- A Black American tourist said his fifth visit to Ghana, which counted as his first solo trip, confirmed the country felt like home
- He appreciated being warmly welcomed at the airport, where several people greeted him with heartfelt words that gave him a sense of belonging
- The tourist described the journey as a true homecoming and disclosed plans to settle permanently in Ghana
A Black American tourist has touched hearts online after sharing his emotional experience during a solo trip to Ghana.
Source: TikTok
In a video shared online, the unnamed man claimed that he had visited Ghana five times; however, the fifth time became the first time he travelled alone.
The man disclosed that his previous trips were with tour groups. He explained that though those trips were enjoyable, he wanted to explore the country outside the structured environment that came with organised tours.
According to him, from the first time he set foot on Ghanaian soil, he had felt a strong sense of belonging. He claimed that Ghana gave him the feeling of being at home, and happily, his solo trip confirmed it.
In his words:
“I did a solo trip because from the first time I set foot on Ghanaian soil, I knew that it was home. But I wanted to experience it outside of the confines of a group.”
Black American shares experience in Ghana
What moved him most, he recounted, was the reception he received at the airport during his solo visit. He disclosed that multiple people greeted him warmly, and the interaction with them transformed what he had once called a fantasy.
“And so everything that I have heard about the hospitality of the people and the staff here… I’ve only been here a week, they have been instrumental in confirming that my intentions to return are on the right track,” he said.
The tourist described his experience as a genuine “coming home.” He added that his trip cemented his belief that Ghana is his ancestral homeland, a place where he feels a deep connection.
Ending his story, he said that the journey not only strengthened his cultural and emotional ties but also influenced his future plans. He said he now hopes to make Ghana his permanent home.
He said:
“When I walked out of the airport, it wasn’t a fantasy. It was actual people who were saying, ‘Welcome home, brother.'”
Watch the video below:
Foreigner’s comments on Ghana’s hospitality stir reactions
YEN.com.gh collected reactions from Ghanaians who watched the video on TikTok. Some of the comments are below.
Maale said:
“Welcome, bro. Ghana is the best place on planet earth.”
User116352 wrote:
You are warmly welcomed home, buy a house and stay.”
JealBlack commented:
“You obak3 akwaaba welcome.”
Setordzi wrote:
“Oobake anyami.”
Source: TikTok
Nigerian lady shares cultural observations about Ghana
YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that a Nigerian TikToker shared her cultural observations from Ghana, sparking debates with remarks on food, behaviour, and social norms.
She claimed Ghanaians swapped the naming of soup with stew, painted national flag colours everywhere, and minded their business even when problems occurred publicly.
Her comments about phone snatching, teenage motherhood, and crime triggered strong reactions from many who dismissed her views online.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
Source: Yen.com.gh
