Traditional WEST AFRICAN STREET FOOD!! Eating Kokonte + Weaving Village Tours | Kumasi, Ghana
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- Опубликовано: 23 янв 2025
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My adventures in the incredible craft villages outside of Kumasi, Ghana continued with a trip to a local weaving village! Join me as I try a traditional West African street food called kokonte and go on a weaving village tour near Kumasi, Ghana!
My afternoon kicked off on the road one hour outside of Kumasi with my guide from Jolinaiko Eco Tours, Isaac, and our driver, Ben. After visiting the craft village of Ahwiaa earlier that morning, our next stop was the village of Ntonsu, where they make craft symbols.
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The village of Ntonsu is home to people who have been weaving for many generations. It is said that the ancient inhabitants of the village admired the way the Akan folk character Anansi the spider wove its webs and sought to imitate him.
The Akan people created a special, colorful textile called Kente cloth, which dates back to the 11th century. It was worn by West African royalty in the Ashanti Empire by the 17th century. The weavers in Ntonsu stamp the cloth they create with various Adinkwa symbols, each of which has a different meaning.
The cloth they create at the center is beautiful! They do both weaving and printing there. I met up with a man named Kochu, who gave me a tour of the center. They had pots of dye boiling over fires. They get the dyes from tree bark, which they soak and pound into a soft dust, which they then boil.
Then, they strain the water and boil it again! The more they dye it, the more concentrated the dye becomes. They then use the black dye to stamp symbols on the cloth using calabash stamps. There are over 60 symbols in total!
Kochu then stamped pink and blue cloths with three symbols for my daughters: unity, sun, and life. Next, they dry the cloth in the sun. You can also buy Kente cloth that’s already made. The price depends on the size.
Then, we headed to a dedicated weaving village called Adanwomase. I saw some guys making cement bricks. In the visitor center, a local man told me about he history and significance of Kente cloth.
The weavers have to calculate how much of each color yarn they will need for their creations. There are 70 weavers in the village, and they’re all men. I saw men making all kinds of beautiful designs.
Some were white and black, but others had vibrant pinks, purples, and yellows. They work super fast and use both their hands and feet!
I’ve been to weaving centers in Uzbekistan and China, but I’ve never seen one this big. It was really remarkable how talented and proficient they are! I saw guys doing double-weaving and others doing complex triple-weaving. It was fascinating!
Back at the shop, you can guy some Kente cloth. I saw a huge piece for about $340 USD and bought a small one for $10 USD.
Next, we stopped at a shop and got some palm gin. I was feeling off because of the heat and I was fighting off a stomach bug, but I also couldn’t wait to eat!
In the back, I got a dish called kokomte, which is made of cassava flour. Then, I washed my hands and dug in.
The kokomte looked and tasted exactly like fufu, so I couldn’t tell the difference between them. It’s pasty and starchy, and you eat it with meat. I had some goat, which was full of fat and flavor.
It wasn’t spicy but was full of spices. I also really enjoyed the red oil that comes from the palm nut. The gravy and stew were outstanding!
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MUCH RESPECT DUDE ! 100%!!
Great job I miss home
Good morning from Malaysia country.
Wish i can go to Ghana to meet my fiancee.
Really missed my man in Ghana.
MCO is still in Malaysia.
You're one of the cool youtubers, man! Not arrogant, not ignorant, but adventurous, respectful, open-minded! Congratulations!
I will have to agree.
Thank you so much! I just enjoy diving deep and interacting with the amazing people. Every country is different. But we are all humans, we should treat everyone with respect ✊ thank you for the support!
@@Davidsbeenhere Always, man! I understand what you say, I'll start to travel again as soon as things get better. I miss it, it's one of the most rewarding experiences ever!
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@@Davidsbeenhere Agree 100% May God Guide and protect you!!
This country is so Rich and Prosperous
Also notice how respectful and polite all the merchants are, incredible folks- you can tell they love what they do. So hospitable, welcoming, and honest
David, your love for kumasi is on another level
Thanks bro!
Ashanti people have a rich culture. Proud Ghanaian 🇬🇭🇬🇭
Yes they do!
Those fabrics and patterns looked SO beautiful! Those weavers definitely know what they are doing!
💯👑
Wow... Kente weaving is no joke, I love my culture.
It’s incredible!
22:21 No it’s not new, There’s always water and soap at the chopbar so u gotta wash your hands before you eat even before corona . He didn’t understand your question in English 😊. Good job David!
I live in Ghana many years...interesting about Kente,I didn't know about it!
It’s so interesting!
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Kyese, almost every work/job in Ghana is extremely labor intensive!! Much respect man.
Your culture is very beautiful! I want to see it in real. I really appreciate your work! Keep sharing more videos which demonstrate your culture and traditions. Love from Korea🇰🇷💕
Mujhe korean ladki bohat pasand hain
In Ghana the large woven hats are worn to give some shade from the sun. Try to get your hands on one for next time 😊
Phenomenal the Weaving Manager and Adinkra guy were very knowledgeable. I had goosebumps listening to the powerful history and explanation behind the kente story. David thank you for showcasing the best of Ghana. These Tours are amazing. I don't miss any of your videos. Keep them coming and thank you again. I hope you go to Tamale aswell.
To see weaving like these people do amazing and fast. As some one who sees this in his dailly in my job,a weaving company,all of my respect
Yes! 💥
People from Africa enjoy life and are quite hardworking tooo🙏🏻
The craftwork and craftsmanship is simply awesome. Although the process is extremely labor intensive.
Natural/manual way of doing things is labor intensive but that makes it unique.
waaaoo wat are good content David's knows how to create good content for the world
I have learned so much about Ghana from your videos. I had seen kente weavers before but it was still great to be reminded of their expertise. Thank you for sharing. 🙏🏽😊🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭
Im from ghana and i absolutely lived the process of the cloth making. Very impressed. Thabjs David. I want to go for a tour also
Thank you!
I’ve been watching David and I’m salivating so much and enjoying the adventure. But just was surprised when I heard the waiter answering no to hand washing before eating and it’s only in Covid era. We’ve always washed our hands from Adam before we eat. Water scarcity or not we do wash our hands just part of our culture in many areas in Ghana so far as I know. Thank you David for respecting and adjusting even better than some of us. Wish you God speed!
This is so beautiful craft so much talent in that country. I really wish that one day I could visit there.
Alot of work goes in the making of these clothes. Very artistic. God bless you David xxx
I love Ghana and Ghana people
Thanks for the compliment
I just love how you enjoying the foods 😋😋😋😁
Love how you featured the artisans and supported them! They are so talented! -S
Beautiful people God bless our Homeland Ghana and make it great and strong again black stars of Africa warrior kings hope of Africa 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭
Hands washing before eating is every day thing in Ghana before corona
Love u Africans from Kerala 🥺💙
Much love to my Indian brothers and sisters. Jai Hind.
@@oceejekwam6829 Namaskaram broi 💙😍
thank you 4 another amazinggg vloggggg , blessings from CANADA!!!!
This video was amazing, man weaving and fufu eating was too good I love it
Extremely Educative from your Ghana Tour!!
Wow! David, thanks so much for showing the world how kente is done
Beautiful kente fabrics
Respect to my African brothers.. Very skillful and labourous kente weaving,I love the history behind it as well.
Still we could find weaving industry , and should be supported, thankyou David for exploring the unreached @davidsbeenhere
Nice word,the unreached😙😙
HEBREWS, IGBOS, KONGOS, Judah, Benjamin, Levi, YASHARALL!!! Good to see them.
We love u David
@David , I don't think the guy you asked "this is how it always is even before covid." Understood you lol 😂😂😀. Because the hand washing before a meal, is a normal thing and has always been 😁😉.. I enjoy your videos💪🤘
My mother worked to make bricks to take us to school. Today I am a professional. I have tears in my eyes.. south africa
God bless your Mother. There is none like them .
That’s why I really hate ppl who look down upon less fortunate ones
Yea our parents did all sorts of demeaning jobs to look after us so I never look down upon anyone in any job
Welcome to Kumasi
Ghana 🇬🇭 is amazing 👏 😍 🙌 ❤ ♥ 👌
David, you made me love Ghana & feel like going there now.
You are the best. Beautiful vlog
that guy is wrong🤣🤣🤣. hand washing before u eat is a thing even before corona. they always put water in a bowl and give you soap. Even at home when u have visitors u give them a bowl of water with soap. David is chopping it up. I need to go back to Ghana soon😭
Very shady🤣🤣🤣🤣... I guess he did not really understand what he said.
@@original21748 yes you are right i think he didn't understand the question.
I think he was talking about the too much soap, but yeah it can be misunderstanding... :-) ;-)
You are right sister that is African tradition
@@original21748Thank you for picking this up. I think the guy didn't understand the question @David asked about handwashing. It has always been so, we are clean people, not because of Covid lol.
Take some herbs with you when returning, you're at the right place of the jungle of alkaline plants and herbs, nice video too David
Its not a jungle....
@@elistal8390 😀😀😀
Oooh David I just luv ya son too true to self you do it all and ready to try it all.
Africa is beautiful
So much beautiful talented people there. I can watch this video over and over ❤️. David you should be use to the heat 🤣 You are from a hot 🥵 state 🤣..Hard working people is amazing to watch to see how determined they are to accomplish the things they enjoy doing... Beautiful
David try mpoyompto and apeprens3
Thanks David , I love your channel
Am proud Ashanti.. wu kum apem, apem b3ba lol 😂! Great job I am your new subscriber
My brother it's been a long time i ate kokonte,next time i will join you
We always washed our hands before eating, even before corona
Kumasi is an awesome city, we love kumasi!
Beautiful.. I really love your videos
An interesting thing I learned recently is that although the weaving is done mostly by men in the southern part of Ghana, when you go to the northern part it's done mostly by the women
I was just about to say the same time because in north the see some work for only women.
I swear that looks so good
Love from Kerala india 🇮🇳 💙
Ntonso, where the Adinkra is made is where I was born. Thats my hometown, used to do these prints lol. Used to play in the area where you went and the yellow building used to be my school. Havent been there for over 12 years lol
This is really instructive. Are the weavers well paid?
I noticed since arriving in Asante Region, you've stopped eating rice.
Why should he eat rice in the Ashanti region? It's not our food. The Kente weavers own the Kente company/shops. They own the business. They pay themselves unless you are an apprentice.
@@techbaey6206 Thank you.
Loved this series of travel u had 👍🏼
I really love your videos kudos to you
Great video David. Please come to Nigeria that's my town. But love your show
If you get the chance to eat kokonte again, you should eat it with groundnut soup. It's amazing. Love your videos!
See enjoymentttt ! Food looks incredible
Ghana looks more mello then Nigeria! I live in Nigeria before or lord it’s very hectic n crowded there but I love the village side more
Super david bro
Isaac seems like a really nice person
Your Ghana edition 🔥🔥🔥
Great experience ever
David: " i need to drink a lot of water"
...immediately follows up by drinking some Palm Gin
Impressionante maravilhoso esses caras são génio. Sou do Brasil.
A rapadura é doce, mas, não é mole!!!
You missed Bonwire, the most famous Kente weaving village
Love this video🥰
Wow, weaving centre nice
I miss home 🏡😭😭
Try to pass kintampo waterfall, in on tamale road
BLESSINGS N SHALOM
Am late today but am enjoying it 🥰🥰🥰
Man looks super good, but a but spicy! 🔥🤪
It was palm nut soup and it is not spicy. The red color comes from the palm.
That's the best part 💯😋
If you want variety of food go to northern Ghana some of their famous foods include waakye, tz, rice balls, koko and koose
Hey David. I'm watching all your videos. Just a suggestion saying use Celsius, because only American use that. And Km.....By the way as I'm Canadian. Cheers 🍻
Great video🇬🇭🥰
Thanks Gladys!!
where is this weaving village located and the one where the dye making was? i'm going to suggest it to our group as one our sites on the next trip for 2022. wish we could have went here this year but we've already done our 2021 tour . gotta love Ghana culture.
Bonwire it's about 10 minutes drive from ntonso and a by pass from nkwanta junction to adanwomase then bonwire
Thank you David
You need to go to Volta region I'm from there is a nice place.
All the herb/ root they put in the drink is special… man who’s dead in bed will resurrect you very medicinal
Very nice Ghana...But we cannot find delicious food in Nigeria.....You are travelling with your own expenditure or any sponsor?
Hi David,I'm a proud Ghanaian living in China....I've been watching your videos and really love it....wish to collaborate with you some day....actually fufu and kokonte are swallowed food in Ghana while banku and kenkey is chewed....I think your tour guides should have told you. Keep the good job up David
Banku and kenkey is also swallowed. Or u chew
@Emmanuel Bonney Kenkey and banku are swallowed too not chewed haba !
@@effyafia7981 😂😂😂😂 mayb he chews it
@@valentinamaameansawa8200 that's awful. who does that!
@@effyafia7981 well i think it depends on wthat u are having with ur banku/ kenkey...if just having with pepper and shito then I think chewing is better..and if kenkey with with okro then of course u swallow...same ill swallow banku with soup and okro
Wow it's so beautiful
Adanwomase is my Hometown
Is very nice, i love ghana
Good stuff David but please don't advise people to use Kente as a bedsheets or table cloths. Kente is a big part of Ghanaian heritage and culture, with a lot of value and pride placed on it. Most Ghanaians will find it very insulting to see it reduced to mere house hold use..
Wow
That is not true what the guy who poured the water to wash your hands said that washing hands before eating just started, it has been like that washing hands before eating all the time and not because of COVID-19, he never understood what you said.
Now china is doing well in cocoa and it was our gyemiii saaa showing them how to plant......
You eating heavy food that you suppose to gain weight but nope you look healthy as hell! Truth about the power of Mother Ghana 🇬🇭/ Africa food 🥘 if I should tell u how much weight I put just snacking on chips is unbelievable lol 😂
I love you 💕 so much thanks bro
Did u visit the Indian village in ghana
Dude did you say you ate kokontae? You’re fully Ghanaian now