The Ease To Walk Around FREELY in GHANA and Not Be Judged by your skin color is beyond BELiEF!!

In this video, Vanessa Williams talked about touching base with her Ancestors and the ease to walk around freely and not being judged by your skin color.
For too long, people of color have had to keep their heads down and avoid attention in order not to be judged in the Western corridors. But in GHANA! it's okay to be who you are and loves who you love. And that includes being able to walk around freely and not be judged by your skin color.
Vanessa Williams is joined by three other women who journeyed to the motherland, Accra, Ghana to be precise.. She graced the Dentaa Show to share her experience and future aspirations for the continent
Vanessa Williams is one of the most respected and multi-faceted performers in the entertainment industry today. Having sold millions of records worldwide, Vanessa has also achieved numerous #1 and Top 10 hits on various Billboard Album and Singles charts: Pop, Dance, R&B, Adult Contemporary, Holiday, Latin, Gospel and Jazz.
Her critically acclaimed work in film, television, recordings and the Broadway stage has been recognized by every major industry award affiliate including 4 Emmy nominations, 11 Grammy nominations, a Tony nomination, 3 SAG award nominations, 7 NAACP Image Awards and 3 Satellite Awards. Her platinum single "Colors of the Wind," from the Disney’s Pocahontas, won the Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe for Best Original Song.
A graduate of Syracuse University, Vanessa is a strong advocate for equal rights, especially concerning the gay community and minorities. She was honored with the Human Rights Campaign “Ally for Equality” Award for her humanitarian contributions. Vanessa also achieved a career pinnacle with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2007.
Vanessa’s autobiography, “You Have No Idea,” co-written with her mother Helen Williams, was a New York Times Best Seller in 2012. Her recent Broadway credits include co-starring with Cicely Tyson in The Trip to Bountiful, (the #1 play of the 2013 season), After Midnight (2014), and a special limited engagement in Hey, Look Me Over at New York City Center in 2018. Vanessa is currently in Josie Rourke’s City of Angels in London’s West End.
Vanessa is the mother of four - Melanie, Jillian, Devin and Sasha. Her charitable endeavors are many and varied, embracing and supporting such organizations as Concerts for America, Special Olympics and several others. Vanessa is involved with and committed to the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation.
Vanessa is one of the world’s most accomplished concert artists, appearing regularly with the most prestigious symphony orchestras in the world, most recently with the National Symphony Orchestra at The Kennedy Center.
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[@ladyvisionaryrwanda]

My first time in Africa, I visited Ghana for 3 months. Prior, I realised that I complained so much, but was living a life of priviledge in the west. Changed my life tremendously, now I live in Rwanda with husband and children. Building a legacy here and creating the first black library here, launching January 27th and built a hotel. Great content, keep them coming. Thanks

[@NKiani]

So happy for you and it’s wonderful you are thriving in Rwanda ❤

[@ladyvisionaryrwanda]

@@NKiani Thanks so much

[@dannywonda6637]

Great am passing through soon and will like to visit your library 😊

[@ROTECO94]

Wow really proud of you 👏🏾

[@dadao8564]

There s no library in Rwanda???

[@pmwiky]

I'm from Kenya 🇰🇪 but you have to be proud of how Ghana stays winning. Love it 💕

[@jlau979]

It's not about winning or losing . It is not a competition?

[@_CMm]

@@jlau979 Right!

[@landonprice5656]

TRAPFLIX TV, GoBlack2Africa

[@kofighana8263]

The government has made a conscious effort to invest in this side of tourism. I think all African countries should do that but yeah it is a competition

[@jlau979]

@@kofighana8263 as long as it doesn't breathe jealousy and hate.

[@Killinemkid]

Thank you to the Native Ghanaians who are respectfully tending to these places for us to reconnect with our ancestors. Much love.

[@zigibeat3689]

Right after independence we Ghanaians have been taught to see AA as families. Ghana and Africa is just your grandparents home so don't come as tourist but come in as a family member.

[@HeIsComingBack33]

@@zigibeat3689 very nice words 😊

[@soraya4891]

@@zigibeat3689 Thank you.

[@kimcoleman7659]

@@zigibeat3689❤

[@Radiantstorm9]

@@zigibeat3689 thank you 🙏

[@KuttyJoe]

Vanessa Williams is saying the same things any other black person coming to Ghana. The most profound thing for us is the freedom. A lot of Africans don't understand it because they lived their whole lives in that freedom and we've lived our whole lives without it.

[@jamesgakuya1471]

wow that's a powerful statement..as an african from kenya i guess its really difficult to understand that concept ,but our brothers and sisters who have lived in america/the west get it..one love!

[@eileenwatt8283]

No not black but African Americans. Caribbean people just feel like it's a bigger version of our selves. Everything is familiar to us.

[@nobs997]

Equally, a lot of Americans don't understand why a lot Africans don't understand - we have different sets of problems and different historical backgrounds

[@KuttyJoe]

@@nobs997 That is also very true.

[@lolalove39573]

@@eileenwatt8283 African Americans are also black people. I got what she was saying even though she did not say African American.

[@fistandpen2505]

Am I Nigerian. I swear, if Ghana government does not make this Dentaa lady Minister of Tourism - for a job she's doing for FREE for Ghana - then they are completely clueless. Dentaa should be propped up tirelessly. Keep it up.

[@ODANANETWORK]

Thank you.. we will surely keep it up.. Africa is all we have

[@ghanaking59]

The problem is, if she becomes a minister, she will be limited to do what she is doing

[@florencesenya1506]

She's perfect as she is. If she's made a minister she will loose her charm. Political appointment is a jinx it corrupts people in Africa

[@TWUMKWAME5]

The moment they made you a minister you lose your authenticity, she should be in her space and do what she does best.

[@klaw1425]

And for that I wish the government of Nigeria 🇳🇬 will you the ambassador of ghana 🇬🇭 for your kindness and pan Africanism ✨ may Almighty Allah bless you abundantly amen my dearest brother i need humble people like you in the continent

[@bf1822]

Many many African Americans are coming around and feeling the Ancestors calling them hone. Peace and Love..

[@Kingoftheimmigrants4646]

“ ONCE THEY GET HERE, they GET it” This is the best sentence I have ever heard

[@msongy7]

I strongly believe that high school students should make way to Africa as part of a curriculum/summer camp etc..

[@rasheedahsilvertreemusic]

Yes to this!!! If I had that opportunity it would have changed everything… on my list of places to go!

[@razatiger22]

I agree, and it should be fully paid for by the US government, its the least they could do.

[@lissarodrigues8950]

I agree 👍 💯.

[@emmanuelselfmade6044]

I agree

[@kylasbibi]

The ease!!! It’s so true. That is the 1st I noticed when I landed in Johannesburg. Black people in the airport. Black people at the hotel. However, the biggest shock for me was to see so many Black people on the television. It’s a real culture shock for Black people from the west. I am so ready to go to Ghana now!

[@powerfullaudmarcus2455]

#VanessaWilliams The only Miss America that anyone remembers!! You've Got Work to do! I am glad you found the Comfort Zone in Ghana, Oh Yeah. These are #TheSweetestDays We'll know. #AfricanStoriesRetold . Thanks Dentaa #OdanaNetwork.

[@foxygtv2177]

I am happy you went to ghana 🇬🇭 the priest's name is Ferdinand. He was in Spain and told the king he knew black skin could work in the sun! We learn this in school in Caribbean history 17/18 century! We are not new to our past, but black American was not taught anything about slavery in Africa; that's why they can't see eye to eye! That one of the biggest problems is not knowing! Thanks for sharing shalom

[@geemunnygramz]

🎯💯

[@Von6353]

Covid-19 closing down everything has exposed so much history that our school system hides from us in America. God is revealing things…

[@olatunbosunbode-alaaka3688]

I am glad to see Vanessa Williams BACK in the Motherland. I have followed her since my early teens in the mid '80s. I looked for her every work. Thanks, Lady Dentaa, for always doing great for Afrika. Love from Nigeria.

[@ODANANETWORK]

Thanks for sharing!

[@zuibeckpulezon6431]

BS. She's old now that's why. She didn't care about Africa when she was on magazine covers

[@olatunbosunbode-alaaka3688]

@@zuibeckpulezon6431 Many of us didn't realize the life we were living in our youth. We didn't realize what Life/Nature demanded of us; what we NEEDED. We chased WANT, that result of Societal Brainwashing.

[@umiiyabode]

I visited Ghana in 2007, stayed in Elmina and visited Accra, Kumasi, Cape Coast, the Volta Region. It was life - altering. I strongly recommend that every Africa American make that pilgrimage.

[@tashiestastyislandcuisinet8296]

One of the best interviews I've seen great job to the host. Vanessa Williams is so eloquent she had me crying less than 5 minutes in describing her experience in Ghana, and I'm happy she had a great time and will continue to do business there. Ghana has always been forward thinking and trend setters.

[@loveandpeace3545]

Vanessa Williams with no makeup and she still looks absolutely gorgeous. Ghana is a beautiful country.

[@ibablo]

I'm Nigerian British and I'm so pleased and happy for my fellow blacks (esp in the US) tracing their roots and experiencing life in Ghana. I love my fellow Ghanaians. They're incredible people. Ghana is such a beautiful country to live in. Love you Vanessa, for raising the profile. Love you loadssss ❤️❤️❤️

[@Luxebarbie]

we love you too

[@ibablo]

@@Luxebarbie ❤️❤️❤️

[@112233447ful]

Congratulations Vanessa for doing the right thing going in line with your African roots I'm well pleased.❤❤

[@MarieN8959]

What happened to Vanessa though 🤔 she went from being a brown beautiful woman to become white ?

[@Katlady001]

Y’all should be going home to make Nigeria great why do Nigerians be all over the world except in their own country is such a rich country I know the corruption is there, but it’s not gonna change unless y’all stand up to it so since you appreciate your fellow so-called blacks in the US. Why don’t you adopt the civil rights plan to overthrow a lot of the corruption in Nigeria so you don’t have to be everywhere but Nigeria.

[@sandycheeks1580]

🎉GHANA so safe, clean, & beautiful. I hope can breathe the fresh air there soon! ☺️💆🏽‍♀️😃.

[@mecca337]

Just returned from Ghana. It was wonderful to be there… I can’t wait to go back 🇬🇭 love this!

[@cosandraodame7623]

This is the first time I've ever seen Vanessa Williams without makeup really. It's wonderful that as an actress she can just be free to be yourself without having to put on makeup all the time.

[@amakaiphd4584]

She's not wearing makeup because it's too HOT IN GHANA!!! 😂

[@annalafayette838]

@@amakaiphd4584 😆

[@carolinekamya2339]

She is home :-)

[@ronjones8981]

And she’s absolutely beautiful.

[@papacheezie2838]

Ase' 'ASE' A TRUE N.T.R. WOMBMAN #) Correction NOT CASTLES ( REAL NAME DUNGONS) FAMILY DA COLONIALS NARRIVTIVE MUST LEAVE UR SOULS) BIG URSELVES UP FROM MENTAL SLAVERY KNOW THYSELVE NUFF RESPECT) # # 9STRANDS = E1A = B1A = SUN PEOPLE MA'AT HOTEP FAMILY TRUE DAT LUV AND LIGHT BEAUTIFUL NUBIANS QUEENS ASE' O ASE' BERMUDA LUVIN THIS BEAUTIFUL INTERVIEW BLISSING FAMILY 1LUV! KNOW THYSELVE !

[@fistandpen2505]

Vanessa Williams has always been the perfect picture of grace, avoiding the mess that often taints celebrities in the public eye for a long time. She's a credit not only to our community in the U.S. but the continent as well.

[@eileenwatt8283]

Well, she had her share of scandal when those nude pictures came out. She rosed above it.

[@bmproc81chi]

@@rafaelw8115 both of her parents (father deceased) are African American...

[@7thstspeakez280]

You're young. Ms. Williams was the first 🥇 black Miss America and her title was taken away within a few days because of some nude photos that were released publicly. It was in the mid 1980's and a little disgraceful,ijs.

[@ParisVan-Del]

@@7thstspeakez280 the only disgrace at the time was the targeted effort to make sure the 1st Black Miss America was not allowed to reign w/o racist double standards. There were proven previous white Miss America winners who did nude photos but were considered art work at the time. The disgrace fell on the racists not Vanessa Williams. So, if you're going to bring up history, bring it up fully. Or, its possible your too uninformed to know it.✌🏾

[@dddd5989]

She’s. Not full black

[@Sophine]

First time I got off the plane, I had this overwhelming calm hit me. I was excited and happy to go see different things and learn about the cultures but I was also so calm. There were sooooo many black people around! And it wasn't a feeling of judging you like "there's those negroes" it was people asking what culture/tribe you are from. And I couldn't tell them at that point, but the lady I was speaking to said "don't worry, you'll find it either by feeling or actual DNA. Just know you belong. " It was the only time I felt like a person the whole time. I was judged on my soul, my spirit, my manners. Not on the fact that I look like some little woman who might need saving or that could be easily kidnapped. Best damn near 3 weeks of my life! I have now learned five languages so far so I can speak to my fellow Africans in anything but English and I know it will make my friend Thandeka so happy when I surprise her with it on my return trip.

[@marygambrell8238]

I admire Vanessa Williams. She is so humble.❤

[@veganista5096]

I love how she is able to walk down the street without being hounded by people and paparazzi. I'm sure she is appreciative. Nice interview.

[@n-clotv]

I'm so proud of Ghana. I visited once, luvd it! ur architecture is masterpiece and the fooooooood... miss it to date. Cape coast brought me to tears... I had no idea what our bros and sisters went thru. Anyway lots of luv, Kenya here.

[@roses4me451]

Seeing all these beautiful queens standing under the sign: "We are home" is so touching. I know the ancestors are smiling to see their children come an visit the "motherland". Seeing Vanessa engage with her historical past, signing her name and connecting to Africa is wonderful! Ase' (She's a natural beauty)

[@stressfreesasaki6570]

Ghana is a very peaceful country and the people are so honest ❤

[@RubyYy06]

Not all Ghanaians are honest😳

[@TheAustrianPainter87]

@@RubyYy06 The "not all" police has entered the chat.

[@atakuraadu9991]

@@RubyYy06 no body is perfect

[@mustaphacamara130]

Hmm🤔

[@DoubleDeuce90]

Peaceful yes, honest, hmmmm…….

[@larrycherry2298]

Once I did a AncestryDNA test I was happy to learn a good percentage of my bloodline come from Ghana. My plans are to visit in 2023. Thanks to good videos like this.🌈🌈

[@alexandergyimah9861]

You're welcome back home in advance "Akwaaba"

[@nkrabea43]

We can’t wait to have you here in the motherland. Come quickly!

[@tonymckinney1355]

What does the rainbows mean ?

[@emmanuelselfmade6044]

We dont do rainbow in Ghana

[@HonorineS]

I am so happy for Vanessa for experiencing the love and freedom of Ghana as well as enjoying the nature of Ghana in all of its beautiful connotations. Our sister seems so very humble and down to earth.💫💖

[@MsEast8]

I can concur with Vanessa Williams. I was in Ghana for 3 weeks in December and I felt at ease. It was my first time in Ghana but not my last. And I also had the pleasure of bumping into Dentaa at the airport when I arrived. It was Such a surreal and amazing moment.

[@DoubleDeuce90]

It’s great to visit, but living there is a totally different story.

[@abby-a]

@@DoubleDeuce90 well of course it's a different story when you live in ghana. It's not easy living in a developing country but many diasporans that have moved to Ghana have adapted to it.

[@ernestagyemang-botchway108]

Ghana 🇬🇭 my motherland is a peaceful nation,the people are welcoming,live here in the United States 🇺🇸 but make no mistake u feel the sense of ease like Adowa said.Ghana has a rich culture please visit n explore.

[@growden100]

Our people were taken from Africa and we belong to Africa, at least I do❤. My soul is so unsettled in America.

[@sakhu8945]

Yeah I know what you mean.

[@sos9020]

Please come home then! Please come home! Nothing is worth your sanity! Aww! U can come and visit, create a family and friends to give u a reason to come and visit your new "family" regular, then at least u have a vacation place to go, if u don't feel like moving.

[@klaw1425]

May Almighty Allah bless you abundantly amen and make it easy for you to visit the mother land 🙏 ❤

[@dorothycrawley3327]

I'm black American and grew up in the 60s..Only on Sundays black and white t.v. would they show people and other cultures from the East..Africa, Asia, Arabia..The depictions of Africa was mostly negative however I still felt a kinship with its wildlife, sunsets, trees, water etc..I hated American culture which praised mainly white people.. I was always sad and nervous..My belief is that black people in America, Caribbean as scattered around the world are the true Hebrews of the Bible..a part of African land was promised to Abraham's seed..I'll wait until then to return to Africa..

[@mavisburke495]

@@dorothycrawley3327 America culture of praising white is less of an issue because that's the majority population, the problem is the deceptive information deliberated spread about other races culture to dehumanizing them.

[@o.t.9567]

Dentaa we see you, we appreciate you and love you and all that you do. God bless you.

[@Logan-0120]

I believe Vanessa was the most talented Miss America ever!

[@marmiller5560]

My first time in Ghana was 1997 it was a 24hr journey from Jamaica when I arrived in the motherland I realized it was no different from Jamaica the people ,food and climate so I see why so many Jamaican love an live there big up Ghana 💯❤️❤️❤️

[@peterwest4965]

I'm planning on going too parents are Jamaican been Jamaica several times never been to Africa but I'm going to have to check it out

[@abby-a]

Yeah ghana and Jamaica is very similar

[@earlem9771]

8:42 this is soo necessary. There needs to be a company that does only this for high school kids from the Diaspora

[@thyeocroft205]

So why don't u start the company?

[@OjukwuIsaac]

You can do iiiiiittttt! I believe in you! I was taught that sometimes when we think of an idea that somebody should do that it's probably God calling us to do it; you have to have faith, educate yourself, and execute even if you don't feel you have all the knowledge and answers; you be surprised how God will open doors, connection, resources as you step out. In other words God will train and teach you as you go. You have to prove to Him that you have faith and trust even with little knowledge and He will prove that He will provide.

[@seewhatsnext]

research Donors Choose and you probably can make it happen sooner than you think

[@ylstaggs]

I use to love me some Vanessa Williams, I’m glad she came to Ghana and learn the truth!❤🙏🏽

[@gusmotorsports]

That's right, lets fill that theater 365 days a year and showcase African talents.

[@hortenseclarke2589]

I am so glad to see Vanessa in Ghana/Africa, and to know that she will be creating some kind of business on the continent. Sowly, but surely, they are coming.

[@nataliemartin1232]

Sis you are the people we need back home. Thank you for doing that!

[@dddd5989]

She’s just a simple whire woman in Ghana nothing new

[@DorothyDandridge]

@@dddd5989 hater!

[@marciafoggie304]

I’m crying 😢it’s so Beautiful and inspirational! We’re coming home to visit Mother Africa before I transition!

[@kwekukwips]

I have also had pleasant experiences in Ghana (2 earlier visits). It was a blessing to live with a family while there. Over 30 years, our friendship has grown. We are planning a reunion some time in 2023.

[@abby-a]

I *still* can't believe Odenta got a chance to interview Vanessa. I'm so *proud* of you Odenta you've come along way. 👏🏾👏🏾 I can't wait for the day she interviews chance the rapper, actress A.J. Johnson, and Dave Chapelle. I just know that *one* day it is going to happen. I'm proud of you sis!! Please keep going sis we love you over here in the diaspora 🧡😘

[@ODANANETWORK]

AJ Johnson has graced the show a while back..

[@ghanaking59]

Ghana! Respect and protect the culture so many cherish. Thank you for the great interaction with Vanessa

[@memetokentv]

Very true respect and protect the culture and the culture will always be a place of homage for all peoples.

[@FACTZ973]

I highly recommend everyone visiting Ghana. The experience is unforgettable.✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@missioncongordc3182]

Glorious Ghana in Beautiful Africa!💜💜💜

[@kaydenpat]

Vanessa is ageless!! Just gorgeous. Nice to see her in Ghana. Such a wonderful country.

[@winniejohnson5559]

She ain’t but she does look good for 60

[@dddd5989]

She’s mix

[@loridean177]

The difference is very significance. I felt the ease when I went overseas many yrs. ago. I didn't know I was under such stress and tension until my trip abroad. I think this would cure a lot of BP issues. Lol

[@ZoeBredan]

I'm a Nigerian but I wish I could settle in Ghana after leaving the west.

[@user-em2rd8cg6g]

We are waiting for your arrival you welcome

[@yvonnemk3920]

That's good

[@GentlemanAmerican]

I read many years ago Vanessa's DNA ancestry estimates had Ghana as her most prominent in her results. She said she would visit Ghana someday. She finally did it.

[@shakkamusa2366]

I know exactly what she's talking about. I have already been to 7 black majority African countries and I'm just getting started. No African descended person in a majority Non-African country will ever feel whole until they visit a black majority country. For those of you with children, that should be your #1 gift to your children. I will not explain why because you will not understand. You have to experience it yourself.

[@freeman2690]

When I went to Africa as an African-American. How can I put this I understood what it feels like to be white in America. It’s like someone took a blue whale off my back. To see everyone the shop owner, store owner, grocery store owner, taxi cab driver, Bus driver, everybody, the guy cooking your food, the young lady cooking your food. Was similar to me that is such a liberating feeling. And I understand but I didn’t feel hateful when I did see a white person like many of them feel aboutWhen they see us in their spaces.

[@Svg784p]

Afro Caribbean have the same experience of freedom and that's why they " act different ". When you come from a society, where you're not targeted because of your color, you move and act without restrictions.

[@faa1412]

I can imagine how much of a culture shock that was

[@vr4892]

I keep hearing people say things like this. Guess I’m going to have to experience it for myself.

[@MSILBB]

@@Svg784p The Caribbean is not free from the impact of slavery and colonialism, not in the least. It may be more relaxed but it is not free from its impact. Secondly, what you’re referring to gets you a wake up call in America, big time. The environment is different here and you cannot move the same. Blacks from majority countries think they know America, they do not and they get a heavy dose of reality when they get here. Thinking they can open up shops in Idaho and not have issues 😂. People need to stop coming from other countries thinking they know how another country operates. We know this country (and non-Blacks) like the back of our hands. They better start listening😂.

[@solomoncyril2864]

Wow, Dentaa plz we need part 2 of this interview, this is fantastic. That African Queen is finally Home - Vanessa.

[@spencernyamasvisva4951]

When they walked under that last bath Arch I teared up. I'm not Ghanaian but welcome home. You have to remember a lot of stolen people were sorely missed when they were abducted and there's healing in you walking back there for them because they return vicariously through you. Go home.Emotional stuff I can't lie.

[@RodneyDORBIS]

AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN SHOULD COME TO VISIT, THAT'S GREAT TALK VANESSA...THEY SHOULD HAVE THE PROGRAMS LIKE THAT.

[@_CMm]

This generation is clueless. I'm not sure they will appreciate it.

[@RodneyDORBIS]

@@_CMm If there's a program, they'll come because they don't pay, they don't want their friends to tell them what they missed if they didn't go.

[@lanisehoward8397]

Ghanaian men are so sweet honestly 🥲

[@romantic1920]

Is the sweetness for me? 😋

[@kwabenahemeng5409]

I love your art work. Is it real?

[@franknew9200]

''Save the best for last'' was my most favourite song, playing it again and again. True 'sometimes the sun goes around the moon'. I was a lonely 19yr old boy back then starting my life in Germany, your song was my soundtrack. May God bless you Vanessa W. We love you.

[@annalafayette838]

Beautiful song 🎵 ❤️

[@bhat_ysrael]

I know, one of my favorite songs of all time from any artist 💖❤💜

[@lyricalisaac2003]

Still my song 🎵 to date

[@byrolyn8182]

VANESSA WILLIAMS WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU.

[@captainfish1764]

Thanks Vennesa for coming to Ghana. I get emotional watching these videos and I'm a guy l'm supposed to be tough but no. It's always a joy to see our brothers and sisters find their way home. The experience is life changing. Once you get here you'll get it. You just have to come to Ghana and your life will never be the same.

[@ericdodoo9305]

Denta, can you believe I watched the interview over and over, again and again. Damn, never have I expected Venessa to be down to earth. Well done girl.

[@dmystfy]

Grounded pisces are the best😊

[@sharonwright4691]

Queen Vanessa Willams I have always loved her style she has always taken things in stride and handled it gracefully now here she is in Ghana much respect to her and ancestors that made this possible

[@babalwastuma111]

Vanessa is such a GORGEOUS woman. I have loved her since my childhood. She's so elegant, a world class act.

[@jolewis2057]

I am from the Caribbean, a descendant of slaves (48% Nigerian), every time I would watch documentaries on Africa it would always feels like home to me.

[@adeabaarmah2259]

God bless our homeland Ghana and make our nation great and strong..

[@misstishajoiner]

I went to the Last Bath and Elmina also…life changing!

[@lovelaceowusu-asante1725]

Vanessa Williams is beautiful inside and out . I really enjoyed her interview. Also I still listen to her songs in my car at least once a week . ❤

[@alexagyenimboateng5793]

Great interview, ladies. Congratulations for visiting where you truly BELONGS. Always get excited but chocked in tears whenever I saw or watched such amazing interviews of our Siblings from the Diaspora, especially, America. Return HOME and let’s roll our sleeves together to Build the Motherland/ GHANA (Africa) we want. GOD BLESS US ALL.

[@Koiva232]

Vanessa Williams is an African American ICON - great interview!

[@4evermistyblu]

As a Black American, I cannot wait to visit the Motherland. I’ll be visiting east Africa this fall, but Ghana 🇬🇭 is on my travel list for sure.

[@alexandergyimah9861]

You re warmly welcome in advance to the motherland

[@4evermistyblu]

@@alexandergyimah9861 Awww sweetest comment EVER!!! Thank you!!

[@josephinebrevig8748]

I’ve new found respect for Vanessa after listening to this interview. Wow! Blown away. A side of her I’ve never been exposed to.

[@klaybiggins4040]

Probably a side of her she’d Never been exposed to! Respectfully.

[@wfs4227]

I love Vanessa and her daughter" LION BABE!"Everything she said about the ease is what I said exactly. So many black people and it's ok.. 💜

[@dddd5989]

She’s mix

[@islandgurl4927]

@@dddd5989 Clay and iron don't mix , neither shall it cleave.

[@dddd5989]

@@islandgurl4927 what ?

[@sewahakoto5825]

Great interview, so good to see our diasporan family coming to Africa, I really hope more youngsters will come to learn about their ancestors who were resilient and strong.

[@NDC2018]

British born Nigerian, now living in Lagos. Loving it. ❤️

[@namkebanyanklariti]

Thank you Vanessa and host for this interview. You're such a great interviewer! You allowed her to talk and don't cut her off, you didn't talk over her, you listened carefully and being reflective, and you asked poignant questions and respectful. You're a pro madam!

[@gifty2595]

She is so grounded and beautiful ❤

[@maryannnkansa7145]

Hands down one of the most beautiful women ever...and soo gifted and talented... classic example of a beauty with brains💯

[@martl3288]

Blessings I say this all the time young African Americans could come here so much would change I wish someone could offer this as a learning life lesson and educational opportunity to young people.

[@Blkbeautee]

I am shocked to see Vanessa on the channel. I love her and I'm glad she had a wonderful experience.❤

[@corenecarter7934]

You’re a fantastic interviewer! You allow your person to take as much time as they want to address a question.

[@Cabenah]

Dentaa you deserve a national recognition for real! You’re doing amazing!!

[@dee24874]

What a class act and a legend.Welcome to the Motherland Vanessa. Enjoy!

[@MrBeenheredonethat]

She is so welcoming and humble. Easy going persons like this are so heart warming

[@Phiko482]

I am huge fan of Vanessa Williams since her first album. She is such a sweet woman and beautiful. I will love to meet her one day.

[@kdaybtrippin]

Amazing we are coming home ❤

[@meddeck]

Vanessa Williams has never been judged for her skin color! 😅😅😅. This woman can pass for white. Staaaap

[@Ken20123]

Such a ignorant thing to say from someone who's never walked in her shoes

[@afuantumi2768]

Dentaa you’ve made my day love Vanessa Williams and by the way great interview!

[@johnkinyanjui5331]

Freedom coming back home and no stopping 🙌 🙏 (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania welcomes our brothers and sisters ❤ )

[@abby-a]

The problem that I have with east Africa is you guys had your own slave trade going on in east africa called the *"Arab slave trade"* an alot of Africans from East Africa were sold off to the Arabs so why aren't east African nations coming together and trying to bring back the diasporans back home that we're sold off to the Arab? Atleast when it comes to ghana and Sierra Leone they are trying to make amends with the diasporans that left west Africa and went to the Americas,, the are asking them to return home, but for some reason i find it weird how east Africa isn't doing anything to bring their diasporans back home that were sold off to Arabs during the Arab slave trade. If you guys welcome brothers and sisters why aren't yall doing the same for Africans that are living in thr middle east due to the Arab Slave Trade?

[@tmc1373]

Vanessa Williams is such a lovely, classy and beautiful woman! She was also the FIRST BLACK WOMAN to win Ms. America. She is truly brilliant and credit to the entire North American continent!

[@andyteechannel3634]

I'm happy that Vanessa is using her power, celebrity status & resources to going to help create some Broardwsy entertainment & job opportunities in Ghana 🇬🇭 from visiting Ghana to experience her ancestral, spiritual, mental, emotional, & recreational journey in The Motherland. That shows her love and concerns to seeing her origins/her foundation (she was never tole about/privy to) to experience growth & and artistry in the purest in Braodway works in Ghana 🇬🇭. God bless you, Ms. Vanessa for seeing things differently from the bunch of Diadporians coming t9 get the experience, chilling, & then leaving without using their resources to help help a bit..Y'eda Wase Bèbréee 👏🏾👏🏼👏👏🏽👏🏿👏🏻✌🏾👌🏽👍

[@naye5178]

Dentaa always looking so beautiful ❤

[@minawaraaali9936]

Proud to be a Ghanaian

[@OyaRevolutionary]

I’m so happy to see Vanessa in the land of her ancestry. I am working my way back home and have been coming and going for many many years. We have to find ways to connect to the most incredible land mass in the world. Am off to West Africa in a few days and soon for good. We have to start giving back to the motherland. The diaspora is also responsible for change happening in Afrika

[@UptownNi]

I’ve been to Ghana twice Elmina castle is Just an emotional and spiritual experience…whew Thank You Ancestors. Thank You Ghana for welcoming home! 😊

[@ericmatey2128]

You are always welcome dear

[@nobuhlendlangamandla4943]

It's a must for every black person around the world to at least visit the motherland if not moving back permanently and experience the feeling of being addressed as a human being before anything else.

[@fellythoye2017]

Oh, I love Vanessa she is so pretty, and very intelligent. Good to see her in Africa.

[@JC-ty3zq]

GREAT INTERVIEW.Vanessa is very knowledgeable of her ancestry and history.Very down to earth and easy to have a chat and conversation with.I hope her upcoming events in GHANA is a BIG SUCCESS

[@asktheaunties5839]

I have always loved Vanessa W…..this interview just proves why….

[@s3k3tv8]

Ghanaians must invest heavily into Ghana as well, cos our brethren and their friends are coming back to settle 💘

[@kissphamous5451]

Wow everything about this interview is wonderful 🙌. Bigups Dentaa ❤️ 🇬🇭

[@florencesenya1506]

I am so happy she came and loved it.

[@robinanderson3430]

I was there this year from 12/13-01/13. I will never forget it. I totally could believe that a catholic priest suggested it and that their church was on top of the womens dungeon. I had a beautiful time and all the beautiful brown faces!!!!!

[@johnzuh]

wow 4 kids and both of you still young, full of life with positive energy... gorgeous 👌🏾

[@ODANANETWORK]

😊 thank you