Attending the Happiest Funeral in the World

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Welcome to episode 1 of our Africa Saga! We travel to Ghana to explore a beautiful yet intimate part of their culture... Their highly lively funerals. Hope you enjoy the adventure :)
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[@internetexploreer]

Tommy being vulnerable like that made me cry. He is such a sweet and kind soul and that radiates through every video that he is in.

[@NubianEmpress777]

Tommy is indeed a sweet and kind soul... I was moved by his emotions. I lost my grandma in 1999 and as he mentioned his, I too thought of mine... Forever LOVED and MISSED. Thank you YES THEORY for another beautiful video, bringing us all closer as a human family. Much LOVE from 🇹🇹.

[@TheProdigalGoob]

Its why he is one of my favorites of the group! He seems a lot like me in many many ways. Great video.

[@travelniz]

Love it!

[@bradypease6394]

I’m not crying my eyes are sweating omg I lost my grandma as well about a year ago and I was feeling it too then he said it and started tearing up gosh darn it dude ❤️😂😇

[@itsjustmath]

Thank you for sharing that moment with us. Made me start crying, helped me grieve my grandmother a little. Capturing human moments like that and helping others through that is what part of the beauty of technology and the internet.

[@mrdeecyy]

Yes Theory, Ghanaians are grateful for this video. And our funerals are always, always happier.. All Ghanaians gather up here for appreciation 🇬🇭

[@silvanuskwasi8630]

Ghana to the world.

[@TheCpobarnet]

You are an amazing people. I have such a respect for your culture and ethics. The world could use more of your kindness

[@krispy4605]

So cool that this video was done, us westerners should really take note.

[@samuelyankson8603]

@@silvanuskwasi8630 you barb💯

[@jesse73429]

Love you, Emmanuel!

[@NytesMusic]

My favourite part is actually that the Ghanaians speak in the present tense about their late family and friends. "My mother is" instead of "My mother was", little details like that are so beautiful to me!

[@michellekabanga3612]

African dead loved ones may be dead in physical but alive and always in spirit with their loved ones a least the bantou people

[@Ceburekas]

❤

[@purplelove3666]

No,we don't. Maybe they didn't speak English fluently and that's why they would use is instead of was

[@donnygout4558]

@@purplelove3666 mah dude ghana has been an english/dutch speaking country for hundreds of years fam

[@stephaniegyamfi3514]

That is very true 🤣🤣🤣

[@lechij33]

When that one lady said: „In Ghana, we love everyone“, I couldn’t stop myself from dropping a tear. Crazy kindness and hospitality, exactly what I’m missing so often in our „perfect“ western society world… Great video, as ALWAYS. Greetings from Germany !

[@mintjamss]

crazy how rare common common hospitality is that we're surprised by people loving everyone

[@rokpepeshogun]

@@mintjamss the competition for money made us this way, that's what I think

[@terrelmensa4373]

As a Ghanaian living here in America one thing I noticed is the lack of love and sense of community here. In Ghana everyone is family and most people are really nice and friendly and welcoming. I can’t wait to go back and settle in my country.

[@kalb1ss1blak21]

@@terrelmensa4373 many places in america lack community and hospitality. many people are very isolated and unsocialable due to this lack of a collective identity. the closest thing to culture that all american share is comodity consumption and hyper-individualism, which isn't even exclusive to america.

[@user-bm6jn9ls4n]

Thats the whole of Africa, no one is a stranger... It takes the whole village to grow our children... In The whole of Africa we have what we call I hunhu/Ubuntu.. Called by different names in different parts mening the same.. which is.. I am because we are.. Or A person is a person because of other people..everything is about the collective.. We come from a culture of We not l..

[@redkoifish]

I swear I come back to this channel after months of not watching and I just get hit with a gust of hope and inspiration. It’s crazy.

[@vivianchepkemoi8055]

Likewise😂😂

[@kuachii1408]

came back after 2 years

[@akossarfo-kantanka7231]

I’m an American child of a Ghanaian immigrant, my grandfather was the chief of a Ashanti village. When he died at the age of 110 we when back for the funeral that last 3 days. It was the most incredible experience being apart of a “royal family”. I have never feared death, and when I do pass I want it to be a celebration of my life, not a sad and cold funeral. This video makes me so proud to be Ashanti-Ghanaian-America 🇬🇭

[@sidilicious11]

First, wow 110! Good for him. That experience sounded amazing.

[@xhxhxhxchchchch6901]

Mfs definitely added afew years

[@akossarfo-kantanka7231]

@@xhxhxhxchchchch6901 what do you mean?

[@Ankesadventures]

❤❤

[@coolhunter3]

@@akossarfo-kantanka7231 Having grown up in Ghana as a kid myself, in the Savannah region. At least when I lived there people didn't really record or keep track of their birthday and age. Asking someone for their age would always be a wild guess at best. Not saying you're wrong, but I would be really surprised if he was actually a 110 years old. Like you could ask someone who'se clearly 18-20 and they will say they're 30. It's not because they are lying, they genuinely have no idea because it's not a thing they care to track as westerners do.

[@aquamarine13yt]

I may be young now, but I would honestly love to have a funeral like this, a celebration of the life the person lived. This is amazing thank you for documenting this for us

[@ashplayz2374]

I feel the exact same.

[@user-hl9ww3ml2m]

Exactly what I was thinking!

[@Mansikkacake]

I am not a religious person and technically belong to buddhism from family, and this celebrating by dancing singing makes sense the most as a human being. Great way to connect to family, relatives and neighbors while sending the love ones for their departures. now want to do research about the world funeral cultures and history how it started.

[@danino66]

If feel the same and that’s why I teach my kids that it is ok to cry the lost of someone…but that they should be happy for the great life that person lived and thankful for the memories they had together…

[@tul5124]

I've always said I want everyone to wear colors. No black. Enjoy yourselves. Now I want this. This was super emotional for me. I love this so much.

[@Legendary33284]

There are so few places on the internet that give a proper representation of people in the real world instead of just the 2% of people that scream the loudest. You guys show that for the most part people are welcoming, nice, caring, and are willing to connect across races/cultures/ethnicities. Keep it up these stories are so awesome and informative. Much Love

[@k_j_n1242]

💯💯💯

[@RMCatchNFish]

W

[@patriciahercules6852]

Being nice and welcoming never ends well

[@jackiecasenavy]

Travelled to Ghana this past summer and it was one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been with even more beautiful people. All I have to say is madaase Ghana

[@Dapperwan]

🇬🇭Thanks but it’s *Medaase* We hope to see you again 💙💙🫂

[@benandoh4774]

u already learning the twi language huh 🤣

[@elizabethmensah6517]

Ye daase @jackie

[@Ekowaidoo]

Akwaaba

[@jeremyankamah4737]

we will give you your citizenship when you are ready!

[@alvinkoeswanto8622]

West African countries are criminally underrated. We know so little of them while they are so friendly and kind towards others.

[@myztroogeegibson3568]

They're the same people who build the Egyptians and Sudanese pyramids that were displaced by the Greek, Romans and Arabs conquests...

[@patriciahercules6852]

These people cannot leave our people alone.Always monitoring our way of life

[@velu_INC4300]

Super super

[@mallarielove]

@@myztroogeegibson3568 ok? europeans did the same shit. enslaved them. europeans killed each other en mass. since forever. european americans and canadians continue to ignore and kill the native population to this day. and white people are constantly represented and celebrated everywhere. what was the point of ur comment??? to be racist? if ur so offended by a culture finally getting recognition and love, u have some issues to work thru. gross.

[@mallarielove]

@@patriciahercules6852 ??? which people. cause white people seem to be obsessed with black always. whether it’s hating them or stealing their slang and shit.

[@AllieKitaguchi]

Seeing Tommy cry made me cry. That's something I'll always love, admire, and respect about Yes Theory -- there has never been any doubt that everyone involved in this channel is compassionate, kind, generous, and curious about life and all of it's mysteries.

[@legoqueen2445]

Me too! My brother went missing on April 11 2021. The police believe he has passed away but his body has not been found. Tommy crying for his grandmother made me shed some tears for my brother. I held a memorial for him this year on the anniversary of his dissapearence. I asked everyone to wear bright colours and we threw flowers into the ocean. Everyone shared a memory of my brother before we threw the flowers into the sea. It was a very special day where we celebrated who my brother was and how he impacted our lives but we also were able to grieve together over his absence. ♡

[@ConnerSpeed6]

"When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure." What a beautiful video! Thank you all for this one!

[@sarahwiseman9110]

I lost my sweet sstr inlaw in OCTOBER she was younger to me but i called her my mom #ur COMMENT IS POWERFULL.

[@ConnerSpeed6]

@@sarahwiseman9110 I'm so sorry for your loss. When I lost my Aunt Gina back in 2018 unexpectedly, I received this same quote on an item that someone gave me at her funeral. It is in my bedroom to this day, and will never leave. Much love to you, and your sweet sister in law. Fly high ♥

[@yinkaraphael]

It’s amazing to see Yes Theory coming to Africa, I’m Nigerian, and I’ve been living in Ghana for 2 years now. It is a really wonderful and beautiful place here.

[@aylin-t5l]

💖

[@emmanuelanokye7922]

Welcome my bro

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

Honestly, I think it’s beautiful that Ghanaian’s view death as a celebration of life rather than something super depressing like how Western cultures view it. I’ve unfortunately lost several people very close to me, and I feel like the way Westerners go about mourning someone almost make it harder to cope with the loss. But for Ghanaians it’s appears that it’s more of a “see ya later” instead of goodbye forever, I love that This video honestly made me swell up with tears. Laugh with joy and just feel a sense of connection to a group of people that I don't know. I just wanted to say thank you

[@kwahumagazine]

Visit Ghana 🇬🇭 and experience our unique culture

[@tommybootlegger]

I like the way they refer to their departed in the present tense, instead of past tense, like they're still there with them.

[@eahadzi]

I am a Ghanaian ,lost my mom a year ago. Trust me, the pain never leaves you especially when they die young. After 70yrs, we acknowledge the person lived well so we celebrate their passing. The very day the body is lowered into the ground, you leave the grief right there in the cemetery. Relief I guess

[@lydiadoumon6781]

This is how I tell my family here in the west when someone passed away. I cooked a nice meal and I serve then a good Cognac first and I deliver the news that we lost a family member back home, now anytime I said let's have a drink they go who now is gone now you can see the the tears missed with the laughter 😭😭😭 🤣🤣🤣 Love always

[@theazshow7327]

-see ya on the other side

[@jangoafrica]

I love this country. It's only in Ghana that someone can be crying at a funeral and takes a sudden short break to eat or respond to greetings and then jump right back into mourning mood

[@LnFdays]

😂😂 I experienced that at my late dad's funeral.

[@frimpongmaahannah9638]

😂😂😂😂we have accepted death is inevitable.

[@NurseHawa]

🤣

[@nathaliakpankpari9292]

😂😂😂😂

[@claytonmkombe5878]

Hilarious 😂😂😂😂

[@kwakupencil6789]

Am greatful my countrys culture is being showcased like never before 🎉🎉 🇬🇭 truly Ghana is the gateway to Africa

[@aylin-t5l]

💖

[@clysen8234]

I never seen this before and I think it's beautiful. I learn that smile can express grief also

[@patriciahercules6852]

Is he giving back anything to the community?

[@RowdyElectron]

@@patriciahercules6852attention

[@kwakupencil6789]

@@patriciahercules6852 i guess hes giving love back

[@adamfattal468]

I was raised in Ghana and I’m glad an extensive video is being made about this great tradition!!

[@buhbwoylimpo7287]

Such a beautiful country, people and life style.. God bless Ghana! much love from the Philippines..

[@aylin-t5l]

❤

[@frimpongmaahannah9638]

God bless you as well 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭

[@emmanuelanokye7922]

God bless you more my dear 🙏

[@sebanema]

Memento Mori. The way Ghanaians celebrate one's death seems way more complete than funerals of the West. There is space to cry, mourn and grieve and then circles to dancing, joy and celebration. Wholesome!

[@philipamankwa579]

Most of the crying is done right after the person dies. Most Ghanaians are kept in the morgue for weeks (as the family prepares and children in the diaspora are waited for to arrive). So after weeks or a fee months and some even a year or two, the funeral then kicks off. By then the grief has subsided that's why it is so easy to move from grief to happiness. Like the guy said (but was overuled by his dad), it depends. It's easier and more celebratory when the person is older and quite more sober when the person died young. Yes Theory, great to see you were in Ghana a few weeks ago. Next time visit the Ashanti kingdom, they have a great cultural heritage.

[@moonkraab]

Memento mori. xo

[@JohnJacobsr1]

When the coffin maker told he want to burried in a hammer coffin that really gave me goosebumps. I have a fear of death but that statement made me understand that some things are inevitable. important thing is to find the hammer for yourself so when you rest forever you will be happy and satisfied that you tried and did what you enjoyed.

[@aisthetic.art1]

True, the guy loves his craft so much that he would like his coffin to represent some of his work, the use of the hammer in his woodwork....so much to learn through other people's experiences.

[@yolandaemba919]

I thought he'd say he wants to be buried in a coffin since he makes them but his answer shows that he though about it deeply.

[@rosarioalunday7608]

Hear in our place in the Philippines it's not the coffin of the dead is designed accdg to the profession , hobby, etc .but it is depicted in their tomb desig like shoes,helicopters,ambulance,bird.

[@OC1621.]

@@aisthetic.art1 I know a Mason whose coffin was built as an apartment building.

[@casscass8018]

Beautifully said

[@DaisyGalvanlikes]

Im so excited for the adventures in Africa we’ll be able to experience through you guys. This celebration made me tear up. It was beautiful to see people come together to be in morning while also appreciating life. An amazing perspective I wouldn’t have known otherwise without this channel. I don’t know much about this side of the world, can’t wait to see more :)))

[@lennyross2813]

I find it comforting that the people across the globe can be so welcoming to complete strangers.🙂

[@robertsamal]

I am from Kenya and i have to say this is so different from what we have over here. It is such a good thing you are doing to showcase different people's culture. Would one day like visit Ghana. Much love from Kenya.

[@ClickTagDigital]

You are always welcome 🇬🇭

[@kwakupencil6789]

You are welcome I visited kenya few years ago Kenya has such nice weather ..i love kenya 🇰🇪🇬🇭

[@robertsamal]

@@ClickTagDigital Thanks

[@kenyanowtv]

Luos and luhyas in kenya also celebrate life through playing music and dancing for atleast two weeks when the the body is in the mortuary.There are lots of food to be eaten in the funeral and different kinds of people attend.Ghanians are the best when it comes to celebrating life of the deceased.

[@moa5351]

Yes... very different. For a start, Kenyans y'all need to smile more and be more welcoming to strangers, specially other Africans. Ghanaians smile so much more and are genuinely hospitable. My experience in Nairobi was nice... but not because of being made particularly welcome. We stayed at a high end hotel and were met with professional but cold treatment.. if you know what i mean. They do their work but keep.. poker faces and give cool responses. Very different from West Africa. Btw I'm Nigerian and have traveled several times to Ghana, Benin, Togo, Gambia and definitely the warm hospitality beats what you find in Kenya hands down.

[@ghananiabrante3563]

A beautiful country is not only about infrastructure, it is also about the people and the expressions of their hearts. Poverty may be seen all around Ghana but the inner joy and show of love in unparalleled. Kudos my beloved Ghana.

[@naashikagarshong7743]

Beautifully said. So true. I am Ghanaian so know thus to be true

[@kipchumbabrian2002]

Social live in Africa is on another level. Yes theory continues sharing our culture all over the world. MUCH LOVE

[@steelersobx24]

Ghanaians are so kind 🥹 what a beautiful snippet of their culture

[@CFJNOLA]

Being born and raised as a New Orleanian, this feels like home to me. We dance and celebrate the lives of our loved ones in something similar to this video called a second line.

[@MrTheelicitor]

@carflip...Yes, it is home where most of ur ancestors came from. Glad u can draw some pallarels

[@Jwbbbb]

Visit your motherland as it calls you

[@kenyamccrary2355]

Yes, I had the exact thought that this is probably the origin of the New Orleans second line. Especially because if the Slave trade history between that part of USA and also Ghana. There is definitely a linked history. I hear always that most African slaves in North America, came from Ghana.

[@smk5122]

I was in Ghana two months ago and visited one of the coffin shops. Love the outlook of celebrating life. Amazing country

[@victoriau6703]

It's beautiful to see how welcoming and hospitable Ghanaians are. When you look at history it's more clear why those taken captive for slavery were naive to evil intentions. Yet love and grace is still ruling there.

[@JoJoMaMa_]

Wow. "In Ghana we love everyone".. Had me shedding tears. So beautiful.

[@parthdubey5494]

Culture and hospitability at par. love from India to all Ghanaians

[@frimpongmaahannah9638]

Love brother ❤️🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭

[@CamD9203]

I got to go to Ghana a couple years ago, they are incredible. Ghanaians and Indians are definitely the most welcoming people I've ever met.

[@Muhammadahmad-ug4zw]

And 🇮🇶

[@luigipalazzini5109]

I spent a month in the early 90's at the port of Tema representing the Canadian government as a marine surveyor with their shipment of wheat. Although I had a cabin on the ship, I got to know one of the locals who brought me around the city. Unfortunately it was a military state at that time with armed troops throughout. But that did not diminish the great hospitality afforded to me. The local took no compensation or expected any. Beautiful people and I got to taste BBQ'd ram meat a local speciality. This video brought back great memories.

[@terrelmensa4373]

You should revisit again Luigi you will love it. Are you Italian descent?

[@Brajona_]

Yea Visit us again We’d love that. I’m sure you would too

[@kwamek9]

That's a long time, come visit one of these days

[@thechorister]

Great video, God bless Africa, God bless Ghana🇬🇭 . 💟Love from Nigeria 🇳🇬.

[@breezieb3297]

I love their dancing so much. I've never seen such widespread joy in a society, civilized without people arguing over benign familial issues, enjoying each others' company and actually, truly celebrating their loved ones. I wish I could dance with them! According to my friends, I can't dance, but I dance a lot like them! 🤣

[@the_world_a.s.l.a]

I also liked dancing a lot🤚

[@gloriaotoo1301]

The arguing is done behind the scenes

[@rukayahhabiba5426]

As a ghanaian myself i am so happy to see that you guys are sharing this beautiful part of the world as well. Thank you so much Yes Theory for always showing the the truth and beauty of cultures all around the world! 🇬🇭♥

[@benjaminkonicki7717]

The part where Tommy talks about his loss: it's easy to relate to but so hard to keep it present in my mind. I lost my grandma junior year of high school, but it is so hard to stop and process and allow myself to grieve because life just moves so fast. Prayers out to all who have experienced loss and especially to those who have not had the time to grieve properly

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

They seem like the nicest people in the world! I’m blown away. The way they handle grief, how the community came together, to the hospitality. It’s simply amazing! Love that coffin maker's attitude! He truly has the spirit to provide those with a fitting coffin depicting what and how they live their lives! Truly a celebration of life lived and a what is to come. To embrace and be embraced like this is what life is all about, every culture, every country, every person has a story worth telling and you guys do this beautifully.

[@ismail_muhammad13]

💯👏👏👏

[@patriciahercules6852]

Too nice that is why it was easy to enslaved them.

[@gloriaotoo1301]

We are the nicest people!

[@ugwuanyicollins6136]

​@@patriciahercules6852 yet demonize them for not being "moral"

[@Aprilaprilapril82]

Thank you for this! My father wanted only a party not a sad funeral, being from the USA not every body understood. This helped me to know that I did him proud!

[@anjiee]

I absolutely love this….I love Ghana so much! I’m Nigerian and I could relate in the way they bury people. It’s a time to celebrate a life well lived!! great video guys Be sure to visit Nigeria for our wedding celebrations!!!

[@CapitalNULLNull]

Looking forward to the Africa series. The level of hospitality in Africa is.. special, so many kind and wonderful people. This video was awesome.

[@PROVOCATEURSK]

When you have cameras people tend to be hospitable.

[@ItsConnor]

@@PROVOCATEURSK As someone who stayed in Tanzania for a month I can assure you the locals are just a lovely and welcoming off camera!

[@esthervanda7401]

@@PROVOCATEURSK you sound foolish

[@dedominionmarymusic]

@@PROVOCATEURSK only in your country bro Ghana is a very nice country I will testify to that 🇬🇭🔥

[@megm2824]

I always loved learning about different cultures, their traditions, their history, etc. Thank you for bringing this content to us. It is very much appreciated.

[@drakebabcock5940]

i didn't know I wanted to go to Africa until I watched this series, amazing

[@dennisankomahamponsah2970]

You always welcome to Ghana when you ready to visit Africa

[@ciku-ciku7194]

You are welcome 🙏🏽

[@danielkainyah824]

this means u havent come across Wode Maya on youtube

[@emilyappiah1505]

That's Ghana 🇬🇭 🇬🇭 🇬🇭 . Beautiful and the Most HOSPITABLE Place on Earth 🌍.Friendly and Respectful People. Blessings.

[@hannah1052]

My dad deeply loved and respected music, he was alway jamming out and getting others to dance too, he even specified certain songs he would like played at his celebration of life. When he passed a couple months ago, we of course honored his wishes and one of those songs was September by Earth Wind and Fire. We all stood up and danced like he would have & I can confirm, it absolutely helped the grief process. What a gorgeous tradition these people have!

[@nanakwadwo8355]

Thank you for your sweet words😊 Proud to be a Ghanaian🇬🇭 Indeed every culture is beautiful.

[@AlejandroMartinez-cl4kk]

Excellent choice of a song! Impossible not to dance to that one. E, W & F are the best! Sorry for your loss

[@anthonycornwall7390]

You could not be so accepted like this in a European country....NEVER...

[@Gh_ba_finest]

I love it when others get to experience a piece of my motherland Ghana!! There's so much rich culture to explore and experience, and on behalf of all my Ghanaian brothers and sisters, I want to say thank you @YesTheory for showcasing a part of it to the world! Ghana to the whole Wiase!!!

[@aur-raw]

They are seriously the sweetest people in the world!

[@kayjay186]

Finally you are in my country. Welcome to Ghana 🇬🇭. Moving on to the afterlife is not something we fear as Ghanaians, we believe our departed loved ones played an important role in our lives and as such we celebrate the life they lived. You captured it so well. Thank you for sharing

[@cosbymelo8614]

Up until your colonial master told you there was heaven and hell

[@JesusisLord279]

@@cosbymelo8614 fool! There is a Heaven and a hell. No one told anyone that. Anyone with The Spirit of God understands the Word of God and clearly see what is written. Are you gonna wait till you get there and find out it is true? Take this advice, get down from your high horse and acknowledge that God is real and JESUS is God Who became a man to die for mankind. Denying the truth does not change the Truth. God loves you

[@cosbymelo8614]

@@JesusisLord279 ony3 gbemi… buluu bi

[@JesusisLord279]

@@cosbymelo8614 Let God judge you

[@cosbymelo8614]

@@JesusisLord279 let ony3 gbemi which is smelling smelling judge me… kwashia buulu

[@kelvinkotei-kotei2000]

Ghana Is a lovely place and we are always eager to welcome more visitors and tourists. Our hospitality is amazing

[@RattledAwakeBooks]

Imagine if we celebrated the transition our loved one has made even 1/2 this much! Now that would be a proper send-off! Thank you for bringing to world to us, Kwesi, Kwami & the Yes Theory crew...for the efforts you made personally to make it happen and the impact doc's like this will have on the entire world. Good vibes, guys!

[@LizzyGiggles]

I would have loved something like this when I was in greif. I felt embarrassed to show any emotion and having so many people around you allowing you to feel sad and actively trying to cheer you up with song and dance, whilst truly celebrating your loved one and holding onto the happiest memories. I just think they're doing this the right way and we need to take note, so we don't end up feeling so alone and consumed with grief.

[@jody2873]

Unfortunately, as much as I like the idea of partying and "celebrating the life of" within a funeral, grief is a part of having to live in a fallen world. Grief from the deep reality of loss and death ( "decay") tends to get past our editing instinct and tells us, "this isn't natural and should not be", and grief isn't bad in itself, but it sure as hell doesn't feel good, and I sure as hell feel this is an "unnatural" thing, no matter how I try to convince myself or how much others try to convince me of the contrary. It is however necessary so as to be human, contrite and humbled by one of the two things we can never escape from... Otherwise, we'd be like the celebrities in a western society that has no bearings or real concern about the realities of life and death in a corrupted, decadent world, -which is a good thing to avoid. The scar from that deep loss of a loved one never goes away,- the 'infection' can take a number of years to heal, but the scar it makes on our soul is always a remembrance of the person and how unnatural that whole thing is. That scar on my soul is my celebration and remembrance of their life, and how grateful I am that God created them, and chose to grant me temporary fellowship with them on this earth. ...at least that's what I tell myself😉

[@Jessicahurst1]

The celebration of life is not to the exclusion of the grief. It’s being embraced by a community. Western countries have a phobia of death. Sharing grief is taboo and makes many viscerally uncomfortable. That can intensify grief with the accompanying loneliness and isolation. I wish we celebrated the end of a life the way we celebrate the beginning. They are both sacred events. This is beautiful ❤

[@ChokyoDK]

Videos like these are so important. It not only shows the amazing people in other countries but it also exposes people to other cultures and gets them interested in learning and accepting other people.

[@lilianetv1482]

I m African but Ghana is place I want to visit. Love Ghana and its beautiful people and culture

[@inacachou4016]

As an African woman it makes me extremely happy to see my favorite channel do a series in African countries!! Please visit mali or Guinea next! ❤❤ all love , thanks for spreading your good energy worldwide 🎉😊

[@eugeniaasamoa-mensah2465]

Great Documentary. I’m from Ghana and we are grateful you showcased this part of our culture. I discovered your channel two days ago, whereby I ended up watching the worst country in Europe. I really fell in love with that video . I would love to meet you guys one day. Watching your videos , gives me hope in life.

[@alphacause]

Thank you guys for filming Ghanaian funerary traditions. It has given me a new insight and deeper respect for them. So many religious traditions speak of the afterlife as a place of pure happiness, and yet when you see most religious people at funerals, you see them tearfully lament. Their behavior seems to reveal that they don't really believe what they say they believe about the happiness that awaits their loved ones after they leave this earthly realm. The Ghanaian's emphasis on celebrating the life of a person seems to illustrate that they have faith that what comes after is something better, and they are happy for their loved ones.

[@CatharticCreation]

Beautifully said. I agree.

[@lifeofrayan]

I love that you guys are doing this series, as a Jamaican with roots in the continent of Africa, I appreciate the eagerness to learn and immerse that you guys are taking on, wish Thomas and Ammar was there

[@randumbnass]

I never thought I'd be smiling ear to ear while watching a funeral. Absolutely beautiful

[@leob1835]

Oh my gosh, Tommy! I cried with you for my grandma too … love you all, much love from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@thatGirl359]

Really hope they come here🤗

[@raccoonthatneedssleep]

My mother passed over 10 years ago now, and I honestly wish there had been more celebration of her life after seeing this. While everyone needs time to grieve with the passing of a loved one, I think this is a much healthier way of seeing and doing things. It is so beautiful. Good for you Ghana on doing this so right.

[@NASAFanboy]

Such a beautiful country full of beautiful people, Ghana is now added to the list of places I must visit!

[@maryopot4253]

Am from Kenya and absolutely blown away with Ghana culture.. 🇬🇭 August we are coming 💪

[@giuliatrombettoni9288]

this channel makes me understand how important it is to travel, and makes me understand the value of every person, every country and every story. thanks to all of the people of the yes theory community!

[@shirleygrimes2522]

Beautoful so far.

[@nouz7503]

The same day this came out my grandpa died so this really hit me in the feels, he was an incredible man and would deserve something as amazing as this! Thank you yes theory ❤

[@glorialatriceguy]

man the one thing i can count on is yes theory putting out videos with amazing stories. I've been watching their videos for years and my favorite thing about each member of yes theory is their complete willingness and openness to always empathize and embrace strangers and new cultures just to learn and love... ugh its truly beautiful.

[@goldfinger4967]

Both beautiful and sad at the same time. I salute the people of Ghana for their openness and hospitality to strangers. I've experienced it myself. To the film makers, you have shown respect to the people and their culture. You have shown gratitude. I'm proud of you!

[@the_fouser]

I lived in West Africa for several months, so glad to see such a kind and underappreciated group of people get the love they deserve. Great video guys!

[@suzaxne]

I was shielded from both of my Grandmothers funerals and in a sense I am grateful that I was blissfully unaware of it. When it came to my Grandfathers funeral I think I mourned them all at once.

[@jonesnin]

I've never traveled much, only to New York City for a school trip when I was 16. I am unable to travel now due to my health. Your channel lets me travel the world and experience the wonder and feel like I've been there.

[@afiathedede]

Thank you yes teory for showcasing my country!!❤ it fills me with so much happiness that y’all had a blessed time in beautiful Ghana and I am so incredibly excited to see the rest of this series!!! Stay blessed everyone 💜💜

[@TaraGriffith97]

i’m forever thankful for yes theory on opening my eyes to so many cultures they visit. this world is beautiful and unfortunately the unknown of other cultures is shown as evil and scary when it’s not.

[@Randomnesssss]

What a beautiful spirit these people carry around with them. So warm and welcoming! And these guys are just some of the sweet dudes on youtube.

[@cobbycollins3]

As a Ghanaian I am really happy this part of our culture is shown to the world, funerals are meant to be a celebration of life 🥰 no matter how sad it is, embrace the pain and move on.

[@notashroom]

It was beautiful, makes me wish I could have one like it. 💕

[@deikaferron5063]

It's so interesting to see how some of these practices have been passed down and still practiced here in Jamaica! Thank you for this series @YesTheory

[@jeffbeoj2850]

Man seeing tommy tear up like that made me. I lost my grandmother back in January. Its great to see how these people celebrate. Much love brothers. Keep doing what youre doing. It does inspire tons of people and helps alot of people, more than you know.

[@yonelamadikizela9034]

tommy is so sweet he made me cry too, there is something about this channel that makes me always feel like i'm there with you guys and thank you for always radicating positive energy, kindness & love. as a college student i always get motivated to study so ican travel the world.

[@nanakwameeyiah3050]

I'm Ghanaian....been watching you guys for the past 4 years....next time you're in Ghana come to Agona Swedru let's explore

[@Ghanadiaries]

Hey are you Frank? 😂

[@imanaziz4198]

Thank you for this. Everything they said and more summarizes who we are as a people 🇬🇭❤

[@pastaconketchups]

After all these years Yes Theory it's just one of the few channels that has kept their content, I love how they seek discomfort in every video, love it guys🦋 EDIT. Thanks for the like, Today it's my birthday🥺💘

[@zarafanai5925]

Happy birthday girl!!! 😊😊

[@pastaconketchups]

@@zarafanai5925 💘

[@julialeslie]

Wishing you a blessed and warm birthday!! 😊💕☀️

[@warrioryt7037]

Happy Birthday !!

[@askalds]

Belated happy birthday

[@yener4018]

I like how the man was making sure they understand that this is not like this everywhere in Africa, it is Ghanaian and Africa is not a monolith.

[@user-sx1fg7lc3c]

Idk how I'm just finding this channel now but I'm glad I did. Seem like amazing humans from the 3 videos I've watched so far today. Vulnerable, humble, real.

[@zunaidparker]

Enjoy hours and hours of watching through their back catalog. So many people discovered this channel during the pandemic, it's just super uplifting to see everything they do. It will move you to tears so many times over and over again. Welcome to the club!

[@cng9207]

As a Ghanaian, I guess it’s true that sometimes it’s an outsider who’ll help you appreciate what you have. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@swaggst]

Truly. The moment on the map arrow moved from paris to Ghana i started having goosebumbs.. I love my country 🇬🇭

[@notashroom]

It's a beautiful tradition, truly honoring the life and helping the people left behind to move on together. In America, the people of New Orleans have similar funerals with music and many people in the streets. That probably comes from Mother Africa. 💕

[@mclesenn]

@@notashroom Yes you are right, I seen program on television here in USA about Louisiana funeral and as Ghanaian I was like what, is Louisiana part of Ghana. Because there were too much similarity how the funeral was conducted

[@notashroom]

@@mclesenn I hope it was a comfort to you to see that bit of home here in the States.

[@evelynbourguignon9663]

I’m just so amazed by this entire video. I’ve had the idea to fave my funeral as a celebration and not as a sad ceremony. It’s just incredible how they are able to feel and mix all the emotions in one event and just let it flow.

[@AlexisOnomeEgborge]

It is largely a West African thing - we celebrate our departed. If the person was young, it usually is a solemn affair, though!

[@doreendadagodzo4291]

Wow, I do sometimes watch your videos and I am happy to know that you visited Ghana my country. Indeed in Ghana funerals are like celebrations and I have always wondered why but it's a culture that we grew in and had to embrace.

[@uhoh2017]

I've really been struggling with the loss of my grandparents, and needed to see something like this. thank you

[@robertempere6545]

Ghanaians are very very warm people. I'm Nigerian by the way. 😊

[@progByExamples]

This is how great Ghana is. Thank you for showing the world what we have here

[@whensunkissedf]

I wish my funeral will be celebrated like this. Ghanaian really knows how to celebrate life and death. Welcoming, fun, open and hospitable .Love the positivity!

[@SeroneyMatoke]

It's actually an african thing. I think the only burials that aren't celebrated are of young people

[@ghanacommercialbank6390]

Don't worry you will be celebrated just like that

[@spencerharden9175]

Man, I’ve learned an incredible amount about culture from your videos. I’m from a small town in the Midwest here in the states and your videos remind me of how diverse our world really is! It’s beautiful!

[@SUPREETH.]

Yes Theory is one of the few channels who's spirit and energy is same throughout the years but yet the best ♥️ Love from India 🇮🇳 guys.

[@carlosbravo1234]

I’d have to disagree. I think yes theory is one of the few accounts who’s videos have changed throughout the years, but nonetheless, the content has continued to get better and better. Few channels can say that they’ve changed their content, but continued to deliver great videos.

[@SUPREETH.]

@@carlosbravo1234 I ment the style is same

[@carlosbravo1234]

@@SUPREETH. in what way? The overall theme of seeking discomfort is the same, but before they were similar to the buried life in the sense of doing with seemed to be improbable tasks like sneaking into exclusive events where as now they are seeking discomfort while showing the world to its viewers.

[@SUPREETH.]

@@carlosbravo1234 ahh leave man

[@lucbloom]

@@SUPREETH. I agree with Carlo. I can see where you’re coming from. Maybe we can call it their spirit, or their energy, that remained the same. But above all, I think it’s important to keep a civil discussion and not disregard people for simply sharing their view.

[@cynthiakandie8258]

Welcome to the most hospitable continent there is. I enjoy most of your content but this new series Will be close to my heart. Thank you for saying YES to the motherland

[@timtimsen3967]

In a world that seems running out of kindness, love, compassion and togetherness, these videos are a reminder to LIVE kindness, love, compassion and togetherness under all circumstances. Much love for these beautiful souls from Ghana. I wish to go there in the future. Blessings❤️🙏🏻

[@starkerrobert]

singing together in a group is the most beautiful thing on earth

[@tylerty5194]

I think Yes Theory has single handadly shaped my view of the world to be so positive and has showed me how many good people there really are in the world and I am forever grateful for that so thank you Yes Theory

[@reneemitchell157]

I'm so glad you did a video on Ghana

[@johnkimber2509]

Wow...this is absolutely amazing! I am Black American or African American. We have been here for hundreds of years and the majority of our African culture & identity was stripped from our ancestors during slavery. But remnants remain in our music, dance, food, & many other ways.. We call our funerals homegoing services or celebration of life. The ushers dance in the aisles of the church and after crying and mourning, the music becomes upbeat and we become happier. We know that we will be reunited with our love ones once again in the afterlife. After the burial, we come back to the church and have a large meal. We laugh and greet our loved ones. It it so very nice to see this part of our heritage has survived the horrors of the past.

[@ncubesays]

This is so beautiful. This comment made me shed a tear just thinking how some core aspects of African culture are still practiced to this day. I'm from Zimbabwe and while our funerals are slightly different to the one in this video, there's a lot of dancing, singing and copious amounts of traditional sorghum beer to honour joining the ancestors.

[@moa5351]

I'm Nigerian and yes I see so much of us in your traditions. Much love, healing and restoration from generational trauma to all our brothers and sisters in the US, the Caribbean, South America and every place our ancestors were forcibly taken to

[@agnesnalikksa6342]

We love you our African American family . Hope you come visit home in the future.

[@jockin]

Have you ever experienced this culture or are you just pretending to be something ur not

[@GetalongwithRex]

My beautiful Ghana... Beautiful People Beautiful Culture. God bless my Homeland

[@rusand23]

This was so unbelievably beautiful! Today is the two-year anniversary of my grandmother’s passing and a day that started with sadness, but this video has reminded me to also celebrate her 90 years on this earth! 💗 thank you for showing us this beautiful country and one of their traditions. 💗