@@kingferg7582 Yes, your music, style, poetry, political activist the whole world copies. Afro American make America great, without them it would be just dull and fat.
Absolutely, if only black Americans knew that! Each region of the United States black people have developed black cultures. Yet, they still mostly move in unison and overall share black culture as a whole. Thus one tribe so to speak.
@@Sivuyisiwe_ stop about the organic foods vuyisiwe. Do you understand what is organic foods? South Africa 🇿🇦 is the only major country supplying food the whole of Southern Africa and 99% of the fruits veggies meat are all organic. You only eat organic if you go to your villages home raised chicken.
I wish people would stop the narrative of African Americans do not have culture, it's such a ridiculous statement. If AAs do not have culture that means every Black group in the Americas do not have culture as well. I've been to Louisiana, Mississippi, The Carolinas etc the Black culture in these places were really beautiful/profound and truly an eye opener.
100% agree :) AA were held in high regard in SA culturally (Music, clothing, political struggles, literature etc) Funny how the new AA generation have been misinformed about us. Thanks to MSM
Agree totally. If not, many wouldn’t try and be like the AA community. I see mimics of AA’s all the time here in SA. Especially with the younger generation. We have to stop saying they don’t have a culture. When everything they do we mimic.
I came to the comments as soon as I heard them say AAs don't have a culture, not true at all. I completely agree with what you said @eiram31. There are many AAs that have held on to the cultures, practices and traditions (gullah/geechees and creoles etc). I do understand what she was saying about us AAs not having the connection to their own African culture, (to no fault of our own of course) but the culture that we've created and that is mimicked and inspired around the world, is our culture.
Never heard anyone saying African America doesn’t have a culture! Even Beyonce who created an Album called Lemonade was about black culture! Your perception is so flawed!
Black Americans tend to have Central or West African Heritage - not South African... Glad they enjoy the experience but yeah, Africa is diverse - not a monolith.
@@Mr.Wilson1991 Some of us have South African DNA. And do to the disrepect mostly Nigerians gives us, we mostly avoid West Africa unless we go to Ghana
African Americans do have culture.. Literally, American culture is BLACK Culture ( Food, clothing, music).. baby, We are the culture...its not always about lineage.. we have the most famous culture in the World
@@luzukombuqu4976 Honestly, African Americans are some GOATS ...look at our accomplishments ( inventions, first open heart surgery, GPS, home security,), contributions to music, American cuisine and our leaders, poets, actors... heck, it was Marcus Garvey ( Jamaican American ) and UNIA ( African Americans ) who created the Pan African flag.. No one wants to acknowledge are contributions.. they just gloss over it .. they ignore Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, James Baldwin .. jordan, Serena, Lebron, Gabby Douglass.. etc.. we have been the 1st in so many fields its not even funny but people just complain about us, come for our culture and say we are nothing.. yet will still listen to Mike Jack, Whitney, Kendrick or NWA.. They will still eat peanut butter and potato chips.. they will still quote James Baldwin and yet still diss African Americans.. Make it make sense!
Doesn’t matter! If you’re not wearing your traditional clothing everyday with pride or at least modernizing it! That is called self hate!! Understand that European cultural clothing is now deem normal everyday wear .. you people feel so ashamed of your culture that y’all have regulator it to a few days within a year!! Very sad
@@javionriley8739 Your problem is that you do not 1. Have an identity, 2. Have no passport, 3. Hate yourself, 4. Are characterised by ignorance. Correct these issues and you'll grow up a bit. Very few of us, Black South Africans have a slave name.
@@Cebo88 🤣 1. Definition of identity/culture: group of people who speak a common language (AAVE, creole) who have institutions of governing via laws (congressional black caucus going back to 1870 which created the law the made tax payer dollars pay for education (just google congressional black caucus) education (105 historically black colleges and university aka HBCU that was built by freed slaves for freed slaves) inventions (35% of USA inventions/innovation came from & still come from black Americans who mainly graduate from HBCU! Just like the black American women who invented the MODERNA VACCINE), culture/identity also consist of food (black American soul food which various the southern region of USA ! Rather it’s Gullah geechee South Carolina or creole Louisiana etc) & lastly music/aesthetics (simply google list of black America musical genre & black American styles through the decades) What I think is sad is that you people think culture/identity is simply running around butt naked making weird animal calls , while cutting your self & calling it tribal marking 🤣 , eating with your hands, having crap 💩 in the middle of the street all while marrying 25 women & enforcing massive misogyny laws/culture on them all while murdering people who are LGBTQ / albino /handicap , all while engaging in tribalism that lead to genocide (Nigeria, Ethiopia, DRC , niger etc)!! That’s NOT culture that’s simply being barbaric like a tragic Russian
No we don't. Most of Africa has been at least slightly colonized and South Africa is the head of that snake. The whole point is getting away from western civilization
The reason why we want African Americans the opportunity to come here,is because they are more advanced than others when it comes to skill and that is what we need here in South Africa.Now our Africans countries are the same as us so they wouldn't bring that much of a change.
@@kagontleserutle5775 Advanced in terms of what? Africans are more educated than African Americans. The most educated black people in the USA are Africans because you know African parents crack the whip when it comes to academic qualifications.
African Americans do have a culture. If you look at it, they are the most acquired. If you look all over the world many try to mock and mimic African Americans especially here in SA!
Bro excluding hip hop rappers in South Africa no one is trying mimic African Americans we have our own tone and culture and they way we speak English and we not planning to change it !
@@gontsenkgodi4323 we do have a culture here in SA. But if you look at the younger generation. You see a lot of takes from the AA community. Durags and waves wasn’t stared here. That’s there’s. And the way many of us speak English the way the AA’s do like saying bro, my nigga, dawg etc. all I’m saying is it’s wrong to single AA’s out as the only ones in the states with no culture when they indeed have one. It may not be like ours but it’s unique to them and it’s there own. Even if you look at today’s style of dress it’s very much westernized.
Yeah bro. Cause they do fabrics. Man you know how expensive animal skins are today since most animals were almost hunted to extinction and our cattle was stolen 😂. But also South African traditional attire is not practical for modern life. So we rock the simpler version even that is expensive man.
Shout Out To Yall From Jo Burg South Africa I been left the states 3 months ago I think I may be the only black American that live in a township, and here its good to see more of my brothers and sistahs comin here im never goin back
Actually the Gullah people have persevered a lot of the their African ancestry cultures. Black Americans over all have preserved small elements of their African heritage and forming their own cultures. The claim there’s no black culture is false. The world makes money off black American culture, their dance, their music their style! Black Americans are Innovators !
Why should we make special arrangements for Americans, the current visa allows for skilled foreigners. We dont need to increase unemployment. Everybody has a business plan, it doesn't mean they going to work. We have legislation already that allows for skills to come through but not increase unemployment.
You have no idea endless opportunities here and some people sleep on south Africa because we are in Africa not knowing that we have so much wealth and gems here well some call us the real life wakanda 😉
Oh gosh, here we go. South Africans, are considered "South African" if you were born in South Africa. Anyone is able to apply for South African citizenship providing that the person/s comply with the measures. South Africa can't just "accept you back" cause somewhere in your history someone was an African. It is the same across the world. You can still, however, apply for citizenship, and live in South Africa, without citizenship. Without all these requirements, and as long as you are a productive citizen, (which most of the 1st world countries are) you'll be met with open arms.
African Americans - for some reason we always say we do not have culture but we do. We have retained so much more of our West African culture than we even realize(food, music, behaviors, ways of speaking, use of nicknames etc) - which was then mixed in with spanish, french, and english culture.
Great chat. One thing to keep in mind, for about 3 - 5 decades now SA has been consuming US/UK cultural exports. That meant that black south africans in particular came to see black america as the pinnacle of black modernity and prosperity to the extent that we dressed, spoke and ate like AAs. Our arts and politics, even to this day, to a great extent remain heavily influenced by the AA outlook. I think that explains why you wont see South Africans dressed everyday in traditional outfits outside of heritage day.
True, but also take into consideration the costs involved in the textile industries. supply and demand and what kinds of material and clothes are being mass-produced and easily available.
Could not agree with you more in regards to softening protocols in order for African-Americans coming over to South Africa and creating opportunity for more South Africans. It seems that African-Americans have a wide scope of awareness of how the world works in regards to Capitalism and using this in a positive way to help each other. It is amazing too see how the different perceptions and cultures meet and in that wanting to create a better world for everybody. Love the positivity that you both show and the vision for this beautiful land x
We don't wear traditional clothes every day as youth because we see them as old-fashioned and not practical for 21 century life (some are a little too modest, restrictive or revealing). Additionally young South Africans are fashion forward and like keeping up with the trends so traditional clothes can be a bit limiting (not enough variety and doesn't allow self-expression) in that regard. Not to mention cultural gear can be mad expensive.
Yeah, until the Guccis and Luis V's of this world copy that traditional garb, bring it back to sell it to dumb bells, right?!!! That's fashion forward for these so-called millenials!!!🤦🏾♂️
@@bantuboxingworld607 If you want to walk around bare chested wearing animal skins all day every day, be my guest. I hope you know the printed/colorful wax cloth we use for our so called traditional wear isn't even originally African.
That's so true ...A lot of black south Africans don't have money to start their own companies... therefore it makes me really happy when I see African Americans(or black people from anywhere in the world) starting their own businesses here... it makes a lot of difference❤❤ and it also empowers us
This is beautiful Naledi, sadly there are many South Africans who hate other Africans with a passion. I wish they could see things from your perspective.
We love you two guys so much. We will definitely push our government for that Visa and citizenship for black Americans into South Africa. It truly needs to happen
Wha nonsense is this, skilled people dont need special dispensation, they can create own jobs. Black Americans must not come to SA to take Safricans jobs, we welcome those who have skills and are self sufficient, we have unemployment problem as it is. Why should we give special treatment to them as opposed to Zimbabwens, just because they Americans, rubbish!
South Africans make their own brands, we do have brand's from many other places but we dress for comfort. You'll find people incorporating their traditional attire with western attire.
I can't understand why it's a problem for people if the stores close earlier. You must remember we have workers who have to fund their way home after work. Also it's good because family time is more important than convenience.
It’s a problem for Americans bc it’s not what we’re used to. We’re used to stores closing at 10 pm or later or being open 24/7…so we don’t have to worry about what time we get off work to grocery shop…in America, most jobs don’t care about your work/life balance… they care about their bottom line $$$
I know several grocery shops that closes at 10h00 pm and there is one Super Spar in Joburg CBD that opens 24/7 , I used to shop there at 04h50 in the morning going to work.
American food portions are bigger because they are mostly genetically modified. Yes, South African food is organic. Filling stations have small supermarkets that open 24×7 attached to them though.
I feel the reason countries like Ghana make citizenship easier than SA is the fact that the Diaspora traces back to the countries in most of the Western parts of Africa but South Africa should explore this as it will benefit as an economic solution.
I love this! As a South African who sadly no longer lives in S.A, I love hearing how people from other countries feel and experience all S.A. has to offer!
Im waiting but wont be much longer..im preparing for South Africa.can't wait to see some brothas and Sistas and get to an Amapiano concert and tour around.. Shout out to yall..stay safe and continue to enjoy..glad more Black Americans are traveling there including 'The Real South Africa.' Channel
YOOOOOO ..GOD BLESS!.. I have been looking for brothers and sisters who have moved from America to South Africa so that I can hook up and get information about building my home for my wife and daughter. We got to get out of the United States, straight up!! I can't wait to be amongst my people..💪🏿✊🏿😍
To say African Americans don't ave culture is a tragic misnomer. Global culture is African American at present. Their music is the richest and best. They set the pace globally too. Culture isn't just traditional. Get that straight. Speaking as a South African.
I would really love for African American celebrities to invest in Africa, your Snoop Dog's, Dre Dre's your Erikha Badu's, I wish for them to invest in different industries other than music. ☺
@burning spear The only problem with that phrase is the word Let, we don't need approval from them and surely they won't give it ☺ natives need to just implement it themselves without any approval from them, so the word let is only acceptable if it is directed to The Creator Of All that can be seen, heard, touched, smelled, felt, visioned, dreamed and discovered that him being the one giving us permission.
Steve Harvey already has Family Feud in South Africa and Ghana also Netflix is in South Africa not sure which other African countries. Not that Netflix is African American owned but you know what I mean.
Yes that's true especially in winter. Generally if you buy bread today it has use by date that is a week or two weeks from date of purchase. Even after use by date the bread remains fresh for days if stored in cool place before it develops mould.
@13:35 When Nelson Mandela became the President in the early 90s, he did this. He called for African Americans to come and invest and many did. If you watch the documentary called 'Blacks without Borders' you will see some of their stories - all did well it seems. I am not sure what happened since that time and if the more recent people in power have made similar calls.
I love this! love what you are doing. South Africa is a hidden Gem and she is abundant in the kind of Wealth that goes unrecognised. thank you for making SA home
I disagree, Black Americans have a culture. The problem is it is deeply ingrained in the overall American culture so it feels like we dont at times. We creates genres of music without the aid of African drums (like Jazz, Blues, etc.). Also, our culture has Native American influence, hence cornbread and grits being included in Black American cuisine (i.e. Soul Food). We have our own language (known as Tut/Tutnese). Even activities like Double Dutch among the young girls are unique staples in our community that you dont see anywhere else.
I'm South African if we open the borders for you we must also open for the rest of Africa for citizenship, there should be a threshold of 1million in your South African bank account
I love mostly the opportunities part. I think if we could all work together we could make this place a safe haven for Black People from all over the world by making the poor productive as oppose to charitable acts which result to dependency syndrome. Appreciate the effort you guys took to make this possible and I hope that it helps those in despair to see their country from an outsiders perspective.
In terms of bringing black Americans to open businesses In SA will never happen because our land is still in the hands of the other race. even we as black South Africans we are fighting for this land even today.
We are the soundtrack, entertainment--sports, movies, etc, and, trendsetters for the world. Our form of English is everywhere including corporate America 24/7. African American culture the coolest on planet earth. We are the premier culture everyone emulates.
@@makeafricagreatagain04 Great fam. I'm based in Pretoria so I'm not quite sure about their other branches in Jozi and their proximity to you guys. Bulk buying is awesome!
@@makeafricagreatagain04 yeah check out Makro, there's one in Strubens Valley which is closer to you guys. Others like Kit Kat, Boxer, Cambridge are also good but I doubt there's ones nearby unless if you don't mind driving to the hood which will be great btw.
Exactly Brother, Ghana, The Gambia and Rwanda is doing majour outreach to us AA to come setup businesses and opportunities for the locals. Rwanda and Ethiopian is showing me mad love to set up shop. Love SA though. Love ya'll!!
African Americans their African culture including language was ripped away from them during slavery time. I would say they have their own culture which is the American way.
I love South Africa.. I visited there in 2019 for 3 weeks. I visited joburg, Durban and Cape Town. I'm trying to figure out how to stay longer next time I come
That’s hard self hate because civilize means European clothing but one thing I realize with African people is that y’all are more colonized than Caribbean people
i'm caribbean and this narrative that AAs don't have culture is baffling to me....especially since their musical styles, a huge part of culture, have basically conquered the world.
I'm a South African in America and food is ridiculously expensive😭😭😭 I miss SA...everything is so much cheaper in SA...especially food...that's my experience.
To see that him sit there and let her say we as African Americans, Black Americans, whatever have no culture and he not really respond to that is unbelievable. It's false, hurtful, and wrong. This is why I say Black Americans are on their own in this world and I hope she reads this comment. Because she knows nothing about us to make a statement like that. Also to hear the excuse that our culture is Westernized is a cop out. Not trying to hear that.
South Africa has a critical skills programme that seeks professionals in critical fields. That are taken up by those who are interested hence why we have West African doctors etc. I'm sure any willing Diasporan can look into the same programmes. But perhaps the renumerations in their countries are better or they aren't aware.
I would love to visit SA one day but I must say, I was loving this video until the topic of culture came up. Please learn and study African American culture here in the US. It is very disheartening to hear that we don’t have or don’t have as much culture as others, because that’s totally not true!!
A lot of black Americans don’t realize how jealous & envy Africans are of black Americans!! Until you realize that !! You probably reconsider (Not all of them), the women thinks culture is running around butt naked chasing animals making weird animal calls, cutting her self and calling it a tribal mark, eating nasty food and wearing plants as clothing! While obeying her husband like a pet! By definition that’s not culture that’s call being barbaric
American culture is very rich and has touched the world from its influence in Christianity to literary traditions e.g Baldwin, Dubois to the present day music art and more. We as South Africans admire and respect the nobility of African Americans and their supreme ability to turn strife into gold.
@@javionriley8739 Who hurt you? Which Africans did you see wearing plants you thinking of Melonysians maybe. We appreciate African American culture. It gave us House Music for one. But I think you've been radicalised by hate online. Come in for a hug brother. It's okay!
stop making excuses for why black Americans don't travel to SA. SA is wide open and has been ready for the diaspora to take a bigger role in business. nothing is stopping them but themselves.
You people are obsessed with us!! so we black Americans have no culture 🤣🤣🤣🤣 but the whole world copies off of us and I’m pretty sure you’re using our technology (invented/innovatived by black Americans) which is a form of culture but now you’re mad because black Americans are not coming to your 3rd world country 🤣🤣🤣, it’s giving insecurities
Who is going to wear tradional attire everyday 😂😂 man clothes are clothes and tradional clothes are tradional clothes. Imagine russians wearing their red and white tradional attires everyday
Try buying from wholesalers like macro or Nortcity or TFG. Depending where you are in S.A you will find a wholesaler that's sells bulk products that may end up being cheaper. woolies or Pick ń pay sells smaller grocery items.
South Africa has been open for ages its just that AA thought and some still think Africa is a jungle. So condescending that we need help from foreigners, we have serious black professionals and business people in Africa, do your research and you will unearth opportunities to partner with us and would advise u ditched that Master mentality.
Please!! You Africans are more colonized than Caribbean people! And that’s on peridot! If that African women supposed to represent you people!! I see why that whole continent is what it is
Watching from Houston Texas 🇺🇸 moving to Africa before December 😍
Please Come Home...🇿🇦
@@eunice684 Which home?.... because A Lady is already at home. She is a South African.
@@eunice684 yeah coming soon
@@tonyrichards9794 where in Africa?
@@tonyrichards9794south Africa is your home,and Africa in general.🇿🇦
If you are still in South Africa until 24 September you will be amazed by colourful cultural celebration
We are looking forward to seeing all this beauty! We’ll be here to capture everything and share it with those who can not be here
@@makeafricagreatagain04 we need more videos from you 🤣🤣🤣😂
Check Pretoria #Union_Building #HeritageDay #24Sep
I love heritage day....
African Americans have a very colorful cultural heritage, so powerful that it’s influenced the world! Wear it with pride and own it.
Right‼️ THE WHOLE WORLD‼️‼️
@@kingferg7582 Yes, your music, style, poetry, political activist the whole world copies. Afro American make America great, without them it would be just dull and fat.
Absolutely, if only black Americans knew that! Each region of the United States black people have developed black cultures. Yet, they still mostly move in unison and overall share black culture as a whole. Thus one tribe so to speak.
@@traceebclaybrook tribe of Judah 🦁
A1
in regards to food, i think south africa practices quality over quantity
Can agree! Especially because there are different cultures
True and we eat a lot of organic foods way before it was a trend
@@Sivuyisiwe_ stop about the organic foods vuyisiwe. Do you understand what is organic foods? South Africa 🇿🇦 is the only major country supplying food the whole of Southern Africa and 99% of the fruits veggies meat are all organic. You only eat organic if you go to your villages home raised chicken.
Very true, our food is mostly organic than full of chemicals
I wish people would stop the narrative of African Americans do not have culture, it's such a ridiculous statement. If AAs do not have culture that means every Black group in the Americas do not have culture as well. I've been to Louisiana, Mississippi, The Carolinas etc the Black culture in these places were really beautiful/profound and truly an eye opener.
100% agree :) AA were held in high regard in SA culturally (Music, clothing, political struggles, literature etc) Funny how the new AA generation have been misinformed about us. Thanks to MSM
Agree totally. If not, many wouldn’t try and be like the AA community. I see mimics of AA’s all the time here in SA. Especially with the younger generation. We have to stop saying they don’t have a culture. When everything they do we mimic.
I came to the comments as soon as I heard them say AAs don't have a culture, not true at all. I completely agree with what you said @eiram31. There are many AAs that have held on to the cultures, practices and traditions (gullah/geechees and creoles etc). I do understand what she was saying about us AAs not having the connection to their own African culture, (to no fault of our own of course) but the culture that we've created and that is mimicked and inspired around the world, is our culture.
People are triggered
Never heard anyone saying African America doesn’t have a culture! Even Beyonce who created an Album called Lemonade was about black culture! Your perception is so flawed!
It's so awesome to see you guys enjoying south Africa. I love seeing African Americans coming back to the home of their ancestors ♥️
Black Americans tend to have Central or West African Heritage - not South African... Glad they enjoy the experience but yeah, Africa is diverse - not a monolith.
@@Mr.Wilson1991 Some of us have South African DNA. And do to the disrepect mostly Nigerians gives us, we mostly avoid West Africa unless we go to Ghana
As Julian Albino said about moving to SA "I'm not black, I'm human"
African Americans do have culture.. Literally, American culture is BLACK Culture ( Food, clothing, music).. baby, We are the culture...its not always about lineage.. we have the most famous culture in the World
Correct. It’s as if they do not know the definition of the word culture.
The culture question always create problems 😂😂and conflicts
@@luzukombuqu4976 Honestly, African Americans are some GOATS ...look at our accomplishments ( inventions, first open heart surgery, GPS, home security,), contributions to music, American cuisine and our leaders, poets, actors... heck, it was Marcus Garvey ( Jamaican American ) and UNIA ( African Americans ) who created the Pan African flag.. No one wants to acknowledge are contributions.. they just gloss over it .. they ignore Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, James Baldwin .. jordan, Serena, Lebron, Gabby Douglass.. etc.. we have been the 1st in so many fields its not even funny but people just complain about us, come for our culture and say we are nothing.. yet will still listen to Mike Jack, Whitney, Kendrick or NWA.. They will still eat peanut butter and potato chips.. they will still quote James Baldwin and yet still diss African Americans.. Make it make sense!
African attire is normally reserves for special occasions like weddings and heritage month.
Doesn’t matter! If you’re not wearing your traditional clothing everyday with pride or at least modernizing it! That is called self hate!! Understand that European cultural clothing is now deem normal everyday wear .. you people feel so ashamed of your culture that y’all have regulator it to a few days within a year!! Very sad
@@javionriley8739 So say a man wearing a Western Attire on his avatar 🙈
@@javionriley8739 what about you 🙄🙄
@@javionriley8739 Your problem is that you do not 1. Have an identity, 2. Have no passport, 3. Hate yourself, 4. Are characterised by ignorance. Correct these issues and you'll grow up a bit. Very few of us, Black South Africans have a slave name.
@@Cebo88 🤣
1. Definition of identity/culture: group of people who speak a common language (AAVE, creole) who have institutions of governing via laws (congressional black caucus going back to 1870 which created the law the made tax payer dollars pay for education (just google congressional black caucus) education (105 historically black colleges and university aka HBCU that was built by freed slaves for freed slaves) inventions (35% of USA inventions/innovation came from & still come from black Americans who mainly graduate from HBCU! Just like the black American women who invented the MODERNA VACCINE), culture/identity also consist of food (black American soul food which various the southern region of USA ! Rather it’s Gullah geechee South Carolina or creole Louisiana etc) & lastly music/aesthetics (simply google list of black America musical genre & black American styles through the decades)
What I think is sad is that you people think culture/identity is simply running around butt naked making weird animal calls , while cutting your self & calling it tribal marking 🤣 , eating with your hands, having crap 💩 in the middle of the street all while marrying 25 women & enforcing massive misogyny laws/culture on them all while murdering people who are LGBTQ / albino /handicap , all while engaging in tribalism that lead to genocide (Nigeria, Ethiopia, DRC , niger etc)!! That’s NOT culture that’s simply being barbaric like a tragic Russian
Much love from Namibia 🇳🇦
U are spot on, African Americans should come to South Africa to start businesses this will help us in skills sharing.
No we don't. Most of Africa has been at least slightly colonized and South Africa is the head of that snake. The whole point is getting away from western civilization
What about other Africans? How do you feel about them starting businesses in South Africa?
The reason why we want African Americans the opportunity to come here,is because they are more advanced than others when it comes to skill and that is what we need here in South Africa.Now our Africans countries are the same as us so they wouldn't bring that much of a change.
@@kagontleserutle5775 Advanced in terms of what? Africans are more educated than African Americans. The most educated black people in the USA are Africans because you know African parents crack the whip when it comes to academic qualifications.
@@openmindedalwayz2488 Everyone is welcome as long as we're all productive and we're working towards making Africa Great Again.
African Americans do have a culture. If you look at it, they are the most acquired. If you look all over the world many try to mock and mimic African Americans especially here in SA!
Bro excluding hip hop rappers in South Africa no one is trying mimic African Americans we have our own tone and culture and they way we speak English and we not planning to change it !
@@gontsenkgodi4323 we do have a culture here in SA. But if you look at the younger generation. You see a lot of takes from the AA community. Durags and waves wasn’t stared here. That’s there’s. And the way many of us speak English the way the AA’s do like saying bro, my nigga, dawg etc. all I’m saying is it’s wrong to single AA’s out as the only ones in the states with no culture when they indeed have one. It may not be like ours but it’s unique to them and it’s there own. Even if you look at today’s style of dress it’s very much westernized.
@@faa9261AA music has its roots in Africa
My thoughts exactly. Our style of clothes, singing, dancing and hair(weaves, wigs).
Its a lifestyle not a culture....
I think people from West Africa wear their cultural attire everyday but people here in SA wear traditional attire on special occasions.
West African attire was also created for the weather. Like I'm from Durban and I only wear dressed there cause of the humidity.
Not really ! The millennial/gen-z of west Africa literally copy black American Clothing aesthetic music etc.
Yeah bro. Cause they do fabrics. Man you know how expensive animal skins are today since most animals were almost hunted to extinction and our cattle was stolen 😂. But also South African traditional attire is not practical for modern life. So we rock the simpler version even that is expensive man.
Shout Out To Yall From Jo Burg South Africa I been left the states 3 months ago I think I may be the only black American that live in a township, and here its good to see more of my brothers and sistahs comin here im never goin back
When can we sit down with you? It would be nice to share your story with everyone and why you came out here
Which township if you don't mind me asking?
@@makeafricagreatagain04 I'm very curious
if you in Soweto....can I invite you for a listening session as I switch from deep house to hip hop.
@@hlulid234 when is this happening? We need to get a sitter for the kids and come through
Actually the Gullah people have persevered a lot of the their African ancestry cultures. Black Americans over all have preserved small elements of their African heritage and forming their own cultures. The claim there’s no black culture is false. The world makes money off black American culture, their dance, their music their style! Black Americans are Innovators !
Why should we make special arrangements for Americans, the current visa allows for skilled foreigners. We dont need to increase unemployment. Everybody has a business plan, it doesn't mean they going to work. We have legislation already that allows for skills to come through but not increase unemployment.
I am a Black brother from Papua New Guinea and I just subscribed to your wonderful channel.
Thanks.
Authentic and genuine African Attire, especially in SA is expensive!!! In most cases, most people would wear them on special occasions.
Umbhaco is around 4k Rands and even simple looking clothes from maxhosa clothing stores, are very costly. A jersey be costing around 5.6k Rands
Great discussion i personally think South Africa 🇿🇦 has more opportunities and for blacks in South Africa 🇿🇦 have more cultures than the states
You have no idea endless opportunities here and some people sleep on south Africa because we are in Africa not knowing that we have so much wealth and gems here well some call us the real life wakanda 😉
And just a spoiler if you want black privilege south Africa is a place to be lol shhh don't tell them I told you
Mhhh🤔😧
Oh gosh, here we go. South Africans, are considered "South African" if you were born in South Africa. Anyone is able to apply for South African citizenship providing that the person/s comply with the measures. South Africa can't just "accept you back" cause somewhere in your history someone was an African. It is the same across the world. You can still, however, apply for citizenship, and live in South Africa, without citizenship. Without all these requirements, and as long as you are a productive citizen, (which most of the 1st world countries are) you'll be met with open arms.
African Americans - for some reason we always say we do not have culture but we do. We have retained so much more of our West African culture than we even realize(food, music, behaviors, ways of speaking, use of nicknames etc) - which was then mixed in with spanish, french, and english culture.
I think we've allowed the YTs and xenophobes to fool us or we are ashamed of our own culture
Great chat. One thing to keep in mind, for about 3 - 5 decades now SA has been consuming US/UK cultural exports. That meant that black south africans in particular came to see black america as the pinnacle of black modernity and prosperity to the extent that we dressed, spoke and ate like AAs. Our arts and politics, even to this day, to a great extent remain heavily influenced by the AA outlook. I think that explains why you wont see South Africans dressed everyday in traditional outfits outside of heritage day.
Agree with you my brother. We can’t keep saying the AA COMMUNITY DOESN’T HAVE CULTURE.
I am from rural but I won't be wearing them colourful tradional stuffs everyday
Or some leapard leather everyday, lol you all need to chill, we not in 19th century
True, but also take into consideration the costs involved in the textile industries. supply and demand and what kinds of material and clothes are being mass-produced and easily available.
@@mkdempisi 😂😂😂😂😭some too heavy and hot
Hi folks, your assessment of SA vs US is fairly balanced and insightful. Learned a lot from it!!!
The whole video I was trying to figure out the painting and I finally did. Great piece of art and good content 🇿🇦
Glad you liked the painting too. It’s my wife’s piece! She’s and artist.
Could not agree with you more in regards to softening protocols in order for African-Americans coming over to South Africa and creating opportunity for more South Africans.
It seems that African-Americans have a wide scope of awareness of how the world works in regards to Capitalism and using this in a positive way to help each other. It is amazing too see how the different perceptions and cultures meet and in that wanting to create a better world for everybody. Love the positivity that you both show and the vision for this beautiful land x
I was shocked to hear that our portion size is small, I mean I go to Spur and I come out I'm so full I can't even walk. 🤭🤣🤣
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We don't wear traditional clothes every day as youth because we see them as old-fashioned and not practical for 21 century life (some are a little too modest, restrictive or revealing). Additionally young South Africans are fashion forward and like keeping up with the trends so traditional clothes can be a bit limiting (not enough variety and doesn't allow self-expression) in that regard. Not to mention cultural gear can be mad expensive.
You do know that the wife is a south African right
@@briannebutaro6391 Yes but she's coloured so she had a different upbringing than me
Yeah, until the Guccis and Luis V's of this world copy that traditional garb, bring it back to sell it to dumb bells, right?!!! That's fashion forward for these so-called millenials!!!🤦🏾♂️
@@pelomk9022 respectfully pls elaborates you mean different upbringing as in she group up in America or growing up as a coloured person in general.?
@@bantuboxingworld607 If you want to walk around bare chested wearing animal skins all day every day, be my guest. I hope you know the printed/colorful wax cloth we use for our so called traditional wear isn't even originally African.
That's so true ...A lot of black south Africans don't have money to start their own companies... therefore it makes me really happy when I see African Americans(or black people from anywhere in the world) starting their own businesses here... it makes a lot of difference❤❤ and it also empowers us
This is beautiful Naledi, sadly there are many South Africans who hate other Africans with a passion. I wish they could see things from your perspective.
I also think in order to pay it forward black Americans should hire native south africans.
I can't help but think this is Sexy seeing our people happy, healthy, wealthy, living there best life yessss Let's Go Gods!! Lets Go Home!!
We love you two guys so much. We will definitely push our government for that Visa and citizenship for black Americans into South Africa. It truly needs to happen
Wha nonsense is this, skilled people dont need special dispensation, they can create own jobs. Black Americans must not come to SA to take Safricans jobs, we welcome those who have skills and are self sufficient, we have unemployment problem as it is. Why should we give special treatment to them as opposed to Zimbabwens, just because they Americans, rubbish!
@@Mongusta You must be a Zimbabwean
@@mongikazip if that makes you sleep well at nite, what a stupid comment!
@@mongikazip I agree
South Africans make their own brands, we do have brand's from many other places but we dress for comfort. You'll find people incorporating their traditional attire with western attire.
I can't understand why it's a problem for people if the stores close earlier. You must remember we have workers who have to fund their way home after work. Also it's good because family time is more important than convenience.
It’s a problem for Americans bc it’s not what we’re used to. We’re used to stores closing at 10 pm or later or being open 24/7…so we don’t have to worry about what time we get off work to grocery shop…in America, most jobs don’t care about your work/life balance… they care about their bottom line $$$
@@jewelllove1 Idk it depends some of ours close at 8 pm or 9 pm.
I know several grocery shops that closes at 10h00 pm and there is one Super Spar in Joburg CBD that opens 24/7 , I used to shop there at 04h50 in the morning going to work.
American food portions are bigger because they are mostly genetically modified. Yes, South African food is organic. Filling stations have small supermarkets that open 24×7 attached to them though.
I feel the reason countries like Ghana make citizenship easier than SA is the fact that the Diaspora traces back to the countries in most of the Western parts of Africa but South Africa should explore this as it will benefit as an economic solution.
I love this! As a South African who sadly no longer lives in S.A, I love hearing how people from other countries feel and experience all S.A. has to offer!
Question why did you leave South African? What were the reasons or causes
Im waiting but wont be much longer..im preparing for South Africa.can't wait to see some brothas and Sistas and get to an Amapiano concert and tour around.. Shout out to yall..stay safe and continue to enjoy..glad more Black Americans are traveling there including 'The Real South Africa.' Channel
You more than welcome ..... South Africa will be waiting for you . Come December you will love the whole experience
Me and my family will be visiting South Africa 🇸🇨this November we plan to relocate in 2-3 years!
You more than welcome, South Africa has its problems but a beautiful country
Did you come ? How did you find it?
Great video. I am planning on coming to SA by the year 2024. May I suggest adding more volume to your audio?
I love this beautiful black couple. Great video!
I just love it when our people from diaspora come home and feel at home, we love you a lot
Can you imagine how crappy the world would be without African-Americans? No rock, soul, jazz, hip-hop, rap, peanut butter?!?!
YOOOOOO ..GOD BLESS!.. I have been looking for brothers and sisters who have moved from America to South Africa so that I can hook up and get information about building my home for my wife and daughter. We got to get out of the United States, straight up!! I can't wait to be amongst my people..💪🏿✊🏿😍
Good idea brother , please do come to your mother land
To say African Americans don't ave culture is a tragic misnomer. Global culture is African American at present. Their music is the richest and best. They set the pace globally too. Culture isn't just traditional. Get that straight. Speaking as a South African.
Ubr catching feelings u have culture but ia not african like culture but if u have tell me what your culture is? U have much isn't as much
Beauty conversation it's difficult to wear our traditional clothes every day they are so expensive... We only wear them for special occasions
It makes sense. And you have to preserve it since it’s so expensive! But it’s the most beautiful thing! Being in African attire
I would really love for African American celebrities to invest in Africa, your Snoop Dog's, Dre Dre's your Erikha Badu's, I wish for them to invest in different industries other than music. ☺
@burning spear The only problem with that phrase is the word Let, we don't need approval from them and surely they won't give it ☺ natives need to just implement it themselves without any approval from them, so the word let is only acceptable if it is directed to The Creator Of All that can be seen, heard, touched, smelled, felt, visioned, dreamed and discovered that him being the one giving us permission.
Naw ! We are focused on black Americans! We invest in ourselves!! Not non black Americans Territory
Steve Harvey already has Family Feud in South Africa and Ghana also Netflix is in South Africa not sure which other African countries. Not that Netflix is African American owned but you know what I mean.
Bread lasting an entire month 😳😳
Yes that's true especially in winter. Generally if you buy bread today it has use by date that is a week or two weeks from date of purchase.
Even after use by date the bread remains fresh for days if stored in cool place before it develops mould.
Bread in America is weird , I heard you can even buy crustless bread
I'm also shocked 😲😳
I am South African living in Canada and over here we buy bread in bulk and sore it in the freezer
@@alicegauteng2358 i so store my bread in the freezer here in SA so that I don't have to go to the mall frequently.
@13:35 When Nelson Mandela became the President in the early 90s, he did this. He called for African Americans to come and invest and many did. If you watch the documentary called 'Blacks without Borders' you will see some of their stories - all did well it seems.
I am not sure what happened since that time and if the more recent people in power have made similar calls.
I love this! love what you are doing. South Africa is a hidden Gem and she is abundant in the kind of Wealth that goes unrecognised.
thank you for making SA home
I disagree, Black Americans have a culture. The problem is it is deeply ingrained in the overall American culture so it feels like we dont at times. We creates genres of music without the aid of African drums (like Jazz, Blues, etc.). Also, our culture has Native American influence, hence cornbread and grits being included in Black American cuisine (i.e. Soul Food). We have our own language (known as Tut/Tutnese). Even activities like Double Dutch among the young girls are unique staples in our community that you dont see anywhere else.
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I'm South African if we open the borders for you we must also open for the rest of Africa for citizenship, there should be a threshold of 1million in your South African bank account
Thank you for sharing. Siyabonga…
I love mostly the opportunities part. I think if we could all work together we could make this place a safe haven for Black People from all over the world by making the poor productive as oppose to charitable acts which result to dependency syndrome. Appreciate the effort you guys took to make this possible and I hope that it helps those in despair to see their country from an outsiders perspective.
The reason why we don't have an African culture is because our African culture was stripped from during slavery. But Black Americans do a culture.
This channel is growing on me. Great work guys! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿❤️❤️❤️
SA should develop their own businesses and stop allowing Chinese, Europeans and others to strip them of their resources and create their own wealth.
In terms of bringing black Americans to open businesses In SA will never happen because our land is still in the hands of the other race. even we as black South Africans we are fighting for this land even today.
Yes and No. The terms of start up are astronomical. Money talks here and think of Nhlanhla Lux be proactive optimistic and solution orientated.
African Americans have there own culture that everyone emulates around the globe.be it good or bad so please stick to what you know.
We are the soundtrack, entertainment--sports, movies, etc, and, trendsetters for the world. Our form of English is everywhere including corporate America 24/7. African American culture the coolest on planet earth. We are the premier culture everyone emulates.
But we have bulk stores like Makro, Food lovers ect to bulk buy.
We’ll definitely be checking those out! My wife’s been telling me about Makro! I think it’s time to pay it a visit
Thanks for mentioning that Kabelo, I have kids so I buy in bulk a lot. Makro, Kit Kat etc are my go to shops for some pantry groceries.
@@thefavouredofgod8013 we will definitely check Makro out. We haven’t heard of Kit Kat tho
@@makeafricagreatagain04 Great fam. I'm based in Pretoria so I'm not quite sure about their other branches in Jozi and their proximity to you guys. Bulk buying is awesome!
@@makeafricagreatagain04 yeah check out Makro, there's one in Strubens Valley which is closer to you guys. Others like Kit Kat, Boxer, Cambridge are also good but I doubt there's ones nearby unless if you don't mind driving to the hood which will be great btw.
Exactly Brother, Ghana, The Gambia and Rwanda is doing majour outreach to us AA to come setup businesses and opportunities for the locals. Rwanda and Ethiopian is showing me mad love to set up shop. Love SA though. Love ya'll!!
Shopping tip for saving money in South Africa. Locate a wholesale store for groceries. You will save tons of money.
Love that you say "WE have".
I love the fact that you refer to yourself as South African. Welcome home🇿🇦
Canada just came in the house. Thanks for the information, it was very informative. I subscribed!
Need to see more of you guys
African Americans their African culture including language was ripped away from them during slavery time. I would say they have their own culture which is the American way.
I love her accent watching from Miami Florida
I love South Africa.. I visited there in 2019 for 3 weeks. I visited joburg, Durban and Cape Town. I'm trying to figure out how to stay longer next time I come
Very informative ❤️
Truth
Hell No!!! we r not wearing African clothes every day, we r just as civilised as the rest of the world. That's a stereotype
U make it sound like African clothing is uncivilized to wear.
That’s hard self hate because civilize means European clothing but one thing I realize with African people is that y’all are more colonized than Caribbean people
Quality over quantity. And they seem to be more family-friendly. American diversity and culture is concentrated in large cities.
You can get your snacks or basics at your local garage(filling station). Bread, chips, fizzy drink, etc.
Also McDonald's and KFC are 24/7
if u wanna buy in bulk, they u might wanna do your groceries at makro
You guys love RSA🇿🇦😂💪🔥 Finish 'n Klaar ...Dope..!
Most of the time we cook our own food
i'm caribbean and this narrative that AAs don't have culture is baffling to me....especially since their musical styles, a huge part of culture, have basically conquered the world.
In South Africa our clothings are reserved for special occasions like weddings because they are very expensive
I'm a South African in America and food is ridiculously expensive😭😭😭 I miss SA...everything is so much cheaper in SA...especially food...that's my experience.
Yes food can be expensive depending on where you shop. Aldis and Winn Dixi is not too expensive
Bruh run!!! go back home while you can!!!! I’m was born here and I don’t want to live in America anymore!!!🙁🙁🙁🙁😔😔😔😔
Indeed: West, East, Central, and Southern Afrika is the best for our Afro Diaspora.
Thanks for focusing on Americas investing in South Africa. love your show
To see that him sit there and let her say we as African Americans, Black Americans, whatever have no culture and he not really respond to that is unbelievable. It's false, hurtful, and wrong. This is why I say Black Americans are on their own in this world and I hope she reads this comment. Because she knows nothing about us to make a statement like that. Also to hear the excuse that our culture is Westernized is a cop out. Not trying to hear that.
Shes the 1st African American to get the word "xhosa" right☺️
My wife is actually South African she just lived in the USA for a long time
@@makeafricagreatagain04 oh ohk. yeah i was surprised at how perfectly she said it.
Perhaps the food question would be better addressed by discovering what the local people eat. Also, take advantage of more “clean” food.
Mzungus? LOL. I subscribed because of that word usage alone.
We appreciate the support brother
That picture behind you is off the chain 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿 elephant right? I love it?
South Africa has a critical skills programme that seeks professionals in critical fields. That are taken up by those who are interested hence why we have West African doctors etc. I'm sure any willing Diasporan can look into the same programmes. But perhaps the renumerations in their countries are better or they aren't aware.
I would love to visit SA one day but I must say, I was loving this video until the topic of culture came up. Please learn and study African American culture here in the US. It is very disheartening to hear that we don’t have or don’t have as much culture as others, because that’s totally not true!!
A lot of black Americans don’t realize how jealous & envy Africans are of black Americans!! Until you realize that !! You probably reconsider (Not all of them), the women thinks culture is running around butt naked chasing animals making weird animal calls, cutting her self and calling it a tribal mark, eating nasty food and wearing plants as clothing! While obeying her husband like a pet! By definition that’s not culture that’s call being barbaric
Wtf you talking about, we are civilized bro.
If you speak English, everything you do and eat will be English. Culture will always define what you wear,speak and eat
American culture is very rich and has touched the world from its influence in Christianity to literary traditions e.g Baldwin, Dubois to the present day music art and more. We as South Africans admire and respect the nobility of African Americans and their supreme ability to turn strife into gold.
@@javionriley8739 Who hurt you? Which Africans did you see wearing plants you thinking of Melonysians maybe. We appreciate African American culture. It gave us House Music for one. But I think you've been radicalised by hate online. Come in for a hug brother. It's okay!
Black love ❤️
stop making excuses for why black Americans don't travel to SA. SA is wide open and has been ready for the diaspora to take a bigger role in business. nothing is stopping them but themselves.
You people are obsessed with us!!
so we black Americans have no culture 🤣🤣🤣🤣 but the whole world copies off of us and I’m pretty sure you’re using our technology (invented/innovatived by black Americans) which is a form of culture but now you’re mad because black Americans are not coming to your 3rd world country 🤣🤣🤣, it’s giving insecurities
@@javionriley8739 stop the 🦝-nage
Who is going to wear tradional attire everyday 😂😂 man clothes are clothes and tradional clothes are tradional clothes. Imagine russians wearing their red and white tradional attires everyday
Try buying from wholesalers like macro or Nortcity or TFG. Depending where you are in S.A you will find a wholesaler that's sells bulk products that may end up being cheaper. woolies or Pick ń pay sells smaller grocery items.
Amazing video multi-culture is so missed these days and is key. Just made a USA vs South Africa Video Yesterday. Let me know how to improve.
Love it! 🇿🇦
With regards to food, that is why Americans are so huge.
Very nice🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💞🤘🇿🇦it's lit🔥🔥
South Africa has been open for ages its just that AA thought and some still think Africa is a jungle. So condescending that we need help from foreigners, we have serious black professionals and business people in Africa, do your research and you will unearth opportunities to partner with us and would advise u ditched that Master mentality.
Who said africa is a jungle u not from America or know every American
Please!! You Africans are more colonized than Caribbean people! And that’s on peridot! If that African women supposed to represent you people!! I see why that whole continent is what it is
Great content. Thank you for show casing our country. Subscribed
But she doesn't sound South African anymore 😢
Yes. Her accent sound like American.
She is Coloured
Is she Xhosa? 👀
Her accent sounds very mixed...
Iyo how do SA sound? U r mad
I am your new fan, love the video. Looking more of this
Welcome to our beautiful home fam. There are places that sell bulk groceries. Try Makro and there are a few other bulk food places.