Tony & Ayo ★ Going Beyond the Return
Have you ever thought about your Western life and wondered if there wasn’t more out there for you?
We’re here to tell you that there is so much more out there for you.
You have options.
We are Tony and Ayo.
Ayo is the daughter of a Ghanaian and has grown up rooted in her African culture and heritage. Tony is fully Black American and has grown up in a world where one’s blackness can be criminal.
When these two met, married, and started a life together, Ayo always knew Ghana was going to be part of the conversation and Tony never even thought about living abroad.
Expat Life Ghana tells Tony and Ayo’s story as they move their family of four from Texas to Ghana and go beyond the return. Tony and Ayo both hope you’ll see firsthand what expat life is like in Ghana, be inspired to visit or move, and better plan your repatriation.
Connecting on Social Media
Expat Life Ghana started so Tony and Ayo could keep their friends and family up to date on their move to West Africa.
In a very short time, thousands of followers have tuned in, reached out, and joined the community.
They never dreamed there would be so much interest in their journey. And they never knew so many people, just like them, were looking for a better life and a new adventure in Ghana.
Be sure to subscribe to Tony and Ayo’s YouTube channel and watch weekly episodes dropped every Friday. Be sure to hit the notification bell so you’ll know when they go live. When Tony and Ayo are live, then can connect with you and get a chance to answer all your questions.
After that, like the Facebook page so you can keep tabs of what’s going on and see them when they go Live! If you’re planning on moving to Ghana or are an expat living in Ghana, join the closed Facebook group to connect with the community. It’s a great place to meet others just like you. Plus, it’s the only place we post the times and locations for our Meet & Greet events. Those are in-person events where you can eat, drink, and dance with us and other in the diaspora. Connection is key in Ghana, so be sure to connect with us.
IN THE PRESS
We occasionally make it into the press. Here are a few ways you can learn more about us from stories and articles:
The Road Boomer
‘ACCRA, Ghana – He remembers the day he walked out of Accra’s international airport and into a crush of humanity.
All of them had a single thing in common. They were black. Like him.
“It was,” says American Tony Jones, “the first time in my life I did not feel like a Black man. No one cared about my color.”
NPR
‘Earlier this year in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, singer Stevie Wonder described his plans to move permanently to Ghana, West Africa. Weeks later, comedian Dave Chappelle said he was inspired by Wonder to do the same. There’s a sudden trend of Americans who are leaving the United States and relocating to a foreign country — Americans like the Jones family.’
WORLD NG
‘In 2019, American Tony Jones joined a crowd walking down Victoria Road toward Cape Coast Castle, a towering white slave fort built by European slave traders in Ghana.
He was one of more than 1,000 locals and foreigners taking part in the nighttime procession, dressed in white and holding flickering candles that provided the only source of light along the road.
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Houston Chronicle: Black Americans move abroad
Meet the Team
Tony and Ayo are always growing their team of partners, community connections, and experts on the ground who can help. If you’re interested in any of the Expat life services, like exciting Day Trips, full service Tour Packages, or expert Arrival services, we’ll be there for you.
Tony at ELG
Keepin’ It Real
Ayo at ELG
Plannin’ It Out
ELG PARTNERS
Makin’ It Happen
Every week Expat Life Ghana shares videos on YouTube about moving and living in Ghana.
Tune in and be sure to subscribe!
Expat Life Ghana provides tons of helpful content for expats, those in the diaspora, and repats too… all so transitioning is easier.
How can we help you?
Expat Life is expanding services to meet the needs of other people in the diaspora to transition to Ghana.
We want you to have a great experience and tell others about what Africa has in store for them. To do that, we find reputable folks in Ghana who are already providing a service and connect them with our audience as a way to make life easier for everyone.
If you work with one of our preferred partners, know that we’ve either worked with each person or have been connected to them through a trusted friend. And we aren’t here to profit off of you. The money you spend with Expat Life Ghana goes directly into the pockets of Ghanaians who are looking to build their own businesses and support their families. None of the services provided on this site line our pockets.
We are looking to build up others, not ourselves.
Check out our current available services.
Looking to connect with Tony and Ayo directly? Email us at hello@expatlifeghana.com