LIVING IN GHANA | 78 YEAR OLD BUILDS A $45,000 HOUSE IN GHANA OUT OF RAFFIA PALM

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LIVING IN GHANA | 78 YEAR OLD BUILDS A $45,000 HOUSE IN GHANA OUT OF RAFFIA PALM

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Ophelia Akiwumi* was born in Ghana but has lived in many places throughout her life including the UK, Nigeria, Geneva and more! She has now settled back in Ghana and discusses what she loves most about Ghana. Ophelia has build an experimental home in Accra using Raffia Palm. We find out what made her decide to build this house and the cost aswell as seeing the beautiful interiors using furniture from her company Art Deco. Ophelia also has a Cafe called the Orangery in Accra.
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🕰 Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:52 - Opheila’s life story
5:54 - Why Ophelia built with Raffia palm
7:40 -The building process
9:47 - The price
11:15 - Why do you enjoy living in Ghana?

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@VanessaKanbi 3 жыл бұрын

WATCH THE FULL HOUSE TOUR HERE - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jc2BqbJ5363Wlac.html

@sugarsugar8127 3 жыл бұрын

is she related to augustus molade akiwumi,the second speaker of parliament of gh?

@motivateme1836 3 жыл бұрын

I think you should bring her back to talk about what she does to keep her soo gorgeous at 78.

@subuolathompson6662 3 жыл бұрын

@@sugarsugar8127and

@TheButta85 3 жыл бұрын

Please! Is there a way i can get the young lady's details. Ive just recently purchased land in Sierra Leone and i want to creat a home completely different from the norm and ive research this for past 2 years but cant find anyone here in SL to assist or understands my vision

@dmac93065 3 жыл бұрын

When she said, I’d rather live here rather than go somewhere else where everyone will look down on me and see me as a piece of trash. That resonated with me as an African American.

@ijeonu2405 3 жыл бұрын

No day passes without me feeling bad about leadership in africa. The look down on us Africans and African Americans is because of this.

@erikamoss9266 3 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@MeMe-ht2hd 3 жыл бұрын

Same. We are the only group who didn't want to be here in America. To this bias experiment called America.

@MeMe-ht2hd 3 жыл бұрын

Not going to lie if Africa had the accommodations of America i wouldn't be here.

@DaaTwah 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, Ghana is a magical place of acceptance.

@brendajohnson1 3 жыл бұрын

78 years old, is unbelievable. She's sophisticated, brilliant, beautiful and incredibly stylish. Wow, thanks for sharing. She is a Legend! 🙏 🌹

@1ladymari 3 жыл бұрын

I'd also love to look that good at 78 yrs young!

@brendajohnson1 3 жыл бұрын

@@1ladymari You and I both! 💕🌹

@jacquelinescott2659 3 жыл бұрын

This home is absolutely gorgeous and the owner has impeccable taste. I can’t believe such a structure can be erected for 45k and using all local materials. Hopefully, this will serve as a demonstration model for future development of housing sub-divisions. Seems so eco-friendly and a great generator of local craft and employment. As the owner said “ it’s a win, win.

@estherstrategicadvisor749 3 жыл бұрын

@Dancing Diva How much would it cost in US Dollars to build a simple structure of the same SIZE in Ghana🇬🇭? [Obviously the beauty would not be comparable though!]

@mmengistu 3 жыл бұрын

This home is amazingly beautiful. She is so creative and insightful. In other words, she is so Afrikan.

@everyroseenterprises2226 3 жыл бұрын

💯

@camellabazemore1034 3 жыл бұрын

Lol 💯

@Inga912 3 жыл бұрын

@indriadrayton1132 3 жыл бұрын

I like this because some documentaries on Africa give the same backward, poverty, racist points of view. This beautiful Black woman is off the chain!

@AriaPringle9053 3 жыл бұрын

True

@NekolesPerspective2.0 3 жыл бұрын

Her mind is sharp because she thinks on a level of creativity that allows her brain to express itself in abstract ways. In other words she’s bringing her imagination to the physical realm. Blessed woman. 💙

@TsetsiStoyanova 3 жыл бұрын

She’s got some fire and wisdom and she is smart. I like that

@tzunammi 3 жыл бұрын

You just described the African woman in a nutshell...

@olubunmioluwaleye2160 3 жыл бұрын

Whoever thumb down this amazing testimony and astonishing work must be from another planet.

@kimoykalinago4154 3 жыл бұрын

Once again this content is of HIGHEST quality! The music, the editing, its just perfect. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 cant wait for part 2

@Maybelater444 3 жыл бұрын

I agree! It’s perfect!

@lindaofori3914 3 жыл бұрын

I can never understand anyone who dislikes such content, it is perfect and timely for me. Thank you Vanessa and Ophelia xx

@Perfeccionista89 3 жыл бұрын

You are not born to understand everyone. Everyone's likes and dislikes are based on each others upbringing and experience. Don't mind them sis. 👍🏾

@lindaj7167 3 жыл бұрын

This lady is a huge inspiration, yes she's special.

@anitadaniels189 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a beautiful surprise to see my parents friend being Interviewed. She designed furniture for my parents home in the 70's. She's definitely very creative and an amazing cook. Thank you for featuring her. Last time I saw her was about 10 years ago when I was visiting Ghana.

@julievogel2490 3 жыл бұрын

She is so right about what she saying. I wishe her all the best with her Training school..

@7thSonProductions 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to learn how to build with Raffia. I'd never heard nor seen it before. I'm building a small house now. It's with timber, but Raffia would be nice to experiment. Great Video!!!

@shfin8329 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful house. Classy and artistic queen.

@Bianca.Nceeee 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning just perfection her home is a work of art. I love how warm it is. I wish I had 10% of this queens creativity. She's a true diamond. And yes I would totally build a house with this gorgeous meterial. I wonder if its long lasting though and fire safety. But otherwise my god its just perfect

@omifunkemccloud3362 3 жыл бұрын

good questions. Website is listed. :-)

@ttbrew47 3 жыл бұрын

I would definitely live in a home like this. Its so beautiful and made from natural resources. I love her creativity and style. I would trust her to design and build my home.

@priscamolotsi 3 жыл бұрын

What a gorgeous house! And what a fabulous woman! Just love our older African women; they age with grace and dignity!❤️

@edmund6392 3 жыл бұрын

This is the direction home building should follow in Africa! Gorgeous! Can not wait to see the whole home tour! And btw I love that you switched up the interview format ( deleting the questions and just leaving in the answers ). The music sets the mood, great production Vanessa!

@ededdie2741 3 жыл бұрын

I beg to differ concerning the interview format: it was quite monotonous (she spoke non-stop ) I would alternate with Vanessa's voice with the answers of the interviewee, lettering, or the classic Q/A. Apart from that, great content, top editing.

@teddypoisebelle6 3 жыл бұрын

100

@marilynmillien-harris3702 3 жыл бұрын

Actually, I like the new format as well with the background jazz music setting the mood!

@Crob100 3 жыл бұрын

This is NOT your typical 'grandmother's ' house. Beautifully designed, and chic. She built an entire home out of this material when I only envisioned an accent wall and ceilings. 😁

@PatriciaAbijah 3 жыл бұрын

You know

@pamelan.6210 3 жыл бұрын

Absolute beautiful. I'm extremely interested in possibly building in Ghana. Please email me at pnevels67@gmail.com or on Facebook Pam nevels.

@anjanaokwuma9128 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, and furniture. No limit to the imagination. AMAZING. I would consider

@grozdinapetrowic4323 3 жыл бұрын

Ghanians!!!! Listen to this wise lady!☀️ 👏🏾

@DA-qz5rh 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting life story of this amazing woman. Her house looks soooo nice and very unique.

@futureshocked 3 жыл бұрын

"I have an excellent foreman" THIS IS SO IMPORTANT!!!

@TwistedOnyx369 3 жыл бұрын

57 years married to the same man. Good for her and him. Hopefully, it's a healthy and supportive union for both of them.

@lilylily8711 3 жыл бұрын

Does not take a genius to know

@yeboahosei-kwabena5632 3 жыл бұрын

She is very beautiful, she doesn't look her age at all. I think we need to consider alternatives materials for building such as this

@livingfinance 3 жыл бұрын

Vanessa I can say that you are listening to your subscribers. I can't believe how quickly you came up with this video after my complaints about lack of architecturally designed/sustainable homes in Ghana/West Africa. That's amazing and that is why I like your content, you seem to take the constructive criticism, I can't wait to indulge in this video. At this rate, you will be at 100K in no time.

@VanessaKanbi 3 жыл бұрын

Please subscribe and press the bell to be notified for part 2 where I will do a full house tour of Ophelia's experimental house. Feel free to write any questions you have under this comment and I will ask as many as possible. Thanks again for all your support!

@livingfinance 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Please ask her questions about architecture/ design in Ghana and West Africa. Ask her what she thinks of the current state, if there are any improvements that need to be made and how to fill that talent gap. Also ask her about sustainable residential buildings and cost/affordability. She also mentioned opening a trades school...that’s amazing ask her what the challenges are and how she is intending to convince Ghanians that working with your hands can be just as lucrative as a desk job. Also being a Creative and designer, what does she thinks is the final frontier in African/Ghanaian designers and what can be done to gain more respect an for Africans to develop their own eye for design that isn’t just imitation of Western design.

@livingfinance 3 жыл бұрын

Please ask her where people can connect with her to also build similar homes made of raffia.

@VanessaKanbi 3 жыл бұрын

@@livingfinance in regards to your last message all her details are in the description. Thanks for all the other questions :)

@livingfinance 3 жыл бұрын

Also curious to know more about her and her journey and how Ghana has changed from then to now and what she thinks of young people of diaspora and local youth wanting to stay in Africa particularly in her field of design and how can design contribute to Ghana’s/west Africa’s development.

@livingfinance 3 жыл бұрын

@@VanessaKanbiThanks overzealous lol!! Can't wait for part 2.

@MoorishBrooklyn 3 жыл бұрын

Goodness gracious!!! This is melanated genius. Would love to see a tour, also hearing about the sturdiness, repair ability, sealing and protection from elements, etc of the local material.

@nasto4u850 3 жыл бұрын

will you like to visit mama Africa?

@gwendolynnoble5837 3 жыл бұрын

I think the home is beautiful. I would definitely consider having one built. Thanks for presenting Ophelia Akiwome to us.

@veronicakoppelman3325 3 жыл бұрын

Me too. Building and buying a home has become unaffordable anywhere close to Accra. This is a good option. Thanks 💞

@leggyReid4c 3 жыл бұрын

You are doing a great job Vanessa, giving exposure to great businesses in Ghana.

@MrBeenheredonethat 3 жыл бұрын

Massive....spoke to her and she was really interesting...proud of my Ga lineage.

@AfricanEmpress01 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely lady. Very creative home. We turn our hand to so many thinks, that's a blessing. 57years married, that is beautiful. My grand-parents were the same. It's a rarety to hear these days. Can wait to get married, pray God blesses me with someone very decent and we last a lifetime. It is ordained by the Most High. God Bless you Ophelia. Peace

@faithhealingandself-care8972 3 жыл бұрын

This home is beautiful! My former business partner is Ghanian and has land and plans to return to Ghana at retirement. I am sharing this with her.

@mauriceedwardj8707 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! She’s lived such an exciting and eventful life. I could listen to her talk all day.

@cyelgreen4655 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing adaptation of local product.

@bismarkadu8799 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Vans , Akiwome is beautiful . Love how she is still a PanAfricanist in all her ways . Her place is gorgeous ❤

@chasingthesun90 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Vanessa could you do a video on someone whose traveling to Ghana over the new year for 2 weeks and wants to explore the city without night life being on the itinerary? Not much of a clubber here thanks

@livingfinance 3 жыл бұрын

She came from a generation where they went to West to acquire knowledge to return home and make it great, not to live abroad indefinitely, perhaps thats why.

@ophini 3 жыл бұрын

First it’s Akiwumi and not Akiwome! Yes she has lived and traveled across the globe not just in the west but as far away as Papua New Guniea and South America, the Caribbean and beyond.

@FERESE 3 жыл бұрын

@@ophini Akiwumi sounds familiar like the Yoruba "Akinwunmi". I can see how her exposure played out on the design. Simply beautiful!!!

@LisaLisa-wu9rl 3 жыл бұрын

@@FERESE Yes Yoruba, she must be Nigerian, born and raised in Ghana.

@onibioh 3 жыл бұрын

In a time when we are trying to protect the environment, she inspires me. I hope building with raffia palm provides an alternative to building homes sustainably. Great interview. Thanks.

@SamsJourney 3 жыл бұрын

Loved hearing her story! And what a gorgeous house! Looking forward to seeing more videos! ❤️

@kimkanor4414 3 жыл бұрын

this woman is absolutely fabulous and that house - uh-mazing!

@livingadopelife 3 жыл бұрын

It’s never too late to do anything!!🙏🏾

@tspcocktail 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely delightful. This is sophisticated and timeless. I would definitely consider a raffia home. Help the community, source the material naturally in Ghana, cost effective and sturdy. Yes. Really enjoyed this presentation Vanessa.

@kz-xv1ou 3 жыл бұрын

Is it not the other way round? The community helps you source the material. The community knows and has been sourcing the material for a very long time.

@tspcocktail 3 жыл бұрын

@@kz-xv1ou very intuitive you are...exactly. would you like some tea?

@kz-xv1ou 3 жыл бұрын

@@tspcocktail i wouldn't mind. thanks.

@tspcocktail 3 жыл бұрын

@@kz-xv1ou then breakfast can wait. Ttfn

@stacika 3 жыл бұрын

We can build so many homes to house the population with this material! More must think outside the box💯💯

@livingfinance 3 жыл бұрын

Would like to see more sustainably and tastefully designed and architectural homes that are affordable and that doesn’t look like concrete or poor imitations of villas in Europe/America. It would be nice.

@stacika 3 жыл бұрын

@@livingfinance I agree 100%!!

@SiaLi- 3 жыл бұрын

@@livingfinance yes yes!!

@mpalmer7800 3 жыл бұрын

True!! I always said that African ppl can build efficient homes with all the natural resources

@stacika 3 жыл бұрын

@@mpalmer7800 factsss🙌🏼

@nickyb5827 3 жыл бұрын

This home is absolutely gorgeous!! I think that it is the best that I've seen in Ghana so far.

@blackmuzunguu4525 3 жыл бұрын

She has impeccable taste

@livingfinance 3 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t she? I’d love to know more about her school and the talent that will spring with her direction. This is the sort of brain drain that so many African countries suffer from. It’s great that she went back to Ghana to add value.

@Nubianette 3 жыл бұрын

Finally, a truly beautiful interior! What a beautiful lady! I would prefer a raffia home than the concrete blocks. I would wonder how well they hold up, and the maintenance.

@reginaboateng-bonnah6388 3 жыл бұрын

Wow.. I can sit and sip tea and listen to her all day and her home is beautiful! 💜

@godspromisesamuel5886 3 жыл бұрын

Bless Her Heart, What a Beautiful woman, I can't Believe She's 78 unbelievable, Nice woman and very nice decor and Peaceful home.

@riasammy1969 3 жыл бұрын

Architectural Digest needs to profile this house, beyond beautiful. I am impressed, bravo Madam 👏 💝💝💝

@let_uslunch8884 3 жыл бұрын

The house is simply stunning and I enjoyed her story. Thank you.

@newyorknewart 3 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT PRODUCTION VALUES ON THIS ONE! SOFT LIGHTING, SMOOTH TRANSITIONS, CLEAR SOUND. A PROFESSIONAL GRADE INTERVIEW.

@blackgirlsonfleek9598 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I totally agree. Very high quality this one!

@dsloyalty7775 3 жыл бұрын

Fully Natural✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽 A beautiful home. Looks SOOOOOOOO Peaceful*

@darlab1076 3 жыл бұрын

Would definitely consider building a home with racial. The home looks so inviting and peaceful.

@georgesearcy9257 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most beautiful natural homes I have ever seen. I have never saw another video anywhere else about using this type of material to build a home. Thank you for exposing us to such beauty and imagination.

@VanessaKanbi 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks so much!

@EstherAivinhenyi 3 жыл бұрын

Great visionary, this ecofriendly housing project is trending and common in Bali, smart concept ✊🏾

@PatriciaAbijah 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that’s why what has put Bali on the map

@EstherAivinhenyi 3 жыл бұрын

@@PatriciaAbijah hence going forward, the new breed of Africans should be innovative in creating inspirational homes in AFRICA by sourcing ecofriendly and sustainable natural building materials like Bamboo and Raffia which are available in abundance in our Motherland, we need to step out of conventional building practices, a tip for African Architects with entrepreneurial spirit.✊🏾

@PatriciaAbijah 3 жыл бұрын

@@EstherAivinhenyi ✌🏾

@gigiheritage5813 3 жыл бұрын

@@EstherAivinhenyi Smart wits and unity will keep outsiders from profiting off of such beautiful ecofriendly resources, right their own back yard! What a venture!!

@EmpressT5 3 жыл бұрын

I would liv one of her designs i just bought a lot in Ghana and I definitely want her to design a home for me im in the US now

@nasto4u850 3 жыл бұрын

when are you coming

@dorissmith6800 3 жыл бұрын

My family owns some property in Louisiana I hope I can figure out some kind of great way I getting a house built on their property for all my family members all the tribe my family member so the property of my father left us we all could enjoy how can I find out $45,000 house would fit perfectly in all budget

@kukuaekuban997 3 жыл бұрын

Why do you enjoy living in Ghana? That answer was just 👌🏻

@user-et8ek8im9s 3 жыл бұрын

You’re growth and work rate in the last year since I’ve followed you has been amazing to see 🙌🏾

@shevahmorris9132 3 жыл бұрын

57 years of married to tha SAME MAN!.. lmbo on the emphasis

@Sparkle-ey7iw 3 жыл бұрын

It should be emphasized...this is very rare nowadays!

@oluwaseyeakinbola7602 3 жыл бұрын

@@Sparkle-ey7iw it’s rare because people get divorced for everything instead of working things out. I am pretty sure she had some tough roads in her relationship.

@nothingisimpossibleyes5396 3 жыл бұрын

Goals😍

@saed-sq1kw 3 жыл бұрын

AMAZING!!! I enjoyed her sincerity and wisdom. Do for self and not build up someone else's country, I totally agree with. Thank you for sharing.

@tobiokusanya5352 3 жыл бұрын

Inspiring. She's still a hard worker at her age.

@GoddessBB 3 жыл бұрын

So much in love with her home, she is so inspiring. Thanks for this video.

@sapaspeech2412 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely the way forward: Money stays in the nation and boosts our economy, great use of a natural resource, variety in how resource can be used, gorgeous textures and colours. Can't fault it.

@justnicci 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to just meet and learn from her wisdom.

@denisethompson1960 3 жыл бұрын

Her talent and wisdom is an asset to Ghana. Traveled, Seasoned, Educated and willing to share and train. A blessed life for sure.

@lorettadavis6944 3 жыл бұрын

This is by far one of the MOST beautiful homes I’ve seen whether in America or Ghana.

@AnnaAcheampong 3 жыл бұрын

Waauw this is a whole documentary ! 😍 beautiful video, great story and a lovely lady

@edolanguageinstitute 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this!! I’ve never been a fan of „concrete jungles“. This is beautiful and eco-friendly. Love it! 💕

@bridgettej3773 2 жыл бұрын

Ms. Ophelia Akiwomi radiates style! Breathtaking creativity. I am in awe at the use of color, contrast and texture. I am especially inspired by the comments" It is not perfect but at least, it is mine and here I know who I am" just profound words.

@myrtisallotey8928 3 жыл бұрын

Would like to build such a home. Helping build Ghana up! Enjoy the lovely lady and her mindset.

@MrOGDomino 3 жыл бұрын

She is an AMAZING Spirit!! Thank you to the Universe for cresting such a breath-taking inspiration..🙏🏽🙏🏽

@bismarkadu8799 3 жыл бұрын

I'm already in love with Ophelia 💕

@verybrown1 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing. The design and the concept are ingenious.

@knowme9658 3 жыл бұрын

The home and furniture is absolutely beautiful.

@nyammodernvintage5367 3 жыл бұрын

That is amazingly beautiful. WOW. I love the esthetic and everything about it!

@sharonprry4939 3 жыл бұрын

All I can say is wow, truly amazing.

@deecurtis6135 3 жыл бұрын

Home is absolutely beautiful, decor vibrant and culturally designed. Would love to see a walkthrough.

@hum-a-hymnministry217 3 жыл бұрын

God bless you! You are blessed with an incredible gift of creativity. You know who you are and Ghana is blessed to have you! Thank you for sharing your wisdom! This house is amazing!!!

@ebonypatterson62 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to have a village of these Rafik homes.

@nicoleguise6936 3 жыл бұрын

I love her explanation as to why she stayed and built her business in Ghana. True and accurate!

@denden4387 3 жыл бұрын

I Have to Say......I've watched and seen a few of your videos and have been Really INTRIGUED to say the least. This HOME is the BEST BY FAR!!!! I was born in America in Texas and have lived in Georgia as well, but ......I'm REALLY taking a look at wanting to move to another country. Africa is one of those on my list. I Totally agree with Ophelia about living in another country like the US that doesn't appreciate us African-Americans, pays us literally nothing and treats us less than the human beings that we are. It's been OVERDUE for us to look at other alternatives than living here in the US. I TRULY APPRECIATE Ophelia bringing her idea to fruition so that others like myself can enjoy and appreciate what she wanted others to see as possible. IT'S TRULY INSPIRING. THank You Ophelia.

@stacika 3 жыл бұрын

Wow such an exciting life🙌🏼 and a lovely home❤️ her home is simply art

@livingfinance 3 жыл бұрын

Art, functional and resolves multiple problems.

@ophini 3 жыл бұрын

It’s not her home. It is an experimental test house, but I promise you that you’ll love her home which is a lot more special, as well as all the others she has designed.

@livingfinance 3 жыл бұрын

@@ophini Love to see her house then, any relations given you share the last name.

@Yahuda8 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful interview, but very little photos of her whole house.

@VanessaKanbi 3 жыл бұрын

Ill be doing a full house tour

@Wills276 3 жыл бұрын

The house brought me here, the beauty of the outside but I am so disappointed cos it was too much of the talking part.

@edmund6392 3 жыл бұрын

@@VanessaKanbi did she mention any cons regarding building with raffia? Any insight on the durability?

@VanessaKanbi 3 жыл бұрын

@@edmund6392 I will ask this in part 2 thank you for your question

@VanessaKanbi 3 жыл бұрын

@@Wills276 stay tuned for part two which will be full house tour

@nubiacairo8835 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. An absolutely beautiful home. What an amazing woman. Educated. Well traveled, articulate, creative and talented. I hope others will really follow her example since the raffia is readily available and cheap.

@charlenesteward195 3 жыл бұрын

FINALLY! A home in Africa that actually looks warm , cozy and inviting!!! She is spot on! I think this is one of the only ways I would build a home there. It was simply beautiful and organic and it looked like good quality materials that was well built. I didn't think anything like it existed anywhere in Africa. A far cry from everything else that I have seen there. And she is such a beautiful accomplished woman as well.

@nasto4u850 3 жыл бұрын

will you like to visit mama Africa?

@maryannmingle1243 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I would like to own one in Liberia. This is a very good idea. Thank God for wisdom , she is creative.

@withshoeon4288 3 жыл бұрын

Love it... also the awesome artworks. God’s blessings

@42bridges2oceans2 3 жыл бұрын

I have been here in Ghana for 3 months now. I came to start an Industrial Hemp project and live. I planned to build a home from hemp until I viewed your store. I would love to build a house from Rafia and decorate with hemp fabrics and hemp alternatives to plastic. This is so exciting.

@SilviaHarvey 3 жыл бұрын

The house is beautiful, but this woman is amazing!

@roderiquephoton8299 3 жыл бұрын

Lady ur a true artist & a genius. Ur apart of the living truth to show when ones focus & determined u can make ur thoughts a reality. Blessings

@curious493 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Spectacular. 🤩

@jochebedkoomson2464 3 жыл бұрын

Now this is a house I would buy without a blink... All nature and siren.. she's really sophisticated and cultured. God bless you 🙏

@olubunmioluwaleye2160 3 жыл бұрын

I can't just stop listening and watching you Mrs Opheila Akiwome. You're too much. I just feel like jumping over to this awesome apartment

@MenaEsy 3 жыл бұрын

Let me leave here to go manifest such a house for myself😁😁🤣

@fay8717 3 жыл бұрын

Me too !

@jmarieflowers 3 жыл бұрын

Oh for real

@lafete6863 3 жыл бұрын

Love the energy 💯💯💯

@Pennedhaus 3 жыл бұрын

same here :)

@ttbrew47 3 жыл бұрын

I'm with you

@evelyngolden2272 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to build a house from the Rafia Palm in Cote d'Ivoire. Is that possible?

@hajjaashura9219 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a beautiful home ~ I love the organic materials she used for this fabulous home

@angelapinnock3793 3 жыл бұрын

WOW VANESSA, YOU'LL NEVER KNOW HOW TIMELY THIS INFORMATION IS🥰🇬🇧🇬🇭

@mickymouse2445 3 жыл бұрын

That house is so beautifull! Every piece of furniture and how all the pieces work together. So aesthetically pleaseing... Must be amazing to live there...

@angiesilvers2589 3 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful. I love 💕 her energy. I’m sold on this. I wonder how the material is near the ocean/beaches? I’m definitely reaching out to get more details. Vanessa you have the best creative content. Thank You 🙏🏾

@theacharles2172 3 жыл бұрын

Love her spirit of adventure and creativity. Congratulations to her and her hubby for committing and staying together for almost 60 years. Fabulous role model. Just lover her... Thank you for bringing her to the wider public's attention 😊xxxThea from London

@clarenemiller3210 3 жыл бұрын

Yes Vanessa I would very much consider building a home using raffia palm. Ophelia's stunning home speaks volumes to me and thank you for posting this video; I'm going to watch it over and over every chance I get because I am just in awe of Ophelia's interior style and taste - she is very talented. Thank you again Vanessa.