12 HARD TRUTHS ABOUT LIVING IN GHANA
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HARD TRUTHS ABOUT LIVING IN GHANA
Ghana is often referenced as the safest country in Africa. While neighbouring and nearby countries experience political unrest, Ghana remains relatively peaceful. There are several videos and articles that share the positives of living in Ghana and how it can offer a new way of life to people.
In this video, I will share some details on HARD TRUTHS about Ghana that no one tells you about living in Ghana.
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My name is Jasmine and I have relocated from Sydney Australia to Ghana in west Africa as of the year 2020.
My parents are of Ghanaian descent and so am I although I was born in Australia. Here on my channel, my goal is to give you a real glimpse into what it’s like to live in Ghana and other parts of Africa, from the food, to the culture, to the lifestyle and everything in between. My goal is to satisfy your curiosity about Ghana and other African countries.
My prayer is that these videos do just that for several African’s in the diaspora.
Follow your bliss because life is short, follow your bliss because human life has no intrinsic value, follow your bliss because everything happens for the greater good and follow your bliss because it has all happened before.
Be careful of buying property in Ghana. They sell the same land to multiple people and there is no regulation. Giving a year's worth of rent is a gamble. You have to make sure they own the property just as when you seek home ownership. This place is more expensive than people think if they want to live the same lifestyle they lived in the USA or abroad. Don't come here if you are broke and have no recurring income.
Only in Accra
@@Ghanadiaries no its everywhere in Ghana
I watched you from Ohio as a Ghanaian. You have summed it up all perfectly. This video is a textbook example for Diasporans to learn from before moving to any part of Africa temporarily or permanently. Africa is home to all black people. Home sweet home.
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The impossible can happen all you have to do is believe!! Miracles can happen.
@alhajisannie9217 Ghana, we appreciate your welcome. I remember in my childhood right now that my first and good friend was a Ghanaian girl at school. Her family was in Gabon for many many years. After school, she sometimes invited me to her home, her mom held a restaurant... but growing up, travelling for studies overseas we lost each other years ago (...). Anyway, today I also plan to come back to our sweet home and prospect as well for anywhere interesting place over there, and wish everyone in the way welcome, we're all brothers and Africa belong to us.
I live in Ohio, too...I be wondering if Ghana so perfect .. Why Ohio... we far from perfect to me...
write the book on Surviving Ghana, Thriving in the Ghanaian Paradise
And she must get her facts and figures to prove her points and not just hear-say
That peace when you land in Ghana is everything 😊well said sweetheart and you are looking absolutely gorgeous ❤
Thank u lovely xx
As much as I’d love to live in Ghana, I cannot live anywhere with unreliable modern technologies(lights, clean water everywhere I go, reliable internet service, and road systems. 😢Governments without a strong unregulated military presence…etc. it’s still one of the most beautiful countries in the world
I love your content…
Thank u xx
This is the reason I can’t wait to leave! After after almost one year of struggling, the honeymoon is over! Life shouldn’t be so miserable and challenging.
I DON'T AGGREE WITH JASMINE. THINGS ARE MOVING PRETTY FAST AS BEFORE AND THINGS ARE MOVING FASTER IN GHANA THAN EVEN SOME PARTS OF THE WESTERN COUNTRIES OF LATE.
DON'T BELITTLED GHANA PROGRESSIONS OF LATE . GHANA IS MOVING FASTER IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE, BE YE HEALTH, SECURITY, EDUCATION, BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT, TRAVELLING, TOURISM, AND LEGAL ISSUES., GHANA IS DOING BETTER THAN MOST OF THE AFRICAN COUNTRIES NOW.
LET'S ME GIVE YOU TYPICAL EXAMPLE:
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YOU CAN REGISTER YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE UNDER ONE MINUTE. IT WASN'T LIKE THAT 2 YEARS AGO.
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IT TAKES AGES TO MAKE PAYMENTS IN GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHMENT AND YOU HAVE TO BE PHYSICALLY PRESENT TO MAKE THAT PAYMENTS. 2 YEARS AGO BUT NOW WITH A CLICK OF THE MOUSE IN YOUR HOME AND IT'S DONE.
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BEFORE YOU HAVE TO QUEU AT GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHMENTS AND MOST INSTITUTIONS SEVERAL DAYS TO BOOK APPOINTMENT'S BUT NOW WITH THE CLICK OF THE MOUSE YOU ARE READY TO GO.
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AS AT LAST EVENTARY GHANA HAD 435 COURTS ESTABLISHMENT TO DEAL WITH COURT CASES BUT NOW GHANA HAS 860 COURTS ESTABLISHMENTS TO DESL WITH LEGAL CASES..
GHANA HAS MOVED ON SO JASMINE, PLEASE DO THE NEEDFUL BY GOING TO THOSE ESTABLISHMENTS YOU'VE TALKED ABOUT AND ENQUIRE AND CHECK YOUR FACTS AND FIGURES WELL.
JASMINE, PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH AGAIN AND COME BACK WITH FACT'S AND FIGURES AND NOT JUST THE SAYING AND HEAR SAY PLEASE . THANK YOU
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I DON'T AGGREE WITH JASMINE. THINGS ARE MOVING PRETTY FAST AS BEFORE AND THINGS ARE MOVING FASTER IN GHANA THAN EVEN SOME PARTS OF THE WESTERN COUNTRIES OF LATE.
DON'T BELITTLED GHANA PROGRESSIONS OF LATE . GHANA IS MOVING FASTER IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE, BE YE HEALTH, SECURITY, EDUCATION, BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT, TRAVELLING, TOURISM, AND LEGAL ISSUES., GHANA IS DOING BETTER THAN MOST OF THE AFRICAN COUNTRIES NOW.
LET'S ME GIVE YOU TYPICAL EXAMPLE:
1.
YOU CAN REGISTER YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE UNDER ONE MINUTE. IT WASN'T LIKE THAT 2 YEARS AGO.
2,
IT TAKES AGES TO MAKE PAYMENTS IN GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHMENT AND YOU HAVE TO BE PHYSICALLY PRESENT TO MAKE THAT PAYMENTS. 2 YEARS AGO BUT NOW WITH A CLICK OF THE MOUSE IN YOUR HOME AND IT'S DONE.
3.
BEFORE YOU HAVE TO QUEU AT GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHMENTS AND MOST INSTITUTIONS SEVERAL DAYS TO BOOK APPOINTMENT'S BUT NOW WITH THE CLICK OF THE MOUSE YOU ARE READY TO GO.
4.
AS AT LAST EVENTARY GHANA HAD 435 COURTS ESTABLISHMENT TO DEAL WITH COURT CASES BUT NOW GHANA HAS 860 COURTS ESTABLISHMENTS TO DESL WITH LEGAL CASES..
GHANA HAS MOVED ON SO JASMINE, PLEASE DO THE NEEDFUL BY GOING TO THOSE ESTABLISHMENTS YOU'VE TALKED ABOUT AND ENQUIRE AND CHECK YOUR FACTS AND FIGURES WELL.
JASMINE, PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH AGAIN AND COME BACK WITH FACT'S AND FIGURES AND NOT JUST THE SAYING AND HEAR SAY PLEASE . THANK YOU
Thanks for being real. Too many young folks are being mislead online.
You’re really right nobody takes anything seriously.
And that's why moving to Gh esp before my retirement age is a big NO! The frustration and the system makes life simply unbearable 🙄
This is a sincere assessment and summary...Ghana needs your help as diasporaians ...you can become a force that can change the current trajectory...impose those positive qualities...insist on excellence...inasmuch mediocrity is becoming an undesirable culture...a change will be a relief to all living in Ghana 🇬🇭
Life is too short to take everything so serious, I love that 🇬🇭 mentality 😊
The noise is messing nice conversation
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Hahaha that Tema for you
I’m 66 and even the elderly Ghanaian women are closed off to embarking on meaningful relationships, unless you are spending your money on them or their family members. Too many people in general beg for money, like I’m just dripping with it. I’m building a house there but I wish I had waited and experienced more interactions with the people, because I would not have built there. Ghana is a great place to visit for African Americans, but in my opinion, it’s not ready for many of us to relocate there!! Ghanaian’s (many, not all), don’t take things seriously because they don’t employ critical thinking skills. Great video!!
So true.Specially with thinking skills.Non existent.
Maybe lack of exposure limits their critical thinking skills. Lord help us🙏🏽
I commend you Jasmine for once again producing another honest and well rounded video about life in ghana.
Ive probably watched 100s of youtube vlogs about Ghana. Ghana always looks shiny and instagramable, but many of these vloggers rarely tell the whole truth about life here. Its so tightly curated; they omit so much about life here, it borders on deception. The clubs, the hotels, a fantasy Ghana.
The distance between Instagram Ghana and the way most Ghanaians live is very wide and you are one of the very few vloggers who consistently addresses this. Sorry for the essay, but Thank You!
Ur welcome ❤️
Girl, you are so on point. It is about time someone told it like it is. Too many diasporans come to Ghana with 'Rose coloured glasses' on. This is a dose of REALITY. Well done. 😊
Ghana is my little peace of paradise. The only place that comes close is Barbados in my opinion. I agree with everything you said in the video. There is loads of room for improvement, but Ghana is special.
Very Special. Love love it ❤️❤️
#4 was my worst experience as well. It wasn't just one incident unfortunately for me. It was constant from the police harassing us for money to anytime I would go out wanting to make friends, it turned out just to be about money for them. Very sad mindset! My husband is from Ghana. Just wanting to relax and make friends is extremely difficult. You can't really open up and talk about anything because then people don't respect you according to how my husband explained his culture to me. I get the impression many think that just because we are from the West were automatically extremely rich and owe them. There are also some very sweet people, too.
I don’t think its because Ghanaians don’t respect people from the diaspora. I think its because a certain picture has been painted about the west and everything associated with it. So they assume everyone associated with it is coming from the fancy places seen in movies, music videos and even the news sometimes. The well traveled ones think a little differently
@@JasmineAmaa I see your point. Thank you for that insight. Great video and it's all so true! Ghana can be an amazing place. 😊
Indeed, hard truth. People are really good but you can’t easily trust people to get things done in an honest way.
You are very informative. I have been there, and you are spot on. I have gone south to CAPETOWN. I couldn't find potholes. I open bank accounts in 30 minutes. And I bought a condo in a week. Ghana just didn't do it for me. I experienced almost everything you described.... All the best!
Happy for u Kenneth xx
Was language an issue?
Ghana is so overhyped. In reality there are far too many other African countries offering so much more. Love Gh though. Give it maybe 10 more years.
Ghana isn't overhyped for those of us who appreciate the various ethnic groups, cultures, languages, and history. I hope you found your utopia. @TheChariot99
That's why I tell people Africa is so huge. We have 54 countries in the continent
Thanks for sharing these rather useful tips about living in ghana. The bit about driving at night is especially important. The road accidents in the country tend to be fatal. It's therefore advisable to be forewarned.
Two times I almost got into a near fatal crashes at night. Both times the Uber driver fell asleep 🤦🏾♂️.
😱 OMG thank you for this information @@DubG9
Wow, Jasmine you're so on point 👉☝️.
Nuff respect
Bless uo 🙏🙏❤️
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Great video. Thank you!
Great video ❤
This information is applicable not only to Ghana but ALL AFRICAN countries. A must watch for anybody in the diaspora thinking of relocating to Africa.
Try Kenya, much easier for the diaspora than West Aftica
information worth holding on to.
Great video but background noise was too much.
Sure, will fix for next time xx
Thank you for sharing this information
thanks for ur words so sweet
Great video, thanks for sharing ❤
I remember watching your channel back in 2020 and feeling all the vibes. Now, I'm in Tanzania but still enjoy your perspective.
Lovely 💕
Nice one Sister, thank you.
Splendid video, simply put Ghana is still work in progress.
Absolutely well said!
Ur right about everything you just mentioned.
Very realistic and well rounded. Thanks for sharing.
With number 12 hard truth issue, that can be a plus also moving to Ghana. If your moving to another country and you have an idea of starting a business, create business ideas that is lack their or has limited amount of access, so now your filling the gaps to build the country.
Proud of you dear 👍 ❤️❤️🇬🇭🇬🇭
Follow your bliss I be just smiling right along with you!!
Hello Queen,
You look Amazing ❤
You are speaking the Truth. In my experience in vacation' in Ghana sometimes as long as 4 weeks, I was always able to make money for transportation and Chop Chop. I even tried to set others up in business only to never see any rewards 🙄
Thank you Queen for this critical information 😊 also it is very important to travel around with someone you can trust and speak the language.
I love Ghana but it is not the place for me to live😊
LoVe you Queen ❤️❤️
Thanks Val, yes i completely understand why xx
Jasmine, you analysed what life is really like here in Ghana. Bravo
Exactly it's difficult to find people that you can open up to in Ghana you are correct
Very candid. Love your channel
Appreciate u xx
Please tell us each location you visited... beautiful and serene
hi Jasmine love the video and ur dress how's Aisha well i hope ? Ashley Australia
Be honest @all time! Am really impressed with your honesty and diligent research. Africans need to wake up we can make the continent more better place. GBA❤🙏.
Big Jazz with the info!!!!!💪🏾
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Jasmine, i am from Lithuania and i love watching your videos. You are such an inspiration! You are always positive and your videos are very informative. Keep up the good work! ❤
Thank u so much ❤️
Nice information, thank you. 😊
You are Welcome 😊
Excellent submission, Ama.
Thank you xx
Very informative.
Glad it was helpful! X
You are Jasmine Ama Santoah Ghana...you're doing a wonderful job deserving commendations ...Anywho...I am looking forward to meeting you personally hopefully ...
Jazz, this is probably your most transparent vlog to date. Excellent 👍🏾 vlog of the hard facts of Ghana 🇬🇭..
Finally, I also appreciate the English translation on the footnote at the end which adds to your transparency.
Thanks 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
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Great video, Ama. Informative and straight to the point.
Thanks Afia ❤️
This was well needed, well done! ❤
Glad u found it useful ❤️
Thank you Jasmine 🎉🎉🎉
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YES!! I like how you hitting KEY Points on the topic...keep it up SiS!! I love it...
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am glad to get another installment of your journey Jasmine
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Thank you for sharing it! Looking stunning ❤
Thanks Patience xx
Well said Ama ❤❤❤
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Excellent video. Thanks for the game
Glad you enjoyed it! X
Great content Jasmine . Watching from Bristol
Thank u xx
@@JasmineAmaa always welcome. Let’s create again
It’s true. The part about making friends. I have made 2 friends so far. That’s about it. The language barrier is also a problem for me.
After being here 15 years I read the book ‘imported Ghanaian’. For me, it’s where the ancestors sent me so I don’t think it’s luck but for a purpose. 25 years later I give thanks that I’ve survived. Bless up Sista Jasmine we are neighbours oh 😅
❤ hey neighbour. love that you shared your story x
You are awesome
Thank you for this sis. Some honesty (for once) is a breath of fresh air! I've grown up outside of Ghana, and have been extremely worried about moving back. Thanks for your perspective❤
U should visit, i am sure a lot has changed 🙏🏾❤️
Great video Jasmine. The last point is spot on. The healthcare delivery system is atrocious. The system sort of works marginally better if you are ready to grease a whole lot of elbows. The economy and survivability in Ghana is built on the system not functioning
Great video with excellent content ! Well needed information.
And like always you look amazing 😊
Thank you so much! X
Very good information it helped me to know what to expect
Happy to hear that ❤️
The experiences are not peculiar to only Ghana but most African and developing countries.But no matter how is it like,in Ghana the problems or challenges will be fix.The goodys outweigh the bad.Thanks Ama for being real.
Great video and awesome information!!! My name is written all over #7 and we own a home in Ghana. I love it!!!❤
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❤❤❤❤ the facts. I think you can rely these facts to when you move to any new country. It is about adaptation to change
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I enjoy your video from 🇸🇪 born kenya
Thank u xx
Love the realistic and insightful vision laid out for the diaspora if they are chosing to relocate. Thanks.
Thank you 🙏🏾
Jasmine! Many Thanks! Great information! Yeah! P.S. That YELLOW dress becomes you!
Glad it was helpful! X
Looking great AMA ❤ love the color 💚🔥💛
Thank u Clifton x
@@JasmineAmaa hot 🔥 it up queen.
Thanks for the content, but the recording conditions are really bad. I almost gave up.
Sorry about that
Another great work Jaz!!!! Very informative and creative...love the style, the color, and concept. You are always enhancing your craft.. this is why you are still afloat compare to other Ghanaian youtubers.. you go from showing us the poor, the middle class, and rolling with the high ballers who pay $200 for a table in a club... you are great!!!
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Hi Jasmine - another informative & helpful video - not like I didn't know - but always love hearing you speak facts (and supporting when I can). Yes, #12 is a major, non-negotiable, for me. Wishing you a great week ahead ❤💛🖤💚
I love the cane ornaments dancing in the wind!
And u too Nana ❤️
Thanks for sharing the beautiful continent and most friendly people in the world 😘 ❤GHANA ❤
My pleasure 😊
I appreciate the honesty jasmine❤🙏🏿🇬🇭 I’m living in the US currently and considering making that move 😅.. luckily I do have a small circle of friends I’ve made during my couple times over there and they really look out for me God bless them ❤❤❤❤. All the things you’ve talked about I’ve already been addressing those situations (money, business etc. lol)
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Jasmine, do you know much about Suyani?
I lived in Komenda for 3 years (1964-67) as a child (8-11). Liked the beach but very isolating. Video hard to hear. Lots of background noise but glad you made it regardless.
Oh lovely. Will fix next time x
You're beautiful my sister 😅 and great content !!
Thank u 😊
LOL! 😂😂😂. The somwone dancing next to the outbreak took me all the way out!
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What is your opinion with the Beyond the-view in Absubi mountains
Beautiful Queen Ama 🎉❤💐💜✌️🎊🥂👀👏🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks Kwaku ❤️
I can’t wait to leave!
Yes, you have to change and adapt. And I think coming from the diaspora you also have to keep in mind things will not always be as efficient so patience is important. Do not expect things to happen quickly!
Right on x
Thank you so much for this briefing. Your insight and POV while in Ghana makes me e cited at the prospect of relocation there. Well done.
Oh and you are workimg that dress. ❤🌻
Thank u x
Great vid. Thank you for your honesty about moving to and living in Ghana. People need to do their research about migrating to Ghana (or any other country). It isn't all sunshine, beaches and jollof rice. LOL
Many people in the west take what we have for granted and a lot of western black people have very naive views of Africa (in terms of the cultures, the people's looks, etc).
Either way, Ghana is a beautiful country.
Very true and thank u 🙏🏾
So true
I like your sincerity, most TH-camrs out here made it seems like grass is greener in Ghana without pointing out the potential challenges people may face while visiting especially people from diaspora who are use to a working system. though as an African i always know life is not as beautiful as most TH-camrs project it to be in Ghana, pls don’t get me wrong Ghana is peaceful and a beautiful country but it has its own challenges too. Don’t plan living in Ghana permanently without having a solid plans on how to bring in some income while over there, and another great point you made was about having a beautiful business ideas thinking it will work in Ghana just as it’s working in the west, me personally, that has been my huge concern because i have all these great business ideas but i always ask myself, are these ideas going to work in Ghana.
Once again thanks for your sincerity and i hope to meet you when i visit next month!
U r welcome xx
Nana Ama, building meaningful human relationships is difficult everywhere around the world. Even with pets, it takes time and effort. Humans are complex beings and it takes us time to trust a stranger and bring him or her into our inner lives. Great observations, thanks.
Yes, but it easy to assume its easy to form friendships here because of how friendly the people are here.
@@JasmineAmaa I get your point. However, I still think it is easier to do in Ghana, and Africa in general, compared to the West. I've lived with my American neighbors for 20+ years and I only know the name of one guy and it's not for lack of effort. In fact, there's a couple who wouldn't even respond when we say hello and it's not because of any conflict/problem between us.
Classic
Nice dress...😊
I am an African American Christ Minister. I married the best Ghanaian. We live in Brong Ahafo, Sunyani and. I love it ! I am currently in the USA. I have watched many of your videos before and after coming to Ghana. Medaase.
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Information on how to live in the LOWER INCOME BRACKET 🇯🇲
Well, one truth also is that I like you very much, lol......very good video.
Lol thanks
It is SO LOUD. NYC is not even that loud.
You’re alway very helpful in sharing the real situation. I love and the people. My African - American friends are NOT happy with puppy 🐶 you’ve in Ghana . He got to go.
Which puppy?
@@JasmineAmaa the dude who was caught plagiarising from ex-American presidents.
Hi Jasmine,
please where are you at 6 mins30?
Im currently designing my garden and love the rattan furniture.
Does anyone know the price of rattan 2 seater garden sofa and 2 armchairs please? It might be cheaper to ship from abroad. Thanks.
Thanks.
It’s probably cheaper here. I can connect u with the guy whose shop I filmed infront of. Email me amajasminee@gmail.com x
@@JasmineAmaa thank you!
Even in China Mall garden sets are 10,000ghc now. In Orca and Kitea it is 15,000ghc +
So I'd love to speak to your guy! Emailing you now.
Work on the noise mext time, sound not too great but still liked the video thou..
Noted! Thanks Luke xx
By the grace of God I meet and made some really good friends/family in Ghana. Its going on 2 years and we chat at least 1-2 times a week. I married a Ghanian and they love me and I love them. Our wedding was Lit and my family so beautiful and I love Ghana. It was very easy for me to meet people, I am very outgoing, friendly and open minded. I also know that you must be respectful of the culture and the differences. It is very laid back, pay is different so I advise having a job outside the country before you come that pays a high salary, remote work or some type of business venture/idea, the power goes out, there are a lot of holidays. But I love it and its beautiful. I drove this last visit and explored so much more. Can not wait to come back! I will be moving there in the next 3 years. I love Ghana!🙏💗😇
Love this 🥰