Osman, a Ghanaian currently based in Germany, has shared his painful migration experience in an interview with DJ Nyaami on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide Show, revealing that life abroad has been far more difficult than he expected.
According to Osman, he was making good money and doing well in Ghana, but constant conversations about traveling abroad pushed him to give it a try. He secured a one-month Schengen visa to Germany. However, complications began even before he traveled. The person who was supposed to host him in the Netherlands relocated to another city, forcing him to rely on a connection through a sister in Australia, who linked him to someone in Germany.
Osman explained that upon arriving in Germany, he had to rent a room at a very high cost, paying almost €1,200 for just three months. He has now lived in Germany for about four months, having arrived late last year, and says the struggle has become unbearable.
“I want to return to Ghana, and I’ve already bought my ticket,” he said. Osman advised Ghanaians planning to travel abroad to do so only with proper documentation, such as residency permits or work visas (nkrataa), stressing that life abroad without papers is extremely difficult.
He revealed that his decision to return home has disappointed his family. “My mother is disappointed in me because I’m coming back with nothing,” he said, adding that the emotional pressure has been heavy.
Osman described the harsh working conditions he endured, noting that he sometimes worked from 8 p.m. to 8 p.m. and earned as little as €50. While he initially tried to endure it, he eventually gave up due to exhaustion, unstable work schedules, and the physical toll of the job.
He also mentioned the freezing weather, recalling how difficult it was working in places like cold warehouses handling goods and tyres. “The cold alone can break you,” he said.
Osman’s story highlights a reality many migrants face: traveling abroad does not automatically mean a better life. His experience serves as a caution to others—without proper preparation, documentation, and realistic expectations, life overseas can quickly turn into hardship rather than opportunity.
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