Gambian Migrant in Ghana Calls the Country the Best Among Six He Has Visited, Video

• A Gambian man praised Ghana’s peace and hospitality after relocating for work and living here for three months
• The Gambian man also said Ghana was the best among the six countries he had visited, and shared plans to bring his family over
• He admired Ghanaian fufu over daily rice, saying it made him strong and hardworking, unlike his diet back home

A Gambian man based in Ghana has stirred conversations after sharing his thoughts about the country, months after relocating.

A Ghanaian content creator, identified as Gosher, shared the moment when he had a conversation with the Gambian man who relocated to Ghana in search of better opportunities.

After being identified by his nationality, the unnamed foreigner was asked to share more of his thoughts about Ghana. According to him, he had been in the country for about three months, and he admires Ghana because of its serene atmosphere.

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Gambian national praises Ghana

While expressing his deep admiration for Ghana, he disclosed that, amongst the six countries he had visited in his lifetime, Ghana happens to be the best of them all. He also praised its citizens for being peaceful and welcoming.

When asked why he came to the country, he explained that when he jetted in the first time, he was intrigued and decided to settle down and work permanently. He also stated his plans to bring his family over.

In his words:

"I plan to bring them here. Even my son, I plan to bring him to continue his schooling here. That’s why I’m working hard to achieve something."

When asked about the food, he enthusiastically explained that he now prefers the Ghanaian dish fufu over rice, a staple in The Gambia. He humorously stated that fufu makes him strong and hardworking.

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He said:

"I don’t eat rice because in Gambia, they eat rice every day. I eat fufu. You know, you see, I’m very strong and hardworking because I don’t eat rice."

He also highlighted a significant positive experience at the border, noting that the Ghanaian border crossing is the best because officials do not harass travellers for money, unlike in other countries he has entered.

Watch the video below:

Ghana-based Gambian commends Ghana, stirs reactions

YEN.com.gh collected reactions from Ghanaians who watched the video on Gosher's X page. Some of the comments are below.

@Mujrah101 said:

"We the people in it want to vanish, and you are happy to be here. 😂"

@TamatokeC commented:

"I think non-Ghanaians need a work permit, which is renewable at a fee, before they start to do any job in Ghana."

@Mr_Eshun_Cashes said:

"You wouldn't know how valuable Ghana is until you travel to other African countries; the moment you say you are a Ghanaian, come see."

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@aaron_apraku commented:

"This is awesome. If not for NPP and NDC, we’d be better."

Black American tourist calls Ghana home

YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that 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.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh