Oral history interview with Joseph Ankoma Dadzie

Joseph Ankoma Dadzie, managing director of First African Forex Bureau, spoke about his migration to the United States in 1980; his higher education experience in the United States; his decision to go into the money transfer / foreign exchange business; and the founding and growth of his business. He explained he and his brother were the first to transfer money to Ghana, how they earned trust within the Ghanaian community, and the challenges and solutions sending money and communicating with people and institutions in Ghana. Dadzie also spoke about the support he received from Ghanaian associations and organizations, and Ghanaian community; Ghanaians securing housing and property in Ghana; helping Ghanaians with their monetary goals and development in Ghana; the importance of transferring money to Ghanaians in Ghana; the rural banking system in Ghana and how to help Ghanaian rural communities with their banking and monetary needs; the economic situation in Ghana; the Ghanaian government's awareness of the Forex Bureau; the importance of Ghanaian societies and associations in Washington, DC; his involvement with the Ghanaian community in the Washington, DC; his parents and siblings; and his future plans. Joseph Ankoma Dadzie, also known as Kofi Ankoma Dadzie, was interviewed by Ebow Ansah. Interview is in English. Digital audio files include white noise and static. Interviewee's voice is intelligible for the most part.