We moved from the UK to Ghana โ๏ธ๐ด
Iโm Thea, a Norwegian who met my Ghanaian man in the UK. In 2024, we took a leap of faith and moved our mixed family to Accra.
This channel shows what it is really like to build a life in modern Ghana on our terms. Navigating two cultures. Rediscovering roots. Raising a child between worlds. Finding joy in the vibrant energy of West Africa.
๐ DIVE DEEPER WITH US:
๐ฅฅ Weekly vlogs
Real life, laughs and everyday life in Accra thatโs always unpredictable in the best way
โ๏ธ In depth Ghana travel guides
Itineraries, costs, practical tips and hidden gems
๐ฅ Culture through food
Exploring heritage through local dishes
๐ Relocating to Ghana
Honest, emotional and reality of moving here
Whether you are planning a visit, considering a move, part of the diaspora, or simply curious, you are welcome here ๐ซถ
For business/collaborations: hello@bytheaemilie.com
By Thea Emilie
SEEN THE NEW BUILDING VIDEO YET? ๐ฌ๐ญ๐งฑ
This compound upgrade started with a dreamโฆ then Ghana rain had other plans ๐
Storms, flooding, slabs, funny moments, and the next chapter of our home journey in Ghana.
And make sure you watch until the end, because it also hints at the biggest family adventure weโve gone on in Ghana so far ๐๐ฌ๐ญ
Watch here ๐
https://youtu.be/KpikA205puc
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By Thea Emilie
Postcard from the place in Ghana most of you told us we HAD to visit ๐๐ฌ๐ญ
ANNOUNCEMENT: New video tonight ๐จ๐
8 PM Ghana time ๐ฌ๐ญ
9 PM UK time ๐ฌ๐ง
4 PM New York time ๐บ๐ธ
Before this new adventure, we were literally upgrading our life here in Ghana ๐งฑ๐จ
Tonightโs video is all about our next building chapter, and wow.. building in Ghana is NOT for the weak ๐ Especially when the biggest rainstorm Iโve seen in Ghana decided to hit right in the middle of our plans ๐ซฃ
Come watch with us tonight, and make sure you stay until the end for a little teaser of where we are in Ghana now โค๏ธ
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By Thea Emilie
I DID IT! But I definitely couldnโt have done it alone ๐๐ฌ๐ญ
TONIGHTโS video is incredibly special to me. I finally made my absolute favourite Ghanaian dish from scratch, but it took a village and some very patient little teachers to get it right ๐ฅฃ๐ฅ
From the pounding to the ingredients to all the little details, this was more than just a recipe. It was such a beautiful way to learn more of the culture Iโve come to love here โค๏ธ
And at the end, the kids and their dad gave their final verdict... I was so nervous to find out if I actually got it right ๐
The kids and I will be in the comments answering questions once the video is live tonight, so come say hi! ๐ซถ We canโt wait to see your reactions ๐คฉ
Full video goes live tonight:
๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana: 8:00 PM
๐ฌ๐ง UK: 9:00 PM
๐บ๐ธ USA (New York): 4:00 PM
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By Thea Emilie
SEEN MY SATURDAY VIDEO YET? ๐๐ด๐ฌ๐ญ
โจ Dream Vision vs Reality
Watch here: https://youtu.be/kGnk4a_yvHE
This is only the beginning of our Ghana compound tropical paradise transformation, and weโre already filming the next step this week ๐บ๐ฅ
Let me know in the video comments: was the yellow and white flower combo the best choice, or should we go even more colourful? ๐จ๐คฉ
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By Thea Emilie
NEW VIDEO SATURDAY ๐ We thought we were just going out for a simple dayโฆ maybe a quick lunchโฆ maybe a few errandsโฆ somehow it turned into something we definitely did NOT plan ๐ญ๐ฟ
This one is chaotic, funny, a little bit crazyโฆ but also one of those days that reminds me why I love this life so much โค๏ธ
And yesโฆ we may or may not have completely transformed part of our compound ๐
โฐ Watch it April 25.:
๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana: 8:00 PM
๐ฌ๐ง UK: 9:00 PM
๐บ๐ธ New York: 4:00 PM
And I just want to sayโฆ โค๏ธ
your support lately has honestly meant so much to me. Reading your comments, seeing you come back to each videoโฆ it really doesnโt go unnoticed ๐
I feel like weโre building something special here, and Iโm so grateful for every single one of you.
I canโt wait to chat with you in the comments on this one ๐คฉ
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By Thea Emilie
You wanted more of this fabulous man?! Uncle Attah is BACK ๐ฅ
We went to try and get my Ghana Card.. and this day turned into a whole experience ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ
Also another big step towards something weโve been working on behind the scenes ๐ฅน
๐ฌ SUNDAY, April 19:
๐ฌ๐ญ 7:00 PM | ๐ฌ๐ง 8:00 PM | ๐บ๐ธ 3:00 PM (New York)
This did NOT go the way I expected ๐
Will I see you in the comments? ๐
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By Thea Emilie
New video TONIGHT YT fam โค๏ธ This was supposed to be a normal week in Ghana.. it wasnโt.
You donโt need to move abroad to change your life.
You just need to stop waiting ๐จ
Iโm building something real behind the scenes..
and this is just the beginning.
Letโs create the lives we actually want ๐
Video goes live:
21:00 Ghana (GMT) ๐ฌ๐ญ
22:00 London (BST) ๐ฌ๐ง
17:00 New York (EDT) ๐บ๐ธ
Watch this space ๐โค๏ธ
I appreciate you endlessly ๐ฅน (Orijin cheers, if you know you know ๐ป)
Are you watching? Iโll be in the commentsโฆ come chat with me ๐ซถ
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By Thea Emilie
WE DID IT! ๐ The new vlog is dropping TONIGHT!
I know I said it might be Sunday, but I pushed through the edit and itโs officially ready! ๐ฅณ
We are back with a classic, wild Ghana vlog and I canโt wait to hang out with my YouTube fam again ๐ซถ Get ready for workers everywhere, kids running around the house, my mother-in-law directing everyone in Twi, and the kind of beautiful chaos that somehow feels totally normal to us now ๐
๐ Set your alarms for tonight:
๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana: 8:30 PM
๐ฌ๐ง London: 8:30 PM
๐บ๐ธ New York: 4:30 PM
Come hang with us tonight and chat with me in the comments. And trust me.. you do not want to miss the surprise delivery at the end! ๐ ๐โค๏ธ
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By Thea Emilie
Our days in Ghana lately have been completely packed, a little crazy and SO much fun! ๐ฌ๐ญโ๏ธ
My mother-in-law is visiting and Iโve been filming everything behind the scenes. Iโm now putting the finishing touches on a big vlog showing you our real daily life here ๐
It will be dropping sometime between tomorrow night and Sunday! ๐
Whoโs ready to hang out properly with us again? ๐ฌ๐ฟโค๏ธ
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By Thea Emilie
๐๐จ๐ The most personal documentary I've ever made is officially LIVE! Thank you to everyone who came to the premiere last night, truly appreciate every single one of you ๐ If you missed it, grab your lunch (or dinner depending on where you are in the world ๐) and watch the full story here:
https://youtu.be/DM5BLfjLpfY?si=fGgib... ๐ฌ๐ฟ
For those who have watched it, Iโm curious:
If you had to live in one of these worlds for one year, which would you choose? ๐๐
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