Why travel to GHANA in AFRICA and what to experience there? ׀ Czech VOLUNTEER shared her experience

Maki is sharing her experience of traveling to Ghana for 2 months as a volunteer for one Czech organization. Disclaimer: Maki's opinions are her own personal opinions and they don't reflect the opinions of the organization she's volunteering for. This interview is about her personal opinions and experiences sharing her travel and the video by any means doesn't represent the organization and its beliefs. Maki is a guest in this interview as an individual, not as a representative of the organization.
We actually shoot this interview some time ago so now Maki actually really moved there as she planned to.
Maki is talking in this episode about preparation for her travel, and what vaccine is required for entering the country, she's also mentioning some typical cuisine for Ghana and she was also able to share a real "behind the scene" video with us of how a typical dish is made. It takes a really lot of effort to make it!
It's really interesting to hear about traditions and customs from her and about her travels around Accra which included a lighthouse in Jamestown, Aburi Garden, the first Ghanaian Cocoa Farm, and Maki also visited the local Zoo, and of course, a couple of beaches.
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[@loritakusiwaa4164]

I just moved back to Ghana 🇬🇭 after I lived in Brooklyn NYC for almost all my life about 28yrs They called me Obroni too when I first got here just cause I spoke English like a foreigner even though I spoke the local dialect perfectly well the moment I started speaking English they see me as foreign so hence the Obroni name not specifically for supremacy but to show love ❤️ 😊this is almost how we treat every foreigner very polite the poorest Ghanaian will invited you to eat with him if you encounter him eating no matter how small it is also you can’t hand anything to ppl with your left hand it’s disrespectful its a very different culture then other African countries cause we even call ourselves Royals Every Ghanaian is a royal that’s how we call each other in the Akan language so remember politeness is the key when you visit We say Akwaba( Welcome Home) to anyone who enters the Gates of Ghana 🇬🇭 cause that’s literally how we feel so I will sign off here saying Akwaba to you and Ghana will see you soon❤️🙏

[@titochawe3739]

Hello , I like to visit Ghana me I'm from Tanzania

[@thesecondgroup]

@@titochawe3739 your welcome to visit. We'll be waiting for you

[@deejay5102]

I have heard that the police sometimes shake you down for money if they know you are a foreigner. I have also heard the local markets price gouge when they find out you are not Ghanaian. If that true?

[@deejay5102]

@@titochawe3739 wapi in Tanzania unatoka?

[@thesecondgroup]

@@deejay5102 The good part is that everything sold in a Ghanaian market is open for bargain so no matter how foreign u may sound, as long as you know you can bargain, u just start bargaining from any amount quoted and make sure u try to slash the quoted amount in half to commence your bargain. For the police part, we don't have such experience to share as a foreigner cos we are locals.

[@alexotoo8048]

My sister thanks for loving Ghana. However, l want to educate you on one thing, we don't treat foreigners good because we see them to be better human beings than us but because we have a rich hospitality for all mankind. This was the reason why the west took advantage of to colonize us. Always remember that. Thanks

[@samuelkobby5723]

Well said brother. She must be educated.✊🏿

[@ericyeboah277]

Well said.

[@Aeon1019]

💯 the Spirit of a HUEMAN!

[@chrisd9608]

Glad you discovered how humans should behave as ordained by our creator. We Ghanaians understand that and it’s part of culture and nature. When someone visits you, we believe that person can be from the past(ancestors), the present(relative) or the future (messenger). It doesn’t matter the colour of your skin. African Americans who are our brothers and sister are equally treated nicely. We understand the value of fortitude love peace and leaving in harmony with all people, tribes and nature. Am glad you had a wonderful experience and saw Ghanaian hospitality first hand🙏🏾❤😊🍫 Stay blessed 🙏🏾

[@samuelkobby5723]

@@chrisd9608 well said brother 🇬🇭✊🏿🇬🇭

[@stressfreesasaki6570]

Ghana is a beautiful,peaceful country and the people are so friendly ❤

[@princekonadu5069]

We treat you the same way we treat each other. We are humanists, we love people

[@samuelniitettet7323]

I thank Ghanaians mothers and fathers for bringing up the children of Ghana very well , today anyone from this part of the world that visit Ghana talks about how welcoming ,lovely ,caring , peaceful and nice people that the Ghanaians are . i say thank to Mothers and Fathers of GHANA🇬🇭

[@samuelkobby5723]

🇬🇭 PLEASE, GHANAIANS DON'T TREAT WHITE PEOPLE AS BETTER RACE. BUT WE ARE WELCOMING PEOPLE AND TREAT FOREIGNERS FEEL AT HOME AND THAT'S HOW HUMANS SHOULD LIVE ON EARTH.🤔 UNFORTUNATELY THE OPPOSITE HAPPENS IN EUROPE AND IN THE WESTERN COUNTRIES. SO BE EDUCATED.

[@colorsofheartlucie]

I'm sure Maki didn't mean it in the bad way, but probably it wasn't a very fortunate choice of words. I'm pinning your comment. 📌

[@samuelkobby5723]

@@colorsofheartlucie Thanks for finally commenting on this issue. And I hope she will learn from this. Anyway she's still welcome "Akwaaba" to Ghana. Regards ❤️🇬🇭

[@colorsofheartlucie]

@@samuelkobby5723 Apologies I didn't replied sooner, I just posted this episode last week and day after that I left for my vacation where I was offline all the time and I just came back today. I will revisit this issue and try to edit it out. Now I can clearly hear it came out wrong which definitely wasn't our intention. 🙏

[@Head_On]

Even a Togolese in Ghana is more respected by Ghanaians than their fellow citizens,yes or no?

[@samuelkobby5723]

@@colorsofheartlucie That is fine my sister and thank you very much. God bless 😊🇬🇭

[@herewithdegreatest6140]

I have subscribed because of your guest. I love how she spoke. ❤ I loved how you conducted the interview too. Kudos 👊🏿

[@colorsofheartlucie]

Glad to read you enjoyed the interview, I should be able to put up second part this week. :)

[@nanaowusuwaa9466]

Don't think Ghanaians treated you nice because of your colour. They treated you nicely because they're hospitality, so get that idea from your mind.

[@mickdals7549]

@Guevara Be respectful or stop talking nonsense. There are poor people in USA and Europe too. You can stuff that superiority mindset.

[@selinaboamah2975]

Unfortunately as Africans, being too nice is what got us into slavery, and we must not forget that.

[@kissphamous5451]

@Guevara this nigerian hater is here

[@islyrevans295]

Don't they

[@aspmedia8311]

Ghana to the world 🇬🇭 Ghana keep doing good as we're i love Ghana 🇬🇭❤️ my mother land

[@simonHagan-x3v]

i feel better whenever foreigners talk good about Ghana. Infact Ghana is a safe country all welcomes everyone

[@stephenjohnson3542]

Wonderful experience in Ghana 🇬🇭. THANKS.

[@vigilantghanaian8864]

Obroni does not necessarily mean white, is given to anyone that is foreign that is not black skinned. So a black light skin is also called Obroni. We don't see white race as better so we give them better treatment, that is a lie. Ghanaians are too hospitable, is a gift and a curse. We are too welcoming sometimes for our own good. But love Ghana

[@Eric-pr7gm]

thanks for visiting my country and telling them about how good we are. You are welcome to Ghana

[@Sureroot22]

I really love this conversation 🫶🏿💯

[@colorsofheartlucie]

Love to read that! Second part should be up this week! :)

[@Sureroot22]

@@colorsofheartlucie can’t wait 🫢🥰.. but you should also schedule a plans to visit the continent as well.. probably I’d prefer my country 🇬🇭🫣🤗🫶🏿🖤

[@coucoubay]

I do not think Ghanaians regard Europeans as being the "better" people. Ghanaians treat all visitors as people who are away from their home and therefore need to be received and welcomed. If you overstep or abuse your welcome, they will make it known.

[@islyrevans295]

The black people aren't treated so good

[@anthonyacquah1289]

Mark my word lets people show u Positive side of África n see how yr channel will go it will shot fast bcos people Are sick n tired of negative so we want positive

[@coucoubay]

Just because they are not mean to you does not mean they think you are better than them

[@comahsamuel3969]

This is how they're they don't have no respect for human beings not even for themselves, they're full of beasts in humans form.

[@clementgavi7290]

Ghana is a true democracy. A country where the political leaders aren't trouble to the people. It is an asset for the whole Africa. This is why the European Union shouldn't come to tell us that the the 60-year-old dynastic tyranny at East of Ghana, is the chief negotiator for countries of Africa, Caribbean and Pacific in the framework of her cooperation with all these millions and millions souls. Ghana would have been the appropriate choice. Because we in Africa can be represented by what we have as best, a good. The European Union shouldn't come and encourage the evil among us.

[@st7tv582]

Not issue of obroni but just that Ghanaians love to welcome people.

[@estheresthers5050]

That's interesting. I enjoyed it ☺️

[@kofifoster4014]

Beautiful Shows 🇬🇭♥️

[@colorsofheartlucie]

Appreciate a positive feedback, thank you 🤗

[@papaagidi2838]

Yes beautiful show, I’m new from USA and I just subscribed

[@papaagidi2838]

Hello beautiful Ladies come back and visit again. You are always welcome, peaceful here

[@reginaayisi-duodu6932]

Glad you enjoyed your stay

[@JamesBond-44]

Yes Ghana is very safe country, and second most peaceful country in Africa after Mauritius.

[@kissphamous5451]

Ghanaians are nice to you not bcos ure yt they're generally nice to everyone so get it ryt. ❤️

[@selinaboamah2975]

Unfortunately being too nice to other races is what got us into slavery. We have to be very careful not to repeat history.

[@omlive7867]

Also please note that Africa is a continent with over 50 countries on the continent and so being specific and mentioning the country' of discussion is best.

[@colorsofheartlucie]

Sure, I'm aware! :) I'm hoping to have more guests on my channel who can share experiences from other African (and rest of the world) countries as well. Feel free to recommand someone to me. :)

[@benjaminjackson6686]

Subscribed because of your friend

[@franciskojo2559]

Please point of correction, Obroni is not treated nice because, we Ghanaians think they are super. No, Ghanaians treat everyone with love and will do everything to make you happy because you are human being. We are hospitable to everyone irrespective of race, creed, religion and culture. So far as you are human being, we just love ❤️❤️❤️ you .

[@GyamfiBediako]

13:04 No… left handed people still eat with their right hands… Don’t forget that this is a cultural thing… and many of us are raised with this…

[@fB-sk2wy]

You feel at home because all races once inhabited that continent. Your ancestors are guiding you there. 🇬🇭 😊 The way you described the preparation of fufu is the old traditional way of preparing it. There are new ways now which as peeling off the cassava and plantain and cutting it in bits and blending it in a blender. Once that's done, you can strain the water out and then put it on the burner and continue to stir and turn until you get the right consistency. Look it up on KZbin.

[@franciskoomson7312]

Wow, colors of heart, well done. I hope you will plan to visit Ghana yourself and experience things for yourself and your subscribers. Ghanaians, let's support this channel, she is promoting Ghana to the world.

[@colorsofheartlucie]

Thank you, I really appreciate your words. 🙏 I'm hoping to visit there one day too as well. 😊

[@missbabyloved7531]

Nhwehw3 anim.

[@franciskoomson7312]

@@missbabyloved7531 'Antediluvian' woman, learn.

[@papaagidi2838]

@@colorsofheartlucie come I’ll give you free accommodation in my new house with walking distance to shops not far from the airport

[@stevenknight3805]

Hello Lucie, at 16:59 in your video when your guest spoke about Cocoa, you showed a picture of a Coconut. They are not the same. A coconut has a super hard shell (like in your photo) with a soft or semi hard membrane inside it with lots of liquid (like water or milk) but full of vitamins, natural sugars, amino acids, and other minerals etc. Biological name: Cocos Nucifera - Latin. Whereas the Cocoa or Kakao that your guest is talking about, is used to make chocolate. The kind of sweet creamy product you’re accustomed to in europe. Like coconut, Cocoa is a tropical plant from the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao) which happens to produce cocoa beans or seeds which are dried, roasted and milled into powder form. This is then processed further with sugars and cream to produce your favourite chocolate. Enjoy!!!

[@colorsofheartlucie]

Hi Steven, yes, you're right! :) I'm aware of this, I just didn't have enough time to render it again. 😁 But thanks for sharing, I didn't know about that in detail. :)

[@ZAGIDI]

You did great with your description

[@colorsofheartlucie]

Thank you 😊

[@streams8789]

We love people my dear and you only find spices in our Waakye but not all like spices we barely use them

[@Aeon1019]

Wow, she said the _ENERGY_ in Afri7a is _Divine_ aka High Vibrational... *Afr7ca is RISING*

[@selinaboamah2975]

They come and pretend they love you. We as Africans should never forget we have no friends around the world. They show fake love only if they have something to gain

[@amoafoowusu6657]

U are always welcome queens

[@dominicansu2706]

Ghana is home for everyone on this earth, welcome our queen 👑

[@chrisd9608]

The centre of earth is everyone’s destination for sure 💕👍🏾🙏🏾

[@islandsun8235]

What Queen? That is Y'all problem. Welcome the Oppressors too much, then 🐌 slowly, but surely, They end up with the Riches and Y'all end up with Churches and nothing.

[@mickdals7549]

@@islandsun8235 True. Africans seem to never learn.

[@stes3797]

You can go to kwahu in Ester holiday check your internet and you found out you willl love It

[@benjaminnrenzah2990]

Wow this is great Ghana

[@mamapigfarmghana2505]

You are so welcome

[@anthonyacquah1289]

Awesome

[@kwasisarfoacheampong5385]

All of you guys are welcome to Ghana the beautiful place to visit

[@carolines6195]

Love your neighbours, not hate your neighbours.

[@comahsamuel3969]

But is not good to sit and eat and drink with siners.

[@nanammm777]

Wow classic 👍🏾

[@bigmama5048]

You can buy instant fufu in Asian shops in Europe

[@colorsofheartlucie]

Interesting fact, I didn't know! Thanks for sharing! 🙌

[@anthonyacquah1289]

Wooo

[@kofifoster4014]

Yes! So amazing dear you know everything about Ghana ❤ because I from Ghana 🇬🇭😍

[@anthonyacquah1289]

I suscribe bcos of ghana

[@colorsofheartlucie]

Good! :) Second part of interview should be up this week! :)

[@Nuani7]

What’s wrong with Europe? Why not Australia or China? They’re by the water and they have culture too.

[@colorsofheartlucie]

I guess you're talking about first episode kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4jLYaWorL-bjLs and second one kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHeyk5V5n5J8h7s - best way to find out the answers, is to watch them. 🙃 Basically, nothing's "wrong" with them, everything is about personal experiences. What is "wrong" for someone, can be "right" for someone else. 🙂 But shortly - Petra, who is Slovak, had quite big culture shock in Germany and she experienced some crazy things in China from a European kind of view. So she decided not to stay in those countries, and now she's happy in Vienna, Austria (I don't have an episode about Australia yet, but maybe one day I will ☺) with her Austrian boyfriend for a couple of years. 🥰 If you're interested to hear about living in those 3 countries, I I recommend you to check out the interviews with Petra. She also talks really nice about her experiences. 🤗

[@victoriaamankwaa586]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@herewithdegreatest6140]

Is your guest on TikTok?

[@colorsofheartlucie]

I'll find out and let you know! :)

[@thetransition8054]

Kindly send my contact to your guest to contact for support when she goes over to Ghana

[@ErnestBadu]

Very nice to promoting africa thank you very much

[@colorsofheartlucie]

It's our pleasure. :)

[@goldboateng8073]

Nice video

[@colorsofheartlucie]

Glad you liked it! Part two should be up this week! 🤗

[@goldboateng8073]

@@colorsofheartlucie oh nice… I right I was watching just a few minutes but I made it to the end. Nice! She spoke about tasting cocoa and you used a coconut image lol.. I guess you misconstrued. It’s cocoa she meant, what’s used to make chocolate 🍫

[@colorsofheartlucie]

@@goldboateng8073 yeah, I know, I noticed that error late, nevermind 😂

[@goldboateng8073]

@@colorsofheartlucie 😊 Yhh not too much of a problem

[@enoch4227]

Great video ❤

[@colorsofheartlucie]

Glad you liked it! Second part should be up this week! :)

[@sourcestvghuk9897]

God blessed u all ❤❤❤

[@sourcestvghuk9897]

Nice one ☝️ ❤❤❤

[@colorsofheartlucie]

Thank you! :)

[@angrybritches1854]

When Africans visit European or Western countries, you often hear about them being mistreated because of the color of their skin and when Europeans visit African countries they blame their skin color for being treated well. Do you see what she's doing?

[@colorsofheartlucie]

It's unfortunate... That's the world we're living in... 🙈

[@angrybritches1854]

@@colorsofheartlucie It's OK, people of color can find peace amongst themselves. Many of us have given up on the idea of intermingling.

[@colorsofheartlucie]

@@angrybritches1854 🥺 I'm still trying to have faith in humanity...

[@angrybritches1854]

@@colorsofheartlucie I've given up, and so have many others. Historically at best, the relationship between Europeans and people of color has been functionally toxic. In any troubled relationship the first step to healing is honesty, and addressing the wrongs. And this hasn't happened. Colonialism is the most abusive system human beings have encountered and like rape, it is the gift that keeps on giving. It has infected the minds of the original colonizers, their descendants, those originally abused, and their descendants. The only way to heal when constantly being bombarded by toxicity is to obviously remove one's self from the environment poisoning them, so healing can begin.

[@alexdankwa8315]

Ahoj

[@youngsavagefury7138]

Both of these ladies are beautiful

[@nairobinyeusi5811]

2:55 Africa is not a Country you dunderheads. Expand your tiny knowledge about the 54 different countries in Africa

[@colorsofheartlucie]

She's saying at the beginning that Ghana is located in West Africa next to Binin and Ivory Coast, we were very much aware of how many countries Africa has. Listen closely if you want to judge. Your comment is out of place.

[@footageafrica]

🇬🇭♠️🫶🏾

[@sourcestvghuk9897]

😊❤❤❤

[@sourcestvghuk9897]

Jak se mas?

[@rickphillips3781]

Please be aware of deceivers

[@andrewtweneboah6254]

Hilarious 😂😂😂

[@andrewtweneboah6254]

👂👂👂😃😃😃🤣🤣