Popular TikToker Yaa Baby also known as Obroni Yaa Baby or Ghanaian Americana Urges Ghanaians Abroad to Promote Ghana Positively
Popular TikToker Yaa Baby has become a popular in the Ghanaian diaspora. Although she is based in the southern United States, she frequently visits Ghana and holds a strong attachment to her homeland.
In an interview with the Founder and CEO of Svtv Africa DJ Nyaami on Daily Hustle Worldwide show, she opened up about her experiences living abroad and the lessons she has learned from both worlds.
Yaa Baby revealed,
“Ghana y3d3 oh. Working in America is tedious, but I have to live there more often because of my family.” According to her, raising children in the United States comes with significant challenges, including a lack of familial support. “When you give birth in America, it’s hard to get free help raising your child, unlike in Ghana where family can support you,” she explained.
The TikToker, who is a mother of two children aged 5 and 7, highlighted the differences between raising kids in Ghana and the U.S.
She lamented the influence of social media on children raised abroad, which she believes can spoil them and detract from the values of respect and manners that are more prevalent in Ghana. Yaa Baby credited her own upbringing in Ghana for instilling a deep sense of cultural appreciation.
“Ghana taught me a lot about culture,” she noted. “Kids raised in Ghana are genuinely happy despite having less, compared to kids abroad who may have everything—gadgets, toys—but often lack parental attention.”
During the interview, she also recounted a harrowing experience in the U.S., where someone pulled a gun on her in a traffic incident.
“Awurade mewu! New York and Chicago aren’t safe. You can’t even feel secure on public transport,” she vented, contrasting it with Ghana, which she describes as more communal and less stressful.
Yaa Baby emphasized the importance of Ghanaians living abroad promoting Ghana positively. She expressed disappointment at how some expatriates only highlight Ghana’s challenges while ignoring its beauty and cultural richness.
“Ghana y3 afum, but Abrokyire ny3 heaven,”
she remarked, urging her fellow Ghanaians to reshape the narrative about the country in the diaspora.
She called on the diaspora community to showcase the good aspects of Ghana, such as its vibrant culture, warmth, and sense of community, to foster a more positive global image.
“We shouldn’t compare Ghana to countries abroad. Every place has its challenges, but Ghana has its own unique advantages too,” Yaa Baby concluded.
Through her platform, Yaa Baby continues to bridge the cultural gap between Ghana and the U.S., using her voice to advocate for a more balanced view of life in Ghana and abroad.
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