Moved to Ghana from UK with only £200 and now owns a hotel

[@MickeyAgyei]

Hello everyone, thank you for your feedback and engagement on this video. To provide further clarity, I will like to state that though Mr Appiah arrived at the Kotoka airport with £200 as the title states, he'd already built an income generating system in a form of his guesthouse in Ghana. Him and his wife built their house with their income from TFL and NHS and later converted it to a guesthouse. And later used the proceeds to expand. Just in case anyone is wondering how they managed to build their properties.

[@daughterofenoch677]

Click bait

[@auntievonnie]

@MickeyAgyei thank you for the disclaimer. I understood that part. I also always used to visit home every year and bought a home and bought land so I get the importance of putting plans in place before making the move. I have also bought equipment to sell food. Although I would still move with faith and with nothing if the spirit moves to do so. God will always make a way. I am very much aware of the challenges and am emotionally ready to deal with those challenges.

[@williamskofi2581]

HE IS MY MENTOR THAT IS WHAT AM DOING NOW I CAN’T WAIT TO BE HOME TWO MORE YEARS,MAJORITY GOT STUCK CAUSED OF THEIR WIFE MOST OF THE WOMEN DONT WANT TO BE HOME GHANA N CAUSED OF THAT IF U ARE GUY WITHOUT TOUGH,BOLD AND DETERMINATION U LL END UP AT NURSING HOME MY PLANS IS NOT MORE THAN 46 I LL BE HOME IF GOD PERMIT,GREAT INTERVIEW THESE ARE THE PEOPLE WE WANT TO HEAR THEM NOT LIKE CHEAP BLOGGERS IN GHANA

[@MickeyAgyei]

Thank you and may God guide your steps.

[@raphaelamanpene1318]

This man spoke very few words but whatever he said speaks volumes to a deep thinker.Abroad is not heaven so lets start planning to go back and LIVE and not EXIST!

[@MickeyAgyei]

Yes true

[@dageneral_5star560]

Been in abroad 24 years, in my mid 30s, been planning to head back home next year, the man spoke wisdom, have place call home n small income n you should be good.

[@daahfunworld4463]

Exactly. Same here. I'm planning to move back to Africa next year. Living abroad most of my life ain't it 😢. Same circle every day and is draining me😩🥱

[@anngore3842]

Back in the early 2000's, when i was making my plans, I was pitied and laughed at; told I was crazy. I then continued my plans in silence. Those same people now feel trapped. I have freedom!

[@MickeyAgyei]

Oh wow. Where are you based now if I may ask?

[@Uncle-Basil]

"It will never snow here...." --- Mr Appiah..................This alone is enough to secure my move to Ghana 😝

[@EA-lv4kk]

His insights are right on! After many years in the diaspora, you start to long for home. You have to make a decision and if you choose to come home, plan and accept Ghana for what it is. Come and add what you have to offer.

[@MickeyAgyei]

Very true.

[@franciskwame7816]

We want to go home but politicians are messing up the place

[@josephfrimpongmanso9680]

This man has encouraged me to start working seriously on my plans,"what man has done man can do"...... well done and I wish you all the best 👍

[@bobaathudi2737]

Your hit the nail on the head 😊I always tell my diaspora people about the importance of belonging! When I took my kids to my home village Botswana 🇧🇼 for a year to learn about my culture, family and friends nearly chopped my head off calling me crazy 😅wondered why we as Africans are underestimating our own culture and belonging 😂

[@africansaint4986]

This Mickey guy is going to bring a problem in vlogging in Ghana,this guys video is something i cant resist..so informative,God bless this youngman,he is doing detailed vlogging,imagine im sitting here thinking same thing to come home and then this video,you are genius in ur ways,,please change the face of vlogging in Ghana for us.

[@MickeyAgyei]

Oh thank you very much for your feedback and encouragement. I will do my best.

[@mo305]

Wow thinking of returning too

[@auntievonnie]

Thank you for the fantastic interview!!! The gentleman spoke for many of us who can relate to his experience. Living in the Diaspora can be both exciting and challenging! The first years you have the excitement of an explorer and the later years you start to be reflective about life, because the dream we were sold about living in the Diaspora starts to fade as the reality of life in the Diaspora begins to destroy your soul and spirit!!! You start to ask yourself about the meaning of life and the importance of identity, dignity, the love of family and the desire for a sense of belonging. You start to realise that as a foreigner you can never be fully accepted. That’s when you appreciate how great home is!! I am also ashamed to say that I should have returned home to Africa a long time ago! I am not from Ghana but I can say hand on heart that home is best! Africa is a place of love, family, community, healing and acceptance.

[@MickeyAgyei]

Thanks for the valid point.

[@muchit3629]

Say less. God willing in a few months I will be back home too in Southern Africa. There is a certain hollowness that comes with living in the US or Western world. It dehumanizes us to a certain extent. Living with neighbors who do not say hello to each other, work places where ther is some degree of hostility sucks your energy. Thank God i work from home but still I felt this brother. The crazy thing is the comforts of the Western world can really provide a counter force to your move so you just have to move on faith. Above all being around people like you, who understand you and genuinely care and love each other is priceless. Kudos to a man who speaks candidly. And kudos to you to sis because like him you speak the truth about how most diasporans feel.

[@lonitenten]

You nailed it Sister.❤

[@lonitenten]

I'm Mzanzi too going home soon from EU.😊

[@lonitenten]

​@@muchit3629❤

[@abdulfatawu6566]

You are right bro nice talk may Allah protect you and your family all the best

[@williamskofi2581]

GREAT INTERVIEW KEEP IT THESE ARE THE PEOPLE WE WANT TO LISTEN TO THEM

[@MickeyAgyei]

Thank you

[@niiamu3300]

I have lived abroad over 4 decades. Most people would like to return but they don't have the finances and business to help them return.

[@MickeyAgyei]

Very understandable.

[@mandeg7540]

​@@MickeyAgyeithis man did it have finance or job apparently

[@muchit3629]

True but as a fellow diasporan ready to go home it speaks to the lack of planning. As this man said, at some point whether it is 5 or 10 years you have to have a vision of how you want your future looks and then shape your current lifestyle to achieve that. The most important and also hardest is to accumulate savings towards that goal.

[@MickeyAgyei]

@@muchit3629 You are dropping some gems in the comments section. Thank you !!!

[@AfricanUSA-th9ov]

​@muchit3629 Yes. Planning And Determinations. Living In USA For Almost 40 Years. I Didn't Start Planning For Africa Until 2020 During Pandemic Was My Wakeup Call. I Have 7 Years To Retired In USA With Lifetime Lifetime PENSION In 7 Years Time. I Bought 6 Plots Of Lands In 2020 In Africa. I Fenced It And Start Building 12 Bungalows 3 Bedrooms And 2.5 Bathrooms Gradually On My 6 Plots Lands In West Africa. I Changed My Way Of Spending In USA 🇺🇸 My House And Car In USA Is Paid Off With No Mortgage And Rent Free. My Only Focus Now Is To Continue Building My Mini 12 Bungalows Gated Community In Africa. I Stopped All Those African Parties. I Am In My 50s. My Only Child Will Be Done With Her Registered Nursing Degree in 2 Years.

[@FFP-Fabfitnessplus]

I moved to Gh 2013 with my family, but moved back to the UK after 2 years due to improper planning and very bad health care scare experience.

[@MickeyAgyei]

Sorry to hear that. Sometimes things don't go according to plan. You just have to regroup and go again.

[@emmanuelokonta1241]

Well done Mickey! Great interview with Mr. Appiah! Your contents are always interesting and inspiring and this one even took it one step further. I am my family are in Nigeria every year but has not spent more that 3 weeks because of running back to go back to work. But Mr. Apaiah touching on it is inspiring more to expand my horizons and looking forward to making the same bold steps. Mi da wasi my brother.

[@MickeyAgyei]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@TimewithLydiaThePharmacist]

This is interesting. There is a lot to learn for these chats with folks who have lived abroad and gone back hone. Thanks a lot for bringing this our way.

[@MickeyAgyei]

Thank you very much 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@alfredjubin6116]

This amazing hotel has been adjudged one star hotel of the year(the whole Ghana) 2019.

[@MickeyAgyei]

Oh OK.

[@Uncle-Basil]

By the Father's grace I will move to Ghana this year ...it's time to return...I've been planning now for 2 years.... btw...My father also worked for transit in London. Great interview...thanks so much for sharing!

[@nubiannigistbooks1139]

Thank You brother Mickey for a Great interview with brother Kofi. This was extra inspiring to the point I will be looking to book at the hotel. I am not sure if I missed where in Ghana it is. This is really good for me as an African Diasporan to go - Sankofa to Africa - Ghana.

[@MickeyAgyei]

It's at Ejisu kumasi. Details are st the video description below.

[@lewissergio7811]

Great interview and insightful. But where I find it difficult to understand is when he said he only came with £200 to Ghana

[@liliannsubuga9119]

Lewis, remember he already he aleady had a business that was bringing in money

[@toakonouzoko9449]

Hi Mickey, I've never commented but I'm obliged. Thank you for subtitles because I like your content but I'm not Ghanaian. Wish you continued success 🙌

[@MickeyAgyei]

You are welcome and thanks for good wishes.

[@kwesiarmah]

My suggestion will be to turn on the caption. Please see if that works for you.

[@osikanikyeremeh553]

ghana will be industrious again if we all come home and bring the technology we got from abroad

[@MickeyAgyei]

Very true.

[@lonitenten]

Waisted GOLDEN Days. After 30yrs Germany returning back home to Southafrica.

[@shajohn780]

It's never waisted if you learned something on your journey my friend. Enjoy SA😊

[@samuelobeng6988]

Thanks very much for this interview watching from Wolverhampton UK

[@MickeyAgyei]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Vimac08]

Great interview. I heard of Asantewaa guest house. Well done to the couple. Thanks for sharing Mickey

[@MickeyAgyei]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@mzampong7793]

Another brilliant interview..... This is very insightful .thanks for sharing

[@MickeyAgyei]

Thank you for your feedback ❤❤❤

[@lydiaboafo]

I learned a lot, I have lived in USA for a long time ❤

[@reazallykhan]

Been watching your channel for a minute now….today I’m leaving a comment…..good job sir and keep going…. Nuff love

[@MickeyAgyei]

Thanks very much 🙏🏾

[@albertfedah4403]

Trust me , the feeling of the sense of belonging cannot be under estimated, I left Ghana just two years now and the depression alone i's so clear I don't belong here. It's about time we seek credible information before making such decisions to leave home.

[@sweetbadd9852]

Hahaha, you wouldn't have listened. 😂😂

[@MickeyAgyei]

👆🏾👆🏾👆🏾 This man is right though 😉😉 But I hope you are able to make plans to make the journey worthwhile.

[@Jastix_Scratch]

You will say the person is selfish for telling u to stay in Ghana. Is good u came to witness it urself bro 😂

[@akwasisimongyamfi3933]

Man for confess 😂😂😂

[@Question2099]

@@sweetbadd9852 he would have fought anyone who warned him and called them 'winch'. 🤣

[@nanaadusei450]

This man really made my day

[@niellsworld]

Blessings are flowing. Another amazing interview.

[@MickeyAgyei]

Thanks bro 🙏🏾

[@britanzy4815]

Thank you Mickey, appreciate this very informative interview. Home is Home. De wu Lane mu simple

[@MickeyAgyei]

You are welcome

[@barcelonahq]

There's no place like home ✌

[@MickeyAgyei]

True.

[@wilma-Sasha]

Systematically Planned. I like 👍🏿 this statement. 🙏🏿🤝🏿✌🏾

[@tillytothetophere]

Thanks brother for this video.

[@MickeyAgyei]

You are welcome Aunty 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@fredericksarkodie5658]

He's totally right abroad is NOT HEAVEN as we thought at one point. My mentality was different but He brought my attention fully now better than ever. HOME IS HOME 🏡 30 Years in Abroad it's about time to make the move to the motherland afterall. SANKOFA 📖 AKWAABA 🔑 GYE NYAME ☔ and all the loving beautiful family waiting to see me back...✈️❤🇬🇭

[@relax-gh1]

Very educative interview

[@MickeyAgyei]

@@relax-gh1 🙏🏾

[@Oyzatt]

Great interview Mickey. You know what, what’s happening to Africans is exile from their various countries. You can’t tell Me you’ve immigrated to somewhere for work or something, and later find it hard to come to your country. Is not normal for me and the sad reality is that most of them will die there

[@MickeyAgyei]

Thank you 🙏🏾. Hmm it's complicated. I get what you mean.

[@Oyzatt]

@@MickeyAgyei is not complicated at all if you look Closely at our history. Many of our kings were captured by the British and sent into exile. One pronounced one is Yaa Asantewaa of the Ashanti kingdom and many other kings from various African countries. So is a big thing and people shouldn’t take traveling out of their country as normal. if you’re not lucky, you’ll die there

[@MickeyAgyei]

@@Oyzatt I spoke to a lady yesterday who migrated from Africa to UK and not particularly enjoying it. She puts her feelings into words by saying, she wish she didn't even taste the life abroad. Cos once you are in the system, it seems to grab you with it's tentacles. All of a sudden you start to consider a whole lot of factors in your quest to return. That's why I say it's complicated.

[@muchit3629]

@@MickeyAgyei Well this man said it all and also the person who told you of the struggle to please the soul or body was correct. The ease of living in the West puts you in some sort of coma and you can easily lose a sense of purpose. Majority of us including native born Westerners live a rut, a mundane lifestyle. The reason most will not move back is because they lack the mental stamina to actually sit down and see what it takes to move back. A lot of us have good jobs so money is not so much of an excuse, however our spending habits are especially because most of us again live paycheck to paycheck tyring to live it up. This man provided valuable lessons for those with ears to hear and who want to take action.

[@MickeyAgyei]

@@muchit3629 Very true point.

[@kofibannor5796]

Great content Mickey ❤

[@MickeyAgyei]

Thank you bro for you kind words all the time. I really appreciate it.

[@margaretrosemakoni7096]

My suggestion is that if he'd come earlier, he would not have made it where he is now. Everything has it's season and time. This time was God's time. Also back home, stress is just too much from relatives left, right and centre. Some of them want you to pay fees for their 4 children, one has 3 another 2. Who can pay fees for 9 children when you came home to rest and enjoy your life? Some relatives demand. Some have worked but never saved or prepared for retirement. I met a retired teacher in Zim with no house or car. He asked himself during our chat "where have I been all these years?" So sad honestly. I acquired 3 health professional qualifications with a degree. My 29 yrs experience working in the community in London I use it to assess children with special needs and advise parents how to help their child to reach their full potential. Some I do it for free cis they can't afford to pay. Also I do decor for celebrations now and again which I enjoy very much. Thank you and stay blessed. Zim/UK.

[@MickeyAgyei]

What you said about family demands is very true!

[@ananmai8700]

NEVER CALL UPON REGRET PERIOD, NOW is your Time. Currently, I living in New York City, helping everyone I met, I am from the Country area, that was expected of me, when I met or got assaulted all my VANISHED, I can see the clear Picture now, ETC

[@MickeyAgyei]

Sorry to hear about the assault.

[@ananmai8700]

@@MickeyAgyei We have to be brutal to someone for them to respect them, I am from the Country in my Village where everyone treated others as ONE, it's not the case with my thinking, The Rejected stone shall be the Chief corner

[@maryananoo5298]

Bro, thank you

[@MickeyAgyei]

You are welcome

[@lydiareece6280]

Amazing interview💕💕💕🇧🇧🇨🇦

[@MickeyAgyei]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@nanakwasi9360]

Great interview Thank you

[@MickeyAgyei]

Thanks you

[@corfob9238]

Brilliant interview I got the house already, got about 25000 pounds in the bank, got a little pension from my job, say 300 pounds a month. Why I asked myself am I still here, missing a life before I came to the UK. Guys, honestly, would you pack your bags? As am getting depressed here in the UK.

[@fredborteykyeremeh2353]

Just have a plan in place and research the viability of your plans. Lots of opportunities but system can be very frustrating and only the tough ones stay to take them. You can make it if you won't give up.

[@Worldtraveler1984]

Then you are ready to say bye bye 👋 to the UK, there literally is no point of being there.

[@corfob9238]

@sonofafrica514 Thank you guys so much, I needed some raw honest opinions, I am jamaican born, but choose Ghana as my exit country.

[@MickeyAgyei]

I would come to Ghana if I were you. But then again my lifestyle is such that I can survive with little and in any condition.

[@niiamu3300]

@corfob9238, plan to return. You will feel younger and you will start something anew.

[@beatriceowusuachaw6210]

Weldone good news

[@staceyadams2272]

You made It!❤ I imagine a day with all people of color! In USA.

[@ammabarb7028]

Thank you.

[@MickeyAgyei]

🙏🏾

[@thoughtsofathinker2445]

18:40 dont be afraiod to call out RACISM

[@FarmerKamara]

Amazing.

[@MickeyAgyei]

Thanks

[@beverley8785]

My problem with going back to the African continent is , what is the state of the Health system.? How would we be treated as persons that was not born in Africa.who also does not speak the language. Will someone explain.

[@MickeyAgyei]

You can get the best health care in Ghana if you have enough money to pay. My solution is to always have a plane ticket worth savings in your account to travel back to where you moved from for conditions that require complex procedures.

[@ammabarb7028]

Loved to move to Ghana with £200 how amazing is that. How did you managed on £200 to be where you're now.. I need encouragement from you...

[@jorgeappiah1932]

Good planing and decepline.

[@MickeyAgyei]

The video explains. He planned ahead and built an income generating system. That is why money on arrival was only £200.

[@ammabarb7028]

How with £200 can you teach me how to plan with £200 2 children.. I'm yet to learn..Your feedback is important to me.. thanks for getting back to me

[@Question2099]

@@ammabarb7028 He is either lying or the caption is false. Don't try moving anywhere in West Africa with 200 even if its in pounds. West Africa is not some idyllic beach island where food can be plucked from tree and the breeze feeds you. To relocate, except you have 1. an enormous savings to buy a house with that you are going to stay in or 2. have well to do relatives willing to afford you same, you must have monthly earning, preferably in forex until you settle and have your own business locally.

[@MickeyAgyei]

@@ammabarb7028 Please plan ahead. Build yourself a place to put your head and get an income preferably foreign exchange.

[@BodeGraft-Johnson]

Let them go and find out because no matter what you tell them, it won't mean much.

[@b.anthony8592]

He could have been more forthcoming. What has he got to hold back.

[@MickeyAgyei]

This was new to him.

[@hourofdeliverance1]

I served him in school 1987.

[@MickeyAgyei]

Oh wow.

[@beatriceowusuachaw6210]

I should have come 😅earlier

[@MickeyAgyei]

Yep.

[@b.anthony8592]

The interview could have been more probing with effective questions. For instance, what are the types of business that bring in daily income? You left him off the hook. Be more pointed in your questioning.

[@MickeyAgyei]

Roger. Thanks 🙏🏾

[@b.anthony8592]

👍 Interesting interview on the whole. Keep it up!!

[@MickeyAgyei]

@@b.anthony8592 Thanks once again for your feedback.

[@lilacer6841]

If you have solar why would lights go out

[@MickeyAgyei]

Solar can be expensive and only holds power for a limited amount of time depending on your capacity.

[@lilacer6841]

@@MickeyAgyei Accra Mall is run entirely on solar. He can find out how they achieved that and follow the blue print.

[@MickeyAgyei]

@@lilacer6841 Yeah. Thanks

[@controversialmayhem]

Great interview, but i think your title is very sensational.This man would not have have moved to Ghana, if 1: if he did not get the opportunity to work for TFL and his wife also having a job in NHS. If you want to leave everything and move back to a corrupt country like Ghana, you need to be established and if you don't have strong genuine people or your spouse to support you, please live where you are in Europe, USA and Canada and keep your sanity.

[@JaneDoe19635]

Yet you travel to holiday destinations whose first language is not English. Most African countries you will find people that speak English. When Europeans moved into America did they have good healthcare? No, you have to build to improve want you want. If the need is there there will be an enterprising person that will meet the demand.

[@controversialmayhem]

@@JaneDoe19635 YOU ARE NOT MAKING ANY SENSE, IF IT IS IN RESPONSE TO MY SUBMISSION.

[@mandeg7540]

How did 2 people start with 200 pounds... Pls make sense

[@MickeyAgyei]

There is more clarity in the video than the title suggests. He put together a system (a guesthouse converted from his own house) which meant he didn't need a lot of physical cash on arrival.

[@muchit3629]

Yeah i think the 200 pounds was not much of a factor. He already set up the guest house to give him cash flow but the interviewer did not focus a lot on that point which i think was critical.

[@josephowusu6287]

He have more than that my brother bus driver in London wife is NHS worker I don't believe him 200 pounds.

[@princearthur2803]

He said they had already started their business that was giving them money everyday.That is the guest house

[@amokessie1329]

​@@josephowusu6287 so we should believe you rather?

[@ohemengelisabeth8760]

I think Appia is akan name please Please try to speak twi aah you are not in UK

[@MickeyAgyei]

Hmm our audience are not only Ghanaians ooo..

[@JimOwusuSekyere]

You didn’t tell us the location

[@MickeyAgyei]

It's around Fumesua. Please check the website if you can at the video description below. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@jeancharles4541]

What is Ghana's language ?

[@MickeyAgyei]

There are about 80 languages in Ghana but some of the common ones are Twi (various types), Ga and Ewe and many more. But I think you can get around most places with Twi.

[@jeancharles4541]

@@MickeyAgyei French and english between them

[@MickeyAgyei]

@@jeancharles4541 English

[@themotivatortv]

Sometimes I kinda don't believe these stories. How could £300 be turned into millions within a shortest time. I d not I could start up anything meaningful in Ghana with £20000, now.

[@MickeyAgyei]

Lol..please watch the video. The title is just to peak your interes.

[@warsamewaberi3792]

how is it possible $200 in your pocket to become a hotel owner?

[@thomaslundi5110]

I hate exaggerations . Moved to Ghana with 200 pounds how is that even possible l

[@MickeyAgyei]

Please don't get too worked out. It's only a headline or title. I'm sure the video gives more clarity.

[@ikayikay9011]

He said he had business and a house but the cash he brought

[@MickeyAgyei]

@@ikayikay9011 You are right 👍🏾.

[@samlab2279]

His emphasises was based on coming home to stay,but he not telling us how he made the money to build these properties

[@MickeyAgyei]

@@samlab2279 True. He used to work with Transport for London and his wife used to work with the NHS. They saved and built their house and later converted it to a guesthouse and used the proceeds to expand. He really urged me to go into hospitality off camera.

[@Zionlewis031]

So you live in Ghana

[@MickeyAgyei]

He does.

[@Question2099]

The video is too slow and long and the questions from interviewer aren't critical nor riveting and as for the man being interviewed, he isn't really forthcoming.

[@Question2099]

As for the caption, the man is either lying or the caption is false. Don't try moving anywhere in West Africa with just 200cash even if its in pounds. West Africa is not some idyllic beach island where food can be plucked from trees and the breeze feeds you. To relocate, except you have 1. an enormous savings to buy a house with that you are going to stay in or 2. have well to do relatives willing to afford you same, you must have monthly earning, preferably in forex USD, to serve you until you settle and have your own business locally.

[@MickeyAgyei]

@@Question2099 Thank you very much for your feedback. It was mentioned in the video that he had his guesthouse built and running before he finally moved. Once again, thanks for your feedback.

[@sweetbadd9852]

I've noticed how Ghanaians like to emphasise on "old". 😂

[@MickeyAgyei]

Well old age normally comes with experience. And as you age, there is always a shift in your preferences. That's why I asked that question.

[@sophiaacorlor6510]

How can you come to Ghana with £200 and now own a hotel? Tell your viewers you had saved and carried only £200 cash on you, period.

[@MickeyAgyei]

No he didn't save, he invested in his guesthouse. I think he made that clear in the video...or?

[@GraceTiampati]

I love this. So inspiring that one can still make it in life relocating back home without millions of dollars🤎🧡💜❤💚