Why not? 1.2 billion people and about half of them United fans. Place to discuss all things concerning the birthplace of civilization. Please keep the coming to America and Wakanda jokes to a minimum.
The Africa Thread
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Heard a place carrying 150 people crashed going to Nairobi.
Hmm great thread idea, where do we start?
History, politics, economy, music, tourism...
Are you from anywhere in Africa @freeurmind ?
I came back from Ghana on Friday, and the more I visit the more im convinced I need to retire early and settle out there.
History, politics, economy, music, tourism...
Are you from anywhere in Africa @freeurmind ?
I came back from Ghana on Friday, and the more I visit the more im convinced I need to retire early and settle out there.
Which part of Ghana are you or your family from?
I’m from Accra, my dad is from Cape Coast - I went to his hometown and fell in love with the place
Africa is big.
Ok thanks. Have spent about 6/8 months in Ghana in total over the years, mainly in Sekondi-Takoradi but have also spent some time in Accra, Kumasi and Sefwi-Wiawso. Have been through Cape Coast on numerous occasions and visited the Cape Coast Castle.
Yes I hail from Windhoek, Namibia. Moved back a couple of years ago after time spent in the States for studies and work. Really glad I made the decision, life is quite good here as long as you have a good income and it's good to be close to family and to actively make a contribution towards the country's development.
A tragedy, no survivors.
Half of Africa are United fans?
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Nice! For work?
How did you find it?
Beautiful, I can’t wait to visit Namibia one day
Yes for work, first time in 1985 spent three months, over time the infrastructure, services etc. vastly improved.
I found people are very friendly.
Only problem I'm not a great fan of heat.
Lovely, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
When was the last time you visited? The improvements to infrastructure in the last 10 years or so have really surprised me from when I first started going back in the early 00’s
The heat can be unbearable, the strength of the sun really is something else during the warm seasons, I could barely move without beginning to sweat when I was out there
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The last time was around 2011. Yes just step outside and start sweating.Lovely, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
When was the last time you visited? The improvements to infrastructure in the last 10 years or so have really surprised me from when I first started going back in the early 00’s
The heat can be unbearable, the strength of the sun really is something else during the warm seasons, I could barely move without beginning to sweat when I was out there
Although through work I was in contact with Ghana many times a day every day for 30 years.
Were you born there or did you do any schooling there?
I went to Zambia in 2011 and it's one of my favourite places I've ever been. Spent a night in Lusaka, then 2 days in Livingstone and a week up in Mfuwe and the South Luangwa national park. Just an incredible place with brilliant people and the most stunning landscape and wildlife I've ever seen.
Otherwise I've been to South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Mauritius and Morocco as well as living in the Seychelles for four years. Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique and Madagascar are high up on my bucket list to visit.
Otherwise I've been to South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Mauritius and Morocco as well as living in the Seychelles for four years. Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique and Madagascar are high up on my bucket list to visit.
https://www.economist.com/leaders/2019/03/07/the-new-scramble-for-africa
Saw this fairly interesting piece that seemed relevant here.
Saw this fairly interesting piece that seemed relevant here.
Bit random, what makes you ask?
I was gonna say you might get chewed and spat out by locals if you decided to emigrate. A long holiday is one thing but permanence doesn't always turn out how you want it to.
@diarm How was Morocco?
She doesn’t have to live right next to the lions
So predominantly the Western region. I really want to explore the Northern region, because I've only been exposed to the glamour side of Ghana due to a wealthy family member that lives in Ghana
I am jealous. I would love to go to Ghana. Africa in general is somewhere I would love to spend a lot of time. The breadth of cultural and geographical variety across the continent is just staggering.
Also, and I’m sorry but I have to say it, but African women are far and away the most beautiful in the world.
Yes, I've spent some time in Sefwi-Wiawso which is a long way from the glamour side of Ghana in the middle of the bush and in Kumasi in the Ashanti region but have never been further north than that.
The rains are blessed.
I was born there, but moved when I was 5 - why would I get ‘chewed and spat out by locals’ for emigrating?
Yeah I really can't wait to explore other African countries in the near future too ideally with some people who know the area & can speak the language.I am jealous. I would love to go to Ghana. Africa in general is somewhere I would love to spend a lot of time. The breadth of cultural and geographical variety across the continent is just staggering.
Also, and I’m sorry but I have to say it, but African women are far and away the most beautiful in the world.
Going to Nigeria next week. Looking forward to it.
Which part?
Both Lagos and Ibadan. Ibadan is a big town not too far from Lagos. That's where I'm from.
I'm starting a business over there so I'll be going often over the next year.
Nice! Mind sharing a bit about the business you'll be starting?
I wanna drive to Nigeria next time i'm in Ghana and explore a bit
Cape Town born and bred. Still living here.
More of property. I got two pieces of land in different areas in Ibadan and looking to develop it. If it's successful, it's something I'd like to get into long-term. The currency situation has made something like that possible. I'd never be able to do something like that in the UK on my salary.
Fantastic. You seem like quite the ambitious individual.
The exchange rate with UK and African countries is insane. £48 is about 300GH cedis. That can buy me years supply of etor.I'd never be able to do something like that in the UK on my salary.
Funny you say that, I'm thinking of buying land in Cape Coast and possibly Accra for the same reason - like you said the currency conversion is crazy. Also next time I go i'm going to open an account with Barclays because the interest rate in Ghana is 13%! With a £10k yearly transfer limit.More of property. I got two pieces of land in different areas in Ibadan and looking to develop it. If it's successful, it's something I'd like to get into long-term. The currency situation has made something like that possible. I'd never be able to do something like that in the UK on my salary.
Luckily my mum has already built some houses and collects rent so long term i'd love to just manage a decent property portfolio
Every time I think about the currency conversion rates with African countries i'm brought back to this video
I'm lucky to have come to the UK but I'm not confident I'll settle here. My dad worked for a UK company all his adult life in both the UK and Nigeria. Going by his experiences, I think it's important to have something you're doing for yourself.
I know right. My dad is retired and my mum is a university lecturer on peanuts. I send about £500 to them every month and it usually covers most of their expenses for the entire month. She even gives some of it out. A big load of bread is the equivalent of 15p.