Afro, a Ghanaian entrepreneur based in Germany, is a regular guest on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide Show with host DJ Nyaami.
He is the CEO of Afro’s Kitchen, a restaurant in Hamburg that serves authentic Ghanaian dishes. Every Sunday, he collaborates with Bliss Restaurant, offering a taste of home to the Ghanaian community in Germany.
Due to growing demand, many people have requested that he start delivering his products within Hamburg.
However, beyond food, Afro uses his platform to discuss the struggles of immigrants in Europe, shedding light on important social and economic issues affecting Ghanaians abroad.
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Recently, a law was proposed to deport immigrants, but after much debate, authorities decided to allow them to stay legally. Afro sees this as a positive development and urges people to vote for leaders who will protect immigrant rights and not push for deportations.
He also advises fellow Ghanaians abroad to start investing back home.
“If they ever decide to send us away, we shouldn’t be left stranded,” he warns. “You can’t bring the ‘Abrofo system’ into your family home in Ghana—it won’t work.”
Afro raises concerns about the increasing number of Ghanaians in detention centers in Germany. He warns that mass deportations could lead to serious problems, emphasizing that most people moved abroad to improve their standard of living, not to face uncertainty and hardship.
Afro highlights the harsh realities immigrants face in Europe. He criticizes how some people exploit immigrants, only to discard them once they are no longer needed.
“They claim slavery is over, but we still rely on them for survival,” he states.
He also touches on the irony of migration, noting that while Africans were once taken into slavery, many now risk their lives crossing the desert to reach Europe in search of opportunities. “People come abroad to build a better life, but some end up getting spoiled,” he adds.
Afro speaks on how immigrants are often scapegoated for problems in their host countries.
“Even when it doesn’t snow, they blame immigrants for it,” he says,
emphasizing the growing hostility towards foreigners.
He also discusses recent policies targeting immigrants, mentioning that while there was an initial push to deport them, authorities later agreed to grant them legal status instead. Despite this, uncertainty remains, and Afro urges people to vote for leaders who support immigrant rights.
Afro advises fellow immigrants to invest in Ghana instead of solely depending on life abroad.
“If you’ve forgotten about Ghana, start preparing something back home. The day they decide to sack us, we don’t want to be left stranded,” he warns.
He criticizes those who move abroad and look down on their friends back home.
“Some people came straight from the village to ‘Abrokyire’ and now insult their home country, but no matter what, Ghana remains our family,” he says.
He also highlights how some deportees desperately sell their properties just to fund another trip abroad, trapped in a cycle of migration.
Afro warns that European governments can revoke passports if immigrants break the law. He also exposes the harsh reality of immigration policies in Germany:
“They won’t give you legal documents if you’re healthy, but the moment you fall sick with a serious illness like kidney disease, they’ll grant you papers after your hospital stay.”
Afro’s ultimate goal is to expand Afro’s Kitchen to Ghana, bringing authentic local dishes to his home country. He believes that while living abroad can be beneficial, immigrants should always have a backup plan.
“Those who build a home in Ghana will never struggle when it’s time to return,” he says. “Germany may reject you one day, but Ghana will always welcome you back.”
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