Ghanaian Businessman Kwabena Anyimadu Laments Harsh Conditions After Returning from the U.S. for Mother’s Funeral
Ghanaian businessman Kwabena Anyimadu, a U.S.-based entrepreneur and a frequent guest on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle worldwide show with Dj Nyaami, has shared his recent experiences in Ghana after returning home to bury his late mother.
In an interview with DJ Nyaami, Anyimadu revealed that he spent three weeks in Ghana for the funeral before returning to the United States. While in the country, he expressed deep frustration over several challenges he encountered, particularly the poor road conditions and the high cost of clearing vehicles at the port.
“I bought my Honda Civic in the U.S. for $8,500, but when I came to Ghana, it was valued at GH₵17,000. I paid almost $10,000 just to clear it at the harbor, not even including the shipping fees,” he lamented. “You can spend the whole day at the port trying to clear just one car.”
Anyimadu criticized both major political parties in Ghana, accusing them of running the country for their own benefit. “Both parties are the same. The youth must take care of themselves because the system doesn’t favor them,” he said.
The businessman, who had previously expressed interest in relocating to Ghana to start a vulcanizing business, hinted that although he has not fully relocated, he remains passionate about investing in the country. He disclosed that he and his nephew—who is currently a teacher at a secondary school in Sankore—are planning to venture into farming using their family land.
“I advised my nephew to do research and start serious farming. We’re looking at ginger and vegetable farming. He even plans to quit teaching to focus on it full-time,” Anyimadu explained.
He also shared that while living in the U.S., he had encouraged some young people to consider opportunities back home instead of relying on migration. “I told one young man that the visa doesn’t cover everyone—you can bring your parents, spouse, or fiancée, but not your siblings or nieces. So it’s better to build something here through hard work.”
Anyimadu concluded by revealing plans to sell his 2016 Honda Civic for around GH₵350,000, saying the cost of import duties had “collapsed” his finances. Despite his frustrations, he remains hopeful about returning to Ghana permanently one day to focus on agriculture and small-scale enterprise.
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