LIVING IN GHANA IS HARD... THIS IS WHAT I HAVE LEARNED!

[@melaniepetersen503]

Thank you for this helpful video. As a note, the roads abroad are FAR from perfect. Quiet as its kept, the infrastructure in the States is disintegrating and falling apart.

[@Stargirl_Lucy]

Visited Ghana 🇬🇭 a few months ago and it was an amazing experience🤗🤗 stayed in Accra(Lennox apartment)

[@alsoknownasbags]

This was a good unbiased and objective from the perspective of someone moving in from the west.

[@traceyeffah4251]

Talking of consistency, Jasmin is unbeatable. Beautiful house behind you ❤.

[@JasmineAmaa]

❤❤

[@nanaobben5166]

The best ❤🎉😊

[@BlueTheOracleEmpress]

This was extremely helpful. Can you please continue to do these videos? Actually, it would be helpful if you could do videos on how to start businesses in Ghana, how to find different vendors and suppliers for different industries. Most of all, a video on how to start businesses with the lowest amount of start up would be great.

[@savageobroni1568]

I’ve been here 12 years now. This video is fantastic!

[@vanessawattley7946]

Please rent a car Diasporans. Taxi drivers will suck your money dry. Dress in cotton. You will sweat like a pig😂. Get solar back up light 😂. Drink lots of bottle water. Come with a cheap unlocked phone. I was lucky my IPhone worked with what’s app here.

[@JustMeVanessa]

Do you think I could get work as a photographer there? I have no clue where to start from.

[@baby_joe]

​@JustMeVanessa yes, there are many opportunities for photographers

[@JustMeVanessa]

@@baby_joe Good to know, thanks.

[@stonedog23]

iPhone users can text back home for free other iPhone users

[@stevenanderson7194]

Rent a car how? Nobody will rent you a car without a driver too.

[@GracefullyKaren]

I’m proud of you Jasmine. You have come a long way. I just remember watching your channel before you even considered moving to Ghana. You are passionate and you continue to encourage, educate and empower others. God bless you 🙏🏿. Keep on flourishing 🥁👏🏾🤗

[@JasmineAmaa]

Thank you so much!! 💕💕

[@GracefullyKaren]

@@JasmineAmaa : Your welcome 🤗🥁

[@howardcash8301]

Jasmine! You're looking wonderfully RELAXED! Yeah!

[@JasmineAmaa]

I am indeed 🥰

[@MrILES-gu3xb]

One thing I like about you is that you mind your business, stay in your lane and deliver good content. watching from NewYork✌

[@TheMorsonFamily]

Planning a trip to Ghana in Dec. With thoughts of moving abroad in the Future. You've gained a new follower. I'm very interested in learning more .

[@JasmineAmaa]

Welcome 🥰🤗

[@carterjohn57]

The Sister has Beauty, Class and intelligence. 💯💃🏾🙏🏾

[@JasmineAmaa]

🙏🏾❤️

[@ssamuel5570]

A great video Jasmine. The last point is very important, Ghana thrives on the 'whom you know' ideology👍

[@hahaha70263]

Great vid. Thank you for advising people about the in and outs and upsides and downsides of Ghana.

[@JasmineAmaa]

Anytime xx

[@ajreberjr]

I have lived in Ghana for over a year and a half now ... the people are great.. for the most part super friendly .. however .. on time is not in the plans, things are planned for a re-active experience, not a pro-active. When building, it is done close to good, electricity, plumbing, floors, doors, almost square walls, etc. However I am living in Accra as a expat, retired from the USA and it is still interesting to be the only white face in the area... lol .. I still like living here, and will continue to get used to not so cold winters.

[@ajreberjr]

@MelaninisaSemiConductor lol, a long story.. I was looking on a Religion dating site for my Nephew as he was 28, living at home with his folks and not dating. figured I would help him and was taken by this photo and small story of a woman living in Accra Ghana .. then said to myself, she is too good for my Nephew. clicked the page and moved on as I was thinking to myself... dang it.. I hate being more mature and single. a small voice said go back and just send her a message, let her decide. by that time i had to go back two pages and then sent her a small note. *nice photos and profile* I, did not think much more about it but 2 days later I got a reply of about 3 paragraphs and we ended up becoming friends .. we talked for almost 4 years before we met and after arriving in Ghana after 8 months on the island of Grenada, we really got along and got married in Dec of 23. So, for me Ghana is different, I grew up on a farm, worked as a Fruit Tramp, *means following the harvest* worked in Arizona and California, both states in the USA. Did not always have a room to sleep in but did have a car and got a paycheck every week when working. Sometimes I feel like there is a white tax, that I am charged more because I am white and I suppose that it means I have more money, my retirement is very good, tho major medical will have to take me back to the US for the important things .. in 4 years it will be time to get a new pacemaker. thank you for your reply back and the questions.

[@ajreberjr]

@MelaninisaSemiConductor interesting questions. Retirement income for one, it is good but not that good and the exchange rate for Dollar to Cedi means that I can afford more here in Ghana than I could in say .. Switzerland. I help out Gramma, an Auntie, a sister, a brother.. lol, I don't mind it but do have to keep things in control. having things too easy is a curse, you don't appreciate the things that you do have and look at what you don't have and want more and more. bigger house, fancier car, upgrade the wife or husband. Me, I have always tried to be humble, not full of the I am so great... LOL . I am great.. but prefer to be one who just is kind and polite. I probably should have gone to a South American country but as a kid going to the movies .. Africa seemed more adventuresome and I am too young to put away adventures ... I turn 73 next month, have out lived my younger brothers and feel like I will make it to 84 or 85. I try to be a good man, make good decisions and help others to do the same. as too why more white people don't move to Africa ??? ... too afraid to throw a stone in a glass house I suppose. I would like to get to Kenya and a few other countries in Africa, but Ina got typhoid about 3 months ago and is still suffering the effects of that. May God bless you in your coming week ..

[@joanablankson7714]

It is important that you discuss, wifi, water and the electricity. These are all things that you must get use to. It can be a turn off, if you do not know any better.

[@JasmineAmaa]

I have in alot of my other videos thats why i didn’t repeat xx

[@joanablankson7714]

Understood but it goes hand and hand with the "what I learned". The roads, transportation, getting a Ghana card and etc...

[@chinenyeezema525]

Wow 5 years you've accomplished a lot been watching u for a long time ❤

[@JasmineAmaa]

💕

[@0tismadaline]

Awwwwwww definitely needed this and thanks for sharing ❤love your outfit sweetheart

[@JasmineAmaa]

Thanks lovely ❤

[@yasinlatif1669]

Thanks Jasmine, You are fantastic I love watching your channel. Learn something new every time. I’m going to be your neighbor at MCC!

[@JasmineAmaa]

Aw thanks. Ohh how cool xx

[@bobbyexninetofive2191]

Well, I have been to Ghana and I miss it.

[@federal_solutions-l1k]

I love you Jasmine. You have the best videos and very informative. The comment below mine said it all. A good unbiased perspective. It's because of you that I've been looking at Ghana more closely, as a possible place to relocate to. Thanks!!!

[@JasmineAmaa]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad that my videos are helping you. x

[@beatriceowusuachaw6210]

GOD IS FAITHFUL

[@s.e.motorsport8150]

Thank you Queen 👸🏿 keep inspiring and helping us so we can come join you there 🙌🏽 🇬🇭

[@tourandrelocationcommunity]

Loved this video. Super helpful tips. The outside videos is a nice vibe 😊

[@JasmineAmaa]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@nathanielowens385]

Thank you Jasmine. The roads are a problem for me. I want my life easy, not harder.

[@giftylarbi1347]

Stay where you are

[@nathanielowens385]

@@giftylarbi1347 Shut up I already live in Ghana.

[@markthompson4885]

I will be bringing my JEEP Wrangler with me when I move to Ghana

[@elisobais]

Ghana is not for you. Go somewhere else. Good luck

[@nathanielowens385]

@@elisobais Fool I have three homes in Ghana and I am from South Africa, shut up.

[@mercybaffoe1025]

Hey lady it's not only Ghana but every where is not easy and the whole world is suffering now

[@MissNadine-23]

Jasmine, I enjoyed and appreciate this advice, seeing that i want to come and join you in Ghana from the Virgin Islands.

[@sistaluv1357]

Great advice. Thanks🌷

[@digwealth740]

You look great Jazzy!

[@JasmineAmaa]

Thank u ☺️

[@greatinvestor22]

I suggest buying in a gated community after much research.

[@sweetbadd9852]

I would do the same.

[@J_Travels66]

Thank you Jasmine! Very helpful tips! You're videos are great! I've been following since you moved back.

[@JasmineAmaa]

Appreciate u x

[@ArmoohWekuJourney]

This advice is so on point 💯

[@keithsalmon2628]

Sister Jasmine, thanks for sharing another cool video. 🙏💙🙏

[@JasmineAmaa]

You are so welcome xx

[@arturo884]

Hi ...jasmine keep tight love❤ and keep tight and blessings🎉🎉 love you 🎉 and keep filming you are the best 🎉🎉❤❤

[@JasmineAmaa]

Thanks so much xx

[@nanaobben5166]

Excellent, short, sweet and very helpful ❤❤❤❤❤ Loving your hair do too 🌸🌸

[@JasmineAmaa]

Thank you so much Nana 💕❤️❤️

[@DavidVigueras-h2d]

Would like some info on Accra rentals and thier availability ~ thank you

[@bennygati324]

I DEFINITELY ENJOYED WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS, VERY INFORMATIVE. OHH YA..U LOOKING BEAUTIFUL INDEED 😍

[@JasmineAmaa]

Thank you

[@nanaobben5166]

❤❤❤❤Thanks❤❤

[@JasmineAmaa]

❤️❤️

[@nanaobben5166]

@@JasmineAmaa 🙏🏾😘

[@delaandpatricethedogbatsef2089]

In my opinion, this is your best video yet. First of all you look amazing, the locations you shot from are beautiful, the advice you gave was spot on and the warnings were very valid. When you said the dirt roads and getting around can be exhausting, it now makes sense to me why I was always tired there. (Been 6 times) I always attributed it to the heat. I know you focus on affordable luxury, but how about a look at other areas they will have to go through to get to the high end places. That may shock foreigner. They should be prepared because if they are not, they will complain very badly. People should really do plenty of research before traveling to a foreign country. And don’t go there looking for things you have at home. Stay home for that. Experience the culture and differences because it will humble you and make you realize how much you dont really need so much to be happy. (Sorry, I went off subject). Great video

[@GUYANAECHO]

💫Jasmine, these are excellent tips 🙏👍

[@fatimaahmed7249]

Thanks for the highly educative clip. Much🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@NA18NA]

Love this video Jasmine, very refreshing and great background scenery. Looking forward to more 👌🏾

[@tonytony3491]

Loving that property in the background

[@JasmineAmaa]

So beautiful x

[@Davidratnam2011]

Nice Jeses yesu yesappa yeshua bless all dear ones love from Tamilnadu India

[@GettingGoshen]

When you say Bring your own comforts I have heard that customs is a nightmare. Such as small appliances (ie. Coffee makers etc) what is the wattage age 110 or 220 does everything need an adapter? What about water pollution for dtinking? Have you done a video about what to look for in renting a good apartment for a year? Do you have to pay for the year in advance?

[@NanaKNOwusu]

The airport is smooth. Are you importing a car?

[@Adrian-o5m]

I haven't been to Ghana but the ppl iv met from there throughout my life were really good ppl

[@thomasmomanyi3931]

Good work 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@rodneyb3362]

Thanks Jasmine- that was very useful and insightful. God bless you.

[@lpolk9831]

Great advice!

[@suntanglory]

I personally think Africa is more suitable for people that really want to get into homestead living.Live on the land,chase your chicken and goat in the backyard, have a garden rather than looking to be high flying city boy or girl.That way,people won't be too disappointed with the lack of what they might be used to in the west.The people that are disappointed in Africa are mostly those that still want to continue the rat race but in the sunshine,then they quickly realise mama africa does not roll like that,she takes her time!😅 Talk of bad roads,it baffles me why more Africans dont use motorbikes,especially Adventures,(ADV) bikes? Looking at the bad state of the roads in most places and the beautiful,sunny weather most times,motorbikes would make sense.And it's even cheaper to run and maintain,compared to cars with bigger engines.. I hope and pray African leaders would come to their senses and do the right things for the love of motherland and consciousness. Always a pleasure🤸 to see you beautiful queen jasmine. Sending you love!❤🙏

[@JasmineAmaa]

🥰🥰 motorbikes are common these days

[@suntanglory]

@@JasmineAmaa Good morning!That's nice,it's what we need in Africa,makes a lot of sense.💕❤

[@a.konadu4010]

Not everyone is comfortable on two wheels🤷🏾‍♀️

[@suntanglory]

@@a.konadu4010 You have to learn to be comfortable on it.😀 Or pay a lot higher in import duty,car tax,road tax and fuel.lf l were a president in Africa l would make cars so unattractive by higher taxes people would have no choice but to embrace motorbikes.

[@Yaobantu]

I would say you wouldn’t last on a motorbike 😂… biggest red flag

[@Lady_Clare4]

Great information!❤

[@tonytony3491]

I've already rented a one bedroom apartment from my Ghanaian colleague who has an apartment building in pokuase

[@JasmineAmaa]

Ah lovely 🥰

[@ryangivins]

Is it safe to live in secluded areas?

[@vasslyn]

Loving your consistency ❤❤❤❤ Film more ❤❤

[@JasmineAmaa]

Sure ❤️❤️

[@TheChariot99]

Ghana is over priced for no reason. I don’t even get it😂 So many people have visited Ghana and they can say the prices don’t make sense for what you get, I think the mentality there is too low and greedy. But the Ghanaians say all their problems is the government. No, it’s you. Sorry 🤷🏿‍♂️🤷🏿‍♂️

[@JasmineAmaa]

Hmm

[@theophilusarthur2258]

Everything is shipped. So is the government for over taxing

[@Ghanadiaries]

If you live in a country where everything is imported, that's what happens. If you want to live in the village or town where things are mostly locally produced, things are cheap. Ghana isn't all about Accra and Tema.

[@TheChariot99]

@@Ghanadiaries The price of Jollof rice in Kumasi is sometimes more expensive than accra. What re you telling me. I know ghana well. And it’s not like the jollof taste good at that expensive price too.

[@Ghanadiaries]

@TheChariot99 In Kumasi? Which restaurant? The only place I went to, which had crazy prices, was jofel. I walked away because I wasn't about to spend unnecessary. Kumasi has lower prices compared to Accra, so if it doesn't sit right with you, just don't buy it.

[@jasonsimmons671]

Awesome video and information jasmine ❤🎉thank you I will definitely keep this in mind!

[@gusmotorsports]

Living in Ghana is Easy! Thanks for the tips.

[@JasmineAmaa]

🥰🥰

[@AdrianaCalloway-ix4sn]

@@JasmineAmaa Please tell us the downside of living in Ghana compared to living abroad.

[@singingbird8540]

Great advice thanks

[@beatriceowusuachaw6210]

GOOD ADVICE

[@TheGrindcorps]

How bad are the roads actually? I’m in the African diaspora in America and looking for a new place to call home someday. I know times are tough over there but I am praying they will improve for everyone and there will be a bright future. Where I am in the USA, which is pretty urbanized, there are still a lot of dirt roads once you go beyond a certain point and it’s not the worst. I have been to other countries where they were a nightmare like in Cambodia. It once took 10 hours to go 100 KM.

[@kehindesamuel8224]

Lovely. Thanks for your update. What about Nigeria. When will you visit?

[@JasmineAmaa]

Will love to visit one day. ☺

[@kehindesamuel8224]

@@JasmineAmaa hope so. Just keep us updated so that Nigerian will give you presidential reception

[@peggyharris6053]

Thanks for posting!

[@caracas787]

If my memory serves me correctly you were born or lived for many in Australia a country that a friend of mine said “ you know what everything here is so perfect that it’s actually a bit boring.”So you left a country where everything worked more or less well and you moved to a country where few things work over the years I have put up with having no electricity no water unmade roads etc.Ghana is the largest exporter of gold in the world and the second largest in Cocoa yet it’s bankrupt and has had to be bailed out by the World Bank.As someone once said “ some people see things and say why I dream of things and why not” I wish you well

[@StevenTaylor-y9w]

Read the book "Exiles, Entrepreneurs, and Educators: African Americans in Ghana."

[@FamilyByNature]

Great advice, Jasmine! Beautiful environment.

[@JasmineAmaa]

Thanks so much! X

[@FamilyByNature]

@@JasmineAmaa you are welcome 🙏

[@realnurse5022]

Thank you for being very honest and realistic. We need to stop over hyping things in Africa. The biggest problem is Africa in General infrastructure for the population. Private properties is not national development. #danceless,read more

[@msg3156]

I just go with my electric bike if the road is a problem glad my childhoos was in Suriname our road were even worse with pieces of homes in the road from the war

[@tiz6549]

I've been to Ghana and enjoyed my visit! But I'm not ready to move to Ghana or any other place.. I move freely in America despite its problems! Every place has its share of problems... But right now, the biggest economy in the world is America!! It is what it is!!!

[@gatshenindlovu8224]

Mxm

[@RootedDiasporans]

I love this Jasmine! Thank you for the tips :)

[@JasmineAmaa]

💕

[@emeliathompson3453]

Hi Jasmine, thanks for the tips, I really need the advice. I am planning to move back to Ghana after living abroad for so many years. I am retired now and would like to rent an apartment for a yr. Can you advise me of where i can find a decent place to rent and their prices.😝🥰

[@JasmineAmaa]

It really varies. Send me an email at [e-mail] then i can give u a bit more information x

[@JasmineAmaa]

It really varies. Send me an email at [e-mail] then i can give u a bit more information x

[@Portia-oc6mr]

First time seeing flat land; every video of Grenada that I've seen shows the place as hilly.

[@andrearobinson9222]

This is Ghana in Africa. Grenada is an island in the Caribbean

[@ShyneThyLyte]

Good to know! Thx

[@jamesessel2474]

It depends on how you want to live in Ghana

[@tzzlite]

Can you please show us what it looks like inside one of those apartments behind you?

[@wmMustafa]

Great stuff Jasmine 👌🏾👌🏾

[@lewispalmer7964]

I enjoyed this video and your recommendations are much appreciated. I am from the USA and I am looking for a Travel\Tour vacation package any recommendations would be appreciated. Thank You.

[@theoroc03]

Love it sis. T y

[@nstaj]

nice outside video

[@QueenJodiandAP]

100% agree ❤❤

[@JasmineAmaa]

💕

[@mckinleymarshall671]

Hello queen

[@Onedon29]

very informative.

[@JasmineAmaa]

Glad it was helpful! Xx

[@jamesjean1579]

Jasmine, I would love to be interviewed as someone from the diaspora living in Ghana

[@JasmineAmaa]

Please email [e-mail] xx

[@constantinewessels7149]

It's hard everywhere

[@eviruona629]

But it's not at the same level everywhere..

[@IntentionalLivingasJahari]

Great ❤video

[@collegemanspot2908]

This extremely informative to us all. Jasmin what area are you currently filming in? Is it affordable to rent in that area?

[@JasmineAmaa]

Tema, it can be. But finding a place can be a hassle. Because its in high demand

[@slaveman2818]

But there’s no sidewalks, I am just seeing a private fancy house but there’s no public sidewalk how can you expect a young person or a family to walk with cars in the road ?

[@kaylacharles3186]

I live in Houston where no sidewalks are common in a lot of areas. You need to drive to the park or walk there along the road with the cars.😂

[@slaveman2818]

@ oh please don’t compare USA to Ghana , 98% of the entire country of Ghana has no pavements, and when you go to the well known hot spot where the night life is for most tourists in Ghana like OsU . There’s no pavements people are walking in the main road with open gutters , your forgetting Ghana is full of natural resources which western countries make trillions to build there own country and provide free education

[@aviedw1]

I’d love to visit

[@Kinglioncrown]

Ghana ❤

[@ishmaelacquah3480]

GOOD JOB

[@deborahturkson2094]

You have to learn to manage wisely

[@kofidebrah7594]

Where you fluent with the language when you first got there?

[@mobrown7594]

Yea film outside more

[@JasmineAmaa]

Will do xx

[@ThomasPierce-c4i]

I enjoyed the video

[@JasmineAmaa]

Thank u 💕

[@ThomasPierce-c4i]

Your welcome Jasmine

[@Elviskenley]

Hey jasmine..we need to consolations

[@twiwordoftheday]

Hi Jasmine how is life in Ghana currently, compared to when you first arrived. I ask because I haven't known a time when I've heard more people wanting to leave Ghana than now! Everywhere i look, everyone, youth and adults alike, are saying "Kuro mu ayɛ hye" or "nneɛma ayɛ den"

[@JasmineAmaa]

they always say this though. Even when they are out having a good time lol

[@sticks111]

Jasmine is living her best life here..those people who are eager to leave are mostly struggling with daily upkeep because of the rising cost of living..Especially the youth who are unemployed

[@ndjordjev]

H a fun couple.

[@Kwahuandnzema]

Ghana our home

[@rwellz8067]

❤id hit

[@setorliguddah]

We like these videos Ama..videography is on point

[@JasmineAmaa]

Thanks Setor 🥰

[@ddunvideo]

Csm anyone recommend a travel agency? Thanks