KUMASI WITH MY FAMILY FROM AMERICA | THINGS TO DO IN KUMASI | GHANA VLOG 2021 PART 1

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  • Опубліковано 8 вер 2024

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  • @akwasiowusuansah6329
    @akwasiowusuansah6329 3 роки тому +11

    Welcome back to your roots. "I'm going back to my roots "
    Vanessa, I was born in your father's home town.

  • @thyeocroft205
    @thyeocroft205 3 роки тому +8

    The Cat fish didn't want to be lunch on a plate. Lol

  • @maydanso1818
    @maydanso1818 3 роки тому +24

    That was a lovely video Vanessa, that house looks like a typical Bantama or Asafo house. We call such houses Kumasi fie. You brought so much memory to us who in the Diaspora now, thank you xx.

  • @kwameassase8130
    @kwameassase8130 3 роки тому +11

    Kumasi is very affordable to live and is the best city in Ghana but many people don't know

    • @AfricaTravelling
      @AfricaTravelling 3 роки тому +1

      Thanks you to inform us.
      My next stop is Kumasi

    • @nappykite7132
      @nappykite7132 3 роки тому

      Adwoa this is chilli willi yiu have a beautiful name adwoa, Add Niger to Washington state Zen Bhudist Temple. Niger has an Indian flag and we have Indian stuff here. Did you know adwoe that a pure 50 green eyes Omni sexual is worth many rupees in India. West side upper has leg up.... Vancouver feet now

  • @gracioustiwaa2730
    @gracioustiwaa2730 3 роки тому +2

    Back in the days in Kumasi.. no stress .. most houses 🏠 were build like your family house .. 🥰

  • @raphaelkartey1660
    @raphaelkartey1660 3 роки тому +10

    Kumasi finally!

    • @VanessaKanbi
      @VanessaKanbi  3 роки тому +3

      I know took my time but wanted to be able to go to the village and had to wait for the appropriate people to take me - we had a great time and more videos to come :)

    • @thyeocroft205
      @thyeocroft205 3 роки тому

      I work close to bantama

  • @Fred-zk3wv
    @Fred-zk3wv 3 роки тому +2

    Nice music at the end, I had to Shazam it immediately and now it's part of my play list. Thanks for the intro.

  • @Everything_Everywhere-
    @Everything_Everywhere- 3 роки тому +11

    Finally oo ...
    You are welcome to Kumasi.
    Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is waiting for you.

  • @NiiAyi
    @NiiAyi 3 роки тому +5

    Love how everything was shot and put together. Storytelling on point. Camera Angel and cuts were great. I love the B-Rolls. I just love filmmaking 😃😃.

  • @mybit7470
    @mybit7470 3 роки тому +3

    Uncle Kojo made me laugh with his reminiscing!

  • @kwadjoekaya6559
    @kwadjoekaya6559 3 роки тому +9

    Hi Vanessa, this was fun to watch. Taps into my Ghana childhood memories, watching from afar in California, US.

  • @a.konadu4010
    @a.konadu4010 3 роки тому +5

    Beautiful family. Your Aunt is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing😊

    • @nappykite7132
      @nappykite7132 3 роки тому

      Adwoa this is chilli willi yiu have a beautiful name adwoa, Add Niger to Washington state Zen Bhudist Temple. Niger has an Indian flag and we have Indian stuff here. Did you know adwoe that a pure 50 green eyes Omni sexual is worth many rupees in India. West side upper has leg up....Vancouver feet now leg west seas now rupees I see rupees in behalf of 50s Omni sexual female

  • @robertagyei3101
    @robertagyei3101 3 роки тому +4

    I am really happy for you and your family

  • @gusmotorsports
    @gusmotorsports 3 роки тому +27

    I prefer Kumasi more so than Accra.

    • @AfricaTravelling
      @AfricaTravelling 3 роки тому +4

      My next stop is Kumasi
      I've been in western region, very beautiful, the nature and clean beaches

    • @Ghanadiaries
      @Ghanadiaries 3 роки тому +1

      Me too but Kumawu is also bae😆😆😆😆

    • @unghaneen
      @unghaneen 3 роки тому +3

      Is more authentic

    • @shangothunder1055
      @shangothunder1055 3 роки тому

      They both look like they got hit by a nuke.🤷‍♂️

    • @ammaluv2
      @ammaluv2 Рік тому

      Me too. Accra is overrated

  • @kenyanewsdaily8497
    @kenyanewsdaily8497 3 роки тому

    Wow!! If you're watching this right now some thumbs up for Vanessa Kanbi 👍👍👍

  • @asantewaa391
    @asantewaa391 2 роки тому +1

    proper Kumase family house, every Ashanti has one of those family homes

  • @AllAboutPurple
    @AllAboutPurple Рік тому

    The family compound is huge, hope they can renovate it!

  • @mobrown7594
    @mobrown7594 3 роки тому +1

    I love Asante court yard houses they have such a vibe

  • @MenaEsy
    @MenaEsy 3 роки тому +9

    Heyyhha.. welcome to my hood

  • @jeffreynanatakyicollins101
    @jeffreynanatakyicollins101 3 роки тому +1

    Kumasi the best no stress better than the rest 🇬🇭

  • @anuoluwapo7996
    @anuoluwapo7996 3 роки тому +3

    You are blessed with a wonderful family Vanessa....❤❤❤

  • @franckm5935
    @franckm5935 3 роки тому +4

    I always look to see how you hide your husband and kids faces lol lol it's cute

  • @ldsane1958
    @ldsane1958 3 роки тому +2

    Love Family Road Trips .. Fun 💚🤟🏾

  • @Winis_World
    @Winis_World 3 роки тому +2

    This was such a lovely video! It made me miss Kumasi so much!! I'm looking forward to part 2!

    • @nappykite7132
      @nappykite7132 3 роки тому +1

      Adwoa this is chilli willi yiu have a beautiful name adwoa, Add Niger to Washington state Zen Bhudist Temple. Niger has an Indian flag and we have Indian stuff here. Did you know adwoe that a pure 50 green eyes Omni sexual is worth many rupees in India. West side upper has leg up....west seas now feet now walk before you fly a part of these now

    • @Winis_World
      @Winis_World 3 роки тому

      @@nappykite7132 😕

  • @kevin-kingadu2080
    @kevin-kingadu2080 2 роки тому

    Birtplace and bometown of my father, biggest city of ashanti region, where the empire was founded, i.am.proud and i miss this place never been there, planing to move and die there, its rich, greetings to you and everyone vanessa hahaha.

  • @jamesjasaki8913
    @jamesjasaki8913 2 роки тому

    a beautiful video as usual...thanks for sharing something so personal

  • @peterpehi1984
    @peterpehi1984 3 роки тому +1

    LOVE IT WELCOME TO THE HOOD 👍

  • @TheDrKatrina
    @TheDrKatrina Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing ! I went to ghana for the first time beginning of feb (to Accra) with a group (I’m in Michigan) and I cannot wait to go back. Yes I must visit some village towns next

  • @MenaEsy
    @MenaEsy 3 роки тому +6

    I just watched a video of this beautiful Tumi place

    • @VanessaKanbi
      @VanessaKanbi  3 роки тому +2

      I loved it and the food was great with so many veggie. options :)

  • @isaacbentil
    @isaacbentil 3 роки тому +1

    Lovely. Can't wait for the next one 🙏😊

  • @trustshantella9738
    @trustshantella9738 3 роки тому +3

    You know what I like about you, your natural choice of look...🙊🙉
    Woow

  • @mubarakmohammed414
    @mubarakmohammed414 3 роки тому

    That looks like a lot of fun. Beautiful people 👊👊👊

  • @MenaEsy
    @MenaEsy 3 роки тому +6

    Lol...the way I screamed when the fish fell out🤣

  • @adwoaa7419
    @adwoaa7419 3 роки тому +2

    Love your videos Vanessa!❤️

  • @miketee4471
    @miketee4471 3 роки тому

    The general feel of Kumasi is just different😊. Brings back loads of childhood memories growing up. Great video Vanessa! 👍🏾

  • @maryallen2317
    @maryallen2317 3 роки тому +7

    Nice to see your family.

    • @VanessaKanbi
      @VanessaKanbi  3 роки тому +3

      You will get to see more of them in the upcoming Kumasi videos too :)

    • @nappykite7132
      @nappykite7132 3 роки тому

      Adwoa this is chilli willi you have a beautiful name adwoa, Add Niger to Washington state Zen Bhudist Temple. Niger has an Indian flag and we have Indian stuff here. Did you know adwoe that a pure 50 green eyes Omni sexual is worth many ru'pees in India. West side upper has leg up....Vancouver is the feet now rupees out 50 cent green brown child worth many rupees now to Indian newbies as a child 🚸s.s Washington

  • @brendafleming7951
    @brendafleming7951 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the video. I will definitely go to the place with the fabric and have a dress made. I will be there next year.

  • @kema7
    @kema7 3 роки тому +5

    Beautiful I loved this so much!! You have given me another area to visit when I get to Ghana. Thank you.💜💜

    • @AfricaTravelling
      @AfricaTravelling 3 роки тому +3

      Ghana is very beautiful country, I've in western region very nice beaches now my next direction is Kumasi also 😊

    • @collinskarld
      @collinskarld 3 роки тому +2

      Yeah come to Africa. I live in Kumasi Ghana. You're going to enjoy your trip. I hope to seeing you soon Ghana( Kumasi ) we can link up I'll take you to so many beautiful places. Cultural Centre , Rattray Park, Monkey Sanctuary,Elmina castle , Kakum National park, lot of beaches, Typical African shrine , The Ashanti Kingdom (Manhyia Palace) , you go Hiking too. Lot more Ghana is beautiful.

  • @oceansapart2249
    @oceansapart2249 3 роки тому

    Such a sweet reunion

  • @kwametwumasi8073
    @kwametwumasi8073 3 роки тому +1

    Wow! I loved the video. At an early age, I spent a significant amount of time at the Kwadaso estates.

  • @kimberlymensah5063
    @kimberlymensah5063 3 роки тому +7

    I love this video please tell your family thank you for being willing to share I am from America and I always wonder why everybody wants to come here when I I am trying to move to Ghana! Thank you for your wonderful content I can’t wait for the next videos I have been subscribed with notifications turned on for a while now God bless you and your family

    • @Ghanadiaries
      @Ghanadiaries 3 роки тому +3

      Everyone wants to come to America because of jobs and conveniences.

  • @VernettaRFreeney
    @VernettaRFreeney 3 роки тому +4

    I'm a native Texan. Can't wait to learn why your family decided to move and live here.

  • @obiritech
    @obiritech 3 роки тому

    ❤️❤️ from 🇬🇭🇬🇭, thanks for visiting my home

  • @magenta4769
    @magenta4769 3 роки тому +1

    I miss Kumasi... you look so much like your beautiful aunty :)

  • @8track829
    @8track829 3 роки тому

    One your best videos Vanessa, so personal, you are doing great work and highlighting a beautiful and progressive country. Much love from London.

  • @lanniesworld2458
    @lanniesworld2458 3 роки тому

    My favourite youtuber in Ghana take good care always I love you Godbless you
    (Watching from Philippines)

  • @sogehtauswandernnachafrika4027
    @sogehtauswandernnachafrika4027 3 роки тому

    Thank you Vanessa for that video! Thank you for sharing your experiences! You are a big inspiration for me! We are moving from Munich, Germany to Benin this summer! We are already excited and looking forward!

  • @denniscasely-hayford3245
    @denniscasely-hayford3245 3 роки тому

    Looks like the restaurant Wode Maya featured a while back.

  • @dorothyprempeh1446
    @dorothyprempeh1446 3 роки тому

    So happy you’re in Kumasi! Yeah that bad ACcra Kumasi road, Linda Dor, paying for the bathroom, always an adventure! Can’t wait to go to Wild win resort when I’m back in Ghana , greetings from NY!!

  • @dayne6563
    @dayne6563 3 роки тому

    Glad you had a lovely vaca with the Fam. Looks fun!!

  • @gracetoro1990
    @gracetoro1990 3 роки тому +7

    I must definitely save this info for my upcoming trip to Ghana.. This's a great place to stay so, bye from the New York City, the Apple of the world ❤❤

    • @Ghanadiaries
      @Ghanadiaries 3 роки тому +1

      And if you don't want to be on the streets for too long(4 to 5hrs)take a plane from Accra to Kumasi. Just 45mins😁😁😁

    • @collinskarld
      @collinskarld 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah come to Africa. I live in Kumasi Ghana. You're going to enjoy your trip. I hope to seeing you soon Ghana( Kumasi ) we can link up I'll take you to so many beautiful places. Cultural Centre , Rattray Park, Monkey Sanctuary,Elmina castle , Kakum National park, lot of beaches, Typical African shrine , The Ashanti Kingdom (Manhyia Palace) , you go Hiking too. Lot more Ghana is beautiful.

  • @teachingandlearning
    @teachingandlearning 3 роки тому

    Very beautiful Vanessa. Ghana is blessed.

  • @jeremyrogers6871
    @jeremyrogers6871 3 роки тому +9

    That's crazy Texas is where I am from too I seen that Plano Texas was on his shirt. A suburb of Dallas Texas. I've been watching you about 4 to 5 months now thanks to wode Maya. You and him inspired me to come to visit Africa one day thanks!!?

    • @collinskarld
      @collinskarld 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah come to Africa. I live in Kumasi Ghana. You're going to enjoy your trip. I hope to seeing you in Ghana( Kumasi ) we can link up I'll take you to so many beautiful places. Cultural Centre , Rattray Park, Monkey Sanctuary,Elmina castle , Kakum National park, lot of beaches, Butterfly sanctuary,Typical African shrine , The Ashanti Kingdom place (Manhyia Palace) , you can go Hiking at Kwahu. Lot more Ghana is beautiful you'll never regret being here. You can settle too

    • @blessedafi4383
      @blessedafi4383 3 роки тому +1

      @@collinskarld and please dont forget BUTTERFLY SANCTUARY at KUBEASE village on ACCRA - KUMASI ROAD😀👌🏾👌🏾

    • @collinskarld
      @collinskarld 3 роки тому +2

      Haha yeah it's beautiful I've been there once. I had a good time

    • @blessedafi4383
      @blessedafi4383 3 роки тому

      @@collinskarld 😊😊Yeah beautiful place 🥰

  • @sly17171
    @sly17171 3 роки тому +6

    I love your energy Vanessa, blessings to you and your family.

  • @1homebred
    @1homebred 3 роки тому +3

    Ahh nice, when Ghana makes the Green list ehh

    • @VanessaKanbi
      @VanessaKanbi  3 роки тому +1

      😩 lets hope thats soon

    • @jeffreynanatakyicollins101
      @jeffreynanatakyicollins101 3 роки тому +2

      Regardless if it makes a green list or not I’ll still go to my country. I don’t care what useless UK government has to say. Ghana Africa is the best no stress better than the rest 🇬🇭👌

  • @jacquelinetulloch1346
    @jacquelinetulloch1346 3 роки тому

    Beautiful family Vanessa 💯💯keep them coming just ❤💛💚🖤🌍ur blogs I get to see so much of what's on offer in Ghana thanks ever so much 💯💯😍

  • @akebullanrising3308
    @akebullanrising3308 3 роки тому +2

    Call out the Government on those shocking and embarrassing roads, Back to more Great Content 👌👌👌

    • @eileenwatt8283
      @eileenwatt8283 3 роки тому +1

      Sometimes bad roads keep out bad people, it's not an easy getaway. 😁

  • @theight06
    @theight06 Рік тому

    Ikes Cafe and Grill here in Atlanta area is really good. It's the same owners, so I hope to visit the one in Ghana in July

  • @mcbenphynn5167
    @mcbenphynn5167 3 роки тому

    family I always say is all we've got, isn't it nice to go on a voyage with family..

  • @wisdomsarbah1725
    @wisdomsarbah1725 3 роки тому

    Vanessa this ur documentation excursion with ur mlifa👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 to Kumasi got me transported as if i'm with u guys enjoying ur excursion. Impeccable documentary tho👍....... 🍁

  • @lloydelam1828
    @lloydelam1828 3 роки тому

    So funny your uncle looks very familiar to me!! I lived in Plano Texas for 12 years before moving to Iowa> Ask him if he ever know any Elam's from Plano-- a Michael or Lloyd (thats me). I enjoy your videos; they do Africa justice!!

  • @hulyafalkena3042
    @hulyafalkena3042 2 роки тому

    I was just at the Tumi Hostel this weekend, this hostel really is amazing

  • @adjaremmanuel
    @adjaremmanuel 3 роки тому +1

    Family time 😁😁😁😁😁😁

  • @biniyamwhite3015
    @biniyamwhite3015 3 роки тому

    The music was on point! A+

  • @dsman2968
    @dsman2968 3 роки тому

    I miss home . I really miss Africa. Than you Vanessa and family....

  • @Bodybybabs
    @Bodybybabs 3 роки тому

    Very beautiful countryside 💚

  • @asantewaa391
    @asantewaa391 2 роки тому

    Vanessa, an Ashanti girl!

  • @qianasilver886
    @qianasilver886 3 роки тому +1

    Love it!

  • @pokeggerzack
    @pokeggerzack 3 роки тому +2

    Short and interesting.

  • @pokeggerzack
    @pokeggerzack 3 роки тому +1

    You hair looks pretty

  • @striving1
    @striving1 3 роки тому +2

    I’m glad your uncle made the visit back! 20 years is such a longtime. I know Africans that go back every year and some every few years. I’m glad that you don’t show your children. I can’t wait to see your Part 2

  • @stevetinajewell8385
    @stevetinajewell8385 3 роки тому

    Hi Vanessa I really enjoy your videos. How many cameras do you use, great camera person and video editing.

  • @tanakachinawa2824
    @tanakachinawa2824 3 роки тому

    You got a subscription from Wode Maya. Watching from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼

  • @emmanueladunimo2146
    @emmanueladunimo2146 3 роки тому +2

    Nice

  • @christaa8417
    @christaa8417 3 роки тому

    I just left Kumasi I am in Accra rn

  • @m77ast
    @m77ast 3 роки тому

    True African. Ghana is literarily in your blood.

  • @antoinecarter536
    @antoinecarter536 Рік тому

    I will be there 23rd of this month

  • @johnl6838
    @johnl6838 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing, and looking forward to part 2. Family matters, one love from NYC.

  • @jettigamer
    @jettigamer 3 роки тому

    I loved the bit were i climbed the monkey bars

  • @samuelarthur4035
    @samuelarthur4035 3 роки тому +4

    So your family were in Bantama

    • @VanessaKanbi
      @VanessaKanbi  3 роки тому +4

      Ye that was my uncles family, My dads family is from Behenase.

  • @peeandrew8434
    @peeandrew8434 3 роки тому +2

    Venessa you a true Ghanian, you bring ghana to us in diasporas , can you visit Kwehu and hilbury ,I really want more info in that zones. Thank you

  • @anthonyyeboah6895
    @anthonyyeboah6895 3 роки тому +2

    Welcome to osie krom

    • @anthonyyeboah6895
      @anthonyyeboah6895 3 роки тому +1

      Please do take a trip to UST campus. It's lovely and very green

  • @kerryhoward5523
    @kerryhoward5523 3 роки тому +13

    Hey im from Chicago illinois thinking about buying property there.

  • @lusambangandumuela8785
    @lusambangandumuela8785 3 роки тому

    Stronger's of Roots.🌍🥰

  • @nanabrimpong3485
    @nanabrimpong3485 3 роки тому +1

    hi Vanessa I am a bit curious, are you the lady in the new Tommy Hilfiger swimwear advert on UA-cam? I bet that was you.

  • @Darkjnr5
    @Darkjnr5 3 роки тому +2

    👏🏽🔥

  • @mybit7470
    @mybit7470 3 роки тому +2

    But for the complexion, you are your aunt, Vanessa!

  • @akancrypto6902
    @akancrypto6902 3 роки тому +1

    Vanessa please do a video on real estates in kumasi before you come back. Thanks

  • @pradelelien3267
    @pradelelien3267 3 роки тому +4

    💙

  • @adetorrent
    @adetorrent 3 роки тому +1

    2:47 😂😂😂😂😂😂👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @rasasonchi5581
    @rasasonchi5581 3 роки тому +1

    KUMASI is called "THE GARDEN CITY" for a reason.

    • @malindaqueen3203
      @malindaqueen3203 3 роки тому

      When queen Elizabeth wentt to kumasi it was the garden city, now lets be honest haha

    • @shangothunder1055
      @shangothunder1055 3 роки тому

      Why it looks like an eroded semi-desert?😂

  • @christopherbenson5019
    @christopherbenson5019 3 роки тому

    Vanessa, I always look forward to your one-on-one interviews. For some reason it seemed headed for an interview at the women's empowerment center but no, it did not get there. Previously, the one-on-one with your sister was informative and interesting, still one of my favorites. On the other hand, it appears you do not acknowledge the comments here. Anyway, I love your work. Fan, from the USA 🇺🇸.

    • @VanessaKanbi
      @VanessaKanbi  3 роки тому +1

      Hey, the owner of the women’s empowerment centre wasn’t around so I couldn’t interview them. Thanks

  • @thyeocroft205
    @thyeocroft205 3 роки тому

    The park is busy on holidays & weekends.. ikes cafe is popular

  • @AfricaTravelling
    @AfricaTravelling 3 роки тому +1

    Interesting..

  • @NanaBaffourAsare
    @NanaBaffourAsare 3 роки тому

    My city, my love ❤❤

  • @KwakuAmaniampongKyerefo
    @KwakuAmaniampongKyerefo 3 роки тому

    Beautiful 😻

  • @mathewpierce6385
    @mathewpierce6385 Рік тому

    A beautiful family!❤

  • @andrewtweneboah6254
    @andrewtweneboah6254 3 роки тому +5

    I hate Ghana roads with passion. Can't our part of the world be Mordenize in anyway.

  • @rudequeen6293
    @rudequeen6293 3 роки тому +4

    Love ur videos ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @goodtobecaring4035
    @goodtobecaring4035 3 роки тому

    Lovely vlogl