Love and Hate about Ghana (The Debate to Stay or Go Continues) Going on Three Years...

Tony and Ayo have been in Ghana for going on three years, and they still have a Love (Tony) and, well, less love (Ayo) relationship with life in Ghana. Listen in on their conversation about Ghana life and weigh in on the things they love and the things they hate. What do you think? Comment below.
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[@roderickmorrison]

Things I love about Ghana that are kinda personal... There is a lady in the compound behind us who gets up around 6:30AM and by 7AM she is walking around the compound singing a gospel song. The same one every day. It's in Twi and I don't understand the words, but I just love hearing it in the morning. I love going to my local drinking spot and watching the Saturday afternoon football match and blabbing with the workers there. I love how people know how to celebrate here. Celebrate the naming, celebrate the engagement, celebrate the life the has ended and the one year of the life that has ended. Ghana brings importance and joy to events that are seen more as obligations in "the west."

[@blackhannahofficial]

I love Tony ❕ It's just SO Good to see a Blackman Happy, opposed to under constant attack or duress Enjoy Life brother 🤗

[@josephinetracy1485]

How do you explain away the fact that 1 in 3 black males is a violent criminal? The most criminal demographic ever!

[@jamesmiller3816]

In my view, I strongly believe if it were not for Ayo’s love, respect, honor, and loyalty to Tony, she would get the fastest plane back to the US.

[@BDB-ji1ui]

😂😂🤣🤣😂😂

[@waventures855]

Agree 💯😂

[@tonymckinney1355]

I don't see that at all.

[@blessed1940]

Not true because she's the one who has family there. Her dad, but he died when they were there

[@tdon39]

I wouldn’t live there and I’ve been there twice.Nice place to visit though.

[@OneAfricanDjSmash]

You guys have settled well. As a Ghanaian living in the USA, I will tell you that there alot of things I don't like about America. That statement is also true wherever one may find themselves. It's our individual prerogative to continue to be in a place where the hate is more than the love. Keep up the good work and be safe✊🏾

[@albertaddai130981]

As a Ghanaian “living” in the USA. Pls check your grammar

[@OneAfricanDjSmash]

@@albertaddai130981 Tnx ✌🏾

[@wuhala100]

Thank you! It is absolutely ridiculous to pretend not to see the shortcomings and not call it. Are you trying to con people? Look at all the Nigerians calling for change because they deserve better.

[@stephenobeng243]

@@albertaddai130981 most born Americans don't use good grammar, I hope you use good grammar in your native language.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

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

[@roderickmorrison]

I'm not sure it's the politics that is so frustrating. It's that most people just put up with it. Ghanaians are so tolerant. But it's a blessing and a curse. If things are going to change then people will need to start getting angry about the political nonsense. Not just shrugging the shoulders and saying "it will be well."

[@directorytaliwag4100]

Not in debate is how much we LOVE your channel.

[@vigilantghanaian8864]

You don't know how much you love Ghana until you leave.

[@Yahuda8]

Greetings family. I definitely understand Tony, what you meant about the daily sounds, smells and everything that goes into being and living here!! I won't change it for anything in the world!!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Delim Jamar - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@jefftaylor-eg6sc]

I walked to school by myself from 1st grade through high school. Except when my Dad was off. And I had to wake him up and beg him. And you know how kids these days have their parents with them on the first day of college. That didn’t happen with me. I went up there signed up. I Went to orientation all by myself. I used to get irritated when a coworker would take a week off just to take his kid to college

[@ericopoku-bamfo6253]

Tony and Ayo, about the electricity prepaid you can go to ECG office to have them change to a regular electricity meter for you.

[@stephenobeng243]

Living anywhere is all about financial sustainability. Peace of mind. Trust me, the're a lot people who won't leave Haiti.

[@LaCharla13]

🤩😘😍🥰😇💗💕💯

[@nefertemur8951]

Greetings Ayo and Tony, WOW! three years in Ghana, time really does fly they say and Tony looks Ghanaian for sure. Yeah Tony, that 70’s and 80’s experience in the USA South. Tony, it’s March madness in the excitement is breathtaking. Thanks so much for sharing and see you both in the next episode.

[@McBee46]

If you set it up right, all your pre paid bills can be done on your phone. I found it irritating having to go out to pay bills when I got here at first until I sorted out that aspect of living in Ghana. By the way you guys are all looking very healthy, it must be the food, that is one thing I don't miss about being out of the states.

[@rodneyplymouthsr59]

I hate the fact that the people there only get paid once a month! And then they don't pay the people worth a darn!

[@TheWellnessCenterMinistry]

I love that you enjoiy the guy saying fresh pineapples. You enjoy the simple gifts of GOD .

[@tracy8410]

Hello Ayo and Tony, it’s always fun to watch your videos. What drives me crazy about Ghana, is the internet system. Eeeiii, it’s so irregular. And I do miss fresh milk. I told my husband(who’s Ghanaian), that I like organic fat free milk, and he just said,” that doesn’t make sense!”. Lol.

[@davidherb8224]

I married a Kenyan woman and we are currently building a house there. One thing that I think I would dislike about Ghana that you didn't mention was the tropical climate. I hate mosquitos. How are the mosquitos there? Nairobi is very temperate and I rarely notice a mosquito.

[@josephbrown1573]

The Minister spent the road budget on the 37 bedroom mansion !

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@joseph brown -LOL and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@jettunion7430]

I’m with you guys the house help is hard to let go.remember when my kids came back to the States after 5 years there they would get up off the table and leave their plates, clothes thrown all over their rooms. I have to remind them that ahh ahh no house help you have to clean up after yourself. Took them awhile but it was hilarious.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Jett Union - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@coffeewithcream523]

Definitely hate the tribalism, police shake downs, traffic, the dust, lack of variety of food items, lack of spices, but there is so much to love about Ghana!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

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

[@HughJass-jv2lt]

🤣🤣 Damn.. you gotta dropped the hammer!

[@jettunion7430]

Hello family. Good night to you. I just like to sit on my veranda in the morning with my tea and listen to all the different sounds. The Schools with the drums for morning assemblies, the traffic (crazy driving) the markets the churches????. The loud speaker selling local herbs and medicine. Ahh I miss it now. I’m home sick. Will be home though in October 👍🏾😊😜👋🏾👋🏾

[@africanglobalnomad]

Oh bless your heart 😂. You seem to have missed the message

[@LaCharla13]

What I love about Ghana is you four. What I hate about Ghana is I've never seen it for myself.

[@TheWellnessCenterMinistry]

I would say i value being able to provide a job and finance for others especially knowing it can help someone

[@dedidinah305]

Great content as usual. Love you'll.

[@jettunion7430]

Love it❤❤😊

[@kambamazig02024]

This is so fun, you guys are amazing with your frenemy with Ghana!

[@twanacisse3950]

Love you guys🎉🎉🎉 thank you for your informative videos!!! Live the fact that you two are in it together sharing your experiences. Much love and keep it coming ❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@clarissajones5636]

Gorgeous wrap Ayo!

[@esinambanini3890]

It's nice to see you found a home here

[@chuckabraham5317]

You guys are Great 👍🏾

[@jksarlington]

I love the Chinese food in Ghana. My favorite in Accra is Imperial Peking Chinese Restaurant. I have 2 I go when in Kumasi. Looking to visit later this year.

[@tdon39]

Sounds good

[@Alex-kg6cj]

Hey bro Tony sis Ayo always happy to see ya beautiful FACES on this channel. Big ups!

[@rickandersen2284]

You guys so make me happy. You have such a vibe.

[@coahcudjoe7659]

I am just beginning to follow you and l really enjoy watching and listening to you. You portray positivity.

[@howardcash8301]

Tony & Ayo! You're TROOPERS and I SALUTE You! Yeah!

[@kwadjoekaya6559]

Hi Tony and Ayo, CA in the house. Good to see you guys. I hope you like it in Tema. I grew up in Tema.

[@moniquemoses1359]

Love you guys.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Monique Moses -We appreciate the love and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@gandhibaffour405]

Hi beautiful people, looking great....I love being in Ghana.....peace ,comfort.

[@hiyahiy]

Wow Chinese food tastes different in Ghana? Interesting. I thought there would be a lot of food variety in Accra

[@michellebell9931]

Need the diversity of FOODS, Music, Art. One of the Beautiful thing living in NY.

[@ashleyoh9613]

I'm visiting for the first time with my Ghanaian boyfriend at the end of March! So we will see!!!

[@alexxb7957]

I’m going at the end of March as well. My 5th time. I really enjoy being in Ghana. Peace at its finest.

[@michaelappiah6806]

Wow I just realized u guys live in community 11 . That’s my neighborhood too. The rent is expensive but I love the place Hope to see u around one day that would be dope

[@dorisbrown7347]

The best thing is for me is to go visiting once in a while

[@Crime_and_theLaw]

With the electricity prepaid, you can get the app for all your unit purchases. Its very convenient.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Criminal Minds - Yes but it could be better and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@sarafinalove5330]

Are you guys living in accra? Love this

[@ronaldmangwiro9522]

love the tshirt

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thanks so much for that @RONALD MANGWIRO, really appreciate it 😉!

[@bobbyprince9638]

We welcome you all to your ancestra home Ghana

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Bobby PRINCE - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@ajwhite6701]

Can't believe it's been three years. Been hoping to see y'all the entire time

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Aj White - We are around and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@emmaattivie850]

My cousin finally left from America to home Ghana stated he buys prepaid 1000 cedis and the electric bill lasts up to 6 months can't say much been out for almost 40 years love your program keep the news on

[@abdulmamah5506]

Tony cracks me up 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊

[@myrnajames1460]

Tony just LOVE Ghana

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Myrna James - Yep and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@KwabenaX]

Wow!!you guys looking younger.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@kwabena abban - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@littlemisstricky]

Can you do a headwrap tutorial?

[@gocengineering3691]

Great content

[@africanglobalnomad]

What’s great about it?

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@GOC ENGINEERING - Thanks for the recognition and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@davcom1514]

To know the real Ghana, support support one of these teams (Accra Hearts of Oak or Asante Kotoko)

[@beatriceowusuachaw6210]

Some people are not good for Africa they don't appreciate the food we eat and are sad

[@DR1Believe]

Hey Tony and Ayo! Thanks for the Awesome videos!! How do we get in get in contact with you all when we visit the area?

[@diaprojectdiss2142]

I would try Jamaica before diving into Ghana. I think West Indians would get used to GH faster than most Americans.

[@PaulPaid]

1 EG4 solar inverter and 2 EG4 rack batteries, $3500 total, will get those electricity concerns out of your life...permanently.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Paul Shalom - Sounds good and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@charlesnyansty5964]

Good evening

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Charles Nyansty -Hey there and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@lisaansong4332]

Tony and Ayo I agree the food is so good and fresh. Tony you have lost weight and you look younger 😂 Traffic is like being on a treadmill and you have to rest after a car ride

[@blessed1940]

I live in NY, and I tell you it's scary. Do you have a washer now?

[@kojoa7022]

I’ve always noticed that Tony loves it in GH than Ayo ( who’s half Ghanaian) 🤷‍♂️

[@carlossalazar-lermont8585]

Also, it's a non-reliable narrator. Can you imagine him trashing his wife's country? Or what would be the point of making a video to trash a country? This is just entertainment. I wouldn't base life decisions on this channel, although I have some entertainment watching it

[@gandhibaffour405]

Oh I missed the fresh coconut juice...

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Gandhi Baffour - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@zevlove612]

Madam sounds like she would gladly take next flight back to the states I wonder if she bargained for 3 yrs in the african heat 😛😛😛glad to see boss Tony is fully settled and has caught that african fever!!!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@zev love - If only you knew, and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@roderickmorrison]

So, now that you mention football, what is your PL team Tony? (And Ayo?)

[@Tattedespiritista]

Between the infrastructure and scammery I think this is my last year. I am also not acclimating well physically. I can't eat the local food. Also I am about Ayo's complexion and the Obroni treatment is really disappointing. Idk what kind of welcome I expected but this isn't it. People treat us well though but it's definitely foreigner treatment.

[@kwade9298]

Interesting. I'm of a fairer complexion myself, and am planning to visit. What would happen if someone who looked like us simply refused to pay any bribes or scams? Honest question.

[@Aeon1019]

Try East AfricA.

[@Tattedespiritista]

@@kwade9298 Everyone pays bribes; even the locals, so it's no way to avoid that. They'll just expect much more from you. You can of course refuse. My guy says he works for the state department and they'll generally let him go. If you refuse, any type of harassment can occur including detaining you on the street, having your car or property seized to being arrested. They generally don't arrest Americans because they don't want that consulate smoke, but they will hold you up for hours until you get annoyed and just give them 20 cedis.It's the price you pay for living here. The corruption is insane; also the begging has gotten extremely aggressive since the cedi dropped I have been grabbed and so has a friend after we told kids to go away. The scams come from your every day interactions. Buying fruit, getting your hair done and having repairs on your home. They think Americans are rich. If you are lighter and quiet they could possibly assume you are mixed, but one of your parents are Ghanaian. I do get mistaken for Ghanaian. There are "light skinned" Ghnaians--they may get called Obroni too. Once you start speaking they'll know you are American and all of the sudden tomatoes will be 50 cedi. It's worse for bigger items like cars and homes. Romance scamming is an industry here too. I honestly like Benin better in terms of scamming. Unfortunately the infrastructure is worse there. None of this will be changing soon, so if you come, the people will be kind although customer service is TRASH. you will eat good things, have fun at the bars and clubs and learn alot. But it is exhausting. This is not my forever home like I hoped.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@TheTattedEspiritista - Sorry to hear that, just curious where you were living and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@alexxb7957]

I go through the same thing. I just don’t patronize the places I know that do this. Some people make it quite clear, while others mask it. But, they see me, a lighter skinned black American woman and see💲💲💲, and that is sad. Try to scam in a heartbeat. But I don’t let a few people’s dishonesty deter me.

[@directorytaliwag4100]

Tony and Quincy Jones have same speaking voice.

[@cheyennesutton2055]

I love American food the best. My Mom was a fabulous cook and an expert in creating delicious soul food dishes. Mom's fried chicken, collard greens with smoked turkey, cornbread, mac and cheese, potato salad, and iced tea, followed by her homemade apple pie would make me want to slap somebody!

[@pearlraji4392]

No regular meter in Accra Ghana only prepaid meters I have tried several times to get regular meter and have been told only prepaid meters by the ECG office in Dome Accra Ghana

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@pearl Raji - Barbaric and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@nicholasgwira9026]

Go to a major office a regional office and they can do it for you.

[@lovinlifewithlaine]

Tony missing the bbq, mac n cheese, yams, greens, and cornbread. Missing Nachos, tacos, burritos. Missing Fried rice, egg rolls, crab rangoon. Snacks, Dorritos and Cheetos. Missing good ice cream, pies, pound cake and cookies. Oh wait, that's what I miss when Im in Africa. 😊😂😊

[@marlonsmith1400]

Finally got my fraternity chapter to agree to take our Kappa Leaguers.. We will start talking to the parents about signing the kids up..

[@salimahdurr8553]

Hi I would like to know how much for house help and what do they do? i have plans to move to Ghana this coming year I pray. i am Salimah

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@@salimahdurr8553 - Come to Ghana and find out, and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@carlossalazar-lermont8585]

Hey guys, what I'm getting is (and excuse me if I'm wrong): you're Americans living in Ghana? If yes, how do you make your income. Do you do it with jobs based in Ghana or do you work remotely on jobs in America?

[@rodneyplymouthsr59]

What happens there when there's a car accident?

[@ant1047305751]

Is their any fishing that u can do in Ghana ?

[@markmensah7133]

The main profession of people around the coast of Accra and Cape coast is fishing

[@africanglobalnomad]

Antonio if you don’t have little money like most of these KZbinrs living off little retirement checks stay in the west at least you can live in debt and welfare

[@Ghanadiaries]

​@@africanglobalnomad Ah 😆 🤣 debts and welfare.

[@marshasutherland3517]

@African Global Nobody living on welfare, or any gov. aid can afford to travel out of the developed countries. That aide is temporary. They gotta quickly learn a skill and start working a decent income, or they're doomed. It's cut off.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Antonio Rodriguez - Plenty oo and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@NomadBlack]

My favorite couple! Ghana is great after 45 years. Literally going to renovate Dads house and retire, fly some Latinas over.

[@africanglobalnomad]

You are contradicting what your favorite couple said 😂

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Nomad Black - God Son - Good one and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@paintsildesmond8495]

Please you owe us one video ooh, last week you didn't come.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Paintsil Desmond -LOL you caught that and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@janetagbugblah8127]

Why is the sound and video not in sinc. It's annoying

[@Eddyke]

Your device has a problem

[@janetagbugblah8127]

Are you saying my device has a problem with this video? Because it only happens with expat life Ghana no other issues.

[@Eddyke]

@@janetagbugblah8127 yes...

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Janet Agbugblah - Sorry about that and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@kwade9298]

Yikes... Ayo only likes the house-help and the beaches...(sometimes). I think it's safe to say that she's over it. 😬

[@HoneyBunches100]

I don’t think so…. she did say this video is discussing the things they haven’t already discussed they like in prior videos.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@K Wade -If you only knew and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@sonofbosse]

I hate corruption

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@sonofbosse -We all do and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@nicholasgwira9026]

Why don't you move to Louisiana?

[@julianaansah6367]

I love ur content

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@juliana ansah - Appreciate that and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@Dryice13]

Don't expect water and electricity if visiting.

[@mgeorge162]

I can make a taco

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

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

[@markosei]

Sometimes, l feel you guys over-stretch issues as if America is perfect in all things, here you are in Ghana you have helpers helping you and l guess you paying them a peanut. There is no way you could afford helpers or have ever had one. Ghana is not perfect so is America. There are so many places in America, l will choose Ghana instead. Chill. If America was perfect you will not go to Ghana. Be kind with your words and help us change the narrative and not to add to the problem