Kwabena Agyapong, a Ghanaian living in the UK, shared his experiences on the challenges and realities of relocating abroad on svtv Africa’s daily hustle worldwide show with Dj Nyaami.
According to him, many Ghanaians, especially family members, expect too much from those who travel overseas. While friends may not place high demands, families often assume success will come quickly.
Kwabena completed his degree at KNUST, where he studied Agriculture Education. Though his initial dream was to study Medicine, he ended up pursuing the course offered to him. After completing his national service at a training college in Fumesua, he moved to the UK just five months later.
He entered the UK through a care visa with a job offer from a sponsoring company. Things started off well—he worked in a warehouse and was later offered a delivery role. However, he lost that job after someone reported him. He remained unemployed for a while until his aunt helped him secure a night cleaning job. Fortunately, the same company that sponsored him later invited him back, and he has been working with them since.
Kwabena eventually moved out of his aunt’s home and now rents his own place. He emphasizes the importance of taking courses and earning certificates to grow in the UK job market. Although his current contract is for five years, with two already completed, he plans to explore other job opportunities once it ends. He also expressed a strong passion for teaching.
Reflecting on life in Ghana and the UK, Kwabena stated that a “soft life” is very possible in Ghana if one has the right capital. He advised that anyone with £20,000 should consider staying in Ghana to start a business instead of traveling abroad.
He also noted the differences in relationships between Ghana and the UK. In Ghana, women often depend financially on men, but in the UK, both partners are expected to contribute equally. He added that many Ghanaians abroad take loans to build houses back home, often completing such projects in six months and repaying the loan over a span of 10 years.
Kwabena concluded by saying that while life abroad can be structured and full of opportunities, Ghana still holds great potential—especially for those ready to invest wisely.
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