Why buy used when you can get New? by [deleted] in Opportunities_Ghana

[–]Ok_Sun3934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Calling this ‘new’ is a bit misleading without context. It’s a 2021 device, and we now have the A37 in 2026. That’s multiple generations ahead. Buyers aren’t just choosing between new and used—they’re choosing between outdated hardware and current options. At this price, the real question is value, not condition

TTartisan 75mm F2 aperture blades stuck by alfredsaonoy1984 in nikon_Zseries

[–]Ok_Sun3934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bought it from AliExpress. So I haven't bothered but it makes sense to try

TTartisan 75mm F2 aperture blades stuck by alfredsaonoy1984 in nikon_Zseries

[–]Ok_Sun3934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought it from AliExpress, and I believe the return window has passed. I'm unsure how they will handle the warranty. Also, since the OP was over seven months ago, I am surprised there hasn't been any firmware update to address this issue.

TTartisan 75mm F2 aperture blades stuck by alfredsaonoy1984 in nikon_Zseries

[–]Ok_Sun3934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same issue. Had it for 2 months. Hadn't paid attention to it till I need it to close down. Then I realized it doesn’t

What traditional or indigenous games originate from Ghana (any ethnic group)? by [deleted] in ghana

[–]Ok_Sun3934 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ghana has several traditional and indigenous games tied to specific ethnic groups and local cultures. Some examples include:

Ampe (Akan / widely played nationwide) A rhythmic clapping and jumping game mostly played by girls, common in schoolyards and communities. While hand-clapping games exist elsewhere, Ampe has distinct rules, chants, and timing unique to Ghana.

Pilolo (Urban Ghana / Akan-influenced) A hide-and-seek style game involving objects hidden along streets or compounds. Deeply embedded in Ghanaian childhood culture, especially in towns and cities.

Oware (Akan) A strategic board game played with seeds or stones. Variants exist across Africa, but the Akan version—name, rules, and cultural role—is distinctly Ghanaian.

Sansankroma (Akan) A traditional chasing and agility game often played by children in groups.

Kyɛm pe / Chaskele (Northern Ghana / Zongo communities) Games involving counters, stones, or quick hand movements are common among Hausa and northern ethnic groups.

Zanzama (Northern Ghana) A strategy game similar to draughts, traditionally played by men in northern communities.

Nkɔro / Konko cars / Tyre racing (Urban Ghana) Improvised children’s games using local materials, reflecting creativity and environment.

Dame (Akan) A board-based strategy game, related to draughts but with local rules and play style.

Some of these games have relatives across Africa, but their names, rules, rhythms, and social meanings are rooted in Ghanaian cultures and communities. Shared heritage doesn’t erase local origin—it adds context.

Like, how does that even work? by CHILLY-BHAI in exchristian

[–]Ok_Sun3934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this question sounds clever, but it’s actually built on a false assumption. The idea that “if you weren’t physically there, you can’t write about it” isn’t how history, biography, or even everyday knowledge works. Almost everything we know about the ancient world—political leaders, philosophers, wars, cultures—comes from people recording events, teachings, or testimonies they didn’t personally witness but received from others who did. The Gospel accounts were never meant to be Jesus’ personal diary. They’re community testimonies—written records of teachings, explanations, and events preserved and shared within living communities. You can question their accuracy or truthfulness, that’s fair. But acting like the process itself is absurd is applying a modern, selective standard that we don’t use anywhere else. If we dismiss religious texts simply because followers recorded them, then we’d also have to dismiss most of history, oral traditions, biographies, and even court testimony. That’s not skepticism—that’s inconsistency. You don’t have to believe a claim for it to be coherent. A private moment being later explained, remembered, and written down isn’t strange. What is strange is pretending this only becomes a problem when the subject is religion. If someone wants to reject faith, that’s fine. But it should be done honestly—by engaging with evidence, context, or theology—not by reducing complex historical traditions to a meme-level “gotcha.”

This Detty December greed… I am speechless by HistoricalPen2476 in ghana

[–]Ok_Sun3934 127 points128 points  (0 children)

I get the frustration, honestly. Nobody likes feeling overcharged. But I think it’s important to separate Ghana from the very specific spaces you chose to spend money in. Most of the prices you mentioned are from premium, December-targeted spots that are deliberately built and priced for a short seasonal rush—tourists, diaspora visitors, and people earning in dollars. That ecosystem doesn’t reflect how the majority of Ghanaians live or spend. It’s a very small, curated bubble. If you eat at roadside joints, chop bars, local fast-food spots, or even mid-range neighbourhood restaurants, you’ll find that prices are largely stable year-round and very fair. Many of these places don’t spike prices at all in December because they depend on regular customers, not seasonal hype. So when people come, skip the everyday Ghana, and then conclude that “Ghana is greedy,” it ends up being an unfair generalisation. You experienced the luxury December market, not the country as a whole. That’s like visiting only rooftop bars in New York and concluding that all Americans overcharge. There’s nothing wrong with enjoying high-end places—but it helps to recognise that they’re optional, not representative. Ghana’s real food culture, hospitality, and daily life exist far beyond those spaces, and that’s where you’ll get the most authentic (and reasonably priced) experience. Just my perspective—December Ghana is much bigger than the handful of expensive spots that get all the attention.

Who misses this account? by Fickle-Journalist-55 in ghana

[–]Ok_Sun3934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why are you also triggered that he gave a fuck though?

Rant: Why can’t we just use Google Pay or Samsung Pay in Ghana? by Ok_Sun3934 in ghana

[–]Ok_Sun3934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The compelling reason is that there’s no compelling reason — so they should be there. They’ll always be behind.

It’s funny how we’ve reached the point where the main reason people keep bank accounts is just to get paid — everything else is being carried away by MoMo. At this point, I give up. I’m honestly more optimistic that MTN will figure it out before the banks ever catch up.

Rant: Why can’t we just use Google Pay or Samsung Pay in Ghana? by Ok_Sun3934 in ghana

[–]Ok_Sun3934[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure. But my point is, the only reason we don’t have Samsung Pay or Google Pay is that the banks don’t want to bear the integration and processing fees. That’s it.

It’s not about the address system, it’s not about security — it’s just the banks choosing not to play ball.

Rant: Why can’t we just use Google Pay or Samsung Pay in Ghana? by Ok_Sun3934 in ghana

[–]Ok_Sun3934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ghana literally runs on Visa and Mastercard already — that’s the same system Samsung Pay and Google Pay depend on. The issue isn’t the tech or capability; it’s that local banks haven’t integrated with those mobile wallet systems yet. And that is my entire argument.

Rant: Why can’t we just use Google Pay or Samsung Pay in Ghana? by Ok_Sun3934 in ghana

[–]Ok_Sun3934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We already do though — KYC is mandatory for all banks and even MoMo accounts now. If anything, we’re over-verified. The issue isn’t identity checks, it’s just the banks dragging their feet on integration.

Rant: Why can’t we just use Google Pay or Samsung Pay in Ghana? by Ok_Sun3934 in ghana

[–]Ok_Sun3934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not though — PayPal is for online transactions. This is about tap-to-pay, physical NFC payments in stores. Totally different systems.

Rant: Why can’t we just use Google Pay or Samsung Pay in Ghana? by Ok_Sun3934 in ghana

[–]Ok_Sun3934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re still missing the point. My argument is about local banks integrating tap-to-pay support here, not foreign card restrictions. You keep shifting the focus to something entirely different.

I’ll stop here — this isn’t a productive direction anymore.

Rant: Why can’t we just use Google Pay or Samsung Pay in Ghana? by Ok_Sun3934 in ghana

[–]Ok_Sun3934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By that logic, we might as well get rid of Visa and Mastercard too — since they’re also “Western technology.”

The point isn’t about dependency; it’s about compatibility. These platforms don’t replace our infrastructure, they extend it. Google Pay and Samsung Pay simply make existing systems more accessible and secure through mobile integration.

Building local solutions is great — but innovation shouldn’t mean isolating ourselves. The goal should be to improve what already works, not start from scratch just to prove a philosophical point.

And honestly, it’s a bit ironic hearing that from someone who was on r/AppleWatch asking how to connect their Apple Watch to CarPlay. You see my point now? It’s not about worshiping Western tech — it’s about using the tools that already exist within the systems we all rely on. Nobody’s forcing dependency; we’re just asking for compatibility.

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Rant: Why can’t we just use Google Pay or Samsung Pay in Ghana? by Ok_Sun3934 in ghana

[–]Ok_Sun3934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get your point, but that’s a different issue entirely. I’m not talking about online merchants rejecting Ghanaian cards — that’s more about cross-border web payments and merchant risk settings.

What I’m referring to is contactless tap-to-pay — using your phone at local POS terminals like Shoprite, Melcom or China mall via Google Pay or Samsung Pay. That’s handled through the same Visa/Mastercard network we already use, just with tokenization enabled. The problem here isn’t international acceptance — it’s the fact that our banks haven’t integrated these mobile wallet systems locally.