RFG19 | Discover the Surprising Good and Bad of Kenya via Black American Eyes with Brittney Caldwell
56m | Oct 11, 2022What would cause someone to pack their bags and move to Africa? Brittney Caldwell aka Brittney in Africa, a teacher and travel content blogger shares her reason for moving, cultural differences and opportunities in Kenya among other things.
We discuss:
- Why she got on the wrong side of #KOT(Kenyans on Twitter) [08:09]
- Kenyan Racism vs American Racism [19:31]
- Some of the wisdom she has learnt in Kenya [52:33]
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Show Notes
[00:00] Trailer
[00:54] Guest Intro
[02:48] WHy don't African AMericans like hanging out with Kenyans?
[04:34] Why did you pack your bags and move to Africa?
[06:29] Why is good and unique about Kenya?
[08:19] How Brittney offended @KOT(Kenyans on Twitter)
[11:36] Compare the education systemin US, Ghana and Kenya
[14:04] Why Brittney thought Kenya is very colonized
[19:31] Kenyan racism vs American racism
[25:20] What is misunderstood about Kenya
[26:50] What Brittney learnt from her Kibera experience
[31:25] Experience on a Kikuyu Farm
[35:47] What info does an Expat need to thrive
[38:02] What restaurants are a must to experience in Kenya?
[38:44] What interesting places are a must to experience in Kenya?
[42:37] What is great about Kenya?
[44:36] 3 favoutite Kenyan moments
[45:56] 3 Top Vlogs
[47:11] Worst times in Kenya
[48:12] 3 music, movies, books
[52:33] 3 wisdom
[54:59] Last Takeaway