After travelling to ghana for over 18 years I would say planning and having a network in ghana is absolutely vital. My first trip to Ghana was a huge learning curve, lights off, water shortages were all things I had not factored in when travelling!! However, Ghana is changing fast and I love the people and kids that are smiling even though life is difficult, Cape coast, Takoradi and Kumasi have lots to offer. Beautiful food and the most stunning beaches are further west. Lovely to see ppl making Ghana home. Also to hear your honesty!!
Yes, planning and knowing locals to trust. There are Ghanaians here in the US that will ship stuffs for you cheaper like car etc. also having a house with generators back up or solar when light goes off. Water reservoirs will make life much easier
@@tinman6182 Agree but they thought that Ghana, a black country, would be just as welcoming as the rest of the world. It's sounds like it's a lot worse. It even looks and sounds lot worse than east Africa and South Africa.
We have been mentally preparing. We are both master herbalists. We just opened our virtual dispensary to start making sure the money is right when we move. My 92-year-old dad and 82-year-old mother and my 10 children are all wanting to move with us. So we have a big plan ahead and I will have to have plenty. The dispensary will make sure of that. Thank you for your transparency.
My advice is as first Comer to any country try to get a local to take you through how the country systems work or else you will spend unnecessary money. It's ridiculous to rent a car in ghana for 700 dollars a week this really shows that they see you as a stranger.
Thank you for your feedback. You’re so so right. We are happy to have made all of the connections the second time around. Hopefully you stick around for part two. ✨
This is good to see. They put it all out there both the good and the bad. Military does make it easier to adapt, because it makes you flexible. but seeing them here breaking it down. Networking is key!
Thank you for the info. I too served in the military (US NAVY) and learned early on in my travels that no matter the color, if you're from America they already dislike you and they're ready to take full advantage of your ignorance. So, with that it's best to do your research, visit several times and make acquaintances that you can develop a bond with BEFORE packing your stuff and moving to an UNKNOWN. For you and the good Dr. because you have resources the difficulties you've encountered were minor inconveniences. However, there are PLENTY of people who are not financially, emotionally or spiritually able to weather the ups & downs of moving abroad. Thank you for also pointing out to people to get that NONSENSE outta their heads about everyone being happy and overjoyed by their presence. It's hard, but people coming from AMERICA....ESPECIALLY IF THEY"VE NEVER BEEN TO AFRICA NEED TO TAKE IT DOWN SEVERAL NOTCHES. DON"T MAKE YOURSELF A VIC!!!! BLENDING IN IS BEST!!!! LEARNING THE CULTURE (HOW THEY DO THINGS LEGALLY AND ILLEGALLY) IS A MUST!!!!
Sounds like western African nations are a terrible place to relocate. I've never been but am constantly warned not to travel alone to Nigeria. I've been to five countries in the east and South Africa and it was totally different than what I'm hearing about western African nations.
@@bjizzle6401 yeah you'd better watch it in Nigeria unless you stay in the tourist section which I don't like to do won't go to any African regions myself without knowing someone there but I'm very glad I've been networking here in the states for many years.
That's crazy. I too am former U.S. military, now living in South Africa. I've lived here going on 5 years. One would think after almost 5 years of living here in South Africa, I should be accustomed to the country. Not so, this thus far is the longest learning curve of all the countries being in. I too had a romanticized thought of the continent. I will share with my fellow American Sisters, and Brothers, think long, and hard before relocating. If after that you still wish to relocate, come for the long haul...
Ghana is ok but can be stressful. I enjoyed the couple experience I have had similar. I do a couple of months there and a couple in the us I’m also retired military building in Ghana
Thanks for being honest & transparent in sharing ur experience. Every corner of the universe has its positives & negatives so I appreciate y’all for using ur experience as a tool to enlighten us. Keep up the good work guys! 🙏🏽
Y'all, don't let anything discourage you. Visiting Africa is like dating, moving to live there is like marriage. Also, Africa is huge. Explore the possibility of living in other countries in Africa, not just one.
As Americans we are spoiled , living in a less modern country is a culture shock . I tried to move back to Vieques Puerto rico where i was born and visited , the heat bugs expensive food an having to take the ferry 20 miles over the ocean to go to Walmart was too much .i still visit for a few weeks
Some great lessons to be learned here about planning before making the move. I will suggest having some contingencies if things are not working out the way you have envisioned.
So sorry to hear this and very sad for your experience which can easily happen. I've been in Ghana with my 5 kids for 18 months and we just came back to the US for a couple weeks visit. We're from Virginia too. Too sad to hear this. All the best.
For someone with that much experience in USMC, he was flying blind in such an important life decision? Aesthetics are used to promote tourism EVERYWHERE. Unfortunately, they seemed to have chosen to watch more of the aesthetics videos than the “real real” situational videos on the ground. There are tons of videos that tells the good, the bad and the downright ugly bordering on criminal. Lessons learned I guess. Akwaaba! Welcome to Ghana. We’re glad to have you.🙂
Damn, am scared now! Left the continent very young, want to return but I’m scared it’s going to be very difficult. I am from the continent, my husband is American and also retired military. We are visiting Ghana in February to explore. I guess we’ll see!
Enjoy your trip in February with no pressure, if it's a good fit for you both take a few more trips and start building that network we always talk about.
Check out our next video on how we moved back and hopefully that will ease your heart! Get in touch with Ghana Bound also and have a consultation- they will help your through the whole process. I wish we had them our first time around.
Such a lovely couple. I am sorry to hear of your frustrations and so glad you have decided to try again. I have travelled to 12 African countries and once everything clicks and you immerse yourself, you will love it, which you said about coming with open arms. I am proud of you for trying both the first and second time! Blessings to you.
Ghana no different from the Caribbean, same issues... I’m in the diaspora, each time I make a trip, I face those same issues but know how to navigate my way through it. Even speaking the same dialect, they sense something about you and think they can rip you off... Everybody hustling! 🤷🏻♀️💕🙏🏼
Thank you for your honesty! It was refreshing to understand your experience. You are correct in the since that UA-camrs show you the glamour of a city or country without showing you the real day to day operations of a city of country, so a viewer can understand what a city or country is really like. Again, thank you for sharing your story! A!
I've been studying these type of movies since I retired at 62 and I'm now 64. I needed to see if my retirement income would sustain me outside of the USA. I have a passion for West Africa although I've never been. I wish the governments of these countries would realize I'm not alone and create smooth processes that would make sense to us coming from America! That's substantial money collectively! Then it'll be easier to commit! ▪ Thank you for this share.
I'm retired from the military and the answer to your question depends on what you want to do once you get here. If you just want to live here and not create businesses or build your own home then most likely Yes. The average incomes for a Ghanian working for the state is about 20000 Cedis($2100) a year. Yes you red that correct. If you make over $2000 a month you can live very comfortably. I help diaspora's transition here in Ghana. U hope this info helped you. Ii've been here 3 years now.
If you're going to move to any foreign country you have to build a network of resources before you go if not it's like shooting an arrow in the darkness
Appreciate your candor and honesty! It is not easy to speak openly about losses but by doing so you have given valuable lessons to many... preparation is key..and working with pple on ground is critical...visit before and have a trusted team on ground to guide you thru the process... all the problems you mentioned many many many returnees have had to find solutions to them...eg one should never arrive to a hotel... accommodation and a small vehicle must be sorted in advance... schools options for kids etc must all be nailed down im advance...and most importantly income source must be very clear before you leave even if it means one spouse continues working online with US firms etc these things lessen the shock...but congrats for toughing it out and enjoy all Ghana has to offer
I can't advise you on your move to Ghana. But for two retired USA military that's a big step in my humble opinion. I visited Africa in 1971 and 1972 while in the USN. I had mixed experiences but nothing that I would say were bad. Africa has completely changed since then. I hope you enjoy your move with your daughters. Additionally looks like Africa will prosper finally after its colonial period. Good luck to all of you and have a wonderful life.
Retired military family mindset and the Ghana way of life is totally different. I applaud you for your efforts to try to adapt to their culture. I would love to move to Ghana but unfortunate my structed way of thinking would not make it a good fit as my retired military brain would make it very difficult to adapt.
Property in Ghana is way expensive. It's different to South Africa. I think try different countries like Senegal, Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia, South Africa, Rwanda, Namibia etc. Choose what is the best fit for you.
Those countries should also call AA to come home like the way Ghana is doing…these countries never asked the black diaspora to come home but now these country citizens are on UA-cam using Ghana short coming to convince AA to chose their country over Ghana…black people disease. Smh.
I know you would never mentioned Nigeria because if you do they all going leave Ghana and run to Nigeria. You can't compare it Nigeria is by far a better country with modern social amenities. Besides Nigerians controls Ghanaian economy. Ranging from banking sector to internet and manufacturing. If you talk of modern and beautiful houses Ghana is not mentioned in Africa but it's all good. God bless Nigeria and Africa
@@francisatteh7893 If Nigeria is so great why isn't there a ton of videos of blacks showing all that beauty ⁉️ I never see or hear anything good about Nigeria. Nigerians are running to everywhere else but staying in Nigeria and bragging about it! Sorry but that's a fact!
It’s not easy, you just gotta have the right people on the ground .. if not everyone gone squeeze money outta you.. and also the country side is better than living in the city.. less traffic and more space to do things
Network with the Ghana Medical Association, get to know the Military Hospital at 37 where you can work as civilian Doctors and also get know the Diaspora Association in Ghana. As doctors you should have no problem settling down quickly in Ghana. Work thru the American Laser Hospital in Cape Coast or Accra.
For christ sake why would you go to a foreign country to live and throw away everything without knowing what it is like in Ghana...and not even knowing anyone there to help you step by step to explore and guide you..Such educated couple WHY...ONE BIG MISTAKE...
Thank you Thank you Thank you for the information provided in this video 🙏🏾. I’m planning a long term trip to Ghana and this information is helping me prepare.
There is still way to much corruption in Ghana and other African countries and this makes me angry ! The infrastructure is a mess still ,you can only lease the land not flat out own it ,this needs to change ! Their are no setup rules or programs for retired expats to assist them like in Belize ! Until are beautiful Africa stops all the corruption and makes these changes Africa will continue to struggle attracting more of us melenated folks !
You have hit a lot of key points here! We are working to get legitimatized ways around the leasing situation- such as creating a trust! We are the first in our community that is doing it so we will have more to report on as time goes. Have yourengaged the above mention practice?
I am in Cape coast maybe you can look into asabu free land, you pay a fee for paperwork .quite a few American and others are buying and building homes. I was very blessed I met beautiful people in 2018 now I'm very greatful. Yes there are challenges however, even in us I would say more, my opinion!
It is double sword being on social media, and being a US foreigner in any part of Africa. I appreciate you all sharing.. We all need to continue to grow spiritually and move differently than the culture and the society..
Am disappointed to hear your people back in the states asking you guys if Ghana has internet i find it very disappointing and unfortunate coming from black people can't believe we have people who think this way especially our own black people
most Africans don't speak highly of their country here in states. When it comes to internet services they mean working internet not just internet that's non working internet like the one they have in Lagos Nigeria.
You must understand what's being shown of the African Continent and its all bad just like what's being said about blacks here to you but me I talk with people of all walks of life because I want to learn and understand so I know better and always did.
There's a lot of utubers, even black people of Africa utubers who show and talk about how bad the internet service is in Africa. Weather affects Africa internet. We see it in utube by black people showing us. They show tons of starving kids. They show poor homes, no water but river water. These are not CNN these are people living in Africa black people of Africa showing the world. I've been in other countries where their internet sucks. America has the best of everything. Internet service anywhere, lol.
These is one great couple,moving out right to ghana takes guts n you guys got it, I live here in the United States 🇺🇸 born n bread in ghana 🇬🇭 and I think this story is so fascinating,I applaud you guys Ghanaians we r nice people let keep it up.
The experience is worth it bro, go for a visit first. Learn our ways, I have friends from the diaspora making it in Ghana. Don’t think extravagant, get good connections, go simple, create your own mini luxury. There are some white folks who come to Africa and are able to adapt because they don’t look for the luxuries and easy life. Getting a good person to help you settle down is the key. Most of the issues they complained about are real but again they can be avoided with proper planing.
@@drtashemahaynes please help HBCUs build a ENTREPRENEURIAL PIPELINE to AFRICA? if HBCUs help ALUMNI get Patents and build Business the ENDOWMENTS will GROW. PWIs do this for their ALUMNI.
I love the interview, it gave me insite to the possibility of me moving to Africa. Keep up the interview but invest in improving your audio. Keep it going.
Different people and Different experiences.There is another AFRICAN AMERICAN couple from NEW YORK,they spent only 3 days in Ghana and moved permanently to Ghana and are enjoying their stay in Ghana.CHECK OUT JASMINE AMA LATEST VIDEO
@@GhanaBound I think Sam mentioned on one of his lives that you'd all be back here for a family vacation. I hope I'll be able to see you when I come and you'd be back from your Holiday. I'll defo be in touch closer to the time xxx
I've watched a few of these Ghana videos, and I don't see much difference between the kind of planning you'd do before moving to, say, Costa Rica. The chief preparation, of which, is to have a reasonable source of income, such as retirement income, and expect to pay A LOT to get yourself established.
A lot of Africans have similar or even worse experiences from traveling to Europe, USA, or Asia for the first time. Oftentimes, we romanticize other countries and imagine what life will be like there, but proper preparation will certainly decrease the pain and struggles people encounter after such moves. I lived in England and Ireland for 5 years and those were the worse 5 years of my life. Living in America has also been a traumatic experience for me. Although America has its good and bad. There's no heaven on earth. We just have to figure out how to make things work
I think I side with you. How on earth can you rent a car to go out and shop, crazy. Where you're coming from in America don't you have taxes and the same taxes are in GHANA so why didn't they made use of them.
This is why I am really doing my studies and research I know I will get my citizenship but to move right away I need to visit at least 3 times. I’ve been once 😊 1/3 let’s gooo! And I met ALOT of amazing new friends while I was visiting CANT wait to go back
I do under stand that couple. I have been building in Ghana and I have had my share of disappointments with people not being truthful and just after your money. I’m also retired US military. And has the same last name of this couple. I have spent over $100 thousand US dollars and I’m only just finish the foundation. I paid $60 thousand US dollars for my two plots. I left Ghana in November I was so tired and disgusted about the changing prices and most people just out to make a dollar. My wife is from Ghana so I will continue my build. If I knew what I know now I would have build a smaller house less expensive etc.
Wowwwwww!!! Hey family! Your message just rocked my spirit. I’m so happy that you’re are still giving Ghana a chance but we know exactly how you feel. You can plan all you want here but as a “foreigner” we will always meet the bumps in the road. Ours hopes is that we can smooth them out for the people that are coming. Everyone that comes here do not have a ton of money to waste.
Why did you do that? Ist of all never entrust your money to somebody to build a house in Ghana while not present. You must be present to make sure your money is being used for the purpose. Don't think this happened to you because you are an outsider. I entrusted my own brother to build my house for me while leaving outside, and the money was misapplied. I stopped sending him money, and I do whatever I can whenever I go on vacation. Unless you are convinced of the sincerity of somebody, which is hard to find, never entrust anybody to build you a house in Ghana. You can arrange with the property developers to construct for you. That way you can sue them to retrieve your money if your money is stolen
Last night 139 diaporas got Ghana dual citizenship, and everything is cool now, the cedi and every expensive things drop now, not regret, love your motherland Ghana, and you will make it, may God always protect you wherever you are, Amen
Give me your contact info and I will refer you to a lawyer to retrieve your money from that thief. That money could have completed a 2 storey building in Accra. The same thing happened to a Ghanaian who lives in the US too. He gave his money to a relative to buy land and build his house for him in Accra. Instead the relative who calls himself a pastor used the guy's money to build the house for himself. The relative in the US took him to court and the court siezed the building and gave it to him. There are scoundrels like that in Ghana. It will be putting other people at risk if you don't take him to court to retrieve your money. I can bet you, he used your money to build a house for himself. Give me your contact, and I will give you a lawyer to help you
I don’t need a lawyer. It’s the normal rise in iron rods and cement and gravel that cost more my home is over 13 thousand sqft. I would have build smaller. And I’m also building on a sloping mountain in Aburi My wife family is well connected in Ghana I got my drivers lic in one day Ghana card took a little longer two days so it’s all about do diligence do your home work. Trust but verify always keep one eye open as you sleep lol
I am sorry that you were not met with drumming and dancing at the airport.Ghana is not only in Accra,I have some friends from North Carolina who came to Ghana,they never like Accra,they are now living in Kumasi and are now building a beautiful house in Kumasi.
You did mistake for the first time 🇬🇭 You need network on grounds and there are lot of expat in Ghana whom could also help you to avoided a certain things
I think you went to the wrong part of town and maybe had the wrong daily attitude...went to Johannesburg for 3 months.. .was ready to go home after 2 weeks, as I had gone into a state of utter panic ! Then remembered I'm from a place that has much violence and harassment...asked myself how do I live at home ?...so I re-addressed my mind & daily attitude to the situation...I had a GREAT 3 Months ! I could have stayed there a few years.
Nice interview! They should have chosen South Africa! As an African American who's planning to move to Africa, South Africa is one of the easiest countries that Americans can adapt to fast and use the many services we are used to using without paying bribes over and over again to our brothers and sisters. My DNA results shows that I'm West African, and I have love for all of our African brothers and sisters, but us African Americans are not used to paying extra money because of our accents.
We are heading to South Africa to check it out also! Please keep me updated with your findings. We actually was heading there first but when CV19 happened we diverted to here.
To move to south Africa,then better stay in the state,cus same racism, even though whites are the minority but they still control the country but infrastructural wise SA has .
What makes it beautiful outside the nature that God provided. what about the poverty? In a country with so much land why are people hungry without care? Can you not grow crops and export them or does the corruption keep Africa poor. I ask who benefits the colonizer or Africans. The problem is the continent is still in slavery economically.
@@kehbellakeh2378 African people are like a old day baby that cannot survive on its own without assistance from someone. And African people don't value their own. We Africans value western world so much and that's why many Africans want to go to the west. In Africa continent most believe that they cannot make it in Africa except in the western world
You didn't just go with two suitcases. You took lots of travel experiences with you as well ❤ For the FedEx they don't charge extra for impor duty, right. This is the part where you, disaporans, need to go public with thus issue the get the president's attention. If he wants you to come back and some shady characters are in the way, be loud about it. African leaders gate to be embarrassed. This you power to help fight corruption. Now you left the FedEx package. They will do it to next person. They did it to you cos nobody was fighting back. Please diaspora, team up to fight the corrupt behavior!!! Publicize it. Let media know about it. Make courtesy visits as a group to the president's office!!!
They just moved to Ghana without visiting first. That was bold. I’m willing to bet that had they visited Ghana first,they wouldn’t have moved there permanently
Ghana is one of the nicest countries in the world, with some of the nicest people in the world. But one thing no one appreciates until trying to live overseas: It is much easier living in the USA than anywhere else. We have much-better-quality consumer goods than anywhere else, at much-lower prices. You walk to your car parked in your driveway, drive to the store, and park right in front of the store. Life is easy in the USA.
People have to invest your money. So you can have dividends stocks that pay you and you can be a product reseller in any country and a content creator. I came up poor so I can survive any where I prefer not to have modern things. I would rather live off the land
But there is a lot of videos that tells you to visit before. Ghana will eat you up if you don’t prepare well. You should get a balance view and always prudent to get contacts and foundations laid before you can see benefits. Before I moved to England I had links and people who were willing to help.
Seem like it's cheaper to just move to somehere like rural Mississippii or Arkansas. I would love to visit Africa but I'm too scared to live in a country that's not a super power. When Africa builds a 1st class city then most of us will probably think of moving to Africa but as of right now it seems to corrupt..I can't wait for that day when Africa has it's own Shanghai, Sydney or Moscow...
when you new in any country always have a trustworthy local show you around and show you all the little tricks of locals. If you go around by yourself, you not going to love the experience.
Bringing America to ghana NEVER works. The American way of life will cost you. My recommendation to anyone thinking about moving, is to visit it a couple of times. Get with exparts already living there and get advise on how to transition. Since they are Americans, they can help you navigate. You have to do your research. Happy moving
It's expensive to move anywhere but they wanted to transfer their American lifestyle to Ghana. Some of the amounts they are quoting for renting could have easily bought them a car here in Ghana. My advice is, get a local friend so u can avoid unnecessary spending. U can also try life in Kumasi which is relatively cheap.
I dont understand why they are trying to not offend Ghana, I don't know maybe because they went back there to live. It sounds like a nation of scammers to me, after 3 days yes I would have left never to return. Hotels 6, or 7 hundred dollars a night?. A year's worth of rent? Paying the post office 1500 to give you your package? Wow your own people doing you like that. Then they say come home smh, yea right.
You could have completed the two stories on one video to keep the audience looking for more similar ones from the channel. This one is incomplete. Kindly consider my suggestion. Good video and nice settings.
Hi My People, we thank you for your suggestion. It’s quite interesting that you bring this up. We collectively thee around this idea but we ultimately wanted to separate it so that the next video will have our amazing experience. We hope that you stick around for part two. Thank you for watching. ✨
After travelling to ghana for over 18 years I would say planning and having a network in ghana is absolutely vital. My first trip to Ghana was a huge learning curve, lights off, water shortages were all things I had not factored in when travelling!! However, Ghana is changing fast and I love the people and kids that are smiling even though life is difficult, Cape coast, Takoradi and Kumasi have lots to offer. Beautiful food and the most stunning beaches are further west. Lovely to see ppl making Ghana home. Also to hear your honesty!!
Yes, planning and knowing locals to trust. There are Ghanaians here in the US that will ship stuffs for you cheaper like car etc. also having a house with generators back up or solar when light goes off. Water reservoirs will make life much easier
Some of the men prefer white women and spread rumors about Black Americans.
They didn't have a plan they just up and went which I don't think was a smart thing to do. There's a certain mindset you must have also.
@@tinman6182 Agree but they thought that Ghana, a black country, would be just as welcoming as the rest of the world. It's sounds like it's a lot worse. It even looks and sounds lot worse than east Africa and South Africa.
We have been mentally preparing. We are both master herbalists. We just opened our virtual dispensary to start making sure the money is right when we move. My 92-year-old dad and 82-year-old mother and my 10 children are all wanting to move with us. So we have a big plan ahead and I will have to have plenty. The dispensary will make sure of that. Thank you for your transparency.
My advice is as first Comer to any country try to get a local to take you through how the country systems work or else you will spend unnecessary money. It's ridiculous to rent a car in ghana for 700 dollars a week this really shows that they see you as a stranger.
Thank you for your feedback. You’re so so right. We are happy to have made all of the connections the second time around. Hopefully you stick around for part two. ✨
700 a week for a car. Thats expensive 😩 I thought it was better in Africa
@@leleg3046 he just got scammed i was in ghana last sumemr and me and my friend rented a car for a little under $50 a day
That’s horrible
I don’t see how being a stranger warrants being robbed by businesses. Looks to me like Ghana robs the expats who move there.
This is good to see. They put it all out there both the good and the bad. Military does make it easier to adapt, because it makes you flexible. but seeing them here breaking it down. Networking is key!
Thank you for the info. I too served in the military (US NAVY) and learned early on in my travels that no matter the color, if you're from America they already dislike you and they're ready to take full advantage of your ignorance. So, with that it's best to do your research, visit several times and make acquaintances that you can develop a bond with BEFORE packing your stuff and moving to an UNKNOWN.
For you and the good Dr. because you have resources the difficulties you've encountered were minor inconveniences. However, there are PLENTY of people who are not financially, emotionally or spiritually able to weather the ups & downs of moving abroad. Thank you for also pointing out to people to get that NONSENSE outta their heads about everyone being happy and overjoyed by their presence. It's hard, but people coming from AMERICA....ESPECIALLY IF THEY"VE NEVER BEEN TO AFRICA NEED TO TAKE IT DOWN SEVERAL NOTCHES. DON"T MAKE YOURSELF A VIC!!!! BLENDING IN IS BEST!!!! LEARNING THE CULTURE (HOW THEY DO THINGS LEGALLY AND ILLEGALLY) IS A MUST!!!!
Yea...how they do things mostly ILLEGALLY 🤣
what is your race?
Wont be going to Africa ever
Sounds like western African nations are a terrible place to relocate. I've never been but am constantly warned not to travel alone to Nigeria. I've been to five countries in the east and South Africa and it was totally different than what I'm hearing about western African nations.
@@bjizzle6401 yeah you'd better watch it in Nigeria unless you stay in the tourist section which I don't like to do won't go to any African regions myself without knowing someone there but I'm very glad I've been networking here in the states for many years.
That's crazy. I too am former U.S. military, now living in South Africa. I've lived here going on 5 years. One would think after almost 5 years of living here in South Africa, I should be accustomed to the country. Not so, this thus far is the longest learning curve of all the countries being in. I too had a romanticized thought of the continent. I will share with my fellow American Sisters, and Brothers, think long, and hard before relocating. If after that you still wish to relocate, come for the long haul...
What city you live in
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I stay here in Ghana as well, brother. Welcome home. May the Most High keep you and your family.
Ghana is ok but can be stressful. I enjoyed the couple experience I have had similar. I do a couple of months there and a couple in the us I’m also retired military building in Ghana
Thanks for being honest & transparent in sharing ur experience. Every corner of the universe has its positives & negatives so I appreciate y’all for using ur experience as a tool to enlighten us. Keep up the good work guys! 🙏🏽
Y'all, don't let anything discourage you. Visiting Africa is like dating, moving to live there is like marriage.
Also, Africa is huge. Explore the possibility of living in other countries in Africa, not just one.
I will say this, Ghana is not only Accra
We so agree! We’re exploring more these days. Hopefully you will watch part two for the fun stuff. It really did get better for us. ✨
@@drtashemahaynes pls do🙏😇, wlc home
@Jacob Adusei. Exactly!! Jacob Ghana is not about only Accra.
@@drtashemahaynes I'm glad things are going better for the two of you. How much would it cost to build an apartment complex over there?
As Americans we are spoiled , living in a less modern country is a culture shock . I tried to move back to Vieques Puerto rico where i was born and visited , the heat bugs expensive food an having to take the ferry 20 miles over the ocean to go to Walmart was too much .i still visit for a few weeks
you ain't no American anyway you a Puerto Rican . so stop saying you American
Some great lessons to be learned here about planning before making the move. I will suggest having some contingencies if things are not working out the way you have envisioned.
Yes, planning and networking with people in Ghana. So many American groups in Ghana.
Totally agree!
So sorry to hear this and very sad for your experience which can easily happen. I've been in Ghana with my 5 kids for 18 months and we just came back to the US for a couple weeks visit. We're from Virginia too. Too sad to hear this. All the best.
How is Ghana for someone in a wheelchair and the cost of healthcare?
I am an African American and I can't wait to move to the African region
For someone with that much experience in USMC, he was flying blind in such an important life decision? Aesthetics are used to promote tourism EVERYWHERE. Unfortunately, they seemed to have chosen to watch more of the aesthetics videos than the “real real” situational videos on the ground. There are tons of videos that tells the good, the bad and the downright ugly bordering on criminal. Lessons learned I guess. Akwaaba! Welcome to Ghana. We’re glad to have you.🙂
Damn, am scared now! Left the continent very young, want to return but I’m scared it’s going to be very difficult. I am from the continent, my husband is American and also retired military. We are visiting Ghana in February to explore. I guess we’ll see!
Enjoy your trip in February with no pressure, if it's a good fit for you both take a few more trips and start building that network we always talk about.
Home is home because that's where you were born why would you be scared .🤔anyway .
@@terekab5883 because she left very young
Check out our next video on how we moved back and hopefully that will ease your heart! Get in touch with Ghana Bound also and have a consultation- they will help your through the whole process. I wish we had them our first time around.
@@daniella8400 thank you!
It is advisable to visit a country first to make sure you like it before you move.
Such a lovely couple. I am sorry to hear of your frustrations and so glad you have decided to try again. I have travelled to 12 African countries and once everything clicks and you immerse yourself, you will love it, which you said about coming with open arms. I am proud of you for trying both the first and second time! Blessings to you.
Thank you very much! We are excited to be back. ✨
Ghana no different from the Caribbean, same issues... I’m in the diaspora, each time I make a trip, I face those same issues but know how to navigate my way through it. Even speaking the same dialect, they sense something about you and think they can rip you off... Everybody hustling! 🤷🏻♀️💕🙏🏼
This conversation was so interesting to be part of. What did you guys think?
Thank you for your honesty! It was refreshing to understand your experience. You are correct in the since that UA-camrs show you the glamour of a city or country without showing you the real day to day operations of a city of country, so a viewer can understand what a city or country is really like. Again, thank you for sharing your story! A!
I didn’t want to leave Ghana either. I LOVE It
For me who knows the best, God loves Ghana!
The one thing that I get from you is that you needed to visit first and do net working first before you move ? Glad to here your honesty
Informative. Always something to learn. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
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I've been studying these type of movies since I retired at 62 and I'm now 64. I needed to see if my retirement income would sustain me outside of the USA. I have a passion for West Africa although I've never been. I wish the governments of these countries would realize I'm not alone and create smooth processes that would make sense to us coming from America! That's substantial money collectively! Then it'll be easier to commit! ▪ Thank you for this share.
I'm retired from the military and the answer to your question depends on what you want to do once you get here. If you just want to live here and not create businesses or build your own home then most likely Yes. The average incomes for a Ghanian working for the state is about 20000 Cedis($2100) a year. Yes you red that correct. If you make over $2000 a month you can live very comfortably. I help diaspora's transition here in Ghana. U hope this info helped you. Ii've been here 3 years now.
Great comment. Far more information should be available for retirees. Sounds like financial mistakes are very costly.
Well, Ghana is welcoming people of African descent to go and live there, there should be more information available about the subject online.
Do not go to West Africa
Go to Kenya,Tanzania, Zanzibar, Rwanda, Uganda, Mozambique, South Africa. I never had the problems that I hear about in West Africa.
I hope things get better and people are more honest because, if there's no honesty people will not want to come to Ghana.
Love you guys from Ghana
We love you too Sandra!! ❤❤❤ thank you for having us.
If you're going to move to any foreign country you have to build a network of resources before you go if not it's like shooting an arrow in the darkness
Appreciate your candor and honesty! It is not easy to speak openly about losses but by doing so you have given valuable lessons to many... preparation is key..and working with pple on ground is critical...visit before and have a trusted team on ground to guide you thru the process... all the problems you mentioned many many many returnees have had to find solutions to them...eg one should never arrive to a hotel... accommodation and a small vehicle must be sorted in advance... schools options for kids etc must all be nailed down im advance...and most importantly income source must be very clear before you leave even if it means one spouse continues working online with US firms etc these things lessen the shock...but congrats for toughing it out and enjoy all Ghana has to offer
I can't advise you on your move to Ghana. But for two retired USA military that's a big step in my humble opinion. I visited Africa in 1971 and 1972 while in the USN. I had mixed experiences but nothing that I would say were bad. Africa has completely changed since then. I hope you enjoy your move with your daughters.
Additionally looks like Africa will prosper finally after its colonial period. Good luck to all of you and have a wonderful life.
Where did you go in Africa?
Wow.... I was born in Wichita and my wife is from Gary. Our plans are to move to East Africa in. 2-3 years.
Retired military family mindset and the Ghana way of life is totally different. I applaud you for your efforts to try to adapt to their culture. I would love to move to Ghana but unfortunate my structed way of thinking would not make it a good fit as my retired military brain would make it very difficult to adapt.
Property in Ghana is way expensive. It's different to South Africa. I think try different countries like Senegal, Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia, South Africa, Rwanda, Namibia etc. Choose what is the best fit for you.
Those countries should also call AA to come home like the way Ghana is doing…these countries never asked the black diaspora to come home but now these country citizens are on UA-cam using Ghana short coming to convince AA to chose their country over Ghana…black people disease. Smh.
🇿🇲 Zambia
I know you would never mentioned Nigeria because if you do they all going leave Ghana and run to Nigeria. You can't compare it Nigeria is by far a better country with modern social amenities. Besides Nigerians controls Ghanaian economy. Ranging from banking sector to internet and manufacturing. If you talk of modern and beautiful houses Ghana is not mentioned in Africa but it's all good.
God bless Nigeria and Africa
@@francisatteh7893 If Nigeria is so great why isn't there a ton of videos of blacks showing all that beauty ⁉️ I never see or hear anything good about Nigeria. Nigerians are running to everywhere else but staying in Nigeria and bragging about it! Sorry but that's a fact!
@francisatteh7893 the noise in Nigeria...the pollution noise the constant power outages..the insecurity there is terrible.Ghana is amazing
It’s not easy, you just gotta have the right people on the ground .. if not everyone gone squeeze money outta you.. and also the country side is better than living in the city.. less traffic and more space to do things
Network with the Ghana Medical Association, get to know the Military Hospital at 37 where you can work as civilian Doctors and also get know the Diaspora Association in Ghana. As doctors you should have no problem settling down quickly in Ghana. Work thru the American Laser Hospital in Cape Coast or Accra.
thank you for your valuable information.
For christ sake why would you go to a foreign country to live and throw away everything without knowing what it is like in Ghana...and not even knowing anyone there to help you step by step to explore and guide you..Such educated couple WHY...ONE BIG MISTAKE...
They took a risk, it works for some and doesn’t for others.
Don't call the Lord's name in vain. You can make the point without it.
Thank you Thank you Thank you for the information provided in this video 🙏🏾. I’m planning a long term trip to Ghana and this information is helping me prepare.
It's so good to see the video is helping 🙌🏾
This info was unexpected and I never would have thought this
I appreciate this broadcast. Thanks airing it.
There is still way to much corruption in Ghana and other African countries and this makes me angry ! The infrastructure is a mess still ,you can only lease the land not flat out own it ,this needs to change ! Their are no setup rules or programs for retired expats to assist them like in Belize ! Until are beautiful Africa stops all the corruption and makes these changes Africa will continue to struggle attracting more of us melenated folks !
You have hit a lot of key points here! We are working to get legitimatized ways around the leasing situation- such as creating a trust! We are the first in our community that is doing it so we will have more to report on as time goes.
Have yourengaged the above mention practice?
LOL. It is less corrupt than Western governments.... Are you sure?!? Have you been to some parts of Mississippi, Alabama, West Virginia?!?!?
Ok, make the changes necessary.
Thank you for your honesty. I appreciated your candid conversation.
I am in Cape coast maybe you can look into asabu free land, you pay a fee for paperwork .quite a few American and others are buying and building homes. I was very blessed I met beautiful people in 2018 now I'm very greatful. Yes there are challenges however, even in us I would say more, my opinion!
It is double sword being on social media, and being a US foreigner in any part of Africa.
I appreciate you all sharing..
We all need to continue to grow spiritually and move differently than the culture and the society..
Thank You for this open and honest discussion.
I don't understand the throwing away pictures things. I would never throw away my physical pictures even if I could digitize them.
Oh shhhh I know exactly where that house is at. I walked passed there everyday last yr. I’m in the car busting up right now. I love Ghana
I really love the way you share your experience
So thankful for the transparency ❤
Semper Fi Sir !!!!!
Am disappointed to hear your people back in the states asking you guys if Ghana has internet i find it very disappointing and unfortunate coming from black people can't believe we have people who think this way especially our own black people
most Africans don't speak highly of their country here in states. When it comes to internet services they mean working internet not just internet that's non working internet like the one they have in Lagos Nigeria.
That comes from our education system here in the United States. We were taught that everyone is uncilivalzed and lives in huts. Really.
You must understand what's being shown of the African Continent and its all bad just like what's being said about blacks here to you but me I talk with people of all walks of life because I want to learn and understand so I know better and always did.
Especially the African culture because I'm looking to visit and move there eventually.
There's a lot of utubers, even black people of Africa utubers who show and talk about how bad the internet service is in Africa. Weather affects Africa internet. We see it in utube by black people showing us.
They show tons of starving kids. They show poor homes, no water but river water. These are not CNN these are people living in Africa black people of Africa showing the world.
I've been in other countries where their internet sucks.
America has the best of everything. Internet service anywhere, lol.
These is one great couple,moving out right to ghana takes guts n you guys got it, I live here in the United States 🇺🇸 born n bread in ghana 🇬🇭 and I think this story is so fascinating,I applaud you guys Ghanaians we r nice people let keep it up.
I'm really impressed with this cople
I’m glad you guys shared your story. Sorry for unfortunate experience. With that being said I would rather stay home in the USA.
The experience is worth it bro, go for a visit first. Learn our ways, I have friends from the diaspora making it in Ghana.
Don’t think extravagant, get good connections, go simple, create your own mini luxury.
There are some white folks who come to Africa and are able to adapt because they don’t look for the luxuries and easy life.
Getting a good person to help you settle down is the key.
Most of the issues they complained about are real but again they can be avoided with proper planing.
Yaba you look absolutely incredible! You are glowing.
Thank you so much!!
@@GhanaBound pls are you Nzema
Semper Fi Brother & Sister. May see you soon in the Motherland. Great info🦾
SEMPER FI BROTHER!
He says Semper Fi brother!
@@drtashemahaynes
please help HBCUs build a ENTREPRENEURIAL PIPELINE to AFRICA? if HBCUs help ALUMNI get Patents and build Business the ENDOWMENTS will GROW. PWIs do this for their ALUMNI.
I love the interview, it gave me insite to the possibility of me moving to Africa. Keep up the interview but invest in improving your audio. Keep it going.
Different people and Different experiences.There is another AFRICAN AMERICAN couple from NEW YORK,they spent only 3 days in Ghana and moved permanently to Ghana and are enjoying their stay in Ghana.CHECK OUT JASMINE AMA LATEST VIDEO
They are still in Ghana ,you will love part 2
Did they start a business there?
Wait until their money finish no jobs in Ghana😂😂
@@adamandeveproduct8624 I relocated to Kenya with no job lined up. I started my own company. You act as if that's not an option.
Great video 😊
Hi guys... I should be in Ghana mid Feb. Hope you'll be back from your Holiday by then, it would be nice to meet up xx
That would be fantastic we left the UK at the same time.
@@drtashemahaynes oh wow... Sure thing I'll check you out just now
@@GhanaBound I think Sam mentioned on one of his lives that you'd all be back here for a family vacation. I hope I'll be able to see you when I come and you'd be back from your Holiday. I'll defo be in touch closer to the time xxx
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@@GhanaBound lol Yaba I thought she was speaking to us- I’m just on a roll answering comments today. Lol! #sorry
I just need to know what material they use on their commercial 🤔
No worries
I've watched a few of these Ghana videos, and I don't see much difference between the kind of planning you'd do before moving to, say, Costa Rica. The chief preparation, of which, is to have a reasonable source of income, such as retirement income, and expect to pay A LOT to get yourself established.
A lot of Africans have similar or even worse experiences from traveling to Europe, USA, or Asia for the first time. Oftentimes, we romanticize other countries and imagine what life will be like there, but proper preparation will certainly decrease the pain and struggles people encounter after such moves. I lived in England and Ireland for 5 years and those were the worse 5 years of my life. Living in America has also been a traumatic experience for me. Although America has its good and bad. There's no heaven on earth. We just have to figure out how to make things work
You people made a mistake by not having people on the ground to help you get some services at a cheaper price.Thats important wherever you are going.
I agree! Because of our experience, We are those people for others and we have partnered with Ghana Bound so we have them covered. So exciting!
I think I side with you. How on earth can you rent a car to go out and shop, crazy. Where you're coming from in America don't you have taxes and the same taxes are in GHANA so why didn't they made use of them.
This is why I am really doing my studies and research I know I will get my citizenship but to move right away I need to visit at least 3 times. I’ve been once 😊 1/3 let’s gooo! And I met ALOT of amazing new friends while I was visiting CANT wait to go back
If you want a cushy life in Ghana. You got to have tons of 💵. Thats facts.
So so true sis! ❤
I'm in Wiichita, and from Wichita.
I do under stand that couple. I have been building in Ghana and I have had my share of disappointments with people not being truthful and just after your money. I’m also retired US military. And has the same last name of this couple. I have spent over $100 thousand US dollars and I’m only just finish the foundation. I paid $60 thousand US dollars for my two plots. I left Ghana in November I was so tired and disgusted about the changing prices and most people just out to make a dollar. My wife is from Ghana so I will continue my build. If I knew what I know now I would have build a smaller house less expensive etc.
Wowwwwww!!! Hey family! Your message just rocked my spirit. I’m so happy that you’re are still giving Ghana a chance but we know exactly how you feel.
You can plan all you want here but as a “foreigner” we will always meet the bumps in the road.
Ours hopes is that we can smooth them out for the people that are coming. Everyone that comes here do not have a ton of money to waste.
Why did you do that? Ist of all never entrust your money to somebody to build a house in Ghana while not present. You must be present to make sure your money is being used for the purpose. Don't think this happened to you because you are an outsider. I entrusted my own brother to build my house for me while leaving outside, and the money was misapplied. I stopped sending him money, and I do whatever I can whenever I go on vacation. Unless you are convinced of the sincerity of somebody, which is hard to find, never entrust anybody to build you a house in Ghana. You can arrange with the property developers to construct for you. That way you can sue them to retrieve your money if your money is stolen
Last night 139 diaporas got Ghana dual citizenship, and everything is cool now, the cedi and every expensive things drop now, not regret, love your motherland Ghana, and you will make it, may God always protect you wherever you are, Amen
Give me your contact info and I will refer you to a lawyer to retrieve your money from that thief. That money could have completed a 2 storey building in Accra. The same thing happened to a Ghanaian who lives in the US too. He gave his money to a relative to buy land and build his house for him in Accra. Instead the relative who calls himself a pastor used the guy's money to build the house for himself. The relative in the US took him to court and the court siezed the building and gave it to him. There are scoundrels like that in Ghana. It will be putting other people at risk if you don't take him to court to retrieve your money. I can bet you, he used your money to build a house for himself. Give me your contact, and I will give you a lawyer to help you
I don’t need a lawyer. It’s the normal rise in iron rods and cement and gravel that cost more my home is over 13 thousand sqft. I would have build smaller. And I’m also building on a sloping mountain in Aburi My wife family is well connected in Ghana I got my drivers lic in one day Ghana card took a little longer two days so it’s all about do diligence do your home work. Trust but verify always keep one eye open as you sleep lol
I am sorry that you were not met with drumming and dancing at the airport.Ghana is not only in Accra,I have some friends from North Carolina who came to Ghana,they never like Accra,they are now living in Kumasi and are now building a beautiful house in Kumasi.
🤣🤣🤣🤣no entertainment at the airport
You did mistake for the first time 🇬🇭
You need network on grounds and there are lot of expat in Ghana whom could also help you to avoided a certain things
You’re so right! Thank you for your comment. Thank goodness for Ghana Bound because they are absolutely the people that you need on the ground here.
The country needs major fixing. These videos will help push the government to do the right things.
We need more of them.
I think you went to the wrong part of town and maybe had the wrong daily attitude...went to Johannesburg for 3 months.. .was ready to go home after 2 weeks, as I had gone into a state of utter panic ! Then remembered I'm from a place that has much violence and harassment...asked myself how do I live at home ?...so I re-addressed my mind & daily attitude to the situation...I had a GREAT 3 Months ! I could have stayed there a few years.
Nice interview! They should have chosen South Africa! As an African American who's planning to move to Africa, South Africa is one of the easiest countries that Americans can adapt to fast and use the many services we are used to using without paying bribes over and over again to our brothers and sisters. My DNA results shows that I'm West African, and I have love for all of our African brothers and sisters, but us African Americans are not used to paying extra money because of our accents.
We are heading to South Africa to check it out also! Please keep me updated with your findings.
We actually was heading there first but when CV19 happened we diverted to here.
They don't need where the mzungu own half the nation land.
South Africa for what, south africans they used to fight their own black brothers
No too much moving to SOUTH AFRICA because of APARTHEID Hans down no AFRICA Country can compare with Ghana 1st to brake away from colonial masters
To move to south Africa,then better stay in the state,cus same racism, even though whites are the minority but they still control the country but infrastructural wise SA has .
Once you visit Africa, you never want to leave. I love my continent
facts
What makes it beautiful outside the nature that God provided. what about the poverty? In a country with so much land why are people hungry without care? Can you not grow crops and export them or does the corruption keep Africa poor. I ask who benefits the colonizer or Africans. The problem is the continent is still in slavery economically.
Why so many leave then?
Then why do so many people leave?
@@kehbellakeh2378 African people are like a old day baby that cannot survive on its own without assistance from someone.
And African people don't value their own.
We Africans value western world so much and that's why many Africans want to go to the west.
In Africa continent most believe that they cannot make it in Africa except in the western world
You didn't just go with two suitcases. You took lots of travel experiences with you as well ❤ For the FedEx they don't charge extra for impor duty, right. This is the part where you, disaporans, need to go public with thus issue the get the president's attention. If he wants you to come back and some shady characters are in the way, be loud about it. African leaders gate to be embarrassed. This you power to help fight corruption. Now you left the FedEx package. They will do it to next person. They did it to you cos nobody was fighting back. Please diaspora, team up to fight the corrupt behavior!!! Publicize it. Let media know about it. Make courtesy visits as a group to the president's office!!!
They just moved to Ghana without visiting first. That was bold. I’m willing to bet that had they visited Ghana first,they wouldn’t have moved there permanently
Bless your hearts❤💛💚
Would you tell me about Intergrative Quantum Medicine?
Why did you throw away your photo album at least take that
Ghana is one of the nicest countries in the world, with some of the nicest people in the world. But one thing no one appreciates until trying to live overseas: It is much easier living in the USA than anywhere else. We have much-better-quality consumer goods than anywhere else, at much-lower prices. You walk to your car parked in your driveway, drive to the store, and park right in front of the store. Life is easy in the USA.
Yeah when I first went to America, I was waiting for Jodeci to come serenade me at the airport............
Quantum and what medicine - does it exist?
have you been to Kenya or east Africa /
People have to invest your money. So you can have dividends stocks that pay you and you can be a product reseller in any country and a content creator. I came up poor so I can survive any where I prefer not to have modern things. I would rather live off the land
Do your research before you decide to move anywhere
But there is a lot of videos that tells you to visit before. Ghana will eat you up if you don’t prepare well. You should get a balance view and always prudent to get contacts and foundations laid before you can see benefits. Before I moved to England I had links and people who were willing to help.
Seem like it's cheaper to just move to somehere like rural Mississippii or Arkansas. I would love to visit Africa but I'm too scared to live in a country that's not a super power. When Africa builds a 1st class city then most of us will probably think of moving to Africa but as of right now it seems to corrupt..I can't wait for that day when Africa has it's own Shanghai, Sydney or Moscow...
when you new in any country always have a trustworthy local show you around and show you all the little tricks of locals. If you go around by yourself, you not going to love the experience.
Nope ! Just cancel all plans to Ghana, not even for a visit. Thank you for being honest.
You proud of that
Bringing America to ghana NEVER works. The American way of life will cost you. My recommendation to anyone thinking about moving, is to visit it a couple of times. Get with exparts already living there and get advise on how to transition. Since they are Americans, they can help you navigate. You have to do your research. Happy moving
I’m really curious what UA-camrs they watched, bc it seems as if they knew nothing about common complaints of Accra.
If you don’t plan what do you expect ah
Ghana 🇬🇭 is great to have you 🤗
Do not just move to accra, you have Kwahu, obo, kumasi, so many places to live.
Sounds like not many could afford this move.
It's expensive to move anywhere but they wanted to transfer their American lifestyle to Ghana. Some of the amounts they are quoting for renting could have easily bought them a car here in Ghana.
My advice is, get a local friend so u can avoid unnecessary spending. U can also try life in Kumasi which is relatively cheap.
I dont understand why they are trying to not offend Ghana, I don't know maybe because they went back there to live. It sounds like a nation of scammers to me, after 3 days yes I would have left never to return. Hotels 6, or 7 hundred dollars a night?. A year's worth of rent? Paying the post office 1500 to give you your package? Wow your own people doing you like that. Then they say come home smh, yea right.
You could have completed the two stories on one video to keep the audience looking for more similar ones from the channel. This one is incomplete. Kindly consider my suggestion. Good video and nice settings.
Hi My People, we thank you for your suggestion. It’s quite interesting that you bring this up. We collectively thee around this idea but we ultimately wanted to separate it so that the next video will have our amazing experience.
We hope that you stick around for part two. Thank you for watching.
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No, if you came to LAX during the height of COVID19 . You would NOT have gotten that welcoming! LA was scary, and I lived there at the time
Wow!