Obeng Darko, a Ghanaian influencer known for motivating young people to believe in opportunities within Ghana, has shared strong opinions on self-development, mindset change, and life abroad. He made these remarks in an interview with DJ Nyaami on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide Show.
According to Obeng Darko, the beginning of a new year should mark the start of serious work and personal responsibility. He emphasized that while prayers and declarations are important, miracles alone will not change a person’s life. Instead, he encouraged people to set clear goals and work consistently toward them.
He advised the youth not to be limited by their current position or level of education. Recalling his own experience, Obeng Darko said there was a time when money was not coming in, so he turned to trade. By starting small and being consistent, the business eventually worked because people were willing to buy value.
Speaking on life abroad, Obeng Darko stated that if someone travels overseas and cannot survive after months of hard work, then traveling has failed them. He argued that if life abroad truly guaranteed success, then foreigners—especially Chinese nationals—would not be relocating to Ghana in large numbers to do business.
He further explained that many Ghanaians living abroad are subtly programmed to look down on their fellow countrymen back home. According to him, Africans must “decolonize their minds” and stop seeing success only through a foreign lens. “The real stars live in Ghana,” he said, stressing that wealth and fulfillment can be built locally.
Obeng Darko criticized the mindset of working abroad for decades without tangible results. He noted that some people spend 30 to 40 years overseas working endlessly, yet return home with little to show, still seeking validation from others abroad. He contrasted this with many traders in Ghana—especially women who did not attend formal school—who have built houses, raised families, and supported extended relatives through small-scale businesses.
He concluded by challenging the illusion of foreign success, pointing out that while someone in Ghana may buy a car outright with cash, another person abroad may purchase the same car on a long-term bank loan yet feel superior. According to Obeng Darko, true success is not about location or appearance, but about mindset, productivity, and long-term impact.
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