A Ghanaian man popularly known as “Oluman,” who has lived in the United States for many years, opened up in an interview on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide show with DJ Nyaami. He shared his thoughts about the harsh realities of life abroad and the misguided perceptions many Ghanaians have about living overseas.
According to him, life in America is not as easy or glamorous as many people in Ghana imagine. “People are scared to come back home to Ghana, but when I meet them here, they keep saying things like, ‘Get your documents, bring your wife and kids.’ But they don’t consider the long-term complications,” he explained.
He broke it down into three categories of people abroad:
1. Those who bring their families – Many end up facing broken marriages and rebellious children.
2. Those who prioritize buying a car first before investing in Ghana – They often waste money and end up retiring without achieving their goals.
3. Those who plan well, invest in businesses in Ghana, and return home to enjoy the fruits of their labor – These are the ones who often succeed and later visit abroad just for vacations.
Oluman stressed that if money alone made people happy, then everyone abroad would be joyful—but that’s not the case. He cautioned against blindly sending money back home to start businesses without proper planning. “If you’re planning to return, make sure you come back with enough capital. Don’t go on retirement in America empty-handed,” he advised.
He also pointed out that many people don’t want to hear the negative side of living abroad. “They just want to hear the sweet side of Europe and America. But the truth is, even here people go hungry. Even white immigrants work in warehouses like Amazon. I used to think those jobs were for foreigners, but now I see old women doing them,” he said.
He compared life in Ghana and America, saying, “In Ghana, parents don’t take rent from their children, but here, even a parent can charge their own child. In Ghana, a woman can be a housewife with no shame, but here, both husband and wife must work.”
Oluman revealed he plans to return to Ghana at his own pace. “I won’t wait to be deported. I haven’t seen ICE agents here yet, but even if they arrest me, I don’t care. I’ve only seen such things on TV,” he said.
He concluded with a chilling story about a Ghanaian who came to America, developed a high fever, and died after surgery—something doctors back in Ghana had already warned him about. He also referenced how even Hon. Kennedy Agyapong had his brain tumor diagnosed in Ghana before opting for surgery in the U.S.
Oluman ended with a warning: “I wouldn’t advise even my enemy to travel abroad without preparation. If you invest wisely in Ghana, you may not need to come abroad at all.”
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