Jayson, a Ghanaian Based in Germany, Shares His Journey of Struggles, Betrayal, and Survival
Jayson, a Ghanaian living in Germany, opened up about his life story in an interview with DJ Nyaami on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide show. His story is one of pain, betrayal, hard work, and resilience.
According to Jayson, he grew up with his grandmother in Ghana but was later sent to Nigeria, where he was maltreated. “Life was tough in Nigeria,” he said. “When I returned to Ghana, my uncle cursed me, saying I would never succeed.”
At just 23 years old — and already a father — Jayson desperately needed work. A friend introduced him to a white man who employed him. “I worked very hard, and by age 25, I had made over GH₵500,000,” he recalled. He bought his first car and was living comfortably.
But things began to fall apart when someone he trusted betrayed him. “I lost over GH₵300,000 because of a man I trusted to help me load wood for export. I also ended up in debt — about $30,000 — without realizing it,” he revealed.
His business began to crumble. One of his cars was seized after being discovered as a stolen vehicle, and a machine he used for cutting timber was confiscated after a failed deal. “I went back to square one,” he said. To survive, he started selling cars and later entered the charcoal business. “I transported charcoal from Kumasi to Accra and made around GH₵7,000 per trip,” he said.
Unfortunately, a bad marriage also set him back. “That marriage destroyed everything I had built,” he admitted. After the divorce, he married a Black American woman in 2020. While in transit in Germany, he got stuck due to visa and immigration issues.
Jayson also shared painful memories of family betrayal. “I didn’t complete JHS. I have six siblings, but my half-brother inherited most of my father’s property. I got nothing. At one point, my brother and other family members threw my belongings out,” he said.
Even after rebuilding his life, tension with his brother continued. “One day, after a car deal misunderstanding, my brother slapped and beat me in my own house. He said I would suffer. His friend even recorded the video,” Jayson said.
Determined not to give up, Jayson moved to Ashongman Estate and rebuilt his life again. “I bought two cars after that — my wife helped by taking a mortgage and sending me money. When my brother realized I wasn’t broke, he came back to apologize,” he shared.
He later discovered that his brother had traveled to the UK without telling him. “His fiancée told me about it. I even helped him find a place to stay there,” Jayson said. Unfortunately, his brother later interfered in Jayson’s relationship with his girlfriend, which led to more heartbreak.
Reflecting on his journey, Jayson said, “If not for my brother, I wouldn’t have traveled abroad. I regret it sometimes because I was making good money in Ghana.”
Despite being scammed of €6,000 in Germany, Jayson remains optimistic. “The money I make here is good, similar to what people make in America. I’m doing okay now,” he said.
He also encouraged Africans abroad to adapt to their new environments. “Someone once told me he wanted to return to Ghana because he couldn’t find waakye to eat,” he said, laughing.
“I can never forget the harm my brother caused me,” Jayson added. “But I’m focused on the future now — my dream is to bring my three children to join me abroad.”
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