A Black American woman who moved to Ghana in hopes of starting a new life and launching a business is going viral after posting a heartfelt and frustrated video detailing why she now wants to leave the country.
In the video, she opens up about her struggles adjusting to the realities of daily life in Ghana. Among her main concerns are constant encounters with wildlife in and around her home—including large spiders, scorpions, frogs, and colorful lizards—making her living space feel unsafe and uncomfortable.
“I didn’t come here to be chased around my house by lizards and scorpions,” she said.
But the animals weren’t her only concern. She also spoke about experiencing a 14-hour dumsor (power outage), noting the stark contrast between Ghana’s unstable electricity and the reliable prepaid power system she was used to in the United States.
“You’re supposed to feel comfortable in your home,” she said. “But I don’t. I’m not happy.”
She also expressed frustration over what she describes as repeated attempts to scam her, saying locals assume she is rich simply because she’s American. Additionally, she criticized the high cost of living, lack of familiar snacks and food, and the overall difficulty of settling in.
Despite this, she made clear that her frustrations were not with the people. “I love the people. They’re amazing,” she said. “But when I come back home, reality hits.”
She now plans to return to the U.S. and reopen her businesses there, concluding, “I really tried to make it work, but this isn’t for me.”
Her experience has sparked online conversations about the challenges of relocating to Africa and the importance of managing expectations.
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