Monte Crystal is a Ghanaian currently based in Texas, USA, working in the American airline industry. He holds a top position in one of the major airlines, handling reservations, ticketing, travel inquiries, and security services. His journey to the U.S. began during the COVID-19 pandemic, but long before that, he had lived and worked across Europe, Canada, and Australia.
Monte studied at a university in the UK and spent time living in France and Amsterdam before eventually moving to America. He is married to an American and has built his life and career there. His migration journey began at a young age when his family moved from Ghana to France, then to Amsterdam, and finally to the UK, where he lived for 17 years.
Originally from Sekondi-Takoradi in Ghana, Monte comes from a large family of six siblings, including biracial ones. His mother was Ghanaian and his father, a Black French Ghanaian. He recalls taking control of his life in 2003 as a young boy, traveling to the UK on his own and returning at age 16 to restart his education and life path.
From the age of 16–17, Monte balanced school and work, became a youth counselor, and actively participated in community organizations in Bristol, UK. He embraced Pan-Africanism and served in various roles from college to university, including a stint at a European embassy. He later worked at an airport, which helped pave the way for his career in the airline industry.
Monte’s journey is a testament to resilience, global exposure, and a strong commitment to uplifting his roots and community.
Monte Crystal, once passionate about knowledge and philosophy, found his path in the airline industry instead of academia. Growing up in Europe, he observed the different cultures and welfare systems, particularly how the Dutch government’s support sometimes led to complacency among youth. He received awards for social service, including one from former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown, and worked as a youth counselor. Though offered an international role in Burundi, he opted for a job in Geneva before building a career in airport operations, eventually becoming a security coordinator.
He later married an African-American woman who disliked long-distance relationships, which led him to move to the U.S. However, Monte deeply regrets that decision, describing life in America as overly expensive, isolating, and lacking the social and legal balance he experienced in Europe. He criticizes the high taxes, widespread gun ownership, and cultural gaps between African immigrants and American-born citizens. He also notes that most people from Europe wouldn’t willingly move to America unless transferred by work.
Monte and his wife are financially stable and have built apartments in Ghana and bought property in England. Despite that, he acknowledges a cultural disconnect in his marriage and limited social interaction in the U.S. He avoids conflict and distances himself from community drama, especially among Black immigrants fighting over money.
He admires former President Trump for his stance on discipline and immigration, believing those who don’t contribute positively should return to their home countries and develop them. He has a strong desire to help change Ghana for the better.
Monte also shares the painful loss of his mother after spending 700 million cedis on her treatment, highlighting the healthcare challenges in Ghana. He believes that if your family in Ghana genuinely supports you, life abroad can be fulfilling. He often engages in charitable work when in Ghana but sees the environment back home as toxic and difficult to thrive in long-term.
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