Nuerki : TheGirl WithThe RedHair

04/08/2024

Dear Thabisile,

I have no doubt when Handel wrote this, he was speaking of you…

“Where'er you walk
Cool gales shall fan the glade;
Trees where you sit
Shall crowd into a shade;
Where'er you tread
The blushing flowers shall rise;
And all things flourish
Where'er you turn your eyes

Here's to celebrating you today and always! Have a very happy birthday!!! ❤️

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She came all the way from South Africa to Ghana to check this off her bucket list. Book your destination with me , Nuerki : TheGirl WithThe RedHair and Gerard Nartey. No one else does it like we do. Book a session!

14/05/2024

The Bolt we hailed upon arrival in Jo’burg from Manzini used a very unfamiliar route. The driver was quick to tell us to keep our windows up and devices out of sight.

Tall buildings with plastic sheets serving as replacement for broken windows, dirty sidewalks and dangerous looking people giving us the side eye.

“What’s this place?”, we asked.

“This is the most dangerous suburb of Johannesburg. In this place, entire buildings are hijacked by gangs in demand for rent”, said the driver.

He went on to explain that it was dangerous because it was mainly a hub for foreigners( he listed the countries. Yes, na we dey mong) who in his opinion were dangerous and influenced the locals to be bad. Kyerɛsɛ!!!

He then proceeded to tell a few more horror stories about this place. After succeeding in sufficiently spooking us, he drove on for a bit until we were in a visibly posher suburb and said, “You can use your phones now.”

The next morning, during the city tour, the open top bus drove through that same suburb and I was awestruck by the description the guide gave via the headphones.

“This suburb is inhabited by immigrants, street entrepreneurs and penniless new entrants to our grand city…”

Same suburb o! See how flowery language made the place sound like the ideal boot camp for achieving hustler dreams and another made it appear like a mini Black Dolphin Prison without invisible walls.

Packaging, audacity and vibes dey everywhere. Make nobody tell you otherwise.

11/05/2024

Thank you, MTN Ghana 🥰

10/05/2024

10.05.2024

I was asked a question by one of the faves when I woke up this morning; “What would you like this year?”

For the first time ever, my mind did not go to my wishlist even though it’s got many delightful things I’d love to have.

I thought of 2024 and the sea of grief I unexpectedly found myself floundering about in. I considered all the moments I was sure I would drown. Then, I looked more closely and saw that in that sea, I stayed afloat…buoyed up by the loving gracing of God, my Father and the prayers of family and beloved friends. And even though I was sad most of the time, my joy was intact and my light never dimmed.

My answer then, to the question was, “I want this joy to continue.”

Happy birthday to me. ❤️❤️❤️

The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; I have a goodly heritage. I will bless the LORD who has given me counsel; My heart also instructs me in the night seasons. I have set the LORD always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved. Amen!!!

05/05/2024

After the initial introductions, we were setting up to record her story when…

She: I know that outfit from Ghana!!! I used to sell them. I sold out!!

Man, I couldn’t have been any prouder if I owned the brand myself. And to think we got this storyteller on our list because another took ill and recommended her as a perfect replacement.

It’s a big deal when a brand is recognised on sight. Kudos Awura Abena Agyeman and Angorkor Nai-kwade. You’re doing a fantastic job with WEAR GHANA. The brand speaks for itself.

04/05/2024

Whilst looking at myself in the mirror this morning…

Me: Eish, me so ate o!

Obuobi: Sɛ wo kɔɔ Eswatini.

😂🤣😂🤣🤣😂🤣😂😂

03/05/2024

If you thought the roaming data bundle in Lesotho was expensive, check out Zimbabwe.

01/05/2024

Sawubona Eswatini! 🇸🇿


Zoe Baraka
Emmanuel Obuobi Bekoe
Agye Man

01/05/2024

Random fact:

Lights out in the maximum security prison in Maseru, Lesotho is 3pm.

Na akokɔ koraa da taam bɛn? Also, the prison is next to a shopping mall.

01/05/2024

30/04/2024

Roaming data bundles in Lesotho go finish you quick quick. Even regular data bundle on a local sim dey cost like something. We just wait and connect WiFi at home.

Yes, it is MB you are seeing.

30/04/2024

The other night, when I took a break from dancing, I was hit on by a drunk stammerer who could only speak broken English. But for the fact that I was by myself and anxious, I’d have laughed at the entire episode.

Kpaa ko ni my mind is piecing together what exactly he was saying and it’s even more hilarious now.

30/04/2024

We are currently at a village called Ha-Teko to mine stories and also ride horses. You see how most people will use guard dogs to protect their property, the people in the village after this one use snakes to guard their homes.

Anka I go go there take video show you guys but me mpɛ gidigidi biaa. Dog dieerrhh you fit say “sit” and sometime, e go listen to you. But, snake, weytin person go talk???? Maybe, Sssssssiiiiiaaaaaaa!!! And hope the “ssss” is code for “you can’t eat Nuerki” in snake speak.

Anyway, agorɔ wɔ ne limit.

29/04/2024

Tonight’s storyteller arrived with a bottle of wine and his own glass. Reason…
“These are sad stories I’m about to tell so we need some wine.” 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

I just love the authenticity of the people we are meeting and talking to. It’s a privilege to listen such deeply personal stories.

29/04/2024

Hello Maseru!!! Warra burriful city!!!

Chale, the angels that have lined up to support us on this project, eh! It’s mind blowing!

Major shoutout to Agye Man for his networking skills and Emmanuel Obuobi Bekoe for breaking the ice everywhere with his magic. Everyone loves them.

Together with Zoe Baraka and me, this team is the proper “Paul planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. Amen!!!

25/04/2024

A short story in emoji:

🏙️🍛😴🌞🧳🚍😴🕰️😳😨😱🤯🙆🏾‍♀️🚶🏾‍♀️🧑🏾‍🏭🚺⏱️⏳⌛️🛑🏃🏾‍♀️‍➡️🚽🚶🏾‍♀️🚍🤢🥴💊😐

24/04/2024

Hi everyone,

How’re you doing? It’s a beautiful day out here in Durban. We are at the Kwa Muhle museum in Durban today. The “hle” in Muhle is pronounced “zhla”. Well, almost. I’d have to do a video for you to get the actual distin.

Today has been extra amazing because the storytellers keep walking in. Someone sees us and goes “hey, what are you guys up to?”

Our answer is always the same; “We are collecting personal African stories. What is your story?”

And the response has been overwhelming. We have 7 people sharing their stories at the same time. We couldn’t have pulled this Durban leg off without the incredible support of our wonderful host Nomvula. ❤️

I know you are eagerly waiting to hear the actual stories being told to us. And you will. Soon. We have to edit and repackage it for TV, then you will have the full stories.

In the mean time, I will be sharing behind the scenes footage of our adventures, 1 minute conversations with people we meet, cityscapes and snippets of the stories we have received on my YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/ from tomorrow.

Kindly like, subscribe to and share the link. Thank you very much for all the support. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Tours | Travels | Tales | Tips | TMYSAfrica54I am an experience curator and a storyteller from Ghana. In April, 2024, 3 friends and I set out on an ambitious...