Controversial Social Influencer and outspoken entrepreneur Obeng Darko, a frequent guest on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide with DJ Nyaami, recently held a life-changing summit where attendees testified to the financial transformation they’ve experienced after following his guidance.
Obeng Darko believes that Ghana is not poor—Ghanaians are simply misinformed or uninformed. He stressed that “Wealthy people don’t follow hearsay; petty-minded individuals are always broke. Money without a plan is wasted, and competitive friendships rarely end well.”
He expressed concern over the trend of Ghanaians chasing social media fame. “Some men speak their minds just to go viral on YouTube, but what value does that add to nation-building? We’re trading real development for Western-style entertainment,” he warned.
Obeng also challenged the value of an education system that fails to deliver practical impact. “We go to school to gain knowledge, but most people graduate without knowing how to apply it,” he said. He lamented that many graduates are selfish, unwilling to collaborate, and often lack clear business direction. “Most students don’t have role models and ask theoretical questions with no real-world results.”
He gave examples of uneducated individuals achieving more through street-smart business sense. One woman who never stepped foot in a classroom now owns three tyre shops. Meanwhile, a PhD holder came to speak at his event, using grand vocabulary but offering no real-life proof of success.
Obeng criticized the dependency mindset of some young Ghanaians who seek to travel abroad just to survive. “Those who win scholarships to travel are mostly still students who rely on government aid. They are scared to start something for themselves.”
He added that foreign countries exploit this desperation. “The West believes we are dying to come to their countries—that’s why they tighten immigration laws. Even in Ghana, white expatriates are paid more than qualified locals,” he noted.
One testimony highlighted this contradiction—a Ghanaian raised $30,000 in Ghana to move abroad. Compare that to many Americans who can’t save that much. Another example: a police officer who left Ghana for Canada now does menial work. A woman who moved to the U.S. with her husband ended up depressed due to difficult job conditions. After watching Obeng’s videos, she returned home to start a business and rebuild her family life.
Obeng stressed that seeking greener pastures abroad without a plan often ends in regret. “People go abroad and end up changing diapers or doing security jobs for 10 years despite being graduates. They didn’t plan before traveling.”
He concluded with a powerful message:
“Relying on one income is risky—if salary is all you earn, it’s time to build more streams for true financial freedom. No one was born poor. Poverty is not a condition—it’s a mindset. Most rich people didn’t get lucky; they built capacity over time.”
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