Get money! A popular phrase used by my ADP, Good Friend and Frat brother Paris Hamilton is definitely a prevalent theme her in Ghana. I can say this from the tons and tons of businesses, TV ads, billboards, and other signs that I've seen since I've been here. In an earlier post i talked about the people in the street hustling, well add to that multitudes of side shops filling the streets. Everything from cell phones shops, convenient stores, salons, barbershops, and even chop bars..lol. Some people get up and wonder what they'll wear or eat for the day while here some get up even before the sun and worry about their pockets. This entrepreneurial spirit isn't just a Ghanaian mentality, its definitely an African mentality. This, in turn, has become a gift and a curse for many African countries. With that hustler's mentality comes greed, which ultimately leads to corruption, which i don't need to go into further detail cause there are numerous depictions of such. But let me get off the negative aspect of it and return to the heart of this post.
Another thing I've noticed is the names of most of these businesses. A lot,if not all, include some biblical reference as if putting God in your hustle will make your "paper flow" more frequently. Its interesting in my opinion. I've seem everything from God First Fast Food Joint, to Woman of Virtue Beauty Salon. Even the erratic taxi cabs all have a scripture or spiritual phrase on the back. I guess that is to make up for the crazy driving? maybe. But I'll keep the stories coming folks. Be easy.
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