Why Did He Ditch Liberia & Move to Nairobi Kenya?
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Roosevelt is such a humble and sweet soul. He was apprehensive about interviewing because he's camera shy, but he opened up more and more as the interview went on. He moved from Liberia to advance his professional career as a non profit officer. Nairobi, Kenya had better opportunities for him than Liberia so he decided to attend college here. When moving to Nairobi he was able to gain support from his small Liberian community of friends here. He likes Nairobi so much that he is considering not going back to Liberia once he finishes his degree. Great Chat!
I enjoyed the conversation, even Africans are learning about other Africans thru an African American
Amen to that brotha!!!! LOL!
Thank you for interviewing my Liberian brother, really appreciate it. Liberians are lowkey ppl and move under the radar in the African community and the world at large, so it’s a great opportunity whenever a spotlight is shed upon us. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇱🇷
yes!!!! liberia forward! ❤️❤️ it was my pleasure!
In the borough of Staten Island in NYC we have the largest Liberian ex pat community in the U.S. Love to my Liberian cousins!
Very good interview with my Liberian Brother. I've been in Kenya for 8 years from the U.S.A. working and even did my MBA here. I travel all over Africa for work and Kenya ranks up there with the best of Africa.
thank you for watching! great to talk with you! 💕❤️
My country in Africa (Eritrea) denied everyone basic human rights such as freedom of speech, right to vote, subjected us to indefinite national service (slavery), the list continues... I love Kenya but if I stayed as an Eritrean refugee, I'd probably be homeless. Instead I came to the States with a scholarship and enjoy all the opportunities I couldn't back home. I dream of moving back to Kenya cos I don't feel like I belong here (I definitely get your point Brittney) but it's one thing to move back with the privileges of US passport and $$ that my African brothers don't have there. So yeah bruh, come here and go back with the resources that'd change your life back home.
keep understanding my point and this is definitely crazy to hear about oh my goodness thank God you got through this!
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Im a American and faught for many rights during the 60's to change this system over here and we all have to do that we went up against this system and still doing so only then to watch others walk throught the doors of what we faugth and died for and this sytem still tries to deny us many things by law and voting rights we should have , I love this country it is the BLack man who built it and I love the privileges I do have there are many differences for one I have the right to speak and have the freedom to do so and march , there are certain areas there that have thier issues with African American one African told me he has a country and a flag that was a insult to me because if it were not for the likes of the African American many would not have the right to be here going to school working of living here we died have those doors opened , I could not come to Africa and be insulted or caught up in those type of feelings or if something should break out over there I would be the first to go because of the feelings towards me I have only seen one place here that has apologised to African Americans and that is Ghana who has begged us to come home and welcomed us to do so and help rebuild
@@prettyeyes1752 Africans hate attitude. They have been looked down upon by colonialists for years and after independence, don't show them attitude. Most Africans go abroad on sports scholarships or academic. Others are human trafficked by organizations that pose as NGOs or foundations offering jobs. So if you came across this kind of group, you cannot say they are there courtesy of African Americans. It's noble to support the vulnerable. Such an attitude may have caused the response you received to show a flag. If you Respect others culture and space, am sure they will respect you. Even in Ghana am sure if you show them attitude they will withdraw. Otherwise sorry for the experience.
@@betsysindani3171 Im very shure we have major attitudes especially in the country we built they all think all Negros came over on the Trans Atlantic slave trade no that is not true but we have been thrown into the name giving business for years accept for who we really are The Aboriginals and not the native indian there will never be change until you tackle the system that is coming up against you , South Africa had to do it and Blacks in America had to do it and that paved the way for many to go and come and enjoy and get jobs to prosper , and we still have to tweek it every now and then to come to Different areas of Africa if you ask them about African Americas they do give us much respect for the things we have acomplished here and many make use of it , I think we all need to respect each other for all strides we have made up against many racist systems encluding this one I don't want come to Africa and come up against being African America if things jump off over there I might as well stay her and go through things I have faught for
Great interview as usual, keep them coming!!!
thank you so much!
Nice vid..lively interview😍
Thank you for watching!
You are asking all the right questions!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hello!!! We get straight to the business over here!!! LOL!
another great interview session!!your interviewing skills are really good!
Thank you babe! I am getting better with time!
I really love this conversation. It's a great interaction.
you so much for watching have a great day!
Hey Britney,😂😂 great interview,the first part cracked me up though about the Liberian community.
so funny!!! what in the world!!!!
She got me glued for a full hour. I admire her love for Africa and Kenya specifically
I love this for myself!
Great interview...I'm happy ur enjoying life in Kenya..we love you Brittney 😍 ❤
i love you back!
I really enjoyed this for, such a nice gentleman
❤️❤️❤️❤️ he is!
interesting perspectives from my african brother..learning different experiences and perspectives from your guests..keep them coming brit!...i wonder whether he has listened to the song "liberian girl" mmmhhh lol..
i’m gonna keep them coming 🔥
This was too good. Would like to see you both again!
i will bring him back!
I love this channel so much 🎉
💕💕💕 welcome!
I am so happy I'm with u again.All the love from South Africa
thank you for joining 🥰
🤩🤩 sawa 👍🏾
yani I watched, slept, and watched again in the morning
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Very interesting interview,Tekwarken is very is hillarious and calm
he’s a dope person!!!!
I love your accent Brittney, the Black American accent... yeah it's amazing. It's amazing too engaging and learning more about ourselves as Africans...beautiful platform to do that so continue.
wow! thank you kindly!
Another masterpiece ✨️ my boo Britney..this woman is always a vibe.
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@Stephen Odhiambo In Africa there is Bantus aka Negroes and Hamites. These are very different people. Nilotes including Luos are the true Egyptians. They were the Pharaohs in Egypt and that is why they are proud, arrogant and power hungry. Bantus aka Negroes are the true Israelites descendants of Jacob. Wazungu are red descendants of Esau who have deceived the whole world with fake white Jesus Cesar Bogea Christianity. The 10 tribes of Israel from the Northern Kingdom of Israel are hidden in Subsaharan Africa as Bantus (Zephania3:10-20). Judah (true Jews) and Benjamin are scattered in the Americas as slaves according to Deuteronomy 28:68. Watch this video and others in our CZcams Channel and use scriptures to make your arguments instead of speaking ignorantly. Here czcams.com/video/WhFl1iByaFc/video.html and czcams.com/video/uG4MHrpk0gY/video.html
How did I watch a whole 1hr conversation, because it was lit.
i’m glad you liked it!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Brit you had me cracking up. You really gave our Liberian brother a hard time heh!! I learned so much about Liberia. He reminds me of a Sierra Leonian friend I once had.
wasn’t giving him a hard time I know him so I was joking with him! 😂😂😂😂
Lol I thought I was the only one cracking up e.g when she asked him "what do you think about the fact that people say you guys are fake @$& Africans?"
Nice vibe and thanks you all for being in Kenya. Karibuni sana. Let's keep spreading the real African life and not the negative rhetoric we are used to on global south media.
Hello!!! We are doing the work- NOW!
Ayyyy!!!! Liberia!!!! I have friends from Liberia!!! Hope everything he wishes for himself comes true!! Wonderful interview!! Love the diversity you are showing throughout these interviews!!
thank you so much! i’m calling people from all corners!!!!
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I came across your channel just two days ago and I love it. I'm a Liberian but grown up in the US. I have Kenya on my short list of East African countries to visit. Your Liberian guest was holding back on lot of things and that's typical of Aries.
Please send me a real one who wants to come to DMV and spill the TEA!
got the channel today and i already love the host... i love the zeal
Thanks babe! Thanks for subscribing!
@@BrittneyCaldwell you welcome 🤗
Britney we love you!!!!! You are such a vibe! ❤️
i love you back sis! thank you for watching!
Your guests keep giving. I think it's better to understand the world through other people's experiences when compared to our ones.
That's what I love most. Just chatting with people who love to chat with people about what they're doing!
i agree! ways of knowing worldwide
I stay in Nairobi. Will be glad to show you both how to interpret the route codes fo matatus and travel around with you.
thanks really kind of you! i would love that!
Dude so eloquent belongs on tv . I enjoyed his honesty
i love this!
@Britney, jifunze lugha ya Kiswahili. Salamu kutoka papa hapa jijini New York Marekani, kitongoji au kiungani cha Brooklyn, NY. Asante sana.
Brittney,I love your interviewing skills you make it so much fun.Also,at the same time a lot of knowledge is shared and discovered!!Great,Great video!!😃💗🙏
thank you for watching! ❤️
Great interview with my Liberian brother. Liberia is the Best
Cannot wait to visit!
Hey Britney, you are gradually becoming a professional. I enjoyed the interview. I was smiling through out. You guys are a lovely couple. Two very smart young people. Keep it coming girl friend. Thanks 👍👍👍
Thank you so much for watching! As far as couple, no. Lovely friends! =)
Ok, Britney I hear you, 😂. You right. If I say that, that means I'm out of the picture. No way. I'm in there right?.
@@BrittneyCaldwell nice…so you single?
Good interviews...
you’re sweet!!!
Lovin' the conversation, you make it seem easy. 'The Kenyan Oprah'
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Hey the Kenyan Oprah
You both flow through so well like y’all known each other for years. Y’all look like a couple.
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Can't explain how happy I get when I see that Brittney in Africa notification. She has increased her uploads.
I love the way you cut interesting parts from the interview and put them at the beginning. Genius.
Please ask us to like the video right after you introduce your guests or at the end to subscribe and share. The animations don't do much. These likes need to be closer to the views.
Loved the interview as usual. Brittney is so goofy.
Roosevelt is that one melancholy friend in a group who you deliberately try to introduce some chaos into his life. If he was my friend I would just be messing with him. LOL.
More Please!
you’re literally the best and the sweetest!
I know right! she's my favorite CZcamsr!
😂😂This is so much fun. Love the way Brittney constantly messing
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It’s the best interview I’ve heard so far. Am from Nairobi and live in Minnesota. I find your guest very humble and honest.
❤️❤️❤️ thank you so much!
Love the professionalism of the questionnaire.
thank you!
Great interview Brittany! Yes, Liberia is behind in technology, infrastructure, and health care just to name few due to the civil war. It was great hearing from a Liberian brother ! I'm transitioning now from the US to help rebuild Liberia 🇱🇷.
Brittany, we Liberians are very sweet people and I hope you love your stay when you visit Liberia.
host me!
So 175yrs of Liberia nationhood and still we find excuses? Malaysia,Singapore ,Botswana are "recent" countries yet look at their high level development.
@@pietrojenkins6901 Very well said.
Failure people always find excuses.
What does Liberia have before the war?
Liberian are sweet people, I have been his state Bassa sweet place
My beloved liberian and liberia i love you with all my soul and heart. Liberia is the second home for all black African and Afro-diaspora. Thanks mama for interviewing our brother. We hate prejudism n tribalism in liberia🥰🥰🥰
liberia forward!!! 💕
I enjoy this conversation... I like the guy
he’s the sweetest!
Great job Brittney
Thanks for watching!
Nice interview, your guest was so diplomatic when answering some questions especially Nairobi questions 😀
He is super shy as you can tell.
@@BrittneyCaldwell He should relax little bit and enjoy himself while in Nairobi. Only be streetwise which I believe he is. He is such a law abiding African Citizen. Enjoy Kenya
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I don't think he's shy, he's just mellowed down.
@@miriamm9987 makes sense why he would he diplomatic, as he mentioned his job back home is in the public service; as one who is starting out in the public sector, best to be less fuaaaa with one's talk.
Brittney is going to every African country this summer. Can't wait for the vlog.
No but I really am!!! LOL! I WILL NOT be staying in Kenya!
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Damn, she wrote that in caps.
Great video
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I heard "basic" first time too 😅 Matatus use numbers. you identify your destination by looking at the number placed on a plaque at the front or on tip. The number is also painted on the matatu. Like Number 30 plies Waiyaki Way. You can drop off anywhere from the CBD to Kikuyu Township
Fantastic guy. Well done Britney!
Thank you so much!!! For watching. Have a great week.
Nice chat. May be you should get a mic for your guests. We could barely hear him.
He doesn't speak loud enough! But I do want to upgrade my equipment. But usually they speak louder, sorry!
@Britney and all, Liberia is actually a federation of Liberia(Former AA from the South) and AA from the state of Maryland and DC areas who went back to Africa. In 1848 they were basically two countries that federated to form Liberia. Read the history of the founding of Liberia.
Yes there’s opportunities and depends how you go for it. Have done much home and I’m doing more before I move back.
this makes sense!
I enjoyed the conversation. Brittney, you also need that Kenyan bracelet. It's required by law 😛
everyone has one!!! 😂😂😂
Social media has succeeded in killing the true Art of Conversation, Brittany has Reinvented it. A beautiful, talented and down to earth woman
thank you!!!! so much! wow
Awesome, great interview as usual, though he was a little guarded, next time cut him and the people of Liberia some slack, the country has been through a lot trauma. Nice to see he is trying to do something positive about his country.
Noted! I like to bother people. AHAHAHAHAH. And this was him feeling loose off the liquor, imagine him sober!
@@BrittneyCaldwell Thanks. keep up the good work
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Britney had him loose off the Goose, nga even did a lil' dance when the cameras were off.
You are really funny feeling off his liquor 🍸.. 😂
Your hair looks nice😌 Great interview. Kenyans are more proactive than most africans.
thanks this is an old interview! 😊
One of your best guest.
really!!! why?
@@BrittneyCaldwell He is more informed, educated, and funny
Something about Matatus, they have routes that they operate in. You just need to know the number of the route to your neighborhood. For example I stay in Kasarani Thika road and my route is 17B so all Matatus with play cards named 17B will take me to my doorstep. With that you will be good to go.
Is there somewhere where this is listed?
@@BrittneyCaldwell not officially, unfortunately Matatus aren't the most organized mode of transportat. But you can search online or enquire from one of your neighbours or someone who plys that route.
I Respect a man/woman who focus themselves on completing their education &/or creating a blueprint for their future B4 exploring dating. Establish yourself 1st while building long lasting friendships...
amen. to that part!!!
welcome to kenya my brother,love the girl brittney such a vibe,
Oprah Winfrey look alike
😭😂😂😂 oprah!!!!!!
You Need to interview Jeff Koinange and some few Liberians coz he was there during the civil unrest.
Jeff has the juice....
Will definitely look into this and let you know! thank
Hi hon'(or should I say sweety? Just to remind you of the greeting at the checkouts back in the DMV). Yaani, you're not giving me a chance to come for you? You've really outdone your 's'. Nice work, thanks for the third vlog this week, you're doing so well. The convo was intersting, nice to hear from a Liberian bro. Yes, lots of non-Kenyans are very at home in 🇰🇪, good on all of you. Now, as you get 'bay-say', looking fwd to your next vlog. Keep glowing and don't show off, coz I'll come for you😁....Have a lovely wknd.
thank you so much babe for watching and supporting it means more to me than you know
@@BrittneyCaldwell should we grab some kleenex at this time? You're doing a great job, so keep it up!!!
Nice interview. I too was born in Liberia; but have call Chicago home for the past 38 years. I’m now starting to look for a retirement home on the continent and have narrow my search to 3 African countries.
come to kenya!
What are your 3 options?
@@FinishTheRaceVL7 Listed in order of preference:
1. Fumba Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
2. Ghana
3. Kenya/Rwanda
@@charlesmombo5582- Excellent choices
@@FinishTheRaceVL7 Thanks! Did you have to make similar decisions; and if you, where did you end up?
Hey! My name is Trokon, too.
Hello Trokon!!!
Fallen in love with your energy Brittney. I wish for half of that 😹
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This interview is fun😂😂😂
glad you like it!
Talking about Diani; will definitely be going there for Easter.
I might meet you !
@@BrittneyCaldwell That would be awesome!
They have routes, you just need to know which number to get on to where… for example Lavington/ Kileleshwa is No 48
Hmmmm... I've never paid attention!
Brittney those numbers were as a result of code area for a telephone link line like u will dial (200-) Nairobi (48-)kileleshwa and then the house telephone number
@@kenyanlivingabroad when the country had some order
you guys are funny ' nice talk
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This is so fun,you are charming
thank you 💋💋💋
Brittany is a hell of a girl, you always hit🎯 on point...
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My brother, you just answered it correctly.That idea should have no place among us...Africans because non is bigger or higher than the other.
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You have a unique voice sister
thank you!
Brittany, they’ve even said Kibera is the largest slum in Africa, when it is a lie, it is not and has never been, and there are official statistics that are always ignored. The post election violence of 2017 was sponsored. Before then Kenya was referred to as a peaceful country. 1000 people died, a dot compared to civil wars and even what happened in Rwanda where 1 million people died, but they’ve labelled Kenya as not peaceful, yet many Kenyans would not even kill another Kenyan, and tribalism is not unique to Kenya either. Besides, Kenya hosts more refugees than many African countries, probably the highest on the continent, and people from neighboring countries run to Kenya for refuge. There have been 3 terror attacks, but people make it seem like there are bombs everyday in Kenya. The hunger situation normally affects about 2 million people in Northern Kenya, from a population of about 55 million people, but it is said Kenyans are starving..it is just ridiculous how people interpret these things.
thank you for all these statistics and information you were literally so helpful and I really appreciate you watching’
It’s not 1000 people that died. People that died in Nakuru, and the Rift Valley were more. They watered down the numbers to protect the ‘sponsors’ of those senseless killings. However, compared to other countries kenya is mostly peaceful Dave for political and tribal influences which I believe we have conquered.
Love your hair
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Just came across this conversation. Key take away is the internet(tech) part of the conversation. One thing is that Kenya is not so much endowed by natural resources such as oil or gold. It's biggest resource has turned out to be it's human capital. With that, competition is tough, then as a population, has to be creative, aggressive and innovative. Coupled with government programs, it has become quite easy for the tech space to be opened up. Say, the government has helped it's population leverage on its abilities through supportive programs. The internet and tech is quite a big market in Kenya, even to the remotest of places. It's turned out to be the biggest resource. According to studies, Kenyan's lives and their ecosystems depend averagely 70% on internet and tech. That's quite big.
We have organizations here in the United States too.
Yes...!
as a kenyan who travelled to mozambique beaches are brreathtaking the people are nice even though they know only Portuguese
Toddree just left there and loved it!
The gentleman is disciplined and focused on his goals rightfully. We in diaspora can learn a lot from this. Stop worrying about dating and build relationships and when courting take is seriously respectful. I noticed that you said internet service was $50. monthly there and in the states $100. as a package. I'm disgusted that I pay $216. monthly been though it's a package including reliable internet, wifi, cable and phone. That difference would be welcomed. We need to slow down and give up something and relearn what's. really important
relearning is very important and i am making a conscious effort!
I have NEVER wanted to go to America and the UK , have been to most places have wanted to go to, like Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria and most of Western Europe and far East Asia. I lived in China for 4 years and met couples of Africa Americans, to be honest I didn't like their vibe. The first time Brittney moved to Nairobi, I'm one of those who bashed her on social media. I felt like she had a lot of misrepresentation of Kenya just like the other black and white Americans I met in China. Well, since then have been glued to her channel and as a new subscriber today, I can call myself to be one of her fans. I like her questions, straightforwardness and open-minded. Keep going girl, you live in my neighborhood, have seen you few times but one day we shall talk. All the best.
Excuse me if there's some typos
I feel you I went to the US FOR 6 months and black Americans were my worst enemies than whites in fact I got more help and love from whites than blacks. I am more negative about them too. I wouldn't waste my money ever to go to the U.S ever till my death unless it's being paid for a HORRIBLE PLACE.
@@harunnganga4957 - I believe you. Sad but true. Some of my worse experiences here in the U.S., is dealing with my own AA ppl.
why don’t you walk up to me
@@BrittneyCaldwell I will.
The reason why Kenya's internet is fast and cheap is that 5 underwater fibre cables terminate in Mombasa i.e, Djibouti Africa Regional Express 1 (DARE 1) ,SEACOM, Easts African Marine Cable System(TEAMS), Eastern African Submarine Cable System (EASsy) and Lion2. This has the impact of reducing the cost & increasing the speed.
oh wow! that’s very interesting and explains a lot. thanks for sharing!
I think this is the most handsome man you've brought on your channel so far😊 I like his shy demeanor, he seems intelligent in the way he answered those questions, he knew what to avoid and what to answer. Ask him when next he'll be at the Bar Next Door?😄
sis hit me up on Instagram and I’ll give you his number 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Why are people saying that he is shy? He could just be a guy of few words
@@bellaolum9768 You dont have to be mean. Didnt your mama teach you its better to keep quiet if you have nothing good to say? You are not a stunner yourself from the profile pic🤷♀️
M-pesa is the mother of mobile money transfer in the world, others are copycats. Most Africans who go abroad for greener pastures invest back in their respective countries
yes this is surely true!
M-Pesa is the founder of mobile money.
It's one of the things that make me proud of my country.
Britney, you have the making of a great Human Rights Activist / Champion....it's in your DNA !
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Really talking about Liberia i am from Maryland country
wow!!!!!
Try beaches in Lagos Nigeria. Nigeria is a beautiful place. The biggest country in Africa. Unfortunately, there's huge insecurity there now. Lagos is calm but you must link up with a friend who can take you round so that you don't walk into bad guys
really hoping to make it to lagos next
Alright, how come you never ask moon/rising signs? 😄 😄 Brittney for president. Fun conversation
no I usually do ask about the sunshine but I’m not really into moon and rising so I don’t know too much!
As a Kenyan, I watched this with no expectations and I was pleasantly surprised and engaged. Well done Britney.
thank you babe!!!
These two people are a vibe
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The girl love the dude but he can't see it. He's resisting it. Damnnn!
If you wants to study you are at the right place to study whatever you wants to do.
As much as I love West Africa, I must agree with you that the West African beaches aren't that great. East African topography has the advantage as far as the beaches go. The Indian Ocean like the Caribbean Sea has beautiful water because of the geological formations under the water which makes for gorgeous beaches. Nothing to do with the people at all.
wow interesting fact
I actually found out this year that most West africa coastline has no Coral reefs,thats why you hardly find activities like snorkelling etc. Also i think generally the west coastline has not being promoted as a tourism spot hence little investment has gone to preserve,improve the coastline.
thank you for agreeing!!!!
@@BrittneyCaldwell lol...we you looking for someone to agree????🤣🤣
The East African coast is amazing! Soke of the most beautiful beaches in the world!
Rwanda too have a very effective internet!.
wow!!!! can’t wait to see!!!
Life in America is tough most of our Afrikan people do not know it. In Afrika we have been lied to by the media and Hollywood. Africans must build and promote Afrika.
East African beaches take the crown. No discussion!! And I am not even biased.
period pooh!!!
Britney, you have a lot to learn. Dating is not a big deal in Africa. It's soo different from America. Something I found it funny in America, people keep asking you, are you dating.
I think it's a fun topic that most people are nosey to hear about! LOL!
@@BrittneyCaldwell Americans puts dating as a priority, we have different priorities. School, work settle then dating
I didn't know there was a huge Liberian community in Kenya, very interesting. At 35 he still has some time to find a mate, not too much though. Maybe when he returns to Liberia he will settle.
hopefully!!! 💕💕💕
Love your content have yo met any Zimbabweans there?
no i haven’t! i will start looking!
Time 8:25 - Liberians are not just African Americans that came back to the country from the U.S. and the Caribbean. There were natives in the Liberians that have never lived in the U.S. and still live in country. In addition, pay attention to the last names and ask the questions.