Beyond The Stereotypes: African American Falls In Love With Niger Life

"There is a lot of beauty in Niger and a lot to be learned if you are not stuck in your ways."

West Africa, Interviewskaylan reidMarch 3, 2014Niger, Teaching, Islam, editor's picks

Baby, Let's Move To Kenya! Why This African American Moved To Africa

"Importantly, I feel more comfortable being a practicing Muslim. Our children are able to learn even more about our religion."

East Africa, Interviewskaylan reidJanuary 23, 2014Kenya, Nairobi, Marriage, Motherhood, entrepreneurship

Could You Do It? Watch This New Yorker Dive Into Namibian Tribal Life

Namibian village life isn't for the faint of heart, but our editor gave it a try! Watch her experience here.

Videos, Southern Africa, Editor's Reflectionskaylan reidJanuary 8, 2014Namibia, Village Life, cultureComment

Togo We Go: How This African American Adjusted To Life in West Africa

"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."

Interviews, West Africakaylan reidDecember 19, 2013

Why This African American Says He Will NEVER Give Up Life In Africa

"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."

Southern Africakaylan reidNovember 25, 2013

Empowered: Life As An African American Entrepreneur 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."

West Africa, Interviewskaylan reidNovember 17, 2013Nigeria, entrepreneurship, construction, event management

Watch Africa Move My Soul

Africa will move your soul. It's just a good place to be and it feels so right. Watch our editor have one of those soul-stirring moments in Namibia.

Videos, Southern Africa, Editor's Reflectionskaylan reidNovember 12, 2013NamibiaComment

From Student To Expat: My Life As An African American In Rwanda

“The land of one thousand hills is one beautiful, blossoming country worth visiting (or living in!)."

East Africa, Interviews, Central Africakaylan reidOctober 31, 2013Kigali, Journalism, Study Abroad Comments

#Blaxit: Why I Left America and Moved To Namibia

So, how did our editor end up living in Namibia? Watch this video for the short version of her path to the land of the brave!

Southern Africa, Videos, Editor's Reflectionskaylan reidSeptember 12, 2013NamibiaComment

Africa Files: A First Hand Look At Namibia's Shopping Scene

Wondering what the shopping scene is like in Namibia? Our editor gives you a glimpse in this video!

Advice From the Editor, Southern Africa, Videoskaylan reidAugust 26, 2013Namibia, ShoppingComment

African American in Africa: A Taste of Namibian Culture

Meat lovers, this one's for you! Join the editor on one of her favorite Namibian pastimes!

Videos, Southern Africa, Editor's Reflectionskaylan reidMarch 17, 2013Namibia, FoodComment