Good work again and again Mark. Those criticism are so unnecessary for this young man half of some of our ages. He is doing what he is capable of doing at this time.and age. If you want to see improvements help make them as your contribution. God bless.

Spot on!! Build with the people and stay amongst the people to learn the language and way of living. Don't try to live large.

I just realized I I've been smiling all through the video. As always Mark you are hitting the nail on its head. Personally I don't think one should pick up and move to Africa. Visit first, get a feel of the place. Example, when I knew Tanzania was my destination I visited for one month to be sure if I made the right decision. Looked at business opportunities, housing and quality of health care. People asked, did you go to Zanzibar? Did you do safari? Did you do this tourist activity and did you do that tourist activity? I always reply NO, I did not go to Tanzania for that, I went on a fact finding mission. Now that I have visited I know for sure Tanzania is where I want to be. I am making a second visit early next to get the process started so that when I make my final move the middle of 2022 I will hit the ground running, no time to wait, no time for excuses. I am giving up everything for this journey because I believe it is right, it must work, no turning back. Hey Mark I know you are very busy and don't always get to your emails on time, but please check whenever you have the time, I sent you an email

Proud of you, Man of God. Straight ahead and keep up the lessons and wisdom of your travels and experiences 🤎🇹🇿🤗👑🙏

Your Swahili is very improving young Marko.

Thank you Kerry Bailey I could not have said it better myself. I have been to Tanzania three times before, looking to make a trip in 2022 after I retire and draft some kind of resettlement plan. We really need an African American resettlement agency in the different cities in America that are united with the diasporian communities in Africa. This will help in the resettlement and communal aspects of our African American families. Love and Peace Kerry.

Mark, I thank God and your parents for raising a wonderful and courageous and open minded and well behaved young man

Young man, your integrity is a great trait. Everything you said is right on the mark. Unfortunately, there is a large percentage of our people who don't want to hear this message. Some KZfaqrs are perpetuating a narrative Africa will solve all your problems when you arrive. The end result being a lot of people coming back within a year to their respective countries because they are unprepared and have been lied to. Keep up the good work. Good bless.

Sometimes it’s okay to capture content just the way it is. Nice work Mark.

Sometimes, thing you don't want to hear is what you need to hear.

I love the vibe and the energy of these guys. You guys are doing a great job keeping the communities together. Keep it up a good work.

This could be the most honest , valid piece of content on African American returning

I should be back in Dar later 2022 and interesting in the community outreach you speak about. Was there May/June and definitely saw the need for consolidated efforts. Will stay connected with your channel until I return. Be blessed

KZfaq only captures a fraction of us living peacefully on the continent in many countries, East African nations included. The issue is that many see KZfaq and assume the ones with channels are the only ones here. Not the case. Many move, live peacefully, privately, and integrate with no problems. Assimilation takes time, but when it does it’s beautiful.

Welcoming each other goes both ways for sure.

Mark keep up the good work...We love what you are doing...trust and believe.. it's all about the energy

Great idea to build a community center to help repats. Also a community center can get involved in community projects to help Tanzanian society.

Thank you Mark. Very informative! Video has excellent content as well as picture quality

Mark you are a young man before your time!! And that is said in a very good way !!! I meant that you are a very smart young man!!!! I wish that I had half of your brain as a young woman growing up... let me tell you something you keep doing what you're doing .It's a wonderful thing! I understood your constructive criticism/ analogies..You said how are you going to know what Sad is unless you have experienced unhappiness....wow,yes so true..We need to learn how to toughen up and not get mad about something someone is trying to teach us or what they see that we don't see... it's okay to point out things .We learn from our mistakes at least you're keeping it 100% and you are so kind to apologize even if you are making a good point and think that you're making someone feel bad . That shows the type of character you have... I love it! You do not find that very much today especially here in the United States. Communication is the key . I could listen to you speak all day about what you are speaking about. I wish, hope and pray for you the best and all those who are working with you! Some of us have dreams about coming to Africa and being productive, but some of us just can't make it yet.So, hopefully by listening to you we are learning a lot before we get there. So, young man keep doing what you're doing because you are definitely on the right track and a help to myself and others. I am very proud to see a brother behave with class... And has dreams and ambition for himself and others. May Everything You Touch in Jesus name Workout for you and your projects.God bless 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Mark you have valid points and spot on.

Great work Mark, but you must have a financial plan in place, before u get there, and while your there as well. Our people must do there research, And do it do diligence if u want to succeed. The diaspora must come together so that we who are here have someplace to go.... I have so many questions, I can't wait to get there next October 2022, I would love to meet with u if it's possible, because I plan to build. Period!!!! Peace and Blessings!!!!

Bless you my young brother for having a great heart and love for the people. All I see on the videos talking unity but their hearts are far from it. We need a leader and grand Spirit lead by God who knows what needs to be done. I can't say who that is but the word do say he will come. Change comes as you say by doing something different. Speak your heart Brother Mark and help us understand the error of our ways. Thank you for letting God use you. I haven't made my move there yet but I'm planning a visit there God's will 2022. Pray for me.

To many of us come with thin skin and say we want change from America but don’t want to let American ways and culture go.

In tanzania 🇹🇿 now from NYC.. 2 MONTHS IN.. ITS AN EYEOPENER.. ADVICE HAVE A STEADY INCOME..BLESSED I DO.. RETIRED..

People need a recurring income, an emergency fund, and viable skills. Young people must educate themselves. Do extensive research to learn what businesses are needed most before coming. In my opinion, the escalating racism in America has AA desiring to leave but you must have money. Many don't have that. They come to Africa with minimal funds and hope things will work out.

I am so impressed with Mark! Great work little brother! You have a beautiful mind!!!

Thank you young man for being very practical in your approach to assimilate in your new environment. There's no other way to integrate in the community than through the conduits of the locals. Even so, you have to achieve it through self-honesty.

Mark- you and the gentleman make some salient points pertaining to the diasporains adapting and integrating into the Tanzania culture. Mark- the Chinese and Indians comprehend the unified business paradigm, and they are taking over Africa.. Mark- folks are actually charging for church. Unbelievable!

Good advice Mark. I think it's better to ask local people and local communities for help if we are foreigners travel to Tanzania. Learn to adapt to build up the connection first with people who are willing to help others.

Mark thanks for enlightening us again. You hit the nail by the head again on people praying their problems away. People need to understand their problems first and then learn how they can get out of it.

Content, Always informative Mark encouraging. Food for thought, Challenging as GB2A. There are others who are informative as well. All are appreciated.

Great video and great information. This is well needed information. Mark, you are a gifted leader. You were born for this. This is why you are so passionate y about your vision. Keep on keeping on. #estherpinkm.

We as African (Tanzanian) are different not as what many diasporas may expect, but what fail s many diasporas is they expect heaven out here while they come as strangers... Africa can be a great home if you know how to make it, then and only then we can be great as a community together.

thank you Mark, i've been watching you grow and you have come a long way...keep growing and sharing it is well appreciated

I like some of what you had to say. Especially about the preparedness and being pro active. I do however disagree with forgetting where we came from. The other foreigners you speak of do move together but the don't completely let go of their culture. I don't think we need to forget our culture. We should bring the positive aspect share with the locals and most definitely learn the local culture. Our culture is what will bond us. As I said the positive aspects. We do have positive aspects to our culture.

Yes mark great info I just struggled to hear due to the breeze An spot on with regards to build As a family What we need to form is a co operative Where we for those interested to build a community a foundation of reference A starting point Nuff said. Reach out plz. Ase. 👊🏾❤️👊🏾

I love this!! Eloquently expressed! Thank you brother Mark. I'm planning to move to Rwanda and this is extremely helpful. Yeeeeees integration!!! This video has me pumped! I've been following Dr. Harnet. Her ABA program membership has been so instrumental in helping me prepare to move. The membership is worth the investment to help sustain and stay focused on the bottomline anywhere in the world.

A very critical discussion and Mark Meets Africa addresses the problem of going to Africa with no plan or agenda, but even more importantly no ideology of Pan Africanism with the goal of building Global African Unity. To have an ideology of Pan Africanism at this critical time is beyond just going to "visit" (that's different) or checking who has the best jollof rice. It's time to unite and build.

🙌🏽💯 agreed!

I think an important message is this: This planet is ours and so we can live anywhere we want, as long as we can adapt to the conditions there. Be flexible and understand the deeper truths of this life and you will be able to live anywhere. Moving to Africa will not solve your problems. Some of us need therapy, not a new dress or address.

Your smiles Mark.will take you anywhere in Africa! Tell em brutha! Love your content.

What mark is saying is not just a Tanzanian thing it's an African thing, a lot of black people are afraid of cooperation and i think like mark said, we want to put our name on things and this i think stems from black people wanting to show off, which black people have turned into an art form, i believe that when black people are showing off they believe that this gives them some type of power or intelligence that other black people do not have. However this type of thinking and action has the opposite effect it makes us weak and unintelligent. We have really been bamboozled.

Mark, your humility is going to take you far. Save these videos and in a few years, when you apply to Brown, Stanford, Harvard or Yale to major in international business or something, use this background. Ok. I'm watching young man. It seems as if you and other young people are doing the best.

Mark very wise and smart keep it up you will make brother

I was very interested in hearing what the guy who walked up with his son had to say. Sounded like he could have provided great knowledge, experience, and wisdom especially on this matter. However the other guy with his camera was all in the way blocking this man from your camera view. Before and along with that, the loud winds also made it almost impossible to hear anyone. Please setup a proper one on one interview with the older man if possible and w/o all the distractions. Looks like gold just fell into your hands. Don't let it slip and miss this opportunity. ❤

Mark is speaking the TRUTH! Tell it. Right on young brother. Thanks.

Mark, God bless you. You want a Diasporan Community Center. If you are not getting any support at the beginning, get yourself a small place/ room in the city (not too expensive) and start offering services needed to the diasporan coming to Tanzania. Ask the Lord Jesus to help you.

Mark you need a external mic with wind noice reduction . Could not watch your video because of wind noise.

Africans must teach each other how to live together and use our skills to overcome the life traps set by us and the colonists. I am from Tanzania I invest there little and when I am back home I face the same situation like if I am born in USA or Europe sometimes. We need to open a TV for educating our future for welcoming back our brothers and systers from USA and other ares in the world. This TV will help to teach local Tanzanian how to 1. Put Our African Languages ​​first. 2. Rebuke Bad Politics 3. To remove Discrimination especially for kids and women's. #babanilinde 4. Remove Stupidity 5. Let Us be real People 6. Love Africa 7. Let Us Not Lie. 8. Everybody need to know Africa is a land for all African American too. Finally, all of you be united in heart, compassion, brotherly affection, compassion and humility.

It Boils down to being prepared...so many opportunities right in our faces..but if we are not skilled EDUCATED or wise we are nothing but a liability. I PLAN to bring my education and KNOWLEDGE to .AFRICA Most High Willing.. why come to have fun and fun alone., there is much work to do. Remember there is no such thing as impossible 🗣. IM POSSIBLE. 🥰

The government of Tansania have to Show the people

Very personal young man. Seems to really love people.

I don't understand how anyone could rush off to a foreign country with no residual income.

Those who complain have been living in The US for many many years yet they still have problems , but how come they dont have patience in Africa...we are not perfect but if u give us time and stay with us , life can only get better , no body said it will be easy but it can be done. This young man Mark , I have a lot of respect for him , he came both feet in. Love and respect for him hope the good Lord protect him...

Been to the city mall.. stayed PSDF TWRS NEAR ZANIBAR FERRY

So what we did was we connected with people from there exchanged number we still keep in contact the second time i went i stayed with my new family and will be doing business with them it makes it a lot easier and better for all of us .

Thanks for sharing your thoughts 💭! Asante!

Honest question. Why is it the job of the diasporans to build the country? 2. Why can't they go there and just live? Tanzania is run by black people yet the richest people in the country are non black. All of that needs to be "critiqued". Essentially it sounds like diasporans are expected to go there and change yet the people there aren't expected to do things differently from what they've done that has led them to live in impoverished conditions whike having so much natural resources. Let's critique everyone not just diasporans.... Maybe approach from a consortium perspective that has the means to make big meaningful investments that we can control.

This Mark guy has good energy..

Good work

Nice

*Fantastic vid!* Many words of wisdom. Ty. I am particularly disappointed that they have began to sell the a "church seat". Rather, sell the Word of God for profit. These colonizing ways from the States must end. _Freely we've been given by God through Christ, freely we give._ 💗

Mark's English speaking style is...interesting. Where is Mark from in the US?

Wow wow wow. Great info and eye opening

Mark your parents must be happy to have a son like who is clever and reflective

Mambo king my family Nd eye will be landing January 6th in Dar . Eye would luv to connect w/ y’all.. 🤞🏾🇹🇿 #staywoke 👁

Keep.it kid u doing GOD

That is the real issue of black people , no matter where we are

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I don't think we belong in TZ or any east-africa country, most of us are from west-africa if your ancestors were slaves from Africa. Most of the countries in East Africa are influenced by arabic countries. The reason i say this because I follow about 50 youtubers, mostly are in west-africa and Rwanda and now also Burundi. The prblems of diaspora in west-africa are different and the diaspora going to these countries are better prepared by the AA in those countries. But Marc and some other people are the exceptions that are doing great in TZ.

So those little birds are all the way over in the motherland

Shida ya watu wanaotoka nje na kuja Tanzania wanapenda kutuonesha kwamba nje huko USA au Majuu ni bora kuliko walipokuja na hii inaharibu vijana wetu wanaamini kwamba huko ni bora zaidi lakini kiukwewli ni hata huko watu wanakufa na njaa na hamna Amani .Kiufupi tuu watueleze ukweli kwasababu wanalalamika kwamba visa ya Tanzania kupata ni ngumu lakini hasa hasa wanasafiri nchi kama Ujerumani ambapo visa yeke ni ngumu kupata na ni l'abima kujifunza lugha .Naongea kwa ujumla kuchukuliana poa sisi kama ndugu ndio kunafanya hali ise obaya zaidi kama mtu anampango wa kuja afanye utafiti vizuri na achukue mda ajifunze lugha itakuwa rahisi kukabiliana na changamoto mbalimbali.

The sound was really unbearable... very interesting, but was not able to hear the majority of the conversation... 🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

Is true Mark keep going youg man

Maybe you could build the community center online first. (this is free to do. It will allow you to develop trusting relationships with people.) Build up a relationship, contacts, ideas, etc then you will know what type of physical center you may need, if at all.

The best way to live in Africa is to assimilate to the existing community just like Mark, not creating another for the repats, it may cause a rift in future. Don't create little America In Tanzania, be Tanzanians.

Well said

For people who conduct business online, how reliable is the electricity?

Which description is the Vince's link, Mark ?

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Good content, well done. I challenge you to do an entire interview with your hands in your pocket, not on your face

This gentleman did a response video to Mark. He made some good points: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d6p9qpWExtivXZc.html

Video took too long to discuss title and when you eventually did start your voice was nearly inaudible

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where is the vollumeeeeee

Your voice was loud and clear at first but your voice went down and difficult to hear. You really have to check your microphone. I had to turn my sound all the way up to even hear you a little but I still could not hear you well, so I had to leave this video

Whats the guys youtube I am success results?

tariq take a note 📝 and learn from mark stop the division about africans and africans america. 🙌🏿😇

Live breath eat shop like the African you are .

🥴 this one needs subtitles. Couldn’t understand a thing.

Folks hate to hear the truth

The dis p or a need a community

Its very annoying that you don't make the effort to edit or organise a proper interview with the people you interacting with...I hate to say these but these is the most annoying video I have seen , I wish I can slap that guy vlogging or whatever he is doing ...that very distracting ,disappointing and disrespectful in my eyes .... good content and keep up the good work , good luck Mark👍🏼

I hear you Mark but how do you heal from a system that you lived in for 400 years and counting ? Until we get the healing that we need, maybe through programs the healing won't ever happen. We say we're healed , we say we're woke. But I see a lot of woke folk still doing the same thing that they've done for the last 500 years. No new educational system, no new opportunity, no new hospital system, no new system. No new justice system nothing ,we are trying to still live in their system our way and that's not going to work . They're not going to allow us to live in their system our way . So we have to totally separate and educate our own children and in turn educate ourselves and in turn getting new hearts. Do things different ,but where do we start? We can want something new all we want. But to continue doing the same thing you'll get the same results. That's what we're doing even when we go to Africa we're bringing that Western mindset there. We think they think we're better than each other. In fact we're not . Everybody including African Americans and Africans have been colonized and the mindset is colonized . We all have to be free and work at it daily in order to have that change mindset.

Hello Mark, this video was very disjointed and disorganized. This isn't like you. The first six minutes were nothing but people walking back and forth and not saying anything pertaining to the problems of the diaspora. It was hard to hear you; please turn up the volume. Wind noise was very intrusive. Maybe next time you should find a more sheltered spot for filming. You didn't introduce Vincent right away, the man from the UK, and tell us why he was with you today. And I felt a little uncomfortable listening to and watching the private conversation you were having with the man with his son. Meanwhile, keep up the good work with the young sons of Africa at the orphanage.

You sound like Obama