Real talk I got a compound there and am from Jamaica living in London and they have used me so much but I am still waiting to get back to my compound so that I can enjoy my life Gambia’s is nice still
This is a great video everything said is 💯facts, I think as more and more diasporans coming in the mindset of most Gambians will change but at the moment some are still looking at diasporans as tourists and will try to explore any opportunity. Keep up the great work 🙏🏾
You have to be vigilant where you go, but the reason taxi drivers know where they live is because they stand out from rest of the population. I am a Gambian living in America, I do stand out even among African Americans.
People are just caring but that doesn’t mean they wna harm you.criminals are in every country tho but Gambians don’t have such time maybe strangers that are residing in here ✌🏾
Please in black Africa it is normal for one to know you by face, name location. We are not America or Europe where neighbors could not greet or know themselves. In Africa it is abnormal for neighbors not to know know or greet each other on daily basis. Some one can even interfer with your family affair. For example spouses quarrelling. So please for a taxi driver to know your face and location is not for criminal tendency even though there are bad people. Only a good person would like to know your place. In Nigeria I may call a taxi I have used before to come pick me and if the taxi drivers says he doesn't know my location I would even term such taxi driver as not serious . Apart from that Gambia is a Small country. Even Nigeria my country that is over 200 million people I know over 50% of my neighbors and in my street and community. Please you need to detoxify your selves from your American culture, system to be able to live in Africa. Other wise you may not be able to live in Africa. You will be feeling irritated.
As a Gambian living in the USA, I am always so happy to see the diaspora doing good in Africa. However, I feel like they should be protected especially the diaspora women by Gambians. Some might say, why only protect them and not all Gambian women? Of course all Gambian women should be protected. The difference is that these diaspora women don't know in the ins and outs of The Gambia when compared to the local women. Therefore, these diaspora women are more vulnerable than Gambian women, we should watch out for them, they are our sisters.
I want to help you people as a Gambian living in Europe if you people want to be free off all you are saying buy a car and know place very well so that you can do your things and even as a Gambian living in Europe any time we are in the gambia this the same thing peoples asking for money 💰 always. My sisters gambia is very small place and try and know good peopleit
Again we are not sure in the video where we stayed we isolate ourselves. We all live with our fellow Gambians in our compounds. We work with Gambians. We were only sharing as the diaspora women essential the sex tourism and how we are mistaken to be present in the land for the service . And the target women can become. Thank you so much for your comments!
None of your perspectives made sense to me. All the answers to your questions should be applied wherever you are, even more so in the US. I'm a Jamaican living n America, and what you call as suspicious are people just being friendly. It's not them it's you, trust me. America has made African Americans bitter, angry, and extremely suspicious, which could come off as arrogant in other countries. Try to give YOUR people the benefit of the doubt.
I agree, I am America n married to a Gambian, best husband, and people are friendly. Kids still walking home from school, some places in the States, you better not allow your kids to walk home alone. Just manage your money, because you are a foreigner, look out for gold diggers just like everywhere else.
I respect your point of view and no one is saying not to be safe everywhere. But based on your name I would conclude that you are a man. So as a woman speaking to other women coming to a beautiful country that is different from were you come from be aware. There are no street lights on every corner. Most junctions are dark it can put you unsafe situations. Please I ask that you try and hear the context that was given. Because Gambia is a beautiful place and we want all to aware.
Well Gambia is small and everyone knows everyone. You're a stranger from the big US. You stand out like a sore thumb. Of course they would remember you. If I were them I'd remember you. All of them are not up to bad intentions.
Correct, the. Same thing happens in Barbados.....these drivers will look out for you ....yes it's good to be vigilant but these are your long lost kith n kin now found and are glad you came.
It’s a reminder that you forget and become very relaxed. And honey many things good and bad have occurred but at the end of the day we chose to return home and work towards a reintegration and a better life. We live Gambia
You are scared due to the American factor, however Africa is totally different, not to say criminal elements are not in Gambia, but just saying that everything should not be thought of as negative especially knowing your address
We have different skills I do hair, and also sell small food items until I open a shop. One does rental property, and some are retired. But the beauty of being free is your allowed the breathing space to choose your best life. We thank you for watching our journey.
@@azariamakyah I am so happy for you ladies trying to plan my journey as well just wanted to know different options thank you for responding to my question 🙏🏾
It's not about being paranoid, it's about open honest dialog. There are tons of positives and we are sharing those as well. But to not speak on areas of importance is one sided, fake, and misleading. We love Gambia, the people, and the heritage that Africa as a whole holds. But truth is truth take it, learn from it, and we can grow as greater people.
❤.gambia is not safe for diasporans if you get too close to locals in africa.dont be close to locals.deal only with people from your rasta with bible places of worship (there are original africans there as well in rasta
Being recognized as having money is a 'stigma'? When the locals regard African Americans as having money, you women are fighting back against that. But the same African Americans are all over the social media telling Africans how much money they have and all that. So which is which? How exactly do you want to present yourself?
Yes there have been incidents. I had one after agreeing on a price the standard town trip price once he dropped us off insisted double was to be paid because he said can afford. To trying to force himself into the compound gate. Our landlord had to come and deal with him. I have been robbed on another occasion as was my daughter and there is more. I had another one who tried to hit me because I would not pay him town trip for a regular passenger ride. Gambians were permitted to pay the regular rate and I had to run into the store for safety So again as the lady was stating you in the mist of enjoying being home must stay alert. American men will also tell you the same thing . They too are targets. Period ! So many stories
I have moved here for 2 years and obviously integrate. With many Gambian associates and friends . I speak from experience. Many Gambian themselves tell us to be careful as well.
I want to help you people as a Gambian living in Europe if you people want to be free off all you are saying buy a car and know place very well so that you can do your things and even as a Gambian living in Europe any time we are in the gambia this the same thing peoples asking for money 💰 always. My sisters gambia is very small place and try and know good peopleit
Beautiful women sharing truths! The sister on the right side is so real! I love her energy!
It's also because Almighty God has also given the people of the African continent a memory to remember places and people.
Real talk I got a compound there and am from Jamaica living in London and they have used me so much but I am still waiting to get back to my compound so that I can enjoy my life Gambia’s is nice still
Be careful the taxci you enter, make sure you take a picture of it at night and send it to your friend before entering
Love the area
This is a great video everything said is 💯facts, I think as more and more diasporans coming in the mindset of most Gambians will change but at the moment some are still looking at diasporans as tourists and will try to explore any opportunity. Keep up the great work 🙏🏾
You are bang on. Mind you there are amazing Gambians we learn from and enjoy.
I am african living in uk.the whites monitor where we live as well as our movements as well in Uk, here
You have to be vigilant where you go, but the reason taxi drivers know where they live is because they stand out from rest of the population. I am a Gambian living in America, I do stand out even among African Americans.
People are just caring but that doesn’t mean they wna harm you.criminals are in every country tho but Gambians don’t have such time maybe strangers that are residing in here ✌🏾
Excellent video and great advice ❤
These women appear to be relaxed and at peace. Lucky to escape the rat race of America.
Give thanks Queens
Gambia generally safe integrate with the locals they will look out for you in a good way.
Please in black Africa it is normal for one to know you by face, name location. We are not America or Europe where neighbors could not greet or know themselves. In Africa it is abnormal for neighbors not to know know or greet each other on daily basis. Some one can even interfer with your family affair. For example spouses quarrelling. So please for a taxi driver to know your face and location is not for criminal tendency even though there are bad people. Only a good person would like to know your place. In Nigeria I may call a taxi I have used before to come pick me and if the taxi drivers says he doesn't know my location I would even term such taxi driver as not serious . Apart from that Gambia is a Small country. Even Nigeria my country that is over 200 million people I know over 50% of my neighbors and in my street and community. Please you need to detoxify your selves from your American culture, system to be able to live in Africa. Other wise you may not be able to live in Africa. You will be feeling irritated.
As a Gambian living in the USA, I am always so happy to see the diaspora doing good in Africa. However, I feel like they should be protected especially the diaspora women by Gambians. Some might say, why only protect them and not all Gambian women? Of course all Gambian women should be protected. The difference is that these diaspora women don't know in the ins and outs of The Gambia when compared to the local women. Therefore, these diaspora women are more vulnerable than Gambian women, we should watch out for them, they are our sisters.
I want to help you people as a Gambian living in Europe if you people want to be free off all you are saying buy a car and know place very well so that you can do your things and even as a Gambian living in Europe any time we are in the gambia this the same thing peoples asking for money 💰 always. My sisters gambia is very small place and try and know good peopleit
Again we are not sure in the video where we stayed we isolate ourselves. We all live with our fellow Gambians in our compounds. We work with Gambians. We were only sharing as the diaspora women essential the sex tourism and how we are mistaken to be present in the land for the service . And the target women can become. Thank you so much for your comments!
Shabbat shalaam
Shalam
None of your perspectives made sense to me. All the answers to your questions should be applied wherever you are, even more so in the US. I'm a Jamaican living n America, and what you call as suspicious are people just being friendly. It's not them it's you, trust me. America has made African Americans bitter, angry, and extremely suspicious, which could come off as arrogant in other countries. Try to give YOUR people the benefit of the doubt.
I agree, I am America n married to a Gambian, best husband, and people are friendly. Kids still walking home from school, some places in the States, you better not allow your kids to walk home alone. Just manage your money, because you are a foreigner, look out for gold diggers just like everywhere else.
Paul Ben Israel, you are so right, black Americans are very good about everything you described. They are bringing America to Africa.
I respect your point of view and no one is saying not to be safe everywhere. But based on your name I would conclude that you are a man. So as a woman speaking to other women coming to a beautiful country that is different from were you come from be aware. There are no street lights on every corner. Most junctions are dark it can put you unsafe situations. Please I ask that you try and hear the context that was given. Because Gambia is a beautiful place and we want all to aware.
If you know locals people can refer you someone who knows a trustworthy taxi person
So, of course., if a plumber or whoever else is miscontruing anything of course it is within your right to set them straight.
Being given compliments does not and should not lead to "paying rent" or anything. If you allow yourself to get that far, that is on you.
Well Gambia is small and everyone knows everyone. You're a stranger from the big US. You stand out like a sore thumb. Of course they would remember you. If I were them I'd remember you. All of them are not up to bad intentions.
Correct, the. Same thing happens in Barbados.....these drivers will look out for you ....yes it's good to be vigilant but these are your long lost kith n kin now found and are glad you came.
I agree, if nothing never happened to you, what's the problem. You should be cautious everywhere, but not paranoid.
It’s a reminder that you forget and become very relaxed. And honey many things good and bad have occurred but at the end of the day we chose to return home and work towards a reintegration and a better life. We live Gambia
You should be caution everywhere, and Gambia is not an exception, PERIOD.
You are scared due to the American factor, however Africa is totally different, not to say criminal elements are not in Gambia, but just saying that everything should not be thought of as negative especially knowing your address
Not at all scared. Salute to you IBO
What is the name of the american gemstone truth broadcaster?
I wanna know if they pick up and left how are they surviving without a income?
We have different skills I do hair, and also sell small food items until I open a shop. One does rental property, and some are retired. But the beauty of being free is your allowed the breathing space to choose your best life. We thank you for watching our journey.
@@azariamakyah I am so happy for you ladies trying to plan my journey as well just wanted to know different options thank you for responding to my question 🙏🏾
You're very welcome. Safe journey in advance!
Be mindful anywhere. But why move to a country and bring the same paranoia there. Why not share the positives of the country.
It's not about being paranoid, it's about open honest dialog. There are tons of positives and we are sharing those as well. But to not speak on areas of importance is one sided, fake, and misleading. We love Gambia, the people, and the heritage that Africa as a whole holds. But truth is truth take it, learn from it, and we can grow as greater people.
❤.gambia is not safe for diasporans if you get too close to locals in africa.dont be close to locals.deal only with people from your rasta with bible places of worship (there are original africans there as well in rasta
Being recognized as having money is a 'stigma'?
When the locals regard African Americans as having money, you women are fighting back against that. But the same African Americans are all over the social media telling Africans how much money they have and all that. So which is which? How exactly do you want to present yourself?
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Ladies don't get pimped!!!☹️
Safety in Anerica is not on the same level as Gambia not saying it connot hapoened. Please forget about western values.
My question is , is there anything happens to anybody with the taxi driver's knowing where you live..
Yes there have been incidents. I had one after agreeing on a price the standard town trip price once he dropped us off insisted double was to be paid because he said can afford. To trying to force himself into the compound gate. Our landlord had to come and deal with him. I have been robbed on another occasion as was my daughter and there is more.
I had another one who tried to hit me because I would not pay him town trip for a regular passenger ride. Gambians were permitted to pay the regular rate and I had to run into the store for safety So again as the lady was stating you in the mist of enjoying being home must stay alert. American men will also tell you the same thing . They too are targets. Period ! So many stories
Then how are these 3 women surviving in Gambia.
Thank you
We will do an up coming video on exactly that
You will have to intergrade into the community. If you come to the motherland and you want to isolate yourself you will find it difficult.
I have moved here for 2 years and obviously integrate. With many Gambian associates and friends . I speak from experience. Many Gambian themselves tell us to be careful as well.
@@DMAC99999 Well done.
Most retirees very little to nothing to contribute to Africa waste most them good years building and suffering in usa/uk/ca
I want to help you people as a Gambian living in Europe if you people want to be free off all you are saying buy a car and know place very well so that you can do your things and even as a Gambian living in Europe any time we are in the gambia this the same thing peoples asking for money 💰 always. My sisters gambia is very small place and try and know good peopleit
Well said brother as a gambian who has lived abroad when you return home the perspevtive many have that you are rich does annoy you at times?