Why this African American couple left Ghana after one year? | Juliana and Brian's journey in Ghana

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  @weenaburris9242 · 3 years ago

  We,  the Black American population of the USA should really understand and be comfortable with who we are. Some of us want to claim to be African....via whatever country. But the truth is we are the Americans of African descent. Yes our past generations were 100% African and we should hold that close to our hearts and learn all we can,  but we also gotta stop trying to fit in a place that we aren't truly familiar with. I love getting to know more about the many different countries in Africa and the people and many cultures...but it all takes time.  It is nice to visit many places,  but its not always nice to move in. 😗

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  @Ras_Spinoza · 3 years ago

  As a Ghanaian, born and raised in Ghana for 30years, I always laugh at the way Ghana is being romanticized by people from outside..<br>Yes, there is good social life and communal spirit down there. But, But, But, that social life and communal spirit comes at a price.. <br>Ghanaians are generally friendly people. <br>At the same time, there is greed, corruption, tribalism, classism, bad leadership, and etc etc...<br>Its all about finding a balance and learning how to navigate. But dont romanticize..

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• RE

  @revekat2053 · 2 years ago

  Rule #1. Don’t ever move somewhere where the residents are trying to escape.

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• CI

  @cindimarvelous · 3 years ago (edited)

  We moved to Ghana from Florida and we are from Jamaica originally. As Jamaican we have no issues with Ghana because it is just like Jamaica! As Americans I can see how it would be a cultural shock just moving here. It is not America and if you come here expecting the same policy you will be in for a rude awakening. We love it here! This is just one couples experience.<br><br>Update: 10/20/23<br>Seven months later.. <br>They were ABSOLUTELY right! It’s a hype. The country is beyond third world, everyone here including the expats are hungry and will try to capitalize off of foreigners. When I said it’s just like Jamaica.. yes Jamaica 30+ years ago!!!! Outside of Accra everything else is third worldly.. there is no infrastructure. No bathrooms anywhere, gutters and moldy buildings, the people take no pride in their environment, unfinished buildings with raw blocks with a roof no paint, no flowers, dirt roads, no sidewalks.. little shops everywhere ..they litter everywhere, urinate and deficate wherever. &nbsp;Women are spoken down to if the men do speak to you. It is not cheaper here at all!! They capitalize off of the slave trade.. he is absolutely right when he spoke about the people that helped enslaved their own. Many still have that mentality. I was attacked by 4 men at the slave castle in Cape Coast because they wanted me to pay.. I’ve been there so many times and never had to pay!! I honestly thought they were scammers because they wouldn’t show me id when asked.. the way they treated me and grabbed me then threw me to the floor in front of white people at the slave castle!! What really hurt is that on all of my social media platforms, I shine positives on this country, but I feel like a hypocrite because I don’t talk about the negative..I honestly wish it was different and I am truly saddened that it isn’t.. I’m sick to my stomach to the point of severe depression 😢! Local people will tell me to go back where you came from then, ( completely understandable because if anyone said anything negative about Jamaica, even though we knew they were telling the truth, we would find offense) but we gave up everything we had to come here and it’s been a horrible experience for me personally.

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• DH

  @dhaleyster · 3 years ago

  It’s takes courage for anyone to post a video showing their personal journey of growth. &nbsp; Especially when that growth is in a different direction that was NOT planned.

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• BR

  @BrownSugarBabe8459 · 3 years ago (edited)

  I travel, but I would never leave America to live somewhere else. This is the land of my family. America is where my tribe is my clan, my support system, my community. Thank you for sharing your experience.

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• DA

  @Dai0993 · 3 years ago

  Honestly I think this is a problem with romanticizing anywhere in general. As someone from the Caribbean I see African Americans romanticize other Black cultures and locations a lot. I understand that we want to stay connected to our heritage but you need to do your research and learn the culture, language, history, economy and visit before you move someplace. One major thing is you know you need money to live. A steady stream of income(s) is necessary before moving anywhere. You can’t just up and go and think you’re going to fully acclimate so easily. I think also there’s a need for Black Americans to start being proud of what they have built in America. Black Americans didn’t just “come from slaves” (as stated in the video). They rose up and defended themselves in many ways. Rebelled. Fought for their rights. And made space for themselves in America. Be proud of that too. In the Caribbean, many people honor their African heritage, but they also honor the home they built for themselves outside of Africa. Black Americans can do the same.

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  @Krakatoa2x2 · 3 years ago

  I&apos;ve always said the hype about my country was too much. A month&apos;s holiday is enough to keep positive memories. If you want to live &nbsp; in Ghana, you need to recalibrate your mentality to suit our environment where the average Ghanaian thrives on corruption and greed. The system is broken and getting worse by the day. Sustainability is an issue on all fronts and it is not for the faint-hearted.

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• MI

  @milesblue638 · 3 years ago

  This video danced around the reasons why they left Ghana. Instead, it focused much more on the reasons they went to Ghana and on the bits of charity they did while there. &nbsp;The root of their troubles was lack of due diligence in planning. &nbsp;Neither had a real plan nor any real sense of what they would confront. &nbsp;They were also too broke to make the leap. &nbsp;If you can&apos;t make it in America, you won&apos;t make it anywhere else.

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• LO

  @louiskwaku8879 · 3 years ago

  I have been saying this for years. Ghana is not for everyone. I was born and raised there. I had to come to Canada to make it in life. One of the richest nation in terms of natural resources but clueless leaders and corrupt politicians make it impossible for the people to realize their dreams.

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  @mintybadger6905 · 3 years ago

  My fathers family came to the USA from Romania back in the 30’s. When he retired from the military he decided to relocate the family to Romania - with the idea that since we were of Romanian ancestry and even had very Romanian surname - I think he thought we’d fit right in and live nicely off his retirement pension. We did live well but we still came back to the states after a year. It didn’t matter to the locals that we had Romanian bonafides - we were always outsiders. Rich outsiders (to them) and possible green cards but forever foreign. I loved the country, I loved my friends but I didn’t feel that deep connection I’d hoped for as a young teenage girl.

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  @isisthegoddess4266 · 3 years ago

  I went to Ghana alone twice in 2019, the year of return, and 2021. Both times i stayed for one month. My first experience was an eye-opener of reality. My second experience helped me to realize i should keep my butt in America.

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