In an interview with DJ Nyaami on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide, Comfort shared her experience of living in America for 18 years. Originally from Tema and Sakumono, she used to run a plastic nail studio near Nyaho Clinic. She started the business 20 years ago and was close to the airport, which eventually led to her traveling abroad. She learned the craft from a lady who had trained in Nigeria, and when she was leaving Ghana, her customers were saddened, wondering who would take care of their nails.
Comfort revealed that her husband brought her to America through marriage, and together they have two children. Her eldest is in college, and the youngest is in high school. She expressed her desire for them to complete their education so she can return to Ghana permanently, as she is tired of living in America. She stated,
“Ghana is enjoyable. Marriage and raising kids brought me here, but once they are grown, I should return home to focus on my business.”
She spends five months in Ghana every year and plans to do the same this year, with the hope that one day she will not have to return to America.
“The money we earn here is spent back home. If you have kids and many expenses, you will always be in debt,” she added. Her husband is now retired and currently living in Ghana. Comfort mentioned that many people in America do not know her because she is not social and does not join groups, making it difficult for most Ghanaians there to recognize her.
Despite the financial opportunities in America, she believes money alone is not fulfilling. She prefers spending more time in Ghana, where she has invested in business.
“If you start something back home, you will always want to return. Many people are building houses, and when my friend did, I also decided to invest in that. When it rains, plumbing jobs increase, and I take advantage of that.” She brings in construction materials through her supplier, Auntie Bernice. Customers from Ghana often call her for supplies, and she allows them to pay in installments.
Her business in Tema (Community 9) keeps her busy. She wakes up at 2 AM in America to monitor activities via video calls and ensure orders are being processed.
“I am always busy. When people in Ghana need something, they call me, and I place orders with Auntie Bernice,” she said.
Comfort plans to return to Ghana in the first week of April. She noted that whenever she spends 2-3 months in Ghana, she looks healthier and better.
“In America, no one has time. You can talk to someone for a whole year without ever seeing them,” she remarked.
She believes that if more people invest in businesses in Ghana and employ others, the unemployment rate will decrease.
“I cannot retire in America. Whatever you do here, you can do in Ghana too,” she emphasized.
Comfort also shared that she owns an entire hardware store, which is stored in a 40-foot container. Her children frequently visit Ghana, keeping them connected to their roots.
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