Asad, Adrienne, and Ashley in Afrika: A Conversation about South Africa
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
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asadelmalik@gmail.com
Please check out Ashley's CZcams Channel @Ashley in Afrika @AshleyinAfrika
This was a fun time! Thank y'all again for having me.
I am disappointed in my fellow black South Africans for not following up. I would've followed. We are not all like that. See you in South Africa.
@@donparker5756 Shoot your shot brother 😄😄😂
any time. I see my brother Don shooting shots 😆 😆
You're absolutely gorgeous,hope to see you become a Zulu bride ❤.
I went to America in 2018, came back 2019 and when I tell my people that I will never go back there because I saw my people AA's depressed and that the country USA was not spiritually okay for me. They think m mad 😂but m grateful for the experience I had in USA
Hey family, we love you guys. We want to see more of you here in the continent. Even if it's just for a visit. Come help us build this beautiful continent. ❤ 🇿🇦🇿🇦
We will be back in March!
Thank you Maria
@@AshleyinAfrika You guys should come to rest and enjoy life. YOU BUILD THE USA. So here in Africa, you should have the prerogative to live your lives the way you deem fit. I hope that my sister Maria understands my context.
Loved this interview so much we will never forget what Tanzania 🇹🇿 did for South Africa we are forever grateful.
#love
Thank you Shirley. I just learned so much more about the Tanzania South African connection from your comment.
@@AshleyinAfrika fun fact: we share the same national anthem. Zambia also. God Bless Africa/ Nkosi Sikelela iAfrika
True, KK, Mwalimu, Madiba very special relationship. Tanzania, Zambia ans Azania (South Africa) supposed to be closer than we are currently, in fact, no visa should be required among these 3.I 💕Tanzania and Zambia.
@@gabrielmkhonza7195 agreed on the respect I have for Tanzania and Zambia…they truly showed love and support to SA before there was anything to gain from us. They were friends and they never ever boast about it whilst the ones who barely did anything or nothing would like us to just let them exploit our country for evil stuff(criminality) . They helped along with Mozambique and even Ethiopia…they helped us hosting our politically exiled people and gave support military training to armed struggle cause. But always remember Black South Africans mostly fought internally and freed themselves, with help of a few others. please also note Tanzanians and Zambians don’t need visas to come to South Africa. Think it’s for up to 90 day stay. Think SAns also don’t need visas for Zambia and Tanzania. These countries are part of SADC(Tanzania also part of EAC) and all SADC countries’ citizens move cross countries without visas
Most South Africans are Faith, family and freedom loving people
True
Your videos make me so happy and proud of being South African
Hi ,, guys I have learned to appreciate how blessed I am as a South African .
Too many goosebump moments 💯 Ashley spoke from her heart and I felt everything she shared. Wish her nothing but prosperity. When I started reading on some of the horrid things that happened during slavery in America and how trauma is passed down from generation to generation, I really started to have empathy for black Americans/AA. I had always wondered why there was so much drug use, alcoholism, even amongst parents. Growing up here, I know folk that drink, but we aren't exposed to a lot/any drug use that gets passed down generationally. So many things started to make sense, the aggression I would see ,so much of it all really goes back to the trauma suffered by the slaves and has been passed on. We all need healing.
It'd be nice if you could make a video on this please Asad and Adrienne.
You are right
Thank you Nana.
@@AshleyinAfrika 💕
@Tiger of Truth aaw man, hugs to him those images must've been heavy on him. We need to love each other hard, we have seen and experienced a lot as a race. But we still have a way to go as the brainwashing is deep. You are right about South Africans, we are a forgiving nation, almost to a fault. But on the flip side maybe that's what makes us, US, a happy people 😄
Julian Albino is awesome. And Ms Ashley is amazing 👏🏽
Thank you.
Love and light to you, beautiful discussion, only a fool will not recognize that Africa is the future, let's take pride in this continent, it is all we've got.
only a fool
Great interview! My family need no convincing. South Africa is what’s happening! Can’t wait until March to go back. Thanks for the shout out!!!!
Germans also say that they feel happy when they are here, and for a couple of weeks after returning to Germany they still have a smile on, but it soon disappears around the third week. Makes sense what you mean that you felt softer and free when you were here.
I went to a Christian boarding school in Eastern Cape, it was a great experience for me. I made friends who became family, it gave me a lot of independence and I had no problem moving for university or work. I have lived and worked in three cities already.
If your daughter wants to go to boarding school go for it Ashley
Thank you Asad and Adrienne for this excellent interview. I will highly recommend that you record an interview with the Blantons. They have lived here in SA for 3 to 4 yrs now. I think your audience will enjoy such an interview, I know I will.
Thank you
Didn't think I was going to watch the whole vid. I couldn't NOT. Great show👍🏿
Thank you
I understand where Ashley is coming from - you cannot drag people into your context easily. Loving these conversations and I wish there was a way we could all get together and have a braai to discuss more. Keep it coming
Back in the days 50 cent had a show in SA and it was his first experience in the continent. He cried on stage and said he never experienced that kind of love. We sang from the first song to last, 'twas epic.
Chris Brown came and end up getting some TV slot on popular soapie Generations.
Gill Scott is/was married/dating a south african guy from Limpopo
Taraj is always having the best time of her life the minute she touch down
Whitney loved SA like no other
Aliyah even lost her life here ( she loved us )
Don't wanna mention Bishop TD Jakes and Noel Jones
The list is endless , we been in constant touch with our dearly brothers and sisters in the US.
Fax
I think Aliya died in the bahamas
@@kabelomatji8211 my bad, I mixed up the facts 🙃
Howzit bro? I'm related to the Mmokos. Which part of SA you from?
Great facts!
Isn't God wonderful, she went to Tanzania becouse of friend and went to JHB to see something familiar and ended up helping business woman in Tanzania.
Yes he is.
God Is.
I totally agree about the feeling gets when leaving the US. I remember when l lived in Italy while in the US Air Force, l noticed how families where more at peace and together. Italy reminds me so much of Africa with its slower pace and its priority of family over money.
Enjoyable conversation. Learnt a lot from you family💞💞 Importantly you have just reconfirmed the greatness of South Africa, in particular JOZI. There is really no place like Jozi. Ashley you are not alone, SA men are lazy in the dating game, they don't follow up AT ALL 😍😍 at least that's my experience too.
Hey Fam 😊 the love you have for us is amazing .Thank's for introducing sister Ashley 😍😍 I follow Julien too.South Africa loves you Fam❤🇿🇦🇿🇦 .Great conversation 💪😁😁
Love the positive talk on Africa, keep it going. Asad, I love that you now say SA (essay)... we need to work on your SOWETO pronunciation and move it from So-Wait-Tow... to So-Wet-To.
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Haa! 🤣🤣
Ashley, Adrienne and Asad this was a really nice conversation. I like Ashley's observation that dating in Africa is intentional 😂😂
Good interview, Team Asad. The sister is very beautiful and very humble. She talks so well
@ashleyinAfrika is a great lady
That's the thing, you just want to listen for a minute, and a minute turns into 10 minutes and the rest is history!
You go girl ,.this is what we want at SA , having a background in finance , you won't go wrong in SA
Amazing is not even the word,I absolutely loved this interview and we are more than ready to welcome our long lost brothers and sisters back home.Without you we've always been incomplete 🇿🇦.
Coincidentally I started watching her channel yesterday, she really sounds genuine and very smart, I enjoyed her perspective.
True. Same here.
I don’t like being stereotyped and seeing different Americans with different outlooks and perspectives helps me not to stereotype them either. Beyond that, I’m loving seeing our siblings discovering Afrika and enjoying it.
Thank you
@@asadelmalikphd it’s an absolute pleasure witnessing it all.
Thanks Bro. Asad and Sis. Adrienne thanks for the energy and content. Another great time on your channel and I hope that you guys will continue to connect with others of the Diaspora that are looking to head to ZA. I really enjoy the "quick videos" they are some of your best work..lol.
Thank you
It’s 2am SAT and I’m binge watching your videos 😂🤦🏾♀️
Interesting answer and educational program.
They value children and family i am coming
Wow thank you all for being trailblazers for those of us that are coming. Please let us know how we can link up with you all when we arrive! I plan to be in SA end of March or April. I will be in Senegal and Sierra Leone first then on to SA , if not before. Peace and prosperity to you all!
Asadelmalik@gmail.com
Great conversation, I love it.
Hello everyone! Thank you for a great talk. I very much enjoyed it!
I really enjoyed this conversation.I can't wait for part 2!
Thanks guys for your online show.
What a beautiful conversation. Thank you 😊
Good morning family this is the best video I'm happy because you guys you make her com and tell us about her experience I watch some of her video Is good to come together thanks guys love you in SA🇿🇦
Thank you
Beautiful chat! Love it ❤️
thanks
Fantastic conversation guys. 👌🏾👌🏾😎😎 There’s always something new to learn here.
Enjoyed the content.
Thank you for sharing with us, this was fruitful
thanks
Greetings good people. This was fun to watch. Keep well 🙂.
Looking forward to having you here again... bring everyone with you.
I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. Thank you all for sharing.
I enjoyed this conversation, thanks family 👪 🇿🇦💞
great interview Leadership.
Really enjoyed this “real talk” family.
That was a good conversation thanks for sharing welcome on the continent sis come let build the Africa we want
Hey beautiful family sending some warmth cos is cold over there. Stay safe we have seen how bad weather is there.
Great conversation. I have been following Sister Ashley's CZcams page for a while now...It's good to see the connection of Black folk everywhere...😎😎😎
Thank you Mad Titan for your support
Beautiful conversation, with humility and humor
thank you brother
Truly loved this channel....conversations..information...laughs.
I believe in our people coming home..loving it and multiplying.
God bless and we welcome more people from the Diaspora home.🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🙂
Thank you
This was super dupper I love her
I really admire the honesty and full account of lived experience.
That is spot on we value family we value friendships we love spending time together it's part of our lifestyle for sure & we are truly blessed man.....
This is deep!
Great Intellectual Real conversation. I follow both of your Channels and looking to go to SA very soon. Peace love and protection! Ase
I found Mr. Malik's comments on crime apprehension in the U.S. versus in S.A. interesting. As a South African expat (based in South Korea), I find I never really let my guard down when I return to my country, because I know how people get down over there. And it's automatic. I worked retail, in Rosebank, back in 2011 and I knew the general spots (in the city) to look out for. I was new to the province so I had learn quick.
Yes, there are places where one can relax a bit and roam with relative comfort in South Africa. But there's a striking difference when coming from a country as safe as South Korea. For example, nobody blinks an eye, over here, if I walk down the street with a wad of cash or a high end cellphone in my hand at anytime of day or night. And if you happen to forget your valuables in public transportation or establishments, chances are they'll be found and returned to you. Back home, I'm afraid, that's seldom the case.
Been binge watching your channel, most Lou because SAns always have a negative narrative about us. So this has changed my perception of my own country.
I thought AA only relate to SAns because of the fact that we do consume a lot of AA culture. But I understand now that we have a lot of shared trauma. We have had to fight as black SAns for everything and we keep on doing so despite being hated by whites and fellow Africans alike.
This country was built on our backs much like America, but today they call us lazy because we refuse to be suppressed and enslaved once again.
Amazing video
Welcome to Mzansi Afrika Ashley!
You guys honestly get SA and SAn dynamics. Thanks for taking the time to get to know us.
I’d like to propose a topic for future, if you’re willing to go here: why so many non-South-African Africans eg Tigress, Wode Maya & slew of non SA commenters on their videos on their SA visits are so negative about SA& SAns and seem to intentionally to not want to get to know the real Black SAns but want to push white SA media false narrative that Black SAns are lazy and don’t work hard and all are poor, uneducated, xenophobic and have no ownership in their economy. And the parallels between the lazy narrative on Black SA by non SAn Africans and narrative on Black Americans being lazy and always whining about race issues(which I know are real and don’t see it as whining but real lived in experiences that are both systemic and personal)
I’d like you to tackle that topic in the most honest and get to the core of it way as possible. If there was anyone who could tackle the topic is you as you are Black American and I’m sure you’ve come across Africans in the US who’d mostly be from west Africa and some east Africa and you’ve visited some African countries and interacted with their populations on their turf…so you have the possible breadth to tackle it.
Will do
@@asadelmalikphd great, look forward to it! Please invite Juluza to be amongst your panelists for that discussion as he’s tried to address this on his channel and there are so many similarities about the negative false narratives being pushed about Black SAns and Black Americans and white media is one pulling the strings in both countries. Juluza is a young Black South African guy whom I believe mostly stays and works in the US as an engineer. This is his channel czcams.com/video/wqPp-FMKhzk/video.html
I have encountered through a WhatsApp group a group of Kenyans who stated to me that many Kenyans perspective on Black Americans is that we are lazy 🤦🏿...And sadly one of them who had formerly spent time in the States ' confirmed' this hideous lie to them.
I even shared what was said to one of my Kenyan friends and he told me many Kenyans ) as well as other Africans) suffer from a " colonized mindset. They have low self-esteem and exalt highly White people. Plus they view America as the land of milk and honey and can't understand how there could possibly be any hardships or struggles
Loved the dialogue guys. I’ve watched some of Ashleigh’s videos when she was on the continent, I like her intellect and energy.
You guys are ahead of the curve when it comes to ADOS visiting and connecting with continent. Trust and believe the others will follow, Especially when the dynamics in the West start to shift.
Thank you
Thank you Hunter
Ashley made much sense with the cultural adaptation question
Hi fam. Thank you for the great interview/content, always a blessing.
Looking forward to seeing you guys in SA.
Have you thought of doing an interview or appearing in The Real South Africa?
It would be wonderful to have you make an appearance there. Think about it!
Thanks
Great conversation 👍 Also adore Durban
Thanks
I will like to see more black American to come to S.A to live and invest start companies we build this country for all black African I will be very happier that's my dream
What an intellectual convo , thoroughly enjoyed , and on the note of white South Africans,and the negative comment I saw about them, I have to add as a black South African that grew up both in the hood and the burbs , and having been exposed a fairly amount to both sides , dated both black and white women , black friends and white friends , I honestly have to say people often exaggerate the bad qualities when they aren’t exposed enough to the others particularly in this country ,
black people that have never known white people on a personal level hold on to what happened decades back and hold that stigma and push that EFF propaganda about white South Africans being bad , when they’ve always been in the hood and don’t know 1 white person personally , and same as white people that lock themselves away , they hold negative stereotypes about black people too , when they don’t know any . But my experience is honestly I have had as many white people in my life who have been influential as black people , some have contributed into being the person I am cuz they chose to be like parental figures to me , even this past weekend my girlfriend was showcasing and selling her art at comic con Africa , and this old white man who was a stranger before then kept checking up on her stall , and making sure she and the person helping her sell were all good , bought them refreshments over the course of the weekend and gave them elderly advise on their art and all , we call him grandpa now . And that was this past weekend . Idk if that happens in America too to young black people but to me it’s nothing new , we even laughed about how he reminds us of some old white people we know who are like him ,
honestly ,black or white ,Indian or Colored, South Africans mostly all the same , we all just love braai , rugby, and laughter , there will be a few bad apples who are misinformed, but it doesn’t speak for everybody in that group , dear white South Africans that are biased and misinformed and keep to your selves please know ,most blacks are not tryna steal from you . And dear biased misinformed black people from the hood that don’t really know any white people , please not most aren’t like what Julius malema is feeding you, yes 1 in 10 will be racist , but does that mean the other 9 are out to get you too? When most of y’all have personally never even experienced racism like that from a white person you know ? If so then how are you different from the 1 in 9 black people who are out there really stealing ? Racism is real and it’s out there but don’t be biased in your judgement and especially in this country , don’t let the bad apples stop you from meeting the other amazing 9 people out there cuz you fear 1 , this ain’t America , no white people is out there actively tryna shoot you
Great discussion today absolutely love the vlog and I would love to take Ashley to Signature restaurant and hangout in the weekend in Cape Town
shoot your shot
@@asadelmalikphd will do 💯
That's true my brother about prison in South Africa you guys have facts
Beautiful conversation one thing I have noted, South Africa has a culture of tracking or stats for almost everything. Quarterly stats on crime is released by the minister of police broadcastes crimes arrests released for anyone to access, I don't know if other countries in the continent do that
Yes. We get qtr crime stats
In the continent nah they don't only in South Africa
South Africa seems to take a pro-active stance on many things involving reporting Data. I respect it because transparency is important for the growth of a world-class nation. SA is doing it right!
C'boh: African countries don't release their crime statistics, some countries are worse than us
@@azaniashabari3891 exactly my point, I don't get why there's so much noise about crime in SA. Yes we have it like any country, is that what we are being punished for being open
SA has amazing schools and I promise global schools , wether private, public and boarding schools .
....Asad, listen to this short video clip...."The Land Question in South Africa by Dr Motsoko Pheko"...
I'd like to caution people coming to SA & believing White South Africans are any different to a typical White American. The fact that they treat you differently is because of your American accent. Dr Asad you spoke about this yesterday. The "Oh I like you because you're not a Black South African" attitude. Some of them are genuinely good people, however, we must refrain from being too easily impressed.
Trust AA's don't trust any so called whites until they prove themselves and we still keep an eye on them
Nah i disagree.... Maybe in Stellenbosch
@Tiger of Truth Coloureds were treated better..... They stole our land bro, like this is our problem with the ANC they are rewriting history to seem like they the only people who fought against apartheid..
They kicked my grandparents off their land and out them in Elsies River (one of the worst places on the Cape flats).. My grandmother still lives there
@Tiger of Truth Whos going against black South Africans? We just don't like this Government.... Cadre deployment, the incompetence of the ANC is astounding.
We're not confused.
In SA with one job , in a highly paying finance sector , you are well set to live an amazing lifestyle
51:27 that hit him differentlly 😂🤣
I love you guys so much. You must come back home. We need you here in south Africa. We want skills you have and I don't know what to say. I wish all black Americans to be a part of this conservation to discuss about many issues we have as black people of African countries not south Africa alone. My king grown there in america. You must visit him kwaNongoma where he live and discuss about these things you are chatting with in this clip. He is a good person ever.
Good morning beautiful people 🌻
Good morning
This was great. Just disappointed by our South African brothers who didn't follow up on Ashley.
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🇿🇦 we love guys
Ashley, look up Inanda Seminary in Durban for your daughter. It is a girl’s boarding school for black girls. Many successful women attended that school. The fees are R70000 a year, peanuts by US standards but the education is good. Or you can choose a multi-racial like I did, and I don’t particularly like the values my kids learned there vs what Inanda teaches girls.
GREETINGS Family
greetings family
If it wasn't for Joe Rogan i wouldn't know there's so many homeless people in US
Watch Hasanabi for greater insight on American life
Another quick video . line , Hook and sinker .
lol🤣🤣🤣
I hope y'all heard that. We have mansions upon mansion in our villages
I love you very so so so much. God bless you. Superb👌❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤✊
Can I give the word that encapsulate softer the feeling that you experiencing. I would say it is ubuntu humanity
Ashley is soooooo Fine😍!!
Mr and Mrs El Malik 👑 What you have done my moving to Johannesburg is considered Revolutionary by many of us as Black People in the world not only the USA.
I've left the USA in 1990 to live in South Africa for 27 years.
I'm in the process of writing my manuscript to be published in December 2022.
You and your guest and the community of those you've mentioned in Johannesburg are inspirational Dynamic messengers to the next generation of those of us who will be attracted to the experience you all share with your CZcams audience 🎙️.
I have witnessed such a rich history of the country from the time of transition up until 2017 when I moved back to the USA.
I love the message you and your wife bring to your channel.
It's Challenging to live in South Africa yet Africa is the Best place on the planet 🌎
Africa to the World 🌍
It's a divine alignment for Many to transition to the continent.
Thank you both for sharing this content.
Remain Blessed 🙏
I'll be watching 📺
That got all of us...those who hail from mars Dr. Malik😂😂😂😂😂
Any of y'all fellas with a dissertation from mars?😅😅😅
Hello Family 👪
peace family
American dating and African dating are totally opposite. We court with intent, not just searching if we click with a person.
One question woul d of been great to ask the guest. What was/is the situation of the other parent thoughts on settling permanently to another country with the children.
Thank you
Ashley in Afrika??Let me subscribe the channel
😂 I worry alot about your definition of "Quick video"
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Talking about homeless people, I was shocked to see a pothole the other day when you were showing us your hometown.
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I agree with Ashley. Culturally speaking, casual dating is frowned upon, to an extent. However, this stance is typically held by old fashioned patriarchal societies that exist in pockets. I feel like the younger generation is becoming a lot more liberal in that regard.
The more i watch these channels the more i wish those borders removed. N as humanity build a better space for our kids.
LoL 😂 brother said he ain't got cash, but visit white man's home Greece
Ever since I've been following use, I've thinking - how cool would it be if every year black Americans come to Africa for the holidays... Especially Cape Town
...l would say Mpumalanga or Durbs...
Please not Cape Town, it’s not a good example of a diverse AFRICAN city (in my view)
@@mbulelo386 You saying we not african?
@@afroisme5750 🍻
@@mbulelo386and the fact that it be crowded with a loot of other tourists as well.
You will be soft and fluffy bald Teddy bear . LOL
Never that