As Jamaican born in Montego Bay, raised in Washington DC, my first girlfriend now my wife is a Ghanain, we have 2 kids. I have opportunity to visit Ghana for 6 times, we are also building apartments in ABURI MOUNTAINS for rent. Any time I come to Ghana, my blood pressure is very low, 24 hours before leaving to the United States, my blood pressure also going up, I can even sleep in the night in DC. We are currently back to Ghana with our kids for 4 weeks vacation. 95 percent of our apartments are almost done, we'll moved back for good December this year 2022 to Ghana because Africa the Motherland is a paradise to live🌍🇬🇭🇯🇲🌲🌴🌳🤜🏿🤛🏿

Hi .it was nice to stumble on this interview, I feel exactly how this gentleman feels like, having lived in Ghana from age 9 to 19 .my parents are Russian descent. We left Ghana 1979 but Ghana never left me . I have bin living in Canada ever since, but Ghana never left me I will always be that white African boy that I am proud of.

I salute people who accept the positive culture of the place where they live.

YAO van Landwijk, I love the way this man sees life... fantastic interview!!!

Fantastic interview and for me personally very recognizable having lived and worked in the 1980's in Ghana myself .

The guy is very sensible. He's real and has people's skills. Live in the UK but Ghana will be my final destination in the future. GH all any day.

Is astonishing a German born in Ghana, knows more about Ghana than many Ghanaians. If that's a thing

I am of Indian origin but was born in Takoradi...Ghana in 1952. My Dad had a business there for many years. We left for good in 1970 to Dubai.

This man is a true true ghanian with culture. God is great and life is strange you can be a black man but your soul belongs to western world and you can be white with your soul in Africa. Soul is the real in us

RedGold Green 2 days ago As Jamaican born in Montego Bay, raised in Washington DC, my first girlfriend now my wife is a Ghanain, we have 2 kids. I have opportunity to visit Ghana for 6 times, we are also building apartments in ABURI MOUNTAINS for rent. Any time I come to Ghana, my blood pressure is very low, 24 hours before leaving to the United States, my blood pressure also going up, I can even sleep in the night in DC. We are currently back to Ghana with our kids for 4 weeks vacation. 95 percent of our apartments are almost done, we'll moved back for good December this year 2022 to Ghana because Africa the Motherland is a paradise to live🌍🇬🇭🇯🇲🌲🌴🌳🤜🏿

Eti sen Wo ho te sen As a Nigerian/American, who has been to Ghana over 4x, both as a child, and doing work as an adult, including to villages, who has also been to Achimota, and toured the girls secondary schl as a child, I absolutely loved this! Loved what he said about increased wages and benefits. Started a new role and have never been around a more happier productive team, and this is the reason why! When you take care of your workers, they are happy and want to do well for the company. Medase pa to Anna and uncle Yao for this amazing interview. It blessed me much!

Ana, I can’t believe you kept this gem of an interview - which I adjudge your best so far on Ghana - hidden until now! This is a crime! Now you know why you are depressed in Europe. The lack of human relationships is so sad. We may be poor in Ghana, but we know how to touch each other with our humanity. Here in New York City, you dare not look in someone’s face or make eye contact when you are sitting in a crowded train or bus. You have to pretend you don’t see each other. On another point; the other day, I posted on an expatriate forum that the police and those at the airport in Ghana beg for tips and not bribes and do so because it is impossible for them to live on their salaries. From what Yao has told you, you now know how difficult things are for the average Ghanaian worker. With all the lockdowns and whatnots in Europe, I know you, your husband and kids will definitely find your way back to Ghana again and you would not be happier! Wishing your family the best of the season! Keep the gems coming!

There a lot to learn from this Dutch man. Am really impressed with the accurate analysis and solutions he provides for doing business in Ghana. Great segment.

Mr Yao has said the Truth Ghanaians are not lazy you have to pay them well they'll work hard for you

Thanks for this video. After 50yrs, I finally know why everybody in Alogboshie was Ewe. I lived near to the main road from 1970 - 1972, next to what was then Pavillion, (later became Neoplan, I think) after which I relocated to Assylum Down. I also had all my friends in the village and the only shop if I recall was for Mr Yawtey?? Great childhood memories for me during this period/ Thanks again.

Great interview! Yao seems to understand the privilege in which he was born. He appears to have embraced the country, its people and the cultures in all their glory. A true testament to Anna's interviewing style which has made this such an enjoyable watch. Well done!!

Yao is a very interesting person! I always enjoy the conversations I have with him and honestly, he has said things to me, brought different perspectives, which have stuck with me over the years. Was great he has been interviewed finally.

I know Yao. He was a young 7 to 10 year old, when his mum brought him to work occasionally. I worked with his mum at the Ghana National Museums and Monuments Board. His mum was the Librarian and I was an Administrative Assistant at the Registry of the administrative department of GMMB. This was in the seventies. Dr Joyce Aryee worked there too, as Senior Administrative Officer.

This video just made me so nostalgic....I have been to Ghana countless times but now I live in Germany.....just saying hello and chatting and laughing with people in the street or bus is NON EXISTENT here. Lovely content....

My mum is Ewe. I love Ghana, this was a really good interview, is nice to hear the story directly from the horses mouth.

I love the fact that you still have African at your back no matter how the discrimination . Keep pushing africa high. The acheampong family.. we support you guys

I always look forward to your great interviews, I'm a Ghanaian but lives in South Africa

I am not African, do not know how I found this, and I am not even Dutch. I found this video fascinating. I also enjoyed your son in the background playing with the sweet yellow dog. You have such a nice way about you.

Best interview so far Anna 👌! He is so genuine and says it as it is but at the same time throwing a positive light on life in Ghana as a whole. I like the part where he mentioned, the better you pay people to work and show care, the more they put in their best and the company flourishes like in the west. A very neat and educative interview. Love it 😀.

I am proud of you brother Yaw that you make your country Ghana proud and I thank God for people like you.

Awesome interview. Makes one appreciate Ghana and Africa more especially the warmnes of human interaction, which is so key to living a happy life. Thanks Anna!

Loved the interview - key take seats: - human interactions is very important - if you treat employees right and show you care they’ll take care of your business

Anna, this interview was fantastic and what he is saying is universal. I'm sure employers in other contries all over the world could benifit from his words/knowledge.

it’s a nice conversation and relaxing interview , he has the love for his birth place Ghana, he can claim Ghanaian as well. We need more of such interviews

I literally smiled all the way through this video. Yao and his story is fascinating 🤨! Thanks Ana for sharing this incredible interview!

Ive watched majority of your videos. This is by far my favourite. Yao really broke it down. Ive shared with 4 friends already

Very good interview, I liked how you simply allowed him to talk without interrupting. Your line of questioning was also great. Well done 👏🏾

Anna, he seemed to espouse so many of the values and virtues that you identify with concerning Ghana. Particularly interesting was how he enjoys living in that area vs Accra; the freedom and safety the kids enjoy there; the human interactions; the sentiment about northern European weather/climate; etc. Interesting that this was shared when it was shared. We pray wisdom, favor, peace and courage for your family. The pages of your next chapter have not yet been written. This is just a pause. You've been blessed with a broader perspective of what is possible. God bless you all as your family pursue purpose, your passions and what's possible (rather than just what's common.)

He is comfortable in his own skin

Even though you guys live in the Netherlands now I still enjoy your Ghana vlogs better . Great video 🔥

Thank you for this video. I really enjoyed learning about Yao’s experience. Also I’ve watched some of your videos and really like your content.

Anna you are so beautiful and you seem so comfortable in this KZfaq life, it feels like you are made for this. Keep it up. This interview is such a Gem. I can’t wait for you guys to find your way back to Ghana. Happy holiday

Videos like this give me peace of mind.

Uncle Yao hit the nail right on the head, you feel human and not strange in Ghana.

Wow! I really learned a lot from this interview it’s fantastic! I am an African living in the Netherlands, Netherlands is changing too many apartments building being constructed in every space it is terrible no more farm land that had me saying wow! When I first got here. Yes the life here is no fun you feel like you are in prison. Anyway thanks for this lovely interview. God blessed.

Anna you are a good interviewer. You allow your guest to answer the questions fully. Thank you.

i totally agree that everyone should be forced to travel around the world to see what diversity means especially to demystify the myth about Africa and for Africans to build confidence..... great interview once again. very knowledgeable man .we should just pray Africa and for that reason Ghana is not automated like europe, we must protect our values and human relations.Cheers

Spot on! This the best subject you've posted so far. The man is very smart, intelligent, straight forward, honest, etc. Nice one Anna!

When I grow up I want to live like Yao. Simple meaningful life

Very interesting, you should do more content like this. Absolutely love this guy. I am African from Somaliland and I live in the UK but looking to go back to Africa and I follow your content.

Much RESPECT Sir. For being who you are. Watching from Deventer Holland 🇳🇱. YOU ARE INTELLIGENT MAN👍. In Holland sometimes you Greet Someone he will not Respond

This man understand the standard of living in Ghana more than some of we Ghanaians

Its always true,once born a Ghanaian,there is this urge in you that pulls you home no matter where you find yourself ,you feel like coming back home to start something instead

I’m Haitian I don’t even know how I get that interesting video I really like and I have alot of lessons thank you

Very interesting conversation out there

Hi Anna bravo my heart skipped a beat I thought that you somehow find a way to get back. I am so happy that you had this bonus videos hidden away. You are a good listener which makes it easy to to keep the conversation going. Well done and thank you so much.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾♥️♥️ Happy New Year🍾🥂✨💫

I really enjoyed this interview. I live in the US currently, exploring options in the motherland. This is beautiful.

I know Yao and his place at Aburi is amazing 🤩 you guys should visit

Travel is the best education. My wife and I between us have been to over 50 countries.

This interview is fantastic, I completely concor with his views 100%. Job well done!

I learned so much from this interview. Made me reflect on how I can navigate my life here in the states as a young person ❤️ much love

Great interview. Thanks for sharing your story Yao and insights, very valuable

Respect to this man for speaking logical sense. I have watched him some weeks back on another channel. Beautiful structure, must be feel freeing, not my type of accommodation long-term however it would be truly amazing to experience this view and feel and environment to break away from the norm for some months. Impressive structure and appears extremely therapeutic. Thank you for sharing. Peace and Blissings

The interview was great and educational for others. Thanks for your time and for bringing folks interesting informations on your channel. Every country has its plus and minus therefore, it depends on the individual but Africa has its own uniqueness that you can feel and be part of. Some where you know that you are a human being no matter what your skin color is. Folks are call by their real names. Thanks again.

Am a Zambian KZfaqr and I have found this Interview very Educational !

What a beautiful interaction. Thank you Anna for sharing it with us!

Anna this is my 2nd time watching one of your videos. Your interview questions were very insightful. Your guest Mr. Yao was so knowledgeable about culture, business processes & humanity. Great interview!

What a cool human being, I would love to seat down with him and talk about everything, he have a very inspiring perspective of life. Thank you Anna for this interview

The prez, his vice and the finance minister should consult you asap, you're are just too valuable. Thanks sir I've picked valuable lessons for my company.

Awesome interview. 👌 The man spoke realistically. Happy new year.

I really admire Anna so much. Africa (Ghana) is where your heart belongs. I pray one day you will HAVE all it takes to live it UP there. ❤❤❤.

Loved this interview. Very sensible man I can’t wait to get back to Ghana it’s been 2 years now Since I was there

Really good interview. I particularly enjoyed the insights around doing business in Ghana - how many people are underpaid and expected to still perform at a high level. So absurd. Glad to hear this spoken about so intelligently. I've met Yao and his family in person and they are wonderful, hardworking, smart people. Thanks for sharing!

this video is so cool.... And that man was made for the camera... he is so relaxed while sharing his story

Anna you are a budding journalist.. Bringing educational content and relevant topics to the forefront. This was a great conversation. Travel is a privilege but should be necessary to bring cultural and ethnic barriers. Racism is then seen as ignorance...

Great interview. Yaw, I agree with you. There is nothing better than good human interraction. Our culture of greetings and checking on people is great. That is why the rate of sucide in Ghana is comparatively lower than in most European countries. Mbo, lady Acheampong. Hi to the family and let's see you guys again in Accra when you're on vacation.

Omg this guy really opened my eyes about the business part🤯

Can't believe that Iistened to this interview to full. A new subbie. 'Human interaction' is huge in Africa. I am a Nigerian living in America.

Wow......You and Ohene David are doing a good job..the last time King David was interviewing an Austalian who hit hard on African Leaders

Was great watching! be cool if you could add chapters in future videos. but great and insightful episode!

Honestly, the questions was spot on... Well done. Interesting & informative.

Anna, this was perfect, I will finish watching, but had to leave this reaction to Yao doubling wages, so many Ghanaian friends are struggling for work, and being offered wages that are not livable in Accra, that might only cover rent, or sometimes not even transport to and from work, to be then accused of stealing. No wonder the business turned around, things need to change for the better for Ghanaians and Ghana!

The last part of the interview got me shaking my head😍

There's something about Ana. She's very calm, polite etc.

Loved it, very nice conversation Anna, Excellent, Well done, greetings to Mr. Yaw, He's making Ghana Proud, Thank you

Wonderful interview, love the touch of honesty, high walls everywhere. Human interaction is key good quality life

His pronunciation is spot on. He speaks like a typical Ghanaian. I don't know him in real life but I think I like his personality. I learnt allot in this convo

Oh wow, I can't believe this man grew up in Alogboshie Achimota same place I was born and grew up.

Excellent video Mrs. Anna. Definitely shed a powerful light about how technology is destroying human to human relationships, which in turn is causing alot of turmoil in this world. God bless you and your family 👍🏿

Anna when I said hone in your interview skills,I did not mean you are not good, I believe you are great.Its beautiful.I believe you can take it further

Very nice convo! Anna, l pray your family find a nice location in the mountains of Aburi to build your own for the family. Come join us. It is very, very peaceful living around nature and people. I know Ghana and the continent of Africa is calling you. May your passion guide you. ✌

I like him. He is a wise and open minded person.

Fantastic interview. I came here from a link Mr Van Landwijk shared in a Facebook group we both are.

Great interview, from Zambia 🇿🇲

I agreed with him 110% regarding the automated customer service. It is ridiculously annoying and frustrating. I wish they will go back to the way it used to be when I came to the U.S in the early 80's. It can drive you crazy and it induced so much stress on people very simple issues. No wonder even with the best medical system, people are still dying young couple with high level of mass shootings.😮

It’s written Yaw in the Ashanti region and Yao in the eastern. you learn something new each day🇬🇭👍👌

Great interview!!!! More like this!! Agreed Ghanaians aren't lazy, paying horrible isn't right!

I enjoyed the conversation. So much knowledge and I'm from the U.S. He speaks so emotional.

best interview i have listen to in last month of 2020

very insightful interview with Uncle Yao . Learnt a lot from this video.. good job Anna.

Very beautiful conversation

Great interview, very interesting guest. Great job landing this interview.

This man knows all thanks Anna for this wonderful interview.

That's how I was raised...international schools and traveling until age 18, but then I have had trouble truly feeling at home in my home country. I'm in my late 50's and ready to retire overseas!

wooowww !! this is Great...I pray one day you guys find your way back to Ghana