THIS IS HOW MUCH IT COST TO BUILD THIS BEAUTIFUL 7 BEDROOM HOUSE IN GHANA | Building in Ghana

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  • Building in Ghana isn't an easy task as Nana lets us know in this video. Nana shares how much it cost to build her incredible house in Aburi, Ghana. She also shares her story growing up in 5 African countries and the differences between them - Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa & Ivory Coast. Nana's house is incredible and one of the best houses I've ever seen in Ghana!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 789

  • @VanessaKanbi
    @VanessaKanbi  3 роки тому +114

    *Sorry about the sound in this video. I had an issue with the mic’s cutting out.*
    Watch part one for a full house tour here - ua-cam.com/video/oVZCae3Rd0w/v-deo.html

    • @stanleyglover5534
      @stanleyglover5534 3 роки тому +6

      Vanessa Kanbi
      It’s okay, l thought the wind was doing it .
      You’re very good, asked all the right questions 😍

    • @kurriedone741
      @kurriedone741 3 роки тому +2

      I am not worried about the sound. The quality/theme of the video is 💯 we are not getting these kind of shows on government TV in the UK. Nana is beautiful and awesome! As for her house, OMG!! Congratulations to her! Total inspiration! Thank you for your hard work Vanessa. Oh, by the way you were my introduction to @acheompong family and Wode Maya and my introduction to Africa on UA-cam (because I have visited some countries).

    • @ranealison9871
      @ranealison9871 3 роки тому +1

      Hi Vanessa, I'm Rane Alison from Scrolapps. I've just sent you an email. Hoping you check it out and have your feedback asap. Regards.

    • @yawahviskinda3038
      @yawahviskinda3038 3 роки тому +1

      What is the name of her architecture and builder

    • @flofleu9
      @flofleu9 3 роки тому +1

      Great job. Superb video

  • @JustDavidMinistries
    @JustDavidMinistries 3 роки тому +588

    She didn’t have kids but told her architect to plan for children. That’s what I call FAITH. GOD bless you, Nana

    • @thebill8891
      @thebill8891 3 роки тому +14

      She may be planning adopting my dear

    • @trevisrobotie924
      @trevisrobotie924 3 роки тому +7

      just leave god outta this ok? she broke her balls to put all of this together-take a look at the state of our Planet,then if you got the nerve,thank god!peace

    • @4pancello
      @4pancello 3 роки тому +26

      She has a young son... You see him in the first video Vanessa did with her

    • @danielwatts9803
      @danielwatts9803 3 роки тому +5

      Honestly, if I had the money and because there's always a mention of shady/shaky builders (of course, there's shady builders everywhere) I'd find a reputable builder here in the States and fly them over there with me to knock out a home. The initial cost will be more but completing a home on the first attempt without major hang-ups is always a huge stress reliever.

    • @thebill8891
      @thebill8891 3 роки тому +9

      @@danielwatts9803 not a bad if you afford it but you can get really qualified builders in Ghana if you have money
      We talking companies that build 5 star buildings
      The choice is yours

  • @VernettaRFreeney
    @VernettaRFreeney 3 роки тому +244

    I just adore Nana. I pray nothing but peace and blessings for her. She has such a beautiful and positive spirit.

  • @maureenwambui2992
    @maureenwambui2992 3 роки тому +246

    She is such a lovely lady. I appreciate her for being an open book so people can learn.
    Love from Kenya🇰🇪

  • @shani4470
    @shani4470 3 роки тому +100

    We need a UA-cam channel for Nana. So humble, would love to follow her journey!

  • @Dee-oq4cp
    @Dee-oq4cp 3 роки тому +169

    Nana we are all proud of you...this is way beyond a dream house/forever home..this is the epitome of years of hardwork and a clear vision to see it through the end..Congratulations!

  • @sandrayancysmith916
    @sandrayancysmith916 3 роки тому +172

    In America, Nana's home and property would cost multi-millions!

    • @kevon241
      @kevon241 3 роки тому +17

      And the property tax. Would be so high if she had that house in America.

    • @almetamciver9685
      @almetamciver9685 3 роки тому +4

      you are so right

    • @serene1275
      @serene1275 3 роки тому +13

      @
      With seven bedrooms and a few bathrooms? Swimming pool and a massive yard? Right now truth is people who owned their own houses in the states don't really owned them. Beside property tax there's the water bill and mortgages which most people still paying on lands that they thought they owned actually belongs to the big banks......connected to the Federal Reserve and I.R.S. I read a very sad story about a black mother who lived in a four bedroom house built by her great grandfather in the early 1900s. She became ill and couldn't pay the property tax and water bill. The bank took the home away from her and her children who were still in school!!

    • @sword7872
      @sword7872 3 роки тому +9

      @@serene1275 yes banks and councils in Western countries are particularly cruel to people who have property but have an inability to pay the high property taxes or bank repayments. They are so quick to take the property out of their ownership.

    • @ludy41
      @ludy41 3 роки тому +1

      @ nah!

  • @MSGoal160
    @MSGoal160 3 роки тому +66

    As a project manager.maybe she should do these homes for people who majority live out of the country...

  • @oscarmike1131
    @oscarmike1131 3 роки тому +75

    I love her. She’s so humble and she’s really lived her life

  • @maureenwambui2992
    @maureenwambui2992 3 роки тому +98

    Nana is such a lovely lady. I appreciate her for being an open book so people can learn.
    Love from Kenya🇰🇪

    • @dorrettbrown920
      @dorrettbrown920 3 роки тому +1

      Greetings fron Jamaica. I just love Nana, what a lovely human being she is. She lives in her house just with her son and the helper? Wow. . I would love to visit Africa one day .

  • @propertyconnect7249
    @propertyconnect7249 3 роки тому +113

    So sorry to hear of your terrible experience with the builder. What I’ll recommend is to deal with a reputable construction company with a good track record and enter into a proper contract with them with a Bill Of Quantities. You could then mobilize them with an advance payment say 25% of the contract sum after they present an advance payment guarantee/bond from a bank or insurance company so that your money is insured if they even run away with the advance payment. You could then set payments to when they hit key milestones such as completion of the foundation, ground floor, roofing etc.
    As a matter of fact you should just insure your building projects by asking your contractors to submit Performance bonds/guarantees as part of your contracts. Just my two cents for you guys.

    • @pelliott1541
      @pelliott1541 3 роки тому +5

      sounds very wise! we're embarking on our home build shortly and that's helped a lot!

    • @Kamishax
      @Kamishax 3 роки тому +2

      Thank you.

    • @LGnLA
      @LGnLA 3 роки тому +2

      Good info, thanks for sharing!

    • @Samil101
      @Samil101 3 роки тому +3

      Smart! I’m writing that down

    • @fuqOuttahere333
      @fuqOuttahere333 3 роки тому +5

      Sounds like this person has never been to an African country. I have seen many contractors in different African countries, they don't work like you think. Good luck finding a this "reputable company". Was a funny read though.

  • @rochellemckinney3220
    @rochellemckinney3220 3 роки тому +60

    I really appreciate being treated to this interview. This young lady is so sweet to give us her time and experience. Beautiful soft spoken and generous my take👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @uncleben4560
    @uncleben4560 3 роки тому +47

    Nana is a realistic example of hard work .. blood.. sweat and tears!!

  • @iTuber012
    @iTuber012 3 роки тому +97

    Again I want to say this design is top notch... I'm taking notes for my design lol

    • @PatriciaAbijah
      @PatriciaAbijah 3 роки тому +1

      Me too

    • @dre73
      @dre73 3 роки тому +2

      I’m in love. Already told my wife and making sketches lol

  • @latashastewart-estelle1363
    @latashastewart-estelle1363 3 роки тому +50

    That was a great price for what is essentially two houses!

  • @blessings2u264
    @blessings2u264 3 роки тому +72

    You heard, Ghana has the whole ‘vibe’ 🙌🏿🙌🏿😂

    • @esson7994
      @esson7994 3 роки тому +14

      Mawushi Love
      She’s right , and that’s why whenever a Ghanaian house is featured and there’s the usual noise from South Africans about the fact they have cheaper and more beautiful homes, I always tell them that not all of us are interested in living in South Africa !
      Ghana for all its problems and imperfections, is a wonderful place and I wouldn’t trade it for anywhere else !

    • @QuizCelebritiesTV
      @QuizCelebritiesTV 3 роки тому +1

      @@esson7994 indeed. Ghana has the vibe 😊

  • @watchit16
    @watchit16 3 роки тому +69

    $230,000 worth every dollar, its definitely cheaper to build even with all the hassle and stress of building, especially if you're not based in Ghana. I think its worth dealing with the hassle of some of the untrustworthy people of Ghana i.e. contractors, builders and in some cases family members chopping the money etc. But is worth building your own at least you get to decide the size of spaces and put everything you wish in the design. Its definitely worth the hassle to achieve this. Great architecture with generous spaces. First thing that came to my mind was Le Corbusier house somehow, the spaces are amazing

    • @ezekielachebe6959
      @ezekielachebe6959 3 роки тому +4

      Get an excellent building construction company with high ethics and professionalism like Elzo construction company. Thank me later!

    • @stanleyglover5534
      @stanleyglover5534 3 роки тому +2

      That is more like $700000 property , even going by Ghanaian prices

    • @watchit16
      @watchit16 3 роки тому

      @@ezekielachebe6959 Lol

    • @imarkyaw534
      @imarkyaw534 3 роки тому +6

      pretty sure she said $320,000 ($200k out of pocket + $100k mortgage + $20k land)

    • @watchit16
      @watchit16 3 роки тому

      @@imarkyaw534 Yeh when she was saying the total the wind was blowing so couldn't hear, but Vanessa was there and she has also put the total on the screen, but then again Vanessa is so in love with the place she may not have heard lol. Anyway even for $320,000 is good, some places abroad you would be lucky if you can get a studio flat for $320,000

  • @dietriamichelle494
    @dietriamichelle494 3 роки тому +7

    Patience paid off with her beautiful home. That amount of money is worth it for that style of home. This a sweet lady so soft spoken.

  • @lillianbukocho9479
    @lillianbukocho9479 3 роки тому +82

    She's a tipical African lady with no make up, love love you.

    • @sinethembakhosa4927
      @sinethembakhosa4927 3 роки тому +7

      That’s how a typical African lady is regarded?

    • @debj5114
      @debj5114 3 роки тому +10

      Very elegant and classy Vibe.

    • @businesslogistics6346
      @businesslogistics6346 3 роки тому +3

      Make up is fake beauty.

    • @businesslogistics6346
      @businesslogistics6346 3 роки тому +1

      @James Franko James please think through. It is like saying a guy using a computer to solve mathematics is more brainy than one who is using his own brain. True beauty is make up free. I thank God that you have had beautiful girlfriends. Thank God who made them beautiful. Neither you nor me contributed to their beauty. Hence i cant praise you for have a beautiful girlfriend. Jesus Christ The Way, The Truth and The Life.

  • @themotivatortv
    @themotivatortv 3 роки тому +53

    The best investment is housing. She invested $200k and within 7 years or so it's worth $500k. Mum you just motivated me to complete my project in Ghana. God bless

    • @nasto4u850
      @nasto4u850 3 роки тому +1

      what project is that brother?

    • @redfootzeff1212
      @redfootzeff1212 3 роки тому

      You got this bro 🙏💪

    • @themotivatortv
      @themotivatortv 3 роки тому +2

      @@nasto4u8502 and 3 bedroom Apartment project, Sir

    • @nasto4u850
      @nasto4u850 3 роки тому

      @@themotivatortv can we please link up?

    • @themotivatortv
      @themotivatortv 3 роки тому +1

      @@nasto4u850 Are you a builder or contractor?

  • @Droli601
    @Droli601 3 роки тому +52

    OMG Nana is such a beautiful woman... her personality is just so warm and bubbly.. so cool

  • @Abena425
    @Abena425 3 роки тому +43

    Wow. We have much in common Nana. Also a foreign affairs kid. We were in Nairobi. I went to Lavington Primary. After that, the states, back to Ghana. My sister went to GIS for 6th form. We were later stationed in Prague. Well done Sis. Well done Vanessa.

    • @joeking3688
      @joeking3688 3 роки тому +2

      You are one of the privileged kids. 🤔 hahaha

    • @jnjerinduati
      @jnjerinduati 3 роки тому +2

      Wow!!!am a Kenyan and I was in Lavington Primary too. Am still living in Nairobi.

  • @charliemdem7813
    @charliemdem7813 3 роки тому +55

    $230,000 for such a house is really affordable for me, because in my country, Gabon, such a house would cost a million dollars to built and once built it would be valued at twice that amount from the get go. Good job!

    • @etcanada6395
      @etcanada6395 3 роки тому +9

      Only if u build it urself or you'll pay way more than that in Ghana if u buy that kind of a house......will cost u at least $750,000 and up in Ghana believe me.....our house in Accra Ghana cost us around $100,000 to build it ourself and if we were to sell it.... we'll get at least $300,000 or more

    • @kharislight9201
      @kharislight9201 3 роки тому

      But Gabon compared to Ghana? Obviously 🙄 it’s because she built it. What a dumb comment. What is Gabon anyway? An insect?

    • @305jett
      @305jett 3 роки тому +1

      @@kharislight9201 not surprising coming from a french colonies,gaban don't even mention when reffing to West Africa,

    • @charliemdem7813
      @charliemdem7813 3 роки тому +12

      @@kharislight9201 , how old are you, pubescent? What are you trying to prove? Why the vitriol? If my comment is not to your liking then leave it alone. Oh social media! Anybody can feel important!

    • @kharislight9201
      @kharislight9201 3 роки тому +1

      Nonsensical. Do you know what maturity is? Are you a child? What are you trying to insinuate by comparing Ghana to Gabon. Who cares? No one cares about your snark mention of Gabon.

  • @Verosmom123
    @Verosmom123 3 роки тому +1

    Nana is such a well spoken lady. Her voice is very soothing.

  • @kelvinsnorton3491
    @kelvinsnorton3491 3 роки тому +44

    Its so unique unlike most houses in ghana.

    • @Jayzonny
      @Jayzonny 3 роки тому

      who cares if the house is unique

    • @kelvinsnorton3491
      @kelvinsnorton3491 3 роки тому +5

      @@Jayzonny you wouldn't get it

    • @thandisilec835
      @thandisilec835 3 роки тому +1

      It’s lovely, very South African style of architecture. Looks familiar to SAns but the size of her land is amazing

  • @AfuaA839
    @AfuaA839 3 роки тому +14

    She is goals and super humble!!

  • @TuckerTurkey
    @TuckerTurkey 3 роки тому +17

    There are many rogue builders here in the UK too, we have to be very careful and choose builders on recommendation and experience, there only a few builders that can handle everything in a job from start to finish. Maybe, instead of relying on the builder to sub contract jobs out you have to find the individual skill sets personally

  • @wompwomp1099
    @wompwomp1099 3 роки тому +11

    She is so gorgeous and humble! God bless her

  • @christalborn77
    @christalborn77 3 роки тому +32

    She has an interesting life! That was a great investment to double her money.

  • @TheAfricanScript
    @TheAfricanScript 3 роки тому +16

    I can feel the East African English accent in her vibe. Great interview Vanessa

    • @phynnie
      @phynnie 3 роки тому +2

      Her accent is 90% Kenyan. She spent her high school years in Kenya.

    • @TheAfricanScript
      @TheAfricanScript 3 роки тому

      @@phynnie Absolutely

  • @phynnie
    @phynnie 3 роки тому +1

    African women who work outside of their home countries are very hard working, disciplined, and determined. They all end up buying land and building impressive mansions. The most hardworking women are from Ghana, Tanzania and Kenya. Keep it up ladies, you do things that some men cannot even do.

  • @Koby35
    @Koby35 3 роки тому +11

    This is the best house I've seen in Ghana.

  • @mmmotives7452
    @mmmotives7452 3 роки тому +11

    Ghana vibe is awesome.....much RESPECT!

  • @mykelsackey8034
    @mykelsackey8034 3 роки тому +16

    Ghana is so blessed Ghanaians in the country don’t know.

  • @Ama.Nyamewaa
    @Ama.Nyamewaa 3 роки тому +4

    This has got to be my favourite series on Vanessa Kanbi's channel so far 😍 Thank you for linking up with Nana to share with us her story ! So amazing !

  • @stanleyglover5534
    @stanleyglover5534 3 роки тому +15

    A large family home in a serene environment. It’s a bargain at that price . Enjoy it 😊

  • @physiod3105
    @physiod3105 3 роки тому +10

    Thanks for bringing this content to us. 🇬🇭 🇬🇧 keep up the fantastic work

  • @serenblodwyn7914
    @serenblodwyn7914 3 роки тому +2

    Wonderful, informative interview. Very sad to hear her builder defrauded her. Love her positive spirit. But, it is so easy to happen to anyone.
    Unfortunately, I know someone who, for about 6 months or so, she was duped by her builder in Ghana, who took all the money she sent him to build the foundation and walls (It was supposed to be her retirement home) and pocketed everything. The builder sent her photos of the build, as it supposedly progressed. In actuality, there was no build going on, at least, not on her land. The photos were actually of a previous build the builder had done.
    It was all so traumatic, where, on a visit to Ghana, she went to the site (without notifying the builder) to discover no build going on. My mum was the first person she came to tell. I remember the day so very well, and all her tears.
    Yes, wherever you are in the world, London, Cardiff or Accra, never give a builder, landscape architect the whole amount for the job.
    Ask for a list of materials needed, you order them, you pay for them and have them delivered (as long as your site is secure).
    For a large part of a job, say a roof, only give the builder a third or a quarter at a time, and give more as you see each section of the roof has been finished.
    We had an experience where a fencing company, took all the money to cover materials for two fences, one for our neighbour's fence, and one for our fence. The company never built either fence.....

  • @Afrikaislife
    @Afrikaislife 3 роки тому +45

    I built one and it drove me mad. The number of minor details that go into building your own home can be overwhelming. I swore never again. That was 12 years ago. Now, here I am planning on building another one. On a different note, I highly recommend getting a ZOOM for your audio. This was a great interview but the audio made it a strain to listen to. There are multiple price points. I use an H4 Zoom.

    • @VanessaKanbi
      @VanessaKanbi  3 роки тому +21

      I used a zoom h6 with my wireless mics. The issue was it was in the wrong position :( and so the wireless mics kept disconnecting so I had to mix it with the rode mic on my camera. So annoying but I wanted to put the video up anyway.

    • @realtoruncut7528
      @realtoruncut7528 3 роки тому +17

      @@VanessaKanbi It was great that you put the video up anyway. The sound was a minor inconvenience in comparison to the wealth of information you shared in this episode. I could still hear just fine by listening 🎧 and turning the volume up. Keep up the GREAT work hun!

    • @Kassiusday
      @Kassiusday 3 роки тому +1

      REALTOR Uncut yes correct , usually I wd recommend anyone to buy a good wireless speaker 🔈 to optimise their you tube audio experience anyway ... impressive lady and thank you very much Vanessa to have shared this experience I am planning to fly soon to Ghana for work !! Great country !! Hope 🦠covid 🦠will allow it .... 🙏🏽😷🙏🏽

  • @Fred-zk3wv
    @Fred-zk3wv 3 роки тому +77

    That looks like a million dollar house to me.

    • @kikobangz
      @kikobangz 3 роки тому +1

      It is in Cali lol

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

      @@kikobangz Nah it's in T-DOT.

    • @angelapinnock3793
      @angelapinnock3793 3 роки тому

      👌👌That's exactly what I said 🙂

    • @thekorsh4230
      @thekorsh4230 3 роки тому +3

      7 bedroom house in Canada is like 2.5 to 3 million

    • @Fred-zk3wv
      @Fred-zk3wv 3 роки тому +5

      @@thekorsh4230 Am not sure what part of Canada you are talking about but here in Toronto hell no you are getting a 7 bedroom house for under 3 million. You are looking at 5 to 7 million. Average 3 bedroom in Toronto or gta is well over a million. And that also applies to the vancouver area.

  • @mochabrown4447
    @mochabrown4447 3 роки тому +2

    Nana is an amazing woman. I love watching a humble queen. Beautiful home for a beautiful lady. I need to visit Ghana ☺️

  • @afrakoma_a
    @afrakoma_a 3 роки тому +3

    This was a wonderful part 2. I thoroughly enjoyed it and could totally relate to the building horror stories as my parents experienced it. I'm now going through the building/renovating process in GH.

  • @georgetitus-glover6228
    @georgetitus-glover6228 3 роки тому +20

    Well done, for building such a giant palace! It’s not easy to build at all.

  • @mopride7249
    @mopride7249 3 роки тому +3

    We will learn from each other of we stop fearing that ‘thieves will come’ and end up hiding the knowledge and dream from each other. Thank you for being an open book Nana.

  • @ylstaggs
    @ylstaggs 3 роки тому +6

    Nana, thank you so much for sharing, I’m really learning a lot about building in Ghana! I do know a friend in Ghana ❤️❤️🙏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @JustDavidMinistries
    @JustDavidMinistries 3 роки тому +2

    This is just amazing! Thank you so much for sharing with us❤️❤️❤️

  • @jsdstudio6546
    @jsdstudio6546 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome! Buildings like this fits very well on this type of landscape. Very serens environment. Great job Vanessa.

  • @cocobutterchin6768
    @cocobutterchin6768 3 роки тому +38

    Omg. $220,000 for that mighty house is a steal. I was thinking she will say $500,000. Nice house

    • @imarkyaw534
      @imarkyaw534 3 роки тому +2

      sounds like $150k out of pocket + $100k mortgage = $250k

    • @angelavermaak2591
      @angelavermaak2591 3 роки тому +1

      @@imarkyaw534 So about ZAR5million? Very few in South Africa could afford this, me included..😥 I can only dream..Enjoy your lovely home Nana! 🌺🏠

    • @DinaTall
      @DinaTall 3 роки тому

      IMarkD there is no mortgage in my African countries ! You pay out of pocket

    • @ravenchristian8491
      @ravenchristian8491 3 роки тому

      @@angelavermaak2591 the $250K is that US dollars?

  • @walterhunter3353
    @walterhunter3353 3 роки тому +24

    See if she has an extra bedroom 😆 I’m On my way! ✈️

  • @damarcusmomm05
    @damarcusmomm05 3 роки тому +33

    Nana must earn a generous salary to have a chef and personnel living with her. I looked 👀 up homes in Africa for sale. The homes are absolutely extraordinary.

    • @mpumitwala2614
      @mpumitwala2614 3 роки тому +3

      Look on property 24 for South African properties. My favorite areas to browse are Hillcrest, Kloof, Durban North, Durbanville, Bedford view. I don't have the money for those areas though

    • @ericacosta987
      @ericacosta987 3 роки тому +11

      Not necessarily, live in help earn a basic salary, with room, meals and extra money!! Having help in Africa is a necessity, not a luxury and some of them earn well!!!

    • @quarentinedlove2903
      @quarentinedlove2903 3 роки тому +4

      No I’m Africa everyone has house staff it’s normal not expensive

    • @roserose-vx7qt
      @roserose-vx7qt 3 роки тому

      @@mpumitwala2614 that a real area ?

    • @mpumitwala2614
      @mpumitwala2614 3 роки тому

      @@roserose-vx7qt they are all different areas in different parts of South Africa, try Clifton - Capetown too

  • @southsideschooloffinancial4059
    @southsideschooloffinancial4059 3 роки тому +16

    I agree that the greatest thing about Ghana is the people. They are welcoming and friendly. There are nice apartments and homes available in Ghana. The infrastructure needs work, but is sufficient. I think most ADOS (Black Americans) could live in Ghana fairly comfortably. Yes, South Africa has much better infrastructure and it is very much like the US in many ways. ADOS will fit in South Africa very easily. I mention ADOS because that is what I am, and I have traveled to about 30 African countries. I am in Cape Town South Africa right now.

    • @beauty4u132
      @beauty4u132 3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for that perspective. Ados! 🤲🏾⭐️

    • @terencepowell1315
      @terencepowell1315 2 роки тому

      Sorry this was rubbish 👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿 200k you can get a good house in UK. 🏠🤷🏾‍♂️ I travel 36 countries in Africa 🤷🏾‍♂️... This was over priced by 10 times and the house is ugly....I'm. Jamaican 🇯🇲🇬🇧 England and I'm building my luxury house on my 3 Hector's for £60k .... I'm. A welder so it was a bit of hands✋🏾 on then most I be finished next year June.....

  • @dejebony4614
    @dejebony4614 3 роки тому

    I love how chill and down to earth she is. Seems like a very sweet person!

  • @opoomanprince503
    @opoomanprince503 3 роки тому

    This woman is very honest, God bless you Nana.

  • @neighborhoodwatch3734
    @neighborhoodwatch3734 3 роки тому +3

    The character of this house OMG. I love it.

  • @jackienganga5338
    @jackienganga5338 3 роки тому +7

    I just love her personality!

  • @kerryb1250
    @kerryb1250 3 роки тому +3

    Nana , made my day . She inspired me and her positivity . Oh her smile is awesome . Congratulations, congratulations and again congratulations, I applaud you. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

    • @nasto4u850
      @nasto4u850 3 роки тому

      will you like to visit Ghana?

  • @truthfulforever282
    @truthfulforever282 3 роки тому +1

    Miss Vanessa, thank you so much for this video. Nana is such an amazing lady, so down to earth. Actually, it is always good to be present and supervise your own construction anywhere when building in Africa. The land, the building and pretty much everything could cost not more than a 110,000(HUNDRED AND TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS) for full completion. It was a learning experienced for her, notwithstanding she will still come way on top if she ever decides to sell the property due to the demand of beautiful homes like hers in Ghana.

  • @grace2garden403
    @grace2garden403 3 роки тому +1

    I've been waiting for this!

  • @violetrhule5908
    @violetrhule5908 3 роки тому

    I am going to spend Holidays with Nana! Love her spirit and laughter!

  • @eritree9794
    @eritree9794 3 роки тому +1

    I'm happy for you Mrs. Nana your travelling around the world at last it paid off what a gorgeous building , thanks for sharing your successful story. *What I learned from you is to love everybody but trust none.*
    Ty Vanessa

  • @SlayNetwork
    @SlayNetwork 3 роки тому +25

    Well travelled!

  • @festusbruce1252
    @festusbruce1252 3 роки тому +1

    Well spoken and down to earth. God bless Nana and Vanessa

  • @luciusc.k5173
    @luciusc.k5173 3 роки тому +10

    Nana is so sweet. Very informative video. thanks for sharing!

  • @mercedes0602
    @mercedes0602 3 роки тому +1

    She's a beautiful woman with a peaceful personality and home. I love to see women doing well and moving forward. She's an inspiration to work hard for what you want. Thank you for this amazing interview!

  • @leongardner710
    @leongardner710 3 роки тому +1

    This lady is so fascinating n graceful, love her laugh...like everything about the home too

  • @panafricanspirit170
    @panafricanspirit170 3 роки тому +2

    I love this Woman!! Thank you for welcoming us in your lovely home!

  • @Gelassen2023
    @Gelassen2023 3 роки тому

    Nana, you are an example to us - you are a Powerlady. Vanessa, thank you for bringing us this content. To both ladies, keep pushing forward

  • @DebelAjiboye
    @DebelAjiboye 3 роки тому

    I enjoyed watching Nana talk. Happy to know she now works in my native city, Abidjan. All the best Nana

  • @danielwatts9803
    @danielwatts9803 3 роки тому +89

    That's easily a one million dollar plus home here in the States, easily...

    • @walterhunter3353
      @walterhunter3353 3 роки тому +4

      Daniel Watts Especially with all the land

    • @jaik-investmentsandwealthc4266
      @jaik-investmentsandwealthc4266 3 роки тому +17

      Not in San Francisco... That's a 5 million home 🏡 :)

    • @adjoaaj7593
      @adjoaaj7593 3 роки тому

      how much did it cost to build this house?

    • @danielwatts9803
      @danielwatts9803 3 роки тому +7

      @@adjoaaj7593 she said right around 250k.. that's a steal

    • @adjoaaj7593
      @adjoaaj7593 3 роки тому

      Daniel Watts wow that’s insane ! I wonder if that includes furnishings

  • @kendrairvin5673
    @kendrairvin5673 3 роки тому

    Great job Vanessa!! Nana has such a easy going peaceful spirit. This was an easy subscribe for me.

  • @GoetheSon2
    @GoetheSon2 3 роки тому +19

    Another quality video that strikes us.... I mean me.... ok (I'm using the royal me) in all the right places: camera angles - checked, informative - checked, humanity focused - checked, environmentally friendly - checked, and last .... but not least...... subscription-inducing - checked. More power to you, Sis. Now folks the kind of stuff she posts is not the stuff to hoard and deprive others of. We all profit from what she does. Let's share and lets subscribe and let's push her to the 100,000 mark before year's end.

  • @johnakpalu2118
    @johnakpalu2118 3 роки тому +1

    A very beautiful and warm lady and a fantastic interview! Nice house, well planned and very innovative. Aburi is always a nice area to be due to the cold climate as a result of the mountains. I do detect an East African accent and not the typical Ghanaian accent. Shows how much we are influenced by where we grew up and where we lived. Another good job Vanessa! Thanks for keeping high the flag of Ghana. If all Ghanaians abroad would think of a house like this, on even a smaller scale, their retirement years, especially when they retire on fixed income, would be much more comfortable.

  • @abby-a
    @abby-a 3 роки тому +5

    Lovely video vanessa I absolutely loved her house

  • @nanaobben5166
    @nanaobben5166 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome video/content Vanessa and Nana 🙌🏾💞☕

  • @mojabe2133
    @mojabe2133 3 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing this GOOD FRUIT!!! Nana you deserve every GOOD and perfect thing! Thank you for your HUMILITY, INSPIRATION and LIGHT!!! Grace and Peace Queen! 👑💛

  • @faebalina7786
    @faebalina7786 3 роки тому +1

    I'm so impressed by all that's going on in Ghana
    Also, Nana seems lovely
    I hope the construction industry becomes more efficient

  • @aminatakintobi4614
    @aminatakintobi4614 3 роки тому

    Will definitely save this video. And Nana's so humble.

  • @MICHAKATONOAH
    @MICHAKATONOAH 3 роки тому +5

    I watch this video from TANZANIA🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿 I hope she can speak Swahili

  • @tspcocktail
    @tspcocktail 3 роки тому +16

    Thank you Nana for sharing your story behind the building of this wonderful landmark residence. Unfortunately starting to hear a familiar theme in some videos regarding the builders in Ghana.

    • @esson7994
      @esson7994 3 роки тому

      tspcocktail
      Cowboy builders are everywhere, even in the almighty UK, believe it or not.

    • @esson7994
      @esson7994 3 роки тому

      Good Vibration
      After I read your comment to me, I went back to read your first comment and it provided me with all I needed to know about you.
      If I’m not mistaken, you’ve never been on the continent before and like all other folks like you, you think you have all the answers.
      You’re already talking about bringing lawsuits and things like, well all I can say is , good luck in your endeavours
      By the way, I don’t just talk for talking sake, I have homes both home and abroad and I’m actually professionally involved with builders and I have done so for over 20 years !

    • @esson7994
      @esson7994 3 роки тому

      Good Vibration
      First of all, when I made my first comment, it wasn’t directed at you ! Somebody was saying they had noticed a pattern of problems with builders on the continent, so I commented that it wasn’t a problem limited to Africa, and that as a matter of fact even in the Uk where you expected things to run smoothly, there was a problem with cowboy builders. You didn’t have to allude to the fact that my comment was pointless. You could have said whatever you wanted without attacking me.
      I’m not going to waste any more of my precious time going back and forth with you, you’re not worth it and at the end of the day, I’m not the one who thinks they know more about a place they haven’t been before ! Just one last thing though, I wasn’t aware that where you’re from, people go to university to become prostitutes !! I guess one learns something new each day !!

  • @panafpride1109
    @panafpride1109 3 роки тому +7

    I hope you will keep it in the FAMILY for GENERATIONS to come.

  • @_Y3BA
    @_Y3BA 3 роки тому +1

    The design flow of the house is amazing.

  • @gavinjohnson3065
    @gavinjohnson3065 3 роки тому +31

    In the UK that house would cost about £2million pounds. Probably more

    • @mikemike5973
      @mikemike5973 3 роки тому +2

      All depends on location but it is a beautiful home

    • @Perfeccionista89
      @Perfeccionista89 3 роки тому +2

      Nope. Try again. I live in London, England.
      Honestly, it's not worth living overseas. Trust me.

    • @Perfeccionista89
      @Perfeccionista89 3 роки тому

      I saw that you replied and it got deleted??? UA-cam is strange.

    • @timola2193
      @timola2193 3 роки тому +1

      It depends on the prestigious location in UK darling. As a developer here in Manchester, I would suggest £500k. Besides, Nana's video is inspiring with a clue of what to do back home.

    • @ruachpneuma5638
      @ruachpneuma5638 3 роки тому

      In the Miami Florida area depending on the location, a house like this is around 600k to 1.5 millions.

  • @getzT
    @getzT 3 роки тому +1

    Such a humble Lady! Very successful in her own right! Such an inspiration

    • @nasto4u850
      @nasto4u850 3 роки тому

      will you like to visit the mother land?

  • @dionneann7913
    @dionneann7913 3 роки тому +2

    I love her for being open and honest about stuff.. I have a few friends who built n said it was a complete nightmare.. my dad always says his advise to anyone who wants a house in Accra especially is to buy and then do it to suit you ..

    • @Prinx6
      @Prinx6 3 роки тому

      Facts. I live in Ghana but chale I'm never gonna build a house I will buy it rather

  • @mercyfrost288
    @mercyfrost288 3 роки тому

    Beautiful Vanessa,,we can see you have just falling in love with Nanas beautiful home..its indeed a breath taking peaceful home😁😁✌👍

  • @nanab7859
    @nanab7859 3 роки тому

    What an amazing lady Nana is. Her house is original and stunning. I really admire her sense of style. I weeped for her when she mentioned the roofing contractor run off with her hard earned money. Shame on Ghanaians who behave so badly. If anyone has used reputable, honest builders who do a good job without ripping off people from the diaspora please post here to help others. The larger established construction companies are usually a safer bet but they often want 20-30% fee on top of build cost which can add up to $30,000 to a $100,000 project. Most people find that too steep and end up relying on family members or smaller builders which come with a lot of risk.

  • @RawkustvOfficial
    @RawkustvOfficial 3 роки тому +1

    Nana, with your project management skills and experience you could be the perfect build project manager for anyone wanting to build. Africa needs people like you. @vanessakanbi thanks for another awesome piece of content 👏

  • @lisdearvlogs2684
    @lisdearvlogs2684 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing Nana👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

  • @wtf9599
    @wtf9599 3 роки тому +2

    Love this home! She did really great!

  • @realtruth3731
    @realtruth3731 3 роки тому

    Nana has a lovely and can-do spirit! Really enjoyed both videos.

  • @grace2garden403
    @grace2garden403 3 роки тому

    Awesome video as always Vanessa.

  • @abby-a
    @abby-a 3 роки тому +98

    She is *correct* West Africa struggles to compete with the East Africa & Southern Africa because of *France* they are the *main* reason why West Africa and Central Africa aren't doing so well

    • @bismarkadu8799
      @bismarkadu8799 3 роки тому +9

      We are struggling now but in a few years we will be OK , only if Ivory coast , Ghana and Nigeria stop their nonsense blame game and make this happen #weare👀

    • @timcamer4702
      @timcamer4702 3 роки тому +16

      Don’t put all the blame on France ; there are so many corrupt and greedy leaders in west and central Africa. We have to look ourselves into the mirror, sometimes,not just pointing finger

    • @abby-a
      @abby-a 3 роки тому +14

      @@timcamer4702 So what?? All these African countries are curropt *all* throughout Africa but they are not facing the same problems these *francophone nations* are facing and I bet you're not even a blk person. With a name like that I bet you're not even blk so I'm not even gonna waste my time arguing to you 😂😂 its pointless I don't expect a non blk person to understand what Africans are going through just go away nobody asked you for your a opinion 😂😂

    • @timcamer4702
      @timcamer4702 3 роки тому +8

      food forthought1 nonsense ! Nigeria is the biggest economy only because of the size of his population. Also there white investors in Nigeria , don’t be jaleous , our brother from East and the southern part of the continent are doing better than us , in west and central Africa. That’s a fact .

    • @rond5936
      @rond5936 3 роки тому +10

      The most powerful country in southern Africa is SA. And they are burdened with HIV, coronavirus, poverty and racism and segregation against blacks.

  • @aichaabdoulaye8340
    @aichaabdoulaye8340 3 роки тому

    This is so inspiring,I love nana very positive and awesome lady.

  • @TheTonyAndreas
    @TheTonyAndreas 3 роки тому

    Amazing! Thanks for sharing!

  • @vtara5394
    @vtara5394 2 роки тому +1

    I just love this ladies whole vibe …absolutely gorgeous home.

  • @mikemike5973
    @mikemike5973 3 роки тому +2

    Beautifully designed and even more impressed you did it whilst living abroad. Building a house is an incredibly stressful experiance

  • @sitiscarfs7254
    @sitiscarfs7254 3 роки тому

    She's so inspirational ❤ And I love her mud Cloth on her bed and couches 🔥🔥🔥

  • @MahoganySteele
    @MahoganySteele 3 роки тому +1

    She has lived a great diverse life! Great for her.

  • @dinahawouragai2701
    @dinahawouragai2701 3 роки тому

    A beautiful home for a very beautiful lady!!! Enjoyed watching and very inspiring and fascinating life story

  • @melsdiary9959
    @melsdiary9959 3 роки тому +76

    I just want to get hold of that chocolate 🥰

    • @trevorprime2274
      @trevorprime2274 3 роки тому +1

      My mouth was watering for it.

    • @oscarmike1131
      @oscarmike1131 3 роки тому +2

      Me too, and I don’t even like chocolate, but it’s homemade and has coconut so....

    • @bernardhawk3258
      @bernardhawk3258 3 роки тому +1

      Me too. But I ain't talkin bout the food.😁 I'm talkin bout nana! That chocolate looks delicious 😋!!!

    • @demonpain9395
      @demonpain9395 3 роки тому +1

      @@bernardhawk3258 😂👀👀😂😂👀

    • @westwardpomonagyrl4358
      @westwardpomonagyrl4358 3 роки тому +1

      I know right, probably the finest chocolate we’ll never taste.