I Had To Pay The King's Tax In Ghana (
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2022
- I had come to Kumasi, the heart of the kingdom of Ashanti, and was looking for things to do. Someone recommended I check out this place called Bosomtwe Lake, and so off I went. I ended up meeting a lot of nice people -- but also had to pay some taxes along the way.
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That struggle with the seatbelt is real in Africa
@baba manali ..Africa is not a country
@@kenjournals happens in multiple African countries believe me.
@@kenjournals Yes. The struggle is real everywhere in Africa
How about you say it’s real in Ghana. Kenya doesn’t do that shit. The noise itself is annoying!
@@leonardmabele7446 Sure!
I am Ghanaian I apologize for the conduct of the taxi driver . He tried to cheat u. It was way too expensive. Big sorry 🇬🇭 🇺🇸
Why do you have to the blame…being Ghanaian doesn’t make you take everyone’s responsibility of what you have not committed.
@@lifeandbeyond7279 you are right. But I am also within my rights.
You are a civilian mate
As someone from Kumasi, this was so fun to watch. A few things to note;
When the taxi driver mentions 3 million, he actually means 300c. People in Ghana quote the currency figures in two ways. Before the redenomination and after. After the redenomination, 4 zeros were cancelled. So 3,000,000 = 300.
People in Kumasi aren't too fluent in English. So sometimes when you speak the Twi, with your accent, they still think you're speaking English and don't respond. That's also why some of them weren't too communicative. Eg the driver
The sachet water isn't free. He just bought it for you ( the driver ).
That water taste like the bag too
@@danny1460 😂
After charging me GHS 300 for this short journey, he must be his personal driver for 1 week. GHS 300 is just too much
Thanks a lot for the clarification!
Government water 🤣🤣🤣🤣
very nice video Tommy! welcome to Ghana!
It's always a great day when Tommy uploads!
I have been to Ghana three times and Tommy speaks more TWI than me.
My favourite part about this channel, is how it showcases how no matter how different our cultures may be, we are all human
I felt like the kid on the swing who asked if Sabattical knew god, was trying to say this exact thing 😀
@@daigosaito888 what exact?
I am 65yo, Live in California and Arizona. Retired. Mr. S you are an inspiration. I actually get Afraid, Happy, Wonderous, Intellectually enriched watching.. Blown away per your ability to communicate. THIS IS What good social media vids are about. Be SAFE, great work.
I was born there, ghana is 1000 time peaceful than the US. The reason you are afraid is the constant negetive portrayal of Africa. There is nothing to be afraid of.
Here comes another amazing video from my TH-cam mentor, glad to be learning from you little by little and thanks for taking us around the world, we are going to be one of the best TH-camrs from Nigeria one day ....❤️🙏
Nope, you got 2nd
@@whatsup24_7 you are right
@@oludaily Wode Maya should be your mentor
Lol Tommy inspiring a generation of lazy cameras from Nigeria to Tokyo. He’s also my favorite traveler on TH-cam cause he learns the language and knows how to make friends with the locals (except when he tries to stir up conflict between Nigerian jollof and Ghana jollof, I was saying “no man! Don’t!”. I like the simple editing too, no need for fancyness
Oluwa daily
Im just glad that sabbatical is still alive and uninjured so please watch out for him wherever you are xx Much love and God speed to you Sabbatical.
Lol what do you mean by he's still alive? We don't go about killing people. Africa is safer than the rest of the continents and to be honest Ghana is so peaceful and safe for anyone so clear that filt from your mind. Nothing will happen to him. He'll only have the best of life here
@@alpha_vision Thats great and more power too you x
God bless Africa Ghana 🇬🇭♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭
I like how you left the seatbelt alarm at the end there :) subtle comedy
"Do you know God?" I like how you capture some of those interesting moments of innocence
Sabbatical, I'm a Ghanaian content creator too but the prices they mentioning are ridiculous, going with a locals will help a lot. Been following you and Josey for while...
Right? In general it helps a lot to have a local with you in such local places, although I have to admit, it’s fun to watch him stumble to figure things out. Reminds me of my traveling in Asia before I made local friends
Never been to Ghana and even I was wondering about those prices
😀😀...everybody is corrupt, from taxi driver to politicians. Btw...how do you know the price wasn't fair? Did sabbatical tell you the distance? Abeg, don't assume things.
Do you know the distance he travelled?
@@emmanuelameyaw9735 lol you got a point but even that, ¢300? 😂 That's too much bro. Even going from Accra to Kumasi shouldn't cost that much. That fare should be 50 at most
I really appreciate how Sabbatical moves around like he doesn’t realize he’s a Mzungu 😂, this is how you tour Africa 🌍! Somalia 🇸🇴 is waiting for you! 🇸🇴❤️🇬🇭
Somalia is crazy bro.... One of the worse country to visit in Africa and i will never recommend someone to go visit Somalia and Northern Nigeria plus Eritrea
FACTS 💯
He is in fact a “wanderer”
Too dangerous for him in Somalia.
My respect from liberia west africa to the legendary Ashanti 1🙏🥺
My in-laws are from Ghana. My wife is Zambian. Her brother is a good man high up in military working "peace keeping" opts. However he is off now and would be a safe and good contact in many countries due to his travel and military work in several countries surrounding Zambia. If you want, reach out. I'm an American but have many in laws living in many parts of west and central Africa.
I am from the Philippines and i love the vlogs/videos you make sir. All natural and educational(for me), GOD BLESS and STAY HEALTHY! 👍🙏
You can't imagine how much I admire you and wait for your videos. Keep exploring :)
Love your videos Tommy, praying for your safety on your travels. It’s really amazing what u can do and the people u meet. Every time I watch one of your shows videos I’m witnessing a real blessing. Keep sharing the world brother !!🧡
It’s not hard if you just try to learn the language and talk to people but there are always risks involved. Most people are good but the predators always go for people who look different or stand out. I’ve done just like him but he’s really brave doing it where he stands out so utterly and completely
Tommy, how are you not at 1 million subs yet is beyond me. Thanks again for sharing your adventures!
I second yr comment, it seems there's alot if unfairness ND favouritsmn going on.
Cause there’s people like me that watch him but we don’t subscribe 😄
@@GameBangStudios why don't u mr slumber ?
Subscribed !! Love your videos ✨
you'll notice, he never babbles the "like and subscribe" speech. just puts out quality content and keeps faith that ppl will come back.
That liltle chat about "God" tho. He says he's my friend. I felt that 🔥
The Ghanaians are train to believe the there is a supreme God.
Lovely vlog as always. Travelling around the world is such a beautiful thing.
Finally, you visited my country.
i still can't believe you're not up to a million subscribers when obviously you produce some of the best content on TH-cam
Your Nigerian vlogs made me like your channel although i'm a Ghanaian
We Miss Rosey as well
This taxi driver chop lotto I swear, early in the morning GHC300 ? Whaaaat 😹
Thank you for sharing this great video and thanks for taking us around the world.
Those of you complaining about the taxi fare , that’s about $30, and I heard him saying the taxi is taking him there, wait while he tours and bring him back. If he stays there the whole day who looses.
It's such a cool deal, my dear.
The taxi driver didn't cheat him. Gh300 was even cool. Accra you will pay Ghc500 to 600
Man I love Ghana, even learning Twi as a German. Do as much content as possible, please!
Great, keep it up. I also used to learn German online.
Woher kommst?
@@herzogvonrauschebartiv1171 Ich komme aus Ghana
@@New.Horizon5 sehr gut 🤝
Love it when the medieval knights just start walking beside the tree
I needed your excellence today -- it's been a long week.
Thanks, Tommy!
I liked this video before I even watched it because I really, really enjoy each & every video Tommy uploads, thanks Tommy for this upload, its's a nice treat for a Friday night ☺👍
Thanks kofi! Love this Ghana series!!
Hey man I just wanna say thanks for giving us some awesome content. Been watching for almost a year now and I can’t wait for a new video every time. You have shown me places I never even knew existed and given some amazing knowledge of these places. Thanks Tommy!
Love your videos pal. You have a great amount of courage and much grace. You inspire. God bless you in your travels.
Always enjoy your travells in some of the interesting places around the world. You are a brave man in some cases, trusting and yet safe. Love your videos. Looking forward to your doing Southern Africa at some point.
Love your videos Tommy🏴 love learning about other cultures people. Health and happiness is the key to life no matter what you have. Travelled by boat to reach the communities. Loved that there were cars and trucks when you arrived 😁🍻
Another excellent video amigo! We truly enjoyed! 😊
Here's another beautiful video bro thanks a lot for sharing
Been awhile since I last followed you it was always great following your travels especially while you were in Uganda
So glad you're showing us Ghana
Aww, the way the little girl responded to you was so cute. Her face just lit up too.
Watching from Scotland 🏴 love your videos xxxxx
Hey Tommy if you get chance to visit Ivory Coast there’s some interesting places to see like the largest cathedral in the world in Yamoussoukro. Also a dipi crocodile farm the presidential quarter that also has crocodiles around the perimeter and a hydro dam. Not to mention night life in Abidjan.
Stay safe west Africa is great to visit.
One of the most authentic travel vloggers out there! Keep it up man 👍👍
Good times and great adventures! Another interesting journey on this episode!
You have a great style of vlogging, so relaxed but interesting, top tier travel videos!
Wow! Nice to see you in my region. Lovely
Man I wish I could go on one of these journeys like you do. Great video!
Great Content Tommy.
We're waiting for you in Cameroon.
The boats remind me of guyana 🇬🇾 too... beautiful traveling along the river.
Good job again, Brooklyn Tommy.
Your videos are always informative and useful in a fun way. Love to watch them. Much to my dismay, there are no videos of Madagascar from you.
Hello from Canada Ontario I really love your videos Man keep up the great work it helps me get through some tough times I love the energy of your videos one of the best travel channels❤👍
always love sharing time with you brother
You adapt so well! Very interesting. You’re indeed a traveller
Please give us a heads up if your not posting videos for a few weeks ..I was a little worried about you ..so happy your back
Tommy, this was great fun with your three guides and the meteor story..... never saw a lake made from a meteor before.... Cool....
When I went to places like Jamaica, Cuba, etc. it drove me nuts when these "tour guides" would start following me around talking about stuff and then expect money. I never asked for any help or tour guide so I'm not paying some guy to follow me around.
Thank you for numbering ur episodes... i wish the playlist would work better on youtube.
New viewer. Great video. Really enjoyed it and i love how you speak the language. I will be there in January can’t wait. ❤
Thank you for the video! ☺♥.
That seatbelt shit was hilarious! Love this channel more and more. Tommy really knows how to interract with everybody.
Show some love for Ghana!❤
The best notifications are when Tommy uploads.
Tommy you give enough money away but you give much more with edification of truth and facts 💯
Wonderful video, thanks Mr. Tommy, Zoo! The last word is commonly used by the subjects of Asantehene, wonder what it means!! Zoo.
This is some surreal vlog brother .. LIC in the house .. more like Astoria :))
Thanks!
cool upload....I can't wait to see what stems from this
Amazing videos man!! Can’t wait to see more. Going over there soon we should connect!!
I couldn't stop laughing at the beeping Hahahaha Africa is different the idgaf level is on a Milli. Stay up stay bliss Kofi
Dude i cannot believe how ignorant i was towards Africa before seeing your videos
I always love getting onto Google Earth while watching your videos to see where you are walking.
Hahaha 11:36 " I don't have money " ( satellite dish in the background)
That type is free in Ghana. There is also the paid type. His is free. It connects to free to air channels.
Like the state owned media and others.
Amazing nice sharing is Ghana very good👍👍
Tommy! In and amongst the people
All I knew of Kumasi was the drill music, and it seemed like a bit intimidating (good music tho). Glad to see another side of the place. I’m really liking Ghana.
Loving your adventures man so amazing
Welcome back to the game I miss you
This guy!!! Well done.
Sabbatical drops a vid..Its a great day..love you Tommy from a London in mourning 😢 🇬🇧
It’s been so busy in zone 1 this week. I work near Buckingham Palace so I did get to see a lot.
I have been waiting for your upload so much
Big up yourself man! You travel world wide 💯
7:46 does anyone think that the candy starburst might have been named after natural cocoa because of the fruit's shape from an angle and that it's "bursting open" seems to be required
JBW! right on Sabbatical!
Tommy....you the man!
Love your videos Tommy and glad you are showcasing Ghana. I'm also called Kofi.
Try visiting some of the affluent areas in Accra such as Labone, Cantonments,, Airport and Airport Hills.
You must be new to his channel. He always says he avoids the rich areas and prefers to go to the streets where the normal common man stays as he finds the life there more enjoyable.
Affluent areas are boring. Anywhere in the world. The common 'hustler' areas are way more interesting.
@@Tata-bd9nx . I stand corrected as I do recall one his earlier videos where he notes he visits areas that are less trafficked.
Those two guides who accompanied you around are really nice boys….Wish them All Well! ~ ~*
I Love your video they always make me jealous of you getting to know real historical truth and how people are just people when it all come to it just opportunities they have🧐
Copy&Paste > Lake Volta, Ghana: The Biggest Reservoir in the World by Surface Area. Lake Volta, located in the South-Eastern part of Ghana, is the largest man-made lake in the world. Covering 8,502 km2, it is the biggest reservoir by surface area, and the fourth largest on the planet by volume (148 km3).is contained behind the Akosombo Dam which generates a substantial amount of Ghana's electricity. Also there are Hippopotamuses, and Crocodiles found in the Lake Volta, plus various species of Fish
The way I see your ahardened fearless man , it's not easy travelling
To paraphrase you!!!!!!
I never know what I'm going to find on these videos ?!?
But it's always fun!!!
Welcome to Ghana 🇬🇭 👊 Sabbatical
These scenes of poverty and under development are not a good image for Ghana.
You are stilling learning and please you need to get someone to take you around cause some of the price are really high and going with a local person you will not pay that price.. Nice video proud to be a Ghanaian 🇬🇭
Eeii Tommy, what's up, it's been a long time between the Jamestown post & this one.I was worried obviously you're ok.
Bless up 😃
Love 💗 your work
17:08 "Do you know God?"
That was so sweet.
Tommy that hair cut is Rocking Yo
Yeaa in ghana 3 million actually means 300 cedis lol im from new york but parents from ghana that always confused me when id hear my mom sayin she’d send them “millions” lmao can imagine my face haha
The reason was the old Ghana cedis generations still alive 😁 am part of that generation
Yay!!! Haven’t even watched yet. 😆