Its developing economy, driven by foreign investments, is appealing to foreign professionals looking for job opportunities as well as businessmen. Ghana is a popular expat destination in West Africa, offering a blend of history, traditions and modernity all at once. American Africans in Ghana by Kevin K. Gaines is similar to a previous book that I reviewed in that it traces the African American expatriate community in Ghana. In this article, you will learn 10 important things to consider before settling in West Africa from a black American expat currently living in Ghana. After her experience, Okufu and her husband packed up their belongings, sold what they couldn't sell, and moved to Ghana in 1990.

John, along with his wife and 5 kids, moved to Ghana from Connecticut to get away from the pressures of America and reinvent themselves in … He is a world-renowned master linguist and the founder of Abibitumi where he specializes in live online and offline teaching of various Afrikan languages, including Akan (Twi), Yoruba, Wolof, Mdw Ntr (Hieroglyphics), and Kiswahili.. Make your expat project in Ghana successful. According to recent reports, about 10,000 African-Americans visit Ghana yearly.

Dr. Obadele Kambon, Nana Kwame has built a successful life in Accra, Ghana after leaving the United States in 2008. Rather than treat them as a group, however, this book focuses on individuals and their personal experiences in the country. Okufu's story mirrors that of many African-Americans who have traveled or made the move back to Africa in an effort to better connect with their roots and ancestry. Currently almost 3,000 American blacks reside in the capital, Accra, the major hub of Ghana.