“There is a lot of beauty in Niger and a lot to be learned if you are not stuck in your ways.”
Interviews
African American in Africa: Pamela in Kenya
“Importantly, I feel more comfortable being a practicing Muslim. Our children are able to learn even more about our religion.”
African American in Africa: Yvette in Togo
“Also as an African American, I am still seen as a foreigner and not necessarily as a brother or sister. My friends here acknowledge the kinship because they know about the slave trade, but still, I come from a culture different from theirs.”
African American in Africa: Brian in Namibia
“I have found some time to delve in business. I opened a restaurant/entertainment venue in Windhoek which specializes in African food, live music, poetry and of course reggae.”
African American in Africa: Jocelyn in Nigeria
“I am in a very non-traditional role. I’m a woman in construction, I’m an international investor, I’m African-American.”
African American in Africa: Lauren in Rwanda
“The land of one thousand hills is one beautiful, blossoming country worth visiting (or living in!).”
An 80’s baby born in New York, New York, and a Howard University journalism graduate, our Editor-in-Chief Kaylan has been continually drawn to a life abroad. She’s lived in Barbados and is currently based in the southern African nation of Namibia. 
