Manny, a Ghanaian living in the UK, returned to SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide show with DJ Nyaami to share his journey and experiences abroad. He emphasized that the UK is a great place to succeed financially—if you’re serious and willing to learn.
According to Manny, many Ghanaians abroad complain that life in the UK is difficult (“abrokyire yɛ den”), but he disagrees. “People are here making it. The issue is, some Ghanaians hate to read or learn from reliable sources like embassy websites,” he said.
Manny revealed that he bought a house in the UK within a year, thanks to the guidance of an Asian friend.
“I met Asians who showed me the steps to buying a house. Meanwhile, some people have lived here all their lives and still don’t know how to go about it,” he noted. “The Asians are very helpful and supportive. One of my Asian friends and his colleague even supported a Ghanaian man who came on a visit visa. They prepared everything for him before he even landed.”
Manny initially tried to encourage some Ghanaian friends to join him in buying a house through partnership, but they didn’t take him seriously.
“I told them let’s partner and get our own house, but they ignored me,” he added.
Speaking on his business ventures, he explained that he used to buy and sell cars. He found that Black clients, especially fellow Ghanaians, were quick to accuse him of selling faulty vehicles, which eventually drove him out of the business. “They forced me out because of Facebook backlash,” he said. “Even though they buy more cars, they complain a lot.”
Now working mainly as a gas engineer and doing plumbing as a side hustle, Manny avoids working with most Ghanaians.
“My call-out fee is £50, and some Ghanaians complain it’s too much. That’s why I don’t work for them. Asians don’t complain—they pay,” he added. He expressed interest in training someone to work with him.
He also commented on government policy changes in the UK. According to Manny, the government has canceled certain international courses because some people came to the UK just to find jobs, which raised immigration concerns. “Now people think it’s a trap to deport illegal immigrants, but that’s not the case,” he clarified.
Manny’s wife works in the prison service, and she was once asked if she could recommend anyone for recruitment. “All the information is online. Ghanaians just don’t like to read or learn,” he stressed.
He further shared how he once worked on a gas engineer project worth £8,000, which was fully paid. He’s now being encouraged to take more courses to increase his annual income. “In the UK, if you want to succeed, you can. But if you follow gossip and hearsay, you’ll be left behind,” he warned.
Finally, Manny urged Ghanaians to register their companies and operate legally. “If you don’t meet your revenue target by the end of the year, the government can even support you with a loan to cover the shortfall. You just need to take the initiative and work towards it.”
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