S2E10 - One Year Living In Ghana | Are We Leaving Or Are We Staying??

This is the tenth video of our second season where we document our move from Brooklyn New York to Accra Ghana.
In this season, we have arrived in Ghana to start a new life!
If this is your first time seeing us, we recommend you watch us from the beginning... starting with episode 1 of season 1.
In this video, we reflect on the past year as we settle into our new surroundings.
For more information visit us at www.offthewheel.info and if our mission resonates with you, please consider joining our movement.
If you are thinking about moving to Ghana, you can practice living here by staying at our AirBnB; for more info visit:
Short term stay ( 2 - 10 days) www.airbnb.com/h/offthewheel
Long term stay (11 - 90 days) www.airbnb.com/h/offthewheel2
Follow us on Instagram also at off.the.wheel
Mentioned In This Video:
Expat Impact Tours - This is our own tour where we take you around to visit and see the amazing things expats are doing here. ( www.expatimpact.tours )
Senior Living - We are gathering interest on a senior living community we are building. If you want to move to Ghana, but prefer to rent vs build/buy, then this may be a better option for you.
Pre Designed Homes - We have 3 housing modules to choose from - Budget, Standard and Luxury. You can choose your finishes, and also choose the neighborhood you want your one acre of land to be in.
Sourcing Authentic Ghana Products - For you American salon owners, street vendors and entrepreneurs, you can now get authentic Ghana products - shea butter, cocoa butter, apparel, wigs - delivered to the US. ( www.ghana-authentic.com )
Aburi Bubble Hotel Airbnb - www.airbnb.com/h/bubbleghana

[@blaqLion]

As a Jamaican born and raised in Washington DC, I was in Ghana 2017 for the first time, I'm first person went to Africa in my family, when I was in flight, the person next to me is a Ghanaian also going to the motherland, my first time and I didn't know anyone over there, so through the conversation she was like my parents are living in Ghana doing very well, we have big mansion in East legon and we can accommodate you, I taught she was joking, when we arrived at the airport, her parents and her sister and brother are there to come and pick her so she introduced me to the family, they took me home. I spent 3 weeks in Ghana without buying food, they took care of me, long story short, she is now my wife. We have twin girls. We started building apartments for rent in Aburi. We have recently purchased old house in Dansomen or Dansoman in ACCRA, we are going to do renovation. We purchased another 45 acres for poultry farm . We are planning to settle in Ghana by the next 2 years. Ghanaians are the most coolest and welcoming people in the world

[@frankkyereme7125]

Wow wonderful story ❤

[@teddydavis2339]

That would never happen in Europe. I love this story.

[@dandiablo3809]

@blaqLion "Jamaican born and raised in Washington DC" meaning you are an American👍

[@nanaasafu-adjaye4239]

Write a book as to how you started your family 😁👍🏾 Seems like such hospitality from your first encounter meeting on the plane, and for a first trip to “Africa” is exemplary of Ghana.

[@kervinaham7375]

What’s a story, I laughed so hard, unbelievable

[@elisobais]

Here is my lil 2 cents on why I think you two will have longevity in Ghana. YOU GUYS PLANNED and many of us watched you for months prior to your relocation. You went to Ghana with little western expectations and opened yourself to everything Ghana. Thanks for sharing your honest experiences with us and I wish you the ABSOLUTE best in your Ghana journey.

[@offthewheel]

Thank you for the kind words. Yes, we definitely didnt plan to fail!!

[@alukaagatha7297]

Welcome home, beautiful people .. iam a Ugandan living in the US "temporarily " and I feel happy seeing African Americans coming home..

[@anthonyclementson9658]

They are a good example on how to move correctly. They visited first to see if Ghana was right for them. They establish network on the ground before moving there and they didn't move on saving alone but on a steady stream of income. More importantly they didn't come to Ghana with expectations...

[@ladybiz6682]

Much appreciation for being transparent on your journey in Ghana. I'm tossing a coin between Ghana, Rwanda, or Tanzania. Stay well and the best to you both ! ♥

[@offthewheel]

We will come visit you!

[@ladyghana5603]

Hey 👋🏾 DALE & DACIA, We miss you guys. We absolutely LOVED staying at your Airbnb. We were so at home and comfortable that it created that reality of how we would live . I’m in love with the experience and will return. THANKS AGAIN

[@kareninghana]

I am so glad I stumbled upon your channel! I've been in Cape Coast Ghana over a year and agree with everything you said, especially about the patience you need here. That was and is one of my biggest challenges. 😊 I'm quite impressed with what you have accomplished in such a short time. I'm looking forward to further connecting with you as we build our construction business.

[@offthewheel]

I would like to learn more about your construction business as i highlight what people are doing here. Please email me.

[@timewithhetty6900]

3bedrooms in cape coast...very affordable

[@ShxtsnGigzz]

my family and i i looking to move back , finishing up our house which is 95 percent done. i just love how free I feel whenever I visit ghana, cant wait to move

[@afroman6172]

As usual I love your content. As a Ghanaian I can tell you guys will do well here!

[@thechessplayer]

This man speaks soo well. I am learning from him. It will help in my job interviews. Hes soo articulate and intelligent

[@johnampiah2110]

Love this couple they seemed to be on point and well organised 😍❤️🔥🥰🙏🏾👍🏾

[@latoshaannan2912]

Congratulations guys 👏🏽. Keep up the great work. And yes, Ghanaians can be really nice. That's why I married one 😂.

[@doekamassah4848]

Off The Wheel-Mark of a true African. True Ambassadors of the land. We,as Africans are proud of this piece (video).Lots of inspiration to us present,and generation unborn. Much appreciated.Thank you.

[@itscyberqueen13]

Has it been a year already!!! I have been with this channel the whole journey!

[@offthewheel]

Thank you for sticking with us. Really appreciate you!

[@sistaluv1357]

I love how organized you both are. Keep up the great work.

[@offthewheel]

Thank you!! 😊

[@ceecee6491]

So glad to see you guys. I haven't seen your channel in a while. Looks like you both have been working hard over in Ghana. It's so nice to see folks from America staying in Africa. I have learned so much from you vloggers. I hope one day I would make it to the Motherland. So beautiful to see you both are thriving. Not to sugar coat the challenges but you are doing the work. Keep it up. I haven't watch since you guys were sitting on your porch. So I need to catch up. Be safe and take care. Learning through visions.

[@TheWatchmanPost]

Shalom to my beautiful couple. With love from your brother in Tema Ghana. ❤

[@joshuaacquaye6933]

Happy Anniversary guy's . I'm so happy for you , I knew you put in a lot of preparation before coming, so I knew you are going to make it. Your mindset is just right and positive. God bless you for choosing Ghana.

[@cocostrandz]

coming to Ghana this month , i would love to come interview you guys ❤

[@Aku_Mula]

New to your channel...looking forward to learning about your experience. We lived in Ghana for two years. Felt good to jump off the wheel for a while. 😊😊😊

[@aspmedia8311]

May almighty God be with you guys i follow you guys for long time and i really love you guys ❤❤ Ghana 🇬🇭 to the world 🌍 i love you ❤️❤️❤️

[@user-mp3gt7fl4g]

I love your guys videos! My wife & I see ourselves in you. We have been considering relocating to Gambia, but we saw an article on Asebu, then more videos. Once we saw your videos, we said we are out! We are planning our trip to Ghana in June of 2024. I'm like you Dale, this is not a vacation, it is all about research. I would love to correspond with you two more in the future. keep up the great work! I look forward to speaking with you. I will see you both in June!

[@offthewheel]

We would love to have you in our Airbnb while you scout out your new home. Feel free to reach out anytime. We can always keep in touch via Whatsapp.

[@lilacer6841]

This couple is doing serious business. Well done

[@tmobiletemp9832]

Yep thats Ghana. Always ready to help.

[@jonesgyamfi183]

You guys are doing great work, l personally appreciate any bit you said about Ghana, thank you for your positive thought, keep on doing your good work, stay blessed,

[@offthewheel]

Thank you 🙌

[@robertwilliamsRobsouthernswag]

Great show. From you're video I now see Ghana as an option to living in the U.S. The volume was a little low, but I could hear most of it.

[@veshenawilliams4573]

I found this channel 2 days ago and binge watch every episode… I was born and raise in Trinidad 🇹🇹 and moved to NY when I was 13, I'm currently 28 but I'm always back and forth... For the past year, I’ve been getting this strong calling to move to Africa (Ghana specifically) and I’ve been watching different people speak about their process and how hard it's been, but I must say, THIS CHANNEL IS THE MOST DETAILED AND INFORMATIVE CHANNEL I’VE CAME ACROSS and I appreciate you guys taking your time and energy to give the info you gave. No one ever understood me when I say, “why wouldn’t I want to live in Africa” especially within my age group but everything you both listed in your 5 reasons to move is EXACTLY how I feel and I'm at the point where I literally just want that peace of mind... After listening alllll the episodes and hearing you guys describe living in Ghana, I realize it's so similar to living in Trinidad, I thought I would of had a hard time transitioning but the similarities makes me even more excited to #GetOffTheWheel!!!!! I've never visit Ghana but I intend to this year and I already feel it in my soul after my first visit I'll be moving shortly after... Can't wait to join the membership so I can speak to more like minded people....

[@offthewheel]

Hello future member! We really appreciate the time you gave to us by watching our episodes. Lets set up a Zoom soon! Welcome to the family.

[@Quilt4Joy]

I’m a homebody too. I would love to visit.

[@kofiamoako356]

Keep on doing the good work you've been doing. May God bless you!

[@offthewheel]

Thank you, I will

[@beatriceowusuachaw6210]

God bless you all

[@Solosoul24]

Once again great information!

[@godsfavor1347]

I just sent your airbnb to my son here in the state

[@satulaasana928]

You get use to the snow ❄️ all your life , if you drive in Ghana all your life you will get use to it.

[@bobasare5916]

Happy anniversary Dale and Dacia. I look forward to more of your videos. God bless.

[@Outer5pace]

Very proud of you! May the ancestors bless you. By the way, have you noticed that in most African languages, there is no association of an african human being with the colour of his skin? We call ourselves simply "human beings", not black people or "people of color".

[@Kevinkevin776]

Great , this family is a wonderful family

[@rahmahgrant]

I am absolutely interested in investing and collaborating after our visit. I will be back next year, but I'm staying in the condos. I like that I can walk to the Mall and walk to shop for my needs. I also liked that my food choices were more healthier when I was there. Very good vibes!

[@Ghanadiaries]

I took my kids on a two months vacation, and before the trip, my boy was 157lb, he's 11. We returned, and he's now 135 lbs. I didn't starve him but he had more healthier choices, he could play more,move around and just be a kid. I took them to a rural area and the best part for them, was that they could go out all by themselves. They are 11,9, and 7.

[@sistaluv1357]

Thank you so much for the great information that you provide. Thanks for sharing. See you soon.

[@jenniferturkson278]

Watching from Minnesota, I would like to catch up with you guys when I visit for sure. I love your content. Oh, and I like the braided wigs as well

[@rahmahgrant]

Right! That braided wig will save HOURS of sitting.

[@ivanaoppong9253]

Well done guys have a blessed life with everything you do ❤

[@jastelle45]

You got the “wheels” turning for me. I’ll be in touch.

[@504Tendaji]

“Daily cultural immersion” 👍🏾I like that

[@AndyChrisNortey]

Akwaaba brother and sister, flourish in your God-given land

[@alcaneusyorro4881]

Wow, I thoroughly enjoyed your video. As usual you guys are thoughtful, smart, honest, and hopeful. As somebody whose plan to relocate to Africa had been a little deferred, you guys give me hope. I wish you well and keep up the good work.

[@RootedDiasporans]

Waoo. You are exemplary to many of us!

[@Yahuda8]

Greetings family.. It's good seeing you both again. I enjoyed the program.

[@mypeople6590]

Authenticity at work. I love you guys.

[@BW_GYEDU]

Definitely interested in seeing a comprehensive dedicated video that features all the initiatives you're invested in.

[@offthewheel]

Ok ... youre the first one. Just need few more!

[@AnnAllen-vr3be]

@@offthewheelme too!!

[@dadoboye1536]

Glad both of you are doing well.

[@kwasikelly1261]

U welcome to Ghana brothers and sisters ❤ Africa

[@jinnizaki]

My inspirational couples. I waa waiting your video for long.👌👌👌👌👌💛💛💛💛

[@carmellefuraha207]

Thank you for sharing and speaking from your heart

[@stephenjohnson3542]

Thanks so much for your experience in Ghana.❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheBodleysJourney2Ghana]

My husband and I moved to Ghana 2 weeks ago. We have followed your channel for awhile and I really enjoy it. We are in search of a vehicle. Can you recommend snd reputable dealerships? I would also like to know more about your group that you mentioned. I look forward to hearing from you.

[@offthewheel]

Please contact us at [e-mail] to continue this conversation.

[@paakow2284]

Congratulations to your one year stay. Everything will be fine

[@jenniferturkson278]

I need the shams it beautiful

[@kentdavids6611]

Sure it is if u have the bag

[@offthewheel]

The Ghana Sham wants to be in your home!!

[@obedafexi]

Nice to see you guys again. I enjoy listening to you guys. ❤👏🤝🙏

[@gregoriaampem5511]

Build and they will come.👏👏👏👏👏

[@mensahagartha9728]

Welcome to home! Welcome to Ghana 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@frankkyereme7125]

Humble couple,🙋🏾‍♂️🇬🇭 you are blessed

[@kwadjoekaya6559]

You guys are so funny and joy to watch...

[@chrishughes642]

CONGRATS MY PEOPLE

[@L.I.2RVA]

Wow!! That Belly intro was so accurate and on point!! APTTMH!

[@offthewheel]

I am especially thankful to people who get the intro!

[@SheIsLapel]

Amazing video!! Thanks guys!

[@abby-a]

Wow I love your arbnb listing

[@snowball6175]

Yes show us!!!

[@obedafexi]

Happy one year anniversary to both of you 🎈👏🤝👍. 🧑🧑‍🦲🌹

[@offthewheel]

Thank you so much 😊

[@obedafexi]

@@offthewheel You are very welcome 🤗

[@SuperGaia01]

On the whole it sounds good. The bank thing would freak me out probably. Do they have insurance. Keep it up! Be well.

[@ErnestBadu]

Good job thank you

[@GettingItDone59]

Great report card👏👏👏

[@snowball6175]

Impressive!!!

[@heathergordon8134]

We are gonna stay at your Airbnb when we arrive.

[@offthewheel]

It will be our pleasure to host you.

[@YogaBlissDance]

YOu guys should connect collab with the Picky Girls and circle of Stephanie Perry etc, they interview lots of black expats and your story would help blow up your channel.

[@jenniferturkson278]

Happy anniversary

[@offthewheel]

Thank you 😊

[@ShxtsnGigzz]

driving like ghanaian is compliment. in my opinion you can easy adopt to how they drive, making your life easy. definitely better than driving like American and getting frustrated with how they drive

[@TheQuantitySurveyorGh]

I agree with you

[@Travelbysammiandsam]

This is what I want to see all black Americans do when they are in Africa, problems solving, not always complain about issues in Africa and not doing anything about it. Thanks for sharing.

[@teddydavis2339]

I feel that you guys will be very successful. You guys have several streams of income and you seem organized. Congratulations on your new life. As for Africans not knowing about the trans atlantic slave trade, I doubt that they do not know about it. It's not convenient for them to acknowledge it, but believe me, they know. All the slave castles are there for a reason.

[@offthewheel]

When we visited the slave dungeons the local tour guides admitted/lamented that they estimate 90-95% of the locals within a 10 mile radius did not know what was going on in the dungeons. When you combine the colonial stench that still remains with how information is so costly (internet data) with many people just trying to survive, you can see how thats possible. But its changing!!

[@dorcasanyimah9128]

May the good Lord grant you many more customers and flourish the work that you do and that of your company. In the name of Jesus. Amen!!

[@amma20231]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. The Airbnb Aburi Bubble Hotel link isn't working for me.

[@offthewheel]

Try this >> www.airbnb.com/h/bubbleghana

[@amma20231]

@@offthewheel thank you

[@harrietquaye3727]

Always pleased listening to you guys

[@paakwakutenkorang5773]

How about a calabash of palmwine?

[@akwasi1]

How do I join the membership group?! I Just discovered your channel, and am happy to subscribe. Im an entrepreneur from Maryland.

[@offthewheel]

Thanks for watching. www.offthewheel.info/membership

[@wt6156]

You told the story of your Ghana local bank not taking your deposit for several days, but I didn't hear you say why the bank refused to accept your new hundred-dollar bills.

[@offthewheel]

They had no reason!! If I had pressed the issue Im sure the answer would have pissed me off!

[@kofisugar]

I need a Ghanaian wife. if any beautiful Queen is willing to connect. Everybody seems to be saying the same tin about how amazing humans they are...

[@j.adabram688]

👍

[@sidsydney77]

🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@YahsChild6554]

Honest Question. What have you noticed about the healthcare there? I have never visited Africa, but plan on traveling soon. I am a Holistic faith based Doula in the US with goals and visions to be a successful birth professional in childbirth education. I am aware there is a huge cultural difference in general, but being in my lane, will I have any chance to be impactful in Ghana? Or make some type of sustainable living there?

[@dorcasanyimah9128]

And please weigh them to see who is honest to work with please i mean Ghana has its bad side also just like the rest of the world. So please do stay in line

[@tmobiletemp9832]

What is the minimum investment for shea butter business

[@offthewheel]

The minimum is the cost to fill up a 2 foot by 4 foot box, plus the shipping cost of that box.

[@saundraking7168]

What was the reason why the bank would not accept USD? Was this also true for Forex branches?

[@offthewheel]

It didnt affect the Forex branches. The rumors were saying something about unrenewed banking licenses. But nothing confirmed.

[@johnampiah2110]

😍❤️🔥🥰🙏🏾👍🏾

[@djfalong]

Did you have to show how much money in the bank before citizenship ?

[@offthewheel]

Citizenship is a long time away. You have to wait 5 years of living here before you can even apply.

[@kehindeemiabata4032]

Is that $4000 a week?

[@rajajack1058]

Where in Ghana do you live?

[@offthewheel]

Behind west hills mall

[@stes3797]

Dont call yourselves Africa American when you are in the motherland that name make us look difference but we are one people Africans

[@EpicTalesNetwork-e1k]

Please let your beautiful wife present all the feminine things. For example the wigs and beddings. Stop hugging everything and let her co-present.

[@kompila]

It is hilarious how black and brown people are known as "people of colour" by white folks. As a Ghanaian, I have also thought of white people as people of colour, and black people as "people".

[@GHOWNTV]

I really want your support and help.I have two acres of land and really want investment opportunity and I believe I can connect with you both for help .Love you guys from the heart

[@offthewheel]

We are here to help!

[@antoniomiguel4830]

Afrika, what???😢

[@LeahTVdotcom]

Lol😂 like.