Ghanaian Culture (Ghana Dos & Don'ts) Things you don't do in Ghana
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- čas přidán 8. 07. 2021
- We are talking about some basics every Westerner should know about Ghanaian culture. If you are planning your first visit to Ghana or you're making arrangements for living in Ghana as an expat, there are some things you need to know. This video walks you through 7 things you don't do in Ghana as well as some Ghanaian culture and traditions you want to make sure to do. You will love hearing some helpful information about Ghana culture before you travel to Africa.
Including some serious no-no’s!
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No smoking, no drunks, no swearing, no revealing clothes
for women? That's wonderful!!
I am Nigerian and Ghana is my favorite African country because of Kwame Nkrumah. I came here to learn about Ghana
When Ghanaians invite you to their table, they genuinely meant it. That's the culture. Even if that's all they have the day, they don't mind sharing it but if you won't eat, it's OK.
Thanks for that comment @Rancho, appreciate it 😉!
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They actually mean it when they say you are invited . Joining a Ghanaian in his meal means a lot for me my mum taught me to keep a little extra food for the stranger. There is always enough food to share we actually live it only may be the mixed races may not appreciate it.
I'm a Ghanaian. If they knew you were coming to visit they'll make extra food and serve you which you shouldn't refuse. But when you were not expected, the person's food may not be enough for him but will still say u r invited out of courtesy but may not really mean it
Men I like Ghana already, no cigars, alcohol, humble people. Nice place
I wholeheartedly agree with the don't compare the States to any african countries aka "Oh In America, we do it this way". I have taken someone from the U.S. to Togo and they did exactly that.....and I travel alone ever since. Great content guys !
Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!
I am American but it's so ridiculous. Like I'm going to another country to experience their culture not America's. Lol.
Exactly!!! just understand some differences and keep it moving 🤪🤪
U.S. States are more similar than African countries, it is a federation after all. But still they are different. And then when you consider how different ethnic culture and in every way a lot of division, it is often misleading to assume such homogeneous customs or behaviors than people say about USA.
Many people live in their own bubbles. That makes them say "we in America".
I guess Americans should be able to compare countries, after all it seems to be everyone's else's favorite pastime to bash America. The ole saying LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT sure is an option.
My father became a chief in techiman in the brong ahafo region.He died last year and my mother will be going over for the funeral there. He brought tours of Americans there and the King made him a chief of development because he built water wells and electrical stations.
I haven't been back since 2006 but would love to return someday.
I laughed 😂😂on the bathroom part you remind me of my first time in USA when we landed in New York, I went to a strange and ask them for toilet 🚽 and the guy looked at me like am from Mars, he didn’t understand what I was asking nor I was not getting what he was talking, he was speaking so fast with a strong slang, but luckily by showing sign gestures he then come up with the word restroom 🚻, the hilarious 😂 thing is that I responded to him with I am not looking to rest am looking for toilet to release my intestines, he was confused so did I. Thanks God he escorted me to the toilets.
😂😂😂😂😂
You make no sense. If someone goes into a restaurant and says "Do you have a toilet?", they will obviously show them the bathroom. Additionally, "restroom" is not a valid English word and no American would ever say that word out loud - that is a 100% guarantee. Your story is obviously false.
@@Rayvn7You're slow.
No smoking, No drinking and No boody-shorts... Ghana is sounding more, and More like HOME. Thanks as always for the great content. 👍🏾🌼
@Black Hannah -They drink now don't get us wrong. They are less likely to be out in public drunk and thanks for the comment 😊!
@@ExpatLifeGhana I’m glad you clarified because I’m gonna need a drink occasionally 😂
And don't forget humility. It's a virtue. No one likes braggarts and ostentation.
The humility piece is so important but I think that’s applies no matter where you are. And, also being respectful of people and their culture 💯👌🏾
@Purposeful Living with Enyo - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.
Nope I don't act humble. Am the shit and I make it known, obviously I am wise lol 😂 not gonna start showing expensive stuff in a market but I ain't humble
The truth is the truth. If am the shit I show it and I always win.
Hi guys
With respect to the drinks. If you cannot consume it all, just take a sip and say thank you but if its in a bottle its better to accept and take it away when leaving.
Thanks for the tip.
@Kwame abusah - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.
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When I was a student at KNUST in 1982, everyone smoked. It was like being in Paris. It was crazy. When I started returning at the end of the 1990’s I was shocked to see hardly anyone smoked. There had been an aggressive campaign to educate the public and it worked. Now I don’t see anyone smoking. Occasionally someone but they are outside and away from other people.
@Dennis H -Things change for sure and thanks for the comment 😊!
Great lessons, but as a Ghanaian, I've never heard a left-handed person apologize for writing with the left.
I love how the head wrap was tied to make it look like the African map in sync with the shape of her face.
Maybe I missed it, but one definite DO is, respect your elders. And it doesn't matter much what age you are. I'm 60+ and I still refer to my age-mates' parents as Mother and Papa So-and-so (in their 80s). Children should not use first names for their elders. It's Uncle Kofi and Auntie Grace... Never Kofi and Grace. I would put this before left-hand/right-hand.
And, as always, thank you so much for this Ayo and Tony for your channel! Ghana is a wonderful country. Before the return, during the return and after the return! We just got back to Canada from a one-month visit (sorry we missed you) and I'm already missing Ghana!
...You obviously meant DON'T, since unreasonable narcissistic demands are obviously never acceptable in any country.
@@Rayvn7 they really are Big on respect. Like I had a African friend and I was picking him up and his people were highly disappointed that I didn’t come in and speak. It seems odd to me at the time but they thought it was disrespectful or at the least distasteful and this was in America.. lol
I'm loving the beautiful necklace!
The kissing is a Muslim thing, did she kiss the right cheek? Also Muslims use the left hand for the bathroom and right for eating.
Thanks for the great information.
Thanks so much for that @Reeny TO, really appreciate it 😉!
Hello Ayo & Tony! Ghana sounds very modest. Sounds like a great place to be a family and raise young kids.
@Cotton ForTheSoul - It definitely is and thanks for the comment 😊!
Brother ru crazy raise kids in Ghana hell no stay in usa trust me
Actually Ghanaians are considered to be arrogant within the West Africa region.
@@bbalderston125Ghanaians are sweet
@@JemimaNta Ghana is a hate state that terrorizes its own LBGT citizens and asks anyone in West Africa - considered arrogant and obtuse.
Ghana sounds like a wonderful country.
The hospitality, manners and respect is refreshing and not surprising. I hate that our morals and respect for each others life pleasure and safety has eroded by WS, politics and even by the church. Pray 4 the 🇺🇸.
I think the transition for me is going to be easy culturally because it's soooo similar to us living here in Grenada( Caribbean), i guess our ancestors really kept the culture alive, i love it already and i'm not there yet, but soon return to my motherland.
You’re right
I really appreciate your beautiful observations about Ghana. I'm a Ghanaian living in Barcelona Spain. You have really talked about the very truth about Ghana. Example, Ghanaians are travellers in nature, so there are Ghanaians in all over the world that wherever one is coming from, there Ghanaians there . In fact , almost every family in Ghana is having a relative abroad. So bring humble as a foreigner in Ghana is the best, because the person u may bragg to all in the name of coming from America or any other part of the world you may come from, that person might be having a relative there or even had travelled before. No smoking in public especially if you are a female. For a female to smoke is regarded as uncultured and uncivilised...if it becomes extremely difficult for a woman who smokes to find a husband, I mean a rational man for marriage, never for a woman who smokes, in fact your family would even abandon. Right hand ✋ is for total respect for every human being whilst the left hand is regarded for cleaning or doing the unclean things like holding toilet paper when you visit ladies or the gents... You are doing a great job and We love you so much and appreciate you for letting people know who Ghanaians are really are.
I'm white from Canada, but I work as a psw in Ontario and have met SO MANY beautiful people! My most recent friends from work have been from Ghana and Tanzania and they keep talking about how I needed to visit because I've never been able to afford to leave Canada but have always needed to travel! After watching many videos of the down towns and all of the beautiful markets and musicians I REALLY want to go! MY only fear is that I'd be considered a un-welcomed for obvious reasons, but my friend keeps saying that only there will be warmth and welcoming! I'm saving up for my honey moon and my boyfriend and I are really looking at Ghana! I'm excited to see not just another Country, but an entirely new Continent! What a beautiful culture and growing up by wasaga beach I think I'd feel at home! Thank you for all the teachings so I don't come across as disrespectful!
Booked my next trip. Will be in Ghana at the end of December. Traveling this time with three members of my family!
@TAHIRA Productions, Inc. - You will be here for the and thanks for the comment 😊! Here is the link to our closed Facebook group for expats planning to move to Ghana & those already there (facebook.com/groups/350881975912888)👍🏽🇬🇭❤️.
You're always welcome
My boyfriend is from Ghana. One day I handed him food with my left hand and his eyes 👀 got really big. Then he told me about the right hand vs the left hand lol. It's definitely a cultural difference because none of my Americans friends were familiar with it. We use our dominant hand ✋ for most things lol.
This was a great video. It was very enlightening. I see a lot of what your saying in my Ghanaian boyfriend.
Your head wrapping skills are tops!! Love that!
Glad you like them!
This is a most important video. Shows that the morals of Ghana is way way ahead of western morals.
Thanks.
@Leonard Grant - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.
"Waste Not" definitely crushes the starving Africans sterotype! Thank you for all these tips, Tony & Ayo.
@Steven Reliford -Appreciate the feedback and thanks for the comment 😊!
The only reason that stereotype exists is because of famines in East Africa in the 1980s. But unfortunately most Americans seem to still think that Africa is a country. Even though Ghana is very far away from say Ethiopia. Both geographically as well as culturally.
Right here on CZcams I was called a dick and a racist for saying the starving African stereotype needs to die. I'm super cereal
Beautiful culture. Long live Ghana long live my Africa
@Slabert Mensah - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.
Water is offered to all visitors to your home. The reasoning behind it is the visitor has traveled a long way to visit you and water is offered out of courtesy before you ask the reason for the visit. You should always accept the water even if you only sip some of it.
Thank you so much for the crucial information. After my African ancestry test come in I can't wait to come visit Ghana. Thank you guys for the realistic expectations on moving there. 😎👍🏾✊🏾
Glad it was helpful!
This true of us . As a kid, i always withness my uncles hidding to smoke. They never did smoke in front of the family eventhough they were over 25 years of age.
When a young one starts smoking ; he is considered a wayward person.
Its a shame to the whole family if you are found drunk even during festivals .
Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!
greetings from Albanian/Kosovo (Eastern Europe) god bless you guys Africa is rich in history
I really enjoyed this💯🔥🔥
Thank you so much, it was so helpful😊
You are a hilarious funny couple and I love the interaction and connection. Love this video. Thanks for the heads up.
Crazy how some of those customs are universal. My father taught us the same handshake /greeting rules.
So happy to see your Happy!
Gorgeous wrap!
this really helpful. Thank you for sharing this video.
Awe nice list!!
Great 👍💯 info on the cultural diversity. Keep it coming.
The tipping before is interesting. Great video
Thank you. Very honest and sincere
I am so excited listening to you. Be blessed.
I love this video. I need to get to Ghana ASAP! You both did an amazing job on this video and your smiles are amazing.
This was great and you guys have me wanting to pack my bags and visit!
Chale😊🌹I love to see y’all. The comradeship bouncing off the screen! Peace and blessings… the merch store is nice too!
I needed this video. More plz
You have done well things people don't know thank you
Hello Ayo and Tony. I would love to see you guys when I come to Ghana. I admire you two a lot. 🤗
Loved this and learned that I was guilty of a few, especially the tipping and restroom
Thanks for showing me do’s and don’s.
It is good for telling visitors these things
I've been laughing my heart out.. Very very funny.. "I'm coming oooo" 😂😂😂
You guys have really learnt a lot within a short time.. Very very amazing. I'm enjoying your videos the more
Greetings from Brazil. Very good and useful tips. Thanks for taking the time for sharing them.
Much luv...💙
@Ohene Konadu - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.
You'll got the culture down to the T. I love you'll so much Tony & Ayo. I hope to see you'll soon in Ghana.
Oo thanks
Been binge watching...living in (Dublin) Ireland from Cameroon
Waaaw I love the way you guys brought this information. So respectful and mindful of the people in this country. And I also love the fact that sooo much of what you were explaining is the same in my country Suriname which is an old dutch colony in South America. Guess I will fit in just fine in Ghana. But there were definitely some points I would have to work on.
I just subbed. Im a Ghanaian living in Texas. Moving back soon and would love to meet u when I do. U guys are lovely.
Thanks guys for the tips
Any time!
Just love your vibe you two
Thanks so much for that @G of Cheshire, really appreciate it 😉!
I like this! You remind me of someone at Serenity House.
What you said also applies to many other country… thank you it was entertaining
Thank you again for the great information you guys are awesome
Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊
It is good you have so many of our don't and dos to let people know how we do lt here especially how we use our left hands bravao
Very excellent points!!! thank you
Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊
I enjoyed this 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Beautiful piece. God bless you
@COME LETS WALK & LEARN PLACES OF GHANA - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.
Thank You so much! I'm on my way to Ghana Accra and I could see myself doing bunch of the tabu stuff😳
I just discovered your chanel. I am enjoying it very much! I love the laughter and good humour your bring in each video. Wishing you all the best!
Awesome @Mimontreal! Thanks for subbing and welcome to Expat Life ❤️️!
As always lots of information. ♥️♥️🔥🔥❤️😍😍🙏🏾👍🏾
Thanks so much for that @John Ampiah, really appreciate it 😉!
Awesome you guys are living your best life
@David Kodua - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.
Thank God for letting them know things in Ghana. About our things we do in Ghana
I just adore you both and the boys! Great content, great presentation! Peace and blessings.
Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊
I love the advice to be humble 🙏🏽💕
Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!
Wow! Chief Tony!! I love the beads
Glad you like them!
Love the earrings!
You have done well in your questions and answers God bless you all
Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊
My best CZcams couple! Your content is very informative and educative
@Thomas Kwame Bogya - We truly appreciate that and thanks for the comment 😊!
Hello Ayo & Tony! Medaase! You both always deliver the goods👍🏽 I plan on coming back to Ghana in April and I hope that there will be a meet-up then. I will be joining the group soon. I enjoy watching your videos because there is always something new, informative and encouraging. Medaase again! 🙏🏽 #Blessings 💕
@Sharette Hasan - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.
We Ghanaians love you greatly enjoyed your lives to the full in Mother Ghana.
This was educational and entertaining 😀
Thanks so much for that @Stuyvesant Rockwell, really appreciate it 😉!
Awesome Couple. All the best
@EVANGELIST BRIGHT TV - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.
So helpful. We board our flight to Accra tomorrow. Me and my 4 dds. This our first trip to Ghana!!
Spot on presentation
Thank you kindly
When will you sell your scarfs? And shirts? Love your information learning so much.🖤💚💛
Love your insightful insights on a wonderful country. Too many good experiences to report. Only regret... wish I had the benefit of your wisdom prior to my first visit.
Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!
✊🏿HI TONY, I LIKE YOUR BEAUTIFUL NECKLACE..... Great tips 👍🏽
@Samuel Kobby -Thank you and thanks for the comment 😊!
Hello from Ireland. New subscriber. Ye are so charming.
Love watching these two would let to see them out on location
Beautiful family. Gorgeous young , young man
Thank you so much!
Well done
I appreciate your channel. It is my dream to visit Ghana. Your channel is teaching me a lot of what to expect and how to handle myself when visiting. Thank you very much for sharing.
Glad to hear that.
Both of you looks healthy. God bless you all
@Beatrice Owusu Achaw -We are feeling awesome and thanks for the comment 😊!
Thank you Ayo and Tony. I got some books from the library about this topic. The library has a limited selection on Ghana. You provided much more detail and nuisances. Also, the comments are helpful. Have you considered writing a book about moving to and living in Ghana?
Thanks for sharing! No book in the making...yet.
The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth... This one got me laughing throughout.. Great job guys
@Sellie's Kiddie Haven - Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the comment 😊!
The advice is actually good for anyone, even those of us who were born in Ghana.
Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!
Love your videos
I absolutely LOVE you and your content.
My bestie and I are actively planning a trip for 2024. I am exploring moving to Ghana from NY. Would love to connect directly with you.
y’all looking so beautiful today.
Thanks so much for that @Eadred wallace, really appreciate it 😉!