Crossing Continents - From TEXAS to Ghana: Houston's Mayor Inspiring Journey of Unity

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  • Опубліковано 22 лис 2024

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  • @blaqLion
    @blaqLion Рік тому +111

    As a Jamaican/Ghana, my mom Dad was born on Wednesday so when we came to Ghana, they called him Kwaku, my mom also born on Sunday her name is Asi Serwaa, I'm Kwasi, because I was also born on Sunday. My wife also is a Ghanaian. We are building 54 apartment in Aburi for renting. I'm very of Mama Africa

    • @ODANANETWORK
      @ODANANETWORK  Рік тому +10

      That’s fantastic

    • @zeeqq105
      @zeeqq105 Рік тому +2

      ✊🏽💪🏽❤️

    • @kojojampa
      @kojojampa Рік тому +3

      Bravooooo!

    • @zeeqq105
      @zeeqq105 Рік тому +3

      When will the apartments be available?

    • @kojojampa
      @kojojampa Рік тому

      @@philestenamcleod8545 yep Esi or Akosua

  • @TheeComms
    @TheeComms Рік тому +27

    Thank you for this quality footage. As a Zimbabwean I am proud. I really want to make a trip to Dr Nkrumah’s resting place. We stand on their shoulders.

  • @webelonginafrica44
    @webelonginafrica44 Рік тому +18

    I moved to Ghana I’m from Houston Texas. 44 Acres homes to be exact but ghana is my new home. I’m loving my journey

    • @firstblessed9386
      @firstblessed9386 9 місяців тому +1

      What made you move there? What occupation are you doing there?

  • @traceyeffah4251
    @traceyeffah4251 Рік тому +63

    Am one of few Ghanaians who no matter how many years I live abroad, will never talk down on my motherland 🇬🇭🇬🇭, We need to UPHOLD the good name of Ghana cos we are Blessed beyond curse.
    Fantastic Video, interview and editing.
    Well done to YOU Dentaa, u are the G.O.A.T.❤❤🎉

    • @ODANANETWORK
      @ODANANETWORK  Рік тому +4

      Thank you so much

    • @paulinakonadu2274
      @paulinakonadu2274 Рік тому

      ​@@ODANANETWORKhello ..pls there is this African American man named Austin who is currently in Ghana doing UA-cam saying crap abt the country and it's women...Can u check him up

  • @carallen2985
    @carallen2985 Рік тому +48

    Thank Mayor Turner and the people of Ghana. With tears of emotions, thank you, thank you.

  • @joeachie4676
    @joeachie4676 10 місяців тому +5

    God lives in Ghana 🇬🇭 🙏

  • @whynot8901
    @whynot8901 Рік тому +9

    I wholehearted agree with Mayor Turner it's time for African Americans to bring their resources and skills to build their own utopia to get the returns they deserve.

  • @amadoudiallo3980
    @amadoudiallo3980 Рік тому +25

    As a senegalese this almost made me pure tears of emotions thank you mayor Tuner for visiting your home the continent is your homeland.

  • @fluffy76able
    @fluffy76able Рік тому +48

    As a Ghananian-American raised in Houston! Was loving every bit of this. ❤❤❤❤ I am excited for what is to come

  • @taurusscorpion6704
    @taurusscorpion6704 Рік тому +10

    "The blood within us is stronger than the sea that divides us and may I always be my ansecetor's wildess dreams." These words are now within me.

  • @tvs9978
    @tvs9978 Рік тому +28

    I have to say Dentaa, your production quality and story telling has gone up 50 notches in the past 6 months or so. Beautifully put together

  • @josephlarbie6425
    @josephlarbie6425 Рік тому +28

    Never traveled out of Ghana🇬🇭 but had tears🥺 dropping whilst watching...

    • @ODANANETWORK
      @ODANANETWORK  Рік тому +2

      🙏🏾

    • @genesis_experience3267
      @genesis_experience3267 Рік тому +6

      I'm Ghanaian living in canada. Tears in my eyes ...coming to canada makes me value coming from ghana.if we had good leaders ghana would have being heaven

    • @zeeqq105
      @zeeqq105 Рік тому +8

      @@genesis_experience3267 You can make it heaven. Stop waiting for others to do it. I’m African American and I’m moving to Nigeria. I’m working on getting my 20 something year old children to come with me. Our children are the future to make the continent what it once was and make it better. I don’t feel at home in America. I feel at home in Nigeria. I will visit Ghana and a few other country’s before I settle in Nigeria. Stop the brain drain. Go back home.✊🏽❤️

  • @TrueYarn
    @TrueYarn Рік тому +12

    Big ups Dentaa, you de force give Ghana ✊🏿

  • @yokotastrong3902
    @yokotastrong3902 Рік тому +39

    Powerful! It is so great to see Houston's Mayor (a leader of America's 4th largest city) lead this delegation to connect with not only our roots but acknowledging West Africa and its countires, as emerging economies with vast wealth and culture. Africa is the future and it is our homeland. It's always been "great", but it's nice to see the world is waking up to this fact.

  • @iayyam
    @iayyam 3 місяці тому +1

    That idea of communal living, of sharing once food with one's neighbors is an African practice.

  • @jjnan388
    @jjnan388 Рік тому +24

    Other African countries time to learn from each other. Thank you Mayor Turner.

    • @ODANANETWORK
      @ODANANETWORK  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for watching

    • @AfricanUSA-th9ov
      @AfricanUSA-th9ov Рік тому

      Yes. Togetherness 🙏 ❤️ We Should All Find Ways To Be Able To Respect And Accommodate Each Other. Every Countries Have Good And Bad People. There Are More Good People Than Bad People In Every Countries. We Should Stop Labeling Nigeria As A Fraudulent Country. I Am A Nigerian American And I Am Thinking About Investing In Real Estate In Nigeria 🇳🇬 And Ghana 🇬🇭 Before My Retirement From USA 🇺🇸 Peace And Love ❤️

  • @ShilohBusiness
    @ShilohBusiness Рік тому +11

    This is the most impressive video I’ve ever watched about the diaspora visit to my Country Ghana 🇬🇭. Akwaaba to all African Americans

  • @amornesta9265
    @amornesta9265 Рік тому +26

    Best video so far could not stop crying ,but i love the diverse delegation he brought. May it bear fruit for Ghana and Hoston

    • @ODANANETWORK
      @ODANANETWORK  Рік тому +1

      Amen. Thank you

    • @leobvenzen8565
      @leobvenzen8565 Рік тому +4

      I dont! There shouldnt be any yurugu's! Not knocking the mayor, but I always like to see just Us, especially on the Motherland!! Yurugu dont take a "diverse," group when they go to their homeland!! Glad the Mayor and the other Afrikans made it back home!!

    • @kojojampa
      @kojojampa Рік тому

      ​@@leobvenzen8565hmm sad ain't it?

  • @ibuukere184
    @ibuukere184 Рік тому +9

    AM FROM UGANDA EAST AFRICA AND THIS IS SO INCREDIBLE TO WATCH YET THE CONTENT COVERER IS AN AWARD CONTENDER AFRICAN MATERIAL,,AM SO HAPPY TO ALL THIS

  • @byrolyn8182
    @byrolyn8182 2 місяці тому +1

    GOD BLESS AFRICA ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @papoosel1671
    @papoosel1671 10 місяців тому +2

    Third Coast has your back Africa! With peace and ❤️

  • @deblessedone1735
    @deblessedone1735 Рік тому +26

    Well done Odana! You knocked it out of park again. This is well edited and orchestrated. Real great job period.

  • @Victoria_V-e1g
    @Victoria_V-e1g 10 місяців тому +2

    I pray for Africa and rebuke all the malicious agenda from the American government. That this trade is genuine and is what is said to be for a better Africa

  • @gabrielasare3349
    @gabrielasare3349 Рік тому +17

    Thank you Dentaa for bringing light on Ghana history. This help to understand why good changes are necessary for mankind.

  • @byrolyn8182
    @byrolyn8182 Рік тому +6

    HOPE TO GO TO GHANA ONE DAY. MOTHER AFRICA FOREVER

  • @akwasikra2413
    @akwasikra2413 Рік тому +8

    Lady Dentaa, this is Sarfo Kantanka. You're doing the unthinkable and giving some of us the spirit. Yes, I can do.

  • @mogawarta8550
    @mogawarta8550 Рік тому +16

    As a East African i havt say Ghana is wining this is a huge opportunity for ghana kudos.

    • @ODANANETWORK
      @ODANANETWORK  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much

    • @afrakanaswahilitv5520
      @afrakanaswahilitv5520 Рік тому +3

      Kenya should also have a year of return and offer an automatic blanket citizenship to all black people of Afrikan ancestry who are all over the globe. Am very sure the decision will bring reprieve to our diaspora brothers and sisters. No need to wait on a manipulated Afrikan union.

    • @coz2j69
      @coz2j69 7 місяців тому

      @@afrakanaswahilitv5520 African Union is funded (the majority of the funds) by Europeans, SMH

  • @hyperlinkafrica
    @hyperlinkafrica Рік тому +7

    Proud of being a Ghanaian in this good times ❤

  • @mani_kongo
    @mani_kongo Місяць тому +1

    WONDERFUL 🥰🎉🎊

  • @JackieAnim
    @JackieAnim Рік тому +5

    Ghana please draw an agenda and be prepared to engage as technology visit you. Write a list of what you need in readiness to engage in the dialogues. Think ahead 5 years / 10 years/ 15 years out .

  • @rozyspace
    @rozyspace Рік тому +14

    Wowww this made me cry..!!!Kudos to the team

  • @soutxgreatestson
    @soutxgreatestson 8 місяців тому +1

    We feel connected to Ghana, used to be Egypt but we are really opening our eyes

  • @hazeleugenewonderloveofthe6088
    @hazeleugenewonderloveofthe6088 Рік тому +12

    This is the mayor of my city H-town .Did my African Ancestry my results 100%Ashanti Tribe of Ghana going back 2,000yrs.Hopeful that Sylvester can Bridge the gap.

  • @zeeqq105
    @zeeqq105 Рік тому +5

    Ghana has always been in the forefront with Africans in the diaspora for decades……even long before the civil rights movement in America. It’s time to move it up a few notches.❤️💪🏽✊🏽 I’m so happy and proud to see this. I never knew the mayor of Houston was like this. The mayor of NY back in the 90s was black and he went to South Africa. Omg! The white people hated him so much. They were against him after that. They complained so bad. They said why is he going there and called him all kinds of “N” He didn’t even try to go to any other country in Africa after that. When they see black people get together they feel threatened and think we are plotting against them. During slavery and very long after they passed laws that black people couldn’t congregate in public…..yaknow like just standing with two or more of us talking….

  • @RoseAbankwa-t8q
    @RoseAbankwa-t8q 3 місяці тому +1

    Odana thank for the good works to promote Ghana God blessed you what ever you’re doing .

  • @fosusolomon9339
    @fosusolomon9339 Рік тому +10

    Dentaa God richly bless ur generations u r doing awesome work

  • @niilarteyimhotep-akhenaten3967
    @niilarteyimhotep-akhenaten3967 Рік тому +16

    I love his statement " The first step is to encourage those who have disrupted the home, to help rebuild the home". Imagine Ghana's rich history and culture coupled with economic development and growth, Ghana would have been the best place on earth. Our leaders are jokers and posterity will judge us all....PEACE!

  • @remmykopa1049
    @remmykopa1049 Рік тому +4

    I have not finished the video... watching from Zambia.... the hospitality touched my heart.
    Brilliant stuff

  • @powertothepeople9331
    @powertothepeople9331 Рік тому +4

    Beautiful programme , but in the name of God our father i do hope my brothers meant well.

  • @ElimanGibba
    @ElimanGibba Рік тому +3

    Never knew there’s a Dr Nkrumah Library! It is in my bucket list now !

  • @swaggst
    @swaggst Рік тому +8

    He really knows how to talk. I start to follow him from now. ❤

  • @christianaserwaa3384
    @christianaserwaa3384 Рік тому +3

    This is butifully i love my mother land Ghana is moving forward we will be there slowly but sure

  • @amosidris4121
    @amosidris4121 Рік тому +3

    Mr. Turner. Is. A. GOOD. MAN

  • @cathykirnon7141
    @cathykirnon7141 Рік тому +12

    Thank you! I loved all of this. Mayor Turner definitely made a wise decision I guess with the wise and generous father he had we understand his heart 🙏🏽💜🙏🏽

  • @wettmarley
    @wettmarley Рік тому +2

    Indeed Ghanaian Hospitality is top-notch and whole vibe

  • @699padu
    @699padu Рік тому +3

    Ghana Ghana Ghana I will be back to continue

  • @DestinationAfricaGroupTV
    @DestinationAfricaGroupTV Рік тому +15

    That delegation trip video was serious... a great story told, reconnecting and experiencing what Ghana and Africa has to offer.
    A lot of work went into it. Well done to you and the team. 💫🙏🏿✊🏿

    • @AdongoKwame-e5n
      @AdongoKwame-e5n Рік тому

      What’s was the number of the delegation and did they even get to Kumasi?

  • @The10thManRules
    @The10thManRules Рік тому +9

    No small thing.
    Thank you for putting in the work, post production.

  • @jabrecialightfoot4763
    @jabrecialightfoot4763 Рік тому +8

    Houston is in the building! Let’s go!

  • @djamaltanko5121
    @djamaltanko5121 Рік тому +5

    Visiting the motherland and building strong relationships with your roots is just so amazing 👏 ❤️

  • @nicholasamoah447
    @nicholasamoah447 Рік тому +12

    Many have commented on the mayor of Houston's visit in the capacity of the office he holds. Now while the sentiment is undoubtedly true. When one takes a back seat and appreciates the footage once again, one perceives the honourable mayor's reflections during the course of the entire odesay, one cannot fail to see the mayor, foremost as an individual, an African American, who is soberly reflecting and deeply appreciating the grave sacrifice of his ancestors.
    Now in the passage of a proverb, when one's head is on the pillow, one takes time in one's own contemplations, and reflections.. Thus the visit would resonate more deeply if the mayor had spent perhaps a night there in a tourism hotel infrastructure near to the site. I envision a future development of tourism infrastructure which could flank the immediate visinity of the slave dungeon site with a hotel infrastructure and perhaps an ancestral village depicting the dignified life and living experience of the African before their unfortunate and irreversible ordeal as captured slaves whose hope of ever seeing their families or homes were dashed

  • @LeahTVdotcom
    @LeahTVdotcom Рік тому +7

    Aloha from Maui, Hawaii. This documentary is so inspiring 🎉❤ I also was in West Africa this year, Senegal and Gambia 🇬🇲 I try to go to Ghana 🇬🇭 but ran into some problem. Just uploaded my story about that. The mayor said Africa and it’s youth is the future and I been saying that for years. Congratulations 🍾🎈 on such a well put together master peace 🎥✈️🇬🇭🎬✍🏾 Leah Tunkara

  • @samuelasante1964
    @samuelasante1964 Рік тому +7

    Powerful video. May humans never repeat slavery.

  • @donpapagator
    @donpapagator Рік тому +2

    Am a Ghanaian living in ohio , thank u so much mayor for coming to Ghana with ur delegations and Ghana has a lot to offer. See y’all soon God bless u all 🙏🏿

  • @letstalkafrica4072
    @letstalkafrica4072 Рік тому +5

    What a great advise and wisdom from the mayor ! Very inspirational...
    I loved all I've seen ❤❤❤❤❤🇹🇬

  • @sourcestvghuk9897
    @sourcestvghuk9897 Рік тому +5

    Dentaa ❤❤❤ future minister 😊😊😊

  • @TheDemouchetsREACT
    @TheDemouchetsREACT Рік тому +4

    This was so beautiful to watch!

  • @Mr.paillant
    @Mr.paillant Рік тому +1

    Let’s prioritize black people

  • @samuelasante1964
    @samuelasante1964 Рік тому +8

    I learned some wisdom from the Mayor.

  • @ekuadarkwaa9445
    @ekuadarkwaa9445 Рік тому +2

    Dentaa you've done it again👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
    Who's cutting onions🧅🧅🧅? Ah!🤧

  • @abundancesunflower1971
    @abundancesunflower1971 Рік тому +1

    This is Awesome! Mayor Turner And the 30 delegates 🇬🇭 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
    This is what the diaspora needs! Thank You Guys! God Bless Ghana

  • @andromedab902
    @andromedab902 Рік тому +8

    WOOOOW!! What a programme!! I've been enthralled from start to finish. Though still experience the rollercoaster of emotions whenever I watch any videos about our enslaved ancestors😢😢. Despite it all, this is an uplifting, collaborative & inspiring session. Because it demonstrates that we cannot forget the past. But we can move past it, devoid of all bitterness, for a better world & a safer tomorrow. Thanks v much Mr Mayor & your entourage.
    As usual, Dentaa always affirms her promise. Another banga!!!💪🏾👌🏾👏🏽💃💃😂😂😂 medaase beberee 🤝🏾

  • @inmythoughts718
    @inmythoughts718 Рік тому +5

    Dayum I really looooooooooooooooooooove this..

  • @ElimanGibba
    @ElimanGibba Рік тому +4

    This is a remarkable visit.

  • @donnbiggie
    @donnbiggie Рік тому +10

    This video is awesome. I love every bit of it. Their genuine, emotional feelings and expressions. Thank you Dentaa for all you do.

  • @masiedu6596
    @masiedu6596 Рік тому +6

    Great job Mayor Turner! Happy you and your delegation have come back to experience our motherland.😍

  • @roseyedwards3140
    @roseyedwards3140 Рік тому +4

    Stranded in the UK as a proud African and trying to get home to Africa to share the skills and experiences I have gained here, Dentaa I am so so proud of you and all that you are doing to reconnect us Home and abroad! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
    This video made me weep tears of joy ❤🖤💚

  • @estherquarcoe1578
    @estherquarcoe1578 Рік тому +2

    Mmo ooo! Well done

  • @MsLadidy
    @MsLadidy 10 місяців тому

    So Proud of Mayor Turner. Houston has always fostered relationships with the African continent.

  • @djatoudiawara1075
    @djatoudiawara1075 Рік тому +5

    Welcome back to Land of yours Ancestors , can’t explain the feeling to see you in AFRICA ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ElimanGibba
    @ElimanGibba Рік тому +3

    I want the major’s outfit when i visit Ghana.

  • @kennyKelvins
    @kennyKelvins 9 місяців тому

    Thank you odana,you Rock and we love you

  • @atrancoso371
    @atrancoso371 Рік тому +10

    I can sense this mayor is a very humble blessed man

  • @beatriceowusuachaw6210
    @beatriceowusuachaw6210 12 днів тому

    THIS BRING S WATER TO MY EYES EIMMMM

  • @kojojampa
    @kojojampa Рік тому +3

    I am wondering how our white friends felt during certain events especially at the Slave river at Assin Manso? Must have felt really awkward(20:05- 20:08)...But well we move...we learn from the past and we forge ahead. Beautiful presentation with so much inspiration. Kudos Dentaa 👑.

  • @papacheezie2838
    @papacheezie2838 Рік тому +1

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    OASE'
    GRAND RISING ASANTE SANA EMPRESS FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL VIDEO AND GREAT VIBES 🔥 ✨️ BERMUDA ♥️ 🔥 WATCHING ♥️
    MA'AT HOTEP FAMILY ( TRUTH AND PEACE
    ASE'
    EYE AM 👀 IN AGREEMENT DAT IS IT !
    ASE '😅😮😢😢😢🎉❤

  • @psolomonfosu
    @psolomonfosu Рік тому +3

    God bless u Mayor 4 this decision pls remember to factor me in your plans.

  • @iwazarlayahrevelationprodu4860
    @iwazarlayahrevelationprodu4860 Рік тому +18

    This was great to watch and I'm hoping that he can bridge the gap and help build relationships between Houston business owners and business owners from Ghana. I'm here for it❤ Forward forever backwards never.

    • @yokotastrong3902
      @yokotastrong3902 Рік тому +7

      Yes exactly! Imagine if this could be the catalyst for direct flights from Houston to Ghana and if other Black Mayors joined in this movement with all of us. It's all about intentional strategy.

    • @iwazarlayahrevelationprodu4860
      @iwazarlayahrevelationprodu4860 Рік тому

      ❤That would be amazing!@@yokotastrong3902

    • @ODANANETWORK
      @ODANANETWORK  Рік тому +1

      www.surveymonkey.com/r/GUBADiasporaNetwork
      Join our network

    • @ODANANETWORK
      @ODANANETWORK  Рік тому

      It’s so needed

  • @stephenokyere5216
    @stephenokyere5216 Рік тому +8

    Great visit! Akwaba! I love you all welcome home. The country that
    " belongs to women of all race in the world 🌎 "
    We [ men ] Don't argue with them. We love ❤️ them, respect them, and keep quiet when they are talking to you as men. You listen to them [ women ] because every word from their mouth are " gem 💎 of wisdom " it can help you as a black man.

    • @sos9020
      @sos9020 Рік тому

      Aaww, how did u get so smart, Stephen?! U said it all. God bless your thinking mind!

  • @icerox_
    @icerox_ Рік тому +3

    Love to see it!

  • @JEMIMAHAPAW
    @JEMIMAHAPAW Рік тому +3

    She is very good at wat she does ❤, nice one madam dentaa

  • @taurusscorpion6704
    @taurusscorpion6704 Рік тому +1

    Tears and more tears of joy.....

  • @emmanuelkisser-mp9jl
    @emmanuelkisser-mp9jl Рік тому +4

    This is the most inspiring video i have ever seen and it is a must watch for anyone of Africa decents. Very captivating that didn't want to lose track of it, am out of words to describe it.

  • @archbishopcorrinesheemaame2574

    I AM LIGHT....I AM LIGHT...I AM LIGHT AND TRUTH AND LOVE AND PEACE AND JOY IN THE HOLY SPIRIT DIVINE SACRED ORDER....

  • @Queencnlb
    @Queencnlb Рік тому +5

    😢😢😢😢😢😢I can't wait to go and experience this.

  • @irenetutu1017
    @irenetutu1017 Рік тому +1

    Dental you look very natural.very beautiful indeed.your colour is great

  • @henryappiah5329
    @henryappiah5329 Рік тому +2

    This Mayor is great

  • @sasbridgecloserstudent
    @sasbridgecloserstudent Рік тому +7

    Houston's mayor..my mayor. Great video!

  • @Andrews-q5c
    @Andrews-q5c 10 днів тому

    So great 💐🙌
    Welcome home.

  • @beatriceowusuachaw6210
    @beatriceowusuachaw6210 12 днів тому

    I LOVE THIS VIDEO FORWARD RVER A,ND BACKWARDS NEVER

  • @Missy714
    @Missy714 Рік тому +5

    This is beautiful. Can't wait to see more.

  • @wonderworks-e7b
    @wonderworks-e7b Рік тому +3

    Wow this is some quality content and production. Well done 👍🏼

  • @josephineappiah8966
    @josephineappiah8966 Рік тому +2

    Great stuff but very emotional. Thanks Dentaa for making our story heard every where. I hope we see real investments happening on the continent.

  • @raphsenyoke2059
    @raphsenyoke2059 9 місяців тому

    @5.00-6.00, see the quality and diversity of selection made.
    That's great leadership.
    If it was an African president, like only his ministers will be on that list.

  • @conphybentum1907
    @conphybentum1907 Рік тому +1

    Big ups to the production. Watching this documentary is like a MOVIE. Footage quality, sound quality, editing... everything is CHECKED.

  • @VetMentorsllc
    @VetMentorsllc Рік тому +1

    Great team of professionals.

  • @beatriceowusuachaw6210
    @beatriceowusuachaw6210 Рік тому +2

    Oh their talk was good we Prosper in their visit akwaaba

  • @_Y3BA
    @_Y3BA Рік тому +2

    We are coming one by one. Thank you.

  • @beatriceowusuachaw6210
    @beatriceowusuachaw6210 6 місяців тому

    GOD IS FAITHFUL

  • @marielewis2040
    @marielewis2040 Рік тому +1

    Awesome ,9:30p.m.