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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
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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/ |
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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.creatingwellnessafrica.com/index.php |
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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/ |
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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/ |
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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 crusade 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 |
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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
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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.
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An instructor by calling, Obadele Kambon has turned
his talents into a far reaching commodity which he shares with Africans
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 African 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/ |
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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/ |
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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/ |
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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.
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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/ |
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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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