🇺🇸 He Sold Everything at 26 and Started Over in Kenya 🇰🇪 -

African American relocates to Kenya 🇰🇪 at 26 | moving to Africa stories, Real expat story, cost of living, digital nomad life, African food travel, and #blaxit truths. El‑Way shares why he left the U.S. to start over in Nairobi. Would you sell everything and start over in Africa?

El‑Way ‪@BackToZion‬ did exactly that. After years in the U.S., he packed up his life and relocated to Kenya, seeking freedom, identity, and a new beginning. Now based in Nairobi, he consults with others who are ready to take the leap.

This is more than a relocation.
It’s a return.
A rediscovery.
A bold decision that's part of a rising wave known as the #blaxit movement.

🎥 In this raw THrybE sit-down interview, we unpack:
• Why El‑Way left the U.S. for Kenya
• The realities of life as a Black expat in Nairobi
• How he’s surviving and thriving abroad
• Step-by-step insights for anyone considering the move
• What freedom really looks like for a digital nomad in Africa

⏳ CHAPTERS (COMPRESSED TIME STAMPS):

00:00 – 04:39 | INTRO & BACKSTORY
Who is El‑Way? Why leave the U.S.?

04:40 – 10:29 | LIFE IN NAIROBI
Cost of living, housing, safety, and challenges

10:30 – 15:09 | WORK, INCOME & PURPOSE
How does he earn, consulting others, and digital survival

15:10 – 19:59 | BLAXIT MINDSET & IDENTITY
Mental shift, reconnecting with African roots

20:00 – 23:19 | CHALLENGES & TRUTHS
Not a fantasy: the real experience of relocating

23:20 – 26:40 | WHAT FREEDOM LOOKS LIKE
Day-to-day life, mobility, spirituality

26:41 – 30:08 | ADVICE FOR FUTURE RELOCATORS
Step-by-step mindset, must-know insights

30:09 – END | LEGACY & THRYbE REFLECTIONS
Building bridges, impact, moving forward

Whether you're exploring life in different countries or preparing for your own journey, this story offers perspective, power, and a sense of purpose.

🎥 Related Story: She Relocated From the US to Kenya – Building Journey Back to Eden
👉 Watch here:    • Why I Moved From America To Africa  


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📍 Filmed: June 30, 2025 | Location: Nairobi, Kenya
🎙️ Featuring: El‑Way – @BackToZion
🎞️ Produced by: THrybE – The Harry Experience

📞 Contact El‑Way (Relocation Consulting):
📺 YouTube:    / @backtozion  
🎵 TikTok:   / elway.backtozion  
📱 WhatsApp (Inquiries only): +254 795 141552
Serious relocation inquiries only. Please reach out respectfully.

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