Jerry John is a Ghanaian living in North Brabant, Netherlands, where he has resided for nearly a decade. He recently shared his journey on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide show.
Growing up in Adenta, he had both his basic and secondary education there before continuing to the polytechnic. Proudly Voltarian, he recalled how his career path began at Oskan Beach Resort, where he worked after secondary school until he gained admission into the polytechnic.
In 2007, during Ghana’s 50th anniversary celebrations, he met the woman who would later become his wife—a white European. At the time, he was working as an entertainment manager and accountant at the resort, organizing live band shows on weekends and managing entrance fees. She caught his attention at one of the events, and their relationship blossomed.
Jerry admitted that he had always dreamed of marrying a white woman because he felt they were independent and placed less pressure on men. His wife frequently visited Ghana, and during his national service, when he had a steady job, he proposed to her. She accepted, and eventually, they got married.
Before permanently relocating, he first visited the Netherlands on a three-week vacation, then later returned to pursue a one-year course, which he successfully completed by passing his exams. He officially moved to the Netherlands in the summer, where the early days were challenging. His wife supported him by paying the bills while he worked small jobs in cleaning and kitchens until he completed school and landed his first proper job.
Reflecting on the challenges, Jerry admitted that the cultural differences made the adjustment difficult. “I was the problem, not her,” he confessed, explaining that he arrived with the mentality that jobs were easy to get abroad. Instead, he had to go through struggles to settle.
Over the years, the couple has built a life together, traveling across Belgium, Germany, France, and Spain. Though vacations cost a lot, they prioritize giving their children experiences, such as visiting playgrounds and fun centers.
Jerry recently returned to Ghana with his family for the first time in years and was surprised to still encounter power outages (light-offs). He noted that he first moved to the Netherlands in his 30s, and despite the challenges, he appreciates the life they’ve built there.
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