Don't Move to Ghana | A Ghana Lifestyle Won't Work for You IF...

No hate, no shade… but some people need to hear this: Don’t move to Ghana and don’t live in Ghana if you fall into one of these 7 categories. We love Ghana and are all about changing the perception of a Ghana lifestyle. Many people are excited to start a life in Ghana. Is that you?
If you’ve asked yourself ‘Should I Move to Ghana?’ turns out the answer may be NO. Come for a visit? YES! Absolutely!! But you may regret moving to Ghana if you are one of these 7 types of people.
Here are some reasons why not to move to Ghana… BUT also some great reasons to move to Ghana (positives of a Ghana lifestyle)! If you are thinking of moving to Africa from America, then you will want to watch this video and figure out if African life is going to work for you.
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[@lynnharris9454]

Point is, if you plan on moving to a foreign country especially a "developing" nation don't expect it to be like America. Different country different rules, gotta be realistic.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Yes @Lynn! So, so true 😉.

[@dorisacheampong7840]

You are so right. Your mind has to be focus this a different Country with different culture.

[@rowanmurray2111]

A M E N::this is the R E A L-C O M P L E T E information thanks

[@corneliusharris2955]

I lived in Germany for 3 years and The only thing I missed was Starbucks. Everything was the same. Restaurants, trains, fashion, English speaking, online dating, so you get my point. I never realized there was so much difference in Ghana and now i am going to think of going to South Africa, Cape Town. I cant deal with no hot water. I also am from NY and cant stand driving. And they also didnt mention the scams and bribes.

[@asmartbajan]

Practically every week there's a school shooting/mass shooting in the US. If that's the lifestyle in a developed country, I prefer living in a developing country than a developed, thank you very much.

[@SunkissFlower]

Any person who was raised in the Caribbean can live in Ghana easily.

[@angedanielzue9800]

Not only ghana, any person from the Caribbean can live anywhere in Africa, the lifestyle is just the same

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Yaas @Sunkiss!! I believe the people of Ghana and the Caribbean are linked and y'all do just fine in Ghana and Africa too (like @ange said)! Thanks for adding to the conversation 😊!

[@angedanielzue9800]

@@ExpatLifeGhana there's no doubt that ghana and jamica have a lot in common, Caribbeans are real africans, I'm from gabon and i have a friend from Trinidad and Tobago who visited my country and he just felt at home there was no culture shock , everything was just the same even Haitians just feel the same way in gabon about the food, lifestyle and everything. I repeat there wasn't any slightest culture shock.

[@joannemcmillan3105]

Sonkis I think so too see similar to especially Jamaica

[@josabenajean-pierre6069]

Yep... I'm half ghanaian and Carribean. I would agree 👌🏾

[@bhekienxumalo]

Going to Africa can help improve your health due to the air u breath ,food you eat and it can help you get out of stress and depression.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

You've got that right @Bhekie Nxumalo! Thanks for commenting ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!

[@akwasiasaawa2199]

Dream on

[@alwaysmeable]

I am moving to Ghana next year. I am retired and plan to live a simple life off my social security. I’m very excited about the move.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Lynn Hamilton -See you there and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@happywone1570]

I didn't think that you could get social security if you left the country...not sure where I heard that. I could be mistaken.

[@akofena_rhythms]

Welcome

[@HealthEri]

@@happywone1570 . Social security is her money that she was contributing while working although there are people who receive social security without contributing.

[@kofiking6982]

we welcome you all to the motherland GHANA,welcome our brothers and sisters

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

You've got that right @kofi king! Thanks for commenting ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!

[@peggysue3403]

Thank you my brother💕

[@ashedrickmus.5479]

Thanks for the welcome Kofi King! So who are you and what do you do in Ghana?

[@baynes1baynes557]

Black Americans are not Africans ,we Hebrew the true Jews ,the descendants of YASHUA the chosen people of YAHOVAH ,we are not brothers

[@davidasamboaatanbire8652]

@@baynes1baynes557 That's what you know and have been thought with learn more n deeply not what ever you ear or know. Where from the Hebrew its self what's the meaning n what's the language. If you like or not, it's your own cup of tea

[@msmercy5280]

Some Africans Americans has been there for 30 years . In Life you need to prepare for everything even moving to the states .

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Maa Yaa - Totally true (I even know some of them), but that does not mean it is for everyone. Some people will not have a good experience and then make the whole of Ghana sound bad. Just want to prevent that. Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!

[@jettunion7430]

Just finished building in the Eastern region, can’t wait for the borders to open up. Have a ticket for November, see you there. Love Ghana🥰 🇯🇲

[@winstonellis3665]

Feeling you Jet Union. 🇯🇲 🇬🇧

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Sounds great! @Jett Union - We can't wait either... Thanks for the comment and congrats on finishing up with your building process ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!

[@sarrahc1338]

Congratulations!!

[@peggysue3403]

I was thinking of going.

[@ajovie2705]

Very wise choice. Born and raised in Accra but o would build one day out of Accra.accra is too crowded for my liking.

[@saintmathew2025]

But remember some health condition disappear when you move sun city

[@rhondasalter8155]

What do you mean, does the pharmacy there Carrie most medication , will they do some refills

[@saintmathew2025]

You sound aggressive but I will still reply it’s true because of the consistent sun and able to eat natural food, relieve of stress, a man refuse knee surgery because fluid in the knee and went to Africa for 6 months the pain got relieved while he was there, vitamin D remember

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@SAINT MATHEW - They do, so many illnesses that are common in the US are actually based on diet, stress, and lack of proper nutrition... which are addressed when you live a Ghanaian lifestyle. Some people may find they feel much better in Ghana 😉!

[@saintmathew2025]

Expat Life Ghana if you want to know how to live as native and be green Accra never be an option Accra is business West kind of life style, expensive

[@melri4392]

Thank you that is exactly what I was thinking

[@jettunion7430]

Love this, so true. Remember Accra is not all of Ghana , spread your wings visit other regions, more affordable, live among the people learn their ways

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

You've got that right @Jett Union! The different regions of Ghana are different in so many ways. Thanks for the great reminder ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!

[@donprincoify]

I must say that these two make such a beautiful couple. Let me start by repeating that the most common mistake African Americans make when they visit Ghana is attempting to live like they do in America. Most of them limit their trips to the tourist areas in Accra and Cape and fail to take advantage of the other cities and towns. Even at Accra they choose to book rooms at 4 and 5 stars hotels and eat at plush restaurants. This does not only cost so much more but completely reduces their exposure to the real Ghana and Ghanaians.Ghana is a very safe country and these are your people so take a chance and go on a real adventure.Get to know the people,take the Trotros and "One man -one seat",make friends and live life without fear at least for a while. Also have the American embassy 's phone number handy just in case you need them as many Americans did to help arrange for their return trips to America at the onset of covid-19 pandemic. The embassy has an excellent working relationship with our Government.Akwaaba to Ghana.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

You are SO ABSOLUTELY right @Don Princo!!!! That common mistake is completely on point 💯💯. I really love what you've said about the embassy and they facilitation too. 😁 Thanks so much for the comment and sharing your take on things!

[@stevenbarrett4110]

Don Princo, well said sir, well said.

[@sunsumpa8015]

Something about a Black lady who knows how to smile..eh?

[@anitasamuels8821]

@Don Princo, I've watched videos of African Americans who are living the same lives they had in the States in South Africa.

[@sunsumpa8015]

@@anitasamuels8821 What is your point? If they really wanted to live the same kind of lives they had in the States why did they leave?

[@princearyee1180]

This is a great video. As a Ghanaian who leaves in north Texas area, I totally agree. Without funds, it is extremely difficult. I am looking forward to going back home. I miss my siblings and all the family.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

You can do it! And we hope to see you there @Prince Aryee. Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️ and reaffirming the money aspect.

[@brownbabygirl]

People who like order and structure and a predictable life won’t like ghana!!!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

You've got that right @Serwah Aboagye! You have got to be chiiiiillllll 😊. Thanks for commenting ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!

[@mizztoya8149]

Yes, I agree. I couldn't handle the chaos of Ghana.

[@push5931]

truth!

[@brownbabygirl]

@Joseph Carty lol

[@BaldwinFanonGarveyTureShakurX]

I agree. Most Black ppl raised in the U.S. aren't built for anything you have to work at or build up. Definitely not the type of ppl to repatriate the motherland.

[@SINGINGDANCINGNYA904]

Will be in Ghana for half of December and all of January! I can’t wait!!! ❤️🖤💚🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Awesome! Thanks for subbing and welcome to Expat Life ❤️️! See you there!

[@jermarwilliamson8165]

>>>>>>>>> Moving to Gambia won't work right now for Black Americans because Gambia invites white people and other races in their country so if Black Americans go over their it's going to be like Ameri... all over again in a few years. No different. Full of Asian owned restaurants, WHITE OWNED BUSINESSES, ETC. and who would profit the most off that ??? it won't be the Gambians it would be those owning it and sending most of the money back to their own countries and only hiring their own. I know land their might be cheap and black people may have a dream of spending less but some people of other races may be traveling their for all the wrong reasons and real intention is to conquer. What land haven't they conquered because a nation of people don't put themselves first.... white people put their own first, asians also but what about black people and that's why i feel it's not a good time for AA to just take off and move to Gambia. Will the law there protect our children, ect.... these are questions we have to ask ourselves because if this race mixing keeps happening in gambia sooner or later it will be just like Latin Ameri... where there's lesser dark colored people being treated with dignity and respect... they'll be so mixed out of existence along with their identity and culture that a presumably white male that's 20% gambian could claim to be a gambian and then become king and then make it even more harder for darker skinned citizens of that land. Things such as that happened to the original Native Americans who where very dark skinned people and now some of them are in the kk? claiming to be white, and then the original chinese who where black, they now live in the mountain tops in china because the lighter skinned chinese banned them , call them names and show them so much racism. If this keeps going on they'll be no more lions left in Africa, white tourist are wiping them out for profit along with zebras for cloths, hippos a new craze in european countries for profit and elephant tusk also the natural trees. sooner or later Africa as a whole will become the next thailand where other races just think they could walk all over dark skin people... BECAUSE OF THE LEADERS, GAMBIANS NEED TO SPEAK UP TO THEIR LEADERS !!!!!!!, NOT JUST GAMBIANS BUT ALL AFRICANS... its the only way for them to rise up as a people and put their own people first, that's the only way

[@dpungsae-sue992]

To think of it, Ghana and rest of Africa are still developing nations on different spectrum of the developmental wavelength. The great America became a nation in 1776, it took them 144 years to enter the first stage of being developed in the 1920's-industrialization. Most African countries gained their independence 60 years or below. You shouldn't expect the same amenities and developments you'd expect in the West. That's a no brainer. What you should expect is creating opportunities for others and yourself in the process. Under developed means more developmental opportunities you could grasp, in essence creating a sit at the table.

[@wadonjulus5731]

Great comment , Many ppl think America and Europe never had issue before . I live in the UK 🇬🇧 I have learned 40 years ago they had toilet 🚽 outside, took them many years to become develop why a lot Americans think Africa should have the same standards as America or Europe o don’t get it .

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@dpung Sae-sue - Yes! I think that is part of what makes Ghana so exciting right now... there are so many opportunities (like getting to go in a time machine to get in on the development before it happens). We can be part of the revolution! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️! Oh, and @wadon julus we agree, thinking Ghana will be like London is 😶. That lack of "American-ness" is part of the draw 😉. Great comments - Thank you both for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

[@byttlejuice145]

@@wadonjulus5731 they also developed through exploitation. So whatever errors they had along the way was easy to fill

[@sherrisolomon8673]

@@wadonjulus5731 Africa could have been advanced much faster if the rich people weren't so damn greedy and selfish.

[@dpungsae-sue992]

@Gigi Sauce Granted, you so bothered to offer a comment under mine? Why so?

[@dccavalier]

Your channel is one of my favorites to follow concerning a relocation to Africa. I appreciate what I think is a very balanced view of a move to Ghana.

[@JackyHapy]

Love that statement: if you're going to live in Ghana expecting an American life, stay in America.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Aww... @DC Cavalier - Thanks for the shout out ❤️️! Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊 And @Jackie AQ... it's totally true though, right?!? 😉

[@williamgreer9449]

I want too dueling i have rental property HERE! Also receives ssi is that a problem. I don't need the ssi but it's my money i paid into it for year's. I want to move and i am to Ghana it home to me and i want to go home. I don't care if i have too shit in a bucket and emtpy it every day. I want to be home. Am I wrong for that?

[@dccavalier]

William Greer take what ever you can get from SS. If the jackass in charge and the party he is part of are running things in January 2021 the social security fund will be targeted to bail this failing capitalistic economy out.

[@ericafernandez7377]

Beem in Ghana twice ,very expensive to live and it's a lot of bribery starting from the airport so dont come for me me with fuckery .....

[@shotimemillionaire]

The "brokeity broke broke" segment was hilarious, especially when you cut over to the kid shaking his head.😂 Well done ELG!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

You literally have Luke over here giggling (he loves that you've said that about his bit) @shola adeyemo ! As an aside, my sibling's name is Shola 😉. Thanks for the comment

[@jermarwilliamson8165]

Moving to Gambia won't work right now for Black Americans because Gambia invites white people and other races in their country so if Black Americans go over their it's going to be like Ameri... all over again in a few years. No different. Full of Asian owned restaurants, WHITE OWNED BUSINESSES, ETC. and who would profit the most off that ??? it won't be the Gambians it would be those owning it and sending most of the money back to their own countries and only hiring their own. I know land their might be cheap and black people may have a dream of spending less but some people of other races may be traveling their for all the wrong reasons and real intention is to conquer. What land haven't they conquered because a nation of people don't put themselves first.... white people put their own first, asians also but what about black people and that's why i feel it's not a good time for AA to just take off and move to Gambia. Will the law there protect our children, ect.... these are questions we have to ask ourselves because if this race mixing keeps happening in gambia sooner or later it will be just like Latin Ameri... where there's lesser dark colored people being treated with dignity and respect... they'll be so mixed out of existence along with their identity and culture that a presumably white male that's 20% gambian could claim to be a gambian and then become king and then make it even more harder for darker skinned citizens of that land. Things such as that happened to the original Native Americans who where very dark skinned people and now some of them are in the kk? claiming to be white, and then the original chinese who where black, they now live in the mountain tops in china because the lighter skinned chinese banned them , call them names and show them so much racism. If this keeps going on they'll be no more lions left in Africa, white tourist are wiping them out for profit along with zebras for cloths, hippos a new craze in european countries for profit and elephant tusk also the natural trees. sooner or later Africa as a whole will become the next thailand where other races just think they could walk all over dark skin people... BECAUSE OF THE LEADERS, GAMBIANS NEED TO SPEAK UP TO THEIR LEADERS !!!!!!!, NOT JUST GAMBIANS BUT ALL AFRICANS... its the only way for them to rise up as a people and put their own people first, that's the only way

[@Paradox3627505]

@@jermarwilliamson8165 I'm not an expert on any of the issues you mentioned. I just appreciate your critical thinking and perspective based on your observations. These unintentional (& intentional) consequences should be discussed. Maybe you should assemble a "think tank" organization. You're making a lot of valid points in my opinion.

[@Paradox3627505]

@@ExpatLifeGhana In your opinion, how much should a person take to Ghana who plans on 1. visiting or 2. living there? I know the question is general. Can you give me an example scenario? For simplicity, let's assume they qualify for many of criteria you all stated for the type of person who "should" go 2 Ghana. Thanks.

[@PhoenixHomeEd]

Ghana is just a big Jamaica....Jamaica is a mini Ghana. Same foods, same trees....same people.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Your Way Out - Excellent way of looking at it and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@anastasiosadamopoulos4748]

So, is that a good thing, or a bad thing?

[@jtk6402]

@@anastasiosadamopoulos4748 good just no weed

[@anastasiosadamopoulos4748]

@@jtk6402 are you Ghanian?.....i want to visit them next year. I'll be in Nigeria next year, but I want to see Ghana.

[@PhoenixHomeEd]

@@anastasiosadamopoulos4748 personally, awesome. For any Caribbean person it will be no culture shock, home, but part of a continent not an island.

[@abby-a]

I agree all of these ppl can't move there but atleast they can *visit* 😊

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Yes @Abby94 - Please come visit 👍

[@jn7752]

u better watch. open minded Americans what they are doing in African continent.. if u gonna listen to this people ur lost.. coz hes lost.. he doesn't know anything about roots.. culture. in African CONTINENT u will own ir own land. and do as u wish.. watch B.A.G . FAMILY ON U TUBE.. BLAXIT CHANNEL.. UR LOST BRO..

[@sherrisolomon8673]

@@jn7752As I recall he addressed Ghana not the whole Continent of Africa. Why are they lost when they told us the truth about what to expect if you want to move their depending on your lifestyle and things like medical needs. Every question that I had in my head they answered.

[@jn7752]

@@sherrisolomon8673 u knw social media especially in U.S.A.. they were showing African CONTINENT as a bad country. with deases. and all bad things they can think about.. why?? blocking u not to come to the CONTINENT. .coz u will wake up Africa. country with everything from resources to healthy organic food....my point is when you say they must not come to GHANA.. ur supporting the same evil forces. that keep on killing our brothers and sisters in U.S.A.. as if they have no where to go.. Africa is ur mother land. u like it or not.

[@jn7752]

@@sherrisolomon8673 even in GHANA open minded Americans are setting up big business. i don't know what ur talking about..

[@crystalzag7143]

We play in our neighbourhood ,no need to have children's parks. We go to our friends homes or we play at the back of our houses

[@caut176]

A park is always nice. You meet kids that you otherwise wouldn't have met. And parents meet new friends as well.

[@crystalzag7143]

@@caut176 we meet them in their houses

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Crystal Zag - Totally! And I love that ❤️️❤️️❤️️!

[@AD_SammyTha_Prince]

Try and get in touch with Wode Maya on KZbin. He's a Ghanaian and has almost 500k followers..he promote people like you that share positive stuff about Africa in general.

[@ajovie2705]

Chasity Autry we meet kids everyday in our neighborhood. It’s not that really a necessity. You wouldn’t know because it’s not your childhood.

[@kruboronabajo7981]

Thanks for the advice; I'm a Liberian born American currently living in Austin, Tx. and agree with you. I have also visited Ghana and have come to make and agree with all said assessment and suggestions you've made. Having lived, educated and worked in the US, I can attest and agree with you. I'm ready to live in West Africa on my 401k and social security for the rest of my life, hopefully comfortably, not lavishly of course.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@krubor onabajo - You can do it! We wish you all the best when you transition and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@py20]

I love you two! Tony makes me so happy just listening to him articulate the mindset he's taking to Ghana. Kudos brother, can't wait to hug you some day in Ghana!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Big up ✌🏽! and thanks for this comment (just made my day)!

[@cheendo7400]

Hot water is not part of Ghanaian life. Ghana sit on the equator so it is hot all year round with the exception of December and January which has a spring like weather. So the water that comes out of the taps are already warm, so it is not part of the culture to build houses and incorporate hot water systems into it, however now that westerners are coming in, this hot water thing is gradually being added to the new buildings. The first thing a Ghanaian will asked a young person who want to bath with hot water is, are you sick? It is ONLY old people that their families boil them hot water to bath, also the tribes that live on mountain also boil water for bathing.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

You've got that right @konkonbishl! Really great point and thanks for adding to the conversation! ❤️️ 💛 💚

[@cheendo7400]

Joseph Bempong Bro I like them, the language you used is too strong. Most people don’t know. You just watch all their videos and you will like them too. They are a decent family.

[@cheendo7400]

Joseph Bempong Good to know you are not attacking this nice family.

[@Crob100]

I'm in the South where temps get 110+, I still take warm showers, use hot water for washing dishes, cleaning, sterilizing etc. Sure boiling water is an option but why do that when I can just get a water heater.

[@cheendo7400]

Crob3622 That is you.

[@MAdams-ey4if]

the type of person that should move to Africa: the highly skilled in Building Trades, Agricultural Science, Water, Sewage and Electric Grid design and construction. If you can't go and help go from outhouse to housing development, then stay home because they have plenty of people to take care of, and that's what most Service businesses are, businesses that depend on strong, repetitive markets. There is an over abundance of Liberal Arts Brains dreaming of colonizing Africa what they forget is Africa is full of those very same people! All of their Techs are in the West getting paid grown up money.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@M. Adams - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@g.choppa4448]

Love your professional presentation. Educated, clear, and no profanity.

[@tvs9978]

Omg your son had me howling with laughter at 1:39 and 16:57. The judgment on his face when you said "brokety-broke-broke" . He definitely has a future in acting/comedy. This is so good, I had to watch it twice. Absolutely EVERYONE needs to watch this video. This qualifies as a PSA.... will be sharing🤣

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Aww... @TVS Ltd - Thanks for the love ❤️️! Share away 👍. PS Luke LOVED this comment... you made his day 😉.

[@tvs9978]

@@ExpatLifeGhana 🤗 aww tell him his future Aunty in Accra appreciates his talent

[@abby-a]

Here in the U.S. there were times where my family and I did *not* have hot so what we did was get a big cooking pot and fill the water up and boil it on the stove until it became *very* hot so that way we could use it to take shower with some cold water. You just have to be creative that's all 😊

[@patrickdartey478]

@Chris JT With all that south african erratic power supply? How many hours a day can you get unabated power supply in SA?

[@abby-a]

@Chris JT ghana and *some* of these West Africans do have good electricity they might have few power outages for like 30 mins but the power outages do not last long and east Africa does have power outages as well. I know for fact that kenya and Uganda have power outages as well it's not just west Africa. And the reason why southern Africa like South Africa, Namibia and Botswana are *more* developed is because the ppl that run those countries aren't blk ppl the minority (white folks) that live there *control* those countries and their resources. In east Africa you have a lot of foreigners that live there as well that go to places like Kenya, Angola, Tanzania and do more business over there and this help those nations become more advanced compared to west Africa. In West Africa alot of our country are controlled by France so it's hard for them to be more advanced because these West African countries give France $500 billion to france and they benefit from it so it's hard for them to catch up when France is so heavily involved in west Africa. 🙁🙁

[@doungpornsaesue9908]

@Chris JT electricity all day in southern Africa? SA to be precise? You got to be kidding me.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Abby94 - Yes! We used teapots to heat water and pour it into the bucket to your favorite temp... so it's not something you cannot deal with (with a little creativity and grit). After awhile, with the warm weather and humidity, it was no big deal to be without. BUT if no hot water makes you turn up your nose... then 😶 Maybe stay in the US, lol. Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!

[@cheendo7400]

They say in Ghana only old people bath with hot water.

[@africa2890]

Please don't define Ghana based on Accra lifestyle. There are several nice cities in Ghana. Accra is a whole different ball game. Just try visiting other parts of Ghana.

[@redq1641]

What cities please let me know.

[@africa2890]

@@redq1641 Takoradi/Sekondi, Cape Coast, Koforidua, Aburi, Kumasi, Sunyani, Nkawkaw, Tamale, etc. I mean you have to explore the interior parts of Ghana. There are several nice cities that you can live for very cheap...those cities are only popular to Ghanaians but you have to explore.

[@redq1641]

@@africa2890 do they have free parks?

[@africa2890]

@@redq1641 Some of them do. There are rooms for improvements though. Accra is congested....I think some folks should about living outside Accra where it's cheaper. Eastern Region of Ghana is nice and cool weather. Ashanti Region is cool as well. Oh and I even forgot to mention cities like Ho, Keta (an island), and other bice cities in the Volta region.

[@redq1641]

@@africa2890 what about arm robbery

[@kingk6400]

The kids👏😁 "Don't try that"😂

[@motionstancestudios2156]

The children are too funny

[@sherriebumbray1748]

Great advice! I love that you include the children in such a unique way. Guess what? I'm single and I'm coming to enjoy my early retirement. 😉

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Love that! You WILL enjoy 😉. And thanks for the shout out on the kiddos ❤️️ 💛 💚

[@paasolo6777]

Pls Link up: [e-mail]....I've got some info you may need.🙏🏼

[@ayodeler39]

Sherrie B. How are you doing with plans to settle in Ghana? I’me hoping to visit Ghana next year and eventually plan my retirement with ideas for a business project in service industry training. Have you been learning a Ghanaian language? In preparation I can’t decide which of the languages to learn. Would you lo,e to keep in touch?

[@sherriebumbray1748]

@@ayodeler39 I've been in Tanzania for 5 weeks. I'll be headed to Ghana sometime next month. I'm having some major dental work done in Dar es Salaam.

[@lammuri]

@@ayodeler39 Twi is the majority native language to learn. Spoken by the majority Akan which is close to half the population. The language spoken in Accra is Ga so you may choose between the two.

[@tigaagul7]

I grew up in CA, Los Angeles public schools, I wouldn't call them superior by any stretch of the imagination to any African school system. I see most Ghanaians / Africans speaking at least 3 to 4 languages. Americans typically just speak English. I have met a lot of Africans that are doctors and engineers in Los Angeles and they come to America with a strong work ethic and foundation. This is not a criticism of African Americans just an opinion. I love and appreciate your channels, thx you.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

You've got that right @tigaagul7! Thinking America is the best and only option is short sighted. Thanks for commenting and adding to the conversation ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!

[@stephenasamoah7839]

I totally agree... the educational background and toughness we get in Ghana is way superior... I am based in Palm spring California and I mean all my friends that moved here after high school in Ghana are Engineers, Pharmacists , Doctors etc... thus including myself... we tooK SAT/ACT in Ghana and guess what our results were...

[@patlambert7197]

There are a lot of AA doctors what are you talking about?

[@tigaagul7]

@@patlambert7197 Take a trip to these hospitals in LA, USCMC, Harbor UCLA, Centinela hospital, Ronald Regan, Cedars you will find a large contingent of African doctors. I have no classmates from public schools working as doctors in those local hospitals. If there is some I apologize for not mentioning you. My point arguement is rooted in my personal experience. I am not saying there are no AA doctors anywhere however it is telling truth that Africans dominate in the local hospitals. I have family that are engineers but they didn't go to public school, fact.

[@patlambert7197]

@@tigaagul7 yes i do see you are speaking from your experience now let me speak from mine im not sure of the Black population in your area however the east coast has a high population of Blacks because of the Atlantic slave trade. I grew up in DC and there were no shortage of Black Physicians. Howard University is well known for its School of Medicine. I presently live in Atlanta and it has a high number of Black Physicians as well. It has been a part of Black culture to aspire to be Doctors Nurses and Teachers however if the numbers have diminished its probably because here the the states there are so many other lucrative careers that a person can explore. Also Black people have been pioneers in the area of medicine its just not well publicized. Just to mention two: Daniel Hale William performed the first successful heart transplant in the US. Charles Drew established the first Blood Bank. However I salute you and your colleagues for your hard work and dedication God Bless!

[@rudolphsimmonds1382]

I must say that this is the most intuitive break down video of the expat life for Ghana I have seen. As a matter of fact its better than most other vloggers for other countries as well. Most them don't like doing the research. Keep up the good work!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊

[@ThedopeAzzcookie]

I got what it takes! Looks like home here I come.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Yes @Lori!! Make it happen 😉. Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊

[@akwaabafarms178]

looks like there are soo many opportunities in ghana listen to you, like creating Park is also another business.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

You've got that right @Anthony Boateng! Kids attractions are starting to gain traction as more expats move to Ghana and as more middle and upper class Ghanaians desire more western things. Thanks for commenting ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!

[@akwaabafarms178]

@@ExpatLifeGhana i don't know if you all will be interested, i leave in the states now and I'm really want go back and I'm planning to open a blocks factory if you will be interested to partner with me ,I already have lands at 30 to 45 minutes away from accra.

[@johnakpalu2118]

You both look rested, radiant, peaceful and happy! That's all life is about!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@John Akpalu - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@EA-xd1jr]

If you used all the money on flight to get to ghana then I think you made a grave mistake. There is no assistance whatsoever. You dont won't to be broke in ghana. You must go to ghana with some money, atleast 10 to 20 k usd.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Absolutely @J A! You cannot go broke because the assistance will not come too... prepare that 💰💰💰! Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊

[@EA-xd1jr]

@@ExpatLifeGhana Absolutely, not sure why anyone would take such a risk to go to a country with zero dollars. Its a form of attempted suicide. I hope that statement is inaccurate. To even leave the airport requires money, to sleep for the first night requires money, to eat that night and the morning requires money. I am sure sure exactly what the logic or attempt was.

[@EA-xd1jr]

@Jennifer Yearwood I think that statment he/she made may be inaccurate because as you have mentioned thier place of domicile requires money, thier food etc even for two days requires money so i remain perturbed as to why anyone would do that.

[@EA-xd1jr]

@@lostintranslation57 Rose, whether you are there for retirement or what have you, you need atleadt 1 year worth of resources as you navigate your way through. I hope that statement was not a literal statement

[@nancyvine6355]

I'm finding your videos both informative and entertaining to watch! Can't wait until the next one! Loved seeing your boys. They are delightful!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Awesome! Glad you liked them. They love seeing comments talking about them, so you just made their night ❤️️😉❤️️ Thanks for the love!

[@oliviamounier313]

Yes, their content is excellent.

[@yeamaneal5652]

Love you channel! Great points. Hubby and I are winding it down before we retire in our native Liberia in the next 10 years.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

That is awesome! Good Luck in your journey and we appreciate the comment and the love ❤️️❤️️❤️️

[@stephenreggio42]

As a born Ghanaian living in Frankfurt Germany I do appreciate your honesty. I have a opportunity to stay with my grandparents in village when I was 8 years old and I now miss the sense of community and neighbors taking care of your kids when you are busy. If you really want to see and live with typical Ghanaians go to village and live with the life full of simplicity nature and cultural way of life and it's also social conservative society.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

YES @Kwamina! I love what you've just shared. That is the part of Ghana that calls us - the simpler life and community. Really appreciate the comment ❤️️❤️️❤️️ !

[@whz366]

Yes after 15 years in USA i went back to my home land. There was no hot water but by the days end i was bathing in a bucket of warm water. It was that simple. My neighbor who I grew up with took me to buy a propane tank and explained to me how to use it to gas my stove as I had forgotten how gas tanks worked. I bathed for the next 3 years in warm buckets of water until a workman who came to fix my roof showed me how to attach an heater system to my shower head.

[@Kennethab13]

Found y’all a couple days ago and I’ve pretty much watched everything on your channel! I’m 25yo Ghanaian-British who left at 12yo and has been aching to return since! At 19, I spent over a year living & working between Ghana and Togo and I loved it so i keep visiting often while planning how to move back. Just got a new job in Ghana this month but since I reside in London, I’m working remotely till I can move to Accra when the borders open, and I CAN’T WAIT! 🤎🖤

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

That is awesome! Welcome to the channel and we can't wait for those borders to open up either!!! See you GH soon ❤️️ 💛 💚

[@zakotvgh4943]

Nice one

You should start a KZbin. To showcase this process on how you got a job and etc

[@kofiking6982]

we are waiting for you Bro,u are welcome

[@acinamatata6342]

1th September and all the best for you

[@dianabanks141]

You are such a cute couple! Your personalities match so well, and the inclusion of your sons in the videos is refreshing. Thank you for all of the information, and allowing those AA’s who are seriously considering moving back to the Motherland to be a part of your journey.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Diana Banks - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@SaundraRobersn]

Your children are adorable. Excellent idea to include them in the vids! And yes, I agree with one of the other comments; Luke ( the oldest) does have a place in acting. His delivery, facial expressions and intonations are perfect.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thanks so much! 😊 He literally just smiled ear to ear reading this comment. You've made his day @Saundra ❤️️!

[@money.making.mitchell]

You guys and others who report back to America about Africa are setting up the foundation for black people to go back home and rebuild. Great work.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@R Mitchell - We truly appreciate that and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@LoVely-fo2nb]

All African KZbinrs need to put a disclaimer at the bottom of their videos that say “Rich folks only.” That way if you’re not well off, you won’t get your hopes up. Thanks for sharing.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

💯 Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊

[@LoVely-fo2nb]

Just so you know, it wasn’t just you guys video that helped me arrive to that conclusion. I’ve watched several African KZbinrs over the past few months & I appreciate your honesty. It wasn’t just you tho. The other thing is they practically tell certain people not to come, which honestly is kinda hurtful coming from other Black people. One person flat out said “only the best of us can make it in Africa.” It’s been a huge letdown after following these videos for months.

[@diggiddi]

@@LoVely-fo2nb Best to visit before making up your mind on anything, everyone will have a different experience

[@Nubianette]

I’m doing my research, but not everyone is well off. Some may be older, have savings or investment property they can draw from to live. But, others may be scraping buy in the US, but also have the potential for self employment. A younger person my have more flexibility and may be students working in Ghana. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. I’ll be one of those slightly older, drawing retirement.

[@lisaandbeans9645]

Well not "rich" but prepared. You need to know how you are going to make money preferably you should be making a livable wage (compared to the country you are moving to) before you move. This can be done with 100% remote jobs, passive income from paid real estate, income from inventions, income from brick and mortar businesses, income from online businesses. You don't need a lot but your income has to be consistent.

[@alfredasinclair1277]

Sounds like an oppurtunity to build a swing for the community .

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Interesting idea @Alfreda Sinclair

[@rickyrunnels4030]

Thanks for the information. Everything you say makes perfect sense. I too am in Texas. I retire at the end of the year, and I am planning a come and see if I want to move trip. I want to see the Gambia and Ghana. I think I am okay financially.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Glad it was helpful! You can totally do it with good planning (and some $$$ saved up). I am so curious to see if you prefer Gambia or Ghana... you'll have to drop us a message once you decide and let us know. Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊

[@thebesetshaba6203]

Expat Life Ghana ..Hey yall I’m from West Tx, and retired military I have several skills in operating heavy equipment dozers, tractors. I also raise Texas Longhorns and would like to establish land for produce. What is the shipping container process to move my farm tractor and plows. I’ll be visiting in 2021 for diaspora tour. Hope to see some Texan folk.

[@thebesetshaba6203]

ricky runnels I’m from Texas as well. I do own a 40 foot container for shipping. I’m planning a move soon. Maybe we can work something out together. POC [e-mail]

[@sandragregory6087]

@@thebesetshaba6203 Awesome. I'm from Texas also. Born and raised, and I'm planning my trip to spend Christmas in Kumasi Ghana. If I love it as I feel now, I'm definitely making the move.

[@thebesetshaba6203]

@@sandragregory6087 Hey Sandra, thanks for the shout out. I wish you well on your trip. Im working on my passport. Keep us posted on your venture

[@latifx3944]

Thanks for this! My mother was adopted and recently found out my great grandmother was Ghanaian. I really want to bridge that family connection with a visit 😃

[@majorusa7498]

What African America forgot to understand is that moving to Africa don't expect to live the life of America bcos America is so developed so don't use that mindset , we need you guys back to Africa to help us build the life you see and lived in America we are not fully there yet in Africa, one love from 🇳🇬

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

[@ylstaggs]

I love Ghana, I visit last year and I’m definitely moving to Ghana! I think moving to Africa is a great thing to do and it don’t have to be Ghana it can be Gambia, Kenya etc. America is stressful, if you can get out of America leave, get out! I rather be free and have peace in Africa then facing our black old men and young black men being kill by the police!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

You've got that right @Lovely Dove! Thanks for commenting ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!

[@mickeyf4783]

Great video, everything said in this episode is true. As a Ghanaian living outside can't wait to go back for my business. I miss my suya and club beer too.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

You got that! I so need a CLUB! ❤️️ 💛 💚

[@sarrahc1338]

Come to Brooklyn for suya and club beer. LOL

[@mickeyf4783]

Brooklyn suya can never be the same. LOL

[@sarrahc1338]

@@mickeyf4783 You're right. It's not the same, but I found a place by the BK bridge that comes close. LOL

[@madjoabutterfly]

@@mickeyf4783 Yes chale can't beat 🇬🇭 kyinkyinga👌🏾

[@patlambert7197]

I finally found repats i can listen to. Intelligent articulate sound advice and nice looking i may add. Keep up the good work i learned a lot!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Much appreciated. Thanks for watching and for commenting too 😊!

[@djnobeva]

Just found your channel and I CANNOT stop watching! Makes me miss Ghana so much. Such a beautiful and life changing place. Planning a trip back as soon as its safe(r) to travel again. Thank you for your content. :)

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Awesome @Norris Baker! Thanks for subbing and welcome to Expat Life ❤️️!

[@BlaXit]

I've been coming to Africa since I was 22 I'm now 49 and I live in Africa. I think everyone has different reasons and experiences. I learned so much from my continental brothers and sisters and I'm still learning. One thing I will say is the I love Africa for being Africa with all the beauty and culture and vibrancy. I don't want it to be America or Europe or Ukkk. I know that all nations are developing in their own complex environs with their own challenges. Especially with the colonial legacy of imperialism and chattel slavery . The financial legacy of exploitation and theft of resources by the colonisers. Does not create an equal footing. In this context is how we live . Africa is a huge continent with many beautiful countries. Each one is different so travel around and enjoy the experience. If you choose to live in Africa be willing to embrace it as you find it and work towards mutually progressive African centred goals.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Well said @Bla xit! You are right on the money. Thanks for commenting... and PS we love you channel ❤️️😉❤️️!

[@evaallen9728]

Excellent perspective. Thanks for sharing. Canada 🇨🇦 is a very cold country and several of my friends have either already moved or are discussing and planning it. Many have either been born in the U.S. 🇺🇸 or North America but those if us born in the Caribbean we crave a tropical environment. Gambia, Ghana and Rwanda seem the best option for some of us. I am affiliated with a group who are planning a trip to West Africa in 2021 for business, culture and spiritual delegation. These are people who want to Invest in the Continent. I will use that trip to find where I will move.

[@ICSdc]

Thank you. I am from JAMAICA living in USA for 40 years. Please my Caribbean and African and American people. When you move to AFRICA or CARIBBEAN.. Please drop the superiority attitude. We come to build up together. GHANA CHIEFS did FIHANKRA in 1994 and came and apologised for their role in selling us off. NOW GHANA is reaping the benefits but we must go to build in the spirit of YAA AASANTEWA; NANNY Maroon Queen and for our ancestors who were executed - hung, drawn, quartered, and roasted alive in their quest for freedom.

[@T1Oracle]

Don't move if you're gay. Ghana still has those 1860's laws.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Yeah, you have to know that not everywhere is as accepting as the US... and that is saying something. Great comment @T1Oracle!

[@mdlstsjones]

THAT'S GOOD

[@legalresolutions345]

Glad someone mentioned "laws". I wouldn't move anywhere before researching the government structure and laws.

[@anonymisspatriot6470]

@Baba Anyars uh, I think you may wsnt to look up both of those words...

[@PKcrash]

@Baba Anyars LMAO ummmmm do you know what gay and homosexuality mean?

[@bismarkankrah4625]

Good job guys. As a Ghanaian now living in the UK with my family, I kinda was like let me first see what's they have say about my country Ghana. After watching 3 videos from u I can now say that most of the things u both point out are quite true. Now I have to subscribed to your channel b'cos you kepp it real. Keep saying it has it is guys.

[@TM-yj3mi]

I love watching your family and the first thing is the state of mind and adapting to your surroundings. You go guys!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you so much @Tara! We appreciate the LOVE ❤️️❤️️❤️️!

[@curious493]

If your kids are beyond elementary school and can study on line, you can enroll them on an online school in the US and move

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Francinete Guitunga Akyol - With the time difference of 5hrs its not that easy and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@jermarwilliamson8165]

Moving to Gambia won't work right now for Black Americans because Gambia invites white people and other races in their country so if Black Americans go over their it's going to be like Ameri... all over again in a few years. No different. Full of Asian owned restaurants, WHITE OWNED BUSINESSES, ETC. and who would profit the most off that ??? it won't be the Gambians it would be those owning it and sending most of the money back to their own countries and only hiring their own. I know land their might be cheap and black people may have a dream of spending less but some people of other races may be traveling their for all the wrong reasons and real intention is to conquer. What land haven't they conquered because a nation of people don't put themselves first.... white people put their own first, asians also but what about black people and that's why i feel it's not a good time for AA to just take off and move to Gambia. Will the law there protect our children, ect.... these are questions we have to ask ourselves because if this race mixing keeps happening in gambia sooner or later it will be just like Latin Ameri... where there's lesser dark colored people being treated with dignity and respect... they'll be so mixed out of existence along with their identity and culture that a presumably white male that's 20% gambian could claim to be a gambian and then become king and then make it even more harder for darker skinned citizens of that land. Things such as that happened to the original Native Americans who where very dark skinned people and now some of them are in the kk? claiming to be white, and then the original chinese who where black, they now live in the mountain tops in china because the lighter skinned chinese banned them , call them names and show them so much racism. If this keeps going on they'll be no more lions left in Africa, white tourist are wiping them out for profit along with zebras for cloths, hippos a new craze in european countries for profit and elephant tusk also the natural trees. sooner or later Africa as a whole will become the next thailand where other races just think they could walk all over dark skin people... BECAUSE OF THE LEADERS, GAMBIANS NEED TO SPEAK UP TO THEIR LEADERS !!!!!!!, NOT JUST GAMBIANS BUT ALL AFRICANS... its the only way for them to rise up as a people and put their own people first, that's the only way

[@CottonForTheSoul]

Interesting topic, had to watch this. Good stuff as usual. You have not even left the West as yet and my family and I are looking forward to watch your videos from Mother Africa. #OneLove

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you for your comment ❤️️ See you in the motherland soon 😊!

[@thisblackgirloverhere9013]

I’m single, so I guess Ghana is not for me. Heck, by watching various KZbin videos, I’ve found that AFRICA is not for me. 😂. I’m not mad though because I’ve never really had a desire to go there. Visit maybe, but not to live there.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@This black girl Over here - It"s by design for Black Americans to not have a desire to visit Africa. Being comfortable in western countries being a minority and dealing with racism in 2020 isn't for us. Thanks for the comment 😊!

[@thisblackgirloverhere9013]

Expat Life Ghana It looks to me that Africa deals with racism and colorism. I’ve seen a lot of videos of African Americans that have gone to live in Africa. They’ve talked about how unsanitary conditions are, they’ve talked about and showed pictures of old white men with young black children. They said there’s a lot of selling themselves and their children for sex. How could people do that to their own children? They say that healthcare is bad there. I’ve heard that the light go out without notice. Mold on the ceilings of the houses and the shower water runs on the toilet🤮. Scamming, pickpockets, merchants charges double the prices to African Americans. People say the meat is so bad that flies fly around it. And they say cooks at the restaurant doesn’t wash their hands when they cook your food. So, yes I’d rather have my comfort. I’ve met people from Africa and they say that Africans don’t even consider us African Americans as being BLACK like them. So, why should I want to live there with people that LOOKS like me that think they’re better than me??

[@MrDamoch]

@@thisblackgirloverhere9013 pls that's everywhere . American is not for everyone and Africa is not for everyone just open your mind to great stuff and explore.

[@jerry77028]

I will get there, but I will be stinking rich before I do. Little money for me, but I plan on doing to the country, and not even in a way that will make me extra money. I want to upgrade the quality of life for the poor in Ghana,, all on my pocket, until it runs out. I want to go to different villages and see what I can do to improve the lives right there.

[@kofiking6982]

we are waiting for you Bro,u are welcome

[@adjoa-anima]

Honestly we don't want hand outs we need people who are innovative and can create jobs that is all. It's a win win you get a lasting legacy for your self and kids and help people by offering jobs

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

You WILL get there, I am sure @J. W. CARTER - And I love the idea of bringing your knowledge and innovation to Ghana to create something that infuses the community with jobs, information, and also wealth. So let's do this! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!

[@jerry77028]

@@ExpatLifeGhana You're welcome, be blessed sister.

[@jerry77028]

@@ExpatLifeGhana I hope your village is completed by the time I arrive. I want to visit it, and learn from you,, yeah a man can learn a lot from a woman, if only he pays attention lol.

[@mobrown7594]

The food and the sun makes your skin gloooooow

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Haha @mo brown Yaaasss!!! Hair grows, skin glows, you slay (thank you Ghana)!

[@gigiam4020]

Tell me about it, whenever I go back home I get hit by the change in environment bug. I loose some weight and my skin looks more luscious. Always drying up here in the states no matter what I use. Drinking a lot of water does help .

[@yeamaneal5652]

Your kids are beyond adorable!!😆. All excellent points!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you!! 😊 And thanks for the props too ❤️️ 💛 💚

[@luvjahnlive1]

In 2011, I moved from Boston to Trinidad (where my family is from) and returned in 2017. Ghana sounds like Trinidad. Best years of my adult life thus far and I literally feel like the only thing to top that experience would be to go to Africa!!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊

[@rhogan7312]

Great details on the conditions that one might need to consider before making a final decision. Though Ghana caught my heart I will consider other countries before making the final decision (still can't wait to get back to Ghana though😂). Just might run into you guys..love from Chi-town❤

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thanks for watching @R Hogan - Thanks for the comment ❤️️ and we hope to see you in GH (you know you love it)!

[@joskilove]

This was a great video, you guys. I lived in Ghana in 2005 while I was working for an NGO in the Volta Region {Keta District to be specific}, although I would come to Accra frequently. I've always thought about coming back and imagined that I might retire there someday. But it's been 15 years since I set foot on Ghanian soil, so I'd be interested in what the opportunities are currently, particularly for people like me who work in media. Given the tense climate in the states, Ghana is really looking appealing these days. Side note: I had to take "bucket baths" too, but I didn't mind it. I had no problem roughing it because well water really wasn't too bad. Plus I knew I was living in a developing nation, so I forgot about acting like I was in America.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊 I would say Ghana is the African hotspot right now.

[@PhD_Author]

I think the only category of person you mentioned who should consider not living in Ghana is someone from the LGBT community. And even then, if they are celibate, and don't exhibit an LGBT lifestyle there, it can work for them. Some elders want to rest with their ancestors on African soil, so even if they are ill, they want to spend their last days on the land of their ancestors and be laid to rest there. And life can bring changes, you might be married or in a couple when you arrive in Ghana, but things happen and you might suddenly find yourself a single woman/widow, so you have to prepare for the future. And you might arrive there broke, but be rich within a year. I would say go for it if this is your dream.

[@tracywalker244]

Efua True

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

If it is your drea @Efua, then you will make it happen! Just wanted to share some thoughts so others can consider their options and be thoughtful about their decisions... but when the spirit calls and the ancestors beckon, you best be goin'!

[@moss320m]

First person who speaks on the LGBTQ community and living in any of the african countries. You are correct, I would visit Ghana but NEVER live as someone from the LGBTQ community. Funny though my ex is from Ghana

[@FoodNerds]

@@ExpatLifeGhana Hi what’s the best sector to make money in Ghana? Real estate? Tech? Give me ideas if you don’t mind please? Should I come with my own money? Can I get a loan from a bank there?

[@mwaller5250]

Africa focuses more on kids education than entertainment. Our children are the future of our country, trust me they come first.

[@samuelmaat4148]

Y'all have a beautiful family. Thanks for the info. Good job of giving the real but simultaneously keeping it light-hearted. I've traveled to Ghana, but its always good to hear other Afrikan American perspectives.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thanks for that comment @Samuel Ma'at, appreciate it 😉!

[@rhondasalter8155]

65 retired mild to moderate Rheumatoid Arthritis looking to rent on or near beach to soak up sun🏖☀

[@LoVely-fo2nb]

Rhonda Salter - As long as you don’t need Life Alert & have a pension you’ll be fine.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Rhonda Salter - I bet the sun, cleaner eating and fewer chemicals will make you feel better than you do in the states. Congrats on deciding to make the move!! You'll love being beach side 🏖️ Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️! @LoVely 😂🤣😂 on the life alert... but #Truth about the pension!

[@nancibrady4113]

Hey Rhonda, I visited Ghana in February of this year I loved it!!!!! Planning to move back. I'm 68 young. If you have questions please contact me at [e-mail]

[@PlanAhead-d5b]

@Rhonda I'm someone who suffers with arthritis. I visited Africa in February. Not one time did I feel the symptoms of my disease. Honestly, since I've returned, I've reduced my intake of medication significantly.

[@rhondasalter8155]

@@PlanAhead-d5b how do you get refills if you need it ,how does that work

[@freedom3275]

Thank you so much for this video. Its really helpful - my whole family and I are thinking of relocating from England to Ghana.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Glad it was helpful @Free Dom. Best of luck in the move and keep watching 😉!

[@50somethang]

I have no intentions of living in Ghana but I enjoy watching your journey.

[@garywrege4326]

Your son gives me a big smile every time he comes on!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Gary Wrege - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@ewaurethegreat1170]

The streets is our parks. Get them soccer cleats and that’s it.

[@caut176]

The streets that cars drive down 😲? That would be annoying to have to watch for children when I'm driving. Cultural differences are real.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Nosa Yup, you can see all kinds of kids out playing every day... but most Americans are used to having free resources/parks for kids (as you can tell from @Chastiy's response). But, our kids had a ball there 😊 with just a ball.

[@ewaurethegreat1170]

I’m a fan of your channel keep up the good work.

[@LeeLee-hi2ko]

@@ExpatLifeGhana it's not free here in America we pay high taxes nothing is free. I totally agree with you that's how I grew up but we didnt have a ball we used our imagination. Thanks for the comment.

[@brandya.4575]

Your videos are very informative...

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Glad you like them @Brandy! Be sure to subscribe and we'll keep making them ❤️️👍❤️️!

[@stevenbarrett4110]

Excellent advice. Could you now do a video for persons who want to go to Ghana, have no money, but have skills and ideas. For example, I believe anyone with IT or Actuary skills would find great demand in Ghana. Provide as much advice as you can to AA about skills they might acquire in the US, that will allow them to be independent contractors. Such as, heavy machinery repairs, plumbers, carpenters etc. Although I am Jamaican, I feel confident that there are many poor AA desperate to leave hell for somewhere they will find kinship and acceptance. Many African KZbinrs complain about reliability of WiFi speeds for example. Having been to Ghana, explain to AA with some resources how you feel about the potential for a grouping of persons pooling their funds, maybe borrowing a bit, and possibly establishing an alternative faster network for Accra first, and then expanding as able. I am not comfortable hearing advice of exclusion. Provide some hope based on your experience of the environment. Ivy Prosper, I note your comment from a day ago, so I am including you in this endeavour.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@steven barrett -Will have to look into that and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@hadesBOLT]

Don't move to Ghana.. That Headline is beautiful 👏🏾👏🏾

[@TyroneBlackman7]

Loved your video. You guys continue to put out quality content which I think is a testament to who you are as people. Look forward to more of your content.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you so much ❤️️! If people keep watching, we will keep making. Really appreciate the comment!

[@adrianborden1546]

Yeah, honestly the gender role issue REALLY struck me on my second visit to Ghana. I figuratively hit my head with that issue.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

You've got that right @Adrian Borden! You have to be cool with that (though you can find people who think outside that box... it is just not as common a perspective). Thanks for commenting ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!

[@niiamu3300]

There are subdivisions with all the luxury. You will have to pay for it. You can have a place with 24 hours hot water, electricity, cable and fibre optic internet. You will have to pay for them.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

[@lonnirenee7645]

I'm glad to hear some one is realistic about living in Africa.

[@nanayaa7598]

U are right because am from Ghana and am now in 🇺🇸 more different Ghana is more like for the Rich

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Nana Yaa - It is one of the more expensive countries, especially in Accra. Thanks for the comment 😊!

[@la2sa]

Thank you for this vlog. I live in Texas, near San Antonio, and have been considering visiting/ relocating out of the states. Since the “Year of Return” was announced last year, I’ve considered the African counties of The Gambia 🇬🇲, Ghana 🇬🇭, Guinea 🇬🇳, Sierra Leone 🇸🇱, Namibia 🇳🇦, Kenya 🇰🇪 and Tanzania 🇹🇿. As well as Jamaica 🇯🇲 and Belize 🇧🇿.

[@stephenasamoah7839]

Visit Ghana .....

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Go for it @J.Fuller - This is a great list of countries!! 😉

[@blackbusinessreviews4789]

These comments are dope! I’m gaining a lot of perspective about moving abroad.

[@TechFinanceAfrica]

Ghana is looking good on you folks...I can tell the difference in the face of Tony. Enjoying the content!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@King Annan - Ghana - Tony has lost about 15 pounds since getting here. The natural foods without preservatives makes a difference and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@evilishangel5784]

Thank you. I heard enough at 2 min 18 seconds I'm. I'm staying my black behind in west hell. 😁

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Evilish Angel -The colonized mind never stops amusing me and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@jamiegurley4230]

Evilish Angel. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@practicaldeen5333]

Get that $$$ up. And lets go.

[@jus7183]

Facts lol keeping my ass here in America with my warm water

[@sheilacole5639]

Thank you guys for this, really useful info. Non of these points would be a problem. Love your videos as they give some real insight into what to expect on life in Ghana.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Glad you like them @Shelia! Thanks for the comment ❤️️💛💚!

[@abdur-raheems8648]

I'm a Black American who has travel to Africa several times and taking a bucket bath is nothing. I done that as a kid growing up in Tennessee as a boy. Winter time, the pipes freeze, you take a bucket bath so its not a big issue. Hey guys I really appreciate your channel and would love to visit Ghana once travel opens up. I'M purchasing land in a different country but I have always had a love for Ghana and its people. Keep doing what your doing. Take Care

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Big Heem - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@aemeagwai]

This is one of the most honest videos about returning to Africa I have watched. Returning is not for everyone, but more importantly, it must be planned. Expect some setbacks.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Yay @Austin Emeagwai! We are glad this was honest and hope to be helpful 😊! Thanks ❤️️!

[@alfredasinclair1277]

Great morning . As soon as we build our mansion and rent it out we are moving to West Africa .

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Alfreda Sinclair - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@tee5634]

The way you two interact and the chemistry makes this show 60-70% better. And the smile on ypur sons face is priceless. You don't have this chemistry between black couples anywhere. My family situation growing up was very unstable. Love you both for what you do for us.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Aww... @Tee - Thanks for the love ❤️️! We hope to keep smiling all they way through this move 😉. Seriously, though. We're glad you feel the love and that we might brighten your day ❤️️ 💛 💚!

[@tee5634]

@@ExpatLifeGhana Me and me son Kofi was supposed yo visit Zimbabwe, Rwanda, and Ghana in April 2020 before the lockdown occurred. The 14 day quarantine could set us back awhile. Luckily both of us have passport. We have been given land in the Asebu region. I believe 2-3 hour car drive from Accra. Interestingly Tanzania and Liberia have not locked down but there are no flights from the U.S. going to those countries. Hope you make it to Ghana real soon.

[@Elikem2982]

I think you guys did justice to this topic

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

[@so-gahfamilytv9857]

I am so excited to move to Ghana i should be there before 2021.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Yay @Sogah Family TV! Here is the link to our closed Facebook group for expats planning to move to Ghana & those already there (facebook.com/groups/350881975912888)👍🏽🇬🇭❤️. hope to see you there 🤗.

[@so-gahfamilytv9857]

@@ExpatLifeGhana oh I am apart of the group also trying to grow my youtube channel.

[@diggiddi]

Cold water showers are actually better for your skin

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@diggiddi - That is what I totally just said!! You are so right ❤️️!

[@wahshafetuga]

I'm from The States... I've been living in Accra since 2016, some truth's here BUT don't mislead as if JOBS are available here....there are NO jobs here, Americans are expected to have money and the corruption towards foreigners is ridiculous... I'm a fitness specialist , started my own online business or I would have mist certainly starved here...I budgeted and saved for two years before relocating to Ghana, But that savings went quick...I love the country , the land I purchased and the business I've started , but the PEOPLE are not so welcoming to African Americans, White people,Chinese People and other foreign folks get more respect for their uncouth behavior, Ghanaians can be rude and very standoffish to blacks from other countries. I too blog about my life here and I mainly wish for more African Americans to come and establish communities like everyone does when the arrive in our country, for there to be so many African Americans here, you don't see us together ,it's as if many wanna be the only ones here and neglect to connect with one another which is crucial to our staying here. Many I know have gone some vow not to return to this particular country in Africa because of the lack of respect for African Americans. You don't have to discouraging in hi lighting the facts of the land. My son has just graduated from HS here...I stay because HE'S SAFE and very free to roam without worrying. Also LEARN THE LANGUAGE..... it's the difference between sinking and swimming... ENGLISH IS NOT SPOKEN AS VASTLY AS YOU MAY THINK. ✌️🏿

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Paige Shabazz -Can't remember saying there are jobs in Ghana but we do say there are business opportunities. If you give in to the bribes it wont go away and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@wahshafetuga]

Because I've been visiting here since childhood I have learned the ways as well as Twi , so communication is very important to experiencing fairness. I didn't quote you in my statement,sorry if it seemed so , I was just stating what many think is an option which is not....and the business opportunities often fall short when dealing with Ghanaians....it works best when I deal with other foreigners....as you said NOBODY will help you yet expect charity just because we're Americans...however as I stated fam ... I'm here ,I have been for quite sometime, my mission now is to connect and build with those who are from where I'm from, structure some relationships with other African Americans here and coming... I'll stay tuned for your big arrival for it's to be celebrated , DRINKS ON ME and the Hubby when y'all land. Peace and Blessings on your travels. .

[@lionofjudah6763]

You don't have to worry about me I am not moving there if I can help it!!! I would like to visit one day!!

[@WeDeyChop]

Yesss! This is the kind of honest videos we need! Allot of people are moving to Ghana,, and I’ve always wanted to know how it actually is like LIVING there, because I know it’s different going there for holidays than actually settling there, Thank You! So so helpful . ❤️❤️❤️❤️🇬🇭

[@enrichedo2845]

I have an office in Accra Spintex while living in the USA...

[@missptalks3862]

Perhaps you both can develop an adventure park for entertaining the children then since they dont have that

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

I know there are a few out there that have started projects for children's entertainment. I think they will become increasingly popular in Ghana. I know you just inspired someone scrolling the comments to write a business plan for this 😉 @LET'S GET TALKING - Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!

[@emelitaeast6400]

That would be mporting American Life if u build a park. But it will work if u have More Americans in your locale. Ghanaian kids have too much responsibility and not play as much as American kids. Ghanaian kids are busy working in stores, doing laundry, selling on roadsides, farms, leading the cattle to graze, helping parents to with out 3-hour cooking periods, doing dishes, kids from middle class watch tele and read or play soccer at sunset

[@peggysue3403]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🥰🥰🥰

[@jermarwilliamson8165]

Moving to Gambia won't work right now for Black Americans because Gambia invites white people and other races in their country so if Black Americans go over their it's going to be like Ameri... all over again in a few years. No different. Full of Asian owned restaurants, WHITE OWNED BUSINESSES, ETC. and who would profit the most off that ??? it won't be the Gambians it would be those owning it and sending most of the money back to their own countries and only hiring their own. I know land their might be cheap and black people may have a dream of spending less but some people of other races may be traveling their for all the wrong reasons and real intention is to conquer. What land haven't they conquered because a nation of people don't put themselves first.... white people put their own first, asians also but what about black people and that's why i feel it's not a good time for AA to just take off and move to Gambia. Will the law there protect our children, ect.... these are questions we have to ask ourselves because if this race mixing keeps happening in gambia sooner or later it will be just like Latin Ameri... where there's lesser dark colored people being treated with dignity and respect... they'll be so mixed out of existence along with their identity and culture that a presumably white male that's 20% gambian could claim to be a gambian and then become king and then make it even more harder for darker skinned citizens of that land. Things such as that happened to the original Native Americans who where very dark skinned people and now some of them are in the kk? claiming to be white, and then the original chinese who where black, they now live in the mountain tops in china because the lighter skinned chinese banned them , call them names and show them so much racism. If this keeps going on they'll be no more lions left in Africa, white tourist are wiping them out for profit along with zebras for cloths, hippos a new craze in european countries for profit and elephant tusk also the natural trees. sooner or later Africa as a whole will become the next thailand where other races just think they could walk all over dark skin people... BECAUSE OF THE LEADERS, GAMBIANS NEED TO SPEAK UP TO THEIR LEADERS !!!!!!!, NOT JUST GAMBIANS BUT ALL AFRICANS... its the only way for them to rise up as a people and put their own people first, that's the only way

[@denniswusu4395]

It's not their job to build park in Ghana. Ghanaian citizens must build parks.

[@adesholaadetunji4094]

I'm a half Ghanaian in London and, listening to you two makes me want to hop on a plane and head home. Love you two. God bless you indeed

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Adeshola Adetunji - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@kwamenyame1277]

💯 on point with everything. People really need this advice

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thanks @Kwame Nyame for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!