WHY I LEFT GHANA AFTER MOVING FROM AMERICA
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- čas přidán 11. 05. 2024
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Ghana does have some benefits for American expats. The cost of living is substantially lower than in many major U.S. cities. The weather is also warm year-round. However, there are also some drawbacks to living in the country which can make it challenging to settle and start a new life in Ghana. In this video I share the story of Gabby who moved to Ghana twice before but had to move back to America on two separate occasions. She has finally returned with some insight on what works and what doesn’t when you are making the move here.
Hope this is insightful for you all.
0:00 Intro
1:45 where have you come from ?2:46 what was the experience in Ghana for you as a child?
3:56 why did you choose not return to Ghana at that point in your life?
5:30 What made you decide to move to Ghana?
7:58 what was life like for you when you first moved to Ghana as an adult?
9:38 What did you change in your planning before you made your second move from America to Ghana?
10:26 The biggest challenge in moving to Ghana?
12:12 How long have you been back in Ghana now?
13:19 what’s so good about Ghana for you?
15:18 Aside Financial, have you had any challenges settling into Ghana?
16:24 Are you here in Ghana on your own?
16:44 what business are you setting up in Ghana?
17:21 what steps did you take to set up your business in Ghana?
20:11 how much does it cost to set up a Salon in Ghana?
21:13 How much money do you need to move to Ghana?
22:44 What will you say to someone who wants to move here?
24:59 What are some things you did to allow you to settle into ghana with Ease?
26:48 Contact Gabby
27:32 Outro
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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.
The beauty of holding a Diaspora passport to whatever country one resides. One can always go back at anytime when things didn't work out
Peace of mind is all we are looking for at the end of the day and finding that is heaven 😊😊
Truly!
Truly!
Everyone can move to Ghana and live comfortably with Better planning, one cannot just visit ghana on vacation and then stay, especially diaspora have more challenges so one need a better planning, my return to Ghana is taking longer than I had planned
Pls explain what we can do in the diaspora to help us survive living in Ghana
@@TheChariot99definitely have a stable income or business that can support you is key.
@@IJUSTWANNAFLYDJIDRONES71 bam
Yep. Going to GH on vacation and deciding to stay or settle ain’t the best move.
Set up a business with a steady income, build/buy a house, get a car, and you’ll e good for the most part.
Loved this. Ghana is sweet for sure. As long as you have money
Events this year, deaths and sickness of family and friends, prove life is short. I will follow my bliss. Bought land in Abochiman, and preparing to come over. Blissing out already....
Aw so sorry about the losses. Love that u r taking the leap 🙏🏾❤️
@@JasmineAmaa Thank you. Happy New Year -2024. Your best is yet to come.
Two of my favorite Social Media personalities; I am so grateful that has not been my American life. I was blessed with an employer who valued a work-life balance. Now that my Ghanaian husband and I have built a home in Ghana (a very stressful process), I will start spending more time in Ghana to determine if that's the place for my future; so far I am okay with living between both countries. Great interview; but Gabby has always been very honest about the pros and cons of Ghana!
Gabby has definitely been a Pioneer for the Diasporans! and so honest about Her experience is positive and negative 👍🏾🇬🇭👋🏾😎😎 SHES GREAT
Accra got too much traffic for me! But food was awesome though
She’s definitely speaking for me!!! I’m seriously planning my exit too
I found this channel yesterday now I can't stop researching
Come to kenya
I love 💕 this Lady story.
I lived in Sydney Australia 🦘 🌏 and i can attest to her story about living in the USA.
Very true there are too much of pressure here in the western world's.
What's the essence of having money 🤑💰 and no time to enjoy the money?
Me too I'm living Australia 🦘🌏 for Africa for good next year with my skills and knowledge.
I hope we can meet someday in Ghana.
See you in Africa next year.
I hope u make it soon John 💕
@@JasmineAmaa Thank you Jasmine for your encouragement words.
Frankly I'm a Nigerian born and living in Sydney Australia 🦘🌏 for about 21 years now..
I'm a Technician building Stationary and Mobile Cold Room Storage facilities for Agriculture produces preservation.
And I want to bring this knowledge come back to Africa to start food 🥑🥝 preservation business.
As I knew many food 🥑🥝 in Africa continent is being wasted due to lacks of food preservation facilities.
And I want to bridge that gap.
But I'm scared 😨😳 to go to Nigeria my birth country due to Insecurity in Nigeria.
I can manage Corruption in Nigeria.
But I cannot manage insecurity.
This is the reason I'm looking for other country in Africa to relocate to.
I was in Africa recently to visit couple of countries before making final decision on which country to relocate to.
I came to Africa to do physical survey.
I visited 4 countries in the East Africa region.
And I visited 6 countries in the west Africa region including Ghana.
I will start the relocation by next year.
Jasmine enjoy yourself over there in Ghana.
I knew that you too are Sydney girl.
I knew you through Wode maya.
Since then I've been following you.
I knew when you visited Australia I think last year.
Have a nice day over there.
Me too!
Humility is a beautiful quality but not all possess it . Jasmine Ama always takes the initiative to invite other CZcamsrs to share their experiences and to exchange an interchange of warmth , fellow feeling and goodwill . I must admit that you really excel in this quality we call HUMILITY .
Love both of you ladies.
I went to Canada as a four year old...returned to GH for high school at age 12. Went to a boarding school from form 1-5. Worst experience of my life. I think I cried every day for at least the first two years. I too still have a few friends from that era. Returned back to Canada for university. I'm 54 now.
Aww high school is definitely challenging in Ghana. Definitely a worthwhile experience ☺️
Was it the Homoing experience or just missing your parents
OK...🙄🙄🙄
Nice vid. Gabby's story is interesting and inspiring - A Ghanaian that was brought up in the US and experiencing some culture shocks and moving back and forth to Ghana 3 times. I wish her well.
Also, she's clearly Ghanaian. She has that pretty Ghana woman smile. LOL
How is she clearly Ghanaian?
And what does her smile have to do with her being Ghanaian?
Hope and pray everything goes on well with you. Enjoy your life in Ghana!
Go Gabby!! 🥰
I Agree with her there is no peace of mind in the states ❤
Same in most developed countries unfortunately
@JasmineAmaa
She is either of carribean descent or african. She is definitely not a Foundational Black American. Her parents immigrated to America.
@@mikejones-wn1sw Don't get your point. She clearly stated that her grandparents immigrated from Ghana.
@@JasmineAmaaafter visiting Ghana for the first time. America is heaven!! I couldn’t wait to come back.
💯 that's why I am preparing to leave America
Great video, dialogue and tips. Continue to enjoy Gabby!
Loved this interview with Gabby! She is amazing, humble, and honest. Proud of you guys for coming together to give insight. - Mona 😊
God damn girl am happy for you, simplicity is the best ❤
Welcome back Gabby. Best of luck with your new enterprise. ❤
You asked the right questions Jasmine.....great body work!!! Gabby Mack gang over here we support her to the fullest!! #notificationgang
Watching these videos really help to inspire and motivate me to visit!! Thank you Jasmine!!
❤❤❤Great interview Jasmine Ama. Gabby Mack story is a blessing and very inspiring! Great work sis. xx
Please tell us more about the place where the interview is taking place? It’s beautiful and refreshing ❤
Love Gabby, I am currently watching her set up her hair salon. Great interview subject.
I like the two of you because of your individual strength and determination. That's why I keep following you two on your channels.
Thank you so much! 💕
She is beautiful and love her smiles, great conversation ❤
She is 🥰🥰
Jasmine is absolutely gorgeous too ❤, I want her to interview me
Hi Jasmine!
Very nice show! Gabby you are very determined and committed and I see you will do very well in Ghana. I will probably be there in March or April and I hope to see your salon!
Great interview!
Very Beautiful Video Queens! 👸🏾🤴🏾👏🏾👏🏾💯🙏🏾❤😁😁 Very informative and Congratulations in your return to Ghana Gabby! I loved the photis and videi footage if your lifestyle and sharing your experiences in planning properly! Awesome Jasmine thank you for always giving us Great content featured Guests and Locations💯💯👏🏾👏🏾😁❤ on having a Great Team that gives great footage!!
Wow JASMINE Gabby is one of my favourite U -tuber I am so happy you did that interview with her she's beautiful and a lovely lady I have known Gabby for a few years and she's awesome just like you.Two beautiful lovely Ladies.❤GOD RICHLY BLESS YOU ALL AMEN 🙏
Great interview! And, Gabby's earrings are 🔥.
I am Nigerian and I am from "next door" when I came to Ghana I had a very beautiful experience, but Ghanaians are a bit too laid back for me. Making money or having a good source of income was a big challenge.
Ghana can be very expensive, but with a very solid plan, patience and God's grace, you would push through.
Be strong and don't lose hope.
We rely on God and Jesus to do everything for us which is unreal hence the laid back culture which leads to self destruction
@@kwesidiamonds8242 I believe having faith in God and Jesus is not wrong, but believing in God the wrong way.
He requires us to put all our faculties to work, physical, mental etc.
When we don't do this appropriately, deprivation and poverty rule.
@@ayokunleisrael8792 Thanks but l did not mean in a bad way .
That's who we are. I don't think anyone wants us change to suit him or her. Just change to suit the environment or you are free to leave. If you go to Rome do what Romans do or leave. I love 💕💕 my country and who we are
@@franciskojo2559 I believe Ghana can be one of the best African countries in Africa.
God has located you well, you are not Landlocked, you have the sea as an advantage, you have a wonderful climate and your soil is fertile. You are are not overwhelmed concerning your population, your present population is still ok.
Ghana has everything going for her, third largest supplier of cocoa in the world and you still have a little bit of gold left, but mark my words if the people don't change their attitude towards life, buckle up and take life seriously, she would be a country that never reached (1/10) one tenth of her potential. You would understand once the population begins to overwhelm the infrastructure which I know is happening, then you would know where your patriotism lies, whether you would continue to hold on to a country that is failing in everthing.
God help those who help themselves, ask Nigerians they are in a better position to know, we are regretting it now.
The link up I was waiting for 💪🏾💪🏾
🥰
Great interview 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Thanks for the Info👍
I appreciate this video and her honesty. Very beautiful ladies too. What a beautiful country.
Yes! Finally a new episode! 🖤🖤🖤
Lots to come this weekend 🙏🏾❤️
@@JasmineAmaa Looking forward!
Your videos are the best. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks very much 🙏🏾❤️
Another insightful interview👏🏾 and that venue👌🏾😍🌿
Glad u enjoyed it. Absolutely loved the venue too xx
I Love the location to Gabby weldone 😊
Nice video keep it up greetings from Italy
great video very reliable
Thank you for the information
Ama u are doing great work...l have been follow u 2019
Hey Jasmine, beautiful restaurant.
I really enjoyed this video! Very helpful. Thank you
Glad it was helpful! Xx
What a lovely woman!! I recently visited Ghana for the first time!
I will be back hopefully soon to experience more!
Wishing her all the best and success for her future plans!!
So tiri nkwa 🙌🏾🇬🇭
Good Afternoon Jasmine. Cool content as always. Loved the interview. Follow your bliss and Respect my sister ❤
Thanks Keith xx
Enjoyed 😉 the vid. I like how you both ignore that phone 📱, you're a good listener, I'm impressed 👏
Thank u 🙏🏾
Absolutely enjoyed the content.
I used to braid hair and enjoyed
the clients and using my artistic
African braiding skills.
Speaking your own language
at the end of the video was
sooo. kool. Much Love ! ❤
🙏🏾❤️🤗
This was an inspiring & well done interview ❤ Wishing you all the success Gabby 🫶🏾
Thank you 😊
Jasmine ! Your biggest fan from Nairobi your content sets itself aprt from other vlogers keep it up. We also love your humility, well structured videos & interview's .Love this interview its striking a cord with do many people out here. Very insightful.
Thank you so much!! 🙏🏾❤️
She sounds just like Remy Ma...i love her voice
Yeah she gt that thick NYC / NJ accent.
@@anthonyclementson9658Yeh Gabby is definitely a code switcher 😮😮😮
@@dandiablo3809😂😂😂 not a code switcher. That is hilarious
😅thank you! I get this all the time I need to meet Remy Ma cuz ppl tell me this all the time
She sure does!
Awesome interview... you ladies looks great. God bless. ❤
Thank u xx
ALWAYS LOOKING BEAUTIFUL ❤. GREAT INTERVIEW. 😊
Thank you 😊
I loved the setting for this interview. I tried hard to concentrate on what you were saying but I kept getting distracted by the beautiful plants and flowers. We need more places like this in Ghana. Thank you Jasmine and Gabby for showcasing it.
Glad you enjoyed it xx
Such a lovely video. Thank you Jasmine! It was wonderful to hear Gabby's story because of her transparency and determination. My key takeaway from her story is PLAN, PLAN, PLAN! With research and proper planning, you can make things work. Love it!🥰🥰😁
You are so welcome!❤️
14:49 That conversation is real talk. I started my career in that flow where everything was scheduled, automated, routine. Tied to a schedule, thats tied to an office, thats tied to a computer and corporate system. You start to look at how much money is coming into the company (you bring in), how much you are being paid and the hours of your very life being used every day for that compensation and I couldn’t do it anymore. I remember leaving, cashing out and that first year I made dramatically less money than I did in corporate but my quality of mental health increased 10 fold. Then as my transition plan started working I found myself working on my terms, using far less of my time but making the same money at those upper levels. It wasn’t without risk, but risk can be managed with planning and discipline.
Lovely
I look forward to making this brave move very soon and i hope u ll interview me in Kenya.
Been following ur interviews and am loving them. ❤
I live in Canada, but am Jamaican. Been to Kenya twice, and love it. Thinking of moving to Kenya when I get things sorted out.
Gabby and Jasmine 🇬🇭🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾Yay my 2 Favorite single ladies of GHANA 🥰
I’ve been watching both of you guys from your beginnings on CZcams. i’m SOOO IMPRESSED With the growth of your channels over the years and Overall life in General! Both ladies i felt we’re similar. I just love your process & progress 👍🏾👍🏾
Both ladies channels have helped me navigate how to be and get around Ghana 🇬🇭 Great interview 🙌🏾🥰🥰🇬🇭🇬🇭
🥰🥰🙏🏾
2 Beautiful Queens 👑 keep up the good work The Most High has your back🔥
🙏🏾❤️❤️
WELCOME GABBY... TO THE SACRED LAND OF OUR COMMON ANCESTORS! May them bless us all !!!!
Excellent to see Gabby being able to fulfil her destiny the third time around. Wishing her success - and the same for you, Jasmine. You two look extra beautiful in this video 😘😘
Thanks Nana 🙏🏾❤️❤️
Welcome home Gabby
I admire her tenacity.
Beautiful people and place 👌🏿✊🏿👍🏿
*two beautiful Queens*
Jasmine you are an excellent interviewer!🏆🏆🏆
Thank u 🙏🏾
@@JasmineAmaa
👍🏽😊
Gabby 🙌🙌
All the best to you
That's a solid business plan. I love the outdoor idea with those plants around. It's so beautiful and if it's in a good location, it has no choice it's really going to flourish if we'll managed.
I kind of trust you, cause from all you said, you have the experience of managing people.
I wish you the best.
Ģreat interview ❤❤❤
Thank u x
Two beautiful Queens
Thank u x
@Jasmine Ama whats the title of the song playing in the intro to this interview? Thanks :)
Eiiii. This Azonto girl has come of age ooooo. I remember those days
"Being single or married each has its unique benefits, and it's not about 'qualifying' for a top-tier husband. A single woman can find peace, guidance, protection, provision, and spiritual counsel through her own strengths, community, and personal development. On the other hand, a good husband can indeed contribute positively in these areas, but it's crucial to remember that these qualities are not exclusive to marital status. Both paths are valid and can lead to a fulfilling life."
Beautiful Content ❤ Am picturing my daughter moving down to Nigeria to settle there😅😅
Thank you so very much
So gabby can speak the twi language if she go to school there❤beautiful girl and u too jas
Awesome
Its always a bonus having diaspora residence. Africa is beautiful.
Thanks!
Appreciate it. Thanks 🙏🏾
smart move
Nice video....
Finance is a reason why we can't move back yet. What should we do in abroad to help us sustain ourself in Ghana ? Ghana is VERY expensive compared to other parts of West Africa and i'm not just talking about Accra.
You are right. Ghana is expensive
@@French-made-easy Yeah, everyone is making videos about “move to Ghana”
No one is making videos on how to utilise the diaspora to live in Ghana.
Stupid politicians are making the country unlivable cos of the cost of living.
You need a steady stream of income…..if you don’t have it don’t go…..their are not hiring Americans in Ghana.
@@IJUSTWANNAFLYDJIDRONES71 what is the steady stream of income and how do we set it up??!
❤❤
Yeah yeah yeah bruh😢😮
Godly Wisdom
Better
A handful of tranquility
Than two hands with toil and chasing after the wind.
she is gorgeous!
I would love to visit Ghana.
Let's go then 😂
Extreme video to watch.
Hello guys. Hi gabby
Interesting. Her voice is so deep for a woman.
To live in Africa you need to be adaptable & have a concrete plan where you wish to live & work permanently. The days of holding a job are over. Think businesses & self employed in Africa.
2 beautiful ❤️ ladys
You must have a strong financial background. Africa is not easy.
Oh Alright
She's beautiful. I would bring her down to Zimbabwe
10:21 is that all Nations church NJ Gabby?
Yes it is
@GabbyMack Cool! It Caught my eyes immediately when I saw it. I used to attend the church for a while when I lived back in the states. Now I’m back in Ghana. Happy to see a fellow member doing well. God bless your work sis. I’ll check out your channel. Check mine out too when able. @buildingghanasfuture
Come to Kenya