—Four African American families pack up all their belongings, risking everything to move to the new land of opportunity: Africa. Enticed by cheap housing and picturesque landscapes, these families travel 5,000 miles to find love, jobs and a better life. First, they'll have to survive the inevitable culture shock, but if they can endure the first 60 days, their lives could be changed forever. Turning the typical narrative on its head, "Coming From America" features a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for those looking to start again.

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Season 16 of 6 Episodes

Three families uproot their lives in America and move to Africa.
Restless children, anxious parents and unexpected visitors throw comical twists into each family's adventure; new foods and exotic landscapes have everyone wondering if they will be able to adapt to their new home.
Africa's searing climate proves it is not for the faint of heart; power outages dampen spirits but not the determination to conquer fears and overcome challenges; tensions rise as money becomes an issue, and each family must face their own obstacles.
Leaving the city provides the families with a much-needed breath of fresh air and unexpected spiritual awakenings.
Four African American families pack up all their belongings, risking everything to move to the new land of opportunity: Africa. Enticed by cheap housing and picturesque landscapes, these families travel 5000 miles to find a better life.
Living in Africa isn't as cheap as they'd expected, but each family figures out a way to stay in the motherland.

Four African American families pack up all their belongings, risking everything to move to the new land of opportunity: Africa. Enticed by cheap housing and picturesque landscapes, these families travel 5,000 miles to find love, jobs and a better life. First, they'll have to survive the inevitable culture shock, but if they can endure the first 60 days, their lives could be changed forever. Turning the typical narrative on its head, "Coming From America" features a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for those looking to start again.

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