Queen Aggie – Lessons from Life in Canada
Queen Aggie, a Ghanaian woman who has lived in Canada since 1987, shared her advice and experiences on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide show with DJ Nyaami. Now based in Toronto, she has decades of insight into life abroad and the struggles many newcomers face.
Her first piece of advice to young migrants is clear: “Don’t rush to Toronto when you first arrive. Go to other provinces, settle there, get your papers, and work. Once you’re stable, you can move back to Toronto—it’s very tough here.”
Her sister, Abrewaba Nyarko, also weighed in, pointing out that many Ghanaians arrive in Canada with no skilled jobs or work experience. Some come through school but find tuition and living costs unbearable, while others seek asylum. “Some people never paid rent or hustled in Ghana, so when they come here, standing on their own feet becomes very difficult,” she added.
Queen Aggie explained that while some newcomers are helped by strangers, others fall into trouble. Many people also exaggerate life abroad on social media, giving the impression that Canada is easy. “Some even sleep in halls but make noise online, encouraging everyone to come,” she said.
She stressed that raising children abroad is not the same as in Ghana. “In Ghana, parents expect children to take care of them when they grow. In Canada, it doesn’t work like that. Here, children grow independent and may not stay with you in old age. You have to work hard for your own future,” she warned.
Aggie also recalled tragic stories—such as a Ghanaian woman who hired a maid in Canada, only to be robbed and killed by the maid and her boyfriend. “That’s why I don’t want to end up in a nursing home here. They won’t give me the food I like. For retirement, I’ll return to Ghana,” she said.
Finally, she spoke about jealousy and secrecy within the Ghanaian community in Canada. “Some people get good jobs but don’t want to help fellow Ghanaians because of backbiting,” she noted.
Her message was simple but powerful: life abroad requires discipline, sacrifice, and independence. Don’t be deceived by social media glamour—prepare, plan, and work hard.
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