Ghanaian Born Canada based Danny Rich was a guest on SVTV Africa Daily Hustle Worldwide with DJ Nyami, where he shared his views on life abroad and the realities of living in Ghana.
According to Danny Rich, many Ghanaians living abroad have a distorted perception of success. He believes Ghana offers more opportunities than foreign countries like the U.S. or Canada. He referenced popular songs by Daddy Lumba and Nana Acheampong about life overseas, emphasizing that those songs reflect reality—many Ghanaians abroad struggle despite the illusion of success.
Danny Rich criticized some Ghanaians abroad who claim Ghana is underdeveloped while ignoring its progress. He pointed out that many of these individuals only traveled to secure residency permits (“nkrataa”) for themselves and their families, yet they fail to acknowledge the beautiful areas in Accra and Kumasi. He argued that such individuals often come from slums themselves and unfairly compare Ghana based on traffic congestion rather than its true potential.
“If you’re going to compare Ghana to abroad, use the good aspects. Compare the businesses and properties in Ghana to the million-dollar homes overseas, not just traffic or slums,” he said.
He also dismissed claims that Ghana lacks opportunities, stating that many people working hard in Ghana are financially better off than some Ghanaians abroad.
“Many Ghanaians overseas struggle to pay mortgages for 30 years, only to risk losing their homes by age 40. If both you and your wife are working just to pay one mortgage, you’re in modern-day slavery,” he remarked.
Danny Rich shared his personal experience, revealing that he bought land in Ghana for GHC 5,000, which is now worth GHC 200,000. He urged Ghanaians abroad to invest in properties and businesses back home instead of chasing uncertain dreams overseas.
“When your mind is weak, you believe you can’t make it in Ghana. But the truth is, Ghana has more financial opportunities for those who plan wisely,” he emphasized.
He highlighted farming as one of the most lucrative industries in Ghana.
“Most wealthy people have farming as a source of income. Every two weeks, cash flows in from crops like pepper, cucumber, and ginger. These are worth more than gold because, in the end, you can’t eat gold,” he said.
Danny Rich criticized Ghana’s dependency on imports, stating that locally produced goods are often more expensive due to economic mismanagement.
“We export onions from Burkina Faso when we could easily grow them here. If you cultivate onions in Ghana, you’ll make money because the demand is high,” he noted.
He also warned against blindly following the Western lifestyle, stating that many Ghanaians abroad live paycheck to paycheck. He criticized those who constantly seek asylum, saying it is often a tactic used by foreign governments to track individuals and control their movements.
Additionally, he expressed skepticism about Black Americans relocating to Africa, claiming that while they seek opportunities in Ghana, they do not always respect native Ghanaians.
“When Black Americans come to Ghana, they want land, but in their own country, they wouldn’t give such opportunities to Africans. They have their own agenda,” he claimed.
Danny Rich concluded by advising Ghanaians abroad to think critically before making decisions about relocating.
“Don’t just believe hearsay. Do your research, process information properly, and make informed choices,” he said.
He warned those planning to move to Canada that they shouldn’t later regret it and wish to return to Ghana after their families have sacrificed so much for them to travel.
“If you say Canada is good and you travel, don’t later complain that you want to come back to Ghana,” he stated.
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