Kwasi Kamkam is a Ghanaian living in Frederick, Maryland, USA. He has lived in America for over eight years. He didn’t travel for school but came through family sponsorship—his father, who was already living in the U.S., filed for him and his siblings. Now, all six brothers are living in America.
In an interview with DJ Nyaami on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide show, Kwasi shared his life journey, starting from his childhood in Kade Okumanin. He later moved to Kumasi in class 6, completed his basic education, and attended Kumasi High School. Afterward, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry.
“Before I moved permanently, I used to visit the U.S. often. But once I stayed here, I realized the America we were told about is different from reality. Back home, we thought money grew on trees here, but it takes hard work,” Kwasi revealed.
According to him, unlike Ghana where people are supported to go to school, in the U.S., it’s different—you need to figure things out yourself. Kwasi started working in autism care and later developed an interest in computers and data.
“I taught myself data analytics. I was passionate about it, and that landed me my first IT job,” he explained.
He eventually joined a pharmaceutical company that worked on vaccines, including those exported to Ghana.
“My role helped the company stay afloat during the pandemic. It gave me purpose and experience,” he added.
Kwasi emphasized that life abroad isn’t always what it seems.
“People show off on social media, but many are struggling. Some are even facing eviction. Life here can be paycheck to paycheck unless you’re disciplined.”
He believes America is designed to consume your income.
If you’re not careful, you’ll spend everything. I used to give out money freely until I realized I needed to budget and be smarter with my spending.”
Kwasi still lives with his family and doesn’t pay rent.
“I can afford to rent my own apartment, but I’m family-oriented. I help pay bills for my father and I’m okay with that.”
On relationships, Kwasi is traditionally married to a woman he met in university.
“We’ve been together for eight years. Though we live apart, she’s been loyal and supportive. Long-distance is tough, but I’ve stayed faithful. Marriage is about understanding, not just romance.”
He also warned against the illusion of “opportunity” abroad. “People think coming here guarantees success. But many do 3-4 menial jobs. If the same energy was invested back home, they’d succeed too.”
Kwasi values the peace and simplicity in Ghana. “America isn’t heaven. Ghana has a peace of mind that money can’t buy. The cold here alone can age you,” he joked.
He dreams of returning to invest in Ghana. “My greatness is connected to Ghana. I love farming—especially cocoa and other cash crops. I’m from Sefwi Dwenase, and I want to venture into real estate and tech education, especially in rural areas.”
In closing, Kwasi advised the youth:
“If you’re going to marry, marry someone who understands your journey. Stay true to your roots. I want my kids to grow up with culture and pride in where we come from.”
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