What’s it like to live in Ghana? | Day in the Life in Ghana (of an Expat Family)
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- Take a peek inside of a day in the life in Ghana for an expat! Do you wonder what we do all day or what our kids do living in Ghana? What’s it like to live in Ghana?
We are taking you into a day of out lives living in Africa… from morning routines, to homeschooling while abroad, to shopping at the market in Ghana. Check out a day in the life as an expat and see what it’s like living in Africa.
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The community security is so strong that in some areas people know themselves in about a mile radius... Kids can go a mile away from home and if you call out their name everyone starts to send the message across.. Like have you seen kweku.. Her mom is calling.. Before you know he has gotten the message.. I love it.. It's awesome.. 😁
@PaaKwegyir Dadson - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.
Its really cool how Luke can walk to the store to get stuff for you guys. In the U.S. too *many* kids go *missing* every year its just not possible for kids to go to places on their own very sad over here and many of those kids are *never* found
You've got that right @Abby A.! Thanks for commenting ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!
Ghana is one family, in my town we have about 4K plus people living there ... trust me you can’t believe this part everyone is my family... from my great grandfathers and grandmothers... my grandma use to tell me about each clan house and why they are my family..... your child is NOT only yours, he or she can be disciplined and highly protected by everyone in the community.... how would you pass by and not greet ? It’s just not possible....
@Benjamin Asiedu - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.
I am still a fan, you guys make it look so easy living in Ghana. My wife and I are leaning strongly towards a future visit, perhaps after we get vaccinated against COVID we will get there. My hat is off to you both for this public service.
@John Craig -We are truly starting to feel like we have a normal day to day now and thanks for the comment 😊!
My goodness! Sounds like this is something that I would like! Getting up early, going to bed early, and eating early! Love it!
We moved to Central America one year ago. I appreciate your videos because our lives in our new country is almost exactly the same as your lives in Ghana. It’s neat to see and compare experiences.
Sweeping in the morning is very big in Jamaica as well. Never in the evening, that's taboo. Even in the country , the first thing after waking is to sweep. My wife and I are seniors living in Canada, and she still practice the habit of sweeping in the mornings.
It's a taboo to sweep in the evening in Ghana too. In fact traditionally you should sweep before the sun completely comes out in the morning
Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!
Greetings from Texas. I just love your channel ❤️. I hate I am just finding y’all. I have been retired for 15 yrs and I would love to be there on the continent. Maybe I am too old to come now but I have dreams of being there. I enjoy y’all so much.
You're not too old. I'm in Texas too and planning a visit.
@Johnnie Fleming - Thanks for watching the channel. We would suggest a visit and see where it takes you and thanks for the comment 😊!
Your boys are beautiful! Beautiful family 🤗
Aww... @Ellen F. - Thanks for the love ❤️️!
You’re such a cute cute couple and family ‼️ We Love you in Ghana 🇬🇭♥️♥️♥️♥️💫
Aww... @L Dsane - Thanks for the love ❤️️!
thanks for incorporating more video footage. we love that! 🖤
@CandiceRenae -CR - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.
Lol you guys are sooo Ghanaian now lol... the little convo part got me 🤣. The community atmosphere is absolutely very true!
@Kwame Nyame - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.
I love how you guys are now accustomed to the life and culture in Ghana. The scarf on the wife's head 😅😅😅👌🏾🇬🇭
This video made my day. The interactions between you two are hilarious. Got a cold fever from the recent snow storm in Texas but this video definitively revived me a bit putting a smile on my face. Thanks
@Mike lantern - We really prepared and researched before coming. Stay safe in TX and thanks for the comment 😊!
Happy New Year! Afehyia Paa! This episode is getting me homesick! Yes, the sound of everyone sweeping in the morning is so soothing. Going for a walk at dawn and greeting your neighbors is the greatest. One more year and I’m there! ❤️
@Dennis H -We will see you when you make it back and thanks for the comment 😊!
Cool 😎
Oh no, I'm sorry to hear your dad passed. That must have been devastating.
@Ivy Prosper -Hello Ivy, thanks for the condolences. Pop passing was devastating for the whole family and thanks for the comment 😊!
I remember y’all saying your love to Ghana was to be closer to your Baba. My sincere condolences. May your memories give you comfort.
My Condolence 🙏🏾 ,God knows Best
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Praise God you were there.
My condolences to you and your family. The Lord is your strength.
Your videos are Great! I've been to Congo's, Kenya and South Africa for mission work - but I'm overwhelmed with excitement to make arrangements to come to Ghana to visit first. I will be accumulating questions to ask you soon. Your family makes it all feel so exciting! Thank You!
@Wendy Wood - Those sound like awesome places to have visited. We are sure you will find Ghana to be welcoming and thanks for the comment 😊!
Yes you do have to ask how the family is doing and try to build a friendship with some of the people. I like how the both of talked about that. Very very nice.
Thanks for that comment @Terry Gregg, appreciate it 😉!
Really hope the tourism board subsidizes your social media efforts in some way. I've gotta imagine all the information you give really helps with tourism/eases the transition for people moving to Ghana. Well played. Thank you.
I love this channel I think you guys should develop some merchandise.
@lester melvin -We have a store that can be located at expatlifeghana.com and thanks for the comment 😊!
I am currently in greater Accra, it is now 4am and music is blaring..I enjoy joy the rooster waking me up, people are very friendly. We have an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables , live chickens in the market, can’t get any fresher than that. The food is amazing, corn banku and talapia is my favourite.i also enjoy the tomato and egg stew . The people here are stronger than us that live in the west.very hard working people.
@R B - Is there a neighborhood without roosters in the morning? LOL We are stronger and thanks for the comment 😊!
@@ExpatLifeGhana greetings family, yes I am finally here, staying in the pukase area, will head in to Accra this morning and explore.yes everyone is up early with the straw broom keeping the property nice and tidy .man is it hot . I just bought 15 oranges and 1 large watermelon. Food is relatively cheap. I am definitely going to shed a couple of pounds while here . Your message got me walking at 6am , so I will make this part of my routine.
Oooh man that revived memories of my growing up in Dakar with everybody sweeping outside and also poured a cup of water at the front door to ward off bad spirits and start the day harmoniously.
Last time i visited 2 "crazy " neighbors now had leaf blowers waking up everybody lol.
When I arrive I think I'll just kiss the ground first
@King Nae - That would be a sight and thanks for the comment 😊!
Lol please don’t.
I did that when I landed in South Africa 😂
@@r.medmond4165 how nice ! I’m from Cape Town ✨
Hey there from Central Texas! I will be joining y’all one day! I can definitely rough it and I been desperate to get out of the US since I left the military! Great content; keep it up and hang in there! Can’t be worse than being black in America!
We sweep in the mornings too in Jamaica. If you sweep the house at night which is no, no you never sweep the dust outside until in the morning sweep it into a corner until in the morning
Glad you guys are settling in. Making my mouth water hearing about the bread and. waakye.
Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊
I'm so happy for you fam; may God see us through 2021. Afehyiapa!
Your son is doing so well, remind him to use his right hand for transactions. The seller would appreciate (a culture thing).
That's rite.it's very important .
@Kofi He -The left hand was only used because of shooting the video and thanks for the comment 😊!
Wow I really did enjoy this video❤️. The authenticity and the genuineness was on another level. Stay positive and stay blessed guys ❤️❤️❤️💫
Thanks for that comment @Saah K, appreciate it 😉!
Speaking while you are out is also a southern US Black community tradition.
You too make me want to move to Ghana. I'm considering moving to Africa at some point in my life but I need to visit first
@Brittanie -Please visit first. Ghana is the new gateway to Africa and thanks for the comment 😊!
Yeah we sweep in morning just to keep clean and tidy
It seems you guys have got a good understanding of the Ghanaian culture..
@fred ado -Still learning but visiting for years helped prepare us and thanks for the comment 😊!
@@ExpatLifeGhana your family live there. That also helps you all:)...
You can, you just have to prepare to preserve the items if you have a deep freezer.
Thanks for sharing these personal moments with us. I enjoyed the clips, makes it real. Reminds me of early morning bucket baths in Winneba in the 90s and hearing the sweeping. Blessings for the new year.
Thanks @Karin Sieger - and Happy New Year to you and yours!
Hi guys Stevie Wonder is planning to move to Ghana next year, I’m giving you the same information you can be the first to know about it, I will probably be there at the end of this year hopefully
@Paul Simon - He has been saying that for years now. Believe it when I see it and thanks for the comment 😊!
Happy New Year to you all🥳🥳 My favorite part of this video is when you talk about teaching your son to interact with local shopkeepers. These are invaluable lessons that will stay with him forever and serve him well in life. Keep up the good work👌🏾
@Uptown Girl - Love that! Luke is a quick learner that does well here and thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.
Guys.. im so glad i found You! Great couple, i just have positive vibes listening.
Thanks for that comment @Naive Selections, appreciate it 😉!
Hello Ayo and family, I enjoyed your account of your daily life in Ghana-- made me miss home. I will say though that in terms of buying groceries you can still plan ahead. Growing up my mom, also a teacher by the way, had a menu which dictated what groceries she needed to buy each week. We always knew which food to cook each day. I think it's great experience to go out and buy each day however it becomes tiring over time. Enjoy it now but you can still buy ahead later.
@Paulina Gyan - Planning for a week will get better once we have hired house help for cooking. We appreciate the advice and thanks for the comment 😊!
Ayo, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing and my deepest condolences to you and the family.... the silver lining is that at least you got to see him and spend time with him before his passing, and may he rest in perfect peace🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@Maryann Nkansa - We appreciate the condolences. It truly was a gift to spend the last months with him and thanks for the comment 😊!
Just get the education syllabus from any school or exams council and they can learn from home and even take the exams
Interesting idea @Harold Sackeyfio
Peace Corps is also available to skilled older adults as well as long as they are healthy. There is no upper age limit. President Jimmy Carter's mother was a volunteer in her 70s.
Luke looking taller than ever! 💯 good work on building & gaining the autonomy to do and be~
@Erikka Wilson - He is all legs too and thanks for the comment 😊!
OMGGG, i totally forgot about the early morning sweeping. Sooo trueee. Getting to know the community is indeed crucial.
@D A - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.
Lol the part when the bread didn't make it home, because it was too good lol hahaa !
Just love your chilled out approach to living in Ghana and adjusting to all that... seems you're enjoying yourselves a lot which is very nice to see :)
@lyrical isaac - It is so laid back here we have to be chilled out and thanks for the comment 😊!
Can't wait to watch this video🤗
Loved it💕
@Yabode Akinshemoyin - Hey lil sis! Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment 😊!
I am hapoy you are finding your feet on the ground in Ghana. You are one of my favorite RUclips couple. God bless and keep supporting you in 2021 and beyond.
Awesome @Mathias Dorbayi! Thanks for subbing and welcome to Expat Life ❤️️!
I was going to hit “Like” but realized I already hit Like
Your enthusiasm, good humour and vibe is infectious. I find watching your videos and the interaction between you as a couple so uplifting. Bless 😊
@Iloga0 0 - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.
PEACE BROTHER AND SISTER THANK YOU FROM DETROIT MI BEUTIFUL COUPLE AND FAMILY STAY STRONG MOST HIGH BLESS YOU.
@Salaam Muhammad - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.
That is very thoughtful throwing in a load before you leave👍🏽
Soo True. Proud learning our culture.
Yes so true about the food...we do the same thing what are we going to eat TODAY....fresh food
Great content
Thanks for that comment @Sam Praise, appreciate it 😉!
Loved this video! I will be in Ghana in July meeting my fiancé’s family for the first time. They live in Kasoa. I love your videos. I just put in a request for your Facebook group! Keep the videos coming!
Awesome @missyanne40! Thanks for subbing and welcome to Expat Life ❤️️!
I notice the early rise here in ghana I love it. Get your day started early cause it's dark at 6pm lol. Yeah that Ghana sun will dry those clothes very fast.
Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊
Hi beautiful family, nice shirt Tony.
Thanks again for sharing your journey.
Thanks so much for that @Afro GenesUS, really appreciate it 😉!
Love your channel 🥰. So happy for you that you are so happy in Ghana 🇬🇭.
I love this channel I just love seeing how you guys are living in Africa so inspirational Keep up the great work Ok 👍🏾😊
Thank you for sharing your daily life with us much love❤️
Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊
I love you guys. Remind me of my momma's cousin and her husband. Thanks for letting us peek into your lives in the motherland.
@Phil Winfield -They sound like fine people and thanks for the comment 😊!
The brand placement in this one was well done 👍🏽
Great content guys always looking forward to watch the videos !
Awesome @Coffee,Cigars,&Business! Thanks for subbing and welcome to Expat Life ❤️️!
My wife and I are coming over from Washington, DC this year to explore. We are going through your channel. Any helpful tips (best airline, best hotel) would be greatly appreciated.
Great video 😁❤️! Finally got to see how you guys are living nice in Ghana 🇬🇭 🙌🏾☺️! Great 👍!
@Sterlange Heriveaux - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.
@@ExpatLifeGhana But, I have been wanting to ask... what happened to Tony’s right eye 👁 lip ?
I love you guys. Keep on projecting our Beautiful country Ghana.
@Akwasi Owusu Ansah - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.
I'm getting confused here, was your father living in Ghana? If yes was he a Ghanaian or what? If he was a Ghanaian then your route to become Ghanaian citizens will be easy. So please start it now because we love your family and the charisma both of you have shown.
I just love you guys. You have the best attitude and with that you will enjoy living in Ghana. You take Ghana as it is and enjoy the experiences.
@Florence Senya - We couldn't be happier with our decision to move here and thanks for the comment 😊!
Just love this family ..all I wish is a family like yours.......thank you Ayo/Tony
@Michael Boat - We appreciate that. You can make it happen and thanks for the comment 😊!
Happy Prosperous New Year! Afehyia Pa! 🎉🎉
Thanks @Joe Rodrigo - and Happy New Year to you and yours!
I learnt something here in a relationship “your strength I make you have it .....”
Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!
Soo beautiful to watch u guys
@Asem Dad - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.
I just love how you guys are communicable open & free spirited, your energy seem so calm 😊👍🏾
Thanks for sharing your experiences!
@Ron J - You are welcome and thanks for the comment 😊!
I am over here in the States cracking up at Ayo on the Living in Ghana video. Because of her sharing that she is an introvert and Tony is an extravert - on this video she seems definitely like a video extravert. 🤣
Such A Beautiful Family!
@Wendy Wood -She is like that for the camera. Appreciate the compliment and thanks for the comment 😊!
I thank you for these videos that depict a day in the life..........I enjoy them and just listening to how you get things done is refreshing. Happy and prosperous new year!!!
Thanks so much for that @ANGELA COX, really appreciate it 😉!
Thank you for these honest videos about your experience. They are highly informative.
Thanks so much for that @WokeNFree, really appreciate it 😉!
In reference to food shopping: no preservatives (poisons) in African foods. Therefore shopping is almost a daily basic. You are so blessed to be in the motherland.
@Miss jaNee - Very healthy eating and thanks for the comment 😊!
I enjoy listening to y’all and your story
Love the video , Your such a wonderful couple. As well as a wonderful family. love the why you are promoting Africa.
Thanks so much for that @kwame olatunji, really appreciate it 😉!
Ayo sorry to hear about your father. I've been in Ghana since 12th not Delta but Amer Airlines lost my luggage for 5 days. I will be leaving on the 13th or 14th. But will back. Simi retired. Your Boys are Awesome. Happy Holidays
Thanks @Jacque Anane - glad you got your luggage and Happy New Year to you and yours!
Happy New Year and so sorry about your father/in-law. I've noticed the left hand comment coming up a few times. It applies to most African cultures. It CAN be considered an insult. Nice to see you guys happy. Long may it continue.
@Shumba Mutasa -Tha ks for the condolences. The left hand in the video was only because of the shot we wanted and thanks for the comment 😊!
You guys are awesome. I am binge watching- this is my second video so far, and I love it all, thank you for sharing..
Awesome @darvi! Thanks for subbing and welcome to Expat Life ❤️️!
You guys are so much fun to watch. I love the way the two of you interact it's very romantic the way you look at each other. I feel like I watching some real friends. I like that you are open to new things and so laidback about things being different in Ghana from the States. I think that biggest hurdle to get over. But some people take life as an adventure that's the only way to be. Keep it up I love all four of you so much!
@Charlotte Robinson - We just enjoy life and each other. We try to always see the positive and thanks for the comment 😊!
Happy New Year!! Your vids always make me excited for my trip to Ghana 💛
@Danni Sapp - I bet you can't wait to get here and thanks for the comment 😊!
Love watching your channel...you guys give accurate information on living in Ghana as a family. So amazing. Your first boy resembles mummy and the second boy daddy. Am coming home coz of you...
@Abigail - Thanks for watching the channel. The boys are our mini-me and thanks for the comment 😊!
Boys being responsible for feeding themselves breakfast is awesome 👏🏽
@Erikka Wilson That's an easy on because they wake up hungry and thanks for the comment 😊!
so kind of your to share, i really like that thx so much. peace and blessings.
@BeAfricanBeHealthy - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.
You know how people tell Tony he looks Ga, it's so true you look like my uncle from Teshie. I love your energy❤️
@Abena Asabea - Gonna have to get there as we hear that he may be from that region from his looks and thanks for the comment 😊!
You guys are great.
Thanks so much for that @konkonbishl, really appreciate it 😉!
Oh, yes! I forgot to tell your headwrap is pretty, I love those colors. I'm still trying to learn how to do it.
Aww... @Charlotte Robinson - Thanks for the love ❤️️!
I am finally subscribed! How do I receive info abt the single women’s trip you are organizing?
I love your videos!! Keep up the great job!! The yeng and yang .
Awesome @Sean Thomas! Thanks for subbing and welcome to Expat Life ❤️️!
PERFECT DIVISION OF LABOR.... **awesome**!!!
Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!
I cannot wait until my trip. You both have really been helpful. Thank you....
Yay @Andre Grant! We are glad this was helpful 😊! See you in Ghana soon ❤️️!
@@ExpatLifeGhana .....be there in a week. any recommendations??
Ooh Ive loved watching it, Tony the Ghanaian, Loves food, just like me and the fresh bread. Thank you family
@Nana Adjoa - Yes, Tony loves food and thanks for the comment 😊!
Heeeeeey my fellow Texans, I see you are adjusting.....I really hope to meet you all this year..I'm always excited to see how you all are doing...The traveling alone takes up time... Have fun and embrace....dkadwoa
@D K - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.
Random statement.....I love my Chale shirt!!!
@Black Diaspora Life - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️. We appreciate your support!
Nice video
Thanks so much for that @Brown Joli, really appreciate it 😉!
Thank you for sharing all this pertinent information
Yay @Andre Baird! We are glad this was helpful 😊! See you in Ghana soon ❤️️!
….. yes, You don’t have to worry about Violence and WORSE SODOMY with our young children! Much divine protection over your well mannered and happy young men! Akwaaba 🙏🏾
The sweeping lol, same here in Tanzania 😂
@Afrikan Dreamin - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.
Great video! I enjoy your point of view.
Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊