Controversies surrounding vanity projects in the Global South have ignited a broader and long-standing debate about the influence of foreign architects in the region. Similarly, the Ghanaian Institute of Architects has also protested the award of multiple public project briefs to a foreign architecture firm, while ignoring local architects. On paper, most Global South countries require foreign architects to work with local partners. The point is not to ban foreign architects from the Global South, but to demand a different kind of practice, one built on humility, partnership, and accountability. Foreign architects who wish to leave a meaningful legacy in the Global South must embrace this responsibility.