Godfred, a Ghanaian currently based in Sharjah, UAE, has shared his painful experience after relocating abroad in search of greener pastures.
According to him, he had never traveled outside Ghana before. An agent convinced him that he would easily secure a visa to the UAE, and he was excited about the opportunity. After receiving an offer letter, he believed everything was genuine. Like many others, he had seen people travel to Dubai and survive, so he was hopeful he would also succeed.
Godfred has now lived in Dubai for one year — but instead of progress, he says he is filled with regret.
“All I wanted was to go to Europe,” he explained. “I believe I’m hardworking, and if I get to Europe, I will succeed. But now, after one year here, I’m struggling. DJ Nyaami, please help me.”
He revealed that the money he paid to the agent was huge — money that could have built a house for him in Ghana. Some of his friends advised him not to travel because he already had a profitable business back home, but he was determined to leave.
Back in Ghana, Godfred worked as a motorbike dealer and a motor fitter. He sold motorbikes, had apprentices working under him, and could make as much as GH₵3,000 in a single day from sales and profits. He says life was not bad at all.
Today in Dubai, he earns about GH₵3,000 a month — an amount he says he could make in just one day in Ghana.
“If you’re in Ghana and doing well, don’t rush to travel,” he advised. “If you can make even GH₵200 a day consistently, you don’t need to leave.”
Godfred disclosed that in 2022, someone duped him of GH₵70,000 with a fake Canada visa promise. Later, he paid another GH₵30,000 for a connection to travel. Altogether, he believes the money wasted could have significantly improved his life back home.
He also shared the emotional toll of being away from his family. His mother recently called to remind him that he has been abroad for one year without seeing her. He misses his siblings and his children deeply.
The stress has begun to affect his health. After a recent medical checkup, he was told he has high blood pressure. He admits that he overthinks constantly and sometimes feels hopeless.
“I wasn’t supposed to come here,” he said. “The best country in the world is Ghana.”
Godfred is currently in a two‑year contract with his Dubai company. If he decides to leave before the contract ends, he will have to pay the company and buy his own ticket home.
Despite everything, he still dreams of going to Europe, hoping that one day he will finally find the breakthrough he has been searching for.
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