Osei Kwame is a Ghanaian living in the United States. He moved there in 2017 and now resides in Omaha, Nebraska. He comes from a family of six siblings. In an interview with DJ Nyaami on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide, he shared his life journey and experiences.
Osei grew up in Kumasi, where he studied journalism and later pursued ICM professional courses from the UK. He explained that his parents played a big role in his journey abroad. His mother filed for him to travel to the U.S., where he eventually received his visa. His father had filed for him earlier but unfortunately passed away after falling ill.
After completing school, Osei submitted over 16 job applications. He eventually worked as a PRO for Osei Herbal at Abrepo Junction, where he gained interest in herbal medicine. With financial support, he even opened his own herbal shop. He said life in Ghana was manageable before he migrated.
According to him, the transition to the U.S. wasn’t too difficult because his mother prepared Ghanaian food at home, so he didn’t miss Ghana much. He referenced a man previously interviewed on the show who once inspired many but is now living in a homeless shelter, saying the story motivates him to stay focused.
Osei said he built a solid foundation when he arrived in the U.S. He started with housekeeping, later joined the radiology department delivering supplies to surgery areas, and eventually moved into quality assurance. He now works in a plant that manufactures corrugated boxes for packaging companies, where he handles inspection.
He also spoke about his marriage. Osei and his wife dated in Ghana for eight months before he traveled. They fellowshipped at the same church, and he knew her family well. After filing for her, it took four years before she joined him in the U.S. She arrived two years ago and now works as a professional nurse, earning a higher salary than him. He encouraged men abroad to marry and bring their wives over, emphasizing that women are supportive and make sacrifices for their families. He added that the system abroad is demanding, so newcomers must ensure they have proper documentation.
Osei mentioned that five of his six siblings are in the U.S., with only one still in Ghana. Life abroad, he said, is mostly “work and home,” and it can be difficult. They occasionally call and meet as siblings, but there are few opportunities to socialize because there aren’t many parks or places to sit for leisure.
He concluded by saying that anyone who gets the chance to travel to America should take it because, in his words, life there is “five times better” than life in Ghana.
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