William, a Ghanaian residing in Warsaw, Poland, shared his journey and experiences in an interview with DJ Nyaami on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide show. He opened up about life in Eastern Europe, the challenges of migration, and a disturbing trend of kidnappings targeting African and Ukrainian migrants.
According to William, several Africans have been kidnapped in Poland by Ukrainians who demand ransom. In some cases, victims are threatened with organ harvesting if payments are not made. “They assume these Africans are trying to cross into Western Europe for a better life,” William said. He strongly advised against using the Belarus route to enter Europe, warning that it’s a dangerous and ineffective path.
He recounted the story of an Ethiopian migrant who was captured and told to pay a large sum or risk losing his organs. Fortunately, the man escaped, and the authorities arrested three Ukrainian men posing as helpers who claimed they would assist migrants to cross to the West.
Sharing his personal journey, William revealed he left Ghana in 2012. His first stop was Russia, where he studied medicine in the Russian language. To support himself during school, he taught English. After earning his medical degree, he moved to Lithuania for a Master’s in Public Health. He’s now pursuing a PhD at Warsaw Medical University in Poland and has earned a license to practice medicine there.
“Even if you have a degree, you still need practical skills—how to fix a door or do basic plumbing,” he advised. William has been a follower of the Daily Hustle show for over four years and encouraged viewers to stay focused and resourceful.
Comparing countries, he admitted Lithuania was his least favorite place due to its difficult language and the challenges of practicing medicine without fluency. However, his Russian language skills made it easier for him to learn Polish. Today, he works in a hospital in Poland while studying for his PhD.
William emphasized that Poland welcomes legal immigrants with skills, especially in areas like IT, but strongly discourages illegal migration. He also touched on cultural and racial tensions, especially for Black people or Muslims, saying, “Poland and Ukraine already have issues, but if you’re Black or Muslim, it’s even harder due to cultural and mental differences.”
Back home in Ghana, William grew up in Tema Community 18, Spintex. He attended Adisadel College and has spent the last 11 years studying medicine.
Despite building a life abroad, William says his heart remains in Ghana. “Even though we live abroad, we must support Ghana to succeed. The current administration is doing well, and I hope the next government will continue the good work. Sometimes, if a leader is performing, we must keep them to move Ghana forward—just like China and Russia have done.”
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