Still cheap to buy land and build a fabulous home. Also very clean ❤❤❤😊
45 mins by air at around 200 USD per flight
Don't trust jaluo...a tribe that need to have some manners
full of hooligans
@@SGOA32178you get what you seek and pay for. Kisumu is clean and safe.
And the hooligans keep their City clean
at 7:58. thru 8::25 you finally got to The list of "The Best Cities In Africa...". Thank you for the list, you give useful insight. Best Regards!
Grandparent from Detroit, love your kid(s)…and your video…
Thanks Ashley for all you do in helping AA to relocate back to Africa. You are appreciated and may The Most High continue to increase you and your family. I shared 😊
This is one city that has all hands on deck on matters Africa. She is taking her time to learn and understand Africa. Great content
Most Americans who travel South Africa, seem, never to go to Durban. Another beautiful city.
A friend of mines father moved from South Carolina, to Durban in back in 2022. He said he NEVER going back to America. Gave me an invitation to come and move there if I wanted to. He's doing so well 🙏🏿
South African cities r so Beautiful n modern indeed ❤🎉🎉
I think it’s due to cost of direct flights to Durban, and limited time. Most Americans sadly travel to SA for no more than two weeks.
Blessings sis! Trust that you are continuing to thrive!! Agree 100% with your analysis. My top 4 would definitely be Johannesburg, Nairobi, Accra and Kigali in that order. In my terms of ease of entry and repatriation. All cities have a large, functional and networked Diaspora community that is plugged in to many elements of the local economy. Also you must be prepared to function in community and with community. Transactional relationships and self reliance will not cut it because you are moving to societies where relationships and networks carry more currency than money. Period. Many African Americans fail because they don’t understand this dynamic or can hack it.
This was a fantastic overview that was well presented. I have a few comments that may seem contradictory, but I really in agreement with you. There is an alternate way to enter the continent through an NGO. I came as a volunteer farmer with the World Wide Organization of Organic Farmers Independents [WEOOF]. I came to Dodoma, Tanzania 3 years ago from Florida. WWOOF provided a secure contact and support system of native Tanzanians who spoke English and helped me get residency and a work permit which is really for business development. I was raised in North Jersey, close enough to visit NY and return to the peace and quiet of NJ. That is how I find Nairobi. I go there often and have made a few acquaintances there, but I enjoy the peace and communities of Dodoma. I know this is becoming long,but I also want to mention Lusaka, ZAMBIA. It is similar to Nairobi. Unlike Nairobi, it is TRULY VISA-FREE. ZAMBIA, KENYA and Ghana [have not been] have serious debt and Western Influences. They may be okay for a while, but I believe they will suffer the same fate as the u-S.
The #1 issue people bring up when I say lets go to Africa is the flight time. Can you do a video on the best ways to get there?
Same as going to Brazil from New-York !
Hallelujah to your analysis
Let AAs come with an aim to develop and improve the standards as well…….
They can always bring a lot of innovation and create employment in many ways
Watching you from Zambia, Africa! Yes, well said! i agree with you! But Lusaka, Zambia is like a little South Africa, its the best for African Americans, everyone speaks English in Lusaka, English in Zambia is the National language of the Media and Business, George Bush is always coming here, i think he has Investments here. U.S Vice President Kamara Harris was here also a few Months ago, she has a House here coz her Grand Father was a Government Worker here.
Lusaka is often overlooked but it's a pretty good city.
Great list of cities but don't forget Kigali (Ruanda).Great infrastructure,Clean,tech friendly and culturally diversed.
I'm not an American, but I absolutely love your moves!
Lagos, Nigeria has my heart. Never been, but always intend to.
Visit first tell us your experience.
How many nigerian do you know 😅
@@jayleezy3681 West African countries are good fit for African Americans because their ancestors came from there
I wasn't going to comment but once I saw you didn't edit your child out of the video, and your interaction was soooooooo genuine! I just had to say thank you for the information and the great laugh, I really needed that!
Thank you so much!!
The little ‘excuse me’ 🥹🥹
Amazing video 🎉 is the free guide still available for the business models?
I been to joburg twice. Moving there this summer
What about jobs and receiving an income to support yourself? Safe travels.
Nice
Bahahaaa subscribed right after the door slammed!!!🌹😂💚
I would say that, Kenya is diverse in most things. I wish you visited Kisumu city in Kenya 😊
Maandamano and violence groups ..unless you change that behaviour
@@decoloniz_afro your ugandan
Very glad I came across this video. Really good information. Will definitely subscribe. Would love to know what you are doing on the continent regarding personal and professional development.
I would love to travel to Kenya. ❤
Very insightful Ashley! Cant wait for March so i can fly to the best city (Johannesburg) and catch up with you :)
We would love to host you in the best City Johannesburg soon!don't forget to visit Mpumalanga and KZN, you will love it here!!❤🎉
Johannesburg is my favorite! I'll admit that I need to visit more countries.
Thanks for the info! You are spot on with our plight as African Americans! Great job keeping it together!! 😂 Children know how/when to push the buttons😂
Abidjan is great too the only drwaback is to learn french
Well , Here my question for you? how come so many latinos and Africans from francophone countries manage to live and settle in USA knowing that English is not theirs first language ? I'm sure that you'll find some people who speak English in Abidjan .Don't forget, learning another languages is a great added values ...It's such shame that AA only focus on English speaking countries when they come to Africa...As Afro European I can tell you that Abidjan is really great, well organize, with electricity,water, good transportation etc. and safe too
@@franckherve981why are you so offended by the post? No one said they hate France or french speakers! They are saying that it is a drawback if you don’t even know French which it is…no need to cry and get triggered 🙄. Going to a country not knowing the language is intimidating and that is just a fact for many. No need to cry about someone else’s point of view.
@girlanonymous offended ?? Nope it was just a question? You are the one who get offended because you can't speak any languages except English ....I just highlighted the fact that how so many people manage to adjust their lives in usa even though english is not their first language.......I'm just encouraging you to to stop thinking that a language could be a barrier and prevent you to live in another country .....believe in yourself instead of complaining.....
I highly encourage you to visit Gaborone Botswana and Lusaka Zambia and windhoke Namibia.
Your daughter is so adorable. As I've said before, she looks like my red he'd middle daughter. You may need to do these videos when baby girl goes to sleep 😂. Miss your regular videos, so thanks for giving us more information. I'd like to visit all 5 cities, Lord willing. Along with Kampala, Maputo, Addis Ababa and Kigali. Being born and raised in Cleveland, I feel like I want to visit some of the lesser known large cities that some Americans may avoid due to recent political instabilities. I honestly don't believe a lot of what western media outlets report on African issues, so I'm willing to go and form my OWN opinion. Again, good to see you again, sista and God Bless. Keep up the journey and inspiration.
I’m from Cleveland as well.
Her slamming that door was HILARIOUS!
The joys of parenting 😊
Yeah it was much needed comic relief.
I’m very appreciative of the information you share with us I’m planning my retirement and decided to move abroad thank you
Glad it was helpful!
South africa!
Thank you Ashley, I’m plotting my move for next summer…thank you for your expertise.
You are so welcome!
Yooo i feel this sister girl and im coming to the continent its time to get paid !
You should explore durban as well and you will be shocked by it beauty and beaches
I love Africa
My father was in Africa not too long ago . Make me wanna visit some day who knows .
Pretoria/Tshwane is also a go to go city.
OMG! I didn't realize the extent of my American mis-acculturation. This is valuable information.
Abuja and lagos are also great cities for AA. Lagos was just ranked 19 cities to visit in the world for 2024. With so many problems in Tanzania for AA, I am not sure it's a place to consider.
What problems exist in TZ???
@@kingmelanin7468 go on the internet and research it for yourself.
Lagos does not have the kind of infrastructure en masse that would enable it to feature in the list. Kigali and Nairobi are better organised with better infrastructure. The curation of Nigerian cities is not world class
@@luthovellem865 have you been there? Have you done a good research. Name one infrastructure it doesn't have. Do you not know lagos has many international companies doing business including some from South africa. Do you think the other cities on the list can sustain 22 million people like lagos. Yes it does need more infrastructure, but did you research the ones that is being built as we speak and the ones that are about to start like the new international airport. What about the new metro line and the second one that is about to put in service, with 3 more in the near future. Do you know about the new oil refinerie that went on stream this year. What about the new shipping port adding to the 2 others that is already there and a third about to get started this year. Do know about eco Atlantic, the new city that is currently building. Lagos has many bridges because it's surrounded by water. Do you know about the new bridge they are about to start building in March? When complete it will be the second longest bridge in Africa behind the one in Egypt. There is more, but let me stop here. Go online and research it for yourself. Better yet visit. And please don't talk before researching. I an from America I know what good infrastructure looks like.
Abuja and Lagos are overhyped. Too much crime and crowded
You still need to visit the Garden Route
East Africa we are doing great!and the region is a tourist destination!
Great video. Loved how you had to gather yourself come back to yourself after she slammed the door accidentally 😂 ❤
Glad you enjoyed
I am doing some research on Information Technology consultancy in Accra or any other metropolitan city in Africa. I'm looking forward to starting something there.
The list for the top 10 universities was also published two weeks ago. 8 of them are South African universities and two of them ranked 6 and 7 are Egyptian, both based in Cairo. It was published by the United nations so its got nothing to do with SA.
So what? 😂😂😂
@@Pilane892 You can go jump in the Limpopo river, who asked you?
@@alexchui3511because this could be relevant for some people who might want to study or take their kids through college/university
I agree with your list,100%
Nairobi kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪
Another great vlog today absolutely great cities of Africa 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿
Hi i would like to sagest windhoek in namibia and gaborones in botswana
Hi Ashley - Tyrone Dukes here and greatly appreciate you for providing this absolutely valuable content. I am currently in Cape Town, South Africa - I arrived on Wednesday, February 21st and I'm leaving on tomorrow evening (2/25). I absolutely enjoy Cape Town! I had a chance to tour on the Red Bus and really enjoyed the scenery including the Table Top Mountain view of the city. The food here is so fresh, the air is fresh, friendly people, the beaches are beautiful and I can just go on and on. There is no place in the USA nor many international places for which I have visited that can touch Cape Town as Cape Town is the best! When I return to Atlanta, I will work on combining all video content for my visit to Cape Town so everyone can see my experience. Ashley, I will also visit the other cities you referenced in your video - JoBurg will more than likely be my next city to visit.
Yes provide your video. I’m in Atlanta as well. Seems like I see a lot of Texans and Atlantans visiting the continent. We just went to Joburg back in December.
Nice channel. The information shared therein has informed me on which city I want to visit first...which might be Nairobi according to some of the comments I've read below. Not mentioned in your video is a topic you may want to consider in the future, and that is which country/city in Africa offers the biggest bang-for-the-American-dollar. Also, I wish there was a forum by which black American professionals working in finance, business intelligence or consulting could talk...especially in terms of tech/AI. Still, I like your video (probably could use some editing to tighten things up). I can't wait to plan my first trip to "The MotherLand". I'm a HBCU grad of Tuskegee University.
I'm from south africa but I think Namibia is just on the other level💙
As African Nairobi hands down you can feel it this is the place I wanna get down with it ,You name it business social friendly safari the Breath taking Gorgeous ocean at the Mombasa coast.
I’m gonna be there soon❤️🤴🏾
U gonna looove it here.
Thank you my sister. Are remote positions available for Nairobi etc?
Cheers to Accra
Getting a degree in tech for financial advantage before a big move. Johannesburg is on the top of my list for work. Is the work visa process pretty straight forward? Thank you, Ashley.
Anyone have thoughts about Kampala?
Kinda surprised you didn’t mention Kigali.
Kigali is only clean any other thing you hear about is PR.
Hello Ashley and nice cities mentioned to visit and Nairobi would be nice visit for to go on African safari for a older person such as l am
Hello Ashley and thank you for your wonderful content. My family and I plan to come and visit SA this coming summer when our daughter is on summer vacation. My hopes are to eventually make South Africa our permanent retirement home. Would it be possible to meet with you if you are there during this time?
Thank you 😊
I guess my view is what’s the point of leaving if all we’re doing is brining American capitalistic mentalities? Which is the foundation of our oppression in America. I guess my view would if we need to start fresh we need to drop the ideals and views of America completely and start fresh in Africa as a true decedent and work and live in the country. Love your channel by the way.
Sadly, the whole of Africa is moving towards capitalism. That is why we even have glaring disparities in income and wealth. We have super rich people against super poor ones.
Cause culture shock is real and you need some time to transition
Why not Durban South Africa? Or Lagos Nigeria.? I’m curious
So we can start somewhere this is great the best city that African in -American can move to AFRICA
Younger sister Ashley, do you support the African or OAU (my preference not destroying our history ourselves) SIXTH Region of Africans outside Africa which will include those in asia an d the pacific region like Tonga, which is like Tonga, Rongas and tsongas in Africa. As i see it from Pretoria.
Ashley ! , I think you have forgotten Durban.
i love America i cant lie but i want to leave for Africa asap, South Africa (SA) I can't wait to meet you!
Hello Ashley I am interested in moving/relocating to Uganda and you help me?
Ew subscriber Sis! Love your energy 🥰
Thanks for subbing!
The list isn’t quite complete without Durban,infra-structurally and governance it’s heads above the other 2 non SA ones you mentioned. Also think Kigali and Windhoek should be on the list, safest and cleanest cities on continent and Windhoek is one of the top 7 best developed cities in Africa
Durban is a rapidly deteriorating city
@@antony6799 no it’s not, has its challenges like all developing cities on continent and any abroad but still heads above the other non SA ones mentioned by Ashley from a development and organised services by the local government perspective. Some of my extended family stays there and I was there this past Dec and millions of South African holiday-makers still descended to the city in droves to enjoy the city’s natural beauty and affordable vacation spots, since it gives you a way more relaxed coastal vibe than what you get in Jhb and has loads more defined culture through the Zulu and Indian ppl there. So disagree with you, Durban isn’t perfect but is in not more disintegration than Cape Town, Johannesburg or any other African city
Don't mention cities like Kigali and Windhoek where Nairobi is mentioned. Those are like business districts found in Nairobi suburbs. Also Durban has no major importance over Nairobi, not strategically, diplomatically, as a hub, geopolitically and as a financial centre. You need to get out of your bubbles down there in Mzansi. In case you didn't know, the city in the backdrop in her thumbnail is Nairobi!
@@alexchui3511 you must be deluded, one of the largest and busiest ports in the Southern Hemisphere is in Durban and it is the busiest on the continent . Durban’s economy alone (GDP) pretty much matches that of whole of Kenya..:lol you must not know, Durban is the third richest city in South Africa and 5th richest after those 2 along with Lagos, Cairo. Nairobi is something closer to Port Elizabeth here in South Africa in terms of development, infrastructure and economic influence. So maybe to you, it’s not important but without that pier a lot of Africa, not just South Africa doesn’t function. And as much as small as Kigali and Windhoek are, they aren’t to be scoffed at.::they are clean and safe functional cities and have better amenities than many cities on this continent. Nairobi is definitely big and notable in East Africa but still has a way to go to even match up to where some of the bigger cities are at on continent.
It's okay people, there's opportunity in both Durban and Nairobi. No need for us to be crabs in a bucket.
Sis please next time check and react on
( Hartbeesport Dam) ,it's a place here is South Africa not far from you,in the North West Province, is les than an hour drive from Sandton, and see the beauty of our land 👌 wow
Oh, I stayed there in December, what an amazing place 😊
I guess I'll play 2k on season 3...maybe
Welcome back to ur homeland 😊
What about the schools for us moving with school age children
They’re great
I screamed with laughter after that, “oh she got attitude” and side eye 😂. Every bit of me as a Mother felt that look and response you gave Ashley 😂
That toddler/teenager phase is something else lol. Thank you for your thoughts here. Excited to visit Lagos this coming April!
Glad you enjoyed it
Dakar, Senegal and Abidjan, Ivory Coast are pretty good and stable countries if you can overcome the language barrier.
Botswana is a hidden gem, not to be slept on
My favorite cities on the continent are....
1) Cape town(South Africa)
2) Durban(South Africa)
3) Abidjan(Ivory Coast)
4) Gaborone(Botswana)
5) Windhoek(Namibia)
6) Kigali(Rwanda)
7) Lusaka(Zambia)
8) Cairo(Egypt)
9) Marroco(Rabbat)
Thanks for all you do!