Rich Koranteng, a Ghanaian musician and drummer based in Copenhagen, Denmark, has shared his fascinating story about how a simple act of kindness in Cape Coast changed his entire life. Speaking on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide show with DJ Nyaami, he recounted his humble beginnings and how fate led him to travel around the world.
Rich grew up in Cape Coast, where his father worked for the government and was also a musician. His love for music began at an early age, following in his father’s footsteps. Unfortunately, he lost his father while in junior high school, leaving him to fend for himself.
“Before I traveled, I met a Chinese man named Joi Tan from Taiwan in Oguaa. I helped him translate during a conversation with a fish seller, and that’s how our friendship started. He began following me to rehearsals,” he recalled.
One day, Rich contacted a Chinese woman he had met earlier, who told him she worked for a foundation in Winneba.
“I went there and played drums for some foreigners. They gave me money, and after a few days, one of them asked why I wasn’t in school. I explained my situation, and they decided to help me,” he said.
Through the foundation, Rich was introduced to a woman named Mama Viviane, who supported his education and later the Chinese woman from Taiwan included him in an exchange program to Taiwan.
“Despite facing issues at the airport, I finally made it to Taiwan. It was a big opportunity for me,” he said.
In 2012, Rich returned to Ghana and pursued distance education at the University of Cape Coast (UCC). Later, with the help of a friend, he traveled again — this time to Denmark.
While in Denmark, life took another turn. His then-girlfriend, who had helped him earlier, became suspicious after discovering messages from other women on his Facebook account.
“She printed the messages and confronted me. Most of the messages were from old friends and ex-girlfriends in Ghana who reached out when they saw I was abroad,” he explained.
Their relationship eventually ended, but through another friend in Germany, Rich managed to return to Denmark after initially leaving. He continued his studies and worked hard to build a life there.
“After completing school, my residence permit expired, and I had to return to Ghana. Later, my friends invited me to the Copenhagen Street Carnival (Distortion Festival), where I danced, and TV cameras captured me live. That day changed everything — I met a lady who later became my wife,” he recounted.
Rich and the woman got married and had children together, spending 10 years as a couple before going their separate ways after he cheated. Despite their divorce, they maintain a cordial relationship.
“We’re no longer together, but we’re still close. I told her to keep the house and properties — I’ll work to build new ones. She really helped me in life,” he said.
Rich revealed that he has four children in Denmark and another child with a Danish-Togolese woman he met in Togo.
He also shared a lesson he’s learned through experience:
“Never create enmity between your baby mamas — they can turn your children against you. Always stay at peace with them,” he advised.
Rich continues to stay in touch with the Taiwanese woman who first helped him many years ago. She once encouraged him to pursue software engineering, seeing great potential in him.
“She and her team even sent computers and bicycles to Ghana to support me. I’m forever grateful for their help,” Rich concluded.
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