Kelis has been quietly building a new life in Kenya. She and her family have relocated from Temecula, where she launched her Bounty and Full Farm, to Kenya, where she’s expanded to We Farms. 

The “Milkshake” singer has been candid about what’s working (and what’s not) since relocating with her three kids: Knight (16, whom she shares with rapper Nas) and late husband Mike Mora’s two kids, Shepherd, 9, and Galilee, 5.

The singer, chef, and entrepreneur often shares clips and reflections from her 300-acre farm, which offers her followers a clear-eyed look at daily life away from the United States and all its “glory.”

In a recent video Kelis posted, she praised the people of Kenya and its infrastructure. “Kenyans are some of the friendliest people,” she said, noting that everyday conveniences like ride-share services and delivery options are available where she lives. She also pointed out that Kenya has “movie [theaters], malls, arcades, bowling alleys—literally all of that is here.” 

Kelis also noted that she has no insurance, but that’s not a problem. “The healthcare here is also so good and affordable, which is amazing because I don’t have insurance here,” she continued. “Business here is also really easy to do. There’s so much opportunity to do so many things.” 

This relocation follows a period of major personal change for Kelis, who moved after spending time on the continent and ultimately decided that Kenya offered a better fit for her family and her business. Her 300-acre farm, We Farms, is expanding into more than just a farm. Kelis is building her natural empire and nest egg.

Even though Kelis and her family are very happy in their Kenyan life, there are some cons that she called out. “The waste management is trash, absolutely awful. Another big con for me is shipping and importing. Anything that’s brought into the country, they’re gonna jack up the price. I would also say the car [dealerships] here is an absolute nightmare.”  

All things considered, Kelis wouldn’t trade the memories she’s made in Kenya for anything. “This is NOT a comparison to America, these are just observations that can help the diaspora,” she wrote. “Kenya is still one of the BEST countries on the continent in my opinion.”