African Americans Living In Senegal

regla · 2009-10-08T19:34:11+02:00

With a small community of African Americans living in Senegal we are searching for other African Americans that may live in Senegal now or wish to move here in the future. If you or someone you know is interested, please let us know. Update August 2012: I posted this blog a few years ago and was surprised to see how many people read the post -- over 5,000 -- Yeah!. I have lived here for more than six years and have been able to integrate myself fairly well. Don't worry about the language difference. I did not speak Wolof or French when I first moved here and now I can communicate fairly well in Wolof. You are not moving to the moon -- you are moving to a peaceful place in the motherland. You can have most of the things you need here. If you have skills that can be shared with the Senegalese people make a visit here and see if you can "see yourself" living here. Possible business ventures for anyone thinking of living in Senegal. Working with iron (making iron bars for windows and doors that can be fitted for screens) Do you have building trade experience? Most buildings are made of concrete the absolutely cheapest and most widely used. A fresh new approach to keeping mosquitoes out of a home. Tools for almost any industry. Chicken farm. Automobile diagnostics. Driver Training Beauty school instructors in hair cutting, perms, manicures, etc. Teaching women how to care for their natural hair. Adult education. Clothing manufacturing: how to make patterns and training in sewing western style clothing according to sizes. Private elementary, junior high and high school level education. With standards that are equivalent to an American or European system. New ideas! Whatever your profession is can you bring that expertise to Senegal? Other Note: Make sure you have enough funds to live on and create your business here. There is no Small Business Association here. Blessings, Regla

Last activity 23 November 2023 by idysall

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PRINCE CHISOMNew member21 April 2023 14:34:34

#161

@mamajunie0001 you're welcome my brother.

RainberryMember14 May 2023 17:23:45

#162

Hi any American women want to meet up? I'm female, 30s, American. Feeling a bit lonely here

RainberryMember14 May 2023 17:24:57

#163

Hi any female Americans want to meetup and grab a coffee or just hangout? I'm 30s, woman American. Feeling a bit homesick and lonely here

mayimspringtimeNew member15 May 2023 12:32:26

#164

I'm from UK, I'm sure I will be feeling the same, so hope to meet up with you in very near future.

Amnesty1New member03 July 2023 13:00:34

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@Rainberry

Hi @Rainberry.

Am working here almost a year.

I feel you!

If you haven't found your clan yet, I'm willing to meet up.

Live in Dakar (Almadies, but drive - when it's safe!)

Let me know if you want to meet up and we can figure a way to exchagne info.

Ciao!

openkaolackMember13 July 2023 20:07:09

#166

@regla I am a retired bus operator coming to Senegal in September 2023...25 years of experience....New York,Philadelphia,Baltimore, WashingtonDC,Atlanta,Houston and California....interested in BRT Dakar...thank you,Abdul-Malik...

idysallNew member23 November 2023 13:14:06

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@Lyntomove

Hi Lyn

This Idy Sall. I am a Senegalese and US citizen for over 2 decades living in Maryland. I am retiring in couple months and ready to go back to Senegal to settle. I taught French to Americans of all ages and particularly American diplomats at FSI (Foreign Service Institute) at Arlington VA.

Let me know if you have questions.

Cheers

adekoyae86New member23 November 2023 16:36:34

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@idysall Hi, I teach English as second language in a Cambridge international school. Would you mind we talk over whatsApp: **

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idysallNew member23 November 2023 17:09:43

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@adekoyae86

Sure

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@nalaji

Yes I am still teaching.

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