Really, so you are now a married woman?? I will tell the boys. Anyway, I nice video as usual and keep them coming. I am thinking, and have been for a while, of post my stream of videos but I fear my views are a bit too controversial and I am not ready to go viral. To be honest, I am drawn to controversy and that is why I have not summoned up the courage to post my vids on youtube. But if you can, so can I. Highlight of your video is $US900/night. Typical. U r from UK so why not?? Give them 1K.
I might try a hotel next time. Just because I havent stayed in one in Ghana. I have always stayed in the village. There is something comforting in both. And I appreciate and understand what you were saying about being ignorant about Ghana. I am too. But the fact that you still feel that connection and that appreciation for Ghana...you dont need to PROVE YOUR GHANAIANESS to anyone. Thanks for sharing your experience.
would still be criticized. There are a lot of things you don't know about Ghana and a lot of things Ghanaians dont know about you so both judge each other. I didnt care. I am learning all I can about my culture, the language, and trying to go back more often. When I went I stayed in the village and there was this attitude that I was so supposed to have an attitude having to stay in the village. Im not that kind of person. America isnt all roses. You struggle everywhere so it was no big deal...
Well, I get where you are coming from. I was born in raised in the states to Ghanaian parents. I didnt grow up speaking twi but I was raised to be proud of my culture. My parents worked constantly and thought it easiest if we just spoke English. Their choice, not mine. When you go back to Ghana, coming from somewhere else, you are an outsider. Thats how I felt. And its a given, you're being sized up. If you were to come from outside and stay in the village, you would be criticized, if you...
@Yaa13 Finally, someone who understands! Every time I used to say I hadn't been to Ghana people acted like I've grown 3 heads. Anyway, going to Ghana was a discovery. I can't wait to go back and explore more of the country. Thanks for your comment
Exactly my point. U learnt next to nothing. U are full of contradictions. 1. U were going to live in east legon which later turned to trasaco valley and then later u wanted to go and stay at regency hotel. And oh East legon am sure u may have learnt isn’t outside Ghana. Please don’t take this the bad way.
@paapagh I'm not sure exactly what you wanted me to learn. Perhaps you'd care to enlighten me. I'm no expert on Ghanaian geography, but according to the website of the hotel I stayed in and everyone else, Trascacco valley is East Lagon. I never mentioned the Regency hotel as an option for accommodation. I mentioned it to highlight how the rich are enjoying. If I did say East Lagon was outside Ghana then I misspoke, but I doubt I did.
My dear,Ghana is realy a nice place to be but,the moment they realised that you are from Europ or other cuntry, they start to cheat you!Please Ghanians Stop Cheating so that people will speak good about Ghana!!
Nice chanel. I was also very surprise that there was not many people with natural hair. My aunt took me to a hair salon and they probably thought i didn't understand Twi because they were talking among themselves and one lady was like, she must be a jehovah witness lol..
Loved this video & your personnality:-) Congrats on your engagement & i hope u had a wonderful christmas..You should def. go back to Ghana & learn twi is important lol! Its a shame that the perception of natural hair is perceived like that by some people there,it's just not right. Am Ghanaian &,i've been natural for a year almost, and i received mostly positive response here in Europe! ISo in Ghana(Africa) it should be seen even more positively !
@MimiOnliine Thanks hun. Yep, definately going back, probably March/April time. I can't wait. I didn't know what I was missing! The natural hair thing was a surprise. It's a shame we don't recognise our own natural beauty, in the mother land of all places, it takes a few people to start the movement and next time I'll I go, I'll wear my hair proudly and educate rather than conform to the norm.
Though I love Ghana, the disparity between Rich and Poor is sad. There is a small middle class and I dont feel much focus is given on building this segment of the population. It is a wonderful country, but will remain a 3rd world country until such changes occur. If I recall from your past video, your parents are from Northern Ghana. Were you able to set aside any time to visit? Love your videos and congrats on the engagement.
@viewerga Interesting you mention the middle class - from what I could see the middle class were in some way connected to Gov't jobs rather than private enterprise. The very rich seemed to have acquired their wealth partly from Gov't contracts and private businesses. But you are right, we do need to build the middle class, but it seems as though the people with ideas struggled to get financing Maybe we need a micro finance industry, similar to India which has had some success.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you & loved ones! Congrats on engagement & trip to Ghana. I will go back next year with my family. its been too long. Hmm, I am growing locs, so wonder how that will be perceived there, cos my mum isn't into it. x
@ssikmoi88 I did see men with dreds but only one woman with them. I've never known dreds to be particularly acceptable among Ghanaians in the UK - so I'm not sure attitudes would be any different back home. But you know, I say wear your hair with pride. Use any ignorant comments as an opportunity to educate.
Let me know how your trip goes. I'd love to see if your experience is different from mine
@NaturalDiva10 I know. Natural hair seems to be for those of lesser means from what I could gather. Natural hair doesn't have political connotations like it may do here and in the US, so for many it's just a lifestyle choice.
@dragonlily781 - For me it's a lifestyle choice. I choose not to apply harsh chemicals, mainly relaxers, to my skin. One of my college professors was from Ghana. His family was traditional and his wife and children were natural. That was over twenty years ago. It's not always about making a political statement. It's looking good and feeling good about the way God made us. Again, thanks so much for sharing your experience. I love learning from others.
@NaturalDiva10 Oh, I totally understand what you mean, but I just meant the origins of the natural hair movement were largely political if my history is correct. Ghana didn't really go through that sort of struggle of identity that many in the US and UK went through. Granted today, for many, natural hair is not political it's simply a choice, just as relaxers are a choice in Ghana, although, I'd say perhaps Ghanaian women need to consider all their options.
Hi, I'm not from Africa (not directly!) but going back to the Caribbean is so similar in some ways - why do your own people want to rip you off, just because you come from England/Canada/the USA? Terrible. I also find it ironic and sad that from your experience, natural hair is seen as unfashionable or unattractive in the parts of Ghana where you were but Black people overseas are going back to their natural roots - literally. Really interesting video! Oh, and congratulations!
@MsMary123100 Thanks hun. Ghana like many developing countries is heavily geared towards bartering, so in many ways I can understand why we were ripped off. Ultimately, I could afford to bear the inflated costs, relative to other Ghanaians and people know that so they'll take advantage. It's a lesson for next time - and I can't wait.
u like white boys lol
MajorrBison 14 hours ago
congrats girl
RevivedAfrikana 2 weeks ago
Really, so you are now a married woman?? I will tell the boys. Anyway, I nice video as usual and keep them coming. I am thinking, and have been for a while, of post my stream of videos but I fear my views are a bit too controversial and I am not ready to go viral. To be honest, I am drawn to controversy and that is why I have not summoned up the courage to post my vids on youtube. But if you can, so can I. Highlight of your video is $US900/night. Typical. U r from UK so why not?? Give them 1K.
JDSTUDY 1 month ago
I might try a hotel next time. Just because I havent stayed in one in Ghana. I have always stayed in the village. There is something comforting in both. And I appreciate and understand what you were saying about being ignorant about Ghana. I am too. But the fact that you still feel that connection and that appreciation for Ghana...you dont need to PROVE YOUR GHANAIANESS to anyone. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Yaa13 1 month ago
would still be criticized. There are a lot of things you don't know about Ghana and a lot of things Ghanaians dont know about you so both judge each other. I didnt care. I am learning all I can about my culture, the language, and trying to go back more often. When I went I stayed in the village and there was this attitude that I was so supposed to have an attitude having to stay in the village. Im not that kind of person. America isnt all roses. You struggle everywhere so it was no big deal...
Yaa13 1 month ago
Well, I get where you are coming from. I was born in raised in the states to Ghanaian parents. I didnt grow up speaking twi but I was raised to be proud of my culture. My parents worked constantly and thought it easiest if we just spoke English. Their choice, not mine. When you go back to Ghana, coming from somewhere else, you are an outsider. Thats how I felt. And its a given, you're being sized up. If you were to come from outside and stay in the village, you would be criticized, if you...
Yaa13 1 month ago
@Yaa13 Finally, someone who understands! Every time I used to say I hadn't been to Ghana people acted like I've grown 3 heads. Anyway, going to Ghana was a discovery. I can't wait to go back and explore more of the country. Thanks for your comment
dragonlily781 1 month ago
hahaha the accent change got me rolling, I'll be going to GH soon
geeglad 1 month ago
Exactly my point. U learnt next to nothing. U are full of contradictions. 1. U were going to live in east legon which later turned to trasaco valley and then later u wanted to go and stay at regency hotel. And oh East legon am sure u may have learnt isn’t outside Ghana. Please don’t take this the bad way.
paapagh 1 month ago
@paapagh I'm not sure exactly what you wanted me to learn. Perhaps you'd care to enlighten me. I'm no expert on Ghanaian geography, but according to the website of the hotel I stayed in and everyone else, Trascacco valley is East Lagon. I never mentioned the Regency hotel as an option for accommodation. I mentioned it to highlight how the rich are enjoying. If I did say East Lagon was outside Ghana then I misspoke, but I doubt I did.
dragonlily781 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@paapagh Trassaco valley is in East Legon.... whats your problem?
awuahnsiah 4 weeks ago
<3 your enthusiasm :-) Subscribed!
lush4real 1 month ago
$900......wat a shame....i dunno why they overprice stuff in Gh when standard of living is sooo LOW.....
jnavarrete87 1 month ago
ummmm
hayfordebenezer 1 month ago
My dear,Ghana is realy a nice place to be but,the moment they realised that you are from Europ or other cuntry, they start to cheat you!Please Ghanians Stop Cheating so that people will speak good about Ghana!!
leedanso 1 month ago
Nice chanel. I was also very surprise that there was not many people with natural hair. My aunt took me to a hair salon and they probably thought i didn't understand Twi because they were talking among themselves and one lady was like, she must be a jehovah witness lol..
NappyRoot 2 months ago
Loved this video & your personnality:-) Congrats on your engagement & i hope u had a wonderful christmas..You should def. go back to Ghana & learn twi is important lol! Its a shame that the perception of natural hair is perceived like that by some people there,it's just not right. Am Ghanaian &,i've been natural for a year almost, and i received mostly positive response here in Europe! ISo in Ghana(Africa) it should be seen even more positively !
This video made me miss Ghana!!!:)
MimiOnliine 2 months ago
@MimiOnliine Thanks hun. Yep, definately going back, probably March/April time. I can't wait. I didn't know what I was missing! The natural hair thing was a surprise. It's a shame we don't recognise our own natural beauty, in the mother land of all places, it takes a few people to start the movement and next time I'll I go, I'll wear my hair proudly and educate rather than conform to the norm.
Thanks for commenting xoxo
dragonlily781 2 months ago
@dragonlily781 Me,too next year if i go to Ghana the way i'll be rocking my afro,their perceptions will change straight away Lol! Naturalistas ROCK!!
MimiOnliine 2 months ago
@dragonlily781 and ur wecome! :)
MimiOnliine 2 months ago
Though I love Ghana, the disparity between Rich and Poor is sad. There is a small middle class and I dont feel much focus is given on building this segment of the population. It is a wonderful country, but will remain a 3rd world country until such changes occur. If I recall from your past video, your parents are from Northern Ghana. Were you able to set aside any time to visit? Love your videos and congrats on the engagement.
viewerga 2 months ago
@viewerga Interesting you mention the middle class - from what I could see the middle class were in some way connected to Gov't jobs rather than private enterprise. The very rich seemed to have acquired their wealth partly from Gov't contracts and private businesses. But you are right, we do need to build the middle class, but it seems as though the people with ideas struggled to get financing Maybe we need a micro finance industry, similar to India which has had some success.
dragonlily781 2 months ago
@viewerga No, I didn't get to go to the north, I'll definitely go there though on my next trip.
dragonlily781 2 months ago
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you & loved ones! Congrats on engagement & trip to Ghana. I will go back next year with my family. its been too long. Hmm, I am growing locs, so wonder how that will be perceived there, cos my mum isn't into it. x
ssikmoi88 2 months ago
@ssikmoi88 I did see men with dreds but only one woman with them. I've never known dreds to be particularly acceptable among Ghanaians in the UK - so I'm not sure attitudes would be any different back home. But you know, I say wear your hair with pride. Use any ignorant comments as an opportunity to educate.
Let me know how your trip goes. I'd love to see if your experience is different from mine
xoxo
dragonlily781 2 months ago
@dragonlily781 I will def let you know. :) Thanks for your thoughtful response:) x
ssikmoi88 1 month ago
loved the vid. very informative and nostalgic
SamuraiCrystal 2 months ago
@SamuraiCrystal Glad you enjoyed it. Happy Christmas
dragonlily781 2 months ago
Also ... I'm shocked about the perception of natural hair in Ghana (Africa). Wow! Africa is where it all began.
NaturalDiva10 2 months ago
@NaturalDiva10 I know. Natural hair seems to be for those of lesser means from what I could gather. Natural hair doesn't have political connotations like it may do here and in the US, so for many it's just a lifestyle choice.
dragonlily781 2 months ago
@dragonlily781 - For me it's a lifestyle choice. I choose not to apply harsh chemicals, mainly relaxers, to my skin. One of my college professors was from Ghana. His family was traditional and his wife and children were natural. That was over twenty years ago. It's not always about making a political statement. It's looking good and feeling good about the way God made us. Again, thanks so much for sharing your experience. I love learning from others.
NaturalDiva10 2 months ago
@NaturalDiva10 Oh, I totally understand what you mean, but I just meant the origins of the natural hair movement were largely political if my history is correct. Ghana didn't really go through that sort of struggle of identity that many in the US and UK went through. Granted today, for many, natural hair is not political it's simply a choice, just as relaxers are a choice in Ghana, although, I'd say perhaps Ghanaian women need to consider all their options.
dragonlily781 2 months ago
Congratulations!! Blessings to you and your partner!
NaturalDiva10 2 months ago
@NaturalDiva10 Thank you. Merry Christmas
dragonlily781 2 months ago
Loving the vid, congrats to you and God be with you and your partner!!!
Rozee222 2 months ago
@Rozee222 thanks, so much and may God be with you and your loved ones too.
dragonlily781 2 months ago
Happy holidays! :-))
Butterscotchchick 2 months ago
Congrats to you girlie!
Butterscotchchick 2 months ago
@Butterscotchchick thanks so much and to you. Happy Christmas. Hope Santa was generous
dragonlily781 2 months ago
Hi, I'm not from Africa (not directly!) but going back to the Caribbean is so similar in some ways - why do your own people want to rip you off, just because you come from England/Canada/the USA? Terrible. I also find it ironic and sad that from your experience, natural hair is seen as unfashionable or unattractive in the parts of Ghana where you were but Black people overseas are going back to their natural roots - literally. Really interesting video! Oh, and congratulations!
MsMary123100 2 months ago
@MsMary123100 Thanks hun. Ghana like many developing countries is heavily geared towards bartering, so in many ways I can understand why we were ripped off. Ultimately, I could afford to bear the inflated costs, relative to other Ghanaians and people know that so they'll take advantage. It's a lesson for next time - and I can't wait.
dragonlily781 2 months ago