Wofa Yaw, CEO of Wofadinho TV, Shares His Journey in France
Wofa Yaw, a Ghanaian content creator and CEO of Wofadinho TV, appeared on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwidewith DJ Nyaami, where he opened up about his journey from Ghana to France and the challenges he faced along the way.
He revealed that his inspiration to learn French came from watching the 1998 World Cup. French football legend Zinedine Zidane, who was man of the match at the time, impressed him not only with his skills but also with the way he spoke French during interviews. “That moment motivated me to learn the language and speak like him,” he explained.
Before leaving Ghana, Wofa Yaw had already developed a strong command of French, enough to argue and communicate effectively. After university, he discovered the Assistance de Langue program, which allows English speakers to teach in France. He applied and moved to France in 2021, during the COVID-19 period, for a seven-month contract. His dedication and performance impressed school officials, and he was later posted to a different school. He now teaches English in Paris and continues to build his career there.
Reflecting on his journey, he criticized the Ghana Education Service (GES) for not making French education attractive to students back home. He believes Ghanaian parents should encourage their children to learn at least one or two foreign languages, just as European children are often taught instruments like the keyboard or violin. According to him, speaking multiple languages opens up greater opportunities.
Wofa Yaw also addressed misconceptions about life abroad. While life in France is relatively stable and the systems work, he emphasized that it is not as easy as people in Ghana think. “Sometimes you may have money for yourself, but you can’t always send home when asked. People in Ghana misunderstand this and assume once you’re abroad, you’ve ‘made it,’ but the reality is different,” he said.
Despite the challenges, he noted that life in France is manageable, and he is grateful to earn a living while also supporting his family back home.
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