Ways of Knowing Between African-Americans and Africans | Unpacking
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- Living as a Black American expat in between Ghana and Nairobi has been great for the most part but there are definitely cultural differences. I posted a video about my comparison of two cities that I reside in- Accra and Nairobi and my opinion, experiences and viewpoint were automatically discounted by a couple of people in my comments- which led me to have to self-reflect and realize there is a tremendous gap in our ways of knowing.
I honestly do not spend too much time watching CZcams videos of other expats. I just come on here and speak about my experiences- and then log off. I can only go by MY truth and my experience of both.
I guess there was an assumption that I was painting Ghana out to be better of a city, spreading misinformation and complaining too much about the food. These are all through MY VIEW POINT which is why it's called (YOU)TUBE! Love Nairobi, love Ghana- but in both it has been a series of cultural resets that I have had to adjust to coming from living in the United States for the past 29 years.
Understanding of ways of knowing is essential. What is assumed natural by you- could be completely normal for me. Intent over impact.
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Hello Brittney Caldwell, I have watched your post on Nairobi and I even went further to watching your Instagram posts. This is what I have derived.
1) You are in Kenya for the hustle not for the experience and you are already building a house in Accra, which makes it obvious that Kenya is not your choice rather Kenya for you is where the money comes from.
2) You have repeatedly said that Kenya is "colonised" just because there are a lot of white people and you automatically assumed that the locals do not own any successful businesses.
3) "The only reason I could never live in Nairobi forever is because there’s no fresh peanut butter soup and rice balls, bofrot or talapia + banku. There, I said it" - your words exactly. This already showed that you are biased.
4) You have continuously called our food "nasty". If you do not like our our food, just say that you do not like it. There is not point of calling our food nasty.
5) You work in an international school where most kids are foreigners and judging by your apartment, you probably live in a middle-class neighbourhood, which honestly cannot be used to judge the whole country.
FYI, the country has alot of Indian population, this are people who have been here since 1800s. They are Kenyan citizens and am sorry that your view of Kenya is not what you expected to be. I think you expected an all black pupulation with people living in huts, we are sorry. Lastly, since you are an African American, I think only the West African countries can truly satisfy your imagination for motherland since most of you are from there.
You love Ghana, which is good but you do not have to bash Kenya, a country in which you are employed.
I will give you a few youtube channels which you can see some Kenyan food reviews:
- czcams.com/video/AItwZkNjzhc/video.html
- czcams.com/video/cAy_tsQfsr0/video.html
- czcams.com/video/Mmlmyr2JP-4/video.html
- czcams.com/video/YDpbNmYhMfA/video.html
Also, kindly visit Coast specifically Diani, Watamu and Lamu if you want that tropical experience. You can also vist Maasai Mara, Nanyuki and Naivasha for a Safari you can never get in Ghana.
Kenya is beautiful and has alot to offer, so much hate from you.
Finally, respect our country Kenya, that is how we live and do our things. If you do not like it, what are you still doing here? Pack up and leave!
If you watched the video at the beginning I clearly stated the longer I stay in Nairobi, the longer I think about building here too. But thanks for watching and have a blessed day! ❤️
@@BrittneyCaldwell i watch your videos and u aint biased
@@skilletchef4444 thank you friend! ❤️
@@BrittneyCaldwell It is like going to the states and complaining about their culture, why did you come in the first place? Indians & whites have been here for the longest time from the 1800s. You go ahead to discredit all the struggle and blood that our forefathers have spilled to ensure that the nation is where it is just because you do not like Kenya. The problem with you African Americans is ignorance, you come here with the mentality that of a "struggle" that does not exist. We fought for our independence 50 years ago and you describe us as colonized? We live peacefully here and everyone is equal, go back to the states or better still go to Ghana. And just a piece of advice, do not invest in our country, we do not want a person filled with so much hate and pessimism here. The guts!! and you earn in this country!!
@@derricknjoroge2494 you clearly didn’t watch the entire video. Get a life!!! The same way you feel is how I feel about someone who is filled with negativity and pessimism on MY CZcams CHANNEL!!!!!! Lol 😂😂😂😂
Colourism in America is not the same as in Africa. Most people in Africa do not think about their skin colour like in America. I am aware of the colour talk in the daily lives of the USA.
It is a major thing in America.
Hello Brittney, I think you are entitled to your opinions. I also know that this so-called divide between Africans and African-Americans is really between some Africans who have traveled to the United States and African-Americans. Africans on the continent, for the most part, do not really have any issue with African-Americans. I do like your "left finger " example and I can tell you that there are so many "traditions" and "taboos" in Africa. So even if there are your personal experiences, how you say it is another matter completely, especially if you are in Africa. We, Africans, always want to be "delicate" with how we say things. Yes, there are advantages and disadvantages to that. Again, that would be something new to you, you coming from a culture that speaks as plainly as possible. So just continue to do what you said, learn the way of life of the people and then fit in as best as you can, of course not forgetting or neglecting who you are. Thanks
@@ypk7858, Well said.
Thank you for sharing your experience. Just want to give you some encouragement sis. Im Kenyan american, born in kenya, lived in 'murrrca for a long time, back in kenya now. I did watch (most) of your video comparing Nairobi to Accra. I found it interesting, and insightful. I was embarassed for Kenya when you talked about the food - but that's just typical Kenyan pride. Sad, but true. Unfortunately our pride often lets us down and we can be easily offended - as you have discovered. And I really winced when you talked about Kenya being "more colonized" - don't remember the exact phrasing. That kinda hurt. I think you're learning that the situation here is quite a bit more complex than that. AND, I believe there is validity to everyone's perspective, and I am SO HAPPY to see more Africans leaving 'Murrrkkka. Finally. Welcome home sis.
Thank you for the encouragement. Super sweet and you are right. I didn't mean it in a negative way, truly.
@@BrittneyCaldwell I am Kenyan also living currently in USA. One thing I did, I did research on African American history, I found it that African Americans segregation in South even after Kenyans got independence. And even after that the racial discrimination still continues. Kenya got her independence in 1963, most of us who were born after independence heard what our parents went through, but none of that was transferred to us. So we grew with no one telling us or talking about the color of our skin. I knew I was black when I come to America. We don't Care about the race. We live with Arabs, whites Indians who have been in Kenya for more than 100 years. But I am ignorant of racial discrimination of America, because I am black and I too I have experienced racial discrimination.
@@BrittneyCaldwell But I am always glad to see African Americans in the continent because they show what Africa looks like.
Don't worry sister. One thing you'll find out about Kenyans is that they are easily the funniest Africans but that humor can be weaponized.
Thank you!! I am not too concerned- I don’t mind people having opinions. The internet is something I’m used to. I just wanted to make it clear that my intentions were not to be offensive.
❤️ thank you!
@@BrittneyCaldwell You're welcome sister. Karibu Kenya!
Welcome home, karibu Kenya Sana sister Kenya and Africa is your home
@@jamesokoth6655 thank you very much and I feel like Africa is my home ❤️
Brittney, your videos and social media posts are very helpful to many who are considering moving to Kenya. Please keep sharing your truth based on "your" experiences there. Never mind the naysayers nor bother to get into a word war with a person behind a keyboard. It's a useless battle. Always remember that your target audience will appreciate your content which is how it is supposed to be. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us. For some African Americans, this is the only boots-on-the-ground view that is available. Please continue sharing.
And YOU are EXACTLY who I am doing it for!!! Thank you so much. I really appreciate the feedback and support ❤️❤️💎
Let me ask you, I have seen a lot of White people losing their jobs for using the N-Word, do we give them a pass because they used keyboard? Nick Cannon show got cancelled because his remarks was offensive to Jews community, he did apologize even though many didn't understand what was offensive. We have seen terrorism in Europe because of the media drawing Islam prophet in a way they found offensive. If someone say what she said is offensive based on how we were raised, probably based on the tribe, or a country, why can't you try to understand instead of being defensive. Why this attitude, "Do it and nevermind?" I have lived in many countries and I have come to realize we are all different but if you disrespect other's people culture in how they understand and know it, then you are just being ignorant. I used to think it was exaggeration with most of my friends telling me how they are disrespected by some Black Americans but I came to know there is a divide. How much does it cost to understand something so simple, that there are something that are disrespectful? There are a lot of things people say about Nairobi, bad traffic, sometimes things can be stolen, housing and majority of locals do understand and agree... But, I don't understand why would you be Soo defensive about something you clearly don't understand and you don't want to learn? I once lived in a country where they use to fast during Ramadan, and during that time we were not allowed to eat in an open places like in a restaurants and outside. And we had to respect that, we may not understand, but it's their culture. If the prayer call goes off, the best thing to do is to turn the music off even if if you don't turn it off, nobody will arrest you, but that is what was right and you have to do that. It's like a white person using N-Word in a (You) Tube video and black Americans calls him out, then others encourage him to go ahead and nevermind the " Keyboardist" and I have seen thousands of Black Americans doing videos and are received so well including here in Nairobi
I don’t believe me saying I do not like the food, that much of the infrastructure in Nairobi can be attributed to foreigners investing more of their money here and that my house keeper here doesn’t mind putting my undergarments in the washer machine…. Are the same thing as me saying something to the extent of which you provided examples for. I’m comparing two cities and speaking on my observations. Your examples are someone using derogatory language and offensive stereotypes. I am literally providing examples of MY experiences.
@@BrittneyCaldwell Ok, you are intelligent, so ask yourself this, isn't normal for Kenyans to feel offended if all that is good is attributed to the foreigners (Investment, you said the reason why infrastructure is better is because there are more foreigners) while Kenyans only appeared when talking about homelessness , even though US has over 40 millions homeless people, you have associated Kenyans with drugs, I do believe you have been or know the situation in Kensington Avenue in Philadelphia. Again, you don't have to like every food, but food in Kenya is more associated with tribes, even though you choose Indians, given how the youths are trying to bridge the tribe divide left by colonialists, you can understand why some people find offensive. In that video, is there anything positive you attached to Kenyans? Let me explain how Kenya started developing so fast, it was after 2002 when Kenyans said no to dictatorship, yes, you heard that right, Kenyans, not Indians, not foreigners, but Kenyans who said the country must move in Democratic way. And that is when infrastructure were built, land became available so people like me can buy land and build like I have, and so many have. Women rights were guaranteed and free primary education was introduced. Independent Courts were established that can even nullify Presidential elections, can rule against the Law Executive arm of government. Tourism flourished, foreigners stated to invest and almost every major company wants to set their company in Nairobi. Kenya economy is largely because on Agriculture which contribute more to the country's GDP, you might not see it but it is strong men and women in the village who cultivate their land to plant agricultural products that are exported as far as US. Kenya wasn't that way 20 years ago even with Indians "dominating" economy, even though truthfully it was dictators who dominated. Most of us didn't have electricity, roads, water in the village, we used to walk barefoot to school. But after Kenyans decided they want a different path in 2002, all that changed. Look at GoBlack2Africa channel and see how he approach Africans and the respect he is given. Or Dr. Ummar Johnson who is a Pan-Africanist. There are challenges within Africa and I am happy to see young people stepping up to face them, like creating jobs in form of informal sectors, encouraging young Africans to choose leaders who will be of benefit to the Nation, even fighting for African artifacts that are still in Europe to teach people what Africa has contributed to the humanity in terms of music and instruments, food, with coffee originating from Ethiopia... So, young Africans know how image has done damage to them and they are working hard to change it..
@@ThisIsAfrica NAIROBBERY is FAMOUS.
We should refrain from referring to people as black, yellow or pink in Africa. Less colour talk if we can in black Africa.
It’s natural for me as an American.
@@BrittneyCaldwell As a South African I can relate
by the way you can check The Real South Africa youtube channel
or Divinity Moss
@@BrittneyCaldwell Don't bring color in African countries, especially anywhere apart from South Africa. You will lose. Africans believe they solved the race issue long ago after independence. Also, many Africans see your behaviour as almost similar to a white American. You might not see it as the same, but they do. Anyways enjoy your stay in Nairobi.
Africans let's stop this behaviour of bashing people when they highlight issues affecting us,the best we can do if it is true is thank them and solve the problem.
"If it is true"... Key words there. OPINIONS are not necessarily FACTS.
I think the video was highly misconstrued because of sensitivity. I understand nationalism but it can’t blind you or make you believe people don’t have opinions unless they’re positive!!!! 😩
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You don't need to answer to everyone commenting on your wall ... Some of these people are just a bitter lot .I personally didn't find anything offensive about your video on Nairobi foods ... You just said what you feel about it and that your right .Enjoy your life in Kenya bby gal, we love you 😍😍😍😍
Thank you for that! I love you back and really enjoy Nairobi. You are right. ❤️
Sis, I'm afraid you are going to have to learn NOT to be so sensitive and easily offended if sharing your "truth" on a public platform is what you choose to do. No matter how "true" your "truth", there are people who will not only disagree but will attack or respond in ways calculated to provoke you. Thankfully, for every such negative, there usually are many positive and encouraging comments. So, why bother to respond to the negative few, especially when you don't even know their true identity? Just because someone uses a Ghanaian/African name online does not make him/her one. I find there are trolls who deliberately post comments online to stir controversy and further inflame the tragic divisions that already plague us. Let's not feed their hunger by responding to their every provocation.
How do we bridge the gap? By making the effort to learn and appreciate each other's history, culture, struggles, and realities without judgment and a superiority attitude. By being tactful and wise in how we communicate. There's a lot to teach and learn from each other, and it is my hope we can focus on doing that, and not get caught up in the foolishness of immature trolls!
🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿 you’re right. I’m sensitive. I’m a cancer. 😵💫😂 I just wanted to explain myself without going through 2947493 comments but you’re right. Thank you sis!
@@BrittneyCaldwell Glad you share your Ghanaian brother's little point. Let's continue to do our part to bridge the gap. It's necessary and rewarding.
Yes! It’s the superior attitude and the condescending way of “sharing one’s opinion” that brings about the kind of backlash we’ve seen. No one will take kindly to a foreigner calling their food “nasty” etc.
I'm so sorry if you encountered rudeness in Africa. I lived in the States and also experienced some of that over there but I learned to ignore and keep my head high. Ignore all that nonsense and do you.
Thank you for the encouragement and kind words. I try not to let it get to me. All I can do is be myself!
As an African man in America I apologize for this unproductive mean comment, that individual won't be the last one trying to hurt you but the majority of us are on the positive side. I discovered your channel very recently, don't agree with some of your views or I should say your guests views but you're very respectful, you listen, you try to add value with your work. Wish you nothing but success.
Thank you very much and I actually like inviting people on who have different opinions I think that a conversation is very boring when you’re too aligned and I really just try to also get different viewpoints and experiences so thank you for noticing and appreciating the diversity that I try to bring to the table.
I like the way you say it the way you know but at the same time able to relearn things very fast. I love your content, and keep exploring more in Kenya, that's how you manage to learn different cultures. sometimes no one teaches you but you learn from your work, people you meet on a daily basis ... or to some extent the blank stares you get that make you think you what you did wrong.. here online Kenyans will be vocal and correct you without any apologies....
Thank you for the explanation and support, my friend!
The person calling you shaniqua may be a white Kenyan or a bougy Kenyan raised by white people in the US. Most Kenyans don't hate African Americans but they will curse out anyone (black or white) being disrespectful to Kenyans. Kenyans treat anyone with money or people who tip better. It is unfortunate that most Kenyans working in hotels have a mindset that Black people don't tip. I am black and proud. Black is not looked very bad. Kenya is a majority black country it doesn't make sense identifying yourself as Black. In Africa we identify ourselves based on our tribes or nationality. That's why a Kenyan can call you mzungu based on your mannerisms or accent which is similar to white people.
Thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate the contextualization. ❤️ I do not believe I was being disrespectful but I do think there is a mindset of “black people don’t tip” because I have literally experienced differences in services at least a few times since I’ve been here. With the whole black thing… I get there’s no need- but does that make it automatically offensive? 🤔
@@BrittneyCaldwell You said your experience, if there's any misunderstanding lest they should have explained to you without insulting you.
ok by the way the word black only south africans relate to that, due to our parallel history we share... black south africans don't really use African to identify themselves they use black....similarly the will call you black Americans not African American.
@@BrittneyCaldwell also you clearly stated accra and nairobi not Ghana vs kenya, some people will be mean for no reason
@@BrittneyCaldwell Try to learn, you might be thinking in African American mindset, but what you think is not offensive in America, might be very offensive in Africa. You need to find a Kenyan who have lived in America, who relocated to America as an adult. Many are back in Kenya. I know African immigrants have their own bias too. But I did a research too so that's how I do approach my African Americans with some understanding.
Yes!! I had to educate myself about African Americans after Katrina happened. I was so mad to appoint where I went looking for books written by an African Americans. Am thankful to this book,' The promise land' . Showed me why and how things were the way they were.... I have taken food stamps too especially when I can not find work till I recover and am an educated African living in America...
Ain't nothing wrong with that! I will have to look into that book. But, yes there is a lot to be learned.
I expected more of like personality difference but instead you talking more cultural. Clearly there'll be differences among people from even different regions if the same country so what's your point.
my points are what i hit on in the video..:
I am African living in the States, you are more than welcome in Africa. Africans we have deep rooted colonized mindset. Most of us are not used to people having their own opinions. But there are those of us who are aware etc.
Whew man! That has been difficult for me to navigate but I am trying!
My Beautiful Lady,
please take heart and don't mind us we Africans, post whatever you see and the differences between African people/ countries and our dear brothers and sisters from the diaspora 🙏 .
Even Ghanaian men who have married Kenyans have attested that they do not like Kenyan Food 😳 and the Kenyan women do not complain.
One Kenyan woman had said the husband always look for a Ghanaian food whenever they are in Kenya.
On the other hand, it's the husband who prepares their food in the house 🏠 🤣.
She's always proud to say the husband is a good cook.
Please don't bother about the negative reactions because you're going to get it anyway.
We support you because we are the same species and we love you in Africa our motherland.
Thank you very much for taking the time to comment. ❤️ I appreciate the kind words. This is a funny story 😂😂😂😂 you can love the country and dislike the food! But to each his own. I love you back and thank you for the welcome.
@Akwasi, I am Kenyan and I do not like Ghanaian food! Just accept that people have individual preferences without trying to make your food seem better. The Kenyan woman let's the man cook because who not want to be cooked for anyway, and if he is complaining let him cook what he fancies without expecting the woman to do what she does not know. Plus, if you don't like the food common sense tells me your cook your own food anyway!
I dunno why they GET excited about UGALI ....
Your videos kinda reminds me if Ijeoma Kola when she gave her insights about Kenya. She faced a lot of criticism. She's here in Kenya as well. Enjoy your stay in Nairobi, karibu Kenya.
Never heard of her but will look her up! Thank you very much. I am enjoying my stay❤️
Hi I’m west African,
Don’t worry about what some people said.
I watch many of your videos, you are amazing. Some Africans are very ignorant.
Don’t answer to negative people, live ur life & learn, respect local culture as much as you can.
You are very kind! Thank you my love!
This comment is ironical 😂
Some of the things you said in your previous video were completely inaccurate, biased and tad snobish - probably through no fault of your own just a consequence of miseducation, misinformation, limited exposure etc. I don't blame you. Now that you've decided to settle down in Africa, the quality of your experience here will depend on your willingness to learn, and unlearn and change the lenses through which you view the world. Good luck. Also, try not to take negative social media comments so seriously, it can be exhausting.
I’m not snobbish and am sad if I came off that way. Thank you for the advice ❤️
The style of communication is very important in different areas of the world.
Heard.
Black is a color to an object and we are human beings sis,we are africans thanks.
❤️❤️❤️❤️
Why Would you call people in Africa Black in the first place 😂. You'd sound very weird to people, it's like a white person calling another white person's Child White in Russia, just feels odd and stupid. 99% of Kenya is Black & so the racial categories you are used to in America just don't exist, instead Kenyans mostly identify with their tribes not race because they are all basically one race & so it's irrelevant to call yourself black or others, you'd appear insane to people actually 😂. That's why in Kenya they'd call a White Person Mzungu but they don't expect you to call them black because in their world black is normal & dominant. They have no minority issues
I was saying black in a positive way and referencing the little boy as being black and beautiful! Lol 😍🥺
I am a black American and we never Shake people hand with the left hand and Texas that's mean disrespectful
I've never heard of that in Texas- but Im from Washington DC and Atlanta.
Darling just a little advise next time when u compare food is good to explain that Kenya food is not spicy compared to Ghana,then u should point out that u love spicy ur self because we have some black American who tell us they DNT love spicy but saying Kenya food is not good it was not the right thing,u could have said is not spicy
I don't like spicy food too much! That wasn't the issue. It was the flavouring to be honest. But, I am not a super spice person. But also the word "spicy" in America means HOT like pepper, but I've been hearing a lot of people refer to the word "spicy" as we do flavouring?
I love Kenyans ugali, mukimo, githeri , nduma ngwaci etc even after tasting other world foods I still go back to my traditional kenyan dishes I guess it's all in my upbringing
you have to realize that this wasn't about what you didn't like.....Africans can take criticism very well. but you made some demeaning and out rightly wrong observations about nairobi, our people and our culture, without the correct context and you put it out there for the whole world to to see. i hate that you got trolled. for that pole sana. but i urge you, now that you have spent some more time here......take a look at that video again and tell us what you think of it now. plus, personally, i would be happy to hear that accra is better than nairobi because that would mean we aren't the only ones on this upward trajectory.
this is old news.
@@BrittneyCaldwell yeah. i know. i just stumbled upon you yesterday. i love your growth.....you really take the bull by the horns
Kenya kuna kamati ya roho chafu [there are haters posing as roasters]. Iweke kwa lungs [don't take it to heart]. You are forever welcomed in Kenya. Also watu wanajua Fred Obachi Machoka [popular radio host], the Blackest Man in Africa [that's his tag line], we understand the Black pride.
Asante Sana my love you are the best
Call a spade a spade. People should stop supporting somebody if he or she is wrong for doing or saying something the only way to support the person is to correct him or her..Britney knew that u don't shake peoples hand with left hand even uneducated people or kids knew that and secondly one man food is another man poison.What i mean by that is some food people eat is a no go for other people but using the word nasty to describe somebodys food is just lack of manner. Nowadays people do things delibrately just for youtube views
You need to get a life. How are you gonna tell me what I know? Do you know me? Doing things for views? Girl bye! I don’t give af about views. They don’t pay me! Get your miserable ass off my CZcams. Tuh!
My lovely sister Brittney if find time try to visit the southern African continent as well countries like Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 South Africa 🇿🇦 Zambia etc and learn their cultures as well...All the best 🙌
I am waiting on my contract to end here in Kenya and I will be hopefully move to South Africa and be able to travel easily. It’s so hard because every thing is so far apart and so costly!!!!
I understand your side sis karibu Kenya but Kenyans can sometimes be cyberbullies but I understand for the part where we understand words/thinks different like the word "black" etc.
Enjoy your time tho . You can visit The coast part too like Lamu, Mombasa and maybe even get something good for the half price compared to Nairobi
Just made a content schedule and will be hitting mombasa for three weeks in December! I am so excited. Lamu is a little out the way!!! Omg! But planning to go there too.
Your experience is great. But our experiences do not mean they are the total truth.
I agree!! Which goes into ways of knowing that I was speaking about and referring to in the video. ❤️
@@BrittneyCaldwell, True our experiences will always be different. Is just like our taste. Thank you.
@@BrittneyCaldwell You are doing a great job. It's not easy being in the public. One faces hundreds of views and opinions. Carry on, you are doing very well.
This was very interesting 🧐 Brittney jus keep doing you >>>
Thank you for enjoying! ❤️
Honestly we kenyans are just Kenyans no need to say someone's colour and that is why racism is rampant in America . When you go to Rome do what the romans do , Kenyans appreciate white people especially the British,, they are polite unlike americans , i think you people are sought og rough 😊 i think you people should understand us Africans,, we are not the same and all lives matter is high time an American issue stops being a global issue ,, every lives matter if we don't want you to call us black ,,then don't ask for the persons name ,,its called etiquette.
As an American we focus on color a lot- it's engrained in me. I am learning race through a different lens and it's very interesting.
But I am sure you guys wouldn't mind if you are called white😁. I am very sure such description will not bring out the sensitivity of you guys.
@@childrentoys4537 exactly! Am a Kenyan and you’re very right
Ebu stop lying wewe
Nothing wrong with being honest girl...and you're welcome in Kenya.
❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank you sis!
It's not accurate to say Africans find being called "black" an insult. Not true! In many African cultures, including mine (here in Uganda), darker skin color is associated with better looks, for both men and women. Otherwise, I think you are doing a great job helping to bridge the gap between Africans and African- Americans.
i love that for uganda!!!!
Lol! Kenyans distiguish themselves by ethnicity ...it seems kinda meaningless to refer to a Kenyan as "black" since pretty much everyone is that! -I don't know where you get all these angry people from tho, I'd probably be slightly weirded out by the tag(am actually considered a 'brownie').
Personally, I don't care whether someone refers me black, yellow, green or whatever. In fact I like being called black because I am black anyway.
It’s an African thing. In America, it’s shoved down your throat. 🤔🤔🤔🤔
That comment is just so offensive. It's not offensive to call someone black in Kenya. It just makes no sense since "everyone is black". "There's nothing to contrast it with." It has no meaning racially. Well, it does but it doesn't. In the US it's as opposed to white. In Kenya it's the tribes. Makes more sense.
"Even when I move to Accra, i cAn suMmEr hEre". 😂😂😂
1 year later...
Lmao.
MIND YA BUSINESS 😂
I get where she is coming from. It’s unfortunate that most people learn from what they see on Tv . Forgetting Tv is full of lies projected as truth. It’s full of bias, and stereotyping. Brittney should understand the reason why it’s comfortable to call someone black in America it’s because they’ve got white’s to compare. While in Africa we don’t use colour for we are all of the same colour-but instead use tribes to compare. Also don’t forget we were told angels are white and the devil is black and I think that’s why some folks are not comfortable when it’s used on them.
I think it’s not what you say but how you say it. But at the same time society should be open minded.
Yes, we definitely have to be open minded and as globalization increases, we must realize that our experiences are not the same even though we're sharing platfroms, spaces and ideas so readily now. Ways of knowing is very important and we have to understand that we will not always understand.
@@BrittneyCaldwell come to EUROPE for a MONTH.
Ignore the haters Brittany, there are so many problems in Africa sorry 🙏🏿. Look into the statistics(poverty, child mortality, single parenthood, child marriage etc), how can anyone in Africa talk about welfare in America? Africa doesn't even have a minimum wage! The left hand shake ting is a Ghanaian ting, even different African ethnicities have different ways of knowing! Yoruba people see twins as a blessing, Igbo people saw twins as an abomination!
It's ironic what the lady said about 'black' the Kenyan flag has a black bar to denote the people of Kenya.
Be unapologetic in your opinions, if you don't like Kenyan food that's cool 😎!
Thank you for the support, king! Very kind and yea. CZcams takes thick skin.
Why make such kind of videos if you can't handle the backlash ? Actually its not even safe to put yourself in such situations in a foreign country, if I were you I would just delete the video and forget about it because the more views it gets the more hate you attract towards yourself, just be positive in your videos and no one will bother with you, siz 🙂.
“Just be positive in your videos and no one will bother you sis” ?????? Does this make sense? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I can handle backlash. I’m explaining my intent. But thank you!
@@BrittneyCaldwell u have to remove the video because the more Kenyans see the more u will die of depressions ask CNN
@@georgeafrica980 Why are you guys so touchy? So because I live in your country, I should only post the good only? & not the good, the bad and the ugly. What is difference between you guys and die-hard islamists?
@@georgeafrica980 Stop it please. Kenyans stop being rude and ignorant
@@childrentoys4537 do people post bad of usa,no.
If you want to fit well with Kenyans on internet, stop criticism.
I have praised many times. Any criticism should be lied about? Or not shared? I don’t get it. 💀
@@BrittneyCaldwell I kinda feel your praise came with a slight back handed shade. Attributing Kenyas development solely on "they are still colonized" . That just takes away from the hardworking, aggressiveness nature of the people. As if to say black people cant get anywhere by themselves. Most of the infrastructure was built in the last 20 years, colonizers fucked us and left us to dry. Most of the infrastructure is owned by the black local people, e.g Two Rivers mall(largest in East africa) is owned by Chris Kirubi,Equity bank is owned by James Mwangi and countless more. Factors like Kenya being a business hub has def attracted foreign investors and this has helped alot. However solely owing Kenyas development on the white man irks honestly.
@@Tata-bd9nx I accept this and I hear this. I didn’t mean to come off that way and I apologize if that was the tone. I am all for Africa for Africa- trust me and I know there are many hard workers. ❤️
@@Tata-bd9nx I didn’t mean solely but it is a large contributor.
It sounds ridiculous, but its the cost of peace. Don't share criticism. Praises only will quadripple followers 💯😂😂
African don't talk about race. Our paths are soo different depending on experience. African Americans history and culture is soo different. Africans still have their original culture that were never taken away. You just need to learn.
Yes, and this takes a lot of time and assimilation. It has to be natural to be truly understood
@@BrittneyCaldwell dont try too hard...
The guy might be of another ethnicity hiding behind an African person profile or name, don't believe anything that you see on social media... Another thing girl get used to being bashed and liked at the same time.You just don't know how much Kenyans loves African Americans and Afro Carribbeans.Interact with Kenyan people get to know them better then tell your experience without bias,this what I can tell you as a Kenyan.Be blessed...
Great idea and thank you ❤️
Britney, you shouldn’t take things personal. Most of these people are just keyboard warriors.
Very true. I’m a sensitive soul. I never want someone to think I’m being rude or hurtful so it bothers me but I’m realizing it’s an uphill battle. You’re right!
You're so Awesome!!!
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️✨ you are awesome too!
How many black people in this world?
this is a good question, 🤔 according to Google approximately 140million.
@@BrittneyCaldwell Nigeria alone has 200 + million. Africa you talking about a billion +. Meanness and stupidity goes hand in hand. If one can reduce one definitely the other reduces. You are in your best space doing what you love so enjoy your stay in Kenya Ghana and visit Somali too. 😀. We got your back
@@BrittneyCaldwell 1.4 billion black people
I am really sad that someone within your own people would be this rude. Please sister try not to pay attention to racist of any color there are more Africans that respect and love our brothers and sisters in America specially those who are bold and humble enough to come back home like you.
thank you so much! i’m in a better space now!
Always remember that you do not see who is behind the computer on CZcams. That person does not necessarily have to be African.....if he is then just keep it moving.
That’s facts! But I’m a sensitive person! 🤣
Who shakes with their left hands?!!! Even in America we don’t do that.🤦🏾♀️
I’m ambidextrous I can shake with either hand and it’s also about picking things up or eating with your left hand or cooking with your left-hand doing anything with your left hand like that…
How was nanyuki ?
I am going this weekend for a festival! ❤️
Listen I don't usually comment but a little advice don't take personal with this keyboard warriors otherwise you'll end up in the ocean of sorrows. Keep the positive vibes on and negative vibes off
Thank you and you’re right! I just wanted to clear it up and let it be known my intentions were not Ill. ❤️
You must be KIKUYU.
@@tuforu4 and you are not Kenyan for we don't do tribes
@@gleng7881 but 2 TRIBES.
@@tuforu4 which ones ? elaborate more please
What Africans do you associate with that say such? If I take a guess it is mixed-race or HOA people. I don't see typical African saying such things outta the blue.
You have to watch the video and read the comments. It’s in “Accra v. Nai”
What’s wrong with that guy?
no clue!
Girl bye. She wished they have food stamps in Africa. Chill, Bri.
I wish too! LOL!!!!
Clearly you have American vibe in you and American culture isn't compatible with any foreign culture.
I don’t believe that because I lived in Ghana for many months very happily and I’m now living here very happily as well! 😜
@@BrittneyCaldwell Am glad you like it in both countries. Its just your videos tell a different story. Or maybe its just me overthinking here. 😁
Cute gal
Thank you!