The Works Lifestyles of Repatriates in Ghana-gctid101254

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The Works & Lifestyles of        Repatriates in Ghana

Success is generally measured by ones ability        to adapt to their environment and then excel in albeit unfamiliar        surroundings.  Our evolution as a people is most miraculous,        considering how we grew accustomed to the most debase existence only to        emerge victors, conquerors of our own destiny.  Grant it, we have yet        a ways to go before we completely realign our stars, we are making        wonderful strides, amidst all the resistance.  This page acknowledges        the works of many repatriates, each with their own story, but all        exemplifying that spirit that makes us great and clearly showing        the potential of our impact given we are granted the support that we        deserve.

                       

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	Established in 1956, Gaisie Zwennes Hughes & Co. is        one of the oldest, most reputable businesses on our lists.  This        law firm is a result of Trinidadian and Ghanaian partnership.  It        has flourished over the years and now enjoys the distinction acquired        through timeless principles of integrity, professionalism and the        assured commitment to providing sound advice and legal services to its        clients.                             http://gzhlaw.com/
	Dr. Marcus Mann was the first to introduce Chiropractic        services in Ghana.  His work has advanced the field tremendously and        his services are acclaimed by the "who's who" in Ghana. His practice is 10        years young and he is doing marvelous business.  He is probably one of our most successful entrepreneurs,        with clinics dotted all throughout the country and setting a        gleaming example of  a dream manifest.                     http://www.creatingwellnessKmt.com/index.php
	Dr. Brain Cox has also found success in the field        of alternative health, through chiropractics.  He has joined the        campaign in educating the masses via direct assistance and through media        broadcasts.  The reverse of the brain drain means an influx of        intellectual property, which is the wisdom shared by the likes of those        in the field.              http://www.thespinalclinic.com/
	This brother is hard core.  The water business is        probably one of the most competitive businesses, with a dozen well        established companies distributing water throughout Ghana.  To get        in an industry that is already well entrenched by the indigenous        entrepreneurs takes tiger balls, but to  rise above the heap to be one of        the most reputable water suppliers in all of Ghana, takes that hustle        and flow he must of picked up along the way, from up the way.         Kudoos.              http://www.icecoolwater.com/
	Assase Pa is a company started by a collective of repats and        indigenous, under the auspices of the Hebrew Israelites.  Together        they have embarked upon a crunited snakesde to educate Ghanaians to better        lifestyle habits, starting with what we put in our mouths.  First        they opened a restaurant, sister to their Altanta based Soul Veg and now        they have opened up a factory, specializing in all things soy.              http://www.modernghana.com/news/37221/1/soya-bean-processing-factory-starts-production.html
	Yes organic farms is one of the only organic farms in Ghana, founded by       Dahveed Jawara.  Presently the farm produces the following herbs and        vegetables: collards, spinach, kale, parsley, moringa, cashews,        avocados, mangoes, almonds, and passion fruit, for starters.         Unfortunately it is very hard, almost impossible to find fruits and        vegetables in Ghana that aren't contaminated with pesticides and the        like.  This is a much needed enterprise, right forward to basics.              http://www.yesmoringafarms.com
	Brandon Rogers is a native of Orlando who decided        to move to Ghana to get some hands-on experience building affordable        homes after a stint at a design firm in the states. Now, instead of        sitting in a                     cubicle, he spends his time developing affordable housing schemes        and putting them into action. He's studied a variety of practical        building techniques, and gets fully involved in every stage, enabling        him to get a feel for the most sensible approaches.         Read more:                     Inhabitat Reader Builds Sustainable Homes in Ghana Earth Bag Home –        Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World
	An instructor by calling, Obadele Kambon has turned        his talents into a far reaching commodity which he shares with Kmtyws        clear across the globe.  In addition to his teaching skills he has        a vast grasp on the world wide web and thus operates a site from which        he offers classes in Kmtyw languages and knowledge of self.         Instead of reinventing the wheel, he simply continued doing what he was        doing in the West, now just under palm trees.              http://www.abibitumikasa.com/
	An aspiring designer with style and flavor to spare,       Empress Fomeya launched her line in 2007 and has never looked back.         She presently has a shop in Accra's swanky Osu area, where she takes        special orders and features her latest designs.              http://www.empresscreations.net/
	This outfit is headed by the Honorable Yaw Akyeaw,        a business man on a mission.  Through his company he offers        numerous services including, but not limited to sourcing commodities,        real estate and consultation.  He has developed inroads to many of        Ghana's mines and farms and offers direct linkage to the source.         His works often take him beyond these borders, but when available, he is        the most sincere, down to earth person to deal with, a rare trait        amongst entrepreneurs.                       http://www.astarinternational.com/
	The largest internet cafe in a 50 mile radius is owned and        operated by Jah B, an elder Bobo Shanti with one foot on the        mountain, the other solidly planted on the ground.  Living more        than 2 hours journey away from  Accra he realized the need for        state-of-the-art internet communications and thus offered to fill that        void.  The result is business center that provides its clients the        conveniences of Accra, while living in a remote village.         233-24-405-3665
	Larona Lollie started by making banana coconut        bread and peanut butter cookies to sell in the stores in her community.         Later she enrolled in a soap making course at the Liberian Refugee camp        and continued to learn through instruction and practice using Shea        butter, Cocoa butter, hibiscus, neem, virgin coconut oil and a host of        other wonderful ingredients nature has provided in Ghana. Indigenous        Flair has flourished into a company that provides employment for people        in her community as well as supports shea, herb and oil producers in        Ghana.       http://indigenousflair.com/
	In addition to this site, which generates healthy interest        and various contracts, I also dabble in natural beauty products.         My background is in entertainment, but through self exploration I found        I had a knack for creating wonderful body balms and soaps.           As part of my portfolio, it is a key asset that I plan to develop into a        lovely business for my children's children.              http://www.esheabutter.com

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Pongezi Mganga @Obadele Kambon for this recognition!

This list is quite encouraging. My wife and I are actively involved in sustainable organic agriculture and are pleased to know that there is a market for our work in Ghana. One question however, how are Kmtyw repatriates from America dealing with their inability to own land? I could see this as being a challenge for folks who seek to do work that is as localized as food production or even infrastructure development.

HD

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Heru Djet;101613 wrote: Pongezi Mganga @Obadele Kambon for this recognition!

This list is quite encouraging. My wife and I are actively involved in sustainable organic agriculture and are pleased to know that there is a market for our work in Ghana. One question however, how are Kmtyw repatriates from America dealing with their inability to own land? I could see this as being a challenge for folks who seek to do work that is as localized as food production or even infrastructure development.

HD

Asante Mganga @Heru Djet,

The land ownership piece isn't an issue if you know how to deal. Ras AriEl who owns the Info-Ghana site would be a good person to discuss how to work it.