As a Ghanaian who was born and raised in London, I love Ghana and every time I go back it can be frustrating but I cannot complain as I have not contributed enough towards the economy as I have done for the U.K. I think with our frustration we can find solutions. For instance, we can perhaps create something like a go fund me and raise money to help build roads or start a company that will target business and train their employees on customer service etc. It’s important that we unite and work together to make Ghana and Africa as a whole, more sustainable. Ps. Keep the videos coming
Yes, I've done traffic control here in Texas. Some of the most MONSTROUS TRAFFIC.. AND people that know how to do hair in US can teach how to do hair in Africa. This we can fix. Traffic will take time.
I was thinking the same thing. I am a US Armed Forces veteran trained in customer service....It could be a great way to have a training school for adults.
Fact......I just can't believe there was war and massive killings in Rwanda when I was in jhs but now they are way ahead of us and they have more than 25 aircrafts but Ghana nothing
Wow, so glad I found your channel. We live in the UK, I am from the Netherlands and my wife has the Belgium nationality but was born in Belgium Congo. With the way things are going in the Western world, we are really considering making a move to Africa with Ghana being one of the options. You have such an informative channel which helps other people to ease their decision to make the move. I am a mechanical engineer with electrical, electronic and IT background so I am sure I can find my feet anywhere in the world. Made me laugh about the things you hate: I've seen that in many countries around the world and to me its just part of the experience. Of course, if you are in a position to help improve things, it would be all the better. Here in the western world, I worry about my children's future the way things are going. Keep up the good work guys!
Rwanda has done an excellent job on their environment... plastics are banned and you will never see trash on the streets of Kigali. Also there are no street vendors.... that’s a big one. It is the leadership. Paul Kagame has done a great job
@kimpa Kembo you think these people know that Kagame is stealing, yes he's a great man and i admire how he's so strict when it comes to law enforcement coz it's the reason why Rwanda is very clean and organized but this man is a thug, stealing from Congo with no mercy
@@trendeous4070 if that is what it takes to build a nation then Ghana also needs to start stealing stuff from people who have no use for those stuff LOL, I think one of the main issues why Africans don't keep their money in Africa to fuel the developments is the fact that people would come after them and their family...a wake up call to look with a different perspective.
Everyone always complains about the amount of plastic waste, but I don't see anyone using reusable bags when they go to the market. Everyone has to do there part. I hear lots of business opportunities.
Businesses need to start charging for plastic bags. But the larger issue is all these small street vendors who put every single damn thing in a plastic bag. They’ll even put soup in plastic bag...
I am Anglo Ghanaian born in the UK. I moved to Ghana 10 years ago and yes I agree with all the points u have raised but the plusses outweigh the minuses. Yes we have light off, the Internet is slow, there is no customer service, and the strewn rubbish is disgusting . I live in Akuapem Mountain which is semi rural and go to Accra if and when I need to. I try to limit the negative things that upset me and make the most of my life experience in Ghana. This is part and parcel of living in here. Yes there are some changes needed but I actually hope Ghana does not change too fast or too much. This is not Europe, it is Africa and one shouldn't compare the two. There are many negatives in Europe America etc and to be truthful I would rather live with the negatives in Ghana than the positives and negatives in the West.
I support your ur opinion 100%. I've had the chance to explore cultures of a few other countries. We need some small adjustments to improve our lives. But trying to "solve" all those problems is going to bring us the problems of the west.... and of the east (like Japan 😅)
GREAT POINT 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾I am African living in the UK for 20 years and also lived in Africa 20 years. THE NEGATIVES of living in Africa BY FAR OUTWEIGH the positives & negatives of living here. All countries should not all look and be the same
You hit the nail on the head with all points! I experienced the exact same issues when I visited my homeland Liberia in December after being gone for 44 yrs. All in all, I still loved it. Let's work to change these things!
Thanks so much for the constructive criticism/business opportunies info./ and heads-up, for those of us interested in visiting Ghana. Like the saying goes, 'forewarned is fore-armed' or simply, 'know before you go.' You're doing Ghana a great service. There're so many diasporic Africans willing and able to offer assistance and improvements and now we know the areas. Keep it up!!!!
As much as I like my country after few days in Ghana I start complaining, traffic, things not organised as it should, poor sanitation, emergency service is almost my biggest worry... everything you guys said is just the fact.. hope things will change, aside that I love Ghana 🇬🇭 thanks for sharing
The poor sanitation is number 1 for me. But a lot of the politicians in Ghana are rudiculous. A lot of the time when the ruling party is trying pass a law which will help the country, the opposition always fight against it. A lot of them do not work in the interest of the people. They are millionaires, they are stealing money and getting paid by foriegn entities who steal the precious resources. There is hardly any patriotism. We as the diaspora need to come in our millions to come and make Ghana/Africa great again
Instead of complaining in a video which to me is very passive. Be the change you want to see. Start a sanitation and customer service training school revolution. That is another business opportunity waiting to happen. Remember problems produce business opportunities.
Yes sanitation is one of my main concerns in Ghana ..but I no longer see it a government issue because we as Ghanaians seem to find it acceptable to dumping rubbish on roads, urinating in public areas , throwing plastic bags down the gutters then we blame the government.. what else more can we not talk about..it is we the people in Ghana are our own problem ..especially
Thanks for sharing your story. So many of us in the diaspora are thinking about going back home but you guys have taken the commendable step of actually doing it. You should be proud of yourselves! I think those of us with dual experiences can really help effect change in frankly the entire continent-since the aforementioned are universal issues across Africa. I think your platform and many others should advance these conversations, especially among the younger generation, which you represent. The issues you highlighted are frustrating for sure but they should also be seen as opportunities. The environmental issues you highlighted socks! Fixing them, for example, is not only a good thing but can also be monetized-creating wealth and much needed jobs for many. There is an old adage that Necessity is the mother of invention. We should be starting businesses, for example, that model the high level of customer service you are talking about or one that trains business owners and their staff on how to be customer friendly. People back home are boxed in and often just try to do the best that they can given the limited knowledge that they have. Highlighting their flaws, though important, is frankly old news. I think exposure to new ideas, finding fresh solutions, exploring different perspectives, using information and technology is really what will turn things around for the better. Again, Im not suggesting ignoring these issues but Every problem can either be seen as negative or one can find value and opportunity in finding solutions for them. Maybe it is just my entrepreneurial mind wired to think that way. The question in my mind is, do we want a readymade African, one that the Chinese or other outsiders build for us, or is this generation the one willing to explore and effect the changes we want? Nobody can solve every problem but find a niche. Asking ‘how’ is the first step towards finding solutions.Thanks again for doing what you do.
Ghana is now going for free education and is going to be better, Holland is 500 years older than Ghana, but we are trying to make it, so sister please don't worry
I can relate with almost everything. These are things I dislike too. About the internet connection, I don’t have any problem with that when I’m home. I use MTN WiFi and any other network is bad for me. So your area and the type of network also affect your connection. On the religion matter, it’s so bad for me I had to quit church 2 years ago. I was the financial secretary at my last church after moving to Accra and I was always upset as to what the elders of the church use church money for. The pastor has the final say of course and in the end I left for my own sanity. Thanks for sharing Ann and Kelvin.
@@agnesbofah1901 You have to adjust your mindset a little when choosing to live in Africa. The only way is for you to do your thing and set standards. Some things you just can't do a thing about.
I was ten years in Ghana in June, slot of these issues are opportunities for business and also true to a developing nation. Normal for people from the diaspora to find it hard and complain. I was one of them I complain less now because I stopped comparing Ghana to UK and learned to manage my expectations without compromising on standards. You have to be adaptable, resourceful, open mind and ready to ignore a bit of the grey areas.
Exactly abundance of Solar energy to tap to solve the random dumsor. Discussing it here is the beginning thanks to the Acheapong family and others like Philip Scott, Wode Maya and alot more who spend time to bring us together as a nation of black people all over. A jungle island in India is a black tribe whose looks are like us even more darker which clarify that we come in different shades. This is the time for us to take back our image. #Already#Lionking#Beyonce. Comments are yours, mistakes are mine.
Being away from Ghana for a very long period of time, I have a funny way of romanticizing even the common struggles in Ghana, I've been taking my rose-colored glasses off and looking at things the way it's supposed to examined and I agree with the issues you guys have raised. We need to do better, we can do better.
Thanks so much for recording this video. As a Ghanaian born and raised in the UK, I have experienced the same frustrations and more. All of the things that you mentioned are the same things that many non-resident Ghanaians complain about because that's not what we;re used to in our country of residence. Unfortunately, we cannot be so shortsighted as to think that we can bring first world solutions to developing world problems - that's like putting a band aid on a fatal wound; it doesn't help. Many Ghanaians don't fully understand the concept of democracy and this is where the mindset of "only the government can help us" comes from. If more Ghanaians made efforts to consistently pay taxes, the government would have the revenue to improve infrastructure. This would resolve the issues of poor roads, dumsor, sewage rivers, , traffic, etc., within a short period of time. Yes, the sun shines for free in Ghana, however, solar energy infrastructure is not free. Since the government doesn't have the finances to fund solar energy infrastructure, they are dependent on the private sector to do it. Given the nature of Ghanaian society, they are unwilling to do this as they will have to look at is as a long term investment over many years. I'm so with you on the flagrant inability to provide good customer service. Sadly, I feel like a huge part of the problem is that it's the societal norm. We need to see what it is that we can do to create the change that we want to see so that that is what's normal. Sadly, mindsets are a difficult thing to change in Ghana - we have a problem with change. Case in point, children born after 2007 still talk in old money even though they've never handled it or spent it. It's going to take those of us from the Diaspora going back in our numbers and bringing a different perspective on African solutions to very African problems.
I enjoyed this video. Sometimes, we need to just say "it as it really is", otherwise locals may think that their current standard is acceptable when it truly is not. The first step to fixing a problem is to recognize that it's a problem and understand how it negatively affects GDP, productivity and well being. I note that you two mentioned "time". Africans and indeed many Caribbean Nationals don't generally respect the time of others. So poor roads, poor infrastructure and the personal respect for the time of others are things that people take for granted. This negatively impacts GDP in a very major way. You mentioned 'Poor internet'. Sometimes a country can speed up its entire internet by 15-20% by training its telecommunication engineers to make some very small procedural changes. I have seen 3rd world engineers around the world using Google in the US as their DNS Server, ha ha. That's like asking someone in Paraguay for the name of your next door neighbor, 300 times each day. Technical excellence in economics, electronics, AI, robotics, agri-engineering and more are sorely lacking in many 3rd world countries, but if the peoples don't care because they don't know how much better the standards could be, they will keep immigrating to so called 'greener pastures' "Lights out" ha ha. 2000 watts of energy falls on every square meter of land and yet Africa, in general, has problems harnessing this thing that falls on everyone's head for free. ha ha ha. I could write on this topic for hours, but I think i won't get started here. It is good to talk about these things and look for solutions. Great video, interesting perspectives. Ghana has amazing potential.
@@AnnaAcheampong @Trevor Weir solid points from Trevor here., Very impressive but let us face the truth, we are trying to compare rabbit to the millipede and this is the reason that comparison is not accurate: The westerners moved fast through that Scramble For Africa: using imaginary borders to cut through Africa's riches whiles they named it Trade which, actually was -- Colonialism or "Thievery". This in effect made the Westerners move fast. Education, changing our curriculum from Kindergarten, killing the brainwashing are some of the starting points to deal with our problems as mother Africa. Afrikans should be aware of the damages the white race has caused us and the fast pace they move, stop comparing, and rebuild our continent on our own pace. When there are no standards, there are less stress
I'm not sure the purpose of the condescending ha ha interjected in your commentary. Anyway Rome was not built in a day the great metropolises of Europe e.g. London where once cess pots of filth and disorganization b4 getting thier act together so we will get there. Remember America was the lawless wild wild west so let's all roll up our sleeves and get things done instead of scoffing and Ha ha ing at them. I have seen in the last 10 years great steps taken in the right direction across Africa its just a matter of time
It is not only Ghana alone, Africa as a whole they are lacked of customer service. They don't like you to ask about prices and don't buy. That is how business goes in all the African countries, they don't respect time and when they arrive there will be no apology. With the plastic situations and trash as a whole it could be a new business to establish for those who are relocating in Africa. Well at least Ghana has lights even though the lights go off and on at certain times. Liberia is back in the fourties where folks mostly are using candles and home made lanterns. You are 100% right of everything you have just stated but it is almost in all Àfrican countries. Maybe few Àfrican countries are far better like Rwanda. Thanks for sharing and we have a lot to do. We have to point out what need to be change or upgraded without being criticised for pointing it out. This is the only way change can come and by pointing out what need to be change , others can have a thoughts or ideas of what business he or she can establish. Keep on pointing out these areas that need to be change, fix or upgraded.
I found a salon across the road from La Villa Boutique Hotel in Osu. The salon does hair & nails & shares a building with Brown Sugar Boutique. I actually forgot the name of the salon😏 but the lady is very nice & competent & she has integrity, & confidence from experience. When I return, I'm going to her for braids, mani & pedi.💅 She's lived & worked abroad so she's prepared to provide the best of both worlds in service, communication & general conversation.
You guys (the Acheampong Family) are right on the money about all the things that need to change...That's why you have to stay in Ghana and try to effect some of these changes you mentioned. Imagine if you can STAY IN GHANA: and try to make even one of these problems you mention disappear. How great would that be...this would attract more Africans in the Diaspora to want to come, to not only Ghana, but other African Countries and make other changes that would benefit the entire Continent. How sweet would that be...(Yummy)!!!
I remember the last time I went to Ghana, I went to a restaurant called Starbites they greet me when I entered and they were so friendly in general I couldn’t believe that. I needed to talk to the manager and told him he did a great job, reffering his customer service. Will never forget that 😂
A lot of valid points and recognize it. From this vlog you can divide it into two main issues; 1) development and regulatory issues; 2) behaviors and customs issues. Unfortunate the first topic is very much impacted by politics. Like the traffic issues is mainly due to lack of check of cars, forcing people to obey rules in traffic, bad roads etc. The second thing, I totally agree that trainings of people in service is very much needed. I see a huge business opportunity in this and personably always say that Ghanaians living in Ghana should change their attitudes. Because me (Ghanaian myself) will come back and we will bring better business attitude to Ghana and take over a lot of the market. A lot of the Ghanaians in Ghana should watch this video. For the dumsor, I am looking into building my own house. One of the thing I am looking into is total solar panel driving electricity so that I am not depending on government supplied energies. Great video 💪🏿✊🏿
Customer Service is part training, personality & business sense. I also express appreciation. After purchasing fruit that the seller cut, packaged & bagged, I said "THANK YOU" & she refused to reply until she saw my grown son & I give each other a look of surprise with attitude & I repeated my thanks more firmly. It seems that REPUTATION & CUSTOMER SERVICE is non existent for most, but there are few business owners at the ready & waiting for change. Yes honesty & integrity is beautiful. I think people say what you want to hear...YES & sometimes rely more on luck than doing a good job. I learned that Ghanians that have higher standards are frustrated with being associated with poor service, dishonesty, or miscommunication. And for times when a taxi or uber is necessary, please how can professional drivers succeed when 98% of cars have no boot?🤷🏽♀️ I thought it was strange to see fires everywhere everytime until someone explained that people burn their trash. Tell me about those plastic bags...I went to the beach & there were too many bags in the water to swim.
As a Ghanaian that moved to the states when I was little but visit GH occasionally, you guys were pretty much spot on on all those issues. One big issue not on the list though is rampant corruption! Another observation, maybe not seen so much in Accra but in other cities especially Kumasi, is the large amount of unfinished houses. Ghanaians for whatever reason love starting to build houses only to realize they don't have enough funds to complete the construction so the house just sits there and becomes an eye sore.
@@sheryldean5128 so it makes it ok ? 😆 foolish boy. Small mind mentality. Africa will not get anywhere with your mind set. This why the houses are unfinished. 😆 we nor learn 😆
EACH to their OWN !! In Ghana you buy the land and IF YOU DON'T PUT A STRUCTURE ON THE PLOT OF LAND - THEN IS NOT YOURS!! I bought 4 plots of land at age of 19 years when i finished secondary school because i was so ambitious and thinking ahead of my time BUT i LOVED that area i bought the plots. At 19 years i wasn't ready to build a house. But my Mentor Mr Olympio advised me to put a structure there AS SOON as POSSIBLE. I was into Goats and guinea pigs then and these are what i made money from to buy the plots of land. The Uncompleted house is still there to SECURE the land. Today that area is land is being sold in DOLLARS!! Like i said - Each to their own and dont Judge until you know the person or the REASON!!
Your point about the architecture is right on point. I also know that the architecture in Ghana is not correct for the hot humid weather. And there are ways to build and materials that keep the house cooler. For example, the roof should be a very light color and should not be dark. The ceilings need to be very high, and the materials of the walls should be of a type that do not hold heat.
Truth is bitter but you have said it. Well done! Love your point 3, honesty looks like a taboo. Again, we have still not learnt that time is money and precious. The way we call people is purely cultural and it’s unique so please love it.
The root of evil is not money, it's organized religion. When organized religion is introduced to african dispora it kills creativity, initative, and success. African saying....In the beginning, I had land and gold. THE MAN HAD THE BIBLE. NOW, I have the bible and he has all my land and gold.
America is a godless country, they put on an act an use God to control, guilt, trap you in debt for trying to go to school and make you docile without questioning why? I have stepped away from religion. In the US we have a saying too “Give a man a gun he will rob the bank...Give a man a bank he will rob the World”
Then you need to move to north Korea or China or Iraq or some where that has no Bible not America they still use the Bible there. The problem is not Bible its the people are bringing there traditional religious deceptions along with the bible. In there traditional religion there is a lot of deceit these are the same people who are how using the Bible.
Religion is the tool to pacify people so that you'll allow them to steal everything you have; so actually it is the love of money that is the root of all evil.
@Gorgon Don so the Ethiopians, the ONLY African nation not to be colonized by Europeans worshipped a "mystical God". A "mystical God" they invoked to win their battle against the Italians? You mean that same "mystical God" that told the priest to go into battle against the Italians and that they would win? Okay....
This I why we here need you brothers and sisters in the diaspora to come home with all your skills to help build Afrika. Our leaders care less. Thank you for telling the world our weakness. If we don't talk about it,we won't do anything about it. Good job
8 religion : it is called prosperity preaching, the more you give, the more you will receive is their gospel, people hope to receive prosperity but never get it only the hope and belief they will become prosperous one day
As a brit, of jamaican ancestry, most of the things you hate remind me of jamaica 20 years ago when I first visited the island. Especially customer service. They are still improving , still have a long way to go. Keep the faith.
Thanks for sharing, very interesting. All the things you mentioned I also find frustrating in Ghana! I'm confident some of which will improve over time
This video is sooo on point!! Everything is true. I love the part about customer service. Most stores or companies feel like they are doing you a favor, so they treat you anyhow. But they seem to forget the same customer is paying YOU money for the service/product...
Africa has enormous opportunities !!! Ghana is one of the better African countries . Ghana is not for everybody!!! Ghana is for entrepreneurs that have money!! It's not for entrepreneurs that don't have money!! I see that a lot of people go because of their skin color. It's so wonderful because these are my black brothers and sisters. Well, when you run out of money you are no longer a black brother. Africans are cultures a warm and loving people. Probably the most loving people compared to most other cultures I suggest to have a good plan and have a back up plan. If you are older think about the hospitals and health care. Think about the health care for your family. Think smart!!!! But please don't move because of skin color.
Max K I feel like he spelled it out pretty clearly lol. Don’t move to Ghana just to be around people that look like you. I know the luxury of no longer being a minority is tempting but have a plan A,B and C or you’re just gonna be a poor Ghana citizen.
@@willb9022 he seems to have implied, perhaps unintended, that Ghana is a very expensive place to live, with statements like "Ghana is not for everybody!!! Ghana is for entrepreneurs that have money!!" and "Well, when you run out of money you are no longer a black brother"
Thank you for this. Very informative. This will be good information for anyone thinking of moving to Ghana. You can use solar power for electricity with all the sun available.
I think many of things brought up here are factors of the culture in ghana. We must keep in mind that living internationally means that there will be differences in the human interactions that we have. However I thank you both for bringing this forward and like someone else already said...these would be great business opportunities
I am a Ghanaian, and I like the way you have addressed those the negative issues that needed to be threaded urgently.I have seen how you love ghana and wanted us to improve. This is a problems which our leaders and the citizens needed to be serious on it .this is a long time problems.
I love this video. Thank you guys for putting this together. I am planning to move to Accra in the next couple of years. My last visit there I notice the same of which you listed off in this video. Hopefully we can change things for the better.
Really good points. Even better coming from the two of you at the same time. I need to add, many of the innovations which includes the actual resources has been copied and perfected from Africa in the Western world. Unfortunately, we all know there is an unhealthy balance between the allocation and contracts regarding resources and knowledge sharing. Ghana is more than capable of being the Singapore of Africa..... only if SHE wants to! It is as simple as that. I don't do politics, but, in my travels I have seen what positive things people can do when they work together. Last point, what I find weird is the 10 points you have raised is the same 10 points in most post colonial countries, it does not matter the dialect or geography in the world. From West Indies to Tuvulu, you will see similar annoying traits. In my frustration I wonder if all of the thought is going into making music, because this is one area that is evolving with incredible worldwide success😉 Stay safe and keep up the good work.
Beautiful family and great content.😍👍🏾 I found you on Wode Maya's page, and I fell in love with your moving to Ghana interview. You just gained a new subscriber.
Love your background in the video, what is the name of that tree, beautiful. Will share your video with my friends coming to Ghana in the Spring for the first time so they will come with an open mind and chillax. Jamaicans in the house.
Hi, I am a South African who loves Ghana so much and I regularly visit Ghana whenever I can. I agree with all you got to say I however disagree with the religious point you have... There are many other Ghanaian pastors who have been involved in the building of schools, orphanages and hospitals in Ghana, going to remote areas to bring medical attention and taking care of the wellbeing of people. Mind you this is besides their main mandate of preaching the gospel. Yes, there has been an abuse by other pastors and it’s unfortunate however that does not mean there’s no good. Don’t put your attention on the bad. Also it is inspiring to see many people being bold in their religion in Ghana. A nation like Israel is bold too in their walk of faith. Don’t despise the good in your country. Mega love ❤️
Thanks for sharing your honesty. And having the courage to just come out and say what is happening in Ghana. A country can be esthetically beautiful but some rudeness, idiosyncratic or lack of business skill can change it. I love what you say at the end: let's make the negatives positives.
Accepting too much has to do with confidence... We need to build self confidence!!! Actually everything you have said and more you didn't say,,, We very much know these problems yet we have a really long way to go... It's funny yet very sad even for me as a Ghanaian who haven't been outside this country before... 😊😊😊
Seriously the waste problem in Ghana is so frustrating , especially Accra!🤦🏽♂️ I don't even think people know about global warming and environmental pollution.
Virtually its Common in all cities around the world ,During the Peak hours ,everyone is on the Road and the Traffic is hell.In africa,we dont have trains running within the City to Support the roads.In africa,almost everyone owns or want to have a car.Abroad ,Not everyone needs or want a Car because its cheaper using the Public Transport .The govtment would rather embezzle the Money than Provide Infrastruktur.Lagos is trying to Turn to a megacity and i Hope the government can achieve it
Watching the video and reading the comments, makes me think that with so many from the diaspora repatriating to Africa, especially with Ghana and the Year of the Return movement. We do have the power to influence the Government to implement some of the things that would vastly improve life for all. This video as almost 600 comments and some of them are such great ideas and thoughts from our people. Now of course, I do not live in Ghana or even been but facing these same issues in Jamaica. However, I do get a sense that there is a big difference with the influence that we (blacks) can make in Africa. How can this channel our RUclips/Social media comments into action?
When I was growing up in Ghana, we had something in our town called Communal Labor Day which was every Wednesday. Nobody was allowed to go to farm, do carpentry, sell stuffs at the market, etc. Basically nobody was allowed to attend to their normal day-to-day job until the labor for that week was done, otherwise you would be subject to fines for failure to comply. Teachers and student were exempted when school was in session. But for the rest of the town, it was time to pick up trash; fix broken school buildings; fix roads; clear bushes and falling trees; clean gutters; clean the town's latrine or dig a new one; rake the town's landfill and burn the trash, etc. Basically anything that needed fixing was put on the agenda for that day. Schools on the other hand would use every other Friday to clean the school compound, clear and manicure the football field when needed, attend to the school's farm, etc. To get extra income for supplies, the headmaster would outsource the students for labor sometimes for a fee to any private citizen who needed extra help (e.g. clearing a farm, fetching sand to build blocks, picking cocoa, oranges, etc. ) It would be nice if the Communal Labor Day idea could be nationalized like it has in Rwanda. Ghana seems intent on copying everything western, but not when it comes to keeping the environment pristine , general cleanliness and beautification of our living spaces.
Why not just hire a team of people to do this and allocate a living wage?? Outsourcing student labor to strangers may put them in danger. How do you ensure the safety of the students? Who pays of the student is hurt while completing duties? How can parents contact the student while they are being outsourced? How does the head master ensure the labor contract is controlled and not abused? To me it would be easier to develop a workforce behind this need rather than force people to do anything. The workers can be trained as environmentalists and respond to urgent environmental concerns in the community.
@You and Me, you must be over 50 lol because older Ghanaians have tools me about it. The current president seems to have instituted this again. I believe it's now on the last Friday of every month or so. From what I've seen though it's not so effective because it's not coordinated with the local sanitation companies because street vendors clean up the gutters etc but leave everything by the road side and eventually with the wind and rain, it ends up being strewn all over or going back into the drains
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Please sis if you don’t like something better say something. Customer service sucks mostly, you enter somewhere they don’t even greet u or act like you don’t matter. I always advise them or leave. I went somewhere to get my nails done cause they’ve been following me on ig for many years nobody attended to me then suddenly some lady came and said please wait few Mins. I waited 40 min and when I said this doesn’t make sense no apologies or anything the lady just staring at me and I left. People love wasting people’s time and when you tell them you are leaving or u are upset it’s you that is mean not them. Like please respect my time. Ghanaians over do it. I get it traffic can make you late but ah 3h and u won’t call to explain We can ever get wooden things but show the ikea design if needed cause they are talented
Family, all these issues are business opportunities that can help Africa. You can make a difference by bringing development ideas when coming to Africa. I see so many things that is needed. Let's do our part.
Hearing those negative points about "lack of good customer service" and "laziness/time wasting/disrespecting people's time" makes it SOOO easy for someone from the outside coming in and taking Ghanaians out of business! All one has to do is offer good customer service and respect people's time! No matter if you are a plumber or a restaurant etc. It's like running a race against people who are not even walking on their two feets but crawling, you've already won by simply walking! You don't even need to run!
Great video! when there's a problem the solution can be a great business opportunity. In NYC there are public and private sanitation, recycling, compose or have zero waste workshops for the community.
There’s always problems wherever you go we just have to try to adjust to whatsoever the environment is around us and make the most of it we cannot expect Ghana to be like the western countries that we used to live in Africa will be Africa we can all make a different if we help to change some of the things we hate instead of complaining about it we should try and do something about it I love Ghana I cannot have enough of the place when am there I don’t worry about internet as for Accra I just try to avoid going there so I stay in the mountains and relax we can make Africa a better place if we all work together it’s our home the only place where the black man feels free and loved 🇬🇭
I really love the way you address even negative issues in such a positive and kind way!! You can clearly see that you guys have a good heart even when you are sharing difficult information!!
i can relate to everything. with the time thing, i feel like its just part of the whole laid back lifestyle. for most people here if you tell them you will be at their house by 2 pm or so and you dont show up they dont take it to heart so its the same when they say they will come to your house or do something with you at a specific time. that comment about hair styles killed me LOOOOLLL Which internet provider do u use. MTN turbonet works pretty well for me xx
Very very truthful video. I love the honesty. These are the true stories that we want to here. I really appreciate the both of your honesty. Most people do not tell the down side to Ghana like the both of you guys are telling it
I am ready to move to Ghana, I am currently living in Jamaica and the list is basically the same. I am looking for like minded folks to seriously start brainstorming business start up ideas.
I keep coming back to this vid...think it's one of your best vids so far, the feeling of frustration from first-hand experience is almost amusing to watch but also I feel your frustration as we all do. Think you should do a recap if anything has improved a tiny bit at all :-)
I want to build an earthship in Ghana or Gambia or somewhere else in West Africa! I want to live close to nature and sustainably. I don't have opportunity to do this where I am living, Africa offers me this opportunity
You two are a lovely couple. I love your mutual respect, bond & obvious compatibility. I replied too much because I identify with everything that you've discussed. Your focus on balance makes everything the more relevant & intelligent. I hope that my comments benefit you with RUclips. Maybe your anticipated List of Loves will calm me enough to make Ghana home.🖤❤💚💛
I came across your Channel after watching ODENTA channel. then your friend's Vanessa. I live in the US. and I thank you because YOU are the FIRST people who have Really given an HONEST Pro and Cons about Ghana. Very Refreshing. I live where the sun shines alot so that wouldn't be a pro. The food would do it. 💜
As a Ghanaian who was born and raised in London, I love Ghana and every time I go back it can be frustrating but I cannot complain as I have not contributed enough towards the economy as I have done for the U.K. I think with our frustration we can find solutions. For instance, we can perhaps create something like a go fund me and raise money to help build roads or start a company that will target business and train their employees on customer service etc. It’s important that we unite and work together to make Ghana and Africa as a whole, more sustainable.
Ps. Keep the videos coming
That could work ! Lets kee it in mind
@Lyndon Chapman what that supposed to mean
Well noted
Don't bother yourself please, if you do it, it will only be in someone's pocket, while the problem is unsolved
@@kennykross3306 The idiot is talking of America
You have addressed a lot of issues that could be turned into amazing entrepreneurial activities. Wow!
Smart! You've got an eye! 😊
Huh
Yes, I've done traffic control here in Texas. Some of the most MONSTROUS TRAFFIC.. AND people that know how to do hair in US can teach how to do hair in Africa. This we can fix. Traffic will take time.
Good point
I was thinking the same thing. I am a US Armed Forces veteran trained in customer service....It could be a great way to have a training school for adults.
Ghana need to talk to Rwanda about keeping Ghana clean.
Exactly 🙏🏽
Maybe having a 63% female government is a good thing? Ghana is only at 13%. They need to do better.
@@T1Oracle definitely, ive notices a lot of countries ran by women are clean 🧼 and safe
Fact......I just can't believe there was war and massive killings in Rwanda when I was in jhs but now they are way ahead of us and they have more than 25 aircrafts but Ghana nothing
Yes, waay too much plastic everywhere.
Wow, so glad I found your channel. We live in the UK, I am from the Netherlands and my wife has the Belgium nationality but was born in Belgium Congo. With the way things are going in the Western world, we are really considering making a move to Africa with Ghana being one of the options. You have such an informative channel which helps other people to ease their decision to make the move. I am a mechanical engineer with electrical, electronic and IT background so I am sure I can find my feet anywhere in the world. Made me laugh about the things you hate: I've seen that in many countries around the world and to me its just part of the experience. Of course, if you are in a position to help improve things, it would be all the better. Here in the western world, I worry about my children's future the way things are going. Keep up the good work guys!
Come and bring your skills. Start a business
With your skills in Mozambique you can get a well paid job the same day...
Rwanda has done an excellent job on their environment... plastics are banned and you will never see trash on the streets of Kigali. Also there are no street vendors.... that’s a big one. It is the leadership. Paul Kagame has done a great job
I know right ! Great vision this man. Ghana could easily follow !
Akuffo Addo tried to ban plastics but apparently they have such a powerful lobby in Ghana that he could not ban it
Thanks Kimpa Kembo tell them for me instead of being United they are here steal from each other and competing
@kimpa Kembo you think these people know that Kagame is stealing, yes he's a great man and i admire how he's so strict when it comes to law enforcement coz it's the reason why Rwanda is very clean and organized but this man is a thug, stealing from Congo with no mercy
@@trendeous4070 if that is what it takes to build a nation then Ghana also needs to start stealing stuff from people who have no use for those stuff LOL, I think one of the main issues why Africans don't keep their money in Africa to fuel the developments is the fact that people would come after them and their family...a wake up call to look with a different perspective.
Everyone always complains about the amount of plastic waste, but I don't see anyone using reusable bags when they go to the market. Everyone has to do there part. I hear lots of business opportunities.
So agree, they should make it a fashion to use cotton/ reusable bags.
But that is a problem even here in Europe ;)
Slowly but surely God willing!
In Kenya you cannot find a single plastic bag.
Businesses need to start charging for plastic bags. But the larger issue is all these small street vendors who put every single damn thing in a plastic bag. They’ll even put soup in plastic bag...
You’re 💯 right on these issues which we are encountering as a nation. Creating awareness is one part of the solutions. Thanks
I am Anglo Ghanaian born in the UK. I moved to Ghana 10 years ago and yes I agree with all the points u have raised but the plusses outweigh the minuses. Yes we have light off, the Internet is slow, there is no customer service, and the strewn rubbish is disgusting . I live in Akuapem Mountain which is semi rural and go to Accra if and when I need to. I try to limit the negative things that upset me and make the most of my life experience in Ghana. This is part and parcel of living in here. Yes there are some changes needed but I actually hope Ghana does not change too fast or too much. This is not Europe, it is Africa and one shouldn't compare the two. There are many negatives in Europe America etc and to be truthful I would rather live with the negatives in Ghana than the positives and negatives in the West.
Nana OK thank you from a Ghanaian in American wishing to come back home.
I support your ur opinion 100%. I've had the chance to explore cultures of a few other countries. We need some small adjustments to improve our lives. But trying to "solve" all those problems is going to bring us the problems of the west.... and of the east (like Japan 😅)
GREAT POINT 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾I am African living in the UK for 20 years and also lived in Africa 20 years. THE NEGATIVES of living in Africa BY FAR OUTWEIGH the positives & negatives of living here. All countries should not all look and be the same
@Papa Dee Fool who? U r a damn fool urself. I am Anglo Ghanaian which means half Ghanaian and half English. I have dual nationality!!! Foolish boy
@@Kya1942 Don't hesitate. Just do it! Thanks
You hit the nail on the head with all points! I experienced the exact same issues when I visited my homeland Liberia in December after being gone for 44 yrs. All in all, I still loved it. Let's work to change these things!
Thanks so much for the constructive criticism/business opportunies info./ and heads-up, for those of us interested in visiting Ghana. Like the saying goes, 'forewarned is fore-armed' or simply, 'know before you go.' You're doing Ghana a great service. There're so many diasporic Africans willing and able to offer assistance and improvements and now we know the areas. Keep it up!!!!
Tou guys are speaking the truth, i hate that bad customer service, this will change when there is competition in the system
As much as I like my country after few days in Ghana I start complaining, traffic, things not organised as it should, poor sanitation, emergency service is almost my biggest worry... everything you guys said is just the fact.. hope things will change, aside that I love Ghana 🇬🇭 thanks for sharing
The poor sanitation is number 1 for me. But a lot of the politicians in Ghana are rudiculous.
A lot of the time when the ruling party is trying pass a law which will help the country, the opposition always fight against it.
A lot of them do not work in the interest of the people. They are millionaires, they are stealing money and getting paid by foriegn entities who steal the precious resources.
There is hardly any patriotism. We as the diaspora need to come in our millions to come and make Ghana/Africa great again
Instead of complaining in a video which to me is very passive. Be the change you want to see. Start a sanitation and customer service training school revolution. That is another business opportunity waiting to happen. Remember problems produce business opportunities.
@Wonder Boy Thank you bro
Yes sanitation is one of my main concerns in Ghana ..but I no longer see it a government issue because we as Ghanaians seem to find it acceptable to dumping rubbish on roads, urinating in public areas , throwing plastic bags down the gutters then we blame the government.. what else more can we not talk about..it is we the people in Ghana are our own problem ..especially
@@alexsegu9571 you believe it works that way. What organisation have you started where you are lately, to solve the ills there?
You two are a breath of fresh air! You have such a lovely family and I am loving the content x
Aahw thanks abena 😊
YOU ARE 100% RIGHT, WE DONT HAVE FIGHTING SPIRIT TO CHANGE THINGS
Because most people believe Jesus will come to fix things.
Very common with African nations. We're very docile.
Dumsor was worse in the past, I have installed solar lights outside, the ones from Lidl are good, 2 years old and still strong, it works with sensor
Nice !!
@@AnnaAcheampong why ghana, why not south africa, botwana,namibia,tanzania,zimbawbe, lesotho,angola
Guy Bertrand Bassanena I think they have family ties in Ghana. It’s not a random move
Guy Bertrand Bassanena lol why the other countries and not Ghana?
Thanks for sharing your story. So many of us in the diaspora are thinking about going back home but you guys have taken the commendable step of actually doing it. You should be proud of yourselves! I think those of us with dual experiences can really help effect change in frankly the entire continent-since the aforementioned are universal issues across Africa. I think your platform and many others should advance these conversations, especially among the younger generation, which you represent. The issues you highlighted are frustrating for sure but they should also be seen as opportunities. The environmental issues you highlighted socks! Fixing them, for example, is not only a good thing but can also be monetized-creating wealth and much needed jobs for many. There is an old adage that Necessity is the mother of invention. We should be starting businesses, for example, that model the high level of customer service you are talking about or one that trains business owners and their staff on how to be customer friendly. People back home are boxed in and often just try to do the best that they can given the limited knowledge that they have. Highlighting their flaws, though important, is frankly old news. I think exposure to new ideas, finding fresh solutions, exploring different perspectives, using information and technology is really what will turn things around for the better. Again, Im not suggesting ignoring these issues but Every problem can either be seen as negative or one can find value and opportunity in finding solutions for them. Maybe it is just my entrepreneurial mind wired to think that way. The question in my mind is, do we want a readymade African, one that the Chinese or other outsiders build for us, or is this generation the one willing to explore and effect the changes we want? Nobody can solve every problem but find a niche. Asking ‘how’ is the first step towards finding solutions.Thanks again for doing what you do.
I really agree, this ganeration can make a change ✊🏿
Love your comment.....
Everything they dislike is business ideas to prospect
Ghana is now going for free education and is going to be better, Holland is 500 years older than Ghana, but we are trying to make it, so sister please don't worry
@@watalarichard3506 Sorry but Holland is not 500 years older than Ghana
Positive Vibes I think what Watala Richards meant is that Ghana has only regained t
her independence 62 years now while Holland was never colonized.
@@patreinapoyser341
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@@watalarichard3506 free education is not free. And it's a disaster
I can relate with almost everything. These are things I dislike too. About the internet connection, I don’t have any problem with that when I’m home. I use MTN WiFi and any other network is bad for me. So your area and the type of network also affect your connection. On the religion matter, it’s so bad for me I had to quit church 2 years ago. I was the financial secretary at my last church after moving to Accra and I was always upset as to what the elders of the church use church money for. The pastor has the final say of course and in the end I left for my own sanity. Thanks for sharing Ann and Kelvin.
Ohw im sorry to hear that 😢 i really hope africa will work on keeping love and god togther. Good that you left. 😘
Acheampong Adventures yeah me too. As you said we need more education going round. Thanks 🙏
Don't know why people compare Africa with USA or UK etc. Is working process pls
@@agnesbofah1901 You have to adjust your mindset a little when choosing to live in Africa. The only way is for you to do your thing and set standards. Some things you just can't do a thing about.
change the network provider. i don't mtn use anymore.
User Vodafone or any other network apart from mtn.
I was ten years in Ghana in June, slot of these issues are opportunities for business and also true to a developing nation. Normal for people from the diaspora to find it hard and complain. I was one of them I complain less now because I stopped comparing Ghana to UK and learned to manage my expectations without compromising on standards. You have to be adaptable, resourceful, open mind and ready to ignore a bit of the grey areas.
Solar Powered electricity is definitely needed.
They should also consider nuclear power
Exactly abundance of Solar energy to tap to solve the random dumsor. Discussing it here is the beginning thanks to the Acheapong family and others like Philip Scott, Wode Maya and alot more who spend time to bring us together as a nation of black people all over. A jungle island in India is a black tribe whose looks are like us even more darker which clarify that we come in different shades. This is the time for us to take back our image. #Already#Lionking#Beyonce.
Comments are yours, mistakes are mine.
Yes like the one on the awoshie pokuase high way.
Being away from Ghana for a very long period of time, I have a funny way of romanticizing even the common struggles in Ghana, I've been taking my rose-colored glasses off and looking at things the way it's supposed to examined and I agree with the issues you guys have raised. We need to do better, we can do better.
Thanks so much for recording this video. As a Ghanaian born and raised in the UK, I have experienced the same frustrations and more. All of the things that you mentioned are the same things that many non-resident Ghanaians complain about because that's not what we;re used to in our country of residence. Unfortunately, we cannot be so shortsighted as to think that we can bring first world solutions to developing world problems - that's like putting a band aid on a fatal wound; it doesn't help. Many Ghanaians don't fully understand the concept of democracy and this is where the mindset of "only the government can help us" comes from. If more Ghanaians made efforts to consistently pay taxes, the government would have the revenue to improve infrastructure. This would resolve the issues of poor roads, dumsor, sewage rivers, , traffic, etc., within a short period of time. Yes, the sun shines for free in Ghana, however, solar energy infrastructure is not free. Since the government doesn't have the finances to fund solar energy infrastructure, they are dependent on the private sector to do it. Given the nature of Ghanaian society, they are unwilling to do this as they will have to look at is as a long term investment over many years.
I'm so with you on the flagrant inability to provide good customer service. Sadly, I feel like a huge part of the problem is that it's the societal norm. We need to see what it is that we can do to create the change that we want to see so that that is what's normal.
Sadly, mindsets are a difficult thing to change in Ghana - we have a problem with change. Case in point, children born after 2007 still talk in old money even though they've never handled it or spent it. It's going to take those of us from the Diaspora going back in our numbers and bringing a different perspective on African solutions to very African problems.
I enjoyed this video. Sometimes, we need to just say "it as it really is", otherwise locals may think that their current standard is acceptable when it truly is not. The first step to fixing a problem is to recognize that it's a problem and understand how it negatively affects GDP, productivity and well being.
I note that you two mentioned "time". Africans and indeed many Caribbean Nationals don't generally respect the time of others. So poor roads, poor infrastructure and the personal respect for the time of others are things that people take for granted. This negatively impacts GDP in a very major way.
You mentioned 'Poor internet'. Sometimes a country can speed up its entire internet by 15-20% by training its telecommunication engineers to make some very small procedural changes. I have seen 3rd world engineers around the world using Google in the US as their DNS Server, ha ha. That's like asking someone in Paraguay for the name of your next door neighbor, 300 times each day.
Technical excellence in economics, electronics, AI, robotics, agri-engineering and more are sorely lacking in many 3rd world countries, but if the peoples don't care because they don't know how much better the standards could be, they will keep immigrating to so called 'greener pastures'
"Lights out" ha ha. 2000 watts of energy falls on every square meter of land and yet Africa, in general, has problems harnessing this thing that falls on everyone's head for free. ha ha ha. I could write on this topic for hours, but I think i won't get started here.
It is good to talk about these things and look for solutions. Great video, interesting perspectives. Ghana has amazing potential.
Great input trevor lets hope we dan do something about it one day
Yes. As I stated. African Americans are not wanted here. They see that. But refuse to put those big bucks together. And build the motherland.
@@AnnaAcheampong @Trevor Weir solid points from Trevor here., Very impressive but let us face the truth, we are trying to compare rabbit to the millipede and this is the reason that comparison is not accurate: The westerners moved fast through that Scramble For Africa: using imaginary borders to cut through Africa's riches whiles they named it Trade which, actually was -- Colonialism or "Thievery". This in effect made the Westerners move fast.
Education, changing our curriculum from Kindergarten, killing the brainwashing are some of the starting points to deal with our problems as mother Africa. Afrikans should be aware of the damages the white race has caused us and the fast pace they move, stop comparing, and rebuild our continent on our own pace. When there are no standards, there are less stress
I'm not sure the purpose of the condescending ha ha interjected in your commentary. Anyway Rome was not built in a day the great metropolises of Europe e.g. London where once cess pots of filth and disorganization b4 getting thier act together so we will get there. Remember America was the lawless wild wild west so let's all roll up our sleeves and get things done instead of scoffing and Ha ha ing at them. I have seen in the last 10 years great steps taken in the right direction across Africa its just a matter of time
That DNS server trick is simultaneously brilliant and hilarious!
Half way through and I have to stop and comment on the things you hate. You guys are so right and on point on those issues
The sun can not be changed therefore we need to change the way we also dress, have trees around the house and use earth compressed blocks.
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Love this!!
These are all problems of many African countries. Thank you for sharing.
LOVE YOUR BOLDNESS TO SAY THINGS
Fantastic candid, real day-to-day life viewpoints. Very informative and insightful. You are both beautiful people.
It is not only Ghana alone, Africa as a whole they are lacked of customer service.
They don't like you to ask about prices and don't buy.
That is how business goes in all the African countries, they don't respect time and when they arrive there will be no apology.
With the plastic situations and trash as a whole it could be a new business to establish for those who are relocating in Africa.
Well at least Ghana has lights even though the lights go off and on
at certain times.
Liberia is back in the fourties where folks mostly are using candles and home made lanterns.
You are 100% right of everything you have just stated but it is almost in all Àfrican countries.
Maybe few Àfrican countries are far better like Rwanda.
Thanks for sharing and we have a lot to do.
We have to point out what need to be change or upgraded without being criticised for pointing it out.
This is the only way change can come and by pointing out what need to be change , others can have a thoughts or ideas of what business he or she can establish.
Keep on pointing out these areas that need to be change, fix or upgraded.
I found a salon across the road from La Villa Boutique Hotel in Osu. The salon does hair & nails & shares a building with Brown Sugar Boutique. I actually forgot the name of the salon😏 but the lady is very nice & competent & she has integrity, & confidence from experience. When I return, I'm going to her for braids, mani & pedi.💅 She's lived & worked abroad so she's prepared to provide the best of both worlds in service, communication & general conversation.
Okee i would check it out soon thanks !!
In warm weather countries like where I come from the Caribbean you need to paint your house every year at least
You guys (the Acheampong Family) are right on the money about all the things that need to change...That's why you have to stay in Ghana and try to effect some of these changes you mentioned. Imagine if you can STAY IN GHANA: and try to make even one of these problems you mention disappear. How great would that be...this would attract more Africans in the Diaspora to want to come, to not only Ghana, but other African Countries and make other changes that would benefit the entire Continent. How sweet would that be...(Yummy)!!!
Lets pray we can 🙏🏽
I remember the last time I went to Ghana, I went to a restaurant called Starbites they greet me when I entered and they were so friendly in general I couldn’t believe that. I needed to talk to the manager and told him he did a great job, reffering his customer service. Will never forget that 😂
Really? Which branch? Because I cannot say the same about my experience ,honestly.
Starbites was nice for me. When i go to Ghana i stay in Kiseman Achimota so its close by.
The CEO was born & raised in London. He is a cousin to my bestfriend.
Same experience I had at Ashaley Botwe 2 years ago 👍🏿
A lot of valid points and recognize it. From this vlog you can divide it into two main issues; 1) development and regulatory issues; 2) behaviors and customs issues.
Unfortunate the first topic is very much impacted by politics. Like the traffic issues is mainly due to lack of check of cars, forcing people to obey rules in traffic, bad roads etc.
The second thing, I totally agree that trainings of people in service is very much needed. I see a huge business opportunity in this and personably always say that Ghanaians living in Ghana should change their attitudes. Because me (Ghanaian myself) will come back and we will bring better business attitude to Ghana and take over a lot of the market.
A lot of the Ghanaians in Ghana should watch this video.
For the dumsor, I am looking into building my own house. One of the thing I am looking into is total solar panel driving electricity so that I am not depending on government supplied energies.
Great video 💪🏿✊🏿
Sorry for the problems you guys are facing. We pray that these hardships are solved.
Customer Service is part training, personality & business sense. I also express appreciation. After purchasing fruit that the seller cut, packaged & bagged, I said "THANK YOU" & she refused to reply until she saw my grown son & I give each other a look of surprise with attitude & I repeated my thanks more firmly. It seems that REPUTATION & CUSTOMER SERVICE is non existent for most, but there are few business owners at the ready & waiting for change.
Yes honesty & integrity is beautiful. I think people say what you want to hear...YES & sometimes rely more on luck than doing a good job. I learned that Ghanians that have higher standards are frustrated with being associated with poor service, dishonesty, or miscommunication. And for times when a taxi or uber is necessary, please how can professional drivers succeed when 98% of cars have no boot?🤷🏽♀️
I thought it was strange to see fires everywhere everytime until someone explained that people burn their trash. Tell me about those plastic bags...I went to the beach & there were too many bags in the water to swim.
As a Ghanaian that moved to the states when I was little but visit GH occasionally, you guys were pretty much spot on on all those issues. One big issue not on the list though is rampant corruption! Another observation, maybe not seen so much in Accra but in other cities especially Kumasi, is the large amount of unfinished houses. Ghanaians for whatever reason love starting to build houses only to realize they don't have enough funds to complete the construction so the house just sits there and becomes an eye sore.
Corruption is everywhere but the unfinished buildings is spot on.
There's also corruption in the states sooo
@@feliciaedith you don't make sense dude ? Small mind mentality.
@@sheryldean5128 so it makes it ok ? 😆 foolish boy. Small mind mentality. Africa will not get anywhere with your mind set. This why the houses are unfinished. 😆 we nor learn 😆
EACH to their OWN !! In Ghana you buy the land and IF YOU DON'T PUT A STRUCTURE ON THE PLOT OF LAND - THEN IS NOT YOURS!!
I bought 4 plots of land at age of 19 years when i finished secondary school because i was so ambitious and thinking ahead of my time BUT i LOVED that area i bought the plots. At 19 years i wasn't ready to build a house. But my Mentor Mr Olympio advised me to put a structure there AS SOON as POSSIBLE. I was into Goats and guinea pigs then and these are what i made money from to buy the plots of land. The Uncompleted house is still there to SECURE the land. Today that area is land is being sold in DOLLARS!!
Like i said - Each to their own and dont Judge until you know the person or the REASON!!
Your point about the architecture is right on point. I also know that the architecture in Ghana is not correct for the hot humid weather. And there are ways to build and materials that keep the house cooler. For example, the roof should be a very light color and should not be dark. The ceilings need to be very high, and the materials of the walls should be of a type that do not hold heat.
The whole problem is honesty
Truth is bitter but you have said it. Well done! Love your point 3, honesty looks like a taboo. Again, we have still not learnt that time is money and precious. The way we call people is purely cultural and it’s unique so please love it.
Everything should be solar powered in hot countries. God willing these things will happen. We can do these things!
Akon is trying this !
Hot countries?
That is thermal energy.
Solar doesn’t involve the temperature.
@Gorgon Don working on getting to the next step. Check out diplomatday.com
@Gorgon Don (also check out black roots science (search for the PDF on google) and wake up the judges (on FB) if these topics interest you.
You guys can make your own solar by yourself. You just need to check it on youtube.
how much the husband and wife are respect each other in this conversation. I love this family
The root of evil is not money, it's organized religion. When organized religion is introduced to african dispora it kills creativity, initative, and success.
African saying....In the beginning, I had land and gold. THE MAN HAD THE BIBLE. NOW, I have the bible and he has all my land and gold.
Speak that truth brother!
America is a godless country, they put on an act an use God to control, guilt, trap you in debt for trying to go to school and make you docile without questioning why? I have stepped away from religion. In the US we have a saying too “Give a man a gun he will rob the bank...Give a man a bank he will rob the World”
Then you need to move to north Korea or China or Iraq or some where that has no Bible not America they still use the Bible there. The problem is not Bible its the people are bringing there traditional religious deceptions along with the bible. In there traditional religion there is a lot of deceit these are the same people who are how using the Bible.
Religion is the tool to pacify people so that you'll allow them to steal everything you have; so actually it is the love of money that is the root of all evil.
@Gorgon Don so the Ethiopians, the ONLY African nation not to be colonized by Europeans worshipped a "mystical God". A "mystical God" they invoked to win their battle against the Italians? You mean that same "mystical God" that told the priest to go into battle against the Italians and that they would win? Okay....
This I why we here need you brothers and sisters in the diaspora to come home with all your skills to help build Afrika. Our leaders care less. Thank you for telling the world our weakness. If we don't talk about it,we won't do anything about it. Good job
Ghana is a blank slate that is a gem. THEY just need a few guidelines, processes & polices that NEED TO BE PUT IN PLACE
8 religion : it is called prosperity preaching, the more you give, the more you will receive is their gospel, people hope to receive prosperity but never get it only the hope and belief they will become prosperous one day
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Yes that's sad but that is a problem we see in United States
As a brit, of jamaican ancestry, most of the things you hate remind me of jamaica 20 years ago when I first visited the island. Especially customer service. They are still improving , still have a long way to go. Keep the faith.
Thanks for sharing, very interesting. All the things you mentioned I also find frustrating in Ghana! I'm confident some of which will improve over time
Lets hope it does 🙏🏽
The government should be ran by woman, take Rwanda 🇷🇼 for example , the government is 63% female and look at how clean 🧼 and nice the country is
The female empowerment in Africa is for the status quo nothing is functional in Africa
Scamming is also a problem. There needs to be more accountability enforced by the law.
I love how y’all talk to each other 🥰 like best friends 🥰🥰😍🥰😍😍🥰
We are 🥰❤️
This video is sooo on point!! Everything is true. I love the part about customer service. Most stores or companies feel like they are doing you a favor, so they treat you anyhow. But they seem to forget the same customer is paying YOU money for the service/product...
Africa has enormous opportunities !!! Ghana is one of the better African countries . Ghana is not for everybody!!! Ghana is for entrepreneurs that have money!! It's not for entrepreneurs that don't have money!! I see that a lot of people go because of their skin color. It's so wonderful because these are my black brothers and sisters. Well, when you run out of money you are no longer a black brother. Africans are cultures a warm and loving people. Probably the most loving people compared to most other cultures I suggest to have a good plan and have a back up plan. If you are older think about the hospitals and health care. Think about the health care for your family. Think smart!!!! But please don't move because of skin color.
what are you talking about?
Max K I feel like he spelled it out pretty clearly lol. Don’t move to Ghana just to be around people that look like you. I know the luxury of no longer being a minority is tempting but have a plan A,B and C or you’re just gonna be a poor Ghana citizen.
@@willb9022 lol
@@willb9022 he seems to have implied, perhaps unintended, that Ghana is a very expensive place to live, with statements like "Ghana is not for everybody!!! Ghana is for entrepreneurs that have money!!" and "Well, when you run out of money you are no longer a black brother"
Ghana?? Says who?
What do you know about African nations?
Thank you for this. Very informative. This will be good information for anyone thinking of moving to Ghana. You can use solar power for electricity with all the sun available.
I think many of things brought up here are factors of the culture in ghana. We must keep in mind that living internationally means that there will be differences in the human interactions that we have. However I thank you both for bringing this forward and like someone else already said...these would be great business opportunities
Same problems we are facing in Haiti and keep the good work!
Love from Haiti!!
Maybe you guys can look into the recycling and electricity problem ( that can be a job for you so you can continue to live In Ghana ) x
Yes they can package a proposal & submit it to the govenment to consult towards development.
@@bedinabebe4521 no you don't have consultant government just register your business.
I am a Ghanaian, and I like the way you have addressed those the negative issues that needed to be threaded urgently.I have seen how you love ghana and wanted us to improve. This is a problems which our leaders and the citizens needed to be serious on it .this is a long time problems.
The same culture is here in the Caribbean. Its so annoying.
Well said beautiful ones... Hopefully it will change in your lifetime.
God bless and stay blessed and safe
One way to keep the heat off house is trees. Trees provide shade, they are here for a good reason.
Absolutely.
I love this video. Thank you guys for putting this together. I am planning to move to Accra in the next couple of years. My last visit there I notice the same of which you listed off in this video. Hopefully we can change things for the better.
Really good points. Even better coming from the two of you at the same time. I need to add, many of the innovations which includes the actual resources has been copied and perfected from Africa in the Western world. Unfortunately, we all know there is an unhealthy balance between the allocation and contracts regarding resources and knowledge sharing. Ghana is more than capable of being the Singapore of Africa..... only if SHE wants to! It is as simple as that. I don't do politics, but, in my travels I have seen what positive things people can do when they work together. Last point, what I find weird is the 10 points you have raised is the same 10 points in most post colonial countries, it does not matter the dialect or geography in the world. From West Indies to Tuvulu, you will see similar annoying traits. In my frustration I wonder if all of the thought is going into making music, because this is one area that is evolving with incredible worldwide success😉 Stay safe and keep up the good work.
Your comment hit the nail right on the head watching the video all I could think was they must be talking about Jamaica!
Beautiful family and great content.😍👍🏾 I found you on Wode Maya's page, and I fell in love with your moving to Ghana interview. You just gained a new subscriber.
Welcome to the family ❤️
@@AnnaAcheampong Thank you! ♥️
Ooo my God I have really enjoyed the video. I faced the same problems when I was in Ghana but I miss Ghana though 😀. Keep on with the good work 🥰
Love your background in the video, what is the name of that tree, beautiful. Will share your video with my friends coming to Ghana in the Spring for the first time so they will come with an open mind and chillax. Jamaicans in the house.
You have made a very good point, most especially our religion.
Wow!
Most honest discussion .
Love watching this 👍
Hi, I am a South African who loves Ghana so much and I regularly visit Ghana whenever I can. I agree with all you got to say I however disagree with the religious point you have... There are many other Ghanaian pastors who have been involved in the building of schools, orphanages and hospitals in Ghana, going to remote areas to bring medical attention and taking care of the wellbeing of people. Mind you this is besides their main mandate of preaching the gospel. Yes, there has been an abuse by other pastors and it’s unfortunate however that does not mean there’s no good. Don’t put your attention on the bad. Also it is inspiring to see many people being bold in their religion in Ghana. A nation like Israel is bold too in their walk of faith. Don’t despise the good in your country. Mega love ❤️
Hey Refemetsway,
We love you too sis❤😘
Great point mulutsi can't call them all bad nuts.
Thanks for sharing your honesty. And having the courage to just come out and say what is happening in Ghana. A country can be esthetically beautiful but some rudeness, idiosyncratic or lack of business skill can change it. I love what you say at the end: let's make the negatives positives.
Accepting too much has to do with confidence... We need to build self confidence!!!
Actually everything you have said and more you didn't say,,, We very much know these problems yet we have a really long way to go... It's funny yet very sad even for me as a Ghanaian who haven't been outside this country before... 😊😊😊
Thanks for Sharing such important issues, it has helped me to know what to do to assist my people to be effective in many areas of life
Seriously the waste problem in Ghana is so frustrating , especially Accra!🤦🏽♂️ I don't even think people know about global warming and environmental pollution.
Join in making a difference dear
It's only in Accra
Jodel AWURABENA Nyamekye KARIKARI wtf are you doing to make a difference?
So on point I just moved to ghana and it's very true
Africa's issue is infrastructure. Accra's traffic got nothing on Lagos Traffic.
Virtually its Common in all cities around the world ,During the Peak hours ,everyone is on the Road and the Traffic is hell.In africa,we dont have trains running within the City to Support the roads.In africa,almost everyone owns or want to have a car.Abroad ,Not everyone needs or want a Car because its cheaper using the Public Transport .The govtment would rather embezzle the Money than Provide Infrastruktur.Lagos is trying to Turn to a megacity and i Hope the government can achieve it
Except that Lagos is the commercial hub and not the capital city. You can't match Apple 🍎 to oranges 🍊 you should be comparing Accra to Abuja.
Thank so much for your channel, keep it up 💪💪💪, we in Diaspora need to bring our expertises good to know 🙏🙏🙏
Watching the video and reading the comments, makes me think that with so many from the diaspora repatriating to Africa, especially with Ghana and the Year of the Return movement. We do have the power to influence the Government to implement some of the things that would vastly improve life for all. This video as almost 600 comments and some of them are such great ideas and thoughts from our people. Now of course, I do not live in Ghana or even been but facing these same issues in Jamaica. However, I do get a sense that there is a big difference with the influence that we (blacks) can make in Africa. How can this channel our RUclips/Social media comments into action?
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When I was growing up in Ghana, we had something in our town called Communal Labor Day which was every Wednesday. Nobody was allowed to go to farm, do carpentry, sell stuffs at the market, etc. Basically nobody was allowed to attend to their normal day-to-day job until the labor for that week was done, otherwise you would be subject to fines for failure to comply. Teachers and student were exempted when school was in session.
But for the rest of the town, it was time to pick up trash; fix broken school buildings; fix roads; clear bushes and falling trees; clean gutters; clean the town's latrine or dig a new one; rake the town's landfill and burn the trash, etc. Basically anything that needed fixing was put on the agenda for that day.
Schools on the other hand would use every other Friday to clean the school compound, clear and manicure the football field when needed, attend to the school's farm, etc. To get extra income for supplies, the headmaster would outsource the students for labor sometimes for a fee to any private citizen who needed extra help (e.g. clearing a farm, fetching sand to build blocks, picking cocoa, oranges, etc. )
It would be nice if the Communal Labor Day idea could be nationalized like it has in Rwanda. Ghana seems intent on copying everything western, but not when it comes to keeping the environment pristine , general cleanliness and beautification of our living spaces.
Why not just hire a team of people to do this and allocate a living wage?? Outsourcing student labor to strangers may put them in danger. How do you ensure the safety of the students? Who pays of the student is hurt while completing duties? How can parents contact the student while they are being outsourced? How does the head master ensure the labor contract is controlled and not abused? To me it would be easier to develop a workforce behind this need rather than force people to do anything. The workers can be trained as environmentalists and respond to urgent environmental concerns in the community.
@You and Me, you must be over 50 lol because older Ghanaians have tools me about it. The current president seems to have instituted this again. I believe it's now on the last Friday of every month or so. From what I've seen though it's not so effective because it's not coordinated with the local sanitation companies because street vendors clean up the gutters etc but leave everything by the road side and eventually with the wind and rain, it ends up being strewn all over or going back into the drains
Please sis if you don’t like something better say something.
Customer service sucks mostly, you enter somewhere they don’t even greet u or act like you don’t matter. I always advise them or leave. I went somewhere to get my nails done cause they’ve been following me on ig for many years nobody attended to me then suddenly some lady came and said please wait few Mins. I waited 40 min and when I said this doesn’t make sense no apologies or anything the lady just staring at me and I left.
People love wasting people’s time and when you tell them you are leaving or u are upset it’s you that is mean not them. Like please respect my time. Ghanaians over do it. I get it traffic can make you late but ah 3h and u won’t call to explain
We can ever get wooden things but show the ikea design if needed cause they are talented
I dont like to argue but will try to speak up next time, otherwise they wil never learn !
Family, all these issues are business opportunities that can help Africa. You can make a difference by bringing development ideas when coming to Africa. I see so many things that is needed. Let's do our part.
Everything you said is so true
This is a business opportunity.. Thank you for the business idea.. love your dress too.
Hearing those negative points about "lack of good customer service" and "laziness/time wasting/disrespecting people's time" makes it SOOO easy for someone from the outside coming in and taking Ghanaians out of business! All one has to do is offer good customer service and respect people's time! No matter if you are a plumber or a restaurant etc. It's like running a race against people who are not even walking on their two feets but crawling, you've already won by simply walking! You don't even need to run!
Great video! when there's a problem the solution can be a great business opportunity. In NYC there are public and private sanitation, recycling, compose or have zero waste workshops for the community.
There’s always problems wherever you go we just have to try to adjust to whatsoever the environment is around us and make the most of it we cannot expect Ghana to be like the western countries that we used to live in Africa will be Africa we can all make a different if we help to change some of the things we hate instead of complaining about it we should try and do something about it I love Ghana I cannot have enough of the place when am there I don’t worry about internet as for Accra I just try to avoid going there so I stay in the mountains and relax we can make Africa a better place if we all work together it’s our home the only place where the black man feels free and loved 🇬🇭
I really love the way you address even negative issues in such a positive and kind way!! You can clearly see that you guys have a good heart even when you are sharing difficult information!!
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i can relate to everything. with the time thing, i feel like its just part of the whole laid back lifestyle. for most people here if you tell them you will be at their house by 2 pm or so and you dont show up they dont take it to heart so its the same when they say they will come to your house or do something with you at a specific time.
that comment about hair styles killed me LOOOOLLL
Which internet provider do u use. MTN turbonet works pretty well for me xx
Look the western world is not heaven they also have their ups and downs.
Love the love you both show each other.good Ghana.
This was very informative.
Very very truthful video. I love the honesty. These are the true stories that we want to here. I really appreciate the both of your honesty. Most people do not tell the down side to Ghana like the both of you guys are telling it
Traffic is everywhere. Y'all should come to Los Angeles or NY for that matter.
I am ready to move to Ghana, I am currently living in Jamaica and the list is basically the same. I am looking for like minded folks to seriously start brainstorming business start up ideas.
We can get into farming if you want
I WANT HER AS A MINISTER IN GHANA POLITICS, that will be great for a change ......
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I keep coming back to this vid...think it's one of your best vids so far, the feeling of frustration from first-hand experience is almost amusing to watch but also I feel your frustration as we all do. Think you should do a recap if anything has improved a tiny bit at all :-)
I want to build an earthship in Ghana or Gambia or somewhere else in West Africa! I want to live close to nature and sustainably. I don't have opportunity to do this where I am living, Africa offers me this opportunity
Gambia is definitely the spot for that
@@sharifceesay157 why?
Yes, we need more permaculture values being taught out there
@@navia04 I'm so excited about this.
You're always welcome my dear bro
I think you should make another video and talk about the good things too, and talk about the fun you had.
We have that check the description 👍🏽
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You two are a lovely couple. I love your mutual respect, bond & obvious compatibility. I replied too much because I identify with everything that you've discussed. Your focus on balance makes everything the more relevant & intelligent. I hope that my comments benefit you with RUclips. Maybe your anticipated List of Loves will calm me enough to make Ghana home.🖤❤💚💛
Hi belinda thank you. 😊😊 and yes it will im sure !
You're very welcome. The heat may be much, but I can assure you that it's better for health & longevity than Western Weather.😊😎
I came across your Channel after watching ODENTA channel. then your friend's Vanessa. I live in the US. and I thank you because YOU are the FIRST people who have Really given an HONEST Pro and Cons about Ghana. Very Refreshing. I live where the sun shines alot so that wouldn't be a pro. The food would do it. 💜
Competition will change all that customers service skill. Sound like customers service consultant training for staff.
Thank you for pointing out those issues because it make people aware of what await them. Keep up the good job