Why Shea Butter Makers In Ghana Are Fighting For Their Livelihoods | Still Standing

Women in Ghana have been turning shea nuts into butter for centuries. People across Africa have used it for skin and hair care, food, and medicine for at least 700 years. But for the past four decades, men have been cutting down the very tree that provides livelihood to many families. We traveled to Ghana to find out how despite the challenges, this group of women artisans is Still Standing.
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Women Built The Shea Butter Industry In Ghana. Now, They Are Fighting To Save It | Still Standing

[@Itsintheway23]

This is so sad to me. The demand for shea butter has increased by 600%. These women should be living in luxury. Per usual, every country takes the resources from Africa but somehow manage to leave the inhabitants out of the equation. It's sickening but from now on I'll definitely make the effort to buy from small businesses vs commercially

[@sophiaumezinwa9655]

Buying from small business or from all those elderly women that sells is the best, it's still raw and natural.

[@CHICKENNUGGET69360]

Well they are not the big suppliers of shea butter. They can only produce so little.

[@mistaman4638]

The American way , look at the Afghan women that had all their money stolen by the u.s.... Now they cant leave the house, drive , Or even be seen .. To bad they aren't White & Christian like the Ukrainian Fascists... We would send billons for ya.. 😂. . The saddest part.?.. Its true...

[@kikoedano6861]

"every country takes the resources from Africa" I think this statement is wrong, Africa is selling these raw materials because most producers can't process it themselves. If these countries has a more decent manufacturing industry, they don't have to sell everything raw but instead a processed product. Even partially processed product should suffice. Example, instead of selling ores they will sell steel. Even if they cant build ships, steel alone has more than doubles the value of the raw material and also helps local employment.

[@abigailwestkinn5254]

Very true

[@CarmelAfrique]

I wish there was a way we could buy from these women directly. My father goes to the Ghana markets for me each year for my business, but I would love to buy from these beautiful women. They’re incredible and deserve to see the fruits of their labor!!

[@marriimar6562]

9:37

[@marriimar6562]

Go to 9:37 which provides contact program names

[@tanshievlogs]

@@marriimar6562 not seeing tht info at 9.37

[@marriimar6562]

@@tanshievlogs W.G. Goreja “shea butter”

[@doloresaletta]

Haha, that's just a book about shes butter that they used for information.

[@erijennifer]

We need to come up with a way to buy from these women directly. There's a HUGE DIFFERENCE from the Shea from Ghana in comparison to the commercial ones! I'm down to help our people

[@shannonjohnson4314]

I agree! I've become allergic to the commercial brands.

[@KaylaSteen]

Me too! What needs to be done?

[@annnee6818]

​@@shannonjohnson4314 It's probably the preservatives that are setting you off, they put them in so their product lasts longer. Common complaint sadly.

[@perfectionnotallowed6093]

Yes. Swanson sells an organic West African Shea butter made in Ghana, it’s the BEST I’ve ever used. Now I see why.

[@ololadeolaleye2454]

Do they have a cluster in Ghana where they all sell?

[@nicolemarie151]

“For these women, she butter is a symbol of prosperity and independence.” Yesssss🙌🏾 How can we support them?

[@yyg4632]

I hope they can set up a small online store or fund somewhere. Then insider could post the link.

[@HeyYouShouldSmile]

@@yyg4632 Also somewhere we could donate for more shea trees to be planted

[@krystelmcneil6811]

While I'm not sure that we can purchase from them directly, this story and issue is not just specific to them, is representative of all small shea butter producers in Africa who have been doing this for centuries. I think what we can do to support them is know who and where we are getting our shea butter from. I'm lucky enough to buy mine from African vendors in Chicago who fly home a couple times a year and they bring things directly back . One in a green soap that I use but the other is Shea butter, it's so pure I can put it in my food. It's WAY better than commercial grade too an less expensive. But I would find African stores and vendors near you.

[@EternalLife3811]

I agree..

[@bonnieblueful]

I believe they are on Etsy

[@lenanguyen9957]

"it's difficult, but we don't want to throw away our culture." wise words. people need to hear this

[@mspooh9280]

They are extremely hardworking, consistent and determined. I hope god continues to bless them. 🙏🏾❤️

[@Native-Kitty]

I would totally buy Shea butter from these women. They are truly beautiful and amazing! Thank you for showing this story.

[@tashnahtv6098]

My thoughts exactly.

[@hkpfalldie]

If I have a chance to travel to Ghana, I’ll definitely buy it directly from them

[@Rayhan643]

Omg same ❤️

[@kwakupencil6789]

God bless Ghana 🇬🇭 🙏🏼

[@Reptiliomorph]

I just emailed her, she mails across the world! I'm going to order some.

[@120id9]

“If you are only one or two women that goes into the bush to pick, it is likely that you won’t come back.” This sent chills down my spine. This is their reality that they live every single day. It’s like the ‘watch out for the monsters after dark’ story that people used to tell little girls to scare them from leaving the house, except in their case it’s literal.

[@HabitualLover]

In most women and girl's case it's literal all over the world. And it's our own sons, brothers, dads and husbands doing awful things. That's why it's crucial for women to have means to provide for ourselves whenever we're single, and to mind the safety of women around us in our communities like they do.

[@dblack8956]

yeah a little propagandic drama as they film a serene forrest . ain't nobody bothering those women.

[@FinancialShinanigan]

Glad the younger generations are still willing to learn the process, keep the tradition alive!

[@Mrclutch1939]

Because they don't have anything else to do. In the case of other Traditions young people have better jobs this why they don't last.

[@aTypicalMushroom]

when the inferior way of making butter is the only thing for work you can do there, it is all they will do.

[@jesuslover5968]

they don’t have a choice bro

[@MeiinUK]

@@Mrclutch1939 : There is no "better" or not "better" jobs. It is just the same jobs, but done in a different way. Same thing.

[@avateraangshoe5025]

@@jesuslover5968 they do. If they want they can join the big companies but they choose not to because they want to keep their traditional alive. One of the women even said so in the video

[@Virtual_Cadence]

Our government needs to do a lot more for these northern women. Shea butter is gold on the world market.They deserve more than they are getting. Love to my beautiful northern Ghanaian women. 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭

[@redbutterfly88]

This group of women are legend. As they are creating this so Authentic, rich, luxurious, amazing product by their hand. i love shea butter fot my skin and hair its so expensive this is the real gold butter. Lets all help and hail this women. They deserve more shea butter is expensive give them the right fair share for risking their life picking it.

[@LaXOXOs]

Hey red butterfly if you could get their address I will be gladly and love to help these ladies 💲💲💲

[@LolaAkinyele]

Local Shea butter is cheap. You can buy a small bucket worth with $10. It's commercial ones that are pretty expensive

[@YayaJ4579]

​@@LaXOXOs me too for sure...

[@marriimar6562]

Go to 9:37 which provides contact program names

[@alienvomitsex]

@@marriimar6562 learn2read. Those are sources

[@natsomething0]

I wonder how many of you folks are like me...you watch these vids and then Google where to buy locally made products. This is really a great advert for these industries. Keep 'em comin'!

[@Temajuki]

God speed to these women and their families. May they be safe and receive the prosperity they deserve for their hardships

[@HabitualLover]

But when you worked so hard, you need rest, so you buy a machine to do the hard work. It's a vicious cycle when demand and conflicting needs put a strain on vulnerable populations. Africa should be benefiting from it's own wealth. This is how you know colonialism never ended. Also, the excess of capitalism is well known now. Demand for this wouldn't destroy people and the environment if we could get these corporations and capitalist-corporate-minded individuals to stop forcing lifetimes of overtime labor that scarcely supports the forced laborer and only benefits a microscopic few who insist on commandeering the whole planet for their personal use. Every culture disabled by colonialism knew how to live within their local resources and trade for the rest. Then came greedy, ignorant, godless marauding people from over there and the planet earth has suffered indescribably since. It's extra needless.

[@bhagirathisrinivas8336]

I would definitely buy Shea butter from these women. Portia is doing such an incredible job! More power to you all ❤️

[@nanaharrison13]

I can get it for you in small and large quantities just email..I live in the northern part of Ghana

[@erikkaadams6038]

@@nanaharrison13 I want it and how much

[@marriimar6562]

@@erikkaadams6038 Go to 9:37 which provides contact program names

[@avateraangshoe5025]

@@erikkaadams6038 they gave contact information in the video. Don't go giving strangers on KZbin comment section your money and then cry when it backfires

[@user-ov1mn8zg3e]

the most amazing thing about this is that young people are actually interested. usually these videos are all like "young people are not interested in leaning this craft", but it's funny how a multibillion dollar cosmetics industry changes opinions.

[@stevecooper7883]

They have families to feed, of course massive industry is going to appeal to them

[@Egbeviwo]

Kudos to our grandmothers, mothers, wives and sisters for their hard work to sustainable financial support. 700 years of trade tradition pass on....👍🏼

[@mikailmillion]

700 years of being broke lol the black community do not know how to advance

[@Egbeviwo]

@@mikailmillion it was because of the suppression, exploitation and all sorts of economic slavery from your foreparents. Mind you the young African generations are closing up on you. End of era.

[@breefree1013]

Nah, this is ridiculous. they deserve to have abundance in wealth. My mom has been using shea butter on me since I was 4. We always got them from the african shops in Atlanta but covid hit these places hard and it hasn’t been the same since. There are so many brands and companies taking advantage of the market. Before all the hype, it was 2010 and good shea butter was available. My eczema was healed, my skin was healthy, and the white kids at school were bullying me for using this instead of “normal” lotion. Now look where we are…how ironic💆🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️ Anyways…………..I will pay anything to get this DIRECTLY from them- even if it takes forever to ship. I don’t care if the shipping is ridiculous. Those working and producing this straight from the motherland deserve to be living well anyways. Ridiculous…Keep y’alls mouths shut next time…Gatekeep and build from there. This is what happens otherwise.

[@HabitualLover]

Everything you said

[@reilea9977]

The white kids bullied you how? How would they know what you use in the privacy of your home? What, you brought it to school and used it at school? How old were these kids? They bullied you through the.....YEARS? ALL the white kids? Every single one of them that existed? How would THEY know what you used at home?

[@donttalktomeyoureannoying8736]

White people barely use lotion 🧴 or any protection, that’s why their skin looks the way it do

[@fromthemoonandmybed]

I can’t believe you were bullied for using shea butter. Those kids have no idea how often shea butter is used for many different things. Using it in its purest form is so much better. I notice a difference in my skin too. 😢

[@africanwalkvideos]

I love shea butter, especially during Ghana's Harmattan season.

[@rachelmm05]

I started using pure shea butter bar from Ghana on my skin some years back. I had really bad hyperpigmentation on my face and now my blemishes are nearly gone. This is only product that has actually helped to heal my skin(not over night but over the course of a few years). A little goes a long way. One real bar last me for about 6mths. Btw: if the shea butter you purchase looks like a traditional soap bar (dial or safeguard shape) then don't purchase it. A real bar or real butter will look more homemade. Check the label

[@baortiz25]

Where do you purchase from?

[@NokubongaSithole]

Where do you purchase from

[@sixteen.candles.4644]

Where do u get ir from???

[@keiishine]

^^^ asking also

[@MisstressMourtisha]

same with African black soap. it should be brown and white, kinda chunky looking. (use a cloth to lather do not put bar on the skin) The charcoal looking bars are fake. the butter and soap saved my hair and skin.

[@moyabarnes3876]

These ladies should be millionaires right now. Father I pray that you bless them in ways don't couldn't even imagine

[@sharonhill2602]

These sort of traditional products need to be protected.

[@dunkley7776]

Wow! Amazing coverage of shea butter and how it’s made. So many gems in Ghana. Great job!

[@adondesimpson6958]

huh?

[@deezpistachionuts]

@@adondesimpson6958 what exactly are you confused about???

[@amynazza]

I’m so glad they mentioned planting more trees. I hope they get a lot more closer to home so they can gather nuts more safely in the future

[@jacobbaker4545]

Their skin....perfection

[@staciegreene2262]

Their skin is of course flawless 😍

[@divinee1575]

My mum taught me to use shea butter on any cuts i get on my skin since I was little. it always healed and returned it back to normal. God bless all these women and our mothers

[@luxuryhub1323]

I wish I could buy this product directly from them, cutting out all the middle men.

[@phranerphamily]

I fully second this!

[@visekual6248]

You can, just go to Ghana. who knows, you might even make money importing it.

[@SherriNDallasTX]

Luxury hub I was thinking this exact same thing!

[@phranerphamily]

I did go and follow her on Instagram and if you look in the description of the show you'll find that link

[@Amos_Quito]

Ghanaian here, come to Accra and we'll travel up north so you meet them yourself.

[@KeliK1]

This documentary is so refreshing! I've recently had the chance to taste the shea fruit. It is very delicious with a rich taste. Eat two and you would feel full. The nuts look like jewelry when taken out of a ripe fresh fruit. The tree does also look good. It reflects beauty, quality and strength. I use the butter often and I can say it makes my body happy in many ways...

[@valeriesignaturesalon]

Hi,I would like to purchase Sheabutter from the The women in the video in Ghana. Thank you

[@ilovebighearts]

Yes the shea fruit is very delicious

[@wosotry8263]

@@valeriesignaturesalon the description of the video has the lady's email address

[@valeriesignaturesalon]

@@wosotry8263 hi,no one reply from their DM also they did not reply from their Instagram page

[@HouseofWeh]

Way to make us want to help and give no direct link to buy direct.

[@richlucas555]

Their families would be very wealthy if they know how much this stuff is sold here in America

[@AllPraisebetoAllah60]

Tell me about it, and some of them are not real one

[@phongchartw.phaskorn3645]

The total handcrafted butter making processes are truly amazing! ❤️

[@belle_bagay3849]

this is where government initiatives can step in and help. when i stay in Rwanda , I have a hard time finding shea butter, it’s not as popularly produced in east africa compared to west, but somehow there’s no import directly from ghana which would be worth buying. if i find any shea butter it’s from a chinese company or from europe and it’s not the raw natural product.

[@sunnijames2802]

In East Africa the nearest country to produce the best shea nilotica is Uganda.

[@peacheskong2245]

Wow! From Ghana to east Africa there aren't any businesses yet the Chinese and Europeans are the one selling fakes?? Unbelievable

[@olympiaa4935]

It’s produced locally in northern Uganda

[@marshyeIIow]

its appreciable they're still sticking on to traditional methods but if they take this as their primary source of income it's advisable to incorporate sophisticated technology phase by phase to keep up with mechanised sector. its kinda devastating when we see all our hardwork and labour getting little to no returns just because we stood there while the world went ahead. yall deserve much more for all these efforts seriously

[@gggggg-hs2tk]

tbh they could still incorporate traditional labour with modern times in different ways, like they could also offer tours or workshops, I'm sure a lot of tourists would pay for that!

[@marshyeIIow]

@Bystander232 im not sure how well you perceive "sophisticated technology" in this context. coming from a "third world" (like the west puts it) country myself who had worked closely with traditional sector workforce i just pointed out something i observed from field, adding in technology doesn't mean transforming their workplace into some ultra modern factory overnight. can't really blame you tho!! i think its simply the issue of global west's understanding about modernization vs what we (developing and under developed countries) actually mean when we say technology and modernization.

[@yaaobenewaah1697]

They actually have in some parts of Ghana. And they made sure women like this were trained to operate the machinery in some cases.

[@quannguyentu6613]

@@marshyeIIow Yeah from what I can see some kind of machinery like a mixer instead of using hands may help them a lot without affecting quality. I can't imagine the body strain they get everyday from doing all of that works manually.

[@TheSongwritingCat]

In the video on nilotica shea, there is some machinery.

[@rooftopmunda]

Salute to all these womens, they're the real jewels. Such high quality butter can't be provided by corporate giants.

[@vanessaabisai4300]

Notice how all of them have flawless glowing skin ? God bless you queens 👑

[@mainKhushhoon1]

I don't know much about the African countries, but slowly I am getting interested in African culture this video made me know more about Africa; Thank you

[@prettyhuis6650]

These are the types of small businesses we should be supporting as small businesses in Africa

[@19blessings1]

I’m ready to buy

[@rarejourneys]

I traveled to Ghana for three weeks in 2019 and realized I have never worked a hard day in my life. Trully a blessed woman. Thank you God!

[@michellevijver3920]

I'd rather buy theirs than the one in stores it's hard to find the raw pure stuff! And they deserve it so much more.

[@mabeaute8963]

Thank you for covering this topic! I feel it marvelous that we know how things like this are made so we won’t take for granted.🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@ems9965]

as a ghanaian born in the uk i really urge people to buy authentic shea butter it’s so sad to see people exploited for western gain

[@uchenna127]

Why don't you go there and go into business with them, so they can make more money. The West doesn't have anything to do with it. We have all the power, not them.

[@ruci]

Huge respect for these strong ladies continuing the culture and their small business, I'll try place an order with them. The benefits of shea butter are well known, they should be able to create a market association for fair prices.

[@LatashaMartin]

I’m so thankful for their hard work. I use shea butter everyday on my hair and skin. Such beautiful women

[@sunitasrinivasan7390]

Thank you for sharing this message. Prayers to the Almighty to let these women continue their lives with such a skilled and beautiful product. 🙏

[@kaylabyrd7608]

This makes me so sad I love shea butter & don’t use anything else we need to protect these women & traditions. Like everyone else is saying I wish there was a way we can buy from them directly

[@bodybutterplug]

I only use West African Shea Butter for my business! Thank you ladies for what you do 🫶🏾‼️

[@nenentiritu1774]

Please consider contacting this group and sourcing directly from them. It will put food on their tables and you'll get high quality butter

[@biblenutritionist546]

@@nenentiritu1774 contact or their email plz

[@mimimina1487]

How can I contact with them directly

[@bodybutterplug]

@@mimimina1487 you just have to find a vendor out there on the continent

[@ClutchingPearlz]

You’d think their government would provide safety and transportation through the dangerous forest and help with replanting efforts for the trees.

[@tracykaebisch993]

Boko Haram is a huge threat and governments have been largely affected by them. Your simple solution fails to see the bigger picture.

[@Amos_Quito]

@@tracykaebisch993 no boko haram in Ghana. It's Nigeria has boko haram.

[@ClutchingPearlz]

@@tracykaebisch993 no it’s not boko haram it’s local people (men) who are doing the robbing and sometimes rape of these women.

[@forebidden]

@@tracykaebisch993 boko haram isn’t in ghana, that’s nigeria. but the ghanaian government does have issues

[@alienvomitsex]

@@Amos_Quito boko haram drink wolf cola

[@relatablevoices1120]

I'm so proud of these ladies. I pray God's richest blessings over their lives and may their income double. 🙏

[@imianco8079]

incredible.. thank you for producing and sharing this information!!

[@Lovingme224]

Unbelievable 😳🔥🔥🔥I’ll pay for shipping for that blue bucket 🤦🏾‍♀️❤️❤️❤️I wished they would’ve mentioned how we can buy from them

[@okechukwunze9963]

Whatever information you need I can help direct you

[@faithfullivingwithEmezy]

Their contact & handle is in the description box.

[@Frank-Bediko62]

​@@okechukwunze9963Don't bring your 419 to Ghana

[@darleenmcclung9615]

These ladies are heroes! That’s truly hard work, praying your profits increase❤️

[@crystalzag7143]

I live in the Northern Region of Ghana and it's true. These women work so hard.

[@XXMariaKellyXX]

Any way of sourcing shea direct from the ladies so more of the money goes direct to them?

[@justinstewart4889]

@@XXMariaKellyXX In the video description, their Instagram page is linked. Maybe you can reach out to them that way.

[@Ishcognito]

This changed my life for the better, thank u so much

[@nikeogunsola1166]

Thank You so much for sharing this I’ve always wondered how the shea butter is made. Wow such a tasking process

[@Claudia-sq6xw]

As a Ghanaian I say it's high time we hold our irresponsible leaders accountable for their wayward Ness...

[@reginek.7042]

They really put all thine heart, mind, body, and soul in forming this better. It’s not about the quantity; it’s about the quality!❤

[@wisdomadingo2844]

It is prominent in the Northern part of Ghana. My grandma is proficient in Shea butter making.

[@wisdomadingo2844]

She lives in Pwalugu

[@sunnijames2802]

Yes Ghana makes more but Benin is a close second. In the East Uganda

[@LeanlovesLain143]

I also see shea butter as a result of hard work,integrity, hope and independence of these women. 😢 im so proud of them❤

[@ElisaAvigayil]

You've heard the feedback and started linking to the businesses in your videos. Thank you!

[@user-eu3op7or6v]

Beautiful craft and tradition I really hope they can plant more trees and stop the deforestation I wish I knew how to support them if definitely buy my Shea from these beautiful women! ❤

[@davidjusu7237]

Thank you for this video!

[@hellokaeme]

We cherish and value these incredible women whose hard work gives us the best skincare product in the world. Ayekoo!!

[@norteyamoah947]

Finally you come to Ghana

[@chefnic4763]

Shea butter is amazing! These women are amazing.

[@mccnbinnie9840]

Amazing the work they put in, I will support these woman always

[@kavithajayakaran1014]

A story of courage, determination and grit. The require worldwide recognition and business to take this art into the next generation . Thank you for sharing

[@ilachauhan4666]

Its really hard working women God bless them

[@egads3696]

When it burns you, it is ready-words to live by.

[@mahlet3570]

Great job Portia. Much love from Ethiopia 💚💛❤️

[@MelSpeaksMD]

This was great, thank you!

[@SuperCastilloe]

Been a super fan of Shea butter for the past 16 years.. my favourite L’occitane ❤ superb quality !! Watching this is clear there’s no fair trade 🥺 not to mention all the hard work from beginning to end

[@sawu3668]

May God bless this women. 🙏

[@13thravenpurple94]

Great work 🥳 Thank yoooou 💜

[@oakenshadow6763]

Cutting down the trees should be made illigal. They should be protected as a vital resource. Charcoal is not as valuable. Grow your own trees to burn that don't have a more important and repeatedly applicable value.

[@davidabraxton]

Would love to order directly from them..so much respect for them and treasure such knowledge that has been preserved. Been using shea butter for years even on my pets..

[@marriimar6562]

Go to 9:37 which provides contact program names

[@Flower-ck2bs]

@@marriimar6562 what is that?

[@davidabraxton]

@@marriimar6562 actually i did..no info. Smh

[@marriimar6562]

@@davidabraxton w.g.

[@davidabraxton]

@@marriimar6562 e g. What?? Wow maybe the aggrevarion isn't worth it .🤦🏿‍♀️🤦🏿‍♀️

[@sonyafoster8337]

Hats off to you ladies,you're holding on to what you know,bless you all

[@mintymint4048]

Wow so many steps . I really respect these ladies.

[@schulteconsult4403]

There must be an educational awareness of the valuability of such trees, aforestation and the dangers of deforestation. A total prohibition of tree felling must be enforced by law. The senseless greed in Ghana must stop!!!

[@efsane4403]

Mache das in deinem Land und lass die anderen Länder in Ruhe

[@schulteconsult4403]

@@efsane4403 was geht dir das an? Kann es sein dass du zu den Dieben dieses Land gehörst?

[@fritzfaibil7774]

I live in the southern part of Ghana(Accra) and this is the first time seeing how shea butter(nkuto) is being made

[@lollymagg]

This has helped my hair grow and my skin glow.

[@wargirl98]

Such a great story can’t wait until next paycheck to be able to support such an amazing small business! Tradition can never be beaten

[@crabmansteve6844]

I would much rather buy from these women than large multinational cosmetic companies and middlemen.

[@okechukwunze9963]

I can help you with that and any information you need

[@Itsallaboutme7105]

Amazing ❤️ hard worker's this is how it's made only nature provides. 🙏

[@cieoflove482]

Wow cutting down trees - I hope they post a way to order from these small farmers

[@Hgdsddijbbbu54d]

God bless these beautiful women and please help them keep producing

[@krimsworld]

Anyone looking to support - Kynk Naturals out of Toronto makes some awesome products with shea butter sourced from traditional makers like these!

[@AnaGonzalez-xj6pm]

I have a new appreciation for this product.

[@madamcuracha9391]

How I wish they will get funding so that they can keep up with the competition. Salute to Portia and these women warriors.❤️♥️❤️♥️

[@anniethompson9207]

Thank you to these women..I would like to know where to purchase their Shea butter..👍👍

[@1gopifatimah]

Thank you for this. I follow social media on one shea butter page, but have not seen all the hard work and detail shown here. How can we help this particular group? She listed her wishes. We should be able to support them.

[@marriimar6562]

9:37

[@brandonplays702]

So happy to learn more about what my descendants may have done! Black is beautiful❤

[@nadiradutt8470]

FASCINATING I FEEL THAT THE NATURAL MADE VERSION IS THE BEST

[@samanthav8728]

I love these beautiful women! I cannot live without Shea Butter everything! This hard work should be bringing them joy and wealth, not pain and worry! Is there anything I, the simple buyer, can do to help try to make Shea Butter more of a precious product for Ghana??

[@brightBoss]

I guess you could pay them a visit in Ghana. You're welcome

[@mrwonderful2081]

I bet these women have amazing hands 🙌

[@Syncopatientzero]

My thoughts exactly.

[@MaryOdere]

Such a refreshing video. I hope to visit here one day. Reminds me of the process of making palm oil!

[@cutiepiebb]

May God bless these hardworking women

[@Alinor24]

I hope they are proud of their craft. They should be.

[@superbeast8373]

Love shea butter. These people are awesome.

[@LivingLifeWithDeeDee]

These women are Sheros. Thank you for all of your hard work ❤

[@mw7882]

Thank you for bringing awareness to this issue. It would be good of these women put their product on Etsy so we can buy from them directly.

[@shoaibbhat4957]

Traditional work is pure and truly eco friendly rather then new techniques which somehow affectes our nature

[@user-fk8uh4vu7e]

I love the shea butter raw form🤤