MOVING INTO OUR NEW HOUSE IN GHANA | Living in Ghana

[@VanessaKanbi]

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[@kingsleyakoto]

Hi

[@maggieburnett3261]

Thank you Vanessa. I live in St.Louis, Missouri USA but I would love to be there to experience The Motherland. Your videos are the next best thing to being there.

[@luckysuepro1181]

Gurl... You have the patience of a saint. I am so glad to see that you are willing to adapt instead of flee. You will figure it out on how to have a quality of life in Ghana. This is the reason I subscribed and watch your vlogs.

[@louiskwaku8879]

Many have tried only a few made it 😆 🤣

[@airgentille2788]

Fleing to Europe and deal with COLD people? Whatever the Challenges in Ghana or Africa, STAY in Ghana Vanessa. Courage with the moving. God bless you.

[@reverlyevans-higgins5357]

New business needed in Ghana, home services concierge to coordinate all your move in needs, they go to the home that you are buying or renting and take care of all your needs for the residence for a smooth move-in transition.

[@mimitamimi546]

Agree. Also a professional home waste management service(the one V called seems unprofessional with cutting calls) for greater Accra …you could service all the areas with all these expats moving to that city

[@IvyProsper]

12:06 girl you haven't seen my video when I complained about my water shut off. It happens a lot in some areas. It happens a lot in some areas. I had some people get mad that I was sharing the issues. Saying I should only be positive about Ghana. But I believe the real life challenges need to be shared so people are not shocked when theymove here.

[@evadney1000]

It is shocking and needs to be revealed because it won't be the only challenge. I never had Ghana water for FIVE WEEKS. then when lights go off from 10.30 until 18.30 I am unable to use the electric pump to push water into the house. Those days are extremely stressful

[@elizabethadjei3986]

Get a borehole done .

[@brownbabygirl]

Yes there is an agenda to gag any negative feedback about ghana.

[@samsalla2381]

HAHA I had to smile sometimes, because of the similarities with the water issue. We actually have barrels in each bathroom...about 5...and one for kitchen. We brought them from Uk with the door to door company, who brought our stuff. We fill them all when the pipes are on, or like now in the raining season, we will let the rain fill them up. The rain is so much that it only takes 30 minutes to fill one barrel up and the water is chrystal clear, straight from the sky lol. Also with the rubbish, we have the local people with the motor cycle, who pick them as many times we want, but mostly once a week. My husband is from Ghana, so he knows what is needed here. We had to build a whole new toilete system here, the biodigester, which is very nature friendly and economic and not smelly at all. We learn as we go. I am looking forward to see your development here and I am also excited for mine. Not to forget, we had the pleasure to live with family at the beginning and they helped us to adjust here and they showed us little difference in the housekeeping etc for our new life here. Yeah not everything is convinient at the beginning, but you learn how to do things here with time. We have only been here for 6 month, so we are also still finding our ways around. Best wishes and blessings with everything you do 🙏

[@sarahabdalla7398]

I swear some parts of living in Africa make for good comedy. This video took me back to my days spent growing up in Nigeria and I kept chuckling throughout. Glad that you kept a positive outlook through it all! All the best with getting settled into the new house and keep the videos coming! It’s my third year following you and I absolutely enjoy your content.

[@chichun1201]

Relocating to live in West Africa has challenges on so many levels but you have a positive attitude which is encouraging, attractive, and better than some of us. I like the fact that you do look at the positive side of your challenges.

[@yasnyne]

I would day all African countries

[@faa9261]

Get it together Ghana. It's not impossible you know. Our people deserve better.

[@louisawuah9892]

it cost money to do all that my friend, and when our leaders raise taxes to pay for services black people scream blue murder. only 8% pay tax in ghana.

[@FunkyBazaare]

@@louisawuah9892 time they sorted out the taxation system then isn't it. It's not that hard. Taxing here and there isn't going to sort anything.

[@louisawuah9892]

@@FunkyBazaare did you see the fuss the opposition kicked up in Parliament over the e levy tax? If it was that easy it would have been done.

[@FunkyBazaare]

@@louisawuah9892 unfortunately the public don't trust the politicians to deliver and that is why there is opposition to taxation.

[@joey-pn3xe]

@@louisawuah9892 It can't be that hard if the majority of the world can do it. Let's stop making excuses and instead hold our leaders to task!

[@m77ast]

Congratulations. I’m currently doing a project in Nigeria and next year planning to start a farm in Ghana. Wish me luck 😀

[@News_Vibes_Click]

Good luck

[@abbeyamoah2666]

Congratulations for your farming. It will go well.

[@jl4073]

Good for you with the farming!! Blessings and Grace to you!!😊

[@kingfemmo]

Wow, I respect your resolve and resilience. After watching this, I think some of us will never take running water for granted again.

[@bestsneakers]

You are a true champion. Appreciate you showing the realness of living in Ghana. Admire that you and your family are adjusting and keeping it real. Thanks. Love your videos. Blessings.

[@abrantie_africa7635]

I'm happy you're not running away from Ghana but adapting so well.....congratulations dear.

[@ghanaiandove]

But bin collection in the UK isn't free. You're charged for it through your annual council tax. And in Germany it's charged within your rent.

[@mimitamimi546]

No it’s not free in UK for sure, it’s built into your annual taxes. Think Vanessa meant, it’s just done more reliably there and because it’s not an option maybe it feels like it’s free but it isn’t because even as a renter the owner passes it on to tenant by building it into the rental charges. only when there was a strike many years ago, garbage wasn’t collected by our street

[@CorrineAmoah]

I really do appreciate videos like this allowing us to see how Ghana can be at times

[@spoilingbedsheets]

The rubbish are being sent to a recycling plant at Nsawam and other parts to produce fertilizers, i guess one day you go there and do a video on that

[@kr4491]

Wow! Thanks 🙏 Vanessa for this video! The Appliances are pretty reasonable I was very surprised, and thanks for keeping us in formed…Blessings from 🇨🇦

[@shelisshepp-nduom3803]

Finally got to explore Orca Mall while i was in Ghana last month. I absolutely love the store!

[@mobrown7594]

Good to know on the fiber glass gas thingy, cause I got an electric cooker cause I don’t trust those metal gas canisters.

[@miles2burn]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Ghana is sooooo beautiful I swear! I can’t wait to come back in December!!

[@IvyProsper]

9:56 I really need that thing to let me know when gas is coming out. I unfortunately had a situation where I didn't know it was leaking. Then it was empty very quickly.

[@StrongIsUrFight]

Thank you for the insight. Lovely smile as usual. Take care

[@bsing101]

Congratulations on the new house...so glad you finally got your water!

[@renoefg5993]

I am happy for you Vanessa.

[@theafrinado]

That water story is sounds familiar 😆 sending love and hugs from Nairobi

[@kevinpeters8762]

For constant running water and electricity Tema Municipality is the place to be. From Comm 1 to 12 only though

[@evadney1000]

Why is that?

[@kevinpeters8762]

@@evadney1000 I really don't have an answer to your question. If I should take a wild guess it may be due to the city being well planned and laid out from the get go. I don't even have a septic tank at home. I really don't know where my business goes but I pay for it though, at the end of the month.

[@lyricalisaac2003]

Great vid... thanks for sharing your truimphs & tribulations in living in 🇬🇭 Wow...never seen anyone so excited about water 💧 🙂 Your tenacity is infectious 👌🏽

[@Mariamaforbes]

I just love how you stayed positive through it all x

[@doreenayi3751]

I would love to know what your husband thinks of all these challenges moving from house to house in Accra? I mean you’re kind of used to it as you have been going back and forth to Gana since you were a kid but to someone who is not used to this environment it must be challenging.

[@Lifestylebydeeya]

This was such a realistic home settling video, you did well smiling knowing that you have no water at home. I

[@Noble724]

Congratulations on your move. Now you know how to plan when build yours. Hang in there.

[@williamgamelisenaya793]

Hi Vanessa. Greetings from the land downunder, Sydney Australia. Have you thought about buying a beach front land in the Pampram area?it is far from Accra but it's less busy & tranquil. Anyway wishing you the best. Bless up

[@yawowusu-baafi5172]

Try Sophia curtains at the palace mall Spintex Very beautiful curtains

[@KhoPhi]

Go with brands you know and are familiar with. They're pricey, sure, but you can save yourself headaches in the long run. Samsung & Kenwood are examples

[@DA-qz5rh]

Sooo happyyy for you, Vanessa.

[@brajobafathalrahman8153]

So great sister. You are doing well on your job . I appreciate you

[@NatureBoy614]

Thanks for sharing Vanessa , the patience you display is something folks can learn from , I’m happy 😃 you got water. Very funny video 😆😂. ❤️🙏🥂

[@nicoledaniels817]

OMG Vanessa I hope this water 💦 issue isn’t an ongoing problem Very nice Appliances

[@dang9313]

I liked the video. It's real and tells a lot about the True unromantised experience of building from scratch. Good job Vanessa

[@GettingGoshen]

I lived in Jordan for almost a year. The city turned the water off every 3 days and alternated streets.The trash was picked up by people going down the street as well but you paid them weekly. You had to turn your water on ahead of time for hot to take showers but there was running water. They have water tanks on their roofs. You definitely learn to Appreciate our spoiled lives 🥰

[@StarLight-sl9ok]

But I’m sure the royal family had no issues at all smh

[@nanaafuaayebea]

I just love the way you used comedy in the most stressful and irritating moments. Your comedic timing was on point👌🏾. The icing was the yoga session at the end😂😂😂

[@stanleyglover5534]

@ Vanessa Don’t forget you’re Scottish when it comes to money ! Ghana lacks the economic conditions that that drives down prices , lack of competition, unstable currency and high cost of rent adds to the problems for traders .

[@naalamptey-mills7811]

Just started the video BUT I wanted to say congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've been watching you for time

[@christopherwhite9143]

I am living in Jamaica I love to watch your show about Ghana it's have similar things like Jamaica and I must say that I love you too

[@larsstougaard7097]

Love the new creativity in your video, good fun 🦁

[@nathalie3102]

I just found your channel, and I am so grateful, love your content! I like the way you take things with humour, Vanessa. This video made me chuckle and remember what it was like at times living in Ghana when I was growing up. Looking forward to going back in December after some years....:-))

[@thequoteking7390]

Akwaaba in advance 🥰

[@maame2785]

Nasco is okay. Got a double door fridge and works great. First time trying it.

[@kwamelion270]

In the UK you pay for collection through your council tax, so it's not free collection.

[@zanashtv5479]

The water issue is similar to Uganda 🇺🇬..how do you flush the Loo oh my....definately need a reservoir for water.

[@jl4073]

Nice Vanessa!! 🎉 finally water!!!

[@shadowpriest1937]

scotland accent is so amazing and cool on you Vanessa. We love it.

[@fn701]

Ness it's always a pleasure to watch your clips.

[@nicholasmarkin2385]

Congratulations on your first house out of Scotland England for the UK side. God bless you Vanessa and your family as well.

[@62faisa]

Hi vannessa what a Great woman you are keep upp the good work i miss Africa the golden continent😘

[@thesoundofaccrapodcast]

glad you finally got to move into the house!

[@diguiolainc7930]

This video's title should be, Ghana living: Trials and tribulations.😂

[@edwardboateng4965]

🤣🤣🤣 Ghana Ghana

[@beulalah7755]

..Or better still "When i pulled the short straw in Ghana" beggers belief😂🤣

[@sandraetrue-ellis7914]

Hi Vanessa well done for portraying the ups and downs side of Ghana. It was quite a relief to watch you purchase all your white goods and not import them. I was trying to convince my husband to purchase our items in Ghana instead of shipping them. Can you post details of the items and which shop you purchased them from. Thanks so much.

[@ronaldcuieii4775]

Hi Vanessa!! Very very nice. Please keep coming out with more vlogs!!

[@ask_why000]

Nice oven and fridge!

[@jacquelinetulloch1346]

Oh Vanessa seriously 😳😳 can't believe u have been in Ghana for a Yr & u didn't know that u need a borehole for water 😳😳wow glad u got it sorted now but u could have saved money getting a place that has these things as standard 💯 best of luck to u & fulljoy ur new home ❤️💛💚

[@BILLIONAIREGH]

Water works 24/7 in some areas Flow of 3x a week 2x a week Or no flow Depending on where you live

[@evadney1000]

I had no flow for five weeks

[@Emperor_Adebayo]

I've never been to Africa. One day, I hope to travel there and hopefully invest there...

[@mosesptallah3933]

Thank you Vanessa.

[@BILLIONAIREGH]

Vanessa is Resilient Show the challenges but with a positive attitude Truth is many go through this everyday Hugs

[@carmennicholson2867]

Venessa, I was looking for you to show the interor design of your house!

[@VanessaKanbi]

I’ll do that when I move out in a year 😅

[@amosappiah2057]

Vanessa, px hikes are the order of the day due to supply chain challenges and general inflation worldwide. So please just adjust okay.

[@brajobafathalrahman8153]

I'm following you from Sudan 🇸🇩. Be continue own your ideas

[@chrysoliteTV]

WAAAAOW another video to enjoy

[@alybruce]

I really like you videos. I am Sierra Leonean, been living in the States for 30 years. I have been thinking a lot lately about returning to Africa. My husband is American and never been to Africa. We are trying to beside Ghana or Sierra Leone. We what to visit Ghana, when is a good time to visit Ghana

[@OnlyLoveCan38]

Congratulations!

[@Luv2TravelWithWave]

Congrats. Things will come together

[@sunshinejones8643]

Inflation is worldwide. Hang on to your hats people...the Inflation ride will be bumpy!

[@maame2785]

LG Washing machine is great too.

[@dorisbrown7347]

Pls can you do a video on appliances the prices. Fridges, televisions and cookers thanks

[@kwadwog7600]

The water “refilling” drama though 🤣🤣. Golden!

[@juliusikogho3226]

Interesting video Vanessa Kanbi, love 💕 and greetings from the Netherlands always.

[@stanleykay4196]

Welcome to real Ghana! Probably you used to live in an enclave in Cantonments or Airport Residential where everything worked as it should.

[@houseofTabi]

Congratulations on the new house

[@kingslj]

Congrats for moving into your new rental accommodation. That voice or the that company’s voice mail is what I also do hear here. Water which some of us take for granted is a big issue in many African countries & that’s why many have bore holes as a precaution.

[@jokevin9081]

The biggest issue most Africa countries face is they allowed politicians to steal billion out of their state's economy without consequence instead of fixing major obstacles, running water

[@stellafrimpong9085]

Hi Vanessa, can you please show me where you bought those different types of extinguishers. Will be done with my house soon and will need those for my house and for my parents house too.

[@VanessaKanbi]

Game at accra mall

[@stellafrimpong9085]

Thanks so much

[@meenafree5931]

Do they sell whirlpool n Kohler products in Ghana.! Why didn’t you have a housewarming party?

[@luke-bookbear]

You definitely need to drill a water well when you buy your own house (hopefully with at least a little of land too (not just enough land for the house itself). I don't live in Ghana but I'm in a similar place and there's no water here unless you buy it from a huge truck that passes by every few days. People who live near me (not super close, but I can see them from my place) shower with half a bucket of water and they wash their dishes over and over again in dirty-ish water for a couple days. I try to help them out as often as I can with water from my well. Without my water well (I guess you all call it a "bore hole" over there, same thing though) I'd go insane (I shower 2 or 3 times a day here, it's hot and very humid).

[@nomahope3182]

Is there a Mayor in Accra? Why doesn't he or she work on getting water to residential areas. I mean is there no city council or something?

[@pramaccra3106]

@@nomahope3182 There is a regional minister there is a mayor and a city council, there are district councils plus the President and MP’s live in Accra. But who cares? It is a you are on your own situation since the politicians do not feel a bit of what the other citizens and residents feel. Very shameful. That is Africa but we will never give up. We are hopeful because it is more relaxing than some of the alternatives.

[@nomahope3182]

@@pramaccra3106 Okay. I am from Zimbabwe and it is very rare to find such a house as the one Venessa is living in without running water. The city councils are responsible for making sure all residential and business areas have water. Despite the country having problems but most houses have water and people drink the tap water.

[@pramaccra3106]

@@nomahope3182 Bless you. The house Vanessa is showing has running water but the water doesn’t run frequently and that is a big problem here in Accra.

[@nomahope3182]

@@pramaccra3106 Ok. Thank you for clarifying that. I am always interested in learning about other African countries.

[@esthervanda7401]

This water issue in Ghana is something else ... Something happened to me in east lagon Ghana, d tap was also running dirty water for days.. I had to bath inside the rain when it rained lol..

[@beatriceowusuachaw6210]

Wonderful house gorgeous

[@wandaimungoshi7379]

Funnily enough, I love the unpredictability of Africa❤️I love the challenges:-) being in the west everything is too predictable

[@0xedb]

exactly what's plunging many into poverty

[@lyricalisaac2003]

Got same spirit... seeing the good & taking on the challenge, love ❤ Africa 🇬🇭

[@thepsychologyofeverything2857]

Great stainless steel refrigerator.

[@nuhumajid1372]

I wish i can move back to ghana now now

[@robertaggrey8266]

Why don't you use pound sterling as well as dollars?

[@2008topshelf]

congrats

[@etingiwa-osagie2059]

Just some of the things we have to go through in Africa. Nigeria isn't much different to what yoh are experiencing. Also dealing with people and time keeping can be difficult. It is what it is. Just find ways of relaxing to avoid getting stressed lol

[@diamondfianko5325]

I want to move home but there's no way I could have this type of patience 🙃

[@m.v.k.5143]

One of für best vlogs from you i have ever Seen. November, Go in

[@johnereyimwen2394]

How much does it cost to filled up the tank ?

[@VanessaKanbi]

70GHC ($10)

[@sarahdompim2254]

The appliances are very good prices

[@accrainfocus9615]

I love watching your videos 🇬🇭❤️

[@theinsight_tv]

Thanks for what you shared

[@itscyberqueen13]

The garbage thing...we live outside of the city limits in San Antonio, TX and they make us set up garbage pickup too. We have Tiger and I think there are like, 3 different company trucks I see come through here. It was so strange having to pay for the cans and being charged if you need extra pickups. So weird.

[@Yoelevi_Mindset]

Are you seriously comparing San Antonio , TX waste management to Accra , Ghana? For your information, we also paid for Trash pick up wich is usually factor into your city water bills…

[@itscyberqueen13]

@@Yoelevi_Mindset Yes. I am a city girl and I am used to garbage being part of your taxes. So it was a surprise to me that we had to pay for trash pickup as a separate bill when I moved to TX. All the details of having to pick even your trash bin size was a big surprise for me, not something I ever had to do anywhere else I lived.

[@Yoelevi_Mindset]

@@itscyberqueen13 , welcome to Texas!

[@itscyberqueen13]

@@Yoelevi_Mindset Thank you. We arrived just as Covid started so it's been something. LOL But now we will be moving to Virginia soon due to a job promotion so. LOL We move about every 3 to 6 yrs it seems. But thank you so much. I do hope to visit Ghana some day soon.

[@mercybonsu7377]

Hi whatvdoes the fridge guard do and do they have one for freezer, tv, etc

[@balmaineb4950]

Congratulations on the new place question did you do a wish list for house warming gift Vanessa? 🇯🇲🇺🇲

[@bennygati324]

ALWAYS ENJOY UR VLOGS.

[@LizzyLozzo]

Nice video. But @vanessa in the UK your council tax covers the rubbish collection, so it’s not free 😊.

[@VanessaKanbi]

Correct