Andyco is a Ghanaian based in Germany, where he has lived for the past nine years. Recently, he appeared on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide show with DJ Nyami, where he shared deep insights into migration, education, and why success abroad is not automatic.
In his interview, Andyco emphasized a powerful truth: what works for one person may not work for another. According to him, the most important tool for success—whether abroad or at home—is information. Without the right guidance, many people make life decisions based on assumptions rather than reality.
Andyco believes society plays a major role in shaping children’s futures. Parents, he says, must be intentional about what their children watch, learn, and absorb, especially online. While some parents allow children complete freedom on the internet, Andyco argues that guidance and structure are critical. Only a few people are willing to step out of their comfort zones and do what is necessary to grow.
Education, he explains, is central to every child’s life. When Andyco first arrived in Germany, his desire was to work immediately and earn money. However, he was advised to go back to school and learn a skilled trade. Though the pay at the beginning was small, the skills he gained later became life-changing.
Germany’s education and training system, according to Andyco, is designed to identify individual strengths. Students are guided into either academic or technical paths based on their abilities. Those who may not excel academically are trained thoroughly in technical and vocational skills, combining both theory and practical experience. This system ensures that everyone gains a useful, employable skill.
Andyco noted that in Germany, people are trained as train mechanics, technicians, and maintenance experts, ensuring that infrastructure is properly maintained. In contrast, he criticized Ghana’s lack of a strong maintenance culture. He pointed out that while Germany has an extensive rail system, Ghana celebrates having just one train because the country lacks trained professionals to maintain large-scale systems.
He also questioned some educational priorities back home, citing examples of university courses that do not lead to practical outcomes. Andyco stressed that education must be purposeful, aligned with real-world needs, and supported by hands-on experience.
According to him, many people in Ghana work hard but lack technical or theoretical knowledge to advance in their fields. While he respects artisans and tradespeople who master skills through experience, he believes that combining those skills with proper theoretical education would greatly improve their work and opportunities.
Andyco shared an example of a friend who graduated from school but had no practical experience. Employers, he explained, are often unwilling to train graduates from scratch. In fields like mechanical engineering, theoretical knowledge without practical exposure is insufficient. Likewise, practical skills without theoretical understanding also limit growth.
When Andyco first arrived in Germany, life was extremely difficult. However, once he learned a skilled profession, everything changed. That skill has supported him over the years and will continue to do so for life. Still, he believes learning never ends and says he hopes to upgrade himself further.
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