CEO of Switch TV Musa, a returning guest on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide with DJ Nyaami and shares insights on the immigrant experience in New York.
He highlights the dramatic impact of immigration enforcement on the city, revealing that nearly 90% of the workforce in New York consists of immigrants, many of whom are unaware that even white Americans are often immigrants.
He points out the emptiness in Manhattan, with Times Square and train stations deserted due to the fear of ICE raids.
Musa explains that many immigrants, including himself, support their families in Africa, and one mistake could lead to deportation.
He recalls how a French man, selling fake designer bags in Times Square, fled from ICE but tragically bumped into an elderly woman, causing her death. The man now faces life imprisonment.
He describes the harsh reality many immigrants face, often using borrowed documents to work.
He shares his personal experience of Uber driving part-time, witnessing the emptiness of Times Square that used to be crowded with thousands of people.
Musa also talks about the overwork and poor living conditions many immigrants endure, sometimes resulting in physical harm, like one man who died in a parking lot due to extreme stress.
He draws a sharp contrast between immigrants’ lives in the US and the mansions they build in Ghana, noting that while they work hard in the US, they hope to return to Ghana in the future.
Musa urges immigrants to be cautious and take care of their well-being, as the pressure can be overwhelming.
He emphasizes the importance of being mindful of one’s actions, as a small mistake could have devastating consequences.
Finally, he shares the difficult reality of many immigrants who, despite making money in the US, don’t have time for vacations and return to Ghana only to face darkened skin from overworking in the sun.
Musa concludes by advising those considering migration to carefully weigh their options and be realistic about the future.
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