Mrs. Anita is a Ghanaian living in the United Kingdom, specifically in Southwest London. She is known for being observant and always listening carefully to those around her to learn and grow. She moved to the UK in 2013, leaving Ghana behind to join her husband.
Growing up, Anita lived a military lifestyle as the daughter of a security service officer. She moved frequently and spent part of her childhood in the Nsawam Prisons barracks. She attended several schools due to these transfers, including Perseverance International Preparatory and Secondary School, St. Martin’s School in Adoagyiri, and eventually studied Arts and Design in Ghana.
She later worked with the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) for about six years in TV production. This job exposed her to many opportunities, including working on high-profile events such as the 2007 African Union Summit where she met key dignitaries, including the late Muammar Gaddafi and President Kufuor. She was involved in educational television programs and was a familiar face on shows like What Do You Know?
Anita met her husband on Facebook. After six months of online communication, they got married and she joined him in the UK. She did her research before coming and had a clear understanding of life abroad. Her first job in the UK was in the care sector because she didn’t yet have her official documents (residence status). Once she got her papers, she shifted into mental health care and eventually pursued higher education.
In January 2025, Anita graduated with a degree in Medical Communications and is now actively seeking employment. She has experienced her fair share of challenges — including being scammed out of £4,000 by someone who was supposed to help receive her salary. Despite working hard to save that amount over six months, the person vanished with her money. That traumatic experience taught her a lot about trust and resilience.
She also reflects on the realities of life abroad. Many people back home believe living overseas is easy and profitable, but she warns it comes with responsibilities, including taking care of family back home, bills, and unexpected hardships. She emphasizes that people should not put too much pressure on their relatives abroad and should try to save and start something small for themselves.
Anita urges Ghanaians not to depend solely on family members abroad. “Abrokyire” (life overseas) is not what it used to be in the 1960s. She encourages financial planning, especially for those nearing retirement. She’s also seen cases of depression and mental health issues among Ghanaians abroad, including one who ended up in a mental facility due to pressure from home.
She concludes by sharing that she plans to return to Ghana once she secures a stable job. In the meantime, she is focused on building a better future and encouraging others to take charge of their lives without over-relying on others.
You can find her on all social media platforms as @KrystalVoice.
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