7 Horrible Mistakes (Ghana Problems Today) Trust No One In Africa
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- čas přidán 27. 05. 2024
- A wise elder in Ghana gave us some important advice. Tony and Ayo talk about 7 horrible mistakes you can make in Ghana and that’s for locals and foreigners. Is the take away that you should trust no one? In this episode, it’s all about Ghana problems today and some great advice you should follow.
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When renting or buying a place I would also add... Check it out in heavy rain (or ask the neighbors). A property can look so great when the weather is fair and turn into a rushing torrent when the rains come.
My hood changed from spiritual type people to people who don't seem to care
@@franceshaynes2873 why what happened to the spiritual ppl
As a Ghanaian it’s really sad to hear that these are still happening in Ghana. Corruption will be the down fall of us🤦🏽♂️
Don’t feel bad, it’s same feeling of any South American!
The problem is this, we ghanaians living abroad make those back home feel like it's so easy out here. People will come online and throw dust into people's eyes making them believe once you make it abroad, you're wealthy so people just want to take from you.
And the annoying part is, they never take responsibility, it's always someone's fault especially politicians.
What is soooo sad about...where in this world is perfect...?
@Mike A - Totally understand and thanks for the comment 😊!
@@okey9236 yes, no where is perfect. But at least in some places there is a system in place that prevents corruption and eventually people do get caught. But in Ghana there is no paper trace. Doesn’t it concern you that your fellow Ghanaian is saying not to trust your own people? Also it seems like most Ghanaians always have a hidden agenda. Their friendship is not always genuine.
That rental scam happens in the states too
@PrincessDi_2009 - For sure and thanks for the comment 😊!
YES! Check out the nearby churches before you commit to a long-term lease or purchase. We rented across the street from the main mosque in Libya Quarters. There is nothing quite like waking to the 4AM call-to-prayer and listening to the local dogs howling along. ;-) And those all-night prayer vigils at the neighborhood Pentacostal Church can be amazingly energetic at 2AM!
I rented a house in Yugoslavia Kosovo right next to mosque, l can’t explain how l felt the unexpected morning awakening.
Wherever you live in this world you can't trust anyone.
You've got that right @Angel L! Thanks for commenting ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!
You've got that right @BlackPowerForever! Thanks for commenting ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!
This is very true. You need a thousand thumbs up for this comment. In the military, a veteran told me never trust anyone. I was an optimist at the time....,not anymore. People looking at opportunities, are like those wolves in cartoons when the person they are looking at turns into a delicious cooked chicken leg,
A (local) co-worker of mine put down 50k Ghana Cedis in deposit for a land purchase (cash, of course). And that was the last they ever saw of him. It was so discouraging. Land title and proof of ownership have got to be one of the big challenges in Ghana.
Trust is always earned never given
I'm glad my wife is Ghanaian and I trust her 💯 percent, so I know I will be ok when I move there but she is the only person I trust! Lol
The only CZcamsrs in Ghana who pours out the Truth as it is....Thank for your help....
One of the things I liked about Rwanda, is that it is easier to settle in and start a business.
Yup trust no one even the one you thought was trustworthy at first.
I spent two weeks in Ghana recently and l did not eat any street food. I was not taking any chances. I walked with all my medications but l did not need it.
When you live in America or Europe,where you eat GMO ,you don't have to worry about Ghanaian foods
@Chris C - Couldn't help ourselves in Tamale with the Guinea Foul and thanks for the comment 😊!
I love how you two have grown to understand the "Ghana system" and offering useful tips for others wanting to move here. Many expats make these mistakes which end up making their experience a horrible one, causing them to move back to the US or Europe. So thanks Ayo and Tony for sharing your mistakes so others don't make them. One thing I'll add though, which was the 1st thing you mentioned is that not trusting people blindly cuts across from the US, to Europe to Asia and Africa. So this is the number one caution to everyone regardless of where you re moving to. There are shady people everywhere ready to take advantage, especially when they know you are new to the place and unfamiliar with how the system works. They often approach with a super nice attitude, yet their intention is to scam you. So please be careful not to trust people too easily just cus they've been nice to you.
Well said. I was scammed through BofA $2,476.00 using zelle, and l can’t get back the $.
@@Mystr438 I feel your pains Don’t trust no one ☝️ today it is so bad. U just cannot people from anywhere
Why would I ever want to move to ghana with all these issues ?
I really agree with "keep your circle small." Reputation is important. And you and others will ruin their reputation in that small circle if they can't be trusted.
@Ricky Morrison - "Small, small" like they say here and thanks for the comment 😊!
@@ExpatLifeGhana Kakra kakra!
Hi I have a girlfriend who is from Ghana and she had family members build her a three bedroom home two bath for $70,000. American dollars. Well the person she trusted never finished the house for her. And then later on her land some one stole off the roof supplies while she was back in the states and she spoke the language. Very sad. Now she is refusing to return and has decided in old age to just stay in USA.
Absolutely heartbreaking, so sorry that happened to her 😢
I’m an expat living in Panamá and everything you said applies to our move here too. Great video. Thank you.
We get land scams in Louisiana all the time. "Going with a company" is advice to be followed everywhere in the world. Even after everything is registered you could still lose your land. Same applies o the rest of the US.
If you trust somebody you should be careful proceed with care
Hi family you are on point about the street food. The papaya and pineapple got me too, the plantain chips got my daughter. Luckily I travel with my Imodium and Pepcid. Thanks Tony and Ayo for this.
Check out the school first is great advice! And if it's not about school but about your place of employment, the same applies. I commuted from Madina to Circle for work for over a year. The 6AM trotro to Circle wasn't bad, but man, that return trip to Madina at 5PM was a NIGHTMARE!
The word of Yah said to trust no man, trust is earned but as a people we give it away to quickly always use discernment given by Yah. The Holy Spirit will lead you, him you can trust.
Kinda sad, particularly the 'trust no one' advise, but I always knew that, so not really surprised. What surprises me is how many people relocate there.
@Bernie Lea - You have to come and you will understand. There is no place on Earth that is a utopia. Ghana has issues but they are tolerable and thanks for the comment 😊!
ALL WHAT YOU BROUGHT FORTH ARE; LIVELY SO GOOD
Trust no one anywhere is a universal recommend.
Great viewpoints, I love how thought your viewpoints are when addressing conversations like this. It ensures how genuine you are about Ghana and their people and you guys are great representation for African Americans in the continent of Africa. 👍🏿
Was in Ghana and,yes it’s,true to facts. Was in Ghana Sept 2022, and yes small circle is smart
Thanks! I love your videos, and your content has been very helpful for me in my plans to relocate to the continent!
@BlackPowerForever - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️. We really appreciate viewers like you that understand the mission. Glad the information we provide is helpful and thanks for the contribution. See you in Ghana, Ayo and Tony.
@@ExpatLifeGhana excellent video!
Tony Ayo 🌺 You are Funny 😊 I enjoy Your Videos
I wish I saw this before building my home which they just started on it. I need to ask my agent to go see the area at night.
It's just really interesting how when you all were coming, you all were bright eyed and bushy tailed, but now you all have that 'Ghana glaze' lolll a tinge of skepticism with basically everything ( and tbh a bit of weariness lol) .
Best source of local info--The local salon.
What's your Facebook group? Being here can be quite lonely. I've made multiple friendships which always end in people asking me to give money or loan money. Smh.
It’s the same name as the channel I believe.
It's the same for everyone who travels to a new place, it can be quite lonely and hectic. Been living in America for 10years but still feels like that to me. Recently relocated to Ghana cos I was getting stressed out.
@T Denise Echols -Expat Life Ghana Facebook Group and thanks for the comment 😊!
You guys have dropped some real truths! The vibe in Gh is great but we have to be smart! Looking beautiful in blue Ayo xx
Most positive attitude ever. I really hope you all succeed.
On trust:
I don't f with nobody. I keep my circle small. I'd rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.
Lol. All this is true. Most is not applicable to me cause I would have shipped my car from the US and don't trust the US so I definitely wouldn't trust it anywhere else where I don't know the language. Another thing to mention is check everything when you are renting, Airbnb, hotel. It will be listed that there's a hot tub and that means there's a kettle and you can use that to pour hot water in the tub. 😂 I love Ghana. Sometimes I'm just flabbergasted
@T Denise Echols, you really made me laugh 🤣 🤣🤣🤣, seriously hot tub and you find out it's a kettle, lol.
“ It will be listed that there's a hot tub and that means there's a kettle and you can use that to pour hot water in the tub.” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 You are cracking me up!
@T Denise Echols - Or that the pool at the hotel is the community tub! So much to check and thanks for the comment 😊!
@@ExpatLifeGhana .Lol.🤣🤣
The first stated fact, "don't trust anyone" is not just for Africa, but same goes for America as well. Talking from experience.
Well I still want to come to Ghana! Yes I agree keep your circle small.
Yes even locals are getting scammed. So be extra careful and take your time! Getting land is so stressful!
It depends on who you meet to buy a land.There are several fertile lands here in the countryside so I still can't get it why people want to by-force live in the city which is more expensive.
@@fredkofiodoom5499 My fiancé wasn't raised in the countryside. He was raised in the city. The countryside is not his personal preference. Also, all his family lives in the city so being so far away when we only visit for one month would make it hard. However, yes living outside the city is possible and we went to the mountains to visit and it was a beautiful area visual. I would only like for vacation but yes others would love it out there if they didn't mind being away from the luxuries of the city everyday.
@@briannanight8395 if the infrastructure, roads highways are good then the trips and living in distance will not be so bad.
@@Mystr438 that is true. We obly had one option for the road and the road was not mainted. It had a compact sedan size whole directly in the middle and you had to drive on the sides. We went on a dry day but having to maneuver and it rains that has to be really difficult because you are likely to get stuck driving one half on the dirt still.
Land issue!!! About 16years plus and counting in court.
Great information especially for us the Diaspora. Thank you.
Thank you for this information.
Glad it was helpful!
"Trust no one" really hits deep
I get it! That’s my feelings about Brazilians and I just can’t trust anyone but my mom.
Love your Channel!!
Best of luck!
Valid Points! 🤝🏿👍🏿
I had a squatter here in Texas...it was hard to dislodge him
@frances haynes -We can believe that and thanks for the comment 😊!
Trust is hard to come by here in the states. Coming to Ghana is no different! Wow! Let's not be surprised!
@thehouseofstrength - Not on this scale and thanks for the comment 😊!
New subscriber, thank you💙
LOVE, LOVE 🤣the outtakes. 👍👍
Good advice ya'll.
Good points
Thanks for this advice
You two are Amazing! Thanks again for a very informative video!
Great and informative video. Thank you. Can't wait to visit.
Well done….
Thanks for good information about Ghana.
Sign me up.....I so want to live in a place where you can trust no one!
@Julie Edwards-Matanga - Most likely already do and don't realize it and thanks for the comment 😊!
Hello good people..thank you for sharing..blessings 🙏🏾
Please if you live more than 2 or 3 months away from Ghana, remember you don't need to drink pure water or beer for the first 2 or 3 days but you only need to take coconut water to avoid stomach running or stomach problems , this is very helpful advice. Thanx.
I absolutely agree
it's very through
It so good
Bravo
Wow Ghana sounds great
Never pay cash for an expensive asset--use a crossed check (cheque) so the seller is traceae.
Hi Dynamic Duo, Your channel is amazing the information you provide is invaluable wow. Please don't ever loose your integrity and sensibility. We (Expats & Diasporan visitors) are so blessed to have you both as advocates to successfully navigate the Ghanaian landscape. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
Where do you all live seems like you hate everywhere you move or live there is danger everywhere you go or live you have five senses that got gave you see hear taste smell feel and a 6 sense called common sense I live in America I love it that is all I know
Hey Mr. Tony & Mrs. Ayo
Sorry that I was not able to watch the live on Friday night . Very busy preparing strategies for my projects & winding down my stay. How are the boys doing ? Will keep in touch when I return to the states as well as in - person meet & Greet events here in Ghana .Sister Acouvi - Georgia peach residing in NY.
The school and finding a place was a really good idea. Yes checking the area around the place multiple times. This past airbnb we were right next to a church and a mosque. The first time only the roosters bothered me.
You guys have a lodge. Awesome. I hope it’s available when I visit Ghana. How do we book?
Thanks guys!!
You bet!
Your FB group truly is excellent. I have met with two ladies from the group. I saw one of them only two days ago. The group does help you feel more at home while in Ghana. ❤
Because it took over three weeks to get a large wire of cash she was forced to change her departure date and had to re adjust her hotel arrangements to a Airbnb? I guess emergency funds is always necessary?
Yes definitely don't trust everyone and THIS APPLIES EVERYWHERE.
In Ghana trust is good but kindly verify. Very important. Bought a land from a friend and did not do the necessary checks, half way through building someone shows up and claiming it. We r In court.
Especially Mahama and NDC adherents including some NPP.
Wow knew about checking house out in the rainy season to avoid floods and leaks and mudslides but never knew about loud church services or neighbors with resident home businesses? Thanks for info who knew about church issues amazing?
Trust No One is general advice to live by anywhere. In the case of Ghana and by extension anywhere in the world, don't trust anyone when parting with money or when making a major financial commitment. Alternatively, h ow about find someone you can trust like Expat Ghana and still verify 😀
Greetings Expat Life Ghana, execlent information and very informative .Thanks for sharing and continue to have an awesome time in Ghana as the country is making moves. The loidge sounds very good.
Thanks so much for that @Nefertem Ur, really appreciate it 😉!
Really appreciate the insight. I'm in Canada and looking to buy land in Ghana particularly in the Volta Region. My son has been following you guys for more than a year. After my first failed attempt to purchase he reminded me to check out your videos again.
If you are given lessons is really good
In tropical climates there are certain things you can't eat at certain times, such as pineapples and certain other fruits.
Here in Ghana a lot of dialogue are in proverbs, so certain things maybe said to you but really have different interpretations and understanding. So I think you should asked more questions to understand everything been said to you as an advice.I really enjoy the video. Nice blog
My fiancé is trying to get a passport for his mother. She doesn't have paperwork because she grew up in a village and it has been difficult. It takes much longer process there than doing it through the embassy in the states. Yes sometimes it is knowing a connect or having tips from someone who has done the process before.
Sounds like paradise
@Robert Roberts -We were in the US but they got that gun disease killing babies in schools, innocent people at church, concerts movies and etc. When you add all that in with being Black, it's a "Waiting to die" kind of life there and thanks for the comment 😊!
I got the stomach bug this second time around visiting. Not sure what it was but luckily it didn't last long. My fiancé felt so bad but it wasn't his fault. I felt much better one i got some medicine.
Hi, what Land Title? Hardly to hear abt that always hearing abt dentures & registered, do u have any ideal abt the land Title pls? Thnx
Please tell me what Bank in Ghana can be trusted. One You tube viewer stated she had trouble at the ATM machine on a week end and she needed the money to eat and move about at other hotels. Also what Bank in United states will allow transfer of large funds when trying to purchase land or beach front property. I saw one You tube view who said her chase bank refuse to send her money quickly? As a matter of fact it took over three weeks?
Love your advice, if you are in Accra school and your house should be close together. In other cities it far easier, it takes us only 20 Min. to town with the car. Consider regional cities
All wha
Good morning, can you verify that Accra Luxury Apartments is an actual place?
What do the airport require,
I don't no if Ghana is worst Dan Nigerians or Nigerian is worst ..I keep telling people make a friend from the county yuh want to go,don't just go
Can you drop some names company's that can help with land purchases?
A bit of advice I received... Do not leave your drink unattended. If you leave the table finish your drink. I suppose this is now common advice everywhere, but I'm not a "Clubber" so I guess I'm still a bit naive.
"You end up with a Toyota Corolla keychain."
🤣🤣🤣
My fiancé is sending his car next time we go and will get a new used car to have in the states. His friend did the same thing last year.
Hello Dynamic Duo