Ghana?

[Joeysf]

A random question, and I'm probably looking in the wrong place, but just in case...

....I have an upcoming business trip to Ghana.  I know that Ghana, like many other African nations, has its share of anti-gay sentiment and anti-gay laws.  

I'm wondering nonetheless if anyone has traveled there and used grindr or tinder or some other site to find sex? Or hired escorts?  Rentmen lists two guys, one of which looks very hot, but spends his time in the UAE.

 

Anyway, DM me if you have any info here.  Thanks!

[claym]

Thanks for the question.  Any responders with info, please DM me.  I would thank you also.

[nopelo]

Hello, lots of things can happen even in this type of country. I know the region, but not specifically Ghana. 

The apps will work, Grindr will be the biggest one, and also Gayromeo/Romeo.com. It's a web site and an app based in Germany. It's popular in Africa because there's a website, so easy to use on a computer and people may not have a smart phone or access to mobile Internet (low coverage in your neighbourhood or simply no cash to buy gsm data bundles that day). In African families you can't keep your phone to yourself, if your sister or cousin wants to watch a film that you have downloaded, you simply lend it to them, so you would have to delete a lot of apps after using them, to stay under cover.

Romeo is also interesting because they have a section called hunqz, which is adds from escorts. You can only access that on the website, not on the app. This is the place to look for escorts. 

I know around 20 African countries, so I hope it's ok if I give you some advice: 

It is not uncommon for criminals to target gay people, so be very careful. Honey traps and so on, fake profiles and a couple of guys show up and rob you. Blackmail is also common, threatening to report you to the police (in case being gay is illegal, for example). Filming you when you have sex, threatening to publish that on social media, etc etc. Escorts can also be criminals and rob or blackmail you. 

Almost everyone shows fake pics in the profile. It's accepted practice, so nothing to get upset about. It's simply not safe to show photos of yourself in most African countries, and everyone knows that (except a tourist who just arrived), so it's not like they are actually impersonating. They will typically show their face on cam only. They may send authentic body pics. Many guys will exaggerate their height, dick size and other data in a way that goes far beyond other parts of the world. Be prepared to be surprised. 

Before going on a date consider safety. Meeting the first time after dark, for example, is something I would avoid, unless in a restaurant or where there's people around (very few African guys will agree to that though, because if they are seen with a white and older guy it is clear to everyone that they are gay and/or prostitutes). You will need to hide valuables, etc, if you take someone to your room. Oh and very few hotels will except visitors, especially after dark. I always stay in aribnb, but check the house rules before booking, many has a rule about no visitors after dark. I would personally ask to get a photo of the guys id- card sent to me before he spends the night. I would then forward the photo to a friend and tell the guy I did that, for my safety. Most honest and intelligent African guys will actually appreciate that, it means you are serious, risk averse and not a crazy person. In countries like Nigeria, Sénégal, Kenya, South Africa I would say the id-card routine is mandatory. I think Ghana is somewhat safer. 

That said there are, of course, some wonderful, kind, loving, sexy black men out there. I would recommend being picky and staying with one guy, if you like him, as opposed to chasing another and another. Less risk involved, less hassle and just like any other place he will immediately find out and probably block you. African guys are sensitive of being treated as just a piece of meat. They may also be looking marry you. 

I have had the best time with my African lovers and boyfriends, but I did also get into trouble a few times, hence the warnings. Good luck!