Mamud Ramadan, a Ghanaian living in the U.S., recently shared his experience on the Daily Hustle Worldwide show with DJ Nyaami. According to Mamud, he is among the few Ghanaians who recently crossed into America through the Mexican border.
“I’m currently in New York. We spoke with Agbo and another guy about their journey through Mexico. Some of us made it, but others couldn’t. The agent who was supposed to help us took our money and disappeared. We never saw him again. We had to find another way, but some of us didn’t have enough money to continue. Fortunately, we met the right person later—it was all God’s doing,” Mamud recounted.
A Mexican national eventually helped them cross into the U.S., but the journey was far from easy.
“We suffered a lot. I don’t even want to remember it. We thought it would be simple, but when you’re home and people warn you, you assume they don’t want you to succeed. When you finally get here, you realize the struggle is real, and you regret it.”
Mamud left Ghana due to economic hardships, saying,
“Life was difficult in Ghana. Business wasn’t going well, and everything was hand-to-mouth. I was self-employed, selling phone accessories in Madina. I had little money, and my family helped me, but it wasn’t enough to build a future. You can’t save, marry, or even properly support your family.”
His journey took three months, passing through Turkey, Colombia, Panama, and Mexico before reaching the U.S.
“I entered in December last year when Trump was in power. I was detained for 40 days before being released. There were about 700-800 people in the camp. They placed a tracking tag on my leg, which they later removed after my first immigration hearing.”
Despite the hardships, Mamud acknowledges that life in the U.S. is still better than in Ghana.
“Trump’s new laws haven’t affected me yet, but I have to be careful. If you miss your hearing, you’ll be in trouble. I have a lawyer handling my case, but I’m always cautious because anything can happen.”
Reflecting on his journey, he revealed that 15 of them traveled together, but their guide, Zack, abandoned them.
“We were left to our fate. Death was calling us, but calling Zack now is a waste of time—he must be rich by now. Four of my friends are in different states.”
Mamud spent $15,000 on his journey and advises others to follow legal routes if they want to migrate.
“I won’t take the same path again. If you want to travel, do it the right way. I wish everyone the best, and we should all pray for God’s guidance.”
He also mentioned that he has barbering skills and is working hard to survive.
“I didn’t come here for luxury. I came to make money and take care of my family. In Ghana, when you’re tired, you can rest, but here, everyone is working non-stop. Many people still want to come to America through the borders. If you’re lucky, you’ll make it—but it’s all in God’s hands.”
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