Saturday, March 28, 2026
SVTV Africa
  • Login
  • Social Issues
  • SVTV Africa Foundation
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Hot Gossip
  • Editor’s Pick
    • Viral Videos
    • Music & Videos
    • Live TV
    • One on One
No Result
View All Result
  • Social Issues
  • SVTV Africa Foundation
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Hot Gossip
  • Editor’s Pick
    • Viral Videos
    • Music & Videos
    • Live TV
    • One on One
No Result
View All Result
SVTV Africa
No Result
View All Result
Home News

I owned a business with many workers at age 19 but fled from Ghana during the Rawlings era – US-based Ghanaian

by Sharon Frimpomaa Opoku
in News, Social Issues
Reading Time: 2 mins read
A A
0
I owned a business with many workers at age 19 but fled from Ghana during the Rawlings era – US-based Ghanaian
0
SHARES
110
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
0
SHARES
ShareTweet
Email

US-based Ghanaian businessman Mr Ed Asante shared his story on how the late JJ Rawlings chased him out of Ghana in the 1980s at age 22 leaving behind his business.

In an interview on Daily Hustle Worldwide with DJ Nyaami, Mr Asante disclosed that he met the CEO of KOWUS Motors, Mr Kofi Owusu and started a business with his help at 19. By 22, ED Asante owned a fast-growing business buying and selling cars cross-country.

READ ALSO

Over 400 Ghanaians in Dubai Cry for Urgent Evacuation Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

Don’t Dream of Seeking Asylum During the Upcoming World Cup Season

When Mr Kofi Owusu (KOWUS Motors) fled the country to escape the claws of Rawlings, Mr Asante had no choice but to leave because of his strong ties with Mr Owusu.

“I was a middleman for KOWUS. We bought cars from Togo and sold them in Abidjan. I employed many workers but I had to leave shortly after KOWUS fled. That was how I got to the US. I met KOWUS on a flight to the UK and our relationship grew from there,” he recounted.

Mr Ed Asante pursued a course in Radiology and worked in the medical field for 28 years. He is a former Board of Directors for Radiology member before his early retirement. Mr Asante’s mother was the Miss Ghana in 1958 and his father was in Ministry.

Kindly watch the full interview below;

About The Author

Sharon Frimpomaa Opoku

See author's posts

Tags: Asante restaurantDJ NyaamiGhanaSVTV AfricaUSA

Related Posts

Over 400 Ghanaians in Dubai Cry for Urgent Evacuation Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
Social Issues

Over 400 Ghanaians in Dubai Cry for Urgent Evacuation Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

March 28, 2026
Don’t Dream of Seeking Asylum During the Upcoming World Cup Season
Social Issues

Don’t Dream of Seeking Asylum During the Upcoming World Cup Season

March 17, 2026
I’ll Surely Return Home-Canada Is Not Structured To Make You Rich- I Almost Gave Up To Asylum Seeking
Social Issues

I’ll Surely Return Home-Canada Is Not Structured To Make You Rich- I Almost Gave Up To Asylum Seeking

March 17, 2026
My Dream Is To Bring My Wife & Child To Europe-Abrokyire Has Changed My Life As A Hustler In Ghana
Social Issues

My Dream Is To Bring My Wife & Child To Europe-Abrokyire Has Changed My Life As A Hustler In Ghana

February 22, 2026
Next Post
I owned a business with many workers at age 19 but fled from Ghana during the Rawlings era – US-based Ghanaian

I started a cleaning company as a side hustle and grew it from $24,000 to $1m a year - US-based Ghanaian shares

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

POPULAR NEWS

I sold my 4-bedroom house for less than ₵100,000 to travel to the US, and I have never regretted it – Lady reveals

I sold my 4-bedroom house for less than ₵100,000 to travel to the US, and I have never regretted it – Lady reveals

September 27, 2023
We were childless for 15 years, I told my husband to impregnate another woman – Woman reveals

We were childless for 15 years, I told my husband to impregnate another woman – Woman reveals

December 8, 2023
I invested ₵620,000 into my poultry farm business and I make almost GHS100K monthly – Germany-based Ghanaian  

I invested ₵620,000 into my poultry farm business and I make almost GHS100K monthly – Germany-based Ghanaian  

June 23, 2023
I cried when I got to Bahrain, the agent said it was a delivery job for GHS500, but it was all lies – Ghanaian recounts  

I cried when I got to Bahrain, the agent said it was a delivery job for GHS500, but it was all lies – Ghanaian recounts  

September 18, 2023
I sold my $100,000 house to travel to the US – US-based Ghanaian reveals

I sold my $100,000 house to travel to the US – US-based Ghanaian reveals

June 17, 2023

EDITOR'S PICK

‘I Once Swore I’d Never Return to Ghana But Meboa” —Abrokyire Yɛde Makes U-Turn

Teacher Turned Cabbage Farmer; I Earn GHC 1,700 Per Bag From 40-Bag Harvest On One Acre-Christopher

May 12, 2025
If I Were Reincarnated, I’d Still Choose Trucking—From Ghana Lab Technician To US Truck Driver

If I Were Reincarnated, I’d Still Choose Trucking—From Ghana Lab Technician To US Truck Driver

March 20, 2025
I make more than ₵3500 a day as a private care worker – US-based Ghanaian reveals

I make more than ₵3500 a day as a private care worker – US-based Ghanaian reveals

November 21, 2023
I worked 14 hours a day to pay £15,000 debt, I wouldn’t have travelled if I could save ₵200 daily – Man reveals

I worked 14 hours a day to pay £15,000 debt, I wouldn’t have travelled if I could save ₵200 daily – Man reveals

March 9, 2024

About SVTV Africa

SVTV Africa is a revolution in African entertainment and a global leader in superior content our aim is to bring you top social issues, sports, entertainment that educates, inspires, motivates and empowers people of African origin to the world.SVTV Africa is among the pioneers in online TV in the country. It is managed by group of dedicated youth who are inspired to promote

Call : +233240677898 / +233244790902
Email: svtvafrica@gmail.com
You Tube Channel : SVTV Africa

Categories

  • Editor's Pick (16)
  • Entertainment (441)
  • Hot Gossip (22)
  • Live TV (10)
  • Music & Videos (9)
  • Naked Truth (7)
  • News (231)
  • News (1,969)
  • One on One (18)
  • Opinion (7)
  • Social Issues (2,885)
  • Sports (216)
  • SVTV Africa Foundation (45)
  • SVTV INTERNATIONAL (6)
  • Uncategorized (441)
  • Viral Videos (19)

Viral Video

https://youtu.be/1RuJZbdR-OA
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Advertise with Us
  • Contact Us

© 2022. All Rights Reserved SVTV AFRICA - Site Powered by CodeArthur

No Result
View All Result
  • Social Issues
  • SVTV Africa Foundation
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Hot Gossip
  • Editor’s Pick
    • Viral Videos
    • Music & Videos
    • Live TV
    • One on One

© 2022. All Rights Reserved SVTV AFRICA - Site Powered by CodeArthur

Welcome Back!

OR

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In