Nana SA, a Ghanaian living in Northampton, Midlands (UK), has shared valuable lessons from his life journey — from growing up in Dansoman, attending Oguaa Secondary School (OGASCO), serving in the military in Afghanistan, to finally settling in the United Kingdom.
In an interview on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide with DJ Nyaami, Nana SA reflected on his experiences abroad and offered a word of caution to Ghanaians who are eager to travel without proper preparation.
“When you come abroad, you’ll realize that if you are not married, your money is yours alone. But once you marry, everything — your money, your time, your energy — must be shared between your wife and children,” he explained.
He emphasized the importance of working smart and within one’s field of qualification.
“When I first came here, I used to work up to 16 hours a day, but now I only work within my qualification. You need to balance your life,” he said.
Nana also encouraged Ghanaians to learn skilled professions rather than relying solely on academic qualifications.
“There’s a Nigerian man here who owns a garage, and he makes a lot of money from car maintenance. Skilled work really pays abroad,” he added.
Reflecting on the struggles of many older Ghanaians abroad, Nana expressed concern about those who failed to plan for the future.
“Some of the old ‘borgas’ are suffering now. They didn’t plan for a time when they wouldn’t be able to go back home or stay here comfortably,” he said.
He further advised Ghanaians not to sell their properties just to travel.
“People are now speaking the truth — don’t sell your land or house just to travel. It’s not worth it,” he warned.
Nana also touched on the loneliness many face abroad:
“Before, when someone traveled, they could easily take someone’s girlfriend. But now, nobody even cares. People die in their apartments here, and no one notices for weeks. Back home in Ghana, at least people will check on you,” he concluded.
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