Controversial socialite and motivational speaker Obeng Darko, a regular guest on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide with DJ Nyaami, recently held a summit where several attendees shared testimonies of the financial success they achieved through his advice and mentorship.
One man narrated a powerful story: his brother died trying to migrate to Europe via dangerous routes. He almost followed the same path, but instead, he saved up and bought a machine to start a business in Kintampo. Today, he and his team are thriving.
Obeng Darko believes Ghanaians are rich in potential but lack access to accurate and practical information. He criticized how some men chase viral fame by speaking their minds on camera, gaining views on YouTube, but contributing little to national development. “We prioritize entertainment inspired by the West instead of building our nation,” he said.
He further pointed out that education alone isn’t enough. “We go to school to acquire knowledge, but what matters is how we apply it,” he explained. He observed that many graduates don’t collaborate to start businesses and are often selfish in mindset. “Some students lack role models and ask only theoretical questions without seeking practical solutions.”
Obeng Darko contrasted this with the story of a woman with no formal education who has successfully established three car tyre shops. Meanwhile, a university PhD graduate gave a long speech full of complex grammar but failed to provide real-life examples of success.
He noted that many students aim to travel abroad, but rely solely on government opportunities and are too scared to start businesses independently. “White people assume we’re desperate to go abroad, which is why they feel empowered to impose restrictive laws on us,” he said. “Even in Ghana, white expatriates are often paid more than locals with equal or better qualifications.”
He shared another testimony: a Ghanaian who raised $30,000 to travel abroad. In contrast, many Americans can’t even save that amount. A police officer who moved to Canada now does menial jobs to survive. A woman who joined her husband in the U.S. became depressed due to the nature of her work. After watching Obeng Darko’s videos, she returned to Ghana to start a business and care for her family.
Obeng emphasized that many travel abroad only to end up doing low-paying jobs, like changing diapers or working security for a decade, despite having university degrees. “Traveling without a plan is a mistake,” he warned. “Ask yourself: aside from your salary, what business can give you financial freedom?”
He concluded by saying, “No one was born poor—poverty is a mindset. Most wealthy people built their capacity and financial base over time.”
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