The Official Repatriation/Moving Abroad Thread

[JahFocus CS]

This thread is intended to primarily focus on sharing knowledge related to repatriation to Africa, with a more minor focus on moving to Black countries in the Americas (Jamaica, Haiti, Barbados, etc.) or countries with large populations of African descent (like Colombia, Brazil, etc.).

The information can be related to the actual procedures of moving to the relevant countries (legal requirements, securing a job, etc.), practical considerations (living expenses, how much you should have saved up at a minimum, etc.), quality of life, and other such important points.

 

[JahFocus CS]

To be honest I can't contribute a ton of info at the moment. I have not yet traveled to Africa, the Caribbean, or Latin America, but am interested in possibly moving within the next 3-5 years.

I seem to have ancestral ties to Nigeria and Cameroon. Cameroon is a dictatorship and I don't speak French, so it is out of the question at this point. For me, in West Africa, I'm thinking Nigeria and Ghana are my only good options. Liberia could also be a possibility, but I'm troubled by the history of settler colonialism there and not sure that I want to step into that.

In the Americas, I'm mostly considering Belize and Barbados. Jamaica is lower on the list and USVI is at the bottom of my list. With the Caribbean, I am concerned about hurricanes, especially moving forward as climate change gets worse. So I'm thinking it'd be better to not be on an island. I'm leaning towards Belize. Also with a lot of the smaller Caribbean islands, they only have one or two industries (tourism is one) and jobs are tough to get, even for locals.

If I brush up on and improve my Spanish skills, maybe Colombia and Esmeraldas in Ecuador are in play too.

 

[Bawon Samedi]

My sister just got married in Ethiopia and is living there. I don't know about living there but one day I do plan on visiting that country.

Anyways, good thread.

 

[MajorVitaman]

In for the knowledge

 

[Smashius Clay]

I'm moving to Colombia next month. Here's something that I feel is a useful tool for receiving paper mail while abroad:

Mail Scanning, Virtual Mailbox & Mail Forwarding Services

 

[Fox]

I wouldn't look over french countries like Senegal if the language barrier is your only concern, it's a high quality of life to be had there in comparison to its peers. I know a guy doing very well over there with a export business and if areas like renewables and aquaculture interest you I'd def say give it a chance.

Check out Made In Africa Project

 

[Fox]

Also I know some people who can help you get through some loopholes out there pm me.

 

[The Odum of Ala Igbo]

Move to Ghana. It's better run than Nigeria. If you speak French, consider Ivory Coast.

 

[MajorVitaman]

Move to Ghana. It's better run than Nigeria. If you speak French, consider Ivory Coast.

What would you say are the pro's/con's of each country for AA's?

Ghana

Spoiler

The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency

Ghana Economy: Population, GDP, Inflation, Business, Trade, FDI, Corruption

Nigeria

Spoiler

The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency

Nigeria Economy: Population, GDP, Inflation, Business, Trade, FDI, Corruption

 

[The Odum of Ala Igbo]

What would you say are the pro's/con's of each country for AA's?

Ghana

Spoiler

The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency

Ghana Economy: Population, GDP, Inflation, Business, Trade, FDI, Corruption

Nigeria

Spoiler

The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency

Nigeria Economy: Population, GDP, Inflation, Business, Trade, FDI, Corruption

Depends what you're planning to do. Are you planning to start a business and become rich? Nigeria has a larger market and is wealthier than Ghana?

Do you just want to live a good life, Ghana is better. Unless, you're wealthy. Then you can live on Victoria Island in Lagos or Calabar like a King.

 

[The Odum of Ala Igbo]

@EastCoastNaga Visit each country a couple of times before moving, to be honest.

 

[MajorVitaman]

Depends what you're planning to do. Are you planning to start a business and become rich? Nigeria has a larger market and is wealthier than Ghana?

Do you just want to live a good life, Ghana is better. Unless, you're wealthy. Then you can live on Victoria Island in Lagos or Calabar like a King.

I want to build houses

@EastCoastNaga Visit each country a couple of times before moving, to be honest.

True true, I should get off the continent first & visit before I make a move right


You ever been to Nigeria or Ghana?

 

[Smashius Clay]

I've been to Kenya a few times. Its growing fast out there - might be worth a look.

 

[Elle Driver]

Taking my family with me to Ethiopia for the first time. I'm excited but anxious. If I really like it I may just have us all make the move

 

[Trajan]

Taking my family with me to Ethiopia for the first time. I'm excited but anxious. If I really like it I may just have us all make the move

I loved Addis. Stayed in Bole

Good people out there

Pros:
- Very safe compared to other African cities. I could stroll home at 2am. Nairobi on the other hand was
- Little overt corruption unlike other African cities. Makes it less stressful if you're not being shaken down for money everywhere you go
- Good weather (might have been just the time of year I went)
- Good food. Nice cafes serving great coffee as well as local food

Cons:
Poverty. It's very sad to see so many poor people begging.
Not as free as other places. I had no problems but the fact that I was in a pseudo-police state had me



Btw Elle, there is unrest at the moment and I don't know how serious it is. Look into that. You don't want to be like that family in the movie No Escape where there is a revolution as soon as you touch down