Michelle Obama live-tweets Tanzania visit

The @FLOTUS twitter account is usually written by the first lady’s communications team, but on Monday Mrs. Obama said she would be sending out tweets herself.

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

— FLOTUS (@FLOTUS) July 1, 2013

Landed here in Tanzania to such a warm welcome — music, dancers & drummers… http://t.co/97hA4B0ynG
-mo #FLOTUSinAfrica

— FLOTUS (@FLOTUS) July 1, 2013

{mosads}Obama also set up an Instagram account, and tweeted out a picture Monday afternoon.

You’ve got to see this! http://t.co/1Mp2F2oM9x
-mo #FLOTUSinAfrica

— FLOTUS (@FLOTUS) July 1, 2013

The Obama family is spending eight days in Africa. President Obama and the first lady are set to dine with the Tanzanian president and first lady Monday night.

Tonight, Barack & I are attending an Official Dinner hosted by the President & First Lady of Tanzania. So touched by their hospitality.
-mo

— FLOTUS (@FLOTUS) July 1, 2013