Ghanaian Man Treats Chinese Friends to Kokonte, Video Warms Hearts

Ghanaian Man Treats Chinese Friends to Kokonte, Video Warms Hearts

  • A video of a Ghanaian man preparing kokonte for his Chinese friends has surfaced on social media
  • In the video, the kind Ghanaian man could be seen busily stirring the meal, while his friends looked on
  • Netizens who saw the video of the man preparing the meal expressed mixed reactions in the comments section

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A Ghanaian man has melted hearts on social media after preparing a traditional Ghanaian dish, kokonte, for his Chinese friends.

In a touching video that has gone viral, the man took his friend through the process of making the meal, showcasing Ghana's rich culture.

Ghanaian Man, Chinese Friends, Kokonte, Kindness, Frienship, Hospitality
Ghanaian man cooks kokonte for Chinese friends. Image source: Dadenho
Source: TikTok

Kokonte is a local delicacy made from dried and powdered cassava. It is enjoyed in most parts of Ghana with soup.

The man's video begins with the Ghanaian man showing the steps for preparing kokonte. He sat on a stool, a cauldron on fire and a wooden spatula in his hand.

As he stirred the pot and skillfully shaped the dish, his Chinese friends watched in awe, without helping with the process.

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Once the kokonte is ready, the pair would sit down to enjoy the meal, accompanied by a rich soup with chunks of meat and fish.

Watch the video below:

Netizens react as Ghanaian man cooks konkonte

Netizens who saw the video of the Ghanaian man preparing the local dish for his Chinese friends expressed mixed reactions in the comments section. While some commended his hospitality, others were astounded to learn that the Chinese men were going to try the meal.

@Ama beautiful wrote:

"Where is the soup."

@user1859522363024 wrote:

"No wonder konkonte is very expensive lately."

@Kwasi Wusu wrote:

"Ghanaians are too friendly."

@BOSS LADY wrote:

"See the way they are looking at the food."

@seafish200 wrote:

"Omo y3 den?"

@Adez wrote:

"They just want to try everything."

@Yahaya Tahiru a day will come wrote:

"Have 4 galamsay for chinena."

@Eric Aweniak wrote:

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"Bankumah."

@Lâdÿ Døñ Dädã wrote:

"I heard bankuma and abiti."

@Claravasty6 wrote:

"You spoil Ghana land soja come you run."

@user4536370494990 Sumaiyat wrote:

"He said bakuma abiti."

@user2099934201477 wrote:

"l love this kind of life,simple."

@godsbabe30 wrote:

"Did he say ab3tii."

@cayrichs wrote:

"Asia s3 bankuma."

@TnD Prestige Ent wrote:

"Nana AMA ma brown invite them."

@bridgetteadaezeadzah wrote:

"This made me laugh."

@Efya wrote:

"bring me some."

@Pantalon_Qomedy wrote:

"I heard this is bankuma daabi nifama ."

@nana_yaw362 wrote:

"I love the way u guys are relating to each other."

German journalist finds joy in Ghana

In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that a German journalist, Johanna Rudiger, has warmed hearts on social media after sharing her journey of finding joy and fulfilment in Ghana.

In a video shot at the airport, the woman who seemed to be exiting the country to her home touted Ghana as one of the best countries anyone could visit.

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Johanna had been on a short visit, exploring and hanging out with her fans. Speaking on what made Ghana interesting during her stay, she stated that Ghanaians are great and welcoming people.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Jessie Ola-Morris (Human-Interest Editor) Jessie Ola-Morris is a Human Interest editor at YEN.com.gh. She has over three years of experience in journalism. She graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism in 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Her journalism career started with myjoyonline.com, a subsidiary of The Multimedia Group Limited, where she worked as a writer. Jessie also previously served as a multimedia journalist for The Independent Ghana. In 2024, Jessie completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: jessie.ola-morris@yen.com.gh