My experience in Accra, Ghana as a solo female traveler 🇬🇭 Country 102/196

Instagram @ Emilyhafley

[@rudy5865]

As a Ghanaian I have watched with complete shock where tourists come to Ghana and get fufu without the locals giving them any instructions or pointers as to how the food is eaten so you will find people fumbling with the food and not knowing exactly how to enjoy it. Fufu as opposed to a majority of the food in the world is meant to be swallowed after it is dipped or whipped together with the soup around it. Fufu is NEVER meant to be chewed, and that is what I noticed most tourists do at the watchful eyes of their Ghanaian hosts who just look at them as they struggle with the food. Once again dear tourists, fufu is meant to be swallowed and not chewed. This is my first time on your channel and I think you did a great job as a solo traveller Emily. Akwaaba to Ghana 🇬🇭

[@isabelladelaawudi6259]

I think they are just happy people want to try it but there are other swallows that you can try like TZ

[@MrOREO86]

That's all

[@user-um7tw6kx4r6]

Nonsense. She could easily have searched that on the internet. And trying to instruct people on how to eat is kinda rude, it's better to just leave her to eat however she wants.

[@rhodaasante]

Was looking for this. It is nice to have some guidance. You get the feel for how the food should be eaten.

[@Yamezzzz]

It's considered rude by most people in the world to try and instruct a guest on the way they should eat the food. Saying you shouldn't chew something isn't very normal or widespread. If the person shows interest in asking if there is a traditional or cultural way to eat it, then of course. It can also be mentioned in conversation, but not instructed. "Not know how to enjoy it" ?!?! I can assure you, people know themselves which way of swallowing they will enjoy. Reminds me a little of when I visited a friend's family in Denmark who treated me to lovely smørrebrød - and despite enjoying it very much, I didn't eat it in a way that Danes consider normal. One uncle at the table began to mention it and the others told him off, telling him to let me eat however I like haha The main reason I wrote this is because I've enjoyed fufu the same way that I've eaten food my entire life, which you would have insisted was wrong. The idea of slipping it down my throat doesn't appeal to me. It's something I'd try of course for the principle, but there is not right or wrong way to consume food once it's already in your mouth. It's however you feel most confortable, and that changes from person to person.

[@countryculture629]

Thanks for sharing this amazing video.I’m also from Europe and I came to Ghana July and the people are kind and friendly. It was my first time . I was afraid as a young girl I can say Ghana is a safe country.Will be visiting again in the future. Thank you ❤

[@dennismedbourn527]

Hello! Like you, I to am living in USA. I live in Indiana. I have been to Ghana five different times. I am actually married to a sweet Ghanaian woman who used to live in Accra. She now lives in Kasoa, Ghana about 30 minutes east of Accra. I love Ghana! Hope you and your new Ghanaian friend are still staying in touch with each other. Ghanaians are the nicest people I've ever met. My wife and our son actually ate at the Pizza Hut you showed in your video. We've eaten there a couple of times. God bless you!

[@TyHardNeNe]

I just got back from Ghana two weeks ago! I tried the banku with okra soup and it was bomb! I also tried Palm nut soup! I enjoyed it all!

[@Lyrics_Avenue]

Am ready to host you the next time 😉

[@yoplays8555]

I hope you got some good dk and while or puanni becareful of aids/ hiv

[@fradoline]

Poor girl! You needed someone with you,to introduce you on proper way of consuming fufu and soup. I applaud you for your adventurous nature. Good luck with all your other travels and experiences around the world.

[@ladyivys]

The population of Ghana is 32.83 million (2021), not 5 million and the population of the Accra Metro area is 2.6 million. it is also normal to negotiate prices in Ghana.

[@karenpaintsil1837]

4million for Accra at least .

[@mosesking7079]

That’s everywhere in Africa. If you don’t have negotiation skills, don’t step foot on the continent lol

[@BGroupsAfrica-hf1xf]

4.1 million is accra's population not 2.6million.

[@Germbonn]

The population of Ghana is 35 million and the population of Accra is 5 million

[@slikque]

It irks me when you have locals who have no idea. For her "friend" to agree that GHANA'S population is 5M shows ghel no abon! People like her kind have no business being chaperones for these tourist.

[@matildabrookman-amissah3036]

Props to all the solo travellers out there cos it's not easy taking the bold move to travel to countries you have never been to alone. Y'all bold. Ghana is safe,you will enjoy your stay mam and try more of the local delicacies 😊

[@scipioafricanus9841]

But this solo traveller was made uncomfortable by her B&B landlord, virtually stalking her. Ghanaian guys especially, need to stop fawning over foreigners. It is embarrassing.

[@matildabrookman-amissah3036]

@@scipioafricanus9841 if or when it comes to bad experiences like stalking, constant harassment for money aka extortion, we heard about kidnappings, cultist, robberies, sarz which just ended etc.I can tell you Nigeria has quite the reputation my Mum,sister and I have experienced it first hand but does it make Nigeria a bad country? no I suppose. Who says there are no bad guys in Ghana it's like that every where. Even Nigerians themselves admit to the fact that Ghana is much safer compared to Nigeria and most West African countries.

[@scipioafricanus9841]

@matildabrookman-amissah3036 What has Nigeria got to do with this solo traveller? I simply said Ghanaian guys need to stop an embarrassing behaviour. Please let's stick to the problem at hand.

[@matildabrookman-amissah3036]

@@scipioafricanus9841 what have Ghanaian men got to do with one bad person am also asking? Like I said,generalizing is not gonna help anyone. In the US there are more stalkers and serial killers, daily shootings,cartel related crimes than there are in Ghana or your country Nigeria but you don't hear or see anyone classifying the US as a bad country. There's nothing like a perfect country.

[@scipioafricanus9841]

@matildabrookman-amissah3036 Come on!! We all know Ghanaians, in general, have a white man complex! They fawn over white people, much to the chagrin of these foreigners. By the way, what makes you think I am Nigerian? Also, why do you guys keep putting up these "What about so and so" arguments eh? Concentrate on the topic at hand.

[@Ceasar8980]

Wooowww!!!! Ghana is such an amazing place. I just fell in love 😘 with the country. Definitely visiting next month ❤

[@nanaantwi996]

Come in December,I’ll also be going in December

[@Mentalmattersyou]

look for me let me show u around

[@imanhameen5516]

Hint: Tourist areas always look better.

[@expertclean2835]

Ghana 🇬🇭 is a beautiful country

[@bigmama5048]

Those beggars tapping the window are Malian,Chadian or burkina fasso kids whose parents hide and send them to beg. Fufu is an island surrounded by soup the fufu should be in the soup then it’s less sticky. Banku is fermented maze meal dough.

[@Laurynsworldlol]

I'll be coming to Accra Ghana January 11-26 I'm so excited I can't wait to go ATV riding

[@kelugu3776]

I clicked on your video fully expecting to hate it after seeing the thumbnail because, sadly, most obroni KZbinrs like to portray Africa in a negative light. I was, however, pleasantly surprised. You did a great job of presenting a balanced narrative. I'm super impressed by your willingness to try fufu.😅 Well done.👍

[@kenmel7035]

I am so surprised the restruamt that you bought the fufu from dished out the soup into that polythene bag There are a lot of small bowls with tight lids used by other eateries.

[@Mabeltrots]

You don’t need to surprised though cos that’s very common in chop bar restaurants 😂😂

[@sakyiwaadebbie9018]

​@@Mabeltrotsyou are mean 😂😂 ...

[@stephenjohnson3542]

Welcome to Ghana 🇬🇭. God richly bless you. AMEN

[@adaezze-Ndira]

The fufu is called swallow. I don’t like it. It taste fine but my stomach is not use to it. Ghana is a fun country. It gets under your skin. You will miss it when you leave. The people are super kind.

[@addy3134]

The fufu is not called swallow in Ghana,perhaps in Nigeria but not in Ghana. In Ghana,fufu is called fufu.That's it's name

[@kelugu3776]

​@@addy3134😂😂. From jollof Wars to fufu wars.😅

[@addy3134]

@@kelugu3776 It's not even a war,it's a fact 😂😜

[@ladyivys]

Fufu is fufu. Swallow is a Nigerian terminology for starchy foods that are swallowed and not chewed on

[@hassop4667]

Yes Ghana is very friendly country, please how you ever visit Ghana before ❤

[@user-wt9gn3yl3b]

It's normal to bargain in Ghana 🇬🇭. Asking for the prices of things to be reduced is actually very common than you think 😅

[@mba5210]

You’re supposed to spread the soup on the fufu in a bowl, it makes it less sticky

[@bowgate3817]

Yes. It is normal to barter in Ghana markets. In fact it is what is expected of you as a shopper. Your companion did not understand the word "barter". The equivalent word used in Ghana is "bargain". Whatever price the seller tells you, offer half of it.

[@humanm647]

Battering involves an exchange of goods or services. Bargaining involves a negotiation, in the case of purchases, of a price or the quantity of goods or services to be purchased.

[@karenpaintsil1837]

Eii half?😂😂

[@MarianLivingLife]

Not half but yes, I definitely negotiated prices when I visited Ghana and Morocco

[@theocracy85]

"Barter" is a wrong expression here. The right word is "Bargain" or "haggle".

[@jaycollison1]

Welcome to Ghana Emily, love your video, will be checking out your other videos too...enjoy your stay in Ghana, i'm from Ghana though. Take care

[@SM4LYFISOURLYF]

Welcome to ghana 🇬🇭 much love ❤️

[@DAKSPALM]

Welcome to Ghana. Glad you enjoyed it. Shoutout from China

[@williamgamelisenaya793]

Wow,you're really amazing to leave your comfort zone to explore the world is not only admirable but also inspirational. Nuff respect. Bless up🙏🙏 It's a faux pas/a no no to eat with your left hand 👌 I guess you didn't know. Anyway Akwaaba. Enjoy

[@jenaebrown2797]

You’re so pretty! Love the video xx

[@euniceagyeman4243]

You just gain a follower,love your smile,I hope you enjoyed your stay

[@Leedominique]

Thank you Emily! I'll be there soon!!!

[@Kiri2155]

Nice trip! I love your vlog :) from TH

[@bigjapa100]

Wow. Thanks for the video. I will definitely visit Ghana 🎉🎉❤

[@user-sy6kw7ro9t]

Ghanaians are hospitable people enjoy your stay.

[@datboibaf4_]

Good job and love the video. Keep up the good work.

[@nanakwesi298]

I just love how u pronounced the FUFU 😂😂 so indigenous and I'm a fan already

[@EllaWilliams19]

Nice video!! Yes, you are 💯correct Please definitely bargain when you shop at the market. Otherwise they will rip you off💵That Lady gave you wrong info. I’m from Ghana🇬🇭 and I know for a fact you have to bargain. Sending you🤗🤗❤❤from N.C. USA🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@nanakwamesark882]

Exactly she did give wrong info. Plus she said population of Ghana is 5 million and she said Yup 😅😂🤦🏾‍♂️

[@EllaWilliams19]

@@nanakwamesark882 Oh No🙆🏾‍♀️🙆🏾‍♀️😳😳Way off 5 million paa🤣🤣I wonder where she is from. Emily needed a better tour guide a Local.

[@nanaesicisca9642]

@@EllaWilliams19the lady was just saying yes to everything 🤣🤣🤣.

[@EllaWilliams19]

⁠@@user-wu7sk4rl4zI take Delta flights. If I take Delta flight from my home state (NC) RDU to JFK straight to Ghana which cost over $1500. Unlike you everyone does not like long layover cheap flights that takes way too long so you can save a couple hundred dollars. Blood clot is real🩸and time is money. Does that mean someone should rip me off my hard earned dollars💵 b/c I don’t need to bargain? She wants to bargain that’s the reason for her question and American 🇺🇸 travelers are educated to bargain in Ghana b/c of the rip off all they see is 💵This is a typical poverty mindset. If you are in Ghana I don’t blame you for thinking like this but if you have traveled anywhere in the west (Europe, Canada) especially in U.S.🇺🇸you have not learned much besides working for money. You should enlighten yourself, grow and change this poverty mentality that is one of the main reasons Ghana is the way it is. It is not only corrupt government but corrupt citizens as well.

[@EllaWilliams19]

@@nanaesicisca9642Right LOL🤣🤣

[@georgebryden6285]

You just gained a new follower💯

[@20n30somethings]

So proud of you. Well done❤

[@Gamingkid925]

Buh I love her, she is very beautiful, honest, and nice

[@nanakojonyarko303]

I am new here, you are always welcome to visit again. Enjoy your visit.🥂

[@ernestagyemang-botchway108]

Fufu is not meant to be chewed ,u just swallow it,its my favorite. Am a proud Ghanaian...i love ghana 🇬🇭 my motherland

[@nanaagyeman5073]

You did exceptionally well with your Ghana vlog. 😊 Well done, Emily!

[@EscapewithEmily11]

Thank you!! 😊

[@nanaagyeman5073]

You are welcome!@@EscapewithEmily11

[@musakargbo664]

Watching from siera leone continue enjoy African for first time welcome more countries explores 😢😮🇺🇿🤝

[@frankakwetey2354]

😂😂😂 the look on your face after tasting that fufu is everything

[@benquaye8727]

You are very much welcome dear. Hope you enjoy your stay in Gh.

[@kookopresidentone9330]

Welcome to Ghana 🇬🇭 sweetheart hope u love everything

[@Amilyfoodie]

Hi Emily looking good ,your makeup is on point.

[@v_nortey]

Found your video randomly and I must say you doing a great job. Props to you for visiting my country but I think it woulda been more interesting if u friend got a bit more involved showing you around. As a self acclaimed KZbinr myself 😂😂😂 (obviously joking) I haven’t even filmed one video in my own country. Well I will get there hopefully. Big thumbs to you on your journeys and hopefully see you around somewhere on earth. U got a new subscriber btw. ❤

[@alexnapken8184]

God bless you dear, Ghana 🇬🇭 loves you…❤❤❤❤🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭

[@maame2785]

Dip your fingers in the soup before taking to avoid the stickiness of the fufu. Usually the soup will be poured on the fufu if you were eating it from a bowl.

[@djamaltanko5121]

Ghanaians are so welcoming into thier country. Have a nice stay ❤

[@EduardoJimenez-rk8nw]

I'm following you to Ghana ! 💕 You're DROP DEAD GORGEOUS ! Those eyes !!! 👀😍💘💔

[@richrich9091]

Watching you eat the fufu and banku was very torturous haha, you definitely needed a Ghanaian to lead you on how to eat these majestic foods.

[@deepthinkersinthelord3535]

Fufu and soup is swallowed, Emily. Love your positivity.

[@djbbb4923]

Im kinda impressed about your research about gh b4 your trip.

[@globalpioneer247]

Great video. I subscribed. Heading to my 2nd trip to Ghana the end of this month.

[@letlovelead9485]

Are you on ig?

[@deblackviking]

Sister, the banku is pure corn, not flour. Fufu is swallowed, not chewed 😂😂😂

[@lovelaceowusu-asante7212]

Love your video❤

[@garthur]

Hey! Coming to US next fall. Will be nice to have you as friend. Awesome vlog!

[@mistyone8336]

You got great personality 😊

[@FRABIG-wn3nn]

Ghana is a beautiful place visit. Very nice places

[@gemmamya01]

What you got was the real fufu.. that is boiled cassava and plantain pounded together and the soup was chicken light soup.. Fermented corn dough and cassava dough is used to make banku and so it always sour ...

[@donslim7586]

Wooow welcome to the motherland Ghana akwaaba 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭❤️

[@user-kk8tp8hm5v]

❤😂waow sister i love your vloc,i have just subscribed to your channel, am a Ghanaian living in Germany

[@abenabecks]

Hi, please which part of Germany are you? Planning to go there soon. I'm also Ghanaian

[@agengo1]

Wow lots of vibes

[@georginabrenyah7756]

Hope you have friends in Ghana to enjoy yr stay more ✌️💞

[@globalgabriel8146]

What a skin color!!!, I love it

[@janna7249]

What white ? 😅

[@theocracy85]

"Bartering" is a wrong expression in this context and I expect you to know this since it is your language. The correct word is "Bargaining" or "Haggling". Bargaining is to negotiate for the prices of goods and services to reach an agreement. Barter is an exchange of goods and services used in the 15th century when currency or money was not in existence

[@emmacox7625]

Nice video touring GH. You're really beautiful as well. Really nice friend you got there too but I think she did a bad job though. She missed so many interesting details and ideas. But great video none the less.

[@optimost]

I wished i could take you around more ❤. Cool you had a good experience though.

[@New.Horizon5]

Just subscribed. Keep it coming dear

[@primetestimonychannel5557]

Welcome to Ghana

[@papypapyrito7080]

It’s soured because the carbohydrates is reduced completely and so if you eat it doesn’t spike your blood sugar levels

[@IsaacAIm123]

Hi @Emily nice video

[@joy_esinam]

Fufu is actually made of boiled unripe plantain and boiled cassava which is pounded into that a too sticky dough.

[@joy_esinam]

The alternative if you don’t have the raw cassava and plantain is to get the plantain flour or fufu flour (cassava, plantain or coco yam), mix with some water and prepare on the stove.

[@passportandbeer]

If you're going to Guinea Bissau let me know I was there a year and have a friend that speaks English...just came back month ago

[@wendyamedson4650]

I am glad you checked out of the hotel where you didn't feel safe..but nonetheless Ghana is a really nice place to visit

[@emmanueladdo8131]

Wow... nice video 😊 How come you know and eat all ghana loval foods 😋

[@beatriceowusuachaw6210]

You went to my country good I saw you try some African dishes the fufu was hard to eat thank you for some food Akwaaba welcome; 😢

[@cacty_]

I hope you reported the guy. That was very inappropriate. I hope he didn't spoil the trip for you. Ghanaian here living in Scotland. I miss Ghana so much, seeing these Ghana vlogs are usually the highlight of my day. Nice video!

[@bash2268]

Enjoy your stay GHANA is the most safest country in AFRICA number 1 safest country in Africa.

[@Kof_Believer]

I just subscribed. Love your channel. Akwaaba

[@hetty7891]

Good you changed the air bnb, am a Ghanaian and if I see the same thing I will leave as well.

[@DivineStardustAlchemy]

Was the beach to restaurant to museum and Mall far to travel? That chicken/cheese roll toastie looked soo good. Hope I can take my Ghanaian son to Ghana soon & ride horses on the beach.😍🌠🇬🇭

[@EscapewithEmily11]

It is far especially in the traffic but bolt is very accessible and affordable.

[@richardaidoo145]

Awesome🎉🎉

[@benjaminnanaadjekum9092]

Akwaaba ba Ghana 🇬🇭🙏

[@edinjamil4388]

Hiii beutifullll.. wish u all the best & take care😊

[@markntiri8251]

I've been saying the Osu castle should be open for tourism EVERYDAY, not only on weekends. The govt offices there should be relocated. Tourists who can't travel to cape coast should be able to go to Osu and still experience 'slave tourism'

[@jhonkhan8153]

It's obvious you are badly informed

[@markntiri8251]

@@jhonkhan8153 tell me where I lied

[@NanaAmaAmoah-ko7lr]

Ghana to the world. I really luv the place and the people. Ghanaians for luck of a better word worship foreigners.

[@markntiri8251]

@@NanaAmaAmoah-ko7lr if people travel from far off places into 'poor' Ghana, and become our guests, we have to treat them well. Nothing wrong with that

[@FRAWAzee]

Next time use a spoon to eat the fufu and the banku, to avoid the stickiness. Just warm up the soup and also the tilapia stew. Then pour the soup over the fufu and the stew over the banku and enjoy it.

[@ishowkumasi]

Dude are you serious 😂, To use spoon to eat Fufu 😂, How can you eat Fufu with a spoon, Fufu is sticky just like a chewing gum, How can you eat that with a spoon, I don’t think you’re a Ghanaian, Are you 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@daflipa9958]

You missed so many important things in Ghana. Please go back again I can show places and things to do on your next visit

[@mrr_cheese]

A quick update.. the nicest mall isn't where you went (The Palace or Nungua Mall), rather, it's West Hills Mall.

[@asitis7624]

Eeeeiii mokasa

[@princemens9940]

Wow soo sweet Ghana is cool

[@Angela-jz3rx]

Cool!

[@mariscorikschannel4061]

street hawkers; vendors; all the same anywhere in the world. waiting to see more of Ghana's countryside😆😆😆coriks🐪🐪🐪

[@nketiahgordongiordan9896]

Moreover you used the tops of your fingers to hold and pull it and in that case it will look sticky no water 💦 is on your hand or soup that can prevent it from been sticking

[@nanaelliott4283]

OMG! Please, bargaining is a must in Ghana! Whatever price they tell you, cut it by half. They spike prices because you are a tourist. You are so brave to do a solo travel around Ghana.

[@ishmealbanda5842]

Your welcome dear

[@edwardansah896]

U can chew the banku not the fufu, that so lovely enjoy beautiful Girl

[@bediditv9192]

Don't chew the fufu and banku, just dip it into the hot soup and swallow it if you want to enjoy it.

[@Zero-hl2zy]

You swallow your Banku with hot pepper and fish or maybe with okoro soup either way it can get stuck in your throat

[@aberba]

We don't swallow it like tea 😂. You sort of chew and roll with your tongue (to mix with saliva) but not hard like how you'd chew meat. You do chew a bit more when it has meat in your mouth though 😅.

[@Zero-hl2zy]

@@aberba Tea is liquid Banku is solid just cut it out 🤦🏿‍♀️

[@dorisglover6636]

You do not swallow banku

[@Zero-hl2zy]

@@dorisglover6636 do you swallow kenkey 🐗

[@IsraelAgyemanPrempeh]

I am glad you enjoyed my country, just a point of info. @15:29 yes its absolutely normal to bargain in the market. Actually it is expected. I think the lady misunderstood. And our population is 30million

[@0241734632]

I'm a Ghanaian and I love you so much. Good job.

[@kwakumike4998]

I'm so sorry for you about your first fufu experience, but it was very funny too 😅, the way you were tossing it between your left and right fingers. You should have eaten it at the restaurant, they would have served it well for you. You found it super sticky because it was out of the soup. You should have poured the soup over the soup in a bowl to make it easy to handle. I hope you get a second attempt 😉

[@elvispolo2748]

Wish I had met u upon your arrival so I could introduce you to some special places... And you are so beautiful😅

[@beatriceowusuachaw6210]

Welcome Akwaaba thanks

[@ThomsoyaWires-mb3wk]

You look very happy always smiling.

[@jaypiper2]

All your African videos are going to get thousands of views.