There no place like Africa. Always sun, the weather always perfect, that's why as Jamaican living in the Washington DC for 22 years, my wife from Ghana, and we are also building apartments for rent in ABURI MOUNTAINS. 95 percent has been done. We are moving there November this year. Long live MAMA AFRICA 🌍🇬🇭🇯🇲🤜🏿🤛🏿

@luceanbrown8264

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@d.jmamba7237

2 жыл бұрын

South America and south east Asia would beg to differ. Nations around the equator share similar climates not just africa

@78vette11

2 жыл бұрын

I’m in the DC area also. Take me with you😩

@redgoldgreen9960

2 жыл бұрын

@@78vette11 no problem, I will 😂 I live 4000 Massachusetts ave. near America University, Ward circle

@eileenwatt8283

2 жыл бұрын

Please post on you tube when they are done. Get an interview with Vanessa. I'll stay there if it's Airbnb. 🇯🇲

Finally a mansion that actually looks and feels like a home...

Ghana is home. Ghanaians will never appreciate what they have unless foreigners tell them. Yes, we have issues just like any other countries in th world, but the fact that, you have that peace of mind of not being discriminated against, and love from friends and families is a plus in itself

@Better2BFree

2 жыл бұрын

ALL of the foreigners moving to AFRICA should give more than they're taking from the African people!!!!!!!!!! There are waaaaaaaaaaaay too many videos of them bragging about how great our mother continent is without showing evidence of them giving back to the native people!!!!!!!!!

@blackshinea.k.aruleboy7945

2 жыл бұрын

Cool kzread.info/dash/bejne/c6eErbdycrDNfNY.html

@Crob100

2 жыл бұрын

@@Better2BFree Do you consider foreigners AA diasporans? If so, what should they be giving and exactly what are "taking"?

@anngore3842

2 жыл бұрын

@@Better2BFree You can use your energy complaining while they seize the opportunity. Story of our lives.

@dorisdeyfashions

2 жыл бұрын

Yes because we lack creative ideas, and also our leaders don't like us as much as foreigners, when a Ghanaian shipping things to home you will pay so much.

I love that he maintained the architectural integrity of the house. Airport has a wealth of Modern houses but too many people think they have to get rid of the historical features like the wood ceilings, terrazzo floors and geometric facades in order to update the homes.

@d.jmamba7237

2 жыл бұрын

If you purchase a property you're entitled to do whatever you want with it

@africaine4889

2 жыл бұрын

@@d.jmamba7237 yes talked like a true African with no aesthetic

@livingfinance

2 жыл бұрын

And this is why many African countries have poorly designed residential architecture.

@veraaddoyobo8482

2 жыл бұрын

I still love the terrazzo designs.

@africaine4889

2 жыл бұрын

@@veraaddoyobo8482 the house is really nice. We do not built houses like that anymore. Material was really good quality before to what we have now all made in china

the house is absolutely stunning!

@elizabethadjei3986

2 жыл бұрын

True 👍 it's stunning.

@larsstougaard7097

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

This is really eye opening for those who think buying land or owning property new or old in a remote location is waste , here we are twenty years later and how amazing the place looks at especially with such talented designer an example worth emulating for Africa and Ghana real estates promoters who specialize in cutting out trees and excluding greenery around their property , beautiful family that’s kind to show your home

@phynnie

2 жыл бұрын

Italian men are so amazing. Hi all, I'm looking for an Italian man to relocate with me back to east africa. Italian men are huge blessing to our continent. I wish I could find someone like this man. Someone into architecture, design, culinary arts or any meaningful venture. If you love africa and don't mind relocating there to pursue business or just enjoy a simple lifestyle connect with. Italian most welcome but others can be considered eg. swedish german or .......heck, ghanaian.

@Kayzef2003

2 жыл бұрын

@@phynnie Embarrassing... Universally, Men don't like desperate women.. tone it down.

@rabs2727

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kayzef2003 , 👏👏👏👍

@jackiedelvalle

2 жыл бұрын

@@phynnie Wow. 👀 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@phynnie

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kayzef2003 you mean men like you? haha. My inbox was flooded with kind words and proposals from very worthy men all over the world. I have spoken to at least 16 of them - 3 from Ghana, 5 from Italy 2 from New Zealand, 2 from the US 1 from Liberia and 3 from Germany. This tells me that African men cannot handle a strong financially independent woman. May be thats why Africa lags behind. Perhaps if you changed the way you reason you'd probably be very far COURTESY of a strong independent woman. Now, run back to your hut! I'm getting into business with my new found love/business associate

They are going to be soo busy now....this is what we have being looking for....connecting us to reputable and reliable businesses....thanks vanessa

Wow, this was very impressive, loving the content Vanessa!

@ruqayyahcurtis7504

2 жыл бұрын

Diaspora, why are we staying in this hell hole called America? Get out now.

@ruqayyahcurtis7504

2 жыл бұрын

Let’s go use our creativity and do our own hustle🤗 Mama Africa is calling us!

@theonly6359

2 жыл бұрын

@@ruqayyahcurtis7504 She lives in England. Her name is Patricia and she is also very successful.

@VanessaKanbi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Patricia :) x

@ithankgod5733

2 жыл бұрын

I would die and go to heaven is Patricia commented on my video or even mentioned my name!!!!!

I'm so surprised such a relatively small space could be optimized like this... This is a great, well done, Jimmy and thanks Vanessa.

@dorcasyeboah9290

2 жыл бұрын

That’s Italians for you they don’t waste land unlike our people 😂😂

This man really know how to create space

I'm blessed to know this family and have done professional photo and video shoots for their personal and professional lives, I was even there this morning and I'd like to say for the 30mins you all got a little gist about them, you are all totally right - they are an amazing family full of love, kindness and are professional in their respective roles! KUDOS TO THE CASTAGNA FAMILY! love you guys!

@mawunyomorga8658

2 жыл бұрын

what's the name of their company

@worldformatics

2 жыл бұрын

@@mawunyomorga8658 Akka Kappa

Italians are masters of design and Architecture. Respect ✊🏾

@evragolet1465

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely I'm ivorian and I live in Italy design and architecture italian are number one!

His presence in Ghana is a win win for the country. Created employment for and found home away from home 🙂

@hortenseclarke2589

2 жыл бұрын

Thedoingwell, so you can't create employment in Ghana.

@thedoingwell

2 жыл бұрын

@@hortenseclarke2589 : In such a corrupt system where the state is packed with cronyism nepotism causing incompetency at all levels, it's just complimentary to give him some credit. That's all

That house is a wonderful place to live. You can feel the love he has for his family and love of Ghana by the design of his home and the artwork within the home. That treehouse is to die for.

@larsstougaard7097

2 жыл бұрын

Agree amber ice ❤

See how the man was smiling when the woman was talking? He adores her. He’s so proud 😄. In his mind he’s thinking “Oh yeah baby, give it to them” 😂

Italians generally have a good eye for design.

@livingfinance

2 жыл бұрын

I would like to see more of this finesse and thought through/well researched approach to interior design/architecture by local people.

@younggiftedandblack7615

2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget fashion too.....they're really good😜😜

House & Hustle is the best content I’ve watched from you or any African youtuber

@larsstougaard7097

2 жыл бұрын

@elorinza lorine why all the spam trolling ?

@francisowusu9922

2 жыл бұрын

@elorinza lorine I think their ideology is Universal… lots of people in Ghana/Nigeria/UK, etc. want to have their office, playground, home and family all at one place. I say he is a genius

Love the way they infused their Italian culture with the African culture and the way they also kept the old elements like the ceiling and terrazzo and added modernity to it😍

@NanaBaffourAsare

2 жыл бұрын

@The lionesses The loneliness must be killing you... Get a life

Honestly, the house felt like a whole world in one house, at some point I thought we would arrive in Italy and back again. They did an incredible work with the space they had and made it spacious and bright and fit for their own unique purpose.

Amazing, I love how they've utilised the space and keeping all that greenery which lacks in a lot of modern houses in Ghana.

@bernice31

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly!! I see all these new homes and they look so sterile it feels like a museum. This feels cozy and the green space is a plus. Loving every bit of it.

@ghostnights8538

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah and other African countries too.

Ghana 🇬🇭 is home ❤️❤️❤️, the place is beautiful

An amazing case to demonstrate that creativity is what is needed to turn Ghana/Africa into a paradise!

@larsstougaard7097

2 жыл бұрын

🏫🏫🏫🏫🏫🌄

Another reason to invest back home. If foreigners can see what we have in Africa, so can we. We are so blessed in Africa!

“House & Hustle.” Love the branding, Vanessa! And excellent content as usual! 👏🏿

@larsstougaard7097

2 жыл бұрын

Its a great house

l love this house and it's redesign. It doesn't feel like your typical Ghanaian house but more like a North American house. I have nothing against Ghanaian designed house but most of them lack imagination and also lack spacious windows. This house and the other 7 bedroom house in Aburi mountains will definitely be an inspiration for me if I ever decide to build a house in Ghana.

@pripriakua2341

2 жыл бұрын

Stop putting all Ghanaians in the same bag. Have you Seen all the houses in Ghana Before getting to this conclusion ?? Stop comparing estates houses with the other houses. Ooo Thanks.

@hannahaddai4877

2 жыл бұрын

@Chris Maloney what has this got to do with Nigeria rubbish

@eliahtisben4085

2 жыл бұрын

@Chris Maloney Nonsense have you being to Ghana before? Nkwasea line sei

@redsak5311

2 жыл бұрын

Fred, Ghanaians cannot take criticism ooo😄

@redsak5311

2 жыл бұрын

@@pripriakua2341 He does not need to see all Ghanaian houses. What he is saying are facts. Man, we need some attutide change among ourselves. Its constructive critisism.

It's quite courageous to have a company that big, functioning in one's home. Other than that, what a magnificent world he built for himself and family.

@bronzeprince5279

2 жыл бұрын

Because Africans don't bother Nobody, you can be whatever it build whatever you want. Unlike the rest part of the world

@courtneycriss9045

2 жыл бұрын

What company ?

Why are people writing hateful comments on this beautiful video? People need to get a life.

Congratulations to this couple for the brilliant utilization of this space for both home and office. "Time is Money" and not having to commute is priceless!! I love the bright, airy feel of the home and tasteful, uncluttered decor, but the big draw for me is that gorgeous pool! WHOOOHOooo!

Upstairs has more natural light. I love her art work.

OMG. sorry, I keep commenting, but every time I resume the video I find I need to say something else. I can't believe how well he took advantage of that 1/2 and acre. Every structure looks like they need a plot of its own, and that business space, OMG it is larger than most stand-alone offices and more beautiful. If I were to ever move to Ghana I would definitely have to track him down.

Italians LOVE Africa and are indeed living their BEST lives on the continent, they even have a little Italy in Kenya. It’s a shame that hundreds of west Africans are dying trying to get to Europe.

@richquarters1066

2 жыл бұрын

if were you I'd focus on all the Kenyan women rushing to the Middle East to be house help (read: house slaves) and being severely mistreated and abused. And don't bother argue against this because there are a thousand videos on KZread detailing this.

@SiaLi-

2 жыл бұрын

you people always comment this and I have to roll my eyes bc theres not one bit of analysis or nuance in these comments. ask why the Italians left their precious Europe in the first place.

@Kassiusday

2 жыл бұрын

@@SiaLi- any Caucasian who has a bunch of money can easily come in Africa and set up himself up //without fearing that black Africans will pull him down / unfortunately many Africans don’t like to see other Africans like them to succeed … some sort of self hatred extended & continuation … ( still this should not stop us ) to build our own dream in our superb continent …. Does even Africans realise that they have the best landscape nature with the beautifulest animals … ? Just to name that richness ….

@amzyblues405

2 жыл бұрын

@@SiaLi- people like you truly amaze me if you think European is living in Africa it’s going to improve our lives do you are highly mistaken. why must we be welcoming when they are not welcoming to us have some self-love/respect about yourself

@SiaLi-

2 жыл бұрын

@@amzyblues405 wtf are you talking about? can you read? bc I said the same thing you said.

The use of space is fantastic. The use of greenery is inspiring.❤❤❤🇳🇬🇳🇬

watching this from Mongolia. didn't really know how Ghana is safe, comfortable for Foreigners. I am impressed. make me a plan to go to Ghana\Africa someday.

Thank you for this. It’s good to know there’s hopefully a reliable real estate and property management organisation to rely on in 🇬🇭 Thanks again & what a lovely family. 😊

This house is nothing shy of exquisite. I'm so in love

@ken.drick.

2 жыл бұрын

@elorinza lorine huh? i don't understand you

@worldformatics

2 жыл бұрын

@@ken.drick. that’s the man in the video’s daughter.the daughter you saw in the video

@jackiedelvalle

2 жыл бұрын

@@worldformatics Oh. I still don't know what she's saying, and she's said it again and again. 🤷🏾‍♀️

"They came for the gold" Always to come take.

@yoyodebaby9017

2 жыл бұрын

Gold is what you make from your mind . 1 g of gold in the desert is not worth more than a bottle of water!

@danielakalamudo4360

2 жыл бұрын

Always negative. As Nigerians aren’t everywhere today looking for ‘gold’

@godschild4615

3 ай бұрын

@@danielakalamudo4360 Does Kofi sound like a Nigerian name to you? What hatred you must have for Nigerians

Beautiful house/home he really thought about all his families needs the environment aspects & seems truly made with Love. Great video & You look really lovely Vanessa dress is pretty and suits you so well.

Very interesting video ,Africa Ghana is a diverse nation with lots of potential a kind of melting of pot different nationalities . A cultural mecca beautiful ppl One love fr Jamaica 🇯🇲 ,one love Vanessa kanbi.# beautifulghana

@livingfinance

2 жыл бұрын

We shouldn’t define diversity by racial diversity. Ghana has always been diverse with or without non-African nationals.

@covfefe1787

2 жыл бұрын

@@livingfinance nope if its being pushed in Europe then it must be pushed in Africa and Asia no double standards.

What a beautiful house, the outside space is well designed. Great stuff Vanessa! Keep them coming 😃

Vanessa you did a fantastic job interviewing. The owners are amazing. Enjoyed every inch of the house and art work.

I like his set up, home and business in same compound

This is a great show. HOUSE AND HUSTLE. I’ve always wanted to see homes and businesses in today’s Ghana. Can’t wait for the next episode.

@zazaland

2 жыл бұрын

ghana pple, take notes from the man. do you see any ugly burgler in his house. why the ghana people builds good house and put ugly window grills they need to stop.

Wow! Watch your channel on and off. That Italian guy has vision, plus by having your business on your land you save on overheads like renting.

We do accept u sis, to be a Ghana is just 🇬🇭💓🇬🇭💓.we ❤️sis

May you and your family be successful in Ghana 🇬🇭, God bless you and thank you for sharing Vanessa!

You need to get a tv show in Ghana

i must confess this is the best video i have watch from you Vanessa

Well done Vanessa. The quality and editing is really good

Vannessa always in her Africa print i love that

I love how open he was to show his house,.explain everything and share his story. He is an excellent story teller, spoke the whole 30 min 😂 i really enjoyed it. The only thing i would recommend vanessa, is to get more comfortable with asking questions. I feel like if he didn't speak this much, the conversation would have been blank. Ask him if the materials are from africa, what were the challenges, why did he choose to move to africa. Its sad that the girl says she understands why people.dnt consider her ghanaian when she has been living there since she was 5 months old. She is more ghanaian than most in the diaspora. Some of us have never even visited Africa. Be proud of beeing ghanaian girl cuz you are.

@VanessaKanbi

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The video was 1h30m (cut down to 30 min) I like to let the interviewee speak. I did ask about why he moved to Ghana in the gym & some of the others but not everything could be left in. I appreciate your feedback. I have many videos and hope that none of them are blank 🥴🤪

@livingfinance

2 жыл бұрын

I disagree with you. I hate when people say someone is more an ethnicity than another. Realistically she knows she will never be treated like a full Ghanaian because she doesn’t look it and many non-African communities who live throughout Africa often create enclaves and keep ties to their countries of origin. Also there is different historical perspective from Europeans settling in Africa vs Africans settling in Europe. I am diasporan but I don’t think she is more African than I am because she grew up in Africa. You can live somewhere and never have to interact with local people and be completely disconnected. Geography does not equate full integration.

@livingfinance

2 жыл бұрын

In addition, Italians emphasize citizenship by blood not by birth. It is extremely hard for Africans to earn Italian citizenship. I think it’s important to not lose perspective in the world that we live in. It is much easier for Europeans to settle in Africa than the reverse and her family are very much aware of their status and novelty and the perception that local Africans have of Western white people.

@Miss_Nikkisan

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I really like the video, but I like the content of a question rather than just the subject of the video doing the general talking. I wish there was more background about this man, his family, how he ended up in Africa, etc. It definitely could have been included in a 30 min video and still have a full vision of the house.

@Miss_Nikkisan

2 жыл бұрын

@@livingfinance I think she means culturally, but yes I do agree with you she lives in Ghana but she is definitely very much more Italian than Ghanaian... I couldn't get a full sense of their attachment to the continent or Ghana, so can't really say much...

Great house and environment, great they kept the original structure and built within and around it. Where others see mud others see gold dust

Amazing content , house looks sooo cozy. Imagine when it rains when u just watching from out there

You dont always have to buy land....you can buy an old house and bring it to life.

@neonpink811

2 жыл бұрын

Good point

@sweetbadd9852

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@livingfinance

2 жыл бұрын

But you need a lot of money to do so. This family are extremely handy and understand construction and design that isn’t the case for many people in the African diaspora.

@mosesm6040

2 жыл бұрын

@@livingfinance Remember they didn’t start rich at all if you really know where this man( family) came from. Perseverance is the key here. They are already 3 generations old to acquire all that you see! He and some friends followed the path of some earlier hometown guys( same village) to Nigeria in the 1970’s and early 1980’s and ended up in Ghana. Remember his daughter, that new mom was only 5 months when he arrived from Nigeria! Besides most South Europeans adapt to African countries quite easily. They are already a buffer between Europe and Africa. He and his friends might have first had problems with English on arrival but Italians especially those from the south are the best under such conditions. You may still see his offsprings living there in 100 years time! They don’t easily give up! Just think of early Italians arrival in US. Another bonus aspect is the tight family network. Both daughter and son join dad and mom to strengthen and expand the family business. Something that the family has been doing since the 18th century! Again South Europeans had it rough in North and other parts of Western Europe, especially in the 1950’s 1960’s till late 1970’s when they came to work in the mines and new factories as guest workers! Most Southerners have strong will and aren’t born with silver spoons in their mouth!

@livingfinance

2 жыл бұрын

@@esson7994 I have seen some of these construction projects that you speak of, very few are well designed. Lot of amateur construction that proves that it is built with temporary residency in mind. The level of attention to detail showcases by this family isn’t commonly seen by many construction projects done by the diaspora due to lack of knowledge of construction and spatial planning.

Many of us in the diaspora will be building and investing in Ghana if only we can have the likes of him to take on our projects. Trust and professionalism is always the KEY. Thanks Vanessa.

Nice video!! Thank you Vanessa and Shaun! We love your House and Hustle stories.

Great content Vanessa. Very impressive. I think he has come to stay. He’s not going back. We need more of such people to build Ghana 🇬🇭.

Beautiful home, designed by a beautiful family 🎉 This was good to watch Vanessa 👏🏾

Dope content , I love how you just don't talk about the houses but also about the people and the stories behind

This is as good as the presentations I have been watching on Netflix ! Best i have seen from a Ghana 🇬🇭 KZreadr You nailed it… Vanessa!

Love the design and love that he understands architecture and landscaping. Such a wonderful interview

I enjoyed watching this. Great job again Vanessa!

Vanessa, you've really outdone yourself. Good job. I thoroughly enjoyed it

Beautiful home. Love the thoughtful design and touches throughout the interior and exterior of the home.

This was an incredibly informative interview Vanessa! Looking forward to more House & Hustle episodes 👏🏾

I really enjoyed this. From the history of the people, the space and the hustle. Looking forward to seeing more House and Hustle segments. Great idea.

Stunning! Loved this!

Great interview and showcasing their business. Ghana is home for many 🙌🏾

Vanessa, this content is delightful and purposeful. I love it, you and your content have grown from just a year ago. I haven’t been on here in awhile. I will visit more often and support you. You are amazing.

Great episode! I love what he did to the house. The office is very surprising too! Didn't expect it to be so big.

Very informative content. Thanks, Vanessa! And congratulations to the Castagnas! This is so inspiring for me as a Nigerian living in the US. We need more entrepreneurs and visionaries like the Castagnas. Well done to all behind this content and in the content. Bravo!

We are the masters to express our true genuine narratives. Great job Vanessa likewise Wode Maya for shinning the light on our fatherland. Great video Vanessa. Awesome

Greetings Vanessa Kanbi, it good to see other groups business venture's in Accra Ghana. I also love the dress you are wearing as it fits every curve on your upper body and the colors are spot on. Ghana will soon be a force of reckoning as I am beginning to over stand President Nana Akufo-Addo's vision which is quite clever indeed I must say. Thanks for sharing.

Way to go Vanessa, I love the" House & Hustle segment!( You are definitely doing your damn thing).Keep delivering that good content.

I think you have found your niche Vanessa 🥳😀 and, I’m so happy for you! Wishing you beautiful blessings of success!

This is so inspirational. I really like this man's creativity. Awesome

Vanessa 😍, Jimmy made this video for me. I could listen to him all day.

This is your calling Vanessa. We love to see this type of content.

Their daughter is such an amazing person , honestly the whole family is awesome !

Vee.. u should publish a book on the houses u have toured in Ghana.. would be gr8t

Best house tour ever, give it up for Vanessa!

This is why Venessa is going to thrive in Ghana. Her exposure to all things she likes. You become your thoughts and what you’re expose to. I believe Vanessa understands and works with this powerful reality. Vanessa you should cover the amazing Ghanaian office spaces. The Octagon and the likes.

@VanessaKanbi

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I defo live by this! Thanks will do !

Vanessa, i love what you are doing. Keep it up

Loved everything about this video Vanessa. 👌

Great content I also love the lady 's illustration.i always love the old houses more character and soul.keep them coming I miss home.

"House and Hustle", perfect. Love to hear about the hustle.

you can turn any place into a beautiful space...just take your time and plan

Amazing. Improvements on contents and creativity. Keep it up Nessa. Blessings

Love this! Such a good use of space ❤️

This is beautifully done Vanessa, you are really good at this. Your camera man is one point, I feel like I am there with him.

Fantastic...the house was very thoughtfully built...nice!

Very impressive construction details from conceptual to actual construction..giving clients good quality construction of world class 👏

I can't believe all this is contained in this one building. Good work indeed

Such a niche and lovely way to maximise space.Great video Vanessa!

What a beautifully decorated house!

more house and hustle videos please 🥺. Love it. My 1000th time watching the playlist

the way he was looking at his wife.... love it

That’s incredible!

Sean, your camera work is A-mazing 🤩

You just keep getting better and better Vanessa.

Wow, I love her illustration...truly Ghanaian 😍