Bob Geldof's Africa: Cocoa, Slaves, & Gold (Ghana/Benin - 2006)

This is the full program of the Ghana/Benin episode of Bob Geldof's Africa, called "Cocoa, Slaves, & Gold".
I recorded this program just a couple of months before going to Ghana on my first trip in 2006/07, and thought it might give me some clues about what to expect - boy, was I wrong !!!!
I've often referred to this program as the worst Ghana PR program ever made - the first part at Fort Carolusberg/Cape Coast Castle is ok, but the rest of the program is totally negative, and it makes me wonder what the various boards that gave him permission to bring his film crew into the country were thinking, if they indeed had prior knowledge of the program synopsis.

[@TheAnnaFisher]

phenomenal

[@nappyboy00007]

this documentary is very demeaning to all Africans... he might have had the best intention in shedding some light on the situation in African but as an African i am truly offended by the way he portrayed the people.

[@adamheetun8551]

Nonsense. He did an amazing job

[@hammerite6418]

Man pink really picked himself up after he tore down the wall

[@MoveOverCasanova]

i read cocoa, slaves and GOO

[@Twinruler334]

I am thoroughly disillusioned with Western Civilization!

[@LightKia11]

No one advised Mr Geldof, that VIP Coach services is a safer way to travel in Ghana and it leaves on time LOLOL!

[@benii419]

1 tin dat is lil annoyin is dat he's only dere 2 talk about da bad side(every country hav dier bad side) alone an forgetin da rest den most people over here wil hav a negative attitude toward africa.e.g he cud hav taken a proper an on time transport route.an him also sayin dat we hav sold our image 2 da colonizers. i was just lil unhappy wen i was watchin it da first time peter sorry 4 my strong language.sorry again bro..

[@adamheetun8551]

Can’t you write in English so we can understand you?!

[@Ayeshafoods]

@@adamheetun8551 its literally english dude i can understand it

[@adamheetun8551]

@@Ayeshafoods The last few words were. The effort counts....

[@zotsi1491]

I think he is trying to explain the difficulties of people and their socioeconomic status not criticize them