24 Hours Inside Ghana's Capital City (crazy African megacity)

Intro song, Axel Thesleff - Akasha:

Thank you for watching.

[IndigoTraveller]

Much love to all the hospitable and friendly Ghanaian local people. 🇬🇭

[r.r]

What every poor country always say that they need is jobs, but the corrupt government isn't helping. No one is asking for a free handout - just for employment and peace. Great documentaries, and amazing strong people. ❤️ 🙏🏽

[brettbanta]

Whenever i think my financial situation isnt ideal, i see things like this and im immediately reminded how blessed i am

[KwekuTed]

I'm Ghanaian, I live in the capital city away from the parts shown initially in the video. Those parts are huge slums, situated along the coast (Jamestown, korle and Bukom). They are some of the oldest townships in the Capital, towns that initially sprung up with the arrival of the British (traders of goods and later slaves). These parts used to be called British Accra. The residents are mainly fishermen and traders and sadly place very little priority on education and are consequently caught in cycle of generational poverty, a plight worsened by a poor economy. They however have produced most of the famous boxers that have come out of Ghana, including the hall of famer Azumah Nelson.
The other part of the video shows largely non Accra natives, who have moved from other parts of the country to the Capital in search of a better life but have found themselves doing odd jobs and trades and have resorted to living in the slums as the opportunity they had hoped for is highly lacking thanks to the declining economy. It's quite unfortunate but there are no signs that this situation will change for the better any time soon.

[wodechannel]

I had been in Ghana for almost 7 years. The ordinary people there is so kind, helpful, respectful, compassionate and enthusiastic. Though this video was taken in a relatively poor community, you can still see how good they treated the foreigners and how they wanted to talk to strangers and share their lives. Ghanaians are great people. Sure I will visit again!

[Gregorymbomba]

I’ve lived in Ghana for more than 5 years. I’ve been to a lot of other African countries as well, and I can state with full confidence that Ghanaian people are the most courteous and respectful people I’ve met so far on the continent.

[MegaNeutronX]

I’m a Ghanaian who’s so passionate about helping areas like this thrive. It’s interesting how you can learn a lot about your own country through the eyes of others.

[johnzuh]

I am a proud Ghanaian born currently based in Europe and i should say it is sad to see parts of Accra in this miserable state in 2022/3. The gap between the rich and poor keeps widening due to poor governance and nepotism. Its only gonna get worse if the right measures are not put in place

[neshco]

My little brother have married Ghana girl some 15 years ago. She got pregnant and they decided to move to Serbia, from where we are, because of the better health care system, easier to give birth, economy... at least better than it is there.
That girl was really extraordinary person, she was icon of our 25k citizen city, polite, nice, beautiful and educated girl.
And then, as only life can set up, she gave the birth and after some complications on the birth and not proper reaction of medical stuff, she passed away.
The girl she gave birth to is today one beautiful and warm-heart person above all.
On the funeral, came their relatives from Ghana and we met them all. Amazing and very nice people too.
Why I tell you this story? I see that many people confirm that people from Ghana are very warm heart and good people. People that I met was as well very good and polite. Even my cute cousin girl, born in Serbia, never seen Ghana ever, is also extraordinary person and I cant get of impression that it is not only because of the culture and tradition there, but must be something genetic too involved in this people character shape.
Greetings for all people of Ghana, with wishes to get rid soon of neocolonialist exploitation and develop their own economy welfare. Hope better days coming for Africa and other oppressed and abused people around the world.

[BreakOutOfTheAlgorithm]

People from Ghana are so beautiful. I lived in Toronto Canada for 2 years and I met many Ghanaians. They are so humble and loving and will literally give you the shirt off their back even if they have nothing. I am so excited for this adventure. Thank you so much for bringing us along.

[HurricaneLisa]

Umm….what part of Accra is this? Because I’ve been there 4 times and it did NOT look like this. It is very modern, filled with beautiful architecture and gated communities. My guess is this “content creator” is going to the slums to create content for clicks likes and views. 100% CAP 🧢
This indigotraveller is just as corrupt as the government that these locals complain about. He should take the money that he made from making this 🧢 video and give it to the ppl he interviewed (without their consent) from the video 🤷🏿‍♀️

[michelsindaha]

Man, you are not lacking in compliments for your amazing work, but I can’t help but join the choir. This channel has vastly surpassed any previous standard of a YouTube travel channel. The stuff you’re doing and sharing is an absolute gift that deserves nothing less than complete appreciation. Keep going.

[MrTheLionKing]

I don't know the first thing about Ghana and thats the best part about your channel. You get to learn so much and are taken on a journey through what this human experience is like for other fellow humans.
Enlightening work.
Thank you Nick ❤️

[charleswinters]

Your videos has made me more empathetic towards other countries and cultures. Thank you.

[Retro_Sean]

8:00 I have so much respect for this man. His hand movements and flexibility while creating an aluminum pot on a beach in Africa is inspiring.

[mrrilz]

Go to the poorest corners of the planet and people share what little they have to visitors. These people are absolutely awesome! Blessings to them!

[woosaidit]

Why do you go to these countries and specifically visit the slums? Knowing that these places already has a stigma and a stereotype it sad to see someone blatantly exploiting smh! That thrill for “danger” is going to get you hurt. Idk why you popped up on my algorithm but the few videos I seen ehhh

[Alantexans]

The determination and humility of these people is incredible. You can’t help but admire them

[nameisamine]

I showed this video to my Ghanaian parents. They weren’t impressed. 😅 They said there are so many beautiful places to see in Ghana but this blogger went out of his way to show only poverty and struggle which they found very unkind. Many people will see Ghana for the first time through this video and this will be the lasting impression. I partially agree with them, I’ve spent a lot of time in Ghana growing up and never seen these places, so while this was insightful for me, At the same time I understand my parents. People don’t do travel vlogs to London and Paris & Rome, explicitly hunting for ‘poverty porn’ to show their audiences who know preciously little about the region, but when many white westerners come to Africa it’s their favourite thing to do. 😅 where’s the balance?! Of course there is poverty, but why is that all you want to show? There is more to Ghana than just poverty and I hope the rest of your Ghana content brings that to light. Looking forward to your future videos in Ghana!🇬🇭

Edit: this was comment was intended to be constructive criticism and I welcome discussion in the comments. I’ve seen people saying showing balance and better areas would be ‘boring’, and the scenes of poverty make for a more entertaining video, as well as ignorant comments saying the people in Ghana not living in slums are “the lucky few”. Yikes! Comments like this are exactly the reason why balance was needed! 😳

[GAfriq]

Ghanaians are wonderfully welcoming people, very genteel, genuinely nice, good people! Loved Accra! 🥰❤️🖤💚🙏🏿🇬🇭