Ghanaian SHS Graduate Cries Out As Parents Send Her To Côte d'Ivoire For Further Studies, Video

Ghanaian SHS Graduate Cries Out As Parents Send Her To Côte d'Ivoire For Further Studies, Video

  • A video of a Ghanaian lady expressing her frustration after arriving in Côte d'Ivoire has got people talking
  • After arriving in the country for further studies, the lady lamented that she was struggling due to the language barrier
  • Many people who took to the comment section of the video have shared varied opinions regarding her concerns

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A young Ghanaian lady has opened up about her ordeal in Côte d'Ivoire after relocating to the neighbouring country to further her education.

In a video that has since gone viral on TikTok, the young lady stated that the decision for her to study in Côte d'Ivoire was made by her parents.

Photo of a young Ghanaian SHS graduate lamenting in video.
Ghanaian SHS Graduate laments as she ends up in Cote Divoire for university. Photo credit: @whiteyaababy4/TikTok
Source: TikTok

Looking visibly sad, the lady said living in Côte d'Ivoire as a student is challenging because she does not speak French.

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"I went to class today, and I had difficulty getting along because I don't understand French. I am very outspoken, but I am currently unable to chat with people here. I have become a stranger."

The video concluded with the lady urging her loved ones to remember in prayers.

At the time of writing the report, the video had raked in over 1000 likes and 200 comments

Watch the video below:

Ghanaians react to the lady's concerns

Social media users who took to the video's comment section wondered why Côte d'Ivoire was chosen for the lady as the country to further education.

khakie latez commented:

"So ur parents mean ivory coast education is better Dan Ghana own ana."

Winifred commented:

"Now you want to come , when you were at Yesu mmo you never took French serious."

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MÇ Løvër replied:

"I'm a Ghanaian but I stay in lvory coast (port bouet - Anani) can we be friends."

Mumin added:

"Please why such decision from your parents? What exactly do they want you to study?"

SirLimit reacted:

"I was born in Ivory Coast n after my studies there, I was brought to Ghana to further my education. initially I struggled with the English, but know all is OK. I'm a proud bilingual."

Ivorian lady speaks Twi

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that an Ivorian lady is trending after a video of her speaking Twi went viral on social media.

In a video, she first spoke French but then switched to Twi, all in a bid to prove her admiration for Ghana.

She then admonished Ghanaians to eat Acheke, a popular delicacy consumed by both Ghanaians and Ivorians.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Philip Boateng Kessie (Human-Interest editor) Philip Boateng Kessie started writing for YEN.com.gh in 2022 and is the Head of the Human Interest desk. He has over six years of experience in journalism and graduated from the University of Cape Coast in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Philip previously served as a reporter for Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL) and as a content writer for Scooper News. He has a certificate in Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: philip.kessie@yen.com.gh.