Michelle Obama takes Twitter by storm on Tanzania leg of Africa tour, spending the day managing the account usually run by her staff

Michelle and the rest of the Obama family touched down in Tanzania Monday and the first lady thanked the people of the East African nation for a 'warm welcome - music, dancers & drummers.'

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Michelle Obama arrived in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on Monday and said she would be managing her Twitter account, which her staff typically handles. 

Michelle Obama is going social during her African visit, taking over the Twitter account usually maintained by her communications staff.

Michelle and the rest of the Obama family touched down in Tanzania Monday and the first lady thanked the people of the East African nation for a "warm welcome - music, dancers & drummers."

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2. FLOTUS        ✔ @FLOTUS
   
   A conversation with Mrs. Obama & @laurawbush at the African First Ladies Summit in Tanzania. #investinwomen pic.twitter.com/KI1oX8O6BS

1. LOTUS        ✔ @FLOTUS
   This morning, Mrs. Obama joins the @TheBushCenter's African First Ladies Summit in Tanzania. Watch: http://bushcenter.org/live  #investinwomen
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   FLOTUS        ✔ @FLOTUS
   Just got back from dinner. Thanks for joining me on @twitter for such an incredible day. Signing off! -mo #FLOTUSinAfrica
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   Tonight, Barack & I are attending an Official Dinner hosted by the President & First Lady of Tanzania. So touched by their hospitality. -mo
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   These kids are amazing. I want young people all across the world — & especially at home — to see that education is the key to success. -mo
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   FLOTUS        ✔ @FLOTUS
   You've got to see this! http://instagram.com/p/bOkiCfvZKp  -mo #FLOTUSinAfrica
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   FLOTUS        ✔ @FLOTUS
   Loved this performance at the Baba wa Watoto Center, an org that helps kids from challenging backgrounds reach their full potential. -mo
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   FLOTUS        ✔ @FLOTUS
   Mrs. Kikwete & I visited a memorial to honor the victims of the US Embassy attack in Dar es Salaam — a moving tribute. -mo #FLOTUSinAfrica
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   FLOTUS        ✔ @FLOTUS
   Had a wonderful tea with Mrs. Kikwete @salmakikwete — such an inspiring advocate for women and girls in Tanzania. -mo #FLOTUSinAfrica
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   FLOTUS        ✔ @FLOTUS
   Thanks to the President & First Lady of Tanzania, @jmkikwete & @salmakikwete, for making us feel right at home. -mo #FLOTUSinAfrica
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    FLOTUS        ✔ @FLOTUS
    Landed here in Tanzania to such a warm welcome — music, dancers & drummers... http://instagram.com/p/bOcAz-wihj  -mo #FLOTUSinAfrica
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    FLOTUS        ✔ @FLOTUS
    Hey twitter, I'm taking over @FLOTUS today! We're in Dar es Salaam—my 1st visit to Tanzania—I couldn't be more excited! -mo #FLOTUSinAfrica
    
    
    SOURCE:By Leslie Larson / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS