Best Things About Living In Small Town Namibia | Tour | 🐍| African American Expat
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- Опубликовано: 6 фев 2025
- Greetings from #Namibia. In this video, I share my favorite things about living in a small Namibian town as an African American expat. You'll also get a quick tour of my town and a few other extras too.
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Join me as I share the experience of the African American living in Africa, along with my own in the African nation of Namibia.
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Am from Kenya, Namibia looks really beautiful and organised, thank you for showing the world that Africa thrives,and not as poor as western media want people to believe.
First of all, your small Namibian town is so neat and pretty ❣️
Also, I have enjoyed today's video
I am a Nigerian and am proud of you projecting the image of your town in Namibia. I am proud to be African. It's a lovely and neat place. Cheers
My brother you see how the roads clean and well planned and develop. I no no if them swear for our own Nigeria leaders at least if them no fit take example from western countries make then take example from Africa countries like this. If you watch one her video on their new house new developing area but the government already make road and light, water available in the area.
I am from Botswana and love your good job. Our continent is good and not as bad as documentaries and other powerful media portray us.
True!!!!!!!!
Dumela. There are african americans in Botswana.
Hope to visit your country some day it’s a clear example that economic success is dependent on good institutions
Facts!
Thenamea fine but they dont have there land gograb yoland noland yuare nothing
Every time I watch our people’s videos about returning home just makes me cry! That is our home!
Mahoghany Speaks Truth , yes indeed.
I am a Namibian and for a second I also thought you were mistreated and miserable, thank you for this video keep sharing love and light!
I think it's beautiful that there is a movement of people of color moving to Africa to discover their roots. It is clear that countries like America have failed to provide the safety and quality of life you deserve. It is a great loss to the home countries but I am sure this wave of highly educated and well connected expats like yourself are having a great impact on African economies too! It will be interesting to see how the balance of power shifts over the decades. Thanks for letting me peek into your world and hear your perspective on life.
As an Namibian am very grateful and proud that you are presenting our country like this. Thank you. Namibia is very safe and full of chilled people.
Many of our people in America, were brainwashed about African Continent, some even asked if we have Car. Africa is beautiful Continent, with many people with wonderful life. I was recently visited Mwanza in Tanzania, I was blown away with the Beauty of that wonderful city. As well travel African, who have leaves in three different Continents, and speak 6 different languages. I convinced many of my African American, co workers to visit Africa, and see themselves. But the only believes, in what the show them in their Media, about African Continent, that is poverty. The Western fabrication of story. There is poverty in everywhere you go on Earth, there is also people with great life.
Eniola Apata Africa is beautiful
Eniola Apata very very true!!! I went to Southern Africa (4 Countries) and that’s EXACTLY what I said! We’ve been lied to
So proud of how clean my country is. 🥰🇳🇦
🌍 Welcome back! 🌍
✈ How did I move to Namibia? ✈ The name of the organization I moved to Namibia with as a teacher is WorldTeach: www.worldteach.org . If you decide to volunteer/teach in any country with them don't forget to tell them Kaylan in Namibia sent you so that I can make a referral commission, please and thank you! lol
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Don't forget to check out my website for more reflections and tips from African Americans living around Africa! Here's a few links from my site below:
👉🏾 This African American moved to Kenya and started a street bakery business! Read + listen to my interview with her here: bit.ly/2K5w04Z
👉🏾 So, how can you too move to an African country? Here my advice on 5 ways you can do it: bit.ly/2HCWqpF
👉🏾 Need help deciding which African country to move to/visit first? Here's how to figure it out: bit.ly/2L3sIwp
👉🏾 Thinking about starting a business in Africa? DEFINITELY read this! bit.ly/2N54Ysr
👉🏾 Looking for more reflections/tips from other African Americans living ALL around Africa PLUS advice on how to relocate to an African country, be sure to visit my website, "African American In Africa": www.aainafrica.com
Thanks as always for following my journey :)
AfroAmericaninAfrica great video Kaylan ....
Hi and thanks for all the work that you are doing, showcasing Namibia, as I would say.
I just wanted to ask, is there a public Library in your local town?
So I was trying to remember where I've seen you then I remembered that I saw you at a workshop in Dec 2019. When you spoke I noticed your accent and wondered if you are an expat or a Namibian who grew up in the states. Otjiwarongo is one of my favourite towns in Namibia. Those saying it's neat really need to see it in oerson, more beautiful.
As a Namibian living abroad with a baby I totally get you. It takes time adjusting to a different culture and a way of life to top it off you have to deal with being a first time parent. Sometimes am happy here and sometimes am not am forever learning something new. On other news I 💖 the video.
When you get a random youtube suggestion and think "huh, which town is she in" and it's literally the town you were born and raised in...
The environment and weather looks alot like LA the light also is no different than southern California very beautiful I like it🖒
Eshu is the Orisha that holds The Key to all the doors in the Universe. He is a Messenger for Olódùmarè (God) and the Orishas. He is usually at the crossroads of life, (which is why some see him as a trickster).
When the colonisers came to Africa, they couldn't understand that the Yoruba people didn't have a word or a concept for the devil.
So they did the following:
1. Changed the story of Eshu in the Yoruba narrative to mean the devil.
2. Added a Y and an A to ESHU's name and
3. Obstructed the truth of this powerful Orisha by creating a limited narrative.
4. Painted this yESHUa character in their own image.
5. Controlled The Afrohuman race with the fear of hell from their book of philosophy, the bible. When in fact, hell is here on Earth.
Orisha means:
Ori = head/destiny
Sha = chosen
An Orisha is an Afrohuman with supernatural powers.
So the Yeshua/Jesus you were told about is fake!
Lastly, The Second Coming is the awakening of the Afrohuman race back into their superpower.
Think about The Black Madonna and Child.
Admiral Medjay Florida too
Hi I am from Namibia I so happy to hear you say that .
A month ago, I travelled in Namibia for the first time ever. The country is super clean, road are probably the best on the Continent, and felt in love with Swakop 🇳🇦
I live in the USA and would really like to retire in Africa. I love my country but want to leave. I pray this dream comes to fruition. I'm happy for you... may blessings follow you and your family forever
This video just made me miss Southern Africa so much. I’m a Swazi living in Illinois. I can’t wait to go back home.
Which part of Illinois...i am a Tanzanian living in Central Illinois
I really liked this video. I must admit that some of your other videos did seem like you were having a difficult adjusting. I remember my mom taking me to stay in the country in Jamaica one summer where there would be no electricity or running water for two months. My Mom built her house literally in the Forrest. I thought it would have been so boring but it turned out to be fun. I didn't miss any of the modern amenities I was used to. We made wood fires. I took baths in the river and got fresh water from the spring. I realized that living on the land the way God created it was just as fulfilling. The greatest thing I remember was the connections every had in the community. It was not isolating like America. Everyone going about there business. When you are connected to people who cares about TV.
pinykygirl1 waw. This sounds so cool
I had a similar experience, but they just got light a little before I came.
I wish I could like your comment a thousand times. Wow we need the simple life no fuss, love it.
I'm Korean having arrived in Tanzania for work a couple of weeks ago. Your videos have made me question my choice! I've really enjoyed your videos. Please keep them coming.
How did you like it?
Come to Namibia and m sure will not regret it
Could you do a video on the entrepreneur needs and start up ideas in your area!
I'm no expert but I'll try to put something together :)
Does it need a good mexican restaurant? I could help! 😄
@Narrow Path Vlogs i wish you success. Also i hope you save a lot of money back to live there.
@@samleonolvera707 most likely in the capital. And this goes for all of Africa. You will do well
I also stay in Otjiwarongo, I’m a Chinese, I love this town so much.
Love it, love it, love it! You have changed my whole perspective on life in Africa. I have been burning to return and now am aware how blind I have been to many things and opportunities. I will definitely spend some time in small towns when I return.
This comment made my day! :)
This comment made my day! :)
This absolutely. True
I'm loving that you are back to posting... for now 😉😊
Botswana and Namibia are very similar I have not been there but I research through and I love them.
Brother from Sudan
I am Namibian and l have been following the channel since your wedding video. Its must be an interesting adventures for you. Its definitely interesting for me to listen to your perspective. I'm glad you are enjoying cos I'm one of the people who thought you are miserable and want to go home.
All across Afrika, you'll find small towns like this. I call them mini-paradises 🙂
I like the streets are actually named after famous natives.
JaMar Thomas I know
Eshu is the Orisha that holds The Key to all the doors in the Universe. He is a Messenger for Olódùmarè (God) and the Orishas. He is usually at the crossroads of life, (which is why some see him as a trickster).
When the colonisers came to Africa, they couldn't understand that the Yoruba people didn't have a word or a concept for the devil.
So they did the following:
1. Changed the story of Eshu in the Yoruba narrative to mean the devil.
2. Added a Y and an A to ESHU's name and
3. Obstructed the truth of this powerful Orisha by creating a limited narrative.
4. Painted this yESHUa character in their own image.
5. Controlled The Afrohuman race with the fear of hell from their book of philosophy, the bible. When in fact, hell is here on Earth.
Orisha means:
Ori = head/destiny
Sha = chosen
An Orisha is an Afrohuman with supernatural powers.
So the Yeshua/Jesus you were told about is fake!
Lastly, The Second Coming is the awakening of the Afrohuman race back into their superpower.
Think about The Black Madonna and Child.
Could we not use the word 'natives'? They are just regular PEOPLE! Like YOU!
They just did not get shipped abroad, that's all. :))
That's not entirely correct. Mostly after influential ones and thats repeated in most towns. Many of the names are of German origin and bare difficult pasts.
Few names of important local freedom struggle chaps. And other Afrikan freedom fighters! Otherwise, There are still a lot of Deutsch (German) and Dutch (Afrikaans) names for a lot of infrastructure in Namibia.
Loving your storytelling. I know Namibia has best astronomy views out in the desert, and the cleanest cities, and The Marula trees growing wild. While I am planning a west Africa trip later this year and longer range goals of at least a second home and work base, I've followed the inspiring story of Brian D Wheeler (another American expat) in Namibia and it's on my list of places to see. Keep up the great work!!!!😊 your vids are positive, fun to watch and powerful in changing the narrative about living in African lands
West Africa is very different from Southern Africa both culturally and economically. Nigeria has a population bigger than the whole Southern African.
I just watched a documentary that said alot of bad things about Namibia , yet when I watch your video it looks so beautiful, this is why I don't watch the media or documentrys made by corporate media , Because it doesn't really show how it really is, I prefer to get how something really is from people like you who actually live there , without RUclips giving regular average people like us access to post videos about what goes on , people would depend on corporate media and that's a bad thing ,
Always fake news
Hey.
Just read your comment.
I am Namibian and have this lifestyle typpa thingy on my wattsapp.
You could drop your number so you view most of what really happens in Namibia and not what y'all forced to believe in those documentaries.
There is actually a lot of B.S going on in Namibia. Namibia is struggling with Land issues caused by white people.
@@phinahsenyatso71 Blame the government.
Thanks for sharing your journey with us!
I am so happy you are fitting in very well and experience the real African live.
Namibia is actually not bad. For where I come from ( Republic of Congo) , Villages have no asphalt rods, no power. Even the fifth largest city in Congo where I’m born ( Mossendjo ), has no asphalt roads. Now I’m more interested in visiting Namibia
I love your town,clean,no noise,looks fresh,I love the simple buildings,I love everything about your town
I always look forward to your videos. The progression you're making is inspiring. Thank you Kaylan!
Welcome to the Land Of The Brave🇳🇦 PEACEFUL COUNTRY authenticity plays a key role here
I believe this small town is called Otjiwarongo if I'm not mistaken? Very neat and friendly there🙂
Yes it is Otjiwarongo
THX ALOT MY SIS.VERY BIUTIFUL CONTINENT.LONG LIVE OUR MOTHERLAND AFRICA!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's so beautiful and clean with so less people... It looks peaceful... But here in India u will see crowds wherever whenever you.... go
Namibia is a beautiful country just a south Africa I love that country with good development ongoing.
Hey! I am from England and I have a friend from Namibia. I didn’t really know much about this country before I clicked this. I was pleasantly surprised, I feel that there are a lot of stereotypes about Africa. What a beautiful country! I’m glad I was optimistic and watched this video! Xo
I am trusting God will lead me back home to Africa. I was born in South Africa but I am hoping to move to Namibia.
I also enjoyed listening to your video. I will continue to learn more about living in a small Namibian town. Thanks!
Thankyou so much for a positive video. I am seeing so many videos of negative experiences in Africa as a whole. Really appreciate you
Thanks so much for the kind words and support, Anthony!!
As a future Peace Corps volunteer going to Namibia, I really do appreciate your perspective. Thank you and hope to see more content on Namibian living as an expat. My journey begins this April :)
I'm so glad your videos are back to back so refreshing to see. I agree with you with living in small towns. I love the small towns outside of Kampala plus it was very cheap.
That’s a great video, thank for sharing our Otjiwarongo!😁🥰
Good to hear someone else from America speak about favourite things you like about the small town. I am a Namibian living in South Africa now and found it challenging to adjust. Thanks for sharing.
always look forward to watching your videos
It looks so relax their like no pressure at all “
Love your mindset and perspective on things! Very inspiring!
I’m so happy to see this from Iowa USA, that’s Actually my town Otjiwarongo so moved that I can recognize every single place displayed in this vid, That recalled a lot of memories...! I’m following you channel right away. Thank and beautiful over view ❤️
I love Namibia, I lived in Windhoek and the Caprivi.
Nice 1. I lived in Ott for 10 years before I moved here, it's safe, clean and just beautiful 🤗
Wow. What a lovely video to watch! I am born and bred in Namibia and it was very interesting to listen and see how you are reflecting your personal experience living in Otjiwarongo. I have to share this link with family and friends in Namibia and in the USA. Please keep on making more videos of this positively constructive nature to counter the overwhelmingly negative publicity Africa receives abroad in the mass media in general. You are a true friend of Africa and particularly Namibia. Be blessed, my sister. Love you.
The streets are so clean. I was in Africa during the winter, people were wearing coats, gloves, boots etc. I was out in a short sleeved shirt. People were asking me if I was cold. Now I did experience a cold night with no jacket and almost froze to death.
imaslowlerner where in Africa
Thank you for this. More motivation to go back
You're simply smart.
Your town looks lovely. You seem happy to me. Wow! I'm so surprised you're being perceived that way. I love getting a video from you. ♥️ Your makeup is pretty.
Thank you, me too! lol Appreciate the support
I am Namibian. This is such a beautiful video...
You really encouraged me not worry about the challenges anymore. I really like your videos.
I totally understand how you feel. I have lived in South Korea for 7 years. I am many times disenchanted but that would happen living anywhere including your native country. I think people who have not lived abroad permanently or long term do not understand that everyday you learn something new about the country, culture and language that can be surprising, interesting or frustrating. I appreciate your channel and blog. As a black american I enjoy seeing us immigrating around the world and sharing our perspectives on the world. Keep sharing your honest thoughts which many times are not pretty but a chance for growth.
Yes, exactly, all of this! Literally, every day learning something new which can evoke a plethora of emotions. Thanks so much for breaking this down and for the support!
Nice video! You did a good job explaining everything ! Thanks for the post
Nice town i love it. Would love to visit one day
Just incase you're wondering, those are banana trees behind her at 0:14 . She doesn't have to pay at the grocery store. In Africa, the earth provides fruits for free. #OnlyInAfrica
You are being real and that's good for those of us who would like to move to the continent ..give thanks Princess ..keep naturally beautiful..
I like what your sharing the bellafon and drums is nice and relaxing along with the view,get out and enjoy your town very happy for you.
Yay madame shipanga, beautiful and yes otjiwarongo is one of the safest and cleanest towns in namibia..I hope to meet you one day am die hard follower .. looking forward to the next video☺☺☺
Keep being open sis! This is your story to tell! Life as an expat is so conflicting...you explained that wonderfully! I find that people who have never lived abroad (not visited) and Africans from the continent have the hardest time understanding/empathizing.
The big old locomotive is a fascinating symbol!
Awsome stuff..great town..am glad your enjoying it here..been abroad,i love it here in Namibia..
This is my favorite videos of yours so far. good points
The beautiful little town and I do believe the crime rate is very minimal!!! I wish you a great and long life over there with no racism surrounded your people. Thanks for all the great tips.Shalom, my Sister!
Hi Kaylan, thanks for always sharing your experience and giving us a glimpse into your life as an expat. I also glad that you made it clear that you are happy about the decision you made to move to Namibia. I live in NYC and I believe that I complain every day about something that I don't like about this city lol. One day I'll throw caution to the wind and pack up and move...but only to L.A. lol. Looking forward to your next video. Until then, take care.
Great video! I definitely agree with a lot of your perspectives. I moved to a small town in Senegal straight from the city and it is a large adjustment, but it does humble you and you become appreciative. You learn how to become creative, and like you said fill necessary voids in business/entrepreneurship.
I really liked your video I once thought about moving to Namibia, but then I didn't live in Norway now after That I've lived for 20 years in Florida.
Thank you for taking us on a tour of your small town!
Thanks for your videos, really enjoying them!!
This is absolutely nice, you earn yourself a new subscriber from Tanzania 🇹🇿
Karibu nyumbani(welcome home)
Great video. I miss Namibia, I must return!
I really understand where you are coming from, for I lived part time in Acapulco, and the earthquakes ran me away. I miss my favorite foods, when out of the USA. My daughter is now is now in Hoi An, and she is 38. I gave her the love for travel. I love your town, and I do research the world from A-Z. You are looking as beautiful as ever. Singapore was the cleanest and safest place, that I ever visited, and I would live there in a heartbeat. There are too many rapes, murders and other crimes here in the USA, and unless armed, you cannot really be safe, and our evil
,demons are so sneaky about cowardly attacking you. I cannot take the heat or the bugs, so at 75, I am happy here without power failures etc. I do shop for groceries online, but I use PeaPod, and not InstaCart, who will overcharge your debit card.
Thank you so much...An excellent video journal.❤️💕😊
As I was watching I really got shocked that I'm learning things about my own country from you.. You are so much more awesome.. Wooow I always thought that foreigners are always showing us that there is more opportunity in this country and here you are educating us.. Thank you.. I'm sure I will bump into you soon😘😘
Please continue to be honest about the transition. i am planning to move to Africa soon and your honesty is helpful to helping me get mentally prepared. The truth is some people are looking for any reason to stay here and want nothing to do with Africa.
Thank you. Making me happy. Thanks for the vlogs sis. I wonder what school is like. Wish I can raise young children there.
Togetherness is Africa thing, we love everyone.
Thank you so much for sharing. Looking forward to learning more.
this is a small town in Namibia? Man, Namibia is definitely miles ahead of Uganda
Thanks for sharing. Great video 😊
im a south african who is obsssed with namibia,i wanna move there so bad.my mom and i are still raising money to buy a house in windhoek.i truely love that country,it is very peaceful,clean and less crime unlike south africa.
nice thanks for sharing im wanting to visit the African continent
I've always said that if I had the funds I would open so many businesses in African villages. Like for those power outtages how about solar energy. I live your vids stay blessed
I agree, there are so many opportunities to engage in businesses which will result in knowledge/technology transfer and have a positive effect in the community. Eg, the need for clean water and proper waste treatment in some villages, housing, agriculture, the medical field.
Latoya Thomas You have to Know each country so well and what' goes on there. Countries in Africa are so different from each other and so is the governance.
I'm in East Africa and outages are also a problem here. It's taxing to say the least but what I've noticed is that 'tourist' areas or areas where 'others' predominate, seem to have more of the services we come to expect in the US, like unlimited internet, which isn't really a thing where I am, so it's a choice between living like the average local African population or being surrounded by "others". (I LOVE going for weeks without seeing 'others') And personally, I didn't come here to be up in their faces and spaces, otherwise I could have just stayed in the US, so I have had to adjust expectations and roll with it, but I see it as a good thing. Less is more. You come to appreciate the small things in life a bit more. And I'm not entirely sure but I think solar is an expensive upfront investment that is out of the budget of many here. Even in the US, it's not cheap.
Thank you so much for sharing 👌🏽👌🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Don’t worry about power outages, one of Australia’s biggest cities, Adelaide. Gets them all the time, electricity his really expensive and you are going to get a power cut at least a fortnight
Love it, thank you for showing me Namibia 😍😍
Loved your very informative video. Thanks for sharing, and Lance is a cutie! May God continue to BLESS you.
Love the video and knowledge always. While In Cameroon we are going solar to stop those power outages.
Thank you for your videos very refreshing and informative!
Again, great share. I can recall moving from Brooklyn, NY to Los Angeles, CA and albeit I had spent numerous years hanging out in LA, it took awhile to adjust. I am sure that
it takes a while to get acclimate to a new life in a new country. You need a base and your husband, his family and the friends you make, will help you. Five stars for stepping out on faith
and letting the experience soak in and help you growth personally and professionally.
Thank you so much for your videos! I’m actually moving to Namibia for my boyfriend next year and your videos are so helpful!
I am from Jamaica 🇯🇲. Love your videos and your beautiful country