Ebenezer, a Ghanaian living in Germany, has revealed his strong desire to return to Ghana, saying that many Ghanaians have been “brainwashed” into believing life abroad is better. Speaking in an interview with DJ Nyaami on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide, he shared his experiences and the lessons he has learned from living abroad.
According to Ebenezer, he has traveled to places like Dubai, Singapore, and Morocco, and while everything looks glamorous when visiting as a tourist, living abroad is a different reality. “The staying is different from visiting. There is no real life here—just house and work. If you don’t work for even a month, everything goes downhill,” he said.
He explained that his first priority when he moved was to secure legal documents and establish a business. However, he noticed that once you get proper documentation abroad, bills and taxes increase, making life even more expensive. “That is why I decided to build something in Ghana before finally relocating, else I would crash,” he added.
Ebenezer shared how he ventured into the car business, buying used cars abroad and selling them in Ghana. He realized German cars were not popular in Ghana, so he later switched to American cars, which proved more profitable. For two years, he combined this with his graphic design work, where he earns income from freelancing on design platforms.
Despite making progress, Ebenezer believes the system in Europe was not built for Black people. “It doesn’t favor us—we are lured into becoming mental slaves. Many Ghanaians abroad depend only on working for whites, but I chose to create my own path,” he said.
He further observed that Ghanaians who open businesses like barbering shops and restaurants abroad rarely return home, but he does not want to fall into that trap. He distanced himself from friends who had lived in Germany for over 7–10 years without progress. Instead, he focused on building businesses that could sustain him back home.
For Ebenezer, investing in property in Ghana is not enough. He believes Ghanaians abroad should rather channel their money into businesses that yield returns. He hinted at launching a project in Ghana soon to solve pressing local challenges.
On why many Ghanaians abroad find it difficult to return, he explained that most of them depend on child benefits and low-paying jobs. Over time, they get exhausted and conclude that life abroad is not good. “In places like Canada and the USA, the system forces you to go to school, but here many just do hard labor and get stuck for years,” he noted.
Although his family is against his decision to relocate, Ebenezer insists that he will return to Ghana unannounced. “This is my personal decision. People don’t support you when you want to return, but if you always listen to others, you will regret it. I am determined to come back home,” he concluded.
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