Nana Agyemang’s Journey: From Deportation to Life in Guadalupe
Nana Agyemang is currently in Guadalupe, an island in the southern Caribbean Sea, and is featured as a guest on the Daily Hustle Worldwide show with Dj Nyaami.
Guadalupe is a French territory, and it is part of a group of islands that includes St. Barthélemy and St. Martin.
Originally living in the United States, Nana took asylum in Canada in 2019.
However, life in Canada was slow, and after a few months, he returned to the U.S. but was arrested during a deportation incident.
Despite the challenges, he was able to get a work permit. His life took another turn when President Akufo-Addo’s administration issued travel documents, which eventually led to his deportation back to Ghana in August 2020.
After arriving in Ghana, Nana got a new passport and tried to pursue a path to South Africa.
A recommendation led him to Cape Verde, where he traveled through Burkina Faso, Senegal, and eventually bought a ticket to Cape Verde.
However, the global COVID-19 pandemic halted his plans. Determined to return to the U.S., he spent three and a half years in Cape Verde before the borders reopened in 2023.
Nana then decided to attempt a journey to Brazil, a popular destination for many travelers seeking a way into the U.S.
Along the way, he met a British man and an Ethiopian. He found it difficult to secure a boat but eventually managed to make an arrangement with a captain who charged $1,000 for the journey.
The trip, which took four months—spanning April to July—was grueling, especially during the hurricane season. They spent 23 days at sea, and the experience was harrowing, with the sea being rough and dangerous.
Upon reaching Guadalupe, Nana was advised that no visa was needed to enter.
He encountered a Nigerian who helped him travel to America, and he has been staying with him for the last six months.
Despite living in the U.S. illegally, Nana has a social security number and has managed to work using his American credentials, though he continues to face challenges with the language barrier, as he speaks English and not French.
In Guadalupe, Nana lives with another Nigerian and earns $1,500 every two weeks.
Rent for a two-bedroom apartment is around $600-700, and the government provides support to locals, including African immigrants, which Nana says has been helpful.
He notes that there is respect for Ghanaians here, and many Ghanaians work as doctors and nurses in the area.
Though Trump’s policies make life difficult for those trying to enter the U.S., Nana believes that there is still hope for the future.
He plans to remain in the region for now, but if he doesn’t acquire a French passport, he is willing to take the risk and attempt to reach the U.S. through Bermuda.
At almost 40 years old, Nana does not have children. He is focused on improving his life and assisting his family, who are content with their small earnings and are not keen on traveling.
Despite the hardships, Nana’s dream is to settle in the U.S. and create a better life for himself.
This is his story—a journey filled with struggles, but one that shows his resilience and determination to build a brighter future.
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