What SHOCKS us about Accra, Ghana 🇬🇭: from Zimbabwean/South African & Ukrainian perspectives

In this video, Whitney and I talk about what shocks us about Ghana (specifically Accra) from OUR perspectives as people who have lived in Zimbabwe, South Africa & Ukraine.
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[@AprilN]

After watching this video, you can also watch the video below What SHOCKS us about Ghana 🇬🇭 : Reacting to your SHADY comments: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5LbdqGqh6djqqc

[@amagovernor]

I watched this video with a friend and we literally paused to talk about each of the points and it was insightful to have the conversation with regards to both your concerns. Loveddd the videooooo💛🧡

[@abenakiki5309]

Ama Ama Ama😂😂😂

[@kpelibenjamin8595]

That's awesome

[@karenavevor2417]

Ama Governor❤

[@gladysnunoo5212]

I don't know your experiences with the skin colour part, but I know many men like their dark skinned ladies

[@Whitney_Chula]

Was nice seeing you and filming this April ❤️

[@AprilN]

Same here!!🥰

[@kennykross3306]

U so nice I would literally wife u uo

[@rhapsodyelorm2598]

@@AprilN I’m a Ghanaian 🇬🇭💯and I definitely have to meet u one day cos u beautiful 🥰❤️❤️

[@sbu215]

In Zulu culture, it is considered rude to hand things to udults with your left hand. Not sure about other South African cultures though.

[@Whitney_Chula]

It is but they don’t make it a big deal like how it is here where you have to say sorry for left when your right hand is occupied c

[@africasfinest52]

It’s because we associate the left hand for wiping your ass

[@rhapsodyelorm2598]

@@Whitney_Chula yeah That’s the deal in Ghana 🇬🇭 Unless u say sorry no problem

[@josephinemamabolo1280]

I'm sotho culture in south Africa. yes u can't greet people with your left hands. it's wrong and disrespectful.

[@klaw1425]

God bless you

[@a.koomson]

Awesome video! Also, the weather in Ghana looks so nice and warm. 🏖️🏖️🌊⚽

[@AprilN]

Yeah it was a very pleasant day. Thank you for watching!

[@oseitututawiah2109]

You are treated differently because there is a little European in you, not because of your completion. There are a lot of light skin people in Ghana that are not treated any special.

[@ralphlauren864]

🎯

[@12Ansah]

💯

[@elvishhudson2402]

She is biracial

[@frankscott1708]

Fair completion girls are treated better. That's why the girls use themselves

[@giftymaabea4541]

U dey lie, colourism is real in Ghana

[@adupako1057]

Is good you are learning. I will expect everyone to be tolerant to support build Africa together. Our tolerant will bring peace and maturity and also develop our future

[@johnashland3049]

Peeing in public is not unique to Ghana. During my college days in Maryland i saw i lot of drunk girls peeing everywhere on the street on the weekends.

[@AprilN]

True... but I was comparing to particular countries not just anywhere in the world. Also, there's a difference between an intoxicated person peeing anywhere in the city and a sober person peeing anywhere in the city.

[@yawos9024]

@@AprilN In the past, you used to be in trouble for doing that. No decent person will pee in public.

[@maxk5831]

Ghanaian men pee on the open street facing traffic!!!

[@revdanasante]

Guys when u go to Rome, do what Romans do. It's the culture, tradition and u must always learn people culture and their traditions in order not to offend them

[@AprilN]

No one is denying that pls. The video is about what shocks us about Ghana in order to open up the conversation on culture and traditions in the modern age. Its not about what we are practically doing/not doing in the country. The culture is the way it is at the moment and unless one wants problems it is necessary to abide.

[@tombimashri8149]

Africans lets not be so judgmental and say when u in Rome do as the Romans do, do we go to Europe, usa etc and do everything in the way they do???. The law yes, but honestly we do not do everything the way white europeans do they use forks and knives with all their meals, we eat with our hand do they force us to eat fork and knife.

[@tombimashri8149]

Not only in Ghana majority of west africans and AA seem to hv issue with this lught skin dark skin issue little do they realise light skin face many hicups as if its their fault that they r light skin. Maybe they should ask themselves why and how light skin were born in2 this world.

[@selasieagbavor8274]

I personally think certain aspects of our culture ought to evolve. There are certain things that we need to do away with.

[@otumfuo3]

Rev.Evangelist Dan Asante Ghanaians are not too bright about colorism.

[@sandrahateka908]

Such a great content! Weldone babes for being honest

[@edmund6392]

The urinating is the worst. That really needs to change!

[@augustinetwumasi5031]

Build more urinals in the country

[@hijaboncam]

Loveeee love thisss!

[@AprilN]

Thank you for watching!!

[@jerry77028]

Thanks for sharing, to whom will receive it, Be blessed. I subscribed to BOTH of you young lady's channel.

[@tewaa23]

I don't think colourism is so much of an issue here. But it could be that I'm used to it.

[@giftymaabea4541]

It's a big issue here in Ghana but people don't really talk about it so many are ignorant about what colourism is

[@GagnezVizz]

Interesting video.. I'm very busy right now so I only got in about 5 minutes... but I want to finish watching soon...

[@belindadei8852]

Ok so April the thing in the instance where you need to use your left you tell the person sorry as you are stretching your hand. thats fine

[@cecelianelson2594]

It's important to listen to these young women and reevaluate our cultural norms.

[@derrickfrimpong2247]

It's really something hearing my culture analysed.... I think you guys touched on some really good points... With Ghanaians sometimes dependent on where we come from-we really wear our emotions, beliefs, culture and basically everything on our sleeves!!! It can be sometimes overbearing but one gets the hung of it with time.. I think that makes us interesting and cull, honestly I would choose that any day over the boring and sometimes empty life of the west. Culture shock Italy - - Every one wants to kiss you and in Germany - everyone wants to get you to drink a beer...

[@AprilN]

The everyone wants to kiss you thing is common in a number of European countries. Definitely something i was never okay with 🤣🤣🤣 thanks for your comment!

[@markntiri8251]

The left hand thing is a BIG BIG deal here especially eating/receiving/giving stuff with it. It's been ingrained in us from childhood. And because we're a very cultural people and lots of our stuff have symbols and meanings it'd be hard to easily do away with. When you're dealing with elderly people/ chiefs your mannerisms, dressing, choice of colour etc etc could be communicating so many messages that you'd need to be culturally-aware not to commit any big errors. We "wipe" with our left hand and eat with our right hand reason for the "no left hand".

[@Whitney_Chula]

Thank you will try and adjust ❤️

[@maxk5831]

@@Whitney_Chula you are intelligent and graceful

[@asante.m403]

Most of the stuff you said are true but are mostly done by the old folks. It will pass with time

[@kiyoshi3336.]

I'm glad 25 thousand people were able to watch this hopefully we become better as a country 🙏 🤞

[@lindaobiri-yeboah9935]

Great video April. One thing I personally like about you is how opinionated you are. A very interesting content, keep it up👍👍👍

[@AprilN]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it🙏🏽

[@josephgyamfi2856]

We need to update some of our culture. The Zimbabwean girl did make a good point. We now have a lot of foreigners among us, and it was rude what she experienced. We need to educate our fathers and mothers in the Church and Mosques about how the world is changing and we need to change some of our culture behaviour.

[@AprilN]

@@josephgyamfi2856 although I do go by the principle "when in Rome do what romans do", I do appreciate the fact that culture is dynamic and not everything that is part of a people's culture/behaviour is generally positive, no matter the country. So I like to look at it from both sides.. generally I agree with you and it saddens me how people dont look at these things objectively but rather just get defensive and cover up things under the word "culture".

[@legallyspeaking7767]

@clement Asampana I think what he's trying to say is that not all culture iz good. It has to keep up with modern times, not necessarily anything to do with foreigners. But the example u are giving about tipping in the US... yes it doesn't make sense. As a Ghanaian who has lived in GH, the US and UK, I can say that the tipping thing is ridiculous. Pay your staff appropriately as is done in other countries instead of expecting customers to tip. BUT does this mean that in the US I did not tip?? No! I tipped cuz that is what is expected of u. What I do in practice and my opinion on it are 2 different things. People here are expressing their opinion on GH culture. There is nothing wrong with that. And yes, GH culture has to change and it is cuz culture always changes, its natural.

[@augustineacheampong2895]

Nice Video . Also make a video and talk about some things you like about Ghana

[@AprilN]

Thank you for watching! Talked about some of those here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onKTd4qmhtV2b6s

[@citizenofdaworld7582]

I hate this when they are telling the things African do that isn't right. He hate to hear about it because we don't want to change or learn. We only want to hear the positive things which will likely not end well for us

[@healthylifestyleletshareid6060]

No she don't have to! You guy ls need to start Educate children and Adults about the hate in colourizum in the country. Is very bad images to the country at this DNA.

[@asemdad2433]

Ghanaians. And there Christians believes every corner is a church is too much hypocrisy if u enter a bus some 1 is preching in the market on TV on the radio is too much and the pastors getting richer and the members are poor.

[@jaksdailyworkout2969]

Ntiiiiiii , why can't you go and live in space

[@12Ansah]

@@jaksdailyworkout2969 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@akwesiboachie9913]

It's 5:40 am and some pastor is out here disturbing the peace. One thing I can't stand about this country is people trying to shove Christianity down your throat with their holier than thou attitude.. FOH

[@akwesiboachie9913]

@@jaksdailyworkout2969don't be silly.. the mans only stating what he's observed which of cause is a fact. You don't get to tell him off. SMH

[@josephinemamabolo1280]

fake pastors are everywhere. we already know them

[@rudy.apeyusi]

❤️Nice Video

[@AprilN]

Thank you🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@kusisvlog466]

I’m a Ghanaian but I don’t know why the older generation are so obsessed with the anklet

[@ahmedalhassan4341]

The history of anklet comes from the old Egyptian empire where ladies wore anklets to show men that they are sex workers

[@stevenkobea7609]

Great experience

[@azizmohammed7200]

Hello April ...nice videos..which of Ghana are u at ??

[@AprilN]

hi! I'm in Accra

[@anitasamuels8821]

Hey Whittee, I am British by descendant but was born and bred in Zimbabwe. My father's family are of British origin and my mother's family of Ndebele origin. We grew up eating food with pepper because of my mother's family are Ndebele and they eat pepper.

[@Whitney_Chula]

By pepper come to Ghana and you understand what I mean ..I’m not talking of mhiripiri that y’all eat in Zimbabwe cause that’s nothing ..And majority of Zimbabweans don’t eat pepper ..Hameno kuBlues

[@yvonneasare418]

Listen. I would prefer my children not using left hand than "MATINGE" practiced on girls in Zimbabwe. That's abuse find a platform to enlighten the world about abhorent Zimbabwean cultures. Also ghana gives the freedom for women and men to exfoliate/lighten/tan your skin. I know for a fact that Mugabe banned such products which doesn't mean Zimbabwean girls are not inclined to come to Europe. Don't speculate views based on experiences in Accra it doesn't represent Northern to southern parts. Am dark skinned if you're wondering. Also you settle with with a Ghanaian hopefully not please discuss effectively re: Circumcision of boys and health benefits cos I know it's not practiced in Zimbabwe to avoid clash of cultures.

[@kehindeemiabata4032]

Ghanaian food is not pepper. Even there shitto is not hot. I eat Tilapia often and get frustrated because my pepper is not hot, green, red or black pepper. If you want hot food, eat Nigerian food.

[@tomshare1459]

With the left hand thing, in as much i dont find it a big deal (and most young people dont find it a big deal too), you just have to find a way to accommodate people's traditions and customs. You cant say "as for me i wont learn". As a foreigner, you need to know and understand why people do certain things a certain way in the country you are in and find ways to adjust and respect their traditions. Mind you, this is Africa, people are conservative. We are not Europeans or Americans where anything goes. You may have your own ways of doing things, but just adjust to people's way of things whiles you live there and move on. That said, slapping someone's hand because of a left, is very rude and shouldn't have happened. But still, do as Romans do when in Rome

[@festusdansel532]

👌

[@KAPAK108]

She will get a big slap for it one day.

[@festusdansel532]

@@KAPAK108 😂

[@12Ansah]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cringeville8330]

9:33🔥❤️ appreciation of the variation of skin tones...

[@rotarota107]

Hi April. I love your content. Keep it up ❤️ On the matter of religion(specifically Christianity and why some Christians tend to introduce their religion to almost every conversation), I believe it’s primarily because of the religious values we share. In Christianity, two of the most important requirements/values/norms are to 1. Proclaim the gospel (preach Christ) wherever you find yourself and 2. To win souls into Christendom, basically evangelism. It’s the modus operandi that is quite problematic. I do not subscribe to Christians who insistently impose the religion on other nonbelievers simply because they want to ‘capture’ a soul. It’s very inappropriate and actually against the tenets of the religion. It is expected of us(christians) to let our lights shine(ie to portray the good qualities of Christ in our speech and in our conduct) and to enlighten others about Christ, without provocation or coercion or imposition. That is wrong. If someone decides to join Christianity, they must be willing to accept Christ without any forceful provocation and any conversation about Christianity must be done with the consent of the individual. Sorry you had to go through such inappropriateness with fellow Christians, but for the record, I want to state unequivocally that Christianity does not involve the provocative imposition of our beliefs on others.

[@abenabecks]

Thank you. On point.

[@harrietacquah2545]

I'm from a Christian background and I must say I find that "I will convert you" kind of thing offensive. That is not how evangelism is to be done. People have will and even Jesus respected that. But Christians make it a by force thing which makes it repulsive honestly. If you really want to win souls, be the soul that attracts people to you. Show love and care and compassion and people will be drawn to your faith. Don't come and speak some mere words to people and force them to go for dawn prayers and go for one fasting program or another. You will be faced with some aggression. So Christians need to check that thing.

[@lawrencelokko637]

It's literally like adopting to the things we witness during our childhood

[@paulinabilson1122]

Hmm this anklet issue am not in Ghana now but when ever I upload a picture on my status wearing anklet heeee come and see all my friends both male and female and everybody will be telling me not to wear it again and am like even when am not in Ghana 😳😳😳

[@amalessi6809]

God bless you for the right hand thing praises be to God

[@machecquenodeybounce4323]

Well done

[@Jr.007]

I love this... All facts. I'm Ghanaian so I know but educated people know better than to hit you. The most they'll do is judge you before you give them a chance to make them understand you.

[@yvonneasare418]

Wh3 dea wo kyer3. Who said they are uneducated. There shocking traditions in same countries they are comparing but they protect them. Why filter it. Next they(especially zims) be influencing our boys not to circumcised, etc cos she doesn't want her children A.B.C . 1. Ask her what grooms family do to new brides in Zimbabwe. 2. Practices like " matinge " are they prepared to give up?.3. Mugabe made it illegal to use lightning products in Zimbabwe. By the way am very dark skinned should you wonder. Most Zimbabwean girls in UK are using lightning products. Some Ghanaians entertain 3nsem whonu.

[@kofinamibia]

Hi April! Would be happy to give you a Ghanaian Namibian perspective, I’ve been here for about 4 years.

[@inkedsilence]

The anklet issue is so true

[@Whitney_Chula]

Riiiiggghhhttt x

[@KAPAK108]

That seems foreign to me but where I come from in. Ghana, women wear anklets especially old ladies. Just watch adowa dancers in Asanteman.

[@seyramkulewosi4611]

It is usually old folks tho

[@ericarthur6028]

Smart conversation, I think whatever you guys discuss is on point. The left hand thing needs to be looked at because Ghanaians have/have been traveling all over the world and it is not a big deal. The skin color is due to colonialism

[@rhapsodyelorm2598]

U girls are beautiful ❤️🥰🥰💯 I really love u girls

[@maxk5831]

lover

[@takerpablo9618]

For the anklet it was seen as such in 20 to 30 years back but now it ain't like u can see so many ladies wearing that

[@ebotops4647]

Most Ghanaians especially the elderly don't like people using their left hand with them for a reason, and you should respect that. "When in Rome, do as the Romans do" You can leave if you don't like it and nobody will notice you left 🇬🇭 😁😁😁

[@Whitney_Chula]

✌️

[@georgeappiah8314]

@@Whitney_Chula MAY BE SHE KNEW YOU ARE GHANAIAN, SORRY

[@kennykross3306]

@@Whitney_Chula maybe they thought u were ghanain.

[@asante.m403]

Chill out. She just spoke her mind bro

[@maxk5831]

it didn't sound like she has a problem with that, it was the rather the uncouth manner in which it had been communicated to her was the object of the complaint. Learn

[@kojomarfo9155]

Good job girls

[@joycecooper498]

Who told the young lady on the right that she was light skinned? In America she would be considered brown skinned or dark skinned

[@Darkjnr5]

I Africa, she is .

[@maryannenjuguna8771]

In Africa she's light skinned

[@ethos289]

She is in Africa, Not America. That’s why the context is different.

[@jamesmercer9282]

This is very insightful. I presumed there was racism in Ukraine.

[@AprilN]

🙏🏽Thank you for watching! I talk about my personal experience in Ukraine here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipybfWhvhrKcetE

[@jamesmercer9282]

😬

[@falaafrica3114]

Greetings girls. I am from Mozambique 🇲🇿. How are you doing

[@naaodeyacquah4538]

With the colouring of the hair It's because they say in the older generation it was traditional gods and priest that do that and also say it attracts demons

[@kofinamibia]

Relatable 😂 was in China for about 4 years as well. She has it spot on

[@metime2742]

Interesting

[@godiy7397]

The left hand usage is a cultural thing. So once you live in Ghana, u need to adjust so as to live there comfortably.

[@Whitney_Chula]

Will try 😂😂

[@KAPAK108]

I find your host's view about using left hands wierd. You have to adapt. I live in Europe and where live you exuse yourself for using the left hand.

[@nanaavonwiav3540]

Ughhh the urinating bothers me so much😑 But my mum wears anklets, has several piercings and has dyed her hair

[@amarie4967]

Thank you, I appreciate your video. I’m from the US, and I find some things very strange in Ghana as well; not all are negative, so I agree with you. I too don’t like people pushing their religion, the unhygienic practice of urinating and defecating in public, and the left hand thing is an issue (the fact that they have an issue with the left hand says a lot about their hygiene as well). I love the pepper though 😋, even though it doesn’t always love me back 🥺. Again, thank you… I will now like, subscribe, and binge watch your videos 😍

[@tewaa23]

The anklet issue is a problem among the older generation😂.

[@listenup2882]

In Saint Lucia too, it was associated with prostitution. Studs on men were associated with homosexuality.

[@harrietacquah2545]

Even with some young people too.

[@ThatGuyFromGh]

April, demn girl, you are really beautiful. I wish i ...... Wow, wow, wow. Please God, make me rich

[@maxk5831]

shame

[@goddyyaw7866]

How this urinating in public thing shames me!!! We must all help to bring that to a stop! - more public facilities and tough laws maybe ....

[@tomshare1459]

April N. Did you say Ghana's love for pepper is extreme? Ei saaa??? LOL. Do you have Nigerian friends or met one yet? We Ghanaians rather see them as extreme lovers of pepper

[@AprilN]

lol. but in the video i wasnt comparing to Nigeria, thats for a different video

[@kehindeemiabata4032]

Yes your right. Ghanaians sont like pepper enough as far as I'm concerned.

[@oceejekwam6829]

People from Southern and Eastern Africa find that Ghana and Nigeria use too much pepper in their food. Food should be shareable and used to bring people together not make them sick or isolate them.

[@mrw1762]

Watching this discussion I took two things....Whittee is fossilized in certain cultural ways like using the left hand in doing anything which is not seen as right in Ghana. Well, in Ghana the left hand is used for private hygenic things....if you understand that you'll understand why people shudder at using it to communicate with people. But yeah, market women should be educated that there are foreigners among them. Second, I have transited through Ukraine and found them rude in a way that they speak....unfiltered and raw. They have no issues telling you how black you are and how they don't like you and such.....you're supposed to suck it up and move on. They may not mean it in a bad way but I get the feeling that's how they communicate in general.

[@AprilN]

Yes, Ukrainians can be rude or raw. I personally didn't experience particularly hateful/negative comments regarding my skin colour so can't really comment on that. For the left hand issue, I agree

[@mrw1762]

@@AprilN oh, and they’re one of the prettiest ladies I have seen.

[@marteionthenet8234]

"Where I come from, if someone eats pepper, he's alcoholic." So there you have it; these norms differ from region to region. In GH today, many women signal that they're sex workers by wearing ankle beeds, using distinctive hair dyes, wearing conspicuous tatoos, etc. When I was growing up in the Gold Coast (now GH), female sex workers wore jeans and smoked cigarettes; in other words, these norms come and go. And then there are the MORES, which embody the values of a society; such as showing respect and being courteous towards your neighbour by greeting, or responding to his greetings, or being mindful not to put out your left hand, in making physical contact. I'm sorry you went thru that painful learning experience WRT this last more; I really am and would have been gentler in teaching you about our more WRT the left hand, if your encounter had been with me. Yet the traumatic nature of your experiences also signal just how offensive infractions of any society's mores really are, to the natives of that society. It's helpful to do a little research towards enculturation before stepping into an immersive experience of a foreign culture. Keep a keen eye for the differentiating norms and mores and adjust accordingly, to enjoy your stay in GH.

[@mozzie1864]

Hmm the colorism I even understand I've been living in Ghana for 5 years but I will say I do find it uncomfortable all in all this was a very interesting video

[@danielforson5932]

Please I want to get in touch with you 🙏

[@clementineodum7426]

Sorry about the left hand issue,but you should understand it all begins with our cuisines, if you have noticed most of our food is eaten with the hand, I mean the right hand and the left hand is used to wipe the bum,so you if you use that hand to greet anyone or take anything from anyone, it's an insult then you guess the reaction just take this explanation as you been in that position and see how you are going to react,but sorry for your experience.

[@akorfaaisha7562]

♥♥❤👍

[@tendaifushai5651]

@Whittee usanyepe iwe ... maYellow bone tinomada isu

[@qbassie9764]

😂😂😂so true

[@wisdomamoah1877]

The reason why anklet is an issue is because... In the olden days the slaves are chained on the ankle just like the use of anklet and prostitute are paid for just like slaves so...

[@phreshmic]

Very few Ghanaians will approach you with belief.......Anybody can invite you to church and that is normal. it's up to you to accept or reject......If there is the provision of restrooms for public use, nobody in his right sense will do this in public. Public urination is considered an offense in every part of the world. Developed countries could control it. People urinate in public caz they don’t have another option- for example, when there is no restroom available for bar-goers to use. What difference does it make when Zimbabweans hide to pee outside. At the end of the day, they are all considered a crime.

[@AprilN]

pls note that the video is based on our experiences. Majority of the Ghanaians who are Christians have imposed their beliefs on me and from my conversations with other people, I am not alone in this. I think I explained how it usually goes in the video, its not a matter of simply inviting a person to church. For the urination, I agree, although unsure about the word 'crime' here. But that does not mean that public urination shouldn't be included into the things that shocked me about Ghana, because it did, and that's what the video is about.

[@KwakuAmaniampongKyerefo]

Urinating on the wall is not part of our culture ooo. It’s a bad habit 😂😂

[@tombimashri8149]

And to the lady frm zimbabwe, The mixed race people in zims eat alot if hot pepper and cook with hot spices in their food, chillie chutneys magoe puckles etc, as well as the indians hv never heard this ssying chillie esters are drunkards its first time we hear this. Hot peppet chillies is eaters are not drunks, its primitive thinking, there are drunks in every race whether they eat pepper or not. And this light skin dark skin skin issue is bad and sad. Light/ dark both face many challenges at leadt Blacks grew up snd were raised in their family unit with both parents guidiance and seeing examples etc whilst majority light skin mixed were rejected frm day one, raised with a single mother, in orphanages, no fathers and family units. All over the world same story. We all suffered physically and emotionally, we both were and are victims. Every nation played a part in bringing mixed race children to this planet, 2day a new breed of mixed race again are being born chinese/black and once again being left only with their mothers. Mixed races are here through no fault of their own. Us Blacks should stop taking out our anger on mixed people and blaming them, they 2 are victims they too are facing alot hicups in their lives

[@Whitney_Chula]

Eh ndataura zvandoziva 😂

[@romeoskillful7472]

Ghana the motherland of Africa

[@nanaamagh5098]

Who told you in Ghana if you're not a Christian am going to judge you?

[@AprilN]

No-one told me. Experienced it myself unfortunately

[@ewurafua7069]

I’ve never heard about people with dyed hair or tattoos being regarded as prostitutes. I know people don’t respect them as much though.

[@amethystessence]

The anklet one is a big issue. So many unnecessary stereotypes.

[@samuelkyei2888]

urinating in public is done everywhere(live in UK and is the same here)but is not as bad as Ghana.

[@AprilN]

Well it's not done everywhere. I never saw it in Ukraine or Russia where I lived for a long period of time. Havent seen it in the countries I've visited either. People do urinate in public places but not out in the open/on the street/in the gutter, unless they are intoxicated. It's not sth that is considered normal to do in a city

[@markntiri8251]

Try Nigeria

[@kennykross3306]

@@AprilN u right ghana a bit backwards

[@maxk5831]

@@kennykross3306 yes. the backwardness in Ghana is entrenched by mindless culture worship

[@elvisquartey6226]

Your accent is Ghanaian

[@kutaasjames7061]

I feel like you people talking about my community haha especially on the issue of urinating on public places by men and use of right hand in handling things, left one is a kind of disrespectful

[@delphingelisj4647]

Very nice 😍💋 💝💖♥️❤️

[@niiamu3300]

People coming from the outside Ghana are considered to be "rich". You can be a Ghanaian living outside or a foreigner. I am a Ghanaian living outside and I am considered rich which is a terrible way of classifying people. Rich Ghanaians in Ghana do not have that backward mentality.

[@anuoluwapo7996]

Indeed, the real rich people in Ghana knows very well that not every white, foreigners or diasporians are rich. They are very much aware that diasporians are rather poor. The rich in Ghana are aware of diasporians migrating for greener pastures. So it really depends.

[@happeningcash]

You guys described everything I hate about Ghana especially the religious thing .

[@akwasiowusuansah6329]

April where are your dreadlocks? Gone!

[@AprilN]

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[@HB-fu7zn]

I think some aspects of the content of this video is exagerated. For example, if you don't like pepper and someone else likes it, it doesn't make him bad. This is just a matter of choice. Also we should learn not to interprete friendly jokes as culture of the people. If your school mate ask whether you are a Christian and makes a comment that " they should convert you to be a Christian by end of term" , I think it's a friendly joke and does not represent the general population. To say it the way you did, was a misrepresentation. Next time, take the exaggeration out of your content.

[@AprilN]

We were talking generally about certain aspects of Ghanaian culture which shock us. Its a generalisation. What does a person being bad have to do with liking pepper? That was never said. And generally Ghanaian food is very spicy, this is what was highlighted. For your Christian comment, no it wasn't a friendly joke and yes Ghanaians (generally) can be religiously intolerant and can impose Christianity. I did not experience this from one or two persons but from a bulk of the people and it is sth that really stands out on the streets with people preaching, in buses, in schools, everywhere. This does not mean that it applies to every single person or place in the country, hence why it is a generalisation, not an exaggeration. Also we were speaking from our perspectives so naturally it is to an extent subjective.

[@TheBetslipMovie]

The Religion thing in Ghana is heartbreaking ... From the Christians especially.

[@missbabyloved7531]

Most of what you said except the use of the left hand has to do with the level of Christianity ingrained into people's mind that is a sin.

[@12Ansah]

Really i think its a cultural thing and a gesture of respect nothing biblical

[@missbabyloved7531]

@@12Ansah I meant all are our culture but wearing anklet beads has been tagged evil because of the biblical indoctrination that our way of life is evil

[@josephinemamabolo1280]

nothing biblical. African

[@cyrilplait]

I personally would love a lightskin girl which doesn't mean I hate darkskin ladies but bcos I have darkskin myself so for that I'll love to mix it up.

[@citizenofdaworld7582]

My country is a mess it really messed up. But we like to tell people how amazing we are. Mean while we are fucked. But know this we hate to talk about it. It a fact we are fucked

[@isabelladelaawudi6259]

Every country is messed up you should know that. This is a country steeped in tradition. And determined to carry it on to the next generation. Some of the things they do well hmm 🤔, another time

[@Just_rah212]

Yes, I agree with you on the religion thing🤦🏾‍♀️ It's just boring

[@africasfinest52]

The colorism issue stems from slavery

[@jamiejay8157]

Please that's a lie

[@yawbamoah2217]

A big lie..

[@nanaboahen]

The Christian approach was done wrongly.... Its unfortunate u had to got thru dat.

[@nanayaa3804]

South Africans breach more than ghanaians

[@mabosigomolamu9850]

That's not true, South Africans are naturally light skinned

[@qhawenxele8032]

That's not true. There is skin bleaching but it is not widespread. People are naturally light skinned in the Southern African region.

[@pelomk9022]

Lies

[@dericocooperphotography4783]

Dyeing your hair (especially unnatural colors) and having tattoos for a "woman especially" is considered to be eccentric. Thus automatically meaning, lacking in modesty. A woman lacking modesty is the most frowned upon sin a woman can commit in the eyes of the most high. However, it can be attractive to those who have been indoctrinated by Gentiles.

[@KikiRissa]

Not using your left hand is frowned upon in Ghana. If you feel that strongly about it then please go from whence you came. Good and bad things in all countries. Do you girls mean to say you are the only coloured girls in Ghana Wow

[@CyberBPLive]

Ghanaians exaggerate religion. If you ask Ghanaian how are you, they answer with by the grace of God. It’s too much!!

[@Whitney_Chula]

😂😂😂

[@rash1dreading659]

That's what we prefer.. Or is it offensive?

[@incrediblekorkor]

Abi it's by God's grace😂😂😂😂

[@buny8482]

How is that a problem???

[@akwesiboachie9913]

Hypocrites

[@ndahaj2350]

Me am not agree with her

[@Whitney_Chula]

Which part exactly ❤️

[@MamaAdjoa]

You can respect our culture or you get the slaps on your hand, the person didn't know you were a foreigner, and if it bothers you too much, please go home, but don't ask what is wrong with wearing something around your ankle. It is not a crime but you will be misjudged that's all, so go ahead and wear it

[@Whitney_Chula]

Did I say I wasn’t going to respect it ?or you didn’t understand what I said ?Some comments are really not necessary my dear

[@AprilN]

Oh cmon.. no need to be rude about it

[@happeningcash]

U sound stupid. Go read a book

[@rhapsodyelorm2598]

@@happeningcash hahaha 😂😂😂

[@Reveal187]

Urinating on the street or in an open gutter is not culture. It is indiscipline.

[@TheKingUgb]

She your sister? You guys have facial resemblance.

[@cringeville8330]

Guys don't actually like light skinned girls now times change... Or well... (A lot of the guys I know)

[@aboaboyahciciniko7132]

No Christian no life

[@cheendo7400]

Ukraine and Russia, those two countries don't believe in Religion and your father's side in Ghana are also NOT predominantly Christians.

[@AprilN]

Not very accurate but I'm not getting your point

[@KAPAK108]

@@AprilN Having lived in the west all my adult life, I also hate people who hardly know to me but accosting me to preach. Here politics, money and religion are private mattere. I understand you comming from a hitherto communist country whose citizens were brainwshed about the existance of religion but I must admit looking at you, a fine young lady it seems a bit odd to be an agnostic.

[@maxk5831]

@@KAPAK108 did she reveal her religious disposition? must have missed that