Is Ghana STIL Worth Moving to in 2024? (Let's Talk) And Tony's Just Back from his Ghana Safari 🐘🐘

Thinking of moving to Ghana? Yeah, you... in the diaspora! Is Ghana still the move, or are the rumors about high rents and swindling true? Join Tony, fresh off an epic Ghana elephant safari (seriously, you gotta see this!), and Ayo for a LIVE Q&A spilling the real tea.
We're answering all your burning questions:
🤔 Is Ghana still worth moving to in 2024? (Let's be honest, what are the pros and cons?)
🤔 Housing in Ghana: Myth or madness? (Can you ACTUALLY find a decent place to live?)
🤔 Can Ghana be a dream come true for the diaspora? (We'll share our experiences, good and bad!)
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[@capstone1073]

I'm from the Caribbean, and I get so frustrated when someone in the US looks me in the face, and when I say hello or good morning, they'll look away as though I'm crazy.

[@arthurechols4527]

I bet you're not talking about black people.

[@nefertinaabrams1853]

Black People raised in the South or by southern people won't do that, but northern raised Blacks will.

[@blaqLion]

I remember back in 2011 when I arrived in the U.S. I got lost so as Africa I saw a black girl age about 30 coming into the Metro rail station, I decided I ask her for the direction and she'll smell at me, she said hey fuck off from my face, at tgat moment i was very sad and surprised her attitude towards me. At the same time, there was a white lady coming out from the metro station, she saw what the lady did to me, she realized I'm new in town so she came to me, showed me the directions, and also bought me Metro card, said I can use it for one month, also took me to a store close by bought me a food. We became very close friends not knowing she was a single mother with one girl, add me to hee family. After 5 years later I took her and her 7 years GHANA, and ever since we have been going back so my times.

[@vanettphillips7737]

Them too

[@AlmightyTrueDivineAllah]

Some Yes

[@sharondunn3438]

Loved my visit in Ghana last year. I plan on returning. While I was there I only shopped with locals and black owned businesses/restaurants. Please when buying fabric make sure it’s authentic.

[@BodeGraft-Johnson]

There's always opportunity for those who dare. 45yrs in America, you can't pay me a billion dollars to go back there. Enjoyed my time but the future is elsewhere, certainly not America.

[@jabr1076]

1 dollar is now 15plus cedis!! just 2 years ago, a dollar was around 6/7cedis. thats your answer right there....

[@islyrevans295]

It's hard times wherever u go,so u just have to make sure u have an income,learn to adapt,there's coming a time when ghana and anywhere will be better than those big countries that u have ongoing light,running water tru taps,we will soon be saying we wish we had gone to ghana or africa,ghana is not the only African country that's not well developed ❤

[@nefertinaabrams1853]

I'm an expat and the people of Ghana are following the example of the politicians. The government keeps increasing the price of things connected to the coming of the diaspora, like the Visa and fees for extending your stay. They are even trying to force some ridiculous mandatory public insurance on visitors. Anything to pull in foreign currency prices without the infrastructure or quality. The Ghanaian people also suffer and have learned grift from the government. As far as the lack of customer service is concerned, that is tied to a lack of proper training and apathy/anger at low pay or no pay. I was shocked to learn that some companies have withheld payment from employees for "months"‼️😮 ... You know that could never happen in the states because people would riot. But Ghanaians employee like nurses and even store employees have experienced working for no pay. Like the hosts say, you have to be built for Ghana, it's not for the weak.

[@underconstruction4413]

@nefertinaabrams1853 American's would RIOT is a LAUGH! As an AMERICAN we RARELY take to the STREETS to hold our GOV'T to ACCOUNT! We have UTILITY MONOPOLIES, HOUSING and LAND TAXES (being protested in KENYA, but AMERICAN'S PAY THEM without push back), etc. American's are DOCILE and COMPLICIT! Don't let the PRO-PALESTINIAN/ GEORGE FLOYD PROTEST or RODNEY KING RIOTS fool you... those are RARE occurrences.

[@cindysmith637]

💯👍

[@filla72]

Comparing Ghana to USA doesn’t make sense. Ghana should only be compared to other developing countries when someone is trying to select which developing country to take a vacation

[@nefertinaabrams1853]

@filla72 This video is about "relocating" to Ghana, not "visiting".. So people looking to do that should do their own research and learn from those who've already done it.

[@myrnajames1460]

I agree with you Tony the feeling of PEACE total PEACE is unbelieveable

[@jetunb]

I love that u guys are just as excited abt ghana today as u were 4 years ago

[@jenniferturkson278]

The Ghanaian government has a $2 billion partnership with South Korea to improve the grid. I think Ghana is going solar. And also Elon Musk also has partners with Ghana to extend interlink satellite internet to Ghana, which is currently in operation. I am ordering one now from Amazon to my house in Ghana. The speed is amazing. You guys should consider that option

[@SusanHansen-zm8ry]

You are right about the lack of quality service which is due to countless reasons. One thing we should keep in mind is that service workers in Ghana make very little which affords them a much lower standard of living than their counterparts in the US. We would encounter similar issues in the US as well under similar circumstances. Thanks for keeping us updated on Ghana!

[@kevinperkins754]

In Ghana it can be all day worries as opposed to the U.S. big spot worries. It’s worries about land, renting and home building and maintenance in Ghana, oh and general services fair pricing, which can be tedious and exhausting. In America you have the big bad events but aren’t a concern if you stay out of the way for the most part.

[@earlenemurphy5330]

I’m really looking forward to visiting

[@winluvwinluv3734]

Tony is correct outsiders are going to see the niche and take over. That comment was so insulting you guys are not even on You tube that much, and certainly don't come across in that manner. Your content is greatly appreciated.

[@hybridinfodesk409]

I've been in N. Africa 2 years on cruise control. There is nobody trying me or trying to swindle me. I'm relaxed and stress free. They tell you when and how long power will be out.😊

[@mr.afrikaano8672]

We are here enjoying your show. Sometimes to said everything and we don't have what to say. You are the best. We love you

[@MustaphaAyitey]

Wow. Expat life Ghana is absolutely the best. Very secure and loving.

[@nkirukayakini1333]

I miss the live. but, I'm on my way. Soon come!!! Ghana is sooo worth it!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@Karen-gh1lo]

Ayo, that R E A D was fire 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. It was communicated with such class and grace and I’m here for it! You guys do an absolutely amazing job sharing your experiences as Expats and the Ghanaian culture. Bravo Madame, Bravo 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. Peace ☮️ and Blessings 🙏🏽 from Flint, Michigan. PS - Tony you’re awesome as well 👍🏾🙂

[@addosolar537]

The kids are getting a great experience. Ayo is right. More kids need that experience.

[@kwadwoasante1292]

3 weeks down no dumsor, i used to have 4 times a day light out. Mrs Ayo always stunningly beautiful

[@yaheleazar1414]

Thank you for all the information you share. You both are a true blessing to us in America that's thinking about going back home to Africa.🙏🏽

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Please do! @yahelazar4266

[@steveobeng4444]

Im a Ghanaian American. 30yrs in the USA. just return from a vacatio in Ghana this February. For no reason I've been depressed since. My mind reflects always back on Ghana. I'm well established in the USA. Owns 4 multi family rental properties ,fully paid off. Runs my own electronics service shop. I need help with my depression.

[@ktech2762]

An African American (channel name - CHASE) who is dividing time between Japan and the USA recently had a similar topic on his channel - *Time to Leave After Decades in Japan ! How Easy it it?* Go read some of the comments, maybe that might help.

[@steveobeng4444]

@ktech2762 Thanks. For the introduction to the CHASE channel. I found it, it's felt the guy is talking to me. I'd shed tears. Thanks many times.

[@barbaramosley8123]

🙌 Respectfully We All Must Go Through Our Pain For Changed By Our Heavenly Father God In The Name OF Lord✝️Jesus-One God-Holy-Physical And The Heart ❤️ Amen & Peace🙌😅

[@gb6041]

I'm sorry to hear that you're depressed after visiting Ghana. I'm also 30yrs in the U.S and I go to Ghana 2x a year. I took early retirement and planning to go back and settle in Ghana this year. I'll never trade Ghana for any other country. There are a lot of local business opportunities in Ghana you can take advantage of. Just build your house, install solar system and borehole and grow your food. Cheer up and get over it. Ghana is the nicest place to relax and still popping

[@steveobeng4444]

@gb6041 Thanks for your inspiration . Depressed in the USA

[@shelisshepp-nduom3803]

Majority of the countries I’ve been that has markets will price gauge with a foreigner. They see All foreigners as a come up for the day. We don’t know how to navigate the system and they take advantage. Just like the same 2 liter soda will cost differently at different stores in the states but you buy it anyway.

[@YTWorldTraveler]

Ayo is special. Full of humor and common sense.

[@pietrojenkins6901]

Ghana has such a high inflation rate and depreciation plus high debts. It presents too many uncertainties for newcomers so it is not worth it.

[@zerosumgame3722]

Then you can stay out and find your utopia somewhere else…bye!!!!

[@nauticdixons]

​@@zerosumgame3722 DAMN!

[@steveaddo4695]

You doing a great job for Ghana am so proud of you. Greetings from New Jersey

[@kojo1ful]

Greetings Ayo and Tony. Been watching for about 3 years. I have been in Ghana for 25 years and you both are spot on I’ve been bringing my daughter and granddaughter 28 and 27 for over 20 years. Now they are grown they fly to ghana from the Uk on their own several times per year. Definitely for dutty December. They love Ghana so do I. I am a Maroon born in Jamaica and lives in the mountains. Not far from Abri. I love it. Of course there are challenges. I’m in the uk now and my internet is playing up so……. Anyway I also have connections in Somanya not far from Eric McNeal migrating culture crossing. He’s doing a fantastic job in property development and building the ROADS to access the properties. People can check it out for themselves. Love you both.

[@hadassah_a]

Shalom. 🙏🏾 Thank you for sharing! It always helps to hear from others' experiences.

[@rajajack1058]

Tony & Ayo can you post another video on the cost of living in Tema, Ghana. You posted one 5 years ago, however, I understand it’s gotten more expensive since then

[@thenatureways]

Sorry mam I love your man ❤ he is so positive

[@asaasare220]

My college son born and bred in TX working in the NY/NJ area in a corporate job has be literally told to cut off the “yes sir” “no sir”… if it happens to the unsophisticated black person “African or American “ in ghana or any African country it will be seen differently

[@Denise-gf4zt]

I met Chuck at a restaurant last year. Glad to see he returned He can be an ambassador for African Americans linking back😊😊

[@Oracabessa562]

Hi Tony and Ayo…..Love you guys ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@wendl2328]

Ghana is peaceful.

[@jenniferturkson278]

I am a Ghanaian living in the States. I don't blame Kwame for criticizing Ghana. I used to feel that way a typical and an average Ghanaian don't see what's happening to Ghana as far as tourism and infrastructure, even if they do, because it doesn't benefit them , they don't really care unfortunately

[@islyrevans295]

It does benefit every person that lives there,tourism helps a country to grow in many way if the leaders are smart and not thinking how to steal the countries revenue

[@nanaobben5166]

@@islyrevans295 Exactly "if the leaders are smart and not thinking how to steal the countries revenue" 🖤

[@rajajack1058]

Tony I will be in Ghana later this month for 3 months.

[@RedScareClair]

There's definitely neighborhoods in the US with cages on ac units lol. The exact same things you see in developing nations can absolutely be found here

[@felabarclift2186]

What 0:41 excellent perspective & information & feedback from both of you. Thank you

[@MsArtelia]

Thank you for the update

[@YTWorldTraveler]

Tony, you're one lucky guy,

[@herregalness7461]

If one looks up where America ranks in the most dangerous/violent/dangerous countries, it may just shock you. The ranking is extremely high sadly compared to other countries including the mother land.

[@Lady_Clare4]

Thanks for sharing!😊

[@YTWorldTraveler]

Ayo is beautiful and charming.

[@vickiejones8772]

Watching from Texas USA

[@vickieadams6648]

Ayo you look beautiful. Love that jacket.

[@palmlaguna]

Sure ghana is not eazy, but its still worth it! It takes time to have your right people around you but ghana is great!

[@jenetwaldenmills8643]

You are a awesome couple and tell it like it is...I have seen these ugly trolls before..To be ignored they are probably not Black

[@YTWorldTraveler]

Ayo is the star of the show. Hands down.

[@markmensah7133]

U r sounding like a creep dude. U already posted that u will go to bed thinking about her. What a weird thing to say about someone’s wife. Show respect even if it’s on KZbin.

[@davidcooper6720]

Will be there August through late.November needs a place to stay for 3and1/ 2months🇻🇮🇻🇬🇬🇭⛱️

[@amberice7383]

Some ppl romanticize Ghana as being cheap and easy economically. However, that is only true for the average person if you are making a U.S salary from a U.S job. That holds true for any place that an American goes around this world. It's so easy to boast about how cheap and easy it is when a U.S salary is being brought to the table. If it's so easy to live in all these other countries then all their citizens would be living easy breezy. However...... we can not deny the freedom Tony has.

[@jetunb]

Tony looking extra Ghanaian today

[@S3bot]

Ghana was established in 1957. NATO launched a coup to oust the first president for his Pan Africanist views, pushed the nation into military rule & coups. J Rawlings in 1996 decided to set Ghana right and it has paid off but the colonial struggles are still there and issues with governance too. I'm not Ghanaian but I respect their poise.

[@asaasare220]

Tony I live in Stafford surrounded by Indians I’m virtually holed up in the house .. you say hello and get walked past like U R a piece of stone then when they need some help they come knocking…

[@genealston4576]

I'm trying to find the website for the Lodge.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

You can find us at www.ExpatLifeGhana.com

[@nanaasafu-adjaye4239]

Thank You, Ayo & Tony, for putting trolls like that ICE/EV on notice - from 1:38, about that YT income & taking advantage of desperate people comment. How patronizing, of all! Conceited, but small-minded, to see the true picture of the reality out there.

[@nanaasafu-adjaye4239]

You lightly put him(/her) in his(/her) place. LOL

[@shellyowusu8869]

I love Ghana.

[@Ophelia-q9j]

I will be in Ghana in August 2024. I planned to make initial arrangements to move to Ghana, but I do not believe Ghana wants the Expats in Ghana. They are making everything so difficult! This includes the leasing of land rather than being able to purchase. Why move from the US to Ghana and be treated as a foreigner? Might as well buy more property in the US. The immigration process is insurmountable.

[@YTWorldTraveler]

I will go to sleep tonight thinking about the humor and beauty of Ayo..

[@markmensah7133]

Someone’s wife.

[@arthurechols4527]

She is beautiful..no disrespect to the hubby 😤 😂😂

[@christinemcdonald1943]

I wonder why they don't do like this other country that built this system to burn the garage and from the heat, it keeps the lights on, and then they took the ash , and some how used it to make these bricks. I'm building in Ghana, but while I'm still here, I just got a rent increase of over $200.00. definitely worth it. Go to the grocery store and every other week, the prices are sneaking up.

[@MaryOsei-s5u]

Ghana is the best west African country you can ever stay at. Their democracy is top notch.

[@kofimoseley9296]

Wow, so the people have a say in all policy and decisions. Funny they would choose to have taxes and a system of credit with all of it's inflation instead of hard money. Silver and gold would do much better than Cedis. Oh well, this is what they chose in their top-notch democracy.

[@natalieleblanc6427]

Ghana has gross economic disparity. And the illegal mining in the North is problematic and is poisoning the water supply in the Eastern part of the Northern Region. There is a chinatown in Northern Ghana. Lastly, the music now has the N-word in it.....smh. I now have mixed feelings about going.

[@katrinasmith245]

Good evening to you both, I've always considered living abroad for my retirement years. Have you met anyone that is 60 or above that have made that transition? Its almost seems that I've may have waited too late? Your opinions please, thank you.

[@felixagape3]

Yes there areare retirees that have relocated to Ghana.

[@asaasare220]

I was price gauged in TX buying a house through a black lady real estate agent she was as incompetent as they come …those in US jails for breaking into homes flew into the US from Ghana and the corruption is small town or even some big city police departments in US towns is outrageous

[@JudahsExodus]

Hey yall

[@eugVision5992]

As far as Investment, vacation and retirement. If Im wanted or appreciated that matters. Its unreasonable to expect to be welcomed in Ghana?

[@donhall4373]

I was in Ghana june and july and august and could not find expat lodge in tema and no contact numbes no one knows where it is can you explain

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@@donhall4373 -Sure, we are a private place you will only find when booking with us. We don't have time for everyone that is in town wanting to stop by to say hello or call us, and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@niquiniquita4512]

❤

[@kenya9540]

I hope that Ghana continues to grow. But, I have no interest in moving back.

[@Movementsforchange]

Do you all fly to the park? It’s far from Accra.

[@shelisshepp-nduom3803]

I was literally told they think the black people live like The Housewives of Atlanta. All I could do was laugh. If you know, you know.

[@karenarmstrong3439]

Can u join if ur already there?

[@kenya9540]

Hello, You guys never talk about the large slums in Ghana.

[@beatriceowusuachaw6210]

ITS THE SAME AS BEFORE

[@pawuramakay7535]

I don’t know what it is but it’s actually some Ghanaians who run Ghana down without comparing like for like. They seem to think Ghana is the worse place ever and it’s just not true.

[@arthurechols4527]

She's running that relationship. 😂😂😂

[@CharlesAddo-l8r]

Ghana once worked until the soldiers came to taste politics and Ghana has been toast ever since. These days, opportunistic lazy minds have taken over politics. Unfortunately, everything has gone south with Ghana. We have no leaders. Our leaders are doing the bidding of the West to keep Africa stalled.

[@myrnajames1460]

If the establishment are charging in dollars then they are aiming to atract the American customers if that is so then their standard has to reflect this. Ifrther more you leave America because you were not happy so stop comparing Ghana with America Please if you want Chick fo Lay sandwiches with Ghana sandwiches I live in the UK been to the US several times and I still don't know what a chick fo lay Sandwich is my friend. People in the US and the UK move to Ghana/Africa and want ALL the convenhences of the US .UK. Start a business and train your staff to brovide Good western services but remember if you ask people to do ,ore then you have to pay more.

[@kofimoseley9296]

And you should learn how to write in the English language.

[@adrianlickwoodboyd4739]

Facts!

[@paintsildesmond8495]

As a matter of fact, Ghana does not owe Nigeria $300 million. That is palpable false. Ghana has never owed Nigeria $300 million ever in the history of Ghana - Nigeria gas supply transaction. The biggest amount Ghana has ever owed nigeria is $160 million only, and that was in 2021 That was not even the reason they cut the gas supply to Ghana, they were doing their planned maintenance work according to ECG and Gridco. And everyone living in Ghana knows that the exercise did not affect Ghana in any way. Ghana has rather had constant power supply since that time till now despite the gas supply cut by Nigeria. I don't remember the last time my light went off after the Release was made, at least in my area. This is a fact that everyone living in Ghana can attest to.

[@yorkeshireprotection7411]

Say wat is it don't be timed. Bro. Light is still mess. Can't blame u ,the country u goth to be careful wat u say

[@kehindeemiabata4032]

Are you mentally challenged or just illiterate, which one?.

[@slaveman2818]

It’s not worth it wasting money on 50 year lease land that our children can’t never inherit

[@mrw1762]

Have you met or heard anyone who couldn’t pass on their land to their children? I haven’t.

[@slaveman2818]

@@mrw1762 have you lived other 50 years since you bought your land or do you know anyone from the USA or England who has bought land over 50 years ago ? I bet you don’t even know anyone who has had land for more than 10 years , you need to understand there’s no land for sale in Ghana it’s lease land that’s why on your indenture says deeds of lease not deed of sale , if your children inherit your land then what would be the point of lease ? Understand the legality of the contract just because families don’t always end the lease don’t think the land is yours

[@mrw1762]

@@slaveman2818 you’re misunderstanding something. Yes the land is on lease as you said. But I’m talking within the context of why it is so in Ghana, not like somewhere else. The only people the land is entrusted to in Ghana are the stools and a few families. Even they aren’t considered the ‘owners’ like you understand ownership in America. In Ghana, nobody really ‘owns’ the land, as in belonging to them till eternity. But once you’ve bought it it is automatically renewed when the lease term is up. This was explained to me at the lands commission itself. Please don’t apply American concept of land ownership to Ghanaian. The interpretation of ownership is very different.

[@slaveman2818]

@@mrw1762 this of all the Ghana constitution is created by USA and the uk constitution in other words the white man , even your court system and police system was created by them but anyway you only get automatic renewal if you are from the same area you are leasing the land and understand that those who have a freehold title in Ghana don’t need a renewal clause their children will inherit. what you need to understand about Ghanaians they are servants to the American 🇺🇸 government and uk 🇬🇧 government French 🇫🇷 government and Chinese people we know this based on the natural resources of Ghana which suppose make Ghana trillions per year but instead we see Europe benefit from your wealth because of the red carpet you lay for them it’s the same thing all over Africa , Ghana laws does help Africans to make it in life and this whole return back to Africa is a scam , there were no lease land in Ghana before my people were sold Into slavery by Ghana people

[@tchalla-africa]

So are you two Freemasons? Tony mentions the Lodge

[@barbarakwadwo-herdemerten325]

Hello, why to change into a country you can't use PayPal. I'm getting strange informations about this. 'Only visitors can use but not pay. But you can open a PayPal account as Ghanaian, but not send money out.....'?hello? What nonsense can this mean. PayPal is working international??? Somehow I feel fooled by such info??

[@TheChariot99]

I think you two work for the Ghana government.

[@jenetwaldenmills8643]

Absolutely nonsense troll remarks..Shame on you..

[@jenetwaldenmills8643]

Nonsense troll remarks

[@DougRWms]

Geez, a little horrifying to hear Tony rip the mask off and let his racism against hardworking, industrious Chinese and Korean entrepreneurs run wild. Bad look chief, maybe pray on that one.

[@arthurechols4527]

So I love you guys but 😮...So yall take separate vacations???? Are yall really together or do yall have a business relationship 😅😅. Just kidding 😂..but separate vacations.