Why do Africans Leave While Americans Move in?

Tim Swain shares his journey from first visiting Ghana in 2007 to permanently relocating, revealing how relationships serve as the most valuable currency in Ghanaian society and the cultural adjustments required for successful integration.

• First felt a sense of existing as a human being apart from race when visiting Ghana
• African Americans often don't realize how American they are until living in Ghana
• Local Ghanaians sometimes view diasporans with suspicion or as competition
• Building genuine relationships is complicated by economic disparities and transactional expectations
• Planning a successful move requires understanding your motivations, securing finances, and making connections
• Education system and colonial legacies continue to impact Ghanaian identity
• Moving to Ghana requires a two-year planning process considering schools, healthcare, and income sources
• Recently received Ghanaian citizenship through a government program for the African diaspora
• Developed a comprehensive relocation guide addressing housing, banking, and systemic differences

Check out Tim's Move to Ghana Guide for detailed information on relocating successfully, including 40-50 essential questions to ask when renting or buying a home, and a complete relocation timeline.

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