Kwame, a Ghanaian Based in the U.S., Shares His Life Lessons Abroad
Kwame, a Ghanaian living in the United States, revealed in an interview that coming abroad has been an eye-opening experience. He explained that if he had used money to buy a visa, he might never have made it this far.
According to him, America is truly a land of opportunities—but only for those who know how to take advantage of the system. “The system works for you if you follow the rules, but it will work against you if you break them,” he said. He advised Ghanaians abroad to do thorough research and make use of the opportunities available instead of just chasing certificates like master’s or PhDs.
Kwame stressed that money management is a major problem among many people abroad. “Most people only think about how much money they have in the bank but not how to invest it. Real wealth starts at home with the right financial mindset, not just with the amount you earn,” he added.
He observed that many Ghanaians abroad focus on building houses back home instead of learning from the wealthy individuals they take care of. “The people we work for are rich, yet we don’t study how they built their wealth. Instead, we rush to build a home and feel comfortable, forgetting about generational wealth,” Kwame explained.
Sharing a personal side of his journey, Kwame revealed that he once visited Paris on his birthday to celebrate life. He also spoke about his 94-year-old mother, whom he brought to the U.S. in 2008. “If my mom had stayed in Ghana, she wouldn’t have lived this long. In America, she’s healthy and with me,” he said.
Kwame also opened up about family struggles. He divorced his white wife years ago and now raises his children as a single father with the help of his mother. He later had children with a Ghanaian woman and built properties in the U.S. together with her.
He concluded by saying that he came to America not for material things but for love and a better life, adding that true success is not just about how much you make but how wisely you use it.
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