Low budget clown.

NwaAmaikpe:



Wow.
See Ini, Kate Uche and Rita dancing.
It is a beautiful sight though I question if they are genuinely happy.

I can't help but imagine the bitterness and frustration that eats them up each time they realize they are still spinsters.
It must be such an incomplete sad life for them.
They had the opportunity to build fruitful homes when they were much younger but they blew it because they were carried away with their status.

I pray young women look up to them and realize that getting married when their flower is in full bloom is the smartest thing any lady can do before the tables are turned.

Remember, the evening newspaper only ends up being the wrapper for the next day's akara.

harlee:
u got a 60 days stamp,which means u can stay in Ghana for 60days without issues with immigration right?

That's right, after that you need to visit Immigration to get another stamp if you want to extend your stay.

ELECTRICITY
If I no talk about light, wetin I gain?

Power supply here is 24 hours most of the time. As long as you refill your prepaid meter, you can be sure of electricity.

I can't explain the beauty of returning home and not having to worry if there will be light or not. The places in Nigeria I can use in comparison to the steady power supply are Bonny Island in Rivers State and some parts of Abuja.

To put things in perspective, I have never had a flat phone battery in 3 months.

DonroxyII:
@ misali , I think it should 1ghc= 75naira not what you typed up there !!

You are using 75 naira to exxchange 1ghc but you typed 75ghc exchanged for 1naira.

That was a mistake on my part. Thanks

gentlebullet:

Madam, 500,000 old cedis is new Ghc50 and 50,000 old cedis is new Ghc5.

Oga kindly open your thread and sensitize the general public on Ghanaian currency.

Emmanuelstm:

500,000 cedis in old currency is 50 ghc not 5ghc

A Ghanaian told me this, perhaps she made a mistake.

CURRENCY
The Ghanaian Cedi comes in 6 notes: 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. There is pesewas which is their coins: 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 cedi coin respectively.

I understand there was a time you could fit 1, 000,000gh comfortably in your wallet but things changed, I'm not sure of the story behind that. Some people call the 'old currency' and 'new currency' interchangeably so don't be scared when somebody tells you a bottle of soft drink is 500, 000gh... It's simply 5gh.

Using 1gh = N75, here's the exchange rate:
50gh = N3, 750
20gh = N1, 500
10gh = N750
5gh = N375

Note how there are the same figures on the Cedi, they are known as the Big 6. They fought for the Independence of Ghana.

I'll be telling you what your Cedi can buy for you later on.

LANGUAGE
I used to watch a lot of Ghanaian movies (I still do) and was somewhat accustomed to their use of English but I found myself trying to understand what they were trying to say most of the time when I got here.

Below are some common words and how they are pronounced:

Cup - Cap
Cap - Kep
Cut - Cat
Brush - Brash
Us - Ass
Work - Werk (as in kolewerk)
Church - Cherch
Station - Stayshin
Television - Televishen
Hungry - Hangry (sounds like angry)
Angry - Bored

When someone is angry, he says "I'm bored"

Some common local words, I think it's Twi (pronounced Chwi):

Thank you - Medase
Please - Mepachor
Kwasia - Foolish idiot
How are you - Eti sein
3tw3 - Female s*x organ - pronounced as echwe

Note: the moment you open your mouth, they can tell what African country you come from. More on that later.

Oluwasaeon:
We're one hour ahead of Ghana

Thanks for that, you're right.

Hello!

I've seen a lot of interesting and informative threads in the Travel section and feel like sharing my experience in Ghana as a first timer.

Everything I say would be based on my personal experience and/or findings.
Feel free to drop suggestions, questions and I'll respond as soon as I can.

TRANSPORTATION
I traveled in the month of December last year and I had to first leave for Lagos as I do not reside there, so cost of transportation differs depending on your location.

There are a number of transport companies that ply the Lagos-Accra route daily, such as Chisco, ABC, Efex etc. I boarded GUO in Iyana Ipaja however as suggested by my host and paid the sum of N19, 500 using a Virgin Passport. Some people traveled with their National ID or other means of identification.

We were each given a pack of rice and stew with beef and left the park at approximately 8am. At an Immigration check point the driver would simply take our Passports for stamping and we never spent more than a couple of minutes at each stop.

At the Seme border, some passenger luggage were searched and the Officers there asked what your purpose for traveling to Ghana was, nothing overboard. We were asked to submit Yellow Fever card here, while those who had provided theirs, they made no fuss about those who didn't.

The ride from Benin Republic to Ghana was great as the roads were in good condition. At 3pm Ghanaian time we were at Aflao border (this is the Ghanaian border). Note: Nigeria is an hour ahead of us, so it was 4pm in Nigeria.

At 6pm we arrived Accra. Altogether, that's 10 hours. I've had longer and even rougher trips in Nigeria so I didn't feel too tired or stressed. You can however book a flight and arrive at the Kotoka International Airport in no time, which costs about N45, 000 if you can't bear sitting for that long.

I got a 60 day stamp, the stamps are quite plenty

Watched this movie and absolutely loved it. The Baba's wife vs handsome guy serving in the Youth Corps.

Benjom:
Na so?

Thanks to everyone who took time out to contribute go this thread one way or the other. Some have sympathised with me, some have advised me, some have hurled abuses and some have even questioned my character in the relationship such as, "were you submissive, why didn't you call, why did you act so caring?" etc.

Some men here have gone ahead to say men like to be depended on even when they are with financially dependent women and are financially incapable as well. Oh surprise! That is so beautiful to know.

I've learnt a thing or two anyways. I want to have dinner now to have a great evening/day (whatever your timezone is).

Thanks for the words of encouragement.

crystar:
I read your stories wit tears as I took reminiscent of a failed experience. The truth is that it hurt but that doesn't makes every struggling person (guy) to be the same .
My advice for you is pls and pls don't change your good personalities because you were once in the wrong boat , coz someone special who will wipe those tears away is already watching you. Both of you weren't meant to be , and that is the gospel truth .
I have seen girls who had failed good guys in the past just as a good guy has failed you .
You are willing send me pm let's talk.

Thank you very much. Have a nice evening.

Jethrolite:
Missali

It is really hard to see a person who can write for so long on nairaland and be coherent with proper English. What I can tell you is your ex never made it, N1m is not money in Nigeria of today, also you shouldn't hope the prosperity of a loved one will rub off on you.

The typical Nigerian is deceitful and will exploit whoever is involved in any form of dealings with them.

You are smart, I urge you to work out your own prosperity to afford you the life of your dreams. Achieving that life should be dependent on you and you alone.

Thanks for the advise friend, it is noted.

issylarry:


So sorry ms..but not all guys are like that.There are still real guys out there who need your support to be strong.Don't blame your self for every situation you find your self self.Everything happens for a reason,now you know the kind of person he is.You know what is best for you,but don't use dz as reason to believe all guys are same.We are not all the same,so choose wisely next time.He wasn't the right person for you and God must have showed dz to u even times before now.Goodluck to you

No, I do not squander my money nor do I seek for a means to squander the one belonging to others. Continue sipping your juice and let the mature minds engage in meaningful discussion. Adios!

Espada121:
All this epistle na wash..she is now forming good girl as if she would be any different...The OP is just mad she didn't partake in squandering the millions

Better go and drink burantashi.

The guy didn't have a flashy car or had money throw around. Go through the post again, you seem not to have grasped fully.

Besides, I reckon the best players are the ones who do not take on the attributes of a player.

Jman06:
You asked me how to know a guy who's gonna be loyal, and i just listed some attributes that may prevent you from recognizing a loyal guy.

And i amsure that guy you dated is a player who may have exhibited attributes of players while you were dating.

You speak of generalisation yet you are guilty of it. I never stated nor assumed that all men are bleeped up.

I have simply stated that this make believe of 'stand by him and he sticks with you' is false. Call it a gamble if you may, we have to say things the way they are.

Someone has even questioned me on whether the person in light is a Student or not, as if to say if he is, then I made a mistake of getting involved with one, or students are not dateable or somehow it's my fault in some way.

WORDWORLD:


Why are most ladies like this? If a man fvcks dem up. D say "ALL MEN ARE FVCKED UP". And start to bash on men instead of to heal their wounds, learn and hope for the BEST OF MEN but they begin to program their mentality for the WORST. It applies to men to who choose not be brave hearts. SO, WHAT HAVE YOU COME TO TEACH. THAT LADIES SHOULD NOT STAND BY THEIR MEN BECAUSE YOU FELL IN A WRONG HAND? This is not emotional growth nor emotional intelligence. Learn to move on and hope for the best of partner, just because your guy have behave this way does not have any empirical bases as to justify what you want ladies to take as judging men. THIS IS BULLSH!T ASSUMPTION AND HAS BEEN TEARING US APART.

I see no need for these questions. I never stated that I compelled him to rent a duplex, wear designer clothes or take me to a Chinese restaurant so what is your point?

Jman06:
See, a loyal man is he who would tell you the truth and nothing but the truth. He may not have a job, but he is of sound character and treats you right.
If he doesn't have money to live in a porshe apartment he would comfortably rent a face me i face you room, while he works hard to rent a better place. Now would you agree to date him in that room

He may not have money to buy those flashy clothes and shoes, so he wears the cheap Aba made ones and not try to steal his brother or uncle's wears to dress cute and impress you, tell yourself the truth, would you not dump him

He may not be a brother in the lord, but a freethinker or atheist and doesn't pretend to believe in God, would you accept him like that

He may not tell you that he loves you more than his mom because he knows that no reasonable man would love another person more than his own mom. But that doesn't mean he doesn't love you but not just as much as he loves his mom. Would you not rather go for that player that lied to you that he loves you more than his mom.

He may not be the loud and outgoing type, but reserved,shy and introverted but still intelligent. Would you not rather fall for that loud player with sugar coated tongue

Lastly, your loyal guy may not be 6ft tall, dark in complexion with 6packs, but could just be an average-looking guy, would you honestly reason that all that glitters is not gold and focus on his character and loyalty instead of looking for that "fine boy" player

Answer these questions honestly and then you would see why you may not be able to meet that loyal and honest man who would keep to his promises.

Fabuloski:

I Do Really Think His Case Is A Rear One. You Can't Just Advice Other Ladies And Yourself Based On One Bad Experience. When Guys Say " Stay During Hard Times" They Mean With Reasonable Guys. If I Am Right, The Guy Is A Student Right? And You Too?

I am not compelling anyone to do my bidding as I do not have that power. There is a reason why people in general say 'stay during hard times', it's so that you can grow together, achieve dreams together, so that when it gets bettery 'you know you earned it rather than trying to reap where you have not sown'.

All I'm saying is that if you must, you can as well expect the unexpected as it may not turn out as you envisage.

As for whether he is a Student or not, I mentioned 'his job's a couple of times. I
Perhaps, are you saying students are unreasonable and shouldn't be dated?

When I see mentally ill women who are pregnant, I always wonder who is responsible for the pregnancy. This man should be charged, this is rape.

You even saved the name as Rapist elDato... Hmm

pcguru1:


Exactly I like the fact that you even tried to help him with some business ideas, trust me your type are rare. All the best

Thanks.

What I can make of it is that it is in human nature to fail others, heck we sometimes fail ourselves in doing what we ought not to.
Trying to give reasons is not what I'm about as his non input to me at his time of plenty did not affect me financially.

Men like him will go online and sit with friends to yell about how unrealistic women are when they refuse to stay through the hard times but forget that there is no guarantee in it in the long run.

pressplay411:


What can you make of his betrayal. Why do you think he won a lotto and suddenly abandoned you till he squandered all the money?
Were you having a fight then? Were you so distant or was he simply just a Bleep boy?

pcguru1:


I don't get because first one million is it what it is anymore, and knowing the source of the money betting, it means the money is going back in, and also money not invested and making more money will eventually finish. Also judging about what you wrote it's clear your boyfriend is not a smart person and impulsive spending a trait you might want to look out for, whether fictional or not I hope you are not with this person in the story. But my mind says this is fictional

If a man cannot start up something with one million, give him ten million and it will still end up in excuses... And no, I'm not. Thanks.

Jman06:
This is not always the case. The problem is that you ladies like to fall for aszsholes but despise the loyal gentlemen. So, when these aszholes dump you you turn around and rope in all men as evil.

There are many honest guys out there but most of you ladies like to go after this dishonest ones and that's the problem.

Kindly point out traits of the 'loyal gentlemen'. The last time I checked, the synonym for a purportedly good, single man on NL is one who has a job and is visionary. When a lady tries to seek out other qualities such as one who is very financially capable, she is termed all sorts of names.

Now when the so called loyal man turns disloyal it is somehow her fault still.

You are incoherent really. Even if you want to throw insults, do it in comprehensible writing. Thanks.

bitchcrafts:
You're so hurt the guy left you with purple vagina and yo here faking the snake by telling us he came back to beg, you fed him and other fucking horseshit you clearly pulled out of that flat ass. Not everyone is a dumbo like you nah. Come off that shiiit mehn

There were a few times he did but things went downhill for him at a point. I feel bad especially that he couldn't get something tangible to do for himself with the funds.

pressplay411:


It's NL don't expect sense from everyone.
My 2 cents, there must have been some signs but you chose to ignore.
Did he ever spend on you or atleast offer to even in his brokenness? That's how you know.
It's a risky business dear but most guys would worship girls that were with them through thick or thin.

Some of them live very sadistic lives and what keeps them going is to come online and show everyone they lack simple courtesy. He/she/it really is a b1tch.

xendra:
he's very slow, I bet he's still thinking what to write to me

Yeah, they blame everyone except themselves... How typical. When they are not even husband material enough, they want a wife material.

makydebbie:
You're welcome sis.
These ones that can't take their own advice? You'll soon see some guys who'll come and put the blame on you for whatever reason. They'll say you weren't wife material enough.

zagorakis:
That he won over 1 million naira doesnt mean he has made it,
Besides u heard it from people,why not call him "as usual" and verify, if u have truely stood by him.

It doesn't mean he has made it but it means that if put into good use, he could have bettered his life in form of a business investment.