Kwame Ohemeng, a Ghanaian entrepreneur who previously lived in the United States, has since relocated to Ghana to pursue business. He is a frequent guest on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide show hosted by DJ Nyaami.
In his words, returning to Ghana to start a business has been one of the best decisions of his life. “If you lack knowledge, you’ll end up a slave in someone else’s land,” he stated. Although business can be slow at times, it eventually picks up with consistency and strategy.
Kwame shared that he and his team once developed a product called Black Silant, but he preferred a transparent version for shipping to China. He emphasized the need for strategic thinking, explaining, “You can’t sell pigs in a Zongo and expect success. If you’re setting up a business in a place like Lapaz, you must understand the culture and mindset of the people.”
He admitted that he sometimes makes decisions knowing he might fail—but he learns, restarts, and keeps moving forward. “I believe I can make it in Ghana. I don’t let negativity influence me. If you spend 3–4 hours on your phone or waste time watching sports, you’re not building yourself.”
Kwame recalled an incident where someone came to their pharmacy needing only GHC 10 for medicine, but it took over an hour for them to receive the money. “People like that are waiting for God to magically change their lives, but that’s not how success works,” he said.
He stressed the importance of building strong networks and surrounding yourself with people of substance. “Don’t blame others for your shortcomings. You are responsible for your finances. If you think getting a visa will solve all your problems, you have a limited mindset.”
According to him, there’s no such thing as a “destiny helper.” “My real helpers are my network and knowledge. Prayer alone doesn’t bring money—life is a battle, and you must fight, seek advice, and grow.”
Kwame also spoke about the stigma around success, especially among the poor. “When you’re among poor people, they assume anyone who succeeds has done juju. But truth is, any fool can make money; the hard part is sustaining it.”
He concluded by warning against Ponzi schemes, saying they often target low-level thinkers. “Coming from a poor background doesn’t mean you must stay poor—even in the UK. Break the cycle, seek knowledge, and build a better life.”
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