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Why are people in the comments with their “whataboutism”??? It’s annoying. She’s talking about Ghana for people who are interested in Ghana. Yes, we know about the global economy, but people are interested in or thinking about going/moving to Ghana WANT TO HEAR ABOUT GHANA! Thank you Anna for having the courage to discuss such a sensitive subject matter.

Good work Mrs Acheampong. I see a very strong Woman Warrior. I am currently in the U.K. but plan to come to Africa next year to start implementing my plans to create jobs and development opportunities for the youth in Nigeria and across africa

I just came back from Ghana just 4 days ago. Accra is tooo expensive. I spent more money in 2 weeks than what I spend in Germany for 3 months it is not easy.

Westernising an African economy like Ghana's without taking into account of likely impact on d locals, is like a time bomb waiting to explode. Ghana economic policy makers must not comprise only of those that had western educations, quite often they aren't in touch with reality. Currently Ghana's economy is too westernized, that means hardship for d local ghanaians isn't right neither is Infrastructure development that result in hardship for locals = 0. Let there be a balance.

Ghana will never fall apart, even COVID -19 could not break Ghana. Ghana will bounce back very soon.

Thanks for bringing us to the streets of Accra. Accra is becoming expensive for foreign nationals also. What can we do? I’m determined to stay in Accra until the dollar drops back down.

Thank you Anna for addressing such impotant issues!!

Thanks for interacting with the locals people in the street and thanks for sharing this beautiful video with us

Anna, please follow this up with a sit down video, sharing what governments around the world have put in place to assist at this time of global hardship. People are not getting it because they just want to defend Ghana and to them that is paramount, even over accepting some realities. Instead they are accusing you and want to make you the enemy. Its clear you actually love Ghana if they watch your other videos.

Thing is, Ghana had the fastest growing economy in 2019 till mid 2020 until we were badly hit by corona and its repercussions just as our government were trying to get back on their feet then the russian war started with Ukraine. Fact is, Ghana is a heavily import driven country which consumes almost everything imported. Now the government has come to the realisation of being self dependent. We are now building mega factories and facilities which would produce almost everything we used to import and then ban importation of those goods and consume what we produce. Ghana is not poor, we are just facing challenges and we'll come out of this. I like the fact that all these are happening cos we are now getting the reality of seeing how important it is to be self reliant. Looking at it from a certain angle, when Ghana comes out of this we would be a greatly industrialised country. The recesssion is a global thing. Ghana isn't the only country facing it. We would come out of this stronger. Together we can! #sikampedede😊

Ghana is not falling apart, this inflation is global and it started from the U. S, if you go to the grocery stores everything is triple the price. You’ll be lucky even if you find something to buy because some stores are empty, we’re just praying it doesn’t get worse.

Anna, Ghana is not falling apart..... the crisis is everywhere but unfortunately some greedy and selfish people are taking advantage of the situation to manipulate, hording/ hijacking the currencies and inflate prices to achieve their interest. Your caption is a bit harsh.

" A man who is deprived and only cares about his survival is a dangerous one"; I hope Ghana can implement/reinforce laws to give all citizens access to the basic necessities.

Until Ghanaian start to appreciate what Ghana produced they get nowhere 😊

Ghana is falling apart? Please be sensible about the information you put out. Is it cheap living in Holland? Living costs are rising everywhere. It is a worldwide crisis. Prices in London have gone up three fold. The UK government is even supporting citizens with their fuel bills etc. Although you are reporting what people say make sure you also educate people at the same time. In a country where almost everything is imported from overseas, inflationary pressures overseas will be imported too. Do your homework before your venture out and make videos like this because videos have the power to mis-educate.

Well done for being so humble and encouraging to your interviewees

Inflation is global and ghana is no exception. We are suffering in the UK too. Are we not humans?

Government please stand up and take care of your people 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🇬🇭

Yes inflation is happening everywhere. In the U.S. things have gotten rough. However, in my opinion, the rate of inflation in Ghana is even more alarming. I was there a few weeks ago. In the middle of buying rice the price went up 5-10 cedis, at all of the shops when I was at Madina Market. My friend contacted me a week later and said the rice we bought for 540 went up to 830.

Thanks for this video Anna! I hate to see my people struggling like this. Ghana is no longer for Ghanaians anymore. Seems like it’s for outsider/foreigners. Yes it’s nice to have foreigners come to Ghana and explore BUT our people shouldn’t have to suffer cause of it!

Over reliance on foreign imports . Ghana needs more investment in agriculture for local consumption..manufacturing and raw materials processing

Anna, great video...much needed update considering the worldwide economic down turn.

I like the optimism of the speakers in spite of the difficulties

Very soon only the diasporas will be able to live a comfortable life in Africa, Cameroon is also very expensive, I love u because you are always authentic

I'm glad you're focusing on more meaningful issues affecting the people. The inflation problems are worldwide. We're facing the same inflationary issues in the US as well. China's reduced manufacturing and Russia's war in Ukraine are making things worse globally

Anna this interview of yours has brought some good thoughts and vibes. Well done. You may find this historical information I'm sharing interesting. We had some good set ups post independence through to the latter 70s. As one of the first Ghanaian citizens at that time, all citizens mandatorily paid their widows mite into the 'land poll tax' pot. The tax tickets ranged from 20 pesewas to higher denominations. You the individual bought a ticket that you were comfortable with. Interestingly, there was good support across board from hawkers, market women etc. Nobody rejected the scheme. Honesty and integrity was visible and present then. The tax collectors were honest and paid the money collected into the government chest. The officials were honest and as such the money was available for the purposes intended. Today, people who can afford to pay taxes do not do so. Hence, low tax collection revenue, which could assist in establishing a welfare support for those in need. Our days post independence there was free education, even in Accra my home town. Free school uniforms were provided to those whose parents were struggling. Free bus rides for all school going children on government run OSA buses. All because patriotism and honesty were visible, and the collected resources were used as intended. At that time, price control was enforced by government and complied by the market women and traders. The citizens of today, must take a fair share of the blame too. Today greed has pushed us where we are. We are all chasing after expensive material wealth. So we are all non compliant in different ways. I remember the days price control was enforced by Ghana Food Distribution company, which was dismantled early 80s. The system was such that all farmers sent their crops to GDC to be weighed and paid for on the spot. The GDC had retail outlets across the country in all regions and their townships. Hence, most people shopped from these retail food stores. Products were affordable and also at controlled prices in the local markets. Ghana Meat board and fisheries had the same model. Ghana before the 80s produced local rice, tomatoes in paga, Nsawam canneries, sugar from asutware. We all have to dirty our hands and start growing our backyard food to be self sufficient again. Late Col Acheampong's time it was mandatory all homes should grow basic food stuff, have a small fish pond, poultry etc for rainy days. This scheme worked well under the supervision of Ministry of Agriculture. Homes were provided with seeds and support from the ministry. The assistance also applied to setting up fish ponds if you had enough land space in your back yard. Even private and public schools had farms not mushroom ones, proper large farms. Those of us who were in boarding schools had the joyful task to help tend the farms. Hope this history which I'm sure most are not aware of will bring out the best in all of us to go a further mile to be part of the solution.

The world is becoming expensive at this moment

Well done Anna, thank you for this informative video

The Papa who was seated, made an excellent point. The people who are equipped to handle the situation aren't being consulted. The closing scene with the fisherman was amazing.

💁🏽‍♀️Ghana should back the CEDI with their GOLD…Not the dollar! Once this is done, The Cedi will be STRONGER than the dollar. Unfortunately, they MUST STOP THE CHINESE from stealing it. This action will call for military action on both sides. But this is the ONLY way to make Ghana great!! Use your God given gift!! ❤

No,EVERYWHERE IS EXPENSIVE NOT ONLY GHANA

Thank you so much for this Anna.. You've grown so much in personality, confidence and interviewer. I remember watching u and ur family's first video washing clothes outside when you moved to Ghana. Big ups to ur husband and kids for allowing u to follow ur passion. Which part of Accra is this, I'm coming to Ghana in December and want to visit that guy who is selling the kente all star sneakers 👟. Keep up the good work.

This is a world wide issue, not just Ghana.

Anna what about engaging the public in the world wide economic challenges ongoing so they can benchmark Ghana's progress against neighbouring countries in Africa and beyond. Some developed, emerging and undeveloped countries are also struggling. In UK now 5kg rice is selling at 13 pounds. That's about 190 cedis. Currently, 5kg sells at 55 cedis in Ghana. Electricity, water and gas tariffs are all up over 50% in UK. France is facing serious fuel supply challenges. I am one of the people who were the first citizens of Ghana post independence. There has been worse struggles than what we are now experiencing. What about the rampant coups those days? It was unsettling. During university days we had to carry cocoa beans from the farms in the hinterland into towns so they can be exported and foreign exchange reserves raised. Early 80s there were real food shortages, prices were up, fuel shortage, locusts attacks on foodstuff. The only food that one could get hold of was yellow kenkey and for GA dangmes it was unheard off, but no choice. Furthermore, yellow corn which was normally used as poultry feed was what was available. No choice. This went on for 4 years there about. There was almost 4 years drought which led to meat shortages. As cattles died. Poultry too was seriously affected by bird flu. No importation of goods into the country because of low foreign reserves. At that time most people lost weight so their Adam's apples were so visible. Hence, the nick name 'Rawlings chain'. Bread was scarce too. Let us be thankful and also pay taxes. If only 33% of citizens pay taxes then it is difficult to have a comfortable headroom to mitigate circumstances like this. Please try and educate. Even use Netherlands as a case study. Showing how each citizen pays tax, which is then used to develop the country as well as support the under privilaged. Encourage the public to use more local products. We have to stop enjoying perfume rice and more of the local one. Those struggling days we were taught to tighten our belts. Then we used to eat once a day and that stayed as a habit. The good Lord who took Ghana out of the drought, food crisis etc in the 80s will do so for us now. Keep praying and be patient. Not easy, but if we the first Ghanaian citizens sacrificed our comforts and pressed on, then, it shall be well. Walking was a norm and must then. We nick named our legs AD11. Stay bless.

This was heart wrenching to watch

Sweetheart, l love your vlogs but your questions were out of context. You asked about price increases without asking if they know the impact of current war in Ukraine and Covid on prices

Listen ghana is for everyone. If you can't stand the heat in the kitchen get out. Ghana is not for people like you who complain about everything.

Thank you for reporting on this!!!

Accra is our London 😅😅😅

Ghana was becoming overpriced back in 2019. Some homes were for rent at $2000-$4000 per month, in a 3rd world country?!?! Never!🙅🏽‍♀️ That was an indication that inflation was coming.

I just discovered you from Texas and had no choice but to subscribe. Nice info video

I love this for you Anna! Thank you so much for sharing this news.

Ghana or the world isn't going to get cheaper, is only those who act swiftly and invest in something valuable who will smile at the end tougher times awaits us. that's my piece of advice.

My dear, the economy is bad everywhere. Here in the US a bag of rice that use to cost $9 dollars is now $22 dollars. A lot of people can’t even pay their rent and many people are homeless. This issue is a global issue and has nothing to do with the government or president. The youth must look into farming because that’s the future money making business.

That’s right, rent control is important. Here in the states my rent went up $900.00 in two years. What will happen next year? This craziness is all over the world. We need to pray to God on each other behalf. God bless.

It’s a process things will get hard before they get better ! You cannot say that government is working really hard at improving Ghana so there needs to be trust. You guys have a good president.

That's what happens when you love muzungu more than your own African

Germany 🇩🇪 , France 🇫🇷 , London they are all crying 😢 it is a global problem not a Ghanaian problem. Ghana 🇬🇭 is doing well and we are greatful.

Ghana is not falling apart

Is the let's speak twi for me 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂Ghana has indeed become expensive

Great reporting! It was great to see Ghanaians talk about inflation. I hope you do more reporting on the citizens of the country.

Its not just Accra or Ghana, Anna. The whole🌎is in crisis. Babe, we have to be smart and strong. I stayed at the hotel on your Thumbnail, very nice.

I am not very smart...BUT...there are more than 57 million brothers and sisters in the diaspora who maybe willing to come home and invest in Ghana or who may want to open a business there...why not encourage them to invest their foreign money in Ghana rather than spend it in the UK , the US or Canada, etc.? PS. I would not say, "Ghana is falling apart" in the title of this video...that is a bit too dramatic and gives the wrong impression of the country...rather, I would say that the cedi is losing value or something less dramatic...thx

Luv this video keep it up

So many people are now willing to leave and work outside.

Anna i think you should interview some intellectuals too. I guess they'll also have a different perspective of what's happening and their opinions on how to solve them. We've heard from the streets, let's hear from the scholars too.

This is different from all your video God bless you darling for taking your time for this video. Nice hearing different people and their opinions.

Ghanians to my experience will always praise Ghana even when things have fucked up... And that is good and being panafrican....keep up ghana....😜😜😜😜😜😜😜 Even akkuffu Addo will always go to mzungu countries and dance with them even when things back home are bad... And still smile as Europeans play with Ghana gold and cocoa

Same case to kenya 🇰🇪...it shall be well

I was about to go put for my daily prayer walk but I saw this video and had to stop to watch it because these are the topics that are dear to my heart.

Madam Ghana is NOT FALLING APART!!!!

Everywhere Ana, it's crazy expensive here in South Africa

You are a natural at doing interviews Anna.👍🏾 I have watched interviews by the Ghana Billionaire I AM FREEDOM. He is obviously a very smart man when it comes to world affairs, politics, finance. Someone like him should run for President.

Ghana is trying,inflation is worldwide,the most important thing is we are not killing each other.

This was 10 months ag. Fuel Prices have doubled. The cedi has depreciated 3x So, imagine how we ae suffering now

The solution may be for investors to resettle in Accra and bring in resources and business opportunities. I'm currently in UK, recently submitted for voluntary return to Accra...hoping to hear something back very soon 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾.

What about leaving in Europe and America,have they told you how expensive it is now

You guys need to come to America, and see how expensive everything is, a loaf of bread is 4.00 dollars, gas is 5.00 dollars a gallon, this is going on all over the world, it call inflation, we don’t even get any pay increase in America

SALUD Ana, Very good live Interviews. The local people voice was necessary.

This is a global thing the difference is that if you are unemployed in the west the govt gives you pocket money.this pocket money is also affected .for the thirds world is worse.the govt should trim the ministers it's too large and use the money for health and other things they must stop filling their pockets. Where did the money from the covid testing in the airport go? ?

How can we allow a country in Africa where wages are so low to become the 2nd most expensive country in the world? This is as a direct result of the amount of foreigners migranting from the west. The ordinary Ghanaians are the ones paying the price for this

You do good work sister Anna, God bless you. ❤

Herrrrhhhh, you said a little Twi and it was perfect. You are trying. We like that.

NOT ONLY IN GHANA, Here in the U.S. prices of everything are jumping up... Bob Marley words... LIFE OF LIVING ARE GETTING HIGH, RICH AND POOR STARTED CRY, NOW THE WEAK MUST STAY STRONG.

That’s what I asked a few months ago. How is there no violence worth the increasing prices. It will ultimately result in anger and anger leads to violence.

While inflation is out of control and the Ghana Cedi continues to plummet in Accra (Ghana), Accra is no where close to being the 2-most expensive city in the world. You apparently meant to say 2-most expensive city to live in Africa. FWIW, I am in Accra right now, and my U.S. dollar is stretching further than it did one or two years ago. For example, while I pay the guesthouse 30 more cedis than I did in 2020, because the Cedi has depreciated so much, I am actually paying them $14.00 less (per day) in American currency.

That why I like Anna she keeps it real… 😊

price is up everywhere even here in America in New york rent is 2000 for a one bedroom you go to the supermarket you have to pay for the bags you putting your grocerys..smh am sure in Holland it get expensive to.

Some of your headings at times doesn't make sense. Which country is currently doing well in the world.

We love you dear keep it up

There is inflation almost everywhere in the world , the government need to reduce the suffering of the people.Also in Nigeria, prices have skyrocketed, the crisis in Ukraine is also a contributing factor coupled with Corona crisis affected the economy this year.

Living in every country is getting too expensive for everyone.

Please Before those Ghanaians who live outside Africa Condemn us kindly check the statistics. USA inflation was 9.1% then drop to 8.2%. Fuel price is 65% up and used car and trunks are up 41%. In Ghana inflation is 33.7% that is the book value but the actual rate is 113%. Fuel price is up 118%, Food commodities is up about 86%.

Hi Anna. Inflation is biting hard here too. Not seen anything like it. I live in Nottingham, UK. The global crisis is real. Coming out of Covid and the war in Ukraine. Yes, Government policies have an impact too of course. What is life like for you in the Netherlands right now? Here the cost of living in the UK is just crazy!! People using FOOD BANKS to survive.

Thanks for the great job. Your channel has a huge future.

We was in Accra in 2019 year of return. The government need expand and do more business with the Diaspora. They need to open up and make it easy for Ghanaian and Diasoprans to do business with each other almost 2 billion dollars for just tourists from Diaspora alone. Institute a cultural for visitors to pay for up keep of cultural attractions and stop making the decedent's of the slave trade pay to see where the ancestors was torture killed and taken away. No one pay to go to the cemetery. Ghana need to invest in solar and wind. Ghana need to get more control over business investing in Ghana. Africa produces alot of trash wast that can be recycled and some use to create methane gas and methanol products that can fuel buses and cars and trucks that can save millions in renewable energy. I like Ghanaian chocolate. One of the best in the world 🌎. Can't get it here in the states. Peace and one love. Rich needs to pay more. 😊 thanks

Hi Anna, Happy Saturday. Today's video was amazing and it was so good hearing everyone's opinion on how to change things in Ghana. Hopefully things will get better, Sending love ❤🫶🏾

When are you coming to South Africa? It will be great to have you.

much love for Ghana

Things aren't too gud now buh its not jux Ghana,its happening everywhere its a global crisis

Can you see how many people answered the question, do you have a solution? It's sad that most people don't have an idea on what to do. Our education system has failed us. If people don't have an idea as to what to do, how do we move forward? Personally, I think a lot of Ghana's problems is borrowing and overdependence on imported items. The former is from the government's side and the later is on the people's side. We need to learn to consume our local items. Why are we not growing food? We were deceived to abandon our farms and seek education that turns us into employees. Now we're all saying fuel prices have increased? Can't we learn to live without fuel or reduce our dependence on it? We are not totally helpless. A lot of the struggles are self inflicted. In a bid to satisfy our foreign appetites, we move to the cities. A lot of people don't fall into this category but some people do. Those who have had the privilege of education, what can we do to sustain the future generation? Let's not be satisfied with being employees in the cities. Let's go back to our "villages" and make a difference. Nobody will build Ghana for us. We need to build it ourselves.

What shows that ghana is falling apart?isn't Netherlands going through the same thing?

Thx for the vid Anna! ✌🏾💙🙏🏾

Citizens are also part of the government everyone have to play his part to build a healthy nation

Serious interviews,well done…….cheers.

Unfortunately Ghana isn't no different than any other country on the Continent. The Government's are steady getting rich from their Country resources while the every day citizens are suffering from inflation and low wages.

Guys.. I thought it was only in Cameroon, prices of everything is crazy here ever since I return in January

Price go up every year in the world, not just Accra, what kind of stupid questions are this, did anyone paying for things the same price since they were born???? Accra is for Ghanaians, were did you expect them to go???

When a ship at sea needs to stop or change directions, it can’t just immediately stop and turn. It already has a lot of momentum to overcome first. If Ghana didn’t want what they have now, they should have changed course years ago.