Huseein Ali is a Ghanaian living in Canada. In an interview with DJ Nyaami on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide show, he spoke about moving abroad mainly for money. He explained that when the Ghanaian cedi appreciates, it helps people more, and many who live abroad send money back to Ghana.
Huseein shared that he traveled from Ghana by sea through Libya to Europe and then to Canada. He noted that many people from Ghana and Nigeria take this dangerous route. He described Ghanaians abroad as “villagers” who often travel by ship, but despite this, there is no real solution to their struggles.
He left Ghana in 2005 and after seeing life abroad, he warned those in Ghana not to believe the false hopes about easy success overseas. He wants to proudly say that the Ghana cedi is strong, but also emphasized that finding work and fair pay in Canada is difficult.
He observed that many Indians in Canada avoid certain jobs, leaving Ghanaians and others to do menial work alongside them. There is fierce competition even for those low-paying jobs. Many immigrants get frustrated as there is no real job security, and some resort to returning to Ghana to avoid scams and hardships.
Huseein recalled crossing the sea to Malta in 2005, risking his life because of poor leadership at home. He said that life abroad is not easy, and many refuse to face this reality. He promised to call when he returns to Ghana.
He described how, once abroad, people constantly ask you for financial help, which can be overwhelming. Many who marry abroad face challenges, including depression and mental health issues, especially among children. He said the future is bleak for many black immigrants in places like Toronto, where affordable housing is scarce and most live in government housing.
Most immigrants are paying mortgages but don’t own homes in Ghana. Many have been stuck in this cycle for decades, and some appear mentally and physically exhausted. He noted that while Kenyans work hard, many Ghanaians and Nigerians struggle to find jobs in Canada unless they become citizens. Winters are long and harsh, making life even tougher.
Huseein shared a personal story about how even after working hard, immigrants earn less than citizens. He plans to return to Ghana next year because he no longer wants to wait for a work permit (Nkrataa) or grow old abroad. He said there is no war in Ghana, and he wants to focus on his own projects there.
He criticized those who spend large sums of money on immigration documents only to get disappointed. He prefers to invest his money in Ghana rather than waste it on uncertain paperwork abroad. He also spoke about seeing many immigrants suffering from illnesses like stroke and high blood pressure due to the stresses of living abroad.
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