So proud of you this lady you interviewed,she comes to Ghana and sees the opportunity in the country and grabs it,God bless her heart to succeed.
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@Sampson Paintsil -There are so many opportunities here for sure and thanks for the comment 😊!
@py203 жыл бұрын
I understand how the business registration requirement can frustrate people but the idea is to prevent foreign takeover of Ghana's economy, especially those sectors (eg. retail) that the average Ghanaian can easily make a living from. I'll like to see changes that accommodate Africans in the Diaspora. Hopefully, that's in the works.
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@P Y -That makes no sense seeing how the Chinese and Lebanese are the most dominant in retail in Ghana. I guess the average Ghanaian can't make a living owning a place like Melcom or Maxxmart so those foreigners get to own several... The only thing it is actually preventing is keeping those that need it most get benefiting from it and thanks for the comment 😊!
@py203 жыл бұрын
@@ExpatLifeGhana Valid observations! Maybe you should consider interviewing an official from the Ministry of Trade or the GIPC for more insights and clarifications.
@kwakuakonto89423 жыл бұрын
She is in a multi million dollar business. Keep it up and be determined to succeed
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@Kwaku Akonto - She is doing well and thanks for the comment 😊!
@juliettea66773 жыл бұрын
And I’m right behind her! LOL. This resonated so much. I had the exact same experience. When you know you know. As a woman I really had tough time and learned the hard way… but I learned. And Africa requires a different level of patience for real.
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@Juliette A - Patience for sure and thanks for the comment 😊!
@kwakuakonto89423 жыл бұрын
The government should make it easier for diaspora Africans to register business in Ghana. The $1 million requirement should apply to the Chinese, Indians and everybody else apart from blacks from the diaspora
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree @Kwaku Akonto! And thanks for adding this to the conversation 🤗.
@tinawilliams90673 жыл бұрын
I love the shirt I want that fabric for a dress.
@sicklion23543 жыл бұрын
I wish her success in her business
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@Sick lion -Hopefully we all wish her the most success and thanks for the comment 😊!
@eileenwatt82833 жыл бұрын
Love the head wrap.
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for that @Eileen Watt, really appreciate it 😉!
@williamgamelisenaya7933 жыл бұрын
Wow Uncle Tony , You've done it again,excellent context. Educational Inspirational Insightful Watching from Sydney Australia
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@William Gameli Senaya - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.
@dannyt2933 жыл бұрын
Tony you’re very good doing interviews Gh have a new Steve Harvey show Tony you should have a new tv station for interviews all the diaspora who are coming GH smooth voice thanks
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@Danny T -Sing him up and thanks for the comment 😊!
@patricaligons26023 жыл бұрын
Hey my Peep haven't been on for a couple of days been under the weather but I'm back tell the kids hello for me.
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@Patrica Ligons -Glad to have you back and thanks for the comment 😊!
@gyline20013 жыл бұрын
Hey there Ayo. I watched the special needs school you interviewed, unbeknown to me my little brother attends this school already. I'm home for some weeks and visited the school and behold she said she was the one you interviewed. Such a small world. It's a great work done there . .
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@Angela A. - Fantastic coincidence and thanks for the comment 😊!
@erikabethea41192 жыл бұрын
I so appreciate this interview. This woman is echoing my thoughts. Just spent a month in Ghana and I'll be back in Ghana Feb 2022 and will absolutely visit and hopefully connect with her. Thank you.
@beatriceowusuachaw62103 жыл бұрын
Yeah we weave the clothes in Ghana
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊
@kwakuakonto89423 жыл бұрын
In Ghana I can say over 80% of trading businesses are run by women so there's no hindrance of women doing business in Ghana
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@Kwaku Akonto - Perspective must be considered here and thanks for the comment 😊!
@gandhibaffour4053 жыл бұрын
Wow Tony,and Ayo,your outfits look outstanding.
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@CottonForTheSoul3 жыл бұрын
Essential tips, honest opinions, the real life in Ghana! Great video Tony & Ayo.
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it.
@eileenwatt82833 жыл бұрын
In certain established businesses in some developing countries they have 2 systems. One you pay extra to get stuff expedited faster. The other you don't pay and you wait until things happened at a snail pace. Eg if you open an account at a bank you pay extra for faster services or don't pay and wait.
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@Eileen Watt - When the people stand up it is game over for corrupt countries and thanks for the comment 😊!
@evangelistbrighttv14033 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Beautiful couple. Love the shirt. All the best
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊
@nefertemur89513 жыл бұрын
Greetings Expat Life Ghana, Tony, great interview and I love this expat vegan, veterinarians, and pescatarian business owner and Information Technology Project Manager (Sistar Carlia) as I am completely Vegan. I am a retired CCIE of over forty two years, Hoo Hoo. Carlia presented an interesting approach to being a women in business in Ghana. I think most Black American business woman will take issue with having to take the back seat so to speak if you will in business acquisition in Ghana. Tony and Ayo, keep the content coming, so far your content captured Five Stars 🌟 in my book, love ya! Thanks for sharing.
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@Nefertem Ur -As long as she is in control we don't think she cares what seat she is in. We appreciate the compliment and thanks for the comment 😊!
@demetradriskell74003 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Thank you all for ALWAYS delivering quality content as well as informative content. ❤️🖤💚
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@Demetra Driskell - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.
@matthewgilliard49783 жыл бұрын
Thank You for Sharing your journey Queen
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@Matthew Gilliard - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.
@thomasboateng52703 жыл бұрын
Tony look really good n healthy ghana for you
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for that @Thomas Boateng, really appreciate it 😉!
@thebar28083 жыл бұрын
I am currently going through this process and I agree with her 100%. Being a woman makes things so much harder as the men do not take you seriously. I also have had to use male advocates in order to get things done.
@AfricaTravelling3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, great interview!
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@adminbentley57523 жыл бұрын
I love tony and Ayo, you guys rock
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@ADMIN BENTLEY -So do you and thanks for the comment 😊!
@gandhibaffour4053 жыл бұрын
Good interview, Tony, I like your outfit,beautiful colors.
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@audreychanetngaleu19663 жыл бұрын
Your videos are so thoughtful and insightful. Thanks!
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@Audrey Chanet Ngaleu - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.
@amruku4773 жыл бұрын
Very smart moves. Beautiful
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!
@Rakonre3 жыл бұрын
Wow. I thought she was late 20s or early 30s. Good interview
@SuperStarBlack733 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I am 48 yrs old and I use my youthfulness to promote healthy eating and living.
@Rakonre3 жыл бұрын
@@SuperStarBlack73 you definitely take care of yourself. What's your lifestyle like? Vegetarian? Vegan? Drinking lots of water? Intermittent Fasting?
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@Rakonre - Black girl magic and thanks for the comment 😊!
@MoniqueSWarden3 жыл бұрын
As a Ghanaian here in the US why isn’t learning the language and culture a priority in planning? I don’t understand why learning the language is secondary vs a priority?
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@Monique S. Warden - Simply because the national language for Ghana is English and thanks for the comment 😊!
@patricaligons26023 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this lady, very interesting topic thank you for all you'll do ! 💘
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@samuelkyei28883 жыл бұрын
Inside the shop could have been nice, but all the same thanks for the video...well done!!!
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
Next time!
@howardcash83013 жыл бұрын
Tony and Ayo! Ayo your headwrap is dope. Tony your sound levels are too low (check out your mix) however this is a very informative interview! Yeah!
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@Howard Cash -Thanks will do and thanks for the comment 😊!
@rhogan73123 жыл бұрын
This video is soooo needed! Thanks guys 💞💞💞from Chicago (Chi-town)
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@pamarabs92723 жыл бұрын
Ur hubby looks like my uncle too much.. wat a wow!
@gandhibaffour4053 жыл бұрын
Dash system is being there since Africa was born.
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@Gandhi Baffour - Sounds about right and thanks for the comment 😊!
@lovinlifewithlaine3 жыл бұрын
Great interview
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for that @Nika Jones, really appreciate it 😉!
@FAKmensah3 жыл бұрын
Great content
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for that @francis mensah, really appreciate it 😉!
@sonofbosse3 жыл бұрын
Very cool shirt Tony!
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊
@Odiee993 жыл бұрын
I have to get that shirt Tony has on.
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@Odiee99 -Good luck with that and thanks for the comment 😊!
@bsai14153 жыл бұрын
Good interview. I know many female business owners in Ghana and gender is not an issue, so am thinking it’s probably because she’s a foreigner.
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@B. Sai - Definitely a possibility and thanks for the comment 😊!
@albertdanquah86933 жыл бұрын
Beautiful shirt
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for that @Albert Danquah, really appreciate it 😉!
@outofmanyweareone64293 жыл бұрын
Love you vlog great information 🖤💚💛
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!
@roderickmorrison3 жыл бұрын
The Garden & The Sea here I come! I didn't even know shrimp & grits was a thing, but if Tony says it is then I gotta try it. Wow. just checked a recipe. Thick sliced bacon bits. Cheddar cheese. Garlic. Chicken broth. Shrimp. Onion. Cajun seasoning... Yum!
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
It's so good!
@amberice73833 жыл бұрын
Wow, she should get to know Lesea75 the black unicorn, because she is also in IT and she has created a course for kids in Ghana.
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!
@beatriceowusuachaw62103 жыл бұрын
You look healthy brother;
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@Beatrice Owusu Achaw - Feeling healthy and thanks for the comment 😊!
@burtisaac10003 жыл бұрын
Awesome interview!
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!
@kimberlymensah50633 жыл бұрын
Love this video
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@Kimberly Mensah - Hey Kim, thanks for the comment 😊!
@entampehene56633 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@Yahuda83 жыл бұрын
Hey Tony and Ayo. Another great program and topic as usual. I was wondering if she needed to be a resident or was she a citizen? Great job Tony.
@Yahuda83 жыл бұрын
Also missing photos of her restaurant.
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@Delim Jamar -She partnered up so that person is the head of the company on paper. She is still going through residency I believe and thanks for the comment 😊!
@johnboateng1843 жыл бұрын
Ghanaians, don’t you think master Tony looks so Fanti? Look at the resemblance between him and Allotey Jacobs. Is he not his distant cousin?
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@Jon Boateng - He gets that allot and thanks for the comment 😊!
@gy74223 жыл бұрын
to many black people food biz , how about construction ,technology, interior design, cad designer, project manager and Architectural
@SuperStarBlack733 жыл бұрын
Great feedback. You will be excited to know that I am an Agricultural Processor. I process produce into food and cosmetics. We incorporate technology into our ordering systems as well as our logistics. Cheers!
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@ashley Leassear -Nothing wrong with Black people starting more restaurants, cooking our food how we do is yet to be stolen as everything else we do. Compared to the other professions you mentioned it is one of the easiest and most affordable to enter and thanks for the comment 😊!
@beatriceowusuachaw62103 жыл бұрын
Yeah we. Like our meats. God bless you. .
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@Beatrice Owusu Achaw - Amen to that and thanks for the comment 😊!
@Qwakwustephen3 жыл бұрын
Mrs Tony, am going to make sure Mr Tony becomes a chief who can clean up the chiefs with liquor bottles selling one parcel of land to many vulnerable customers. You both always look smarter and sharper in your dress code
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@steve kwaku - We try to dress how we do everyday and thanks for the comment 😊!
@janicesorhaindo29903 жыл бұрын
How did the Diasporas feel or think about the #fixthecountry demonstration? Did you all attend?
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@Janice Sorhaindo - We support their cause but we stay clear of political conversations and thanks for the comment 😊!
@yorkeshireprotection74113 жыл бұрын
Mate! the extra cash given mate is kind of annoying which we all trying to avoid but seems like nothing can be done without paying , i had to pay 350 cedis while the original cost is 50 cedis , i really pissed. but is it what it is .
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@Yorkeshire Protection -We know your griefs and thanks for the comment 😊!
@vidaatakpo43543 жыл бұрын
I quickly noticed your Logo and that might be a concern. You know Ghanians are particular about certain things.
@samuelabeb53823 жыл бұрын
Dashing and greasing of palm is part of Ghanaian Civil workers habit. It makes things quicker though.
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@course work - #1 reason Ghana for the slow paced development and thanks for the comment 😊!
@jetunb3 жыл бұрын
ima just say...TOOONY THAT SHIRT IS TIGHT.(excuse the caps)
@victorthomas76673 жыл бұрын
Beyond the "Year of Return" . What do you guys think of "Fix The Country ". Will you Americans be involved in Politics over there?
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@Victor Thomas - We think the young people are not happy with the future the old people are trying to leave them. We don't see politics as being our place for now and thanks for the comment 😊!
@victorthomas76673 жыл бұрын
@@ExpatLifeGhana Understood
@zibish30953 жыл бұрын
On the requirement that a man has to do the talking for her, is that the law or just a custom? Does the guy charge a fee or take a percentage?
@johnampiah21103 жыл бұрын
😍🔥🥰❤️👍🏾🙏🏾
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊
@prettitalented3 жыл бұрын
I wish she was more in-depth with how she started the business, it seemed she was holding back some. I like how you all followed up to break it down. I can't speak for other countries but based off this information an American woman is going to struggle being put in the background, that's highly disrespectful here and women have fought to not have that happen so it's unfortunate a woman would literally be setting herself back 50 years coming there. Ayo I saw your distaste as you were describing being dismissed. This is a good video though, good information.
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@King KING - They aren't coming here for the background, and that you can believe! I think you really need to understand the culture here cause you seem to be speaking from an outsiders position of never have been here. All of the expat business women here are coming for a determined reason and when a woman is determined you should get out of her way. Thanks for the comment 😊!
@prettitalented3 жыл бұрын
@@ExpatLifeGhana I am an outsider, like many of your viewers, I'm not from Ghana or any other African nation. I just happen to be a black person from the US interested in Africa particularly the West African nations we were stolen from. It is important however to point out certain things before returning to any of these countries. This video showed that women coming from this culture (US) are not going to be accustomed to being hushed up by a man or ignored because she's a woman especially when she is spending the money.
@EppaWorldwide3 жыл бұрын
The Dash system keeps me away from Ghana. Kudos to yall.
@gyekyeappiahkubi86813 жыл бұрын
In my opinion, in Ghana, women, especially the educated and intelligent ones, maneuver the system a lot easier than men. Ghana is a lot less male dominated country than most other countries. I think she was having problems not because of her gender but because she is new in the system.
@DA-qz5rh3 жыл бұрын
Yeah that's what i think because in Ghana there are wayyy more women entrepreneurs than men i think.
@kindomofghana3 жыл бұрын
Mastercard released its Index of Women Entrepreneurs (MIWE) on 8 March 2020, International Women’s Day, noting that 46.4% of businesses in Ghana are owned by women, ranking it first place in the world. (YT keeps deleting the link to the Articles where you can find the sources of this info but it is easy to find when it's googled.)
@kindomofghana3 жыл бұрын
Apart from being new to the system, she also does not speak the language and these are where the actual issues maybe stemming from.
@drucella55813 жыл бұрын
True. Ghana is a maternal society. Women entrepreneurs are the backbone of The Ghanaian society as are many women in Africa who come from maternal societies. She experienced difficulties because she is not Ghanaian and was not seen as a woman indigenous to that maternal society. Her business will be sucessful if she sticks with it and embraces the women of Ghana and that maternal society.
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@Gyekye Appiah Kubi - I have to agree it was because she was new to the system and thanks for the comment 😊!
@Public_Art_Lover3 жыл бұрын
I am willing to pay the Expedite Fee.
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@Cassandra aka AKUA - Would you pay ours please...and thanks for the comment 😊!
@beatriceowusuachaw62102 жыл бұрын
Search before you start
@mr.afrikaano86723 жыл бұрын
Most local people, speak and understand English. Maybe a business person should employ at least those that understand some aspects of English, to make your work easier 🤔
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@MR. AFRIKAANO -You have to understand the American English is very different from the rest of the worlds English. It is our issue, not theres and thanks for the comment 😊!
@jerry770283 жыл бұрын
This video is hot
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@J. W. CARTER - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.
@jerry770283 жыл бұрын
@@ExpatLifeGhana Always welcome family.
@beatriceowusuachaw62103 жыл бұрын
But some foods taste okay without real meat.
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!
@dsman29683 жыл бұрын
You meet Government they need you. They should pay you and listen to you. Hotels should be cheaper and Tourist and Travel Industry : Places and road infrastructure. STOP DASHING. DON T ENCOURAGE DASHING =BRIBING
@florencesenya15063 жыл бұрын
Majority of small businesses in Ghana are owned by women in Ghana and they don't need men to front or help. I believe her problem was more because she's a foreigner and didn't quite understand the system. Yes, Ghanaian society like other African societies can be a bit chauvinistic but it's not that big an issue. I am sure when you stay longer and get assimilated you understand better how things work.
@ExpatLifeGhana3 жыл бұрын
@Florence Senya -Those small business owned by women usually are street vendors or people not giving the government their fair share and thanks for the comment 😊!
@gginsc3 жыл бұрын
They just lost me. I get enough of that bs in America.