Rames, a Ghanaian who has been living in Dubai for the past four years, recently appeared on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide show with DJ Nyaami, where he shared his life journey and experiences abroad.
Before traveling, Rames lived in Bogoso in Ghana’s Western Region, where he sold jerseys, bags, and fabric materials. He completed his education at St. Augustine’s in Bogoso and started his business soon after school. Through hard work, he made good money and even built his own house in Ghana.
According to Rames, his decision to travel abroad was influenced by his sister, who was already living in Dubai but had challenges with her documents. “I helped my sister with money to fix her papers. Later, when she wanted to refund it, I told her to rather use the money to process my visa so we could both be in Dubai,” he explained.
However, his move abroad came with regrets. “Back in Ghana, I could save GHS 600 a day from my business. Here, I earn a monthly salary that barely sustains me. If you have a business where you make money every day, don’t abandon it to come abroad for a monthly wage — you’ll regret it,” he cautioned.
Life in Dubai has been tough for Rames. He currently works as a security officer, doing 16-hour shifts daily. He revealed that he traveled with his girlfriend, but things didn’t go as planned. “We both lost our jobs, and she eventually left me. I couldn’t give her the lifestyle she wanted, and it caused tension between us,” he said sadly.
He described life in Dubai as mentally draining. “Many Africans here are depressed and anxious. People walk around angry and disconnected because life here is not easy. You spend all your money in the country, and there’s no social life. Living in a country where you’re unhappy is like entering your early grave,” he lamented.
Rames added that he even took a loan to fund his travel, but the financial returns have not been worth it. “The money I wasted to come here, I haven’t made it back. Before I traveled, I used to sell items for some Nigerian guys to galamsey workers and returned their money later — but I was doing well,” he revealed.
He ended with a powerful message for Ghanaians dreaming of traveling abroad:
“If you’re doing well with your business in Ghana, don’t rush to travel. Not all that glitters abroad is gold. I’ve suffered here, and if I ever leave Dubai, I won’t come back again — not even to heaven.”
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