THE UNSPOKEN TRUTH ABOUT LIVING IN GHANA

[@xdmooo]

I feel like the word ‘entrepreneur’ has become synonymous with ‘I’m still trying to figure out what I am doing.’ There's nothing wrong with that, but the word is overused, even when people are unemployed.

[@HoneyBunches100]

Very true. The professional title "Entrepreneur" used to inherently suggest one has success in the business in which they are engaged. Now it's been reduced to a crutch-phrase for the unemployed to sound successful in enterprise.

[@senadavis8569]

😂😂

[@lennieadi]

Another gem Dela. Portia is amazing. Very insightful and smart. Keep up the good work 🙏🏾❤️

[@joseanella]

The volta bistro ooh i cant wait to come to Ghana and try that. I hope i can try some dishes i haven’t had in ages like ayikple and dzenkple

[@ThePortiaGana]

Yes! I want to provide as many kple variations as I can. Can’t wait for you to try it.

[@joseanella]

​@@ThePortiaGana girl you don't have to tell the foodie that i am twice 😂

[@soseipok]

I like her, she’s well spoken 💯💯💯

[@ThePortiaGana]

Thank you 😊

[@NIO623]

I agree with her views on religiousity in Africa. It is on another level.😅😢

[@mrw1762]

I resonate with a lot of what she said. When I'm in Ghana and it's Sunday, I get lots of invitations to go to church. Once a while I attend but I don't vibe with the members so I don't go most of the time. I just like observing people dressed nicely on Sundays and wonder. Yes, we're very colonized and it shows in everything and I get in arguments with people close to me who don't see eye to eye and we leave it at that. It's not sad to me; just frustrating sometimes.

[@TheChariot99]

Ghanaians in Ghana still act like slaves. It will take some years to wash them off of the colonial mindset. Maybe even never.

[@py20]

Do you mind sharing how going to church makes one "very colonized?"

[@mrw1762]

@@py20 Short answer……most Ghanaian church members place their faith in their pastor, for a start. For a lot, he (sometimes a she but that’s rare) is even more important than their family or partners. This attitude mirrors how they view their political leaders too, even when they’re doing wrong. For, they’ve been taught that the leaders are intelligent and know-it-all whereas the followers job is to obey and seek for miracles through those leaders. That idea comes from the previous European domination (called colonialism) which the social and political elites have maintained for their own benefit.

[@py20]

@@mrw1762 No one should place their faith in a man, be he a pastor or politician. But I'm curious: how did you come by the conclusion that "MOST ... place their faith in their Pastor?" How do you substantiate that?

[@mrw1762]

@@py20 It's quite simple. I grew up there. Walk around every evening of the week in the neighborhoods, you'll hear and see hoards of people in all sorts of churches with loud speakers blaring. Marriages and family and life issues pass through their pastors first. There's total devotion to what the pastor says that trumps everything else. It's shocking but real.

[@amandaanderson4918]

Have her back! So insightful.

[@SherrieBumbray]

I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. Especially the bit about Ewe culture.

[@BrightAura777]

I love her! Great guest 😂❤

[@ThePortiaGana]

Thank you ❤😊

[@Noble724]

Ladies I empathize, me another “organized chaos” sister, really enjoyed this conversation. Making my way someday to return. Love every bit of this conversation!

[@MultiMichellerose]

What a crazy thing to say, I’m sure she have plenty of god in your life and her spirituality is her private business. Dela your a inspiration ❤

[@moretodela]

Oh wow thank you 🥹🙏🏾

[@juls1257]

Hello Dela, I love what you are doing in Ghana. You keep it real and honest. Please keep up the good works. I love your hair style, is it sister loc's?

[@moretodela]

Thank you. They were 2 strand twists which I just left in until they loc’d.

[@juls1257]

@@moretodela wow, they're beautiful. God bless you Dela.

[@ElStands]

I really enjoyed this interview and I learned a few things while watching. There's so much wisdom in the world and talking to everyday ordinary people is how we access most of it. Great convo, ladies! One thing I'd like to look into more that your guest mentioned is the Ewe migration and even possible Hebrew connections. I've never done my DNA testing to find out where my ancestors hail, but one of my cousins and my dad have (we all share the same ancestry). It was discovered that, before enslavement, some of our DNA is Ewe and so I've long been curious about this group (and a few others that showed up, as well). Also, I had NO idea about the abuses of patriarchy there. Guess Ghana is no different than the U.S. and other parts of the world in that regard. 😡 Interesting tidbits on marriage, too. I've written a somewhat controversial book on the subject, but mostly from a western/Christian perspective, so I find conversations about the marriage process from a Ghanian perspective quite intriguing. Again, well done ladies and thank you for the food for thought!

[@divadiva588]

I love this.. look at God!. you found a cousin. .I love the chemistry and the vibe. I can see the similarities one gone one come. When you know you know.❤

[@moretodela]

😂😂😂

[@tillytothetophere]

I love this lady.

[@ronaldarceneaux2975]

Dela and Porsche you both look beautiful.

[@moretodela]

Thank you 😊

[@ronaldarceneaux2975]

@@moretodela You are most welcome my beautiful sister. Have a great weekend.

[@gb6041]

No wigs or hair extensions ❤

[@lyslr5401]

I think there needs to be more female venture capitalists. African women who invest only in other African women to avoid these unwanted advances from African men. I think if we as women start to take away opportunities to be harassed things will improve. Just my two cents.

[@tourandrelocationcommunity]

I agree

[@gb6041]

If African women stop saying it's nicer to spend a man's money. Doesn't matter how much a woman makes, that greed will always open doors for men to get in

[@MarvelousDay]

💯

[@ThePortiaGana]

This is one of my dreams on my to-do list..

[@mantayax9967]

True Talk Dela

[@ghanabound77]

GREAT VIDEO..✌🏿🙏🏿💯😁

[@moretodela]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@ShayTBD]

How can I get a jumper like Portia has on?

[@moretodela]

Maybe send her a message on instagram? The link is in the description box

[@Naledi_22]

Another beautiful interview ❤

[@moretodela]

Thank you

[@myrnajames1460]

Yes it does because if someone else start it and does it badly it can and will put others off trying your company because of their previous experience.

[@Chrla905]

Nice podcast Dela… does Portia sell her stretch jumpsuits? I will purchase pleez o

[@moretodela]

Thank you. I’m not sure. Maybe reach out to her on Instagram. Her details are in the description box.

[@pamelaatram4175]

Ur cousin is a smart young lady.

[@yenkassa]

I want her ring, does she make them to sell? That's the khemer (ancient Egyptian) star symbol.

[@moretodela]

I’m not sure to be honest

[@ThePortiaGana]

Sorry, I have only sold adinkra symbol rings, but Egyptian symbol rings can be sourced or made easily in Ghana I believe.

[@tillytothetophere]

I think Porsah needs to have podcast

[@EppaWorldwide]

If u go to Oyibo churches here, same. But, dare go to an African church, then the competition....

[@MarvelousDay]

Please explain what is oyibo vs African churches

[@richardmattis197]

For the life of me, I cannot understand why the sexual exploitation of women is just swept aside as it's just Ghana. The creepy misogynist's behaviour simply wouldn't be tolerated in the west. These men would be convicted in the UK and put on the sex offenders list for life.

[@SocaCarib]

This behaviour is also seen in Jamaica

[@ThePortiaGana]

I feel like you can find this behaviour everywhere it’s just masks more in the west, and only once in a while is someone with high power made to deal with real legal circumstances.

[@DarekBirton]

They are imprisoned in their minds by the occupiers religion that they just accepted. It is sad.

[@NIO623]

Focus of one biz at a time. You are everywhere and nowhere at the same time.

[@ThePortiaGana]

That’s exactly what I’ve been doing, thanks for your input though.

[@liliannsubuga9119]

Basically youre over the place when it comes to business. Slow down and concetrate on few business to be succefull dear

[@TheChariot99]

Ghanaians are not good at business. This is why the Lebanese and Indians come to ghana and succeed faster. Ghanaians don’t k ow how to price things, they’re blinded by greed and profit.

[@ThePortiaGana]

Yes, I’m doing that thanks.

[@pamelaatram4175]

So she is ur cousin? How nice.

[@moretodela]

Yeah I guess on my dad’s side. I’m still mind blown lol

[@tillytothetophere]

Wisdom is speaking, The sexual harassment is in your face in Ghana.

[@louisawuah9892]

I want both of these woman.

[@moretodela]

😂😂😂

[@ThePortiaGana]

Wow 😂😂

[@zenahj5526]

Pls stop the madness. Dela, you need more God in your life.

[@johnsonolajide4647]

Please why can't you say what she does wrong, so that others can learn from it. Thank you very much

[@brownbabygirl]

😂😂😂😂😂 hypocrite talk

[@sunnijames2802]

It's the judgment for me 💅🏿

[@Noble724]

@@johnsonolajide4647Just a friendly advice, pray quietly for her if you’re truly concerned. You don’t even have to make this statement .

[@markweekes8858]

ah shut. up!