Culture 4 Reasons Why Black Americans Should Move to Nairobi, Kenya

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Ayah A. • Jan 23, 2024

As Black Americans continue to grow weary of life in the United States, many are seeking out new homes abroad as expats. There is always discussion amongst the community about which locales around the world Black expats can feel comfortable and thrive in. One increasingly popular destination that continually comes up in the conversation is Nairobi, Kenya. Here are four reasons Black Americans should move to the East African metropolis of Nairobi.

Being Surrounded by Other Black People​

One of the biggest draws of relocating to an African city is the ability to leave behind the systemic racism so heavily ingrained in U.S. society. In Nairobi, the majority of the people you encounter will look like you, and people are generally quite friendly there. From the Kenyan natives to other Black expats from around the world, you’ll be surrounded by beautiful brown skin. Nairobi already has an established African American expat community. This means that Black Americans can find a supportive community that shares their values and experiences.

Having a Lower Cost of Living​

Another thing Black expats in Nairobi have enjoyed is the affordability of the city. With a lower cost of living than in the U.S., residents can find everything from housing to groceries available at better prices. Your money can stretch further, allowing you to live a comfortable lifestyle on a modest budget.

Access to Economic Opportunities​

Despite slowing down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kenya’s economy is continuously growing. As the capital city of Kenya, Nairobi is at the center of the action. Black expats will find a wide range of job opportunities in fields like technology, finance and healthcare. Those who would like to start their own business will also find Nairobi to be a welcoming environment for entrepreneurs.

Enjoying Nice Weather​

Nairobi’s sub-tropical highland climate is another huge draw. Though situated near the equator, the city sits at an elevation of over 5,000 feet. Thus, it experiences mild, comfortable temperatures throughout the year. In addition, Nairobi is also known for its beautiful scenery and wildlife, which further add to its appeal for expats.

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[generic sauce]

5 Cause we dont want you niggers stinking up the place no more.

 

[Kalsarikännit]

Here's a reason: Lean is cheap and easy to buy

 

[Black Man Underwear]

Ring that bell, shout with joy, the white man's day is here!
Gather all those equals up and herd them on the pier!

 

[Tablet County]

I can't be the only person who saw this headline and read "4 Reasons Why You Have To Go Back" like I'd just put on the glasses from They Live except the aliens are incredibly based.

 

[Chilson]

Oh no, don't go, come back....

 

[Jhonson the Two]

Wait a minute. Isn't the first reason racist as fuck? Or am I "looking too deep" kind of retard?

 

[Magic Sun Daddy]

I'm just picturing David Duke standing up in a town meeting with a fake mustache: "Hello, my is David... Ekud, and I come from, uh... some place FAR away! Yes, that'll do..."

 

[FILTH Tourist]

Despite slowing down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kenya’s economy is continuously growing. As the capital city of Kenya, Nairobi is at the center of the action. Black expats will find a wide range of job opportunities in fields like technology, finance and healthcare. Those who would like to start their own business will also find Nairobi to be a welcoming environment for entrepreneurs.

Black expats need the skills, credentials, along with a clean background check to find quality employment. Which would be a major disqulifier. And because they are the same ethnicity as the majority there, they won't even get access to whatever Nigeria's equivalent to white monkey gigs which would further limit opportunities to unskilled expats.

 

[Don't Tread on Me]

smacks lips profusely

SO HOL UP HOL UP

steals

SO U BE SAYIN

gets jiggy wit it

SO HOL UP U BE SAYIN

eats a skittle

AYYYOOOO SO U BE SAYIN

checks for nearest KFC

U BE SAYIN

collects welfare

HOL UP HOL UP

licks teeth then smacks lips

AYYOO U BE SAYIN

does the crip walk

SO U BE SAYIN

opens up a 40 and pours some for his homies malice green, trayvon and michael brown

HOL UP SO U BE SAYIN

tweets about dis and goes to check in with his parole officer

WE WUZ

dindu nuffins

FINNA WE WUZ

sucks air through teeth

AYYYOOO HOL UP WE WUZ

pulls up sagging pants

SO WE WUZ

instinctively looks around for the police

SO U SAYIN WE WUZ

faints and then gets up repeatedly

SOM FINNA

scopes dem titties

SO WE WUZ

shouts at movie theater screen

SOM FINNA

chucks spear

AYYOOO SOM FINNA

sets down cotton bale

HOL UP

strokes welfare check pensively

WE WUZ

throws up gang sign

SOM FINNA

swings from basket ball hoop

WE WUZ

grabs dick and shuffles left and right

SOM FINNA

participates in drive by shooting

HOL UP MUH NIGGUH

converts to islam

U SAYIN WE WUZ

repeated world star yelling in background

SOM FINNA

sells crack

KAAAAAAAANNNNGGGGGGGZZZZ N SHEEEEEEEIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT

evolves from primate

 

[Breadbassket]

Wait a minute. Isn't the first reason racist as fuck? Or am I "looking too deep" kind of retard?

Don't think too much about it, it's basically a grander version of the idea some Black people freely express that they wish they lived in a neighborhood with more Black neighbors or are allowed to openly say something is "harming" Black communities.

 

[JosephStalin]

But what would be the Kenyans' reaction to these people coming? Should these American expats not like it in Kenya, or have some grievance, they couldn't play the race card. No, doubt many, if any, will go to Kenya.

 

[tehpope]

Here's a reason: Lean is cheap and easy to buy

Lean? We're making Jenkem nigga.

 

[Niggernerd]

>lower cost of living
Yeah, they'll being sleeping in aluminum shanty shacks and probably die from mosquito bites
..You should definitely move

 

[SIMIΔN]

People tend to ignore all the progress many parts of Africa have made. Nairobi is certainly good for digital nomads, but I wouldn't want to earn a local wage.

 

[Amanda Byrnes]

Wait, until they find out Africans HATE black Americans. A lot of these black Americans who claim Africa as some utopia for them and have Pan-African shirts, have never even spoken to another African. A lot of Africans consider black people to be lesser than them.

I remember when a bunch of Africans were interviewed when Obama was elected. They said he was “African” not black.

 

[XANA]

This article completely glosses over the lack of shared culture, language, and customs between Kenyans and black Americans.

Liberia technically would be more of a home for them, since it was a country made out of American expats.

As Black Americans continue to grow weary of life in the United States, many are seeking out new homes abroad as expats

They... do realize that corporations a good portion of the media, and some instances of government bodies in the country bend over backwards for them, right? As in, they're constantly ass-patted and told they did nothing wrong, and it's the white man at fault?

 

[Bland Crumbs]

Yes clearly Kenya is the place...I will happily put 60billion into moving them all to Kenya but they have to depatriate.

Go.

GOOOO.

Send them some mules. Go. Get the fuck out.

 

[HOMO FOR LIFE RETURNS]

Holy shit yes. I mean they tried this shit in Liberia and look how that turned out.

 

[30+GameOvers]

This needs to be plastered everywhere where "California Youths" can see it
Promise them whatever they fancy, just make sure to hand them the needed forms to sign as well