Wal-Mart in Ghana? (What's It Like Shopping in Africa) New Supercenter in Accra

WalMart is finally in Ghana! Kidding, but with the grand opening of the Melcom Mall, it has Ayo poppin tags! Join Expat Life Ghana for a full walkthrough with their take on the newest entry into the Accra shopping experience just off Spintex. What do you think? Add your comment below.
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[@wesleystephens5057]

I must say that place looks much nicer than a Walmart.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@wesley stephens - Definitely and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@Bettycro]

Do you know America they stole some of the ideas from overseas and brought it over they just remodeled I never seen Walmart look nice until now

[@frostnelly45]

The Accra International Mall is currently under construction and when completed, will be the largest mall in west Africa and 3rd largest on the continent. The future for Ghana is bright

[@j.susubisa5996]

Melcom has two shops in Koforidua.we did most our shopping there without driving to Accra.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

You've got that right @Prince Andy! Thanks for commenting ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!

[@Tu51ndBl4d3]

because of malls?

[@uploadvideos7048]

Guys you are wrong there, Malcom is owned by Ghanaian of India descent. I had a friend who happened to be one of Melcom’ grandson who has never been to India. His parents were born in Ghana also been in India a couple of times but schooled in Ghana.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

[@pilatostats7636]

Melcom is owned by Ghanaians of Indian ancestry. Their grandparents are from India who settled in the then Gold Coast.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@PILATOSTATS - Great history fact and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@Tu51ndBl4d3]

so indians

[@pilatostats7636]

@@Tu51ndBl4d3 No

[@pilatostats7636]

@@Tu51ndBl4d3 Ghana wasn't a country by then. So I can say they are 3rd generation ghanaians

[@zeeqq105]

3rd generation Ghanaians of Indian descent.

[@Mark-AnthonyJ]

I moved from Chicago to Cantoments last month. Let me go over to that Walmart really quick.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Mark-Anthony J - Alrighty then and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@christoperbazen5912]

The family looks more beautiful 🤩 with each episode. Love it!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@tamarakolbl5634]

Love these accounts of life in Ghana delivered by this fine family. I used to live in Ghana about fifty years ago.

[@gohardafrica]

I was in Ghana last year we were looking for a place to go shopping. It's nice to know that places like this exist

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Go Hard Gambia - There are plenty oooh and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@sherriebumbray1748]

FYI: The owners of Melcom. "Bhagwan Khubchandani is the son of Ramchand Khubchandani. Ramchand Khubchandani, as an Indian immigrant came to Ghana in 1929, and went from shop assistant to store owner. He later became a retail magnate and the owner of Glamour Stores. Bhagwan Khubchandani who is the subject in this article, followed in his father’s footsteps. He spent many years working for his father’s business in Ghana and also in Japan and Hong Kong. For thirty years, he was Managing Director of Glamour Stores. In 1989, he decided to fork off and set up his own company and group. So he established Melcom Group.This was when and how Melcom came into existence."

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Sherrie Bumbray - Appreciate the history lesson, and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@sharettehasan4701]

Wow! A super Melcom!! I love it!! When was this built? Thank you, Tony & Ayo, for always sharing the goods with us!!! #ManyBlessings 🙏🏽⚘️

[@arlitilhocastilho4553]

We have to unite, we have to attract businessmen and tourists from Ghana to Sao Tome and Principe. We are neighbors and we must have a strong single currency and open borders for business. Hugs to the beautiful couple from Sao Tome and Principe

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

[@cocoapuff134]

You all look soooo healthy and positive !

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thanks so much for that @Cocoa Puff, really appreciate it 😉!

[@stevenartey5443]

Hi Tony, I like the symbolic bird (SANKOFA) on your tee shirt. SANKOFA means 🤔🤔🤔🤔back to my roots

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Yes it does!

[@WhatJamaican]

Wow, the kids have really grown. It's good to know we could have that type of shopping experience as well as the street vendors. Everyone needs to eat 😉

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

So true!

[@chuckabraham5317]

My wife and i Ilove you guys channel we are glad we stumbled upon it so much information thank you 👍🏾

[@coffeewithcream523]

Thank you for this video, as I’m here now and will visit to see what they offer.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Grace N Mercy - Sounds good, and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@sherriebumbray1748]

This place is a great addition to our neighborhood. I purposely avoided the the liquor room. 😂

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Sherrie Bumbray - Very impressive, and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@a2theb46]

I love the bloopers they are hilarious. It goes to show a lot of planning and editing goes into the process.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Glad you like them!

[@jonward6763]

Excellent Post! Continued Blessings to you!👍🏾

[@beatriceowusuachaw6210]

You are good with telling people all about how to shop and all what to do and so forth weldone

[@ylstaggs]

Wow! This is awesome, I wish it was own by Ghanaians!❤

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Lovely Africa - We say the same thing and then think about the Ghanaian maintenance standards... Thanks for the comment 😊!

[@sherriebumbray1748]

​@@ExpatLifeGhana 😂😂😂😂

[@sos9020]

@@ExpatLifeGhana tell me about it. I'm ghanaian, and I know exactly what u mean. Lol

[@blackdiasporanews]

We appreciate your content and answering some questions for us. Keep up the great work! ❤❤

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you! Will do!

[@ColetteElizabeth]

As always, great conversation. Thank you for the video😎

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@goldenheart751]

Leo looks just like daddy😊

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Golden Heart - Even better, and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@stanleyglover5534]

Love your show, always something very different and informative. ❤

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@mylesmills9666]

Hello .... i enjoyed this discussion

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thanks so much for that @Myles Mills, really appreciate it 😉!

[@howardcash8301]

Tony & Ayo! Sounds like a PARTY! Yeah!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Howard Cash - We are waiting on you, and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@joanjackson4533]

Thanks! I will be back in Ghana in June I will definitely check this place out!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

You should!

[@doreenfetherson8755]

We were in Accra this past November and we got our Melcom discount card...😂😂

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊

[@greatblackness3449]

That liquor area looks like it does here at our liquor stores. Nice place to shop. All in one shopping

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Great Blackness - Great selection too, and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@ginajaya]

Great to have options. I love the markets first.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Joygena - For the things you can't get at the market it is a must and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@Boameooo1000]

You two are looking good and my brother Tonny Ghana is making you supper and the boys also. Nice seeing you again.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Boameooo - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@nefertemur8951]

Greetings Expat Life Ghana, another great episode. Melcom’s, okay hmmmm…. Thanks for sharing

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thanks for watching!

[@fredericksarkodie5658]

AWESOME FAMILY ❤❤❤❤❤🇬🇭👍

[@gloriousliving6298]

great content, thanks for sharing

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊

[@jksarlington]

I remember going to Game and seeing Walmart brand Great Value napkins and few other things a few yrs ago

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Jeff Smith -We saw that when they were here. Maybe the same supplier and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@niiadu1983]

Wow, the boys grown handsomely.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thanks so much for that @Nii Adu, really appreciate it 😉!

[@jettunion7430]

Hi guys remind me more of IKEA. You are looking so good and the boys are getting so big. They were having fun . Coming in October. Looking forward to one of your day trip.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Jett Union - Long-time viewers we can't forget! Look us up when you get in and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@HughJass-jv2lt]

Agreed. It's definitely *IKEA* equivalent.

[@greatblackness3449]

The boys are adorable

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thanks so much for that @Great Blackness, really appreciate it 😉!

[@a2theb46]

Melcom is amazing ❤❤❤

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

[@dadoboye1536]

Very impressive!!! Nice…

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊

[@a2theb46]

Akwaaba Dynamic Duo, I stopped the video to comment that your older son Luke is getting so tall wow is unbelievable. He's like Jack and the Bean Stalk lol

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@A2theB - A growing young man indeed, and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@MrsSonyaKS]

Hello👋🏿 . Ayo, your hair is so pretty. I love the head wraps, but why don't you wear your hair out for the vlogs? It was so fun seeing the boys. Those stores were huge and looked like they were offering some great things. I wish you shared some prices with us. This was a great vlog. Thank you for sharing.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Sonya S - It's quicker to just wrap it and the prices go up and down so often here. Thanks for the comment 😊!

[@jksarlington]

I definitely want to check out that large Melcolm when I go to Ghana this yr

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Interesting idea @Jeff Smith

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Howard Cash - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@asantewaa391]

I don't mind melcom, the Lebanese in Ghana have been here since the early 1900s, and many have married Ghanaians, they have created employment they live here many have never returned, atleast the business is on Ghana soil and not in Lebanon. Ghanaians don't shop thinking about who owns what, life is too short.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Asantewaa - They are actually Indian, and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@lucyboakye505]

Wow Motherland 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🖤🖤

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

[@kfelix2934]

They have these small setup in Cameroon Doula and Guines Equatorial Malabo and Bata, but yes no Walmart. IIRC Massmarts exist in South Africa and Nigeria that's similar

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊

[@amytremper5416]

Wow a little of US IN GHANA.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@amy tremper - Evrrev better, and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@niiadu1983]

Melcom belongs to indians born here in Ghana decades ago. They are now Ghanaians.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊

[@iiwhatisyouremailprivatenn2470]

Melcom is Indian owned according to Wikipedia.

[@He_Knows7]

Most definitely a Walmart, even if it doesn't carry the name. Wow, $11 for ice cream, but a treat if you got the coins.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

You've got that right @Truth Over Fiction! Thanks for commenting ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!

[@numojulius8876]

I love your sankofa Tee

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Numo Julius - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@freemanhall4826]

It's was good awesome to here see your family u guys alive still in Ghana thanks share your journey experience for yrs Ghana 🇬🇭 country has it up but lot of down I know family friends there in Accra Ghana send mny to help bless them hv not seen in yrs but we always text call video chat they share there life experience where they live government and the system is worse for normal citizens Ghanaian the cost liven went the relationship between American government political between sm Africa countries is not gd thank God there are Ghanaian that will bless help developing into great relationships American dollars are worth different then there most of sm thing they hv in parts of city came from import from America be bless

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

[@joanasefah6645]

Lovely

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Joana Sefah - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@elisobais]

Melcom is Indian owned and they’ve been in Ghana for almost half a century. They have several super centers. I believe there are 2 or 3 similar of their stores in other parts of Accra and Kumasi.

[@Ghanadiaries]

Malcom is opening up in most cities or towns in ghana. Ghanaians can do even more, but they like to stick to their old small stores. It's annoying.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Enigmatic Scorpio -They have plenty of stores here and are known to treat their employees respectfully unlike the Asians here and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@elisobais]

@@ExpatLifeGhana I guess I’m not the only one who doesn’t like the idea of Asians/Chinese in particular infiltrating African cities. They are the worst if you ask me. Hopefully a day will come when the average African will see what is truly going on.

[@dorisbrown7347]

Respect

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

[@mohammedanane92]

Hi Tony l love ur Sankofa T-Shirt

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Mohammed Anane - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@kwamescratch6727]

Melcom might not be for Ghanaians but i bet you those lebanese owners are more Ghanaian than some of us, they’ve lived all their life’s here and have given birth to their younger one’s here since the 70’s or even more, is like saying elom musk isn’t American but rather a South African

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@kwame scratch - Stop thinking all Ghanaians are poor and wouldn't shop there because they do. Even the smaller stores Ghanaians patronize and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@kwamescratch6727]

@@ExpatLifeGhana did i say all Ghanaians are poor? , in your video you said the sad thing is that all these supermarkets belong to foreign who make their money’s here and repatriates them into their countries and I’m saying the owners of melcom are more Ghanaians than we think because they’ve been here for long. I never stated anywhere saying all Ghanaians are poor

[@sano1062]

I just listen to a Ghanaian describe what Americans are going through in Ghana. Over 50% have returned to the US 🇺🇸 and the rest are on life support. I recommend you subscribe to these bloggers 😢 because they don't have much going on.

[@kissphamous5451]

❤️ 😍 💖

[@paakojofynn]

Sankofa symbol on Toni Tshirt

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊

[@williamhenrydr.med.acquah3073]

What a very big difference between this Mall and the street markets in Ghana. ! I prefer to shop here and in the other Malls. They are very clean and not noisy.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@William Henry Dr.med.Acquah - We like them to do both, we shop local more than we go to the "big box" stores, and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@tamisalih6790]

Walmart in GH. I guess at Osu ,Labone area

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Tami Salih - Nope, on Spintex, and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@africanglobalnomad]

China mall is expanding in a lot of African countries and they have more variety and quality than in Walmarts in the USA 🇺🇸!! The prices are also comparable especially the one in Nairobi!

[@MajorrBison]

Better quality in china mall? Stop.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@African Global Nomad -China mall stuff is for one-time use only...They are known for having things, not quality things, and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@sherriebumbray1748]

​@@MajorrBison Right?! 😂 I do not shop at China Mall.

[@kehindeemiabata4032]

China mall has bad quality items

[@704nc]

I like Spintex ‘ but I’m moving to a townhouse in Kpone

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊

[@jackjohnson2101]

We went to the one in the city center of Kumasi. They sold everything from groceries to appliances. It was much more modest. I don't go to big box stores in the states, so I'm not sure about going to such a place in Ghana. Also it was a pain in the ass to checkout. It was a three step process.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Jack Johnson-For electronics it's a definite, and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@amanofgold38]

Will be visiting in a month. In terms of grocery shopping, is Accra mall or Melcolm the cheaper option? I will be staying in East Legon, but I am willing to take an uber / bolt if need be. Thanks to any responses

[@clubsongs4733]

Don't allow this to happen, no to Walmart.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@club songs 4 - No Walmart is right and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@Tu51ndBl4d3]

I'm sure you guys have figured this out by now as you mentioned but nothing in Ghana is Ghanaian owned. I think the same way you do on it though, if that's the game and Ghanaians aren't playing then I can't hate the people who are. Lebanese, Indians and Chinese people run everything. If Ghanaians actually cared about their money being sent abroad to develop other people's countries, they would do something about it, but since Ghanaians do not care, why should we? Shout out to the Indians for creating something amazing. Next time I am visiting Ghana, I'll definitely visit there.

[@kwasisomuah1233]

Hi bro

[@dovercliffs9455]

Please,is that the new Melcom in Accra? And where's the location exactly. ?

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Dover Cliffs -Yes it is on Spintex, and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@rond5936]

The woman is beautiful.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊

[@a2theb46]

Hey Ayo , does Melcom carry sour cream lol

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@A2theB - Sometimes, and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@thebestchannel5456]

Those ghanian drivers are crazy and i thought US drivers were crazy nope as far as the shopping experience is a little different, and pric3s are high. A little bag of cheese is like 16 dollars US the people in ghana are ok i guess hit and miss

[@emlillthings7914]

,,, so this while vid is basically cheerleading the corporate intrusion of Ghana, from US monopolies,,, I'm sure this is going to be great. It always is, which is why Ghana needs to buy gold from it's own goldmines, to exchange for oil to UAE. This must be great, because everything that makes consumers happy, is good. ,,,, pretty sure that mall won't take many customers from the other malls, but at least some oligarchs get happy. Keep up the good blissful assistance to the people of Ghana. No doubt they'll benefit from the benevolent cohort.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@EmLill Things - This mall is where foreigners and the wealthy will shop. Ghana needs to own its own goldmines and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@travelingman9763]

Do you have Drivers liscences? What Medical Insurance? Is retired military Tricare acceptable?

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊

[@clariciacabral-dasilva9683]

Hello friends. I'm in need of some help. I purchased 6 plots in aburi and started to build my home. I'm in the u.s.(Massachusetts). I have a friend who is taking care of all my business. So far so good up until purchasing building materials. Please if you can, how much is a ton of rods? I know they come in different sizes so roughly what will it cost. He quoted 1600 u.s. dollars which I find way to much. Also a bag of sand was quoted as being 20. U.S. dollars. Please, please, help!! With these prices how will I even finish in a timely manner. Luv u guys!! Thank you❤️💛💚

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@claricia cabral-dasilva -Prices change here all the time and it is very hard to build when not here. Hope things work out and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@cannotbesaidenough1971]

Who owns and operate that business?

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Busy Being Better - Long time residents expatriated from India it sounds like and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@elainesmith7512]

This big box store is probably owned by the Chinese. I looked at a video recently about some investors/business people from China who built a large store like this one in Kenya to sell cheap Chinese products at a MUCH lower costs than the local Kenyan small business owners did. This resulted in the many of the small business owners losing their businesses because their former customers now shopped at the cheaper Chinese big box store. There were street demonstrations from these Kenyan small business owners AND the Kenyan people in general who were concerned about the Chinese influence in their country. The Kenyan politicians heard the people, and they shut down the Chinese-owned big box store! I wonder IF this will happen in Ghana when/if the small business owners are negatively affected? 🤔🤔

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@elaine smith -Nope, the family is from India and came to Ghana when it was the Gold Coast, and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@elainesmith7512]

@@ExpatLifeGhana Thanks for the info, but WHY aren't the Ghanians doing something like this AND what is going to happen to the mom and pop street vendors? Will this put them out of business? If so, that would be a tragedy. 🤔🤔👎👎

[@galoraambrose]

Unfortunately this supermarket chain isn’t owned by a Ghanaian or black person. I’d rather shop at the local market.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@BunchaSlime - It is much more than a supermarket. Ghanaians aren't like that, they are employing thousands across Ghana, and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@GuruLiving4]

I need to find a travel agent; I’m going to Ghana 🇬🇭

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Duuuuvallll - You don't need a travel agent. Just buy your plane ticket and book an all-inclusive stay at our lodge. We got you from the time you land until you are ready to head back, and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@GuruLiving4]

@@ExpatLifeGhana ohhh! I had no idea; I was just enjoying the video on Ghana because we’re planning a trip next year I’ll try to research but what’s the name of your lodge?

[@josephjames6339]

They are closing Walmarts in America

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@joseph james -oh well and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@nicholasgwira9026]

Where and when?

[@marygambrell8238]

I know that none of the Walmart stores are not black owned! Are any of the stores that you have mentioned in this vlog black or African owned?

[@Ghanadiaries]

Malcom isn't owned by Ghanaians. They see the opportunities we don't see.

[@emeliathompson3453]

@mary Gambrell : why can't you open African or black own stores if you have a problem with other nationals doing what you can't do at the moment.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Mary Gambrell - In the States do you just shop at Black-owned stores? The thing is, Melcom treats their workers with more respect than we have seen Ghanain employers, and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@kehindeemiabata4032]

​@@ExpatLifeGhana good point

[@marygambrell8238]

@@ExpatLifeGhana I don’t shop at stores based on race! I do try to patronize the mom and pop or community stores first. Could you tell me what Melvon and his workers have to do with the questions that you have asked of me?! I assumed that you migrated to Africa from the US is partly due to racism and to bond with fellow Africans physically, socially, and economically! I had no intention of offending you by asking you a question on black ownership! Yet, you and a few others that have commented on my statement made the decision to attack me verbally! I will UNSUBSCRIBED from your channel, so, therefore, do not reply to this message. This is the first time that I have had a content creator send me negative comments in reference to their blog. Good bye and good riddance!!!!

[@arthurwilliams6525]

Thank God no Walmart

[@antwipinamang4520]

Melcom owns by Indian family

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊

[@jimbrown4822]

Can't remain happy and proud if it is not owned by the natives.

[@africanglobalnomad]

😂😂😂😂 this is a FAMILY business even in the USA 🇺🇸 not owned by wypipo but a family

[@Ghanadiaries]

They aren't blacks, but probably they have lived there for centuries. Lebanese,Pakistanis, and Indians have lived in ghana since independence, and they've owned businesses ever since.

[@hadast3806]

@@Ghanadiaries and many of them marry Ghanaians with no issue. This is not Uganda.

[@Ghanadiaries]

@@hadast3806 Of cos.

[@Ghanadiaries]

@Hadas T They are business minded, and that is admirable. Many Ghanaians could have done what they have, but they like to stay in their small store at Opera Square or makola,overpack things and never expand.

[@zinalee3734]

I was going to ask the same thing. I hope Ghana doesn’t sell its land and resources like the US.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Zina Lee -Too late, and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@beverlyford7B7]

Brittney Caldwell 👀 WHERE IS SHE?

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Beverly Ford - She gone now and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@beverlyford7B7]

@@ExpatLifeGhana SHE IS GONE WHERE? TO ANOTHER PART OF AFRICA??? AND HER EXPAT FRIENDS, WHERE ARE THEY???

[@beverlyford7B7]

@@ExpatLifeGhana 😩👌🏾

[@msgoldndiamondsarefromafri8112]

I think Ghanaians don’t have that sort of capital do they? We live in a global world though lots of places are owned by other people for example Westfield in London is owned by Australians I believe. It’s a catch 22 you can sit around and not have infrastructure or else you can have other people come in and provide it but manage the terms and conditions so that it benefits the locals that’s probably the best compromise

[@sakyiwaadebbie9018]

What makes you think Ghanaians can't afford that ?

[@janetagbugblah8127]

Oh they do!

[@msgoldndiamondsarefromafri8112]

@@janetagbugblah8127 I really meant more the capital to build those types of shops I’m sure some do some don’t

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Ms gold n diamonds are from Africa - You really don't know Ghanaians. They got pleeenty oooh, and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@Mystr438]

whose the owner, and producing the products in these supper malls? Chinese low quality products?

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Beatrice Fairbanks Real Estate Agent - Very presumptuous but they are Indian you missed that we shopped for items there to fill or lodge that people rave about, and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@ayodeler39]

Indeed capitalism. The weak dollar deal is working. Please, please still shop in the outdoor markets. 🙏🏿💜🙏🏿

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@AyodeleR - You have to shop at both places. Ghanaians can't or won't do this so these people are employing thousands of locals, and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@nikkinounou8355]

We don't want foreign companies in our country. We should buy local

[@NomadBlack]

We want IKEA not walmart. Sad!

[@travelingman9763]

IKEA is German..Walmart is U.S Sam Walton family owned..

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Nomad Black - God Son - Ikea is just prettier junk really and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@sherriebumbray1748]

​@@ExpatLifeGhana We actually have a store that sells items from Ikea.

[@tvs9978]

@@travelingman9763 Ikea is Swedish not German

[@HughJass-jv2lt]

*SWEDISH*

[@africanqueen1giselle642]

Wow, this place is like Walmart. Hey, family could you please give me your e mail again. I have a new phone and lost some of my information.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@African Queen 1 Giselle - Go to the website please, and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@africanqueen1giselle642]

@@ExpatLifeGhana I went on your website but don't see your e mail but I will just send you a message through Instagram instead thanks

[@braviafeed]

11 dollars for a pint of ice cream????!!! uh no.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@braviafeed -Just the foreigners eat the dairy so it is not that much in demand, and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@braviafeed]

@@ExpatLifeGhana That makes sense, low demand definitely effects prices! Keep up the great videos!

[@marianniamke46]

I didn’t like melcom and neither did I like the China mall

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊

[@bjd535]

I have yet to see a Walmart in Ghana Clickbait trust me do you research

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@bjd535 Duh... no Wal-Mart in Ghana, but don't you think that the new Melcom at Spintex is like a Wal-Mart with all the departments, underground parking, and mega feeling? Not click bait. It's my Wal-Mart experience!!

[@mkay3751]

WALMART IS NOT A GOOD THING FOR THE LOCALS. FACT!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@mkay3751 -They are not coming but thanks for the comment 😊!

[@goldenheart751]

Are we dark skinned white people? 😪

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Golden Heart - The other way around and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@Akos885]

Please there no wall mart or whatever you call it in Ghana, we have Malls that's it. And is built by sis African men. Stop given America shop names to Ghana supermarkets. No hard feelings. But is not every Ghanaian that like America and their way of life.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Akosua konadu - Do you ever watch the damn videos?!?!?! No hard feelings but watch the video so you aren't making stupid comments 😊!