$45,000 HOUSE MADE OUT OF RAFFIA PALM IN GHANA

$45,000 HOUSE MADE OUT OF RAFFIA PALM IN GHANA | Africa's Incredible Spaces

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Ophelia Akiwumi has build an experimental home in Accra using Raffia Palm. Watch this full house tour of the 2 bedroom house in Ghana and see the beautiful interiors using furniture from her company Art Deco. Ophelia also has a Cafe called the Orangery in Accra.
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0:00 - Intro
0:20 - House Tour
9:51 - Q & A with Ophelia

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@VanessaKanbi 3 жыл бұрын

Have you watched part 1? Watch it here next - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pJyUY8mizq3KpKM.html

@livingfinance 3 жыл бұрын

Yea!!!Finally lol :)

@yeshuaislord3068 3 жыл бұрын

How can we get a consultation with her?

@Yaalolo 3 жыл бұрын

Is the homeowner willing to give her foreman contact info?

@SHAI-HILLS 3 жыл бұрын

For that price. That's extremely Affordable

@tamiekahardy8799 3 жыл бұрын

Her aesthetic is utterly breathtaking!

@chitsaegvjide 3 жыл бұрын

All houses in Africa need to be like that. We can be developed without copying the west

@livingfinance 3 жыл бұрын

Love this comment, Africans need to develop their own sense of development. We can be inspired by the great things that others have done but it needs to make sense for our climate, our taste and our environment. What this woman has accomplished is an eye for refine detail and good taste in style that is world class but still very in tune with the local culture, which is extremely lacking in residential design in West africa, too many people have a copy and paste approach to Housing design. It's refreshing to see, I hope it encourages people to adopt african indigenous elements back into design and architecture.

@chitsaegvjide 3 жыл бұрын

@@livingfinance Exactly and we need to start that by changing our educational system. Most schools tend to use the western approach meanwhile we are lacking serious studies/ resources to bring light to our values, morals and environment. What works for someone might not for the other. See that lady’s house? An architectural/construction school strictly based on our resources/culture is an example. Oh well, when I say it ppl think I’m retarded.

@livingfinance 3 жыл бұрын

@@chitsaegvjide It will come, what you and I and more people who think like we do need to continue to do is not to accept mediocre thinking; I comment on a lot of african KZfaq channels, because I love the community but I don't fear criticizing when necessary or praising when deserved. We have to increase our expectations and create the environment for quality methods/services and innovation to flourish, we are way behind so many other groups of people we cannot afford to go into the next century with this outdated thinking. I have grown to realize that the Western World is not more intelligent than anyone else they have learned to aggregate world knowledge and adapt to their local environment and culture. African people need to do the same, learn the good things that other people do but adapt it to your local environment and culture and prioritize your own over others.

@PAYDAYHEDGE 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh houses should not look this way, everyone has different taste, why should the 54 countries in africa build this way do we all have thesame culture If you like it alot build your own like that

@livingfinance 3 жыл бұрын

@TheFlowerOfLove Lol, you really want to go down this rabbit hole, cause I guarantee you, you will not win this argument. Post colonial African countries don't have an infrastructural identity. They are often poor imitation of what we deemed as developed in the West. Now the issue for me isnt copying, because every country imitates the good things they see elsewhere, even Western countries. But many African countries copy without understanding what they are copying and don't properly integrate it within their environment. In addition, long term maintenance of infrastructure is largely non-existant because we don't produce we largely import. Therefore, we don't know how things are made nor how to maintain things long term, so we constantly rebuy. Modern african houses are copies of western homes, they are not reflection of african architecture, Africans did not build with cement

@blackmuzunguu4525 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in total awe. Her personal and interior style is just so unique and timeless

@clemkim1 3 жыл бұрын

So beautiful....

@MindlessVIRUS143 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed simply beautiful

@benjaminanaman3651 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Vanessa for spotlighting Ophelia and her amazing creativity. These are the types of stories about Africans that I love to see. Truly a Ghanaian jewel and woman of the world!

@1004445 3 жыл бұрын

Impressive, at 78 she has multiple developmental projects going on at the same time.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾She is a gem of artistic knowledge.🤩🤩 She also has a beautiful home.

@HoneyBunches100 3 жыл бұрын

This home INSPIRES and is more aesthetically pleasing than any million-dollar home I’ve seen featured in Architectural Digest. Kudos to the owner/artist, the skilled craftsman and woodworkers who created this home and it’s furnishings, and to you Vanessa for bringing us such culturally-affirming beauty. Love and Light 💫🌟❤️

@mickymouse2445 3 жыл бұрын

aesthetically pleasing! so true😊😍

@trevorprime2274 3 жыл бұрын

If you ever speak to this lady again, tell her that her deco brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful.

@mickymouse2445 3 жыл бұрын

saaaaameee😍😍😍

@isabelladelaawudi6259 3 жыл бұрын

She mentioned she’s an interior designer. Very inspiring

@karenepeters 2 жыл бұрын

agree

@jamallinyear3465 3 жыл бұрын

I think most houses/homes in west Africa should be built with this same aesthetic. Natural and open looking! It fits the surroundings so well!

@Blecyn 3 жыл бұрын

She’s so soft spoken. This is creativity at its peak & the uniqueness of this can’t be overemphasized. I love the library.

@abortionismurder4265 3 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful. West Africa looks like Europe, Asia, and Middle East. Africa needs its own style.

@theradicalking9094 3 жыл бұрын

She is an incredible artist, her handiwork all over the house is top notch, high sense of taste, and she fine like a pearl, number one sugar mummy contender.

@rainyasmr4sleep 3 жыл бұрын

Africa is definitely the future! Who here agrees? 👌🏼❤❤❤

@BRUSEMISSIONTRAVEL 3 жыл бұрын

I love Raffia Palm I was thinking of building a house with this material...it is eco-friendly and keeps your house cool.

@stnewmann8213 3 жыл бұрын

I can supply you...from Ghana

@QueensloveAdom 2 жыл бұрын

@@stnewmann8213 babes you have a Nigerian name so are you living in Ghana or?

@zolamatingu9135 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. here is a tip: when you are talking about a specific feature, showcase that as the dialogue takes place. You did it with the windows, but when you menitoned her art, there were no focused shots for us to have an upclose look , same thing with the onsuite bathroom. You're going places, Vanessa!

@collettecollettec 3 жыл бұрын

Wait she is 78!?!?!?!!!

@turnongenius 3 жыл бұрын

I actually had the opportunity to see it in real life! It’s even MORE STUNNING!! She is an artist at heart! I found her to be hugely inspiring! And very humble! Thank for you for letting us see your beautiful work!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@kemeticusneteru8437 3 жыл бұрын

She has a very good taste of feng shui 👌

@hellencarter8627 3 жыл бұрын

This ladies home is warm, and welcoming. The way wood has been used is very impressive. Gorgeous house, I love it.

@adjoa-anima 3 жыл бұрын

It's raffia not normal wood

@trevorprime2274 3 жыл бұрын

Man, this is quality content.

@blackmuzunguu4525 3 жыл бұрын

Ain't it just

@audreyampadu 3 жыл бұрын

I just watched the first video again and realised she's 78...now I can't help but think, 'can I be you when I grow up?' I've been inspired. Thank you so much for this video

@jacquelinetulloch1346 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous so homely we are the original house designers 💯💯❤💛💚🖤😍

@anthonyakiwumi1974 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Vanessa and well done Mummy. There is more to us Africans than traditional media portrays. These design programs are a massive step in telling the World of our story. Eternally grateful and awed.

@ehovoame5979 3 жыл бұрын

So happy to see woman initiative in Africa.

@BrookeAdr 3 жыл бұрын

This house is stunning, and original, earthy and vibrant! I guess you guessed that I love it!

@loucadoida3327 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my God this house is beautiful and the creativity that went into the design ; when she said the human body has movement and that is how she designs, extraordinary work , I see a work of love in every detail , superb .

@angiesilvers2589 3 жыл бұрын

I love 💕 her house, and the materials she used.

@diguiolainc7930 3 жыл бұрын

15:08 She's talking about Maaha Beach Resort. I believe Nzulezo stilt village is also built with raffia.

@kenishakellian 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to visit Ghana one day!

@kaydenpat 3 жыл бұрын

Such a beautifully designed and decorated house. Great price too!!

@marlonking8830 3 жыл бұрын

I ❤️ the “Open and free” design concept.

@NnekaLocs 3 жыл бұрын

I love this house! I would like to know more about her classes too. This is so awesome and proves that age is really nothing more than a number. She’s doing her thing and creating a legacy.

@Crob100 3 жыл бұрын

Talk about taking art, design, and the use of various materials to another level. This lady is so inspiring and proves that just because yr an older individual, you're not played out.

@loveandpeace3545 3 жыл бұрын

Love this house. The interior design is beautiful. This woman is absolutely talented, what an artist. I wish I could live in a house like this.

@kaquannickle1783 3 жыл бұрын

I commend Ms Ophelia on pushing to open a school and a Business to build more houses with this Methodology & Materials !1 There are Soo many people interested and that benefit from this since it is Cost Efficient an Eco sustainable. Lets Get Back to Nature

@royredhead9342 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful house, couldn't afford to buy any painting, so i did all this beautiful painting by myself. Lady you are an inspiration.

@KayCeeHope 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't mind living in that house,it's beautiful,great interior 🔥🔥

@Michelle.56 3 жыл бұрын

This really makes me want to move to Ghana. A 2 bedroom house made of palm near the water. Happiness. I did wonder how electrical sockets, vents and lights switches etc are installed without splitting the palm.

@cloudryda 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful, sustainable eclectic yet chic and modern home! Trusting nature and designing with the human body and practicality in mind is rather forward thinking and Eco friendly. My 3 bedroom Victorian terraced home in London with a basement and attic simply doesn't compare, I'd relocate to Ghana in a heartbeat if I could live in a Sustainable and Eco-friendly home designed by this lovely lady.

@omifunkemccloud3362 3 жыл бұрын

@cloudryda were you able to contact her. i reached out on her instagram.

@deeafrica4782 3 жыл бұрын

Stunning! A fine tribute to nature and natural things. That house is healing.

@latashastewart-estelle1363 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful interior 😍😍😍

@deborahsadler1225 3 жыл бұрын

I'm moving to Ghana before the end of this year..I would love for you to design me a home..Your home's are absolutely beautiful❤❤❤❤❤❤

@kennykross3306 3 жыл бұрын

Stay in the usa

@dorothyprempeh1446 3 жыл бұрын

Girl wait for Covid to pass.

@lanawallace2964 2 жыл бұрын

Wow all Aunty’s homes are stunning, from her mansion to this they’re beautiful. She also has a brilliant eye for design too and her art is beautiful 🥰

@fn701 3 жыл бұрын

Ness , this is really a good well done. This is among your best job. Please keep going. Well done the house is beautiful

@h2opower 3 жыл бұрын

I am so looking forwards to having her design a home for me🥰 at these good prices. I just need things to go well for me this year and I'll finally be able to call Africa my home😌. Please stay well and alive as we in the diaspora need you🥳.

@Kandgoods 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, please document the planning and the move if you can. KZfaq will monitise your channel and you can earn from your videos, as well as educate others with your experience, as many are looking to make the move. Good luck in your endeavours!

@h2opower 2 жыл бұрын

@@Kandgoods I'll try as people need to know there is a way out of all the negativity our people face outside of Africa. I just got some equipment for my business that should allow my dream to kick off if all goes well. Thanks for the well wishes.

@edmund6392 3 жыл бұрын

I have been so waiting for this Vanessa! Thanks

@johnsnow63 3 жыл бұрын

Flowing spaces, lovely house.

@lindawalker5144 Жыл бұрын

Extremely creative, the ambiance is intoxicating I could virtually lose myself in this home.

@wallstreet497 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that house blends naturally with the surrounding trees🌲 it looks like a safari lodge

@dannykofi 3 жыл бұрын

This is the MOST Beautiful House I have seen in GHANA .. Watching from Holland

@kareenfoy2399 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful home loving the rafia palm everywhere makes it relaxing and cosy what an artist 👍 her firniture is so nice would love to see more unusual places 😊

@VanessaKanbi 3 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️

@ghnews5085 3 жыл бұрын

Well done Venessa, please keep showing such unique houses

@KenyattaGross 3 жыл бұрын

I keep coming back to this video. I love the aesthetics ( materials, fabrics, tones, lighting) of this space/home.

@chibuo4733 3 жыл бұрын

WHAT an _amazing_ space and _what_ good energy radiating from this beautifully creative and unassuming little queen! Would _love_ to learn from her as I’ve been inspired by how bamboo structures in Asia have come into vogue latterly. Can’t fault her simple logic, can’t fault her undeniable style. The design and blend of colours she uses throughout the house make me want one of my own. Who says Africa has nothing to offer _(except free labour and dirt cheap commodities)_ - Wakanda forever baby..!

@bkd1actor 3 жыл бұрын

That is nice!!! The price is right!

@VanessaKanbi 3 жыл бұрын

indeed

@stanleyglover5534 3 жыл бұрын

@Vanessa Kanbi Don’t forget to do a tour of the school building. Ingenuity overload ❤️

@nanayaw.ny1322 3 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful house 🏠, with a perfect 👌 interior decoration

@colesaintroyll4571 3 жыл бұрын

Wow amazing home! So innovative and just so raw and organic Artistic vision. I want one

@1murkeybadmayn 3 жыл бұрын

Lol she reminds me so much of my grandmum. She's also an artist and she designed almost everything you see in her house; from the portraits on the wall to the staircase railing...like, everything hehe.

@jimone732 3 жыл бұрын

I can't believe she did all this herself..the woman is a prodigy .....this is why I am convince of the masssa amount of pure talent available within the African race just waiting to be used...thus house alll the aren't and furniture she built and design is a testimony of how great whay we can accomplish is when we're are not held by a barrier or rely solely on the standard taught in the west....this is the greatness that takes place when we are allowed and not affraid to add our own touch to it

@BrowncoatBlue 3 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for this one!! Thanks, Vanessa! ❤️

@mrsg921 Жыл бұрын

She has amazing taste. This home is beautiful and unique. I really liked the design.

@bode920 3 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable!!! This is amazing 👏🙌 Africa!!! This lady is super talented!! God bless her. Man!!! We have talent... just poor leadership. Well done Vanessa 👏✔👍👌

@wdee-rh1nu 3 жыл бұрын

vanessa, love how many times you cracked a stiff smile. was obvious you weren't too comfy. Felt like a barrier existed cos mama was too strict.

@alexoxenthree4617 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Pt. 2 so excited for upcoming videos. Great work Kanbi & Team 💛💛💛

@dannykofi 3 жыл бұрын

Brava Mama this is very very innovative .. and mind Blowing

@stef9229 3 жыл бұрын

Been waitinggggggg for this!❤🙌🏾

@kajilai 3 жыл бұрын

I just love this totally inspired keep them coming

@BSOG3 3 жыл бұрын

Stunning home. What a peaceful retreat!

@KLUDUP 3 жыл бұрын

Woow what an amazing home. Honestly can’t wait to move back to Ghana 🙏🏾

@Kof_Believer 3 жыл бұрын

You are doing a great job. Love your contents. Don't let those haters online put you down. Probably they cannot even get 100 views online and want to pull everybody down with them. Just IGNORE them and continue with your great work. All the best.

@daciabryant4031 3 жыл бұрын

The artwork is so amazing!!! The woman is a gem.

@mizmelanatedroyalty5698 3 жыл бұрын

Peace and Blessings Vanessa, Thank your for the tour of these lovely homes...Great job!

@mollygambiza9186 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! I love it! The African touch!

@evangelistbrighttv1403 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Good work Nessa.

@malissawhite4569 3 жыл бұрын

This is sooo beautiful, unique and one of the kind.

@KammaDyn 3 жыл бұрын

Vanessa this is incredible

@mariposabrown2084 3 жыл бұрын

@vanessakanbi 🤗I want to Thank You for this interview it was one of my absolute favorite you’ve done !bc of This beautiful wise sister I have shared the first video with All my Fam ! I really want to build homes like this once I’m permanent on the continent! I was sO excited to see you doing a part 2😁! I hope there’s a way for us to connect with this sister on how to get this kind of building started when I’m ready! Thank You again🥰!

@BRUSEMISSIONTRAVEL 3 жыл бұрын

Wow she is amazing!

@na.s.7157 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. This is a masterpiece.

@Olutags 3 жыл бұрын

The real Wonder Woman 🙌🏿

@Uncommonconversation7220 3 жыл бұрын

I love this concept.

@oluchiosakwe 2 жыл бұрын

Love love love this

@shkorinabowey7958 3 жыл бұрын

It’s so cosy Love it Love it

@Mia-840 3 жыл бұрын

OMGGGGG GORGEOUS

@shamkantpatil5878 3 жыл бұрын

beautiful

@bizhope007 3 жыл бұрын

So me this home...homey, absolutely creative, exudes warmth, lovely. 🙏🏾♥️🙏🏾♥️🙏🏾♥️🙏🏾♥️🙏🏾♥️🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

@dayne6563 3 жыл бұрын

love this Vid Vanessa!!! Thank you for sharing this beautiful artistic view of Ghana!

@stephaniehay8527 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful home! I like how she mentioned she built it in regards to the human body, experience. It just flows in a natural way.

@jp2fedmond 3 жыл бұрын

Her home, her decor and art are incredible!!! Even more amazing she did the art herself. Amazing

@chocolatethai7747 3 жыл бұрын

I like this home a lot, the ambiance of the home is calming, it looks modern style great for a tropical home that gets a lot of 🌞 Do you show homes in Sunyani?

@worldformatics 3 жыл бұрын

Tatiana Haina shows home in Sunyani, follow her under this channel name to see

@irenedavo3768 3 жыл бұрын

African Pride where are you?

@loveleecreations1 3 жыл бұрын

This house is gorgeous!!!

@RealFunnyAsHell 3 жыл бұрын

Woooow this is mind shaking. I wish I could see her building plan.... Really amazing

@luedch8460 3 жыл бұрын

I just wish that more African artists and architecture looked more inwards about their own culture climate and life styles and create accordingly to suit their environment . This lady is a brilliant artist and she is an example when you are true to yourself. This is exactly the type of house I would love to live . Being Brazilian it suits me to a T . ❤️🇧🇷

@kennykross3306 3 жыл бұрын

Which part of brasil are from