Our Family Thought We Were Crazy for Moving to Africa - The Gambia

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Ieft the USA to Africa - Now We Live in The Gambia for $2,000

In this video, Ebby Pheonix shares why she and her husband made the life-changing decision to leave the United States and relocate to The Gambia — despite family backlash, stereotypes about Africa, and warnings that they were making a mistake.

After spending nearly $5,000–$6,000 per month living in the U.S., they now live in The Gambia for under $2,000 a month. She breaks down their real monthly expenses — rent, utilities, food, transportation — and explains why buying land in West Africa became part of their long-term wealth strategy.

But this story goes deeper than numbers.

This is about raising Black children in an environment where they feel safe. It’s about stepping away from racial tension, political distrust, and financial pressure. It’s about rediscovering identity, community, and freedom on the African continent.

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Chapters:
00:05 Family Backlash: “Why Would You Move to Africa?”
01:21 Meet Ebie: From Brooklyn to The Gambia
02:48 Indirect Racism & Corporate America Pressure
06:47 The Final Straw: Politics, Safety & Leaving the U.S.
09:56 First Impressions of Africa & Breaking the Narrative
11:20 The Real Cost of Living in America ($5K–$6K Monthly)
12:48 Living in The Gambia Under $2,000 a Month
15:39 Community Restaurant & Changing the Africa Narrative
18:36 Feeling Safe, Free & Welcomed in Gambia
20:32 Working Multiple Jobs to Survive in America
23:07 Lack of Support & Proving the Doubters Wrong
24:26 Airport Moment: A Stranger Protects My Son
26:20 Buying Land in Our Second Week
28:04 Why You Must Come With an Entrepreneur Mindset
29:13 Raising Black Boys in Freedom
31:30 Healthier Food, Real Chicken & Glowing Skin
34:41 Adapting to Life Without DoorDash & Ubers
38:01 Sacrifices: Leaving My Older Children Behind
40:17 Building Generational Wealth in The Gambia
42:19 Final Message: Take the Risk & Come to Africa

Produced by: Team Webnation
Director : Hayford
Editor: Charles
Color Grading : Webnation Africa
Thanks to : Ebby Pheonix
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About Webnation Diaspora Transition: Diaspora Transition is a documentary series that follows the emotional, financial, and cultural journeys of African Americans relocating to Africa—exploring why they left, how they adapted, and what they gained in the process.
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Ieft the USA to Africa - Now We Live in The Gambia for $2,000