Ghanaians In Hamburg To Meet Their Ambassador

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Peace 10 years ago

This is a very well written article, exposing the negative,irresponsible, awkward attitude of the Ghanaians in Germany and elsewhere in the diaspora. Sadly, all the uncouth and unangenehme Haltungen der Ghanaer/-innen are str ...
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This is a very well written article, exposing the negative,irresponsible, awkward attitude of the Ghanaians in Germany and elsewhere in the diaspora. Sadly, all the uncouth and unangenehme Haltungen der Ghanaer/-innen are strongly believed to come from Hamburg and its vicinities.
Unfortunately, this visit will never bring a positive reform, because the negative attitude of the old "Bürger" ist sehr tief verankert. Certainly, it'll be very good for them if They could change for the best. His Excellency has got a herculian job to do besides his Berlin and Ghana Assignments.
CNA 10 years ago

Thank you very much for your Article! Besser geht`s nicht mehr. Das ist die Wahlheit und nicht anders. Danke

Thank you very much for your Article! Besser geht`s nicht mehr. Das ist die Wahlheit und nicht anders. Danke
Kwobia (Toronto ) 10 years ago

Funny,I'm here in Toronto,and I get the impression that the issues you are addressing
are the same here as well.While all of us speak
English,some Ghanains do not acknowledge
those who do not speak their tribal language.

Funny,I'm here in Toronto,and I get the impression that the issues you are addressing
are the same here as well.While all of us speak
English,some Ghanains do not acknowledge
those who do not speak their tribal language.
JOE D 10 years ago

With the tribalistic comment.I can say is mostly Ashantis doing that.And that is the truth.The moment somebody does,t speak akan then he is not a Ghanaian.This is what they even tell the Germans sometimes.So one sometimes go ...
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With the tribalistic comment.I can say is mostly Ashantis doing that.And that is the truth.The moment somebody does,t speak akan then he is not a Ghanaian.This is what they even tell the Germans sometimes.So one sometimes goes to an office and will be surprise he is being told he is not a Ghanaian cause he doesn,t speak Ashanti.Or he doesn,t like like Ashant.esp. if u have a muslim or Hausa name.
James 10 years ago

Come on,wake up Ghanaians in Germany!You flew to Germany voluntarily to struggle.What do you expect Ghana's ambassador to do for you? You are not on Ghana Government scholarships.Go back home.

Come on,wake up Ghanaians in Germany!You flew to Germany voluntarily to struggle.What do you expect Ghana's ambassador to do for you? You are not on Ghana Government scholarships.Go back home.
Kojo T 10 years ago

The Hamburg authorities say they are struggling to find shelter for the men and women from Libya, Ghana and Togo.

They fle Libya after the overthrow of the government 2011 and we sit boasting abolut our wealth?

The Hamburg authorities say they are struggling to find shelter for the men and women from Libya, Ghana and Togo.

They fle Libya after the overthrow of the government 2011 and we sit boasting abolut our wealth?
Opoku Kwarteng 10 years ago

Hello Bro. Joe D., if I may say so, you are rather inclined to or give the thinking you are rather tribalistic. Nowhere did the author state in his write-up that Ashantis are tribal. Black on white, he stated that we, the Gha ...
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Hello Bro. Joe D., if I may say so, you are rather inclined to or give the thinking you are rather tribalistic. Nowhere did the author state in his write-up that Ashantis are tribal. Black on white, he stated that we, the Ghanaian immigrants in Germany and world wide, make tribalism one of the main obstacles that hinders or prevents us from advancement and development. Fact is Ashantis are very open-armed and heartily welcome every tribe in their midst. This is what you and your sort always reluctantly and vigorously do not acknowledge, admit or accept.

What is actually wrong if one is loyal to his/her tribal or social group or heritage? Do you want to tell us because the Bavarians/Bayer (Southern Germany) is tribalistic due to the fact that their political party, the CSU is only popular within the Bavarian borders?

And from your excerpt below, I can`t hold back from laughter.

"The moment somebody does,t speak akan then he is not a Ghanaian.This is what they even tell the Germans sometimes.So one sometimes goes to an office and will be surprise he is being told he is not a Ghanaian cause he doesn,t speak Ashanti.Or he doesn,t like like Ashant.esp. if u have a muslim or Hausa name".

Don`t we have Ghanaians who are muslims back home? And please don`t confuse yourself or people with Akan and Ashanti. These are two entities. Akan is the general classification of the twi-speaking folks and the Ashantis/Asantes are a folk within the Akan. For me what you stated up there is just a framed-up story to back your claim and to defame the Ashantis.

Please scroll down to B. Ghanattah`s comments and read it. You`ll be enlightened if you don`t happen to be a `baldhead`.

For your information, no Ashanti will ever claim a non-Ashanti speaking Adongo (Farafara), Saglo (Sisala), Dramani (Gonja), Martey Korley (Krobo) Their (Ewe), Andani (Dagomba/Dagbon) Yankson (Fantse) to mention but a few, is not a Ghanaian.

Make no mockery of yourself.

PLEASE NO INSULTS.
Samir 10 years ago

I have read this piece and I can tell you it has been one of the best pieces ever written.Tribalism is no Ghana canker but an Africa in general canker.What is really drawing us aback is tribalism and besides these fake Pastor ...
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I have read this piece and I can tell you it has been one of the best pieces ever written.Tribalism is no Ghana canker but an Africa in general canker.What is really drawing us aback is tribalism and besides these fake Pastors who are tiring families apart.When a brother or sister struggles to help his brother or sister come overseas they never appreciate the effort but rather later on turns against his sister or brother and even refuses to speak to the brothers or sisters who helped him or her get here.We really have an uphill battle on our hands.Now the question some Ghanaians or Africans continue to ask is whether it is better to help or not to help because others have had very bad experiences.Food for thought.Sad indeed.It should be betterand can be better than this.If you have better thoughts or inputs bring it up.Thanks.
Before & After 10 years ago

What do you expect when some Ghanaians openly say that "English or a foreign language has no value". They make these statements yet they find illegal means to enter foreign lands expecting milk and honey to flow down their th ...
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What do you expect when some Ghanaians openly say that "English or a foreign language has no value". They make these statements yet they find illegal means to enter foreign lands expecting milk and honey to flow down their throats and be treated like royalty. They find it difficult integrate because they can not read and understand the language spoken, therefore they score zero on cultural adaptation. Tribalism is the main problem because even when they are abroad, some tribes still look down on others. I have been to Frankfurt and Treviso, and where tribalism among Ghanaians is so high. "pimpiniis" sect, "nyebro" sect, "abosti" sect- all the sects are present. If Ghanaians learn to appreciate that Ghana is beyond tribal sentiments, then they can live in unity and get help from other Ghanaians living there. Try Tottenham and Broadwater farm, it is just like listening to a serial callers and foot soldiers in Ghana.
B. Ghanattah 10 years ago

Dear Ambassador I give you B for the effort. What puzzles me is how deep routed tribalism have cropped up in any discussion and comments posted on this site.Tribalism is highly routed in Ghana at all levels. So when we travel ...
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Dear Ambassador I give you B for the effort. What puzzles me is how deep routed tribalism have cropped up in any discussion and comments posted on this site.Tribalism is highly routed in Ghana at all levels. So when we travel to foreign lands we carry it with us.Tribalism should be a national issue and routed out in Ghana not in Germany.Look at Ghana today and people in power and government. Listen to the names and see which tribes are in positions, especially the security services.How did this this happen. Rawlings ruling the country for so many years put his tribe at the pinnacle of the economic pole. So don't tell me about tribalism. It is a national cancer which has been perpertrated by NDC for years. It has been their modus operandi to rule by exclusion not inclusion. Look at how Scholarships are awarded in Ghana. Listen to the names. Look at the employement picture. Don't tell me about tribalism. It is not the Ashantis. Why don't you speak the truth for once. Tribalism is National issue and must be dealt with in Ghana.
Kojo T 10 years ago

Refusing to learn the language , should we go far? How many Asantes want to speak ga or hausa? They will speak Twi to you. Now they go abroad with the same attitude. Who is to blame . Now iif you refuse to learn English how d ...
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Refusing to learn the language , should we go far? How many Asantes want to speak ga or hausa? They will speak Twi to you. Now they go abroad with the same attitude. Who is to blame . Now iif you refuse to learn English how do you get the jobs? Equip yourself before shouting tribalism
Opoku Kwarteng 10 years ago

My Brother Kojo,

it`s been decades. How are you?

Well, I feel it`s a pleasure to have a word or two in regard to your comment above. If I happen to be wrong, please, don`t hesitate to correct me.

Now, it really marve ...
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My Brother Kojo,

it`s been decades. How are you?

Well, I feel it`s a pleasure to have a word or two in regard to your comment above. If I happen to be wrong, please, don`t hesitate to correct me.

Now, it really marvels me entirely to read that coming from you.

As a matter of fact, twi isn`t the only language spoken in Ghana just as english is not the only language in the world. But, if you`ll agree with me, perhaps not, twi is spoken widely than any other language even english, which is the official language as based on facts. This is also what most of the other folks at home including you, fail to recognize.

If you`d be honest, if I may ask you, listening to the many fm radio stations on air or on the web, tell me how many of those stations on air are of the other languages besides twi? Definitely, a few, if not none.

To tell you, I schooled earlier in Bole, learned Gonja. My siblings schooled in Tamale, they learned Dagbon. My first degree cousins scholled in Kpandu, the learned ewe and are fluent which means we Ashantis/Asantes do learn other Ghanaian languages simply because the youth always mingle with the other folks. If you will give in, I am sure, you understand twi or probably speak that fluently. How could it be?

In my personal point of view our brothers and sisters abroad who for the sake of hard cash have no time to learn the language of their host countries and that not only Ghanaians or Asantes (as you stated) alone.

Frankly speaking, I know some Ghanaian doctors/dentists, lawyers who are twis in Germany so what is your problem?

And for your information
it is not the twi speaking Ghanaian immigrants who can`t or won`t learn the language. There are Grushis, Sisalas, Dagbons, Gas, Ewes and a lot of Ghanaians included.

Do you expect a Dagbon or Hausa who didn`t attend a school (western) but Makalanta in Ghana to go to a german language school to read and write? Are you serious?

Bro. Kojo, please, leave us (Ashantis/Asantes) alone and don`t be one of those people because I know how objective you are.

Have a nice day.
Sammy Kweks 10 years ago

You talk about tribalism, yet you only mentioned JJr and NDC in your example. What was the RATIO OF AKANS/other_tribes in top positions when NPP was in power. First remove the LOG that is in your eyes, only then will you see ...
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You talk about tribalism, yet you only mentioned JJr and NDC in your example. What was the RATIO OF AKANS/other_tribes in top positions when NPP was in power. First remove the LOG that is in your eyes, only then will you see clearly to remove the splint in others eyes.

Yes, there is tribalism in our society, but you are clearly part of the problem.
Cynthia 10 years ago

Das ist gut gesagt aber, wir sind gezwungen in Ghana haus zu Bauern weil wir hier in Europa sind, auch wenn wir unter 1000 Euro verdient. Es ist so das sobald Mann aus Ghana abreisen hat man alles verloren. Becauce there is ...
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Das ist gut gesagt aber, wir sind gezwungen in Ghana haus zu Bauern weil wir hier in Europa sind, auch wenn wir unter 1000 Euro verdient. Es ist so das sobald Mann aus Ghana abreisen hat man alles verloren. Becauce there is no Govement in Ghana provide Mietwohnung. So i thing we will continue struggle in Germany
Yaw 10 years ago

I´ll like to meet or call you to see what we can do to help ourselves and our folks.I´m good in helping those who are interested in keeping their physical body fit and also for those who are interested in optimal use of the ...
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I´ll like to meet or call you to see what we can do to help ourselves and our folks.I´m good in helping those who are interested in keeping their physical body fit and also for those who are interested in optimal use of the mind,i take care of that also.I´ll help without payment ´cos i love doing it.I led a group of my former co-workers and the feedback was good.When i see what most of our people eat and the time they take in such foods i´m not suprised that we are having health problems leading to prematured deaths.One area that i´ve also observed very well is the stuff we mentally take in every sunday at the churces,sorry but some are unwholesome.It´s therefore not suprising to see that though most of our folks always attend churches nothing in their lives reflect what they claim.I´m ready to help and i hope together we can do something
Awuah Nkrumah USA 10 years ago

Ghanaians everywhere should realize that tribalism is ignornace and need to stop. It does not help a nation or individuals to grow. There is good and bad in every group. Good education is what we need to stop this poison.

Ghanaians everywhere should realize that tribalism is ignornace and need to stop. It does not help a nation or individuals to grow. There is good and bad in every group. Good education is what we need to stop this poison.
gokgg 10 years ago

U forgot to mention the fact that we Ghanaians here in Germany are very MATERIALISTIC. we want to impress otheres by wearing the latest clothes, shoes, etc.

Another fact with the education is that a lot of Ghanian and afr ...
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U forgot to mention the fact that we Ghanaians here in Germany are very MATERIALISTIC. we want to impress otheres by wearing the latest clothes, shoes, etc.

Another fact with the education is that a lot of Ghanian and african kids dont get an admission to high school becaused teachers often look at the social background of the kids.

Some parents really have to ''fight'' so that their kids can got to highschool.

Another reason why parents encourage their kids to study in britain is the fact that Britain has a well established community of african and carribean academics. So the parents then have the impression that their kids will have better cgances up there than here in Germany where africans are trested as second class citizens.

Another fact is that Ghanaian/African qualifications are not recognised here in Germany.

So it can happen that a someone who was a secretary in Ghana has to go and clean.
Sammy Kweks 10 years ago

The days we collected valuable items on the streets for free is “vorbei” (over).....NA WAAA OOOO, BURGER DON FINISH. NO OLD FRIDGES allowed in Ghana.

The days we collected valuable items on the streets for free is “vorbei” (over).....NA WAAA OOOO, BURGER DON FINISH. NO OLD FRIDGES allowed in Ghana.
NII BII 10 years ago

ASHANTES CAME TO ACCRA AND REFUSED TO SPEAK GA ,THEY WENT TO FRANCE REFUSED TO SPEAK FRENCH AND ALSO IN GERMANY THEY DONT WANT TO LEARN GERMAN , ARE YOU FOOLS OR YOU ARE NOT GOOD IN LANGUAGES?,POOR SOULS

ASHANTES CAME TO ACCRA AND REFUSED TO SPEAK GA ,THEY WENT TO FRANCE REFUSED TO SPEAK FRENCH AND ALSO IN GERMANY THEY DONT WANT TO LEARN GERMAN , ARE YOU FOOLS OR YOU ARE NOT GOOD IN LANGUAGES?,POOR SOULS
Ni-Akompi Ofadi Nsuro 10 years ago

I arrive in Hamburg in the year 1971 January. After obtaining my German language Certificate from Ilingua Sprach Schule near Hauptbahnhoff.I went to an Office called the Partnerschaft (I do not know if it still exits). From t ...
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I arrive in Hamburg in the year 1971 January. After obtaining my German language Certificate from Ilingua Sprach Schule near Hauptbahnhoff.I went to an Office called the Partnerschaft (I do not know if it still exits). From there to the Fachhocschule in Beliner Tor (near the Polizei Presidium). After my entrance exammination, I have to do a two years practical training "Praktikan Ausbildung. After two years you are allowed to enter the University of Science & Technology, in you pass you precticals.I graduated as a Diplom Ingeneer in Algemein Electrotechnik in the year 1997. Are you Guys doing the same or you still go round Arbei suchen like many."Chef Abeit, sauber machen oder Putzen? Na so Was?. I was even sacked by some Ashanti Guy's from a hostell in Schenefeld for going to school instead of going to wash cars or sauber machen. Not all the Ashantis, I know Osei Kwame, James Ofosu Mensah, Steve Asiedu. They were good mates of mine from Universitaete Damtor. In Gernany, if you want to learn, they will help you. So mach Hinne. ASk Dr Dokyi
The Trucker 10 years ago

You have touched the heart of the matter. Ghanaians living in countries like Germany where English is not the first language need to make an effort to integrate more.Of course there will always be discrimination against the ...
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You have touched the heart of the matter. Ghanaians living in countries like Germany where English is not the first language need to make an effort to integrate more.Of course there will always be discrimination against the darker races but we can help to make our selves more competitive.

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