Wal-Mart in Ghana? (What's It Like Shopping in Africa) New Supercenter in Accra

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  • čas přidán 13. 04. 2023
  • WalMart is finally in Ghana! Kidding, but with the grand opening of the Melcom Mall, it has Ayo poppin tags! Join Expat Life Ghana for a full walkthrough with their take on the newest entry into the Accra shopping experience just off Spintex. What do you think? Add your comment below.
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Komentáře • 244

  • @wesleystephens5057
    @wesleystephens5057 Před rokem +16

    I must say that place looks much nicer than a Walmart.

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem +1

      @wesley stephens - Definitely and thanks for the comment 😊!

    • @Bettycro
      @Bettycro Před 6 měsíci +1

      Do you know America they stole some of the ideas from overseas and brought it over they just remodeled I never seen Walmart look nice until now

  • @pilatostats7636
    @pilatostats7636 Před rokem +25

    Melcom is owned by Ghanaians of Indian ancestry. Their grandparents are from India who settled in the then Gold Coast.

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem +6

      @PILATOSTATS - Great history fact and thanks for the comment 😊!

    • @Tu51ndBl4d3
      @Tu51ndBl4d3 Před rokem +1

      so indians

    • @pilatostats7636
      @pilatostats7636 Před rokem

      @@Tu51ndBl4d3 No

    • @pilatostats7636
      @pilatostats7636 Před rokem

      @@Tu51ndBl4d3 Ghana wasn't a country by then. So I can say they are 3rd generation ghanaians

    • @zeeqq105
      @zeeqq105 Před rokem +1

      3rd generation Ghanaians of Indian descent.

  • @frostnelly45
    @frostnelly45 Před rokem +16

    The Accra International Mall is currently under construction and when completed, will be the largest mall in west Africa and 3rd largest on the continent. The future for Ghana is bright

    • @j.susubisa5996
      @j.susubisa5996 Před rokem +2

      Melcom has two shops in Koforidua.we did most our shopping there without driving to Accra.

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem +1

      You've got that right @Prince Andy! Thanks for commenting ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!

    • @Tu51ndBl4d3
      @Tu51ndBl4d3 Před rokem +2

      because of malls?

  • @uploadvideos7048
    @uploadvideos7048 Před rokem +2

    Guys you are wrong there, Malcom is owned by Ghanaian of India descent. I had a friend who happened to be one of Melcom’ grandson who has never been to India. His parents were born in Ghana also been in India a couple of times but schooled in Ghana.

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

  • @sherriebumbray1748
    @sherriebumbray1748 Před rokem +7

    FYI: The owners of Melcom. "Bhagwan Khubchandani is the son of Ramchand Khubchandani. Ramchand Khubchandani, as an Indian immigrant came to Ghana in 1929, and went from shop assistant to store owner. He later became a retail magnate and the owner of Glamour Stores. Bhagwan Khubchandani who is the subject in this article, followed in his father’s footsteps. He spent many years working for his father’s business in Ghana and also in Japan and Hong Kong. For thirty years, he was Managing Director of Glamour Stores.
    In 1989, he decided to fork off and set up his own company and group. So he established Melcom Group.This was when and how Melcom came into existence."

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      @Sherrie Bumbray - Appreciate the history lesson, and thanks for the comment 😊!

  • @tamarakolbl5634
    @tamarakolbl5634 Před rokem +3

    Love these accounts of life in Ghana delivered by this fine family. I used to live in Ghana about fifty years ago.

  • @chuckabraham5317
    @chuckabraham5317 Před 9 měsíci

    My wife and i Ilove you guys channel we are glad we stumbled upon it so much information thank you 👍🏾

  • @Mark-AnthonyJ
    @Mark-AnthonyJ Před rokem +5

    I moved from Chicago to Cantoments last month. Let me go over to that Walmart really quick.

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      @Mark-Anthony J - Alrighty then and thanks for the comment 😊!

  • @christoperbazen5912
    @christoperbazen5912 Před rokem +17

    The family looks more beautiful 🤩 with each episode. Love it!

  • @sharettehasan4701
    @sharettehasan4701 Před rokem +2

    Wow! A super Melcom!! I love it!! When was this built? Thank you, Tony & Ayo, for always sharing the goods with us!!! #ManyBlessings 🙏🏽⚘️

  • @iiwhatisyouremailprivatenn2470

    Melcom is Indian owned according to Wikipedia.

  • @arlitilhocastilho4553
    @arlitilhocastilho4553 Před rokem +8

    We have to unite, we have to attract businessmen and tourists from Ghana to Sao Tome and Principe. We are neighbors and we must have a strong single currency and open borders for business. Hugs to the beautiful couple from Sao Tome and Principe

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem +1

      Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

  • @gohardafrica
    @gohardafrica Před rokem +9

    I was in Ghana last year we were looking for a place to go shopping. It's nice to know that places like this exist

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      @Go Hard Gambia - There are plenty oooh and thanks for the comment 😊!

  • @beatriceowusuachaw6210
    @beatriceowusuachaw6210 Před 11 měsíci

    You are good with telling people all about how to shop and all what to do and so forth weldone

  • @WhatJamaican
    @WhatJamaican Před rokem +12

    Wow, the kids have really grown. It's good to know we could have that type of shopping experience as well as the street vendors. Everyone needs to eat 😉

  • @cocoapuff134
    @cocoapuff134 Před rokem +5

    You all look soooo healthy and positive !

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      Thanks so much for that @Cocoa Puff, really appreciate it 😉!

  • @ylstaggs
    @ylstaggs Před rokem +12

    Wow! This is awesome, I wish it was own by Ghanaians!❤

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem +2

      @Lovely Africa - We say the same thing and then think about the Ghanaian maintenance standards... Thanks for the comment 😊!

    • @sherriebumbray1748
      @sherriebumbray1748 Před rokem +1

      ​@@ExpatLifeGhana 😂😂😂😂

    • @sos9020
      @sos9020 Před rokem

      @@ExpatLifeGhana tell me about it. I'm ghanaian, and I know exactly what u mean. Lol

  • @coffeewithcream523
    @coffeewithcream523 Před rokem +3

    Thank you for this video, as I’m here now and will visit to see what they offer.

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      @Grace N Mercy - Sounds good, and thanks for the comment 😊!

  • @jonward6763
    @jonward6763 Před rokem +1

    Excellent Post! Continued Blessings to you!👍🏾

  • @sherriebumbray1748
    @sherriebumbray1748 Před rokem +7

    This place is a great addition to our neighborhood. I purposely avoided the the liquor room. 😂

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem +1

      @Sherrie Bumbray - Very impressive, and thanks for the comment 😊!

  • @stevenartey5443
    @stevenartey5443 Před rokem +2

    Hi Tony, I like the symbolic bird (SANKOFA) on your tee shirt. SANKOFA means 🤔🤔🤔🤔back to my roots

  • @goldenheart751
    @goldenheart751 Před rokem +8

    Leo looks just like daddy😊

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      @Golden Heart - Even better, and thanks for the comment 😊!

  • @a2theb46
    @a2theb46 Před rokem +7

    I love the bloopers they are hilarious. It goes to show a lot of planning and editing goes into the process.

  • @asantewaa391
    @asantewaa391 Před rokem +3

    I don't mind melcom, the Lebanese in Ghana have been here since the early 1900s, and many have married Ghanaians, they have created employment they live here many have never returned, atleast the business is on Ghana soil and not in Lebanon. Ghanaians don't shop thinking about who owns what, life is too short.

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      @Asantewaa - They are actually Indian, and thanks for the comment 😊!

  • @fredericksarkodie5658
    @fredericksarkodie5658 Před rokem +1

    AWESOME FAMILY ❤❤❤❤❤🇬🇭👍

  • @stanleyglover5534
    @stanleyglover5534 Před rokem +4

    Love your show, always something very different and informative. ❤

  • @lucyboakye505
    @lucyboakye505 Před rokem +2

    Wow Motherland 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🖤🖤

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

  • @doreenfetherson8755
    @doreenfetherson8755 Před rokem +4

    We were in Accra this past November and we got our Melcom discount card...😂😂

  • @gloriousliving6298
    @gloriousliving6298 Před rokem +1

    great content, thanks for sharing

  • @howardcash8301
    @howardcash8301 Před rokem +3

    Tony & Ayo! Sounds like a PARTY! Yeah!

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      @Howard Cash - We are waiting on you, and thanks for the comment 😊!

  • @blackdiasporanews
    @blackdiasporanews Před rokem +1

    We appreciate your content and answering some questions for us. Keep up the great work! ❤❤

  • @niiadu1983
    @niiadu1983 Před rokem +2

    Melcom belongs to indians born here in Ghana decades ago. They are now Ghanaians.

  • @dadoboye1536
    @dadoboye1536 Před rokem +1

    Very impressive!!! Nice…

  • @a2theb46
    @a2theb46 Před rokem +3

    Akwaaba Dynamic Duo, I stopped the video to comment that your older son Luke is getting so tall wow is unbelievable. He's like Jack and the Bean Stalk lol

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem +1

      @A2theB - A growing young man indeed, and thanks for the comment 😊!

  • @joanasefah6645
    @joanasefah6645 Před rokem +1

    Lovely

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      @Joana Sefah - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

  • @sano1062
    @sano1062 Před rokem

    I just listen to a Ghanaian describe what Americans are going through in Ghana. Over 50% have returned to the US 🇺🇸 and the rest are on life support. I recommend you subscribe to these bloggers 😢 because they don't have much going on.

  • @ColetteElizabeth
    @ColetteElizabeth Před rokem +3

    As always, great conversation. Thank you for the video😎

  • @niiadu1983
    @niiadu1983 Před rokem +2

    Wow, the boys grown handsomely.

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      Thanks so much for that @Nii Adu, really appreciate it 😉!

  • @mylesmills9666
    @mylesmills9666 Před rokem +3

    Hello .... i enjoyed this discussion

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem +1

      Thanks so much for that @Myles Mills, really appreciate it 😉!

  • @joanjackson4533
    @joanjackson4533 Před rokem +2

    Thanks! I will be back in Ghana in June I will definitely check this place out!

  • @nefertemur8951
    @nefertemur8951 Před rokem +1

    Greetings Expat Life Ghana, another great episode. Melcom’s, okay hmmmm…. Thanks for sharing

  • @jksarlington
    @jksarlington Před rokem +1

    I remember going to Game and seeing Walmart brand Great Value napkins and few other things a few yrs ago

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      @Jeff Smith -We saw that when they were here. Maybe the same supplier and thanks for the comment 😊!

  • @greatblackness3449
    @greatblackness3449 Před rokem +4

    The boys are adorable

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      Thanks so much for that @Great Blackness, really appreciate it 😉!

  • @ginajaya
    @ginajaya Před rokem +4

    Great to have options. I love the markets first.

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      @Joygena - For the things you can't get at the market it is a must and thanks for the comment 😊!

  • @freemanhall4826
    @freemanhall4826 Před rokem

    It's was good awesome to here see your family u guys alive still in Ghana thanks share your journey experience for yrs Ghana 🇬🇭 country has it up but lot of down I know family friends there in Accra Ghana send mny to help bless them hv not seen in yrs but we always text call video chat they share there life experience where they live government and the system is worse for normal citizens Ghanaian the cost liven went the relationship between American government political between sm Africa countries is not gd thank God there are Ghanaian that will bless help developing into great relationships American dollars are worth different then there most of sm thing they hv in parts of city came from import from America be bless

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

  • @dorisbrown7347
    @dorisbrown7347 Před rokem +1

    Respect

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

  • @numojulius8876
    @numojulius8876 Před rokem +2

    I love your sankofa Tee

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      @Numo Julius - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

  • @Boameooo1000
    @Boameooo1000 Před rokem +2

    You two are looking good and my brother Tonny Ghana is making you supper and the boys also. Nice seeing you again.

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      @Boameooo - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

  • @a2theb46
    @a2theb46 Před rokem +4

    Melcom is amazing ❤❤❤

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

  • @greatblackness3449
    @greatblackness3449 Před rokem +5

    That liquor area looks like it does here at our liquor stores. Nice place to shop. All in one shopping

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      @Great Blackness - Great selection too, and thanks for the comment 😊!

  • @amytremper5416
    @amytremper5416 Před rokem

    Wow a little of US IN GHANA.

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem +1

      @amy tremper - Evrrev better, and thanks for the comment 😊!

  • @jettunion7430
    @jettunion7430 Před rokem +5

    Hi guys remind me more of IKEA. You are looking so good and the boys are getting so big. They were having fun . Coming in October. Looking forward to one of your day trip.

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem +3

      @Jett Union - Long-time viewers we can't forget! Look us up when you get in and thanks for the comment 😊!

    • @HughJass-jv2lt
      @HughJass-jv2lt Před rokem +2

      Agreed.
      It's definitely *IKEA* equivalent.

  • @kwamescratch6727
    @kwamescratch6727 Před rokem +2

    Melcom might not be for Ghanaians but i bet you those lebanese owners are more Ghanaian than some of us, they’ve lived all their life’s here and have given birth to their younger one’s here since the 70’s or even more, is like saying elom musk isn’t American but rather a South African

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      @kwame scratch - Stop thinking all Ghanaians are poor and wouldn't shop there because they do. Even the smaller stores Ghanaians patronize and thanks for the comment 😊!

    • @kwamescratch6727
      @kwamescratch6727 Před rokem +1

      @@ExpatLifeGhana did i say all Ghanaians are poor? , in your video you said the sad thing is that all these supermarkets belong to foreign who make their money’s here and repatriates them into their countries and I’m saying the owners of melcom are more Ghanaians than we think because they’ve been here for long. I never stated anywhere saying all Ghanaians are poor

  • @jksarlington
    @jksarlington Před rokem +3

    I definitely want to check out that large Melcolm when I go to Ghana this yr

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem +1

      Interesting idea @Jeff Smith

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem +1

      @Howard Cash - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

  • @mohammedanane92
    @mohammedanane92 Před rokem +1

    Hi Tony l love ur Sankofa T-Shirt

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      @Mohammed Anane - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

  • @MrsSonyaKS
    @MrsSonyaKS Před rokem +4

    Hello👋🏿 . Ayo, your hair is so pretty. I love the head wraps, but why don't you wear your hair out for the vlogs? It was so fun seeing the boys. Those stores were huge and looked like they were offering some great things. I wish you shared some prices with us.
    This was a great vlog. Thank you for sharing.

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem +1

      @Sonya S - It's quicker to just wrap it and the prices go up and down so often here. Thanks for the comment 😊!

  • @elisobais
    @elisobais Před rokem +6

    Melcom is Indian owned and they’ve been in Ghana for almost half a century. They have several super centers. I believe there are 2 or 3 similar of their stores in other parts of Accra and Kumasi.

    • @Ghanadiaries
      @Ghanadiaries Před rokem +1

      Malcom is opening up in most cities or towns in ghana. Ghanaians can do even more, but they like to stick to their old small stores. It's annoying.

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem +2

      @Enigmatic Scorpio -They have plenty of stores here and are known to treat their employees respectfully unlike the Asians here and thanks for the comment 😊!

    • @elisobais
      @elisobais Před rokem +1

      @@ExpatLifeGhana I guess I’m not the only one who doesn’t like the idea of Asians/Chinese in particular infiltrating African cities. They are the worst if you ask me. Hopefully a day will come when the average African will see what is truly going on.

  • @kissphamous5451
    @kissphamous5451 Před rokem

    ❤️ 😍 💖

  • @tamisalih6790
    @tamisalih6790 Před rokem

    Walmart in GH. I guess at Osu ,Labone area

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      @Tami Salih - Nope, on Spintex, and thanks for the comment 😊!

  • @He_Knows7
    @He_Knows7 Před rokem +1

    Most definitely a Walmart, even if it doesn't carry the name. Wow, $11 for ice cream, but a treat if you got the coins.

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem +1

      You've got that right @Truth Over Fiction! Thanks for commenting ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!

  • @amanofgold38
    @amanofgold38 Před 9 měsíci

    Will be visiting in a month. In terms of grocery shopping, is Accra mall or Melcolm the cheaper option? I will be staying in East Legon, but I am willing to take an uber / bolt if need be. Thanks to any responses

  • @kwasisomuah1233
    @kwasisomuah1233 Před 16 dny

    Hi bro

  • @paakojofynn
    @paakojofynn Před rokem +1

    Sankofa symbol on Toni Tshirt

  • @Tu51ndBl4d3
    @Tu51ndBl4d3 Před rokem

    I'm sure you guys have figured this out by now as you mentioned but nothing in Ghana is Ghanaian owned. I think the same way you do on it though, if that's the game and Ghanaians aren't playing then I can't hate the people who are. Lebanese, Indians and Chinese people run everything. If Ghanaians actually cared about their money being sent abroad to develop other people's countries, they would do something about it, but since Ghanaians do not care, why should we? Shout out to the Indians for creating something amazing. Next time I am visiting Ghana, I'll definitely visit there.

  • @704nc
    @704nc Před rokem +1

    I like Spintex ‘ but I’m moving to a townhouse in Kpone

  • @kfelix2934
    @kfelix2934 Před rokem +2

    They have these small setup in Cameroon Doula and Guines Equatorial Malabo and Bata, but yes no Walmart. IIRC Massmarts exist in South Africa and Nigeria that's similar

  • @williamhenrydr.med.acquah3073

    What a very big difference between this Mall and the street markets in Ghana. ! I prefer to shop here and in the other Malls. They are very clean and not noisy.

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem +4

      @William Henry Dr.med.Acquah - We like them to do both, we shop local more than we go to the "big box" stores, and thanks for the comment 😊!

  • @africanglobalnomad
    @africanglobalnomad Před rokem +2

    China mall is expanding in a lot of African countries and they have more variety and quality than in Walmarts in the USA 🇺🇸!! The prices are also comparable especially the one in Nairobi!

    • @MajorrBison
      @MajorrBison Před rokem +4

      Better quality in china mall? Stop.

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem +3

      @African Global Nomad -China mall stuff is for one-time use only...They are known for having things, not quality things, and thanks for the comment 😊!

    • @sherriebumbray1748
      @sherriebumbray1748 Před rokem +2

      ​@@MajorrBison Right?! 😂 I do not shop at China Mall.

    • @kehindeemiabata4032
      @kehindeemiabata4032 Před rokem

      China mall has bad quality items

  • @thebestchannel5456
    @thebestchannel5456 Před 6 měsíci

    Those ghanian drivers are crazy and i thought US drivers were crazy nope as far as the shopping experience is a little different, and pric3s are high. A little bag of cheese is like 16 dollars US the people in ghana are ok i guess hit and miss

  • @jackjohnson2101
    @jackjohnson2101 Před rokem +1

    We went to the one in the city center of Kumasi. They sold everything from groceries to appliances. It was much more modest. I don't go to big box stores in the states, so I'm not sure about going to such a place in Ghana. Also it was a pain in the ass to checkout. It was a three step process.

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem +1

      @Jack Johnson-For electronics it's a definite, and thanks for the comment 😊!

  • @clubsongs4733
    @clubsongs4733 Před rokem +6

    Don't allow this to happen, no to Walmart.

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      @club songs 4 - No Walmart is right and thanks for the comment 😊!

  • @rond5936
    @rond5936 Před rokem +1

    The woman is beautiful.

  • @dovercliffs9455
    @dovercliffs9455 Před rokem +1

    Please,is that the new Melcom in Accra? And where's the location exactly. ?

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      @Dover Cliffs -Yes it is on Spintex, and thanks for the comment 😊!

  • @emlillthings7914
    @emlillthings7914 Před rokem

    ,,, so this while vid is basically cheerleading the corporate intrusion of Ghana, from US monopolies,,,
    I'm sure this is going to be great.
    It always is, which is why Ghana needs to buy gold from it's own goldmines, to exchange for oil to UAE.
    This must be great, because everything that makes consumers happy, is good.
    ,,,, pretty sure that mall won't take many customers from the other malls, but at least some oligarchs get happy. Keep up the good blissful assistance to the people of Ghana. No doubt they'll benefit from the benevolent cohort.

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      @EmLill Things - This mall is where foreigners and the wealthy will shop. Ghana needs to own its own goldmines and thanks for the comment 😊!

  • @travelingman9763
    @travelingman9763 Před rokem +1

    Do you have Drivers liscences? What Medical Insurance? Is retired military Tricare acceptable?

  • @a2theb46
    @a2theb46 Před rokem +2

    Hey Ayo , does Melcom carry sour cream lol

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem +1

      @A2theB - Sometimes, and thanks for the comment 😊!

  • @clariciacabral-dasilva9683

    Hello friends. I'm in need of some help. I purchased 6 plots in aburi and started to build my home. I'm in the u.s.(Massachusetts). I have a friend who is taking care of all my business. So far so good up until purchasing building materials. Please if you can, how much is a ton of rods? I know they come in different sizes so roughly what will it cost. He quoted 1600 u.s. dollars which I find way to much. Also a bag of sand was quoted as being 20. U.S. dollars. Please, please, help!! With these prices how will I even finish in a timely manner.
    Luv u guys!!
    Thank you❤️💛💚

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      @claricia cabral-dasilva -Prices change here all the time and it is very hard to build when not here. Hope things work out and thanks for the comment 😊!

  • @elainesmith7512
    @elainesmith7512 Před rokem +1

    This big box store is probably owned by the Chinese. I looked at a video recently about some investors/business people from China who built a large store like this one in Kenya to sell cheap Chinese products at a MUCH lower costs than the local Kenyan small business owners did. This resulted in the many of the small business owners losing their businesses because their former customers now shopped at the cheaper Chinese big box store. There were street demonstrations from these Kenyan small business owners AND the Kenyan people in general who were concerned about the Chinese influence in their country. The Kenyan politicians heard the people, and they shut down the Chinese-owned big box store! I wonder IF this will happen in Ghana when/if the small business owners are negatively affected? 🤔🤔

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      @elaine smith -Nope, the family is from India and came to Ghana when it was the Gold Coast, and thanks for the comment 😊!

    • @elainesmith7512
      @elainesmith7512 Před rokem

      @@ExpatLifeGhana Thanks for the info, but WHY aren't the Ghanians doing something like this AND what is going to happen to the mom and pop street vendors? Will this put them out of business? If so, that would be a tragedy. 🤔🤔👎👎

  • @marygambrell8238
    @marygambrell8238 Před rokem +5

    I know that none of the Walmart stores are not black owned! Are any of the stores that you have mentioned in this vlog black or African owned?

    • @Ghanadiaries
      @Ghanadiaries Před rokem +2

      Malcom isn't owned by Ghanaians. They see the opportunities we don't see.

    • @emeliathompson3453
      @emeliathompson3453 Před rokem +5

      @mary Gambrell : why can't you open African or black own stores if you have a problem with other nationals doing what you can't do at the moment.

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      @Mary Gambrell - In the States do you just shop at Black-owned stores? The thing is, Melcom treats their workers with more respect than we have seen Ghanain employers, and thanks for the comment 😊!

    • @kehindeemiabata4032
      @kehindeemiabata4032 Před rokem

      ​@@ExpatLifeGhana good point

    • @marygambrell8238
      @marygambrell8238 Před rokem

      @@ExpatLifeGhana I don’t shop at stores based on race! I do try to patronize the mom and pop or community stores first. Could you tell me what Melvon and his workers have to do with the questions that you have asked of me?! I assumed that you migrated to Africa from the US is partly due to racism and to bond with fellow Africans physically, socially, and economically! I had no intention of offending you by asking you a question on black ownership! Yet, you and a few others that have commented on my statement made the decision to attack me verbally! I will UNSUBSCRIBED from your channel, so, therefore, do not reply to this message. This is the first time that I have had a content creator send me negative comments in reference to their blog. Good bye and good riddance!!!!

  • @josephjames6339
    @josephjames6339 Před rokem +1

    They are closing Walmarts in America

  • @GuruLiving4
    @GuruLiving4 Před rokem

    I need to find a travel agent; I’m going to Ghana 🇬🇭

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem +1

      @Duuuuvallll - You don't need a travel agent. Just buy your plane ticket and book an all-inclusive stay at our lodge. We got you from the time you land until you are ready to head back, and thanks for the comment 😊!

    • @GuruLiving4
      @GuruLiving4 Před rokem

      @@ExpatLifeGhana ohhh! I had no idea; I was just enjoying the video on Ghana because we’re planning a trip next year I’ll try to research but what’s the name of your lodge?

  • @arthurwilliams6525
    @arthurwilliams6525 Před rokem

    Thank God no Walmart

  • @galoraambrose
    @galoraambrose Před rokem +1

    Unfortunately this supermarket chain isn’t owned by a Ghanaian or black person. I’d rather shop at the local market.

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem +1

      @BunchaSlime - It is much more than a supermarket. Ghanaians aren't like that, they are employing thousands across Ghana, and thanks for the comment 😊!

  • @busybeingbetter8880
    @busybeingbetter8880 Před rokem +2

    Who owns and operate that business?

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      @Busy Being Better - Long time residents expatriated from India it sounds like and thanks for the comment 😊!

  • @antwipinamang4520
    @antwipinamang4520 Před rokem +2

    Melcom owns by Indian family

  • @jimbrown4822
    @jimbrown4822 Před rokem +5

    Can't remain happy and proud if it is not owned by the natives.

    • @africanglobalnomad
      @africanglobalnomad Před rokem

      😂😂😂😂 this is a FAMILY business even in the USA 🇺🇸 not owned by wypipo but a family

    • @Ghanadiaries
      @Ghanadiaries Před rokem +1

      They aren't blacks, but probably they have lived there for centuries.
      Lebanese,Pakistanis, and Indians have lived in ghana since independence, and they've owned businesses ever since.

    • @hadast3806
      @hadast3806 Před rokem +1

      @@Ghanadiaries and many of them marry Ghanaians with no issue. This is not Uganda.

    • @Ghanadiaries
      @Ghanadiaries Před rokem

      @@hadast3806 Of cos.

    • @Ghanadiaries
      @Ghanadiaries Před rokem +2

      @Hadas T They are business minded, and that is admirable. Many Ghanaians could have done what they have, but they like to stay in their small store at Opera Square or makola,overpack things and never expand.

  • @beverlyford7B7
    @beverlyford7B7 Před rokem

    Brittney Caldwell 👀 WHERE IS SHE?

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem +1

      @Beverly Ford - She gone now and thanks for the comment 😊!

    • @beverlyford7B7
      @beverlyford7B7 Před rokem

      @@ExpatLifeGhana SHE IS GONE WHERE? TO ANOTHER PART OF AFRICA??? AND HER EXPAT FRIENDS, WHERE ARE THEY???

    • @beverlyford7B7
      @beverlyford7B7 Před rokem

      @@ExpatLifeGhana 😩👌🏾

  • @Mystr438
    @Mystr438 Před rokem

    whose the owner, and producing the products in these supper malls? Chinese low quality products?

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      @Beatrice Fairbanks Real Estate Agent - Very presumptuous but they are Indian you missed that we shopped for items there to fill or lodge that people rave about, and thanks for the comment 😊!

  • @zinalee3734
    @zinalee3734 Před rokem

    I was going to ask the same thing. I hope Ghana doesn’t sell its land and resources like the US.

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem +1

      @Zina Lee -Too late, and thanks for the comment 😊!

  • @ayodeler39
    @ayodeler39 Před rokem

    Indeed capitalism. The weak dollar deal is working. Please, please still shop in the outdoor markets. 🙏🏿💜🙏🏿

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      @AyodeleR - You have to shop at both places. Ghanaians can't or won't do this so these people are employing thousands of locals, and thanks for the comment 😊!

  • @msgoldndiamondsarefromafri8112

    I think Ghanaians don’t have that sort of capital do they? We live in a global world though lots of places are owned by other people for example Westfield in London is owned by Australians I believe. It’s a catch 22 you can sit around and not have infrastructure or else you can have other people come in and provide it but manage the terms and conditions so that it benefits the locals that’s probably the best compromise

    • @sakyiwaadebbie9018
      @sakyiwaadebbie9018 Před rokem +2

      What makes you think Ghanaians can't afford that ?

    • @janetagbugblah8127
      @janetagbugblah8127 Před rokem +1

      Oh they do!

    • @msgoldndiamondsarefromafri8112
      @msgoldndiamondsarefromafri8112 Před rokem

      @@janetagbugblah8127 I really meant more the capital to build those types of shops I’m sure some do some don’t

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      @Ms gold n diamonds are from Africa - You really don't know Ghanaians. They got pleeenty oooh, and thanks for the comment 😊!

  • @nikkinounou8355
    @nikkinounou8355 Před rokem

    We don't want foreign companies in our country. We should buy local

  • @africanqueen1giselle642

    Wow, this place is like Walmart. Hey, family could you please give me your e mail again. I have a new phone and lost some of my information.

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem +1

      @African Queen 1 Giselle - Go to the website please, and thanks for the comment 😊!

    • @africanqueen1giselle642
      @africanqueen1giselle642 Před rokem

      @@ExpatLifeGhana I went on your website but don't see your e mail but I will just send you a message through Instagram instead thanks

  • @NomadBlack
    @NomadBlack Před rokem +1

    We want IKEA not walmart. Sad!

    • @travelingman9763
      @travelingman9763 Před rokem

      IKEA is German..Walmart is U.S Sam Walton family owned..

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      @Nomad Black - God Son - Ikea is just prettier junk really and thanks for the comment 😊!

    • @sherriebumbray1748
      @sherriebumbray1748 Před rokem

      ​@@ExpatLifeGhana We actually have a store that sells items from Ikea.

    • @tvs9978
      @tvs9978 Před rokem +4

      @@travelingman9763 Ikea is Swedish not German

    • @HughJass-jv2lt
      @HughJass-jv2lt Před rokem +2

      *SWEDISH*

  • @marianniamke46
    @marianniamke46 Před rokem

    I didn’t like melcom and neither did I like the China mall

  • @braviafeed
    @braviafeed Před rokem

    11 dollars for a pint of ice cream????!!! uh no.

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem +1

      @braviafeed -Just the foreigners eat the dairy so it is not that much in demand, and thanks for the comment 😊!

    • @braviafeed
      @braviafeed Před rokem

      @@ExpatLifeGhana That makes sense, low demand definitely effects prices! Keep up the great videos!

  • @bjd535
    @bjd535 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I have yet to see a Walmart in Ghana Clickbait trust me do you research

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před 8 měsíci

      @bjd535 Duh... no Wal-Mart in Ghana, but don't you think that the new Melcom at Spintex is like a Wal-Mart with all the departments, underground parking, and mega feeling? Not click bait. It's my Wal-Mart experience!!

  • @mkay3751
    @mkay3751 Před rokem +3

    WALMART IS NOT A GOOD THING FOR THE LOCALS. FACT!

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      @mkay3751 -They are not coming but thanks for the comment 😊!

  • @Akos885
    @Akos885 Před rokem

    Please there no wall mart or whatever you call it in Ghana, we have Malls that's it.
    And is built by sis African men.
    Stop given America shop names to Ghana supermarkets. No hard feelings.
    But is not every Ghanaian that like America and their way of life.

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      @Akosua konadu - Do you ever watch the damn videos?!?!?! No hard feelings but watch the video so you aren't making stupid comments 😊!

  • @goldenheart751
    @goldenheart751 Před rokem +1

    Are we dark skinned white people? 😪

    • @ExpatLifeGhana
      @ExpatLifeGhana  Před rokem

      @Golden Heart - The other way around and thanks for the comment 😊!