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This video is an interview with Potia Gana , A Ghanaian born Canadian who moved from Canada to Ghana and shares her view on the Rising of Gentrification in Ghana, we dive deeper into why Ghanaians want to go to the US and why Black Americans want to come to Ghana, Dive into the video and enjoy...
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Why is it always a problem with the diaspora and no one complains about Indians, Arabs, Asians, and Chinese
What about Nigerians
@@gibson2675 What About your need to stalk black spaces, and post degrading comments, because you’re self esteem is based on feeling BP are beneath you
@@gibson2675 You wake-up before you brush your yellow teeth with BBC on your mind
Exactly
You know I’ve had a certain group of people try to get me to join their social movement but after several meetings and discussions I saw they really hated my people and were only trying to use us to push their agenda. They were friendly and gave a lot of empty compliments to stroke egos and make you feel like you are an intellectual and leader but it was all to get you to push their narrative. I’m saying that to say this woman sounds like she’s part of that group and being that she’s from Canada I can almost certainly say she’s one of them. To understand who and what I’m talking about look up the term “useful idiot”
Anytime an American buys land, builds a house in Africa it’s doing something for the local community. Any time they go to a hotel or restaurant or buy anything in said country, it doing something for the local economy.
Thank you.
That is correct. Sometimes people get caught up in expecting grassroots work. That is not the only way.
@@addosolar537 my plan is to save up and plan for a bette life in Africa but it’s a process. Most American have to do their homework, you can’t just jump. That’s a recipe for disaster. Africa as a whole is our for the taking. We all can build a great life there.
@@maliwoodtalks" Africa as a whole is our for the taking?Africa is not for the taking.Its for the building.
@@africaistalking9471 agreed. It was a figure of speech.
American Africans moving to Ghana or other African countries may not have millions. However they do support the local communities they live in by patronizing local businesses, hiring locals to work for them which does put money in the pockets of locals.
Being well versed on capitalism, your comment is no more than a shield to the real reason for opening up a business; the workers will be paid below reason while the owner, Diaspora, pocket most. It is labor exploitation
@propagate3272 this is true for some and those with those motives it will eventually be reap season. I’m speaking on the Diaspora choosing to live among the locals. These diasporas shop in the local markets, purchase supplies from local shops, use local taxi drivers etc. These small businesses in the local communities are benefiting especially since diasporas are always charged the non local unofficial foreign tax.
@@suziebosley agree, however they are the minority, an anomaly to the equation, exception to the rule, and thus, does not qualify as a standard. Many return because they simply failed in the west and use exaggerated propositions of biased treatments towards them in the west, only to be in Africa to reap the reward of being seen as a superior for mitigating from a First world country.
True and I don't think Portia or anybody denies that. Her concern, which I find completely legitimate, is that those of us who find ourselves privileged in these countries should endeavor to consider the impact of our actions on the local people/community. I think all decent people, be they Diasporans or locals, should be motivated by what's good not only for themselves but for others as well.
@@Decoda-kbro cut it out..... African Americans like my self send money now to help others out currently in Ethiopia... like $1000.00 amonth.... which is given to others.. so African Americans will pay more and may participate in Europeans practices along with your own country men well do so to
This is a great interview. It brings up a lot of issues. I moved to Ghana 3 years ago, married a Ghanaian man, and help him run a free school in Ashaiman with 200 kids. We do not charge school fees and we can't even find people willing to help. I have seen a lot of the Diaspora come to the country to start small businesses, buy land and build their mansion and close the gate behind them. Most of us "adopt" a school and make sure that we bring books, supplies, and toys, and that is the extent of our community investment. I can understand why the Diaspora would hire their own people, the Chinese, European, and other foreigners do it, but people only have a problem with it when Black people do it. Every major city in the States has a Chinatown, Little Italy, etc. Other minorities frequent each other's businesses, live together, and worship together, but It's as thou Black Americans are expected to give more to the community because of the color of our skin. I think that long-term change will only come when the politicians are willing to invest in the community, also we (The Diaspora) should pay taxes. Most of us would be happy to pay taxes if we could be sure that it would build the infrastructure, and of course, that the Ghanaian citizens paid taxes. Only 20% of those who are required to pay taxes do. Each year in the United States, 2.5 million illegal immigrants paid $6 billion in taxes. As a Fundraising professional (raised over a billion dollars) I've started writing grant proposals to help universities and NGOs create processing plants that will employ thousands, provide training, and scholarships, and raise capital to invest in youth SMEs. I believe that we have to create jobs and provide education and affordable housing if we want to see true change in Ghana. Charity is a noose around the Africans. It is not enough to (give a man a fish), we keep passing out grilled tilapia, we must help folks start tilapia farms and help them get off-take agreements to export their products.
Agreed. Thanks for sharing 👍 😊
happy to see that you understand exactly what this lady is attempting to educate.Those who come at the expense of the locals,are not attempting to understand or make meaning of what is being discussed.
Wow! Kudos to you for the great work you are doing in Ghana! 💪🏽💪🏽🏆🏆🏆🏆
I would love to do similar fund raising in Jamaica. Do you have any advice on fund raising or can I pay you a fee to learn from you so that I can do the same for Jamaica?
You have really educated us with this comment. Please separate your comment with paragraph spacing so that it is easier to read.
I would love it if you did some interviews with this youtuber and others like Wode Maya. It would be so great for everyone to learn about what you are doing.
“If you give them a fish you feed them for a day. But if teach them to fish you can feed them for a lifetime”
I worked with many Ghanaian Nurses and pharmacists in the USA.
Education is the key to a better life.
As long as it's not westernized education I concur. Knowledge is power.
I guarantee you there's nobody that's working at a low wage job traveling to Ghana unless they are already Ghanaian
Well you are wrong. There are a multitude of foreign teens and young adults who do volunteer work who are unemployed or low income, many Caucasian tourists stay in hotels and tents and backpack. Not every traveler does it with wealth and luxury.
Read what you wrote! You did say teens and young adults who does volunteer work, if they are doing volunteer work maybe those people just wanted to do some traveling or escape the US. On the other hand when you have adults that are focus with a goal I promise they are coming with a bag $$$$ guaranteed
Most don't even have passports
I’m born in raised & San Francisco & still live here I can tell you that corporate workers are not living in tents & waking putting on a suite going to work that was highly over exaggerated.
No, I've seen exactly that. I'm born and bred in CA, too. People fully are leaving shelters and etc, going to work full time, and can't afford a proper place to live, showering at the gym and etc. It's not exaggerated. You might not even realize several of your co-workers are living that way, or on the verge of living that way.
What an amazing young woman, I pray for her prosperity because she is off those who actually knows that Africa's greatest wealth is her people. You can be wealthy and give opportunities to others to grow along with you.
Thank you 🙏🏾 I pray we all flourish and prosper.
They complain about us when we in America we lazy .. then when we come to Africa we get called nonsupportive 🤦🏾♀️
Don't let that bother you, we are getting somewhere. 😂 😂 To understand ourselves we must disagree with ourselves to make things happen.
who complains? We need to accept criticism where its needed.That how people mature.
She’s not even a local. She lives in Canada. Lol
@@JesseVealIIIright.. like girl bye 😒
Maybe the older generations but times are changing. As a Ghanaian I love that more of our African American brothers and sisters are learning about their roots and visiting the original land
She’s on point. To uplift Africa not only Ghana, the government need to do more creating conducive environment to everyone to live in conform with others. It is not easy , we need education to balance the equation. What she’s saying here is truth, gradually we will get there. Thanks sister Posh , you’re doing great job. Welcome home, everyone have to join hands together to make Africa a great continent.❤❤❤❤❤
Do you understand that these people still benefit from the attachment they have to their home country? Whether it’s connections, access to loans, can work online if they want to. Mind you they don’t give up their Canadian or US passport when they move.
Yes, she was on point about the government part, but the rest was garbage trying to shame the diaspora
You are absolutely right about education, that’s the number one thing we need to invest in and develop in order to improve.
Thanks Webnation Africa, how refreshing to hear a very rounded young Portia give intelligent analysis of the issues affecting the ordinary Ghanaian. The laws and the regulations are on the statute books but enforcement tends to elude the dire hard 'reformer' inevitably throwing their hands in the air and 'blame' the 'government'. But who is the 'government'? The Ghanaian psyche as usual is to 'let it go' or wait for someone else to deal in the FUTURE. The blame mentality is the only thriving common feature we have been blessed with.
How are you speaking on America when you are Canadian? Why are you asking a Canadian about African Americans? Speak on Canada because you are not credible to speak on America.
Why not if she's witnessed someone sh___g on the streets in San Francisco I believe she knows what America is like from a personal experience,
Damn Right, and I so appreccia*Love you for stressing this point. Has this bleached blond even been to America? I honestly don't think she's been doing much research, particularly when it comes to her trying to speak for A.A.s. She need to tell us why it's so many of her kind that's over there freezing in Canada and doing nothing except laying up smoking weed😂.
Who has been filling their pockets and not considering the poor people. Before the Diasporains started going to Ghana there have been the same issues of poverty mistreatment of the poor. Don’t blame it on the Diaspora. The Government needs to regulate the cost of things so that the locals will not be further disadvantaged. I’ve seen many from the Diaspora hires local people and have course if their friends and family members are there with them they’re going to want to help them also by helping them to get a good start. Anyone would do that, Diaspora or not! We must find ways to work together. The possibilities are endless for Africa.
I’m American & Dominican & she is absolutely correct spot on 💥
that’s not true we are providing jobs by building all these homes and businesses, the building from the diasporas have significantly improved some lives of the construction workers and Ghanas economy, everyone doesn’t have to start an NGO to make a difference, what is she talking about. Foreigners come to America 🇺🇸 to only make money, they don’t do anything for the Community.
The foreigners coming to America can say the same thing. They are employing Americans. It may not have a living wage or help you with a house, but they built the house for Americans. It’s just that you American can’t afford it, but other Americans can.
@@scottwatson4584 this makes no sense what you just said , foreigners come to America and only employee their family what are you talking about? You don’t know anything you’re talking about
Americans can afford a lot that’s why foreigners come to America to make money to send home are you on drugs?
@@cocostrandz Elon Musk isn’t American. The grocery store Aldi is German. Adidas is German. The shoe brand Reebok is from UK.
Here is a list from the SEC of foreign companies that hire Americans.
www.sec.gov/divisions/corpfin/internatl/alpha2000.htm
@@cocostrandz But I don’t know what I’m talking about. Dropping the mic 🎤
I love how this my sister explain things so easy and meaningful way to make it more understanding to unlearned people. With that said, I would like to advice the Ghanian Authority to be very very careful though, they should have some certains régulations concerning people like Indians, China, White and none BLACK diasporas. Black people are the most suffering, and being treated DIFFERENTLY everywhere in the world. I am not a racist by nature, I had never seen the difference in human colour before I came to live in Belgium by marriage. I have made my place and call Belgium my home and I love Belgium but it is nothing to compare to the dehumanisation of Blacks in America, Asia and Middle East. In my conclusion, the Blacks coming to Ghana should not forget what they went through before reaching there. They should be tolerent, have a sense of INTEGRITY and BELONGS because most Blacks came from Africa. The Indigenous Ghanian should also try in the other hand, not to make those Diasporas coming back home feel unwelcome. Africa should stop degrading their fellow black people while uplift the so called white. All human have right to live and be treated accordingly and the same way. Be careful to who you give space in Africa. Be very very careful please. Stop selling your lands to Labanese etc. Time shall come when your children and family could not be able to afford to have their own home. Sorry to interfer.
Sir, this is great advice not just for Ghana but also the Caribbean as they are experiencing similar gentrification. In Jamaica it’s gotten to the point where the original inhabitants are being denied access to the beaches.
U say the truth, the Chinese, Lebanese,Europeans own large spaces and shares in black Africa, and we don't support our own even in their business, so how can blacks be the leaders if we don't elevate each other,they say we stupid people, and can we blame them, we make ourselves look stupid
Well said you are on point ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿🙏🏾
@Adakuugwumba , as you can see in comments , you have it right . We , Black people/Africans , have same problems wherever we are with only little differencies here and there .
Africa is like one's family home . A problem in your parents/origine home is a problem for you all siblings . So you don't INTERFER AT ALL .
Mother Africa is Home for ALL Black people around the globe 🌎🌍
We need each other .
@@niniwe43-xk1gl well said. Thank you for understanding.
This is by far THE ABSOLUTE BEST, MOST HONEST video and commentary that I have seen on the subject of
repatriation of diasporans to the African continent!
This woman is full of shit. More than twice as many white people are killed by police than blacks. More than twice as many whites are murdered by blacks than blacks killed by whites. Facts don’t care about your feelings and statistics don’t lie.
Phenomenal!
Girl, put their flaws out. They dont want people in Africa to know that. America is not what they are showing in TV. I am from Canada too, but i lived in America for 13 years before i bailed myself out. Actually now, i don't live in either America and Canada. I severaged myself from both if them. Yes, i have both passports, and i still left. Keep doing what you are doing. This young woman is very smart and woken. I hope my eyes were that opened at her age.
America is a continent made of several countries which includes Canada. No such country name america
@@juanacastillo1772 United States of America. I agree, but American use " America " for short. If you want to correct all American and tell them to bot call United States of America, America, go ahead. 🤣
@@travelerawakenings8477 facts are facts and Canada and USA are both in the american continent so they are both American
I’m going to start doing a lot more!
Thank you for this topic ❤
One of the best interviews on social media. She's tremendously honest with herself.
I certainly heard a lot about ills in America …from a Canadian. A lot of it is very true. However, where was her knowledge on the ills in her country, Canada? I’m glad she’s doing well wherever she chooses, but but I would respect her view more if she had talked about where she came from as much as she did the US, where she hasn’t lived.
The only reason I didn’t speak on the ills of Canada is USA is what is well known and let’s be honest the woes are vastly greater and different. I don’t need to be from USA to know first hand all the issues. I have extensive first hand experience of USA. The conversation is about the diasporans who are made up majority of black USAmericans and their impact moving to ghana.
EXACTLY!!!!!!!! I JUST MADE A LONG COMMENT ABOUT THAT.... HOW CAN SHE COMMENT ON A PLACE FROM WHAT MEDIA SAID, HER FRIENDS SAID AND SO ON... THATS NONSENSE!!!
@@ThePortiaGana What you heard was from a few ppl whom the condition you talk about affects.
What about the percentage of us who are in good paying jobs that lives in middle class neighborhood who are doing well here in the US?
You are so disrespectful regarding the way you class people it's pathetic.
You need to humble yourself...No-ne owes you nor your community anything...How many billions of ppl live in Africa again?
Why aren't your ppl elevating themselves?
Canada is America North America includes Canada and the US
@@ycaceres3357 just move...kmt
What a great interview!
Sister you cannot take away our Africaness because our ancestors were brought into slavery being the results of us being born in the West. No one can take away Africa out of our existence. Our ancestors were Africans and that makes is them also. We didn't asked to be born where we are. As the saying goes, no matter how long a log is in the water, it will never become an Alligator.
Africans is not the only ones coming to Africa.
Great Interview. I love the fact she gives back to the community.
Yes, we have been brainwashed from the beginning to forget where we came from, telling us we are niggas, colored, and then black. Even in the 21st century many struggles to call themselves African American. I am 62 years old, when I heard and understood our history and where we came from, although not knowing exactly where in Africa. However, even as a child I couldn't connect who I am to nigga, colored, or black because I understood these were created to forget who I am. A couple family members take the DNA test, and our ancestors came from Ghana and Nigeria. Throughout the years, growing up in San Fransico, I would run into Africans from Ghana or Nigeria telling me I look like their people, and I proudly received it without knowing whose bloodline I carried. This was a great interview; I enjoyed the honesty. Thank you
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we are also not trying to be the problem...we are working our asses off to make the money to come to Ghana. Many of us, as you said, do not have means here in America. Also, culturally, what ever America says pay, we have to pay. So, when we come to Ghana, if the landowner says pay this certain amount we feel we have no choice but to pay that. We are not used to haggling prices. There is so much cultural misunderstandings.
Great points. Would you say diasporans relocating to Africa need a cultural sensitivity and integration workshop/course, prior to visiting Ghana or other African countries? Ofc, this should be mandated for all visitors, Black, white or otherwise. In the UK for instance, most immigrants are required to take an English test before entering the UK.
@everythingispolitics6526 Yes, it is needed. Also culturally Americans mind their own business and aren't used to being part of a group they don't know so they aren't doing it because they don't care, they are just used to not being in other people's business. It is the opposite of what we were taught.
Great insights, wonderful intimate knowledge!❤
She’s speaking straight Facts I’m a Jamaican living between California and Ghana and everything she’s saying is true.
It's her opinion. Just as someone visiting Jamaica might say the whites have converted every resort into a southern plantation leaving the rest of the island in shambles. Funny how she doesn't mention the homeless population in Canada or how they treat their Black and Brown citizens just as bad.
Why is coming to Africa to set up a better life for themselves a problem?
EXACTLY.... THATS WHAT I WANT TO KNOW
You can say that again!
Exactly .. they come to America by the thousands daily for a “better life”
It's not a problem. It's like traveling to other countries. It takes time to adjust.
And they are our lost family, they just need to take in the best of the 2 culture. Drop some of the bad western attitude.
Very good analytical formation of all the issues that you spoke about. I am impressed.
I would like to visit Ghana next year. Sister, you are doing a great job. Good luck in your endeavors.
Very smart love this interview ❤❤❤ thank you.
Despite not agreeing with some of what this lady has to say, her heart is in a good place. She wants the locals to benefit from the economic changes that are taking place in Ghana. It’s conversations like these that force us to discuss issues that we face in our attempt to develop Africa.
She’s a hater
@@slappsrobinson8922 Another response based on emotion, not logic or reason. She has empathy for the conditions of her people Ghanians and wants to improve them, open your ears.
Thank you, Portia, for sharing these truthful insights, and hopefully opening the eyes of people to realities they don't know. Keep serving people, it's the noble way to live.
I wish this conversation was more balanced or well-rounded. For example, @8:40 Potia Gana is speaking about Diasporians creating business and only hiring Diasporians but leaving out the crucial fact that Ghanaians will not hire Diasporians for many reasons. Often times we have no choice but to create our own based on the options available. Many, if not most of us, We want to work with Ghanaians. Culturally, we are trying to find the balance. We need more opportunities to talk constructively about this.
Ghanaian don't hire diasporans? That sounds inconsistent. Interesting.
Bro, please try to invest in dry cocoa beans. It's very lucrative ❤
@@everythingispolitics6526Ghanaians hire diasporans for higher salary jobs but not for the general lower wage jobs which is majority. There’s also this unspoken expectation of housing and payment in dollars to diasporans.
The young lady is correct, only know this is not a one-sided think...Ghanaians also need to realize some of the Diasporans are not moving with lots, and lots of money like most seems to think......please be aware working at Burger King does not give u savings to be rich.
Good point but highly unlikely to be realized ~~ you see, when you are known to have flown in from a first or 2nd world country ; it is almost inevitable to be seen as somewhat superior in principle
Unfortunately the locals expect all foreigners to be wealthy and take advantage over charging and because a lot of people come during the holidays and project false wealth it doesn’t help matters.
You see caucasians and Asians living like the lower income locals using the trotro buses and all and the locals are always amused by it because they can’t wrap their heads around a foreigner especially less melanated (which they associate with status and privilege) being their equal.
@propagate3272 yes!, I do understand, same as other 3rd world countries..
Here's an idea, get rid of the excess churches and replace them with neighborhood centers. The community runs the neighborhood centers. And whatever they do is in the best interests of the community. Need to fix something in your house or paint it? The community center can help, for instance. I imagine Ghana already has something like this but they need to upgrade to accommodate the challenges brought in by the diaspora and subsequent gentrification.
Churches are far more beneficial to any community than 'neighbourhood centers.'
@@irefi64you can’t be serious… the multitude of churches are a big problem in Ghana. Selling hope is the easiest get rich quick scheme with the lowest capital needed. Many of the churches aren’t to code and shouldn’t even exist, if they closed down just the ones that aren’t legally to code that would help the country vastly. If they put regulations like theology degrees required and a certain level of community engagement and development required by the churches that would be a drastic improvement. If they built community centers, libraries and parks the standard of living would improve. Her ideas are 100% valid.
Unfortunately they don’t even exist to be updated…
In every African country when a black person from USA or from Canada or from other continent white country comes to Africa is given privileges by the local people and by the government no matter his/her status
I thing it has to do with colonial slavery mentality superiority that was inflicted in our minds over centuries. Not to mention if the person happens to be white the privileges escalate to higher level
Is she an expert or like so many others just giving an opinion? A diasporian buying bricks or employing a brick maker, buying food or seeds, etc all contributes to the African economy. I guess when she was in Canada her employer cared about where and how she was living. It's not the Diasporians responsibility to improve /bring about economic development. That's the natives responsibility. Just like I don't expect continental Africians to come save the hoods of America.
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In my entire childhood, I always thought Africans would naturally be loyal to the American-American struggle when they come to USA. Can you imagine how wrong I was? 😱🤣🤣🤣🤯
Refreshing perspectives from the young lady. This is an important conversation to have.
Indeed.
Amen someone said it. I mean we already have homeless/landless people in Africans. My question is what happens when a high influx of foreign nationals are BUYING LAND while an average African can't afford a house or land abroad. Remember the exchange rate plays a role meaning an average or poor American can buy up land or housing. It's important that while we welcome them back and as they invest into the continent it should be REGULATED. That is why I don't believe in leaving the continent. Id rather starve home than outside.
Great interview. I love her mindset. She has a beautiful heart.
😮 She is very intelligent and makes great points. I didn't know there were so many classism and economic issues in Ghana.
AS LONG AS YOU ARE AN AFRICAN AMERICAN WHO IS EDUCATED AND COMING TO GHANA WITH BUSINESS MENTALITY. LEARNING THE LANGUAGE, BUYING LAND, OR KNOWING SOMONE THAT WILL MANAGE THE BUSINESS YOU CREATE EVEN IF YOU TRAVEL BACK AND FORTH TO THE USA. THEN YOU WILL BE PRIVILAGED IN GHANA OR NIGERERIA. AFRICAN AMERICANS, PLEASE DONT BRING THAT RACE VICTIM MENTALITY BLAMING WHITE MAN DRAMA FROM USA TO AFRICA, WE DONT WANT IT. WE ARE ALSO PUSHING THE EUROPEAN COLONAILISM MENTALITY OF DEPENDING ON BRITISH FOR ANSWERS, OUT OF AFRICA AS WELL. AFRICANS ARE NOW SHOWING THE WORLD THEIR EMPIRES AND RELICS THAT HAVE EXISTED THOUSANDS OF YEARS BEFORE ROME OR EUROPE EVER EXISTED. COME HOME AFRICAN AMERICANS INVEST, MAKE A CHANGE AND MAKE REAL WEALTH .
I love this interview. Portia is spot on target regarding the USA and how black americans are treated in the USA. Also, her mentioning of how foreign business people should consider the local people when doing business. BTW: Webnation you have some of the best content. Keep up the good work. 👍
Yes, she spoke about " African American and Black Americans moving to Ghana and the " negative impact on Ghana " but non Black foreigners get a pass because" they know business " What kind of crap is that?
@@donitaballard5928 if you would stop listening with victim ears .... So much crying and no comprehension
Hilarious how she speaks on the US as if she lives there. She's going by what she sees in the Canadian news. Canada treats their black and brown communities just as bad as evident by their massive homeless population as well. In addition, why is she expecting Black Americans to turn Ghana around when their corrupt government won't do anything for the locals? Welcome to globalization sweetie have a seat
@@eq7398you sound like the victim. The Ghanaian government sounds just as bad as the US, but worse because you get done in by your own people.
@@artistpr5386 I think that's the point of the conversation ... But as usual some people don't listen and just react
I am 58 years old and I live like Africans all my life because it's in my spirit.
You can take the African out of Africa, but you can't take Africa out of the African.❤️🌍💯👑🙏
You're an African, sis! Colour doesn't matter. it is the spirit.
So true animals are treated way better than humans being 🇧🇧🇨🇦
Fantastic thanks so much for sharing and inspiring us
A lot of good things here. We do have to be aware of helping make the problems worse. We should learn the culture so we understand better and assimilate into the community. This would also help us not get taken advantage of, but where we can lift the minimum wage we should do so. There were several things incorrect in this piece though or just too many blanket statements made. But I got her point.
How about we work together to better ourselves as black nations.
It's possible if we take out the bottlenecks holding us back.
Agreed
Finally someone who is awake and seeing the malice being met out to the local Ghanaian all in the name of development. It is so irritating being a Ghanaian to witness how the locals are slowly being marginalized. This young lady has said everything that has been eating some of us. The major observation noted in this discussion is the problem of gentrification. Where are those being affected allocating to. Who are the people moving in to these areas such as Osu and who is monitoring this ran away train. Who are these people moving in. There is no regulatory organization to monitor all the development. This is a serious topic that needs the immediate attention of the government. That is ,if there is any government in the country. We cant have people come into the country and pump their chest as if they are better than the indigenous inhabitants.The kind and hospitable nature of the Ghanaian people should not be taken advantage of.
Kindness is always taken as weakness. Its human nature. Best thing is to go against foolishness.
Well then keep the Chinese out.
@@queenashia100 he said the enforcement is an issue and your only response is about keep chinese else out.. Just talking , and making noise.
Very well said.. God I love the unfiltered truth of continental Africans. So refreshing to read. Yes, the government must be petitioned to do right by the local people. "investment" often comes with a lot of violence. What we need is cooperative development - where everyone's voices and contributions, irrespective of social economic class, is respected.
Lol. Why haven't the Ghanaians who come to US done any better whatsoever towards US locals than what you're complaining about? You guys don't raise better people than that before you send them overseas to us? Live and let live just like everyone else. Gentrification is evidently a global problem now, and people from everywhere are choosing between sinking into destitution where they're born, or starting over as a novelty in a strange land. It is what it is.
Thanks for sharing your interview and also cudos to your host for speaking from the heart to tell the truth.
Very eye opening. I've never considered that black Diaspora could automatically be given "privilege" status, similar to systemic "white privilege" in the US. Or, that diaspora in African Counties are contributing to the displacement of locals. Different perspective to realize we can do to others in Africa, what others have done to us in the U.S.
OMG. 1:34 I realize this is a vlog and not a news outlet, but the lady is opinionated about a lot she obviously knows nothing about the US. Any news should be vetted for reliability. First of all, homelessness crosses many demographics so why are only images of blk people used for your example videos of homelessness. This is typical of those other folks, but we shouldn't fall in by painting these examples and images to the world that are devised to put blk people in an unfavorable light. They are treating animals better than blk people is a stretch. Many people of all races, treat their animals better than others. Of course they would, their animal is more loyal to them and is like a family member to some. Not saying it's right, but it's for real, and understandable in some cases. Please interview a blk american about american things. If I were listening to her not knowing better, I would sit in ignorance. As for diaspora's setting up a life in Ghana, they should be able to live with and do what they want. They are not obligated to take care of anyone but themselves. It is their money, their life. Don't envy, and speak in bitterness. Be happy for them that they have things that were hard to achieve in an oppressive state. Go for yours like they did. Sounds like they are being invited back to be used as slaves in a different environment. Live and let live. Stay out of other folks business. My parents taught me, "the world doesn't owe you anything." That is true. You are accountable to yourself. Perhaps, when they feel comfortable and settled in, and not being shook like a money tree, they will venture out and build to share. Until then, stop judging. They've been through enough, far more than you will ever know.
State one single thing I said which was false? What you said about people could spend how they want is exactly the gentrifying mindset, being conscious and considerate goes a long way.
Im considering moving to the continent, i havent chosen a country yet. I only offer basketball so hopefully i can build some courts and maybe introduce or advance the presence of the sport to an area.
I am African American and I agree. We have been coming acting like the colonizers. Shame on us.
Very interesting discussion and I’ll have to visit Ghana to experience its warm friendly culture and atmosphere
By the way we are not the Minority in the US . That’s not a true statement. Also, we are not •Black Americans,” we are dispersed Africans.
right when did we ever stop being African...😮😊
❤❤❤ she's telling the whole truth and nothing but the truth! I'm born and raised in the USA of 56 years and the system is not designed for the success of anyone of a darker tone, now my kids are adults, I'm pondering leaving for Ghana
Wow this interview is very informative. We black Americans have dealt with overwhelming discrimination and have found a way to rise and shine. Blessings on top of blessings to Ghana.
EXCELLENT EXCELLENT interview. Everything she said is 100% on point and true about america.
I wonder why people are talking so much but we who are American love to help people not put people down but lift them up...
I'm proud of my sister ❤️❤️❤️
Love listening to this sister 🙏
Gm edagdwg God bless this special soul . She is real telling the truth about what happens around the world pay attention to what you do and why. Peace is a gift only God can bless us with peace. Linda j. Peace
While affordable housing is largely problematic in the United States, a large percentage of those living in tents have mental illness and/ or are substance users. Not all,but, many. Also, many of the families have taken them in, but, experienced everything from themselves or children being harmed to everything in the home being sold for drugs. You talk to many people and they will tell you I rather sleep in a tent than deal with my sister’s rules. I deal with homelessness and mental illness on the regular in my profession. There is often more to it than what you see on the surface. America has a number of issues with mental illness, affordable housing, obesity, poor overall health and extreme violence. There are programs,however, there is not enough for the population affected . There are numerous people living in government subsidized housing so there is always a waiting list. There are people from various parts of the world including Africa living in those homes/ apartments. Many have huge homes in their home countries. I am part of a mixed continental African family and know lots of people electing to utilize housing vouchers and subsidies in the U.S.,but, have beautiful homes in The Gambia, Senegal, etc. I am saying that to say they are not all interested in building and giving to their local community in black America,,but, African Americans/ Caribbeans are expected to when they relocate?
The other thing is that people are constantly saying that America doesn’t show the negative side. That’s interesting because the movies reflect the worst of America. Serial killing, drugs, violence, infidelity, ghettos, substandard schools, gangs, racism, etc.. You will lose count of the number of movies and television shows that highlight this.
As for defecating in public? It is illegal and generally only seen in areas where there are huge homeless encampments. Strips in LA. Around the White House and other areas where you see rows of tents set up or people sleeping on vents to stay warm or corners of buildings. While I am no fan of America, we cannot exaggerate, but, we also can not overlook or minimize the many ills and issues that plague America just as we cannot do it with the many countries in Africa. Let’s address the issues in a fair and balanced manner. You can actually get a college education for free in America. You can actually go to the hospital and receive care without paying upfront. Your child also may go to school and encounter a child with a gun. You may work yourself to no end, but, I have friends and family in Senegal,Ghana, The Gambia who have not worked for 10 years no government assistance! People whose children died because there was no money for healthcare and the hospital refused treatment until payment was settled. I have elderly family members in Senegal,The Gambia,Guinea-Bissau, etc who can climb, sit on the floor and walk outside everyday. While the majority of my patients in America can’t lace their shoes in their 50s,60s. The overall quality of life in Africa as a whole is generally better. It’s definitely better to raise children. There are so many pros and cons to every place. I will leave with this. 275,000 people die of gun violence annually globally. While 627, 000 die annually of malaria. You see it’s all about perspective and telling the truth in a balanced manner. And BTW, I am that person who spends my own money to volunteer in clinics throughout Africa.
Love your commentary!! ❤
I have seen Ghanaian's do this repeatedly to each other. I cant wait to see what the government leaves office with this time. I have supported a orphanage which we know if you give them any cash what will happen. I have taken things to the mother baby ward in the hospitals and watched the nurses take everything before the mothers and babies are gifted. Yes, the regulation should start at home then nobody can come in your home (Ghana) and take and not give back... They should make anyone who buys commercial property black top a road in front their business... IJS and can say a lot more been traveling and living in Ghana for years.
Mr Hayford, it's time for you to travel to America to see and experience it for yourself. For the many interviews you've done with diasporans you only get half truths. I live in both worlds so I know what I'm talking about. Any African American who affords a plane ticket to Ghana is far better off economically than many graduate professionals in Ghana. So when they say Ghanaians think they are rich, I say yes they are rich. Ghana is shooting itself in the foot all over again by giving away their childrens inheritance. Foreigners are gods to us. We're way too much into Obroni worship. Our leaders should empower the people and stop the idea that somehow foreigners are going to do it for us.
AS LONG AS YOU ARE AN AFRICAN AMERICAN WHO IS EDUCATED AND COMING TO GHANA WITH BUSINESS MENTALITY. LEARNING THE LANGUAGE, BUYING LAND, OR KNOWING SOMONE THAT WILL MANAGE THE BUSINESS YOU CREATE EVEN IF YOU TRAVEL BACK AND FORTH TO THE USA. THEN YOU WILL BE PRIVILAGED IN GHANA OR NIGERERIA. AFRICAN AMERICANS, PLEASE DONT BRING THAT RACE VICTIM MENTALITY BLAMING WHITE MAN DRAMA FROM USA TO AFRICA, WE DONT WANT IT. WE ARE ALSO PUSHING THE EUROPEAN COLONAILISM MENTALITY OF DEPENDING ON BRITISH FOR ANSWERS, OUT OF AFRICA AS WELL. AFRICANS ARE NOW SHOWING THE WORLD THEIR EMPIRES AND RELICS THAT HAVE EXISTED THOUSANDS OF YEARS BEFORE ROME OR EUROPE EVER EXISTED . COME HOME AFRICAN AMERICANS INVEST, MAKE A CHANGE AND MAKE REAL WEALTH.
🌶️ One day you'll all awake and many of you will be holding the Buddhist books of Worship, but foreigners own your ancestral lands, leaving you displaced, dispossessed in the African land of your birth!
❗ Learn the leason from what's happening in Madagascar 🇲🇬. It's a Chinese takeover under foot!
@@SLR777i that day is already upon us my friend. Africans (Ghanaians) seem to lack the ability to learn from the past.
I can't wait the day military take over Ghana again these criminals NPP and NDC destroying the future of Ghana because of money. You open up TH-cam the first thing you'll see a Ghanaian is selling land of why is like we don't know the meaning of land preservation, what is next generation of Ghanaians going to inherit may God punish of the politicians in Ghana .
@@odengkwasi Very true.The level of ignorance among the people is unbearable.10 years from now there will be no property for the indigenous inhabitants.
Wow, this was a special treat!
Wonderful what you are doing in Ghana. I was in Ghana for two months and I was spiritually broken 99% of the time, seeing that there were so many who are "left behind" to fend for themselves daily. Most of these fellow Ghanaians were older; some younger, selling water just to survive. It was not a feel -good visit. I live in Canada. I may contact Porchia to understand more about what she is doing.
@ ebenchesteraddotey5500, What is she doing for her country because I definitely didn't get that in her interview/video. Only crabs in a barrow mentality for other Black people wanting to/ living Ghana
@@donitaballard5928 I agree. FYI: it's crabs in a basket.
You really need to remove the western lense through which you see people you claim have been “left behind.” A lot of these people have family arable lands but they have left the small towns and villages and moved to urban centers in search of illusionary jobs. They’re not poor and they need to go back to their villages and towns and then farm, weave, make shea butter, soap or many other products using local ingredients.
From the African videos I have been watching, people can have a lot of land to do farming. Maybe they can hire one or two people to help them with their farms and still live in the city
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Thank you for sharing. Very informative. There must be common decency and fairness. Otherwise in the long run, their may be resentment/problems.
Absolutely.
Yes. Remember Liberia and what happened there
Yes, we should have the right to return and set up life for ourselves and in doing so we automatically contribute to the society. Why is us coming back HOME means we have to come and fix your enslavement. Yes, if we come together and work together and most importantly turn back to our Creator, we will be whole again.
I feel the same, this bothers me so. I feel I must reconsider moving there.
she is 100 percent accurate. You go girl. I tried to tell people same thing when I visited Africa this year. They could not believe me untiIl show them some videos.When I show those homeless videos in front of a white man whom we randomly met, he felt embarrassed.
No, she isn't.
This her personal opinion not facts! An Expert.. I think not..This interview irritates my soul and the comments by Ghanaians even more so 😔
I love Ghana. I have visited there many times.
❤❤❤🎉🎉Love this Lady’s panache speaking it as it is❤❤❤potia Gana ❤❤🎉🎉
as a black american woman I am glad she is telling the truth about our life in america
She told no lies this video was needed also not all diaspora coming have a lot of money most just have enough to live comfortably while paying off debt in the West.
AS LONG AS YOU ARE AN AFRICAN AMERICAN WHO IS EDUCATED AND COMING TO GHANA WITH BUSINESS MENTALITY. LEARNING THE LANGUAGE, BUYING LAND, OR KNOWING SOMONE THAT WILL MANAGE THE BUSINESS YOU CREATE EVEN IF YOU TRAVEL BACK AND FORTH TO THE USA. THEN YOU WILL BE PRIVILAGED IN GHANA OR NIGERERIA. AFRICAN AMERICANS, PLEASE DONT BRING THAT RACE VICTIM MENTALITY BLAMING WHITE MAN DRAMA FROM USA TO AFRICA, WE DONT WANT IT. WE ARE ALSO PUSHING THE EUROPEAN COLONAILISM MENTALITY OF DEPENDING ON BRITISH FOR ANSWERS, OUT OF AFRICA AS WELL. AFRICANS ARE NOW SHOWING THE WORLD THEIR EMPIRES AND RELICS THAT HAVE EXISTED THOUSANDS OF YEARS BEFORE ROME OR EUROPE EVER EXISTED. COME HOME AFRICAN AMERICANS INVEST, MAKE A CHANGE AND MAKE REAL WEALTH.
my brother, this video is long over due. She said the very things that is on every Ghanaian mind. No one wants to become a second class citizen in his own land.
My question is has this young land ever lived in America and if so where , each State brings on a environment , Id like to know where she lived in America
I’d like to know the same 😏
Every suburb, every city, every region, every state, every province, every country has its own environment it doesn’t detract from the general and sometimes specific things I said.
Thank you for the information
A great guest, and a beautiful soul and you too bro. thanks, good work.
We view desegregation as a mistake- we left our communities where we depended on each other and had our own-to go to cities and yt suburbs. To blend into schools with ytvteachers- and now we see the mustake that came to be. Keep what is yours. Your culture, your homes & local businesses and care for your community. No one will take care of you like you. You meaning you-your family & neighbors-the people in your communities. The grass is green where we water it.
Very beautifully said.
Not everone has the previlage to set up shop well. For some it is survival and I love that they are able to start a roadside business until they can do better. Well fone Ghana well done.
Great interview and true facts
U a young lady but fulll of wisdom. Keep it up. You gonna reach great heights
This whole videos sounds like more of an issue for the government of ghana than the foreigners coming over... You can't expect people leaving the US to handle the burdens of another country... is they stop showing up.. the progress stops.. The focus should be on getting positive cash flow into the country and then to start a pivot on Underlining Rural Fixes. A tax with the goal of going to the resounding area could be a start.. But ideas like this also lead to large forms of corruption..
AS LONG AS YOU ARE AN AFRICAN AMERICAN WHO IS EDUCATED AND COMING TO GHANA WITH BUSINESS MENTALITY. LEARNING THE LANGUAGE, BUYING LAND, OR KNOWING SOMONE THAT WILL MANAGE THE BUSINESS YOU CREATE EVEN IF YOU TRAVEL BACK AND FORTH TO THE USA. THEN YOU WILL BE PRIVILAGED IN GHANA OR NIGERERIA. AFRICAN AMERICANS, PLEASE DONT BRING THAT RACE VICTIM MENTALITY BLAMING WHITE MAN DRAMA FROM USA TO AFRICA, WE DONT WANT IT. WE ARE ALSO PUSHING THE EUROPEAN COLONAILISM MENTALITY OF DEPENDING ON BRITISH FOR ANSWERS, OUT OF AFRICA AS WELL. AFRICANS ARE NOW SHOWING THE WORLD THEIR EMPIRES AND RELICS THAT HAVE EXISTED THOUSANDS OF YEARS BEFORE ROME OR EUROPE EVER EXISTED. COME HOME AFRICAN AMERICANS INVEST, MAKE A CHANGE AND MAKE REAL WEALTH.
" is they stop showing up.. the progress stops"
No, it doesn't! Ghana was progressing steadily before the influx of foreigners and will continue to, with or without them. But I agree that the responsibility to fix the problem is more the government's than it is Diasporans coming in.
Americans are not going into Ghana to take up the responsibility of the Ghanaian. They go in, just like the young lady indicated, for a life that they deem better than what they have.Nobody went to Ghana,without the thought of themselves first.
As a Black American entrepreneur I would imagine it to be a challenge to open a business with the same American concepts we're familiar with Once that is solved, I would have no problem nor choice to hire locals😊
Come and buy dry cocoa beans from the locals and sell it to ghana government or export it
Yes this is one of the major problems here, everyone tries to take preexisting models and just replicating instead of adapting to the country and it causes problems. Even the apartments are just replicas off western blueprints that don’t factor in the climate and culture so you find many kitchens that are impossible to cook in without dealing with severe heat and poor airflow things like that which had they thought about the country more would’ve been avoided same with businesses, infrastructure, everything really.
I like this lady for her critical mindset. We need a multitude od people to think and talk with boldness and without fear
She doesn't have any knowledge about America. You can tell she is jealous of the African Americans coming to Ghana because they have the money and can visit more than one country in Africa. She is not a critical thinker. A critical thinker would not speak negatively about black people making a different in Ghana who weren't born there. I can tell she doesn't interact with the African American Community by the comments she made. Her comparing a person working at McDonald being able to live in Ghana as high class is telling. This woman is not intelligent.
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@@wb1738if you can’t comprehend what I meant by the class privilege a person gets when they come to Ghana regardless of what they had in America that doesn’t mean I’m wrong. Even a homeless person picked off the street in America and brought to Ghana will automatically have a higher class level with more privilege than a homeless person in Ghana. It is a sad fact about Ghana and as I mentioned a random young white guy put it to the test and he did get to meet the president easily. His was a combination of foreign and white privilege.
A critical thinker is not naive or a yes man. To be critical is literally to criticize.
How sad that this woman includes so many lies among her truths, if as says, she lived in the USA and Canada. it is very true that they protect animals, maybe she see it very big because in ghana they eat dogs and cats. and that is not a lie since I live here for 5 years and I have friends who eat them as if they eated chicken or beef. In America there are many homeless, that is not denied. but my question is, if america is so terrible why do many have the American dream? She could also can talk about police corruption here in Ghana. When they see your white color they raise your price 4 times when you go to the market, but that is not the idea. I love my Mother Land, I love my black people. and with 100 defects i will never put them on the ground. i love my American land and even with all its defects, I will continue to admire and respect it. God bless America, and God bless Ghana as well.
Good interview, informative insight
I disagree with your guest description of the poor African Americans working at Macdonald and been privileged in Ghana. That statement is so wrong it bothers racial stereotypes and troupes.
Second, she does not and have no data to support the types of careers and jobs diasporas work in their native countries.
Ghana and Ghanaians are a welcoming people and culturally will roll out the red carpet to anyone from the west. Instead of blaming diasporans for their elevated status, blame the native Ghanaian who is quick to hang on to the coattails of any American or European because some belief that it might be their ticket abroad.
The issue with foreigners getting in front the line at any public place is not the foreigners fault. Ghanaian officials will direct a foreigners to get in front of the line at any institution in Ghana. Also, America is a nuance society and until you have lived here, visiting as she seem to have made does not do justice to understanding the racial and class differences in American society. Also known as the invisible cultural differences that exist in various parts of country. Don’t talk about America when you lived in Canada. As my brethren will say, STFU be4 you STFD!!!
people are misunderstanding the core message. The displacements of the locals, the gentrification, marginalization. This is what she is try to relate. Lets not fixate on the subheadings.
Tell it like it is my sister. I do the Ghanaians are watching this video. Thank you for speaking the truth.
You are a wise woman. Thanks for the great information and truth. I pray that most Africans abroad will make it and relocate to Africa. I also pray that Africa will develop so that it will become a place worth relocating to
Love her ❤I’ve been saying this since I land in Ghana. Why can’t we pay them more, in America we would not accept this extremely low pay…so we as Africans, when we come to 🇬🇭 with our businesses we need to pay the locals better. We need to help build up the community and interact with our local neighbors. And Ghana’s real estate market need to stop 🛑 charging in $$$
I watch a guy in Rwanda who said he was getting a hair cut which cost 4$. Then he said the hair cut in Canada would cost him 25$, then in a laughing tone he remark, that he gave her a 2$ tip. I felt like crying to think that he would give this poor lady just 2$ since he knew how cheap it was. These people from America and Canada are really looking out for themselves.
Watch GBA In Tanzania he basically brags about how much money he has, his pension is also great because he work for the TTC in toronto, and has a very large pension. He was born in Grenada, but says he will not give the government there one penny. So if you are not going to give your country, why would you give africa? It just a way of hiding your money
We should all consider thy neighbor, however when Africans come to the US for better pay and send their money back home, we don’t judge them - we actual commend it as smart. Therefore we (African Americans) shouldn’t be judge for wanting to move to an African country for a more affordable life.
Good interview
4 REALLLLLLL I will remember this when I move Ghana❤
I've fallen in platonic love with this woman. I love her honesty on world view and Local view perspectives. I will go to Ghana keeping in mind her positive advice. I do have dream to create businesses in Ghana but will definitely heed her advice in my planning efforts. I will refuse to pay minimum wages and will be conscious of the conditions of my employees.
Thats the attitude of a decent individual
@@africaistalking9471 Let my actions speak louder than my words
@@albertwells7986 thats great
No one needs to assimilate anywhere. It’s about treating people as equals. ( worldwide).
Respecting everyone is the key to successful development anywhere.
Love your mind set
Enjoy the message ❤I love my African