Kofi Nyarko, popularly known as DJ Kofi, is a Ghanaian living in The Hague, Netherlands. He has lived abroad for decades, having moved there at age 20. Now in his 50s, DJ Kofi was a guest on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide show with DJ Nyaami, where he shared his experiences, lessons, and observations about life abroad—especially for Africans.
During his appearance on the show, DJ Kofi reflected on how life abroad can be both structured and challenging. He described how the “abrokyire system” (life abroad) is designed to keep people on a routine—waking up early to alarms and working hard day in, day out. He noted that many African immigrants rely heavily on state benefits, while most white locals do not. According to him, he has received support for his children, one of whom is under 18 and another above.
He cautioned against blindly investing all your earnings into building properties back in Ghana, especially when your children—raised abroad—might never return to live in them. “You work hard, build back home, and eventually, family members take over your properties. It becomes a waste,” he said. DJ Kofi advised that the system tends to favor the youth more and encouraged young people to focus on saving and making wise decisions.
He highlighted that some young migrants come to Europe, secure proper documentation (referred to as “nkraata”), earn about €3,000 monthly, and can even acquire homes through mortgage arrangements. However, he warned that those who get involved in fraudulent activities often face miserable ends—losing everything or getting arrested. “Scammers either lose the money or get jailed. Ghana and Nigeria are already being closely monitored for such activities,” he warned.
DJ Kofi also revealed that his in-law once employed many young people and stressed that the youth should reject scamming. He expressed disappointment that even some big-name artists appear to endorse scam culture. Due to the rise in fraud, he said, airports now conduct rigorous checks—even using dogs during aircraft inspections. Background checks are done even for cleaning jobs. Sometimes, those unknowingly associated with scammers get taxed for fraud money that passed through their accounts, damaging their immigration records.
He emphasized that those who come legally and focus on building a proper life—especially within their first 4–5 years—can thrive. He encouraged young immigrants to either work hard to get their papers or marry genuinely to obtain residency. He criticized fake marriages, noting that many black men deceive local women just to get residency, then abandon them and their children.
“Those who engage in fake marriages and deceive others always face consequences. God repays them,” DJ Kofi concluded.
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