She is honest. As a Ghanaian, I know everything she said is the truth. Don’t date people on the internet because a lot of people gets scammed and if you are dating a Ghanaian in Ghana, go to his parents home period.
@@perrymatasa1581 hey me to am dating ghanian even soon I will be in ghana but for now am working in gulf.......what make suprise is that the man doesn't talk to his family and he said that I will never meet his parents.......but we love each other more.......but when we talk visiting kenya he said we shall go but not now......we are still as gf and bf we have not meet officially...
she is really speaking facts. i am ghanaian and i was raised in ghana too. really, if he doesn’t introduce you to his family it’s a huge red flag. even a ghanaian, i’m still learning from this video. blessings and thank you for sharing ❤️💛💚
very good video. as a ghanain i watch alot of diaspora who move to ghana and they make alot of mistakes , too zealous etc, and i try to warn the m but they think im a hater who doesnt want them to connect to africa and their roots etc, but sometiems they too gullible, so i like you channel because they will listen to someone who is a black american. i think you should even do a video on red flags off dating african man online . many black american women dating someoen they think they love online and dont know they just being used for money.
I’m from America and dating a Ghanaian still is Ghana! So valuable! The first thing my man did was connect me with all his family on WhatsApp and Facebook ❤️❤️❤️
She speaks pure facts. I met everyone in his family but his parents. When I pressed he told me I wouldn't be accepted by his Igbo parents. I stopped wasting my time and chucked him the deuce, it hurt but I loved myself more than him
it really depends. Some families are more conservative than others. All my brothers never introduced their now wives to my parents until few months to their engagement(2 dated for 7 yrs since it was from college, and 1 married his wife within 7 months of dating) Many African parents especially the wealthy class find it insulting if you keep bring different boyfriends and girlfriends to introduce to the family. You only bring a person to them when u are absolutely sure you will be marrying them. What serious men to show seriousness is they invite you to family events and parties so ppl get to see you and assess you indirectly and then as time goes on, research is done on your background and family (We yorubas have a name for this background search). By the time you bring the girl to the family formally, bakground search is already well done and approved silently.
@@sweetspice9120 Many of us African Americans have no clue about the levels to this. This is why it's best to do as the lady being interviewed says. Have a trusted African host family to show you the correct way. Loved this video
@@tkelly2546If he said you should wait until you're serious about your future plans then that's understandable because you don't take a boyfriend or girlfriend to African parents. Very few accept that.
I'm from western NC (one of the southern US states) and the only man I introduced to my father was my husband because he wanted to ask my father for his blessings. We married 9 months after we met, its been 29 loving years now and 4 kids. So, I think we follow some of the same customs depending on how one is reared
I really appreciate this video and the honest...she kept it real. She gave an excellent interview. Good source of information. I could listen to her all day. Good job!
We have gotten questions by Diasporans concerning this very subject. The Empress in this video has great information for them. I will definitely refer them to your video. Thanks again Ny's Corner. Another great video!
I’m getting Married in Ghana in July it will be a traditional Ghanaian wedding!! But I’ve enjoyed watching this very informative he’s already informed me of a lot of this.
maybe do a video on " how to know if you are financially ready to move from america to africa" or " 10 things you need to do as a black american before moving to africa " theres a lady that posted in one of the year of return group chats who is a black american living in thailand and she wants to mmve to ghana permantly next month, and she has never been to ghana before. i couldnt beleive it. so i had to advise her a ghanaian that i dont think its a smart decision to do , i recommend at least someone visit for about 3 months or something.
I am in the process of putting together a few videos dealing with that subject matter because I have been getting questions about how to survive here financially and just the mere basics of moving here. Even though my mom and I moved here without coming lol. I totally agree with you that she should visit if she can. Definitely more to come, MUCH LOVE!!
what a black american man who meets ghanian women on the net, of course you hear they love you can you send usa dollars to exchange to cedis, you might receive pictures of the woman they want you to go to ghana or they want you to help them get visas or password to come to America to be with you. they are either hungry, or no lights,former boyfriend cheated on them and they are age 29 or 30. Christian,.
I am Nigerian (Igbo) and it’s all the same culture. My fam members have been intermarrying with Ghanaians for well over a century actually. The traditional (customary) marriage is very important in many African cultures I know about. Children is very important, everything she said is facts! Love this my diaspora sister, she knows her stuff o! 😁
It's true mom...... but one thing I have to correct u on one thing. When it comes to marriage laws... when the man dies and the couple did sign courts papers around their properties, these days the court definitely hands every wealth or properties singed in the wife's & children's name... The husband's family can never take those things from you.
Great interview sis but as someone who is part of the Ghanaian diaspora (british born Ghanaian) i’m yet to come across another british born Ghanaian who doesn’t want to have a traditional Ghanaian wedding (what Aunty in the video is referring to as a customary wedding). I’d love to meet someone who doesn’t want one, it would be interesting to understand why
I have a friend who has recently become involved with a gentleman from Ghana on line. She says she is in love, but they have never met!! She needs to listen to this information and possibly speak to the wonderful Sister you interviewed. I think she should take it a little slower just to make sure she is making the right decision. Thanks so much!
The thing is, she will never understand you now until he breaks her heart. There are few genuine ones but the scammers are plenty and they are those mostly online.
Thank you so much for sharing the facts. I enjoy your Channel. Pls I would like to find out some information about Ga people. How is their Culture in Accra, if you could do an interview on how they get married. Thanks in Advance
Ddaanngg this was useful. I want to settle down and marry in ghana. I don't even have children yet and I'm 36. I am still in pursuit to become a citizen in 🇬🇭. Currently in Texas in the U.S.A.. I am currently dating someone online from ghana...it feels like it's real though...idk
Alway let the family know, not only the parent but also the HEAD of the family of the person you are dating in Ghana and your child will have everything he/she is entitled to in Ghana never leave the head of the family out. The Akans call him Abusua payin. Other tribes have their own name for this guy. He is normally the oldest male member of the family, he takes care of the family properties including lands. Families can number from thousands and more, some less.
I have two dear friends (African American women) like myself who years ago married Ghanaian men who were in the US to attend Bible college. Both of them found out later that their husbands had wives and families in Ghana!
So they probably did the traditional wedding. Which in Ghana is just like an official wedding. Man I cannot fathom the idea of my husband having a traditional marriage with another woman. And I am African.
There are wills that can be written by law, but the problem is the wills are not general enforced. But the custom rights are more enforced compared to the wills drafted in court
BANNER OF THE DAY!!! You are responsible for your decisions. Check your hormones, take a deep breath and allow a good amount of oxygen to flow through your brains. That romantic feeling you develop when you haven't met someone in person is not serendipidity, it is marginal stupidity. In Ghana, tradition is "THICK" in the villages and gets "DILUTED" as you get into the big cities. However, the influence of family tradition is everywhere. So YES, meeting the family (or a family member) is a good indication of where you stand. With the language barrier, how about an agreement that english is spoken when around the Ghanaian family? Family calls are very common with Ghanaians. It's ok to put general conversations on speaker so that everyone feels a part of it. It removes the suspicion when you have to excuse yourself and take the call in private. #bridgethegap #Pollinate
In terms of inheritance of property when someone died, It depends on the ethnic group. The Ashantis inheritance of property is through matrimonial and the Ewes is through paternal.
Is important that you have good rapport with the family. Even when your spouse died, you still have your properties. Family is Very very important in Ghana. The sister is also right about all the stuff said. Know the family you’re married to!!!!!. If the guy doesn’t introduce you to his mom and dad vice versa, run away!! America, we can marry without our parents knowing, that it doesn’t happen in Ghana.
Good interview. With the cold hard facts. I was born to Ghanaian parents and grew up in the UK. I did a couple years of high school and some college in Ghana and then moved to the US. My advise to Diasporeans on this Ghana marriage issue is to stay away from it. You have no clue of the culture and mentality that govern over there. The Ghana women think they have no options that is why they put up with it. Finding a happily married Ghana woman is actually rare. For them its not the happiness, it is the status of being married and having children that they care about. What bothers me is that all the assetts and work you put in the marriage etc is for somebody else to assess and even benefit from. Even with the recent legal changes women and children are routinely evicted and dispossessed upon divorce or death of a spouse. Inability to have kids is an automatic Polygamy situation or divorce. Even without that Polygamy or extra marital children is normal with zero consequences. There is no such thing as ME over there. Everybody belongs to an extended family whether you want to or not and you comply with the collective rules. That's it there is nothing else to consider. Period.
@Anuaa Adadzewa Awotwe ok. Tell me what I wrote that is wrong. Let us debate it. Ghana marriage is among the more primitive marriage we see in the world. Women and children are chattels in Ghana marriage. It is a cultural problem combined with a dysfunctional govt.
But you can't introduce everyone to family unless the talk it is about marriage. Africans don't want to see boyfriends and girlfriends but someone you will marry
And sometimes too, the woman (if from the Diaspora) must stand strong and fight for what she deserves or has earned with their deceased husband.... And this law or rules apply across all the Ghanaian cultures....If the deceased husband did put his mediate wife & children's name on his properties, his extended family may try n fight it, but the wife fight can earned her n her children those inheritances...and this rule works for both a Diasporan wife or Ghanaian wofe... they go through same issues as well - not only the woman from America or from outside....👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿✌🏿👌🏿
The thing about tribes is not fully correct. My dad is Ewe and my mum is Akuapem. My aunt married a Fanti. My cousin married a Hausa. There are lots of intermarriages. I don't know maybe it's because I don't live in Ghana.
You're right. In my extended family we're a mixture of Ga, Fante, Ewe, Ashanti and Krobo. So I've cousins, aunt's and uncles from all those regions and we all get along great.
Marriages in Ghana is a family thing because none of the couples can decide on divorce without the families consent. The families always step in to solve any problem that arises in the marriage but if you marry on the street then you lose all the intervention rights.
Better slow your role with the 2 wife thing, Mr. Action Jackson. Mess around with a Ghanaian lady and your shaft might never work again and become useless..😁😁😁
I have a friend dating two Ghanaian women. He's from the US. It's a long distance thing with even a longer story. Question how would you able tonight both of them, assuming they are both okay with it?
Ny, thanks for all your efforts. Your guest did her best to speak about Ghanaian marital customs, traditions, and laws and I'm sure she means well. But I'm afraid some of the things she said aren't accurate, and I think it's simply because she doesn't know or understand the norms in question. Given the importance of the subject, I suggest you find others, preferably a Ghanaian family attorney, or an educated Ghanaian elder to also address the topic. But the warning she gave to "sisters" flying to Ghana and rushing into marriage is on point! DO NOT DO IT! Why would anyone make such a life-changing commitment to a total stranger you don't know? That's too risky and foolish! Wherever anyone lives, Ghana or America, you should not marry someone you have only known online. At the very least, give yourself time to know this person - his or her values, outlook on life, character etc. It's always wise to look before you leap! Again, thanks for your enlightening videos, and I hope you take my suggestion into account. Blessings to you.
Really, I just cannot fathom why our African American sisters especially, come over to Ghana and suddenly become 'experts' at Ghanaian culture and tradition. This woman is clearly recounting her own version of stuff she has heard about Ghanaian customs, some of which is sadly, pure misinformation. But the penchant of the African-American TH-camrs to seek information from these partly-informed Americans is the REAL problem here. As a result, there is SO MUCH MISINFORMATION BEING SPREAD BY ZEALOUS BUT IGNORANT AFRICAN AMERICANS ABOUT AFRICAN CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS. Very disturbing indeed.
I think this comment is extreme and uncalled for. If you want to give Ny feedback, I am sure she will welcome it. But your comments are rude in my opionion. Be blessed
@@positivevibes2406 What do you mean by this comment is uncalled for? Every Ghanaian knows that some of what the older lady said was way off the truth. For example, her claim that tribes do not inter-marry, or that the Akans will never allow one of their own to marry an Eweh, is palpably false, and potentially inflammatory to Ghanaian society. The poster, Paa Ben, was right in pointing out the errors, and suggesting that an elderly Ghanaian with proper knowledge of the culture be asked to elaborate on it. You clearly have self-esteem issues, to feel you have to jump to the defence of the American lady, though the Ghanaian Paa Ben is clearly right, and made his point courteously. Poor you.
Akans marry Ewes regularly. My brother Akan, my cousin Akan my ex Akan. Just me alone I have or know three friends and family married to Ewes. Wasn't common but now it is. Fantes an ewes have been marrying for the longest time.
And you don't have to do the customary marriage it's not law. The Islamic marriage and traditional are not legally binding abroad. So if you want to travel, you need to do the court house.
If your mom or Dad dies right after the funeral you are give father or mother this is done by the Akans i don't know about the other tribes these new father or mother will play the same roll as your biological parent.
I came to this video just to learn what my 2 children (4 yr olds) are going to experience in the future. My ex, a mother of 4 is flying in to marry a Man from Ghana this November. I was shocked to find out after she kept it a secret from me. As far as I know, they met on the Internet, she bought her own plane ticket & wedding dress so says her friends to go do that. I assume this man will need a green card application started to eventually come to the US. Red flags as this video has pointed out. I just wanted to know what kind of life my twin sons are headed for.
Greetings Brother! Please forgive the delay. Please make sure the situation is right in terms of motives on both parts. If you would like to contact me via email, my address is nyscorner@yahoo.com.
I met a very fine Ghanaian man on online, he was rushing me to send him an invitation letter to come to American to visit at first, we agreed on him visiting but later he askes if he can just stay and not go back to Ghana. I asked him to introduce me to his family first before I sent him the invitation letter he kept postponing the days and times to connect me with his mom, so I called him out on it and stopped talking with him.
I know were mainly speaking to WOMEN, but I wish you would have spoken more to the MEN on the same subject. I am currently talking to a woman from Ghana, I'm moving there regardless, but would like to know if that same ordeal applies to men dating a Ghanaian woman. At least I know she should introduce me to her family, mainly the heads of her family. Thanks for sharing.
Im currently date a Ghanian women long distance I already done the knock I already spoke to her family and was given a list of items such as Schnapps, Kente cloth, cow, soft drinks, cola nut, etc she helped me with getting the things needed her family has already accepted me I'm good faith and she is 29 years old but I do know if you haven't spoke to the family or if they haven't accepted you or gotten in contact/communication with the family then your probably getting scammed if anyone says they want you to give them $30,000 or something outrageous red flag run
Intermarriage are common, we marry from all tribes and religious backgrounds its no problem at all,most of what she saying is true except for that point.
If I am a Black American man. Trying to marrying a Ghanaian woman. Would I have to pay dowry(money) to the my Ghanaian girlfriend father before getting married?
As a woman I wouldn't marry a Ghanaian what do you mean the family takes over the husband's burial when he dies hell nooo. U r truly screwed if a woman doesn't have kids with the man
Also, Muslim men don't automatically have the right to have four wives. You can also pledge that you don't want it. It's not all Muslim men that want to four wives. There also has to be a reason why they pick another wife. It can't just be for no reason. He has to have enough money to keep those wives. Mostly men pick four wives because they feel like doing it but they don't have to do it and it's not their right to have four wives just for the sake of it.
The money, schnapps and gifts etc...it is called dowry...this is what the husband give to the wife’s family. The wife’s family can demand the amount of the dowry...
She is honest. As a Ghanaian, I know everything she said is the truth. Don’t date people on the internet because a lot of people gets scammed and if you are dating a Ghanaian in Ghana, go to his parents home period.
Wonderfully strong culture with deep love for family.
How can you tell if the person you're dating from ghana is not scamming you
I have been dating this guy from Ghana for 3yrs now and still he doesn't want to take me to his country I'm from kenya...he wants to go see my parents
@@perrymatasa1581 hey me to am dating ghanian even soon I will be in ghana but for now am working in gulf.......what make suprise is that the man doesn't talk to his family and he said that I will never meet his parents.......but we love each other more.......but when we talk visiting kenya he said we shall go but not now......we are still as gf and bf we have not meet officially...
she is really speaking facts. i am ghanaian and i was raised in ghana too. really, if he doesn’t introduce you to his family it’s a huge red flag. even a ghanaian, i’m still learning from this video. blessings and thank you for sharing ❤️💛💚
What about cousins etc that introduction is important for introduction
very good video. as a ghanain i watch alot of diaspora who move to ghana and they make alot of mistakes , too zealous etc, and i try to warn the m but they think im a hater who doesnt want them to connect to africa and their roots etc, but sometiems they too gullible, so i like you channel because they will listen to someone who is a black american. i think you should even do a video on red flags off dating african man online . many black american women dating someoen they think they love online and dont know they just being used for money.
She is purely smart... amazing .. she knows too much... am loving this
I’m from America and dating a Ghanaian still is Ghana! So valuable! The first thing my man did was connect me with all his family on WhatsApp and Facebook ❤️❤️❤️
I need ur help on something can we find a other way to connect
But you to know where their family house located.
SHE DID HER BEST TO EXPLAIN THE CULTURE AM IMPRESS BUT I THINK YOU SHOULD SEE THE OLDEST PEOPLES IN GHANA TO EXPLAIN IT MORE .
Wow, Glad You Interviewed Someone From The Diaspora Who's Been There For Decades To Really Get The Truth❣️
She speaks pure facts. I met everyone in his family but his parents. When I pressed he told me I wouldn't be accepted by his Igbo parents. I stopped wasting my time and chucked him the deuce, it hurt but I loved myself more than him
it really depends. Some families are more conservative than others. All my brothers never introduced their now wives to my parents until few months to their engagement(2 dated for 7 yrs since it was from college, and 1 married his wife within 7 months of dating) Many African parents especially the wealthy class find it insulting if you keep bring different boyfriends and girlfriends to introduce to the family. You only bring a person to them when u are absolutely sure you will be marrying them. What serious men to show seriousness is they invite you to family events and parties so ppl get to see you and assess you indirectly and then as time goes on, research is done on your background and family (We yorubas have a name for this background search). By the time you bring the girl to the family formally, bakground search is already well done and approved silently.
@@sweetspice9120 Many of us African Americans have no clue about the levels to this. This is why it's best to do as the lady being interviewed says. Have a trusted African host family to show you the correct way. Loved this video
@@tkelly2546If he said you should wait until you're serious about your future plans then that's understandable because you don't take a boyfriend or girlfriend to African parents. Very few accept that.
Yes!
I'm from western NC (one of the southern US states) and the only man I introduced to my father was my husband because he wanted to ask my father for his blessings. We married 9 months after we met, its been 29 loving years now and 4 kids. So, I think we follow some of the same customs depending on how one is reared
I really appreciate this video and the honest...she kept it real. She gave an excellent interview. Good source of information. I could listen to her all day. Good job!
We have gotten questions by Diasporans concerning this very subject. The Empress in this video has great information for them. I will definitely refer them to your video. Thanks again Ny's Corner. Another great video!
This is a really important topic thanks for sharing
Have watched lot of bloggers but I think u got the gift for what u doing and I pray and hope u blow up big time cos u doing super great
I really enjoyed the interview
Love it. The family has to approve. They love you the most.
I’m getting Married in Ghana in July it will be a traditional Ghanaian wedding!! But I’ve enjoyed watching this very informative he’s already informed me of a lot of this.
Congratulations. I wish you all the best.
@@markkofi8522 Thank you
@@markkofi8522 thank you
Dear NY thank you for the info that you put out about Ghana keep up the good work.
maybe do a video on " how to know if you are financially ready to move from america to africa" or " 10 things you need to do as a black american before moving to africa " theres a lady that posted in one of the year of return group chats who is a black american living in thailand and she wants to mmve to ghana permantly next month, and she has never been to ghana before. i couldnt beleive it. so i had to advise her a ghanaian that i dont think its a smart decision to do , i recommend at least someone visit for about 3 months or something.
I am in the process of putting together a few videos dealing with that subject matter because I have been getting questions about how to survive here financially and just the mere basics of moving here. Even though my mom and I moved here without coming lol. I totally agree with you that she should visit if she can. Definitely more to come, MUCH LOVE!!
what a black american man who meets ghanian women on the net, of course you hear they love you can you send usa dollars to exchange to cedis, you might receive pictures of the woman they want you to go to ghana or they want you to help them get visas or password to come to America to be with you. they are either hungry, or no lights,former boyfriend cheated on them and they are age 29 or 30. Christian,.
I am Nigerian (Igbo) and it’s all the same culture. My fam members have been intermarrying with Ghanaians for well over a century actually.
The traditional (customary) marriage is very important in many African cultures I know about.
Children is very important, everything she said is facts! Love this my diaspora sister, she knows her stuff o! 😁
Your videos are very very educative. Thank you
This was interesting and awesome thanks, i am new to your channel I saw you on Wode Maya last station great interview!!!
I loved this🇬🇭 I just learned soo much🤞🏾thanku 4keeping it 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🇬🇭
This was so informative!
Awesome video. Amazing host.
Great information, you are doing an amazing job connecting the Diaspora with our African brothers and sisters. Keep going and keep growing lil sis!
Fantastic interview! 😇👍🔥
Good to know first person ever to talk about this❤❤❤❤ thanks
It's true mom...... but one thing I have to correct u on one thing. When it comes to marriage laws... when the man dies and the couple did sign courts papers around their properties, these days the court definitely hands every wealth or properties singed in the wife's & children's name... The husband's family can never take those things from you.
Is this really true
Not always Mr.
Great interview sis but as someone who is part of the Ghanaian diaspora (british born Ghanaian) i’m yet to come across another british born Ghanaian who doesn’t want to have a traditional Ghanaian wedding (what Aunty in the video is referring to as a customary wedding). I’d love to meet someone who doesn’t want one, it would be interesting to understand why
I see African customs are the same in a lot of African countries
I have a friend who has recently become involved with a gentleman from Ghana on line. She says she is in love, but they have never met!! She needs to listen to this information and possibly speak to the wonderful Sister you interviewed. I think she should take it a little slower just to make sure she is making the right decision. Thanks so much!
That guy who is in Ghana is a fraud. See him before you commit your heart and money.
Totally agree. Please tell her not to get involved
As a British Ghanaian, this sounds fishy even to me (someone who doesn’t know much about this type of thing). Has she had video calls with him?
The thing is, she will never understand you now until he breaks her heart. There are few genuine ones but the scammers are plenty and they are those mostly online.
Akua Akwaa totally agree. There are genuine ones out there but even going through the process to find one will be LONG lool.
Stunning
Thank you! Cheers!🤗
Thank you so much for this information!!!
Thank you so much for sharing the facts. I enjoy your Channel.
Pls I would like to find out some information about Ga people. How is their Culture in Accra, if you could do an interview on how they get married. Thanks in Advance
Ddaanngg this was useful. I want to settle down and marry in ghana. I don't even have children yet and I'm 36. I am still in pursuit to become a citizen in 🇬🇭. Currently in Texas in the U.S.A.. I am currently dating someone online from ghana...it feels like it's real though...idk
Wishing u good luck
Have u met her yet?
@@missceebrownin No I haven't met her yet
@@trottiemcqueen2044 I'd suggest going there and meeting her in person ASAP - I'm sure it's in your plans tho
@@missceebrownin Absolutely!
Alway let the family know, not only the parent but also the HEAD of the family of the person you are dating in Ghana and your child will have everything he/she is entitled to in Ghana never leave the head of the family out. The Akans call him Abusua payin. Other tribes have their own name for this guy. He is normally the oldest male member of the family, he takes care of the family properties including lands. Families can number from thousands and more, some less.
I have two dear friends (African American women) like myself who years ago married Ghanaian men who were in the US to attend Bible college. Both of them found out later that their husbands had wives and families in Ghana!
So they probably did the traditional wedding. Which in Ghana is just like an official wedding. Man I cannot fathom the idea of my husband having a traditional marriage with another woman. And I am African.
oh lawd
Then they were not truthful,period.
This is funny, preachers ain't shit all over the world. Churched up religious hens get exactly what thier looking for... fakery
It's not uncommon. People should be careful.
Lovely interview......I love it ..❤
There are wills that can be written by law, but the problem is the wills are not general enforced. But the custom rights are more enforced compared to the wills drafted in court
BANNER OF THE DAY!!! You are responsible for your decisions. Check your hormones, take a deep breath and allow a good amount of oxygen to flow through your brains. That romantic feeling you develop when you haven't met someone in person is not serendipidity, it is marginal stupidity.
In Ghana, tradition is "THICK" in the villages and gets "DILUTED" as you get into the big cities. However, the influence of family tradition is everywhere. So YES, meeting the family (or a family member) is a good indication of where you stand.
With the language barrier, how about an agreement that english is spoken when around the Ghanaian family? Family calls are very common with Ghanaians. It's ok to put general conversations on speaker so that everyone feels a part of it. It removes the suspicion when you have to excuse yourself and take the call in private.
#bridgethegap #Pollinate
sounds like a beautiful rich culture to me
I hope a film producer will make a great movie on our custom. Is soo beautiful
She is spot on her delivery...
In terms of inheritance of property when someone died, It depends on the ethnic group. The Ashantis inheritance of property is through matrimonial and the Ewes is through paternal.
*Matrilineal
Good to know .
How do you mix Islam with tribal inheritance?
Sounds like all of African culture.
Great discussion
This all sounds so biblical. I see kinsman redeemer all throughout this. These people are doing scriptural customs. I'm speechless.
Is important that you have good rapport with the family. Even when your spouse died, you still have your properties. Family is Very very important in Ghana. The sister is also right about all the stuff said. Know the family you’re married to!!!!!. If the guy doesn’t introduce you to his mom and dad vice versa, run away!! America, we can marry without our parents knowing, that it doesn’t happen in Ghana.
In Congo it's the same. No court house wedding or church wedding If no traditional wedding
Good interview. With the cold hard facts. I was born to Ghanaian parents and grew up in the UK. I did a couple years of high school and some college in Ghana and then moved to the US. My advise to Diasporeans on this Ghana marriage issue is to stay away from it. You have no clue of the culture and mentality that govern over there. The Ghana women think they have no options that is why they put up with it. Finding a happily married Ghana woman is actually rare. For them its not the happiness, it is the status of being married and having children that they care about. What bothers me is that all the assetts and work you put in the marriage etc is for somebody else to assess and even benefit from. Even with the recent legal changes women and children are routinely evicted and dispossessed upon divorce or death of a spouse. Inability to have kids is an automatic Polygamy situation or divorce. Even without that Polygamy or extra marital children is normal with zero consequences. There is no such thing as ME over there. Everybody belongs to an extended family whether you want to or not and you comply with the collective rules. That's it there is nothing else to consider. Period.
@Anuaa Adadzewa Awotwe ok. Tell me what I wrote that is wrong. Let us debate it. Ghana marriage is among the more primitive marriage we see in the world. Women and children are chattels in Ghana marriage. It is a cultural problem combined with a dysfunctional govt.
@Anuaa Adadzewa Awotwe come on sister. What did I say that is incorrect? We watched the same video but somehow reached opposite conclusions.
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But you can't introduce everyone to family unless the talk it is about marriage. Africans don't want to see boyfriends and girlfriends but someone you will marry
All my six siblings are married to different tribes.
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And sometimes too, the woman (if from the Diaspora) must stand strong and fight for what she deserves or has earned with their deceased husband.... And this law or rules apply across all the Ghanaian cultures....If the deceased husband did put his mediate wife & children's name on his properties, his extended family may try n fight it, but the wife fight can earned her n her children those inheritances...and this rule works for both a Diasporan wife or Ghanaian wofe... they go through same issues as well - not only the woman from America or from outside....👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿✌🏿👌🏿
The thing about tribes is not fully correct.
My dad is Ewe and my mum is Akuapem.
My aunt married a Fanti. My cousin married a Hausa.
There are lots of intermarriages.
I don't know maybe it's because I don't live in Ghana.
Yeah there are inter marriages but still not every family will allow their kids to marry from certain tribes.
Thats true my father is Ewe my mother is Fanti
You're right. In my extended family we're a mixture of Ga, Fante, Ewe, Ashanti and Krobo. So I've cousins, aunt's and uncles from all those regions and we all get along great.
@@Ghanadiaries I have to totally disagree with you. The mixing of tribes is something Kwame Nkrumah introduced. Google it
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Marriages in Ghana is a family thing because none of the couples can decide on divorce without the families consent. The families always step in to solve any problem that arises in the marriage but if you marry on the street then you lose all the intervention rights.
I"m a Diasporan and I'm dating a Ghanian woman, and this video helped me to the max, So now I'm getting two wives to marry, Oh wow, I can't wait.
I'm so glad it helped you! That's why I'm here!!🤗
Better slow your role with the 2 wife thing, Mr. Action Jackson. Mess around with a Ghanaian lady and your shaft might never work again and become useless..😁😁😁
I have a friend dating two Ghanaian women. He's from the US. It's a long distance thing with even a longer story. Question how would you able tonight both of them, assuming they are both okay with it?
This is informative and educative but why very low views?
Ny, thanks for all your efforts. Your guest did her best to speak about Ghanaian marital customs, traditions, and laws and I'm sure she means well. But I'm afraid some of the things she said aren't accurate, and I think it's simply because she doesn't know or understand the norms in question. Given the importance of the subject, I suggest you find others, preferably a Ghanaian family attorney, or an educated Ghanaian elder to also address the topic.
But the warning she gave to "sisters" flying to Ghana and rushing into marriage is on point! DO NOT DO IT! Why would anyone make such a life-changing commitment to a total stranger you don't know? That's too risky and foolish! Wherever anyone lives, Ghana or America, you should not marry someone you have only known online. At the very least, give yourself time to know this person - his or her values, outlook on life, character etc. It's always wise to look before you leap!
Again, thanks for your enlightening videos, and I hope you take my suggestion into account. Blessings to you.
Really, I just cannot fathom why our African American sisters especially, come over to Ghana and suddenly become 'experts' at Ghanaian culture and tradition.
This woman is clearly recounting her own version of stuff she has heard about Ghanaian customs, some of which is sadly, pure misinformation.
But the penchant of the African-American TH-camrs to seek information from these partly-informed Americans is the REAL problem here. As a result, there is SO MUCH MISINFORMATION BEING SPREAD BY ZEALOUS BUT IGNORANT AFRICAN AMERICANS ABOUT AFRICAN CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS. Very disturbing indeed.
I think this comment is extreme and uncalled for.
If you want to give Ny feedback, I am sure she will welcome it. But your comments are rude in my opionion.
Be blessed
@@positivevibes2406 Would you please point me to the rude comments you refer to? Ready to learn from your wisdom. Waiting.
@@positivevibes2406 What do you mean by this comment is uncalled for? Every Ghanaian knows that some of what the older lady said was way off the truth. For example, her claim that tribes do not inter-marry, or that the Akans will never allow one of their own to marry an Eweh, is palpably false, and potentially inflammatory to Ghanaian society.
The poster, Paa Ben, was right in pointing out the errors, and suggesting that an elderly Ghanaian with proper knowledge of the culture be asked to elaborate on it.
You clearly have self-esteem issues, to feel you have to jump to the defence of the American lady, though the Ghanaian Paa Ben is clearly right, and made his point courteously. Poor you.
@@py20 I was talking about conqueror 77's rudenes. My comments were not directed at you
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Good content..
Awesome to know, thank you!
Thank you
Akans marry Ewes regularly. My brother Akan, my cousin Akan my ex Akan. Just me alone I have or know three friends and family married to Ewes. Wasn't common but now it is. Fantes an ewes have been marrying for the longest time.
Wow. Big shut out, uve done ur home work
And you don't have to do the customary marriage it's not law. The Islamic marriage and traditional are not legally binding abroad. So if you want to travel, you need to do the court house.
Customary, does not override a Will. A Will will determine who gets what. We are matrilineal. We inherit through the mother as Akans corrected.
*Matrilineal
Yeah unless the family does not like juju, you'll carry your will along to the grave,lol.
This sister is the truth...
Thank you beautiful
Beautiful East Coast Woman 🔥🔥🔥and Beautiful West Coast Woman 🔥🔥🔥.
I am American Carribean with Ghanian roots
Truth! truth! Truth!
This was insightful information. Thanks for providing this information.
Honestly, some of these norms can be done away with. All these steps!
By who? Intermarriage exists for the longest unless some families have strong beliefs against it.
Great information
Glad it was helpful!
Brilliant interview well done . I would like to follow you on ig
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If your mom or Dad dies right after the funeral you are give father or mother this is done by the Akans i don't know about the other tribes these new father or mother will play the same roll as your biological parent.
good information 💕
I came to this video just to learn what my 2 children (4 yr olds) are going to experience in the future. My ex, a mother of 4 is flying in to marry a Man from Ghana this November. I was shocked to find out after she kept it a secret from me. As far as I know, they met on the Internet, she bought her own plane ticket & wedding dress so says her friends to go do that. I assume this man will need a green card application started to eventually come to the US. Red flags as this video has pointed out. I just wanted to know what kind of life my twin sons are headed for.
Greetings Brother! Please forgive the delay. Please make sure the situation is right in terms of motives on both parts. If you would like to contact me via email, my address is nyscorner@yahoo.com.
I met a very fine Ghanaian man on online, he was rushing me to send him an invitation letter to come to American to visit at first, we agreed on him visiting but later he askes if he can just stay and not go back to Ghana. I asked him to introduce me to his family first before I sent him the invitation letter he kept postponing the days and times to connect me with his mom, so I called him out on it and stopped talking with him.
I know were mainly speaking to WOMEN, but I wish you would have spoken more to the MEN on the same subject.
I am currently talking to a woman from Ghana, I'm moving there regardless, but would like to know if that same ordeal applies to men dating a Ghanaian woman.
At least I know she should introduce me to her family, mainly the heads of her family.
Thanks for sharing.
Im currently date a Ghanian women long distance I already done the knock I already spoke to her family and was given a list of items such as Schnapps, Kente cloth, cow, soft drinks, cola nut, etc she helped me with getting the things needed her family has already accepted me I'm good faith and she is 29 years old but I do know if you haven't spoke to the family or if they haven't accepted you or gotten in contact/communication with the family then your probably getting scammed if anyone says they want you to give them $30,000 or something outrageous red flag run
Well I really wanted a Ghanian ..staying Siingle then.
There is a lot to consider when making that decision, Elizabeth. There are more relationship videos to come!💖
Intermarriage are common, we marry from all tribes and religious backgrounds its no problem at all,most of what she saying is true except for that point.
NY it's 419😁😁😁
Ur real my dear
Akans our family is our mother
All so true and facts about Ghanaian right to marriage 👌🤔
If I am a Black American man. Trying to marrying a Ghanaian woman. Would I have to pay dowry(money) to the my Ghanaian girlfriend father before getting married?
Yh
It's not just money ,they take other things
We are truly the children of Israel
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As a woman I wouldn't marry a Ghanaian what do you mean the family takes over the husband's burial when he dies hell nooo. U r truly screwed if a woman doesn't have kids with the man
until death. do we part
Also, Muslim men don't automatically have the right to have four wives. You can also pledge that you don't want it. It's not all Muslim men that want to four wives. There also has to be a reason why they pick another wife. It can't just be for no reason. He has to have enough money to keep those wives. Mostly men pick four wives because they feel like doing it but they don't have to do it and it's not their right to have four wives just for the sake of it.
Ny I'm in New Jersey wanting to come to Africa I have a plan career and your gorgeous wanna b friends lol!! oh yeah I'm handsome too
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Are there pest problems in the area? I hear legendary stories about the mambas in the area. Is this a thing or exaggeration ?
Hey! I haven't encountered many myself, nor, have I heard it from anyone else here.
@@nyscorner806 thanks for your response
The money, schnapps and gifts etc...it is called dowry...this is what the husband give to the wife’s family. The wife’s family can demand the amount of the dowry...
My name is Ed,I want to marrie an ghana women, need help.
Do you have to be divorced in America to get married in Ghana?
I need a Ghanaian man!!!!
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