40 years selling corn; I spend 10gh daily, my only son died a few days after getting a job

Akua Mohammed has dedicated the last forty years of her life to selling roasted corn, a modest yet fulfilling endeavour that supports not only her but also her daughter and three beloved grandchildren. 

In an interview with SVTV Africa’s DJ Nyaami, Akua shared that she spends a meagre 10 cedis daily on food, carefully managing her resources to ensure her family’s needs are met.

Reflecting on her journey, Akua recalled a poignant moment when her son urged her to stop working after he secured a job, hoping to relieve her of her responsibilities. 

Tragically, just a few days later, he passed away unexpectedly from what initially seemed to be a simple headache, leaving Akua to continue her work and the legacy of care for her family.

“He got a job at sea and told me to stop working. He promised to take care of me but a month before he could start, he complained of a headache and passed on. My family and I live in a kiosk at Tema. I cater to one grandchild while my daughter cares for the other two.”

DJ Nyaami and the SVTV Africa Foundation team gifted her Ghs1000 after the interview.

Kindly watch the full interview below;

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