Its called a developing country for a reason. Do your research thoroughly before you go. Visit several times. Get the stars out of your eyes and always be realistic and learn from locals. While you are complaining...chinese lebanese indians europeans are over there investing and making money
Why is it on every video that someone makes that doesn't paint a glorious, tourist-catalog-ready African nation, people get up in arms and begin to insult that person. These videos are made as warnings for people who may romanticize what they expect and get hit with hard truths. She ( and videos like hers) is letting people know how they may be disappointed, where the pitfalls in their preparation may be. Everyone isn't going to be an entrepreneur. She's speaking to those who think that just like you can move from wherever to the US or Europe and "make it," it doesn't necessarily work in the reverse. I really don't understand the "I'm offended." "Stay where you are" "Africa don't need you" really short sighted, unhelpful comments. We need to do better.
The fact is Ghanaian institutions are useless! This lady here isn't far from the truth! The leaders are simply corrupt and inefficient!!! We've got a lot to do as a nation!😒
Gabby!! Thanks for telling the truth! I was born and raised in Ghana and I agree with everything you said! Black people need to come together to build up the country. I love Ghana but the politicians are corrupt with everyone’s mindset “what’s in it for me”. I would love to see Ghana flourish.
@@chessmove759 In Africa we don't care about other about races of other politicians we're only concerned about the ones in our race who are on a whole other level against other Black people.
Chile, I am loving how your accent changed, especially when you were talking about LIGHTS OFF! LOLOL Seriously, I am so glad you talked about these things. Everyone always wants to give the tourist version of life in Africa. But we need realism no matter how negative because these are things people will encounter, everyday in Ghana and other African countries.
Hahaha! Imagine if social media existed during slavery days or Jim Crow, how many Americans would rather go to Ghana over being lynched to death in America... STOP COMPARING GHANA TO AMERICA. America is a white man's country, they literally traveled thousands of miles to captures and enslave black people for 400yrs to build America to where it is today, they also stole trillions from Africa to ensure the system is where it is today in America... Also America owes 29trillion dollars in external debt and all the facilities in America are based on credit. African countries have no access to credit, the world bank and IMF starve Africa of developmental funds!!! Africa & Ghana is what it is today because of America & Europe... So, no need to be a traitor! You have to understand that it's your job as black people to uplift the countries in Africa. Take money from European countries & go and build Africa. America is not your home & it will never be!!!
I have watched a lot of videos about Ghana 🇬🇭 trying to determine what’s its really like living there. I just felt my vacation visit didn’t give me an accurate live there feeling. All the African American ex pats paint this rosy picture, but my instincts tell me that is not the whole truth. You are the first and only person that has been honest with me! Thank you. ♥️
The expats paint a rosy picture because they need more AA to help them survive. They will not tell you that you are considered a competing tribe there and basically on your own. Gabby gives an extremely accurate picture of the issues there. Its a wonderful place to visit and connect with your roots.
@@MamaDee737 That is what I have always felt. The majority of African American expats in Ghana and elsewhere in Africa don't want to go it alone on the continent. Hence they paint a rosy picture of life in Africa, with no mention of the challenges, such as infrastructure. While simultaneously pushing hella hard to convince as many AAs as possible to relocate to the continent. As you mention they are likely to find that they are a competing tribe, on their own. Most diasporans have no idea about the importance of tribe/s in Africa. It is the cornerstone of identity & sense of belonging for black Africans. A lot of bad things come with tribalism, like nepotism.
I loved hearing the fluctuations in her accent, very fluid, and interesting. She perfectly articulated herself no matter how or what she said. Shows just how relative we actually are to one another and also personally, gives me faith that the obstacles african americans face trying to learn about and connect to their roots arent as large as they seem. Did I look to deep into that?🤷🏾♀️ lol. All love, power, and prosperity sis 🖤 We need more honesty like this when looking to travel home to Africa.
Truth will set us free if we believe, I thank you for sharing your experiences. 🙌♥️ People need to be aware of what is happening, because it helps us to make sensible choices, as we move forward.👏💯 Love to and for Ghana💖
Hello Gabby, thanks for this video, l found it informative and educating. ALL your comments are nothing but the TRUTH. I’m also a Ghanaian and your comments on the first video and this second video are factual and accurate. I have grown up with all these u have said. You said it like it is, you spoke the truth. I like your intention of the video, to create an awareness, so people will make informed choice before migrating. Thanks.
Girl, there is no need to apologise to anyone. We Ghanaians are like that, we complain a lot about the same things that you have pointed out everyday but yet we attack people (who don't live in Ghana) when they point out the same things. This hypocrisy must stop. Nobody is more Ghanaian than the other. All that you have said are the bitter truth
All what you said are factual. It's about time people call a spade a spade and not a big spoon. And yes, Ghana is still developing so some of these infrastructural challenges are understandable and people needs this heads up before coming, but it also tells you the vast business opportunities that exists in the midst of all these challenges. Ignore the hate comments and say it as it is. Love from Ghana 😙
You got to see the so call truth in it's proper context. These are socio-political-geo issues that are pretty common across the developing world. She should lay down a proper foundation for her argument an then point out the issues. Then list the improvement done and what can be done. For the lesser mind she is telling the "truth" whatever that is. To the intelligent mind she is at being childish at best and at worst very ignorant.
@@jamesjean7094 she is giving her viewers the status quo, which is what prospective immigrating diasporans need to know. Anyone truly interested will delve deeper on their own. She should not have to provide a whole socio-political history.
The third world are countries outside Europe, Russia and North America which is two third of the world's land surface.It has nothing to do with development or poverty.
Sis,I'm soooooo proud of you!!! You're extremely brave and I love you for being candid and honest. Thank you for sharing your experience. Too often we as African Americans are willing to give an opinion and we've never left the state we live in here in America. Sharing is caring 🤗 thank you again!!
Today in August 1, 2020. THANK YOU for keeping it real. I am thinking about relocating to another country since I have retired and welcome any and all HONEST info about African countries, including Ghana. I don't want any sugar coating about what its like and what you have said lines up with most of the other comments and concerns I have heard from others and on other RU-vid channels about Ghana. I'd still like to visit it one day, but I don;t know if I'd like to move there permanently.
Thank you for being real, imagine going to a hospital with a medical emergency and that happens,and its not only in ghana but other african countries too. Its scary. The bribery part,mmmm I dont know how we can kick out the vice coz its deep rooted. Its not easy to just move to Africa just like that especially if you have never been there for the longest time. You have to plan very seriously,its not all roses
As soon as the borders open I'm going back. I can't put a price on a peace of mind. I can deal with the "light off", infrastructure, and internet issues of a developing nation. I can't deal with the domestic terrorism in Amerikkka...
Isra'e Thompson-Alston but that’s just the thing, I am going back too. Yes Ghana has issues but I love it I just want people to know what they will deal with so they can decide what place would be better for them that’s all.
@@GabbyMack accra has more problems than the rest of Ghana. Accra is the most expensive place in Ghana. Try other regions in Ghana and u would not experience frequent power cuts
This is one big sickness we are all facing living abroad. Everybody talks about comfort abroad but it comes at a huge price, stress, utter depression, racism on a monumental scale, bias, police brutality.... A few years abroad is enough and it's time to be content with what you've got in Ghana.
Gabby Mack, thank you 🙏 for this vlog because I’m considering relocating to Ghana 🇬🇭 from Texas, USA 🇺🇸. I’ve found the info you shared informative. Thank you again.
Please do a lot of research before coming. Check out other videos as well. If you have Ghanaian friends that would be helpful. Find out which region would suit you most. When visiting any public office or whatever, look them up and read on requirements or call for enquiries. People tend to take advantage of "foreigners" and make unnecessary financial demands. Ghana is a good country
I loved your truths. I visited Togo with my boyfriend for 5 weeks total and we stayed in Ghana for 3 days but all the info you mentioned i saw personally during my time in both countries. I am Black and I personally could not see myself living there for the rest of my life. I could stay for an extended time of 1 to 3 months but that would be it. Visiting i think for 3 weeks i would love it. Following that i was happy to be visiting my boyfriend's family and friend but that is it.
I recently spent time in Ghana & there are far more issues to cope with, but there are great environmental benefits the like quality of food & water supply & climate. Issues from abroad like eczema & arthritis disappear in Ghana.
Good job Gabby. I am from Ghana and can say you hitting the nail on the head. Do not worry about the negative comments and keep on with the good job. Thanks.
I think it's great you're just telling the truth. I'd want to know! Just like Greece. You have to be careful of pickpockets everywhere. All countries have their 'things'. ❤️
Im hearing a lot of business opportunities...maybe framing the negative in ways we can improve...Thanks for the video, learning a lot. Its all about perspective...also a lot of these issues are issues in America as well. Ghana is a third world country trying to learn how to walk. It takes time and passionate people who are willing to work on these issues. Please don't let these issues deter you from coming home. Let them inspire to build the motherland.
why is Africa still learning how to walk?, meanwhile the rest of the world learned to walk, run, ride a bike, swim, has graduated from college & moved into their own house..China, India ,Asia are all catching up, but Africans are STILL just learning to walk..what is wrong with them??
@@gigiarmany4332 are your people allowing us to walk? Look when Africa is really united, you guys will cry and that's what you don't want to see happen
Gabby thanks 🙏 appreciate the honesty as have a group I’m working with doing business there and I want to know when I’m walking into and you laid it out✨Might have to take you to lunch when I get there and share some of these health products that I’m working as you will probably enjoy the benefits✨Thanks again Gabby I’m a subscriber now
Why are folks mad because you speak the truth? Black Americans are being urged by Africans to come "home" without telling the truth because it's all about money. I thank you for speaking the truth it's refreshing and much needed!
Those are the things that my make you regret moving to another country. I watched another video before yours and the guy made moving to Ghana a bed of roses, the things you discussed would drive me crazy but knowing what I might expect that ahead of time would not make moving so shocking. Thanks.
Some guys sugar-coat a lot, but the truth is that every concerns she expressed cut across the entire West Africa and so many other African countries! But the problem with Ghanaian brothers and sisters is being economical with the truth on ground! It's good to be proud of your country, but acknowledge when a neutral person comes in and sees all that you ignore! Accept it and learn from it! Another good video!
Keep up the great work Gabby. Your information is helping others make informed decisions. My first visit to Ghana was bitterly shocking. I went back a few more times and came to love the place. In doing so, my expectations of the place diminished. Now I simply say, "This is Ghana for you."
It is what it is, and what it is is corruption, the foundation of which is having a country that is not founded on good moral values. I appreciate your honesty. I have some friends in Uganda, and it is so discouraging, realising how limited and how corrupt and how little they have. We are so blessed in the US.
On tuition fee, I attended Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and I paid less than $100 per semester. I attended community College in America and I pay more than $2000 per semester. The tuition is very well subsidized by the government in Ghana. A similar situation is the Pell Grant American government awards to permanent resident and citizens if you qualify. If you entered the university as international student expect to pay more like anywhere else with no help whatsoever ever if you don't have scholarship
Fair assessment of Ghana 🇬🇭 generally as someone who has spent all my adult life in Europe and relocated back in 2016. I’ve experienced most of what you’ve covered in your video and my remedy for now is to enjoy both worlds. Ghana most of the year then few months to visit my family in Europe and back to Ghana 🇬🇭. At the moment I’m caught up in lockdown in Europe just waiting to see what new travel rules will be before going back to Ghana 🇬🇭. I’m very well organised in Ghana and very happy when I’m there, the only thing I’m not interested is any form of business because of corruption. I can’t deal with the stress of business issues in Ghana 🇬🇭.... Difficult topic but you’ve covered the subject well done 👍🏾
Thank you very much. Im actually in the same boat. I enjoy living at both places but more in Ghana for sure. Im locked down in the States too, as soon as the boarders are open we making moves. I do agree with the business aspect but I will take my chances. Thanks for tuning in appreciate the comment!!
Queen, I thank you for the information you have givien, I am thinking of relocating to Ghana and I've been doing allot of research and i've heard all the great things about Ghana but rarely did I hear about some of the challenges that will be faced there. I apricate your honesty because now I know how to prepare myself before going and knowing what to expect. I will be relocating alone and this information is priceless. Thank You, oh yeah, as you went on in this video yoou accent got deeper and deeper, and I would have figured out that you were from there! I Love It!
Thank for sharing the information. Very important to know. Maybe a business opportunity can come out of some of those things that need corrected/changed. A group effort. Let come with ways we can improve the system. We must fix Africa and invest in it. Everybody got a country to call home but us. Africa is for Africans.
So grateful for your honesty and support for your information and support because I am older 63and I have health care providers and EYE exam for the USA system is different than GHANA the Lord used you and you don't need to worry about telling the truth about what is happening and really real I appreciate your goodness and honesty 🙏 you continue trust GOD FIRST 🙏.REV. JAHMEAN CHRIST DAUGHTERSHIP Holy Ghost love peace blessings protection Joyful Day and YHWH YAHSHUA HALLELUJAH Holy Spirit EDUCATION WOKE!!!!!!!!!
Truth be told there are good and bad . I had experiences on both ends of the spectrum. So I respect your opinion. Keep talking the truth Gabs... At times we need to take things with a pinch of salt.
I seriously love your videos. Much appreciated 🙏. Thank you 😊🙏. I actually have met the love of my life from ghana and I thank God for him daily. I am from the United States. You helped me understand his culture in his country more better. Thank you 😊
Thanks for your insight. I needed to hear this information. It helps me identify the things i need to research in the African country that i am thinking of moving to. Ignore the bad comments, keep it real. Thank you!
Your assessment is honest and I really appreciate it. Some people shy away from the truth and facts because they don’t spit out the dark side of the country to the outside world but the truth must be told. Stay blessed.
The internet thing was like wow. That's how I felt when I was there for a visit. I spent a lot of money on data. When I got back to Canada and connected to my WiFi I had a big moment of sigh. Until internet infrastructure is improved I doubt myself moving there personally. That's my only pet peeve. Not the biggest issue or most important issue to face in Ghana but having unlimited reliable internet is important to me .
Maybe you can start a company to improve it. Why would you wait for it to be improved before you can come along and enjoy it. I thought this will spin some business ideas from you since you have the resources.
Hi, I've been dealing with Ghana since 1994, the best thing to do is go for a while, not 2 weeks but maybe 6 months to 1 year! I would suggest waiting till then to make major purchases! I saw your first video, I have experience all of them! You have to be strong to deal with these type of things!
Thank you for the precautionary advices! Have been honing in on trying to live in Ghana for a few months, and if me likey, try seasonal (winter north Europe). The advices in this and pt1 are the most comprehensive ones I've seen so far, and I really appreciate it that you alert for the bumps/pits one can stumble over. I am now even less deterred, Ghana looks like the place I should be 🕵️♂️
I have found both of your video's helpful. I am American and have been fortunate enough to visit several countries in Africa. I have not been to Ghana, but I would love to see it one day. There are two things that you did not mention that I would like to hear your perspective on....the weather (year round) and the crime rate. Thanks so much for any information you can share on these two topics.
Ohhh I love Ghana!! ❤️ I guess what you’re saying u need money and be able to sustain yourself... I see what u saying but Ghana is 62 years young... it’s coming🇬🇭❤️ I’m a thousandaire here so I’m unaware of the effects of those things you say are needed or hard to obtain !! And ppl I’m around don’t have many complaints as well..Never going back to the Divided States!! ☮️ I hope tho U find solutions!!🤎
Gee Adjoa Adowa . What about health care. Sounds like you’re gonna need millionaire status $$$ and a private jet on standby to be flown to the nearest European hospital in case of a medical emergency,like the president’s and high level politicians do. Cuba is considered a 3rd world country with 1st class health care. Greed and Corruption, poor leadership ,the affliction of African peoples peoples all over the world.
Thanks for been real. I’m an American and lived in South Africa for 23yrs and all ten points that you have mentioned on these two video are the same in South Africa. Ones you get use to it life is awesome in Africa. But when you go back to America we get spoil with the easy lifestyle of America. But Africa is a jewel and I’m glad and thank God for giving me the privilege to be part of it. Africa is a special place. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for the two videos. My family is looking into moving to an African country but everyone keeps sugar coating the conditions and opportunities but I knew there had to be some significant downsides or obstacles. I appreciate your honesty. Also, I LOVE both of your accents. Be well.
