Popular YouTuber Romain Toko has shared his ordeal with malaria in a deeply personal video published recently.

Toko detailed how, after just six months in Ghana, he had to do battle with the disease caused by a mosquito bite.

In the video, shared on his YouTube channel @romaintoko, Toko recounts how a single mosquito bite led to days of intense chills, body pain, dehydration, vomiting and physical exhaustion, an experience he describes as one of the most difficult since relocating to West Africa.

Toko explains that despite taking multiple preventive measures, including mosquito sprays and nets, a small gap in a window net left him exposed.

Symptoms, he said, escalated rapidly, particularly at night, prompting medical testing that confirmed malaria. He underwent a three-day pharmaceutical treatment, which helped control the infection but left him severely weak, with limited appetite and energy.

Seeking to regain his strength, Toko also tried a traditional herbal steam treatment using neem leaves, a common local remedy, which he says aided his recovery when used carefully in conjunction with medical care.

In his message, Toko stresses that malaria is not “just a fever” and warns travelers, expatriates, diaspora returnees and families planning to move to Ghana or other parts of Africa not to underestimate the disease.

He urged consistent mosquito protection and early testing, noting that malaria remains a daily reality for millions across the continent.

By sharing his unfiltered experience, Toko hopes to educate and protect others, while offering a realistic perspective on life in Ghana beyond the curated social media portrayals.

Watch Toko’s full video below

An emotional TikTok video by U.S.-based content creator Tashah Nicole (@tashahnicole) is trending after she described Ghana as the place that finally gave her a sense of peace, belonging, and emotional grounding she says she had searched for her entire life.

In the now-viral clip, Tashah speaks candidly about her struggle to leave Ghana after multiple flight changes, revealing that she was scheduled to return to the United States within 48 hours but felt deeply conflicted about departing.

“The peace that I feel in my soul right now,” she said, questioning whether she was ready to let it go.

According to her account, stepping onto Ghanaian soil—particularly in Accra—marked a profound emotional shift. She described Ghana as the place where her “nervous system feels calm,” adding that the sense of inner peace she experienced made everything she had been searching for “finally make sense.”

“I stepped foot onto the soil here, and it’s like my whole world was shifted,” she said. “I knew I was home.”

Though visibly emotional, Tashah explained that she ultimately decided to return to the U.S. temporarily, not out of a desire to leave Ghana behind, but to prepare for a longer-term stay.

“I have to go back because I need to set up things for me to be able to be here long term,” she said, explaining that the feeling of home would not leave her now that she has experienced it.

Her reflections resonate with a growing number of diaspora Africans, African Americans, and global travelers who have increasingly described Ghana as a place of spiritual reconnection, emotional healing, and cultural grounding.

Over the past decade, initiatives such as the Year of Return and Beyond the Return have positioned Ghana as a welcoming destination for the African diaspora, with Accra often highlighted as a hub for creatives, entrepreneurs, and wellness seekers.

Tashah also hinted at exploring other global destinations, including Bali, but made it clear that, for now, Ghana holds a unique place in her journey.

“Ghana is home. Ghana gives what I’ve been searching for for so long,” she wrote in a caption accompanying the video.

As her story continues to circulate online, many viewers have shared similar testimonies in the comments, reinforcing Ghana’s growing reputation not just as a tourist destination, but as a place people come to rediscover identity, peace, and a sense of belonging.

For many in the global African diaspora, the dream of returning to the continent often comes with a mix of excitement, anticipation, and unspoken fears.

But for Jaleah Jenneth (@wholeharmonyhealing), a Ghanaian-born woman who spent nearly 20 years in Gary, Indiana, before repatriating, the reality unfolding in her first week back has been unexpectedly grounding: a deep, baseline peace she says no one fully prepared her for.

In a heartfelt Instagram video posted on her Day 6 in Ghana, Jaleah opens up about the profound shift she’s experiencing — not in perfection or constant ease, but in a quiet, foundational calm that now lives beneath everything.

“Nobody told me how peace becomes your baseline,” she shares. “Not perfection. Not ease all the time. But a grounded peace that lives underneath everything.”

Breathing deeply against the backdrop of children playing in the distance, Jaleah describes a noticeable physical and emotional release:

“I’m breathing different, feeling different and I’m loving it… My shoulders are starting to relax. Like I can take a deep breath.” She contrasts this with the shallow breathing and constant tension many carry in the West, calling the difference “unexplainable.”

Born in Gary, Indiana, and having lived in the United States for most of her life, Jaleah has visited Ghana several times before. Yet, settling in full-time has revealed a new layer of serenity — one that transcends the hustle, competition, and pressure to prove oneself.

“Here, if you know, you know,” she says. “There’s no need to compete or try to prove anything.”

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Her message is consistent with the growing diaspora community — both those already living in Ghana and those still planning their move. Many returnees and expats quietly share similar experiences: the initial culture shock often gives way to a surprising sense of relief, safety, and emotional spaciousness once the adjustment settles.

Jaleah’s video arrives at a time when Ghana continues to attract thousands of diaspora individuals seeking not just economic opportunity, but also cultural reconnection, spiritual grounding, and a slower, more community-centered way of life.

Her candid reflection serves as both encouragement and gentle preparation: peace is available — but it requires presence, patience, and a willingness to let go of old patterns.

“I’m here for it,” she concludes with a smile. “Follow along the journey.”

For the diaspora community home and abroad — from the U.S., UK, Canada, Europe, and beyond — Jaleah’s words are a reminder that repatriation is not just about logistics or lifestyle; it’s about rediscovering a deeper sense of belonging and calm that many never knew they were missing.

Watch the full video here: Jaleah Jenneth – Day 6 in Ghana