Odehyieba, a Popular Social Media Personality, Shares Life Lessons on SVTV Africa
Odehyieba, a well-known Ghanaian social media personality, CEO of The Reason Show, and US-based presenter, is a regular guest on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide with DJ Nyaami. In a recent discussion, he shared his thoughts on life abroad and the mindset of Ghanaians both home and abroad.
According to Odehyieba, it doesn’t make sense to travel abroad only to criticize your home country. Many newcomers quickly realize that the so-called “American dream” comes with harsh realities—rents, phone bills, taxes, and other expenses quickly eat into their earnings. He emphasized that if you lack information, you lack everything.
He pointed out that Ghanaians often withhold helpful information from each other, forcing others to go through the same struggles. This, he says, reflects a lack of emotional intelligence. “Some Ghanaians are too bossy and selfish,” he said, adding that there’s much to learn from how other systems operate. For example, in the U.S., even state drivers are evaluated monthly, and recommendations are required for most positions—something that promotes accountability.
Odehyieba stressed the importance of research and continuous learning. “YouTube is like a free university now. You can learn anything there,” he said. He encouraged Ghanaians to expose themselves to knowledge and new ideas instead of waiting to be spoon-fed.
He also touched on mindset and growth:
“If your environment is full of people who don’t inspire or challenge you, they’ll either hold you back or change you in negative ways. Toxicity is common, so sometimes, you need to distance yourself to grow.”
According to him, most successful people limit their friendships and focus more on building than gossiping.
“If you have too many friends, you’ll have too many problems. Reduce your circle, and you’ll reduce your troubles,” he advised.
He also emphasized financial discipline.
“When you work, pay yourself first before paying others,” he said. “You can’t pour from an empty cup. Always protect your peace and energy.”
Finally, he warned against overusing mobile phones due to radiation effects and advised young people to grow silently, stay focused, and stop comparing themselves to others.
“Most Ghanaians are timid and gullible because of our political and educational conditioning. But when we start feeding our minds with positive and diverse information, change will come.”
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