Afro’s Kitchen, in an interview on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide with DJ Nyaami, opened up about the realities of life abroad. According to Afro, traveling abroad can shape your future — but it depends on how and why you go.
He explained that some people who were irresponsible in Ghana end up abroad, where governments may cover their rent and needs even if they don’t work. But for real hustlers, it’s a different story — they must work hard to pay rent, bills, and stabilize their lives.
Afro cautioned that people sell valuable properties in Ghana just to travel, often through agents or illegal connections. Sadly, many of those investments go to waste. He knows individuals who sold great properties just to pay “connection men,” only to end up stranded and struggling abroad.
For young people hoping to travel, Afro advises: know your reason, and be ready. If you’re not coming through proper documents — like school, work, or sponsorship — the journey is likely to be rough.
He also mentioned that some people live abroad for over 10-15 years without proper papers. Even if they manage to build houses back in Ghana, they can’t return to enjoy them due to their undocumented status. Some even rent homes for their families but can’t legally claim them back.
Another major issue is broken communication. Many migrants cut ties with people back home. Families often don’t know where they are, or assume they’ve “made it.” In reality, many are struggling in silence.
According to Afro, preparation is key. If you want to travel, plan well. Without a proper plan, success might only come when you’re old — or it might never come. He knows people who have lived abroad for 45 years and still suffer. In many cases, families in Ghana take over their properties, or the land is involved in legal disputes.
Afro also warned that women waiting in Ghana for their husbands can be disappointed — the man might never return, or might marry someone else abroad. He urged families not to burden those abroad too quickly.
“When you were in Ghana, you weren’t feeding your parents, but once you travel, they start asking for money. Help if you can, but first, secure your foundation,” he said.
He closed by advising young men to focus on getting their documents, free their minds, and work smart. And for women, he noted that opportunities abroad exist, but there are challenges, especially around age and timing.
“Give yourself three years to adjust to the system,” he advised. “If you’re coming with the right documents, even at an older age, it can still be worth it. But you must prepare well.”
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