Namibian Village Life: My Morning Routine! | African American Expat
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- Опубликовано: 21 мар 2018
- Hi! Ever wonder how my mornings go when I visit my Namibian in-laws in their rural Namibian village? Here's a peek!
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you are a good mom ,am in okahao when are you coming in I would like to meet you and your son
AfroAmericaninAfrica Would it be easier for you to soak your pots after you use them so foods don’t harden in the pots. You’re gonna have to be proactive. You’ll get it soon. Just do the best you can. Is there anyone around that could give you a hand? To thy self be true. This is my first time watching your video and I can understand why people think you’re miserable. Did you know what you were gettin into before you got married. Sweetheart you’re not happy. Can’t fool an older woman.
You were raised well. Your parents should be proud. Your husband is lucky to have you. Most African American girls would have been complaining about everything. You are just so pleasant.
This is a real woman. So much respect and admiration.
These people help out each other no matter what. This is how we are suppose to be as True Black Children of the Sun.
So true!!
Listen. You're American and you've managed to adapt to village life whenever you visit. I'm Tanzanian and if I were left in the middle of a village with nobody to help me, I would panic. I don't think you realize how many continental Africans you put to shame, myself included. Lol.
Can't wait to see more of your vlog videos.
Lol, thank you Czar, I appreciate you saying that!
CzarJuliusIII Agreed
that's so true. lol
honestly I'm so proud of her
she is my inspiration angle.
I really fallow her like my own blood sister😍
so real so noble.
Speak for yourself bro, I would adapt to any African village
Jiongelelee brathe.kama uwezani na maisha ya ocha usidhani waafrika wengine hawawezani.
This is how African Americans grew up in the south. My grandmother parents were sharecroppers as a child she worked in the fields. When she was a teen she was a housekeeper. In NYC at our home, she still had a scrub board (for hand wash items) a bucket and clothesline to dry clothing. a sewing basket, a cast iron skillet .... I miss her.
The realness of this video is refreshing. Thank you for posting!
I am Namibian, from Okahao and I absolutely love your vlogs, blog and experience of our culture. You may be amazed but it gets just as much with the cooking, heat and chores around the house with us as well. And Girl, nobody washes pots and dishes at night hahaha, exact same soaking and scrubbing struggles in the morning, especially if you have kids at home who always need to eat. And the Omahangu Pap, we have been learning our whole lives, it just gets better with experience. The time will just come when you know that you have put in enough flour when you stir. I temporarily live in Cape Town and I honestly screamed when that notification came in because I was getting to see home :-). I have shown your videos at home and my Oshiwambo parents were so happy to just see their culture being experienced by someone from a different culture. They could not get enough because it gave them an idea of what struggles their 'guests' may have in terms of adapting to their lifestyle and were so excited to identify familiar faces in the wedding videos. And my aunt saw you at church during holidays and she was like the lady with the cute son on your computer was at church today with her husband lol. Thank you and keep sharing.
Aww 😂 I love all of this! This comment really made my day! It took me 3 days of trying to upload this video, so your comment really makes me feel like all the uploading challenges were worth it! That's so awesome that you showed your parents and that your aunt saw me in church! LOL My son was really acting insane the last time I was there over the holidays, on the alter in front of everyone 🤦🏾♀ - I was embarassed LOL But thanks so much for sharing your perspective, its eye-opening for me as well and its wonderful to connect ❤
Niipindi Batholmeus ❤❤❤
AfroAmericaninAfrica also give your son encouragement! Like good job Lance you pooped! You guys have to participate with him! Or let your husband engage in the process also. Your husband should say things like I need to use it Lance do you have to go to potty! Also, reward him with healthy snacks for going to the restroom. He’ll come around eventually.
.I love the way u are coping. As a wambu person who grow up in the village I know how tough it can be . But u are doing just great.😍😍
Wow, you’re a strong woman. As an African myself I know what it means to visit the village; the challenges and what not. I love that you appreciate your husband and his people, keep it up.
You are amazing! How great it must be to live in nature and not be so spoiled by all the amenities of America. You get a well rounded world experience that we only imagine. Your son Lance is getting so big! He looks healthy and happy too. Thanks for your video.
watching this amazing because africans are moving to US and black Americans are moving to Africa
Daisy Jernigan the irony
You guys dont understand what is going on. Poor unemploy African come to America to look for jobs. And build houses back Africa. Dont go to Africa if you dont have money and plan to build house.
I loved the energy of this video; it felt authentic. It may take alot of work & adjustment when you're there but I'm sure when you get back to the modern lifestyle you feel reinvigorated for being in a simple, natural environment. Your husband sounds like a wonderful man...no judgement here about tables; or what he has/hasn't provided for your comfort ...you're a young family you'll get there eventually . Thanks so much for sharing; it's such a privilege to share in your inspiring journey!
Thanks so much for saying all of this and for not judging! Appreciate this entire comment a lot!
Am humbled by your humility, well done and so inspiring
WOW. Wow. wow. In a way I'm a little envious ..it's like you're on this great adventure.
Village life is hard work, I'm not gonna lie I don't know if I'm about that life...
Hey gal!,I'm African American of kenyan descent living in boston and I just wanted to tell you that that's now your village and home too! ,as africans, even if you live in the city, your in laws home /village is your place too and when a dressing pple you should refer to it as my village.
Yes, refer to your In-laws as your family and the village your village too besides, you're going no where because you have planted a root in an African soil - a son. That's important to Africans, that means alot.
Not eating as much meat or meat products in the summer is another way to keep cool, because meat will cause your body temperature to rise, which will in turn make you feel the heat more.
Interesting!! Namibia is a heavily meat-eating society, especially in the village lol So I'm not sure this is feasible, but this is definitely something I need to think about overall as I try to live healthier. Thanks so much for sharing!
As an Africa woman living in America, I really admire you. We grow up surviving the way you are living right now
Good Morning from Louisiana,
First, You are a great mom!! My husband is from Cameroon, we are constantly sending camping supplies to the village to make life a little easier. My recommendation for teaching lil Lance to potty,is take him to the bathroom when you or your husband goes. He's also still young be patient he will get it(I have 4 kids) lol. Also if you save a gallon milk/water empty container you can poke holes around the lid or the neck of it, fill with hot/cold water and shower. Next time pack a hand saw, this makes life easier too.
I am 37 and was taught if you give a dish you return the dish with something. This is a old practice but very important one. I love how somethings are so simular. Anyway, Love your videos.
Thanks so much for all of this!!
The "giving" and the "getting" of gifts is a form of reciprocity; a way of building ties to each other. Nice to see you again. Great video.
Welcome to Namibia, you are strong, not everyone can do all those things, thats why we came to towns...
Your ancestors Are very proud of you❤️❤️❤️✨✨✨✨You Are really really a blessing to yr hubby
As a kenyan living in Europe i really admire You n the life you living
Your village looks like our kenya village💃🏿😍
You Are blessed to have a mother in law that takes You Like Her dotta
May your family keep blessed❤️❤️❤️❤️✌🏾
Baby Boy is Soooo Adorable...singing his little song ❤️😇👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
An honest soul-filled video. To me it doesn't matter that you find some aspects of village life challenging, that's no surprise, as you are not accustomed to the lifestyle. But you are doing it and living it when you are there. I find your videos uplifting and encouraging. Keep em coming please!
Thanks so much!
Thank you for sharing this video and for being so meticulous capturing various aspects of your life there. It is truly an humbling experience for you. It appears overwhelming at times when you are among your in-laws in the village. But I see that strength and resilience in you. You have a really good spirit and comes shining through as I watch this particular video. Your honesty is also refreshing. Please keep these videos going and sharing and I appreciate you tagging us along this tremendous experience!
It's so interesting how things are done there. Thanks for sharing your life.
Thanks so much for watching!
wow you are adopted so fast and i like the fact that you don't sugar coat, u really show the people how us Namibian live in the village, very authentic. Proud to be Namibian, especially when we go to the village, away from the city lights, its calming and home is home. keep vloging
You're one well disciplined woman, l really admire your tenacity.
I'm so proud of you, seeing how much you have adopted to the life style in Namibia. I'm Namibian (owambo) living in Europe for over 20 years now. It's funny that I had trouble adopting to the European lifestyle the first time I got here. I was just 18 at the time and even though I was born and raised in whk, alot of things where similar but different ways of doing things,the language (UK English) for starters 😁. But I think it's not the same way as for you. You had to completely change your lifestyle, and much more. I Salut you sis. I love watching your video and somehow I feel close to home. I admire everything about you and the strength to stay in a country totally different from what u are used to. Thank you very much for your stories and your lovely smile.
A chicken, a pig...My cousin married a man raised in the desert Nomad tradition of Mauritania (I do not remember the tribe), but they live here in the States. She had to get used to arriving home after work, or waking up in the morning to people camped out on her living room floor. It was traditional hospitality extended to family and neighbors who had recently immigrated. She never visited his homeland because life on the desert walking behind a camel was just too much for her to deal with. I'm so glad that your mother in law is so welcoming to you, and it is wonderful that Lance is given the opportunity to learn the culture first hand. Put that table on your cell "to do" list!
Thanks so much for sharing the Mauritanian experience! Fascinating to hear about!!
That's super-duper. That's how we do things in villages; nothing really wrong. The good thing, you are coping despite working under hot temperature. Am amazed, you're taking Ontaku. Incredible!
Yes, I love Ontaku :) Thank you for watching!
Thank You for sharing your experience with everyone.
I think you are beautiful woman inside out. you are so real, I couldn't help but to fallow you life story. although I'm from Africa, I learned from you so much. I really thank you for the bottom of my heart for sharing your life story.
What you and you husband doing is the nobility at it core.
my God bless you and your family. much love and respect😍😍
Sister I love the way you accepting our Continent situations, being born in a Big fancy City New York, wow 🤗🤗💖💖 much love for you baby, and you not complaining at all, down to earth , Jesus👐, God Bless you lovey.
Thank you for showing your pride in AfriKa to all the world. You are very true to the term "African American" because of your mental embrace of AfriKa. Success to you!
If your son doesn't have an allergy to it, dried nuts and berries, like raisins, cranberries and almonds or cashews are very great snacks with water that can hold his hunger while waiting for food. They don't need to be cooked or refrigerated so their shelf life lasts long. Fresh carrots or cucumbers make good snacks and last a little while unrefrigerated
You are just an amazing human being with a higher spirit.
Thanks for sharing your morning routine. It looks like it takes some getting used to but you are doing a good job. It’s great that his mother has welcomed you and gently encourages you to learn the traditional practices as well. Good luck on the potty training! Maybe ask mom in law for some tips.
Thanks and yes! I asked her while we were there and she gave me some good advice!
I always love your videos and posts!!!! Keep up the good work!!!
Very raw and real video, I enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing.
wow I love this lady so humble. amazing
I love how most of these ppl that you are sharing your experiences with are so encouraging. It’s like they are being family to you and helping you go through the process with much love. These ppl you should embrace like family. It takes a village to nurture and help family from the US who feels overwhelmed, and your striving/surviving well. ❤️👊🏾✊🏾✌🏾👸🏾
I love that too! I have some wonderful followers :)
Thank you for sharing this video with us. Nice to see you again.
I really enjoy your videos, being a Namibian from the city i comment you for all the stuff you do out there. It's so much fun to watch you doing regular things with your unique perspective. BTw we own a farm so that's totally different. This makes me miss visiting my other family in the village.
I'm so so so so proud of you keep it up. I know it might be difficult but you are doing a great job. I will be there soon.
I love these type of videos!!
I love your videos have been following since day one you have a beautiful family as an african american im so proud of you retuning to the motherland an making a life for yourself you are an inspiration to me an my family god bless you n your family
good to see and hear you
Awesome keep up great work Africa Forever
You are an amazing woman.
Thank for sharing this
The only channel I'll turn post notifications on for! Thanks for sharing 😊
Thanks so much girl!!! ❤❤❤
Im just happy I found this video. Eye opening life changer !!.
Thank you for being back. Following from Botswana 🇧🇼
i was a few years older than your son, when my father moved the family to the country in the US,, and we moved from a big city, living in the country was different.. we had a out house, we pumped our water, grew our own food.. more than half the time we had no elecrity so we used laterrns and candles.... no television most of the time...I can appreciate the fact that I learned great surivial skills. . so living in Ghana is home for me.... your will adjust better and better
we only a a pot belly stove we burn wood
Thanks so much for sharing this, and for continuing to watch my channel! Always notice your comments :)
So EXCITED about you sharing village life. It seems very hard and you are a strong woman. I recently visited Senegal and learn a lot about living simple and appreciate the small things and be more mindful of the food, and water.
I received so much love from People, hopefully one day I can move to Africa, that Is my dream.
Your litle boy is so big and handsome.
Sending you much love and positive thoughts 😚💖
His sis you are my biggest inspiration, I love your video, I am from Namibia grow up a village, and leave in England now but when I go back I always adapt to the village life. I am a herero women and I can relate to everything in your video.
I really enjoyed your video. Girl, you are brave
Good stuff! Love it! All the best! Kind regards from Angola!
I can't stop watching your video I am so proud of you seeing you doing this things ♥️ it reminds living in the village with my grandmother and my wife in Nigeria
Thank you for sharing all your experiences.It is inspiring and full of great useful, practical information.Your experiences are not only valuable to the diaspora but also to Africans who live on the continent and are considering relocating elsewhere most specific to Namibia,since it is a great country.Please continue to share .Thank you.
Hi there! Thank you for sharing such an intimate part of your family's life, but something I truly appreciate. Watching this gave me even more of a perspective of how I take many things for granted, like how much water I use to wash dishes. This is how our ancestors did things and how many people are clearly still doing it today. I think you handled your family's business with grace and I heard no complaining. I heard a woman expressing how real it is from going from a certain way of living to another way of living. Again, thank you and you have a new subscriber. I'm SO looking forward to binge-watching your videos from the beginning. You're doing an Awesome job and your little one is the absolute cutest! ☺
Thanks for watching and yes! It's the same effect on me, I gain an appreciation for how easy I have had it growing up and how easy life is when we leave the village (we live in another town a few hours away from the village in this video). Thanks so much for subbing! I'm working on putting out new videos, but in the meantime please feel free to follow my website www.aainafrica where I have shared more personal reflections and other experiences of African Americans living in Africa.
you are now a true african makoti "wife"....you are adapting pretty well to the culture
Kudos to you.. you have such a beautiful soul!!!
This is so beautiful !!! 😍😍😍
I’m proud of you and you are doing a great job. You will figure it out one step at a time, transitioning ain’t easy but you got this 💪🏾
Sing baby!!! He's so big now. Time is flying. Thanks for the video.
LOL he was really singing tho! Thanks for watching :)
This is so real maybe a bit to real for me and I was born and raised in SOWETO Sourh Africa but I love who you are. Very humbling given where you come from NYC. A really BEAUTIFUL, GREAT BLACK WOMAN❤
Great to see another video... Its funny because Ive been watching a lot of people living in their vans and cars....and their challenges are somewhat similar... but with tenacity, determination..their creativity always surfaces... when you're in the city do you plan out the things that would nake your visits to your village easier?? and make that a part of your prep? like containers to put your food away, things to scrub your pot-- garbage containers- just like recycling here in the US. a sturdy folding table to use as a counter for your dishwashing and cooking..think camping... each time you visit you make a list( simple)of things to make your stay less challenging.
stay strong sis. I know its not easy but overall worth it.
Thanks for saying this!!
you're welcome sis, God bless you and your family.
Sitting hear watching another one of your great videos with my coat, quilt and furnace at 70 degrees longing for just a tad bit of that heat you are telling us about 😊 we just made it through the fourth nor’easter in Pennsylvania.
Your son looks just like you! I’m happy with your adjustments to African village life
Your videos are really beautiful. I love them and enjoy watching each one of them. My home village is around the same region, in Uukwambi right before Okahao, but I'm based in the capital. I discovered your blogs a week ago, I wish I found them earlier
😍. It's amazing how the chores and routines especially the washing of dishes part are exactly the same in all households. Also, you could try washing some dishes at night, just before it gets completely dark, that way you'll just have a few to wash in the morning😅. And by the way, you are doing great, even better then many born into it😅😅. And you explain it soo explicitly and embrace the culture so beautifully . It gets even better and greater with time but you're already perfect. Thank you and blessings to your family
Girrrl, you are tough. I am omuwambo but I still find it hard to adapt at my village. Proud of you. ...
I enjoy seeing that you keep your footage raw and uncut, it gives you a great feel of how it is in Africa. My wife, children, and I currently live in Ghana and have been here for more than 2 years, so when I seen the jerrycan, the washing basins, and the stove top I was like 'LOL the new African American's in Africa Frontier United.' Good job sis. I will check out the video you have of your son going to school, I'm not sure how long ago it was that you sent your son to school, but my wife and I just sent our children to school here in Ghana annndddd it's going really smooth. Talk to you soon my sis.
Thank you for sharing such an honest and beautiful video of your home and village life in Namibia, Africa. You are a beautiful, smart and strong woman. God bless you and your family.
You're gonna make me tear up, this is such a sweet comment. THANK YOU ❤
Truly you are absolutely home am glad it makes you happy
I really appreciate your channel sissy, thawadah (thank you)! Your prince is so handsome, bless is heart!
Aaaaaah🎉🎉 Lance has gotten so big. It's been a while since I saw video from you.
Just getting around to watching this old video. I LOVE that you've repurposed an old bed frame into the "stove top." So clever.
Haha, yes, we sure did do that! It worked relatively well! 😄
I missed your videos, but I know life happens. Great to see you back though.
i love the video....keep it 100......luv it sis
This was great.
Thanks Sheena :)) Miss ya!
Hey everyone! I've linked to a few articles and other videos that I've written and published about my experiences in Namibia and the ups and downs of integrating into the local culture. Check out this video's description box for all the links!
Also, Lance now knows how to go to the potty on his own, but ONLY if he has no pants/pull-up diaper on. Otherwise he will most likely wet himself. Any tips on getting him to communicate that he has to "go" are welcome! I have heard I need to take him to the potty every 15-20 mins all day for a few days? 😦 LOL Thanks so much for watching! 👍🏾
AfroAmericaninAfrica I was in Namibia 14 years ago for a study abroad program! Namibia is such a beautiful country I miss it. We stayed in Windhoek, then went North toward the Angola border. Then we went to the coast to Swakomund! One day I'm going to visit again!
AfroAmericaninAfrica We also went to the Etosha game park which was breathtaking!
Will u and ur family come back to the US to live
Nice! Definitely time for another visit :) Thanks for sharing your Namibian experiences!
Not anytime soon, unless there's a family emergency.
Awesome videos😍
Great to see another video! Your locs are growing beautifully. I cut mine after 5 years and I quickly grew th em again. Low maintenance.
Nikkie I agree! I cut mine about 3 or 4 years ago and I greatly regret it I am now in the process of relocking mine!
Thanks so much for saying this! It has been quite the journey... still feeling my way through it and have wanted to cut them off and start over many days lol... but that's why I started them - low maintenance!
I must commend you because you understand the psychology of men and women who understand this win the heart of their with greater commitment. Kudos to you and somehow I have to watch your current videos and seen the tremendous progress you have made.
Back in the day when I lived with my grandmother the sink wouldn’t drain, so we had to use basins to wash the dishes and throw the water out the door when we were done.
Yep! That's what I do!
Oh my days you did great! That was a lot! Pretty frustrating so well done!
Kaylan you are doing good! This is from a city girl- Nairobi Kenya. But i also got used to village life and slowly modernised my home. You will get there.... and Lance is soo cute!
Thanks so much for saying this! Appreciate it
You certainly have adjusted! More power to you. I could not do it. Best wishes.
Lance is so cute!
Hello AA . I m TRUST from the NETHERLANDS . I saw one of your videos - titled : ´ My mourning routine ´ in a namibian village . I was genuinely impressed . You´ve coped very well . I know the challenges , i´m from there , similar , Nigeria .
Now , i´m one of your subschribers . I will wacht your other videos .
Should i say - you´re missing one ellement though , ´ the stream ´, it´s very important in the village . That´s how you combat heat during the day , you take a dip in the stream .
Keep the videos coming . thanks .
Can you please add a video of your journey learning Oshiwambo 😊... Great videos by the way, been following your channel since you first entered Namibia.
great video
Thank you!
Awesome video
Yaaaaaaaaaas, proud Namibian.
Proud of you
I'm totally a spoiled American and I love AC.
Drive to waterberg resort (nwr) for a Saturday with your family, it’s quite beautiful there .