Chale I just love the way you pronounce the native words with ease. It is as if you've lived a lot longer in Ghana. I pray you never ever regret moving to Africa (Ghana). You are now an Ambassador of Ghana wherever you go and we are proud of you. I wish you and the family the best in everything. I want you to one day look back and say I made the right choice. God bless ya all.
Came for my weekly dose of dimples😊 I can tell your husband was really touched by his experiences during the Year of Return. I hope he found/ finds what he needed/needs from the experience, and no, I would never have guessed you were the introvert. You're always so bubbly and animated. I thought he was for sure the introvert between the two of you.
Ha!! Everyone assumes Tony is the intro and Ayo is the extro, but that is reverse! Ayo just has had lots of public speaking practice, so she's good at talking 😉. Thanks for keeping up with the channel and for the shout out about reflecting on the year of return. It was completely humbling.
You all had a spiritual moment, and man, this segment almost brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for sharing, and I pray to someday go home to Africa,, yeah, Ghana.
Thank you for the recap on the Year of Return! It is so exciting to watch and to share in the festivities! I was not able to go so this was such a beautiful exploration!
Glad you enjoyed it! It was soooo much fun!! And we really loved the opportunity to share it and recap. We can't wait to get back and also to see what the Ghana tourism board has planned for Beyond the Return ❤️️!
You can tell that the two of you have a real passion for Ghana. It is refreshing to see such passion and emotions as you tell of your experiences. I hope you are able to travel soon. I know the waiting for the borders to open must be difficult.
I just love your videos and your Analysis. I grow up in Cape Coast and I know how black people over the world are sre connected to Cape Coast. In all the castles in Africa. Ghana hold 75 percent of the castles and brother Tony I can't wait to meet you in Ghana
It might shock to know that I am from cape coast but born in Tema, visited my grand parents and family several times but never been to the castle, as a matter of fact it became important to me after year of return 2019, after 40 years in Canada, I am definitely going next year 2021.
It seems there are a lot of locals that don't make it to the castles @ADMIN BENTLEY! Hope you your next visit you get to experience it- it's humbling and moving. See you in 2021 ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!
Expat Life Ghana the truth is when you live in a place most local things are unimportant to you, I live in Canada and most Canadian have never been to Niagara’s falls, nor CN tower which are the most attractive centres, but I will make it a point to see the castle on my next visit. 2021
Jamaica is derived from the Akan slaves who after what is happening came to conclusion that they might not go back home. They said 'gya me ya ka' meaning perhaps we're stuck. Jamaica's flag and Asante flag have the same colours and similar. Queen Nanny is an Asante. As you said there are a lot of similarities.
@Richmond - Thanks for that. I think there are so many more connections between Ghanaians/West Africans and blacks living in the Caribbean, South America, and beyond that we fail to recognize. Those similarities bind us together and we should think about that connection. Thanks for the info and for adding to the conversation ❤️️ 💛 💚!
Are you sure? The Caribbean island of Jamaica was inhabited by the Arawak tribes prior to the arrival of Columbus in 1494. Early inhabitants of Jamaica named the land "Xaymaca", meaning "land of wood and water ".
@@wizzyboy010_ The name Jamaica is derived from Xaymaca, the Taíno-Arawak name for the island, which translates, as 'isle of springs'. (same Google you are referencing). Are you Jamaican? Is that what is taught in schools about Jamaican history? Are you just making things up?
Hey Tony That was a great vid. I've been doing some research and watching other videos where you and Ayo were guests. I started looking at Twi Ga and Akan languages. Nothing deep just getting exposed. I like to visit Elmina when we're there. There's another slave castle there but that's not why I want to go there
@Kenneth Cahn -I can't wait to be you you personal tour guide when you get here! Cape Coast and Elmina are awesome tour destinations I'm sure you will enjoy. Happy birthday Unk and thanks for the comment 😊!
Hi Tony and Ayo, thank you so much for uploading videos of your story! I heard in one of your recent videos how you may be going into the construction business in Ghana because you see plenty of opportunity. My mother, at one time, owned and operated a construction business here in Texas. I have a BBA in Supply Chain Management and would like to get involved in the construction industry in Ghana and even other countries in Afrika because infrastructure has always been important for any economy to grow. Let me know if you would like to discuss in more detail my plans for building up Afrika and how my plans may align with your goals for Ghana and the motherland in general. Thank you for your time!
Hey @Jacquel Hightower - Thanks for reaching out ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️! Please connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/Expat-Life-Ghana-104312118005115 so that we have your contact information handy and can reach out once we get to Ghana and get things going. This holding pattern (thanks to COVID) is a killa! We are happy, though, that it has given us a chance to share videos, build a community, and connect with people like you who are interested in bettering Africa and Ghana. Talk with you soon!
I'm a recent subscriber and thus catching up on your videos. 1st you guys do an absolutely wonderful job. This requires work I know, so I just wanted to point out that your work is both good and "value added". 2nd this video was powerful. The description of the energy flows at the various events and locations was just right on. Very wonderful, so thank you.
Welcome aboard @Lazar Harris - and thanks for the comment 😊! It made us feel all ❤️️❤️️❤️️ inside, lol! We are just trying to put a clear and balanced take on Ghana out there so people can find inspiration and information. We really appreciate the comment and the commentary. Thanks!
@@ExpatLifeGhana I know you two are extremely busy so briefly. I have a retired cousin who is dead set on moving to Ghana before year end. He told me to watch UA-cam videos and that's I how I found you. Yours are EXTREMELY relatable and helpful for me (58 year old single male, 2 edu degrees, 25+ year corporate career). I am in the middle of my research of African countries for expats. Also fyi I do video editing, After Effects, Photoshop. Currently learning Web Design / Illustrator. Goal is to move to Africa and create a studio focusing on African animation content. Not sure which country yet.
I am Ghanaian and my interest in the slave trade was stoked when my class took a trip to the cape coast Castle back in the 1960s. I think as the curriculum moved on through the years, they ceased those excursions due to lack of funding.
@Paulina Gyan - Love this comment! It is so interesting to see how that history was told to Africans versus how it was told to Americans. I'm sad to hear that it may no longer be included in the curriculum now. I would love to see American kids experience it though. Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!
Expat Life Ghana hey I have just heard a rumour the airport is going to be open on the 1 September .This is to enable eligible voters to come in and register is actually on myjoyonline website
I really really wish I got a chance to go to the year of return you had so many ppl that flew out to ghana for this one celebration even the celebrities came and so many ppl were posting alot of pics on IG about how they were having a great time and how they were enjoying their time in Ghana and I was so depressed bcaz I was going to school while others were having fun in GH 🙄🙄
@Abby94 - for real, you missed some great times. BUT- Ghana is planning events for Beyond the Return, so I think there will be more opportunities to celebrate and enjoy Ghana. Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!
I watched sooooo many of those videos last year from African Americans and Africans and it kept me pretty teared up all December 2019. The way you all describe the community and stuff is so foreign to this american sadly.
Aww @Missy Grando - It is sad but true. Glad you connected to the content and hope we can continue to share in a way that makes a difference. Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!
Jamaica is said to be a corrupted twi phrase "jama ya ka". Meaning, we may be stuck out here. I understand they were initially told they were being sent to America to work and make money. However, they found out that they were brought there to be enslaved.
So much history connects us @Kay Bee - it's so interesting to think of how Ghanaian language and culture has seeped into the fabric of so many other countries. Thanks for adding that!
I heard Christopher Columbus named the island Xamaica when he stumbled on it in 1492. Xamaica translated from Spanish to English is Jamaica, and means "Land of Wood and Water."
@Just zee 1 - When you think about this celebration and homecoming (really a call for healing, learning, and sharing)... and then you think of US states, like the great state of Texas, not even willing to acknowledge Juneteenth... it makes you pause. Thanks for the comment and get to Ghana ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!
We were not hating on Nancy, we thought it was poor taste to wear the cloth as a Black lives matter response to our black American issues. It would have been nice for her to explain her visit and what that meant to her🤷🏾♀️
@Just zee 1 - Agreed... But we are all so quick to vilify and denounce without knowing or acknowledging this woman has been to Africa, met Ghanaian tribal leaders, and has stood in the slave castles alongside John Lewis. That is more than can be said for many others who complained. Besides, if her 80+ year old self can get down on one knee and get back up, she can wear whatever she wants, lol 😉. Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!
@Van - There is not a love of slavery... not sure why you think that was the message. But we have to acknowledge the story of slavery in our shared history and appreciate the drive to connect people to that history.
@DC Cavalier - Great point. I guess I thought about it as celebrating the return of diasporians to Africa & Ghana (finally coming home) more than recognizing the 400 years since slavery started... that is sooo nothing to celebrate. Appreciate the comment ❤️️ 💛 💚!
Chale I just love the way you pronounce the native words with ease. It is as if you've lived a lot longer in Ghana. I pray you never ever regret moving to Africa (Ghana). You are now an Ambassador of Ghana wherever you go and we are proud of you. I wish you and the family the best in everything. I want you to one day look back and say I made the right choice. God bless ya all.
Aww... @Babs Dabre - Thanks for the love and the kind words ❤️️❤️️❤️️!
You guys did it again. Another wonderful video. I was flooded with so many emotions (earth shattering) when I visited the dungeons.
Glad you enjoyed the video! And, totally agree @Patrice The emotions of visiting are deep! Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊
Wonderful personalities the two of you👍
Thank you! 😃
I love you guys thanks for sharing ✌❤🇬🇭
Thanks for watching @Esther Serwaah - Thanks for the love ❤️️!
Came for my weekly dose of dimples😊
I can tell your husband was really touched by his experiences during the Year of Return. I hope he found/ finds what he needed/needs from the experience, and no, I would never have guessed you were the introvert. You're always so bubbly and animated. I thought he was for sure the introvert between the two of you.
Ha!! Everyone assumes Tony is the intro and Ayo is the extro, but that is reverse! Ayo just has had lots of public speaking practice, so she's good at talking 😉. Thanks for keeping up with the channel and for the shout out about reflecting on the year of return. It was completely humbling.
You all had a spiritual moment, and man, this segment almost brought tears to my eyes.
Thanks for sharing, and I pray to someday go home to Africa,, yeah, Ghana.
Yeah @J. W. CARTER it was deep! I hope you make it to Ghana too... it is life changing.
Thank you for the recap on the Year of Return! It is so exciting to watch and to share in the festivities! I was not able to go so this was such a beautiful exploration!
Glad you enjoyed it! It was soooo much fun!! And we really loved the opportunity to share it and recap. We can't wait to get back and also to see what the Ghana tourism board has planned for Beyond the Return ❤️️!
You can tell that the two of you have a real passion for Ghana. It is refreshing to see such passion and emotions as you tell of your experiences. I hope you are able to travel soon. I know the waiting for the borders to open must be difficult.
Thank you so much! We really do, thanks for commenting on that 😉. We hope the borders are open soon and that we will be on our way! ❤️️ 💛 💚
Uncle Tony I like your style
Watching from Sydney Australia
I just love your videos and your Analysis. I grow up in Cape Coast and I know how black people over the world are sre connected to Cape Coast. In all the castles in Africa. Ghana hold 75 percent of the castles and brother Tony I can't wait to meet you in Ghana
@Kwamina - Thanks for the love ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️! Going to the castles is deep for anyone IMO. Are you in Ghana now?
@@ExpatLifeGhana i live and work in frankfurt germany but ghana is my home
It might shock to know that I am from cape coast but born in Tema, visited my grand parents and family several times but never been to the castle, as a matter of fact it became important to me after year of return 2019, after 40 years in Canada, I am definitely going next year 2021.
It seems there are a lot of locals that don't make it to the castles @ADMIN BENTLEY! Hope you your next visit you get to experience it- it's humbling and moving. See you in 2021 ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!
Expat Life Ghana the truth is when you live in a place most local things are unimportant to you, I live in Canada and most Canadian have never been to Niagara’s falls, nor CN tower which are the most attractive centres, but I will make it a point to see the castle on my next visit. 2021
I always enjoy you guys so much
My favorite people, I can’t wait to go back to my home Ghana . I miss it sooooo much
❤️️ 💛 💚 Us either!
l love you guys shirts.....very nice
Aww... @Samuel Kyei - Thanks for the shout out❤️️! Those shirts are straight outta Ghana!!
Jamaica is derived from the Akan slaves who after what is happening came to conclusion that they might not go back home.
They said 'gya me ya ka' meaning perhaps we're stuck.
Jamaica's flag and Asante flag have the same colours and similar. Queen Nanny is an Asante. As you said there are a lot of similarities.
@Richmond - Thanks for that. I think there are so many more connections between Ghanaians/West Africans and blacks living in the Caribbean, South America, and beyond that we fail to recognize. Those similarities bind us together and we should think about that connection. Thanks for the info and for adding to the conversation ❤️️ 💛 💚!
Are you sure?
The Caribbean island of Jamaica was inhabited by the Arawak tribes prior to the arrival of Columbus in 1494. Early inhabitants of Jamaica named the land "Xaymaca", meaning "land of wood and water ".
@@fjohn8985 yes his right(“Jamaica” is an Akan term that emerged during slave trade by Ghanaian slaves)from google
@@wizzyboy010_ The name Jamaica is derived from Xaymaca, the Taíno-Arawak name for the island, which translates, as 'isle of springs'. (same Google you are referencing).
Are you Jamaican? Is that what is taught in schools about Jamaican history? Are you just making things up?
Hey Tony That was a great vid. I've been doing some research and watching other videos where you and Ayo were guests. I started looking at Twi Ga and Akan languages. Nothing deep just getting exposed. I like to visit Elmina when we're there. There's another slave castle there but that's not why I want to go there
@Kenneth Cahn -I can't wait to be you you personal tour guide when you get here! Cape Coast and Elmina are awesome tour destinations I'm sure you will enjoy. Happy birthday Unk and thanks for the comment 😊!
Thanks Tony
I luv how you guys look at each other #feel the love😘🙌
Hey @Brent - yeah, we got the feels for one another. Glad you can see it 😉
Hi Tony and Ayo, thank you so much for uploading videos of your story! I heard in one of your recent videos how you may be going into the construction business in Ghana because you see plenty of opportunity. My mother, at one time, owned and operated a construction business here in Texas. I have a BBA in Supply Chain Management and would like to get involved in the construction industry in Ghana and even other countries in Afrika because infrastructure has always been important for any economy to grow. Let me know if you would like to discuss in more detail my plans for building up Afrika and how my plans may align with your goals for Ghana and the motherland in general. Thank you for your time!
Hey @Jacquel Hightower - Thanks for reaching out ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️! Please connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/Expat-Life-Ghana-104312118005115 so that we have your contact information handy and can reach out once we get to Ghana and get things going. This holding pattern (thanks to COVID) is a killa! We are happy, though, that it has given us a chance to share videos, build a community, and connect with people like you who are interested in bettering Africa and Ghana. Talk with you soon!
@@ExpatLifeGhana Sounds good! I will reach out to you on Facebook! I appreciate your timely response!
I'm a recent subscriber and thus catching up on your videos. 1st you guys do an absolutely wonderful job. This requires work I know, so I just wanted to point out that your work is both good and "value added". 2nd this video was powerful. The description of the energy flows at the various events and locations was just right on. Very wonderful, so thank you.
Welcome aboard @Lazar Harris - and thanks for the comment 😊! It made us feel all ❤️️❤️️❤️️ inside, lol! We are just trying to put a clear and balanced take on Ghana out there so people can find inspiration and information. We really appreciate the comment and the commentary. Thanks!
@@ExpatLifeGhana I know you two are extremely busy so briefly. I have a retired cousin who is dead set on moving to Ghana before year end. He told me to watch UA-cam videos and that's I how I found you. Yours are EXTREMELY relatable and helpful for me (58 year old single male, 2 edu degrees, 25+ year corporate career). I am in the middle of my research of African countries for expats. Also fyi I do video editing, After Effects, Photoshop. Currently learning Web Design / Illustrator. Goal is to move to Africa and create a studio focusing on African animation content. Not sure which country yet.
Unreal the baneful behavior that human beings will engage in. The slave castle reminds us of why we need God. Enjoyed the video💞💞❣ from Chicago!
We must learn history so we are not doomed to repeat it... Thank you for your comment via Chi-Town! ❤️️👍😊
@@ExpatLifeGhana I agree.
Great video 👍🏿
Thanks for watching ❤️️ 💛 💚
Another nice one... thank you fam!
Nice one.
Thank you! Cheers! ❤️️ 💛 💚
I am Ghanaian and my interest in the slave trade was stoked when my class took a trip to the cape coast Castle back in the 1960s. I think as the curriculum moved on through the years, they ceased those excursions due to lack of funding.
@Paulina Gyan - Love this comment! It is so interesting to see how that history was told to Africans versus how it was told to Americans. I'm sad to hear that it may no longer be included in the curriculum now. I would love to see American kids experience it though. Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!
i just the chemistry between these lovely two
He is a Ghanaian...much love
Yes @Bon Adpro - Totall! Thanks for the comment ❤️️ 💛 💚
Sadly I'm here in Ghana and never made the trip to go see the castles.
@Awaab - I think that's true for a lot of folks... but it is something to put on your bucket list.
I pray the borders will soon be open so that you come back home to start your new life stay blessed
Aww... @addo kwabina - Thanks for the prayers ❤️️- We will be there soon!
Expat Life Ghana hey I have just heard a rumour the airport is going to be open on the 1 September .This is to enable eligible voters to come in and register is actually on myjoyonline website
I really really wish I got a chance to go to the year of return you had so many ppl that flew out to ghana for this one celebration even the celebrities came and so many ppl were posting alot of pics on IG about how they were having a great time and how they were enjoying their time in Ghana and I was so depressed bcaz I was going to school while others were having fun in GH 🙄🙄
@Abby94 - for real, you missed some great times. BUT- Ghana is planning events for Beyond the Return, so I think there will be more opportunities to celebrate and enjoy Ghana. Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!
I watched sooooo many of those videos last year from African Americans and Africans and it kept me pretty teared up all December 2019. The way you all describe the community and stuff is so foreign to this american sadly.
Aww @Missy Grando - It is sad but true. Glad you connected to the content and hope we can continue to share in a way that makes a difference. Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!
Nice shirt..
Thanks bruh! ❤️️👍😊
So many people don't know what went on in Cape Coast. I have been. there.. it's so sad... God bless you all bye for now
Want 2x a week👍if u agree,we're signing a petition 💞💞👌
Ha @Brent Goff - We may try a live or two just to interact with people more and answer questions. Thanks for the comment!
Jamaica is said to be a corrupted twi phrase "jama ya ka". Meaning, we may be stuck out here. I understand they were initially told they were being sent to America to work and make money. However, they found out that they were brought there to be enslaved.
So much history connects us @Kay Bee - it's so interesting to think of how Ghanaian language and culture has seeped into the fabric of so many other countries. Thanks for adding that!
Oh wow! Makes so much sense! So interesting.
I heard Christopher Columbus named the island Xamaica when he stumbled on it in 1492. Xamaica translated from Spanish to English is Jamaica, and means "Land of Wood and Water."
"JAMA ya ka". That makes so much sense!
First to comment. Yeyyy😀
Yayyy 🤗! Thanks for watching ❤️️.
The boarder will be opened by 1st of Sept according to the president
🌟🌟🤩🌟🌟. we saw that and are already getting our flights in line!! Thanks @Derrick!
What's the healthcare like I find when people move country the last thing they think of is healthcare
@Junior Dunkley - There are state of the art facilities owned and run by African Americans and thanks for the comment 😊!
What?,is it a metaphor or there is actually gold in the river
@Brent Goff - There is actually gold in the water 😯!!
@@ExpatLifeGhana Most rivers in Ghana are full of diamonds too.
Wow, they celebrate it but we dont in the states. I want to visit
@Just zee 1 - When you think about this celebration and homecoming (really a call for healing, learning, and sharing)... and then you think of US states, like the great state of Texas, not even willing to acknowledge Juneteenth... it makes you pause. Thanks for the comment and get to Ghana ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!
We were not hating on Nancy, we thought it was poor taste to wear the cloth as a Black lives matter response to our black American issues. It would have been nice for her to explain her visit and what that meant to her🤷🏾♀️
@Just zee 1 - Agreed... But we are all so quick to vilify and denounce without knowing or acknowledging this woman has been to Africa, met Ghanaian tribal leaders, and has stood in the slave castles alongside John Lewis. That is more than can be said for many others who complained. Besides, if her 80+ year old self can get down on one knee and get back up, she can wear whatever she wants, lol 😉.
Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!
The border is now open for anyone who wants to repatriate to Ghana!
Hey! That is great to hear @Susana - Where did you find that out? We've been trying to search and can't find anything. TIA!
What do you love about the slavery . I'm gest wondering.
@Van - There is not a love of slavery... not sure why you think that was the message. But we have to acknowledge the story of slavery in our shared history and appreciate the drive to connect people to that history.
Ghaanian not Ghenian lol🤣
😂🤣😂! Thanks for the lesson... we need it, lol ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️
Ghanaian *😂
“Celebrated”? Perhaps I’m being nit picky but there is nothing to celebrate. How about just “recognizing” the 400th year?
DC Cavalier , I agree!
@DC Cavalier - Great point. I guess I thought about it as celebrating the return of diasporians to Africa & Ghana (finally coming home) more than recognizing the 400 years since slavery started... that is sooo nothing to celebrate. Appreciate the comment ❤️️ 💛 💚!
We celebrate our freedom not slavery ,we celebrate the return of Africa's children not slavery so "recognising"does not fit the description
Why don’t we just be happy that somebody apologized and just didn’t begin better didn’t happen