Dorcas Agyeiwaa, a Ghanaian chef living in Lithuania, recently had a follow-up interview with DJ Nyaami on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide. In the interview, she reflected on her journey, her personal life, and the challenges of running a food business abroad.
Dorcas said although her previous interview went well and gave her exposure, she’s still single.
“I’m still very single,” she admitted. “My doors are open—I want a man who’s willing to travel. I can’t help anyone financially, but if someone is serious and wants to come to Lithuania, that’s life.”
According to Dorcas, dating in Lithuania is difficult. “It’s hard for men to propose here. Though both white and black men have approached me, I haven’t found a serious boyfriend. Most of the guys are only interested in sex.” After her interview aired, some men from the UK, Netherlands, and other parts of Europe reached out, inquiring about job opportunities and whether they could relocate to Lithuania. Some even asked about schooling and age requirements in the country. She also mentioned making two good friends in the U.S. since the interview.
Talking about her food business, Dorcas explained that her restaurant hasn’t reached the point where it generates enough income to pay rent. Due to financial challenges and the collapse of her previous job, she had to let go of other staff members.
“I now sleep at a mission house,” she shared. “After I couldn’t afford my rent, a Pentecost elder helped me find temporary shelter at the mission house.”
Interestingly, business has been slightly better since moving. “When I was in my old place, I could go a whole week without getting a single order. But at the mission house, I now get at least one order a day. Even the white locals enjoy my grilled tilapia and jollof rice.”
Dorcas prepares a wide range of Ghanaian dishes including kenkey, banku, grilled tilapia, fried fish, ampesi, jollof rice, fried rice, goat meat or catfish pepper soup, egusi soup, and okro soup. “Jollof rice is always available,” she added. She also created a WhatsApp group to keep in touch with her customers and take orders.
On job opportunities, Dorcas pointed out that it’s hard to find work in Lithuania, especially for students. “Most international students can only get cleaning jobs. It’s a bit better for those pursuing master’s degrees, but generally, citizens get the more lucrative roles. The law here requires employers to hire citizens first, pay them for at least six months, and fulfill all tax obligations.”
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