Why Move to Africa from America if You Want to Live Like an American?
Every year, thousands of Americans—especially from the Black diaspora—relocate to Africa seeking a fresh start, cultural connection, or new opportunities. But there’s an odd contradiction many bring with them: they move thousands of miles away… only to try and recreate the exact same American lifestyle they left behind.
This raises the question: if you want to live like an American, why move to Africa at all?
1. Africa Is Not America — And That’s the Point
Africa offers something America cannot: deeply rooted traditions, vibrant community life, and a slower, more human pace. If you bring an American lifestyle template—fast-paced consumerism, hyper-individualism, and constant convenience—you risk missing the very essence of African living.
If the goal is to enjoy the same malls, chain restaurants, and suburban sprawl you had in the U.S., you might as well stay in the U.S., where those systems are perfected. Moving to Africa is about…
