GROWING UP GHANAIAN AMERICAN | MEET MY COUSINS

[@pic376]

Gorgeous and intelligent women. The majority of Ghanians that come to the states are usually very successful and ambitious. My best friend who is Ghanian is a doctor.

[@ROBB_DEEP]

Nice! Since the pandemic 1st started, I think a lot of us African Americans has toyed w/the idea of coming back to the Motherland(myself included)! I’m from Chicago & we have a large African population here & I grew up w/them/love them etc….(I’m black American). I have many African friends who’ve moved back to the Motherland & always urge me to come & visit & to even come live there permanently. I haven’t had a vacation in 3yrs, so maybe I’ll come visit Ghana 🇬🇭 this year if I’m able to. I really want to check it out for myself. 🙂

[@jahdaughter777]

Your family is amazing. Growing up in NYC, immigrating from Trinidad in the late 80 I definitely can attest to what they said. I do remember “African booty scratcher”. I think Americans are just very ignorant of cultures outside of America. They used to ask me it we had cars in Trinidad, so many stupid questions. Caribbean people when I was growing up were called “coconuts “. It’s good that we have come a long way, although we still have a way to go.

[@yeamaneal5652]

Coming to the states from Liberia at age 8, I also got the animals questions also😳. I was a bratty kid so I was the one asking the American kids questions after a while 😀. With all of its challenges, I am still looking forward to returning to the continent of Africa real soon.

[@AleighaNicole]

What Zuela mentioned toward the beginning bout the time differences and outlook is sooooo true. Essentially it's "cool" to be Black and claim Africa now vs then when the installment of self-hate, ignorance...lack of information, etc was prevalent. So yeah. That's a really good point she mentioned. Enjoyed the interview!

[@amornesta9265]

Thank God they want to use their talents in Ghana to help improve the society

[@jazzyfour]

What these lovely accomplished ladies are saying about the vibe and feelings of their presence in GH resonates with me deeply. I'm a grown man but always have tears flowing down my eyes when its time to come back to the States. And cuz of that, I've tried taking plenty shots an hour b4 the drive to the airport but that just didn't cut it. Lol

[@evelynnewburger3593]

Gosh I thought I was the only one that feels that way!! I basically cry the whole way to the airport and on the flight and I’m a grown woman tool!! Lol

[@jazzyfour]

@@evelynnewburger3593 Its not just u, my sistah. 😂

[@evelynnewburger3593]

@@jazzyfour hmmm is not easy! We love our mother land very deeply😃

[@jazzyfour]

@@evelynnewburger3593 Right. The stress and treacherous conditions of dwelling in the West can have a towed on u hence making it difficult to leave once u are back home and enjoying the relatives with the extended family. You just dont cf want to get back on the plane. Reasons why I tried to go down at least once every year. Eventually moving back for good. Lol

[@hosealong3930]

Great interview! What a mix three Ameircans of Ghanaian parents, and a Scot of Scottish and Ghanaian parents. What a cultural mix! Thanks for this...enjoyed it tremendiously.

[@OLCtv]

Wow Scotland, America from Ghana (well family from Ghana). I love all this different browniss

[@caitlynamponsah4367]

Best family ever ❤️

[@nike9362]

Great job. I’m a first generation in NY from 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬. We rise to the occasion

[@Biobele]

Nike Knee-keh Do you pronounce your name right? Or Americanised?

[@nike9362]

@@Biobele I pronounce it the way it is pronounced by the Yorubas. I don’t know how to Americanize it. The full name is Oyenike, Nike serves as an abbreviation

[@sampsonpaintsil9839]

There was so much love for family and love for country,hope one day you all settle down in Ghana and enjoy the land of your ancestors,thanks.

[@bf1822]

What an amazing beautiful family. Most Americsn blacks are not told the truth about African countries, but given negative views. Today many youths and adults are learning the truth about the motherland..

[@tightbrotha1]

I know that's right

[@niiamatey8938]

Hail our BLACK PRINCESS, VANESSA KANBI all the way. Long live Ghana!!!

[@ibrahimosai9089]

hi Venessa you have a big family

[@JessicaCargill1]

Interesting, sending greetings from Jamaica 🇯🇲 similar story here😊

[@MenaEsy]

I'm loving this interview...the conversation is flowing well

[@jamesbauseman2061]

Such a beautiful family

[@estherserwaah4245]

Hey I'm here first ya'll ✌🏽😊🥰🇬🇭🇬🇭🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@VanessaKanbi]

Thanks for being early 💜💜

[@paulyoung-z7y]

Loving it Vanessa, Family is everything and cousins meeting and catching up in these very busy times is very important.

[@evie9202]

You and your cousins are all beautiful and very intelligent African queen x

[@favorbygrace9646]

That so Awesome Meet your Cousins. Beautiful Africa Queen 👑 Thank you for sharing Sis 😇🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@sankofastephannarteytsenue5674]

I'm happy for you Vanessa and your cousins. Enjoy every moment.

[@Danny-fs1hk]

Beautiful young ladies!

[@thebioreligiotomist1939]

Beautiful sisters with brains. Go girls!

[@nathanmanu6075]

Can l join your lovely family because you girls are rocking it, Lol!

[@desmondpaintisil4568]

The heat is the same, I love that. These young ladies are lovely.

[@GCarnell]

Beautiful. Thank you for allowing us another opportunity to learn more about your family, its roots, and more.

[@jayana7186]

Loved this ! I think alot of young Ghanaians have this view 💞💞

[@BuildVisions4Africa1]

Perceptions and stereotypes always affect peoples attitudes. We tend to over generalize. Interesting conversation. Diversity and inclusion is a broad topic.

[@marlonholt40]

I really enjoyed this one, from Tennessee to Texas to hopefully Ghana. 3 women who could bring so much to a place on the rise.

[@stuyvesantrockwell7070]

I’m liking these interviews 😃

[@kissPhamous]

❤️ ur effort u put in ur work. Appreciate ❤️

[@kimberlymensah5063]

I love this video! I wonder if you can interview them again Psalm best friends of ours and us have children who are in their 20s and are OK with visiting but when it comes to a permanent move I think they’re a little bit hesitant because they’re not sure what is there for them I would love to hear some insights if at all possible my husband and I are in our 50s so we would definitely have a different perspective than those in their 20s. Thank you once again for all that you do may God bless you

[@blackentrepreneur8564]

Lovely family

[@PuthirVanam4U]

Relationship counts, be it, friends or family. I enjoyed this video Kanbi!

[@stephwa1296]

I’m a physio, too! What do you girls know about physical therapy in Ghana? I feel that sometimes it’s being mixed up with phyto therapy….

[@christopherkojo1125]

Vanessa this is so beautiful, I would like to propose a certain place to you to visit in the Bono East region called fiema Boaben near Tachiman. They are amazing things to know there and the place near Nkingtampo waterfall.

[@AS-rw7rf]

Your family is cool pretty ladies of African descent.

[@tellnewstv]

it is a mixture of interviews and conversations very nice one.... Thank you, Vanessa

[@nayootatwum-barima9914]

Great interview ladies 😘

[@creatorslib]

Great interview - Enjoyed watching it. Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@comeandsee1]

Red rice in south carolina is a version of jollof rice.

[@n.w.2757]

Yes. Geechee here. Red rice all day

[@YPM498]

I think the shift of the perspective of Africa and being African is from globalization via social media allows transfer of information. I am a first generation American so I didn’t know much about my parent’s country or Africa in general. But I learn so much from watching travel vlogs. That helps me plan my trip to Ghana and Tanzania for vacation. Social media has a lot of influence. As someone who aspires to be a black travel blogger , I cannot wait to travel and highlight African tourism. Social media and pop culture has allowed African diaspora to create their own narratives. The positive representation of Africans through Black Panther, afrobeats, afrodance have highlighted the richness of African cultures.

[@nanammm777]

You guys are really Wow 🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️👍🏽

[@oluchiosakwe]

This is such an amazing vid

[@sicklion2354]

According to Dr.Busia “if you educate a man you educate an individual, but if you educate a woman you educate a nation.

[@randya1773]

Dr Busia never said that..lol...😂

[@boahemaakusi-appiah9500]

Kwegyir Aggrey said so

[@sicklion2354]

@@boahemaakusi-appiah9500 Thanks for the correction, I have to go back to my history books lol

[@boahemaakusi-appiah9500]

@@sicklion2354 It happens lol

[@PatriciaAbijah]

Lol, it’s Dr. Kwegyir Aggrey

[@alagiedarboe3419]

I love you people 3 beautiful 😍 sisters 🇩🇪🇬🇲

[@Darkjnr5]

Interesting one ❤️

[@jayana7186]

Great video! Loved this

[@shundraylallen108]

TEXAS IN THE HOUSE❤❤❤

[@VernettaRFreeney]

Since your cousins live in Texas now, we're all family, lol. And yes as a native Texan I've had people in other states ask me have I seen tumbleweed blow across the street and do we ride horses. Stereotypes about Texas a huge in the U.S.

[@marciojosecintra6947]

Vanessa querida,deixo meu like 👍😘 do Brasil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@christopherbenson5019]

Nice, great video. Always great interviews. Thanks, Vanessa. Fan, from USA 🇺🇸

[@sandrahateka908]

I enjoyed this👌💖

[@johng5295]

Great content.

[@awenger444]

@Vanessa Kanbi why did it take you so long to upload this video? Its been over a month since the original video.

[@abby-a]

Great video

[@nefertemur8951]

Greetings Vanessa Kanbi , its great to meet your cousins. From their conversation, Americans are really uninformed or stereo typical on African culture. Thanks for sharing this very personal moment Queen.

[@kaybee3757]

I felt it was too short Vanessa. 😔

[@Techbill247]

You all look alike. The noses, forehead, chic

[@nellsawere]

I migrated to Canada in 1994 as a sixteen year old. It was not cool to be African at all. Our parents accepted their role as second or even third class citizens and foe the most part we played second class nicely as well until the more recent civil unrests and social injustice campaigns in the US. In Ghana we are the citizens. First class. We get to experience the concept of ‘white privilege’ so to speak. So you asked the question “what changed?” What changed is Vanessa got a hold of the camera, Wade Maya got a hold of the camera. We control the narrative for the most part now. It’s also no longer ok to play second class citizens, let’s go home.

[@PatriciaAbijah]

🔥

[@akebullanrising3308]

It's the same in European.

[@awenger444]

🔥

[@mohamedaboalkasem3522]

Sweet girls ,, lovely

[@redsea2432]

Love you fantastic jop sister from eritrea 🇪🇷🇪🇷🥰

[@Miss_Nikkisan]

I used to hate the questions about seeing animals in the backyards until I found out in the US there are so many animals even in the city LOL like squirrels, foxes, raccoons, hedgehogs porcupines, deers (I mean deer own peoples backyards where I am... and its the city.) Sometimes we even have bears if close to a forest-y park. I've lived here so long now, but remember living in the Congo not seeing animals in the city except for dogs, cats, a few chickens and lots of crows and pigeons 🤣 But there are also many frustrating and exhausting dumb questions... 😖

[@stanko-2798]

I thought Caithlyn and Zoë were the sisters. maybe because of their braids haha.

[@Biobele]

Because they look more alike not just the braids

[@salieujallow9112]

We are all africans my sisters

[@awakingmind5251]

Vanessa, your cousins are very beautiful young women and the interview is very interesting. It disapointed me though that they are clearly reluctant to speak on the racism especially in texas towards black people that I'm sure that they had have to experienced, even thier parents, but they decided to say that:"They feel so at stress free and at home in Ghana". Well, the reason that they FEEL more at home in Ghana than in America is because white are working real hard to make black people FEEL like they don't belong there. I just wish that they could've more transparent and honest about that aspect of the interview. Next time please press your African guests for the real truth. All in All good job.

[@muchit3629]

Great observation. The matrix almost conditions us to think or find an excuse for what it is. I bet you in their minds they are saying exactly what you are saying but verbalizing a more palatable version because especially in professional places we are discouraged to say exactly how we feel and this can intrude into our private spaces too. Look there is a difference being a place where 99% of people look like you and a place where 12% of the population is black. Given that majority of blacks live in the South, Detroit, Atlanta, Chicago etc you can be in an area where you are less than 5% so you can feel isolated and being in Africa alone can be reassuring and empowering.

[@awakingmind5251]

@Muchi T, so true and I do understand what you're saying concerning finding a more palatable perspective being a professional, but they are first generation Ghanaians who grew up in America from childhood to college in Texas where unarmed, unthreatening black people in real life and real time are being gunned down like; Botham Jean, Atatianna Jeferrson, Aeysha Johnson, and Ahmad Aubrey just to name a few. They were in a safe and protected space to speak thier truth with thier own cousin Vanessa, that's all I'm pointing out. Thanks for you comments. Peace, and Love from Heaven above. ❤❤❤🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@evelynnewburger3593]

😍😍😍😍

[@keyshajones1866]

I think most Americans don't know about Africa then mostly what we see on TV. I mean we Ghana and the rest of Africa are poor, people have large stomach because they hungry, or/and the live in huts. But before I decided to visit I wanted to see what it was really that when first came on KZbin and saw Vanessa's and others talk about Ghana and let the viewers see what Ghana like. Soon after I felt in love with Ghana and plans on visiting soon. Thanks queen nice

[@NanaKNOwusu]

Annual pilgrimages while building a business at home

[@bgsonsthriving.]

❤❤❤

[@johnampiah2110]

❤❣🥰😍🔥❤👍🏾🙏🏾

[@aboaboyahciciniko7132]

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[@JusticeC-307]

Wow! "African booty scratchers!" 😡That terrible colonizer's term has been around since I can remember ( The 70"s) Anything to keep us from being connected smh.

[@kwameasimah]

I love it but it should have been in Twi not English 😆

[@joey-pn3xe]

Not sure if their family speaks twi?

[@kwameasimah]

@@joey-pn3xe just kidding

[@shalomashalom2592]

Must everything have to be in your language? SMH

[@zenahj5526]

I noticed that Vanessa has a quiet confidence about herself as oppose to her cousins- I’m sensing more of a masculine energy off the 2 sisters- is it due to the US-It seems like in Africa women are more beautiful & lady like in their appearance- women in Ghana pay more attention to their teeth:clothes & skin-A lot of education but no awareness of simple glam- ( no hubbies either) good vlog Vanessa-@ Kevin Samuels reference

[@changestartsnow5116]

This one of the most dumbest and ignorant thing I've ever read. You are looking for differences for your own bias reasons.

[@zenahj5526]

@@changestartsnow5116 it’s an observation dear

[@cedarmcdaniels1538]

America culture has a masculie overtone.....feminie qualties aren't nurtured or supported....As a woman, you are expected to do everything that man can do....probably doesn't make sense....but I was born in American and I have travelled all over the world.....American women are the most masculine (including myself) of all women.....but it is caused by a culture necessity....

[@zenahj5526]

@@cedarmcdaniels1538 yes you are on the money100% right- I don’t think we are aware of this here in the states- HoWever when a comparison is made of AA women to other women of the world the contrast is striking- The ladies speak well; are educated but devoid of confidence and beauty& personal glam-

[@changestartsnow5116]

They aren't masculine but are confident in themselves. Once again your own bias have projected ignorance towards those beautiful AA women. By the way referencing Kevin Samuel's tells me you are one lost soul😆

[@youkendehunique6317]

Do they call you'll white lady in Ghana too as well? 🤣

[@youkendehunique6317]

@@kofisam9650 Because anyone that visits Ghana and they have an American Accent they all call you a “white lady” or “oburoni” which I’m sure you’d know by your Ghanaian name.

[@adjoa-anima]

@@youkendehunique6317 they would call them that too because of their accent but may probe further to find out if they have Ghanaian parents

[@jennypreg9418]

@@youkendehunique6317 Obroni doesn’t mean white lady. It means someone from beyond the horizon. Obro-horizon and no - person

[@deedamsel-cole2551]

That cringe term, “African booty scratchers” has been dead for decades. Seriously, stop repeating it. The only people I hear saying it TODAY are AFRICAN people who are recalling the disrespectful insults said to them in the past. Please let that term stay in the 90’s and stop giving it life in 2021 by repeating it over and over in these interviews. Cringe AF. Also, oftentimes when people ask you where you’re from-FROM, it’s because they’re admiring your looks or unique beauty and just want to know where such beauty comes from. Be proud that you’re African and say where you’re from with pride…not that vague AF DNA-denying line, “ I’m American. My parents are from Ghana”.

[@eddie9559]

I agree, it's cringe. Except I've been called that by some silly kids (middle school/maybe high school) at my apartment complex not long ago. Didn't pay them any attention 'cos they're kids but its clearly not quite dead.

[@kwameeugene2502]

Lol that term is still used still nowadays so stop gaslighting

[@Ada-zg2qb]

In the 90s? Nooo. You guys were saying this past the 90s. Don't tell anyone to push down anything they've experienced in the past for your own benefit, ESPECIALLY if you wouldn't do the same for them.

[@deedamsel-cole2551]

@@Ada-zg2qb Ada, if you interpreted this comment as being for my own benefit and not for the collective, then you must be slow.

[@Ada-zg2qb]

@@deedamsel-cole2551 Says the person saying that word was said in the 90s. Please. Go somewhere with that nonsense talk. Only you are the smart one. Rubbish.

[@bensonmoima6872]

Venessa, leave our Africans alone and interview the guys on your father's side, please!

[@bensonmoima6872]

Sorry, I meant your mom's side. How on earth do you marry....

[@shalomashalom2592]

What ever you just stated don't make sense. Even after you fixed what you meant to say still didn't make sense... SMH

[@cedarmcdaniels1538]

@@bensonmoima6872 weird comment?

[@akwasiboateng]

AKWAABA EFI3. MEANS WELCOME TO HOME 🏡.