Opoku Agyemang, a Ghanaian based in the United States, has shared his powerful life story and journey to success after appearing on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide Show with DJ Nyaami.
Opoku Agyemang is a probation officer in the United States and left Ghana about 17 years ago. He was born in Adabraka, Accra, under very difficult circumstances. According to him, his parents had serious misunderstandings, and his mother left him behind with his father. He revealed that as a baby, he was reportedly placed in a bucket and left around the Kanda area, where his aunt later found him. This experience shaped his early life deeply.
He was later sent to Kumasi, where he attended school. He was raised mainly by his father’s family and grew up without knowing his mother well. Being his father’s only child, his father eventually decided to take him to the United States. Before relocating, his father acquired a house at Buokrom Estate, Kyams, but despite these achievements, Opoku said he never experienced motherly love.
Before his journey to America, a notable individual gave him a photograph of his mother. When he arrived in the United States and showed the picture to his father, his father confirmed that the woman was indeed his mother. He then learned he had two sisters—one living abroad and the other in Ghana. He later reconnected with his mother through communication, but sadly, when he finally prepared to visit her in Ghana, she passed away. He said he never had the chance to see his mother face to face.
Reflecting on life, Opoku Agyemang stated that religion and property alone cannot guarantee peace, citing a painful family history where his maternal grandfather, a follower of Kwame Nkrumah, was allegedly killed over property disputes. This, he said, taught him that material wealth should not be the foundation of life decisions, including marriage, and that choosing a partner should be a personal and careful decision.
He explained that his journey to the United States was not easy. The visa process involved prayers, biometric checks, and DNA verification. At a critical point, he said his documents were mistakenly sent to the wrong post office, but he followed a strong inner conviction to retrieve them, after which the visa was finally approved. He traveled safely to the U.S. with his grandfather.
Upon arrival, he lived with his father and later met his stepmother, whom he said he respected. However, life in the household was uncomfortable. He recalled strange experiences that made him feel unwelcome and spiritually unsafe, prompting him to eventually leave the house. He moved from New Jersey to another city, initially sleeping in a living room before renting his own place.
Life in America was not easy at first. He worked menial jobs, enrolled in GED classes, and later pursued language studies. His ability to speak Twi opened doors for him, and he began working as a court translator for Ghanaians who could not speak English. He furthered his education in Chicago, completed his training, and eventually became a probation officer.
Today, Opoku Agyemang is a probation officer in Texas, a position he has held for eight years. Before this role, he worked various jobs, including factory work and truck driving. Although some people still think he is a truck driver, he clarified that trucking was never his calling. His passion has always been legal and court-related work.
Through his role and personal efforts, he has helped many Ghanaians navigate the asylum-seeking process and understand the importance of education. He emphasized that many Ghanaians dislike schooling, yet education provides stability, comfort, and long-term career satisfaction. He noted that he is currently the only Ghanaian in his department.
Opoku also shared that his mentor initially studied to become a pastor but later became a probation officer, reinforcing his belief that one can change paths and still succeed. He encouraged Ghanaians to learn how to properly apply for jobs and pursue careers that bring fulfillment.
He has been married for eight years and met his Ghanaian wife in the United States. His story, filled with hardship, resilience, faith, and determination, stands as a testimony that despite a difficult beginning, education, focus, and perseverance can lead to a meaningful and successful life abroad.
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