Uganda: A Side of Africa The Media Won't Show You 🇺🇬

Our family of 10 shows you a side of Africa the media won't show you! The pearl of Africa, Uganda!

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About us:
Joe Lee and Alena Maze, a married couple with a blended family of seven children, Amyah, Akyli, Azaio, Arazo, Ajedi, Ajoui, and the new baby, document their journey to find their purpose in the will of God. While revealing the dynamics of a blended family, the couple expresses their struggles, successes, and failures through film.

Joe Lee | Director of Photography & Street photographer
Alena Maze | Director & Mathematician

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0:00-2:00 - Intro, Welcome to Uganda
1:02-2:35 - Day 1, good morning
2:36-3:38 - Driving, You don’t know how busy it gets
3:39-6:09 - Endiro Coffee, Cafe & bookstore
6:10-8:19 - Acacia Mall, Popular shopping mall
8:20-10:40 - Bagala Craft Market
10:41-12:24 - More shopping, USD to UGX
12:25-15:14 - Driving & Thoughts on Kampala traffic
15:15-16:03 - Police pulls us over
16:04-17:25 - Swimming lessons
17:26-18:04 - The KFC is better here!
18:05-20:28 - Day 2, Morning coffee date
20:29-22:12 - Exploring the neighborhood on foot
22:13-23:59 - The local market
24:00-26:17 - Thoughts so far about Uganda
26:18-28:58 - Gaba fish market
28:59-29:44 - Grocery shopping
29:45- 30:10 - Regular day on boda bodas
30:11-30:28 - Dentists here are amazing
30:29-33:39 - Why swim lessons?
33:40-35:56 - What it looks like to walk here
35:57-40:32 - Kipuye Market to dress shopping on railroad tracks
40:33-41:12 - Home cooked dinner
41:13-41:59 - Day 3, Amyah think’s it’s her house
33:40-43:01 - A bit more about our Airbnb stay
43:02-49:09 - Mengo Palace, all women here are wives
49:10-55:08 - What a Ugandan buffet looks like at 2K Restaurant
55:09-56:33 - Nightlife, We hit the club
56:34-57:35 - End, blooper

[MAZELEE]

Gyebale ko! We apologize for the extra-long delay between videos—balancing everyday life with the kids, nurturing our spiritual well-being and growth, editing the videos, plus all the behind-the-scenes work, while still making sure we get in our early morning coffee dates, takes a lot of effort and time with just 2 people! It seemed like we were fighting against something (or somebody) who just didn't want this video to come out. It was a struggle! But look at this video is finally live after 2 months! Thank you Jesus! We’re also incredibly thankful for our many viewers and hope you’re enjoying our travel series!

[m.d.]

Joe should get into narrating. When he narrated, it felt like a documentary. And he is skilled at knowing just what details are interesting to know. I learned a lot.

[KGM]

I just want to commend your openness! As a Mozambican, I was surprised by your willingness to take your children to the dentist in Uganda because the west has a very poor understanding and view of Africa. We have good health services here, we have good education, we have all the things the west does but something is always lost in translation. Thank you for experiencing Uganda to the fullest. You have thought me how to approach newness and truly immerse myself and learn from other cultures. This video is so beautiful, us Africans cannot thank you enough. Yes, I say us Africans because to me we are one. It's really inexplicable

[chrisanor]

As Ghanaian I must say this was really beautiful. Uganda is a beautiful country.

[patrickcheptoek]

The fact that you can drive in Kampala you get all the respect. I am Ugandan and I don’t think I can drive in Kampala yet

[tinaviolet]

❤❤❤❤wow thanks for making us Ugandans please gather here as we cherish our beautiful country the pearl

[roberttaupe]

I am originally from Guadeloupe in the Caribbean but I live in Europe I visited Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda last November I took my backpack I crossed the borders and I loved it 'Uganda and I quickly want to settle there permanently. For me Uganda is one of the most beautiful countries in the world.



[Tiwas_room]

The way Mama maze said to the kids you're broke gat me😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[Rnja]

Thanks for allowing us to see Uganda through your families eyes. It’s amazing to watch the kids grow up. My daughter and I have been watching forever

[irenemassamuna]

Kale nyabo nawe djebale Im congolese i had been 8 years in uganda i gave birth to my first Child over there it à goid country People are so kind and I love it my sister and her family Steel there

[comfort]

Much love from Nigeria. Ugandan is indeed a beautiful place. I m not surprised cos Africa is BEAUTIFUL (zhe is a definition of true BEAUTY). God bless Ugandan, God bless the Mazelee, God bless 9ja, God bless us all. Much love from NIGERIA

[mariatheresa]

Good bargaining skills Alena. A real African 😂😂😂😂

[tyckeri]

I wrote uganda!! When you asked 😁 i have been following you for over 10 year its nice you finally visited 🤗

[taylormilan]

i just left the continent and i was so sad about being back in the US. this video cheered me up

[kakemborichard]

Uganda is heaven on earth with lovely people, lovely nature, lovely food, fresh waters, greenery nd wild life

[rhonakirabo]

One thing Ugandans love is hearing a foreigner speaking luganda, if u want to see the biggest smiles try it. I really loved the fact that u guys took the time to learn some words bse they help u bond with the locals, if it's possible for them to get even friendlier then they will. I jst love my country and am so glad u guys enjoyed ur stay. Come again.

[kylaren]

The little girl who wants to sit in the front. She is funny. She cried her way into the front each and every time 😂.

[Shaaa]

I’m in Uganda 🇺🇬 and it’s a beautiful country. I love the people and it’s culture. I just love Everything about Uganda. ❤❤❤

[CJuliaKWills]

You have really made us proud. Thanks to the Mazelee family. You're awesome! Am a proud Ugandan❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[chidinque]

The man at the bar who said call me when you come to Kenya for anything meant it. That's how a true African welcomes you with love.