Seriously Africa is not as awful as people show it I'm glad and very proud to be an african. You have to visit both, the rich and poor parts of Africa to know Africa
It is an accurate comment. Ghanaians cannot fool themselves. I was born in U.S. to Ghanaian Parents. I visit Ghana periodically in 3 year intervals. I am now in my mid 30s. There is no question that Ghana lacks a true middle class. if it is to transcend into the class of say a Malysia, Singapore, Brazil, etc... Ghana must focus on investing in its people, not simply Physical Structures as facades. If your population is educated and their are jobs in only helps the nation long term
i like how she explains her views. Very well spoken. Very well put about the Rich and poverty line and how there is no middle class. Way to rep for America, the people who struggle, and africans. Way to go Amber Rose.
the american middle class is shrinking as well, there are places in america where a stark contrast between poverty and wealth can be seen. Skid row in los angeles is only a fifteen minute drive from some of the most lavish mansions in this country.
She is an amazing, beautiful individual and I love her. She does what no one thinks about doing or saying and people will hate but thats just cause they have no understanding of this person. She is a beautiful individual.
okay, all I know is that her mom is from Cape Verde and her dad is from somewhere in Europe. so for some Africans they believe in the concept of being on the dads side and some mothers side. Yes so what her roots are in Africa and Europe cause that's where her parents come from, her children will have to say their roots are in the USA since she was born there, but one thing i know you can never take her cultures away from her.... Thats why she accepts of being from Cape Verde
I don't think she's disrespecting African's, what did she do to be disrespectful? posted pictures of the poor side of Africa? i'm amazed she went over there and surrounded herself with the less fortunate. And as an African myself i very much agree about the huge divide between rich and poor many African's would agree. she went over there to help, just appreciate that fact. what have you done?
We all know that Cape Verde is formally part of Africa. learn the history please . Before Guinea Bissau and Cape Verde was just one country until 1980 . The Cape Verde archipelago is located in the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 570 kilometres (350 mi) off the coast of West Africa, near Senegal, The Gambia and Mauritania.
@LethalJizzle Do you not understand she stripped because her and her mother LIVED on the streets ?! Its the only thing she could do AT THE AGE OF 15 to support HER & HER MOM. ...... SHE DID what she HAD TO DO to help out her & her mother. & now look at her. A BEAUTIFUL model, with a BEAUTIFUL career. She made it. Kanye & Wiz just BOOSTED her fame. She was already a model before she met Kanye... She came from a messed up childhood & made it turn around. I respect her SO much for that. Grow up.
i think what kinda pisses Africans off is the fact that there's more to the place bt none of the positive aspects are ever appreciated instead all focus is on the violence and poverty...America for example has a very dark history of opressing black pple and still is in the forefront of modern conflicts today, bt we still acknowlegde its positive traits (music, hollywood, its contributions to science and watever else) so it sucks that after visiting all she talks about is the bad stuff
I'm not a fan of hers actually, but im not a hater. I Admire that she is trying to make something of herself. I'd admire that in any person. We always tell people they can change, they can make something of themselves, you can be a better person Then when they do or try to move on from bad parts in thier lives we criticise them, belittle them, and tell them they aren't shit. I actually like the Kardashians, Khloe and Kourtney are college educated and owned the shop prior to the show.
I'm African, and in Africa for the last week, and I come many times during the year. You misunderstood my comment, I did say it's great that she is trying to help, but it's not right to say all rich people in Africa don't help the poor. I don't seek publicity for myself, and yes I do help my Africa, and I don't feel like I need to advertise the help I give to people.
everyone should chill. the only places nice in africa are the capital and former capitals. like she said there is no middle class is those that steal all the money and those that live in a dump. we all need to accept the fact that africa is not the best of place so that we could be able to fix the problem. it is very very bad in the dump; i lived it, i can attest to that.
I watched this woman speak for the first time on her Wendy Williams clip. She kept it cool, said very little - & it came across as saying a lot. In her own way she got her point across and was impressive. Now I see this clip and she's saying so much, yet she comes across as saying very little. If she continues her work in Africa, she seriously needs to sit down, read some books, watch some news & school herself for what she wants to pursue there. I wish her the best.
I know this video is old and everything but it just irks me when people take one country on the continent and make it seem like it is representative of the whole continent. She went to Ghana she did not go to all of Africa. She went to one country. And the other thing that's confusing, is that her mother is Cape Verdean. Cape Verde is an African island nation. So how come she don't know anything at all about any part of Africa when that's where her mother is from.
Am Cape Verdean and it's completely deferent from the other african countries (mainland)..Cape Verde is not dry with dirt road,not that there aren't any, but only drought season,which is 1/3 of the year so not be talking bull! Cape Verde has a lower class (like there is almost everywhere in the world), a middle class (which there isn't much in Africa) and we have a higher class which mostly is the government people,maybe u should do more research on our beautiful country.
You are a big fool and an idiot. Which Mainland African country have you been to? There is a big African middle class and the landscape of Africa is changing. This woman is your biggest export. Who ever heard of any big export from Cape Verde. Your beaches are full of men trying to get with foreign ladies so they can move abroad....why is that then?
Maameelle78 cape Verde is only nice for a short term holiday, other than that, there is nothing. No jobs, and regarding roads, I am pretty sure they're dirty as well as clean.
@18Mssugarbabe same in america, eh? the middle class is slowly being erased; rich keep getting rich and poor stay poor. hate that we have to go to another country or continent to feel like we're helping. i agree, though, africa is in need. we are too. how can we fix a global problem?
Still inaccurate. Ghana is one of a few countries in Africa which is actually seeing a huge swell in the middle class, we are not a 3rd world country which is categorized with those huge inequalities, we are are steadily growing and leaning towards sustainable development. This is not to say we are close, but we are certainly on our way.
So a South african born from dutch or english ancestors is more african than a man or woman born in Europe or in the US from a nigerian or a senegalese ancestors ?.Sister !! many jamaicans DO NOT attach themselves to England to claim their ANCESTRY despite their commun language . Do not be ashamed to welcome and reeducate your lost brothers and sisters scattered around the world, soon or later they will comeback home Only time will tell.
There are 16 year old girls in AMERICA who are having kids, and performing sexual act at the back of their schools, and you went to Africa to teach the kids to stay in school and to stay on a right path? SMH I hate people that do stuff to make them look good. Yes you went there for a good cause but seriously?? I'm from Ghana I know what we need help with!
I used to hate on Amber, but i let it go and now i love her. I dont KNOW her so of course i know there could be shit about her that i dont like but she is freakishly graceful, beautiful and calm. one thing i'd hate to be is a JEALOUS bitch. she has it goin on no denying it. her story brings tears to my eyes sometimes
@ Everyone... I think the bottom line is that no one is perfect. No one can say she is a whore for who she is dating. However, people will form an opinion based on her known background regardless of what is said. It comes with the territory of FAME. People will have negative things to say about others no matter what they do. It is up to the person being discussed to DISPLAY something different. You don't have to be ashamed of what you have done... but you shouldn't GLORIFY it either....
She lacks an understanding of global politics and the international system, but at least she is pondering the basic questions of inequality which shows she cares. Americans r sheltered n do not receive global perspective in school so its not anyones fault if they're not "socailly conscious". It doesnt make her dumb. Americans r just not exposed to cartain realities as other places are. She has to start somewhere.
I neither like nor respect her.... but ro be fair-- THEY INVITED her. There's nothing about her character (or lack thereof) that gave them the impression that she would do/say ANYthing "respectful". That's like buying ur daughter's ticket to see r.kelly & then gettin' pissed off that ur daughter done got pissed ON. Take responsibility for highlighting a hoe in the first place & don't get irked 'cause she lived up to her clearly-established reputation. GEESH. When will ppl GTFU?!
She was a stripper but not anymore. Leave it alone alredy! It seems like ppl are judging her only on what she did and not what she is trying to do. She could use her celebrity to do anything but she is going to Africa and trying to help young girls choose a different path than the one she had to go down. She led a hard life but that is no reason to hate her. I personally think stripping is skanky and dirty but she's not that anymore. She turned her life around and is trying to help others.
You guys seriously need to shutup as she cleary stated she talked to them and she said that education is key and she didn't want to to lead in the same path that she once led. Amber rose is beautiful and I'm glad she spoke to the girls. This is not the past so shut up and leave amber alone!!!!
@testahuh Culture: The set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution, organization, or group Yea... YOUR WRONG
She was paid to hoop on the plane...she never thought of going to Africa on her own....n why do ppl classify her as "celebrity" fucking musicians don't automatically make one becomes a fuckin celebrity....dang!!!
This young lady is beautiful, but not very intelligent. I traveled to Ghana, it is no different from say New York or chicago, of course there are cultural differences, how ever there was obviously upper, middle, and lower class life stlyes. Some drove compact cars, some luxury, some exotic cars.... for instance, I drove some ones Nissan Murano.. I went to small cafes and 5 star restaurants, I went to the mall, and the beach, there were car dealerships everywhere. The homes were apartment style, but mostly large beautiful homes that would be considered upper class homes in USA, however, we're middle class or average.....There were dirt roads, and there were highways. Ice cream shops and sports bars with flat screen tvs every where in bars, banks, hotels, cable all that. It was amazing in Ghana, I can't speak for all Africa since I only went to Ghana. The average middle class there live better than upper middle class American..... Most sensibles homes are 5 bedrooms and more with 6 bathrooms in Kumasi, slightly different in the city like Accra.
Raychelle Levy thats the problem, u are only talking about the rich part and people living in luxury.what about the disabled on the street?people living in deplorable conditions?
No sweet, I wasnt speaking on only prosperous areas, I had 5$ meals in small cyber cafes, congested city areas, but it was still better than many situations in my country, there were low, low income places, but they had a working system, which makes for a better life, and place for children and there education. It was a very nice place to visit.
@MrKokoveli Yeah, I did listen and I still don't understand the purpose of her talking to young girls. To my knowledge she hasn't done any thing worthy of this. Education..? Does she herself have a PHD ? Maybe if this were Kimori Lee the visit would make sense. She don't have to "say" self esteem. Young people will take lessons about self esteem and self worth from those around them influences.
@testahuh why should it be her culture? her culture is what she grew up around and what she's used to. Because she's got black blood in her, does not make Africa any part of her culture.
am sorry but when she said she went to talk to the girls to show them they can become better i kept think " by being a highclass ashawo or what" lol sorry amber but if any of the girls google you theres nothing positive they are goin to learn
No I'm not shocked because it's essentially true. If you made a list of rich Africans who help poor Africans vs rich Africans who don't help poor Africans the latter would most likely be longer, in my opinion. This is true for all rich people, African or not. Rich people are rich people. They do what they want and they always get richer. One could argue that the American rich people must help the American poor people before they tell us what to do. but that is for another discussion, another video. Besides, that won't change the fact that the rich people in Africa can COLLECTIVELY do more than their are doing. I'm sure you do what you can for the poor but who is to say that what you do is all that you can do? who makes that call?? YOU do. The owner of the wealth decides. Unless we are willing to allow others to decide how we use our money, we mustn't speak on how others must use theirs, don't you think? Sure, you are right in posing all those questions. You are right about Africa being ravished. i just don't appreciate this sense of entitlement that comes from our victim mentality. I also don't like that when it suits us, we do the whole "its not that bad in Africa" thing but when an Amber Rose says that, we are like "Africa's poverty is complex blah blah blah". She is absolutely right. We must stop building mansions and castles while there are children naked and hungry in the dirt nearby, doing all we can to clutch onto power for decades on end. We must stop it.
+Maria If anyone says 'Rich people in Africa are not helping Africans'. That person truly understands how wealthy they are. You might think it's not true, that's because Africa is depicted as poor meanwhile it's a place booming with resources. Dangote calls Nigeria an economic secret. He's so rich but just look at what he sold to get there...flour, cement, etc
So, no rich people in Africa do anything for the poor? That is stereotyping and generalising at best, so all their rich are corrupt like the media portrays in the West! When you say Africa and generalise it's really misguiding, as it's such a huge continent with varied cultures, and races! When you address Africa you need to be specific! Amber needs to learn so much more about her heritage, it is nice that she is trying to help, but do it for the good reasons! And don't disrespect Africans...
Who cares what she used to be, it's where you are now that matters!! She did what she had to do to get where she wanted to be! Survival of the fittest!! Get on board or get left behind...
@DaCatOnTop wow how can you be so mean! Amber and her mom were homeless and she quit school to work in a strip club to help her family out! If she had the opportunity to stay in school I'm sure she would have. Don't ever judge someone else because you never know their whole situation or what they have been through.
she hates kim lol she is probably just trying to sound more symathetic or professional. she has a thick philly accent, she probably didnt want to look too hood speaking on her experience in Ghana.
Typo or not I am not incorrect. It is not her culture just because its part of her DNA. It's her ethnicity. Get it through your head. A culture is chose by the individual by the choices they make in who or what they surround themselves by. Not because a double helix in your blood stream proves your father is half African. You're Welcome.
Seriously Africa is not as awful as people show it I'm glad and very proud to be an african. You have to visit both, the rich and poor parts of Africa to know Africa
She started on Elite modeling agency and ever since has been gaining momentum
I've been to several countries in Africa and Ghana is one of my favorite places.
It is an accurate comment. Ghanaians cannot fool themselves. I was born in U.S. to Ghanaian Parents. I visit Ghana periodically in 3 year intervals. I am now in my mid 30s. There is no question that Ghana lacks a true middle class. if it is to transcend into the class of say a Malysia, Singapore, Brazil, etc... Ghana must focus on investing in its people, not simply Physical Structures as facades. If your population is educated and their are jobs in only helps the nation long term
Her mother is Cape Verdean which is in Africa.
That is so true! I'm African and I agree with everything she said
She is partially right, many rich people in some African countries don't help as much as they could. Its a sad truth.
she actually made sense in d "extremely rich or extremely poor" part
i like how she explains her views. Very well spoken. Very well put about the Rich and poverty line and how there is no middle class. Way to rep for America, the people who struggle, and africans. Way to go Amber Rose.
the american middle class is shrinking as well, there are places in america where a stark contrast between poverty and wealth can be seen. Skid row in los angeles is only a fifteen minute drive from some of the most lavish mansions in this country.
and? I was born and grow up in Europe, but that does not mean I'm not African.
Cape Verde is 10 islands not 1 :)
She is an amazing, beautiful individual and I love her. She does what no one thinks about doing or saying and people will hate but thats just cause they have no understanding of this person. She is a beautiful individual.
Her dad is Italian and her mom is African.
okay, all I know is that her mom is from Cape Verde and her dad is from somewhere in Europe. so for some Africans they believe in the concept of being on the dads side and some mothers side. Yes so what her roots are in Africa and Europe cause that's where her parents come from, her children will have to say their roots are in the USA since she was born there, but one thing i know you can never take her cultures away from her.... Thats why she accepts of being from Cape Verde
they really dont help them much they should do something about it there
I don't think she's disrespecting African's, what did she do to be disrespectful? posted pictures of the poor side of Africa? i'm amazed she went over there and surrounded herself with the less fortunate. And as an African myself i very much agree about the huge divide between rich and poor many African's would agree. she went over there to help, just appreciate that fact. what have you done?
Amber Rose, you hit the nail on the head. Some people may call you a chicken head, but truth is truth. Simple, but true.
Her mother is African she is from Cape Verde an Island near West Africa.
Her mom is African. She was raised in America.
We all know that Cape Verde is formally part of Africa. learn the history please . Before Guinea Bissau and Cape Verde was just one country until 1980 . The Cape Verde archipelago is located in the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 570 kilometres (350 mi) off the coast of West Africa, near Senegal, The Gambia and Mauritania.
shes african Irish and Italian
amber has a GOOD point. yes there are rich pple. yes but shes been thru it and she there. extremely rich or extremely poor!
@LethalJizzle Do you not understand she stripped because her and her mother LIVED on the streets ?! Its the only thing she could do AT THE AGE OF 15 to support HER & HER MOM. ...... SHE DID what she HAD TO DO to help out her & her mother. & now look at her. A BEAUTIFUL model, with a BEAUTIFUL career. She made it. Kanye & Wiz just BOOSTED her fame. She was already a model before she met Kanye... She came from a messed up childhood & made it turn around. I respect her SO much for that. Grow up.
Isn't her mum from Cape Verde???
Love you Amber! So much!
What continent is cape verde??
i think what kinda pisses Africans off is the fact that there's more to the place bt none of the positive aspects are ever appreciated instead all focus is on the violence and poverty...America for example has a very dark history of opressing black pple and still is in the forefront of modern conflicts today, bt we still acknowlegde its positive traits (music, hollywood, its contributions to science and watever else) so it sucks that after visiting all she talks about is the bad stuff
I'm not a fan of hers actually, but im not a hater. I Admire that she is trying to make something of herself. I'd admire that in any person. We always tell people they can change, they can make something of themselves, you can be a better person Then when they do or try to move on from bad parts in thier lives we criticise them, belittle them, and tell them they aren't shit. I actually like the Kardashians, Khloe and Kourtney are college educated and owned the shop prior to the show.
I'm African, and in Africa for the last week, and I come many times during the year. You misunderstood my comment, I did say it's great that she is trying to help, but it's not right to say all rich people in Africa don't help the poor. I don't seek publicity for myself, and yes I do help my Africa, and I don't feel like I need to advertise the help I give to people.
A non blk woman speaking on african American culture....lord have mercy
was that ameyaw doing the interview?
Go Amber go. Be humble like you have being! !!!
everyone should chill. the only places nice in africa are the capital and former capitals. like she said there is no middle class is those that steal all the money and those that live in a dump. we all need to accept the fact that africa is not the best of place so that we could be able to fix the problem. it is very very bad in the dump; i lived it, i can attest to that.
By the way where is cap verde on the map?
A bit of distance off the coast of Senegal & Mauritania in the Atlantic Ocean, in-between Africa and the Caribbean
I watched this woman speak for the first time on her Wendy Williams clip. She kept it cool, said very little - & it came across as saying a lot. In her own way she got her point across and was impressive. Now I see this clip and she's saying so much, yet she comes across as saying very little. If she continues her work in Africa, she seriously needs to sit down, read some books, watch some news & school herself for what she wants to pursue there. I wish her the best.
@MyGorillazz NO! BEING THAT HER FATHER IS " AFRICAN " MAKES IT HER CULTURE!
@Vickyflex OBVIOUSLY. You clearly did not read what I wrote "...we are not a 3rd world country..."
There is middle class Amber , there is everything in Africa, keep looking.
there are poor people in America, show both. You did well Amber that is good enough what have others done.
She seems really nice.
She's soo smart
I LOVE HER TOP!!
love her earrings
no middle class... really? im confused cos im ghanaian, im not rich nor am i poor but yet apparently there's no middle class in africa hmmm....
I know this video is old and everything but it just irks me when people take one country on the continent and make it seem like it is representative of the whole continent. She went to Ghana she did not go to all of Africa. She went to one country. And the other thing that's confusing, is that her mother is Cape Verdean. Cape Verde is an African island nation. So how come she don't know anything at all about any part of Africa when that's where her mother is from.
Am Cape Verdean and it's completely deferent from the other african countries (mainland)..Cape Verde is not dry with dirt road,not that there aren't any, but only drought season,which is 1/3 of the year so not be talking bull! Cape Verde has a lower class (like there is almost everywhere in the world), a middle class (which there isn't much in Africa) and we have a higher class which mostly is the government people,maybe u should do more research on our beautiful country.
juliana lopes If CV is so amazing, why do you all leave with no intentions of returning?
You are a big fool and an idiot. Which Mainland African country have you been to? There is a big African middle class and the landscape of Africa is changing. This woman is your biggest export. Who ever heard of any big export from Cape Verde. Your beaches are full of men trying to get with foreign ladies so they can move abroad....why is that then?
Maameelle78 cape Verde is only nice for a short term holiday, other than that, there is nothing. No jobs, and regarding roads, I am pretty sure they're dirty as well as clean.
Angolan Da Cunha Well you talk about Cape verde just like you know everything about it. Have you even ever been there?
Pretty cool interview.
@18Mssugarbabe same in america, eh? the middle class is slowly being erased; rich keep getting rich and poor stay poor. hate that we have to go to another country or continent to feel like we're helping. i agree, though, africa is in need. we are too. how can we fix a global problem?
Great video !!! Amber made some pretty good points.
@HAYDENMUSICTV with what ?
Still inaccurate. Ghana is one of a few countries in Africa which is actually seeing a huge swell in the middle class, we are not a 3rd world country which is categorized with those huge inequalities, we are are steadily growing and leaning towards sustainable development. This is not to say we are close, but we are certainly on our way.
@lolee101 she mixed with Italian, Irish and African...thats why she look that way.
So a South african born from dutch or english ancestors is more african than a man or woman born in Europe or in the US from a nigerian or a senegalese ancestors ?.Sister !! many jamaicans DO NOT attach themselves to England to claim their ANCESTRY despite their commun language . Do not be ashamed to welcome and reeducate your lost brothers and sisters scattered around the world, soon or later they will comeback home Only time will tell.
ohhh she's so cute im from ghana!!!!!!!!
explain is spelled wrong ....
Amber rose is cute and she has a great voice!! Keep up the good work
If u dont sucesse in school, just become like Amber Rose ;)
She looks like Elena from Street Fighter 3
There are 16 year old girls in AMERICA who are having kids, and performing sexual act at the back of their schools, and you went to Africa to teach the kids to stay in school and to stay on a right path? SMH I hate people that do stuff to make them look good. Yes you went there for a good cause but seriously?? I'm from Ghana I know what we need help with!
I used to hate on Amber, but i let it go and now i love her. I dont KNOW her so of course i know there could be shit about her that i dont like but she is freakishly graceful, beautiful and calm. one thing i'd hate to be is a JEALOUS bitch. she has it goin on no denying it. her story brings tears to my eyes sometimes
i love her for this.
Attention young girls of today!: You too can have fame and the money but first you must trust the man that offers you candy and hop in his van.
what a great person
i wish she'd stop referring to 'Africa' as one thing. Speak of Ghana as it is the only place you've been to in the continent.
i love amber rose,she has a good heart and shes the truth!!!! she kept it 100
His comment doesnt show rage...you're the one who sounds very angry.
but she is half african (cape verdean), what she mean not her culture?
@ Everyone... I think the bottom line is that no one is perfect. No one can say she is a whore for who she is dating. However, people will form an opinion based on her known background regardless of what is said. It comes with the territory of FAME. People will have negative things to say about others no matter what they do. It is up to the person being discussed to DISPLAY something different. You don't have to be ashamed of what you have done... but you shouldn't GLORIFY it either....
@SxyNevaeh a country so ? is she mixed with a black cape verdean either way shes very preety
She lacks an understanding of global politics and the international system, but at least she is pondering the basic questions of inequality which shows she cares. Americans r sheltered n do not receive global perspective in school so its not anyones fault if they're not "socailly conscious". It doesnt make her dumb. Americans r just not exposed to cartain realities as other places are. She has to start somewhere.
I neither like nor respect her.... but ro be fair-- THEY INVITED her.
There's nothing about her character (or lack thereof) that gave them the impression that she would do/say ANYthing "respectful". That's like buying ur daughter's ticket to see r.kelly & then gettin' pissed off that ur daughter done got pissed ON.
Take responsibility for highlighting a hoe in the first place & don't get irked 'cause she lived up to her clearly-established reputation. GEESH. When will ppl GTFU?!
She was a stripper but not anymore. Leave it alone alredy! It seems like ppl are judging her only on what she did and not what she is trying to do. She could use her celebrity to do anything but she is going to Africa and trying to help young girls choose a different path than the one she had to go down. She led a hard life but that is no reason to hate her. I personally think stripping is skanky and dirty but she's not that anymore. She turned her life around and is trying to help others.
she is great
I love the way she looks.
like the earrings
@iCokainadotcom mum is west african
You guys seriously need to shutup as she cleary stated she talked to them and she said that education is key and she didn't want to to lead in the same path that she once led. Amber rose is beautiful and I'm glad she spoke to the girls. This is not the past so shut up and leave amber alone!!!!
Nowa days having sex with a celebrity does make you a celebrity. I admit it is a shame but is true.
@testahuh Culture: The set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution, organization, or group
Yea... YOUR WRONG
She was paid to hoop on the plane...she never thought of going to Africa on her own....n why do ppl classify her as "celebrity" fucking musicians don't automatically make one becomes a fuckin celebrity....dang!!!
This young lady is beautiful, but not very intelligent. I traveled to Ghana, it is no different from say New York or chicago, of course there are cultural differences, how ever there was obviously upper, middle, and lower class life stlyes. Some drove compact cars, some luxury, some exotic cars.... for instance, I drove some ones Nissan Murano.. I went to small cafes and 5 star restaurants, I went to the mall, and the beach, there were car dealerships everywhere. The homes were apartment style, but mostly large beautiful homes that would be considered upper class homes in USA, however, we're middle class or average.....There were dirt roads, and there were highways. Ice cream shops and sports bars with flat screen tvs every where in bars, banks, hotels, cable all that. It was amazing in Ghana, I can't speak for all Africa since I only went to Ghana. The average middle class there live better than upper middle class American..... Most sensibles homes are 5 bedrooms and more with 6 bathrooms in Kumasi, slightly different in the city like Accra.
Raychelle Levy thats the problem, u are only talking about the rich part and people living in luxury.what about the disabled on the street?people living in deplorable conditions?
No sweet, I wasnt speaking on only prosperous areas, I had 5$ meals in small cyber cafes, congested city areas, but it was still better than many situations in my country, there were low, low income places, but they had a working system, which makes for a better life, and place for children and there education. It was a very nice place to visit.
@MrKokoveli Yeah, I did listen and I still don't understand the purpose of her talking to young girls. To my knowledge she hasn't done any thing worthy of this. Education..? Does she herself have a PHD ? Maybe if this were Kimori Lee the visit would make sense. She don't have to "say" self esteem. Young people will take lessons about self esteem and self worth from those around them influences.
lol where and what do these people study to almost as soon as they step here become Super Analyst of Africa
i'm unimpresed
@testahuh why should it be her culture? her culture is what she grew up around and what she's used to. Because she's got black blood in her, does not make Africa any part of her culture.
wait, who cares what she said about Africa?? She's a former stripper that tries to get with famous rappers.. and her opinion matters why?
Amberrrr is irish!
am sorry but when she said she went to talk to the girls to show them they can become better i kept think " by being a highclass ashawo or what" lol
sorry amber but if any of the girls google you theres nothing positive they are goin to learn
I love how we Africans get upset when Americans come over here and talk about poverty. Would you prefer they spoke on corruption instead??
No I'm not shocked because it's essentially true. If you made a list of rich Africans who help poor Africans vs rich Africans who don't help poor Africans the latter would most likely be longer, in my opinion. This is true for all rich people, African or not. Rich people are rich people. They do what they want and they always get richer. One could argue that the American rich people must help the American poor people before they tell us what to do. but that is for another discussion, another video. Besides, that won't change the fact that the rich people in Africa can COLLECTIVELY do more than their are doing. I'm sure you do what you can for the poor but who is to say that what you do is all that you can do? who makes that call?? YOU do. The owner of the wealth decides. Unless we are willing to allow others to decide how we use our money, we mustn't speak on how others must use theirs, don't you think? Sure, you are right in posing all those questions. You are right about Africa being ravished. i just don't appreciate this sense of entitlement that comes from our victim mentality. I also don't like that when it suits us, we do the whole "its not that bad in Africa" thing but when an Amber Rose says that, we are like "Africa's poverty is complex blah blah blah". She is absolutely right. We must stop building mansions and castles while there are children naked and hungry in the dirt nearby, doing all we can to clutch onto power for decades on end. We must stop it.
+Maria Well said. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and not calling me names;-) God bless you and God bless Africa!
+Maria If anyone says 'Rich people in Africa are not helping Africans'. That person truly understands how wealthy they are. You might think it's not true, that's because Africa is depicted as poor meanwhile it's a place booming with resources. Dangote calls Nigeria an economic secret. He's so rich but just look at what he sold to get there...flour, cement, etc
wtf is she on abt? i lived in africa n i was a middle class wtf
So, no rich people in Africa do anything for the poor? That is stereotyping and generalising at best, so all their rich are corrupt like the media portrays in the West! When you say Africa and generalise it's really misguiding, as it's such a huge continent with varied cultures, and races! When you address Africa you need to be specific! Amber needs to learn so much more about her heritage, it is nice that she is trying to help, but do it for the good reasons! And don't disrespect Africans...
Who cares what she used to be, it's where you are now that matters!! She did what she had to do to get where she wanted to be! Survival of the fittest!! Get on board or get left behind...
@DaCatOnTop wow how can you be so mean! Amber and her mom were homeless and she quit school to work in a strip club to help her family out! If she had the opportunity to stay in school I'm sure she would have. Don't ever judge someone else because you never know their whole situation or what they have been through.
WHAT THE.....SHE'S HALF AFRICAN...HOW ISN'T IT HER CULTURE...SMH...EDUCATION TRULY IS THE KEY W/ GOD BY YOUR SIDE OF COURSE!!
kawaii desu ne
Love Amber!
she hates kim lol she is probably just trying to sound more symathetic or professional. she has a thick philly accent, she probably didnt want to look too hood speaking on her experience in Ghana.
to the top???i wonder what you consider the top
she is american
Typo or not I am not incorrect. It is not her culture just because its part of her DNA. It's her ethnicity. Get it through your head. A culture is chose by the individual by the choices they make in who or what they surround themselves by. Not because a double helix in your blood stream proves your father is half African. You're Welcome.