What’s up everyone! Thanks for taking the time to check out this video! Pray it blesses you! Make sure you subscribe and 👍🏽 The video!
@Bonitaymorena
4 жыл бұрын
Your son will thank you and your wife for letting him have this experience when h'se older. 🌍❤️
@MrTimSwain
4 жыл бұрын
Amen.Thanks for the love!
@e.y.b.entertainment8375
4 жыл бұрын
there is an African American Association of Ghana there try to get in contact with them my brother. Great video by the way.
@africanheru2863
4 жыл бұрын
Should say African 🌍 exprisoner of war slavery was a act of war🤔
@damilolaolayeye8485
4 жыл бұрын
One day.... just one day... very soon... Africa will rise again and all our sons and daughters living in different parts of the world that have been subjected to racial segregation and divides will come back HOME
@elyonrg5062
3 жыл бұрын
Amen oo
@fortunatebabygirl8812
3 жыл бұрын
AMEN
@sampsondjonorh4987
4 жыл бұрын
You're at home and free Brother. Can't trade this for nothing. The feeling is like a genie from a bottle. All of a sudden the whole body, mind and soul start to heal. Stay blessed Brother. 👌👍
@mlm0143
4 жыл бұрын
"All of a sudden the whole body, mind and soul start to heal" So true. exactly my experience in december 2019
@emelitaeast6400
4 жыл бұрын
The Spirit of Africa: it opens your heart and makes u feel alive. In America u literally feel like u are too busy to even live life or care about people
@africasfinest52
4 жыл бұрын
Please bro, definitely feel free. Most importantly always be yourself. Much respect
@redgoldgreen9960
4 жыл бұрын
You can be yourself in Ghana. No police brutality, no discrimination, you can live your quality life, enjoy your organic food. Me and my wife and our two kids are coming to Ghana this December. PEACE AND BLESSINGS
@MrTimSwain
4 жыл бұрын
Amen1000! Thanks for the love!
@MrTimSwain
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! The responses from this video affirms that so many of us are really interested in reconnecting with our roots! Thank you all for the support! Let's get to 2K subscribers! Grateful for the humble beginning!
@chrisb4629
4 жыл бұрын
I feel you brother. I'm Ghanaian living in America and you hit the nail right on the head. Keep on your good work and a lot of respect to you.
@yawovodjogbe4589
4 жыл бұрын
When it comes to your kids feel free let them associate with the kids in the neighborhood that's how a lot of us grow up you will be good Bro 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@moretodela
4 жыл бұрын
Making friends here is one of the most difficult things. I feel you.
@roapsinterlogence2790
4 жыл бұрын
Reach out to him now
@mkvlogs2625
4 жыл бұрын
Chale, you got me bad there when you switched accents.... Ahaaaa...... You no longer have a target on your head, you can breathe brother.
@CarlaRFowler
4 жыл бұрын
So many Americans moving to Africa ♥️🙏🏾
@iloveyou281000
4 жыл бұрын
This is interesting to hear. I know that feeling you felt in the beginning, at first i felt out of place around Ghanaians, when I first landed in Ghana, because of the cultural differences and the spoken dialect barrier, but I soon began to learn the culture and the dialect and reconnected with our people on the continent
@barbudo12
4 жыл бұрын
"Dialect"is just a pejorative and racist term coined by Europeans to diminish Africans! I wouldn't call Welsh or Luxembourgish a language while dismissing Yoruba as a "dialect".
@iloveyou281000
4 жыл бұрын
@@barbudo12 What ?
@Bonitaymorena
4 жыл бұрын
Wooooow you are immersing yourself. I'm proud of you my American cousin :D! I legit forgot your were American when you switched your accent. Languages skills on fleek lol. Make friends with other ex-pats from across the diaspora, they're out there in Ghana. Even if they are expats of ghanian descent that's even better because they are learning how to fit in as well. Legit this i how I felt when I went to Grenada, my parents home country for the first time. Culture shock! But I still have to master the accent because I'm not used to speaking that way everyday. Here in Canada if you live outside of Toronto or the GTA (Greater Toronto Area), that where you experience racism more often. But I never really thought about being black in a negative way when I was a child because our friends were black, asian, white like the united nations basicallyu. But once I move outside of Toronto that;s when I heard the N-word in person for the first time. Same thing with my black girl friends who grew up outside of Toronto in the smaller suburban towns... .they expereinced racism all the time. Thankfully the smaller towns have become super divers now because people from Toronto cannot afford buy homes in Toronto so you move outside of the GTA. But I still would prefer if my future kuds grow up in an african country and also spend half their time in Grenada, like for the summer.
@yawankh-thesun3561
4 жыл бұрын
You don't need to learn every culture heritage to enjoy Ghana but it would be a great leverage for you to know which Cultural community you'd prefer to settle in.. There are many cultural taste in Ghana 🇬🇭... All 16 regions..
@kwameaboagye940
3 жыл бұрын
Africans, we are one of the kind, so my brother Tim don’t worry.
@py20
4 жыл бұрын
Akwaaba, brother. With your wonderful attitude you'll soon find real connections and family among Ghanaians, and I have no doubt you will thrive.
@delanobrooks1118
4 жыл бұрын
The freedom to live! Thanks bro!
@Butters203
4 жыл бұрын
Charleey don't worry you will soon develop authentic relationship
@latoyajohnson3335
4 жыл бұрын
Hey, I'm from Canada and I just started developing a homestead in the Volta Region. I will be traveling to Ghana for the first time in November and I want to thank you for sharing your experiences because this is definitely my concern. I will subscribe to your channel.
@stephenasamoah7839
4 жыл бұрын
Will be going in November too
@elmagnifico6369
4 жыл бұрын
Look at the Acheampong family, KZitem channel, they are from the Netherland , they have2 children and they are in Accra!
@bonadpro548
4 жыл бұрын
Please do reach out to them please 🙏
@jakebaba2149
4 жыл бұрын
FREEDOM IS REAL IN GHANA AND BEING HOME YOU EXPERIENCE IT THE FREEDOM AND IT IS REAL.
@divinekumahor2615
4 жыл бұрын
You are right. The freedom in Ghana is something you cannot describe when you land in the country especially if you have lived in the west for some years
@DA-qz5rh
4 жыл бұрын
Keep it up bro. U r indeed freee to live as a person in Africa.
@EricGoule81
4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting perspective. Hold on and enjoy Africa. Things may not always be easy but it is worthwhile.
@MrTimSwain
4 жыл бұрын
Indeed. Thanks for the love.
@emmanuelabbansagoe4367
4 жыл бұрын
I like your Ghanaian accent. It's on point.. I see you already know how to navigate the Ghanaian society
@zipork
4 жыл бұрын
My Man!!! Really amazing. You can do the Ghanaian accent. Repect! I can't do that even for 5 min consecutively
@marinesam6021
4 жыл бұрын
I just came across your channel. It's awesome that you are raising your son in Africa, he won't know the racism and all the other "isms'" that we grew up with. He'll be able to actually breathe, have a REAL childhood and won't have the experiences of the kids trying to survive in the U.S. I wish I had done the same thing for my child. Well done❤️✊🏾
@fullmetalprism5249
3 жыл бұрын
Omg! You hit it with the Ghanaian accent 😂👏
@josephyoung2674
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this account. I'll be sharing this video to The People's Pan-African Library.
@true4585
3 жыл бұрын
This is so beautiful to hear.
@LooksByNaheemah
4 жыл бұрын
I would definitely recommend becoming a part of expat groups I’ve heard they have events that you can meet people. I wish y’all the best of luck and I know you will develop more friendships
@robertthomas8057
4 жыл бұрын
God bless you brother. I can't wait to get to Africa!
@Bonitaymorena
4 жыл бұрын
Maybe join ex-pat clubs, events or meetup groups online. Or you might have to start your own clubs to meet people.
@faithe5251
4 жыл бұрын
Try to go to one of their language school , that will help you get closer to the public and allow your kids to have fun with your neighbours.
@mikelantern148
4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha wow I love your brutal honesty. I was born in Ghana but currently living in Texas so I get you completely. Yes we have our struggles but the positives outweigh the negatives. The FREEDOM to breath in Ghana alone is immense. Thanks for this video and enjoy your stay. Wouldn't mind linking up with you on my next trip.
@maxk5831
4 жыл бұрын
those good things he mentioned about, for instance, that he doesn't feel his blackness, that he would find in all west African countries. That is just the effect of the contrast of living in a mono racial/black majority environment versus a multi-racial one. They are not really unique to ghana.
@saahkofi8433
4 жыл бұрын
Africa is truly the only place where a black man will never have to worry about coming across that inhumane question of “what race are you “ when filling out a paperwork for government benefits or whatever. They say there’s no systemic racism in America but the fact that they have that question on any paperwork says it all. If we’re all truly human as I believe we are, then there is no need to know the color of my skin when I am looking for employment or whatever. Enjoy Ghana my brother and stay safe and stay blessed 🌟👑🌟
@MissEricaBarnes
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like us Black Americans are in a league of our own. We have our own special culture that I wouldn’t trade for the world. Almost sounds like we don’t fit in anywhere 😢 maybe we need our own community over there. I’m hoping to connect with other Black (specifically American) expats from the diaspora when I get there. No one shares our experience but us. While I fully expect to learn and respect the Ghanaian culture and customs, I have no desire to “be” Ghanaian. I just want to be my Black American self who has decided to move to Ghana. (I will be bringing Uno cards and cards to to play Spades 🤣🤣) Anyways great video. I haven’t seen any from this perspective. It’s much appreciated 🙏🏾
4 жыл бұрын
People play uno and stuff here. Just mingling with AA is self isolating.
@MissEricaBarnes
4 жыл бұрын
@ Oh no don't get me wrong, I don't plan to just stay w/ AA's. I'm just saying I have no desire to act like a Ghanaian. I'm comfortable being AA. No one comes to America to blend in, everyone keeps their own culture and traditions.
@madjoabutterfly
4 жыл бұрын
@ Exactly very self isolating so just stay in America & be black there! I visit Ghana yearly as a first gen and over Christmas there in Accra during 'year of return,' noticed how black America's just cluster together and are insular in these expat cliques etc. Doesn't make sense to move to Africa yet have limited interaction with Ghanaians, may as well stay in divided states, just live in Atlanta! Then I won't even get into how some never even had African friends nor ate our food when they were stateside.....
@steamdecknation7908
4 жыл бұрын
I understand where you are coming from but please dont isolate associate with everyone and leave the American mentality behind
@paasolo6777
4 жыл бұрын
I like your sincerity! We Ghanaians are Indeed PEACEFUL! Enjoy your stay brethren!😎
@chrisd9608
4 жыл бұрын
Interesting narrative bro, it's like my reverse experience moving to Canada, had to learn to adjust and acclimatized on all spectrum Listening to you just resonates some of the challenges I went through and still experience as an african in corporate America, you're doing just fine and am proud of you, you've paved the way for many to come experience the dynamics of living a meaningful life and enjoying life to the fullest, can't wait to return Cheers
@tarciahubert2678
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video!!! I’ve been so curious to know what it’s like, so please continue to share you and your family’s experience!
@markascales877
4 жыл бұрын
Keep safe Bro.enjoy your self
@derrickansah3938
4 жыл бұрын
My father has a house in adenta. I love 28 years of my life in Ghana all you say is facts. But for the relationship just try to connect with other you tubers you will feel at home. A lot of them
@deecee4310
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Family Swain, just discovered you and subscribed.. Bless
@jennyjellyuk
2 жыл бұрын
I remember you Tim, over 12 years ago, you came with a few Americans to my UNIVERSITY HOSTEL, you guys were so friendly. You even allowed us to cook for you. You are truly an African and down to earth God BLESS YOU . I relocated to UK for 11 years now but I come to Ghana every 3 months, I hope to meet you on a good mission so I can contribute.. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY
@sakotoful
4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful😍
@queent4963
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video by far is one of the best videos I am looking to move to the continent within 24 months and Ghana is on my list I felt that when you said I felt free stop the feeling of Americans never felt before and that's what's missing so thank you for this video
@ericalove340
4 жыл бұрын
Well said man, I happy that you have learn much things in Ghana! 👏👏👏
@elvishhudson2402
4 жыл бұрын
😁😂😂😂😂 I love your Ghanaian accent and the twi. New subbie here 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌😘🔥😍😘💕
@kaschannelr-li
3 жыл бұрын
You’re home brother! Much love ❤️
@karrinthompson4640
3 жыл бұрын
I love the way you described the feeling of liberation as a Black American when you’re in Ghana. I got chills listening to it because I resonate with it so much. When I went hiking and spent time alone outside, I felt so free and closely connected to my ancestors. I can’t wait to return and eventually make Ghana my home.
@Godsgoodgriefministry
4 жыл бұрын
"The freedom to simply live as a human being." Everytime I hear a Black American say this after visiting or moving to Africa I tear up😢 My prayer to God lately has been to please allow me to experience this kind of freedom before I die🙏🏾
@MrTimSwain
3 жыл бұрын
Just make a plan and do it! It's not only possible, it's highly probable! Thanks for your support!
@snowball6175
4 жыл бұрын
You are a wise guy... keep it up. I have to sub
@Kylo-q
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this video.
@unityisstrong9679
3 жыл бұрын
Hey bro I agree with you 100% I was born and raised in Gh Left Ghana when I was 19/20years of age Came back after 16/17 years of hutzle In Germany It’s took me 10 whole days before I understood what’s was going on Mehn .......A A coming over in Ghana and stay You get my Respect 💪🏾👍🏾 All I can say is Akwaaba We love you Guys ❤️
@mlm0143
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for shedding some light on this beautiful country of ghana. With the exception of a few inconveniences and high cost of living ghana does offer a truly refreshing experience. You start to feel alive and free again..
@krgoins3531
4 жыл бұрын
This is extremely informative bro. I’m planning on moving there from NC. If you don’t mind, I’d like to learn more from you. Thanks again 🙏🏽
@joeachie4676
4 жыл бұрын
I just subscribed. Try to learn the Twi language and you will be part of the system so easily.
@addosolar537
3 жыл бұрын
You are giving people a good objective analysis that they can learn from. This is content is what people need to hear if they plan to go to Ghana for a long period of time.
@AkosuaDoveTV
4 жыл бұрын
New subscriber here. Akwaaba to Ghana bro!
@MrTimSwain
4 жыл бұрын
Amen.Thanks for the love!
@slimflex1
4 жыл бұрын
Lovely video. New sub here. Your accent impersonation cracked me up🤣🤣 keep the videos coming
@steamdecknation7908
4 жыл бұрын
You look great and seems you are at peace. I understand it takes time to adjust but you will get there. Immerse yourself with the culture. Understand that you are leaving america and think African as in spiritually and mentally. To make you feel better you are in the most peaceful country in Africa and the people are the most friendly. We are all African first and we are one people. I don't know if you realize this but we black people everywhere think of each other as one when compared to other races of the world. Dont regret your decison you made a smart one, you see Africa is changing and this change is unprecedented. Much love
@Bonitaymorena
4 жыл бұрын
In terms of other ex-pats in other african countries, the Black Acres Bag Family are also American and their kids are documenting their ex-pat experiences. Will be useful for your son when he gets to teenage years. Oh this couple have moved from US to ghana with their son like you as well. Father is African American and mother is half ghanian half european-american., they're stuck in US but have already moved there stuff and their channel is Ex-pat Life in Ghana. For other american and UK ex-pats in african countries you can try, Eat Pray Love Native Borne, Traveling Sista, African American in Africa (she's in Namibia), King Obutunda (he's in Uganda) and Natural Girl In Ghana (she form UK/ghanian descent). Legit I'f subscribed to all of them just adding you to my list :D!! Godspeed...stay blessed.
@Babyshoes777
4 жыл бұрын
Traveling sista is in Tanzania ❤️, im subscribed to most of these, but you dropped me some new ones, thank you.
@Babyshoes777
4 жыл бұрын
Oh and Wode Maya, he’s Ghanaian, but travels all around Africa, it’s informative so you can get an idea of what each country has to offer. And Blax-it is a channel for blacks in Britain wanting to move to Africa
@zuwenawright
4 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most relatable videos I have seen on KZitem. I don't know where you are from but I feel like we are family. You sound like my cousins and I appreciate the way you have articulated the experience.
@nanaakua2754
4 жыл бұрын
Love your description of #5. And I couldn't agree with you more on the friendship issue. Am Ghanaian hoping to move back and that has been my struggle. Hang in there, it will get better. Thanks for sharing your experience.
@WingingItWithEsi
4 жыл бұрын
The way you switched accents 😂😂😂.
@miahl4814
4 жыл бұрын
I left a comment on this video yesterday and I’m not sure why it was deleted. In my comment, I basically stated don’t get too comfortable in Africa, especially if the financing comes from non-Black Africans. We as Black people need to be more competitive, aggressive and unapologetic in controlling our own resources. And for those of you who are wondering, I am Ghanaian and Black American and I married a Ghanaian who grew up and does business there.
@dnealriggah1934
3 жыл бұрын
I don't understand what you just said.
@AfriscopeTV
4 жыл бұрын
Your phenotypical resemblance is extraordinary. Your west African DNA is still intact.
@markascales877
4 жыл бұрын
Lovely family.
@sergeipetrovic4541
4 жыл бұрын
this is my first time watching your video and i like it.
@mrdacusthenavigator4989
4 жыл бұрын
The first time I came to Ghana I had a ball! But you are correct, it's a huge difference between being on vacation and living as an expatriate. Although, you will learn to overcome most obstacles. Which really aren't that challenging.
@gilbertikorong2636
2 жыл бұрын
Tim; you are at home. May God Bless You and your familly. Amen
@thehouseofstrength
4 жыл бұрын
You can't be scared, my first time I met so many solid contacts! It's up to you!
@gdcskates
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome bro. thanks for taking the time to make your videos.
@kiiza2886
4 жыл бұрын
please they are many KZitemr from outside in ghana and you would connect and your children would get who to play with. and lastly please I know you will get friends and if you get you will get them many . lots of love from Uganda
@missbabyloved7531
4 жыл бұрын
Please reach out to these Ghanaian KZitemrs "WODE MAYA" and "Natural Ghana Girl" (a UK Ghanaian diasporan couple who moved to Ghana with their kids living in Accra currently) to connect. Hopefully this helps
@marinesam6021
4 жыл бұрын
Definitely reach out to WODE MAYA
@bonadpro548
4 жыл бұрын
Please do
@MenteLiberta1980
4 жыл бұрын
New sub here brother ! Welcome home !!
@dmcarden
4 жыл бұрын
Subscribed brother!! This is exactly what I was looking for..looking to visit this year for the first time..this place is crazy..trying to find a spot to retire to. Just to be human and live as a free human..lord..i can't imagine
@africaconnection.Ofiicial
3 жыл бұрын
Powerful, educational and inspirational. Thank you for sharing.
@TheAmberDTaylor
4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very insightful, done in love, and with tenderness. I can’t wait to pull off this heavy coat of aggression and be free. Sending love from Texas. 🥰🌍
@BernardAsare-bh9gp
29 күн бұрын
It is quite interesting to hear your comment on what it is like to live in a Black country. As a Ghanaian living in the US I tell some of my friends that until they visit a Black country, they have never seen themselves in a mirror.
@LaToyaDorantes
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your video thank you for been so real and giving the concepts simply put but with depth you are awesome ! God bless you & your beautiful family 😇🙌
@janicesorhaindo2990
4 жыл бұрын
This was dope. Akwaaba bro
@adrianborden1546
4 жыл бұрын
Courage. Defiant courage.
@FatimaahConteh
4 жыл бұрын
very insightful video, there's no place like home
@lisasimpson8985
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video ❤❤❤
@danielagyeman1581
4 жыл бұрын
Bro you need to let the American mentality go away. Just love being African.
@Godsgoodgriefministry
4 жыл бұрын
True but its hard here in America because this programming of the mind has been since birth and we live it day in and day out no breaks! Its going to take some time to adjust to the ways of his new home🤗
@Samuel12260
4 жыл бұрын
Brother your a Ghanaian already!!!!! Welcome welcome!!!! Oyaaaa, your twi is on point chaleee!!!!!!
@williamgamelisenaya793
3 жыл бұрын
Yes Bro Ì feel You,taking one for the cause got me cracking up. You're allowed to decline fufu politely. My bro though born in Ghana never ate fufu & Kenkey. Watching from Sydney Australia
@abby-a
4 жыл бұрын
I really loved this video
@jayeverything
4 жыл бұрын
Amazing Upload 💯🙌🏾
@mizzobjectiveone3819
4 жыл бұрын
You conveyed your observations very well. it was very motivational to hear you.
@Man2manA2Z
4 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy for you, wanting for Ghana to open up, new subscriber.
@MichelleMyBelle59
4 жыл бұрын
Very good video.......I’ve been to several African countries and Ghana is one of them. I plan on returning in July 2021 and bringing a group of African Americans with me. When I visit Africa I experience a sense of instant relief as soon as the plane lands. I realize how much stress I have been internalizing on a daily basis here in America. Do you find Ghana to be expensive? I know it is more expensive than most African countries. How much money would a person need to have in order to be considered rich in Ghana?
@MrTimSwain
4 жыл бұрын
There's a video coming on that topic. Blessings!
@keithgreenwade2398
3 жыл бұрын
Great advice, great journey! I'm envious : )
@Elle-lj7di
3 жыл бұрын
Currently working on this process. I appreciate your view. ❤️
@licorice71
4 жыл бұрын
Honest perspective. I hope that with time you build those relationships..it will happen
@sylviaogbarmey-tetteh8633
3 жыл бұрын
Aww Tim, welcome home to you and yours. No place like home. Good you highlight all the little nuances. We want you all African Americans to come back, visit, invest, heal your souls. Please come and visit regularly even if you don't come to live. Come and make connections and you will find that you even deal with the racism in America better. To know that you have a non judgemental place to go is healing to your souls. Come and let's build Africa together ❤. You deserve a piece of the pie
@Knksquad
4 жыл бұрын
I’m doing it now needed this video
@shayrev2326
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very insightful! Thank you for sharing😊🙏🏽
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