In summer 2014 I flew to Ghana my first time. Emmanuel picked my friend and me (both girls) up at the airport. Immediately we felt comfortable with his warm-hearted and welcoming manner. He went with us to a close and clean hotel which was pretty cheap for Accra and which we would have never found by ourselves (it’s not in the only available German guide book or in the internet). We stayed there for one night before flying to the capital of the Northern Region – Tamale. Neither my friend nor I have been in Africa before, so we were kind of overwhelmed by the endless impressions and perceptions. Emmanuel explained everything patiently and answered all of our boundless questions. I don’t know any other Ghanaian who is used to Western people/foreigners and shows so much empathy to all of their worries as him. He can make you understand the Ghanaian culture like no one else. Emmanuel shows the best spots for everything you need or you want to see, shares the secrets points of the inhabitants. He pays attention to any desire you have: typical sight-seeing, relaxing time and spots, partying, nature, art (he’s a great artist himself and can make such pretty bracelets!), music, food etc. etc.…He’s really, really intelligent, interested and talented in so many things, so you can have deep conversations about everything. He never felt offended by any of the questions we foreigners have asked (as I said, he knows our question-loving culture pretty good).

Maybe I should add that his English is perfect – much better than mine – which makes it even easier to communicate. But believe me, the language is not the only way of communication with him. He listens carefully, tries to help you in any situation and gives you the best smile the world has seen. You see I go into raptures, because I’m talking about my best Ghanaian friend. We are still in touch. Surely I have met him again my second time in my beloved Ghana. Go and meet this wonderful human being!