Discover the inspiring story of a mixed-race upbringing shaped by a West African grandfather. From spicy Ghanaian stews to the importance of education and respect, this heartfelt video dives into cultural connections, family values, and the unique experiences of embracing Ghanaian traditions. Join us on this journey through identity, discipline, and the love for Ghana.

0:00 Hakim's family background
0:19 Growing up with Ghanaian culture
0:45 Ghanaian food
1:26 Linguistic diversity and language
2:04 African approach to schooling
2:40 Media representations of black people
3:20 Blackness vs Africanness
4:05 Religious diversity in Ghana
5:07 How Africans treated Hakim
7:00 Visiting Ghana
7:12 Feeling distant from Africa
7:50 Feeling African?
8:49 Pride and the formation of Ghana
9:13 Ghanaian approach to drinking
9:38 Racism
10:43 Dealing with racism as a kid
11:49 The value of African discipline
13:25 Jack's Ghanaian friend
13:49 Caribbean, African & Asian cultures
14:46 Fear of Blacks and Asians
15:38 Positive discrimination to blacks
16:10 Mixing with West Africans
16:39 Afrobeats and music
17:13 Human relations and respect
18:00 West African handshake 1
18:41 African value of education and university
19:34 Asian value of education
20:31 Getting into the LSE & UN
21:48 Nigerians
22:14 Reconnecting with Africa
23:06 Eating African food
23:35 Cooking Ghanaian food
24:21 Accents
24:51 Teachings towards substances
25:03 Media representations of Africa and Asia
25:45 Ghanaians and football
26:36 Making time to relax
27:07 History of British empire
28:28 Outro

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🌍 Key Highlights:

A mixed heritage: Asian, White, and African influences.
The cultural richness of growing up with a Ghanaian grandfather.
Life lessons from Ghanaian traditions and values.
Bridging the gap between West African and global cultures.

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