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@Gabi-gd6qv

Жыл бұрын

Is this a TV show in Ghana or just an online show? I wish people would see it on TV

@WonLotto100M

Жыл бұрын

Who’s the host of the show? I like her demeanor! I’m a new sub

Four beautiful melanated, educated, daring and smart ladies. I am so proud of you all.

You can become a Millionaire in Africa if you do two things. 1. Be on time 2. Provide good customer service.

@kofow483

2 жыл бұрын

3...Be a priest

@veronicakoppelman3325

2 жыл бұрын

This is what we're doing. From the UK moved here 7 months. Opened up an advanced Aesthetics Clinic and training academy in Labone. Our treatments and service is European all the way and our clients are treated with the utmost respect. Customer service and our expertise is definitely the key to our success. Truly very blessed. Thanks everyone and also to Ghana. 🇬🇭

@Yoshwinpunjabi

2 жыл бұрын

3. avoid giving unnecessary dash as much as possible. 4. understand your tax code, which is very tricky in Ghana.

@sethorly

2 жыл бұрын

Lol this is so true. Yet it's so impossible for most! 😂 Poor Ghana!

@jamesbedukodjograham5508

2 жыл бұрын

@@veronicakoppelman3325 Why does it have European it could be Israeli and Jewish.

Suggested alternative title: How GHANA can improve its critical thinking and customer service. We have enough negatively run titles on Africa. Let’s change that especially when being told by Africans. Great discussion though.

@WonLotto100M

Жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@Arizinia1

Жыл бұрын

Excellent suggestion 👌. 100% on point

@toddhayes3506

Жыл бұрын

💯

@MegaJasmine87

6 ай бұрын

Very good point I agree!

The lawyer hit the nail on the head! Most of Ghana's problems stem from the indoctrination of our children---- obedience ( uncritical, unthinking) at all times! Inquisitiveness and experimentation are stamped out of us at a very early age. So much creativity is lost, so much self-esteem is suppressed.

@anng7514

2 жыл бұрын

That is what I have been saying forever. It is the cultural conditioning from young to always give deference to the opinion of the elder/senior (age or social status) that hinders the development of critical thinking. Also, the young are not even allowed to have their own opinion must less a dissenting one.

I think relationship wise, Ghanaian men or African men in general are raised to be providers. So if you spend your whole life preparing to be a provider, thinking you are a provider and you meet a woman who isn't looking for provider but a partner, it can throw you off or be a difficult to digest. Maybe our society should reassess the way we raise children - without gender pressure or expectations. That way no one goes into relationship with a saviour complex or looking for lifelong meal ticket. Dentaa, beautiful interview. Thank you for not trying to lead the responses of your guests.

@Plucus21

2 жыл бұрын

That's a perfect way to end up with the same divorce rates and broken families as the West. Natural roles are necessary for healthy families and communities. Just because you don't like it does not mean it isn't necessary.

@AminaPhilosophy

2 жыл бұрын

The men should still maintain those core values and role assignments. The woman’s financial contribution can remain optional.

@tmobiletemp9832

2 жыл бұрын

No they like the woman's money the Ghanaian men doesn't want you to have an opinion in anything. You have to keep quiet and watch them make costly mistakes which could have been avoided if your voice was allowed in the conversation

@nhlaposbu

Жыл бұрын

This is why African many striggle to be rich. A woman is meant to be the assistant in whatever a man provides a woman should assist. If a man raises 1million, through the help of a woman he can raise 10x that. But noo someone brainwashed African men to carry all the load when a helper is provided.

@f.iyanda3838

Жыл бұрын

Great point

Omg I feel them on Soooo many of these issues! I love GH but lack of accountability and standards is so frustrating.

@ebenofori3048

2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes, helping rather puts you at the mercies of individuals. The stronger the teamwork. The harder we hit the ground running.

The conversation is so bittersweet to me. I'm born and raised in the UK to Ghanaian parents. I don't speak Twi, quite similar to the lady from the UK on this panel. My heart has longed for Ghana for so long. My heart breaks because I feel so far removed from GH in terms of culture and I live in a country that despises my presence. I feel like I don't belong anywhere.

@dodzianku7598

2 жыл бұрын

I can kind of relate. Raised abroad and been living in Ghana for some time now but that cultural connection is still hard for me to come by. I also don’t speak Twi, maybe that’s why.

@charleseshun6897

2 жыл бұрын

Sister, Twi is not the only native Ghanaian language. Additionally, many can get by with English and bits of Ga, Hausa depending where in Ghana you may be. Pls don't let your deficiency in Twi stop you....how about the masses of foreigners, resident and expatriate who don't speak any Ghanaian language. The emphasis by returnees on "learning to speak Twi" is overrated; especially as many people in Ghana speak a number of local languages. What is impt is the value you bring to the country as you decide to make it a home.

@doncarlos1381

2 жыл бұрын

Just visit us one day okay. Ghana misses you

@priscillaotoo7618

2 жыл бұрын

You do belong in Ghana, and we will love to welcome you back, it not going to be easy but with time you will be glad you did.

@georgekwakuntigroup

2 жыл бұрын

Come home. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eYqV0aNvhabKhZM.html

So happy I saw this…… I’m from the US and I’m drawn to go home and Ghana is calling me. I’m an Entrepreneur and I feel like it’s where I need to go

@georgekwakuntigroup

2 жыл бұрын

Come home brother. We will welcome you. CHECK OUT TYPICALLY AFRICAN HISTORICAL TIMELINE VIDEO WITH MISS EARTH FINALISTS HERE!!! kzread.info/dash/bejne/eYqV0aNvhabKhZM.html

@efuatrendz

2 жыл бұрын

Like in every country, make sure u are established before u move. Ghana is fun when u have money or can live a comfortable life. My advice to u

I've had this very conversation with various friends and people after my experience living there for 2 years. Majority of the population is sorely lacking in critical thinking skills and customer service. It was very frustrating. One friend and I discussed it's due to lack of education for those who were not able to go to or finish school. We also discussed how their education model is difference vs the US model, when he heard me discussing an activity I was doing with my students. He said it sounded amazing and told me how in the Ghana schools they would didn't do project based learning, etc. How the UK/Ghana system is challenging in the sense of rigor, knowledge etc. That it's very procedural, but not always understanding the "why" behind it. It touches the subject but does not always go in depth. Whereas the US curriculum goes more in depth, teaches critical thinking and the "why" behind it. We look at different ways to approach a problem, to "think out of the box", more project based and hands on learning, etc. It may not be as procedural or have the same level of rigor, but we tend to learn concepts more in depth with better understanding of our learning.

Thank you soo much for inviting me on the show Denta I had a great time, can’t wait for another one on one 💃🏾

@isaacahwireng835

2 жыл бұрын

God bless you for making time to educate us

@kissphamous5451

Жыл бұрын

Tnx for sharing ur thoughts bout us

Great conversation and diverse perspectives. Ghana is one of the fastest growing economies and places to relocate for diasporans. There's a massive opportunity for us to spearhead the quality and quantity of development we want to see.

@kwameankoma8038

2 жыл бұрын

You get it more than most diasporans

@fortunatebabygirl8812

2 жыл бұрын

Tim, you are the best diasporan on the African continent hands down.

@TheMuzikall

2 жыл бұрын

We keep hearing Ghana is one of the Fastest growing economies etc etc whilst people living there say otherwise

@Oyzatt

2 жыл бұрын

It sounds great to know there's more opportunities, but the reality always presents different challenges that one needs to get true and maneuver around

@Oldman1912

2 жыл бұрын

Tim, thanks for saying it better than I would. I was going to tear into the ladies but you changed my mind.

The comments she made about trotro resonates with me. In most African countries I’ve been to, people see patronizing public transportation as the reserve of the poor. This is rather unfortunate. It’s same with certain professions. In Ghana being called a fisherman is almost an insult while in the US, fishing or being even a KZread fisherman can turn you into a celebrity and comes with a lot of honor and respect. I wish people could stop stigmatizing certain professions.

@anng7514

2 жыл бұрын

This discussion highlights some very limiting stereotypes that hinder progress. Change the way of thinking and progress will follow. Chinese and other nationalities see the weaknesses/lacks and fill the gaps and are able to make /take money in/from our communities. eg laundromats in black area, West Indian markets and haircare stores.

Everything you guys discussed on the show is happening in my country Liberia as well. I always thought critical thinking, bad customer service and ex was a liberian thing , but listening to you guys makes me to realize it's not just a problem in Liberia but a problem in Africa.

I am a Ghanaian living in Ghana but I have learned a lot from this video. There is so much for us to learn as a people. We will get there some day.

@GloomySkiez

2 жыл бұрын

The time to act is now, Your ancestors have been saying that for more than a century, Africa is still underdeveloped on a large scale.

@sankofamindandbody

2 жыл бұрын

@@GloomySkiez Right!!! Ghana is naturally beautiful but the custodians of this land have the cities and roads looking well... disappointing. Act now!!!!

@blackblaze5271

2 жыл бұрын

@@GloomySkiez Alright we should being working on advancing into the future now (it's a lot more complicated than a lot of people think; if we're going to do it right) but bro, we're talking about customer service here and differences in how people understand each other. Our ancestors weren't concentrated about how we could do better customer service. We can work on it. But it's not the thing to focus most of our energy on

@eprahs1

2 жыл бұрын

@@blackblaze5271 It's not just customer service. It's a whole mentality. Deep critical thinking still, the ability to elect competent leaders. Having a backbone

@Plucus21

2 жыл бұрын

@@eprahs1 True. There are some serious problems with the African mindset. A cultural acceptance of fraudulent behavior, lack of applied critical thinking, lack of accountability of the people, and white worshipping to name a few. We need to be honest about our serious flaws if we are ever going to compete with the rest of the world.

I thought I was crazy when I saw the lack of critical thinking on the high side in Ghana. But you guys clear it today.

@anng7514

2 жыл бұрын

Not only Ghana. It is because of the cultural practice of invalidating the opinion/voice of children and making them think they must always defer to the adults. Critical thinking starts with independence of thought or being able to have your own opinion.

Miss Dru thanks for saying this, my cousin and i are in the process of setting up a customer service school. Its what we also observed and were upset about it. My experience was with the Banks, majority of them have a mentality they are doing you a favour. Great conversation 👌 👏 👍

@jamesosei6888

2 жыл бұрын

This will be awesome. Customer service in Ghana is awful 😖

@matildaakweleyapafo6601

2 жыл бұрын

You are right even the basic provision shops or market women feel they are doing you a favour when it’s basically the reason why they are been paid.. for their service not they doing you a favour 😂

@AfromemeGod.

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesosei6888 it's not awful but none existence 😂😂😂

@jamesosei6888

2 жыл бұрын

@@AfromemeGod. true🤣🤣🤣

@joyceamatakyi8418

2 жыл бұрын

I had an experience with a seamstress when I complained about how the dress was made. She threw the dress on me and told me I can't disturb her because of the 100cedis coins. I was so so surprised. Customer service is very very bad in my country

Dentaa, in response to your question, why do we treat folks with foreign accents better or why do we look down upon ourselves, the answer is history. Enslaved and colonized, we have concluded that we are inferior. Using that as a clutch, we tolerate mediocrity and laziness. The same Ghanaians excel in other communities.

You are right about the critical thinking. However, to look at things the other way, I have often been in a situation where Africans (mainly Nigerians but also Ghanaians and Ivorians) have taught me how to think and feel. Sometimes, I have expressed my thoughts and feelings as a Westerner or I have reacted to something as a Westerner. An African friend would typically give me philosophical advice or encourage me to look at things more positively. For example, I might complain about something or someone and my African friend will encourage me to look at the positives rather than the negatives. They will also point out when I am being demanding, impatient, intolerant or unfair or when I am acting entitled. They help me to see things from a different perspective. Home grown Africans have taught me to be more giving, more patient, more respectful, more welcoming and more affectionate. In general, home grown Africans teach you how to be more gracious. I think they should teach that to us diasporans.

@paul.K.K.O

2 жыл бұрын

Agree...

@MrJoennachi

2 жыл бұрын

What's the state of development with that mindset with dependency on the diasporas and Western aids?

@deboradevaugh8006

2 жыл бұрын

I agree and your comment was well expressed...thank you!

@evemason3456

2 жыл бұрын

@@deboradevaugh8006 :-) :-)

@kahdijabarry7364

2 жыл бұрын

That's very true. Being gracious is very important in african cultures.

All the ladies have had wonderful experiences in Ghana. And it's so true. Even for us who grew up to teens before leaving. Ghana is different for us. Remembering when I left, Ghana's population was 10M but upon returning to Ghana with over 30M people, the reason for the transformation had to be legitimate. But in truth, if you stick around long enough, & relearn the system, you'll be ok. It takes time to get used to things. Three things! Have a place of your own. Have a means of moving around. Have in mind what you need to do to make money. Just like it cost to live in abroad so does it cost to be in Ghana too. Good show & the exchanges are fantastic.

Very interesting conversation about Ghanian culture. Customer service and accountability is the same in Asia, the Middle East, Mexico and South America as in Ghana compared to the U.S., and maybe that's because the U.S. is unique. It's a capitalist society that values cash flow over everything else thus accountability and customer service must be good for the most part. It's easier to now see that perhaps Americans are the ones who have a problem because they've lost connection with humanity in exchange for money. That's what that dark cloud represents and that's why people are leaving the U.S. to find balance. Expats are the luckiest people. Be grateful and thankful.

Absolutely loved this conversation. I'm an expat who lives in the Dominican Republic and I totally get this convo on so many levels. Also, love the fabulous outfits. I need that green dress!

This was such a beautiful conversation to see and hear. An African, African raised in America, one from the UK and an African American sitting down and having a pleasant talk no hint of self hate! You love to see it.

@blackblaze5271

2 жыл бұрын

Duel Dab Not entirely sure what your statement is saying. Are you saying you're black? And for someone that is against self-hate, you're subscribed to a lot of anti-black racist youtubers.

@dueldab2117

2 жыл бұрын

@@blackblaze5271 I am a Nigerian American. You’re probably one of those FBA, tragically misinformed and huge chip on your shoulder.

@blackblaze5271

2 жыл бұрын

@@dueldab2117 How do you conclude that? I asked a simple question And suddenly not being self-hating is having a chip on your shoulder? You just praised the idea. Just curious the kind of people you watch considering that

@dueldab2117

2 жыл бұрын

@@blackblaze5271 you’ve taken my appreciation for a conversation from various ladies with a common ancestry trying to solve problems in the ancestral home and turned it into some sort of FBA self loathing pathology. Seek help friend.

@blackblaze5271

2 жыл бұрын

@@dueldab2117 ?? Bruh Just wondered why you're subscribed to so many anti black people. If you don't want to answer the question that's cool. But you've taken a simple question and extrapolated the most random, unintelligible conclusion.

That is very true. You feel at peace the moment you land in Ghana

Ghana HAS to get it's banking, energy, infrastructure, military, and food security in place to truly realize its population's potential.

@Yoshwinpunjabi

2 жыл бұрын

yes, but only if corruption is reduced by 50% , things can happen correctly. Otherwise, only the one with money, power n contacts can dodge the system and enjoy.

@racquelescjose4432

2 жыл бұрын

It’s too much corruption and begging the hustler are everywhere

@tayokarate

2 жыл бұрын

Not really , the reason why Africa is still open and free to exploit is because of these deficiencies. Many African countries will eventually become like UK and U.s where you are born into debt because it is the way development goes . People of this time should seize the opportunities now in Africa, in the future many freedoms will be taken away like in UK and U.S

@bkj58

2 жыл бұрын

Industry does that; not the government. If entrepreneurs do it, they get to reap the benefits. American industry essentially built the regulatory framework in America and the government just codified it into law.

@Dumauch

2 жыл бұрын

Thisssss!!! 💯

I like the sincerity of these smart young ladies. Especially, survival in Ghana. Strong sisters 💪. ODANA you are looking great. Wish I was in Ghana because I have a great idea to help out. Customer service is terrible in Ghana. Indeed no Accountability. "Nice! funny and sincere" Wow factor Presentation.

It's so weird to me how white people are put on a pedestal in black majority countries, while the reverse is never true. Even in Jamaica, it's the same thing. A white person, even an Asian person would be met with better service than a native black Jamaican. The colonial mindset is something a lot of people are still controlled by.

@anyangrb

2 жыл бұрын

It’s really a shame and I was extremely frustrated to Experience this moving to ghana

@ODANANETWORK

2 жыл бұрын

smh

@semwen737

Жыл бұрын

Physically we are free. Mentally, most black people are still enslaved. Mental slavery take centuries to unlock. But I think we will get there, especially with the help of social media and reading from non bias afro descendant authors, we will unlock those mindsets.

Excellent show. Honest discussion. Accountability: someday, we will have leaders who hold their subordinates accountable.

Another great interview Dentaa and these beautiful and intelligent women are speaking truth about what's missing here in Accra. I also want to start a customer service based business because I never realized how important it was until I got here. I applaud them for the businesses they have started and not giving up. Ghana needs the support of the diasporans to help build the country into something great and the diasporans need the support of Ghana as well so that we all can benefit.

@misskoren6843

2 жыл бұрын

Agree on sis, I'm hoping to bring Customer service program Rwanda.

This is the most eye-opening, honest and insightful conversations that I have heard in regards to immigration to Ghana.

Lack of integrity, accountability, critical thinking. It's too common and those attributes in the average individual are present in the politicians and higher ups who are corrupt and mentally inept.

Very interesting with these beautiful ladies!❤️🙏🏽🙌🏽🇬🇭🇬🇭

@ODANANETWORK

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Amazing conversation. Very insightful and also validates what many of us have been saying for years. The concepts of critical thinking, honesty, sincerity, time management and many of the basic success principles are missing in our society. We have a lot of work to do.

@darklightworld5553

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing marie

It's strange how I can relate to all they're saying even though I'm a guy. I think it's because I was raised in Canada. Now that I'm here in Ghana I am experiencing almost all they're talking about. Even the relationship stuff. Most Ghanaian women are just looking at me as "Burger" and a meal ticket

@ut0rnp

2 жыл бұрын

I would like to hear much of diasporan men talkung about relatiinship, friendship enjoying lufe in ghana. most of them are always talking about money abd business opportunies. could you tell us more of your relationship experience in ghana whether dating or just making friends

@AminaPhilosophy

2 жыл бұрын

What’s wrong with a man being a meal ticket? You provide, while the woman manages her beauty, the children and various domestic duties. Unless of course you’re looking to birth the children yourself.

@kandacewalker848

2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps some want a marriage that is less superficial than just money and beauty. Perhaps some people want intelligent conversation, a life purpose and an equal? People want different things and everyone should find their match

@AminaPhilosophy

2 жыл бұрын

@@kandacewalker848 Having beauty doesn’t diminish ones ability to have a conversation nor is having gender roles a superficial basis for which to have a relationship. This couple is a perfect example of how a man provides and the woman leads the home. The result is beautiful.

@kandacewalker848

2 жыл бұрын

@@AminaPhilosophy you asked what was wrong and I gave you a perspective that some might prioritise different things. Live and let live

Great discussion topics! I'm from the UK and currently in the Ghana for the Christmas holidays. I come here fairly often and enjoy being here for the same reasons however I do tend to face the same challenges as you all discussed too. Love the businesses you've all worked towards and grown in. Hope to one day figure out a business path that works best for me too, it's always harder when you have so many ideas. Thank you for the tips!

This was such an ENJOYABLE interview. The Ladies were so good. Communication flowed. The interview was a wonderful SUCCESS! I enjoyed all of it. Didn't want it to end.

FANTASTIC VIDEO! So refreshing! Am not Ghanaian but in Trinidad the problems are the same actually. The frustration from lack of customer service etc etc the list is endless. Am glad despite their challenges they stuck with it! Love their energy and zest for life!

Dentaa thank you for the intention behind gathering this group of powerful, intelligent and beautiful women. Your questions and interview skillset are strongly admired. Lots of great gems were shared👌🏾👏🏾🔥

@ODANANETWORK

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you

@cjtv5442

2 жыл бұрын

@@ODANANETWORK my pleasure‼️

That was a very interesting interview with brilliant and articulate ladies. Thanks for sharing your experiences and insights. Long way to go with customer service!!!! Hopefully one day we will get there. Good job ladies, you nailed the assignment. Respect 🙏

@ODANANETWORK

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I hope that there are some young men watching who will be able to understand, be genuine and more open minded.

Omg, everything about this talk show episode was wonderful and so relatable. Please please, keep it coming 💕

@ODANANETWORK

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

Hello Dentaa! I just LOVE this show! I am a Zimbabwean- Canadian who is married a Ghanaian Twi man. I think it’s really a give and take, and a willingness to meet people at the level that they are at and as well to be able to perceive that as an opportunity to grow together. But if you have extremely high expectations, this can be a little tricky. I think it’s also about trying to think from their perspective and where people are coming from. On thé the whole i would say I have been fortunate enough to have a man who supports my endeavours through and throughout.

@ODANANETWORK

2 жыл бұрын

very well said

@blackblaze5271

2 жыл бұрын

wandai mungoshi Thank you. Honestly I feel like people are making a little too much out of this customer service thing. Sometimes you have to accept things being different if it's within reason. If it's extreme then sure, seek change. Especially if it's your country. Then you might even have an obligation to *create* the change instead of expecting others to change

@beatrizbarbosa6599

2 жыл бұрын

@@blackblaze5271 I agree. Having lived in several countries in the EU, customer service is not always that much better. And the constant pick on lack of critical thinking makes it seems as Ghanaians are stuck and somewhat dumb. I've met many very wise Ghanaians and I've learned a whole lot from them as a European myself. Also important point she raised: pay matters. You cannot expect exceptional customer service when employees are so underpaid and actually I've always found people at restaurants and street food vendors in Ghana to be extremely nice and accommodate to your needs. I love being in Ghana.

@blackblaze5271

2 жыл бұрын

@@beatrizbarbosa6599 Well, interesting the a foreigner could spot this better than some ghanaians. A lot of times some africans struggle to see the good in their own spaces I think they have some points on the way people think though. They just need to see the wisdom and good in it sometimes. Sometimes there really isn't much to salvage And yes street vendors are some of the most polite and nicest people (maybe partially cause they gotta get paid 😁 or they appreciate the little they're able to make)

Excellent conversations with beautiful and intelligent African women. Diasporans need to collaborate more with diasporans, the local residents cannot do it alone. They are more concerned with finding food, shelter, and jobs to worry about customer service or critical thinking. If Africans in the diaspora want to lift Africa up, they need to pull their financial resources together and invest in Africa without waiting for the locals to change. Diasporans can set up companies that will mirror successful companies like Walmart, employ Ghanaians, and train them to provide excellent customer service. Let the locals have a taste of what we have in the West by bringing quality service home to Ghana and slowly you can change their entrenched behaviors.

The fact is, here in the U.S., so many attorneys do not practice law. Their training, however, has provided them with great cross-functional skills which leads to many successes in other areas. Keep doin’ your thing, sis.

@bcaiqs

2 жыл бұрын

So true

I was Born in west Africa, the one thing I like about Africa money talks, if you have money be smart because people will dry you out if you’re not financially responsible, every countries in west Africa is full of hunger great white sharks, the people that know you will be the same people who will take you down and ruin your business, take it from someone who was born and raised in Africa . No critical thinking No business mind set

This conversation was well worth listening to! Thank you Ladies for openness and the smiles too.

@ODANANETWORK

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

If Ghanaians accept THE CONCEPT OF EFFICIENCY things wouldn’t have to be so difficult!! they have to learn to open their minds “ critical thinking “! and that in order for PROGRESSION TO HAPPEN, they must accept this! KEEP THE CULTURE BUT TRANSFORM THE MIND ✌🏽

Thank you so much this was so insightful fir me as well after living in the US fir more then a decade adjusting to aSouth African life fir me has been extremely difficult. Brings comfort knowing that I’m not the only one whose experienced strange and different culture shock.

Thank you so much for all this good information. I’m excited.

Critical Thinking? The local Ghanaian street vendor or market woman is an amazing critical thinker. The lowly paid waiters and waitresses or store employees lack training, hence their shortcomings. The fault is with the bosses who like to keep them subservient.

I love this conversations i just don’t want it to end 😭

@ODANANETWORK

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

Such a beautiful interview and very inspiring to hear the stories. I defo agree with the costumer service training! Fully needed lol well done ladies

Really insightful, learnt a lot. Thanks Dentaa for putting together.

nice show, always enjoy your content. re: the lack of critical thinking, it's quite unfortunate no one addressed the root of this problem, perhaps because none are aware, however the primary reason our people here lack critical thinking can directly be tied to the strong presence and practice of christianity. it impedes the thinking among many other things, including esteem. perhaps dentaa you should explore this topic

@shaenam9497

2 жыл бұрын

I’m from the US and as soon as I heard this I started to think about how as children we are raised in the church and taught to listen to our parents, follow what they say and don’t talk back or challenge their thoughts. Which can cause children to not be able to critically think on their own.

@gcbaby100

2 жыл бұрын

Or perhaps it was avoided to prevent controversy? The school system, family system do not encourage critical thinking.

@GarageStudio7

2 жыл бұрын

Kindly explain how Christianity impedes critical thinking. I do not see how it is mutually exclusive especially considering that countries like England, Denmark, Iceland etc. Have established state religions, yet the general public still has fundamental critical thinking.

This was an excellent discussion. I am still transitioning, but maintain a home in Ghana. This allows me to travel back a few times a year to become accustomed to life there, establish the small businesses that will allow me to thrive and provide jobs for Ghanaians. I hope to move permanently within the next 3 to 4 years. I have seen people come without a plan and without enough money to make it. I am fortunate that I am able to have time to make the transition slowly, while earning money that will hopefully allow for a successful repatriation. Thank you for another authentic, informative and useful video! Blessings to all.

@py20

2 жыл бұрын

You have a winning template; keep following it and it will pay off. I know friends who have done it this way and are very happy today. All the best.

@sethorly

2 жыл бұрын

Well done Michele.

Very valuable inside look into the culture and great ideas/solutions that you're putting into place!!! Thank you for paving the way for the rest of us who are coming along behind you.❤

Dentaa the quality of your work represents always, as usual very insightful keep up the good work! 👏 🙌 👍🏾 Happy New Year🎉

The best option is to have groups of diaspora come together to start business where they all have shares in the company and use their expertise to run and grow the business. If you are waiting for locals to see things your way, you will wait for a long time.

@ebenofori3048

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!! Great feedback

@ViolaLabi

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree

@vanastynegyebi5798

2 жыл бұрын

That’s so smart to say..👏

@veronicakoppelman3325

2 жыл бұрын

Great idea. I'm with you.

@MickeyAgyei

2 жыл бұрын

Very valid point but please don't assume that the fact that you come from the diaspora means you have an entrepreneurial spirit or abilities. Most of us don't. Go Black to Africa said something and I sort of agreed. He said if you never had a side hustle in the properly structured country you are migrating from, chances are you will struggle setting up a business in the African country you are migrating to. Please let's put some respect to the names of the locals still building businesses amid the systematic chaos.

Loved the conversation. The title doesn't acknowledge the other ghanaians who are hardworking. Also they will be shocked when they leave Accra and go to other areas and see accountability and good customer relations. Accra can be a bit too much

I needed to see and hear this!!

I enjoyed the discussion as a Holistic health counselor in the United States, their advise to do the research is an area I have to explore more.I plan visiting this once all the covid drama ends. Re the dating I was not successful the three Ghanaian men I dated we're all very dishonest and for me that chapter ended. Though my son's father was a fanti .After my son s birth we parted because of his alcohol and habitual smoking tendencies. Some about the Ghanaian I just can't pinpoint.But I was blessed to have a father to educate me in that area when in secondary school.I had my elementary school education in Washington DC,My secondary education in London and my first degree in Ghana. I was exposed to the world at 2 years old. My parents were educationist and diplomates for the Ghana government.

Very intellectual suggestion. But quite generalized in its scope. Critical thinking must be introduced earlier than suggested at college level. But it’s associated to growth and not stagnated to change. Changes occur in growth. Globally, you cannot impose your way of thinking by expecting change because it is from a cultural perspective. Education opens the minds of we Ghanaians to be globally dynamic in our approach. The same way people bring their children to Ghana to learn some morally acceptable values is the same way Ghanaians try to seek advanced education abroad for their kids. In both ways there are acceptable values to learn as a Ghanaian , likewise advanced educational and adequate facilities abroad. There is a bridge that connects culturally and critically. This is a sensitive topic as both perspectives provide advantages and flaws. Hence, those who are willing to learn openly will grow where as those who aren’t, stagnate. Even in the US now there are people who don’t accept change but want to grow even though in comparison to Ghana the probability varies. In recent times, Though society affects the individuals way of life as Emile Durkheim argues, we are in the era where it now comes down to the individuals willingness to affect society and this comes not only with the stereotype of where you grow up but the impact of education to cause growth. This contends with culture being dynamic. My humble perspective.

@anyangrb

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and it’s great to can spark more thoughtful dialogue. Completely agree that these critical thinking skills must be started very early. Some is as basic as allowing kids to speak their minds and encouraging them to introduce ideas. I know both Nataki and I through our work do try to introduce and enlighten people to new opportunities through teaching what we know a lot entrepreneurship. As she said sometimes it’s working with locals that you can find solutions rather than only working amongst ourselves.

@jackiedelvalle

2 жыл бұрын

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@kofioppong5493

2 жыл бұрын

I so much agree with your submission 💯

You should get Dr. Obadele Kambon and the whole Kambon family on your show.

@robinfreeman2696

2 жыл бұрын

I believe that he is the brother that the young lady is referring to. The guess with the dread locks is Dr. Kabon's sister.

This was one of the best conversations I loved this Sis

These ladies are phenomenal; thank you for this insight.

@anyangrb

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brian

Any group of people who have colonized minds will exhibit low self-esteem, self-doubt, and a lack of confidence, People learn with time and patience and l believe where opportunities are there are challenges and whosoever is willing to help solve the problems of indigenous people will succeed. let us build Ghana.

@Oyzatt

2 жыл бұрын

Actually our struggle begins when we started imitating the lifestyle of the western world.

Just returned from Ghana love it however, you are right on point even with most Lord's and the locals it's very difficult when it comes to money things do need to change but I love Ghana plain on returning

Awesome conversation! We need to be the change in and for Ghana 🇬🇭 🥰

Just seen this, Respect to you and the sisters, great information thanks for sharing your experiences it was very helpful 🙏🏾

Wow...I found this production pleasantly enjoyable. Exceptional conversation, quite insightful, and broad in perspectives. Topics explored were very informative and the experiences shrared,... thought provoking, yet having humor embedded in them. Love it, was engaging and fascinating. Entire guest were awsome.❤❤💯💥👌👏👏👏👏

@ODANANETWORK

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Great information Ladies! In my opinion “lack of critical thinking” is relative not absolute. They definitely could critically think and teach us Diasporans a lot of wisdom in many ways. I believe it’s more ignorance, sad to say they don’t know any better than what they know. I agree with instilling these good values in them from the get go…

@deboradevaugh8006

2 жыл бұрын

Agree...this cannot be measured on a macro level. When the people and resources are not so controlled, is when you'll see more critical thinking.

This was amazing and so validating. I had a rollercoaster of experiences during my time there in 2019. Loved each of your perspectives. Great job ladies!

Really enjoyed watching this - keep up the great work

First to hit comment n hit the like button for the best Adana shows 🔥🔥🔥

Thank you for a realistic lens of your Ghana experience. I am making plans to spend some time living in GH as I live in the UK but my dad is Ghanaian. This video is really encouraging!

this was so well done. first video ive watched on this channel and i will be watching more. love from Canada!

@ODANANETWORK

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Interesting discussion. I have learnt a lot from it and it’s definitely going to help my next move.

I love this topic and I personally experience similar situations .. I would love to link up with these type of women , I am also a Ghanaian returnee and an entrepreneur in Ghana for a year now . Settling here is not easy and it has its advantages as well as it’s disadvantages

@anyangrb

2 жыл бұрын

I think we definitely need a network to connect on that level.

@mslux3955

2 жыл бұрын

@@anyangrb yes! How should we get this started? A Facebook group or meet and greet ?

@Ayimwaa

2 жыл бұрын

@@mslux3955 not from the diaspora but a hard working ghanaian lady, I'm interested

@ahoofesika

2 жыл бұрын

@@mslux3955 a group will do

@vanastynegyebi5798

2 жыл бұрын

@Ms lux3,am so proud of you 👏.That sounds great and like a plan.Am in Chicago but Ghanaian too and guess networking will be awesome..creating a page on Facebook/WhatsApp for like-minded diasporans will be a good start-up!Let’s make it happen 🤝

Love listening to this kind of show, specifically those who move back home from abroad, is on my future plan to move back with my family so am listening to all points of views, my hubby and I met in Ghana, I was born and raised in Ghana, my husband lived in Ghana for like 5 years so we know our ways and I got all family back home.

Interesting discussion and perspectives- I learned and enjoyed every bit of it.. The host couldn’t summarize the inputs shared any better. Big ups, Dentaa.

Fantastic interview, thank you!

Excellent discussion!!! Sincere, honest, enjoyed it throughly! Strong beautiful intelligent Black Sisters🤟🏾🤜🏾💃🏽, more power to us!!! Subscribed too Madame Odana 💃🏽🥳🥳🥰

Great conversation from our Queens, much love and respect! Thank you 4 keeping our beautiful peaceful and loving people thinking critical from a place of unity which is our power.

great conversation, very insightful. thank you

Great coversation with diverse infomation. Keep it up.

As a man, I am thoroughly impressed by these highly intelligent sisters. As a man, I would like to say, continue to grow successfully in your respective endeavors. May you all find immense success as you journey forward and grow fearlessly.

@Biobele

2 жыл бұрын

"As a man" ×2 Was definitely, definitely irrelevant. To your comment.

@aetjr69

2 жыл бұрын

@@Biobele Yes, as a man, because in many instances, men are unsympathetic to the success of women. So, yes, as a man, I am totally in support of recognizing the ascension of our women in business and entrepreneurship.

These ladies are super super intelligent. We need more of them in Ghana, and yes this whole interview is perfect. GOOD JOB 👏🏾

@De5tr0yer

2 жыл бұрын

Is it the accent?

@kindomofghana

2 жыл бұрын

@@De5tr0yer lol!!!! Is it the accent di3 is it the accent!

Excellent and informative interview. Disappointing to see some of the negative attributes of the people and societal structure that were also pointed out by your guests: (honesty, standards, integrity, etc.- which I have also heard before). They have a different culture and mindset that someone who repatriates there would have to adjust to, as with any country. I appreciate the honesty as opposed to some who say - 'just come,' and only show the positive side of the country. It's always better to know the truth to help make an informed decision.

@ODANANETWORK

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

I always enjoyed listening to mz Dru, she is soo funny, I feel the same whenever I’m returning to UK. Amazing ladies good to have heard your experiences in Ghana.

This, in my opinion, is the best interview yet. The ladies were so on point and interesting to listen to and watch. I didn't want it to end😃...and Mz. Dru is so funny! There's something about her voice that makes her sound funnier without even trying😂

@MzDruTV

2 жыл бұрын

Lool thanks 😊

@losegeorges2844

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agreed. Dru captured my attention throughout the interview😂😂😂

I really enjoyed this conversation.

@ube4me114

2 жыл бұрын

like your comments

Odana network and the presenter, I love your work. You're doing incredibly, honestly and professionally well with all your iconic interviews about various important issues and personalities. You bring light to previously unknown party of Africa. Love from Nigeria.

This interview was amazing. Enjoyed the Great points each beautiful woman stated.

Listening I kept hearing "like-minded people"... I think looking out for like-minded people in order to fit in or adjust could be an impediment to change. You can be tolerant to your new environment without necessarily letting down your principles. With time, people around you will come to learn how to interact with you and you can make best out those relationships. I guess it takes an uncommon amount of patience, which comes with time.😀

@AbdulJawula

2 жыл бұрын

Ghanaians think differently to outsiders - that is just a fact. And when you have a lot of money, some will try to look for ways to cheat you. When they say like-minded people, they really mean people of their class.

To be honest, this video has really been an eyeopener. I enjoyed how these women were brutally honest with what is wrong in the country, Ghana, and what can be done to change some of these things. I think they forgot to add that although Ghanaians are lovely people, they are sometimes defensive towards situations which require them to apologize, which is not quite right. Thanks to Dentaa and her panelists.

This so inspiring ladies !

Great discussion. I think all the incoming resource- Diasporans - should not only focus on adapting but also transforming …we all need to grow. We are all teachers and students.

Absolute respect to these beautiful Ladies They covered relevant issues in details and were on point on their opinions. This is good 👍🏿 and I believe ladies in the diaspora need to watch this especially those going to Ghana to find love.

The social conditioning is real among these African ladies from the USA and the UK.

Watching this was therapeutic for me. I share a lot of these experiences.