Just build a model home or two and make the experience and airbnb, short stay for holiday makers... an anyone who wants to stay can buy a bungalow and you build another one!
The bridge is called Magufuli Bridge located at Busisi area. It will connect Mwanza Region with the gold rich Geita region and the other North Western regions of Tanzania i.e. Chato and Kagera. It will ease trade between Tanzania and the neighbouring countries of Rwanda, Burundi and Uganda.
Mark, I acquired interest in your MERGE project, based on how much you promoted and marketed the idea. Now, you are transitioning. Dont you think you owe a little more than just a one line statement that you are redirecting. Whats really going on......?
100% agreed. I think a lot of us were rightly cheering him on, and plenty are still doing so, but to completely cut off any communication about his previous big project “Merge” and not even go into the details of what happened with it after a year of hyping it and hiring staff and telling people to come and offering services and packages on his website (still on there BTW), selling vendor spaces, etc. Now he has the nerve to try and sell people on “eco” lake front properties without even a proper business plan? People are gullible on RUclips and will spend their life savings on the beliefs of “influencers” who have no project management skills, no “team”, no business plan…just dreams. It’s clear after looking at the documentation he linked to that he has no idea what’s he’s doing. Before anyone invests in his new “transition”, I would suggest waiting to see if he actually builds any units on the property first and provides the needed infrastructure as it’s in the middle of nowhere. Please be careful people; and be SMART.
Mark I 🙏🏿 for you, unfortunately some ppl dont like change and I notice That allot of Countries in Africa, our behind & stay behind because of being afraid of Growth, its nice to see a Black American man too come too the Motherland and invest Help, I pray that you find good ppl on your Journey, Blessings...
Good job, good info. Keep the updates and information coming, so people can get the full understanding of what's going on. Most high willing and with his guidance I'm with you. Tuko Pamoja
How are things there? I hope you are safe. I've been meaning to visit your country for a long time but I travel by myself and I don't like going with guide, so I thought Maybe I shouldn't go yet. Are you in POM?
Hello Mark you must been on vacation because i see one of your videos yesterday and this is the second video since you had those different guys working on that building and I'm glad to find your videos again and you keep up the great work you are doing 👍
Hi Mark I'm from South Africa 🇿🇦... We appreciate you giving natural inspiration,advice ,motivation & information to many people out there. Thank you brother for showing our African diaspora family and African American family that home is awaiting ..they can visit as well as move here to the Motherland 🌍 🌍 🌍if they choose too . I just wanted to say, it would be nice like to have your perspective on a range of topics that concern africa and african Americans,african diaspora in like a podcast...or like a quick sit down show . (Not telling you what to do,but we don't have such when it comes to Africa) Keep it up and thank you for that visit to my country South africa 🇿🇦 🌍❤💪 one love and God bless.
Before and Right after Independence of Tanganyika, Kenya and Uganda there were ship and ferry services that plied the entire Lake Victoria circuit connecting Mwanza, Bukoba in Tanganyika , Kendu Bay, Kisumu Kenya and Entebbe, Jinja Uganda but the services collapsed due to political interference mostly from Kenya and Uganda . Both Kenya and Uganda struggle with Ethnic Chauvinism and corruption and depending on who runs their governments projects are not seen as national but regional . If a project is outside the region of politicians running government it is typically sabotaged unlike Tanganyika where Ethnic Chauvinism is shunned and therefore projects can get national support even from politicians outside a region . Because of its strategic location Mwanza has benefited from Tanzania government attention .
Glad to see you again Mark. Your joyful spirit is infectious. Mwanza sounds good. Not far from UG, Rwanda and Burundi. Will be even better after the Standard Guage railway is done...
Yes, it depends on the size but we are looking to eventually offer options for building on plots people are buying. I can't say the price on here just yet but soon I will have some blueprints and options for people to choose from. I can say However that it's not that expensive if done right
This place seems to be most suitable for retirees since younger folks can't live in Tanzania for an extended period of time without obtaining a resident visa. The only way they can get a resident visa is by owning a business or an NGO. The cost of a resident visa for an NGO is reasonable, but not for a business owner.
My main concern is I would have liked to seem yyou visiting people who have ongoing experience with projects like what you are attempting to gain some knowledge and insight on how you should approach this monumental task, it’s all above each one teach one, and not a learn as you go process which has huge disadvantages and repercussions, please take my advice and reach out to others they are very welcoming and willing to share their experiences with you that will help you grow your project with minimal hiccup.
Hi mark thanks for the video again ihave been watching you since your first video coming to Tanzania then I was leaving in the UK now I am in mwanza for the past two years happy to see you there place your traing to find is busisi and the bridge is called magufuli bridge 🌉
Hello Again Mark! So sorry to hear that the center will be closed down; it was looking beautiful!! Hopefully you can rent or lease it out to a responsible group. I hope you’ll be opening a center there as well. Tell us more about the new land and info on the plot sizes. Keep up the good work Mark! ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
was thinking bout u yesterday, this place is so georgous man, i dream of a place like this... there are some cheap stands, land being sold on coastal lands in SAfrica especially kwazulu natal side......
Hey Mark like your videos. Out of all the places you visited in Africa which is your least favourite and which is your most favorite and why. God bless
I would have to say that my most and least favorite is Tanzania at the same time that it has given me many good things, it has given me many terrible things as well. But the sweet fruit that the tree bears must first pass through the stinging dung. But I liked each place for different reasons. For example, I was very happy in south africa and it felt good being able to easily interact with people and being around people who seemed more familiar in some ways. Zambia was nice because of someone I knew and Uganda was a wonderful variation of Tanzania but without the language barrier. And malawi was good for its peaceful atmosphere.
That Mall is definitely very big eh! That Lady friend of yours needs to get more exposure to the World, she is somehow backward, make her a RUclips Channel, RUclips is a job that could pay better than most jobs in Africa
Mark, can you please give me some information concerning how can I get some information on how I can get the information on to get moving there in TAN, thank you.
Greetings Mark, the place looks lovely, glad you going the eco route as tis more sustainable. Please don;t forget that we also have a Divine Mother, Our Fathers Spouse & She came 1st, so do make mention of her, as we make our transition back to Matriarchy. As it was in the beginning so shall it be in the end. Patriarchy is destroying the planet hence the rise of the Divine Feminine to balance Divine Masculine......peace I look forward to seeing this new project on my next visit. After all your hard work at the 1st 1 I do hope you keep it, maybe rent it on air bnb or something...keep up the amazing work you do your a true visionary...
When you say "our" transition back to Matriarchal, has Mark shared knowledge of his African ethncity and do you share the same? Because Africa isn't monolithic neither were the minimum 20 different ethnic groups taken from Africa.
The transition is for all Neuromelanated poppin people, not just those on Alkebulan. We aren't restricted to Alkebulan & the Caribbean. The entire plane net is ours & we reclaiming it all back. We are the peeps of the Sun & we came here from the Star systems mostly Sirius. We are co-creators of Gaia. with Our Divine Mother & Father. The shift is coming none can stop it From 3D to 5D an end to capitalism, colonialism & tribalism. if this doesn't resonate with you it's fine then it's not for you.@@mizzobjectiveone3819
All I know is that the world and univers has a way of balancing itself out. All things will eventually return to a state of balance. Sometimes through the chaos we see now. God is in control and that's enough for me. Peace, love, joy 💛🙏🏽🙌🏾
It's still around for now but the main focus is this. With less people using the building, it doesn't serve much purpose at the moment. At the time of the idea, there were more of us around. A new wave is coming however, so this will be a big step for us
I think you mean the community center and I would like to focus on this next project. It's still around but not used as much since many of us left but now there are new people coming. I would like to see both flourish
There was already a community centre in Dar for expats called Uhuru so it didn't make sense to me to make another, unless it was very far from Uhuru, but maybe your idea for it was very different than theirs, I don't know. I wanted your project to succeed don't get me wrong, but I saw too much overlap with Uhuru. Love the eco village/land plots idea. I'd do the same if I was in Africa with land being so affordable.
All I know is that man Abdul from uhuru threatened my life because I didn't want to pay him a tax for being in the neighborhood. Apparently the mafia mentality is what some people bring to Africa.
@@markmeetsafrica OMG what?? I don't know how effective the police are there but there should be legal repercussions for doing something like that to you. Horrendous behaviour!
@@greenknitter many diaspora watched it happen and were involved but not many came together to even talk to him. Many are too afraid to stand up to bullies
1/8 acre is $1000 and 1/4 acre plot is $1600 with a discount for multiple plots. Please check out this link for more information docs.google.com/document/d/1CZr9qhUEeH4JsJbcNfVw5NdwmCzCTiV-XYxoENOzvYk/edit?usp=drivesdk
Gosh, I haven't been back to your channel in a few Bro, but I have seen you and heard your name dropped recently. 😅😅 which lead me back. ok... now let me sit back and see what's going on .
RUclips THE REAL SOUTHAFRICA black americans relocated to southafrica like hell I wil never buy land there buy to lease for 100 years we dont play that game in southafrica good black americans 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦😂😂😂
Saw you on Kenganda and heard you too. I liked your channel. HOWEVER, you are asking for trouble based on your answers on the show. You stated and mind you the answer I am saying it is not verbatim, but the probable reason why our people left parts of Africa was we couldn't adapt to local customs and the locals will either will not accept us or try scam game knowing we might not know local prices. And say that the folks understand the language our people are not very adaptable based on where many of have lived or done over here in America. In otherwords most of us are more American than we think. And like I said it going to piss people off because what I said but in truth you said something similar on Kenganda. That said you doing this might backfire big time against you. My only advice is plan and do this carefully and have some sort of plan if things turn bad.
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It is important to have and show trained professional staff when asking people to invest in these type of projects. Especially in Africa.
Just build a model home or two and make the experience and airbnb, short stay for holiday makers... an anyone who wants to stay can buy a bungalow and you build another one!
That's a part of the plan😁🙌🏾
Oh my God Mark I”ve been Wondering about you and Praying for you. It’s Nice to hear from you again. Blessings 🙏🏾💯
Thank you for the prayers 🙏🏽
You look much happier. I am glad you decided to stay. You are going to be successful.
The bridge is called Magufuli Bridge located at Busisi area. It will connect Mwanza Region with the gold rich Geita region and the other North Western regions of Tanzania i.e. Chato and Kagera. It will ease trade between Tanzania and the neighbouring countries of Rwanda, Burundi and Uganda.
That’s awesome!!!
Mark, I acquired interest in your MERGE project, based on how much you promoted and marketed the idea. Now, you are transitioning. Dont you think you owe a little more than just a one line statement that you are redirecting. Whats really going on......?
100% agreed. I think a lot of us were rightly cheering him on, and plenty are still doing so, but to completely cut off any communication about his previous big project “Merge” and not even go into the details of what happened with it after a year of hyping it and hiring staff and telling people to come and offering services and packages on his website (still on there BTW), selling vendor spaces, etc. Now he has the nerve to try and sell people on “eco” lake front properties without even a proper business plan? People are gullible on RUclips and will spend their life savings on the beliefs of “influencers” who have no project management skills, no “team”, no business plan…just dreams. It’s clear after looking at the documentation he linked to that he has no idea what’s he’s doing. Before anyone invests in his new “transition”, I would suggest waiting to see if he actually builds any units on the property first and provides the needed infrastructure as it’s in the middle of nowhere. Please be careful people; and be SMART.
I will go into more detail as we solidify things for competitive reasons
Hey Mark! Mwanza is nice. I haven’t followed for awhile but you’re still doing great and sharing! GOD BLESS YOU🌹🙏🏾😇
Loved the little insertion of that field there @Mark,,
#PraisingALittleRangeWalking
Nice mall.
Indeed, protect your energy at all cost
Hi Mark,
So what's the situation with those who invested in Merge 1
Where do we stand?
This is still a part of Merge 😁
Mark I 🙏🏿 for you, unfortunately some ppl dont like change and I notice That allot of Countries in Africa, our behind & stay behind because of being afraid of Growth, its nice to see a Black American man too come too the Motherland and invest Help, I pray that you find good ppl on your Journey, Blessings...
🎉Darn, we just missed you. We visited the #jangwani location hoping to meet you.🎉 Well, maybe the next visit we get to meet.✌🏾❤️🙏🏾
Great project 💯💯👌🏾
Good job, good info. Keep the updates and information coming, so people can get the full understanding of what's going on. Most high willing and with his guidance I'm with you. Tuko Pamoja
💛💛💛
Hi Mark nice seeing you. We missed you when we were in Tanzania
Good morning from PAPUA NEW GUINEA. I enjoyed watching your contents
Thank you for watching 👋🏽🙌🏾🙏🏽💛
How are things there? I hope you are safe.
I've been meaning to visit your country for a long time
but I travel by myself and I don't like going with guide, so I thought Maybe I shouldn't go yet.
Are you in POM?
Hello Mark you must been on vacation because i see one of your videos yesterday and this is the second video since you had those different guys working on that building and I'm glad to find your videos again and you keep up the great work you are doing 👍
I wish I could have seen her. Tell her what would be great for her future.❤ Mark I love what you do.
Hi Mark I'm from South Africa 🇿🇦...
We appreciate you giving natural inspiration,advice ,motivation &
information to many people out there.
Thank you brother for showing our African diaspora family and African American family that home is awaiting ..they can visit as well as move here to the Motherland 🌍 🌍 🌍if they choose too .
I just wanted to say, it would be nice like to have your perspective on a range of topics that concern africa and african Americans,african diaspora in like a podcast...or like a quick sit down show . (Not telling you what to do,but we don't have such when it comes to Africa)
Keep it up and thank you for that visit to my country South africa 🇿🇦 🌍❤💪 one love and God bless.
I would love to start a podcast one day. Thank you for watching 💛💛💛
Before and Right after Independence of Tanganyika, Kenya and Uganda there were ship and ferry services that plied the entire Lake Victoria circuit connecting Mwanza, Bukoba in Tanganyika , Kendu Bay, Kisumu Kenya and Entebbe, Jinja Uganda but the services collapsed due to political interference mostly from Kenya and Uganda .
Both Kenya and Uganda struggle with Ethnic Chauvinism and corruption and depending on who runs their governments projects are not seen as national but regional .
If a project is outside the region of politicians running government it is typically sabotaged unlike Tanganyika where Ethnic Chauvinism is shunned and therefore projects can get national support even from politicians outside a region .
Because of its strategic location Mwanza has benefited from Tanzania government attention .
Love from Kenya Mark
Glad to see you again Mark. Your joyful spirit is infectious. Mwanza sounds good. Not far from UG, Rwanda and Burundi. Will be even better after the Standard Guage railway is done...
Thank you and yes that will make the land even more promising.
Can you help me to know more about mwanza
Hey Mark!! Blessings so good to see you again bro. Keep up the good work.❤ how is ms.Cath?
I see the plans in the Google docs. I love the concept. Do you have numbers on the cost to build a house?
The blueprints will be ready sometime next week. We would like to offer a few options
What is your advice about residency? Do you have your permanent residency? Asante
Hi Mark, can you please discuss the average cost to build a home on the plots. Thank you!
Yes, it depends on the size but we are looking to eventually offer options for building on plots people are buying. I can't say the price on here just yet but soon I will have some blueprints and options for people to choose from. I can say However that it's not that expensive if done right
Thank you@@markmeetsafrica
This place seems to be most suitable for retirees since younger folks can't live in Tanzania for an extended period of time without obtaining a resident visa. The only way they can get a resident visa is by owning a business or an NGO. The cost of a resident visa for an NGO is reasonable, but not for a business owner.
This is a good point but the volunteer visa is also an option and is the same cost as a retirement visa
@@markmeetsafricahow much is that usually
From uganda watching u
Good to see you're back Mark
My main concern is I would have liked to seem yyou visiting people who have ongoing experience with projects like what you are attempting to gain some knowledge and insight on how you should approach this monumental task, it’s all above each one teach one, and not a learn as you go process which has huge disadvantages and repercussions, please take my advice and reach out to others they are very welcoming and willing to share their experiences with you that will help you grow your project with minimal hiccup.
Hi mark thanks for the video again ihave been watching you since your first video coming to Tanzania then I was leaving in the UK now I am in mwanza for the past two years happy to see you there place your traing to find is busisi and the bridge is called magufuli bridge 🌉
Thank you for sticking with me from day one💛💛💛🙏🏽
So exciting what a brillant idea!
My question is what about the Rainy season? Is it a flood zone considering it's proximity to the lake? I LOVE the vision.
According to the neighbors and survey, it's not
@@markmeetsafrica perfection 💜🥳
God bless you
Land of fish...find some time to visit saanane island also an national park to experience tranquility..!
You should build with Dem concrete panel from Kenya
Hello Again Mark! So sorry to hear that the center will be closed down; it was looking beautiful!! Hopefully you can rent or lease it out to a responsible group. I hope you’ll be opening a center there as well. Tell us more about the new land and info on the plot sizes. Keep up the good work Mark! ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
I'll make a more detailed video soon
Haven't watched in a while. What happened
What? That's so sad 😮 what
was thinking bout u yesterday, this place is so georgous man, i dream of a place like this... there are some cheap stands, land being sold on coastal lands in SAfrica especially kwazulu natal side......
Thank you and I would love to check that out. I did like it down south
@@markmeetsafrica ruclips.net/video/KP0AEcY9BxY/видео.html
Hey Mark like your videos. Out of all the places you visited in Africa which is your least favourite and which is your most favorite and why. God bless
I would have to say that my most and least favorite is Tanzania at the same time that it has given me many good things, it has given me many terrible things as well. But the sweet fruit that the tree bears must first pass through the stinging dung. But I liked each place for different reasons. For example, I was very happy in south africa and it felt good being able to easily interact with people and being around people who seemed more familiar in some ways. Zambia was nice because of someone I knew and Uganda was a wonderful variation of Tanzania but without the language barrier. And malawi was good for its peaceful atmosphere.
I love it I'm doing similar things with my RUclips subs in Madagascar 🇲🇬
Good to hear, I will follow you.
It's a beautiful city.
I just said it in another video..and here you are!...great project! Keep 'm moving.👍🏼🎉
That Mall is definitely very big eh! That Lady friend of yours needs to get more exposure to the World, she is somehow backward, make her a RUclips Channel, RUclips is a job that could pay better than most jobs in Africa
She didn't know me to well so was probably cautious. But hopefully one day she will spread the message in her heart with the world.
@@markmeetsafrica Okay, I like the way you think Brother! You are a visionary person, there is alot that am learning from you!
Mark, can you please give me some information concerning how can I get some information on how I can get the information on to get moving there in TAN, thank you.
That new project is exciting
I love this!
Greetings Mark, the place looks lovely, glad you going the eco route as tis more sustainable. Please don;t forget that we also have a Divine Mother, Our Fathers Spouse & She came 1st, so do make mention of her, as we make our transition back to Matriarchy. As it was in the beginning so shall it be in the end. Patriarchy is destroying the planet hence the rise of the Divine Feminine to balance Divine Masculine......peace I look forward to seeing this new project on my next visit. After all your hard work at the 1st 1 I do hope you keep it, maybe rent it on air bnb or something...keep up the amazing work you do your a true visionary...
When you say "our" transition back to Matriarchal, has Mark shared knowledge of his African ethncity and do you share the same? Because Africa isn't monolithic neither were the minimum 20 different ethnic groups taken from Africa.
The transition is for all Neuromelanated poppin people, not just those on Alkebulan. We aren't restricted to Alkebulan & the Caribbean. The entire plane net is ours & we reclaiming it all back. We are the peeps of the Sun & we came here from the Star systems mostly Sirius. We are co-creators of Gaia. with Our Divine Mother & Father. The shift is coming none can stop it From 3D to 5D an end to capitalism, colonialism & tribalism. if this doesn't resonate with you it's fine then it's not for you.@@mizzobjectiveone3819
All I know is that the world and univers has a way of balancing itself out. All things will eventually return to a state of balance. Sometimes through the chaos we see now. God is in control and that's enough for me. Peace, love, joy 💛🙏🏽🙌🏾
@@markmeetsafrica Yes She is in control..
❤❤❤
What is the update for the Merge project?
It's coming 🙌🏾
What about the building you restore so nice??
It's still around for now but the main focus is this. With less people using the building, it doesn't serve much purpose at the moment. At the time of the idea, there were more of us around. A new wave is coming however, so this will be a big step for us
Hi Mark, good work.
Mark, how is the Mini-Mall getting on?
I think you mean the community center and I would like to focus on this next project. It's still around but not used as much since many of us left but now there are new people coming. I would like to see both flourish
Im from Chicago and have lived in Kampala for almost 6 yrs. If youre still around let me now.
I'll be back!
This is exactly what I was looking for, off the grid home, debt free, come on now.
But it is no longer available
It's not 😢
Positive video
Hello Mark ... I love the community plan ... Will you be doing a zoom mtg to discuss further or do we just contact you one on one❓️
Please email tz@africanmerge.com
I would like to get a plot
Please email tz@africanmerge.com
Interesting ❤
💛
❤
Hi Mark, is Merge still your project. Are you going to be located in both places?
Yes it's still my project and I would like to see it everywhere eventually
❤😊.
There was already a community centre in Dar for expats called Uhuru so it didn't make sense to me to make another, unless it was very far from Uhuru, but maybe your idea for it was very different than theirs, I don't know. I wanted your project to succeed don't get me wrong, but I saw too much overlap with Uhuru.
Love the eco village/land plots idea. I'd do the same if I was in Africa with land being so affordable.
All I know is that man Abdul from uhuru threatened my life because I didn't want to pay him a tax for being in the neighborhood. Apparently the mafia mentality is what some people bring to Africa.
@@markmeetsafrica OMG what?? I don't know how effective the police are there but there should be legal repercussions for doing something like that to you. Horrendous behaviour!
@@markmeetsafricawho is that abdul
@@markmeetsafricau could report him, donchu think
@@greenknitter many diaspora watched it happen and were involved but not many came together to even talk to him. Many are too afraid to stand up to bullies
can you tell me the size of the plots and cost per plot
1/8 acre is $1000 and 1/4 acre plot is $1600 with a discount for multiple plots. Please check out this link for more information
docs.google.com/document/d/1CZr9qhUEeH4JsJbcNfVw5NdwmCzCTiV-XYxoENOzvYk/edit?usp=drivesdk
ok I see the plot size and price.
we are moving to Tanzania in the next month. Maybe we can see the the land.
So is this EcoVillage considered an NGO?
No it's a business
How is this project going today? Any updates?
It's coming along
@@markmeetsafrica wonderful 🫶🏾
Call me a hater, but Mark does look like a nerdy version of Ronnie DeVoe from BBD/N.E.
R u not operational anymore 😢
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Gosh, I haven't been back to your channel in a few Bro, but I have seen you and heard your name dropped recently. 😅😅 which lead me back. ok... now let me sit back and see what's going on .
Good job you are doing Mark. And your accent is slowly becoming African, just the matter of time 🙄🤣
Let me know when you start a project in Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar
I want house farm land with water, help
We may be offering what you are looking for
What's the cost
What are you doing now
Redirecting into this new project.
RUclips THE REAL SOUTHAFRICA black americans relocated to southafrica like hell I wil never buy land there buy to lease for 100 years we dont play that game in southafrica good black americans 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦😂😂😂
Saw you on Kenganda and heard you too. I liked your channel. HOWEVER, you are asking for trouble based on your answers on the show. You stated and mind you the answer I am saying it is not verbatim, but the probable reason why our people left parts of Africa was we couldn't adapt to local customs and the locals will either will not accept us or try scam game knowing we might not know local prices. And say that the folks understand the language our people are not very adaptable based on where many of have lived or done over here in America. In otherwords most of us are more American than we think. And like I said it going to piss people off because what I said but in truth you said something similar on Kenganda. That said you doing this might backfire big time against you. My only advice is plan and do this carefully and have some sort of plan if things turn bad.
I saw that intrrview and I wasn't offended at all because he was speaking facts. Why do you think our fellow citizens would be pissed?