It needs help with its Medical facilities- my Ghanian friend's Mother died in the 'waiting room' of a hospital, having a heart attack, and doctors didn't care. Many African countries need to have 'younger Leadership which is not corrupt'. Many Men in Ghana can't even get jobs. The Government does nothing for them. Courses available but no jobs. And way too many young children who cannot afford to go to school- end up selling whatever they can on the streets. Education, Medical System and putting back into their countries, a long way to go.
@@melrussell8736 thanks... but get it right. When Africa is respected,all these things you're writing about will ceased to exist. How can the richest continent on earth in terms of natural resources become the poorest in terms of livelihood? It's history and I'm pretty sure you know it. Africa is looted and has even lost possession of everything. They steal from you and pretend to be supportive. Elections and everything are solely influenced by the West, that's why corruption never ceases in Africa. Education in Ghana,as you talk about,is absolutely 'FREE'. Free for beginners to the senior high school. Health care is also highly improved. It's not very poor as you perceive it to be. You may not have even travelled to Ghana before. Just look at how you talk about it.
@@frimpong-mansodigreat1880 - I have spent a few months there, and that's what I saw. Not sure why I saw SO many hundreds of children, during school time, whose families could not afford to send them to school. I was with Ghanian people every day, who told me all of the above. SO, here's some facts that have come, straight from a Ghanian, whilst travelling with me. Your statement, 'When Africa is respected, all the things I am writing about will cease to exist".... is a delusional statement. Ghanians don't respect their own leaders, the same in many other African countries with their leaders also. The respect you mention must surely come from Africans themselves, and as far as I can see, unfortunately the GREED & Corruption in your Leaders, keeps the poor, their own people, where they are, whilst they educate their own children in the UK or overseas. This behaviour from African leaders shows their own respect & faith in their own countries- they have NONE!
@@melrussell8736 you know, I'm not arguing that poverty eliminated in Ghana or Africa as a whole. Poverty is a global issue. Go to Asia, some part of America and even in Europe. But we've always described Africa with different 'words'. Why is this the case? Just because people have great interest in Africa. They can't survive without Africa so they will rather help Africa to continue in poverty. The fact is that,if Africa is RESPECTED and be free from external influences, the rest of the world will struggle. More than 80% production resources come from Africa. So diseases, wars and poverty shall never stopped in Africa. Because people have "great interest" in Africa. I love you
This guy is the male version of me.. I will be doing exactly the same thing. I am watching this and trying to not cry. It is such a blessing to see other people reconnecting to who we truely are spritually. I wll go to visit him next year, God willing.
I would think that he can connect with our African ancestors more effectively living under these conditions. All of the distractions one might find in Accra or Kumasi are absent of this location. I can identify with his living style, since I was brought up in a very rural area in the United States. I offer this young man all props!
@@yasnyne Been told by me mum that she's been is told by her mom that the ancestry always want us to give thanks and praise to "Almighty Creator of All" first and last
@@kreativeforce532 You are so right, I am living this way right now, I drove from London to West Africa in my van and now live in it. The best living, ever👌🏿👊🏿👍🏿
What are you talking about the whole Africa and Ghana people are living off the grid. Why are people acting like different about this guy. For him is just like going on camping trip
This is truly an amazing story. He has experienced everything in life and has found that the best things in life are freely given by God the Almighty. He gets it! 💜✝️🇺🇸
I lived in Accra for 2 years. Mostly around McCarthy Hills and Dansoman. Briefly in Oda, Kade and Asamankese. After 2 years in Ghana I came back home to the states and I met my wife in college who was born in Cape Coast. I love your channel. I’ll bring my kids over to Ghana once they aren’t babies so they can learn and experience it. Thanks for the videos
I watch so many RU-vid videos about Africa that show farmers that they have me looking in my yard questing what is growing naturally. African's and Jamaicans are so knowledgeable about farming and plants that grow wild. I am always amazed.
Joshua’s zen lifestyle allows him to renounce the greed for materialism. His lifestyle allows him to relax, to get in touch with nature. It allows him to focus on his spiritual being in relation with nature: it allows him to discover his Africannes ....what makes him an African. His oneness with nature allows him to connect with his African root, his African tradition, his African culture and his African traditional religion: all interconnected with the water, the soil, the trees, the air, the rain, and the wind. Joshua’s freedom from material want, his solitude, his peace with nature all speak for his calm spirit that are therapeutic for the human Mind, body and spirit. Good documentary Venessa.
This is such an idyllic way of living. He seems so pure in spirit and heart. Very interesting to see a glimpse of the type of life most Africans would live if untouched by the West. Serenity and Simplicity!
Lovely. He's living a peaceful happy life. The pull to reconnect with nature is strong in a lot of us and there are many proud Africans still living these indigenous lives with no desire to be westernised. They are more than happy to share their way of life without judgement. Thank you for sharing his story!
One of the best you tube videos I've watched in the 21st century! Thank you for sharing this experience! This guy is woke! People don't realize that reconnecting with your ancestral roots, heritage and mother nature is the epitome of living your best life!!!!
I get a calming and relaxed feeling hearing his voice. Him talking about living off the earth is nice. I enjoy watching the video and watching your channel. Thank Vanessa
Vanessa, this is your best youtube video by far. I would even say one of the best youtube videos on Ghana or Africa period! The way it was shot, the content, commentary and imagery was close to perfect and inspired self reflection. Well done and please keep these types of videos coming.
I was just about to say, "all you need is an african queen and you'll be set", but then I realized that he's happy doing what he's doing. I am so happy seeing a brotha just enjoy finding his happy place in this world. Congrats and keep creating joy. Our ancestors would be so proud of you.
I've lived in italy for 13 years n hv refused to request for citizenship because of my own beliefs but my fellow africans who are older puts so much fear in me that I seem to give up my dreams of coming back home to live. I pray for this brother n hope that I can gather the courage to finally make a right decision n be at peace. The hustle on foreign land is too much of a burden
This is what you call a real man he's building his own village I am in the process of doing mine as well in Africa I have land in Africa and I'm in process the only difference is I own the construction company in Africa that's going to assist in the building of the village but this is a real man this is the type of man you sister should be looking for to Mary because he is the type that will survive any pandemic any economical crisis because he's self-sufficient independent
Oh wow I live in Australia 🇦🇺 and in Brisbane too. You’re are a legend, I have had this passion of going back to my Country Congo. Just living a stress free life, but watching you wow 🤩 you’re gold, hard to find. Have a beautiful life dear❤️❤️
This is an amazing message to everyone. We strive so hard to live a luxurious life forgetting that life is so simple. God bless you for this experience you have shared with us
I loved this, Vanessa! I admit that-- because I'd already seen Wode Maya's video on him (and followed him on IG-- I'd planned to only give your video a few viewing minutes and a like, but I wasn't intending to watch the whole half hour. But this was filled with so much more than what I already knew and it was created with such quality that I couldn't turn away. I ended up watching the entire 29 minutes in awe and it answered so many questions that I'd had in the back of my mind. Well done and thank you!
Thank you I appreciate it. I had actually started speaking to him prior to Wode’s video. I had a different vision for the project and will he making many more videos like this :)
From a story telling perspective and the quality of the production- camera quality,musical interlude, picturesque natural ambience👌 very well done. Kudos Vanessa
Even from afar you still nailed it. Different perspectives on living and making sense of life - that is what I have come to associate with your vblog. I have the feeling you are on your tiptoes right now, waiting for the go-ahead to head back to Ghana and bring us new installments of "how others are living and making their contribution in Africa" to making us all better humans..... better at coping with our knotty problems and relating humanely to each other.
This is the best video I’ve seen from your channel. I’m aware all things and experiences are relative, however in the face of a world gone upside down, this video is breathtaking. If I had the physical strength I would jump at it!!
I'm touched, listening to him has practically drawn my attention back to a huge land my grand parents left behind. It has been my dream since and now l have been inspired. Thanks Vanessa.
Ive been following this guy for a couple of months now and im enjoying his journey , his passion and love of the land Ive enjoyed this vlog very much thank you
His reasoning and purpose for choosing his path is truly grounded. We have to respect that he is on the soil left to him by his ancestors. That's one of the parts of this that touches me the most.
This is very interesting! Marketed in the right way, will create a lot of interest from western visitors 2021! I can see him being an excellent host too!
Noura Dadzie that’s one of our main problems as a melanated people “marketed in the right way” not everything is and should be for sale. Those who seek that lifestyle finds it; it comes to you spiritually. It’s a spiritual calling for a few good men/women who’s on the path of enlightenment of SELF. To know thyself one has to spend most if not all time with SELF. I TRULY FULJOY HIS LIFESTYLE, RESPECT MY BRODA, wish I can join you!!!👏🏿🙏🏿🖤🥰 I would have love to linkup with you, but I am not on social media. May the powers of our ancestors be your constant.
yes, I can see him being a a very good host, and many visiting him there I feel would come back to the western world questioning our lifestyles and the way we live, peace of mind is priceless, .. we could learn soo much from eachother and re-discover our roots .. Thank you for this.. it has really made me think...
@@zionwarrior2747 good point but he is currently selling his lifestyle on social media. He hosts air b n b on his land. He and his girlfriend (a former youtuber and model), are now co-creating. Their perfectly staged pictures and edited videos are telling the story. Not saying that he isn't sincere about his ideology, but every time he uses his phone or posts on social media, he steps into the Western world. Has he thought about the land that was exploited for the materials used to manufacture his phone? This is where he loses me with his points. I get what he's saying but there you can be modern without taking on Western ideologies.
Loved this. Life can be as simple and enriching as we want. This young "pioneer" is so inspiring and brave. We can learn so much from him. Wishing him happiness, peace and fruitfulness in all he does. Thanks Vanessa for this amazing cinematic content.
"Africa does not need help it need to be respected" I never usually continue watching random RU-vid videos, I could stop for this one. Amazing and unbelievable!!
Absolutely love this documentary! I find joy in a lifestyle being at one with nature. One day it will be my reality. Thank you for sharing this uplifting story Vanessa!
Loving the magical attitude and simplicity lifestyle of this amazing man! A proper inspiration for all our generation! Thank you so much of sharing your experiences and providing us the immense beauty of Mama Africa! :D
I hardly comment on any video but this is well made, planned out and executed to perfection. As a film maker it makes me proud to show to my co-workers out here. Well done Vanessa.
Def loved this video. He’s a handsome, very spiritual and insightful young man, and I can relate to his desire to live a calmer lifestyle. However, having an Instagram account and hosting Westerners for a Ghana retreat, is hardly living “off grid”. His approach to living is intrinsically tied to his Western life experiences, especially in Italy (I hope to learn more about his parents and upbringing!). He’s like an outsider looking in, from a point of privilege, especially in terms of his Western education. This is not a criticism. His good looks, charming demeanor and positive vibes make him a bit of a star. He obviously LOVES the camera, and he is well aware how much the camera loves him lol. Good for him! But as much as he wants to live a more traditional African lifestyle, he knows too much, and has seen too much to actually succeed at it. But a fascinating video, and I look forward to his Instagram postings!
i agree. he is connecting to part of his roots. in all reality, he is very much an italian with african roots, which does become redundant when adjusting for italian racial mix up. but he is very much non-african, learning in africa. it's not a criticism. the older woman sitting next to him was shook by his physical beauty...he must be aware of this in his dealing with people. it is a major plus that he is humble.
he can live as long as he is happy with that. that is life, we need to live a simple and happy life just like any ordinary living thing. I read a story about somebody like him who have such believe and he live with the nature by nature. He live for 98 years before he pass away. mean while those of us with materialist or material world are dying early before our age. This is a big lesson for us all. I WISH HIM BEST OF LIVE AND ENJOY GHANA, AFRICA.
