My surprising journey to Ghana - Why I'm moving to Africa while many are leaving

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  • Опубликовано: 19 ноя 2024

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  • @andromedab902
    @andromedab902 Год назад +3

    I'm all covered in goosebumps listening to your v well researched & analytical reasoning. A lot of ppl had/have those dreams & intentions. But putting it into action is a different ball game. So, kudos for setting your plans in emotion. Above all, it's obvious you & your wife are on the same wavelength. Difficulties arise when the other half refuses to return home because of health care, etc. Glad you're doing it in your prime, because once the chn enters sec sch, it's harder to transition & harder to even visit regularly. Plane fares are astronomical & ever rising! I don't know you personally, but from what I've learnt from your series, you aren't one to take hasty decisions. You'll do just fine!👌🏾 In fact, far better & will have so much to contribute towards the greater good of your community. Good luck & God bless 🤞🏾🙏🏾😇

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад +1

      Thank you always for your words of encouragement. I'm not going to sit here and paint it to the world that it's so easy to move to Ghana. As you said the plan started in 2008/9 and it is still in motion. Yes my wife has made it so easy for us. I'm still spending my time both in UK and Ghana but I can't wait until fully done. Thanks once again.

  • @yeboah2890
    @yeboah2890 Год назад +5

    I'm with you bro, we are all coming back home. Bantama to the world y'all

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад +1

      May God guide your steps. I have a video where I passed through Bantama coming up soon.

  • @py20
    @py20 Год назад +3

    Compelling reasons for the move back home. We are all coming; there's no place like home. May your stay be prosperous and your legacy live for generations to come. Blessings to you and yours, my brother.

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад +1

      May God guide us all. Thanks very much 🙏🏾

  • @Sarpong-family
    @Sarpong-family Год назад +3

    I agree with you 100% especially the mortgage part. People shouldn’t get us wrong, we are not saying mortgage is bad but that “ground” for at least 25 to 30 yrs😢 I had the chance to either build back home with my savings or buy a mortgage, chose to build back home, house is nearly at complete now. After the house I’m saving for a business and I’m moving back home very soon. Kuntu hwane n’akyi aa na 3k). I think I’ve had enough. Came to Europe(Italy for 4yrs and rest of the years in England) at the age of 16 and I’m now 35.

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад +4

      A mortgage is only good when it brings in rental income. Now the prices are even higher. Half of your problem in Ghana is already solved with you going to be rent free. Just find multiple sources of income and live within your means and you will be fine.

  • @Chaos-fs1yx
    @Chaos-fs1yx Год назад +3

    Mikey I know a exactly what you mean, I’m a Ghanaian living in the uk and be joining you as soon as I can with the move. I’ve subscribed to your channel because you’ve hit the nail on the head. I wish all the success. Let’s go!

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад

      Thanks very much. As stated in the video I'm also in the process and may God help us all. Thanks very much.

  • @TimewithLydiaThePharmacist
    @TimewithLydiaThePharmacist Год назад +3

    All your resons for moving back to Ghana are spot on. Ghana is the best. Enjoy

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад

      Oh ok. Thanks for sharing your view 🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @onedirection3510
      @onedirection3510 Год назад

      How’s the air quality there?
      What are some good business ideas there? It must be very challenging when the local community may not have extra spending capital.

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад +2

      @@onedirection3510 The air quality in my opinion is not to the harmful side at all. But the further away you are from cities and built up areas, the cleaner it gets.
      Business ideas are limitless real estate (long or short stay rentals), agriculture, delivery, car dealerships, food and grocery shops, barber, hair saloon tourism and hospitality, fashion etc. The country is still developing at a fast pace so new residential areas are always popping up. And the capital required is normally not a lot as long as you are ready to put in the work.
      Though you can live a moderate lifestyle in Ghana, people still copy the spending culture from the west. Cars are more expensive in Ghana than UK but most expensive cars seen in Ghana are fully paid for and not on credit like in UK.
      But if you mean challenging for locals. Yeah it is but they always have ways to survive with their small spending capabilities, ever better than us the diasporas.

    • @onedirection3510
      @onedirection3510 Год назад

      @@MickeyAgyei Thanks for the reply.
      Actually I meant challenging for the entrepreneur because I would have guessed (perhaps mistakenly) that locals don’t have money to pour into new businesses. I get the sense that’s not true from what you’re saying.
      How about getting business permits etc there? Most likely a little cash can go a long way lol.
      Mickey I really thought you would move to Belize! Maybe a dual residence Ghana/Belize? 😃

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад +1

      @@onedirection3510 I will always be visiting Belize. Maybe get a rental property over there if I'm blessed with money. But Ghana edges Belize a tiny bit when it comes to market size, security and the lack of natural disasters (ie hurricanes). At this moment, Ghana is a priority I'm afraid.
      When it comes to business permit, it's easy if you know who to talk to 😜

  • @reggioman726
    @reggioman726 Год назад +1

    Yeah… Mickey thanks for that encouraging video and I think you are doing a brilliant job in exposing the balance of life in Europe and the opportunities available in Africa and for that matter in Ghana…. I encountered your video interview with Douglas (Family by Nature), who’s a very good friend of mine…. And I can say that I am very encouraged by you guys, your boldness and courage to relocate back to Africa and the eye opening ideas you are bringing to us (diasporians) who are willing to take similar ventures… God bless you and continue to share more of such videos❤❤….

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад

      Thank you very much for your feedback and encouragement.

  • @howardcash8301
    @howardcash8301 Год назад

    Mickey! I hear you, feel you and I'm WITH YOU! Yeah! P.S. Thanks!

  • @Loczgh
    @Loczgh Год назад +4

    All valid points my brother! I'm making the same move to Ghana very shortly.

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад +1

      I pray for a smooth transition for you my brother.

  • @Olisepazed
    @Olisepazed Год назад +1

    I agree 100% with you brother. That is what I am doing too. I live in Canada and I am building in Zambia. In two years I am out of here.

  • @theskybutlerllc
    @theskybutlerllc Год назад +4

    I very much enjoyed this video Mickey. I think we as humans often forget how to balance our way of life with the way to live. Money over happiness is not a way to live. I wish you all the best in your decision!
    Ken

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад

      Hello Ken, I'm happy you enjoyed it. And thank you very much for sharing your thought and your best wishes.

  • @commonsense6725
    @commonsense6725 Год назад

    MashaAllah well said im there in 2 weeks inshAllah one love from 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

  • @sandraetrue-ellis7914
    @sandraetrue-ellis7914 Год назад +2

    Your video commentary is straight to the point. I'm enjoying watching them. Well done.

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад

      Thanks very much for the feedback 🙏🏾

  • @jimmorel3740
    @jimmorel3740 Год назад +1

    You are 💯 correct in everything you have said. You will definitely succeed!

  • @marrriiee
    @marrriiee Год назад +4

    about travelling hours to get ghana food 😭😭i relate so much! just to buy ghanaian food ingredients, i have to travel hours and it’s very expensive in terms of travel and even the ingredients. i can’t wait to be back home.

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад +1

      I pray you manage to make it back home sound and well.

    • @marrriiee
      @marrriiee Год назад +1

      @@MickeyAgyei thank you 🙏🏾

  • @kwameolatunji1193
    @kwameolatunji1193 Год назад +2

    Wow my brother , this is very gud don't allow people to talk you out off what your plan is .
    I am soo happy for you and your family just join your channel.

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад

      Thank you very much for your advice bro.

  • @a.konadu4010
    @a.konadu4010 Год назад +1

    Your thought process definitely resonates with me. You are 💯% correct in all your ideas.

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад

      Thank you very much for your feedback.

  • @Papsey1
    @Papsey1 Год назад

    Many thanks Mickey, your videos are exactly what I needed. I miss home so much and I’m doing everything to be back. Freedom is everything

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад +1

      Hi. I'm happy you find my videos helpful. I pray and hope you get the freedom you need.

  • @GhanaPilot9579
    @GhanaPilot9579 Год назад

    Your whys are identical to mine. Still gathering the courage to get out of my comfort zone.

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад

      That time will come. Just take it in your stride but keep that desire burning.

  • @marrriiee
    @marrriiee Год назад +1

    i thoroughly enjoyed this video and your reasons are very valid. thank you 🙏🏾

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад

      I'm very happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

  • @truemamle6184
    @truemamle6184 Год назад

    I have enjoyed this video and the stories which I can relate to, if you can allow me I will share it also I will like to meet you in UK or Ghana one day as am also on the journey of moving home thanks 🙏

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад

      Hello. I'm happy you found the video useful. Yes, I am happy for you to share. Yes we will meet when God permit. May He guide you in your journey back.

  • @africanmindsetseries
    @africanmindsetseries Год назад +4

    Very good points.
    Africa is the best place for Africans and the opportunities are limitless.
    It is our mindset as Africans that need changing.
    Like you, I appreciate the simpler things that money can't buy....you find that in Africa! Funny how I don't mind the untarred roads anymore 😀... In fact when I move back, I will avoid Accra as I want to be closer to nature..
    Thank you for sharing and best wishes with the move. I hope to follow you soon.

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад +1

      Our mindset needs changing and very fast. A lot of things don't bother me anymore...well I grew up in those conditions so wouldn't be a big deal. Kumasi won't be bad for you then.

    • @africanmindsetseries
      @africanmindsetseries Год назад +2

      @@MickeyAgyei LOL, my family home is in Kumasi actually. I like kumasi but we are thinking of settling in the Eastern Region.. Love the hills 😍.

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад +2

      @@africanmindsetseries Ohh ok. Eastern is emerging really fast. A rail network from Eastern to Accra would have been amazing but that will make too much sense to the government lol.

    • @blessedafi4383
      @blessedafi4383 Год назад

      ​​@@MickeyAgyei Thank you for this video. Please do you know or have any idea about A TOWN name KUBEASE on ACCRA-KUMASI Highway? We want to build our dream house overthere!
      We are also planning to get back home.

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад +1

      @@blessedafi4383 Kubease sounds familiar but I wouldn't say I know about it. I will ask my wife. May God guide you through your move.

  • @simplynaa
    @simplynaa Год назад

    Your reasons are absolutely valid. Very curious about your business ideas in Ghana.

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад

      I will be sharing some of mine here in the future.

  • @queeniedede1781
    @queeniedede1781 Год назад

    Home sweet home , the is definitely no place like home ❤❤❤ the love is great 👍

  • @kompila
    @kompila Год назад +9

    We can make africa work !

  • @SailosiBetei
    @SailosiBetei Год назад

    All the best mate.

  • @pepiiv5131
    @pepiiv5131 Год назад

    Congratulations Mickey. Well done on your return to Ghana. I found myself nodding in agreement with most of your reasons for returning home to Ghana. I'll be keenly watching your journey and I wish you the very best. I'll be in Akosombo very soon for similar reasons as yourself. I hope we'll catch up when I get there. Respect man

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад +1

      Thanks very much. I'm not finally back home yet. My family are. I am now in the process of transitioning. But hopefully our paths cross in the near future.

  • @EkowSimpson
    @EkowSimpson Год назад +1

    Happy Birthday Lil Sweetheart

  • @marykay4929
    @marykay4929 Год назад

    brother God bless you and your family

  • @frana.4086
    @frana.4086 Год назад

    Hi Mickey!
    You are doing an awesome job reping your country! Your children are adorable, speaking of children. When I visited Ghana I noticed that the babies didn't respond with giggles when I tried to play with them as they do in the west. Why did they seem so serious?

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад +2

      Thanks for the feedback. With the kids, parents goofing around with their kids was seen as western. It wasn't what our parents did. But things are changing now. The new generation parents play with around with their kids now.

  • @delphinaquayson4841
    @delphinaquayson4841 Год назад

    Very helpful…thank you

  • @65angiec
    @65angiec Год назад +1

    Only those who hear the voices of the ancestors will understand your decisions

  • @niellsworld
    @niellsworld Год назад

    Love this

  • @bernardakwei6325
    @bernardakwei6325 Год назад

    The word impact makes the difference..😊

  • @oceejekwam6829
    @oceejekwam6829 Год назад

    Well, you certainly have "your thinking cap on."
    I liked your projection about living in the UK renting, the outcome is gloomy.

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад +1

      Thanks very much for sharing your thoughts.

  • @edwardgyasi5676
    @edwardgyasi5676 Год назад +1

    Africa is the future,

  • @mzfeisty1554
    @mzfeisty1554 Год назад

    I wanna go!!!

  • @frederickacheampong1699
    @frederickacheampong1699 Год назад +4

    Making alot of sense ..I don't think is that bad especially outside Accra .
    Kumasi is easy living and very low on budget.
    Uk is overhyped and people only think about money forgetting their mental and social health

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад +2

      Very true. There is money in UK but I just want peace of mind.

  • @petejames6364
    @petejames6364 8 месяцев назад

    My friend been their he said everywhere he went the people try to overcharge him

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  8 месяцев назад

      That's correct. You just have to get a trusted local on your side or get yourself acquainted with the system.

  • @kd8071
    @kd8071 Год назад

    😂😂😂. Congratulations. When we all get there we will cross.

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад +1

      Prison break part VI 😂😂😂. Its a stage and time bro. Just take your own time.

  • @nanananne9793
    @nanananne9793 Год назад +2

    Bro you have escaped from the open prison ( the west ) the cold the stresse to be the minority. I called this artificial life. I hope i will be able to escape from this modern way of slavery.😢😢

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад +1

      I think I will have to make another video explaining my plans further. I've not completely moved, my family have. I am still in the process of transitioning. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a step. You can start now and plan for your future. Please take it in your own strides.

  • @fewgemz5407
    @fewgemz5407 Год назад

    iwant to live in kumasi ghana i spent my birthday there last year. help

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад

      I love Kumasi myself. So cheap and chilled out. It all depends on your line of work and how you earn a living. If it's not dependent on your location then Kumasi will be perfect for you.

  • @terrelmensa4373
    @terrelmensa4373 Год назад

    I am right behind you. Tired of this American 🇺🇸 life. I miss the simple things when growing up in Ghana

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад +1

      I understand. Take it in your own stride.

  • @mzampong7793
    @mzampong7793 Год назад +1

    Very thought provoking......the recent hike in prices has made alot of people in the west worse off ........great move.

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei  Год назад +1

      It's crazy with the prices but its everywhere. Thanks

  • @soonlifetime3189
    @soonlifetime3189 Год назад

    Hey check out this IUIC!!!!💓

  • @vidaatakpo4354
    @vidaatakpo4354 Год назад

    I am the next to move

  • @WatzTrendnGH
    @WatzTrendnGH Год назад

    @MickeyAgyei ❤

  • @WatzTrendnGH
    @WatzTrendnGH Год назад

    @ObengDarko